After the Fairy Maidens Fell to Darkness, They Captured Me to Ruthlessly 'Repay' Their Gratitude-Chapter 223 - Husband, Call Me ’Wife’ or Else—

He Ange left.

Now, Ye Qingchuan and An Luo Yi were alone by the serene pond. The atmosphere made his heart race as the moonlight illuminated An Luo Yi’s flawless face. Her beauty was unparalleled, even among the countless heavenly maidens Ye Qingchuan had seen in the upper realms.

On the other hand, An Luo Yi’s seemingly cold and perfect eyes betrayed a hint of disdain deep within.

Having grown up dealing with He Ange, she understood men well and could easily guess what was going through Ye Qingchuan’s mind.

After a few simple probing questions from An Luo Yi, Ye Qingchuan eagerly began to reveal his most prized intelligence.

However, when he claimed he was there to protect her, the silver-haired maiden’s eyebrows arched, and her eyes flashed with clear disdain and suspicion.

Ye Qingchuan was used to this reaction.

He knew that without proof, he looked like nothing more than a fifth-rank immortal officer boasting about protecting a Destined Heroine. It was only natural for An Luo Yi to think he was lying.

So,

Under her wary gaze, Ye Qingchuan removed his disguise, a confident smirk playing on his lips:

“If Lady Luo Yi doesn’t believe me, then allow me to demonstrate my abilities!”

With those words,

Ye Qingchuan snapped his fingers, creating a barrier to isolate them from prying eyes.

Then,

He unleashed the ancient Azure Dragon bloodline within him. In an instant, the terrifying power of the Void God Realm erupted around the pavilion, causing a dragon’s roar to echo and ruffle An Luo Yi’s silver hair. Her flawless face showed a flicker of unease and fear.

At that moment,

The plain-clothed young man transformed into a majestic figure with azure-gold dragon horns and a golden dragon armor.

As a Hidden Immortal Guard personally trained by the Empress, Ye Qingchuan’s strength was formidable. Despite his youth, he had reached the Void God Realm, rivaling many first-rank generals!

Seeing the true power of the young man before her,

An Luo Yi felt a surge of shock deep within her. Even her delicate brows glistened with a hint of sweat as she bit her silver teeth slightly.

This wasn’t the feeling of being protected—it was the wariness and vigilance one felt towards a powerful stranger!

Now,

With Ye Qingchuan’s barrier isolating them and no one else around, An Luo Yi felt no sense of security!

If Ye Qingchuan had any ill intentions, there was no way she, at the peak of Nascent Soul stage, could resist him!

However,

Just as she instinctively wanted to step back and create distance,

The faint warmth from the Phoenix Mark on her abdomen calmed her down.

“He Ange hasn’t left; he’s still here protecting me...”

Thinking of the moon-white robed youth,

An Luo Yi’s anxious heart settled once more. The warmth from the Phoenix Mark helped her regain her composure, easing the adrenaline rush from moments before.

Meanwhile,

Ye Qingchuan reveled in the different look in the silver-haired maiden’s eyes after his transformation. A smirk curled on his lips—he felt a rush of satisfaction!

He knew he had successfully intimidated this Destined Heroine!

This display of power had gone exactly as planned!

After all,

He was from the legendary Azure Dragon Clan, one of the four ancient bloodlines, second only to the True Dragon Empress herself!

It was only natural for a mere Nascent Soul stage Destined Heroine to be awed by his presence.

“Haha, Lady Luo Yi need not fear! I am a trusted agent of Her Majesty the Empress. I was sent here to protect you and will fulfill my duty diligently!”

Ye Qingchuan spoke gently, trying to reassure her.

On the surface,

An Luo Yi pressed her lips together without much reaction. But inwardly,

She had already labeled Ye Qingchuan as “dangerous.”

She wasn’t naive—she didn’t trust strangers easily.

A powerful figure from the Azure Dragon Clan suddenly claiming to protect her on behalf of the Empress and getting close to her...

“Lady Luo Yi, do you believe me now?” Ye Qingchuan asked with a flourish—striking what he thought was an impressive pose.

Unbeknownst to him,

The maiden before him had already rolled her eyes countless times internally.

“So, what exactly do you want to tell me?” An Luo Yi asked curtly—eager to get to the point.

Excited by her question,

Ye Qingchuan launched into his analysis—

“First, regarding yesterday’s orders from the quasi-first-rank Dragon General and the subsequent plan to invade Moon Sect’s territories—be very cautious. This could be a scheme orchestrated by corrupt ministers like Li Nanshan...”

