But none of that mattered to Yi Chen. His main reason for crippling Tang Hao's limbs was to explore how the plot would develop further!
"Ugh...!" Tang Hao cried out, trembling all over, his eyes filled with despair.
He had never imagined that he would one day fall to such a wretched state.
"Argh..." Tang Hao threw back his head and howled, grief and fury filling his voice. "You animals! You'll die horrible deaths!"
Smack! Smack! Smack!
Yi Chen showed no mercy. He delivered several more slaps, sending blood spraying from Tang Hao's mouth and nose and leaving him seeing stars.
"You'll regret this! The Clear Sky Sect won't let you get away with it! You're dead!" Tang Hao screamed hysterically, looking utterly crazed.
Yet all that answered him was the biting wind. His surroundings were empty; Yi Chen and Ah Yin had long since vanished.
Inside the warm great hall, Ah Yin gazed curiously at everything around her.
"I never expected you to come to my rescue at the critical moment. We haven't seen each other in years. How did you find me?"
Under the gaze of those large, limpid eyes, Yi Chen couldn't help smiling.
The anger Tang Hao had stirred in him faded without a trace before he knew it, and a faint ripple spread through his heart.
He thought of the system's task to marry Ah Yin, but although the words were on the tip of his tongue, he didn't know how to begin.
Perhaps sensing Yi Chen's awkwardness, Ah Yin took the initiative and moved closer.
"Yi Chen?" She brought her soft, delicate cheek close to him and blinked, a hint of allure in her eyes. "I'm the Blue Silver Emperor. I can sense what's in your heart!"
"You're so beautiful!" Yi Chen blurted out. Then, feeling the softness in his arms, he immediately gathered his wits and hurriedly said, "Ah Yin, you don't have to do this. I just..."
Ah Yin smiled radiantly, her eyes shimmering. "You don't need to say anything. I understand."
With that, Ah Yin rose onto her tiptoes and pressed her rosy lips to Yi Chen's.
In an instant, Yi Chen's mind went blank. He froze where he stood, forgetting even to breathe.
After a long while, Yi Chen slowly closed his eyes, savoring the wonderful sensations Ah Yin gave him as an impulse surged within him.
He wrapped his arms around Ah Yin's slender waist and drew her into his embrace, his hands roaming over her body.
Their two young, heated bodies entwined, their breathing growing heavier. Desire stirred in them both, urging each to claim that most precious territory.
At last, they both lost control. Yi Chen pressed Ah Yin beneath him, and they rolled together, shedding all their clothes.
A night of passion followed.
Early the next morning, sunlight spilled through the window, falling across their two young bodies.
"Ahem..." Yi Chen gave a dry cough and slowly awoke.
"Ah Yin!" Seeing Ah Yin sleeping beside him, Yi Chen couldn't help smiling contentedly.
He gently stroked her silky black hair, boundless happiness welling up in his heart.
"Will you marry me?" Yi Chen asked softly.
At his words, Ah Yin playfully opened her beautiful, sleep-hazed eyes and pouted. "You're awful. You were so rough last night..."
"You were the one who provoked me first last night." Yi Chen grinned wickedly.
Ah Yin pursed her little lips, looking sweet and adorable.
"If you're willing to come with me, I'll protect you," Yi Chen said.
"Mhm!" Ah Yin nodded obediently and poked Yi Chen's chest with a delicate finger.
Yi Chen smiled fondly. "Shall we get married tomorrow?"
"I... I'm afraid I'm not worthy of you!"
Ah Yin suddenly spoke in a small, timid voice.
"Silly girl, I'm marrying you, not a matching family background." Yi Chen pinched her dainty nose and smiled. "Besides, I already know who you are."
Seeing Ah Yin's evasive gaze, Yi Chen simply came out and said it openly!
"What? You..." Ah Yin's eyes widened, and she covered her little cherry-red mouth in shock.
Yi Chen smiled slightly. "You're not human. You're blue silver grass that took human form, right?"
"Yes... I... I didn't mean to deceive you." After stammering for a while, Ah Yin nodded in admission. Still afraid Yi Chen might get angry, she hurriedly explained, "I took human form, and my cultivation isn't very high. I can only hide my identity. Otherwise, if powerful people discover me, they'll devour me."
"It doesn't matter. I'll protect you, and I'll help safeguard your people. Whoever dares bully you will pay a terrible price!" Yi Chen declared with commanding resolve.
Hearing those words, Ah Yin was overwhelmed with gratitude. She threw herself into Yi Chen's arms, her eyes brimming with tears, and sobbed so hard she could barely speak. "Thank you! Thank you so much... I..."
"We're husband and wife. You don't need to be so polite with me..." Yi Chen gently patted Ah Yin's back, countless emotions stirring in his heart.
This unusual world was fraught with danger, to say nothing of the powerful figures who would run rampant in the future!
But he was one of a kind. He possessed the power to change the world!
That power stemmed from the system, and he had already been fond of Ah Yin in the first place!
"I'll cultivate hard and strive to grow stronger as soon as possible. That way, I'll be able to help you," Yi Chen said firmly, his gaze blazing.
"Mhm, I believe you'll definitely do it!" Ah Yin nestled in Yi Chen's arms with a sweet smile.
"So you've agreed to marry me?" Yi Chen asked with a smile, feeling both nervous and expectant.
"Yes." Ah Yin nodded, her cheeks flushed crimson. "But I have one condition!"
Yi Chen froze, then burst out laughing. "No problem! I can't pluck the moon from the sky for you, but anything else is fine!"
"Pfft!" Seeing him like this, Ah Yin couldn't help laughing.
"I'd like to plant blue silver grass all over the island!" Ah Yin said softly, lifting her head shyly to steal a glance at Yi Chen.
Yi Chen was taken aback. He stared at Ah Yin in disbelief, unsure why she would make such a request!
Still, it suited him perfectly.
Yi Chen said delightedly, "Don't worry. That's a piece of cake!"
"You... you agree?" Ah Yin leaped with joy, hugging Yi Chen excitedly like a young girl.
"Of course!" Yi Chen chuckled and brushed a finger over Ah Yin's small, delicate nose. "No need to hunt for an auspicious day when one is right before us. Let's make it tomorrow..."
"Hmph!" Ah Yin snorted. "Can you cover this whole place with blue silver grass in just one day?"
"Just trust me! You'll always be the most beautiful in my heart, Ah Yin!" Yi Chen coaxed. "My Ah Yin is the prettiest, kindest, purest fairy!"
At Yi Chen's praise, a shy, sweet smile appeared on Ah Yin's face.
"Ah Yin, you're wonderful!" Yi Chen said affectionately.
The two cuddled for a while before finally getting dressed and sitting before the dressing table, gazing at their reflections in the bronze mirror.
Yi Chen stood tall and straight, his sharply defined features brimming with masculine appeal. Handsome and dashing, he exuded the charm of a mature man.
Ah Yin's pink dress accentuated her perfectly curved figure. With her exquisite little face, clear, large eyes, short, wispy hair, skin fairer than snow, and brows like crescent moons, hers was a beauty that could topple cities and captivate all who beheld her.