In the city ruins, the violent thunder gradually faded, leaving a faint smell of ash in the air.
"Okay, okay, Brother Ye, put me down already."
Jiang Mian kicked her legs in protest.
Ye Chenyang smiled and let go, setting her back on the ground.
She had rushed in a little too fast just now, so he'd scooped her up without thinking.
Ugh, how embarrassing.
Realizing what she'd done, she felt heat rush to her face.
After spending all this time together, Jiang Mian had gradually grown used to his presence, though every now and then she still couldn't help swallowing.
She had never told Ye Chenyang about it.
Fortunately, she was well-fed these days and in good spirits, which helped suppress that restless instinct.
The Sun Mark could protect her mind and keep her rational, but it couldn't change the essence of Calamity.
Who knew what the future held...
Jiang Mian quickly stopped that dangerous train of thought.
For now, she and Ye Chenyang had done little more than hold hands and hug once in a while.
Even their kiss had been a mere brush of the lips on the day she confessed—and she'd only done it to tease him.
Anything more intimate was still too soon for them.
Ye Chenyang's eyes shifted as he looked down at her.
Her expression had gone from delighted to dazed, and now she was suddenly blushing and looking away.
Even someone as clueless about romance as he was could guess what she was thinking.
His lips twitched, but he didn't call her out.
"Brother Ye, what exactly is this place?"
Noticing the strange amusement in his eyes, Jiang Mian quickly changed the subject.
"It's a small domain outside the main world."
Ye Chenyang looked away and briefly explained what he knew.
"Ohhh,