The sky had darkened, and the sun and moon had lost their light.
From the wilds to the wooden cabin.
At the very end, Ye Guyue curled up in a corner of the bed, her snow-white arms wrapped tightly around her legs as she glared resentfully at Gu Yuena.
She looked just like a young wife who had been bullied.
"Shameless! You actually used a recovery herb. Have you no shame? We agreed to a one-on-one duel."
"Shameless Lecherous Dragon King."
Ye Guyue's voice wasn't loud or soft, but every word carried her aggrieved tone.
She was furious. They had clearly agreed to a one-on-one fight, and she had been on the verge of winning when Gu Yuena broke the rules halfway through and swallowed a recovery herb, restoring herself to full strength.
The way she'd fought just now had nearly left her completely numb from the beating.
"Ye Guyue, don't be upset. This is also part of how we bring forth an heir. Think about it—aren't we truly in love with each other?"
Gu Yuena tried to keep her tone even and reach for Ye Guyue's hand, hoping to draw her into her arms, but Ye Guyue immediately dodged.
"Get away."
"Who's in love with you? I was this close to winning, and you cheated!" Ye Guyue clenched her teeth in anger and balled her hands into fists. Then she pointed at Gu Yuena. "Gu Yuena, if you ever do that again, you'll have me to answer to."
The more she thought about it, the angrier she got.
Gu Yuena paused. Looking at Ye Guyue, who had finally found her backbone, she gave a soft laugh.
"It won't happen again. I promise."
Seeing Gu Yuena's earnest expression, Ye Guyue laughed in anger. "Do you think I'm three years old?"
She'd used the same trick a year ago, and now she was using it again.
Fool me once, shame on you. How could Ye Guyue keep falling for it?
"Dragon Queen, come on, calm down. Just look at yourself—you're a mess."
Gu Yuena glanced at Ye Guyue's plain dress, which had been torn to shreds. A rip stretched from her ankle all the way to her waist.
Her flawless, snow-white skin was completely exposed.
"It's quite a sight."
Noticing Gu Yuena's gaze, Ye Guyue gritted her teeth in fury, lifted her little foot, and unleashed the Holy Dragon Heaven-Stomping Strike through the Holy Dragon Right Leg Bone.
She'd had enough. There was no need to hold back.
All her light power gathered in her right leg, then crashed toward Gu Yuena.
Gu Yuena came to her senses. Seeing the blinding light before her, she hurriedly raised a hand to block it, but the force was too fierce and sent her flying out of the cabin.
"Dragon Queen, you really went for it!"
Gu Yuena's right hand still trembled slightly. The Dragon Queen truly did possess a top-tier bloodline.
"Went for it? I'd love to turn you into roast dragon meat."
Ye Guyue stepped out of the cabin, ready to attack again.
Gu Yuena immediately used her power to whip up a fierce gust of wind.
The air rushed in every direction. Ye Guyue suddenly felt the light beneath her feet, and her plain dress began slipping off. She hurriedly clutched the hem, her face burning with shame.
"Gu Yuena, you're shameless!"
Gu Yuena smiled faintly. "Likewise."
"If you hadn't ripped it to shreds so forcefully yesterday, would it be like this now?"
Ye Guyue didn't stop to think. She hurried back into the cabin, took off the plain dress, and changed into her white robe.
When she stepped back out,
she looked like a completely different person.
Her white hair fluttered in the breeze, and she wore a white Daoist robe. Her bearing was otherworldly, and she had returned to her usual cool, untouchable self.
Gu Yuena licked her red lips.
She loved people like this: no matter how much pressure they were under, they never surrendered. They even tried to turn the tables and defeat her.
It was like a jug of fine wine, growing more flavorful with every sip.
"What are you looking at?" Ye Guyue said with disgust. "Get lost. I'm going back. I can't stay here any longer. If Grandpa Qian finds out, I'll be in trouble."
She'd already wasted so much time. It was time to return.
