Time flew. Twelve years had passed since Yu Yan and the others left, and the story would begin in three days. Our protagonist, Nangong Wentian, was about to head out and show off. As for Yun Tian...
"Little Bai, Little Qing, pack up. We're leaving."
"Ling'er, when does the story begin?"
"Brother Tian, it begins in three days. Are we leaving?"
"Yes. We've been here long enough. It's time to go out and have a look around."
"Brother Tian, we're all packed."
"Good. Let's go. We'll visit the Jade Spring Kingdom first."
Little Bai asked, "Little Qing, shouldn't we explore the Jade Dragon Kingdom first? Why are we going to the Jade Spring Kingdom?"
Little Qing said, "What do you know? Brother Tian wants to see Sister Yu Yin. Looking around is just his excuse."
"Ohhh~~, so that's it."
Listening to them, Yun Tian said, "Hey, hey, aren't you two even going to wait until I'm out of earshot before bad-mouthing me? Watch out, or I'll cut your snack allowance."
"Ah, Brother Tian, please don't!"
Ignoring the two little ones' wails, Yun Tian pictured a beautiful figure in his mind. It was none other than Yu Yin.
The three walked down the street when a little girl suddenly bumped into Yun Tian.
"Ouch, that hurt!"
Yun Tian helped the little girl up.
"Little girl, are you all right?"
The little girl looked up, ready to speak, but then she saw Yun Tian.
"So handsome."
Seeing that the little girl had fallen silent, Little Bai asked, "What's wrong with her?"
"Nothing. She isn't hurt. It looks like she won't snap out of it for a while, so let's go."
Yun Tian straightened and left. Seeing that he was about to disappear from sight, the little girl was just about to chase after him when...
"Wen Ya, where are you?"
"Brother, Xiao Long, I'm here."
"Wen Ya, what are you doing here?"
"Brother, I just met a really handsome older boy."
Hearing this, Nangong Wentian looked around.
"Hm? Wen Ya, where's this person you're talking about? Come on, let's go home, or Dad will start worrying."
Wen Ya scanned their surroundings. Sure enough, he was gone.
"All right."
Outside the city, Yun Tian found a deserted spot, opened a spatial passage, and stepped through it, arriving directly in Jade Spring City, the capital of the Jade Spring Kingdom.
Walking down the main street and watching the crowds come and go, Yun Tian sighed with feeling. "Now this is living."
Yun Tian wasted no time and headed straight for the palace. Meanwhile, Yu Yin was handling state affairs inside. The moment she felt the little sword tremble, she abandoned her work and ran toward the palace gates.
When Yu Yin reached the gates, she saw a figure slowly approaching. The sunset's lingering glow fell upon him, forming a beautiful picture.
At that sight, Yu Yin could no longer contain her feelings. She rushed over and threw her arms around him, and the two embraced.
"What's wrong? Did my little Yu Yin miss me?"
"Yes, Brother Tian. I missed you so much."
After holding her for a while, Yun Tian let go of Yu Yin.
"All right, all right. Let's go inside before someone sees us."
"Mm."
The two walked along together.
"Brother Tian, why haven't you come to see me for so long?"
"I've been a little busy."
(Ling'er said, "Busy with what? You lie around sleeping from morning to night every day and never do anything. You're just too lazy."
Yun Tian said, "Nonsense. I was clearly contemplating life."
Ling'er said, "Eww~~, I'm almost too embarrassed to expose you."
Yun Tian said, "Ling'er, you're getting carried away. Watch out, or I'll spank you."
At the mention of a spanking, Ling'er immediately covered her bottom with her hands. She had been too mischievous a few times before, and Yun Tian had spanked her for it.
Ling'er said, "You big meanie! You resort to violence the moment I expose you. Hmph, you can't take it."
Yun Tian said, "Whether I can take it is none of your business.")
"All right," Yu Yin said.
Yun Tian said, "Come on. Let's take a stroll through the streets."
"Mm."
Yun Tian and Yu Yin walked down the street hand in hand. Yu Yin skipped along, looking at something here and trying something else there, plainly delighted.
After they had wandered around for a while, Yun Tian noticed that Yu Yin had stopped beside a jewelry shop and was staring at a piece of jewelry. He went over for a look. It was a blue-green hairpin decorated with several pearls that sparkled in the sunlight.
"What's the matter? Do you like this hairpin?"
"Mm."
"If you like it, let's buy it."
With that, Yun Tian bought the hairpin. Holding it in his hand, he stepped in front of Yu Yin and gently slid it into her hair.
"Mm, it looks lovely. It really suits you."
Watching what Yun Tian was doing, Yu Yin lowered her head shyly and stood perfectly still. As she felt his gentle movements, sweetness filled her heart, and this led her to make a decision.
That evening, Yun Tian was about to return to his room to sleep. When he opened the door, however, he found someone lying on his bed. It was Yu Yin.
"Yu Yin, what are you..."
"Brother Yun Tian, I like you. At first, I was drawn to your looks, and then you cared for me so gently. I've realized that I can't live without you anymore. I want to be with you forever."
With her head lowered, Yu Yin poured out everything in her heart in one breath before Yun Tian could react.
Yun Tian looked at Yu Yin, who stood with her head down and her hands held in front of her, not daring to move, looking exactly like a schoolchild who had done something wrong.
When Yun Tian said nothing, Yu Yin thought he was angry and unwilling to accept her. At that thought, she began to cry, tears streaming down her face.
"Brother Yun Tian, I'm sorry. I was imagining things. I'll leave right now."
Before Yu Yin could finish, Yun Tian pulled her into his arms and kissed her lips. Only after a long kiss did he let go. Looking at the heartbreakingly lovely Yu Yin in his arms, he said:
"Yin Yin, I like you too."
"Brother Yun Tian, is that really true?"
"Yes. Perhaps I only saw you as a little girl at first, but later I realized I'd fallen for you too. So, Yin Yin, are you willing to stay by my side?"
"Yes. I am."
With that, the two kissed again, still locked together even when they reached the bed. Before long, the sound of the bed rocking violently rang out and continued until a cry of pain arose, after which it gradually subsided.
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