Soon, the quilt had been transformed into strips of cloth. Using the wooden slats inserted into the edge of the bed as support, they enclosed the two beds that had been pushed together. From the outside, it was impossible to see what was happening inside.

Lin Xin had already washed his face and returned, and like the others, he was dumbfounded.

Wang Yuanyuan and Chen Ying’er exchanged a look, then suddenly jumped up and quickly dragged over the other two empty beds. Clearly, these two girls were going to follow suit. After all, they were girls and needed a private space even more than the men did. Cai’er’s actions had undoubtedly inspired them.

After finishing everything, Cai’er returned to Long Haochen’s side, took his hand, and said something that almost brought tears to Long Haochen’s eyes.

“This is our home now.”

Her initial shyness and embarrassment vanished. Long Haochen seemed to forget that his companions were watching, and he pulled Cai’er into his arms.

The two simple wooden beds together took up no more than four square meters. The makeshift walls made of wooden sticks and scraps of cloth formed their first home. Although it was simple, Long Haochen could see that Cai’er was very happy, the happiness in her eyes was so obvious. Her demands were really not high; she just wanted a home. Even if it was simple, as long as she could be with her loved one, she was content.

“Cai’er, I promise you, I will definitely give you a warm home in the future, our home.”

Cai’er rested her head on his shoulder and softly hummed in agreement.

Lin Xin, Sima Xian, and Han Yu all clearly showed envy on their faces. Long Haochen was the youngest of the male members of the Demon Hunt Squad, but he was the first to have his own soulmate. Their relationship was truly enviable.

Feeling the gazes of everyone, Long Haochen looked up at them, his face reddening, and said, “Just now Captain Zhang said that we might have to go to the city to fight at any time, so let’s hurry and rest.” As he spoke, he embraced Cai’er and dove straight into the cloth-covered space, into their home.

If it were someone else, with personalities like Lin Xin and Sima Xian, they would definitely tease him a few times, but they really didn’t dare to with Long Haochen. It wasn’t Long Haochen himself, but Cai’er’s terrifying murderous aura they didn’t want to experience. Everyone could see that in Cai’er’s heart, there was only Long Haochen. She didn’t care much about anything else.

“Hey, aren’t you guys coming to help?” Chen Ying’er waved at Sima Xian and Han Yu. She was just a Summoner; dragging the beds over was already a lot for her.

Sima Xian chuckled and said, “Little Ying’er, I’ll help you.”

Chen Ying’er hurriedly shook her head, saying, “Never mind, let Brother Han Yu help me. If you swing that big iron rod of yours, the bed will break. How will we use it for support?”

Sima Xian’s forehead was covered in black lines. “What do you mean by big iron rod? This is a staff.”

Chen Ying’er stuck out her tongue and said, “Ask everyone, who would think that’s a staff?”

Han Yu walked over with a smile and drew his heavy sword to help Chen Ying’er get to work.

Long Haochen embraced Cai’er and got into bed. Cai’er leaned into his arms with her starry eyes slightly closed. Her childhood experiences had made Cai’er’s personality different from ordinary people. She didn’t care what others thought of her. That night, sleeping in Long Haochen’s arms, was the sweetest she had slept since she was three years old. Sleeping in his warm embrace, she wouldn’t be awakened by nightmares, wouldn’t be convulsed by the coldness in her heart. Although it was only that once, she had already fallen in love with that warm feeling. Smelling the fresh scent on his body, nestled in his warm embrace, listening to his heartbeat, in Cai’er’s opinion, this was her happiest moment.

But later, during their journey, Long Haochen was afraid of doing anything to disrespect Cai’er, and he also feared that his companions and Gao Yingjie would be unhappy, so naturally he didn’t stay in the same room with her again.

Now that they were in the ten-person barrack, Cai’er could no longer restrain her anticipation for that warmth, so she took the initiative to build this temporary home. This home was small, but for her, it was enough.

Nestled in Long Haochen’s arms, she lowered her veil, her slightly blushing face full of contentment.

“Knock, knock, knock.” A knock sounded on the door.

“Who is it?” Sima Xian asked loudly.

“Hello, I’m looking for Cai’er.” A gentle voice with a hint of depth came from outside.

Hearing this voice, Cai’er, who had been lying warmly in Long Haochen’s arms, trembled slightly and slowly opened her eyes. Her brow furrowed slightly, as if she didn’t like the owner of that gentle voice very much.

Sima Xian opened the barrack door. There was only one person outside, the head of the Mage Legion and the Master of the Exorcist City Branch of the Mage Temple, Lan Yanyu, whom they had seen in the main conference hall earlier.

“Master Lan?” Sima Xian was stunned for a moment, then quickly saluted her.

Lan Yanyu smiled weakly and said, “Is Cai’er here? I’d like to see her.”

Sima Xian nodded hurriedly and made way, saying, “Yes, she is. Please come in.”

