Whispers Beneath the Moonlight

The Astral Plane is not a great place to travel, but it is a necessary stop for every traveler from another plane. It is like a train transfer station. Perhaps the service is terrible, the food is bad, the newspapers are outdated but sold at twice the price, and it is often delayed, but people have to continue to endure it - after all, once this opportunity is gone, it will be gone forever.

Of course, Li Lin wasn't going to the Astral Plane immediately. After all, such a journey required extensive preparation. The Astral Plane was a spiritual realm, a haven for the soul. For mages, the opportunities and risks were directly proportional—invisible forces were amplified infinitely there, and the power of spells was incomparable. Perhaps on the Prime Material Plane, a Magic Missile could only create a small crater in a hard rock, but in the Astral Plane, depending on conditions and luck, it wasn't impossible to even blast through a boulder. While many novice mages might yearn for this, for an Arcane Mage like Li Lin, the random amplification of spells was the most unbearable aspect, especially since he was equipped with... Many magical items and defensive activation spells will have their sensitivity greatly increased after entering and exiting the Astral Plane. Spells that were previously only perceived as an attack and triggered by a punch might be so sensitive in the Astral Plane that even a flick of the little finger could trigger them instantly. This is why Li Lin chose to take Angela there; Angela relies on physical strength, but her mind is incredibly strong. In a sense, the little one entering the Astral Plane is invincible. Although, generally speaking, undead creatures shouldn't have souls and shouldn't exist in such a plane, Li Lin believes the little one will be no problem.

When Li Lin woke up from his sleep, he immediately felt the warmth and comfort in his lower body.

The little guy is really something, I didn't expect him to be so impatient so soon.

Li Lin shook his head with a wry smile. Although it was still late at night, it seemed the little guy had no intention of letting him get a good night's sleep. So he closed his eyes again, enjoying Angela's temptation. Under the touch of that warm and smooth tongue, Li Lin felt his penis becoming increasingly erect uncontrollably, and his breathing became heavier. Then, under that soft teasing, Li Lin finally could not hold back any longer and released his long-stored essence.

To Li Lin's surprise, Angela didn't drink it all down as usual. Instead, she seemed completely unprepared for this situation and hurriedly backed away, which puzzled Li Lin. Normally, at this time, the little one would absorb his essence like she was drinking milk, leaving not a drop. But this time, she unusually backed away. Had something changed about her mindset?

"Angela? That's truly a rare find."

As Li Lin spoke, he lifted his blankets—then his hand stopped there.

Then, Li Lin's expression stiffened and became awkward. He stared blankly at the person who should not be below him at this moment, and after a long while, he finally asked.

"Nia... what are you doing?"

"Miss Angela said this was a greeting."

Unlike Li Lin, whose facial expression was stiff, Nia remained calm and composed. She even had time to take out a handkerchief and wipe the murky white liquid off her face.

"Don't you like it this way, Li Lin?"

"No... I mean... why are you here...?"

"Because I love you, Li Lin."

At this moment, Nia finally climbed out from between Li Lin's legs, propped herself up on the bed with her hands, and quietly gazed at the man in front of her.

"I may be a weapon, but I am also a woman. Isn't it only natural for a woman to do this for the man she loves?"

"Well..."

Faced with Nia's earnest gaze, Li Lin was momentarily speechless. He stared at Nia in disbelief, completely bewildered by the unfolding situation. For Li Lin, sex and love weren't entirely synonymous. Just as he had intimate interactions with many goddesses and women of other races during his time as Arcane Mage, this didn't mean Li Lin loved them. At most, it was a way for Li Lin to relax. Moreover, those women had various motives for their unions, so it couldn't be considered a manifestation of love. Throughout these long years, the only Li Lin had truly felt special connection with was Angela.

However, her feelings for the Seven Ring Spirit Envoys differ from those for Angela.

