NOVEL NEXT Chapter 12
Chapter 12: Falling into a Trap
She did not allow it!
Xenia Lewis patted William Scott’s shoulder and laughed even louder. After a while, she said, “What you said makes sense. She doesn’t allow it, haha…”
“Yeah, there’s nothing I can do about it. She’s just like that. Even though she says yes, her body still rejects it. If you didn’t mock her today, we wouldn’t even have a photo. You have to send it to me later. I want to save it. It’s my first time taking a photo with her. It’s worth remembering.”
Xenia Lewis’s smile disappeared, and his face changed into a sympathetic expression. “I say, it’s really not easy for you, but I feel that you’re not bad either. Why did you take a fancy to Yvette? She’s pretty good-looking and capable, but being her boyfriend is really not fun.”
William Scott burst out laughing and said, “If Yvette hears your words, are you sure she wouldn’t hit you?”
Xenia Lewis chuckled and said, “I dare to say that in front of her too. Which man would be able to stand her personality of putting down everything for work and career?”
William Scott smiled. “That’s what it means for everyone to have their own preferences. The more she acts like this, the more I want to be with her.”
“Men are so cheap.” Xenia Lewis gave William Scott a look of disdain.
William Scott chuckled. “Who knows? We’ll do it bit by bit anyway. I believe that as long as I work hard, I’ll definitely be able to get together with your sister.”
Xenia Lewis blinked her eyes and said, “Then I wish you success. However, if you bribe me, I might be able to provide you with some information so that you can get double the results with half the effort.”
“Sure. With your help, I’ll definitely be more confident. Tell me what you want.”
“Hehe, you said it yourself.”
William Scott chuckled. “Of course, but… I don’t have much money. Don’t make things too difficult for me.”
“I’m not that materialistic. Don’t worry, it’s just that I might need your help someday.”
“Sure, if you need it, just tell me.”
“Deal!” The two of them clapped and smiled evilly.
Just as they were laughing happily, Xenia Lewis suddenly let out a shriek. Then, he immediately jumped up and wrapped his arms around William Scott’s neck, wrapping his legs around William Scott’s waist.
“What’s wrong?” William Scott was also shocked by Xenia Lewis’s reaction. This was really too sudden.
Xenia Lewis’s face turned pale. She buried her face in William Scott’s neck and cried out in fear, “It hurts! Something bit my foot, it hurts!”
William Scott hurriedly carried Xenia Lewis to the rock beside him and sat down. After taking a look, he could not help but burst out laughing.
On Xenia Lewis’s right foot, a crayfish was still pinching her toe tightly.
“Stop screaming. It’s just a crayfish.”
Xenia Lewis took a look and shouted, “Ah, it bit me, it bit me. Hurry up and get it off.”
William Scott stretched out his hand and pinched the crayfish with two fingers. The powerful force caused the little creature to instantly let go.
“Alright. Eh, your skin is too tender. It’s bleeding.”
Xenia Lewis heaved a sigh of relief and patted her chest. She was still in a state of shock as she said, “This is too despicable. It actually pinched my foot.”
William Scott frowned and said, “The crayfish in this stream are prone to parasites. It’s best to treat the wound.”
“Ah, no way. It’s just a small wound.” Xenia Lewis bent his legs to look.
William Scott said, “It’s better to be careful. Just bear with the pain. I’ll help you squeeze out some blood. There shouldn’t be any problems after that.”
“Oh, alright then. Sorry to trouble you.” Xenia Lewis was straightforward and did not hesitate.
William Scott grabbed Xenia Lewis’s ankle and used his other hand to gently pinch the sides of the wound. With a little force, he squeezed out a drop of blood.
Xenia Lewis hissed in pain. This time, it was still somewhat painful.
While squeezing the blood out of Xenia Lewis’s wound, William Scott also used his own vital energy to cover her wound.
The reason why William Scott was able to become the captain of Beast Howl and a top-notch warrior was because he was a true expert with vital energy.
Vital energy was not as mysterious as the stories described, and it couldn’t allow one to leap onto roofs and vault over walls. It involved some sort of peerless martial art, and was also useful in battle. In addition to that, it was also very useful for healing and self-recovery.
Xenia Lewis left a good impression on William Scott. When he was with her, he was always happy. That was why William Scott gave her some vital energy so that she could recover faster.
“Hey, William, what are you doing?” Xenia Lewis’s voice rang in William Scott’s ears.
“Treating your wounds,” William Scott said naturally.
“Treating my wounds? Are you sure? Why do I feel like you’re touching my feet?”
William Scott was stunned for a moment. Then, he suddenly felt a little awkward. At that time, he really didn’t think too much about it. Now that he thought about it, this action was really too much. He opened his mouth to explain, but he couldn’t say anything about using vital energy. Even if he did, Xenia Lewis wouldn’t believe him.
“Hmph, I really didn’t expect this.” Xenia Lewis’s feet retracted and broke away from William Scott’s hand. She then shook her head repeatedly with a resentful expression. “You actually want to take advantage of me.”
“Xenia, would you believe me if I told you that I really didn’t have such thoughts?” William Scott smiled bitterly. He felt that such an explanation was really useless.
“What do you think?” Xenia Lewis rolled her eyes at William Scott.
“This… I don’t believe it myself.” William Scott shook his head. He could only take the blame.
Xenia Lewis suddenly kicked William Scott and said, “But I believe you.”
“Huh?” William Scott was stunned.
“Hehe…” Xenia Lewis chuckled and said, “I don’t think you had that kind of lecherous thoughts.”
“Xenia, you’re truly wise!” William Scott gave Xenia Lewis a thumbs up and said, “I don’t even know how to explain it. You actually gave me a perfect reason.”
“Pfft!” Xenia Lewis really laughed this time and said, “Your ability to climb up the ladder is also very impressive.”
William Scott laughed as well. The awkwardness between the two seemed to have been resolved in an instant.
Xenia Lewis stood up and looked at William Scott. She took a step forward and said casually, “William, do you think my feet are nice?”
“Nice!”
“Does it feel good?”
“Yes!”
William Scott replied subconsciously before turning into stone. He had fallen into the pit that Xenia Lewis had dug.