Chapter 108 feels... well, not bad.

The weeping crabapple outside the window trembled slightly in the night breeze. Its full petals unfolded layer upon layer, revealing a drop of night dew that had gathered all day's fragrance. Unable to bear the weight, the dew slipped from the depths of the trembling stamen, silently soaking the supporting calyx and leaving a beautiful wet stain.

Cui Ying shuddered, jerked her head back, her snow-white neck forming a long, slender arc, and fine beads of sweat instantly appeared on her skin. Her fingers clenched tightly around the bedding beneath her.

"Wh...what is that!" She clenched her teeth, her words soft and weak, even her scolding was frighteningly seductive.

Xiao Qiyu did not answer, but instead showed his actions.

...Already soft and moist, and with the ointment present, it was easily squeezed into the wound, slowly spreading out, carefully pushing and applying the cool ointment inside.

He patiently treated the red and swollen skin of the wound, making sure that every inch of the injury was soaked in the ointment.

The ointment and his saliva blended perfectly, becoming hot and wet, accompanied by the faint slurping sounds that were amplified infinitely in the silent room.

Cui Ying is going crazy.

She could feel his hot breath on her skin, and the tingling sensation caused by the fine particles of his tongue scraping against her skin.

This isn't applying medicine, it's practically...

Shame, panic, yet an indescribable excitement was growing wildly in my heart.

Cui Ying felt herself gradually becoming a stranger, her body slipping out of her control. She desperately wanted to escape, to stop this terrifying loss of control, but her waist was firmly held down by a large hand, rendering her unable to move.

"Waaah... Xiao... Qiyu..."

Cui Ying called his name in a choked voice, her voice helpless and trembling. Her once clear and bright almond-shaped eyes were now shimmering with tears, unfocused and blurred. Her long, curled eyelashes were completely soaked with tears, clumped together, and rose and fell with her sobs.

Suddenly, night rain began to fall outside the window, pattering on the crabapple petals. A flash of white light appeared in the dark night sky, and a sharp lightning bolt illuminated the night.

Cui Ying's mind seemed to be struck by a white flash, and it began to convulse uncontrollably. Every drop of blood felt as hot as flames, almost making her faint.

The large hand that had been firmly pressing on her waist finally loosened, and the tall figure immediately pressed down, biting her lips hard.

The intense pain instantly cleared Cui Ying's mind, which had been as limp as a rainy day. Unable to push Xiao Qiyu away, she simply bit back fiercely.

Xiao Qiyu shuddered in pain, but did not let go of her.

Only when the stench of blood filled their mouths did he slowly raise his face.

Her bangs were already soaked with sweat, with a few wet strands clinging to her temples and sharp brow bones. Her already unfathomable phoenix eyes were now even more dark and frightening, but at the corners of her eyes, a rich, beautiful crimson, the kind that only appears when one is deeply moved, spread out, as if she had been smeared with the finest rouge.

Fine beads of sweat glistened on his high, straight nose, beneath his brows and eyes. His breathing was even heavier than before, their breaths mingling intensely in the air. His thin lips, red and full from the earlier intensity, even bore the mark of a bright red tooth. He looked like a hyena that had just had a full meal but was still not completely satisfied.

Cui Ying felt as if she had escaped death. At this moment, her whole body was limp as mud, her skin was flushed pink, and she was breathing heavily. Tears and sweat mixed together, wetting a few strands of black hair at her temples and sticking to her face.

Looking at Cui Ying's current state, Xiao Qiyu's eyes were as dark as unyielding ink. His Adam's apple bobbed, and when he opened his lips, the blood on them was even more pronounced. His voice was hoarse and barely audible: "Are you a dog?"

Cui Ying's cheeks were burning hot, and her breath was still trembling. She forced herself to lift her head, her eyes reddening, and said fiercely, "You bit me first!"

Xiao Qiyu blurted out, "I was afraid you'd die from pleasure."

Cui Ying's already red skin turned even redder, and she stammered in rebuttal, "You're talking nonsense! I... I clearly didn't feel anything at all!"

"Oh?" Xiao Qiyu leaned closer to her, his breath, mixed with the smell of blood and sweetness, spraying onto her face. His phoenix eyes narrowed, not missing a single expression from her. "Tell me honestly, you weren't happy at all just now?"

Cui Ying's breathing quickened, and she bit her lower lip tightly, managing to squeeze out, "Not at all! Stop talking nonsense!"

Xiao Qiyu smiled, leaned down to her ear, and gently held her chin with his fingers, forcing her to listen to him:

"Cui Ying, do you know that you almost drowned me?"

Cui Ying was out of breath.

She didn't even have the strength to glare at him anymore. She could only break free from his hand, bury her burning face back into the pillow, and suppress the sound of her heart pounding wildly.

She really didn't want to admit that she was lying.

Even now, she can still feel the overwhelming, strange pleasure she experienced when she was struck by the white flash.

...Well, not bad.

The space inside the tent was dark and hot, filled with a strong medicinal smell.

Xiao Qiyu looked at Cui Ying's flushed and delicate neck, his eyes darkening. He reached out and brushed away the sweat-dampened stray hairs from her cheek: "If you're really not satisfied, I can give you another dose of medicine."

Cui Ying suddenly raised her head, her eyes still moist: "You dare!"

Xiao Qiyu raised an eyebrow, slowly withdrew his hand, and savored the watery light in her eyes: "I won't dare to, I'm afraid you'll bite me again."

Cui Ying angrily turned over to face him, wishing she could be eight feet away from him, but she accidentally aggravated her wound. Although it didn't hurt, the tingling sensation was brought back, making her gasp.

Xiao Qiyu immediately frowned and reached out to press her to the spot: "Don't move. What's wrong with staying by my side? Am I going to eat you?"

Cui Ying snorted, thinking to herself, "Haven't you eaten enough?"

As if he had read her mind, Xiao Qiyu said in a low voice, "Don't worry, I won't do anything to you anymore. I really just wanted to help you apply the medicine tonight."

Cui Ying snorted again, glancing at him with an expression that practically screamed "Only a fool would believe that."

Xiao Qiyu looked into her eyes: "You can't deny that it felt better than the medicine on your hand just now, right?"

The night rain outside the window gradually intensified, pattering against the windowpane and making a crisp sound.

Cui Ying didn't speak, but her evasive eyes betrayed her completely. The tent was so quiet that you could hear their breathing mingling together.

Xiao Qiyu spoke again, his voice full of confidence and clear articulation: "This is enough to prove that I am right."

Cui Ying was shocked by his shamelessness.

But when she saw Xiao Qiyu's serious face, and the still-clear, bright teeth marks on his lips, she didn't think about how to verbally attack him, but rather about the shock of that moment that almost took her life...

My body started to feel involuntarily hot, as if it were secretly yearning for something.

Cui Ying was also shocked by her own shamelessness.

Is this how it begins?

Are you already starting to crave it?

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Author's Note: I've deleted everything that could be deleted, please let me pass, reviewer! *kisses* I kowtow to you! (clang!)