Tu Xiao'an took a deep breath. He turned to look at Su Rushi's tranquil, sleeping face, quietly extended his arms, and then gently pulled her cold, delicate body into his embrace.
Looking down at her, Tu Xiao'an's entire world lit up in that moment. His demonic, bewitching eyes sparkled like the brightest stars in the night sky.
'Haha... I finally get to hold her!'
'This is amazing.'
At his touch, Su Rushi's delicate body trembled slightly. Her eyelashes fluttered, looking as if they might open at any moment.
Startled, Tu Xiao'an immediately changed back into a delicate little snake.
'Damn it! If she opened her eyes and saw my human form, the system would punish me by docking me three Ranks.'
The cost of three Ranks was simply too high. It had Tu Xiao'an walking on thin ice, his heart pounding more than a thief's.
Thankfully, it was a false alarm. Su Rushi's eyes never opened. However, unbeknownst to Tu Xiao'an, a faint smile graced her sleeping face.
Phew...!
