"Hiss~!"
Seeing Ye Qiu still hesitating, Xiao Wu bit his shoulder.
"Are you going or not?! Do you still have a place for me in your heart?!"
Xiao Wu's face flushed red, her crimson eyes filled with stubbornness, and she looked at him with teary eyes.
Her two small hands were already gripping Ye Qiu's collar tightly, using a little too much force, and her fingers were turning white.
Ye Qiu looked at Xiao Wu, who was panting heavily with anger, and two lines of clear tears rolled down her cheeks.
"Gulp~" His Adam's apple bobbed, and his mouth was a little dry.
'Persuade!'
'Maybe she'll even force you!'
The words that Dugu Yan had said to Ye Qiu that night kept echoing in his ears!
He was silent for a moment.
He pressed his forehead against Xiao Wu's and tapped it slightly.
His breath was much hotter.
Even his voice trembled a little.
"I'll listen to you!"
"Heh"
Ye Qiu's decision made Xiao Wu's breath catch in her throat, and she almost couldn't breathe.
Her heart suddenly started beating violently.
Her body temperature, the glow on her face, were burning hot and flushed.
She released Ye Qiu's collar, wrapped her arms around his neck, and slowly tightened her grip
, pressing herself closer to him.
"Um...then let's go~"
Her red lips brushed against his ear, the heat searing her heart.
Her voice, though soft and stuttering, carried immense heat, making Ye Qiu's face flush as well.
"Hoo~" Ye Qiu's heart was also unsettled.
He took deep breaths, trying to control his excited emotions.
"Xiao Wu~ We're not going there! We're going to Biyou Village."
"Okay! I'll go wherever you go, Xiao Qiu."
Her hot, soft body pressed against Ye Qiu's back, a slightly damp warmth emanating from it.
In front of the pink rose hotel, Ye Qiu activated his divine power again.
His form dissipated, slowly disappearing into the night.
...
Biyou Village, stone house, under the peach tree.
Ye Qiu and Xiao Wu appeared out of thin air.
The village was peaceful at this moment.
To ensure they were well-rested for the next day's hard work, the villagers had already gone to bed early.
All was quiet. Only
the chirping of insects, sometimes near, sometimes far, could be heard. Aside from the moonlight, only the faint glow of fireflies in the grass remained. Carrying Xiao Wu on his back, Ye Qiu was about to enter when a gust of cold wind swept over him, clearing his mind considerably. "Xiao Qiu? Where are we going?" Xiao Wu, still leaning against Ye Qiu's back, looked at him curiously. He was walking towards a patch of grass not far from the stone house. "I need to talk to you about something first!" Ye Qiu shook his head; the important matter was paramount. "You...you're not backing out, are you?!" Xiao Wu nervously clutched his head, her brows furrowed. "Of course not! I have a gift for you." "A gift!?" "Yes!" In the midst of their conversation, the two had reached the grass. Ye Qiu put her down and then knelt down. He held Xiao Wu in his arms and wiped the slight dampness from her face. The wind tonight was exceptionally cool. Xiao Wu nestled in Ye Qiu's arms, shrinking closer, her small hands clutching his clothes, afraid he would run away. "Xiao Qiu!" she called, her pretty face upturned, her expression earnest. "Hmm?" Ye Qiu nodded slightly, his eyes lowered in indulgence. "Hold me tighter." Her face was half-hidden by a blush. She wriggled closer to her lover. Ye Qiu moved his hands to her small shoulders and slender waist, gently rubbing them to warm them, and she pulled him closer to him. In the sky, dark clouds gradually obscured the crescent moon, as if rain was imminent. Without further delay, Ye Qiu rested his head on the head of the petite woman in his arms. He activated his divine power, and a vortex appeared, revealing a vibrant peony in the open space before him. "Is this the gift you wanted to give me? A flower?" Xiao Wu looked at the blood-red flower that had suddenly appeared before her, resembling a peony, and felt it looked somewhat familiar. Below it was a strange stone, and then a slender branch. The branch supported several slender leaves that had transformed into calyxes. At the very top were delicate petals stained with a few drops of crimson blood, forming a blooming, exquisitely beautiful blood-red peony. Xiao Wu's heart trembled, her crimson eyes somewhat glazed, reflecting the eerie red flower before her. She clearly recognized what it was. "Do you still remember the Love-Sickness Heartbreak Red?" Ye Qiu held her close, his gentle voice whispering in her ear. He remembered. The longing in the eyes of the little girl in his arms when she heard that this immortal herb symbolized unwavering love. "Of course I remember! Including that story," Xiao Wu's eyes shimmered, as if lost in memories. When Ye Qiu gave her the booklet filled with illustrations of exotic flowers and herbs, he had already told her about this immortal herb. The legend was a poignant tale. A legend. A flower fairy from the celestial realm fell in love with a young man tending flowers and trees. She secretly left the celestial realm to descend to the mortal world and they fell in love, enjoying blissful intimacy. Unfortunately, their happiness was short-lived. Ultimately, the celestial and mortal realms were separate, and the flower fairy was forced to return to the celestial realm. The young man fell into despair and heartbreak. Later, he received guidance from a wise man.
