Chapter 016: Only Children Make Choices—I Want It All!
Hua Qingcheng’s bewitching fox-like eyes were now gazing deeply at Li Luoluo, as if a thousand unspoken words swirled within them, ready to convey every emotion through that single glance.
He spoke first, his voice low and commanding:
“Your Highness, I am willing to follow only you!”
Tuoba Jinghao stood nearby, exuding a cold and imposing aura that inspired both awe and fear. His brows furrowed slightly, seemingly disdainful of Hua Qingcheng’s words, but he quickly regained his composure and said in a deep voice:
“Your Highness, as long as I may stay by your side, I will obey any order without question.”
Huo Sian’s lips curved into a small, sly, confident smile. He parted his lips and said smoothly:
“Your Highness, I feel the same. To remain at your side, even if it means walking through fire or scaling blades, I would do so willingly.”
Zhong Hua, who had unintentionally become the last to speak, was so frustrated he nearly exploded on the spot. These people were shameless—each one so eloquent that they had stolen the words he wanted to say.
His face turned bright red, like a ripe apple, before he finally blurted out:
“Your… Your Highness, what about me? I… I am here too! As long as I can stay by your side, I will do anything! You ask me to go east, I won’t go west! You ask me to extend my foot, I won’t extend my hand!”
Zhong Hua’s words grew increasingly fervent, his voice trembling with the fear that he wasn’t expressing enough devotion to move her.
Li Luoluo smiled wickedly and snapped her fingers. Her attendants immediately brought over wine before quickly retreating.
She swirled the red wine in her glass, inhaled its aroma lightly, and with a wave of her hand, pushed Hua Qingcheng, Tuoba Jinghao, Huo Sian, and Zhong Hua into the spacious courtyard.
The meaning was clear: survival of the fittest. Those who won her favor would be rewarded; those eliminated would be cast out of her world.
“Seems all of you have been lying,” she said. “I declare it—survival of the fittest, shall we?”
“Do you not understand me?”
Her tone rose slightly, a predatory glint in her eyes. To stay by her side, one needed real skill—nothing less would do.
Hua Qingcheng, the ten-tailed white fox, heard Li Luoluo’s words. His beautiful ten tails swayed gently in the night wind like blooming white flowers, radiating an irresistible charm that could captivate the soul.
Just as Tuoba Jinghao and the others thought he would attack…
Hua Qingcheng instead executed a feint, leaving everyone utterly confused. He did not strike Tuoba Jinghao, Huo Sian, or Zhong Hua. Instead, unexpectedly, he dropped to his knees, his demeanor sincere as he addressed Li Luoluo:
“Your Highness, you are the crown princess, your status supreme. Naturally, your actions should be extraordinary, unbound by convention.”
His voice was clear and melodious, like the lower keys of a piano, commanding admiration.
He continued:
“You have the right to favor whomever you wish. Anyone you like can enter your inner circle. Moreover, there is no limit to the number of partners you may desire—it all depends on your will.”
Every word exuded absolute devotion and support for Li Luoluo, signaling that whatever choice she made, he would stand firmly by her side without hesitation.
Finally, Hua Qingcheng lifted his head, meeting Li Luoluo’s gaze with a hint of expectation:
“Your Highness, do you think I am correct?”
Tuoba Jinghao, Huo Sian, and Zhong Hua were stunned. They admired Hua Qingcheng’s quick reaction and silently approved of his words, showing their shared sentiment. No matter what Li Luoluo decided, they would stand behind her.
Li Luoluo stared at Hua Qingcheng in astonishment, barely believing her ears. But when she saw his sincere smile, her surprise instantly turned to delight.
A small smile curved her lips, which quickly blossomed like fireworks across her face.
Her laughter rang clear and bright, like silver bells, echoing through the air. It was full of joy, forgetting everything around her.
She lifted her head, savoring this moment of happiness, her laughter leaping from her throat as if to pierce the sky.
“Hua Qingcheng, you are right! Only children make choices—I want it all!”
With a wave of her hand, she dispelled the barrier in front of her and entered the bedchamber first.
Hua Qingcheng, Tuoba Jinghao, Huo Sian, and Zhong Hua quickly followed.
That night, moonlight spilled across the earth like flowing water, draping the world in silver.
Li Luoluo, Hua Qingcheng, Tuoba Jinghao, Huo Sian, and Zhong Hua were boundlessly joyful. Their laughter echoed in the night, breaking the quiet of the evening.
At first, Li Luoluo felt guilty toward Bei Mingye, unaccustomed to such indulgence. Yet as time passed, the effects of the potion began to take hold, and her rationality slowly faded.
Her heartbeat quickened, her blood raced, and an irresistible impulse surged within her. The night grew increasingly enchanting, everything around her blurred, leaving only the familiar, yet captivating faces before her.
She lost herself entirely in the delirious atmosphere.
Li Luoluo felt Hua Qingcheng’s tenderness, Tuoba Jinghao’s passion, Huo Sian’s pampering, and Zhong Hua’s dominance, and she relished the sensation of being cherished in their embrace.
Her body responded instinctively to every movement, every kiss, every caress.
In that moment, she forgot all worries and anxieties, wishing only to immerse herself in this exquisite dream forever.
Her world consisted solely of pleasure and satisfaction, with these men as the source of her joy.
She reveled in being held and kissed from all sides.
That night, whether Li Luoluo or Hua Qingcheng, Tuoba Jinghao, Huo Sian, or Zhong Hua, each felt the delight radiating from the depths of their souls. If possible, they wished this joy could last forever…
Meanwhile, in the Serpent Tribe’s punishment hall, Bei Mingheng’s eyes were blood-red, his body battered with no place untouched by punishment.
Outside, his father Bei Minglang and mother Bai Youruo fought desperately to break through the hall’s protective barrier, trying to save their son from the flames and water.
“Damn you! Stop at once! Who dares punish my son this way?!”
Bei Minglang attacked the barrier with all his might, his eyes bloodshot, screaming hysterically.
