118: Fairy and mortal heart, tender marriage

As Ji Qingxuan waved his sleeve, the immense power between heaven and earth quietly dissipated.

Xuan Ji's figure, along with his disciple Yuan Changfeng, whose face was swollen like a pig's head, and the Elder from Taichu Dao Academy, instantly vanished from their original spots.

In the valley, only a chaotic Reincarnation Pool remained, and a group of Prodigies with various expressions, still unable to recover their senses.

Ao Ya's golden vertical pupils flickered. He took a deep look at Jiang Chen, then at Jiang Jiu, who stood silently like a shadow behind Jiang Chen.

He didn't utter another harsh word.

He transformed into a golden streak of light, shot into the sky, and departed directly.

Ye Xihe, Mo Yuan, and others also quietly turned and left after taking a deep look at Jiang Chen.

Each person's eyes held an extremely complex emotion.

They were originally the chosen Prodigies of their respective forces, the elites of the younger generation, beings revered by all.

But after witnessing Jiang Chen's various actions firsthand, their hearts were subtly shaken.

In the end, only Golden Blazing Sun remained standing.

"Holy Son Jiang, impressive methods."

After Golden Blazing Sun dropped this remark, his figure also transformed into a stream of light and vanished into the horizon.

Jiang Chen merely smiled indifferently at this, not taking it to heart at all.

Soon, the valley, which had been filled with tension, was left with only Jiang Chen and his group.

Jiang Chen glanced at the Reincarnation Pool.

He turned around, took Nangong Mingyue's still somewhat cold small hand, and spoke softly.

"Let's go, we're going back."

...Lanyue Peak.

As soon as Jiang Chen and the others landed, several figures immediately came to greet them.

It was Wen Yan and the others.

They had not obtained a spot to enter the Reincarnation Pool and had been waiting for news on Lanyue Peak.

The terrifying, world-destroying pressure that had emanated from the direction of the Reincarnation Pool earlier had left them all terrified and restless.

"Saint! Are you... are you all alright?"

Wen Yan looked at Jiang Chen, then at Nangong Mingyue and the others behind him, asking cautiously.

Even from a great distance, they had clearly felt that earth-shattering pressure.

That was the Qi of a Tenth-realm Dao Integration Peak expert!

They were afraid that Jiang Chen might have suffered a loss on the territory of Taichu Dao Academy.

Jiang Chen merely nodded faintly, not intending to speak.

Xiao Tiandu, seeing this, understood immediately.

He stepped forward and pulled Wen Yan and the others aside.

"We are fine, you don't need to worry."

"I'll tell you slowly what exactly happened."

Watching Xiao Tiandu lead away the curious crowd, Jiang Chen finally retracted his gaze.

He led Nangong Mingyue directly into his room.

Yu Meier looked at their retreating figures, her red lips slightly pursed, her beautiful eyes complex.

She hesitated for a moment, but ultimately didn't follow, finding a place to sit by herself, lost in thought...

Inside the room.

Jiang Chen released Nangong Mingyue's hand, walked to the window, stood with his hands behind his back, and gazed at the sea of clouds outside the window.

Nangong Mingyue followed behind him, the expression on her cool, pretty face somewhat unnatural.

Since earlier, her heart had been a little flustered.

In the outside world, she could maintain her composure as much as possible.

But whenever she was alone with Jiang Chen, her heart would always uncontrollably ripple.

She was silent for a moment, then finally couldn't help but speak.

"Jiang Chen..."

"Your actions today were far too risky."

"Taichu Dao Academy is, after all, a top-tier force with an endless Legacy, and that Dean is even more unfathomable. If you pressured him like that, what if he really got angry..."

Although the final outcome was Jiang Chen's great victory, and he even obtained a tremendous Opportunity.

But recalling Xuan Ji's desperate and frenzied attempt to kill earlier, she still had lingering fears.

That was a Tenth-realm Dao Integration Peak expert!

If Dean Ji Qingxuan hadn't appeared in time, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Jiang Chen heard her words and turned around.

He looked at Nangong Mingyue's eyes, full of worry, and a faint smile appeared on his face.

Jiang Chen slowly walked behind her and gently encircled her slender waist from behind.

Nangong Mingyue's delicate body stiffened abruptly, a warm breath emanating from her waist, making her entire body feel somewhat weak.

"Jiang Chen, you..."

Jiang Chen gently rested his chin on her fragrant shoulder and whispered into her ear.

"It's fine."

An old monster who had lived for countless tens of thousands of years, his mind was already as cunning as a demon.

The reason why Ji Qingxuan repeatedly tolerated him and even actively showed goodwill was definitely not simple.

Such an old fox was best at seeking good fortune and avoiding disaster.

Of course, Jiang Chen didn't need to explain this gamble in detail to Nangong Mingyue.

And Nangong Mingyue, hearing Jiang Chen say so, knew he must have his reasons.

The hanging heart finally slowly settled down.

She nodded lightly, her voice as soft as a mosquito's hum.

"I believe you."

"You always have your reasons for what you do."

This unconditional trust made Jiang Chen's heart ripple slightly.

The smile on his face deepened a few shades.

Nangong Mingyue felt a little embarrassed under his gaze and subconsciously averted her eyes.

"I... I need to go back."

Her visit to Taichu Dao Academy this time was originally for the Opportunity of the Reincarnation Pool. Now that the matter was concluded, it was time for her to return to the Nangong Family.

"So soon?"

Jiang Chen raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.

He leaned closer to Nangong Mingyue's ear again, his warm breath caressing her earlobe.

"Won't you stay a little longer to accompany your future husband?"

Boom!

Nangong Mingyue's head buzzed, a blank space.

A wave of heat rushed from her neck straight to her crown, instantly dyeing her already exquisite face with a captivating blush.

She abruptly broke free, creating distance between herself and Jiang Chen, and glared at him with her cool eyes.

"You're so improper!"

Her voice carried a hint of annoyance, but no real anger could be detected.

Jiang Chen couldn't help but chuckle at her appearance.

The cool and ethereal Fairy Nangong would only show such girlish shyness in front of him.

With a stir in his heart, Jiang Chen took a step forward, embraced Nangong Mingyue, and kissed her red lips.

"Mm... !"

Nangong Mingyue's beautiful eyes instantly widened, her hands weakly patting Jiang Chen's chest.

Gradually, mist welled up in her eyes.

Her hands, which had originally been struggling, had at some point wrapped around Jiang Chen's neck, responding awkwardly.

After a long while, their lips parted.

Nangong Mingyue leaned against Jiang Chen's embrace, panting, not daring to look into his eyes.

After a while more of tenderness, Nangong Mingyue finally pushed him away, ready to leave.

She tidied her slightly disheveled skirt and turned to walk towards the door.

"Mingyue."

Jiang Chen's voice, however, suddenly sounded from behind her at this moment.

Nangong Mingyue's footsteps paused, and she subconsciously turned her head.

Under Nangong Mingyue's slightly bewildered gaze.

Jiang Chen looked into her eyes, speaking slowly, word by word.

"After some time."

"We will get married."