In reality, aboard the starship.
Xu Jingming yanked off the Virtual Helmet and let out a long breath.
"You little temptress..."
He turned to look at Moon Shadow, who was still straddling him.
Her face was full of innocent bewilderment, leaving him both annoyed and amused.
How had that once cold and aloof Princess of the Elf Race become like this?!
Moon Shadow blinked her gray gemstone-like eyes, but a sly, triumphant smile curled at her lips.
"You ignored me while wearing that helmet..."
Not only did she show no intention of getting off him, her slender waist began moving even more eagerly.
Cupping Xu Jingming's face in both hands, she took the initiative and kissed him.
"Now... you can't get away..."
Muffled moans spilled from between their lips.
Desire surged within Xu Jingming, and he stopped holding back, turning the tables on her.
Four hours later.
Moon Shadow nestled comfortably in Xu Jingming's arms like a well-fed kitten.
Her silver hair, damp with sweat, clung to her smooth forehead and neck, while an unretreated flush still lingered on her cheeks.
Xu Jingming held her slender waist, his palm idly stroking her smooth back.
Only after Moon Shadow's breathing had completely calmed did he speak.
"Ying'er, there's something I want to ask you."
"Hmm?"
Moon Shadow replied lazily, rubbing against his chest to show she was listening.
"It's about the Life Seed needed to break through to the Cosmic Tier."
Xu Jingming pulled her closer, his tone turning serious.
"Just now, my teacher, Frost Crown Dominator, mentioned that your Elf Race has a top-grade Life Seed called the Eternal Core."
Moon Shadow's movements paused slightly. She raised her head and looked at him with her gray gemstone eyes.
"The Eternal Core?
That's a supreme treasure that our Ancient Life Tree