In the following week, Qin Luo also completely relaxed his mind and body, immersing himself in this rare leisurely time, spending every minute and second by Dan Bingli's side without reservation.
The two would stroll side by side in the courtyard at dawn, their footsteps echoing on the cobblestone path beneath their feet.
Qin Luo would occasionally pluck a blooming flower and gently tuck it into Dan Bingli's hair, then gaze at her with a smile, his eyes full of tenderness.
Or, on a quiet afternoon, they might sit facing each other by the window, with Dan Bingli lounging on her side while Qin Luo recounts his past adventures to her.
Dan Bingli rested her chin on her hand, staring intently at her beloved. Sometimes she couldn't help but chuckle at the humorous parts of the story, and other times she frowned slightly at the thrilling plot.
At this moment, she was no longer constantly on edge, focusing solely on cultivating her skills and improving her realm. Instead, she was fully enjoying this rare moment of leisure and companionship, her mind and body immersed in the company of the person before her.
Night fell, and the stars twinkled in the sky. They climbed to the top of the pavilion and looked down at the island shrouded in darkness.
Dan Bingli stretched out her arms, letting Qin Luo hug her from behind. She leaned back slightly, resting her head on his broad shoulders. They stood there quietly, without exchanging words, yet feeling each other's warmth in their hearts.
Only then did Dan Bingli realize why Murong Liyue had cast such a hostile gaze at her.
Such heartwarming tenderness would inevitably evoke a strong possessive desire in anyone, a yearning to carefully treasure it, keep it a secret, and make it exclusively theirs, never allowing any outsider to touch it in the slightest, not even the slightest intrusion.
Even she herself was deeply immersed in it at this moment, unable to extricate herself. Her selfish desires were overflowing, and she longed to possess everything about Qin Luo and stay together in this gentle embrace until the end of time.
Thinking of this, Dan Bingli turned her head to look at Qin Luo's gentle profile under the starlight, and unconsciously tightened her grip on the hand encircling her. As if sensing her intent, Qin Luo hugged her even tighter and said softly:
"What's wrong? Is it a little chilly that's making you feel cold?"
Hearing this, Dan Bingli snuggled closer to him, feeling his warm body temperature seep through her clothes—a reassuring warmth. After a long while, she softly replied:
"No, these past few days have been the most peaceful and carefree time I've had in years. It's just that I've wasted so much of your time. It should have been a great opportunity for you to cultivate and improve, but I've taken it all up."
After saying that, Dan Bingli turned around in Qin Luo's arms and buried her head in Qin Luo's neck.
He closed his eyes and gently inhaled Qin Luo's unique scent, as if trying to etch it into the depths of his soul.
After a moment, with a hint of lingering affection, she slowly pulled away from his embrace.
She gently pursed her cherry blossom-pink lips, paused briefly as if trying to suppress her reluctance, then parted her lips slightly and said softly:
“I’ve been being willful these past few days, taking up so much of your time and delaying the preparations for many of your important matters.”
Qin Luo was about to say something, but before he could utter a sound, Dan Bingli had already extended her slightly cool, icy jade fingers and gently placed them on his lips.
Her eyes curved like crescent moons, and her lips curved upwards, revealing a bright smile.
“I’ve been happy these past few days, really. I can feel your care and love for me, and I know you won’t stay with me forever, but as long as you have me in your heart, that’s enough.”
After speaking, she turned and left, her lotus-like steps light and graceful, as if afraid to linger for even a moment longer. Once she heard Qin Luo's words, the emotions she had been suppressing for so long instantly overwhelmed her, and she was completely immersed in this tenderness and could not extricate herself.
She knew Qin Luo had a lot to do, and it was already a rare privilege for him to take time out of his busy schedule to be with her.
She cannot be immature, nor can she become an obstacle in his path. While emotions can be a comfort to the soul, excessive possessiveness without restraint can backfire.
Qin Luo watched her departing figure for a long time before letting out a soft sigh:
Sigh~
He then sat cross-legged on the eaves of the pavilion, his mind sinking into his dantian.
At this moment, in the Qi Sea, the Chaos Primordial Phoenix was frolicking in the Flaming Furnace, while the Origin Primordial Qilin was lying on its back, fast asleep in front of the azure divine soul.
"These little guys are having a great time; it's time to sign a contract with them."
With that thought, Qin Luo focused his mind on the emerald and azure divine souls. The two divine souls slowly approached the Chaos Primordial Phoenix and the Origin Primordial Qilin, conveying their will through spiritual thoughts.
As if sensing something, the Chaos Phoenix stopped playing and looked at the jade soul with its bright eyes, a hint of affection flashing in them.
Qin Luo carefully released the power of the contract, which transformed into an emerald-colored rune and slowly floated towards the Chaos Phoenix.
Fortunately, the Chaos Phoenix did not try to extort anything like the Primordial Ancestral Dragon. It did not resist and touched the runes with its still-undeveloped wings. In an instant, a bridge of contract, half emerald and half chaos, was built between the two. In the blazing light, the contract was officially concluded.
Qin Luo could sense that the jade soul had begun to form a subtle and close connection with the Chaos Phoenix, their perceptions constantly intertwining and entwining.
During the contract signing with the Chaos Phoenix, the Azure Divine Soul faced the Origin Primordial Qilin, who was fast asleep.
The finger emanating a chilling aura rose, activating the power of the runes, which flew towards the Origin Qilin.
The Primordial Qilin seemed to sense something amiss in its sleep, opening its eyes with a look of bewilderment. It first stared at the rune, and after a moment, it raised its tiny hoof and stomped, kicking the rune to the ground.
Witnessing this scene, Qin Luo's lips twitched involuntarily.
At this moment, the Origin Qilin was fully awake. Its somewhat dazed and ignorant brain instantly realized its recklessness, and its body hurriedly and clumsily turned over.
Its adorable face revealed a hint of human-like embarrassment.
He then frantically raised his hooves, hurriedly picked up the rune that had been kicked to the ground, and then forcefully pressed the rune onto his forehead.
As the runes merged, the contract shone brightly, and the contract between the azure divine soul and the Origin Qilin began to be signed.
Above the eaves, Qin Luo's body was now surrounded by a chaotic aura and an aura of origin.
That chaotic aura resembled the clouds and mist born from nothingness at the dawn of creation, its essence hazy, its power profound, as if the phantoms from which all things originated were faintly visible. It swirled and circled around him.
The Breath of Origin, on the other hand, is like the primordial power bursting forth from the very source of the world, pure and profound. Wherever it goes, it intertwines and entangles with the chaotic energy, achieving a balance of yin and yang.
Surrounded by these two powerful auras, Qin Luo's face, illuminated by their light, revealed a solemn and dignified demeanor, making him appear as if a god had descended to earth.
Under the immense power of these two forces, space and time were distorted, the river of time stood still, forming a space independent of the mortal world. Everything was frozen in time, except for Qin Luo, who continued to rise and fall in this endless vortex of power...
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