warn

He Lin chuckled, threw down the wooden stick in his hand, grabbed the wine bottle next to him, and took a big gulp of wine without saying a word.

This means refusing to answer.

Qi Junxu, unfazed, merely raised an eyebrow.

Yin Zhaobai quickly smoothed things over, chuckled twice, winked at Jiang Yi, and said, "Well, let's continue!"

Jiang Yi received the signal and immediately understood what he meant. She clapped her hands and said, "Right, right, let's continue playing, hahaha. Qi Junxu, hurry up and give the bowl and dice to He Lin. At least let him take a turn once."

Qi Junxu gave He Lin a deep look, his brows furrowing slightly, and handed the item to him.

He Lin placed the dice at the bottom of the bowl and shook them gently a few times.

Jiang Yi saw that he was about to lift the bowl before he could even guess the number, so she grabbed his arm.

"Wait a minute, He Lin, you haven't guessed the numbers yet."

He Lin looked at her with a helpless expression.

"a little."

Jiang Yi lifted it up for her and, sure enough, her guess was correct.

The die lay quietly on the ground with a dot facing upwards.

"Wait a minute!" Jiang Yi looked at He Lin and Qi Junxu suspiciously, wondering, "You two aren't cheating, are you? How can you be so accurate! How are we supposed to play like this!"

Yin Zhaobo laughed: "Well, you might not believe it, but it's that accurate. This kind of game isn't difficult for martial arts practitioners. As long as you know the initial number of the dice, remember how many times it hit the edge of the bowl and which way it hit, and also pay attention to the force, it's easy to guess."

Jiang Yi's mouth dropped open: "What?!?!"

"What mud?"

"It's nothing. So, isn't this cheating? We who don't know martial arts are at a huge disadvantage!"

"Well, there's nothing we can do about it. You didn't say anything beforehand."

"Brother Zhaobai, the problem is I didn't know beforehand that you martial artists knew this move!!"

He Lin said casually, "Then let's start with you."

That's right, it's Jiang Yi's turn next.

Jiang Yi gritted her teeth, tilted her head, and stared at He Lin with a threatening look.

How could he betray his wife like this? She had originally thought that if He Lin guessed wrong, it would be a good opportunity for her to play a dare with him, but who knew that He Lin would dig a pit for her instead.

"Okay, you win this round, alright?"

He Lin stared intently into her eyes, as if trying to find something within them.

Jiang Yi looked completely bewildered: "Why are you looking at me? You won the game, so you should choose someone... Wait! You're not going to choose me, are you?!"

"Yes, congratulations on getting it right."

Jiang Yi: "..."

Yin Zhaobai laughed so hard his shoulders shook, and Qi Junxu also looked like he was watching a good show. Only Shangguan Muya and Xia Zhi stared blankly at the two of them.

Jiang Yi was speechless for a moment, then smiled and said, "Go ahead and ask, is there anything that's hard to say between husband and wife like us?"

"Jiang Yi".

"Um?"

"Who are you?"

[Warning! Warning! The host's danger level has reached 99.99%!]

As soon as He Lin asked the question, Jiang Yi's system started flashing red lights frantically.

I can't tell!

If I tell the truth, I might get struck by lightning and die instantly.

As if to confirm her suspicions, a thunderclap suddenly resounded outside the dilapidated temple, followed by a purple lightning bolt that ripped through the night sky, and muffled thunder echoed from the clouds...

Boom—

Jiang Yi was startled: "Ah—"

She covered her ears with both hands and leaned close to He Lin, her face pale and her body trembling slightly.

Everyone noticed her unusual behavior and looked at each other, wondering what had happened. He Lin pulled her into his arms to protect her, frowned, and glanced outside, but saw nothing.

"Jiang Yi, what's wrong?"

"I...I'm afraid of thunder."

Upon hearing this, everyone frowned.

It was completely quiet outside, with only the howling of the north wind and not a single rumble of thunder.

He Lin gently patted her arm and comforted her, "There was no thunder, you must have misheard."

Jiang Yi slowly removed her hands from her ears and listened carefully; it seemed that the sound was indeed gone.

"Didn't you guys really hear that? It was so loud!"

No matter who she looked at, she was met with unanimous disapproval.

Good grief, the system is warning her. No wonder they couldn't hear it, and only she could hear the thunder.

"Hiss, maybe I really misheard."

Xia Zhi explained, "My young lady was struck by lightning before, and ever since then she has been afraid of hearing thunder."

Jiang Yi silently gave Xia Zhi a thumbs up in her heart. Good for Xia Zhi, this explanation came just in time.

Yin Zhaobai nodded: "He Lin, what kind of question is that? What do you mean 'who is she'? Isn't she Jiang Yi? Ask a different question."

Jiang Yi laughed it off, "Who am I? Hmm, that's an interesting question. He Lin, listen up, my name is Jiang Yi, the wife you brought into this world with great ceremony. Remember that? From now on, stay away from philandering. I have a very small heart and can't tolerate any concubines or mistresses..."

He Lin pursed his lips and looked at her intently.

I have to admit that this person is very clever. He changed the subject and shifted the focus from himself to him.

Yin Zhaobai said, "Don't worry, I can guarantee you that He Lin is definitely not that kind of person."

Jiang Yi winked and smiled, avoiding He Lin's direct gaze.

Although that's what she said, she couldn't help feeling lingering fear. Why did He Lin suddenly ask that? Had he discovered something?

