Clumsy Beast, Keep Your Paws Off novel Chapter 172

Chapter 172: Chapter 172: Xuan Long is hiding something?

Su Qinglan’s eyes widened and her cheeks turned red at his whispered words. Her fingers trembled slightly as she held the bowl, and she refused to meet his eyes.

Xuan Long watched her closely. The way her face flushed, the way her lashes trembled, it made his chest tighten. His heart began to beat faster and faster, almost painfully.

He really wanted to bite her. Those soft, red lips that always pouted angrily, those cheeks that puffed up whenever she was mad... why was she so sweet?

He chuckled softly, his deep voice low and warm. "Drink this first," he said, his eyes still lingering on her face.

Su Qinglan blinked and finally looked down at the stone bowl in her hands. It was filled with a simple-looking meat soup. The steam rose slowly, carrying a faint, rich aroma.

Her stomach growled softly. She hadn’t eaten anything since last night, and it was already noon. She didn’t even have the strength to pretend anymore.

"...Okay," she muttered, her voice small.

Before she could lift the bowl, Xuan Long reached out, took it from her hands, and scooped a small spoonful. He blew on it gently, then brought it to her lips.

Su Qinglan blinked in surprise. "I...I can eat by myself!"

He smiled faintly. "You’re still weak. Just eat."

She hesitated for a moment, then gave up. The warmth of the soup, the gentleness in his tone... it made it hard to argue. She leaned forward slightly and took the spoonful.

The taste was surprisingly good. Soft meat, a little salty, but comforting.

He continued to feed her slowly, one spoon at a time. Each time, he would blow on the soup carefully before bringing it to her lips.

Somehow, it felt oddly warm... like being cared for.

Su Qinglan found herself eating happily, too focused on the food to notice anything else. But after a few bites, she frowned slightly. Something about the taste felt... different.

She paused, licking her lips. There was a strange warmth spreading through her body...not heat, but a deep, comforting energy, like her muscles were relaxing, her bones strengthening.

Her eyes narrowed suspiciously. "Wait a second..."

Xuan Long looked at her, calm as ever. "What is it?"

Her eyes widened. "Did you... put something in this soup?"

For a moment, he said nothing. Then his lips curved faintly. "You noticed?"

"So you did put something!" she said, glaring at him. "What is it?"

He hummed softly, a low sound deep in his throat. "Just something that helps recovery."

"That’s not an answer," she muttered, but he didn’t reply.

Instead, he gave her another spoonful, and somehow, she ended up eating it anyway. The more she ate, the more that warm, soothing energy spread through her body. Her soreness faded little by little. The ache in her legs disappeared. Her strength returned.

When the bowl was finally empty, she sat back, blinking in surprise. Her whole body felt light and stronger, even.

She looked at him again. "What was that?"

He only smiled faintly. "Something to remove your body ache and help you feel stronger."

Su Qinglan narrowed her eyes. "You’re hiding something."

"Maybe," he said calmly.

Before she could ask more, he stood up and looked toward the corner of the cave. "Do you want to bathe?"

She hesitated, then nodded slowly. "I... guess I do."

His expression softened. "Good. I’ve already prepared it."

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