Starlight shone as ever within the Realm Origin Pearl.
Lin Changqing and Su Wanqing held each other for a long time before slowly letting go.
Su Wanqing stepped back half a pace, a lingering blush still on her face.
She looked down at her Azure Phoenix Battle Armor, then raised her eyes to Lin Changqing.
"Husband, this armor can change its appearance, too!"
As soon as she finished speaking, she willed it to change.
Light shimmered across the surface of the Azure Phoenix Protective Armor.
Its plates rippled like water, transforming from battle armor into a blue-green dress within a few breaths.
The skirt was airy, the waist fitted, and delicate feather patterns adorned the cuffs.
The armor's sharp, martial aura withdrew completely, replaced by an air of graceful vitality.
Lin Changqing stared, momentarily transfixed.
Su Wanqing spun in place.
Her skirt lifted gently with the movement, like a green blossom opening beside the Spirit Spring.
"Husband, does it look nice?"
She stopped and tilted her head slightly as she looked at Lin Changqing.
Her sparkling eyes brimmed with anticipation.
Stroking his chin, Lin Changqing studied her carefully from head to toe.
"Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful."
He nodded, his tone utterly sincere.
"My wife looks beautiful in anything."
"Dashing in armor, enchanting in a dress. Either way, I can't take my eyes off you."
Su Wanqing's cheeks flushed even more at his words.
"You silver-tongued rogue."
She chided him, yet could not keep the corners of her mouth from lifting.
"I'm not nearly as wonderful as you make me sound."
Lin Changqing walked over and slipped an arm around her shoulders.
"Why wouldn't you be?"
"You know perfectly well I never lie."
Su Wanqing rested her head against his shoulder, her heart as sweet as if it had been filled with