Li Lin had always regarded them as his children, but Nia was completely different. As a Weapon Spirit who had followed Li Lin for hundreds or even thousands of years, he had long considered Nia an inseparable part of his life. She was his weapon, his child, his companion—and Li Lin himself didn't know if love had mixed in with it. As his most cherished weapons, Li Lin naturally respected their feelings and wouldn't make such demands on them—after all, he didn't create these weapons specifically to do things with them that were inconvenient to say aloud. Or rather, although Li Lin loved the Weapon Spirit he created, he didn't want to force anything upon them.

Although he had been "surprise-attacked" by Nia once before, Li Lin hadn't particularly considered this possibility. He had assumed that, given Nia's personality, she would gradually express her feelings. After all, she was a cautious and careful person and unlikely to do anything too outrageous. However, precisely because of this, he hadn't expected Nia to skip several steps and go straight to the center.

Nia wasn't wearing her usual mage robes; instead, she wore only a thin white dress, which was consistent with her usual style. Beautiful, hazy moonlight streamed in through the window, illuminating the girl and clearly outlining her beautiful, slender, and perfect figure. For the first time, Li Lin noticed the burning passion hidden in her clear and captivating eyes, and a faint blush appeared on her fair and delicate face.

"I've been waiting for you, Li Lin."

Nia spoke softly, her voice filled with an unprecedented tenderness.

"Throughout those thousand years, not a day has passed without me thinking of you. I don't know if you'll ever return, but all I can think is this: I am your weapon, and I don't want anyone but you to possess and use me. I don't want my master to disappear, and for me to be buried in some unknown corner, gathering dust, perhaps to be unearthed again someday. I never imagined anyone but you could possess me; that terrifies me. I relentlessly gather intelligence, relentlessly search, relentlessly explore. I've always believed you're not dead, so I must prepare for your return—if I don't, I might lose my last bit of motivation and be forever shrouded in darkness."

Nia gently stroked Li Lin's cheek, and only then did Li Lin notice that her fingertips were trembling slightly.

"When you finally returned, when you finally appeared before me, I had never been so happy. Since I gained a soul and became a complete Weapon Spirit, this was the first time I had felt such joy. Though your form is different, your soul remains unchanged. You are still my master, my wielder, and my user. That great Arcane Mage. Never changed... I originally thought I would be content with this, content with the same life as before, that simply being by your side would be enough for me. However, the truth is not so."

As she said this, Nia lowered her head slightly, her beautiful golden hair cascading down like a waterfall, obscuring her expression.

"At first, I thought it was just a minor effect of the long wait. I realized that what I wanted was more than that. But after seeing what Miss Angela did with you... I realized that was what I truly desired. I wanted to be touched by you, held in your arms, and merged with you, just like Miss Angela. Although there are many similar entries in my records, these are merely information, not my feelings. I hesitated and was worried... But in the end, Miss Angela and Miss Catherine helped me, allowing me to confront the doubts deep within my heart."

Not only Angela, but even Catherine got involved?

Li Lin frowned inwardly, but his expression remained unchanged, because he had already sensed Nia's feelings and the emotions she was trying to convey to him.

"I confess, I'm terrified, Li Lin. I've seen you with Miss Angela and Miss Catherine, and frankly... I'm afraid I'll end up like them. But in the end, I've made my decision. If this is something I have to give up, then I won't refuse to give it up anymore."

At this point, Nia raised her head again.

"Will you accept me, Li Lin?"

Li Lin didn't answer her question immediately. Instead, he quietly gazed at the girl before him, his expression shifting from initial stiffness and shock to a gentle and peaceful smile. Then, Nia suddenly felt a tremendous force surge towards her. She then found herself rolled over, pinned down on the bed by Li Lin.

"Of course I won't refuse, Nia."

Li Lin smiled gently.

"And believe me, it's not as scary as you think."

"Plum..."

Nia didn't finish her sentence, because Li Lin had already covered her mouth again. Faced with Li Lin's advances, all Nia could do was close her eyes and respond to his demands. Several minutes later, the two finally separated again.

