Chapter 89: Careless and Reckless

Moreover, Luomi was only slightly inferior when compared to top beauties like Aelia and Corona. In fact, she herself was also very beautiful, radiating a crisp, bookish elegance.

With a seven-out-of-ten appearance and a demeanor as pleasant as a spring breeze, her every smile and frown was filled with captivating charm. However, Xu Feng was no longer the rookie who had just entered this otherworld. Now, he was the Empire's rising star, an Imperial Viscount, having once studied under a Saint-level Expert. Surrounded by beauties, even this talented woman, hailed alongside Princess Ailiya as one of the peerless pair, only caused him a brief moment of distraction.

"Miss Luomi, it's a pleasure to meet you." Xu Feng held the young lady's delicate hand and kissed it.

"I am also honored to meet Your Excellency."

After a few simple pleasantries, they bid each other farewell with a bow. After all, this wasn't a noble social dance. Meeting in the northern wasteland at this moment was somewhat awkward.

"Lord Viscount, a great kindness is beyond mere thanks. When the opportunity arises, the Yarslan Family will certainly repay you."

"You flatter me, Miss."

The merchant caravan had already tended to the wounded and gathered the goods scattered on the ground. Luomi boarded the carriage, and the grand procession gradually disappeared into the night.

"Brother Xu Feng."

"Hmm?"

"They've all left."

The young man turned around to see Arola pouting so hard it seemed she could hang an oil pot from her lips. Hehe, the little girl was jealous. Actually, this was really somewhat unfair to Xu Feng. Although he had an eye for beautiful women, he wasn't so indiscriminate as to fall for every woman he saw. That was certainly wrong. It was just that upon meeting this talented woman renowned throughout the land, he was somewhat curious, hence his thoughtful demeanor.

Xu Feng had a hundred ways to coax a girl, but sometimes actions spoke louder than sweet words. The night wind scattered the clouds, and the bright moonlight spilled onto the earth, as if draping a light veil over all things. That hazy feeling made the slightly annoyed young lady appear even more beautiful.

"Xiaoya, don't be angry."

Xu Feng leaned in close, already able to smell the girl's breath, carrying a faint fragrance. Their lips were very close now, their noses almost touching. Was he going to kiss her again? The young princess, who had just tasted the sweetness of her first kiss, felt her face flush and her heart race. That trace of dissatisfaction had long since vanished, leaving only her heart floating on clouds.

To be honest, Xu Feng was also a bit puzzled. This girl was usually a standard Little Pepper, but every time things got intimate, she became like the most bashful and demure of girls...

Arola had already closed her eyes, but after a long while, there was still no movement. Feeling strange, the girl quietly opened her eyes to see her boyfriend looking at her with a teasing smile. She couldn't help but feel greatly embarrassed. Normally, if Xu Feng teased her like this, the willful Little Pepper would definitely throw a punch. But now, held in his arms, she felt as if all her strength had left her.

Seeing his girlfriend's expression, both shy and annoyed, Xu Feng's mischievous impulse took over. Honestly, he loved seeing this girl blush. Pretending to kiss her to attract her attention, one hand quietly reached out and touched the soft curve of her breast.

"Ah!"

A startled cry. Originally, the young princess naturally didn't mind being intimate with her boyfriend, but Xu Feng's teasing action was too sudden. The girl's instinctive reaction was to throw a punch.

This girl was no delicate, weak lady. As the young princess of the Snake People, she not only possessed mysterious Secret Arts but was also very agile. Xu Feng, being a mage, couldn't compare. Caught off guard, he was struck by Arola's palm.

Blood flowed out. Actually, Arola hadn't used much force, but by sheer coincidence, it landed exactly on Xu Feng's left shoulder—the very place where the Wolf King had bitten him during the earlier fight.

He had brought this upon himself. Xu Feng's face turned pale with pain. Ugh, he had only wanted to joke around. This girl's strike was really vicious...

"I'm sorry, Brother Xu Feng, I didn't mean to." Seeing her boyfriend clutching his shoulder in pain, the young princess was filled with regret and quickly helped him re-dress the wound.

"It's alright, I don't blame you." Xu Feng sighed. Knowing full well this girl was a Little Pepper, he still recklessly joked around. He had asked for it all.

Fortunately, although the wound was painful, it wasn't serious. The young princess helped Xu Feng back to their campsite. There was a patch of shrubs here that could block the cold wind blowing from the north. After setting up the tent, it was already late, time to rest.

Lying inside the tent, feeling guilty, Arola was very subdued, displaying a rare gentleness. Since the tent was small, they could hear each other's breathing. Full of remorse, the girl nestled her fragrant, soft body into her boyfriend's embrace. Xu Feng's hands gradually became unruly...

Arola's face flushed red, but this time she didn't struggle, allowing her boyfriend his liberties. This girl was really even shyer than Xiuer. Xu Feng gently began to undo the jade-like beauty's clothes, but Arola pressed down on his hand.

"What's wrong? You don't want to?"

"No, Brother Xu Feng." The girl's voice was as soft as a mosquito's hum. Her long eyelashes fluttered slightly, but she didn't dare open her eyes. "I'm willing, but you're injured. After your wound heals, we can, we can..."

"Can what?"

As the saying goes, once the wound heals, the pain is forgotten. In the blink of an eye, Xu Feng had forgotten the lesson from earlier and started teasing the girl again. Arola was greatly embarrassed. Fortunately, this time she remembered her boyfriend was injured and couldn't afford to be willful. Her fair, jade-like cheeks flushed red as if about to drip blood.

He knew when to stop. Xu Feng naturally wouldn't make his girlfriend too uncomfortable. He smiled slightly and said, "Alright, let's sleep." With that, he kissed the girl's smooth forehead and held her in his arms.

The girl's heart pounded like a startled deer. How could she sleep? As for Xu Feng, now accustomed to being surrounded by beauties, although he held the warm, soft, fragrant girl in his arms, he still soon fell into the arms of the sleep god. Listening to her boyfriend's even breathing, the young princess gradually calmed down. Gazing at her boyfriend's handsome face by the moonlight, Arola felt her mouth go dry. Who said only boys were fond of beauty? The attraction between yin and yang is a fundamental principle of heaven and earth. Even shy girls have moments when they can't help themselves...

A stolen kiss, light as a dragonfly skimming the water, landed on her boyfriend's cheek. Xu Feng suddenly turned over, startling Arola terribly. Fortunately, he didn't wake up, but mumbled sleepily, "Why is there a mosquito biting me?"

Arola felt both annoyed and amused, and a wave of warmth rose from the depths of her heart, peaceful and comfortable. Resting her head on her boyfriend's chest, she finally, too, sank deeply into the embrace of the sleep god...

Morning, sunlight pierced through the clouds, and the temperature rose rapidly. The northern wasteland, known as the Forsaken Land, had an extremely harsh environment. It was still early, but the heat was already becoming unbearable.

"Brother Xu Feng, does your wound still hurt?"

"Much better." Xu Feng moved his arm. As a mage, he really wasn't good at close-quarters combat. Other handsome guys who crossed over were proficient in both magic and martial arts. When would he have the chance to glimpse the mysteries of Martial Arts?

He shook his head. What was the point of thinking about this now? Packing up their belongings and having some dry rations, Xu Feng and Arola began a new day of travel. By evening, they should be able to reach the Orc Kingdom.