Darkness blanketed the land.
The Star Dou Great Forest, vast enough to cover the heavens, was shrouded in heavy shadow.
A figure as massive as a small mountain was silently approaching the direction where Ye Qiu and the others were camping.
The so-called "camping" was nothing more than clearing out a bit of open space, lighting a bonfire in the middle, and gathering around it.Some lay down to rest, others sat cross-legged to meditate, simply adjusting their states.
The incident with the Phoenix-Tail Crest Serpent had, after all, affected the team's mood.
Ma Hongjun, who usually joked and laughed the most, was now uncharacteristically silent.Losing the soul beast had left him ashamed and joyless.
Even now, his limping leg made him feel all the more frustrated.
Zhao Wuji sat beside the campfire, eating one of Oscar's sausages to restore his strength—he was in charge of the night watch.
Not far from the fire, Ye Qiu leaned against a tree, his gaze turned toward the depths of the forest.
Xiao Wu nestled quietly in his arms, cherishing this embrace that would soon be gone.
Ye Qiu withdrew his Purple Demon Eye, sighed softly, and tightened his embrace. Lowering his head, he looked at Xiao Wu.
Their eyes met—no words spoken, yet their consciousnesses were in constant communion.
"Xiao Wu."
"It should be arriving soon."
Ye Qiu breathed in the faint fragrance of her hair, murmuring inwardly.
Xiao Wu's small body trembled. She wrapped her arms tightly around Ye Qiu, tears silently sliding down from her pink eyes.
Her heart was filled with deep reluctance.
"Mm, I know."
Silence and embrace—nothing else could be done.
Ye Qiu could only gently comfort her.
Then came a faint rustling sound. Ye Qiu frowned and turned his head.
He saw Ning Rongrong quietly shifting her seat, moving closer and sitting beside him.
"What are you doing?"
Ye Qiu raised an eyebrow at her.
Ning Rongrong's delicate face was faintly flushed.
Her expression slightly awkward, she withdrew her gaze from him and mumbled,"I–I'm just a little cold."
Indeed, the temperature in the Star Dou Great Forest at night had dropped significantly.
Her skin felt tight from the chill. Hugging her knees, she tried to curl up to preserve warmth.
Xiao Wu, still in Ye Qiu's arms, turned her head to look at Ning Rongrong, her reddened eyes filled with hostility, resentment, and wariness.
At a time like this—Ning Rongrong still wanted to compete with her for Ye Qiu's attention!
Xiao Wu felt deeply wronged, glaring at her like she could kill.
For some reason, Ning Rongrong suddenly felt guilty, unable to meet Xiao Wu's eyes, and looked down stiffly.
Inwardly, she was puzzled—why was Xiao Wu crying?
She had been watching them all along. Ever since breakfast that morning, Xiao Wu had been acting strange.
No matter how Ning Rongrong thought about it, she couldn't figure it out.
Ye Qiu, aware of Xiao Wu's feelings, couldn't help but smile. He raised a hand to rub her warm cheek, gently wiping away her tears.
Then he turned to Ning Rongrong and said,"Ning Rongrong, stay closer to me later."
"Ah?"
Ning Rongrong froze, confused and flustered, her gaze odd.
Wait—he's holding Xiao Wu in his arms, being all intimate, and now he wants her to come closer too?
Did this liar not see Xiao Wu's murderous stare?!
Could it be that Ye Qiu mistakenly thought she had feelings for him? Impossible! She was the proud, noble young lady of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan!
But no matter what she told herself, the blush on her face couldn't be hidden.
"What do you mean 'ah'?!"
Ye Qiu rolled his eyes and reminded her again.
"Remember, this is for your own good."
"For my own good?"
Ning Rongrong frowned.
She glanced at Xiao Wu. Seeing that she didn't react, she awkwardly nodded, her cheeks burning as she reluctantly agreed, though full of doubt.
Sitting beside Ye Qiu, she couldn't hear a sound from them.
She knew—they were speaking through their minds.
That made Ning Rongrong grind her teeth in frustration, curiosity burning in her heart.
What were they talking about? Why was Xiao Wu crying? Was it related to their silent conversation?
"Ye Qiu, you must not forget me…"
Xiao Wu's heart was full of worry.
"Silly rabbit, I won't let you go—no matter in what way, you'll never escape from my grasp!"
Ye Qiu rolled his eyes.
He reached out and tickled Xiao Wu's slender waist, his hand naturally resting on her soft curves.
The melancholy that had shadowed Xiao Wu all day finally faded, a faint smile appearing on her flushed face.
Ye Qiu was right. His spirit skill and the Acacia Heartbroken Red were bonds that connected them.
But even so, Xiao Wu felt something was still missing.
Right—she had never given Ye Qiu a gift before. What would he have to remember her by?
Thinking this, she rummaged through her soul tool and took out a small comb, placing it solemnly in Ye Qiu's hand.
"Ye Qiu, I don't have anything valuable. I can only give you my comb."
Xiao Wu raised her head, her large pink eyes staring unblinkingly at him, afraid he might dislike it.
"You're overthinking it," Ye Qiu smiled. "You are the best gift I could have. Besides, I already have your spirit skill."
He kissed her gently between the brows, saying softly, "I'll take this comb. Next time we meet, I'll personally comb your hair into a new style."
Holding her hand, he put the comb away carefully into his own soul tool.
He knew this comb held special meaning for Xiao Wu—he had to keep it safe.
"Okay… okay!"
Xiao Wu nodded happily, the thought of reunion easing the pain of parting.
"When I come to fetch you, I'll bring you a gift too. Wait for me."
Ye Qiu promised firmly.
He remembered—Acacia Heartbroken Red and Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng complemented each other.
And the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng was within the Min Clan.
"If you come, I'll already be happy enough. You're the best gift."
Xiao Wu looked at him dreamily.
Ye Qiu couldn't help but chuckle.
"Heh, silly rabbit, you're learning quite fast."
"Hmph!"
Just as the two of them were whispering sweetly to each other, an ill-timed cold snort came.
Both turned their heads at the same time.
Ning Rongrong's face was now completely red.
Gritting her teeth, she said,"Damn liar, are you doing this on purpose? Making me sit here as a third wheel?"
Ye Qiu frowned—not because of her words, but because he saw a colossal figure in the distance.
It had really come!
Xiao Wu bit her lip, glanced once at Ning Rongrong, and with a blush and no hesitation, held Ye Qiu's face and pressed her lips against his.
Ye Qiu froze for a moment—he understood. This was their final farewell.
He cooperated gently, wrapping his arm around her waist. Xiao Wu's breath was urgent, her movements filled with fierce emotion—giving and asking all at once.
Even Ye Qiu felt a little breathless.
While they kissed, Xiao Wu opened her eyes, casting a sidelong glance at Ning Rongrong—as if declaring sovereignty.
Not far away, Zhu Zhuqing, Tang San, and the others who had been watching were all dumbfounded.
Ning Rongrong's face darkened completely.
It was bad enough she looked at me before kissing him, but even while kissing she had to challenge me?!
Her brow twitched, silver teeth clenched.
Hmph! She had only come over because Xiao Wu was acting strange—she wanted to find out what gossip there was!
Who cared about this lying bastard anyway?!
Who wanted to sit beside him and be a third wheel?!
Wouldn't being hugged by the full, warm Zhu Zhuqing be more comfortable?!
Fuming, Ning Rongrong got up and started toward Zhu Zhuqing's direction.
At that moment—
Zhao Wuji suddenly stood up, shouting in a deep voice:
"Everyone, get up! Quickly—come behind me!"
Wishing everyone a pleasant life!
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