"Good technique."

Li Lin's eyes held a mixture of admiration and curiosity.

"Angela teach you that?"

How did you know?

"Only that little guy would come up with such a crazy idea as French kissing. Looks like I was right."

Li Lin gave a wry smile, then put this pointless worry aside and began to bend down, further attacking Nia.

Although Nia's robe was difficult to remove, Li Lin used a simple spell to make it automatically leave her body, which was supposed to be covered, and move it from its original position. Nia's body was then completely exposed to Li Lin's eyes.

As the first weapon created by Li Lin, Nia was naturally a flawless example. Li Lin poured countless efforts into her, transforming her into the most perfect weapon, and this influence naturally manifested in Nia's humanoid body. Her exquisitely shaped body looked so perfect and alluring, without the slightest flaw. Just seeing this body was enough to ignite a frenzied desire in one, making one want to possess it, hold it in one's arms, and express one's love with the utmost passion.

Compared to the "battle-hardened" Li Lin, Nia was definitely a complete novice. Although she possessed a wealth of knowledge about lovemaking, it was one of the few things in the world that could only be truly experienced through practice rather than description. So when Nia felt Li Lin's hot hands caressing her body and sliding towards her increasingly sensitive areas, all the techniques and positions she had memorized suddenly vanished from her mind, leaving only a blank. She could only cling tightly to the man's body before her and respond according to her instincts.

When she felt that thick, hot object penetrate her last defense and enter her body, Nia finally couldn't help but cry out.

"Call..."

At the same time, Li Lin gently wiped the sweat from his forehead. He looked at the girl who was clinging to him tightly, biting her lip to endure the excruciating pain, and couldn't help but smile bitterly. Just now, Li Lin realized that he had overlooked something.

Although, strictly speaking, sexual intercourse between men and women is a consensual act, this was Nia's first time, and her actions had indeed harmed her body. Naturally, the protective spells that had been protecting Nia reacted immediately. Spells, after all, are not human; they don't care which part of their target's body was injured. Thus, the moment Li Lin entered Nia's body, the automatically activated defensive spells swiftly launched an attack on him.

Fortunately, Li Lin was Arcane Mage, and upon sensing the surge of Magic Power, he immediately took countermeasures; otherwise, he might have become a huge joke in the history of the Magic Empire.

This was probably the most dangerous experience Li Lin had ever had.

Faced with the trembling Nia, Li Lin did not act immediately. He gently stroked the sensitive parts of the girl's body, while kissing her lips and neck. Soon, under Li Lin's soothing touch, Nia gradually calmed down. As the pain subsided, the girl also felt an invisible, blazing fire slowly burning throughout her body, giving her a strange sensation.

Then, with Li Lin's formal attack, the ensuing waves immediately swallowed up all of Nia's reason.

Bathed in moonlight, her beautiful, slender body trembled incessantly as Li Lin pressed tightly against her delicate waist, relentlessly thrusting into her. Gasps, moans, and heavy breathing echoed in the room. Then, Nia suddenly bit her lip hard, her hands tightly embracing Li Lin's body, her long, beautiful legs clamping tightly around his waist. As the hot, warm fluid entered her body, an irresistible surge of pleasure washed over Nia. After a long while, she finally let out a long breath, then collapsed limply into Li Lin's arms.

How are you feeling?

Holding Nia, Li Lin lay back down on the bed, covered themselves with the blanket, and gently stroked Nia's long hair before asking a question.

"Just like Miss Angela said, it hurt a lot at first... but then it felt very comfortable."

Unlike her usual self, Nia leaned against Li Lin's chest, enjoying the warmth and comfort there.

"Now I finally understand why so many women enjoy doing this kind of thing with you, Li Lin."

"I feel very safe... very comfortable... and very happy..."

As she spoke, Nia slowly closed her eyes.

