Outside the spirit array, the sun and moon revolve. Inside the spirit array, spring is in full bloom.
Xia Zihan lay on her side beside Qin Luo, her fingertips gently tracing his eyebrows and eyes. He was sleeping soundly, breathing evenly, the fatigue between his brows not completely gone, but a satisfied smile played on his lips.
Xia Zihan's already stunning beauty was now enhanced with an indescribable charm. A hint of spring lingered in her brows and eyes, and her gaze, as it moved, revealed less girlish naiveté and more mature elegance.
Her already stunning beauty was enhanced with an even more breathtaking charm. Her once gorgeous face was now subtly shrouded in a mature softness, her eyes seemed to ripple with spring water, and the unconscious upward curve of her lips blended her cool temperament with a captivating allure.
Even if she simply drapes a plain nightgown over her shoulders, she exudes an irresistible charm with every gesture, like a fairy stepping out of a painting, so beautiful that it's impossible to look away.
As she looked at it, she suddenly smiled, her eyes filled with ultimate satisfaction.
This month of madness nearly exhausted his already weakened body, but it also completely filled the void in her heart. All her anxieties, jealousy, and fears of loss were soothed by him in the most direct way.
Thinking of this, Xia Zihan's hair fell down, revealing a section of her lustrous earlobe, even the tip of her ear was tinged with a shy blush.
When Han lowered her head, her black hair cascaded down like a waterfall, half-covering her lustrous earlobes, while the blush on the tips of her ears seemed to dye the twilight itself.
She lightly touched Qin Luo's relaxed face as he slept, her reproachful expression tinged with sweetness:
"You bad guy...you just bully me."
Before the last syllables had faded, memories flooded her mind like a tide, those blush-inducing moments surging through her brain. She bit her lip, a soft murmur escaping her nose tinged with coquettishness:
"She doesn't seem like someone who would care about others at all..."
Amidst this month of absurdity, there were moments when Xia Zihan felt that having a few more sisters wasn't such a bad thing after all...
However, as soon as the thought crossed her mind, Xia Zihan paused for a moment, then buried her face in Qin Luo's arms again in embarrassment and anger, her neck turning slightly red.
Just then, Qin Luo's eyelashes fluttered slightly, and he slowly woke up as Xia Zihan buried her face in his chest. When he felt the warm body in his arms, he subconsciously reached out and hugged her, his fingertips tracing the curve of her slender waist, as if tracing a rare treasure.
Xia Zihan trembled, struggling to get up, but he pulled her back into his arms. Qin Luo's hot breath brushed against her reddened earlobes, making her feel even more numb.
"Qin Luo, I... I haven't fully recovered yet..."
Xia Zihan felt weak all over, and tried to push Qin Luo's mischievous hand away with a coquettish pout, but the moment she touched his chest, she recoiled from the heat. Her earlobes almost bled, and her voice was as soft as honey:
"You...you clearly know about them."
Unfortunately, her words were broken by Qin Luo's breath, and her usually eloquent speech turned into incoherent whimpers. Knowing that she would have to beg for mercy again like in the past few days, she still unconsciously snuggled into his arms, her eyes glistening with tears, looking both reluctant and welcoming.
"You're so mean... Can't you just let me rest for a bit?"
Although she scolded him playfully, her weak body had already wrapped around his neck, and she closed her eyes as if she were going all out, her long eyelashes still trembling slightly.
However, after Xia Zihan closed her eyes and waited for a long time without receiving a response, she opened her eyes in confusion and saw Qin Luo's teasing gaze.
A mischievous smile played on his lips, his eyes reflecting her flushed cheeks, his long, slender fingers gently kneading her burning earlobe.
"Han'er, what's wrong? I thought you were really tired."
Qin Luo deliberately hugged her tighter, his deep voice echoing between them.
Realizing she had been teased, Xia Zihan was instantly filled with shame and anger, her ears turning red all the way up to her neck. She pounded on his chest in frustration and rage.
"You, you...don't say that! You're so bad...so bad..."
In her panic, Xia Zihan completely lost her composure. Her face flushed red, she buried her face in his shoulder, her voice muffled and trembling.
"Ha ha!"
Qin Luo gave birth and stopped teasing the young girl, gently patting her back to comfort her.
Once Xia Zihan's blush faded and her breathing became steady, Qin Luo gently stroked her cloud-like black hair and spoke softly:
"Han'er?"
"Hmm~"
Xia Zihan buried her face in his chest, her sweet and tender response filled with affection.
"Judging by the time, this year's competition among academies should be coming to an end. After this, do you have any plans? Will you return to the Myriad Profound Continent or...?"
Hearing this, Xia Zihan lifted her eyes from his embrace, meeting the apprehension in his eyes. All her shyness and worry melted away into tenderness. She reached up and hooked her arm around his neck, giving him a light peck on the cheek.
"Han'er is yours now, so naturally I'll go wherever you go."
Receiving the expected answer, Qin Luo wasn't particularly surprised. However, the tasks he was about to undertake would likely involve a considerable amount of travel.
After returning to Lingyuan Sect, his most important task is to break through to the Saint Realm, so that he can have an absolute means of protection when traveling through countless worlds.
Next, we need to gather the materials required for the Dharma image.
This left Qin Luo somewhat at a loss. Originally, he had planned to shamelessly beg the guardian beast of the Lingyuan Sect after the academy competition ended. As long as he obtained the essence of the Tai Cang Ancient Dragon, he could begin to condense the Chaos Divine Cauldron Dharma Image after breaking through to the Saint Realm.
But things didn't go as he expected. He had done exactly that in the simulation, but he never imagined that the guardian beast in the gate was just a broken skeleton, barely clinging to life in the Spirit Abyss.
This is why he was forced to return empty-handed from the simulation...
Sensing the hesitation in Qin Luo's eyes, Xia Zihan gently stroked the stray hairs on the back of his neck with her fingertips, pressed her cheek against his heart, and spoke with a tenderness that could melt ice and snow:
"What's wrong? I feel like you have something on your mind. If you feel uncomfortable having Han'er around, then how about I take the loss and go back to the Myriad Profound Continent to manage those women for you?"
How could she not see the unspoken thoughts hidden in Qin Luo's eyes? But, lost in their sweet intimacy, she was unwilling to break the spell of their tenderness with questions.
For Xia Zihan, it was enough to follow his wishes and cherish this rare tenderness at this moment, but she still had to keep some backup plans in mind.
With so many women in Qin Luo's life, she needs to have some tricks up her sleeve to keep his attention.
Thinking of this, a hint of resentment flashed in Xia Zihan's eyes, which is why she said that.
She wanted to be the most special mark on his heart, a mark that would always bring a soft light to his eyes whenever she was mentioned.
She must also maintain a formidable position among the women who have countless connections with him. Only in this way can she keep Qin Luo's lingering affection for her by her side for a long time, so that year after year, wherever his gaze falls, she will always be there, standing gracefully.
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