Rolling Around in the Villain's Arms (GL) - Chapter 5

After washing up, Xiao Xinyue went to the dining room for breakfast.

Her eyes were filled with hostility, and the frown on her brow never relaxed while she ate.

Lan Ji: “Is Miss in a bad mood?”

Xiao Xinyue did not reply.

Lan Ji wisely refrained from asking further and instead said: “I didn’t see Xiao Bai in the woodshed this morning, Miss. Could she have run away?”

Due to the existence of the contract, Xiao Xinyue could sense her.

At the mention of Bai Tang, Xiao Xinyue’s eyes clouded over. She glanced at Lan Ji: “Don’t mention her.”

Lan Ji nodded slightly.

She understood. The Young Lady was angry because of Xiao Bai.

“Wuwuwu…”

A sound of pitiful whimpering, soft and delicate, yet very pleasant, was added to the restaurant.

Xiao Xinyue didn’t need to look to know that a certain silly beast had arrived.

She continued to elegantly enjoy her breakfast.

“Waa-waa-waa…”

The soft whimpering quickly escalated into full-blown wailing.

Xiao Xinyue looked over impatiently.

Bai Tang was rolling around on the floor. A patch of her light blue fur had been burned off, leaving her back comically bald in a small spot.

Xiao Xinyue chuckled aloud.

Bai Tang cried louder.

It was all the little villain’s fault for pouring water on her. To evaporate the moisture on her body, she tried using fire magic. The water evaporated, but her fur caught fire.

Lan Ji was holding back her laughter with difficulty.

Xiao Xinyue struck a blow: “Even uglier now.”

Bai Tang couldn’t bear it. She rushed over, climbed onto the little villain, and bit her.

The bite was no different from a tickle to Xiao Xinyue, but she was displeased by Bai Tang’s insubordination.

Xiao Xinyue lifted her, looking at the scorched area, and could still smell a burnt odor.

“Who told you to bite me?”

Bai Tang bared her teeth at her.

It was all her fault; she had become ugly.

Xiao Xinyue pinched her face: “Try being fierce to me again.”

Fierce is nothing. I’m going to kill her!

Bai Tang’s eyes were wide, and her sharp fangs remained unsheathed.

Lan Ji watched from the side. She’s ‘disfigured,’ but why does she look even cuter?

Xiao Xinyue scoffed and patted her bottom a few times.

Bai Tang: ??

She froze, stunned.

In her previous life, she was eighteen, an adult. Although she had been born less than half a month ago in this world, in a sense, she was older than Xiao Xinyue.

How does it feel to have your butt spanked by a ten-year-old child? The answer is extremely shameful and furious, and the fact that she couldn’t beat her added to her frustration.

Xiao Xinyue was confused to see her completely stunned.

I didn’t use much force, so why does she look like I damaged her brain?

Bai Tang angrily bit Xiao Xinyue’s wrist. Her teeth were quite sharp, and the little villain’s skin was delicate, so why couldn’t she bite through?

Xiao Xinyue carefully examined the burned spot. The fur was gone, and the skin seemed slightly burned, appearing dark red.

She asked: “How did it catch fire?”

Bai Tang glared at her, silent.

It makes me angry to talk about it. It’s because she threw water on me.

Xiao Xinyue’s phoenix eyes narrowed: “I know you understand what I’m saying. If you don’t answer, do you want me to spank you again?”

Bai Tang instinctively protected her bottom, her short paws just barely reaching.

How can anyone be so cruel to bully others?

Wait, I’m not exactly ‘human’ now.

Under the intimidating gaze of Xiao Xinyue, Bai Tang tried for a long time, and a small, flickering flame finally appeared above her small paw, swaying precariously.

Xiao Xinyue was surprised.

She thought she only had one magic attribute.

Lan Ji: “Miss, she also has fire magic. She truly is no ordinary spirit beast.”