As Weapon Spirit, her mental perception was naturally more acute, and everything she had just done with Li Lin had left Nia feeling exhausted on all levels, so she quickly closed her eyes and fell into a deep sleep.

This is really...

Gazing at Nia's peaceful sleeping face, Li Lin's lips curled slightly. This was probably the first time he'd ever seen Nia with such an expression; it was, undeniably, a very peculiar experience. However...

Li Lin glanced at the floor beneath the bed, then raised an eyebrow without saying anything. He closed his eyes and resumed his interrupted sleep.

"My master is so cruel!"

Angela raised her little fist, looking very angry.

"I stayed under the bed all night, how could you do this?"

"If you can do that, why can't I?"

Faced with Angela's angry accusations, Li Lin merely raised an eyebrow, showing no intention of apologizing whatsoever. Although he didn't dislike the outcome, the thought of Angela teaching Nia some trivial things (like that damned 'greeting') made it clear that Li Lin wasn't going to let her off so easily.

Oh, right, and Catherine too. Looks like I need to find a time to let them know how powerful they are.

"I fulfilled Sister Nia's wish, what's wrong with that? I'm a humble servant under the moon! Is this how you treat me, Master?"

Petty person...

Li Lin's stern face softened for a moment before returning to its original expression.

"Alright, I won't scold you this time. Now go and get ready. We're about to head to the Astral Plane. Thankfully, the Astral Plane portal in Ringwraith City is still there, so there shouldn't be any problems."

After that night, Nia seemed to have finally let go of her feelings and looked no different from usual. Of course, Nia still hoped to accompany Li Lin to the Astral Plane, but considering that there were still so many things to do in Ringwraith City, and that she had already received a "big gift" from Li Lin, Nia ultimately gave up the idea.

The Astral Plane portal is located at the very bottom of Li Lin's tower. It was a product that Li Lin had specially created when he frequently traveled between planes. After inspection, Li Lin found no problems with it. Apart from the gem that originally provided power to the portal needing to be replaced, everything else was normal. Therefore, there was no need to prepare anything special.

Accompanied by incantations, the portal, which was originally empty and resembled a large mirror standing on the ground, began to change shape. The crystal mirror continuously changed its scenery in response to Li Lin's incantations, and finally, it crossed the vast starry sky and stopped on a ring-shaped grassland that emitted a faint light.

"Well then, I'm leaving."

After using several spells to fix the dimensional coordinates, Li Lin withdrew his hand and looked at the Seven Ring Spirit Envoys behind him.

"You all need to be careful. Although the God of Justice is unlikely to make any major moves during this period, it's still best to be cautious to avoid uncontrollable dangers. I'll be right back... I hope it won't be a waste of time."

"Rest assured, Your Excellency, the goods will be handed over..."

Kalin didn't finish her sentence, because at that moment, Nia stepped forward, cupped Li Lin's face, and gave him a deep kiss.

This action immediately caused a huge commotion among the Seven Ring Spirit Envoys. Kalin, who was about to answer Li Lin's question, gaped with her mouth wide open, almost big enough to fit ten eggs. Anna covered her mouth in surprise, barely managing to suppress a scream. Yi Aier was completely stunned, her eyes wide open like saucers. Even Beika and Suoxiate, who were usually expressionless, showed astonishment, as if they had witnessed the end of the world. Not to mention the usually serious and earnest Miu'erkasi, who was now showing disbelief and shock.

"Leave it to us, Li Lin. You don't need to worry about anything."

Nia, who was the center of everyone's attention, seemed to have no reaction at all, as if it were just an ordinary little thing.

"Hmm... that's good then..."

Li Lin opened his mouth, somewhat embarrassed and unsure how to answer. However, when he saw the Seven Ring Spirit Envoys completely petrified in place because of Nia's actions, Li Lin realized that there was no need for him to say anything more.

"Well then, we're leaving."

Then, Li Lin turned around and stepped into the teleportation portal.