Chapter 901: Who Really Won Here?
"Best wishes for Sister Xuan's success," Ye Wenxin said sincerely, looking forward to witnessing Xuan Luofei's transformation someday.
Xuan Luofei lifted her head slightly, gazing in Ye Wenxin's direction. The blurred outline was close, but even with all her effort, Xuan Luofei couldn't see Ye Wenxin's features.
She felt a tinge of disappointment but understood that recovering her sight wouldn't happen overnight. She swallowed her desire to mention glimpsing the world, instead asking, "Will you come back later?"
"Come back?"
Ye Wenxin found the question odd, but realized that even once this issue was resolved, she was still Xuan Luofei's betrothed in name.
"Of course I'll return. After all, Sister Xuan, you're still my betrothed," Ye Wenxin replied, hoping to ease the frown on Xuan Luofei's face by playfully lifting her chin.
Unfortunately, Xuan Luofei didn't smile, and her expression grew more serious.
Ye Wenxin felt awkward, thinking her words had triggered unpleasant memories for Xuan Luofei. Just as she was about to apologize, Xuan Luofei's delayed laughter broke through.
Those once vacant eyes now sparkled, giving Ye Wenxin the strange feeling that Xuan Luofei was changing.
"I forgot about that, since you are my betrothed," Xuan Luofei reiterated, her mood unpredictable. Reflecting on how many times Xuan Luofei had kissed her to extract the Demon Suppressing Pearl, Ye Wenxin figured she'd been Xuan Luofei's first.
If anyone had been taken advantage of, Ye Wenxin thought it was Xuan Luofei.
"When I finish with the Peach Blossom Demon, you can make up an excuse to annul our engagement. Then you can return to your peaceful life," Ye Wenxin suggested, considering the engagement a glorified marriage. Knowing Xuan Luofei's independent nature, Ye Wenxin planned a dramatic breakup once her business with the demon was done.
Picturing herself declaring a classic line like "Don't look down on a poor girl," Ye Wenxin felt a bit excited.
"No, this is the best situation for me. But I wonder what you think, Zhu Zhu..." Xuan Luofei said, moving closer. As Ye Wenxin pondered her meaning, Xuan Luofei added, "Why don't we make this real?"
Ye Wenxin nearly choked on her own spit. Xuan Luofei chuckled like sunshine, and Ye Wenxin realized her cunning was beyond measure. Despite being prepared, Xuan Luofei's words always caught her off guard.
"Just kidding. If you find someone, just send word by pigeon. Until then, I hope we can keep things as they are," Xuan Luofei smiled, playfully enjoying Ye Wenxin's reactions.
Once a pure girl asking innocent questions, Xuan Luofei now seemed a mischievous woman. Ye Wenxin cursed internally but went along with Xuan Luofei's wishes.
Ye Wenxin's reputation was already tarnished; no amount of effort could redeem it. Besides, the Beast Garden's master might still have designs on Xuan Luofei.
Being blind was Xuan Luofei's greatest vulnerability, and the master was no saint.
"If the master forces marriage again, send word to my master, Jin Xiaoqin. She'll know where to find me." Unfortunately, Ye Wenxin's wandering lifestyle made Jin Xiaoqin her only reliable contact.
