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It was another quiet night under the moon, but Zeng Yi couldn't enjoy the peaceful time as he used to, gazing at the moon and savoring the tranquility.
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Just five days left until the engagement ceremony, and many representatives from various forces had already arrived in the Spirit Hall City, eagerly awaiting the arrival of that day.
Zeng Yi lay despondently on the bed, staring at the ceiling, his eyes devoid of spirit.
There was still a hint of alcohol on his body, his hair disheveled. With his hands resting on his head, he contemplated about life.
In the current situation, Zeng Yi was already in despair. He couldn't escape at this moment. Even Bibi Dong wouldn't tolerate the slightest mistake. He was under strict supervision and had to go through various procedures just to step out of the door.
Therefore, the completion of the engagement ceremony with Hu Liena was already a done deal.
Since he couldn't resist, he might as well change his mindset and enjoy life. Perhaps it would make him feel better.
Moreover, Hu Liena's passionate confession a few days ago had sparked some doubts in Zeng Yi's heart.
As the Holy Saintess of the Spirit Hall, her appearance was unmatched by few women in the world. She was a stunningly beautiful girl.
To be liked by such a girl was a form of happiness.
However, Zeng Yi couldn't give her an answer.
His feelings for her had not reached that level. But it couldn't be said that he disliked her either. At least, during their time together in the Spirit Hall City, their interaction had been good.
Hu Liena gave Zeng Yi the impression of a strong-willed girl, somewhat similar to Zhu Zhuqing. The only difference was that Zhu Zhuqing was colder and more introverted, while Hu Liena was as fiery as a flame.
If you had to put it into words, Zeng Yi's feelings for Hu Liena were that of ordinary friends.
Zeng Yi didn't have any aversion to Hu Liena as a person; he only detested this engagement.
He didn't want to be bound by this engagement and be tied to the Spirit Hall for the rest of his life, even if the Spirit Hall treated him well.
However, it was too late to think about it now. He was destined to go through the ceremony with Hu Liena and become husband and wife.
But thinking about it, it wasn't so bad. Hu Liena was a very good girl, beautiful and fond of him. Although he didn't have that kind of feeling for her right now, they could get along and perhaps develop feelings over time, right?
Although there was the dangerous factor of Tang San in the future, with him present, who could stop Tang San? Couldn't he stop the downfall of the Spirit Hall? He could have a beautiful wife, the number one force in the world as his backing. Wasn't this a peak of life?
He didn't expect that as a transmigrator, he didn't need to struggle. He could directly reach the peak of life. Compared to other web novel protagonists, he didn't seem to be inferior!
Soon, Zeng Yi cheered up, reorganized his mentality, and got rid of the decadent and melancholy negative emotions. He started smiling, facing the new life bravely, and greeting the new tomorrow.
Zeng Yi immediately sat up from the bed, stood on the ground, clapped his cheeks to restore some color to his face, muttering to himself:
"I originally wanted to be a carefree swordsman, but even if things don't go as planned, I am determined to become the man behind the Spirit Hall!"
Crack!
At this moment, the door to the room was suddenly opened, and a figure appeared before Zeng Yi's eyes.
"What are you doing?"
Qian Renxue looked at Zeng Yi in surprise.
Seeing Qian Renxue suddenly appear, Zeng Yi was stunned and couldn't help but feel embarrassed.
Had this woman heard what he had just said and done?
Immediately, a strong sense of shame welled up in Zeng Yi's heart.
"Um, why did you come to my room so late?" Zeng Yi looked at Qian Renxue with confusion.
Qian Renxue took a step forward, walked up to him, looked him up and down with her eyes, and curiously circled around his body, reaching out to pat his shoulder.
"You look pretty energetic!"
Being teased like this by Qian Renxue, Zeng Yi felt awkward. He couldn't help but take a few steps back.
Looking into her eyes, Zeng Yi asked somewhat nervously, "Um, did you hear it earlier?"
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue couldn't help but blink, looking into Zeng Yi's eyes.
Pfft!
Thinking back to the words she had heard behind the door, Qian Renxue couldn't suppress herself any longer. Covering her mouth, she burst into laughter.
"Hey, you did hear it, right? Forget about it!" Seeing her convulsing with laughter, Zeng Yi's mouth twitched uncontrollably.
Especially having this person hearing it made Zeng Yi's ears turn red with embarrassment. He wished he could find a hole to hide in.
"Hahaha, it's really funny. I didn't expect you to have such a side. Being the man behind the Spirit Hall? Hahaha..."
Qian Renxue couldn't control her laughter, one hand on Zeng Yi's shoulder and the other covering her abdomen, she bent over laughing.
Hearing this grating laughter, Zeng Yi stared blankly at Qian Renxue, with an expressionless face as he shrugged off her hand on his shoulder.
"If you're just here to make fun of me, then you can leave."
"Haha, sorry, you are really not funny today."
After a while, Qian Renxue finally regained her composure.
Seeing her calming down, Zeng Yi sat on the edge of the bed, casually crossed his legs, and looked at her, saying, "If you have something to say, say it quickly. It's so late, and I'm already a person with an fiancé. If rumors spread that we are alone together in a room, I don't mind, but it would give you a bad reputation."
Hearing these words, Qian Renxue felt a warmth in her heart. She didn't expect him to worry about her.
However, Qian Renxue smiled slightly, looking indifferent.
"You don't have to worry about that. No one will disturb us tonight!"
Upon hearing this, Zeng Yi was stunned for a moment, unable to react for a while.
Suddenly, Zeng Yi panicked and looked at Qian Renxue with an alarmed expression, crossing both hands in front of him and stepping back, appearing flustered.
"A-Are you planning to make a move on me? Please, it's my first time. Please be gentle."
"Don't give me this impertinent look!" Seeing that he was still in the mood to joke, Qian Renxue was annoyed, took a step forward, grabbed Zeng Yi's wrist, and pulled him along.
"Where are you taking me?" Zeng Yi looked at her profile with confusion.
"Aren't you always wanting to leave the Spirit Hall City? I'll take you now!" Qian Renxue held onto Zeng Yi's wrist, not even looking back as she walked out of the room.
Hearing this, Zeng Yi was stunned, his gaze blankly fixed on Qian Renxue's profile as she walked away, allowing her to pull him along.