Unraveling the Knot, Sleeping Together in One Bed!

Hearing this, Di Tian abruptly lifted his head, his golden eyes filled with disbelief. Having followed the Dragon God for tens of thousands of years, he had long etched the hierarchy of master and servant into his very bones. Now, hearing Lin Yuan propose they address each other as companions, he was momentarily at a loss for how to respond. Beside him, Biji stood frozen as well, her gaze blank with confusion.

Gu Yue Na was the first to recover. Taking Lin Yuan's hand, she said softly, "Di Tian, Biji, Xiao Yuan is right. In this life, he is Lin Yuan, no longer the Dragon God who once ruled the Dragon God Realm. We should respect his choice."

With Gu Yue Na's words, Di Tian's tense body slowly relaxed. He stood up, though reverence still clung to him, he deliberately restrained the fervent aura around him and said respectfully, "Yes, Lord Lin Yuan."

"Just call me Lin Yuan or Xiao Yuan." Lin Yuan frowned, his voice carrying a hint of insistence. He tugged at Gu Yue Na's hand and looked up at her. "Sister Nana, you don't have to call me Lord Dragon God anymore either. Just call me Xiao Yuan. By the way, do you have an injury on you? Even though it's deliberately suppressed, that aura instinctively disgusts me."

Gu Yue Na tightened her grip on Lin Yuan's hand slightly, then nodded gently. "It's an old wound, left from hundreds of thousands of years ago, and it's never fully healed. Back then, Lord Dragon God was split in two by the First Generation Asura God during the divine war in the God Realm. The benevolent part of him became me. In that battle, I was struck by the Asura God's Asura Blood Sword, leaving a severe wound that runs from my back to my chest. His divine power constantly ravages my body, and no matter how hard I try to repair it, the injury never fully recovers."

Lin Yuan held Gu Yue Na's slightly cool hand and said in a deep voice, "The Asura God's divine power? Sister Nana, let me see your wound."

Gu Yue Na hesitated for a moment, then obediently turned around and reached back to remove her silver-white dress. A deep, bone-exposing scar came into view, its edges tinged with a faint black-red. Even after hundreds of thousands of years, the Asura God's divine power still lingered around the wound, exuding a chilling aura of slaughter.

Lin Yuan frowned slightly, and the Dragon God Bloodline within him instantly surged. He raised his hand and placed it over Gu Yue Na's scar. A Nine-Colored Divine Light suddenly flared in his palm, and the gentle Dragon God Power flowed through his palm, attempting to envelop the stubborn Asura divine power. But the moment contact was made, the black-red Asura divine power recoiled violently, as if enraged. The killing aura shot up along his arm, sending a faint, stinging pain through his meridians.

"Xiao Yuan, be careful of the backlash!" Gu Yue Na sensed something wrong and quickly turned around, but Lin Yuan pressed her shoulder.

"Sister Nana, leave it to me. I can do this." As his words fell, the Dragon God's Heart in Lin Yuan's dantian suddenly erupted with a fierce suction force. The backlash of Asura divine power was instantly pulled by an invisible force, pouring back into his palm.

The black-red divine power coursed through his body, heating his meridians wherever it passed. But before the Asura divine power could wreak havoc, the faint Dragon God Power within him surged like a tide, surrounding it completely.

"Roar—"

At that moment, a faint dragon's roar sounded from within Lin Yuan. The Dragon God's Heart spun rapidly, and the Nine-Colored Divine Light enveloped the black-red Asura divine power layer by layer. Under the crushing force of the Dragon God's Heart, the Asura divine power began to break down and be devoured bit by bit. With each strand devoured, the Dragon God's Heart grew brighter, and Lin Yuan's soul power rose accordingly.

Gu Yue Na knelt on one knee, clearly feeling the scar on her back healing rapidly. She turned her head to look at the small figure behind her, her purple eyes filled with heartache. Lin Yuan's little face was already flushed red, and fine beads of sweat had formed on his fair forehead, but his hand on her shoulder never loosened.

A full six hours passed, and the scar on Gu Yue Na's back disappeared completely, leaving only smooth skin.

Seeing this, Lin Yuan withdrew his hand from Gu Yue Na's back and slowly exhaled a mouthful of turbid air. The black-red mist dissipated with his breath, and the Nine-Colored Divine Light in his palm gradually faded. He looked up at Gu Yue Na, his purple eyes carrying obvious fatigue but even more joy. "Sister Nana, look! Your wound is healed!"

Gu Yue Na turned abruptly and pulled Lin Yuan into a tight embrace, her voice trembling slightly. "Xiao Yuan, are you alright?"

