Chapter 69

Volume 2

65 His Lips were Electrifying

“I won’t be resting here tonight. Since it’ll take me more than half a day at a regular pace to get to the boundary forest from here, I should start making my way there now.” I said to Jiao S.

For a moment, Jiao S pondered quietly. “I still think you should rest here for the night. There are eighteen hours to go before daybreak. While you’re resting, Tao Lie and Mu Li can go ahead and prepare for the journey. There’s no hurry; you’ll definitely be able to reach the Western District before sunset tomorrow.”

That’s true. Though it hadn’t been long since our last break, why do I still feel so tired? I nodded. “In that case, I’ll share a room with Nie Zun and Jie Pa.”

Jie Pa spoke up at my suggestion, “Ms Ah Shen, that’s alright. I’m not tired, so I won’t be resting for now. Mu Li and I will continue our research on this bug.”

I swiped my gaze towards Mu Li only to see him gesturing in agreement.

Jiao S rolled her head slightly. “Alright then, you and Nie Zun should rest. During your stay I’ll send someone to stand guard at your door—look for them if you need anything. I’ll stay in the Academy as well, and review the recent events with my subordinates.”

I dipped my head in acknowledgement, then looked towards Nie Zun. “Let’s go, then.”

There was a momentary flicker across his eyes but he didn’t say a word. He merely shot me a cursory glance before making his way towards the Academy. I watched his retreating back, then turned towards Jiao S and gave her a little reciprocal nod before hastily moving to catch up with Nie Zun.

Once we were back in the room, true to his routine, Nie Zun poured a glass of water.

Such tranquility felt surreal; the fate of the Western District remained unknown, we’ve lost so many companions along the way, and those who, with his other gloved hand, he had the audacity to glide it back and forth against his lips!

The gesture made me recall the electrifying touch from earlier. A little sullen, I glared at him. “You were the one who was eager; you didn’t even bother being picky about who you kissed. You were the one who violated my lips, so what are you wiping for?!”

I instantly regretted my words the moment they left my lips. What in the world was I saying? Not picky about who he kissed?!

Obviously, my self-deprecation knew no bounds…

Sure enough, Nie Zun burst into laughter, his amusement so abrupt he nearly bit the finger still resting on his lips. His eyes shone even brighter when he laughed. As I sat complaining to myself about how freaking pretty this impudent rascal’s eyes were, I couldn’t help stealing glances at him.

He really has such beautiful eyes.