Hearing the praise, Bai Tang’s small tail perked up again. Like the little villain, she was multi-talented. She was still figuring things out herself.

Xiao Xinyue glanced at her restless little tail: “Yes, and she also managed to burn herself.”

Bai Tang was on the verge of going crazy; she kept hitting her where it hurt.

Xiao Xinyue saw her immediately become aggressive and put her down: “Stupid is just stupid.”

Bai Tang’s eyes were practically spitting fire.

Just you wait. I’ll kill you eventually.

Xiao Xinyue resumed eating.

The aroma of eggs nearly made Bai Tang swoon, and saliva gathered at the corner of her mouth. She had to maintain her dignity. Even as a spirit beast, she should be dignified and not steal the little villain’s food like a bandit.

Lan Ji suddenly realized: “I forgot to prepare breakfast for Xiao Bai.”

Bai Tang immediately looked at her with expectant eyes.

Lan Ji: “Xiao Bai likes cooked food, correct?”

Bai Tang nodded cooperatively.

“Perfect. I’ll cook the magical beast meat. Its meat is quite valuable.”

Bai Tang was immediately discouraged.

I don’t want to eat that non-human stuff.

Before Bai Tang could shake her head, Lan Ji had already left. That meat was like a piece of bad news.

Xiao Xinyue was nearing the end of her meal, with only a small piece of ham left on her plate.

Bai Tang’s mouth watered again, uncontrollably.

Xiao Xinyue speared the ham with her fork. Just as it was about to enter her mouth, Bai Tang instantly jumped onto the table and snatched the ham off the fork with lightning speed.

After eating it, she was left wanting more.

I ended up being a bandit after all, stealing the little villain’s food again.

Xiao Xinyue put down her cutlery, wiped her lips, and left the restaurant without looking at Bai Tang.

Bai Tang was a little stunned.

She didn’t even scold me.

One small piece of ham was not enough to fill her stomach. Half a glass of milk remained on the table. Bai Tang struggled internally: Don’t be pathetic, don’t be pathetic. I really don’t want to drink milk!!

Footsteps approached. Bai Tang sensed Lan Ji returning, feeling like a ghost was chasing her.

She cupped the glass, drank the milk without hesitation, and, with a smudged face, quickly fled the restaurant, not forgetting to lick the leftover milk from her mouth on the way.

Lan Ji only saw a residual shadow leave her side. She knew it was Bai Tang without a doubt.

She followed with the meat dish.

Bai Tang quickly left the house, ran into the woodshed, and hid herself in a small corner.

Lan Ji followed unhurriedly and put the plate down.

“It smells good. Try it.”

Bai Tang shrunk in the corner, her big eyes watching her, motionless.

Lan Ji crouched down, picked up a piece of meat, and ate it with an expressionless face: “It’s not poisoned.”

Bai Tang’s eyes widened further. She actually ate it! As expected, the people around the villain are all monsters.

Lan Ji finished chewing with an expressionless face, then said: “I made this specially for you. Stop stealing the Young Lady’s food.”

Mentioning Xiao Xinyue made Bai Tang feel somewhat embarrassed.

Lan Ji added: “Cooking is hard work, and you haven’t eaten a single bite.”

Bai Tang felt a little guilty and was moved. Cooking was indeed hard work, and Lan Ji prepared food for her punctually, but she hadn’t eaten any of it.

She slowly shuffled to the bowl of food, hesitated for a long time, and then took a small bite.

The meat was firm yet tender and smooth. It was a little different from the meat she used to eat, not bad, and surprisingly delicious.

Bai Tang buried her head and ate diligently.

Lan Ji took the opportunity to stroke her head a few times. Touching the burnt spot, the texture was indeed much worse.

After eating her fill, Bai Tang felt sleepy.

She slept until noon.

She stretched her limbs, lazily basking in the sun, half-closing her eyes as she watched the house in the distance.

She needed to seriously think about how to kill the little villain. Charging head-on was definitely not an option; she needed to find another way.

