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Xin Yi was caught peeping by Roxy. In a panic, he tried to run away but tripped over his own legs, losing his balance and falling headfirst into the stream where the two girls were. Since the water was only half a person deep and his entry position significantly reduced the water's resistance, he hit the bottom of the stream, which was covered in pebbles. A sharp pain shot through his head as he gasped for air, swallowing several mouthfuls of water. He flailed around, trying to get up, but in his struggle, he didn't realize that he had fallen right between Lijie and Roxy. As he waved his arms in a panic, he felt something grab onto his right hand. Without thinking too much, he pulled hard and managed to lift his head above the water, taking a deep breath and exclaiming, "Oh man, that was close! I almost choked to death. You two really are something—watching me drown and not even offering a hand. How ungrateful!"
However, after Xin Yi finished speaking, there was still silence beside him. Neither Lijie nor Roxy responded. Xin Yi thought they were angry because he had been spying on them while they bathed. He quickly chuckled nervously and explained, "Hehe... cough cough, well, I didn’t mean to watch you bathe. I had already finished washing down there, but you hadn’t come down yet. I thought I couldn’t just stay in the water forever, so I came ashore. Then I figured it would be better to find a place to sit and wait for you, and that’s when I saw this rock. While climbing onto the rock, I thought, why not enjoy the view? But then all I saw was you two..."
"You thought you could be a pervert?! I'm going to kill you!" Roxy shouted with her face flushed red. "You saw us... Ugh! I'm really going to kill you! How annoying! So embarrassing!" Despite her words, Roxy remained rooted in place, too embarrassed to move. She realized that when Xin Yi spotted her, she had been in a compromising position.
"I really just accidentally saw it; I just got here," Xin Yi replied smoothly, lying effortlessly as he claimed he had only just arrived despite having watched for over ten minutes. It was clear that Xin Yi had indeed learned some bad habits; however, his mischief was still at a beginner level. To reach the pinnacle of mischief would require more practice.
"You’re still lying! Your body has already betrayed you! Pervert!" Lijie, who had been silent until now, chimed in. Xin Yi looked down and felt embarrassed; he had intended to deny everything but realized his body had given him away. Oh no! As the saying goes, "The net of heaven is vast and wide; nothing escapes its grasp." His little brother wasn’t helping him out at all—couldn’t he just keep it down for once? Why did he have to stick his neck out like that? Alas, no matter how much one plans, they can still fall victim to their own.
However, Xin Yi had no intention of admitting defeat so easily. After a hearty laugh, he confidently replied, "Hahaha... You don’t understand! This is just a normal reaction after being shocked by cold water! There’s no need for deep discussions about this; practice makes perfect! What I say is the truth—you have no right to oppose it!"
His speech was passionate and animated as saliva flew everywhere. After realizing this, Xin Yi wiped his mouth with his hand without knowing what exactly he had grabbed—it felt somewhat like fabric—so he casually used it to clean his mouth.
"Xin Yi! You... how could you do this?" Lijie exclaimed in shock, her face turning crimson while Roxy stood nearby giggling mischievously.
Only then did Xin Yi notice that Lijie was still squatting in the water. He curiously asked, "Xiao Jie, why are you squatting there? Hurry up; we need to leave! If we don’t get out before dark, we’ll have to sleep in the wilderness."
"You... how can I get up with you standing there?" Lijie scolded with a flushed face. "You should hurry up! Let us get dressed! I've never seen someone so shameless!"
"I..." Xin Yi was taken aback by Lijie's scolding and retorted, "Xiao Jie, that's not fair! What did I do? Didn’t I explain everything clearly? It was just an accident! Besides, look at how composed Roxy is standing here; why can’t you stand up too?" While saying this out loud, he thought about how their relationship had already progressed to such an extent—what could she possibly hide from him?
"You... you pervert!" Lijie finally shouted angrily. "Just look at what you're holding in your hand! This is all your doing! And then you dare ask me why I can't stand up!"
"How strange, why does it matter to me if you can't stand up? What do I have in my hands? Look, there's nothing, right..." As Xin Yi spoke, he raised his hands. "Ah! What's going on? How... how did your underwear end up in my hands?!" It turned out that the small piece of fabric in Xin Yi's right hand was Lijie's underwear, which he had just used to wipe his mouth. Lijie was squatting in the water, too embarrassed to stand up because her underwear had been taken by Xin Yi.