It turned out that his wife's true form was a peony.
Destroying it would cause her to lose her celestial body forever, fall to the mortal realm, and reunite with him.
Although he loved his wife dearly, he couldn't bear to destroy the peony.
From then on, he devoted himself to the flower again
, cherishing it even more, weeping day and night
until his tears dried and his heart broke. Finally, he died of lovesickness, his blood staining the peony petals on his deathbed.
It is said that the crimson petals became the "Red of Love and Heartbreak"!
"Xiao Qiu~ really for me?"
Reaching out, she gently touched the crimson petals, her eyes hesitant as she looked at Ye Qiu.
"Of course! Hurry up and pick it!"
Ye Qiu nodded firmly. Back at Notting Academy, he had the idea of getting it for Xiao Wu.
Now he was simply putting it into action.
Seeing the trust in Ye Qiu's eyes, Xiao Wu cupped his cheeks and offered her sweet, soft rabbit lips.
Ye Qiu fell straight down.
With a single turn, their positions reversed, and he poured his heart, soul, and effort into it.
He never doubted that Xiao Wu could pluck the Heartbreak Red acacia blossom.
Wasn't years of waiting more convincing than a single flower?!
A cold wind blew, and on the knee-high grass, the green swayed in the breeze.
The Heartbreak Red acacia, still swaying and radiating a crimson glow, illuminated the couple kissing in the grass.
Gradually,
Xiao Wu's small hand, clutching Ye Qiu's collar, lost its strength and slowly fell to the lush grass.
She simply tilted her head slightly, yielding to his every whim, without resisting the sweet sensation that filled her heart and lungs.
The two gazed at each other, the deep blue looking down into the crimson eyes.
Xiao Wu's face was flushed.
Though her gaze slowly dimmed, it still held a hint of allure.
The commotion subsided, and Xiao Wu lay flat, her head slightly oxygen-deprived, breathing heavily, motionless.
Ye Qiu buried his head in her neck, breathing rapidly.
As his thoughts raced, a faint blue halo spread out from Ye Qiu.
The blue silver grass on the ground became vibrant, as if paying homage to an emperor.
A natural fragrance wafted into Ye Qiu and Xiao Wu's nostrils, and specks of green light were absorbed into their bodies.
They quickly recovered.
"Xiao Qiu~ you've changed! You've become restless...it hurts a little."
Xiao Wu pushed Ye Qiu off her, head down, brows furrowed.
Her tone was shy and resentful.
"Uh...sorry, I'll be more careful next time!"
Ye Qiu chuckled awkwardly.
Perhaps Dugu Yan had spoiled him.
Or perhaps it was just a man's inherent weakness, always wanting something more during kisses, restless.
"Hmm, it's okay,"
he said, his "next time" making her already rosy face even brighter.
"Hmm?" Ye Qiu tilted his head back; the air seemed more humid, and the wind seemed stronger.
"It's about to rain, Xiao Wu. You should pick this immortal herb first! You should remember how, right?"
"Yes! I remember." Xiao Wu straightened her clothes and took the Acacia Heartbreak Red from Ye Qiu.
She glanced at Ye Qiu, pursed her lips
, and felt a sweet taste in her throat. She then spat out a mouthful of blood, which landed on the petals.
This flower is no ordinary plant; it chooses its master.
When picking the Acacia Heartbreak Red, one's thoughts should be entirely focused on one's beloved, with utmost sincerity and devotion.
If one is even slightly distracted, even if one vomits blood and dies, one will never be able to pick the flower.
At the very bottom, the stone where the Acacia Heartbreak Red is rooted is called Wu Jue.
If one forcibly picks it, the immortal herb will lose all its medicinal power.
However, if safely plucked, the flower will never wither as long as it stays with its owner.
When Xiao Wu's vomit touched the Acacia Heartbreak Red, the petals didn't sway at all.
They instantly fell, held in Xiao Wu's hands.
A genuine smile appeared on her face, like a child who had just gotten a perfect score on a test.
"Xiao Qiu! I picked it!"
Her smile was radiant.
