Cold Fragrance Beyond the Bed, Clear Dew Upon the Canopy (Part 2)

The smoke was certainly extraordinarily peculiar. It not only obscured vision, but also muddled breath and the sensing of qi.

Within this cramped space, any tiny disturbance was an opportunity. In an instant, the newcomer saw Jiu Yan use that bizarre clone technique, along with an even more wondrous escape art, to dart free from the pressure of her Fist Intent and leap onto the canopy bed.

Because Bao Yun was there, it was the one place where she had not poured in killing intent, yet where the defenses were tightest. But after a wave of talisman light flashed, Jiu Yan's figure seemed to melt into the air. Even if it lasted only an instant, it was enough for him to cross the distance of less than five feet and arrive behind Bao Yun.

The "Soul-Rending Clone" she had planted in Bao Yun's mind had already transformed into blade light and been entirely spent in the first strike. Bao Yun truly had not the slightest bit of protection left now. Her skirts fluttered up, and snow-white skin and a vivid red dress formed the most fragrant and seductive shield in the world, blocking the target from view.

"Stop!"

At the deep shout, both sides froze. Only Bao Yun, held in Yu Ci's grasp, remained dazed. Tormented by the restriction, her body trembled, yet she had no strength anywhere in her body and involuntarily sagged downward. Because of this, Yu Ci had no choice but to wrap an arm around her neck, pressing their bodies tightly together.

The sash of Bao Yun's loose outer robe had come undone during her painful struggle, and the bandeau beneath was in utter disarray. Her upper body was now almost entirely uncovered. Yu Ci had also just removed his outer robe, and heat like blazing