Qin Luo breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Xia Zihan begin to stabilize her cultivation.
After the soft fragrance dissipated, the burning desire in my heart quickly subsided.
Fortunately, Xia Zihan was rational enough to control her emotions. If she had continued, I really couldn't guarantee that I could have maintained my rationality.
Her alluring beauty was truly captivating. Qin Luo had to admit that whenever his gaze fell upon Xia Zihan's slightly swollen lips, he would subconsciously purse his own lips.
"Beauty is a curse!"
Qin Luo gently shook his head, trying to banish all the beautiful images from his mind.
He then slowly closed his eyes and felt the changes after his breakthrough.
After breaking through to the Spirit Vortex Realm, he clearly felt a powerful surge of spiritual energy flowing through his body. The spiritual vortex in his Qi Sea was like a powerful energy source, continuously flowing with abundant spiritual power, which flowed freely within his body.
He could clearly feel the flow of every wisp of spiritual energy, which flowed merrily through his meridians like lively streams.
With a thought, spiritual energy instantly covered his fingertips, and a powerful force surged up to them.
Feeling this surging power, Qin Luo couldn't help but sigh: Compared to when he was in the Gathering Spirit Realm, it's like heaven and earth, one is in the sky and the other is on the ground.
Back in the Spirit Gathering Realm, the use of spiritual energy was quite cumbersome. Every time I used spiritual energy, I had to draw it from my Qi Sea, which felt like drawing water from a small spring.
Now, the spiritual energy released from the spiritual vortex is like a surging river, flowing endlessly within his body, ready for him to wield at will.
Its power and purity have also made a qualitative leap.
Moreover, his perception ability has been greatly enhanced. Everything in the cubicle has become clearer under his perception, and he can even detect the slightest movement.
Time passed quietly as Qin Luo explored the mysteries of the Spirit Vortex Realm. When the sky began to lighten and a breath carrying the scent of sandalwood brushed against his cheek, Qin Luo's brow twitched.
When he opened his eyes, he saw Xia Zihan supporting herself on the ground with her hands, her bright eyes staring straight at him.
Qin Luo found it somewhat amusing to see her like this; it was hard to reconcile her current appearance with the cold personality she initially displayed in the dungeon.
Back then, Xia Zihan was like an unapproachable iceberg, radiating an aura of cold indifference that kept everyone at a distance. Her eyes were filled with vigilance and wariness, and anyone who came near her was driven back by her icy gaze.
Now, she has completely shed her pretense in front of Qin Luo, her eyes filled with tenderness and a desire to be cherished. The icy demeanor of the past is gone; she now displays a range of emotions unique to women in front of Qin Luo, including coquettishness, jealousy, and complaints.
Thinking of this, Qin Luo smiled slightly, reached out and pulled Xia Zihan into his arms, affectionately resting his chin on her hair.
The moment he reached out his hand, Xia Zihan leaned against his chest, feeling his strong heartbeat, and the last trace of resentment in her heart vanished.
Qin Luo gently inhaled the delicate fragrance emanating from Xia Zihan's hair:
"How's your realm stabilizing?"
"snort!"
Hearing him talk about cultivation, Xia Zihan, who was in his arms, let out a soft, resentful hum.
"You only care about cultivation, you don't care about me at all."
Her tone was gentle, with a hint of reproach, but she continued:
"Your cultivation level has stabilized, so there's no need to worry. How about you?"
"I'm doing well too. My cultivation level is stable, and my spiritual energy has improved considerably."
After hearing that his cultivation level had stabilized, Xia Zihan felt relieved. Then, as if remembering something, a shy blush appeared on her face.
Then it began to stir restlessly in my arms, its body rubbing gently against me like a water snake.
She raised her head, her eyes becoming alluring, her lips parted slightly, and her breath was sweet as orchids. A hand gently caressed Qin Luo's chest, slowly tracing circles, and she said in a soft, seductive voice:
"Qin Luo, now that our cultivation levels have stabilized, then..."
As she spoke, Xia Zihan bit her lower lip slightly, looking both shy and alluring.
This sudden action made Qin Luo's body tense instantly, and he thought to himself, "This vixen!"
He quickly recited pi in his mind to suppress the rising heat in his heart.
Qin Luo tilted his head slightly, coughed lightly, and tried to calm himself down.
"Zihan, now is not the time."
But Xia Zihan wouldn't give up. She slowly moved her hand away from Qin Luo's chest and wrapped it around his neck.
"When is the right time? Our cultivation levels are already stable, so you don't mean to..."
Her voice carried a hint of resentment, as if she were accusing Qin Luo of being oblivious to romance.
Looking at Xia Zihan's appearance, Qin Luo felt helpless. He knew he had to find a suitable excuse, otherwise he really wouldn't be able to control himself if she continued like this.
As his thoughts raced, he grasped Xia Zihan's hand and said:
"Zihan, you've misunderstood. It's not that I don't want to, it's just that I want to give you a more solemn promise."
"I hope to marry you openly and honestly, with proper rites and the formalities of betrothal."
"Instead of acting rashly at this moment, that would be disrespectful to you. I don't want you to feel slighted. You are the most precious person in my heart, and I can't just trample on your sincerity like this."
Xia Zihan stared at him in a daze after hearing this, her eyes filled with emotion.
She had always felt that Qin Luo's reluctance to accept her after confessing his feelings was because she hadn't done something right—wasn't gentle enough, not considerate enough, or perhaps her figure hadn't satisfied Qin Luo.
That's why she repeatedly hinted or explicitly stated it.
But upon hearing his words, Xia Zihan suddenly realized that Qin Luo wasn't rejecting her, but rather meticulously planning for their future, trying his best to restrain his impulses in order to give her the most perfect ending.
This instantly warmed Xia Zihan's heart, making her feel a sense of happiness from being deeply loved and cared for.
"Qin Luo, you..."
“I really didn’t expect... I didn’t expect you to be so considerate of me. It turns out that I’ve been making unfounded assumptions and creating trouble for myself all along.”
"I thought it was because I hadn't done something right that you were still distant from me after I confessed my feelings."
"Now I realize that you weren't rejecting me, but carefully protecting my self-esteem. Yet I was still being unreasonable and complaining that you weren't enthusiastic enough towards me. I was so stupid."
Xia Zihan spoke with a choked voice, her tone filled with self-blame and regret.
She then hugged Qin Luo tightly around the neck, burying her face in his neck, and warm tears streamed down her face like a burst dam, instantly soaking his skin.
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