Haha. He was doomed.
Listening to the approaching footsteps, Bai Xiaodu's breath caught in his throat!
But it was already too late to sit up properly.
Besides, even if he had a good excuse, would she believe him?
Furthermore, if he were interrupted now, wouldn't it be even worse?
Bai Xiaodu grit his teeth.
A true warrior should be like this, facing fierce winds, torrential rain, tsunamis, and landslides without flinching.
Continuing meant death, but stopping meant death too.
He might as well do what felt good for a fox.
The door was gently pushed open.
A familiar, graceful silhouette reappeared before his eyes. Director-General Shen spoke in a calm voice, “You were calling out to me just now. What did you want to do—”
However, after seeing Bai Xiaodu's actions, Director-General Shen's footsteps abruptly stopped.
An expression of utter astonishment appeared on her gorgeous, delicate face.
“...What are you doing?”
Bai Xiaodu tried his best not to look at her face-to-face, keeping his head lowered instead.
He had somewhat given up on himself.
What else could he say?
Even he felt he was being a bit too outrageous.
The first time he met Director-General Shen, his mind had run wild with thoughts of her.
The second time, when Director-General Shen forced him to lay bare his thoughts, he had said things that would corrupt children.
And this time, after she brought him to her home, he was actually doing something like this.
But he had always been a very proper person!
Why did things turn out like this? Why?
While Bai Xiaodu was lost in his wild thoughts, Director-General Shen had already quietly appeared beside him.
Knowing he was basically doomed, Bai Xiaodu simply gave up resisting and closed his eyes slightly, letting come what may.
Tilting her beautiful head, she observed him closely and asked softly, “Such heavy fiery energy. Is it the 《Dragon-Burning Refining Art》 you got from the Secret Realm?”
“Huh?”
Bai Xiaodu raised his head in pleasant surprise. “Y-you know about it?”
Could it be that she understood his plight?
Director-General Shen nodded. “Men belong to Yang, and women belong to Yin. You already have a body-tempering talent, so the Primordial Yang generated from practicing this technique far exceeds that of an ordinary person.”
“You were calling out to me earlier because you wanted me to help you suppress the Primordial Yang?”
Bai Xiaodu nodded frantically. “Yes! Yes! That's exactly it, Director-General Shen! I thought you'd look at me with worldly prejudice after I did something like this!”
“I was already prepared for any explanation to be completely useless. I didn't expect you to actually understand!”
Letting out a faint laugh, Director-General Shen didn't seem to mind. “The path of cultivation is naturally full of all kinds of variables and accidents. When your attempt to call for help failed, you immediately made the decision that suited you best. There is nothing wrong with that.”
“Remaining calm in the face of danger and acting decisively—with such a temperament, why would I blame you?”
“It is just a common piece of clothing. You need not dwell on it.”
With that, Director-General Shen took a step forward and sat down directly opposite Bai Xiaodu. “I also practice a body-tempering method associated with the moon. It can complement yours.”
“But unfortunately, you have only just started and your foundation is unstable. A fusion of Yin and Yang might damage your meridians. Therefore, I will temporarily use skin-to-skin contact to substitute.”
Bai Xiaodu's expression suddenly changed dramatically, and he quickly called out to stop her. “Wait, Director-General Shen, there's no need for that for now.”
Director-General Shen frowned slightly. “Practicing a body-tempering technique by yourself will only harm you. At the very least, you must wait until you reach great success...”
“Are you worried that my rank is too high and I might accidentally hurt you?”
“You can rest assured on this point. I know my limits.”
Bai Xiaodu just shook his head frantically, his voice changing slightly. “No, no, no, wait. Just wait a second.”
Seeing this, Director-General Shen looked puzzled and leaned even closer! “Doing it yourself might harm your body.”
“Empty your mind, and leave your anxieties to me.”
Bai Xiaodu's voice grew even stranger. “That's not what I mean. Don't come any closer...”
“It's going to explode.”
Director-General Shen was even more puzzled. She scanned Bai Xiaodu thoroughly, and she could easily see that the restless Primordial Yang was gradually being suppressed.
Explode? It was already being suppressed, so how could it explode?
Could it be that because he failed to suppress it in time earlier, it burned too fiercely and scrambled his mind?
Frowning, Director-General Shen remained in a position suitable for close observation. “Did something go wrong during your cultivation?”
“Do you need me to use some forceful methods to help you now?”
“Are you currently in a state of delirium? Come, tell me, what is 27 plus 73?”
Bai Xiaodu replied in a trembling voice, “Be that as it may... one hundred.”
Since Director-General Shen was being like this, he might as well let her do whatever she wanted.
In the next second, because she had leaned in too close, she saw the entire scene unfold clearly.
Bai Xiaodu completely went limp, falling backward straight onto the bed, his tail drooping weakly to the side.
He didn't mean to. He really didn't mean to! He had already tried to push Director-General Shen away so many times, but she was like sticky rice cake—the more he tried to push her away, the stickier she got.
Bai Xiaodu couldn't stop the suppression. Because the moment he stopped, that Primordial Yang would surge back up like an unkillable cockroach. There was nothing he could do.
Panting, Bai Xiaodu couldn't help but cover his face. Before him, Director-General Shen's eyes were filled with shock.
“I'm sorry... Director-General Shen.” His voice was full of self-reproach. “I didn't mean to trigger an instant burst in front of you.”
“I... I already told you to forget about the treatment for now...”
Director-General Shen fell silent. She stood up, turned her back to him, and walked to the doorway. “It is not your fault... However... next time I help you, you must give me a heads-up about this kind of situation.”
“Okay. Thank you, Director-General Shen.” Her figure departed.
After resting for a moment, Bai Xiaodu shifted into a W-sitting position, supporting himself on the bed with both hands. His silver fox tail swayed gently behind him, his wine-red eyes filled with innocence.
Except at the corner of his mouth, there was a faint, subtle curve of a successful scheme.
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