197: I'm afraid he'll "bully" me, but I'm also afraid he won't.

As the light and shadow shifted and the sensation of weightlessness faded, a rich, inseparable scent of vegetation rushed towards them.

This is the Five-Star Spirit Domain numbered 67.

What came into view was a vast, boundless primeval forest; towering trees blocked out the sky, and vines coiled like Dragons.

It was vibrant with life, yet also filled with hidden dangers.

"Hum!"

Golden light swirled within Qin Lang's eyes as the Eye of the Heavenly Dao instantly activated.

In his vision, beneath this seemingly calm green ocean, dense red dots were flashing frantically.

Those were countless Starry Sky Alien Species.

"A good place."

A playful arc curled at the corner of Qin Lang's mouth as he turned to look at Shangguan Xue, whose exquisite curves were wrapped in tight leather clothing beside him.

"Xue'er, there are many monsters here; it's perfect for you to use as sparring practice."

Even though they had already been intimate, Shangguan Xue's earlobes still flushed slightly upon hearing this "Xue'er."

Qin Lang didn't waste any words; he immediately summoned the flying boat, carrying the two of them as they sped along just above the treetops.

He was like an arrogant traveler, unrestrainedly releasing his aura, waking up the sleeping predators along the way one by one.

"Roar—!"

The roars of beasts rose and fell; dozens of strange species of various forms chased after them, howling.

"The Fifth-Order ones are mine; the rest are yours."

Qin Lang set the rules nonchalantly.

Ahead, in a valley brimming with Spiritual Qi, a spirit fruit emitting an alluring halo floated quietly.

Guarding it was a Fifth-Order Violent Bear covered in rock armor, along with four Peak Fourth-Order Gale Wolves.

"Scram!"

Qin Lang did not move; he simply gripped the air with his Gods Left Hand.

Boom!

The Fifth-Order Violent Bear, which was about to charge, had its head instantly explode like a watermelon, and its massive body crashed to the ground.

Instant kill.

After doing all this, Qin Lang acted as if nothing had happened, sitting cross-legged at the bow of the flying boat, even having the leisure to pull out a bottle of soda.

"The rest are left to you."

Shangguan Xue took a deep breath, drew her flowing cloud overlapping shadow sword, and like a white swallow, charged into the wolf pack without hesitation.

This was a bitter battle.

The four Peak Fourth-Order alien species coordinated perfectly, filling the sky with wind blades.

Although Shangguan Xue had just achieved a Breakthrough to the Third-Order, relying on the insight of her heavy pupils and her profound Foundation, she was surprisingly able to handle the siege with ease.

However, the battle was inevitably messy.

Fragrant sweat soon soaked through her tight clothing, outlining even more breathtaking curves, and a few strands of hair stuck to her crimson cheeks, revealing a unique, wild beauty.

"Make your Sword Intent sharper!"

"Attack its waist and abdomen; that's its weak point!"

Qin Lang admired the beauty's heroic posture while offering guidance from time to time.

Half an hour later.

As the last Gale Wolf fell to the ground with a whimper, Shangguan Xue leaned on her sword, panting heavily, her chest heaving violently.

Although exhausted, her beautiful eyes shone with excitement.

Killing across ranks!

She had done it!

Qin Lang collected the spirit fruit and beckoned her to board the ship.

However, this time, he did not naturally take her hand as he usually did.

He didn't even offer that domineering embrace.

He only said faintly: "Let's go."

Then he turned and walked towards the driver's seat on his own.

Shangguan Xue stood frozen in place, watching that upright back, and a sudden, inexplicable sense of loss welled up in her heart.

That feeling was as if a piece of her heart had gone empty.

She looked down at her own hand, which felt empty.

"Is he... disgusted because I didn't fight well just now?"

"Or is it that... now that he has obtained me, he doesn't cherish me anymore?"

Shangguan Xue bit her lip, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

She discovered that she had changed.

She had become anxious about gains and losses, and pretentious.

She was afraid of Qin Lang "bullying" her as domineeringly as before, making her feel ashamed and indignant.

But now that he wasn't coming to "bully" her, she was even more afraid.

Afraid of that cold treatment, afraid of that estrangement.

"Xue'er, what are you daydreaming about? Let's go."

Qin Lang's voice came from the front.

Shangguan Xue collected herself, suppressed the sorrow in her heart, and silently boarded the flying boat.

"Boom!"

Just as she stepped onto the deck, before she could find her footing.

The flying boat's engine suddenly roared, and it surged forward violently.

"Ah!"

Shangguan Xue let out a cry of surprise; her body instantly lost its balance and fell backward uncontrollably.

The pain she expected did not come.

She crashed into a solid and warm embrace.

Qin Lang had appeared behind her at some point, his arms like iron pincers, catching her steadily.

"So careless?"

A playful voice rang in her ear, carrying a scorching breath that sprayed onto the crook of her neck.

Shangguan Xue's body stiffened; she just wanted to struggle to stand up.

But she found that Qin Lang's arms had tightened, with no intention of letting go at all.

The two were pressed tightly together.

Shangguan Xue, having just finished a fierce battle, was radiating astonishing heat.

That mixture of body scent and sweat was, for Qin Lang, simply the most potent aphrodisiac.

He lowered his head, looking at the face of the beautiful woman in his arms, so close at hand, flushed red from shyness and intense exercise.

Those originally cold eyes now seemed to hold a pool of spring water, half-refusing and half-welcoming.

Boom!

The string of reason snapped instantly.

"Xue'er, you smell so good."

Qin Lang's Adam's apple bobbed, his voice terrifyingly hoarse.

He lowered his head abruptly and fiercely kissed those two alluring red lips.

"Mmm..."

Shangguan Xue's eyes widened, subconsciously wanting to push him away.

But when her hands touched Qin Lang's scalding chest, that faint strength instantly dissipated.

At this altitude of ten thousand meters, on this flying boat with only the two of them.

Surrounded by the vast greenery of the primeval forest.

A forbidden sense of excitement surged through her whole body like an electric current.

She gave up resisting.

Even...

Her hands, trembling, slowly wrapped around Qin Lang's neck.

The fire in Qin Lang's eyes erupted completely.

He scooped Shangguan Xue up and pressed her directly onto the wide deck of the flying boat.

"This time... you asked for it."

The flying boat engaged automatic cruise, weaving and undulating through the sea of clouds.

And on the deck, the spring scenery was infinite.

Shangguan Xue went from half-reluctant to completely sinking into it, letting Qin Lang take her to revisit old haunts above the clouds, exploring the deepest mysteries of each other's bodies.

That was the fusion of spirit and flesh.

It was also the true closeness of two hearts.

...(250 words omitted here)

After a long while.

The wind stopped and the rain ceased.

The flying boat slowed down, gliding steadily over the forest sea.

Shangguan Xue tidied her messy clothes and stood shyly at the bow of the ship, gripping the railing tightly, not daring to turn back to look at that bad person.

The blush on her face spread all the way to her earlobes.

Suddenly.

A pair of powerful arms reached out from behind, gently embracing her waist.

Qin Lang rested his chin gently on her fragrant shoulder, his warm breath spraying onto the side of her neck.

This time, there was no lust, only tenderness.

Shangguan Xue's body trembled slightly, then relaxed, leaning back against that solid chest.

The two embraced quietly just like that.

Beneath their feet flowed the emerald forest sea, and in their ears was the whistling wind.

A silent intimacy quietly sprouted between them.