Gurgle, gurgle, gurgle...
Kushina knelt on the now calm spiritual liquid, her beautiful eyes fixed intently on the stream of bubbles gurgling up in front of her.
The moment the bubbles completely disappeared, a faint shadow appeared very slowly, quietly emerging three feet in front of Kushina.
As if afraid of startling Kushina, the figure in the spiritual liquid deliberately kept some distance and rose at a very slow pace. But Kushina, eager to see the person, crawled to wherever the shadow swam, pressing her face close to the surface...
The shadow initially thought about reaching out to pull the girl above into the water, but remembering the liquid surrounding them should not be touched carelessly, immediately dismissed the idea.
Gurgle, gurgle...
A young man's face, with a somewhat pale complexion, quietly broke the surface.
Above it, another fair face looked down, strands of crimson hair dipping into the spiritual liquid.
The two familiar faces gazed at each other intently from such a close distance. The scene should have seemed eerie and unsettling, yet neither party felt the slightest fear. On the contrary, a sense of relief made them both smile simultaneously.
"How did you come..."
Seeing the girl's tears, Ryun, still underwater, couldn't even finish his sentence before Kushina's lips pressed against his.
Ryun accepted Kushina's passionate affection while slowly rising out of the liquid.
Having just emerged from his dragon shaped husk, he was completely naked. The Queen of Loulan, who had been watching from the platform above, instantly blushed and averted her gaze.
But her shyness lasted less than two seconds before her eyes stealthily drifted back...
As if sensing the presence of a third party watching, Ryun lightly flicked the black dragon husk in his hand, wrapping it around the lower halves of both his and Kushina's bodies.
The two kissed passionately for a long time, only parting reluctantly when Kushina felt she couldn't breathe anymore.
Kushina held Ryun's body tightly, her face pressed against his bare, warm chest, feeling utterly captivated by the sensation.
Feeling the touch of his smooth, resilient skin made Kushina's heart tremble. The potent masculine aura emanating from his Pure Yang perfected Sage Body, invaded her mind with every breath, constantly stimulating her sensitive nerves, arousing in her a powerful desire to procreate immediately.
"Go get my clothes."
An authoritative voice suddenly rang out. The Queen above, who had been enjoying the spectacle, jumped at the familiar commanding tone.
"I... I understand..."
Sara responded and turned to run. Ryun, however, frowned slightly at her reply.
'The Sharingan's binding is broken...'
Previously, the Queen's response to a command was always a simple "Yes".
He didn't particularly care about the tool regaining her free will, as long as he wasn't disturbed and the woman in front of him was safe.
"I'm sorry, I made you wait again..."
Ryun whispered his apology near her ear.
Feeling the man's remorse and tenderness, Kushina's tears started falling uncontrollably again.
After a good while, Kushina sniffled and said chokingly, "When we go back... marry me..."
Hearing this, Ryun instantly smiled.
"Is marrying me that simple? How about helping me have a big, healthy son too..."
His playful words immediately made Kushina laugh through her tears.
"I'll have them. I'll give you ten or eight, so you'll have to stay home and look after the children..."
Kushina's words made Ryun chuckle. Their passionate affection threatened to ignite completely, but fortunately, the tool Queen returned with the clothes at the critical moment.
"Throw them down. Turn around."
Ryun gave concise instructions.
Sara, hearing this, nodded quickly and tossed the garments down. She initially wanted to see if the clothes reached the man's hands, but when his right eye suddenly turned crimson, she immediately turned away in fright.
Ryun reached out with one hand and caught the whole set of clothes precisely. He then told Kushina to hold onto the old skin he had shed. Next, under Kushina's shy yet burning gaze, he put on his clothes.
"What is this!!!"
Only after Ryun was fully dressed did Kushina finally notice the terrifying object she was holding.
A ferocious and eerie dragon shaped husk!
"This is a layer of skin I shed. It would be a pity to throw it away. I plan to take it back and have an artisan make you a protective soft armor."
Ryun's old husk was black and glossy, difficult to pierce or cut, making it perfect material for protective armor.
This sincere, thoughtful statement moved Kushina deeply. She decided she would have this man's child as soon as they returned, without waiting for marriage...
"Are we going back now? We don't have to go to Konoha, we can go to Otogakure..." Kushina said, snuggling in Ryun's arms.
"Not yet. Your body has been infused with the Dragon Vein's energy. Perhaps we can use this opportunity to teach you the Sage Art."
Kushina had stayed in the core area of the Dragon Vein for several months. Even if she didn't actively absorb the purple energy, the pervasive purple mist had still invaded her body, being absorbed and digested by her cells without her realizing it.
"Learn the Sage Art? Me? Can I learn it too..."
Kushina looked up and asked curiously, while thinking to herself, 'He seems to have gotten handsomer and taller again...'
"Of course you can learn it... Learning Sage Art might not grant immortality, but it will ensure a strong, healthy body and lasting youth. If combined with the 'Yang Seal', maintaining your youthful appearance indefinitely would be entirely possible."
Ryun highlighted the aspects of cultivation most appealing to a woman, making Kushina wish she could master the Sage Art and Yang Seal immediately.
"I want to learn, I want to learn... Teach me quickly!"
"Don't rush..."
Ryun smiled and patted her head, then turned his gaze towards the platform above.
"Go prepare some food... I'm hungry..."
The voice was familiar, but the tone was noticeably less stiff and cold.
"O... Okay... Just a moment!" Sara responded and ran off.
"Let's go up first, go up to eat, and save Queen Sara the trouble of running back and forth..." Kushina said with a smile.
"I helped her secure the regime in Loulan, eliminated internal threats, ensured this country won't easily fall into ruin in the next ten or twenty years. Even if she offered herself to me as repayment, it wouldn't be excessive. Having her run an errand is nothing... Ah!!"
"You'd really like her to offer herself, wouldn't you?" Kushina sneered, pinching the soft flesh at Ryun's waist hard.
"I... I was just saying that in front of you..." Ryun laughed awkwardly, quickly explaining.
"Really didn't think that?" Kushina raised an eyebrow and asked again.
"Absolutely not!" Ryun denied seriously.
"Kushina..."
"Yes???"
"Having you is enough for me..."
Kushina's beautiful eyes curved into crescent moons.
"Yes!!!"
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