Held tightly, Lin Yuan's nose filled with the crisp fragrance of Gu Yue Na. His body, exhausted from overexertion, gradually relaxed in the warmth of her embrace. He raised his hand and gently wrapped it around Gu Yue Na's waist, his childish voice tinged with clear fatigue. "Sister Nana, I'm fine. Just a little tired."

"Come, Sister Nana will take you to rest." With that, Gu Yue Na carried Lin Yuan and walked slowly toward the wooden cabin by the Lake of Life.

The cabin's furnishings were simple yet elegant. A wooden bed covered with soft animal skins took up most of the space, and on the low table by the window sat a glazed lamp emitting a warm glow, filling the room with a cozy atmosphere.

Gu Yue Na gently placed Lin Yuan on the bed and carefully helped him remove his moon-white tight-fitting clothes, leaving only the soft inner garments.

"Sister Nana, are you going to sleep too?" Lin Yuan asked cautiously.

Gu Yue Na looked at the hint of timidity hidden in Lin Yuan's eyes. She sat sideways on the edge of the bed and gently brushed the sweat-dampened silver hair from his forehead, saying softly, "Is Xiao Yuan afraid to sleep alone?"

Lin Yuan pressed his lips together tightly and nodded slightly, his voice timid. "Sister Nana, I really don't like the night. When my parents were still alive and the manor was full of people, I could feel a little at ease. But ever since they passed away and everyone in the manor left, when night falls, the vast Lin Manor is left with only me. I can only curl up under the covers, keeping my eyes open until dawn."

Hearing this, Gu Yue Na's heart felt as if pricked by fine needles, softening into a pang of pain. She leaned down and gently wiped away the unnoticed moisture at the corner of Lin Yuan's eye with her fingertip, whispering, "From now on, Xiao Yuan won't be alone anymore. Sister Nana will always be with you."

With that, she took off her shoes and outer robe, leaving only a thin inner dress, and carefully lay down beside Lin Yuan. Then, she pulled him into her arms, wrapping her warmth around his small body. The crisp fragrance lingered at Lin Yuan's nose, but there was no sense of distance—only a reassuring warmth.

Lin Yuan nestled deeper into Gu Yue Na's arms. He hadn't lied. Those nights spent curled up alone on a cold bed, trembling at the sound of wind outside the window, were fears etched into his bones. What ordinary people could easily have—companionship—was something he could never reach.

Gu Yue Na felt the small body in her arms still trembling slightly, so she gently patted his back. "Don't be afraid. From now on, this cabin, this Star Dou Great Forest, will all be Xiao Yuan's home. If you wake up at night, just call out for Sister Nana, and I'll be here."

Lin Yuan nodded lightly and replied softly, "Okay."

Seeing Lin Yuan's breathing gradually steady, Gu Yue Na asked in a voice barely above a whisper, "Xiao Yuan, after your parents left, in these three years, has anyone been good to you?"

"No. Ever since my parents left, everyone in the manor avoided me like a snake or scorpion, and in the end, they all left. But I'm not angry. My parents told me while they were still alive that people change, so no matter what others say, don't believe it. Just be yourself. If others don't like me, I'll curl up in the corner of my room and live on slowly..." Lin Yuan's voice grew softer and softer, until it choked with sobs at the end.

"Silly child, no one should have to curl up and live. That no one protected you before was their failing—they didn't see how good Xiao Yuan is. But from today, it's different. With Sister Nana here, with Di Tian and Biji here, you don't have to hide in corners anymore. Laugh if you want, make a fuss if you want. Even if you cause trouble, we'll take the blame for you." As she spoke, Gu Yue Na gently wiped away the tears seeping from Lin Yuan's eyes. Her fingertip was cool but incredibly tender. "Your parents were right. People change, but those who truly care for you will always be by your side."

After who knows how long, the small body in her arms stopped trembling, and its breathing grew steady. Gu Yue Na continued to gently pat Lin Yuan's back until she was sure he was fast asleep. Then she pressed a soft kiss to his forehead and murmured, "From now on, you'll never be alone again."

The next morning, sunlight streamed through the cabin window, falling on the two sleeping in each other's arms. Lin Yuan slowly opened his eyes, the familiar crisp fragrance filling his nose. He shifted slightly and realized he was curled up entirely in Gu Yue Na's arms, her arm still gently wrapped around his back. He had woken up in the warmth of her embrace.

"Sister Nana, thank you for being willing to stay with me. Maybe from today on, I'll never be afraid of the night again." Lin Yuan murmured softly, not daring to move, just quietly watching Gu Yue Na's beautiful sleeping face.

Gu Yue Na's eyelashes fluttered slightly, and she slowly opened her eyes. Her purple eyes, identical to Lin Yuan's, were misted with a faint layer of sleepiness. She didn't get up immediately but looked down at the boy lying obediently in her arms, her voice carrying the laziness of just waking up. "Xiao Yuan, you're awake?"

