"Leaving again?"
Feeling Ye Qiu's familiar, warm embrace, Qian Renxue did not resist in the slightest. Instead, she gently leaned back, nestling her body completely against his chest.
As if, at this moment,
the entire world held only the two of them.
She reached out with both jade-like hands and gently clasped Ye Qiu's hand resting on her abdomen.
Her fingers slowly caressed the back of his hand.
The delicate sensation stirred an unusual tenderness within her.
"Mm. Tomorrow, I'll send Xiao Wu and the others back to Sea God Island."
Ye Qiu nodded slightly.
His chin lightly brushed through Qian Renxue's hair as he rested against her fragrant shoulder. His cheek pressed against her stunningly beautiful snow-white face, his expression content and satisfied.
"Then I'll head for the core region of the Far North to complete the third trial. I don't know how long it'll take. If I can, I'll come back often to see you."
"..."
Qian Renxue was silent for a long while, her heart filled with mixed emotions.
She had too much she wanted to say to Ye Qiu, but when the words reached her lips, she did not know where to begin.
After a long time, Qian Renxue finally whispered:
"Be careful with everything~ Most importantly, take good care of yourself."
"Is that all you have to say?"
The corners of Ye Qiu's lips rose slightly, revealing a teasing smile.
He gently tightened his embrace.
Pulling Qian Renxue closer, his lips slowly pressed against the side of her face.
His warm breath brushed over her skin.
It brought a tingling sensation.
"Ah!"
Qian Renxue gave a soft hum, her delicate body trembling slightly as she instinctively grabbed Ye Qiu's hand, which he had slipped into her clothes to warm himself.
She turned her head and