"Senior brother!" Li Yao exclaimed, rushing toward Xiang Yu with unbridled enthusiasm. She leapt into his arms, wrapping herself around him.
Xiang Yu had detected her entering his formation and deliberately came out to greet her, knowing that otherwise she would relentlessly search for him throughout the sect. Now, as she clung to him, snuggling against his chest with clear affection, he calculated his next move carefully. For now…
He returned her embrace, holding her tight and gently patting her head—an action that seemed to please her immensely, judging by the contented expression on her face.
"Junior sister, you returned so soon. Did you succeed in what you were doing?" he asked, carefully maintaining a gentle tone while diverting the conversation away from their physical closeness.
"That's right," she confirmed with a radiant smile. Her eyes searched his face hungrily, as if memorizing every feature. "I really missed senior brother. Did you miss me too?" she asked.
