The next morning, as the first rays of sunlight streamed through the window and fell across Xuan Yi's breathtakingly beautiful face, Xiao Ze was in the highest of spirits.
Xuan Yi's lashes fluttered as she slowly awoke. She had just started to stretch when she suddenly froze.
Her muscles ached all over, as if she had been rolled over again and again. The soreness was especially bad around her waist and the nape of her neck; even the lightest touch of her fingertips sent a faint shiver through her.
She suddenly remembered everything Xiao Ze had done to her on the soft couch last night. Her ears instantly burned bright red, and she hurriedly pulled the quilt over her hot cheeks.
Biting her lip, she tried to prop herself up, but her arms were too weak, and she fell heavily back into the soft bedding.
"Awake?" Xiao Ze propped himself up against the headboard, idly twirling a strand of her loose hair around his fingertips.
The red marks he had left on her last night had faded considerably, but dark ripples still lingered in her eyes.
Even so, Xiao Ze showed no tenderness. His hands roamed over her soft, delicate body without restraint, taking whatever they pleased.
Xuan Yi gave a soft moan, a hint of displeasure in her beautiful eyes. "Was last night not enough?"
"How could once ever be enough? I want a lifetime." Xiao Ze chuckled and drew her back into his arms.
They basked in a brief moment of peace.
``` [ Ding! Congratulations, host, on marrying SSS-grade Xuan Yi. Rewards are being issued... ]
[ Ding! Marriage reward issued. Congratulations, host, you have obtained an Emperor Realm Soul! ]
[ Ding! Marriage betrothal gift issued. Congratulations, host, you have obtained the cultivation of a five-star