Yun Che leaned against a nearby floating rock, idly twirling his half of the pill in his hand. "I'm in no hurry. Take your time thinking it over, and tell me when you've decided."
Bai Qingyan remained silent for a long while. Her fingertips brushed the half-pill, and its gentle, warm aura seeped into them. She closed her eyes as if reaching some decision, gritted her teeth, and swallowed it.
No matter what, he had to grow stronger. Even if he still couldn't seize the Beginningless Pill Scripture from the other party afterward, he had to do everything he could to push toward the Eighth-Turn Profound Immortal realm.
Because only then could she break through the Dead Soul Curse on her Dao companion.
The moment the pill entered her stomach, it dissolved into scorching medicinal power that spread through her meridians. Within moments, Bai Qingyan felt her whole body burning, the heat reaching even her bones. Her once pure, icy face flushed crimson, and her body swayed slightly.
She gritted her teeth and mustered her Immortal Power to suppress the medicinal power, but the Burning Desire Poison refused to be restrained. Instead, it burned ever fiercer, almost melting the Ice Spirit Power in her dantian. Her legs weakened, and she began to collapse.
Yun Che had been waiting beside her all along. He immediately stepped forward and caught her around the waist. Beneath his hand, her skin was scorching hot and smooth. A faint Ice Lotus fragrance mingled with warm air drifted into his nose, stirring his heart slightly.
"Since you've made your choice, stop fighting it."
Yun Che stopped teasing her as well. His expression turned completely serious as he swallowed his pill, scooped her into his arms, and turned toward a sheltered spot behind the floating rock.
Burning