Chapter 384
To be honest, it was also Cao Xing’s first time staying overnight outside the territory, so he felt a bit out of his element.
However, he didn’t think much of it.
He followed the familiar route, winding his way through the village’s small paths.
Soon, Cao Xing arrived at the entrance of the grain store.
‘Knock! Knock knock!’
The sound of knocking echoed, but there was no response from inside the grain store, not even the fire was burning.
Yet, Cao Xing knew that Elena should be inside the room.
It was just that last night’s experience had scared her, and she did not dare to respond.
“Elena, it’s me.”
Hearing the familiar voice, a sound of chairs and tables moving suddenly came from inside.
Then came the ‘tap tap tap’ of footsteps.
A moment later, the door of the grain store opened a crack.
A mature face appeared, with skin as white as snow and seductive eyes, but her expression showed some fatigue.
When she saw the figure at the door, the beauty’s lips parted slightly, and she let out a gasp.
“My lord! It’s really you!”
Her eyes brimmed with joy, almost as if she couldn’t believe it.
“Am I… am I dreaming?”
“Why have you come at this time?”
“You… you’re not a Snow Demon in disguise, are you?”
Elena threw out a series of questions.
But Cao Xing simply laughed, “Of course, it’s not a dream, and who told you that Snow Demons can disguise themselves as humans?”
Hearing this, the alluring, mature woman in front of him was convinced that Cao Xing was real.
Her enchanting eyes sparkled with joy.
At that moment, she seemed to remember something, and her exquisite features trembled for a moment.
“My lord… there are Snow Demons at night, please come in quickly!”
With that, she opened the door wide.
Then she took Cao Xing’s hand, skillfully wrapping his arm around and placing it under the soft flesh beneath her arm.
However, Elena’s body seemed somewhat chilly.
Afraid to light the stove, she could only rely on her body heat to endure the cold winter night.
Once inside the room, the temperature was equally low, reaching -28°C.
Cao Xing said, “Light the stove, Elena.”
Elena seemed a bit hesitant and fearful…
However, Cao Xing reassured her, “Don’t worry, I’m here.”
Hearing this, Elena gave a charming smile.
“As you say~ my lord~”
With that, Elena turned, bending over to light the stove.
Soon, warmth spread through the room.
Cao Xing found a stool and sat beside the stove.
Elena ran her hands over her hips, then skillfully sat on his lap, one hand encircling his neck as she nestled into his embrace.
The soft sensation made Cao Xing instinctively give a little squeeze.
Elena playfully scolded, “My lord~”
Cao Xing held Elena and said straight out, “I heard your grain store was almost invaded by a Snow Demon last night.”
Hearing this, the beauty in his arms trembled slightly, her face showing a hint of fear.
“Yes, luckily I sensed the danger and hid in the basement in advance.”
“The Snow Demon didn’t find me inside and went next door to Salema’s house…”
“The next day, when I went out, I saw the bodies of the entire Salema family lying on the ground…”
Her voice quivered, showing she was truly frightened.
Elena said softly, “I also heard from the Village Chief, who suggested we all chip in to hire you to deal with the Snow Demon.”
“But I know, Snow Demons are incredibly strong, and I’m worried you’ll be in danger, so I didn’t agree…”
“And yet… you still came…”
At this point, Elena’s face was filled with worry, her eyes anxiously watching Cao Xing.
“Why don’t… you leave before the Snow Demon comes out, my lord?”
Under the smoky look of her eyeliner, Elena gazed earnestly at Cao Xing.
But Cao Xing just smiled and said, “If I leave, won’t you be scared of the Snow Demon?”
Hearing this, the woman in his embrace lowered her head and softly said.
“Afraid…”
Cao Xing patted her back, comforting her, “Don’t worry, I’ll deal with those Snow Demons.”
Hearing his words, the concern in Elena’s eyes grew deeper.
She didn’t want Cao Xing to face any danger, but given the circumstances, she could only trust the man before her.
“My lord… please be careful…”
Elena murmured softly.
Cao Xing nodded and replied, “Okay, I will.”
At that moment, she took Cao Xing’s hand and said, “My lord, your hand is a bit cold.”
“It’ll take a while for the stove to heat up, let me warm it for you first.”
With those words, Elena placed his hand inside her collar.
Cao Xing felt his hands enveloped by soft, warm flesh, sensing the gentle warmth of the beauty in his arms.
As an ordinary person, Elena’s constitution wasn’t strong, and even now, her body was still cold.
And Cao Xing held her, slowly warming up.
As the stove continued to burn, Elena’s body temperature gradually returned.
She snuggled in Cao Xing’s arms, her body no longer felt stiff, appearing as gentle as water.
Moments later, Elena lay completely in Cao Xing’s embrace, basking in the rare moment of warmth and tenderness.
Though still worried about the Snow Demon, nestled in the man’s arms, she felt a comforting sense of safety.
As Cao Xing moved, Elena couldn’t help but let out soft, coquettish sounds, her body temperature rising.
Her soft hips writhed in Cao Xing’s lap.
…
Under the amazed gaze of the mature beauty,
Cao Xing repositioned her to face him.
Elena immediately gripped Cao Xing’s collar.
And then, she began to sway her body, a series of soft, alluring sounds escaping her lips.