Qin Nan hugged Bai Hao back without saying anything more. Once he returned to that body and to the Netherworld, Bai Hao would remember everything, and then he would know what to do.
It's unclear who started it, but the light kiss gradually deepened. Step by step, Qin Nan was pushed to the edge of the bed. Bai Hao waved his hand and spread out a fleece-lined cloak, then lifted Qin Nan up and kissed her as he placed her on it.
The night was slightly cool, but the temperature inside the cave rose sharply. After a night of rest, Bai Hao was no longer as gentle as before. Qin Nan felt a little pain, but responded with fervor.
Their hot breaths mingled, their skin touched.
"Anan...I don't want to let you go..."
"Mmm...no, no...I have to go, uh, Bai Hao, don't...don't bite~"
Qin Nan's words were not heard by Bai Hao; the force that seemed to want to melt him into his bones made Qin Nan gasp for breath.
"Anan... what have I forgotten? Have I wronged you?"
"No, no...no...hmm~"
What am I supposed to do with you?
After speaking, Bai Hao prevented Qin Nan from uttering a single complete word.
The next morning, before dawn, Qin Nan woke up groggily, still feeling a bit sore all over. Although Bai Hao had helped him relieve the pain afterward, he still felt some lingering effects from Bai Hao's cruelty the night before.
Qin Nan gently took Bai Hao's hand from his waist, and Bai Hao suddenly woke up, pulling Qin Nan into his arms with force.
Bai Hao: "Awake? Don't you want to sleep a little longer?"
Qin Nan shook his head, his throat was a little dry and hoarse, and he didn't really want to speak. He nudged Bai Hao, signaling him to let go of him, and then slowly got up, changed his clothes, and put on his soft armor.
Bai Hao watched quietly as the marks on Qin Nan's body were covered up, and then he got up and dressed.
Qin Nan got dressed and put on her shoes, then got out of bed and began to feel around on one of the walls. After a while, she found a small bump and pressed it down.
With a "click," a small compartment popped out, and Qin Nan took out a small pendant from it.
Bai Hao: "Is this for you?"
Qin Nan: "Okay, I'll try to open it."
Qin Nan placed the pendant on the table and, following the hand gestures her mother had taught her, used the power of the jade pendant to open it.
In the blink of an eye, the stone on the pendant shattered, and a moon-white dress appeared on the table, along with a pair of shoes and socks and a hairband.
Qin Nan reached into the clothes and felt something inside. She reached in and pulled out a branch of the Migu tree and a small crystal.
Qin Nan didn't recognize the crystal, so Bai Hao reached out and took it, casually tapping it with a spell. Suddenly, a soft female voice echoed in the cave.
Qin Nan was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously got up and looked around, but there was nothing there, only the sound coming from the crystal.
My little one, by the time you receive this wonderful gift, Mommy will probably be long gone. It's a pity. I don't know what you'll look like when you grow up. I've been making this outfit for a long time, but I don't know your size, so I had to use some magic to fit your figure.
Of course... if you don't come here and don't hear these words, that would be the best outcome, because it would mean that Su Kun and I have already resolved that matter.
If you come, it means we still need you, we still need you to do things.
My dear child, Anan, when you see your mom and dad again, don't be sad. There's a saying that goes, "Death is not the end, being forgotten is."
Mom doesn't want you to be forgotten, and she believes that Anan will not forget us.
Compared to an endless, tedious lifespan, meeting certain people and doing certain things is much more interesting.
Wear this outfit when you go to the Outer Heavens; it will protect your physical body, since you are human now.
My little one, Mommy believes in you and is waiting for you.
As the sound faded, the crystal cracked and then shattered into powder with a "crack".
Qin Nan reached out to grasp the crystal, but only managed to catch the fine powder that slipped through her fingers.
"Mom..." Qin Nan murmured sadly, "I miss you so much, where are you... What death... Are you kidding me?"
Bai Hao placed his hand on Qin Nan's shoulder, feeling the slight trembling of the person in his arms, and hugged him tighter.
Bai Hao: "Don't be sad, Anan, I'll always be here for you."
Qin Nan's eyes reddened, but now was not the time to cry. He gritted his teeth, held back his tears, let go of Bai Hao, and took the clothes from the table to change.
The soft armor was worn over the inner garment and then covered by the outer garment. The clothes were a bit loose when Qin Nan put them on, and the belt was also a bit loose, but after Qin Nan put them on, the clothes suddenly shrank and fit her perfectly, as did her shoes and socks.
Because Qin Nan has short hair, she couldn't tie it with a headband, so she used it as a headband. Bai Hao said that this was a complete set of clothes and no single piece should be missing.
In addition, Qin Nan, carrying a helmet, and Bai Hao walked hand in hand up the mountain.
The journey was still long, so Bai Hao transformed into his original form, carried Qin Nan, and ran towards the mountaintop.
The temperature on the mountain was getting lower and lower, the snow was white, and the air was getting thinner, but Qin Nan didn't feel anything. The clothes his mother left him formed a protective barrier on his body, shielding him from external forces.
The mountaintop here is the closest to the sky, with white clouds right at your feet. From the summit, all you can see when you look down is a sea of clouds.
Looking up, the sky above seemed almost within reach, and the traces of repair were clearly visible. A large piece of stone used to mend the sky was blocking the way, but the stone was uneven, leaving some gaps.
The cracks echoed with the roar of the wind and the deafening sound of thunder.
Bai Hao transformed back into human form and stood with Qin Nan in front of the entrance to the crevice. The lightning inside was very clear, and the wind and rain were extremely fierce. The dark storm was unsettling to behold.
Qin Nan: "We've arrived, Bai Hao, I'm off."
Upon hearing this, Bai Hao unconsciously tightened his grip on Qin Nan's hand, unable to let go.
Qin Nan stared intently at Bai Hao, blinked, thought for a moment, then chuckled and leaned closer to Bai Hao, tilting her head slightly to whisper in his ear.
"Bai Hao~ Brother Hao~ Brother~ Husband~ Husband?"
As he spoke, Qin Nan gently blew a breath. Taking advantage of Bai Hao's momentary daze, Qin Nan immediately withdrew his hand, put on his helmet, and turned around to enter the gap in the outer heaven.
Bai Hao snapped out of his daze and tried to grab her, but he couldn't even touch the hem of Qin Nan's clothes.
"Qin Nan!" Bai Hao's hands clenched so tightly that the veins bulged, but at this moment, he couldn't go in, otherwise he would harm Qin Nan and lose his own life. "If you don't come back, I will definitely come looking for you!"
Bai Hao gazed coldly at the outer heavens, his aura surging. If there were any strange beasts here at this moment, they would probably tremble and kneel on the ground.
After Bai Hao closed his eyes and calmed down, he sat on the ground and waited for Qin Nan to return.
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The space was dark and gloomy, lightning filled the sky, cold rain pounded incessantly, the wind was like a knife, howling fiercely, and the road was uneven and full of puddles.
Qin Nan braved the raging wind and rain, making difficult progress step by step. Lightning flashed and thunder roared in the sky, and lightning struck the ground from time to time, creating new craters.
The branches of the Migu tree in his arms weakly pointed the way. Qin Nan's eyes were blurred by the rain and blown by the wind, so he could only follow the guidance and move forward step by step.
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