"In such a hurry?"
Gu Yuena raised an eyebrow and smiled. She really was a little reluctant to let Ye Guyue go.
"Just being here makes me feel filthy."
Ye Guyue brushed the dust from her sleeve.
"Don't rush off. At least let me hold you."
Gu Yuena lightly stepped off the grass and came to Ye Guyue, then put an arm around her waist and pulled her close.
"Get away. Don't touch me." Ye Guyue struggled wildly.
Gu Yuena grabbed Ye Guyue's wrist with one hand and held her tightly around the waist with the other. She leaned close to Ye Guyue's ear, her red lips nearly touching it. "Guyue, you don't want people to find out that you're someone else's Dragon Queen, do you?"
"What do you mean?" Ye Guyue looked confused. "Are you threatening me?"
"I wouldn't call it a threat. Just let me kiss you, and I'll let you go." Gu Yuena gave a coquettish laugh.
"Shameless... Mm! Let go of me..."
After a while, Ye Guyue stormed out of the Star Dou Great Forest, wiped the saliva from the corner of her mouth, and shouted furiously:
"Gu Yuena, you bastard!"
"Just you wait. If I ever catch you again, you're done for."
After leaving the Star Dou Great Forest, Ye Guyue let out a breath and was about to head to Spirit Hall when she noticed a sprig of Blue Silver Grass on the ground. A thought surfaced in her mind.
"I should go to the Blue Silver Forest first!"
The Light Sacred Dragon Martial Soul appeared. Ye Guyue rose into the air, stepped onto the dragon's back, and set off for the Blue Silver Forest.
In no time, Ye Guyue landed in the Blue Silver Forest. Blue Silver Grass stretched across the mountains, brimming with life and vitality.
But the moment she stepped into the forest, a pair of arms wrapped tightly around her waist.
"Big Sister Guyue, I missed you so much."
The voice was gentle. Ye Guyue looked back and saw Ah Yin smiling at her. Her blue hair fluttered in the breeze, and she was beautiful.
"Ah Yin, didn't I tell you? Call me Big Brother Guyue." Ye Guyue corrected her again.
The first time she'd met Ah Yin had been in a city.
Back then, Ah Yin had been just like she was now, smiling as she followed him around like a shadow. If Ye Guyue hadn't been in Spirit Hall at the time, Ah Yin might already have followed her home.
"Big Sister Guyue, Ah Yin missed you so much—so, so much."
Ah Yin's face was full of smiles and expectation.
"Forget it. Let's not talk about that. I came to see you on my way, but I have to go back afterward. I can't delay what I need to do. You're a Soul Beast, so it wouldn't be suitable for you to come back with me."
Ye Guyue rubbed Ah Yin's head.
Ah Yin didn't mind. "It's all right. Ah Yin understands, Big Sister Guyue. So, before you leave, Ah Yin wants to..."
Suddenly, Ah Yin pushed Ye Guyue down onto the Blue Silver Grass.
"Ah Yin, what are you doing? You were never like this before." Ye Guyue paused, confused. Ah Yin had never acted this way before.
They'd known each other for three years. It wasn't all that long, but Ah Yin had always listened to Ye Guyue. Why was she acting like a completely different person today?
Ye Guyue had only just tried to sit up when Blue Silver Grass sprang from beneath the ground and wrapped tightly around her ankle.
"Blue Silver Binding? Ah Yin, are you going to disobey me too?"
Ye Guyue frowned, displeasure plain on her icy face.
"Big Sister Guyue, Ah Yin just wants to be brave for once. And you're leaving again soon. Ah Yin feels lonely, so... I have no choice but to do this."
Ah Yin lowered her head and spoke softly.
A look of desperate resolve flashed through Ah Yin's eyes. Just once. Once was all she needed.
"Ah Yin, don't disappoint me," Ye Guyue said.
"Big Sister Guyue, I could never disappoint you. But this time, Ah Yin has to succeed."
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