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Na'er was held in Bai Xu's arms, curiously observing the fragments of time and space swirling around them. Bai Xu seemed to have gained some insight—his newfound spatial abilities, intertwined with a hint of temporal stasis, allowed him to move freely.
In just a few minutes, the two had traveled from Lingbo City to an uninhabited area at the empire's outskirts.
"We shouldn't be noticed here," Bai Xu chuckled, showing no intention of letting Na'er go. His right arm remained firmly wrapped around her waist, a mischievous smirk playing on his lips.
Na'er sensed something amiss and lightly pushed against Bai Xu, trying to break free. "Haven't you held me enough already?"
"Of course not," Bai Xu replied without hesitation. A surge of life energy flowed around them, and a forest sprang from the ground. Deep within it stood a small green wooden house.
At the sight, Na'er grew alarmed. Having inherited the memories of both Gu Yuena and Gu Yue, she knew exactly what was coming. Her struggles intensified in Bai Xu's embrace, and she whispered timidly, "We can't do that… At least not until you've remade my body…"
"Do what?"
"You—!" Her face flushed crimson as spatial energy rippled around her—she attempted to teleport away.
Yet, the next moment, she found herself still in Bai Xu's arms. The spatial element of the Silver Dragon had failed her.
Bai Xu grinned. "I've mastered space too, and I know techniques that counter the Silver Dragon's essence. You're not escaping today."
He seemed utterly confident, acting more boldly than ever before. Perhaps Gu Yue's actions had made him reconsider many things, and now he no longer held back.
When she saw the Five Elements Flags scattered around them, Na'er panicked completely. She lightly pounded his chest, her face a mix of embarrassment and indignation. "So this is the kind of person you really are!" But then she lowered her head, avoiding his gaze, and muttered in a voice as soft as a mosquito's hum, "Don't tie me up."
"I won't."
The wooden door swung open, revealing a room Bai Xu had already prepared.
Na'er was tossed onto the bed. Truthfully, she was still a little afraid. From Gu Yuena's memories, she knew the two of them had gone at it for days, only stopping when they were utterly exhausted—Gu Yue had experienced the same. But this was her first time doing something like this.
"Time to take off your clothes…"
The whisper in her ear sent a wave of shyness through Na'er, and she immediately burrowed under the covers, peeking out with just her eyes to watch Bai Xu undress. Unable to bear the sight, she eventually ducked back under completely.
"Still not undressed? Need me to help?"
The teasing tone made Na'er quickly protest, "I-I'll do it myself."
A rustling sound came from under the blankets before a white garment was pushed out. Seeing this, Bai Xu lifted the covers and slipped in beside her, eliciting a startled gasp from Na'er. Their bare skin touched, but instead of a cold sensation, Bai Xu's body felt like nature itself—warm and fresh.
Bai Xu gazed at Na'er in fascination. Even though it was the same body, Gu Yuena, Gu Yue, and Na'er each carried themselves differently when in control, and it enthralled him. He pulled her into an embrace, their bodies pressed together, and murmured in her ear, "Do you want this?"
His hot breath against her neck made the already sensitive Na'er even shyer. She buried her face in his chest and nodded silently.
Bai Xu lifted her chin with a finger, tilting her face up until their eyes met. The moment their lips touched, their breathing grew ragged. Bai Xu's hands wandered—first tracing the smooth curve of her back, where occasional cool touches hinted at silver dragon scales flickering into view from her emotional fluctuations. Then his hands roamed higher, cupping her soft peaks and drawing breathy moans from her.
"You— Mmm~"
"What is it?"
"Be… gentle…"
"Alright."
After a passionate tangle, Bai Xu finally pinned Na'er beneath him. She seemed too shy to let the covers fall, unwilling to expose everything to the light.
Propping himself up, Bai Xu chuckled softly. "Na'er is the best. Things between us feel much more natural."
"She's still watching… Don't say that, just come here." Na'er's eyes glazed with desire as she sensed the dark, brooding presence deep in her mind. She urged Bai Xu on.
Hearing this, Bai Xu paused. 'Gu Yuena is still here?' Though she wasn't stopping them this time, her displeasure was palpable.
"Fine."
The covers sank as their bodies melded together once more. Moans filled the air, but thankfully, the surrounding forest was devoid of people.
Late at night.
"Ah~ Mmm~ Nngh~"
Na'er arched against Bai Xu, her arms wrapped around his neck as she clung to him. The pleasure was intoxicating, and even Bai Xu couldn't resist losing himself in it.
A night of passion later.
"Are you still not satisfied?" Na'er surrendered, wanting to escape. The cabin bore traces of their activities everywhere. Lying weakly on the bed, her face flushed, she stared at Bai Xu with a mix of embarrassment and exhaustion, tightening the blanket around herself. 'This time, I won't let him pull it off again.'
"It's alright, I'll behave." Bai Xu gently stroked her cheek, seemingly done for now.
"Aren't you tired? You spent the whole night doing… that, yet you look completely fine." Na'er voiced the question all three of them had wondered.
"People's physiques can't be compared so simply!" Bai Xu replied smugly.
'You rogue…' Na'er grumbled inwardly, careful not to let him hear—or else she'd face another "lesson."
"Your eyes tell me you're cursing me in your head."
"N-No! I'm not!" Her flustered denial fell flat as the blanket was yanked away once more.
"Wait— I… Mmm~"
Suddenly, a glow flickered across Gu Yuena's body. Strange patterns surfaced beneath her skin, swirling before converging into a unique mark on her lower abdomen. As it pulsed, Na'er felt a scorching heat spread through her, an overwhelming desire surging from deep within.
"What did you do?" Na'er asked in shock, noticing the change.
Bai Xu was equally stunned. "I didn't do anything."
He studied the mark curiously. It resembled the Five Elements, yet was distinctly different—more like an esoteric art of intimacy.
"Ah~" Na'er could no longer resist and pounced on him.
Noon.
The two finally emerged from the cabin.
Bai Xu spoke seriously, "After we part today, storms will come. Remember—don't act on emotion alone. Stay rational."
"Hmph, I know." Na'er glared at him, one hand pressed to her abdomen as if still uncomfortable. She scrutinized him suspiciously. "Are you sure you don't know what that mark is?"
"It's likely a form of dual cultivation art, but I don't know why it left an imprint on you," Bai Xu explained awkwardly.
"Dual cultivation art?" Na'er seemed to understand, though uneasily. "Can you activate it?"
Bai Xu paused, sensing the mark, then nodded. "I can."
"Then try."
With a thought, Na'er gasped—the next second, she collapsed to her knees, panting heavily as she clutched her stomach. "S-Stop!"
"What's wrong?" Bai Xu rushed to help her up.
"It's nothing! I… I have to go. Take care of yourself!" Na'er fled in a panic, silver dragon wings unfurling as she teleported away without another word.