"You're still sleeping. Until when?"
The icy voice startled Yun Tianming, who was immersed in a deep slumber.
"How long has it been?"
Yun Tianming tried to get up but felt weak and powerless, as if his body had been drained. He collapsed on the ground, pale as a sheet.
"Several hours."
The cold voice trembled slightly. Now Yun Yun, had regained his usual cold and aloof demeanor. She had changed into a new set of black robes, concealing herself entirely. Only a small section of her jade legs peeked out from under the hem of her skirt, bearing faint red marks.
"Ugh."
Yun Tianming quickly picked up the clothes from the ground. After putting them on, he noticed numerous scratch marks on his chest and back, making his appearance somewhat pitiful.
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A twitch appeared on Yun Yun's cold and aloof face. She turned away and took out a large black cloak from the Spatial Ring, tossing it to him.
"Just now, we..."
Yun Tianming silently put on the black cloak, his mouth opened as if wanting to say something but not knowing what to say.
The atmosphere between the two became increasingly awkward.
"The powder bag of the Yellow Dragon."
"I didn't expect this to be a rare female dragon."
"As long as it absorbs the male Dou Qi, it will release a powerful illusionary mist. Originally, it's part of the Magic Beast mating process."
Yun Yun tried to remain calm as he walked and explained to him.
"I see."
Yun Tianming nodded in astonishment, a strange expression involuntarily appearing on his face.
Thinking about this absurd plot twist, it happened in the original story as well.
The first time Xiao Yan refined the Pill, there were issues, but the other party managed to hold back, and nothing inappropriate happened.
Now they encountered the Illusory Mist of a Fourth Rank Magic Beast. Isn't its effect much more intense than the half-hearted Pill made by Xiao Yan, a novice?
With Yun Yun's seal still intact, the strength of a Dou Grandmaster is simply insufficient to resist.
For Yun Tianming, a mere Dou Master, it's even more uncontrollable. However, if he were to use Soul Power at that time, he could still suppress it.
So, the question arises: why did he want to suppress it?
Given such a golden opportunity, how could Yun Tianming easily let it slip away? He chose to follow his heart.
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The two fell into a long silence once again, the atmosphere becoming somewhat awkward.
"Sister Yun'er, I will take responsibility."
Yun Tianming broke the silence first.
"Clang!"
A chilling sword cry rang out. Before Yun Tianming's eyes, a flash of green light revealed a sharp long sword, pressing against his neck. What a swift sword!
Yun Tianming's pupils slightly contracted.
Yun Yun didn't speak, only staring at him with eyes as cold as frost.
"Gulp~"
Yun Tianming swallowed nervously, giving an awkward smile. He felt his heart race under the opponent's unusually sharp gaze. Then, as if realizing something, he tentatively asked, "Sister Yun'er, have you... have you regained your strength?"
A careful Soul Perception revealed it—indeed, the genuine aura of a Dou Emperor powerhouse!
No wonder the atmosphere around her had completely changed.
"Hmph!"
Yun Yun snorted heavily, her cheeks twitching. Normally, she would have needed at least two or three days to fully unravel the amethyst seal. However, pushed by Yun Tianming's provocation, the impatient Yun Yun not only broke the seal in one go but also broke through her Dou Qi.
!
She broke through from a 3-Star Dou Emperor to a 4-Star Dou Emperor!
"Sister Yun'er, you've turned a misfortune into a blessing. Congratulations!" Yun Tianming raised his thumb and praised repeatedly.
At the level of Dou Emperor, each Star of advancement requires a considerable amount of time. Especially with Yun Yun's cultivation method being only a Black Rank High level, it's somewhat insufficient at the Dou Emperor level, resulting in very slow progress.
What kind of celebration is this? The price I paid was too great!
Yun Yun gritted her teeth, becoming angrier the more she thought about it. The long sword in her hand pressed closely against the other's neck, the sharp blade breaking the skin, leaving a shallow bloodstain. With a little more force, she could sever the carotid artery!
"Yun Tianming! Do you really think I won't kill you?"
With a stubborn and unyielding character, she would never, just because of certain events, be swayed about a man. Once she regained her strength, the first thing she would do is kill him, and then commit suicide!
But this man in front of her, repeatedly getting injured to protect her, and the days spent together in the cave—Yun Tianming's meticulous care for her. Moreover, even if one considered it, this whole incident was caused by that Yellow Dragon; she herself fell victim to it. How could she blame Yun Tianming alone?
Her pretty face fluctuated between brightness and darkness, showing signs of inner struggle. Eventually, as if making a difficult decision, Yun Yun's trembling hand slowly moved away from the long sword.
"You know what kind of person I am."
"There can never be anything between us."
"This matter ends here."
"Don't mention it again!"
Yun Yun's tone was resolute, as cold as frost, keeping everyone at bay.
Yun Tianming raised an eyebrow. He wasn't someone lacking emotional intelligence. He knew that sometimes, when a woman wanted to distance herself from you, if you agreed, it would be over. He took a deep breath, his gaze fixed on her, his expression incredibly serious, as he replied word by word, "I take full responsibility for taking advantage of the situation. I have no regrets!"
Regret was out of the question; if given another chance, he would make the same choice without hesitation.
"Arrogant!!"
Yun Yun suddenly erupted in anger, her jade hand swept forth, creating a fierce gust of wind that sent the unrepentant man in front of her flying, crashing heavily into the wall.
"Cough~"
Yun Tianming spat out a mouthful of blood, but there was a slight upward curve at the corner of his mouth.
Truly terrifying was the strike of a Dou Emperor powerhouse!
But the fact that the opponent didn't draw her sword meant he had made the right gamble!
"You!"
Yun Yun's face alternated between shades of green and white, her grip on the long sword tightening. She had finally resolved to forget about today's events. Never had she expected Yun Tianming to refuse to relent, even boasting about having no regrets. It was like he was recklessly trampling over her psychological defenses!
In extreme anger, Yun Yun continuously released her powerful Wind Attribute Dou Qi, pressing Yun Tianming's body firmly against the rocks. The terrifying power of a Dou Emperor powerhouse caused his bones to creak and groan under the pressure.
"Ha-ha!"
Despite the pain coursing through his body, Yun Tianming's contorted face still bore that reckless grin. No matter if you wanted to hit or kill him, making him repent was utterly impossible!
The wind ceased.
Unconscious, Yun Tianming collapsed to the ground.
Yun Yun stood motionless, her expression wooden. The sturdy walls around her heart crumbled at that moment. Finally, as if fleeing, she spread her Dou Qi Wings and disappeared into the sky.
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