Perhaps because An Ran had specifically lifted certain restrictions, Luo Xiu faced no speed limit this ti on his journey from Sky Divine City to the Immortal Grass Forest.
He carried Zhang Yi, and with a slight flutter of the Tricolor Thunder Wings on his back, they flew over a thousand miles of land in an instant.
…
"Hey, Little Luo Luo, what's that place? It looks so beautiful," Zhang Yi, cradled in Luo Xiu's arms, said as she suddenly pointed downward.
Luo Xiu's gaze shifted to where she was pointing, and humiliating mories couldn't help but surface in his mind.
Those mories are a permanent stain on my life, a mark of sha I can never wash away!
He had been bullied by Bai Mo there, ti and ti again.
"That's Thousand Eyes Lake."
"Let's go play! It's so beautiful just looking at it. I want to go down for a look," Zhang Yi said in a tone that brooked no refusal.
Since there's no rush, and I'm supposed to be with Zhang Yi anyway… he thought, and decided to descend.
…
"Brother Luo Xiu, I'm so happy today."
By the steamy shore of a small lake, Zhang Yi, wearing only a small swim dress, stood barefoot. With her delicate white feet, she playfully kicked water at Luo Xiu.
Nearby, Luo Xiu, wearing just a pair of trunks, lay comfortably on a large rock. He was soaking in the hot spring, his face a mask of pure contentnt as he lazily asked, "Why so happy?"
"Because I got to sleep with my dream guy," Zhang Yi said.
Hearing this, Luo Xiu couldn't help but laugh out loud.
SPLASH! Zhang Yi plunged into the lake. After swimming a few graceful laps, she swam over and snuggled into Luo Xiu's arms.
"Hey, Brother Luo Xiu, can I ask you a question?"
Luo Xiu held her with one arm, his hand caressing her smooth, fair back. "If you're going to feed more cheesy pickup lines, I swear I'll drown you."
Zhang Yi stuck out her small pink tongue, then asked with a serious expression, "Do you think what we have… is love?"
Luo Xiu fell silent, completely stumped by the question.
After a long mont, he countered, "Well, do you think it is?"
Zhang Yi stared at him earnestly. "I think it is. I've never been in love before, but whenever I see you, the whole world just fades away. It's like my eyes can only see you."
"And whenever I think of you, my mind fills with scenes that need to be pixelated."
Luo Xiu was taken aback. "Is it really that dramatic?"
Zhang Yi gazed at him. "Maybe I only occupy a tiny corner of your heart, but you… you're my entire world."
Luo Xiu smiled and looked away. "I'm probably not as great as you imagine. I don't deserve for you to make your whole world."
"I don't care!" Zhang Yi said stubbornly. "You're the best, and I don't want anyone but you!"
Luo Xiu chuckled. "Then maybe this is love."
Zhang Yi suddenly cradled his face and playfully bit his ear. "Love can't wait, so call 'baby' right now!"
Aroused by her teasing, Luo Xiu felt his blood surge. He suddenly flipped over, pinning her against the rock.
Zhang Yi offered no resistance. Instead, she actively wrapped her arms around his neck, gazing at him with deep affection. "Brother Luo Xiu, I know that a man as outstanding as you is destined to rule over a realm of his own one day. It's inevitable that you'll have more than one woman by your side."
"And I imagine that matters of the heart are rely seasoning on your grand path to power."
"But no matter what, I hope that however much ti passes, I can always be by your side."
She slowly closed her eyes, offering her lips. "Promise , okay?"
"…"
…
Their plan was to stroll around Thousand Eyes Lake and enjoy the scenery.
But how could any scenery, no matter how beautiful, compare to the person before him?
For the entire day, the water in that small lake rippled without pause. The rhythmic lapping of the waves against the smooth stone slabs at the shore seed to carry a secret tune.
「The next day.」
When Luo Xiu awoke, his back and waist were aching. He glanced at Zhang Yi, still sleeping soundly beside him, and shook his head helplessly.
This Little Stead Bun's innate form is truly powerful. Even my Thunder Path Physique can barely handle it… And when she gets worked up, she's a match for even Su Fox. Luo Xiu, oh Luo Xiu, what sins did you commit in your past life… to be surrounded by such a pack of wolves and tigresses in this one?
Having entered sage mode, Luo Xiu let out a sigh of lant. He struggled to turn over and climb to his feet, a look of utter despair on his face as he stumbled out of the tent.
If the countless n in the world were to hear his "lant," they would probably hunt him down with a vengeance.
Were those even the words of a human being?!
…
He went to the lakeside and scooped up a handful of warm water to wash his face. Looking at his reflection, he noticed his complexion was sallow and that he had grown so stubble.
Sigh. If this goes on, the side effects of the Nine Yang Constitution won't be what kills ; I'll finish the job myself first.
Luo Xiu sighed again, then took out the Mysterious Central Sword to shave.
"Brother Luo Xiu, why are you up so early?"
Just then, Zhang Yi stumbled out of the tent, rubbing her sleepy eyes.
Luo Xiu, who was mid-shave, glanced back at her. "Hold on, I'll grill so fish for you in a bit."
"Okay."
Zhang Yi stared at Luo Xiu, her expression suddenly turning strange. "Isn't it a bit excessive to use such a top-grade Divine Artifact just to shave?"
Luo Xiu said, "It's very sharp. Want to try?"
Zhang Yi rolled her eyes. "I don't have a beard."
"Doesn't Little Stead Bun have a lot?"
Infuriated, Zhang Yi stomped her foot and lunged, pushing Luo Xiu into the water.
"Don't call Little Stead Bun!"
"And a Little Stead Bun's beard doesn't need to be shaved!"
…
…
「Yuezhou.」
In a remote part of the region, inside an abandoned church, a few elderly Heaven Moon Sect Disciples knelt on the ground, weeping. They gazed at the statue of the goddess, which was shining with a holy Spirit Light.
Just monts ago, the goddess statue had seemingly heard their prayers and responded!
Suddenly, the statue burst forth in a divine, dazzling silver light.
The light was so brilliant that the disciples instinctively shut their eyes.
A mont later, when the dazzling silver light receded, the disciples opened their eyes. To their astonishnt, a woman with flowing hair and a bright silver gown had appeared before them.
Her beauty was subli, at once cold and holy, as if she did not belong in the mortal world.
The disciples stared at the beautiful woman, their hearts devoid of any profane thoughts. For a mont, their only desire was to kowtow in worship.
"You… you are…" one of the disciples asked timidly.
"I am the Goddess of Heaven Moon."
Upon hearing this, the disciples trembled, shocked to their core. They quickly pressed their foreheads to the ground, their bodies shaking uncontrollably.
They trembled not from fear or dread, but from pure excitent.
The Goddess of Heaven Moon's face was an emotionless mask. "I am aware, for the most part, of what has transpired in the Mortal Realm. Who is responsible?"
"Asura! It was Asura's doing!"
Hearing this, the Goddess of Heaven Moon snorted coldly, her heart filled with disdain.
What sort of riff-raff now dares to bear the na "Asura"?
"My children, I will surely seek justice for you and restore the Heavenly Moon Cult."
The mont her words faded, the Goddess of Heaven Moon vanished as if she had evaporated into thin air.
The disciples raised their heads and looked at one another in bewildernt.
The church was still dilapidated, the goddess statue still ancient, as if everything that had just happened was nothing but a dream.
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