Seeing Lin Yuan nod, she reached out and pinched his fair little cheek. It felt soft and squishy. Remembering how Lin Yuan had choked up the night before, talking about his days curled up alone, the tenderness in Gu Yue Na's eyes deepened. "Did you sleep well last night? Did you wake up like before?"

"No!" Lin Yuan quickly shook his head, his little face full of seriousness. "With Sister Nana holding me, I didn't wake up once all night. I didn't even dream. I slept really soundly."

"Xiao Yuan did sleep very soundly last night, but you also took quite a bit of advantage of Sister Nana. Do you need me to help you recall?" Gu Yue Na said, tracing a finger lightly across Lin Yuan's cheek. Her purple eyes held a faint smile, and her voice carried a hint of teasing.

"No need to recall! Sister Nana, I didn't mean to!" Lin Yuan's fair face flushed bright red in an instant. His small hand hurriedly grabbed Gu Yue Na's wrist, his soft voice filled with urgent defense. "I... I really didn't mean it! When I was asleep last night, I didn't know I would move around..."

His voice grew softer and softer. After all, he knew himself well. During those days, he had been so afraid of the night that he could only fall asleep by holding something—sometimes a stuffed toy, sometimes a tightly folded blanket. The habit of unconsciously hugging things at night had long been etched into his bones.

Thinking of this, Lin Yuan's ears turned red enough to bleed. He didn't dare look at Gu Yue Na's smiling eyes anymore. Instead, he gently rubbed his face against her neck, his voice muffled. "Anyway... anyway, it was an accident. Sister Nana can't laugh at me."

Gu Yue Na felt a warmth in her heart at the soft touch against her neck. The teasing smile in her eyes instantly turned into a look of tenderness. "Alright, I won't laugh at you. Our Xiao Yuan didn't mean it. Was it that the blanket was too soft, or that Sister Nana's arms were too warm, that made you hold on so tight?"

Lin Yuan buried his face deeper, his muffled, childish voice coming from Gu Yue Na's neck. "Both... both. Before, when I hugged the blanket to sleep, it always felt empty. Last night, holding Sister Nana felt like... like I'd found a place I could truly lean on."

As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly remembered something and lifted his head. His fair face still had a lingering blush, but his purple eyes had grown serious. "But Sister Nana, don't worry. I'll change! I won't move around in my sleep anymore!"

Gu Yue Na couldn't help but let out a low laugh at Lin Yuan's eager declaration. "Change what? If holding me helps Xiao Yuan sleep soundly, then even if you hold me all night, Sister Nana is willing." As she spoke, she reached out and gently pinched Lin Yuan's reddened earlobe. "Besides, our Xiao Yuan is so well-behaved. Even if I get taken advantage of a little, it's something Sister Nana does willingly."

Just then, Di Tian's respectful voice came from outside the wooden cabin, drifting through the door. "My lord, all the Fierce Beasts have assembled. Should they meet Lin Yuan?"

Gu Yue Na paused in her movements and looked down at Lin Yuan, who still had a hint of shyness on his face. She softened her voice. "Xiao Yuan, do you want to meet the Fierce Beasts that Di Tian mentioned?"

"Okay." Lin Yuan nodded lightly.

Seeing this, Gu Yue Na responded to Di Tian outside the door in a deep voice. "Have them wait by the Lake of Life. We'll be there shortly."

After speaking, she looked down at Lin Yuan, reached out to help him tidy his slightly disheveled silver hair, and casually picked up the new clothes that Bi Ji had prepared for him the night before. She said softly, "Xiao Yuan, put on your clothes and let them see you, the Little Dragon God. If you feel uncomfortable, we can come back anytime."

Lin Yuan reached out to take the new clothes. They were a short, form-fitting silver-gray outfit embroidered with faint dragon patterns. The fabric was soft and gentle against the skin, perfectly suited to his current build—clearly prepared with great care. Without needing to guess, he knew Bi Ji had sewn them to his measurements. But he couldn't understand how Bi Ji, one of the Fierce Beasts, could have such a delicate touch.

Lin Yuan gently stroked the fine dragon-pattern embroidery on the clothes, his soft voice carrying a hint of surprise. "These clothes feel so comfortable. Sister Bi Ji's hands are so skillful."

Gu Yue Na paused as she adjusted the collar of Lin Yuan's clothes, then said slowly, "Bi Ji's true form is the Jade Swan. She is naturally attuned to the power of life, and her thoughts are far more delicate than ours. Last night, while you were healing me, she already noted your measurements and stayed up all night to make this outfit. Though she is a Fierce Beast, she has the softest heart. In time, Xiao Yuan, you will come to understand that."