The Acacia Heartbreak Red in her hand was as beautiful and stunning as she was.
"Yes! I see!" Ye Qiu pulled her into his arms again, his tone becoming serious and earnest.
"Promise me, in the future, don't let this flower leave your side. You must always carry it with you!"
"Hmm?" The beautiful woman in his arms let out a soft "hmm."
Of course, Xiao Qiu didn't need to say anything more; she would carry it with her.
Because it was a testament to her feelings for Ye Qiu, and also because it was a gift from Xiao Qiu.
But Ye Qiu's tone at this moment clearly indicated that this instruction was somewhat unusual.
"Xiao Qiu, is something wrong?" Xiao Wu rested her chin on Ye Qiu's shoulder, their faces close, looking somewhat puzzled.
"Two level 96 Title Douluos will appear in Soto City first thing tomorrow morning. I'm afraid they'll discover your identity. As long as you have the Acacia Heartbreak Red, your aura can be concealed."
"But... my soul beast aura has already been concealed!!" "
Hmm? When did that happen? How did you do that!"
Ye Qiu pushed the person in his arms away in surprise, looking at her in astonishment.
"I'm... I'm sorry, Xiao Qiu, I lied to you before." Xiao Wu lowered her head, holding the Acacia Heartbreak Red in her hands, somewhat at a loss.
"Lie to me?"
Ye Qiu looked bewildered, a little confused.
Xiao Wu began to explain in a low voice the other functions of the external soul bone—the remains.
Biomimicry.
It can change one's aura and conceal her soul beast identity.
Seeing Ye Qiu's face gradually darken, Xiao Wu also felt somewhat uneasy.
She put down the Acacia Heartbreak Red in her hands, took Ye Qiu's clothes, and gently tugged at them.
"Xiao Qiu, don't be angry."
"..." Ye Qiu shook his head silently, not answering.
Why should he be angry with her?
She would rather live under the watchful eye of a Title Douluo than be a burden to him.
Always on guard, waiting for him for so many years...
"Xiao Qiu~?" Xiao Wu squeezed into Ye Qiu's arms again, cupping his face. His eyes were a little red, and she tenderly rubbed them. "I'm sorry, it's my fault."
"It's not my fault!" Ye Qiu hugged her. He was indeed angry, but only at himself. "I will never leave you alone again!"
"Yes! I will always be with Xiao Qiu!" His eyebrows curved, like a crescent moon in the sky.
"Since that's the case, then you can eat it!" Ye Qiu picked up the Acacia Heartbreak Red floating on the ground and handed it to her.
"Huh?" Xiao Wu was stunned for a moment, then objected.
"I, I want to keep it!"
"No! You must, now, eat it in front of me!" Ye Qiu's voice was firm and resolute, leaving no room for Xiao Wu to argue.
According to Tang San, consuming the Acacia Heartbreak Red grants immortality, comparable to heaven and earth.
It not only comprehensively transforms the body but also increases soul power by at least ten levels!
Ye Qiu simply wanted Xiao Wu to reach maturity as quickly as possible. In
this dog-eat-dog world, strength is the foundation of everything!
"Hmm... alright, I'll eat it!"
Seeing Ye Qiu's unquestionable expression, Xiao Wu had no choice but to obediently nod.
Anyway, he was right beside her now; Xiao Qiu was the most important.
She parted her lips slightly, bringing the Acacia Heartbreak Red to her mouth.
The flower seemed to possess sentience, suddenly transforming into a stream of light and swiftly disappearing into Xiao Wu's mouth.
Xiao Wu's crimson eyes flashed red.
She stood there, somewhat dazed, her mind reeling.
The Acacia Heartbreak Red transmitted some information to its master.
"Xiao Wu?" Seeing the motionless Xiao Wu, Ye Qiu raised an eyebrow and waved his hand in front of her.
"Xiao Qiu... I'm fine!"
The light in her eyes dimmed.
She slapped his hand away and jumped up, throwing herself into his arms.
The crimson of her love-stricken face seemed to have transferred to her features.
"Then, you ate it, why isn't there any reaction?"
Ye Qiu was bewildered again. Was Tang San lying?
"I... I need to digest it a bit." Xiao Wu's face showed some hesitation.
"Is that so?"
"Of course!"
Ye Qiu was still a little uneasy. He pulled Xiao Wu away and used the Sharingan's X-ray vision.
Although her flawless white body was eye-catching, he didn't dare linger. He looked directly through her stomach.
Sure enough, there was a red light inside Xiao Wu's body, emitting a fluorescent glow, constantly entering her body.
"Xiao Qiu~ What are you looking at? Why is your forehead so hot?"
