After the tempestuous storm subsided, Li Tianming and Jiang Feiling leaned against each other.
Within Destiny Hall, no one would disturb them. They could wholly indulge in this warmth and tenderness.
Yet at this moment, Li Tianming seemed burdened with countless thoughts, a trace of reminiscence in his eyes.
"Brother, what are you thinking about?" Jiang Feiling asked curiously, raising her head to look at Li Tianming's profile.
Li Tianming smiled faintly and said slowly, "Doesn't our trip into the Inverted Tower this time resemble how we were back on the Yanhuang Continent? Back then, you were always by my side. If you couldn't follow me directly, you would use Spirit Possession on me and venture through the world with me."
"It does, but it isn't entirely the same." Jiang Feiling smiled sweetly and said slowly, "Back then, I didn't possess much power. I was helpless in the face of so many things and could only give you a limited boost in strength. At the time, I so wished I had greater power—enough to truly stand by your side, or even stand before you and shield you from the wind and rain. And now, perhaps I have that ability."
"Silly Ling'er, I'm already content as long as you're by my side." Li Tianming smiled and shook his head.
"That won't do. My man—I'll protect him!" Jiang Feiling declared imperiously, her eyes sparkling.
"We'll face whatever comes in the future together. I'll catch up to you soon, until we both reach even greater heights." Li Tianming's gaze burned brightly as well.
Looking into Jiang Feiling's golden eyes, Li Tianming's heart surged, and his resolve to grow stronger became even firmer.
There would be even more for them to face in the days ahead. Li Tianming could not leave everything for those