Chapter 17 An Interlude to the Date

"Xier..."

Xu Ruo slowed his pace slightly, his seemingly casual words carrying a hint of concern:

"If you're tired, you can take a rest first..."

Xia Xier smiled gently and, in turn, squeezed Xu Ruo's hand:

"I'm not tired. I just did a few things before leaving, so my Saintess Power is almost completely exhausted..."

As she spoke, Xia Xier seemed to think of something, a rare, cunning smile appearing on her face.

She leaned into Xu Ruo's ear and whispered seductively, in a voice only he could hear:

"If you're worried about me, why don't you properly replenish my magic for me after we get back, Lord Demon King."

Xu Ruo's ears turned red. He gently squeezed Xia Xier's soft palm, a flash of secret tenderness in his eyes.

"Alright!"

Only then did the corners of Xia Xier's mouth lift, and she hooked her arm into Xu Ruo's again.

However, when her gaze swept past a flower shop nearby, she couldn't help but linger for a moment.

It was as if there were some flower clusters there that she liked!

But it was just a glance; Xia Xier withdrew her gaze and continued to lead Xu Ruo through the streets and alleys of the Holy Capital.

The two of them strolled through the streets like a normal couple, laughing, walking, and stopping as they pleased.

The Holy Mountain, as the most prosperous city in the Holy Kingdom besides the capital.

The people living there were naturally the most devout believers of the Goddess.

They were also very respectful toward the Saintess, Xia Xier.

However...

Those who didn't live there for long, well, that might not be the case!

As the two walked along, amidst the blessings in the eyes of others, they felt more romance and warmth.

Xu Ruo even found a rare sense of leisure.

Time spent with Xia Xier seemed to make him forget everything.

Forget the scars in his heart.

He only wanted to enjoy this tranquility that belonged solely to the two of them in this wonderful time.

But...

Amidst this beauty, there were inevitably some ripples!

Just as they were strolling through a very popular street.

The crowd gathering not far ahead suddenly caught Xia Xier's attention!

It also caused her to frown slightly.

On such a busy street, if the crowd continued to gather...

It would likely affect other pedestrians.

Just as Xia Xier was about to speak up and ask everyone to disperse, Xu Ruo held her hand first.

"Let's go take a look!"

Xia Xier was slightly stunned. When their eyes met, she understood the tenderness and understanding in Xu Ruo's eyes.

She couldn't help but nod, gripped Xu Ruo's arm tighter, and walked with the crowd to the center of the incident.

Upon seeing it, Xia Xier's gaze couldn't help but tighten.

In the center of the crowd were five knights wearing armor!

But these knights not only wore purple emblems on their chests.

The style of their armor was also completely different from the Holy Light Knights of the Holy Kingdom.

Clearly, these five knights were from another empire!

And they were currently surrounding two children, punching and kicking them!

Even the passersby who tried to persuade them with kind words were met with their unreasonable fists!

The two children, especially the boy shielding the girl below him, vomited blood several times.

Yet, those knights didn't stop; instead, they acted even more viciously!

"Stop!" Xia Xier rebuked softly.

The knights paused and looked toward the source of the sudden voice.

The gaze they directed at Xia Xier was clearly filled with more arrogance and frivolity!

The blonde knight in the lead even sneered:

"Oh? Someone else sticking their nose into business?"

As he spoke, his eyes swept up and down over Xia Xier.

Not only did he not restrain himself, but he also kicked the little boy heavily!

*Crack!* The sound of ribs breaking was clearly audible!

The little boy groaned in pain, blood overflowing from the corners of his mouth!

But even so, he didn't let go, instead holding the younger sister he was shielding beneath him tightly.

Xia Xier's expression turned cold, and a cold glint faintly flashed in her pink eyes!

"Lady Saintess!!!"

"It's Lady Saintess!!!"

Someone in the crowd shouted this.

Everyone's gaze immediately turned toward Xia Xier!

Even those knights stopped their actions.

However, their expressions held no reverence; instead, they unabashedly looked Xia Xier up and down.

Especially the blonde knight in the lead, who licked the corner of his mouth without any avoidance, as if deliberately looking for trouble, and smirked:

"A Saintess?"

As he spoke, his playful gaze lingered wantonly on Xia Xier the whole time!

"Aren't you going to let them go?" Xia Xier's voice grew colder.

Even without using a trace of her Saintess Power, the invisible pressure was breathtaking!

The blonde knight's eyes narrowed slightly, but he showed no intention of restraining himself; instead, he took a step toward Xia Xier:

"So it's Lady Saintess. I've heard so much about you..."

As he spoke, he had already reached Xia Xier.

The blonde knight looked Xia Xier up and down again.

Perhaps the halo of being a knight made him bolder than ordinary people.

He actually reached out, intending to touch Xia Xier's cheek!

A cold glint flashed in Xu Ruo's eyes!

He moved a step faster than Xia Xier, and with a *slap*, directly swatted the other party's dirty hand away.

The blonde knight's face immediately darkened!

He wanted to get angry, but seeing Xu Ruo's plain clothing, the disdain and contempt in his eyes grew stronger:

"Kid, who are you?"

Xu Ruo's tone was indifferent.

"None of your business."

The blonde knight snorted, but still didn't attack, instead looking at Xia Xier with a fake smile:

"I didn't expect that the legendary Saintess who defeated the Demon King would actually go on a date with such an ordinary man."

As he spoke, he reached out to pull Xia Xier:

"Why don't we have tea another day, Lady Saintess, and have a good chat?"

Xia Xier stepped back imperceptibly, avoiding his touch.

Xu Ruo stood in front of her, secretly gathering power in his hand, ready to pierce the blonde knight's heart with one palm the moment he got close, taking advantage of the crowd's inattention!

Just at this moment, someone among the passersby shouted—

"What kid? That's Lady Saintess's childhood sweetheart."

"How can you be so disrespectful to Lord Xu Ruo?"

What childhood sweetheart of the Saintess? Why hadn't he heard of that?

A flash of gloom crossed the blonde knight's eyes. He finally gave up on the idea of approaching Xia Xier and was about to move.

Xia Xier spoke again, her gaze cold, her pressure even greater.

"Let them go immediately!"

The blonde knight paused again.

He squinted at Xia Xier for a moment, and a wicked smile curved on his lips:

"Lady Saintess... I am a Knight Captain from the Fran Empire. My status among the knights is second only to the greatest Round Table Knights of the Fran Empire..."

"Instead of spending your days with a man like this, why not come with me..."

This time, before he could continue, a burst of golden light erupted from Xia Xier's eyes!

The next moment, the knight who had been wearing a wicked smile and wanting to hold her hand was kneeling on the spot in front of everyone.

His knees hit the ground hard, making a dull *thud*.