Warm morning light shone into the Windproof Cave. Still groggy from sleep, Ling Feng opened his eyes, then abruptly turned his head the moment he did.
On the stone bed inside the Cave, Yun Yun sat cross-legged, her unusual longsword laid flat across her thighs.
Today, she had changed into a plain, snow-white dress. The Phoenix Hairpin atop her head, which had looked rather loose and languid before, had been gathered neatly into place again, radiating a faint air of nobility.
Her beautiful face was serene and elegant. The faint vulnerability of the past few days had completely vanished.
"Ling Feng, you're awake. Perfect timing-I just went out and caught a few fish. I'll be counting on you to cook them."
As though sensing Ling Feng's approach, Yun Yun opened her eyes slightly on the stone bed. Her beautiful gaze swept toward him, and the corners of her lips lifted. Picking up the plump fish beside her, she held them up and smiled at him.
She hasn't changed...
Although Yun Yun had clearly recovered her Dou Qi, she had not become as cold and aloof before him as she once was, noble and unapproachable. Warmth stirred in Ling Feng's heart, and a smile appeared on his face.
"All right, I'll get started. With me by your side, you won't have to do anything. Just sit tight and wait for me to cook for you..."
Ling Feng slowly walked up to Yun Yun. Beneath her shy gaze, he affectionately brushed a finger along the bridge of her nose and smiled gently. Then he took the plump fish from her hands and went off to prepare a grilled feast.
Yet his affectionate gesture and gentle words left Yun Yun's entire face flushed. Her red lips unconsciously curved upward, and the tranquil lake