While Izayoi was adventuring in a distant future time and space, Xu Chen and the others have returned to the Demonic Capital.

On this day, Star Dance and the others went to meet the Demon Emperor's wife, while Xu Chen did not go. The reason was that Zi Wan had mentioned that it would be best for Saki to not see Xu Chen, but she did not explain the specific reason.

So, Xu Chen stayed at the mercenary headquarters to guard the place, and Qingyin did not go because she had to teach the newly recruited female soldiers swordsmanship.

On this day, it was snowing lightly outside the window. Xu Chen sat by the window, looking at the ancient and peaceful streets, holding a cup of red tea in her hand.

"I wonder if Star Dance and the others were able to meet the Demon Emperor's wife successfully. By the way, since she is called the Demon Emperor's wife, does that mean her husband is the Demon Emperor?" Xu Chen muttered to herself.

At that moment, the door opened and Qingyin walked in. Even though it was snowing outside, Qingyin took off her coat, which was covered in snowflakes, revealing a high-collared gray cotton shirt underneath, and she wore white tight pants on her lower body.

She shook her long hair, emitting a charming woman's fragrance, and walked casually towards Xu Chen. "Xu Chen, enjoying yourself with tea here?"

"Qingyin, " Xu Chen smiled when she saw Qingyin and put down her tea cup. "Would you like a cup too?"

"Well, okay." Qingyin took the tea poured by Xu Chen and suddenly noticed Xu Chen's gaze. She asked, "What are you looking at?"

"Nothing." Xu Chen shifted her gaze to the window.

"Xu Chen, can I ask you a question?" Qingyin looked at Xu Chen thoughtfully and spoke.

"Yes."

"Putting aside the current special circumstances, let's assume that everyone is together. Among me, Izayoi, and Star Dance, who do you like the most?" Qingyin asked calmly while drinking tea, but those who knew her knew that she rarely spoke so calmly.

"Huh?" Xu Chen was taken aback. "Qingyin, what do you mean by 'if'? What's the point of talking about 'if' in the current situation?"

"Is that so..." Qingyin was a little disappointed with Xu Chen's evasive answer. Actually, she wanted Xu Chen to say without hesitation that he liked her the most.

"Xu Chen, are you really like this? Always looking for something new, easily distracted, but have you ever thought about being faithful to one girl?" Qingyin lowered her head and said.

"Qingyin... I... there are some things... why do we need to talk about them every day? My feelings, in your heart, aren't they as clear as if they were transparent?" Xu Chen looked at Qingyin's eyes and said with some flutters in her heart.

Qingyin lowered her head and said, "If you don't say it, how can I be clear? It can only be anxious and uneasy..."

"Qingyin, if you want me to be frank, I can do that, but I also want to know your true thoughts!" Xu Chen asked.

"My true thoughts?" Qingyin was stunned, suddenly thought of something, and asked, "Then let's be frank with each other, shall we? If you want to know something, just ask me, and I will tell you. Likewise, you have to answer my questions! We must tell the truth, no matter what, we cannot hide anything!"

Xu Chen looked at Qingyin and said, "Okay!"

Qingyin slightly twisted her body, looked at Xu Chen, and asked, "Xu Chen, what do you want to know about me?"

"Qingyin, I ask you, what kind of man do you like?" Xu Chen asked directly.

"Huh?" Qingyin was surprised, but when she saw Xu Chen's serious expression, she said, "Silly, of course, I like someone like you!"

"Is it? Qingyin, you promised me to tell the truth!" Xu Chen said seriously.

"Xu Chen, I'm telling the truth!" Qingyin said.

"Alright, the game is over!" Xu Chen said coldly.

"Huh? Xu Chen, what's wrong with you!"

"Qingyin, please tell me your thoughts deep down in your heart, all of it! Otherwise, let's not play anymore!" Xu Chen exclaimed angrily.

Qingyin looked at Xu Chen's serious expression and said solemnly, "Xu Chen, I understand what you mean. I know that both you and the world have some... suspicions about me. But today, I don't want to beat around the bush. I want to tell you my true thoughts, whether you accept them or not. Yes, Xu Chen, I can swear that the only person I deeply love is you! The whole world can witness this!"

"Qingyin..."

"But, you also know that a person's thoughts are complicated. In terms of love, I am absolutely devoted to you, Xu Chen. I only love you! However, I also don't want to hide the fact that, as a woman, I definitely have complex emotions towards men. There are many types of men, those tall and handsome, or rough and domineering, in short, those who are different from you... I...I may not like them in my heart, but sometimes, physically, I may... waver..."

As Qingyin spoke, her face turned bright red and she lowered her head. "I'm sorry, Xu Chen... I know it's hard for you to accept what I'm saying. But if you want to hear the truth, then this is my truth. However, Xu Chen, I hope you understand that it is precisely because of my wavering will and confusion that I want you to see my efforts, to prove myself to be a woman worthy of you! To restrain other thoughts for the sake of loving you. This kind of effort, this kind of restraint, this struggle with my own body... It makes me feel restless and hot all over, but also very happy! Because, for you, I can endure! I can endure forever! Even if you never touch me again, I will continue to endure and find happiness in it!"

"Qingyin..."

"Actually, I shouldn't ask for too much, Xu Chen. I know I don't have much charm and don't understand a girl's heart. I'm unpopular. However, even someone like me is fortunate enough to be with a girl like you. I should be content. I really shouldn't ask for too much, it's just that..." Xu Chen stood up and looked at Qingyin with desire.

"Xu Chen," Qingyin saw Xu Chen's sincere gaze and her own gaze softened. "Come, get closer to me, see the real me..." She opened her arms.

"Qingyin, whenever I think of Izayoi, I..."

Qingyin gently shook her head. "Just see the real me, see me at this moment, see me as I am when I open my heart to you... nothing more."

Xu Chen walked up to Qingyin, but Qingyin guided his hands, making him lower his body and kneel on the ground, resting his face on her legs.

"Even closer, look closer..."

"Huh?"

Qingyin lifted her clothes, revealing her slender waist and flat stomach. She pressed Xu Chen's face directly against her belly button, and then covered it with her shirt, making it look like her belly was protruding.

"You don't have to do anything, don't think about anything, Xu Chen, just get close to me like this, just see me. I just demonstrated a few sets of sword techniques for them earlier, and I moved a lot, so I might not smell great..." Qingyin bashfully said.

"No! I-I like it! I like the scent on you, Qingyin!" Xu Chen hugged Qingyin's slender waist tightly, feeling her incredibly smooth skin and the scent of womanhood all over her. "I love the youthful and ambiguous scent that emanates from you after sword practice. Although your thoughts sometimes anger me, it allows me to feel that you aren't a saint, but a real woman. Your appearance is so perfect, but your heart is so fragile. Your love is so sincere, but your desires aren't so steadfast and faithful. You struggle between reality and fantasy, and this scent makes me feel the struggle between your flesh and soul! Let me calm their waves, calm your rapid breaths, calm your fluctuating gasps. Let you forget about the struggle between love and desire, endure it. Whether you feel happiness in this process or not, I don't want you to think anymore. Just close your eyes and feel my existence! From now on, you just need to accept my presence, feel me! You are mine, Qingyin! You belong only to me! Alright?!"

Qingyin blushed all over and had a troubled expression on her face. "Xu Chen, if what you said just now was a plea, then I'm sorry, I can't accept it."

"Qingyin sister!?" Xu Chen trembled all over, almost releasing his hold on Qingyin's waist, but suddenly, he tightened his grip even more!

At this moment, Qingyin bashfully said, "If what you said just now was a command, then I... will obey you."