Looking at the bashful Zhou Ling'er before him, Ye Xingchen drew her into his arms. Stroking her face, as lovely as a flower and fine jade, he could not help saying with a smile:
"A moment on a spring night is worth a thousand pieces of gold. Let's not waste any more time, then."
Her pretty face flushed slightly, Zhou Ling'er nodded. Looking at Ye Xingchen teasing her, a hint of amusement appeared in her eyes, and she fell into his embrace.
Meanwhile, within the Heavenly Court,
As he continued cultivating, Ye Fan finally felt his strength steadily rising. Looking thoughtful, he turned to glance at the Black Empress Clan beside him and asked with a grin:
"I feel like I'm about to break through to the Great Emperor realm. How about giving me some of your precious blood to nourish myself? Maybe I can get through this tribulation right away."
The Black Empress Clan, who was gnawing on a bone, could not help rolling his eyes at this. Turning to glance at this delusional fellow, he hurriedly backed away several steps and said through gritted teeth:
"Little Ye, I'd advise you not to go too far. Let me tell you, you've had your eyes on my precious blood every single day this past month. I'm about to go crazy. Can't you pick someone else?"
"If I could beat you, this emperor would never let you off. You're utterly despicable. You actually tried to bleed me with a knife last night. Are you even human?"
Watching the Black Empress Clan complain about him, Ye Fan looked embarrassed. He shook his head slightly, walked over, and soothed him:
"Black Empress Clan, why don't you understand how the world works? Our Heavenly Court is besieged on all sides, with enemies everywhere.