Qi Junxu's eyes darted among the group of people, but he remained silent throughout.

As Jiang Yi said, the question He Lin asked was quite interesting.

Could his own wife be impersonated?

"It's my turn, it's my turn."

Jiang Yi picked up the porcelain bowl and dice and started shaking them, casually uttering a number: "I guess two."

Upon closer inspection, the five dots on the die were facing upwards.

"Alright, does anyone have a question, or want me to do something? If not, I'll skip this one, and I really will! Next..."

Jiang Yi was basking in the joy of no one making things difficult for her when Yin Zhaobo spoke up.

"Wait a minute! I have some!"

"What?"

"Dare to go all out?"

Jiang Yi smiled: "Go ahead."

Yin Zhaobai grinned mischievously: "Do you dare to kiss He Lin?"

Upon hearing this, the dilapidated temple fell silent. Shan Yanzhi dropped his sword on the ground with a clatter and quickly picked it up.

Jiang Yi let out a burst of maniacal laughter; anyone who didn't know better would think she had gone mad.

This is incredible! What would we have done without someone like Yin Zhaobai traveling with us on this journey?

This is the correct way to play Truth or Dare, okay? I really don't understand why everyone is so reserved.

"Brother Zhaobai, are you sure this is punishment and not a reward for me? Hahahaha..."

Everyone: "..."

"Close your eyes, close your eyes, I'm about to begin."

Before Jiang Yi could remind them, Shangguan Muya, Xia Zhi, Shan Yanzhi, and Feng He all silently lowered their heads and looked away, adhering to the principle of "do not look at what is improper".

Only Yin Zhaobai and Qi Junxu, those two shameless individuals, are exceptions.

Hey! You two!

Yin Zhaobo said, "I understand, I understand, but there needs to be someone supervising, right?"

He Lin gave him a wink, and Yin Zhaobai abruptly turned his head to the side. If he continued to stare, those eyes would probably be in trouble.

Jiang Yi turned her head to look at the handsome profile beside her, unable to suppress the smile on her lips.

Just as she approached He Lin's face, He Lin turned around, his dark eyes quietly looking into hers, then his gaze gradually moved down to her rosy lips.

I've heard that if someone stares at another person's lips for a long time, it means they want to kiss them.

Jiang Yi was excited, and her heart raced.

But she still moved slightly to the side, aimed at his cheek, and prepared to kiss He Lin's face. Unexpectedly, as soon as she moved, He Lin moved as well.

Jiang Yi was stunned for two or three seconds.

To hell with it, He Lin brought this on himself, so she can't be blamed.

So Jiang Yi seized the opportunity and pressed her lips against He Lin's, giving him a stamp. Their hearts pounded like drums, thumping and pounding, as if they would jump out of their throats at any moment.

The moment they kissed, Qi Junxu subtly looked away, accidentally snapping off a small twig from his hand.

Jiang Yi retreated after taking advantage of He Lin. As her lips parted, she glanced up at He Lin's eyes. Seeing that He Lin was also staring at her, Jiang Yi felt inexplicably embarrassed, and the tips of her ears turned bright red.

"Cough, alright, alright."

When it was Shangguan Muya's turn, everyone got a bit more serious. Amidst the cheers, she played a tune on the xiao (a type of vertical flute), which completely captivated Yin Zhaobai, who stared at her the whole time. Jiang Yi was practically laughing her head off...

It's indeed difficult to guess correctly with a one in six probability.

Even Yin Zhaobai couldn't escape it, so Jiang Yi naturally wouldn't let this great opportunity pass by. She simply cleared her throat and asked him if he had someone he liked.

This was a rhetorical question, and Shangguan Muya lowered her eyes and warmed her hands.

Qi Junxu stared intently at Yin Zhaobai, his eyes full of warning, as if he would tear him apart if he dared to say he liked Shangguan Muya.

Yin Zhaobo pursed his lips and secretly glanced at Shangguan Muya, then smiled resignedly, "I lost, so I'll just drink."

"Oh my god, Brother Zhaobai, I gave you a chance and you didn't use it! What's there to be embarrassed about? Do you really want the girl to say it herself? Besides, how will she understand your feelings if you don't say it? If you like someone, you should boldly confess and bravely tell her! My He Lin often says things like that to me at home, like he likes me, he's in love with me..."

"puff……"

"Are you... sure He Lin would say this out loud?"

Jiang Yi winked at him: "Of course, because he's the kind of person who's secretly passionate."

He Lin: "..."

Jiang Yi was furious at his lack of self-control: "Brother Zhaobai, think about it carefully. What's the point if everyone plays like you? You guys keep playing. Xia Zhi, come with me to the restroom."

"Yes, miss."

He Lin cautioned, "Don't go too far."

"Okay!"

The two found a secluded patch of grass. First, Xia Zhi helped Jiang Yi keep watch, and then Jiang Yi helped Xia Zhi keep watch.

Apart from the dilapidated temple they were staying in not far away, there was not a single light for at least five miles around. It was undoubtedly a desolate wilderness. The cold wind was howling, and it was like a blade, making people's faces sting.

"Ah, Miss—"

Hearing the sound, Jiang Yi turned around abruptly and called out, "Xia Zhi? Did you call me? Xia—"

Before she could finish speaking, Jiang Yi frowned, groaned, closed her eyes, and her consciousness completely plunged into darkness, without even having time to feel the excruciating pain in her body.

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