Chapter 81 Taking Over from the Guest Side

Bao'er nodded in agreement; it was indeed satisfying, as she didn't even have to lift a finger.

Seeing the commotion caused by their arrival at the casino, Bao'er frowned and whispered to Mingyu, "Mingyu, tidy this up, make sure nothing dirty is left behind."

“I understand,” Mingyu said as she stepped forward. Her gaze fell upon Bao’er’s disheveled hair, which had been messed up by the earlier incident. She naturally reached out to brush the unruly strand of hair behind Li Bao’er’s ear, and was about to bend down and whisper something to her.

A sharp palm wind struck suddenly, catching the opponent off guard. It carried an undisguised, icy killing intent and moved so fast that it left only a blur, striking directly at Mingyu's wrist!

Mingyu took a step back, barely dodging the vicious attack, and staggered back a step before regaining her balance.

Mu Cen's face was ashen, his eyes filled with icy coldness, and he exuded a terrifying aura of malevolence.

Does this guy think he's dead? How dare he touch his woman's hair in public and whisper in her ear in such an intimate way?!

001 yelled, "Oh no! The Demon King's corruption level has suddenly increased by 5%, it's 75% now!"

Li Bao'er was also stunned by this sudden change, and subconsciously looked at Mu Cenlin, who exuded an aura of "keep away, or be killed."

Seeing that Mu Cenlin's murderous aura had not subsided and that he showed signs of attacking again, Li Bao'er became anxious and quickly stepped forward, tightly grasping his hand with her soft one.

Mu Cenlin abruptly shifted his gaze from Mingyu, fixing it intently on Li Bao'er's face as if trying to see right through her. His voice, forced through clenched teeth, carried a chilling intensity, each word deliberate and chilling: "What...do...you...want...to...do...?"

This place is crowded and full of eyes, with countless people secretly watching. It's definitely not the right time to explain Mingyu's true identity. Li Bao'er suppressed her anxiety, leaned closer to him, and whispered with a hint of pleading, "Your Highness, this matter is complicated. Let's go back to the manor and talk about it, okay?"

"Let's talk about it when we get back home?" She was still defending this "pretty boy"!

These words were like adding fuel to the fire, instantly igniting Mu Cenlin's suppressed anger. He had been distraught and rushed over that morning because of her careless accident, and why were these persistent "flies" always around her? This Mingyu, who looked so frail, dared to act so intimately with her!

Her preferences are truly unpredictable! Thinking of how calmly she drew a line on their wedding night, saying that she "did not seek harmony," Mu Cenlin's jawline tightened, and his chest was filled with a strange and intense bitterness.

His sinister gaze suddenly swept over Feng Li, who stood with his head bowed, not daring to utter a sound.

Feng Li suddenly felt a chill run down his spine, and his back was instantly soaked with cold sweat.

Oh no! This time, he clearly understood the meaning in the prince's eyes: "I put you with the princess, and this is how you protect her? You actually condoned her getting so close to an unknown man?!"

But...but Young Master Mingyu, oh no, Mingyu is a woman! Your Highness, please let me explain! Feng Li screamed in his heart, trying to convey this message to Mu Cenlin with the most pleading eyes.

However, Mu Cen turned around and refused to accept it.

Disturbed and confused, Mu Cenlin abruptly shook off Li Bao'er's warm hand that was tightly gripping his.

"what ever."

He coldly uttered two words, no longer looking at her, and strode towards the exit of the gambling den, his black robes drawing a resolute and cold arc in the air.

"Your Highness!" Li Bao'er knew something was wrong. Without thinking, she quickly gave Mingyu a reassuring look and hurried after the departing figure.

"Your Highness! Wait for me! Let me explain!"

The atmosphere inside the enclosed carriage plummeted to freezing point.

Since getting into the car, Mu Cenlin had been resting with his eyes closed, his thin lips tightly pressed together, and he exuded a cold aura that kept strangers at bay.

"Your Highness, how did you know I was here?"

"Are you hot? Do you want me to fan you?"

"Are you hungry? Do you want to grab a bite at Tianxiang Pavilion when we pass by later?"

Li Bao'er tried to reason with him for a long time, but seeing that he had no reaction and didn't even bother to lift his eyelids, her patience gradually wore thin, and a surge of grievance and anger welled up inside her.

Why should she? She didn't do anything heinous!

Calling 001: "How long is he going to keep this passive-aggressive behavior going?! How's his 'darkening' level?"

001: [Host... your corruption level is still stuck at 75% and shows a tendency to fluctuate. It seems the prince is getting a little jealous.]

Bao'er was confused: "Is he jealous?"

001 [Even a dog could see that, are you stupid?]

Looking at his cold, handsome face, Li Bao'er suddenly felt a surge of malice!

"Mu Cenlin! If you don't pay attention to me, I'm going to kiss you!"

As expected, upon hearing this, the man who had been ignoring her finally raised an eyebrow, opened his eyelids to look at her with a puzzled expression, and then closed his eyes again, still remaining silent.

Bao'er suddenly stood up from the cushion. The carriage wasn't very spacious to begin with, and her sudden movement caused the carriage to sway slightly. Before Mu Cenlin could react, she reached out and cupped his cold cheeks, forcing him to face her.

But she was just bluffing him; she wouldn't actually kiss the Demon King. The previous incident was an accident.

"Mu Cenlin! You... ugh!"

She originally wanted to yell at him fiercely, telling him not to use the silent treatment on her. In the 21st century, it's a big no-no for guys who like to use the silent treatment!

However, the moment she opened her mouth, the carriage wheels seemed to have run over a rather large stone, and the carriage suddenly lurched violently!

Li Bao'er was already standing, and her center of gravity was unstable. The sudden jolt made her fall forward violently. All her words and anger were blocked by a soft and warm touch.

Time seemed to stand still at that moment.

Li Bao'er stared wide-eyed in disbelief at the pair of deep, cold phoenix eyes that suddenly opened as she approached.

Her lips were perfectly aligned, pressing precisely onto Mu Cenlin's cool, thin lips.

!!

Mu Cenlin's body stiffened instantly, his pupils contracted sharply, clearly stunned by this completely unexpected attack.

The only sounds inside the carriage were the rumble of the wheels and the sudden mingling of their breaths.

Li Bao'er's mind went blank until the unfamiliar and soft touch on her lips became clearer and clearer, and she could even feel the warm breath from his nose. Only then did she realize what had happened!

"Ugh!" She reacted as if she had been burned, frantically trying to back away and separate herself.

However, just as she stepped back, a large hand suddenly grabbed the back of her head, and cold fingers dug into her tied-up long hair, preventing her from escaping!

With a nimble movement, the long, black hair, bound high with brocade, suddenly cascaded out and spread out.

Mu Cenlin's eyes, which were originally filled with frost, were now deep and dark, churning with turmoil.

Instead of pushing her away, he deepened the kiss, with an almost punitive undertone.

Their lips, which had been touching, were forcefully pried apart by him. It seemed as if all the oxygen had been taken away. Li Bao'er was completely stunned. Her body stiffened as she was held in his arms. Her brain completely shut down, and she even forgot to struggle.

001: [!! Darkening value... The darkening value is starting to fluctuate! 75%...74%...73%...70%!!!!! Host! It seems to be working?! Although the method is a bit...uh...special?!]