Soaking in the hot springs together, and now, here?
Wait, something doesn't feel right!
Before Qin Yu could even respond, there was a splash.
"Daddy—!"
Kappachiri's joyful voice, filled with deep reliance, echoed like a homing swallow as she launched herself over.
Well, a swallow that was at least a thousand years old.
Qin Yu felt a sudden pressure in his chest and stumbled backward, nearly falling.
He instinctively extended his arms, embracing her smooth, soft form.
At the same time, his neck felt wet and warm.
Kappachiri clung tightly to his neck, like a kitten, lifting her small head to nuzzle him.
She had been holding back so much in the wooden house where she wasn't allowed to call him "Daddy."
"Wait a moment, put your clothes on first!"
Qin Yu panicked and instinctively tried to push Kappachiri away.
Has no one ever taught you to wear clothes when you see a man!
But as he instinctively lowered his head, he was so startled by the sight before him that his eyes widened.
They were pressed together now, naturally unaffected by the mist.
Kappachiri lifted her small face, her violet eyes shining, her lips rosy.
Her delicate skin was flawless and translucent, radiating a tempting pink blush from the hot spring.
Her delicate collarbones, her rounded shoulders.
A few drops of water trickled down, playfully rolling around, crystal clear and beautiful.
Her wet hair cascaded down, just barely covering her prominent features, making her even more alluring.
Everything that should and shouldn't be seen was now visible.
"Get dressed!"
Qin Yu quickly averted his gaze, raising his hand to press on the girl's shoulders and push her away.
If anyone else saw this, it would be hard to explain!
"But Daddy, Auntie Yae said..."
A hint of confusion crept into Kappachiri's clear voice.
As fellow dependents, she had consulted Yae Miko on many things.
Didn't "being open and honest" mean this?
"Be good, don't catch a cold."
Qin Yu took a deep breath, trying to keep his voice gentle.
He was constantly trying to hypnotize himself.
She's still just a child, over a thousand years old, it's normal for her not to understand anything...
Normal, my foot!
"Mmm... okay..."
Kappachiri obediently nodded and was about to get dressed.
But she didn't act immediately. Instead, she stared straight at Qin Yu.
"Daddy, Kappachiri doesn't know how to put on clothes."
The girl tilted her head up, chest out, speaking with righteous indignation.
There was even a hint of pride in her tone.
"...!"
Qin Yu sighed and, closing his eyes, asked, "Alright, where are the clothes?"
The moment he spoke, a soft warmth pressed against his shoulder from behind, sending a tingly, pliant sensation through him.
A faint milky scent followed.
It was a Slime!
"They're... here."
A seductive voice sounded from behind him, accompanied by a gentle nip at Qin Yu's ear.
Her breath, warm and moist, brushed against his skin.
Qin Yu's body trembled as if set free, a feeling of languidness spreading from his head to his toes.
He instinctively closed his eyes and let out a contented sigh.
It might sound a bit lewd, but he...
"Heh heh... such a cute reaction."
The seductive voice held a trace of amusement as she moved away from Qin Yu.
It was time for you to experience being nibbled on the ear.
"Yae Miko, you're playing pranks again."
Qin Yu said helplessly, turning around instinctively.
And then...
"Pfft—! Cough, cough."
Qin Yu's breath hitched as the sight before him made him choke.
The trees are so white... no, the hot spring is so vast.
"Hmph, man."
Yae Miko, wrapped in a thin, form-fitting bath towel, gave him a seductive glare.
As she spoke, she placed a hand over her chest and tossed the prepared bath towel to Kappachiri.
"Thank you, Auntie Yae."
Kappachiri tilted her head, curiously unfolding the towel.
She spun around a few times, wrapping herself up simply and efficiently.
After all, she was still a child, even if she was a thousand years old.
"..."
Qin Yu stared at Yae Miko, lost in thought.
Having just emerged from the water, her skin was flushed.
Her full chest, her slender waist that could be encircled by a hand.
The short bath towel barely covered her upper thighs, exposing a large expanse of fair, smooth skin.
With her simple attire, Yae Miko showcased her graceful figure, making one's mouth water.
No more pretending, Qin Yu enjoyed the view.
He was honest, which deserved praise.
"Do you like it?"
Yae Miko slowly leaned forward, as if about to collapse into Qin Yu's arms.
Her gaze was playful, and she licked her rosy lips, her intentions unclear.
"Cough... I like it."
Qin Yu, being honest, raised his hands and gently embraced the kitsune's waist.
My Guuji, shall we kiss?
"Heh, you mischievous little pervert."
Yae Miko's fox ears twitched, and she let out a soft snort, pushing Qin Yu away.
The more she wanted it, the more the wicked kitsune would withhold.
It all depended on her mood.
"..."
Qin Yu pouted, but he didn't show too much disappointment.
He had already expected this from the alluring little fox.
"?"
Yae Miko's smile faltered slightly.
This fellow didn't seem to be that interested in soaking in the hot springs.
Even Ei had been like this lately...
What was going on?
"So then..."
Qin Yu looked at the two women holding hands, a hint of hesitation in his voice.
Why had they invited him to a hot spring outing?
He suddenly felt a bit redundant.
"Naturally... to train with Auntie Yae..."
Kappachiri raised her small pink fist and puffed out her cheeks fiercely.
If there were any bad guys trying to stop Daddy... eliminate them!
"So motivated."
Yae Miko smiled dotingly, poking her cheek.
Who knew Yae Miko liked looking after children?
"What kind of training?"
Qin Yu asked curiously.
As he spoke, he moved behind the two women and began to gently comb their hair.
He had become quite skilled at it.
"It's naturally a youkai's training, Lord Qin Yu."
A clear, cold voice suddenly echoed from afar.
"?"
Qin Yu instinctively looked up, a slight frown on his face.
A tall woman with short hair emerged from the woods, her posture valiant, like a warrior about to go into battle.
Well, if she wasn't wearing a bath towel.
Kujou Sara.
All one could say was, this hot spring was truly vast, and truly white.
...
On the grass outside the hot spring, a stone table had been simply set up, and a few people were gathered around it.
"So then..."
Qin Yu crossed his arms, a pensive look on his face.
Finally, he couldn't hold back any longer and looked up at the women.
Why were you still wearing bath towels?
Clothes, where are the clothes?!
"Lord Qin Yu, youkai training will also require your assistance."
Kujou Sara sat upright, speaking solemnly.
Her already impressive bosom seemed to be even more unrestrained without the tight uniform.
She seemed completely oblivious to how much her scorching figure, clad in a thin bath towel, was a cause for lust.
Of course, her composed demeanor was also partly due to her upbringing in the barracks.
With a goal to become stronger, other things naturally took a backseat.
Moreover, Kujou Sara placed immense trust in Qin Yu.
He was the person by the General's side, someone of absolute integrity and utmost seriousness.
Thinking this, her gaze became even more earnest.
She should strive to learn from Lord Qin Yu's every word and deed.
"Training, how can I help?"
Qin Yu said helplessly, his gaze shifting.
Yae Miko, what do you say?
Are we just going to soak in the hot springs, drink, and eat?