A few more days passed, and they arrived at the place the little fox had mentioned.
Here, many dazzling rainbows arched across the sky, radiating with vibrant colors, while the setting sun cast its lingering glow.
The scene was breathtakingly beautiful. Even Chu Yang was momentarily stunned by the sight.
He never expected such a treasure of a place to exist in the world.
Not far away, a waterfall hung from the cliff like a cascading galaxy, incredibly grand and awe-inspiring.
The surroundings were filled with the sounds of birds and the fragrance of flowers. Vegetation was lush, and the stream was crystal clear, gently flowing with many fish and shrimp swimming in it.
The little fox pointed to a towering ancient tree on the cliff: "This tree is quite magical. When I was tormented by the curse and in great pain, lying beside this tree greatly alleviated the suffering."
"And it always helps me clear my mind and feel serene."
Hearing this, Chu Yang looked in the direction indicated by the little fox and saw the massive tree.
The towering tree reached into the clouds, its height unknown, as if it were a pillar connecting heaven and earth, leaving one in awe.
The grass, petals, and other vegetation around the giant tree were lush and vibrant.
The two of them lay down beside the tree roots. Chu Yang looked at the perpetually smiling Xiao Qi and asked, "Is this the place you've always longed for?"
Xiao Qi nodded and said with a smile, "Yes, if it weren't for this giant tree, I might have succumbed to the bloodline curse long ago."
"Actually, this giant tree is like a savior to me."
"And besides the tree, the surrounding scenery is also very charming, isn't it?"
Chu Yang nodded in agreement.
After resting for a while, Xiao Qi joyfully dashed into the nearby clear stream.
Her fox tail flicked and splashed in the water, sending up waves and droplets that sparkled like gems as they fell to the ground.
Xiao Qi then pulled Chu Yang into the stream, and they began to play and splash around together.
At that moment, Xiao Qi was as happy as a child, her delightful laughter echoing through the mountains.
Chu Yang also enjoyed giving his weary body a break and relaxed a bit.
The two played happily in the stream.
...
Outside the Heavenly Emperor Realm.
Watching this scene, Bai Xiao Qi couldn't help but sneer, "How childish."
The little fox looked exactly like her, making it hard for her not to see herself in the fox's perspective, which she found quite disdainful.
Moreover, the fox's childish behavior really tarnished the image of their Celestial Fox clan.
Other cultivators, however, couldn't help but smile slightly at the warm scene.
Since watching the Emperor's past, they had been under immense emotional strain due to the Emperor's tragic experiences.
Two more days passed in the blink of an eye.
On this day, the sun rose, and its gentle rays bathed the two of them.
Xiao Qi woke from her slumber and, as soon as she opened her eyes, found Chu Yang staring intently at her.
This made her feel both secretly pleased and nervous, with her delicate hands appearing somewhat awkward.
Could it be that because of the beautiful scenery here, Chu Yang had developed feelings and wanted to confess to her?
Could this ironclad man really be coming to his senses?
After overcoming the bloodline curse, Xiao Qi was quite confident in her appearance.
In her view, it would be normal for Chu Yang to be moved by her.
But if Chu Yang really did confess, should she reject him first?
A girl should be a bit reserved, after all.
However...
Xiao Qi was concerned that if Chu Yang, this ironclad man, was rejected, she didn't know how long it would take him to come to his senses again.
Forget it, I'll just reluctantly agree!
She kept imagining the possible scenarios in her mind, her face slightly flushing.
Especially when she noticed Chu Yang's movements, her cheeks turned even redder.
Chu Yang was getting closer and closer to her, causing Xiao Qi's heart to race uncontrollably.
A feeling she had never experienced before rose within her.
Her mind went blank, and she couldn't even think straight.
As Chu Yang's face came into view, Xiao Qi felt a surge of secret joy and closed her lively eyes, waiting for what was about to happen.
At that moment, she felt a warm breath near her ear.
"Don't move, there's a big fish behind you!" Chu Yang's voice whispered in her ear.
Splash!
A sound of falling into the water was heard, and waves splashed up, drenching Xiao Qi.
The cold stream water extinguished the fiery feelings in Xiao Qi's heart.
Chu Yang, holding a fish as thick as a thigh, came up laughing, "Xiao Qi, I wasn't wrong before. You really are beautiful. Even this big fish was peeking at you in the stream."
However, Xiao Qi's face was already darkened with anger.
She pounced on Chu Yang, furiously hitting him, "Chu Yang, you jerk!"
Xiao Qi straddled Chu Yang's waist and gave him a good thrashing, feeling much better before finally stopping.
Chu Yang, having been beaten, looked aggrieved.
He wanted to ask Xiao Qi why she suddenly lost her temper, as he hadn't done anything to provoke her.
But seeing Xiao Qi's fierce expression, Chu Yang thought it might be better not to bring it up.
...
As night fell, Chu Yang lit a campfire.
He had caught several wild rabbits during the day in the mountains and was now roasting them over the fire.
Watching the once fluffy, adorable rabbits being cooked, Xiao Qi's tears fell from the corners of her mouth, "The bunnies are so cute, and you're going to eat them!"
"Remember to add extra chili and cumin, but no cilantro!"
Chu Yang smiled slightly and handed the roasted rabbit to Xiao Qi.
Without hesitation, Xiao Qi took it and began to eat heartily.
In the following days, Chu Yang and Xiao Qi spent three more days in this peaceful place.
Chu Yang also noticed that Xiao Qi seemed to have something on her mind. Although her smile was still charming, he could sense that she wasn't as happy as before.
This puzzled Chu Yang a bit, but he didn't ask. He believed that if Xiao Qi had something to share, she would definitely tell him.
So he didn't dwell on it too much.
At night, with the cold wind howling.
Chu Yang was meditating and suddenly noticed Xiao Qi's small head poking out, constantly burrowing into his embrace.
Her whole body was pressed against him.
Chu Yang's face flushed red, but he didn't say anything.
Xiao Qi snuggled in Chu Yang's arms and fell asleep.
Murmuring, she said, "I used to shield you from the wind, now it's your turn to keep me warm."
"So warm."