830 A Million Times for You 192

"Are you guys leaving already?"

"Yes."

The spirit nodded and said, "I chanced upon grim reapers today and they were there specifically to catch me. However, I managed to escape with all my might. Could you burn me some money? I'm afraid that they'll catch and torture me."

"Alright. It's the wee hours of the night right now and all the clothing stores are closed. I did bring some extra clothes with me, you'll probably be able to fit into them. I've also brought some paper money along. I'll burn them all to you later."

The spirit cried tears of joy and gratitude. "Thank you so much."

"Don't mention it."

An Xiaoning took out a joss stick and placed it onto a plate meant for mosquito coils. She then took out all of the paper money and clothing she had bought and set them on fire on the cemented ground of the house.

Soon, thick fumes began to fill the air and Xiao Bai opened the window to allow for ventilation.

Once the ritual was completed, the spirit could no longer be seen in the house.

Xiao Bai cleaned up the mess while An Xiaoning and Fan Shixin began sorting their luggage.

They decided to head back on their own since it would take days for Jin Qingyan's ship to arrive.

An Xiaoning knocked on the door opposite hers when daybreak arrived.

"Nainai, it's you."

"Sis Fei Niao, we're leaving this place now. You may have everything that's left inside my room."

"Really? Thank you so much," Fei Niao thanked agitatedly.

"There are still more than twenty days before our lease is up. You may continue to stay at my place until then."

"Nainai, you're such a kind soul. Thank you so much. However, the exits and entrances of the town are still sealed at present."

"There should be another way out."

After a moment of hesitation, Fei Niao said, "Nainai, since you're so kind to me, it doesn't make sense for me to not do something for you in return. I know of a route that you can take to leave…"

The trio first proceeded to the spirit's home.

After informing the spirit's mother of her death, they left her a sum of money, claiming to be the spirit's friend.

They then embarked on the route as described by Fei Niao. Although they had to make a huge detour on a rocky path, they indeed managed to walk out of the town.

After taking several buses, they finally arrived at the harbor.

They embarked on a two-day journey by ship before boarding a plane.

It made things much faster.

Although they had to make several stops throughout the journey, it was still considered to be rather successful and smooth.

It was already four o'clock in the morning by the time they arrived back in S Nation.

An Xiaoning did not find the weather cold at all, unlike Fan Shixin and Xiao Bai, who were both shivering in their summer outfits.

It took five minutes to get to Wei Ni Estate from the airport.

Upon alighting from the taxi, An Xiaoning said to the two of them quietly, "Your Young Sir must still be sleeping soundly. He definitely doesn't know that we're already home."

"I think so, too."

To An Xiaoning's surprise, she was caught off guard and pulled into Jin Qingyan's embrace the moment she stepped foot inside the house.

Fan Shixin and Xiao Bai looked at each other and hurriedly made themselves scarce by bringing the luggage inside.

The pair of lovebirds were left hugging each other while standing by the door.

"I've been waiting for you for so long. How could I fall asleep knowing that you'd be home anytime soon?"

An Xiaoning looked up at him and said, "You didn't think we'd be back so soon, did you?"

"No. Changes can be so unexpected sometimes." He picked her up in his arms and continued to walk inside.

"I didn't manage to find the treasure map."

"It would've been strange if you'd managed to within such a short period of time. It's alright, I've thought about it. I'm already making a compromise with Tuoba Gucheng by allowing you to go on this mission. I don't want you to make any compromises because of us anymore."

Teary-eyed, An Xiaoning said, "Qingyan…"

Jin Qingyan carried her upstairs and kissed her forehead while walking. "Are we supposed to let ourselves be threatened and be at his beck and call just because we're citizens of his nation? Xiaoning, tell him tomorrow that you're calling off the pact you made with him. Tell him that you're not going to stop seeing me either. You must also tell him firmly that I'll do whatever it takes to kill him if he interferes with our relationship again. I don't deserve to be your man if I can't even protect you."

An Xiaoning's heart raced the moment he finished speaking.

He sounded extremely reckless.

It felt as if he was being surrounded by his greatest enemies but he could still remain dauntless despite being well aware that he was outclassed.

She remained silent, for he did not allow her the chance to speak.

As soon as they entered the room and he put her down, Jin Qingyan immediately pulled her in for a passionate kiss.

All Jin Qingyan felt was desire for the woman he had missed dearly,

The temperature in the room was just right.

"Xiaoning, do you like the way I'm treating you now?"

"Yes…" she answered with a coquettish moan and with her eyes glassed over.

"Do you feel good?"

"Yes."

"Am I terrific?"

"You are."

It seemed as if An Xiaoning had lost control of her consciousness and was entirely submissive toward him.

He enjoyed hearing her answers.

They finally called it a day.

He carried her into the shower and bathed her himself before carrying her out again, fresh and clean.

At this moment, she was just like an infant to him, incapable of looking after herself.

She particularly enjoyed being cared for and cherished in such a manner.

When they were lying in bed, An Xiaoning snuggled up into his arms and said, "Qingyan, only a few people are aware of our previous lifetime, right?"

"Yes."

"There's an anonymous person who knows about it too."

Jin Qingyan looked at her in puzzlement and asked, "What anonymous person?"

An Xiaoning explained what happened to her that night, including the content of the text messages she had received.

Jin Qingyan's face stiffened and grew sullen after hearing her explanation. Gritting his teeth in anger, he said, "Tuoba Gucheng knows clearly that none of his 3000 elite soldiers or special agents managed to accomplish the task and yet he still used that to strike a deal with you?"