A Beauty at His Side, Feelings Quietly Stirring

The matter in the City of Chaos has been resolved.

Without lingering, Dongfang Yueming determined the direction and prepared to set off for the distant Central Domain.

However, just as he was about to set off, a charming and alluring figure stuck to him like Ox Skin.

"Senior~" Su Wurao followed him with a smile, "The journey to the Central Domain is long, so why don't... Wurao accompany you on the journey, to keep you company?"

Dongfang Yueming glanced at her but did not refuse.

The night was as still as water, and a campfire rose.

Dongfang Yueming sat cross-legged, calming his mind and regulating his breathing.

Su Wurao, on the other hand, changed into a purple gauze dress as thin as a cicada's wing and danced gracefully by the campfire.

Her dance was utterly captivating; every movement, every glance, seemed capable of stealing one's soul. Her graceful figure, illuminated by the firelight, appeared and disappeared, exuding a deadly allure.

Although Dongfang Yueming's Dao heart was firm, he couldn't help but feel his mouth go dry looking at the vibrant scene before him.

In the early morning, sunlight streamed in.

When Dongfang Yueming awoke from his meditation, he opened his eyes to see a magnified, stunningly beautiful face.

Su Wurao had changed into an adorable maid outfit at some point and was kneeling in front of him, holding a basin of freshly drawn water and a clean towel.

"Master, it's time to get up and wash up."

Her voice was sickeningly sweet, and her alluring peach blossom eyes were filled with a captivating charm that seemed to say, "You can have me as you please."

Dongfang Yueming: "..."

Days passed by.

At first, Dongfang Yueming felt somewhat helpless about Su Wurao's various "tricks".

But gradually, he got used to having such a charming and alluring woman by his side, chattering away and keeping him company.

The two were traveling on this day.

A communication jade slip in Su Wurao's hand suddenly lit up.

She picked it up and looked at it; her pretty face, which had been wearing a charming smile, instantly turned cold.

Above the jade slip, a line of text filled with sarcasm and malice appeared:

[Junior Sister Wurao, I heard you've escaped your predicament? Hehe, your senior sister is at the sect, waiting for you to return to participate in the 'Holy Maiden' competition. You'd better hurry up, or according to the sect rules, you, the 'prospective demoness,' will be used as a 'furnace' and given to the sect elders. Don't cry then~]

"What's wrong?" Dongfang Yueming noticed her unusual behavior.

"It's nothing." Su Wurao instantly put away the jade slip, her charming smile returning to her face, as if nothing had happened.

Dongfang Yueming didn't ask any further questions.

He simply asked, "When do you plan to leave?"

"Hehe~" Su Wurao chuckled and leaned closer, taking his arm. "Is Senior trying to send me away? Wurao is going to stay with you forever."

Several days later, a bustling city appeared before the two of them.

This is already the outer perimeter of the Central Domain.

"Senior, shall we go inside and have a look around?" Su Wurao shook Dongfang Yueming's arm and said coquettishly.

Dongfang Yueming looked somewhat helpless.

"Didn't you want me to leave you sooner?" Su Wurao pouted, her voice sounding like she was about to cry. "Then, will you stay with me one last time?"

"... All right."

As the two entered the city, they were immediately captivated by the bustling scene before them.

Su Wurao was like a bird that had broken free of its cage. Holding Dongfang Yueming's hand, she looked around at the various stalls, her face beaming with genuine and pure joy.

Looking at her profile, which was radiant with excitement as she was captivated by all sorts of novelties, Dongfang Yueming felt a strange sensation stirring within him.

He suddenly realized that this woman, who was usually extremely seductive, also had such an innocent and carefree side.

"Senior, look at this!" Su Wurao picked up a white jade hairpin carved with an exquisite phoenix, inserted it into her hair, turned her head, and asked with a charming smile, "Is it pretty?"

The stall owner, a shrewd middle-aged man, glanced at Su Wurao, then at Dongfang Yueming, and immediately said with a smile, "My dear fairy, you have excellent taste! This ' Phoenix Seeks Phoenix Seeking its Mate' jade hairpin is carved from the finest spirit jade, and it's a perfect match for your temperament! Only... ten low-grade spirit stones!"

"Ten yuan?!" Upon hearing this, Su Wurao's eyebrows shot up, and the murderous aura of a bewitching woman from the Pleasure Sect instantly erupted. "You dare to rob me?!"

The stall owner trembled with fear.

Dongfang Yueming shook his head helplessly, took out ten low-grade spirit stones, and handed them over.

"Thank you, senior~" Su Wurao immediately went from anger to joy. She turned her head again and asked expectantly, "Senior, so, is it good-looking?"

Under the moonlight, the young girl smiled sweetly, her jade hairpin gleaming.

In that instant, Dongfang Yueming's heart seemed to be gently touched by something.

As if possessed, he reached out and gently took that soft, boneless hand in his.

Su Wurao body trembled violently!

She lowered her head, looking at the hand that was being held tightly, and two intoxicating blushes instantly rose on her face.

She did not refuse.

Instead, she gripped that hand even tighter.

The two of them walked hand in hand through the bustling streets all day long, until night fell.

Suddenly, Su Wurao stopped in her tracks.

"What's wrong?" Dongfang Yueming, somewhat puzzled.

Just then, a deafening cheer erupted from afar!

"The ball-catching activity has begun!"

In the center of the square, dozens of cannons simultaneously unleashed a dazzling display of fireworks into the sky!

Amidst the colorful fireworks, dozens of tiny, shimmering orbs could be faintly seen!

"Whoever catches the lucky ball will receive a first-tier spiritual artifact, the ' Rainbow Skirt Pavilion Robe,' custom-made by the ' Rainbow Skirt and Feather Robe '!"

The entire square erupted in cheers!

Su Wurao slowly turned around.

Her stunningly beautiful face, illuminated by the dazzling fireworks, appeared somewhat hazy, and also somewhat... sad.

"Senior," she looked at him and said softly, "Have I... been bothering you and delaying your trip to the Dragon Firmament Academy?"

So, you... do you hate me?

Although she was smiling, her eyes gradually became misty.

Then, the hand that had been tightly holding Dongfang Yueming's slowly, little by little, loosened its grip.