Time flew by, and half a month passed in the blink of an eye.
On this day, within the valley.
Medusa sat cross-legged at the cave entrance, Dou Qi faintly flickering around her.
She cultivated while vigilantly monitoring the surrounding movements.
Under the shade of a tree not far away, Zi Yan was curled up and sleeping soundly.
The little girl had barely woken up these past days, spending most of her time asleep.
Just then, a wave of energy rippled out from within the cave.
Medusa abruptly opened her eyes, her violet gaze turning toward the entrance.
A figure slowly emerged from the cave, dressed in white like snow, with an exceptional bearing.
It was Lu Xia.
After half a month apart, his aura had become increasingly deep and restrained, as unfathomable as a still abyss and as steady as a mountain.
His entire demeanor had undergone a subtle change.
Though he stood right before her, he gave off an elusive, inscrutable feeling.
Medusa looked at him, a glimmer of surprise flashing through her eyes.
As Lu Xia emerged from the cave, he spotted Medusa at once.
Dressed in a long purple gown, her beauty was peerless. Sunlight spilled over her, outlining her graceful curves.
After half a month apart, he had missed her a little.
He slowly walked over.
"You've worked hard."
Lu Xia stopped before her, his tone gentle.
Medusa raised her head, shot him a glance, and gave a soft snort.
"I was only cultivating here. I merely guarded you while I was at it."
Lu Xia could not help laughing at her insincere manner.
He did not expose her. Instead, he stepped forward and gently wrapped an arm around her slender waist.
Medusa's body stiffened, and she instinctively tried to dodge away.
But Lu Xia's