Infinite Awakening: My Exp Doubles Everyday novel Chapter 194

Chapter 194: Don’t Go

Xiang Yu stared at Li Yao’s peaceful sleeping face, wondering just how much she had pushed herself that even someone of her cultivation level had fallen asleep. With her current strength, she was way past the point of requiring sleep.

"Xiang Yu, where is the Sect Master?" Elder Huang asked as she approached. She thought to herself that she had just seen the sect masters enjoying food by themselves. If the sect master didn’t pour a few drinks, would they think they were looking down on them?

Xiang Yu quickly pressed his finger to his lips in a shushing gesture, his eyes darting meaningfully toward Li Yao’s still form. Elder Huang followed his gaze and immediately understood, lowering her voice.

Li Yao stirred slightly at the sound, her eyelids fluttering as if she might wake up. Both Xiang Yu and Elder Huang froze, watching nervously as her breathing deepened again and she settled back into sleep. Xiang Yu released a quiet breath of relief.

"Is she actually asleep?" Elder Huang whispered, genuine surprise coloring her voice. It was rare to see someone as powerful as Li Yao in such a vulnerable state.

"That’s right," Xiang Yu confirmed softly. "I’ll leave it to you to entertain the guests for now."

Elder Huang straightened up, placing her hand over her chest with a confident expression. "Leave it to me."

"Thank you," Xiang Yu said gratefully, then gestured toward the carefully arranged portions on the nearby table. "Your food is there, same portion as Master’s."

He then gently scooped Li Yao into a princess carry. Her head lolled against his shoulder as he balanced her weight, then reached for both their food portions with his free hand. Elder Huang watched them leave with a smile before turning to collect her own portion and Elder Guo’s.

Xiang Yu moved slowly not to wake Li Yao as he made his way to her chambers. He eased the door open with his shoulder, wincing slightly as it creaked, then padded across the room to her bed. With gentle care, he began lowering her onto the soft mattress.

Just as he was settling her down, Li Yao’s eyes suddenly snapped open, startling him.

"Senior brother?" she spoke softly, her voice thick with drowsiness.

"You’re awake?"

Li Yao quickly pushed herself up into a sitting position, running a hand through her disheveled hair. "Did I fall asleep? Sorry for causing you trouble," she said.

"It’s no problem at all," Xiang Yu replied with a gentle smile. He studied her carefully, noting that she wasn’t acting like her usual self.

"Here, eat something. It’ll make you feel better," he said, gesturing to the second-grade spiritual food he had brought.

"Okay," she agreed quietly.

Xiang Yu stood to leave, wanting to give her space to rest and recover, but her hand shot out to grasp his arm.

"Do you need something else?" he asked, turning back with concern.

"Let’s eat together," she said simply, her eyes carrying a vulnerability he rarely saw.

Xiang Yu’s expression softened. "Okay." He settled down beside her on the bed, placing his own portion on the small bedside table.

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