“Second, be wary of the Blood Moon Witch. According to my knowledge, her cultivation is...”

“Lastly, about that Holy Son He Yuan from Spirit Phoenix Sect—be extremely careful! He is cunning and meticulous—a master schemer...”

“Based on my investigations, He Yuan is likely the mastermind behind all these plots!”

“He Yuan is undoubtedly the most insidious villain in the northern frontier!”

“He’s orchestrated all these schemes with one goal in mind—to covet your divine bones!”

Ye Qingchuan’s tirade continued unabated—like an overprotective mother warning her child about every possible danger.

He criticized every faction in the northern frontier—almost as if he wanted to plaster “I’m the only one who truly cares about you” on his forehead.

In truth,

Ye Qingchuan had some basis for his claims.

Dragon Dynasty ruled justly under the Empress, and as her loyal agent, he believed he was genuinely looking out for An Luo Yi’s best interests.

Unfortunately...

Thanks to He Ange’s various schemes and growing trust,

An Luo Yi’s heart was entirely devoted to He Ange. She couldn’t care less about anyone else’s words.

Listening to Ye Qingchuan now,

She felt insulted—her intelligence belittled.

She already knew Li Nanshan and Mu Yanli were threats—she didn’t need Ye Qingchuan to tell her that. His warnings were redundant.

Talking was easy—actions were what mattered.

Anyone could label someone a villain.

But when Mu Yanli and Li Nanshan pushed her to the brink of death,

Who had actually saved her?

It wasn’t Ye Qingchuan—it was He Ange.

Ye Qingchuan might speak eloquently and act concerned,

But where was he when she was in danger?

Talk was cheap!

What irked An Luo Yi most was Ye Qingchuan’s claim that He Yuan was behind everything—that he coveted her body.

To An Luo Yi,

This was laughable! Ridiculous beyond belief!

She might suspect anyone in the world—but never He Ange!

To her,

Ye Qingchuan was just another conspiracy theorist—painting everyone around her as villains while trying to make himself look like a hero.

What did he hope to gain?

Her trust?

His own gaze wasn’t exactly pure either!

To An Luo Yi,

Ye Qingchuan was the most hypocritical and repulsive of them all!

He was no different from those he accused of lusting after her body!

“Heh...”

A light laugh escaped her lips as she saw through him—her expression akin to watching a clown trying to deceive her.

Leaning back against the swing,

She watched Ye Qingchuan’s earnest performance with feigned interest:

“So you’re saying that even that man He Changsheng is plotting against me? Lusting after my body... Oh, He Changsheng must be getting close to me because he wants me—is that it?”

“Exactly!”

An Luo Yi’s words hit Ye Qingchuan right where it hurt.

Recalling He Changsheng’s mocking gaze earlier,

Ye Qingchuan seethed with anger—seizing this chance to vent:

“Lady Luo Yi, don’t be fooled by He Changsheng’s gentlemanly facade! As an agent of Her Majesty, I can see through people clearly!”

“Oh? Lord Ye has such keen insight?” An Luo Yi feigned admiration—propping her chin on one hand as if deeply impressed.

But in truth,

Her eyes were cold—watching him like a clown performing tricks.

Ye Qingchuan couldn’t see through her act.

He believed his analysis had won her over.

Feeling elated by her supposed recognition,

He continued:

“I saw it clearly—He Changsheng’s gaze wasn’t clean!”

“Lady Luo Yi, you might not realize it—but when He Changsheng looked at you, his eyes were filled with possessiveness and greed. Alone together at night—who knows what vile thoughts he harbored?”

“No decent man would dare look at a Destined Heroine with such lecherous intent!”

“So mark my words—He Changsheng is no ordinary person. He’s dangerous! Stay away from men like him!”

By now,

Ye Qingchuan was practically shaking with righteous indignation.

Thinking about how He Changsheng had been alone with An Luo Yi before he arrived made his blood boil.

How could such a despicable man be allowed near such a divine maiden?

“Oh really? I’ve always thought He Changsheng had ulterior motives too. Thank you for warning me...” An Luo Yi replied dismissively—her tone dripping with sarcasm.

To her,

Ye Qingchuan seemed like a man who hadn’t seen a woman in centuries—acting as if she were some untouchable saint. Anyone who looked at her must be plotting something vile...

So,

If Ye Qingchuan was so delusional,

Why not just agree with him?

Arguing would only make him more insistent.

She decided that playing along with his nonsense was the quickest way to get rid of him.

