(Note: daily life)
"During this time, my strength may be unstable."
Mu Zi's tone rose and fell slightly.
While the Source Dao Seal was in its ascended state, the power Mu Zi could use had greatly diminished, and the marvels of her physical body had been temporarily sealed as well.
The current Mu Zi had practically become a delicate, soft-bodied weak woman. If she forcefully drove her power, it would become unstable, impossible to command as easily as her own limbs.
"I see."
Lin Dong's eyes wavered. Though he had anticipated this, when he saw Mu Zi's slightly fragile, pretty face and the way her lips pursed unconsciously, ripples still surged through his heart despite himself.
Taking a light breath, Lin Dong's gaze softened as he looked at Mu Zi.
"In that case, before you recover, leave all trouble to me."
"This time, let me protect you."
"Protect me?"
Mu Zi murmured to herself, nothing unusual showing on her face.
But clearly, at this moment, her heart was not as calm as she appeared on the surface.
Aside from the first few times they had met, Mu Zi's strength had always remained dominant before Lin Dong.
It had always been Mu Zi protecting him. Now, with their roles suddenly reversed and Lin Dong needing to shelter her from wind and rain, even if only temporarily, Mu Zi felt somewhat uncomfortable.
It was as though she had to cling to Lin Dong's side. With Mu Zi's strong-willed nature, that was indeed hard to accept.
"You've been looking forward to this day for a long time, haven't you?"
Mu Zi came back to herself and glanced lightly at Lin Dong. She knew some of the thoughts in his heart.
The chauvinistic Lin Dong had always been pinned beneath her, and he had