318: Embrace and confide

Upon hearing this, Luo Yu couldn't help but laugh aloud—her laughter was as crisp as a gilded wind chime gently swaying on the eaves, intertwining with the Spiritual Qi, thick as milk, stagnant within theKarst Cave, echoing in layers.

Her dark hair trembled slightly with her laughter, a few wet strands clinging to her fair neck, carrying both the tender charm of a mature woman and the innocent playfulness of one in love, sweet enough to melt the clarity of the Spirit Spring. Even the surrounding Spiritual Mist seemed to be dyed with rouge.

Her fair cheeks instantly flushed a light red, like the most vibrant peach blossoms of spring dipped in morning dew, spreading from her temples to her jaw, blooming into a breathtaking softness.

She raised a hand and lightly tapped Situ Jun's chest. As her fair wrist lifted, the silver chain on it jingled softly. The force was as light as a feather brushing against icy skin, carrying a hint of petulant complaint:

"You're so improper, it's as if you want to hide me here and never let me leave."

Her voice was wrapped in a feigned complaint, but the tail end trembled slightly, without a hint of genuine blame. Instead, it overflowed with an unresolvable sweetness, even the indulgence within it imbued with the clear sweetness of the Spirit Spring.

Situ Jun chuckled softly and took her hand.

His thumb caressed her delicate skin, then he lowered his head and pressed a soft kiss on her slightly perspiring fingertips, his gaze burning like a blazing Spiritual Fire, yet concealing an unyielding deep affection:

"Who told my wife to be so charming, making me unwilling to be apart from you for even a moment? If I didn't still need to control the core of this space, I would truly want to hide you here, belonging only to me."

He leaned down and placed a gentle kiss on her smooth forehead. The warmth of his lips permeated her skin, his voice low and solemn:

"But rest assured, I will quickly take control of this space and protect you completely. Once we leave the Secret Realm, I will immediately go to the Xihua Sect to propose, and grandly marry you to the Northern Frontier, letting the entire Cultivation world know that you, Luo Yu, are my, Situ Jun's, Dao Companion."

His voice was deep like an ancient bell, yet with the magnetic quality of jade striking together. Love and possessiveness intertwined, making Luo Yu's heart burn.

The flush on her cheeks deepened, spreading to her earlobes, and a hot current of warmth surged within her, slowly flowing through her limbs and bones.

Luo Yu naturally buried her head in his embrace, her nose filled with the clear Spiritual Qi and faint pine scent of his body, feeling the warmth and security brought by his firm arms. A sweet, unresolvable smile played on her lips, her eyes so tender they seemed to drip water, and even the tiny tear mole at the corner of her eye was imbued with a lingering soft glow.

The mist from the Spirit Spring continued to rise slowly, like wisps of white gauze, enveloping their figures in a hazy halo.

The crystallized Spiritual Liquid on the stone wall emitted a soft, luminous glow, like countless stars falling, reflecting their intertwined figures, serene and beautiful.

The air was filled with the sweetness of the Spirit Spring, the rich fragrance of Spiritual Flowers, and the ambiguous aroma created by their intertwined breaths, winding around, forming a unique atmosphere that made the entireKarst Cave feel tender.

At this moment, it was as if even time had stopped, leaving only their clear heartbeats, intertwined breaths, and the deep affection that quietly bloomed by the Spirit Spring, growing ever more intense.

Luo Yu leaned in Situ Jun's embrace, feeling his unreserved love and protection, her heart filled with unprecedented peace and happiness.

She knew that from now on, her long Cultivation path would no longer be a lonely one; Situ Jun would be by her side, watching the clouds unfurl and facing the dangers of the immortal path together.

The two embraced quietly like this for a long time without speaking.

Finally, Luo Yu's voice broke the silence, soft and sweet from their recent intimacy, her tone slightly rising at the end, still hiding a hint of unconscious playfulness:

"Husband..."

She paused, as if deliberating her words, her voice growing even softer:

"Just now... was I too unseemly just now?"

Situ Jun looked down at the person in his arms, his eyes filled with a gentle smile, his fingertips lightly brushing the wisps of hair on her forehead dampened by the mist, the touch as soft as clouds:

"Unseemly? I only feel that you, so honest and passionate, are the most captivating."

He paused slightly, his fingertips slowly sliding to the small tear mole at the corner of her eye, gently caressing it, his tone carrying a hint of sigh:

"If not for the Spirit Spring mist covering us, I'm afraid I would have lost my soul to your appearance just now, even my circulating Cultivation Technique would have gone awry."

Luo Yu's cheeks grew even hotter at his words. She quickly buried her face back into his chest, clutching his lapels tightly with both hands, her voice muffled and tinged with shyness:

"You're making fun of me again..."

Though she said this, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly. The sweetness in her heart gushed out like a Spirit Spring, flowing through her limbs and bones, making even the circulation of her Spiritual Power feel light.

The top of her head brushed against Situ Jun's chin, the touch of her hair soft and carrying a faint fragrance, making his heart even softer.

Situ Jun chuckled aloud, the vibration of his chest transmitting through her skin to her ears, carrying a sense of reassurance:

"How could I make fun of you? Everything I said is from the heart. To have a woman like you by my side, I would willingly give up even this Soul Transformation Cultivation."

"Don't talk nonsense!"

Luo Yu quickly looked up and covered his mouth with her hand, her eyes full of seriousness. Her fingertips, still damp from the Spirit Spring, gently pressed against his lips, soft and warm to the touch.

Her gaze was clear and firm, slightly widened from urgency at this moment, her eyelashes trembling. That mix of playful innocence and seriousness added an even more captivating charm.

"The Dao of Cultivation is so difficult. You've reached this point after countless efforts and dangers, how can you joke about giving it up for me?"

Situ Jun looked at the anxiety and concern in her eyes, his heart warmed. He smiled slightly, raised his hand, and pulled her tighter into his embrace, his nose resting on the top of her head, thoroughly enjoying this moment of warmth and tranquility.

The woman in his arms was soft-bodied, with delicate skin, and even her hair carried a faint fragrance, making his heart tender.

After a long while, Luo Yu finally stirred slightly, lifting her head from Situ Jun's embrace, her eyes carrying a hint of curiosity and shyness, like a small deer peeking out:

"Husband, you said our Cultivation Techniques complement each other. So, from now on... from now on, can we often Dual Cultivate like this?"

As soon as the words left her mouth, she felt her cheeks burn. She quickly lowered her head, her fingertips unconsciously clutching her sleeves, her knuckles slightly white.

Her long eyelashes drooped, hiding the shyness in her eyes, but unable to conceal her slightly reddened ear tips and neck, revealing the exquisite beauty and charm of a mature woman.

Situ Jun looked at her shy demeanor, the smile in his eyes deepening, his voice low and somewhat seductive:

"Of course. As long as you wish, I will accompany you anytime, anywhere. And..."

He deliberately paused, watching the curious light flicker in her eyes, before slowly continuing:

"This Spirit Spring is an Innate treasure ground, its water Spiritual Power is extremely pure, containing no Impurities. If we can stay here for a few more days and Dual Cultivate with the power of the Spirit Spring, it will greatly benefit both our Cultivation."