Chapter 173: 169. The Chaotic Trio
The scent of sweet milk filled the air.
Her tender, budding body pressed closely, rubbing against him.
Qian Renjue's breathing became slightly labored.
He lowered his eyes and stared at the shy, charming, and seductive little milk fox.
He helplessly shook his head.
"This trick really isn't that effective."
As he spoke, Qian Renjue raised his hand.
He placed it on Hu Liena's snow-white neck and gently held it.
"Mm~"
A slight sense of suffocation came over her.
Hu Liena's beautiful eyes opened slightly, trembling. Her lips parted slightly, and her face flushed with a hint of redness.
A strange sense of shame filled her heart.
A soft moan escaped from her throat. "Senior Brother?"
"Look at you, sticking so close again!"
Qian Renjue lightly shook her delicate neck, scolding: "If I were the enemy, you'd already be dead."
With those words, Qian Renjue let go of the soft and delicate figure in his hands, commanding:
"Stand properly."
"Hoo~"
Fresh air rushed in. Hu Liena seemed a bit dazed, as if still lingering in the moment.
She leaned into Qian Renjue's embrace, dazed and clinging even closer, her tail swaying, and she playfully stuck out her little tongue, her voice full of charm:
"Nana only acts this way with Senior Brother~"
Qian Renjue frowned slightly.
"Nana, if you keep moving, I swear I'll tie a knot with your tail."
Sensing the change in his mood, Hu Liena felt a tinge of fear.
She smiled awkwardly and stopped sweeping her fox tail across Qian Renjue's waist and abdomen.
The swaying of her soft, curvaceous figure gradually came to a pause.
She wiped her wet fingers dry, returning to normal, but still clung to Qian Renjue's chest with a look of adoration.
"Hehe. Senior Brother would never do that to Nana."
"Is that so?"
Qian Renjue chuckled softly, turning his head to glance at the soft-boned rabbit on his shoulder.
Teasingly, he said: "Stupid rabbit, get her."
"Squeak!"
(Xiao Wu understand!)
The soft-boned rabbit let out a strange cry and immediately flew forward.
"Huh? You silly rabbit, how dare you?!"
Hu Liena hastily scolded, trying to dodge, but Qian Renjue held her waist firmly.
"Ah—!"
In an instant, the soft-boned rabbit landed on Hu Liena's upturned face.
Perched on top, the rabbit squealed non-stop.
(You little brat,, how could you be so shameless!)
(Bah!)
(Flirting with His Highness, Sister Xiao Wu will scratch you to death, you vixen!)
"Ah, stupid rabbit!"
With the rabbit clinging to her face and kicking wildly, as soon as Qian Renjue let go, Hu Liena stumbled backward.
Thud!
She fell on her buttocks to the ground.
Her hands frantically grabbed at the rabbit clinging to her face, cursing: "Stupid rabbit! Bah, just wait, I'll chop off your rabbit paws!"
"Heh."
Qian Renjue chuckled.
In the distance, a black shadow flashed through the air, rapidly descending toward them.
Boom!
A fragrant breeze accompanied by a graceful figure.
"Your Highness."
Ling Yuan Douluo's voluptuous figure landed in front of Qian Renjue.
She glanced at Hu Liena, who was rolling on the ground, and paused slightly.
Qian Renjue's purple eyes sparkled, and he smiled as he asked: "Ling Yuan, is everything at the Alchemy Hall taken care of?"
"Rest assured, Your Highness. It's all handled."
Ling Yuan Douluo nodded slightly.
She did not kneel on one knee again; she didn't want Qian Renjue to pat her head or pinch her face anymore.
Though she didn't dislike it, she wasn't a child—she was a titled Douluo, and it inevitably felt shameful.
Just as she was about to say something else, the soft-boned rabbit's urgent cries for help rang out.
"Squeak squeak!"
(Ah! Help, Your Highness, save Xiao Wu, ouch, it hurts.)
"Hmm?"
Qian Renjue turned his head.
The previously fierce soft-boned rabbit had been caught by a fox tail and was hanging in mid-air.
