This Little Snake Just Wants to Survive - Chapter 3

Chapter 3

After performing dual cultivation with Long Fu, I secretly slipped out to find my brother.

After examining my body, he pulled me into an embrace and wept.

“You can finally survive. Our Xiao Zhou is going to live a long life…”

I nodded.

I could survive now.

Yet, I couldn’t bring myself to be happy; my heart was nearly crushed by the weight of my guilt toward Long Fu.

What was I supposed to do next?

Was I going to keep deceiving Long Fu and dragging this out forever?

My mind was a mess on the way back to the dormitory.

The moment I stepped through the door, Long Fu pinned my wrists against the wood.

Ever since we started dual cultivation, he had moved me into his room.

From above, his voice rang out in a dissatisfied interrogation:

“You’re back so late today. Xie Zhou, where did you go?”

I didn’t dare look at him.

“Nowhere.”

“Tsk. Why do you smell like a snake demon? It’s disgusting.”

My body stiffened.

As expected, Long Fu hated snake demons too.

Fortunately, he didn’t say much more. He simply pinched my cheek, his voice low and raspy.

“Stay away from snakes from now on. None of them are any good. Now, go take a shower, then fulfill your duty as my partner.”

I lowered my head.

“Okay.”

There were no classes over the weekend, and Long Fu suddenly dragged me out to go shopping.

I was overwhelmed by the unexpected favor.

After all, since that incident, his attitude toward me had been cold, except for when we were practicing dual cultivation.

“Don’t get the wrong idea. Going on dates is also a duty a partner should fulfill.”

When he said this, the tips of Long Fu’s ears were red, though his expression remained icy.

I accompanied him out.

It was already winter, and my body temperature felt even colder than usual.

As we walked, Long Fu suddenly took my hand.

“Why are you still so cold?”

My heart throbbed pathetically.

I thought back to how he used to pull me close, draping an arm around my shoulder with such intimacy.

That surge of joy quickly sank back down.

We couldn’t go back to how things were.

“It’s just… a bit chilly.”

He didn’t say anything, but his large hand gripped mine tighter.

Over the years, demons and immortals had begun to align themselves with the modern human society outside.

The marketplace was incredibly lively.

Nearby, a little rabbit was selling roses. She suddenly blocked our path with a cheerful grin.

“Sir, why don’t you buy a flower for your partner?”

I froze and turned my head.

Our eyes met.

Long Fu stared at me intently, his expression unreadable.

It was as if he were silently urging me to clarify the situation.

I looked away in a panic and spoke up.

“Sorry, we aren’t in a partner relationship…”

Beside me, Long Fu’s face darkened.

He seemed furious. He stopped shopping immediately and stormed back to the dormitory, dragging me along.

I was terrified by his anger.

As I thought-Long Fu hated me to the core.

He hated me for stealing his partner’s position.

If it weren’t for me, he could have bought a rose for the partner he actually liked.

He threw me onto the bed, his tall frame pressing down on me. I shrank back.

“I’m sorry.”

“Xie Zhou, is that the only thing you know how to say?”

He stared down at me gloomily and suddenly began to tear at my collar.

“Now, fulfill your duty.”

My face turned pale.

“No, the lights are still on.”

He would find out.

The parts of me that were different from a dragon…

But today, he seemed deaf to my pleas.

“Xie Zhou, if you don’t want to look at my face that badly, then I’ll make sure you have to.”

He was too strong; I couldn’t break free.

Seeing that I could no longer hide it, I grew desperate, and tears splashed onto his arm.

“Long Fu, I beg you.”