Over the next two days, during the day, Xiao Yifeng continued to seek out Mu Shan and Bi Shuixin, trying to glean information while pretending to be affectionate. Otherwise, he would tease Yan Tianqin and the other woman in the room, or sit quietly, lost in thought about something unknown.
At night, he would leave the room to sleep in the adjacent one, leaving the two women to rest undisturbed. This arrangement eased their initial anxiety, and with food and drink readily available, along with shower facilities, their days passed comfortably enough.
Despite the days passing, the two women remained untouched, a fact not unnoticed by others. The disciples of Falling Maple Valley harbored no goodwill towards Ye Chen, spreading rumors that he had met his comeuppance and was no longer capable, much to Xiao Yifeng's frustration.
As time went on, even Ling'er grew bolder, secretly discussing with Yan Tianqin whether Ye Chen, the lecher, was truly incapable. Otherwise, why would he leave them alone?