The midday sun was strong. Lan Ji moved a chair into the courtyard, and then Xiao Xinyue came out.

She had changed into another dress, still black, with beautiful embroidery on the hem. The fabric quality was excellent and looked expensive, making Xiao Xinyue look even more noble—clearly a young lady from an aristocratic family.

Bai Tang lay there, carefully observing the little villain’s every move. As the saying goes, know yourself and know your enemy, and you will win every battle.

Xiao Xinyue sat on the wicker chair. Lan Ji handed her a book, which she opened and began to read.

In the sunlight, the little villain’s skin glowed white. Her face was still youthful, and her features were delicate, the lines full of aesthetic beauty. She was already a little beauty.

Just sitting there, she looked like a beautiful painting.

Bai Tang found her pleasing to the eye, too.

But she had been staring for half an hour. Why is she still reading the book?

The angle of the direct sunlight subtly shifted, seemingly bothering Xiao Xinyue’s reading. Her gaze finally moved away from the book, but this movement startled Bai Tang.

A towering tree suddenly grew right next to Xiao Xinyue, providing shade and blocking the sun. The shadows of the leaves fell on her fair, delicate face.

Bai Tang unconsciously gaped.

Can trees just grow on command? She truly lives up to her name as the strongest fighter in this world. What will she be like when she grows up?

Bai Tang drew circles on the ground.

Her psychological well-being was taking a hit before she could even execute the assassination plan.

Xiao Xinyue had noticed Bai Tang a long time ago, with her big eyes staring at her, unwavering.

“Bring her here.”

Lan Ji heard the command and walked over.

Bai Tang’s hearing was excellent. She knew Xiao Xinyue wanted her to come over and quickly backed away.

Lan Ji effortlessly scooped her up and held her in her arms, stroking her a couple of times.

Bai Tang: ……

It seems that the seemingly cold Lan Ji is a soft, furry-thing enthusiast.

She was placed in front of Xiao Xinyue.

Xiao Xinyue: “Put her down.”

Lan Ji placed her on the ground.

Being on the ground gave Bai Tang a sense of security.

Xiao Xinyue: “Don’t run. Sit down nicely.”

Why should I listen to her? Bai Tang was unwilling to sit down and looked at her innocently with her big eyes.

Xiao Xinyue repeated: “Sit on my lap. Don’t make me say it a second time.”

On her lap??

Bai Tang was incredulous.

Before she could jump onto Xiao Xinyue’s lap, Lan Ji placed her there. Being this close to the little villain, Bai Tang grew nervous, unsure what she was planning to do to her.

Xiao Xinyue looked down at the burned area on her body, adjusted Bai Tang’s position, and turned the burned spot toward herself.

Bai Tang’s ears twitched, listening carefully to the movement behind her.

Xiao Xinyue: “Don’t move.”

Bai Tang felt a little wronged. I just moved my ears a little.

A cool, refreshing sensation stimulated her skin. The burned area had been a bit uncomfortable, but whatever the little villain was putting on it, it felt much better.

Xiao Xinyue was carefully applying the ointment. She used a fine wind blade to trim away the scorched light blue fur around the area and gently massaged the medicine with her fingertip to help absorption.

Bai Tang couldn’t see what was happening behind her.

What is the little villain applying?

It had a faint grassy fragrance. Is it medicine?

Lan Ji: “Miss, it’s rare that you would personally apply medicine for her.”

Xiao Xinyue felt a slight discomfort with such words.

Bai Tang looked over with her big eyes. She really is applying medicine, not some strange substance.

After applying the medicine, Xiao Xinyue picked up Bai Tang’s arm, bringing her level with her eyes. She looked into her clear blue eyes and whispered: “Still foolish and clumsy…”

Bai Tang was starting to feel touched, but now she was angry again.

Xiao Xinyue’s lips curved slightly: “But she is my spirit pet after all.”