Chapter 340 Let’s Get Married First

On the vast northern battlefield.

The demon army that had been attacking like a tide was now in great chaos.

Like a puppet with all its strings cut.

Some stopped and looked around blankly, while others began to attack and bite each other.

Others began to flee aimlessly.

The entire demon army was in complete chaos.

After the initial surprise, the human coalition forces immediately seized this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

"The evil demon... the evil demon is in chaos."

"Brothers, they have no commander."

"God bless our human race, victory is at hand."

"Kill him."

The deafening shouts of killing rang out again, and the human soldiers launched a general attack.

The war was won.

The soldiers threw their weapons high into the air and let out a cry of joy.

This emotion instantly swept across the entire battlefield.

"We won."

"We won."

"We held on."

The cheers of victory were like a tsunami, coming from the ends of the earth and resounding throughout the sky.

Ajiu slowly raised one hand and stretched it towards the sky.

The space rift there has completely healed, leaving only a faint trace.

"That hole...even though it's no longer visible, it's still there."

"Yeah." Xiao Yu nodded, "The world barrier is already very weak."

"I'll lock it...."

A faint purple light appeared on Ajiu's fingertips.

The purple light broke away from her fingertips, slowly flew towards the trace in the sky, and then merged into it.

An invisible lock composed of the laws of the world was added by her own hands.

From now on, this world will no longer be threatened by the Nether Rift.

After doing all this, the light in Ajiu's eyes completely dimmed.

She fell asleep peacefully in Xiao Yu's arms.

"This world seems a little different from before." Chu Xuanyi said thoughtfully as he looked at the sky above his head which had returned to calm.

"Yes, it is different."

Xiao Yu lowered his head to glance at Ajiu who was sleeping peacefully in his arms, then raised his head to look at the boundless sky.

"Before, we were like birds living in eggshells, unaware that there was a world beyond our reach."

"Now, the eggshell is broken."

"Although it's more dangerous outside, we can finally see the real sky."

"and."

The corners of his mouth curled up in a confident arc.

"We also have the power and awareness to protect this sky."

......

A few months later, in the capital, at the Prince Regent's Palace.

In the study, the elegant fragrance of ink and the calming and soothing scent of fine sandalwood intertwine and permeate the air.

Xiao Yu, dressed in a dark uniform, sat at the imperial desk, his brows slightly furrowed. The memorials before him piled like a mountain, even more numerous than wartime military reports.

Although the smoke of war has cleared, what remains is a country in ruins and a new order that urgently needs to be established.

The post-war pacification and reconstruction of various regions, the resettlement of refugees, and the complex conflicts of interest within the newly established Ten Thousand Races Alliance...

Every single one of these things is far more mentally taxing than the battles on the battlefield.

Xiao Yu picked up the red pen and wrote a comment on a memorial about the northern defense line with a steady hand.

He had been sitting here for three hours without realizing it, and even the tea on the corner of the table had lost its temperature.

Squeak——

The door was quietly pushed open, and a slender figure walked in lightly carrying a tray.

Without even raising his head, Xiao Yu spoke habitually:

"Xuan Er, put it aside for now. I'll finish dealing with these things on hand..."

Before he finished speaking, he suddenly paused.

A faint sweet fragrance, the scent belonging to someone quietly penetrates the tip of the nose.

He slowly raised his eyes and met a pair of clear eyes with a faint smile.

Ajiu was wearing a simple and elegant moon-white long dress today, with her three thousand black hair loosely tied with a hairband. She looked as plain as a new lotus after the rain, warm and peaceful.

"Brother Xiong Xiong."

Ajiu carefully moved a corner of the memorial away, then steadily put down the small white jade bowl in his hand and pushed it in front of him.

"I made you some lotus seed soup. Take a break and drink some."

Her voice was as soft as ever, like a feather gently brushing across his heart, instantly smoothing out the wrinkles between his brows.

Xiao Yu stared at her, the fatigue and sharpness in his eyes quietly melted away, leaving only tenderness in the lake.

He put down the red pen in his hand, making a light "click" sound.

"Come here." He held out his hand to her.

Ajiu obediently walked around the desk and came to his side.

Xiao Yu stretched out his long arms and brought her into his arms, letting her sit steadily on his lap.

"ah!"

Ah Jiu let out a low cry, his cheeks slightly hot, and subconsciously tried to break free. "This... this is the study..."

Xiao Yu's arms held her tightly in his arms like an iron clamp, leaving her no room for resistance.

"Don't move," his voice was hoarse and full of fatigue.

He buried his head in the crook of her fragrant neck, closed his eyes and inhaled her soothing scent. "Let me lean on you for a while, just a moment."

Ajiu really stopped moving, his body became soft from being slightly stiff, and he stretched out his hand and hugged him back gently with some awkwardness.

The study was silent for a moment, with only the intertwined breathing of the two people and the rustling sound of the breeze blowing through the treetops outside the window.

After a long time, Xiao Yu slowly stood up.

He picked up the bowl of lotus seed soup that was still warm, scooped up a spoonful, blew it carefully, and handed it to Jiu's lips.

"You taste it first."

Ah Jiu blinked, a blush on her cheeks, "This is... made for you."

"We're together."

She had no choice but to open her mouth and shyly take it in. The lotus seeds were stewed until soft and glutinous, the soup was sweet but not greasy, and the fragrance instantly melted on the tip of her tongue.

Xiao Yu looked at her with her eyes narrowed in satisfaction like a cat stealing food, and the smile at the corner of his lips could no longer be suppressed.

He also tasted it and praised it sincerely:

"My craftsmanship is getting better and better."

"Of course," Ah Jiu said, raising his chin proudly after receiving the compliment. "I learned from the cook in the palace for a long time."

The bowl of lotus seed soup was finished with his one spoonful and her one sip.

Xiao Yu put down the empty bowl, but did not loosen his arms around her.

He held her hand, gently stroked her delicate skin with his fingertips, then leaned over and placed a kiss on her smooth forehead.

Jiu's cheeks suddenly turned red and his heart was beating like a drum.

She raised her sparkling eyes and met his deep gaze.

Meeting the girl's shy gaze, Xiao Yu smiled softly, his chest vibrating slightly.

His eyes passed over the memorial that was still towering in front of him, and fell on her face. His voice was as tender as a whisper in her ear:

"After finishing these..."

"Let's just have the wedding."

Jiujiu's heart felt like it was being scratched gently by a feather. Sour, soft, and sweet, all kinds of feelings came to his mind at once, and his eyes became hot.

She looked at him and nodded heavily.

"Um."

The warm afternoon sun shone through the carved wooden window, turning into a piece of golden fragments, gently sprinkling on their clasped hands.

Outside the window are peaceful years, and in front of us is a promising future.