Hu Liena angrily pulled at the leaves of the Blue Silver Emperor, whipping the rabbit's back. "Stupid rabbit, dumb rabbit, that's what you get for kicking and biting!"
There were rabbit bite marks on Hu Liena's nose, and hoof prints on her fair face.
(Ah! You little brat, Sister Xiao Wu won't forgive you, stop hitting me!)
(If you hit me again, this rabbit will bite!)
(Ahh—!)
The soft-boned rabbit flailed wildly.
Its large, round crimson eyes bulged as it teared up.
It pitifully looked at Qian Renjue.
(Your Highness, please save me.)
"...."
Ling Yuan Douluo chuckled, her expression odd.
Qian Renjue also couldn't help but laugh.
Smiling, he said: "Alright Nana, let it down, enough with the games."
"Hmph, dumb rabbit!"
Hu Liena huffed, letting go of the Blue Silver Emperor's branch that she used to whip the rabbit.
The Blue Silver Emperor, however, ignored the situation and smacked the soft-boned rabbit once more.
(Ah! You too, Little Grass, you're bullying me!)
The soft-boned rabbit yelped as Hu Liena's fluffy fox tail flung her to the ground.
"Ouch!"
(Your Highness, Xiao Wu's butt is hurts~)
The soft-boned rabbit rolled and crawled to Qian Renjue's feet, its pink fur tinged red.
It wiggled its backside and tucked its legs under, looking bashful.
Hu Liena, on the verge of tears, hugged Qian Renjue's arm.
"Senior Brother, Nana's face hurts too~"
Qian Renjue chuckled softly, rubbing his forehead in amusement.
This fox, rabbit, and grass really are troublesome
"Heal them," Qian Renjue ordered.
Just as he finished speaking, a streak of blue leaves shot through the air.
Swish!
The Blue Silver Emperor stretched out its leaves, covering the Soft Bone Rabbit's backside.
"Ooh!"
(So comfortable~)
The Soft Bone Rabbit's injuries completely healed, and the leaves then brushed over Hu Liena's face.
"No! I want a new one!"
Hu Liena protested in a playful tone, quickly releasing Qian Renjue and dodging to the side.
Seeing that their playful moment was about to end, Ling Yuan bowed and reminded, "Your Highness, the Pope is looking for you."
"Alright," Qian Renjue nodded.
He grabbed the Soft Bone Rabbit, which was trying to climb onto him, and instructed Hu Liena, "Nana, later take this rabbit to buy some school supplies."
"Huh? School supplies?"
Hu Liena looked surprised.
"Just daily essentials like bedding and pillows. Whatever it wants, just buy it."
Qian Renjue nodded slightly as he handed the Soft Bone Rabbit over to Hu Liena.
"Oh, alright. Nana understands."
A little confused, Hu Liena accepted the Soft Bone Rabbit.
"Squeak Squeak!"
(Thank you, Your Highness!)
The Soft Bone Rabbit was very well-behaved, quietly staying in Hu Liena's arms.
Its pink eyes showed a subtle reluctance.
"Heh, I'll make sure to give you some money later," Qian Renjue said, gently rubbing the rabbit's ears.
Then, looking at Hu Liena, he added, "Nana, focus on your training. Once you break through, I'll take you to hunt for a soul ring."
"Mhm, mhm," Hu Liena nodded eagerly, her eyes shining like crescent moons.
"Don't worry, senior brother. Nana will work hard. I'll break through in a few days!"
"Then I'll head to the Pope's hall now."
"Okay, see you later, senior brother!"
Hu Liena waved excitedly at Qian Renjue's retreating figure, her eyes filled with anticipation.
She had never traveled far with her senior brother, the Holy Son, before.
"Squeak!"
The Soft Bone Rabbit let out an angry squeak.
Hu Liena glared at it, pinching its chubby cheeks.
"You silly rabbit, you've gotten even rounder."
(I have not!) (You midnight milk drinker, just wait until Sister Xiao Wu takes human form… she'll beat you up!)
"You dare talk back to me? Hmph! I'll find a pot of oil and cook you later."
(Don't you dare! Xiao Wu is His Highness's favorite pet!)