Published: January 19, 2025
"Cough, cough, I wasn't thinking about anything. Mu Ling, why don't you take us to the resting place soon? We haven't had a proper rest this whole way," Qin Chen said hurriedly while clearing his throat.
"Qin Chen, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?" Fang Mu Ling looked at Qin Chen with suspicion. She reached out her delicate hand to touch his chest and gently pinched it, "Could it be that you were injured when my father attacked earlier? If you're not feeling well, you must tell me. I'll go find my father to settle the score for you."
While saying this, Fang Mu Ling was checking Qin Chen's upper body, afraid that he might have been hurt.
"I'm fine," Qin Chen turned to the side, dodging Fang Mu Ling's advances.
On the side, the Exquisite Goddess had been paying attention to the scene. Upon seeing this, a hint of mischief flashed in her eyes.
She approached Qin Chen and expressed concern, "Qin Chen, are you really okay? Earlier, the Young Master of the Four Directions caused trouble, and you exchanged blows with the Ancient War God. Then the abyssal manor lord also attacked you for guidance. You must check carefully; if there are any hidden injuries, that could be troublesome."
"I have a special method in the Exquisite Goddess Sect that can sense internal injuries. Let me check you," the Exquisite Goddess said as she extended her hand to examine Qin Chen, a glow radiating from her fingertips and slowly enveloping Qin Chen.
Qin Chen's expression stiffened.
Are the women from the cosmic sea always this forward?
"Um, ladies, isn't it inappropriate for men and women to be so close?" Qin Chen said speechlessly.
At this moment, he realized that Fang Mu Ling and the Exquisite Goddess were not really checking on his injuries, but rather teasing him.
"Qin Chen, back in the Abyssal Secret Realm, you hugged us to save us. I don't think that counts as inappropriate intimacy. Moreover, you and I have experienced life and death together, which makes things a bit different than usual, don't you think?" Fang Mu Ling looked at Qin Chen with a burning gaze.
It was as if there were flickering candle flames in her eyes.
At this moment, the night was dark and windy.
In the endless sky above, several dark moons hung in the air.
The girl's eyes, in this darkness, shone brightly, like stars that would never extinguish, burning with intense heat.
Under such scrutiny, suddenly, the entire scene became silent.
The wind stopped.
The atmosphere solidified.
Qin Chen could not help but look ahead.
At this moment, the Demon Elder and Old Li, in front, seemed to be like mutes, watching their noses and hearts, silently leading the way, appearing completely oblivious to the happenings behind them.
These are two transcendent experts, yet at this moment, they acted like two deaf and blind individuals, only focused on leading the way.
Qin Chen sighed. He looked down at the girl's eyes, which sparkled like a moth drawn to fire—so dazzling, so radiant, and yet so pure.
That passionate emotion made it impossible for Qin Chen not to understand the girl's feelings.
However, in this situation, how could Qin Chen respond?
He smiled slightly and simply patted Fang Mu Ling’s head, as if he were doting on a child: "Back then, I was saving you. How can it be the same now?"
Upon hearing this, the girl's eyes suddenly dimmed, losing their brilliance in an instant.
The Exquisite Goddess noticed Fang Mu Ling’s dimmed expression and hurriedly stepped forward, taking Fang Mu Ling's hand: "Sister Mu Ling, your Abyssal Manor is so big, much larger than my Exquisite Goddess Sect. How much longer until we reach our resting place?"
"Very soon, very soon. We're almost there," Old Li suddenly spoke up from the front.
Indeed, moments later, everyone arrived in front of a luxurious building.
It was a small pavilion with a winding path.
"Young Hero Qin, tonight, you and the Exquisite Goddess will stay in this pavilion. Tomorrow morning, I'll come to take you both to the Abyssal Forbidden Area," Old Li said softly.