The training chamber hung heavy with the scent of celestial incense, the hot air thick with exertion. Long Qingxuan lay nestled against Yun Lintian's chest, her long, sweaty hair cascading freely around her flawless skin.
Yun Lintian, his breath ragged, fought to catch his breath. He'd pushed himself to the limit, and Long Qingxuan had matched him perfectly. They were evenly matched as a formidable pair.
Gazing down at the celestial beauty in his arms, memories of their interactions flooded his mind. From their first encounter to the present, a transformation had taken place. Where he once saw only the Beyond Heaven King's woman, everything shifted when she pressed him down.
Despite the lack of progress in their outward relationship, Yun Lintian already considered her his. However, an intangible barrier still seemed to separate them.