The Ye Family Secret Realm.
Bi Ji slowly opened her eyes, a glimmer of clarity flashing through her emerald-green gaze.
She moved her fingers slightly, feeling that sensation had returned to her body. The blood-red mark on her forehead had vanished as well.
Qin Jiuxiao withdrew from her Sea of Consciousness. His figure swayed before he landed steadily beside the Ice Bed.
He let out a long breath and wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Although the battle had looked easy, it had actually taken quite a toll on him.
Bi Ji sat up and swept her gaze around, soon spotting the breathtakingly beautiful figure standing nearby.
She hurried off the bed and strode over to Gu Yuena, dropping to one knee before her with reverent devotion.
"Bi Ji pays her respects to my liege."
Gu Yuena slowly nodded. Her expression remained composed, but her voice held a touch of warmth.
"Bi Ji, now that the divine mark has been dealt with, you can try absorbing the power within it. It will benefit you considerably."
"If you can refine it completely, your strength may increase tremendously."
A spark of joy flashed in Bi Ji's eyes, and she bowed again.
"Thank you for your guidance, my liege. I will keep it in mind."
Gu Yuena nodded, then turned to Qin Jiuxiao with a meaningful look.
"With matters here settled, Jiuxiao, you must make the most of your time and grow stronger. I have a feeling danger may lie ahead. You must become more powerful."
She paused, then changed tack.
"But great danger also brings great opportunities. Make sure you seize them."
Qin Jiuxiao nodded solemnly. "I understand."
Although he had defeated a divine mark this time, that thing had not even possessed god-level strength.
Now that he had come into contact