A Startling Discovery: Pure Yin-Cold Energy

A warm, soft body entered his embrace, and with both of them wearing so little, an unusual feeling inevitably rose in Lu Yuan's heart.

But he immediately suppressed it. Golden light flashed from his body, and the Golden Dragon Armor appeared, completely enveloping both Lu Yuan and Qian Renxue.

This brought the two of them even closer together.

Qian Renxue's flawless, jade-like face was inches from his, and her delicate fragrance wafted into his nose, causing Lu Yuan's thoughts to stir once more. If they were not in the middle of a trial, he truly wanted to find a place and take Qian Renxue right then and there.

This girl was far too alluring. She had his heart itching.

He circulated the Qingqi Sutra and suppressed the improper thoughts in his heart. Under Qian Renxue's amused gaze, Lu Yuan lightly pushed off and headed straight for the Ninth Heavenly Stair.

"Xue Er, get ready. The temperature on the ninth level may exceed your imagination. If you can't endure it, say so. I'll bring you down immediately. Don't force yourself and end up getting hurt, understand?"

Floating before the Ninth Heavenly Stair, Lu Yuan looked into Qian Renxue's eyes and spoke with a serious expression.

"Mm, I understand." Qian Renxue nodded and smiled softly.

"Then we're going in." Seeing this, Lu Yuan spoke quietly before stepping directly onto the Ninth Heavenly Stair.

The pressure and temperature of the Ninth Heavenly Stair were much greater than those of the eighth. Lu Yuan had long since grown accustomed to them; even without the Golden Dragon Armor, he could move freely here. But this was Qian Renxue's first time entering, so in order to look after her, Lu Yuan advanced very slowly.

As he walked, he kept an eye on Qian Renxue's expression.

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