"Well," Xin Yi actually pulled Lijie's underwear apart and examined it closely. "Xiao Jie, when did you start wearing such delicate underwear? I remember you didn't wear this style before. Tsk tsk, with so little fabric, this part is practically just a strap. No wonder I tore it off. Oh, and it's lace-edged..."
"Shut up!" Lijie was on the verge of breaking down. Why was Xin Yi studying this at a time like this? Was he trying to make her feel utterly ashamed in front of Roxy? In a moment of desperation, she shouted loudly and stood up from the water, rushing over to snatch her underwear back from Xin Yi. However, this exposed her crucial parts, leaving Xin Yi dumbfounded. Just moments ago, she had been shyly squatting in the water; how could she suddenly be so bold? Was she trying to get herself killed?
From Xin Yi's unusual gaze, Lijie suddenly realized her situation. She had been so flustered by Xin Yi that she forgot about the crucial issue. She quickly squatted down again and gritted her teeth, saying, "Xin Yi! I will never let you off! Just wait and see!"
"Well, since the strap is broken and can't be worn anymore, I'll keep it as a souvenir!" Xin Yi proudly glanced at Lijie squatting in the water and casually clipped the underwear onto the elastic band of his own shorts. He then walked ashore with the stolen men's clothes and left, leaving Lijie so furious that she wished she could bite him out of frustration while Roxy laughed so hard she nearly doubled over.
The immediate priority was to find a market to solve their needs for food and shelter and to contact others. Lijie didn't know if Qin Dali and the others had taken any action after she left or if they had withdrawn from Heavenly Pride Nation. They needed to get in touch with them before deciding what to do next. Based on their previous knowledge of the terrain near Yin-Yang Mountain, there should be a small town about ten kilometers west from there. The small town at the foot of Yin-Yang Mountain was on the other side of the mountain; going around would take about the same distance. Moreover, heading back to Guokan should also be westward, so they decided to head toward that small town.
The three of them headed west and finally arrived at the small town just as night fell. Although they were all wearing stolen clothes from mountain farmers, even those coarse garments couldn't hide the stunning beauty of the two women. As soon as they entered the town, many people turned to look at them. Since Xin Yi hadn't shaved his beard, he looked like a rough man akin to Li Kui. Anyone who saw them—especially men—couldn't help but think: What is going on with beautiful women these days? Why do they all seem to like these hairy monsters? It seems like I should grow a beard too; maybe I could trick a few beauties.
This small town wasn't bustling since it wasn't on a major road. The three entered the only restaurant and inn in town. The Boss quickly approached them and said, "Welcome! Are you here for food or lodging?" The Boss was a plump middle-aged man who seemed to juggle multiple roles—he was the boss, chef, and waiter all in one—so his clothes were greasy and dirty. However, he had a friendly smile that lacked any shrewdness typical of a petty merchant.
"We need both food and lodging," Xin Yi said casually. "First, cook us some dishes and bring us a big bowl of rice for dinner. After we eat, prepare two clean rooms for us."
"Sure! Please head upstairs to our private room; your meals will be ready shortly!" The Fat Boss cheerfully invited them. "Don't worry about me handling everything alone; I guarantee you'll be satisfied with how quickly your food comes out. After your meal, just head up to the third floor for your rooms. By the way, what dishes would you like?"
"You decide; just serve whatever good dishes you have!" Xin Yi replied.
"Alright! Please head upstairs!" The Fat Boss said as he tied on an apron and hurried into the kitchen. The three climbed the stairs to the second floor and saw another pair of diners—a couple in their fifties. The woman exuded an air of elegance with her graceful demeanor while the man looked strong and imposing; he clearly had years of military experience behind him.
The middle-aged couple sat at a table near the window, dining together. When Xin Yi and the others came upstairs, the couple politely nodded and smiled at them. Xin Yi and the others returned the smile and acknowledged them. Xin Yi noticed that the couple's table had only a few simple dishes, yet they were enjoying their meal together with warmth and happiness. This evoked a sense of admiration in Xin Yi; being able to live a simple life filled with flavor and deep affection requires a certain wisdom about life. Those who possess such wisdom are certainly worthy of respect.
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