After receiving Shen Hanyu's permission, You Mengchu removed the stamen of the Aromatic Silk Beauty. Although much of its efficacy had been lost, its fragrance was still fairly potent, so it did not affect much.
However, once the stamen had been removed, this Aromatic Silk Beauty was completely ruined. At most, it could now attract some low-level Soul Beasts to fight over it. Against even slightly stronger Soul Beasts, it would likely be utterly useless.
After taking the immortal herb she needed along with some medicinal herbs, You Mengchu went to Dugu Bo's former cave to refine pills. Before leaving, she nearly reminded everyone a thousand times not to disturb her.
Shen Hanyu and the others naturally understood the importance of it. They could not say they had much affection for You Mengchu, but they at least felt that her character was decent. She was worth befriending.
Of course, Dugu Bo, who had been beaten up, did not feel the same way.
During their free time, Shen Hanyu told Snow Empress about his past experiences here as a joke.
Snow Empress listened very seriously, giving Shen Hanyu the strange impression of a good child attentively listening in class.
Unable to bear both the humiliation of being violently beaten and the sour stench of their lovey-dovey display, Dugu Bo casually made up an excuse and slipped away early. Only Shen Hanyu and Snow Empress remained.
Time spent with one's lover was always filled with happiness and joy. Shen Hanyu was more than willing to tell Snow Empress about his various past "great achievements." Boys seemed to have that kind of hobby. Snow Empress nestled quietly in Shen Hanyu's arms and listened, savoring the warmth and emotional fulfillment she had lacked for hundreds of thousands of years.
Shen Hanyu gently patted Snow