"Afraid?" Han Feng placed her on the edge of the bed, his fingertips brushing against her burning cheeks.
Dongfang Wantang turned her face away, revealing her beautifully sculpted neck: "...I'm not ready yet."
Only a warm yellow wall lamp was on in the bedroom, casting a soft glow on her profile. Han Feng noticed that her knuckles were white as she gripped the bedsheet, and suddenly realized that this seemingly composed young lady of the Dongfang family was completely ignorant about matters of the heart.
"Then let's take it slow." He sat down beside her, looking at the woman with a cool and aloof demeanor, maintaining a just-right distance. "Tell me first, what did you sense when the starlight appeared?"
Dongfang Wantang relaxed slightly, recalling, "It's like... something deep within my bloodline has been awakened." She unconsciously pressed her hand to her chest, "Our Dongfang family's divination techniques have been passed down through generations, but for hundreds of years no one has been able to truly harness the power of the stars... until I was born, when my divination abilities were truly awakened."
A glimmer of starlight appeared at Han Feng's fingertip, which he gently touched the back of her hand. That cluster of light, like a spark falling into dry grass, instantly ignited a chain reaction—fine star patterns appeared all over Dongfang Wantang's body, echoing the Star Mirror within Han Feng's body.
"Look," Han Feng's voice deepened, "our energies are naturally compatible."
Dongfang Wantang stared blankly at the sparks of light that erupted from where the two met, momentarily forgetting to dodge. Taking advantage of the moment, Han Feng leaned down and kissed her slightly parted lips.
The kiss began lightly, like a tentative butterfly wing. But when Dongfang Wantang responded awkwardly, Han Feng immediately deepened the contact. The power of the stars overflowed uncontrollably, flowing between their lips and teeth, forming a tiny energy vortex.
"Ugh..." Dongfang Wantang grabbed Han Feng's shoulders, her nails almost digging into his muscles. Her coat had slipped off her shoulders at some point, revealing her jade-like skin, which now showed patterns that were the same as those in Han Feng's body, originating from the Star Mirror.
Han Feng placed his palm on her lower back, feeling the unusual energy fluctuations there. The Star Mirror was burning hot in her dantian, thirstily absorbing the star power emanating from Dongfang Wantang as if it had been parched for a long time and was now receiving rain.
"Wantang, are you ready?" Han Feng asked softly, looking at the lovely woman in his arms.
Dongfang Wantang blushed and softly hummed in agreement, as if signaling Han Feng to launch an attack.
Two hours later.
On the disheveled sheets, Dongfang Wantang nestled in Han Feng's arms, her cheeks still flushed. Unconsciously, her fingertips traced circles on the man's chest, each stroke releasing tiny specks of stardust. In the air between them, a pale blue thread of energy gradually took shape, flowing slowly like a living galaxy.
"Is this... what it feels like after establishing a connection? I seem to be able to sense your energy fluctuations as well." Dongfang Wantang's voice was a little hoarse.
Han Feng grabbed her mischievous fingers and guided them to touch the band of light. The moment they made contact, the band of light suddenly brightened and split into countless fine threads that wrapped around the two of them.
"It's even more successful than expected." Han Feng couldn't hide his surprise. Through this connection, he could clearly sense every flow of energy within Dongfang Wantang's body, and even vaguely perceive her shy yet sweet emotions at this moment.
Dongfang Wantang suddenly sat up, her starry hair falling onto Han Feng's chest: "So... you knew all along that this was how to establish a connection?"
"I swear, I really don't know." Han Feng raised his hands in surrender, but couldn't help laughing. "But I don't mind trying a few more times to solidify the effect..."
"You scoundrel!" Dongfang Wantang punched his chest, but Han Feng pulled her back into his arms.
The light bands solidified as they embraced, gradually seeping into their skin. Han Feng felt a satisfied tremor emanating from the Star Mirror, while the star mark on Dongfang Wantang's forehead glowed with a soft light.
"Then how did you know that this would allow you to establish an energy connection?" Dongfang Wantang asked.
Han Feng scratched his head and said, "When I was setting up the star track for Mengran and Wanwan before, I found that I could sense the energy in their bodies, including the members of Longyuan. But you are different. You have been cultivating since you were a child, so this method may not work for you. However, later, Mengran, Wanwan and I did what we just did and found that their cultivation level has obviously improved. In addition, with today's discovery of this energy connection, we came to this conclusion."
Dongfang Wantang turned over and said, "So that's how it is."
Watching the blanket shift and flutter as Dongfang Wantang turned over, Han Feng gently patted her back and asked, "How do you feel?"
Dongfang Wantang buried her face in the crook of his neck, her voice muffled: "It's like...finding the missing part of myself."
Han Feng said with a mischievous grin, "I mean, how did you feel just now?"
Dongfang Wantang's cheeks flushed instantly: "Ah, why are you asking this?"
Han Feng grabbed the blanket and wrapped it around the two of them: "It seems you weren't deeply moved, so let's do it again."
----This is the dividing line----
It wasn't until the sun was high in the sky that Han Feng lazily opened his eyes. Dongfang Wantang, who was in his arms, was already awake and was tracing some kind of star map trajectory on his chest with her finger.
"Good morning." He took the restless hand and kissed the fingertips. "Did you sleep well?"
Dongfang Wantang turned over, her silky black hair spreading across the pillow: "It's like... I've found the missing part of myself." Her voice still carried the languor of early morning.
Han Feng leaned closer with a mischievous grin: "I was asking how you felt last night?"
"Ah!" Dongfang Wantang blushed instantly from her ears to her collarbone, burying her face in the blanket. "Why did you ask that...?"
"Looks like the impression wasn't deep enough..." Han Feng pulled the blanket over them, wrapping them up like cocoons. "Shall we review again?"
"No! Mengran and the others must be awake..."
Amidst their playful banter, the sound of pots and pans clattering and Su Wanwan's exaggerated cough suddenly came from downstairs: "You two upstairs—your breakfast is going to get cold!"
The two exchanged a glance and burst out laughing simultaneously. Han Feng jumped out of bed first, tossing Dongfang Wantang's robe to her: "Hurry up and get dressed, or those two girls will come rushing in."
Ten minutes later, as Han Feng led Dongfang Wantang down the stairs, they were greeted by a crisp "bang"—the fireworks exploded, and countless colorful confetti fluttered like butterflies.
"Congratulations, Wan Tang!" Su Wanwan jumped out of the entryway, holding up a half-finished confetti canister. "We're finally family!"
Liu Mengran emerged from the kitchen, holding a bouquet of pink tulips glistening with morning dew, and smiled as she handed it to the stunned Dongfang Wantang: "Welcome to this... well, not-so-normal family."
Dongfang Wantang's face instantly turned crimson, her fingers unconsciously twisting the sash of her robe: "I...you..." After stammering for a long time, she finally managed to stammer out, "Thank you..."
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