“Gentle… Go… go gently…!”
Bai Li’s voice trembled slightly, the ending trailing off with a hint of forced softness.
“Oh my, it turns out Bai Li is so sensitive~”
“Ahhh—!”
“Does Mother’s technique satisfy you~?”
“That… That’s too big! It tickles…!”
“Then I’m going to do it again~”
As Bai Ning’s strength shifted, Bai Li felt a wave of numbness wash over her.
Her tongue even subconsciously poked out, and her entire body slumped there limply.
‘Ugh… these wings… why didn’t I realize… they were this sensitive before…?’
Earlier, when Bai Ning had lunged forward, she truly intended only to help Bai Li clean her body; she hadn’t had any filthy thoughts in her head.
Well, probably.
“I told you, if these wings are cleaned carefully, you definitely won’t be able to take the sensation.”
The cleaning rod in Bai Ning’s hand skillfully poked into the gaps of the wing bones.
“Look, these hidden spots are full of dirt~”
“A… A little higher… right there…”
Bai Li subconsciously gave directions.
“Hmm? You dare to order your mother around?”
Despite the playful scolding, Bai Ning did not stop her movements.
The cleaning rod obediently flicked upward, accurately scratching the most sensitive, ticklish spot.
“I… I didn’t order you around…”
Bai Li’s cheeks flushed as she hurriedly corrected herself.
“Besides, isn’t it normal for me to order you? You’re my daugh—ahhh—!”
Before she could finish her sentence, Bai Ning suddenly increased the pressure of her hand.
Bai Li’s defenses shattered instantly, a short, delicate moan escaping her lips.
“Bai Li, I told you to remember, you’re my daughter now~”
Bai Ning reminded her with a beaming smile.
“A daughter should be a bit more polite to her mother~”
‘Ugh… she even dares to lecture me…’
Bai Li puffed out her cheeks and crossed her arms, turning her head to the side to sulk.
She decided to temporarily cut off communication with this unfilial daughter to see how much longer she could remain smug!
She really didn’t understand how to respect her elders!
“Oh, are you really angry?”
Watching her awkward appearance, the smile in the depths of Bai Ning’s eyes deepened.
“Hmph~”
Bai Li kept her eyes closed, maintaining an arrogant “I’m too good to talk to you” posture.
Only her slightly trembling eyelashes betrayed her current embarrassment as she struggled to endure the itching.
“Pfft—”
An uncontrollable snicker eventually leaked through Bai Li’s tightly pressed lips.
Where was the usual majesty of the human Magic Tutor in the Bai Li before her?
She was clearly just a spoiled, tsundere little princess of the Demon Race.
“…”
Bai Li’s ears twitched.
Hearing the laughter, she immediately opened one eye to peek over, then arrogantly closed it again and turned her face even further away.
“Hmph! I’m going to ignore you from now on! If worst comes to worst, I’ll just go over to Ziya!”
“three~”
“Oh?”
Bai Ning drawn out her tone, her voice carrying a hint of dangerous playfulness.
“A princess of the Vampire race dares to have thoughts of ‘defecting to another country’? It seems it’s time to let you taste the family rules.”
“What temporary family rules? Hmph! Just bring it on!”
Bai Li held her head high and tried to endure.
“Even… even if you use the necklace on my neck, I will definitely endure it.”
Bai Li was gambling.
He was gambling that Bai Ning wouldn’t actually use the necklace’s magic, allowing him, the old father, to preserve the last bit of his pitiful dignity.
“Oh dear, I already told you, I won’t use that unless it’s absolutely necessary.”
Bai Ning stretched out her index finger and shook it gently.
“Last time was just a demonstration for you~”
“However, as for this time’s punishment…”
The smile on Bai Ning’s face grew even more brilliant, yet it possessed a “gentleness” that sent chills down one’s spine.
“Bai Li, you might not be able to handle this~”
Looking at Bai Li, who had her back turned, her cheeks puffed out, and her eyes closed while pretending to be cold and aloof, the mischievous intent in Bai Ning’s eyes was instantly revealed.
She intentionally remained silent for a few seconds, and the air seemed to freeze.
‘Why did it suddenly get so quiet… this Rebellious Daughter? Does she finally know… Ah… AHHHHHHH—!’
Just as Bai Li was wondering, a numbing, electric sensation suddenly surged through her entire body starting from her ear!
“Mmph~”
Taking advantage of the opening, Bai Ning took Bai Li’s pointed ear into her mouth, her tongue playfully curling around the stud on the earlobe.
“Good heavens!!! Bai Ning, what are you doing!!!”
Bai Li was scared out of her wits.
She dove into the depths of the spring like a startled fish, leaving only a wet head exposed as she stared with wide, angry eyes.
“Punishment~”
Bai Ning licked her lips, savoring the moment with lingering interest.
“If you’re disobedient next time, I might not just be biting your ear~”
Bai Ning pointed to her own neck, then to her own mouth, as if suggesting something.
“Bai Ning… Bai Ning, what exactly do you want!”
Bai Li was overcome with shame and indignation.
“You dragged me into a bath with me, made me watch you change, and now you even dare to bite my ear!”
“Mm-hmm~”
Heh, has this blockhead finally noticed something is wrong?
Bai Ning was very satisfied with Bai Li’s current reaction.
This sense of shame proved that Bai Li still held a bit of romantic feeling for her in her heart.
“You don’t look like a daughter at all… you’re a fine Vampire Queen, aren’t you!”
Bai Li was still making a final, dying struggle.
“Whoa!”
Before she could finish, Bai Li felt a tightening around her waist.
Before she could react, she was scooped up by Bai Ning and held in an extremely embarrassing… bridal carry.
She lay flat on the surface of the water, most of her body exposed to the air, looking exactly like a piece of exquisite “human sashimi.”
“What do I want to do…?”
Bai Ning lowered her head until her nose almost touched Bai Li’s, her gaze dangerous and deep.
“Bai Li… you will find out… eventually~”
Looking at the smiling face so close to her own, Bai Li felt a mixture of complex emotions.
At this moment, she was finally certain of one thing.
This child, Bai Ning, who was pretending to be innocent, wasn’t just a “Rebellious Daughter”—she was probably a “Predator…”