Protagonist's Halo?

At this moment, Yun Zhi's body was filled with intense evil thoughts, with only a sliver of rationality remaining as she desperately resisted the overwhelming tide of wickedness. If she were to embrace Hun Han now, wouldn't that be like adding fuel to the fire? Yun Zhi couldn't help but question this internally.

However, did she even have a choice at this point? At the very least, she herself had no other solution. Yun Zhi's hands gently touched Hun Han.

"This...?"

The moment Yun Zhi's hands made contact with Hun Han's body, she froze. A peculiar cold power surged from her fingertips, sending a tremor through her mind.

"Why is your body so cold?" Yun Zhi asked, filled with curiosity.

"Don't talk. Just mind yourself. If I lose control, I'll kill you first, then myself!" Hun Han's lips curved into a playful arc as he joked with Yun Zhi. His body, tempered by the Nine Nether Cold Ice and having broken through the first seal, had undergone an unexpected transformation. If not for this, Hun Han wouldn't have dared to propose this method.

To put it simply, a person's desires stemmed from the "evil fire" within them. Humans themselves were not inherently flawed; it was all the fault of this evil fire. There were two ways to extinguish this evil fire: one was to let it erupt completely, and the other was to extinguish it. The former usually involved finding a person of the opposite sex and resolving it on the spot for a quick effect. The latter typically involved methods like standing in the cold wind or taking cold showers, which were slow to take effect. However, neither of these methods was suitable for Yun Zhi at this moment.

Yun Zhi: "..."

Yun Zhi was speechless and let out a wry smile. Hun Han had just thrown her own words back at her, word for word. The young boy before her possessed such self-control in the face of temptation. Yun Zhi's perception of Hun Han immediately changed. Thinking of him as just a young boy, a little brother, she didn't hesitate. She opened her arms and pulled Hun Han into her embrace, whispering, "As long as you don't act out of line, I won't either."

The rest was simple. Holding Hun Han was like holding a large ice block. Tendrils of cold air seeped into Yun Zhi's body through their physical contact. After half an hour, Yun Zhi's bulging veins finally returned to normal. Even her ragged breathing began to slow. Once the aphrodisiac (sex hormones) in her body was metabolized, Yun Zhi's predicament would be resolved.

Held in Yun Zhi's arms, the soft, warm embrace made Hun Han feel like he was with his mother. Perhaps it was due to a long day, or perhaps the feeling was too comfortable, but Hun Han soon fell asleep.

"What's on my arm?"

After a long while, Yun Zhi's complexion finally returned to normal. She suddenly felt a dampness on her arm. Curious, she brought her arm closer and saw some clear liquid on it.

She brought the liquid to her nose and sniffed gently. Her expression immediately became one of astonishment. "This... this is drool? This little guy... he actually fell asleep in my arms and is drooling!"

Gazing at the sleeping Hun Han in her embrace, Yun Zhi couldn't bring herself to disturb him. She examined Hun Han, murmuring, "At such a young age, he already has such delicate features. When he grows up, he'll surely be a charmer. He's sleeping so soundly, with a smile on his lips. What could he be dreaming about?"

A moment later, Yun Zhi stood up, displeased by the unpleasant odor clinging to her. Looking out at the star-filled sky, she walked to the cave entrance, surveyed the surroundings, and then leaped out.

When Yun Zhi reappeared at the cave, she was wearing a snow-white plain dress. Looking at the sleeping Hun Han, she smiled enchantingly. She touched her Storage Ring, flicked her finger, and produced a Jade Bottle. She poured out a Pill and swallowed it with a small gulp.

About three hours later, Yun Zhi opened her eyes, a rare hint of aloofness in their depths. She took out a mirror and re-styled her hair, which had been casually tied with a band, into a phoenix bun. Her delicate features exuded an elegant, cold, and noble aura.

She glanced at the sleeping face and sighed softly, murmuring to herself, "I originally wanted to take you as my disciple, but now this has happened... sigh..."

