"It's not the Primordial Ancient Mine yet..."
"I'm thinking of seeing if I can use this opportunity to give the younger generation of the Heavenly Court some experience."
When she mentioned the "younger generation," her voice lowered almost imperceptibly for a moment, and a faint trace of sadness flashed across her beautiful profile.
Lin Hao caught that fleeting emotion of hers.
He understood that Guyue wasn't entirely troubled by the unusual activity at the Primordial Ancient Mine.
At their level, although the Primordial Ancient Mine was a terrifying Life Forbidden Zone, as long as the supreme beings within it did not truly emerge in full force, the slight disturbances at the edges would not cause her so much trouble.
She was saddened by the passing of time and the loss of loved ones.
Of the old subordinates who were with Heavenly Court when it was first established, and the comrades who fought alongside it, some have long since returned to dust, while others are trapped by their cultivation levels and have little time left to live.
She hoped to use potential friction and battles to cultivate new blood for the Heavenly Court and continue its glory—wasn't this also a helpless act against the tide of time? And she herself...
Although Double Pupils are a strong feature, they can only extend one's lifespan.
But the shadow of impending doom always loomed over my heart.
"It's just the Primordial Ancient Mine. A few self-inflicted wounds and clinging to Old Gu can't cause any real trouble. Why bother with it?"
Lin Hao's tone was relaxed. He tightened his grip on her waist, while his other hand quietly flipped open, revealing a pill with a faint golden light and a subtle medicinal fragrance in his palm.
"It's you who always worries about these things; it's not good for you to get tired."
As he spoke, he handed the Thousand-Year Lifespan Pill to her.
Tantai Guyue initially didn't pay attention, thinking he was going to cause trouble again, and was about to push him away when her gaze inadvertently swept over the pill.
The next moment, her cool gaze suddenly froze, and her pupils contracted slightly.
With her knowledge and cultivation, she could naturally tell at a glance that this pill was extraordinary—its life essence was so rich it seemed to melt away, and its medicinal power seemed to touch the very source of life...
"This is...?"
She turned her head sharply to look at Lin Hao, her eyes filled with surprise.
" Thousand-Year Lifespan Pill ".
Looking at Tantai Guyue's surprised expression, Lin Hao felt a sense of satisfaction and pity. His tone remained calm, as if he were talking about a trivial matter.
"I just got this little gadget, and I thought you might need it, so I brought it to you."
"A thousand-year... Lifespan Pill?"
Tantai Guyue repeated it in surprise.
At their level, rare and precious natural treasures that can significantly increase lifespan are extremely rare, and each one is enough to make Supreme- level figures fight tooth and nail for it.
The pill gave her the feeling that its life-extending effect was far superior to that of ordinary thousand-year-old spiritual herbs; it was incredibly pure and had almost no side effects!
This is hardly a "trinket"!
After the initial shock, an indescribable feeling of warmth and joy welled up inside me.
She gave Lin Hao a deep look, without any pretense of refusal or pressing for details about the source.
Between them, there is no longer any need for formalities or explanations.
She reached out her slender hand and took the pill, which still carried the warmth of Lin Hao's palm, her fingertips trembling slightly.
Without the slightest hesitation, Tantai Guyue put the pill into her mouth.
The elixir melts upon entering the mouth, transforming into a warm and powerful current that rapidly flows to every part of the body, eventually merging into the depths of the source of life.
She could clearly feel that her life force, which had been like a candle flickering in the wind and barely sustained by the power of her Double Pupils, had been injected with a pure and powerful new fuel, suddenly becoming vigorous and stable!
The sense of fulfillment from having her life extended and aging slowed down almost made her sigh with contentment.
The faint gloom that often lingered between his brows due to worries about his lifespan was largely dispelled at this moment.
Her stunningly beautiful face seemed to radiate a new glow, and her eyes were even brighter and more captivating.
How are you feeling?
Lin Hao watched as she closed her eyes to absorb the medicinal power, a relaxed and joyful expression appearing on his face, and asked a question he already knew the answer to.
Tantai Guyue slowly opened her eyes, her gaze shimmering. Her expression towards Lin Hao was complex and unfathomable, containing gratitude, tenderness, and the reserve befitting an emperor and empress.
She gave a soft "Mmm" and nodded. "Very good... better than ever before."
The medicinal effects continued to unfold; this pill could truly add a precious thousand years to her lifespan!
Lin Hao smiled, tightening his grip on her arms and pulling her closer. He lowered his head to breathe warm air into her ear, his tone slightly teasing:
"Then... Your Majesty, how do you plan to thank Heavenly Emperor for this 'little gift'?"
The warm breath brushed against her sensitive earlobe, Tantai Guyue to tremble slightly, a captivating blush rising on her face.
But then, she raised her chin slightly and resumed her aloof, proud, and inviolable imperial demeanor, though the lingering spring-like feelings and blush in her eyes and brows betrayed the turmoil in her heart.
She glanced at Lin Hao sideways, her voice sounding extremely authoritative:
"You audacious little thief, offering treasures to me, the Emperor, is your duty and responsibility as the Heavenly Emperor, and it is an unparalleled honor."
Instead of being grateful for the Empress's favor and acceptance, you dare to foolishly dream of rewarding me? What kind of behavior is this!
Lin Hao was taken aback at first, then his eyes were filled with laughter that almost overflowed.
He knew Guyue too well; she appeared aloof and cold, but had a delicate and soft heart, and would occasionally play these little games with him.
"Oh? Is that so?"
Lin Hao raised an eyebrow, deliberately drawing out his words, his hand around her waist beginning to wander upwards, "Your Majesty is right, it was I who overstepped my bounds. Then..."
"May I ask for another way to humbly request Her Majesty the Emperor and Empress's 'favor'?"
As he spoke, his face drew closer, his gaze fixed intently on those luscious red lips.
Tantai Guyue struggled symbolically for a moment, then turned her head to reveal a section of her fair and slender neck. The blush on her face intensified, and even her crystal earlobes turned pink.
She tried hard to maintain an expression of "humiliation" and "helplessness," but her voice involuntarily lowered, trembling slightly:
"You... how dare you! This is a one-time exception! For the sake of this Lifespan Pill... this will not be allowed to happen again!"
She looked exactly like a fairy who was forced to sacrifice her beauty for a precious elixir.
Lin Hao finally couldn't help but chuckle softly.
He didn't give her a chance to continue "acting," and lowered his head to kiss those soft lips he had longed for for so long.
"Hmm..."
Tantai Guyue stiffened at first, making a soft nasal protest, but soon softened in his hot and familiar kiss. Her long eyelashes trembled and drooped like butterfly wings, and her hands, which had been resisting him at his chest, quietly wrapped around his neck.
A lingering kiss lasted for a long time before finally ending.
Lin Hao stepped back slightly, looking at her captivating appearance with her hazy eyes, flushed cheeks, and slightly swollen lips, and his love for her grew even stronger.
He gently stroked her glistening lips with his thumb, teasingly saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your 'human offering.' I am deeply grateful and will do anything to find treasures to offer to you."
"Pah! You can't expect anything good to come out of a dog's mouth!"