Parting

"Little Husband, are you really not coming back to the Misty Cloud Sect with me?"

"With your talent, combined with the Misty Cloud Sect's resources, you could definitely become a Dou Wang within five years and challenge the Dou Emperor realm within ten. One day, the entire Misty Cloud Sect could be placed in your hands. I would assist you, and we could roam freely throughout the Jia Ma Empire."

Within the Magical Beast Mountain Range, the Peerless Young Man sat atop the back of a colossal lion king, looking imposing and valiant, carrying the air of an Immortal Cosmos War God.

Yun Yun floated in mid-air. She put several Purple Spirit Crystals and several bottles of Companion Amethyst Source that Su Qingyun had given her into her Storage Ring, then looked at him with reluctance and said, She dearly wanted to bring Su Qingyun back to the Misty Cloud Sect. She was willing to use all of the sect's resources to nurture him; she could even give him the position of sect leader and become his Capable Wife.

Yet for some reason, Su Qingyun refused to return to the Misty Cloud Sect with her, which left Yun Yun deeply saddened.

For a fleeting moment, she had even felt the urge to tie Su Qingyun up and take him back by force.

But then she recalled the passion they had shared days ago, when they had slept in each other's arms. He had kneaded her snowy-white flesh while she played with his Happiness Grip, and they had spoken of their pasts and shared the thoughts in their hearts.

She remembered Su Qingyun saying that, because he had been born so handsome, he had once drawn the covetous attention of others. Someone had even tried to take him by force, ultimately leading to a tragedy.

Her heart softened, and she did not want to act like those people.

True love should mean accommodating and understanding one another.

Not scheming and plundering, stubbornly insisting on one's own way.

Su Qingyun shook his head and smiled faintly. "I will go to the Misty Cloud Sect, but not now. If I went with you now, it would not actually be a good thing. By the way, didn't you tell me that you have a disciple named Nalan Yanran?"

"Doesn't your disciple have a Three-Year Agreement? After those three years, I will go to the Misty Cloud Sect and give you an answer."

Su Qingyun reached out and gently brushed aside Yun Yun's dark hair.

Only after the Three-Year Agreement might he have the strength to more or less settle the mess within the Misty Cloud Sect.

Yet upon hearing this, Yun Yun's face flushed. An answer? What answer? Could it be... marriage?

Although they had romantically taken peach blossoms as their matchmaker and heaven and earth as their witnesses, forming a marriage pact, it was ultimately informal and could not truly count.

If they could ascend to the sect and hold a grand wedding, walking hand in hand with the one she loved across the Magpie Bridge while receiving everyone's blessings and gifts, that was likely what every woman longed for in her heart.

Even Yun Yun was no exception.

But...

"Three years? Three years is far too long. If I cannot see you for three years, I'll go mad."

Yun Yun pouted, her voice carrying a hint of coquettishness.

At the same time, she was deeply troubled.

Having just tasted the sweetness of passion, they were in the midst of a blissful romance and wished they could cling to each other every day, yet they would suddenly have to endure three years apart. How could anyone bear that?

Naturally, Su Qingyun was reluctant to part with Yun Yun as well. In truth, he had imagined that secluded life too—holding hands and growing old together, the two lovers picking chrysanthemums by the eastern fence and leisurely gazing upon the southern mountains.

But on the Dou Qi Continent, without absolute strength, it was impossible to live such a life in peace.

A beauty's embrace might be sweet, but if one became immersed in it, one would never rise again!

Sigh...

"If the love between two hearts endures, why must they be together every morning and night?"

Su Qingyun said tenderly, "In three years, I will definitely come. But by then, you must be prepared as well."

"Mm..."

Seeing the light in Su Qingyun's eyes and his spirited expression, Yun Yun could tell that he had plans of his own. Her face reddened, and she could only nod as she silently repeated the poem he had spoken in her heart.

If the love between two hearts endures, why must they be together every morning and night... What a wonderful poem. Did he write it? He was so talented...

"However, during these three years, Yun'er, you must keep what happened between us secret. Otherwise, a young man capable of killing enemies across an entire Major Realm, with several beast kings aiding him, would likely quickly draw the attention and investigation of the empire's major powers."

Though his strength and appearance sometimes made it impossible for Su Qingyun to keep a low profile, there were times when he still needed to be cautious.

For instance, Su Qingyun's breakthrough phenomenon had shone brilliantly over Wu Tan City, while the slaughter of the Jialie Family and Aoba Family had also caused a huge uproar. Fortunately, the Jia Ma Empire was located in a remote corner of the Dou Qi Continent, and the Hall of Souls' influence here was not rampant. Only a few major powers, such as the Misty Cloud Sect, had people behind them colluding with members of the Hall of Souls.

Wu Tan City was also situated in a remote region. Even if some rumors spread, those in the Imperial Capital would most likely assume they had been distorted and exaggerated through retelling.

But Yun Yun was different. She was the sect leader of the Misty Cloud Sect. A single word from her would be endlessly magnified by those people in the Imperial Capital, and might even attract the interest of Yun Shan—the Hall of Souls' puppet.

Yun Yun somewhat understood Su Qingyun's meaning and nodded. "I understand."

"Take these three Dou Techniques. I know your control over the Wind Attribute is also very strong."

As the time of parting drew near, Yun Yun became increasingly reluctant to leave Su Qingyun.

She kept taking things out of her Storage Ring to give him. First, she feared that after they parted, her child might go hungry; second, she wanted to delay a little longer and look at his face a while more.

First came gold coins, second-, third-, and even fourth-tier magic cores, medicinal herbs, and then the signature Dou Techniques of the Misty Cloud Sect.

Su Qingyun took one look and was stunned. Good heavens, weren't these the three major Dou Techniques—Wind Hand Seal, Wind Extremity: Meteor Kill, and Wind Extremity: Sunset Radiance? All three were Mysterious Tier Dou Techniques, and the two Wind Extremity techniques were even Mysterious Tier High-Grade. They could be called the Misty Cloud Sect's closely guarded secrets, traditionally available only to the sect leader, Young Sect Master, and Core Elders.

Yet Yun Yun did not hesitate in the slightest before passing all these Dou Techniques on to Su Qingyun. She had clearly regarded him as the most important person in her life.

It moved Su Qingyun greatly.

However, in the next moment, he could no longer feel moved at all.

For Yun Yun said, "However, I won't be by your side during these three years, and I truly can't stop worrying about you. What if some seductive vixen tempts you, and you, little fellow, can't restrain yourself? Then I truly wouldn't know who to cry to."

"No, no. Before we leave, I'm going to make you pay! I'll make sure you never have the strength to give yourself to anyone else again—my... you're entirely mine!!!"

Yun Yun abruptly grabbed Su Qingyun's hand and led him to a small ravine with beautiful scenery.

With a casual wave, she set up a Wind Wall to keep outsiders from barging in.

In a short while, melodious panting echoed from within the ravine...

As the saying went: ~The water splashed and rushed~ The waves rose and fell~ The celestial dragon startled the four lakes~ The tide's roar joined the level sea~ Outside the ravine, the Little Amethyst Winged Lion stared at the Amethyst Winged Lion King with clear, puzzled eyes.

"Empress Mother, what did that woman drag Master away to do? Is there something Little Purple isn't allowed to see?"

The Amethyst Winged Lion King twisted her hips and squeezed her thighs together, replying irritably:

"Adult matters are none of a child's business. You'll understand once you grow up!"