A passionate kiss in the treehouse seals their love; the soul-binding spell is broken, and they remain inseparable.

The treehouse in the Black Forest was shrouded in night, and the warm, yellow oil lamp flickered, casting a soft glow on the wooden floor. Xiao Wu, wearing a pink skirt, sat beside Su Chen. Her rabbit ears drooped as she leaned against his shoulder, her fingertips lightly tracing his sleeve. Her voice carried a hint of lingering fear: “Brother Su Chen, Xiao Ling was so scary today. His eyes were so fierce... ”

“With me here, he won't dare to hurt you.” Su Chen raised his hand to stroke her long hair, his fingers gently combing through the strands. The black-gold God-Defying Power circulated quietly, soothing her chaotic spirit power. “If he dares to be fierce to you again, I will cripple his Spirit so he can never bully anyone again.”

Xiao Wu looked up, her clear eyes full of reliance. She rubbed her nose against his cheek: “I know Brother Su Chen loves me the most.” She paused, her voice as faint as a mosquito's buzz, “Just now at the Testing Plaza, seeing how powerful you were, I felt so proud... but also a little scared, afraid that if you become too outstanding, more people will target you.”

“Silly girl.” Su Chen chuckled, turning sideways to pull her into his embrace, letting her rest against his chest where she could clearly feel his strong heartbeat. “No matter how outstanding I become, you will always be my most beloved Xiao Wu. That will never change.”

At the entrance of the treehouse, Karin crossed her arms and pouted, whispering to Ning Rongrong: “Lord Su Chen is sticking with Little Sister Xiao Wu again! He only praised her back at the Plaza and didn't even look at me!”

Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda phantom flickered. Her tone was spoiled yet smiling: “Sister Xianglin, don't be jealous. Brother Su Chen definitely cares about you. But... Little Sister Xiao Wu and Brother Su Chen really do make a good match.”

Zhuqing leaned against the doorframe, Shadow Soul Power circulating, a slight smile playing on her lips: “Let them talk properly. Xiao Wu was also frightened today.” Kushina, Hinata, and Qing Lin sat in the corner of the treehouse, quietly watching the two, their eyes full of blessings.

Inside the treehouse, Xiao Wu leaned in Su Chen's arms, feeling his warmth and protection, and the anxiety in her heart gradually dissipated. She looked up at Su Chen's deep, black-gold eyes, and driven by an impulse, she stood on her tiptoes and lightly kissed his cheek.

The soft touch came, and Su Chen froze slightly. He immediately lowered his head, a doting smile playing on his lips: “Just that one?”

Xiao Wu's cheeks instantly flushed crimson, like a ripe cherry. Her eyes darted around nervously: “I... I just wanted to thank you...”

“A thank you isn't enough.” Su Chen leaned down, his warm breath brushing her lips, a hint of teasing in his voice. “When I was helping you suppress the Soul Locking Curse just now, I discovered a secret—as long as you truly kiss me, the Soul Locking Curse can be further unlocked.”

“R-really?” Xiao Wu's eyes lit up, but then she became shy again. She bit her lip, hesitated for a moment, and finally mustered her courage, rising onto her tiptoes once more and kissing his lips.

This kiss was innocent yet fervent, carrying Xiao Wu's unique sweet scent. Su Chen's heart warmed. He wrapped his arm around her waist, deepening the kiss. God-Defying Power intertwined through their lips and teeth, resonating with Xiao Wu's spirit power, causing a faint pink glow to appear inside the treehouse.

Xiao Wu could clearly feel that the Soul Locking Curse within her was rapidly receding. The black markings faded significantly, like melting ice and snow. The previous pain completely vanished, replaced by the comfortable circulation of spirit power. She closed her eyes, tightly wrapping her arms around Su Chen's neck, immersing herself in this sweetness and security.

After a long time, their lips parted, and both were breathing heavily. Xiao Wu leaned in Su Chen's arms, her cheeks flushed, her rabbit ears trembling slightly. Her voice was as faint as a mosquito's buzz: “Brother Su Chen, the Soul Locking Curse... it really seems to have been unlocked a lot!”

“Of course, my Xiao Wu is the best behaved.” Su Chen lowered his head and pressed a kiss on her forehead, his tone gentle and resolute. “When we find the appropriate treasure later, I will definitely help you completely unlock the Soul Locking Curse so you never have to suffer this pain again.”

“Mhm!” Xiao Wu nodded vigorously, burying her face in his chest and tightly hugging his waist. “Brother Su Chen, it's so good to have you. I never want to be separated from you again. I will follow you forever and be your Xiao Wu.”

“Good, we will never separate.” Su Chen held her tightly, looking up at the Heroines by the door, a gentle smile playing on his lips. “From now on, all of us will always be together. No one can separate us.”

Seeing this, Karin immediately ran over, hooking onto Su Chen's other arm and whining: “Lord Su Chen, I want a kiss too! I also want to help you increase your strength!”

Ning Rongrong also ran over, standing on her tiptoes trying to kiss Su Chen's cheek: “Brother Su Chen, me too! My Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda can even provide you with Amplification, making me more useful than Little Sister Xiao Wu!”

Zhuqing, Kushina, Hinata, and Qing Lin also gathered around, vying for Su Chen's attention. The treehouse instantly filled with a sweet, clingy atmosphere of competing for affection.

Su Chen looked at the chattering girls around him, his heart filled with warmth and contentment. He knew that these girls were his most precious bonds on the path of nishen. With them by his side, no matter how great the difficulty, he could face it head-on. Furthermore, the further unlocking of Xiao Wu's Soul Locking Curse strengthened his resolve to protect everyone.

The night deepened, and the oil lamp in the treehouse continued to flicker, illuminating the figures embracing. Xiao Wu leaned in Su Chen's arms, listening to his heartbeat, her lips curving upward uncontrollably. She knew that by following Su Chen, her future would surely be filled with sunshine.