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The brilliant golden light around Liu Xi receded. After the intense battle just now, the Divine Power generated within his flesh and blood had been greatly depleted.

He had to conserve where he could. He still needed to leave enough Divine Power to suppress Mo Ke Tian, Mo Tong, Xuan Guang, and the others.

Liu Xi let out a long breath, then flashed back onto the lakeside pavilion. The pavilion itself was a construct of his spiritual energy, and even amid the fierce battle, it had not been destroyed by the shockwaves.

Standing inside the pavilion, Liu Xi smiled toward Qing Yan Jing. He had not expected her to be even more excited than he was.

A fragrant breeze rushed toward him, followed by a soft, warm body throwing itself straight into his arms.

Liu Xi paused briefly before holding Qing Yan Jing tightly, pressing his cheek against the top of her head.

From Qing Yan Jing's faintly trembling body, Liu Xi could tell just how overwhelmed she was. The great burden that had long weighed on her heart had finally fallen away.

Holding the emotional Qing Yan Jing, he said gently,

"Whatever we face from now on, I'll shield you from the wind and rain."

"Mhm!" Her soft, tingling voice seemed to emerge from her nose.

Liu Xi narrowed his eyes, and an almost imperceptible wicked smile curled at the corner of his lips before vanishing.

Almost time to eat...

The final barrier standing between him and Qing Yan Jing had already been shattered by him.

But this was not the time for flirting. He patted Qing Yan Jing's back, gently soothing her emotions before saying warmly,

"People are still watching. I'll introduce you to a few friends."

Only then did Qing Yan Jing realize what was happening. She