"Don't you dare say it!"
Bibi Dong's cheeks reddened, and she hurriedly reached out to cover his mouth, glaring at him in embarrassed annoyance.
But to Su Yu, her gaze held no threat at all; instead, it seemed more like she was acting coy.
Smiling, Su Yu took her hand away and held her tightly in his arms. Resting his chin atop her head, he said softly:
"All right, I won't say it. Don't worry about anything today. Just rest, hmm?"
Bibi Dong leaned against his chest, feeling the warmth radiating from him. She murmured a soft "Mm" and closed her eyes again.
After a long while, Bibi Dong gently traced circles on Su Yu's chest with her finger and spoke in a somewhat subdued voice:
"Are you leaving?"
"Yes! I've already reached the Fifth Trial of the Sea God's Divine Trial. I'll finish the remaining trials as soon as possible!"
Su Yu looked down at her, his fingers brushing gently over her cheek. There was a trace of reluctance in his voice, but even more resolve:
"Once I've completed the Sea God Trial, I'll come back. Then it'll be time to set our plan in motion."
Bibi Dong raised her head, a trace of reluctance flashing through her purple eyes, but it was soon replaced by resolve.
She wrapped her arms around Su Yu's neck and took the initiative to kiss his lips, deepening the kiss as though pouring all her reluctance to part and her love into it.
Only after a long time did she slowly pull away. Resting her forehead against his, she said softly:
"All right, I'll wait for you! But you have to promise me you'll come back safely."
Su Yu smiled and nodded, then kissed her lips again:
"I promise. All right, sleep a