“Thank you.” Lan Yanyu walked into the barrack, but in the empty space, she didn’t see Cai’er at first glance. Her attention naturally turned to the existence that was surrounded by bedding and cloth, like a four-poster bed.

“Please go back, I’m already resting.” Cai’er’s cold voice came from the bed. Long Haochen, who was holding her in his arms, could clearly feel the faint chill emanating from her, keeping people at arm’s length.

A touch of sadness appeared in Lan Yanyu’s eyes. She slowly walked to the bedside and said, “Cai’er, Mommy just wants to see you for a moment!”

Mommy? Hearing those two words, everyone couldn’t help but be shocked. The Master of the Exorcist City Mage Branch Temple was actually Cai’er’s mother.

“No need to see. Didn’t you see me in the conference hall earlier? Please go back.” Cai’er’s voice was still cold.

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“Cai’er, don’t be like this.” Long Haochen said in a low voice. He was pure and filial by nature, and seeing Cai’er’s relationship with her mother so cold, he felt uncomfortable and couldn’t help but whisper a word of comfort.

But as soon as he spoke, Lan Yanyu, who was outside, naturally heard him, and her face changed drastically. She reached out and lifted the cloth curtain in front of her, just in time to see Cai’er leaning on Long Haochen.

“You… you…” Lan Yanyu was dumbfounded, and the anger in her eyes almost erupted instantly.

Cai’er sat up straight and said coldly, “What about us?”

Lan Yanyu said in shock and anger, “How can you do this? You’re still a child.” A strong magical fluctuation almost burst out of her body instantly, and her murderous gaze instantly locked onto Long Haochen.

Cai’er was only fourteen years old. As a mother, seeing her with a man in bed was unbearable for any mother.

Cai’er’s face changed, she picked up the black veil and put it on her face, and with a flash, she got out of bed and stood in front of Lan Yanyu. “Who allowed you to snoop in my home? This is a military camp, and you are not the military commander here, so you have no right to come here. Please leave immediately.”

At this time, Long Haochen also got off the bed, took Cai’er’s little hand, and said in a low voice, “Cai’er, don’t be like this. Auntie came to see you specially.”

Lan Yanyu glared at Long Haochen, “No need for you to play the good guy here. You, how dare you treat my daughter like this, I will kill you.”

The temperature in the entire barrack dropped sharply. Lan Yanyu raised her hand, and a sharp ice cone flew towards Long Haochen.

A black light flashed, and a terrifying killing intent almost burst out from Cai’er instantly. The ice cone shattered, turning into ice powder and scattering in the air. Cai’er’s right hand already held the dark golden short sword, and with a flash of her figure, she rushed in front of Lan Yanyu. The sharp point of the short sword pointed directly at Lan Yanyu’s chest, and her cold voice was like flying snow in the dead of winter.

“If you dare to touch him, I will kill you.”

Lan Yanyu looked at the dark golden dagger that was close at hand and couldn’t help but be stunned, “Cai’er, I’m your mother!”

Cai’er sneered, “Mother? Where were you when my great-grandfather threw me into that cold cave for seven days and seven nights? When I was three years old, I no longer had a father or mother. I only have one loved one now, and that’s him. Whoever wants to harm him, I will kill them.”

The anger on Lan Yanyu’s face disappeared in an instant, replaced by an indescribable paleness.

“Cai’er, am I not as good as an outsider in your heart?”

Cai’er said coldly, “Outsider? When I was in danger, it was him, this outsider who didn’t know me, who stood in front of me and shielded me from danger with his body. When facing an enemy he knew he couldn’t defeat, he still shielded me from danger without hesitation. He said that he would protect me for life. And what about you? What have you done for me? I’m fourteen years old this year. In my memory, there’s only cultivation, cultivation, coldness, and hardship. Where were you when I couldn’t move and lay there for more than two years? Don’t tell me you were fighting for the Holy Union or something like that. I don’t understand any great righteousness. I only know that when I wanted to give up my life and leave this world forever, it was the memories he left me that warmed my heart, and preserved the last ray of hope for me.”

“You leave. And don’t appear in front of me again. I have already decided after coming out of seclusion this time that I am an orphan.”

Lan Yanyu listened to Cai’er’s heartless words, her face as pale as paper, and she staggered back two steps. Tears had already streamed down her beautiful eyes. Looking at the cold and stubborn Cai’er, she suddenly turned and rushed out.

Long Haochen could feel Cai’er’s body trembling. How could her emotions not be agitated? After all, that was her mother! How could she feel good in her heart after saying such heartless words?

He gently embraced her delicate body from behind. Long Haochen didn’t say anything, he just warmed her with his body.

Cai’er murmured, “I won’t cry for her. I’ve already shed enough tears for her. I’m an orphan, I’m just an orphan.”

(To be continued)

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