ebookland Chapter 210 The relationship heats up
Chapter 210 The relationship heats up
Yun Yao reached out and grabbed the spirit pearl. In an instant, a gentle and warm force flowed slowly from the spirit pearl into her palm like a lively stream, and then slowly spread out in her body along the veins of her arm. Wherever the force reached, it seemed as if countless fine needles were pricking her gently, but she did not feel any pain. Instead, she felt a tingling sensation, which made every inch of her flesh and blood seem to be awakened. The 36,000 pores around her body also dilated, absorbing this wonderful warm current to their heart's content. Yun Yao felt comfortable all over, as if she was bathing in the warm sun in the cold, or as if she was immersed in a hot spring when she was tired. The fatigue and tension of her body and mind disappeared in an instant, replaced by an unprecedented comfort and peace.
She closed her eyes slightly, immersed in this strange feeling, fine beads of sweat oozed from her forehead, but under the reflection of the light of the spirit pearl, they sparkled with crystal luster, like little stars. Her hair, which was originally a little messy due to the previous series of fierce battles, was gently brushed by the light and fell softly on both sides of her cheeks, making her face more delicate and her skin whiter than snow.
At this moment, Chu Mochen's eyes never left Yun Yao. He stared at her quietly, the corners of his mouth unconsciously raised, outlining a gentle and doting arc. In that look, the previous coldness and vigilance had long faded, replaced by endless concern and affection. In his eyes, Yun Yao at this moment was like a flower quietly blooming in the morning light, exuding charming fragrance and charm, which made his heartbeat unconsciously accelerate, and an indescribable emotion quietly spread in his heart.
"Yun Yao, are you okay?" Chu Mochen asked softly, with a barely perceptible tremor in his voice. He was trying his best to suppress the surging emotions in his heart.
Yun Yao slowly opened her eyes, and the light in her bright eyes flickered like stars twinkling in the night sky. She looked at Chu Mochen, and a brilliant smile bloomed on the corners of her mouth, like a flower blooming in spring, bright and beautiful. "I'm fine, the power of this spirit bead is so strange, it makes me feel like I've been reborn." Her voice was crisp and pleasant, with a hint of excitement and joy that was difficult to conceal.
Chu Mochen nodded slightly and took a step forward, the distance between them instantly shortened. He stretched out his hand and gently wiped the sweat off Yun Yao's forehead, the action was extremely gentle, as if he was treating the most precious treasure in the world. "That's good, we were able to successfully obtain the spirit pearl this time, thanks to you. Your intelligence and courage always help us get out of danger at critical moments." His words were sincere and earnest, and every word was full of admiration and gratitude for Yun Yao.
Yun Yao was slightly startled, and a faint blush appeared on her cheeks, just like the sunset glow in the sky. She lowered her head and said a little embarrassedly: "I am just doing my best. If it weren't for your full assistance, how could I deal with all these crises alone." A warm current surged in her heart, blending with the power of the spirit pearl, making her immersed in a happy atmosphere.
Chu Mochen gently lifted Yun Yao's chin and made her look into his eyes again. His eyes were deep and blazing, as if he could see through her soul. "Yun Yao, you don't need to be modest. Since I met you, you have impressed me time and time again. Whether facing the intrigues in the palace or the many obstacles in the world of cultivation, you have never backed down and always moved forward courageously. Your tenacity and perseverance deeply touched me." His voice became deeper and deeper, with a bewitching magic that made Yun Yao's heart beat faster and faster.
Yun Yao's eyes were filled with tears of emotion. She looked at Chu Mochen, her lips trembling slightly. She wanted to say something, but she felt as if her throat was choked by something, and she was unable to speak for a while. At this moment, silence was better than words. The two of them just stared at each other quietly. Everything around them seemed to be still, and only their heartbeats were clearly audible, weaving a moving melody in this silent valley.
After a while, Yun Yao was the first to break the silence. She took a deep breath, tried to calm herself down, and then said: "Chu Mochen, this experience has made me understand more clearly that it is my great fortune to have you accompany me on this road of cultivation. There is still a long way to go, and we will definitely encounter more challenges, but as long as we work together, I believe we can overcome them one by one." Her eyes were firm and resolute, which showed her confidence in the future and her certainty in their friendship.
Chu Mochen was slightly stunned, and then a broad smile appeared on his face. That smile was as bright as the sun, dispelling all the haze on his face. "Yun Yao, you are right. No matter how many difficulties and obstacles there are ahead, I will face them with you and never leave you." He held Yun Yao's hand tightly, as if to melt her into his palm, never to be separated.
Yun Yao felt the warmth and strength coming from Chu Mochen's palm, and her heart was filled with happiness and peace of mind. She gently shook his hand back, and then said, "Then let's go. It's not advisable to stay here for long. It's better to return to the sect as soon as possible to report."
