Battle Through the Heavens: Obtaining the Extraction System at the Start

As soon as he finished speaking, a sly smile suddenly tugged at the corner of his lips. Before Xun'er could react, he gently took hold of her fair wrist. The moment his fingertips touched her smooth, slightly cool skin, he pulled her into his arms.

Caught off guard, Xun'er leaned against Xiao Ling's shoulder. His faint, crisp scent lingered at the tip of her nose, and the tips of her ears instantly flushed pink.

Xiao Ling lowered his head to look at her reddened ears. His voice became soft and gentle, carrying a coaxing tone.

"Besides, all I want from now on is to spend every day with my Xun'er. If I really became Clan Leader, I'd be tied down by trivial affairs all day. How would I have time to travel across the entire Dou Qi Continent with you? Xun'er, don't you think that makes sense?"

His blunt yet teasing words made Xun'er's ears turn even redder. She lightly punched his chest, her tone full of coy annoyance. "Brother Xiao Ling is teasing me again!"

Though she said that, she did not push him away. Instead, she tilted her head up slightly, fine fragments of laughter shimmering in her eyes as her fingertips lightly hooked around his sleeve, carrying the sweet innocence of a young girl.

The two frolicked where they stood for a while. Mist curled softly around the hems of their clothes, and even the surrounding silence seemed touched by warmth.

Once their laughter gradually subsided, Xiao Ling tightened his hold on Xun'er's hand. The warmth passing through their fingertips settled them both.

A sharpness returned to his eyes as he looked toward the depths of the second level. "Time to go. The entrance to the third level is waiting for us."

Xun'er nodded gently, pale golden