Chapter 112: A Step Too Slow Again

After a night of cultivation, Situ Tengyi’s anger had significantly subsided.

He was relieved that he had not acted rashly in his impulsiveness.

As for Luo Luo, he had always intended to spoil her completely.

No matter how difficult the future might be, he would continue to tolerate her. He simply did not believe he could give up on her heart!

“Brother Wuying… are you okay?” Pang Qingyu asked anxiously, looking at Situ Tengyi.

Situ Tengyi did not answer but instead gazed blankly toward the cave.

Inside lay a girl who occupied his every thought and concern.

Through his demeanor, Situ Tengyi made it clear to Pang Qingyu how ridiculous her worry was.

He did not care for her feelings one bit.

Pang Qingyu felt a swelling ache in her chest, tears welling up in her eyes.

Pang Xiaoyu drew his sister close. “Xiao Yu, Situ is in a bad mood. Let’s go out for a walk and give him some space.”

Pang Qingyu nodded and followed her brother away.

Their departure did not affect Situ Tengyi in the slightest.

Pang Xiaoyu sighed deeply. Love, indeed, was a curse that could bring one low.

Luo Xia did not stir until the sun was well up, rising groggily.

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Stepping outside the cave and seeing how high the sun had climbed, she was overwhelmed with regret.

She had overslept terribly.

“Luo Luo, you’re awake?” Situ Tengyi asked with a gentle smile.

Luo Xia, feeling a bit embarrassed, forced a smile. “It’s almost noon. Why didn’t you wake me?”

Situ Tengyi casually brought out a bowl of freshly cooked egg noodles from his space. “What’s the rush? The most important thing is that you got enough sleep.”

Hearing his words and seeing the steaming bowl before her, tears sprang to Luo Xia’s eyes.

This man, with all his superior resources, chose not to use them for alchemy but to cook noodles for her. If this got out, she would surely become the target of much criticism!

“So, Luo Luo, are you touched? How about a kiss as thanks?” Situ Tengyi teased mischievously.

Luo Xia quickly carried the bowl away to eat elsewhere.

This guy had already reverted to his mischievous nature!

Watching her devour the food, a smile curved on Situ Tengyi’s lips.

Actually, having someone to care about is not so bad.

After she finished eating, the two left the cave.

Situ Tengyi had planned everything carefully.

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As soon as they departed, the forces of the Elder Luo arrived immediately.

Shortly after, the Crown Prince’s troops also arrived.

“Your Highness, they rested here last night. The aura is still warm—they left not long ago,” Qi Zifan said, revealing his own mastery of scent tracking, rivaling that of Elder Luo.

The Crown Prince’s expression darkened. “Pursue them!”

His men set off in pursuit.

Elder Luo, along with Luo Yi and Luo Mei, remained unmoved.

“Grandfather, Luo Xia must have rested here. I can smell the residual aura,” Luo Yi said, her hatred for Luo Xia burning fiercely. Yet their grandfather did not set out to chase her, leaving Luo Yi anxious and restless.

“Have you learned to track auras now?” Elder Luo asked coldly, glancing at Luo Yi.

Luo Yi lowered her head.

“Luo Yi, you are the Crown Princess. You must learn to carry yourself with the grace befitting your position,” Elder Luo began to reprimand her. “Otherwise, you won’t even be able to capture the Crown Prince’s heart!”

Luo Yi was displeased but could only bow her head in submission before the powerful Elder Luo.

“Grandfather, shouldn’t we pursue them now? What if the Crown Prince’s men succeed first? That would be disastrous,” Luo Mei urged anxiously.

She truly wanted to find Luo Xia now and see if the Prince was with her.

The thought of the Prince saving her when the Crown Prince tried to kill her sent her heart soaring with joy.