Only after a long while did the two finally part. Jiang Xinran's once-pale lips had turned rosy, lush and alluring.
Her eyes were soft as water yet filled with heat as she stared at Jiang Feng's face, as though she wanted to etch his entire being into the depths of her soul.
Jiang Feng gazed at Jiang Xinran tenderly, his eyes full of affection. "Don't push yourself like that again. I'll become strong enough to fear no enemy and protect you forever."
Jiang Xinran lowered her head slightly, a trace of fear even creeping into her voice. "During the spirit furnace fusion just now, I actually thought I was going to die. I was really scared then. More than standing on the same level as you, I want to be with you forever."
"I won't take risks again, so you have to protect me properly."
Jiang Xinran raised her head, seeming to have let go of something in her heart. She no longer obsessed over the gap between herself and Jiang Feng, instead cherishing their time together all the more.
Jiang Feng nodded solemnly. "I'll grow stronger quickly, end the Dark Era, and become able to handle any upheaval, keeping you safe for the rest of your life."
Jiang Xinran broke into a radiant smile, beautiful as a flower, bright enough to enchant the passing years.
She wrapped both arms tightly around Jiang Feng's neck, as though she wanted to melt into his body.
Holding her warm, delicate body, Jiang Feng felt heat stir in his heart. The smooth softness beneath his palms seemed to make even his soul tremble.
"I..."
Jiang Feng opened his mouth to speak, but hesitated in the end and said nothing.
Instead, Jiang Xinran raised her head. Their burning gazes met, and then everything passed