Li Miaotan slowly descended.
It was as though an invisible force supported her, gently setting her down so that her lotus feet touched the ground softly.
The dreamlike, illusory eyes of hers gradually regained their emotions, shedding their coldness and indifference.
Chu Liezhao let out a sigh of relief at the sight.
He drove the dragon intent from his mind and returned to his usual gentleness and warmth, smiling at her.
She smiled softly, her radiance dazzling, like pear blossoms blooming across a thousand trees.
Chu Liezhao stepped forward to her side, inhaling her faint fragrance. He extended a hand and said with a smile, "You've finally come out of seclusion."
Li Miaotan stepped into his embrace, and he held her tightly as she leaned against his chest.
Listening to Chu Liezhao's powerful heartbeat, her heart slowly warmed.
After awakening, she had discovered that she had become incomparably powerful. Beyond that, she had also discovered the difference in the power originating from her bloodline.
It was scorching yet icy, directly affecting her mind.
Everything had become dim and unimportant. Family affection, friendship, the love between husband and wife—all were like drifting clouds.
Yet as she listened to Chu Liezhao's strong heartbeat and was wrapped in his warm aura, that indifference and coldness rapidly receded.
Chu Liezhao's senses were extraordinarily subtle. He could feel Li Miaotan's changes, as well as her return to normal.
After a while, he released her soft, fragrant body and smiled. "Fifth Turn?"
"Mhm, Fifth Turn." Li Miaotan pursed her lips in a smile. "Have I surpassed you?"
"Sixth Turn." Chu Liezhao pointed at his nose.
Li Miaotan touched his chest and sent a stream of True Essence into it. Her palm immediately went numb, knocked away by his protective True Essence.
Her dreamlike eyes stared fixedly