Chapter 144: What Is Called a Husband and Wife

In the pitch-black darkness, Shu Mingyuan's body suddenly stiffened.

His palm brushed against something soft, feeling a gentle warmth and a smoothness akin to congealed mutton fat.

"With this atmosphere... and this feel, could this possibly be... that pair of snow-white mounds?"

A series of enchanting images flashed through Shu Mingyuan's mind. He turned his head and saw a young woman lying right beside him.

She had slightly curly, golden chopped hair and exceptionally delicate features. Her eyes were tightly closed, and her slightly pursed, alluring lips invited endless fantasies.

More importantly, it was the middle of the night, and the quilt had slipped down from her body, leaving a magnificent and breathtaking view completely unobstructed.

"Could this possibly be my wife? Otherwise, how could she be so intimate with me?"

Caught in such extreme allure, in this very setting, amidst the night, young Mingyuan—who had never tasted forbidden fruit—instantly experienced a rebellious physiological reaction.

"Ahem... As the saying goes, a short moment on a spring night is worth a thousand pieces of gold. Shouldn't I take care of business first?"

Thus, Shu Mingyuan's hand moved again involuntarily. The girl let out a soft moan. Having her vital spot invaded, her pink lips parted slightly, and this soft murmur sounded more like a breathless gasp, exuding unmatched beauty and grace.

"Gulp..."

Shu Mingyuan's throat bobbed. The girl did not wake up; instead, she turned slightly onto her side, draping a leg and an arm over his body.

"Mmh... Is she not wearing any clothes? Completely... completely naked? Amitabha, what a sin, what a sin! But, this feel, tsk tsk, a single hand can't even hold it all..."

"Such a wonderful night of romance and beauty—this is precisely the time to mount the steed and gallop wildly."

Just as Shu Mingyuan made up his mind to commit a grand deed, the girl turned her body away again.

Taking a deep breath, he activated his Sharingan, instantly clearing the bewitching thoughts from his mind.

Shu Mingyuan lowered his hand and rubbed his face hard. A bitter smile appeared on his face. "I am truly severely injured; even my willpower has become weak."

Quietly getting out of bed, he pulled the quilt up to cover the delicate-faced girl before him, concealing that expanse of snow-white skin that had driven him to distraction.

Stepping out of bed to stand, he stared dumbfounded at the pair of yellow, daisy-rimmed girl's lace panties he was wearing on his lower body. The corners of his mouth twitched, and he remained silent.

Rubbing his face, he could at be certain of one thing: a great deal of events had transpired during the time he was unconscious.

It was highly likely that the Ark Maxim had accidentally plummeted from an altitude of several thousand meters, and that he had miraculously survived and been rescued by this girl...

He slapped his forehead, suddenly wondering if he had married her during his period of unconsciousness. That would explain tonight's absurd scenario.

After all, if they weren't husband and wife, how could they possibly sleep in the same bed? If they weren't husband and wife, how could she lie completely naked, completely defenseless against the person sleeping beside her?

At this thought, Shu Mingyuan glanced back at the girl on the bed. Perhaps because it was too hot tonight, the girl once again stretched a snow-white lotus-root-like arm out from beneath the covers...

"Gulp..."

"No, no, no. I can't be such a beast. Someone saved your life, and if you still foolishly take her body, are you even human?"

"If it were Vivi..."

Shu Mingyuan quickly slapped himself across the face, not daring to let his imagination run wild.

Walking on tiptoe, he looked around the room. The space was small, and aside from this girl, no one else lived here. The furniture was simple, but he did notice quite a few weapons such as bows, arrows, and short blades.

"This must be a hunter's household. It's fortunate I was rescued by a kind-hearted girl. If I had fallen into the hands of the World Government or drifted in the boundless sea, the consequences would have been simply unthinkable."

His injuries were mostly healed; the external wounds had scabbed over, but his internal flesh and meridians were still somewhat chaotic. Physical techniques and ninjutsu were temporarily unusable, and he could only recuperate slowly using medical ninjutsu, otherwise his barely stabilized physique might collapse once again.

"Forget it, what will be, will be."

Shu Mingyuan turned and headed back to the bedroom, suddenly catching sight of a small, emerald-green snake staring coldly at him with its vertical pupils.

"Oh come on... Does that woman even have the habit of keeping snakes?"

Shu Mingyuan's mouth twitched. He stared right back at the small emerald snake. His three-tomoe Sharingan spun, and an invisible wave of spiritual fluctuation radiated outward. The vertical pupils of the small emerald snake actually shifted to match the three-tomoe Sharingan pattern.

"Go to sleep..."

Shu Mingyuan spoke softly, converting his ocular power into an illusion via the Sharingan. Wild beasts without strong willpower were extremely easy for him to control.

Shaking his head slightly, he turned back to the room, opened the window, and sat down before it. Gazing at the moonlight outside, though his mind was full of questions, he knew that everything would have to wait until the girl woke up before he could ask.

During this period, he helped Marguerite pull the quilt back over her three or four times, and each time was an extreme temptation for him.

"This woman... Knowing there's a man in the room and still sleeping without clothes, what kind of terrible habit is that..."

The next day.

Marguerite woke up from her slumber. She sat up in a daze, her lotus-root-like arms extending from beneath the covers. Accompanied by a delicate murmur, she lazily traced a graceful arc through the air. At that very moment, the soft quilt that should have covered her quietly slipped down once again, leaving the magnificent scenery of her chest completely exposed to a certain someone...

"Gulp..."

Another sound suddenly echoed in the room. Marguerite blinked, snapping back to her senses. Her hazy eyes reflected a blurry silhouette that gradually solidified into the shape of the man she had rescued.

"Man, you're awake?" Marguerite said in pleasant surprise.

"Man..." Shu Mingyuan was dumbfounded. Could she really be his wife?

"Um, wife... No, miss, thank you for saving me." Shu Mingyuan offered an awkward smile.

"Wife..." Marguerite's pretty face flushed red, and she immediately flew into a rage. "Who is your wife!"

"We've already slept in the same bed, and you still won't admit it? These modern female hooligans—eat their fill, wipe their mouths, and want to walk right away. Do they just take advantage of people and refuse to take responsibility?"

Shu Mingyuan muttered under his breath, unaware that the women of Amazon Lily were fierce warriors with exceptionally sharp hearing. Every single word of his muttering passed straight into Marguerite's ears.

"What did you say? When did this lady ever take advantage of you? Damn man, the moment you wake up you reveal your true nature. Let's see if I don't beat you to a pulp!"

Marguerite lunged forward with claws bared, pinning Shu Mingyuan beneath her. He immediately discovered that this woman's strength was shockingly immense. Although he currently couldn't use his physical techniques, he shouldn't have been suppressible by an ordinary woman either, yet right now he found himself completely unable to move.

"Gulp..."

Marguerite's two proud, upright peaks stood before him, their snowy whiteness blinding his 24K titanium alloy dog eyes.

Consequently, a certain someone's throat bobbed endlessly.