Yun Zhi gazed at Hun Han, touched her Storage Ring, and retrieved two scrolls. She said softly, "This is a Black-tier High-grade Water Attribute Cultivation Method, and a Black-tier Mid-grade Fighting Skill."

Yun Zhi looked down at Hun Han, paused, and scanned her surroundings. Suddenly, she stood up. She walked to a dark corner, a blush creeping onto her face. Her jade-like fingers slowly unfastened her plain dress, and shortly after, a perfect, jade-like delicate body was revealed in the cave.

However, Yun Zhi never dreamed that the sleeping boy's eyes would suddenly open a sliver.

"Holy crap!"

Hun Han froze. With his focus sharpened, he could see the exquisite beauty even more clearly. A heat rose in his lower abdomen. Seeing the woman, he quickly put on his clothes. To avoid embarrassment, he cleverly kept his eyes closed.

Yun Zhi's eyes were shy as she carefully folded the metal inner armor with her hands. She then placed it beside Hun Han and whispered, "Little brother, you might not think much of those two scrolls. This is the Heart of the Sea Armor, refined from a strange metal found inside the belly of a sixth-tier Demonic Beast, the Three-tailed Blue Whale. It's an Earth-tier Mid-grade defensive Magic Tool, and its defense can increase with your cultivation. You saved my life, so consider this my reward. When you're out on your own, don't just save any young lady; not all young ladies are as kind-hearted as I am."

Looking down at the sleeping Hun Han, Yun Zhi's pretty face showed a bitter smile. "I was always engrossed in cultivation, and I never expected something like this to happen. Little brother, grow up quickly. I hope we'll have a chance to meet again!"

After speaking, Yun Zhi stood up and walked to the cave entrance. She glanced back at the still sleeping Hun Han. Repaying a life-saving grace with an Earth-tier Mid-grade magic treasure was more than enough to clear her conscience. She gave a slight shake of her back, and a pair of green wings unfurled. Her jade feet lightly pushed off the ground, and she soared into the night sky, bathed in starlight.

"She's gone?"

Hun Han opened his eyes and sat up. He stretched lazily and mumbled, "That was so comfortable. I've never slept so well. Oh, a Black-tier High-grade Cultivation Method—the Ice Art, and a Black-tier Mid-grade Fighting Skill—the Ice Sword! Hmm, and an Earth-tier Mid-grade Magic Tool—the Heart of the Sea Armor."

As for Cultivation Methods, Hun Han already possessed the Supreme Origin Return Art, so he had no use for this Ice Art. As for the Ice Sword, Hun Han's Dou Qi had already been completely transformed into the ice attribute, so he could barely make do with it. As for the Earth-tier Magic Tool—the Heart of the Sea Armor...

Hun Han's fingers touched the Heart of the Sea Armor, still carrying the residual warmth of someone. Strange blue runes adorned the metal inner armor. Hun Han never expected that Yun Zhi, who would give this treasure to Xiao Yan in the Demonic Beast Mountain Range over a decade later, would now bestow it upon him, Hun Han.

Did he, Hun Han, also possess the protagonist's halo?

Hun Han mused that in the original storyline, Yun Zhi should have also been severely injured here. Years later, she still appeared lively and well to the world. It seemed that even without him, Hun Han, Yun Zhi would have managed to escape danger. With him, however, some plotlines were already beginning to deviate.

"Hmm, it smells quite nice, like orchids!" Hun Han brought the Heart of the Sea Armor to his nose and sniffed it gently. He then unbuttoned his clothes and put it on.

As expected of an Earth-tier magic tool, the Heart of the Sea Armor automatically contracted upon being worn, emitting a glow from its runes. It felt as if it had a consciousness, fitting perfectly.

"Hehe, not bad."

Hun Han smiled with satisfaction and looked towards the cave entrance, murmuring, "She's left, so I should go too. Senior Sister, when you become the Sect Master of the Yun Lan Sect, I'll give you a shock. No, a surprise!"