Leaving

Dugu Chen wrapped an arm around Ah Yin's slender waist, while his other hand took the opportunity to slide downward along the curve of her waist.

"Mmm..."

Ah Yin's brows trembled faintly as her watery almond eyes slowly opened. Seeming to sense the unusual movement behind her, she was instantly overcome with shyness.

After a long while, the two slowly parted.

A thin silver thread stretched taut as they separated, swaying in the air for quite some time before finally breaking.

Ah Yin shyly nestled against Dugu Chen's chest, her beautiful eyes lowered slightly. The blush on her face spread from her cheeks all the way to her neck, and even her earlobes had turned crimson, like rubies.

Her cherry lips had also become rosy and full, the originally pink petals now tinged with a fiery red.

Dugu Chen gently cupped Ah Yin's lovely cheek. Seeing her bashful, delicate appearance, his eyes were filled with tenderness.

"Ah Yin, you're so beautiful!"

"Mmm... Xiao Chen, don't say such embarrassing things!" Ah Yin raised a hand to half-cover her face, peeking at him shyly through her fingers with her almond eyes.

Her gaze drifted from time to time, while his burning stare seemed as though it would melt her completely.

Dugu Chen pulled Ah Yin tightly into his embrace, wrapping both arms around her waist. He closed his eyes and buried his face in the tips of her deep-blue hair.

"As long as Ah Yin likes it, I'll say it every day and every night, until the end of time!"

When two hearts were united, their tenderness lingered through countless twists and turns.

The two held each other tightly, as though time itself had stopped to quietly and gently admire them.

"Xiao Chen, since you plan to leave, is there anywhere you want to go?"

In the room, Ah Yin sat on Dugu Chen's lap with her arms around his sturdy waist, her voice as soft as a breeze.

Dugu Chen shook his head, a hint of confusion in his eyes.

"I don't know. Before this, the world was my home. Wherever I went, I cultivated there. It was only after meeting Ah Yin that I finally understood what it felt like to have a home."

Ah Yin nodded faintly, gently rubbing her head against his chest.

"Is there anywhere Ah Yin wants to go? Or perhaps some unfulfilled wish? I'll take you there and help you fulfill it."

Dugu Chen placed his palm behind her head, gently stroking through her soft hair.

Hearing his words, Ah Yin slowly raised her lovely face. Faint ripples appeared in her eyes, while a trace of hesitation flashed deep within them.

Seeing this, Dugu Chen immediately understood.

The corners of his lips curled up as he smiled. "Ah Yin, just say whatever it is. Even if I have to climb mountains of blades and cross seas of fire, I'll help you accomplish it!"

After hesitating for a moment, Ah Yin lowered her head and slowly said,

"Many years ago, I had a very good friend. She lives in the Star Dou Great Forest. But ever since we parted back then, I've never gone back, so..."

At this point, Ah Yin tightened her arms around Dugu Chen slightly and pressed closer into his embrace. She raised her neck a little. "Can you take me back to have a look?"

The Star Dou Great Forest?

Dugu Chen's gaze lost focus for a moment, as though he had remembered something...

But in the next instant, he came back to himself. He reached out and gently rubbed Ah Yin's head, a brilliant smile appearing on his face.

"We'll go. We'll pack today, and tomorrow, I'll go back with you."

"Thank you, Xiao Chen!"

Ah Yin's face was full of joy. She wrapped her arms around Dugu Chen's neck and lightly pecked him on the cheek.

However, Dugu Chen was not satisfied. A predatory gleam appeared in his eyes as he pulled her closer in his arms, pressing Ah Yin tightly against him.

Even through their clothes, he could still feel the softness of her body and her scorching warmth.

"We didn't kiss enough earlier. Let's continue now!"

Dugu Chen whispered by her ear. Then he lowered his head and captured Ah Yin's soft red lips once more.

His teeth slowly parted her lips as he deepened the kiss.

Ah Yin's eyes widened, a flash of confusion crossing her gaze. She lightly patted Dugu Chen's chest twice.

But her body soon softened, and her hands changed from patting to caressing. She closed her eyes and yielded obediently, allowing Dugu Chen to take what he wanted.

Ah Yin's response was gentle and submissive, her movements gradually becoming more practiced.

The two remained entwined like this, as though they had forgotten the very meaning of time...

The sun set behind the western hills, and the sky gradually darkened.

During the day, Tang Xiao and Tang Hao, whose injuries had recovered, entered the village to bid farewell to Dugu Chen and Ah Yin.

During that time, Dugu Chen seemed to notice that Tang Hao looked at him differently, as though someone had taken away half of the person he loved. Tang Hao held a faint hostility toward him.

Just as Tang Hao was about to leave and wanted to speak with Ah Yin alone for a few moments,

Dugu Chen reached out in front of him, wrapped an arm around Ah Yin's waist, and put on a display of intimate kissing before Tang Hao. It seemed as though something shattered all over the ground.

Tang Hao left like a dejected, scruffy dog, utterly distraught as he turned and walked away with unfocused eyes.

Tang Xiao wore an awkward expression. After bidding Dugu Chen farewell, he hurriedly chased after Tang Hao.

After Dugu Chen released her, Ah Yin looked utterly confused, having no idea what had happened.

In the room, Ah Yin sat alone at the edge of the bed, packing their belongings.

Just then, the door opened and Dugu Chen walked in from outside. Before he could speak, Dugu Chen approached with a smile, wrapped an arm around her waist, and pulled her onto his lap.

"Xiao Chen, wait. I haven't finished packing yet..."

Ah Yin's eyes were as gentle as water. She had just wanted to tell him not to rush, that once she had finished packing, they could...

Yet Dugu Chen merely lowered his head with a smile, leaned close to blow a warm breath by her ear, and whispered, "We can pack later. Let's handle the important business first!"

He lowered his head and accurately sealed Ah Yin's soft, rosy lips. His hands expertly supported her hips and breasts as he continued to claim her.

Ah Yin's delicate body trembled violently. She instinctively closed her eyes and obediently pressed closer into his arms, feeling his firm muscles and scorching body heat.

The candlelight flickered in the room, casting the entwined shadows of the two of them.

The next morning.

A faint strip of dawn had just appeared along the horizon when Dugu Chen slowly opened his eyes on the bed.

Looking at Ah Yin, still sleeping in his arms, Dugu Chen smiled softly and pulled her closer to his chest.

Her gentle warmth instantly melted away his reason, nearly causing him to lose control.

He hurriedly closed his eyes and gradually suppressed the heat in his lower abdomen. Then he closed his eyes again and went back to sleep.

Half an hour later, Ah Yin slowly woke up.

Looking at Dugu Chen, who was still asleep, a tender smile appeared on Ah Yin's face. She leaned forward slightly and pecked his lips.

Then, she gently moved away the arm he had wrapped around her, rose from the bed, and headed to the kitchen to prepare breakfast.