Ambiguity Between the Two

The next morning, Xiao Yao opened his eyes and stretched lazily. Yun Yun, who had originally been lying on the dry pile of grass, was now propping up her chin as she watched him. Seeing him wake, Yun Yun smiled faintly. "Oh, you're awake. You sure can sleep."

Xiao Yao yawned as he replied, "Can't help it. With such a beautiful woman like you staying with me in this cave, of course I have to savor this rare bit of peace." His voice carried a teasing note.

A blush appeared on Yun Yun's face at his words. She glared lightly at him, but her eyes were full of tenderness.

She knew Xiao Yao was joking, but she liked his relaxed attitude as well.

"Alright, no more jokes. How does your wound feel today? Is it any better?" Xiao Yao asked softly.

Hearing Xiao Yao's affectionate concern, Yun Yun's heart fluttered slightly. The tips of her ears reddened, and a faint smile touched her lips. "Mm, much better. Thank you for your concern."

Seeing Yun Yun's shy appearance, a warm feeling rose in Xiao Yao's heart as well.

He smiled and replied, "Tonight, I'll change the medicine on your wound again."

Yun Yun felt a wave of warmth at Xiao Yao's words. She lowered her head and said softly, "Mm, sorry to trouble you."

The atmosphere between them grew warmer and more intimate. When night came, Xiao Yao walked up to Yun Yun and said calmly, "Yun Zhi, I'm going to tear off the cotton bandages now. It might hurt a little, so bear with it."

Looking at her delicate profile, Xiao Yao watched Yun Yun close her eyes slightly and nod gently. Her voice trembled a little as she said, "I know. Be careful."

Xiao Yao slowly gripped the cotton cloth covering the wound on Yun Yun's thigh and carefully tore it away, revealing a wound that had already healed. He took out the scar-removing medicinal solution he had refined and applied it. A faint glow emerged from the spot, and once it faded, the scar had vanished, revealing smooth, fair skin.

A flash of delight passed through Yun Yun's eyes, and a smile spread across her lips. She asked Xiao Yao, "What kind of pill did you use? Its healing effect is so good, and it can even erase scars left by wounds. You wouldn't happen to be an alchemist, would you? Judging by this pill's color and aura, it must be at least third or fourth tier."

Xiao Yao smiled faintly. "Do you think I'm an alchemist? Actually, I'm not. I bought these pills myself for training."

After saying that, Xiao Yao had her turn around and began changing the medicine on the wound on her back. He slowly untied the cotton bandage there. Seeing a little blood still staining it, he gently wiped away the traces of blood around her wound.

Seeing that the deep wound on her back had nearly healed, Xiao Yao thought, Tsk, tsk. As expected of a fourth-tier healing medicine. Its effects are unbelievably fast.

He sprinkled another layer of medicinal powder over it, carefully bandaged the wound again, and said warmly, "Mm, the wound on your back has mostly healed. Tomorrow, you can remove this bandage yourself. I won't need to do it personally."

Feeling Xiao Yao's care and gentleness, Yun Yun could not help but feel warmth well up within her. She turned around, looked at his focused expression, and teased, "Yao Xiao, am I not pretty? You won't bandage me again tomorrow?"

After saying that, she leaned closer. Her clear eyes gazed at Xiao Yao, and a barely perceptible trace of smugness appeared on her lips.

Seeing this, Xiao Yao suddenly reached one hand behind Yun Yun's back and wrapped it around her slender waist, pulling her closer to him. His other hand caressed her cheek.

An unreadable smile appeared on Xiao Yao's face as he said softly, "Woman, you're playing with fire."

Feeling the man's scorching breath, a blush surged onto Yun Yun's face, making her look even more charming and alluring. Her body trembled slightly, and she hurriedly pushed Xiao Yao away.

The two sat apart in silence for a while. Xiao Yao took out the remaining Tiger-Headed Leopard meat from yesterday, skewered it with a fork, and placed it over the fire to roast. He said gently, "You're hungry, right? We'll have roasted meat in a moment."

Hearing Xiao Yao's words, Yun Yun replied softly, "Mm."

By the fire, Xiao Yao turned the meat on the fork until it was fully cooked. He poured sauce over it, then handed it to Yun Yun.

Yun Yun looked at the roasted meat Xiao Yao offered her, took the fork, and bit into it. The delicious flavor spread through her mouth, making her close her eyes involuntarily. It was as though she had forgotten what had just happened, savoring this rare delicacy instead.

The two ate the roasted meat together, simply enjoying the food before them. In the presence of delicious food, even their hearts calmed down.

Two days later, Yun Yun changed into an elegant white dress and sat properly on a stone slab. Looking at Xiao Yao's handsome face, she said softly, "Yao Xiao, thank you for taking such careful care of me these past days. I'm preparing to leave today. What about you? What are your plans next? Will you continue cultivating here, or return to your Household?"

When Xiao Yao heard that Yun Yun was leaving, a trace of bitterness rose in his heart. Forcing a smile, he said, "I'll probably stay here and continue cultivating. Yun Zhi... take good care of yourself!"

The two left the cave together and said their farewells at its entrance. Looking at Xiao Yao's handsome face, Yun Yun stepped forward and hugged him directly. She quickly retreated, a faint blush on her face, and said softly, "Goodbye, Yao Xiao. I hope we'll meet again someday."

Xiao Yao froze for a moment, never expecting Yun Yun to suddenly embrace him.

He came back to his senses, a slight smile appearing on his face. "Goodbye, Yun Zhi. I wish you a safe journey."

The two smiled at each other. Then Yun Yun's body trembled slightly, and a pair of azure energy wings unfurled from her back as she flew into the sky.

Just as Yun Yun was about to leave, Xiao Yao called out to her, "Yun Zhi, actually, my name isn't Yao Xiao. Remember, my name is Xiao Yao."

After saying that, he removed the disguise mask from his face, revealing a far more youthful countenance.

Yun Yun's face showed surprise. Her lips pressed together slightly. She had not expected Xiao Yao to remove his mask at the very last moment and reveal his true self, showing an even younger face.

Yun Yun sighed inwardly. Could he be much younger than me? Tsk, this little fellow actually dared to deceive me. An indescribable feeling rose in her heart.

Yun Yun took a deep breath and controlled her emotions, when she suddenly thought of something amusing.

She replied softly, "Little fellow, remember that my name is Yun Yun."

After pausing for a moment, an inscrutable meaning appeared at the corner of her lips as she smiled. "I am the beloved disciple of the Misty Cloud Sect Master from the story you told before. Let's see whether you dare mention that matter in front of my master, hehe."

After saying that, she spread her wings and flew into the distance.

Xiao Yao stood where he was, watching Yun Yun's receding figure disappear beyond the horizon. He murmured, "What is there to fear? Just don't regret what you said today."

Yun Yun flew a long way before stopping. She turned back to look at the distant Magic Beast Mountain Range, and an inexplicable sense of loss filled her heart.

Yun Yun knew her own identity, and she also knew that she would never see Xiao Yao again.