"Okay." Chu Mochen nodded in response, and the two of them walked away slowly along the path in the valley, hand in hand. Along the way, they smiled at each other from time to time, talked in a low voice from time to time, sharing each other's inner feelings and thoughts. The footsteps that were originally a little heavy due to fatigue became light at this moment, as if there was wind under their feet.
Yun Yao stopped at a stream. The clear stream gurgled, shimmering in the sunlight. Various unknown wild flowers grew by the stream, colorful and emitting a faint fragrance. Yun Yao leaned over, gently scooped up a handful of stream water, sprinkled it on her face, feeling the cool touch, and sighed comfortably. "Chu Mochen, look at how beautiful this scenery is. If I weren't in this world of cultivation, facing dangers and challenges all the time, I really want to stay here for a while."
Chu Mochen walked to Yun Yao's side and followed her gaze, with a hint of admiration in his eyes. "Let's come here again when we have the chance. Then, we must appreciate the beauty of this valley."
Yun Yao smiled and nodded, then stood up. At this moment, she suddenly found a faint light flickering on a stone by the stream. She walked over curiously, squatted down and took a closer look. She saw that it was a small crystal stone, crystal clear, and there seemed to be a trace of spiritual energy flowing inside. "Chu Mochen, come and see, this crystal stone is so beautiful." Yun Yao shouted excitedly.
Chu Mochen walked over and looked at the crystal stone in Yun Yao's hand, with a hint of surprise in his eyes. "This crystal stone contains extraordinary spiritual power. It must be transformed from a spiritual object in this valley. If you like it, take it."
Yun Yao looked at Chu Mochen hesitantly. "This... is not a good idea. After all, it was obtained by chance in this valley. Perhaps we should hand it over to the sect."
Chu Mochen shook his head slightly and said with a smile: "It's okay, this is just a small crystal stone. Compared with the spiritual beads of our mission this time, it is not worth mentioning. Besides, you have just gone through hardships, so just consider this as a small reward for you."
Yun Yao felt warm in her heart after hearing this. She stopped refusing and carefully put the crystal stone away. "Well, thank you, Chu Mochen."
"Silly girl, why are you being so polite to me?" Chu Mochen touched Yun Yao's head lovingly.
The two continued to move forward, and before they knew it, the sky gradually darkened. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on them, stretching their shadows out. The mountains in the distance, under the afterglow, appeared golden red, like a gorgeous painting.
"It looks like we have to spend the night in this mountain tonight." Chu Mochen said, looking at the sky.
Yun Yao nodded, not showing any worry. "Alright, this is a good opportunity to practice and consolidate what I have learned today."
The two found a relatively flat open space and lit a bonfire. The flames jumped, dispelling the darkness and coldness around them. Yun Yao and Chu Mochen sat opposite each other and began to practice with their eyes closed.
During the practice, Yun Yao found that her spiritual power flowed more smoothly than before, as if the power of the spirit pearl had opened a new door for her, allowing her to explore her potential more deeply. She was immersed in this wonderful feeling, constantly guiding the spiritual power to circulate in the meridians. Every cycle made her spiritual power more condensed, and her cultivation level was improved a little bit without her noticing.
Chu Mochen also felt the changes in himself. In the process of fighting side by side with Yun Yao, his state of mind had a new breakthrough, and some of the bottlenecks in his cultivation seemed to have loosened. He took this opportunity to work hard to break through the bottleneck and try to break through to a higher level.
Time passed slowly, and the bonfire gradually went out, leaving only a pile of embers emitting a faint light in the darkness. Yun Yao and Chu Mochen also finished their training one after another.
Yun Yao slowly opened her eyes, with a gleam of surprise in them. "Chu Mochen, I feel like my cultivation has improved again, all thanks to today's experience."
Chu Mochen looked at Yun Yao with a pleased smile on his face. "Me too, it seems that we have gained a lot from this mission. Not only did we get the spirit pearl, but we also made a breakthrough in our cultivation. More importantly..." He paused, his eyes became gentler, "Our friendship has also become deeper."
Yun Yao's cheeks flushed slightly. She lowered her head and said softly, "Well, this is my most precious gain."
At this time, the night sky was full of twinkling stars, like dazzling gems inlaid on the sky. Yun Yao raised her head and looked up at the starry sky, her heart full of longing for the future. "Chu Mochen, what do you think our future will be like?"
Chu Mochen walked to Yun Yao's side, stood side by side with her, and also looked at the starry sky. "No matter what the future holds, as long as we work together, we will definitely create our own legend." His voice was firm and powerful, as if announcing their determination to the whole world.
Yun Yao turned to look at Chu Mochen, her eyes full of trust and dependence. "Okay, then let's work together."
In this quiet night sky, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen leaned against each other, and their figures looked particularly warm under the reflection of the stars. At this moment, they forgot all their fatigue and troubles, and their hearts were filled with love for each other and expectations for the future.