317: The Spirit Spring Blooms

He lowered his head and pressed a gentle kiss on the top of her hair:

"In the future, you are not allowed to say such self-deprecating words again. With me here, no one can make you suffer even a bit of grievance, not even if the Xihua Sect has objections."

The water of the Spirit Spring seemed to sense their feelings, flowing even more smoothly, carrying the colorful light from the stalactites in the cave, creating faint halos in the water, like flowing rainbows.

Those halos slowly ascended with the mist, swirling around the two, enveloping their figures in a hazy warmth.

Luo Yu leaned in Situ Jun's embrace, listening to his steady and powerful heartbeat, feeling the warmth and determination emanating from him. The unease and worries in her heart gradually melted away, as if soaked in the warm water of the Spirit Spring, leaving only a full sense of security and reliance.

She knew that this man before her truly held her in his heart, and truly wished to accompany her through the long years of Cultivation.

She looked up at Situ Jun's eyes, her own eyes filled with gentle light, and a hint of enchanting charm after letting down her guard.

The corners of her eyes were slightly red, with undried moisture, making her appear even more delicate and moving.

"I will remember my husband's words."

As she spoke, she actively rose and kissed Situ Jun's lips.

This time, there was no previous shyness or hesitation, but rather a bit more courage and passion, and a touch of the unique initiative and allure of a mature woman.

The touch was as soft as the spiritual light condensed in the spring pool, with a hint of greenness, yet also a captivating charm.

This warmed Situ Jun's heart. He kissed her back tightly, his arms tightening, holding her firmly in his embrace, as if to completely merge her breath and her warmth into his very bones and blood.

Luo Yu's body arched slightly backward, her neck forming a graceful curve, like a swan about to spread its wings and fly. Her skin glowed with a pearly white luster under the Spirit Stone's halo, every inch exuding the allure of a mature beauty.

At this moment, she was full of temptation, yet not lacking in grace, like a peony in full bloom, elegant, noble, and enchantingly beautiful.

With a flash, the two reappeared in the pool.

The Spirit Spring's mist once again gathered around them. The golden and cyan spiritual light grew denser, slowly rising and swirling around them like two intertwined star rivers, brilliant and passionate.

The Spirit Spring's water spiritual power was drawn by this merging spiritual power, forming tiny whirlpools that once again enveloped the two, warm and tranquil.

Mist permeated around them, blurring their figures, yet adding to the ambiguity and passion, as if the entire cave held only the two of them, only their heartbeats and breaths.

Water droplets fell from the stalactites, striking the whirlpools and stirring up fragmented spiritual light, like countless stars falling.

After an unknown amount of time, the two slowly separated, their foreheads touching, their breaths intertwined, carrying each other's scent and the sweet freshness of the Spirit Spring.

Luo Yu's cheeks were still flushed, like ripe apples, but her eyes were full of smiles, like blooming peach blossoms, bright and captivating.

Her lips were slightly swollen and bore the marks of being kissed, adding a touch of alluring charm.

Her eyes sparkled with a captivating allure, every blink carrying a seductive charm yet without losing her innocence. It was a contradictory yet harmonious beauty, a captivating charm that only a mature woman, seasoned by time, could possess.

Situ Jun looked at her like this, and the love in his heart, like the water of the Spirit Spring, grew more intense, almost overflowing.

He gently caressed her cheek, his fingertips brushing aside the strands of hair from her tear mole to behind her ear, his movements gentle and patient.

"Are you tired? Let's rest by the shore for a moment."

His voice was so tender it could drip water, and his gaze was full of doting affection.

Luo Yu nodded, her eyes showing a hint of lazy fatigue, yet she still clung tightly to his arm, unwilling to let go.

Situ Jun carefully picked her up, his movements gentle, fearing to disturb her.

Luo Yu leaned in his embrace, her hair falling and brushing against his arm, bringing a tingling itchiness.

Her cheek pressed against his chest, feeling his body temperature and heartbeat, a satisfied smile playing on her lips. Her entire being exuded a radiance of being nourished by love, like a fresh flower moistened by morning dew, exquisitely delicate.

By the shore, Situ Jun had spread a soft white fox fur blanket, its fluffy texture extremely comfortable.

Situ Jun gently placed her on it, then sat beside her, reaching out to pull her into his embrace, letting her lean against his shoulder.

Luo Yu adjusted to a comfortable position, curling up in his arms, her head resting in the crook of his neck, breathing in his scent, her eyes gradually becoming hazy and languid.

Her arm rested on Situ Jun's leg, her fingertips unconsciously tracing his clothes, her movements carrying a hint of playful innocence and charm.

Her skirt spread slightly, revealing a section of her fair, jade-like calf. Her calf had graceful lines, and her skin was delicate, glowing faintly under the halo.

Spirit Spring water droplets dripped from her hair onto the blanket, leaving small wet marks, like plum blossoms adorning the white fox fur, adding a touch of elegance.

Situ Jun waved his hand, and a spiritual force swept through, wiping away all the water droplets from their bodies. He then set up a Restriction around the blanket, isolating the moisture inside the cave, leaving only their heartbeats and breaths.

The two sat quietly like this, listening to the "drip-drop" of the Spirit Spring water falling on the stone surface, feeling each other's body temperature and heartbeat. The air was filled with an unyielding tenderness and fragrance.

The spiritual liquid crystals on the stone wall emitted a soft glow, casting their intertwined figures onto the wall, outlining a warm and beautiful scene.

"Husband."

Luo Yu spoke softly, her voice carrying a lazy hoarseness, like a feather gently brushing against Situ Jun's heart.

Situ Jun looked down at her, a smile in his eyes, his fingertips gently stroking her hair:

"Hmm?"

"Didn't you say you were going to take control of this space? You can't keep fooling around with me; it's important to get serious."

Luo Yu looked up at him, her eyes carrying a hint of reproach, but more so, concern.

Her eyes sparkled with a hint of charm; even when speaking serious words, she remained captivating.

Situ Jun looked down at her, a deep smile in his eyes, and reached out to pinch her nose, his actions carrying a hint of doting affection:

"What do you mean by fooling around? My Dual Cultivation with my wife, improving my Cultivation and solidifying my Dao Heart, is the most proper thing in the Cultivation world."

He paused, his gaze lingering on her pouting face, and chuckled:

"Besides, with my current Soul Transformation Cultivation, it doesn't matter if I take control of the space a little later. In this Secret Realm, no one is my opponent anymore, so there's no need to rush."

He raised his hand, pointing to the spiritual light still swirling around them:

"Look, our merging just now not only advanced both our Cultivation, but also made the spiritual energy of this Spirit Spring even purer. Once we control this space, this will be our exclusive Secret Realm, and no one can disturb us 'doing proper things.'"