He could say whatever he wanted—

She would continue loving He Ange regardless.

Nothing Ye Qingchuan said mattered to her anymore—it was like listening to a barking dog.

Later tonight,

After Ye Qingchuan left,

She would continue doing whatever she wanted with He Ange—

No matter how much Ye Qingchuan preached—it couldn’t compare to He Ange whispering “I want you” in her ear.

If He Ange wanted to kiss her—she’d let him kiss wherever he wanted. She didn’t mind—she loved it when he kissed her.

If He Ange wanted her—she’d willingly let him take her anytime, anywhere. Whatever position or intensity he desired—she’d gladly comply because being with him brought her immense pleasure.

And what about Ye Qingchuan?

He had no say in it!

Minutes later—

“Lord Ye, take care,” An Luo Yi said with a polite smile—waving goodbye to the departing dragon-horned youth from her swing.

Bathed in moonlight,

The silver-haired maiden crossed her long legs beneath her dress—her elegant demeanor leaving Ye Qingchuan mesmerized.

In that moment,

A surge of protective instinct and admiration filled his heart.

To him,

An Luo Yi was heaven’s most precious gift—a divine mission bestowed upon him by fate. He vowed to fulfill Her Majesty’s orders—to be this Destined Heroine’s guardian! And perhaps one day—

To win her heart through acts of heroism!

“Lady Luo Yi, rest assured—I will protect you from the shadows no matter what happens!” Ye Qingchuan declared confidently before transforming into an azure dragon light and disappearing into the night sky.

...

...

After Ye Qingchuan left,

An Luo Yi exhaled deeply—frowning slightly at the memory of his self-important smile. It left a bad taste in her mouth.

A portal materialized out of thin air—

And from it emerged He Ange in moon-white robes. Gently pinching An Luo Yi’s cheek with concern:

“You’ve really been through a lot.”

Before he could finish speaking,

An Luo Yi grabbed his collar—pulling him down onto the swing beside her. She clung tightly to him—releasing all her pent-up frustration and desire in an intense embrace.

Moments later—

His face, neck, and chest were covered in lipstick marks as she finally sat up—licking her lips with satisfaction.

He Ange looked dazed—still processing what had just happened.

Meanwhile,

The glowing purple Phoenix Mark on An Luo Yi’s abdomen flared brightly—signaling its near-limit state like an impending volcanic eruption ready to burst forth from within...

Panting softly,

She took his hand—guiding it under her silver dragon dress so he could feel her body heat directly.

In that instant—

Even He Ange paused in surprise—swallowing hard at how aroused she was.

“Mm...”

Just being touched made An Luo Yi arch her back slightly—her breathing growing more rapid as she tilted her head back slightly in anticipation.

Leaning closer—

She whispered breathlessly into his ear:

“Ange—I did as you asked—I got all of Ye Qingchuan’s information.”

“So tonight—how do you plan on rewarding me?”

“......”

He Ange smiled silently—the warmth in his eyes deepening as he gently caressed her flushed face with one hand while pressing against the Phoenix Mark on her abdomen with the other—

Intricate patterns formed beneath his fingertips as he adjusted its control over her desires—

Only one final lock remained before fully unlocking its influence over An Luo Yi—

But before proceeding further—

He turned away slightly—smiling softly:

“Call me ‘husband’ again.”

“...?”

An Luo Yi hesitated briefly—wanting to protest his teasing—but feeling the burning heat within herself made her blush even more deeply—

Breathing heavily—

She leaned closer again—whispering softly:

“Hus... husband...”

From childhood until now—

She had never called any man “husband.”

This marked a significant step beyond societal norms for her—a new experience in life!

Though they weren’t officially married yet—they already addressed each other as spouses...

This feeling made An Luo Yi tingle inside—as if she had already become He Ange’s beloved wife—

Her once cold and indifferent body now burned with desire whenever he touched it—

And once proud and unyielding personality now bent willingly under his guidance—

“Call me ‘darling.’”

“You——!”

Finally reaching her limit after being teased repeatedly—

An Luo Yi bit down on her lip in frustration—her face flushed red with anger—

As a proud Destined Heroine—

When had she ever been treated like this?

Crack.

In that moment—

The Phoenix Mark emitted a cracking sound as it reached its breaking point—

In an instant—

An eruption of desire burst forth from within An Luo Yi’s abdomen—

Her lips curled into a satisfied smile—as if finally breaking free from chains—

“Husband... call me ‘wife.’”

“Or else...”