"Ah? N-nothing."
Grasping her soft hand, Ye Qiu looked away.
Suddenly, fine raindrops began to fall from the sky.
They extinguished the heat on his face. A gust of wind swept in, and the raindrops grew larger and more rapid.
"Shall we go back inside?"
"Okay!"
Holding Xiao Wu's hand, he quickly ran towards the stone house.
Several years had passed.
Ye Qiu and Xiao Wu were together again.
There wasn't much dust inside, which meant that Old Man Zhang must have someone clean it regularly.
"Xiao Qiu, I... I want to sit on that!"
Xiao Wu tugged at him, her face flushed, pointing to a small wooden horse in the corner, still covered in cobwebs.
"Okay!" Ye Qiu smiled gently, went outside to collect some rainwater, and then used a rag to wipe it clean.
Xiao Wu sat down sideways on the rocking horse; thankfully, she wasn't heavy.
The rocking horse was handmade by Ye Qiu, and of excellent quality.
"Sit here for a while, I'll be done cleaning soon."
"Okay, go ahead! Sister Xiao Wu will supervise you!"
Xiao Wu gently swayed her body, causing the rocking horse below to rock back and forth.
Under Ye Qiu's teasing gaze, a blush appeared on her face.
Ye Qiu took his tools and began slowly cleaning the dust and cobwebs from the room.
Xiao Wu watched quietly from the side, a gentle smile on her face.
The month she had lived with Ye Qiu was the most beautiful memory in her heart.
Her body swayed gently, but her eyes and heart never missed a moment of Ye Qiu.
Her face flushed occasionally, as if she were enduring something.
Outside, in the water tank, several lotus flowers and leaves grew, enduring the wind and rain.
Ye Qiu's movements were swift, and she quickly cleaned the small room.
A flicker of flame appeared at her fingertips.
This was Xiao Lan's third soul skill.
It was a self-created soul skill that channeled the ultimate fire from the Yin-Yang Well within her body, transforming her soul power into raging flames!
Pointing at the stove in the middle of the room, the dry firewood inside immediately ignited.
The whole room warmed up considerably.
"Xiao Qiu! What are you doing!?"
Ye Qiu stood before the bed made of piled stones, preparing to make it.
But Xiao Wu stopped him.
"Why are you preparing two nests?!"
Xiao Wu jumped in front of him, a little fierce but actually weak, questioning him.
"What nests?" Ye Qiu looked at her curiously.
Xiao Wu blushed.
She forcefully grabbed Ye Qiu by the collar.
"You promised me before, you...you forgot!"
"Cough cough...I...I didn't!" Ye Qiu was also a little embarrassed; he had indeed almost forgotten.
"Get out of the way, let Sister Xiao Wu do it!"
She forcefully pushed Ye Qiu away, and with a wave of her hand, two quilts appeared on the bed.
Ye Qiu stood aside, watching her bend down and unfold a clean white quilt to place underneath.
Embroidered on it was a snow-white rabbit.
This was the very quilt Ye Qiu had given her.
Ye Qiu was familiar with it; it was the one he had slept under at Notting Academy, or rather, the one he and Xiao Wu had slept under in this stone house. Xiao Wu
moved quickly, soon making the bed and taking out two pillows.
Then she sat quietly on the edge of the bed.
"Come here,"
she said, looking up at him, her face flushed, the blush spreading to her neck.
Her small hands were on her thighs, constantly tugging, hoping
Ye Qiu would also stand there, mesmerized.
Looking at this irresistible, captivating beauty before him, he felt an irresistible urge to possess her.
The fire in the stove crackled and rose, increasing the temperature in the room considerably.
The firelight illuminated his face, obscuring his features.
Xiao Wu gritted her teeth, her stubborn eyes filled with a hint of grievance .
Ye Qiu took a deep breath, calming his heavy breathing. At this moment, he really should take the initiative. He
slowly walked to Xiao Wu's side
and sat down beside her.
Ye Qiu could clearly feel her body tremble slightly.
"Xiao Wu, we really..."
"Yes! Today! I should be the first!"
Xiao Wu's voice was firm, but her body trembled slightly.
"Hoo," Ye Qiu swallowed, slowly reaching out to wrap his arms around her waist.
Xiao Wu turned her head, her small hands supporting her against his chest, completely at his mercy.
The two slowly fell down.
"Xiao Qiu."
Her clothes slipped off, leaving her only in a small undershirt.
It was very hot, the air in the room, her skin pressed tightly against his.
Ye Qiu seemed to see Xiao Wu's true form, her snow-white, pinkish-white, soft-boned, alluring figure coming into view.
...