"What's up?" Lin Xiao asked.

For Chu Xiangxue, a proud daughter of heaven, to use the word "please"... This can't be a small matter.

The Chu Family was a member of the A9 Alliance, so Lin Xiao naturally couldn't just sit by and do nothing.

"I just got a call from my dad," Chu Xiangxue said, her voice laced with panic. "He told me he received a tip that someone wants to harm me during my concert!"

Lin Xiao froze. Someone wants to move against Chu Xiangxue? Who could be that stupid? She's the prized young lady of the Shengjing Chu Family. To dare make a move on her... Are they tired of living?

Lin Xiao believed her. There was no reason for her to lie, and she wasn't foolish enough to joke about something like this.

"Do you know who it is?" he pressed.

"Not yet. My father is having someone investigate," she said pitifully. "Stinky Dad, I know your cultivation is impressive. Please, can you protect me? I'm really scared!"

"Alright. But first, let me look into this. Wait for my call."

"Okay!" Chu Xiangxue quickly agreed, and they hung up.

Lin Xiao was just about to call Xiao Shixiong to have him investigate the matter, but before he could even dial the number, he heard Su Qingning's voice right by his ear.

"What, exactly, is your relationship with Chu Xiangxue?" Her voice was resentful, laced with a sharp note of jealousy.

Great. She overheard the call.

To be honest, Lin Xiao felt a flicker of panic. Chu Xiangxue had just called him Stinky Dad on the phone. If Su Qingning had heard that... he couldn't even imagine her reaction.

He turned and glanced at her cautiously. Having just woken up, her eyes were still heavy with sleep, but those mesmerizing peach blossom eyes were now filled to the brim with jealousy.

Lin Xiao's heart skipped a beat, and he couldn't resist gently pinching her soft, rosy cheek. "Silly girl, don't worry. You're the only one in my heart."

Su Qingning pouted. "Hmph," she sniffed, affecting an air of arrogance. "You can't judge a book by its cover. Who knows what you're really thinking? You were probably captivated by her beauty the moment you saw her."

Exasperated and amused, Lin Xiao teased, "Honey, do you really have so little confidence in yourself?"

Su Qingning's pretty face flushed. "You—what nonsense are you talking about? It's just that she's beautiful, has a great figure, is a huge star, and comes from a powerful family. Only a fool wouldn't be captivated."

"Well, I guess I'm that fool, then. In my eyes, you're the most beautiful and have the hottest figure. Besides, I've *seen* your body. I know *exactly* how hot it is!"

Su Qingning was both mortified and angry, but deep down, a sweet feeling blossomed in her heart. It was a wonderful sensation. When she saw the affection in Lin Xiao's eyes, she immediately huffed, "Hmph. Smooth-talker!"

"Honey, did you kiss me when I wasn't looking?" Lin Xiao asked, feigning surprise.

Her face turned red. "You pervert! What nonsense are you talking about!"

"You're the one talking nonsense. If you didn't kiss me, how would you know my mouth is oily and my tongue is slick?"

WHOOSH.

Su Qingning's pretty face instantly flushed as red as a ripe strawberry, looking utterly delectable. Flustered and annoyed, she landed a soft punch on him.

Lin Xiao winced in mock pain and chuckled.

"You jerk! I'm not talking to you anymore!" Su Qingning huffed, turning her head away. She was clearly just being coy.

His heart stirred. "Honey, I need to tell you something serious."

"Hmph, what could possibly be so serious?" she said, feigning anger. Despite her words, however, her eyes were fixed on him, full of expectation.

Lin Xiao certainly understood and quickly explained, "Chu Xiangxue just told me on the phone that someone is planning to harm her. She asked me to protect her."

PFFT.

Su Qingning burst out laughing. The way she laughed was truly captivating. Her peach blossom eyes curved into crescents, shimmering with a flirtatious gleam that made Lin Xiao's heart pound.

"Honey, what's so funny?" Lin Xiao asked.

"Hmph, I'm laughing because you're bragging, of course. *You're* going to protect her?"

"I'm not bragging. My skills are seriously impressive."

Su Qingning rolled her eyes at him. "Fine, brag all you want. It's not like it's taxed."

Her comment made Lin Xiao laugh, which earned him another glare.

"You pervert, I know you want to help Chu Xiangxue, but I'm warning you, don't be reckless! I don't know who wants to hurt her, but think about it! Her status and family background are extraordinary. Anyone who dares to make a move on her can't be an ordinary person!"

There was genuine anxiety and concern in her tone. Lin Xiao looked at her with newfound respect, surprised that her analysis was so thorough.

"You pervert! I'm talking to you! Say something!" she huffed when she noticed him just staring at her.

Lin Xiao snapped out of it and smiled. "And who was it that said women with big breasts are brainless?"

Mortified, Su Qingning landed another solid punch on him. Lin Xiao roared with laughter, which only made her try to hit him again.

To be honest, she didn't like hitting people, but she couldn't help it. Here she was, so worried about this pervert, and all he did was joke around. He was so infuriating!

As she moved to strike again, Lin Xiao caught her fist. He smiled. "Honey, don't be angry. I know you're worried about me, but like I said, your husband isn't a pushover."

"Fine! If you insist on courting death, then I'll let you! From now on, I'm sticking to you like glue. I want to see for myself how you're 'not a pushover'!"

"Absolutely not!" Lin Xiao refused flatly.

Ninety percent of my cultivation is inside her Dantian right now, he thought. She was right—anyone who dares to move against Chu Xiangxue can't be ordinary. If a real fight breaks out, I'm terrified I won't be able to protect her. That was why he had to refuse.

But when had Su Qingning ever easily changed her mind about something she had decided on?

"You pervert! I don't care! I'm following you, and that's final!"

A warmth spread through Lin Xiao's chest. She seemed stubborn, but he knew she was only acting this way because she was worried about him.

Looking at her worried expression, an idea suddenly flashed in Lin Xiao's mind. He slapped his forehead. "Damn it, how could I forget about her!"

Su Qingning's beautiful, clear eyes filled with suspicion. "What do you mean?"

Lin Xiao just smiled. "You'll find out in a minute."

With that, he started dialing a number on his phone.

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