VIP Volume Chapter 038: Leaving the Cave

The situation was relatively optimistic: this time, the surge was brief and its force much weaker than previous torrents. Furthermore, Wen Xiaoyu still had her grappling hook, which she easily latched onto the cave wall, steadying both of them.

Ye Xiaoxuan held Wen Xiaoyu’s soft body tightly, waiting for the water to subside. Wen Xiaoyu gripped the rope with her left hand, wrapped her right arm firmly around Ye Xiaoxuan’s waist, her small head pressed against his chest, not daring to look up.

It was a girl’s instinctive reaction in such circumstances, fearing embarrassment, worried someone might witness her plight. Yet, the cave was pitch-black, with no third person present—her only concern should have been the man beside her!

But this also revealed that Wen Xiaoyu already considered Ye Xiaoxuan her closest companion. In this environment where one could not see their own hand, a girl’s innate fear surfaced, and Ye Xiaoxuan was her sole support.

When the water diminished to the point where it was hardly audible, Wen Xiaoyu, utterly exhausted, released the rope and lay on the ground, gasping for breath.

Ye Xiaoxuan, too, felt as if he would fall apart. Ever since he had stumbled into this cave, he hadn’t had a moment’s peace. Now, he didn’t care whether another flood would follow; he’d rest before searching for a way out.

The thought of finding an exit made Ye Xiaoxuan slap his thigh, only to remember he was still holding someone in his arms. The slap landed, neither too hard nor too soft, right on Wen Xiaoyu!

A crisp sound echoed, the touch soft and resilient; Ye Xiaoxuan’s heart stirred, and he held his breath. The girl in his arms was stunned, never expecting him to strike her so suddenly and without cause.

Wen Xiaoyu, having never been so intimate with a man before, felt both embarrassed and anxious. With a hint of tears in her voice, she bit Ye Xiaoxuan’s shoulder and said, “You scoundrel, you’re bullying me…”

The cave, recently flooded, reeked of decay like that of dead animals, the stench lingering stubbornly. Yet Wen Xiaoyu’s fragrant lips were right by his ear, whispering softly—a temptation Ye Xiaoxuan could hardly resist. He lowered his head and pressed his lips to hers.

Both were utterly lost in the moment, forgetting entirely where they were. Unexpectedly, the whole cave trembled violently once more!

Not good—this place might collapse! It was no longer safe to stay. Reluctant to leave the magic of the moment, Ye Xiaoxuan pulled the limp Wen Xiaoyu upright, cradled her in his arms, and rushed forward.

“Xiaoxuan…” Wen Xiaoyu hooked her arms around his neck. After his bold kiss, her feelings for him had undergone a profound transformation, and she even forgot her peril. Her little head nestled against Ye Xiaoxuan’s chest, she whispered, “Where are you taking me?”

Ye Xiaoxuan mused, this little sprite really was enchanting. She no longer called him a rascal, nor did she retort with her usual cleverness; her gentle tone was almost irresistible.

But now wasn’t the time to indulge. As he ran, he said, “We should follow the flood’s path. If the water can flow out, so can we. There must be an exit nearby!”

Wen Xiaoyu clung to his neck and said, “That’s right, why didn’t I think of that? Xiaoxuan, you’re so smart!”

Ye Xiaoxuan broke into a sweat—she had called him a pig not long ago, and now he was suddenly clever! That kiss had truly paid off; there was no room in her heart for anyone else.

Feeling secretly delighted, Ye Xiaoxuan ran with renewed vigor. Usually, carrying water would leave him breathless for ages, but now, with nearly a hundred pounds in his arms, he felt as if he’d taken a stimulant, bounding forward.

In truth, he had no choice but to run: another thunderous roar echoed behind them, even louder than before. Yet, no exit was in sight; it seemed they had reached the end of the cave!

The rumbling behind them rolled like thunder, overwhelming in its intensity. Ye Xiaoxuan’s expression changed. He pulled Wen Xiaoyu close and cried out in frustration, “I finally get a girlfriend, and now it’s all over?”

Wen Xiaoyu, her face drained of color by fear, heard Ye Xiaoxuan’s cry and felt a sweet warmth in her heart. Her cheek pressed against his chest, she murmured, “To die with you, I am content.”

Ye Xiaoxuan gazed at Wen Xiaoyu and said, “I am not content. With me here, you won’t die.”