Although Mu Chen did not possess Yun Zhi's body, he had touched every inch of her skin—every single inch. It could be said to be a full-body massage, but how was that any different from possessing her?
It's worth mentioning that the entire process lasted a very, very long time, and it was all carried out while Yun Zhi was fully conscious. What happened during the day was destined to be imprinted on Yun Zhi's soul, something she would never forget for the rest of her life.
Yun Zhi hesitated for a long time but eventually put away the strange longsword in her hand. She glanced around the room and walked to a dark corner. A blush appeared on her delicate face as her jade-like fingers slowly untied her plain dress. As her fingers slid down, a perfectly sculpted body, as if carved from fine jade, was fully exposed in the room.
Unbeknownst to Yun Zhi, who was elegantly removing her clothes, Mu Chen's Soul Awareness had already quietly spread out. Even though Yun Zhi was in the dark, her every movement was crystal clear in Mu Chen's eyes.
Yun Zhi took off the light blue metal armor she wore on her chest, a hint of shyness on her face, and quickly put on her dress. She carefully folded the metal armor and gently placed it beside Mu Chen's head.
Yun Zhi softly murmured to herself, "This is the Heart of the Sea Armor. It's made from a peculiar metal found in the belly of a sixth-rank sea Magical Beast, the Three-Tailed Blue Whale. Its defensive power depends on the strength of its owner and can improve as the owner's cultivation level increases."
Originally, Yun Zhi had thought of giving Mu Chen a few Battle Skills or cultivation techniques, but after considering Mu Chen's profound cultivation—enough to make even the Purple Winged Lion King submit—she abandoned the idea. Among all the treasures she possessed, only the Heart of the Sea Armor could be of any real help to Mu Chen.
After placing the armor carefully, Yun Zhi stood quietly by the bed, her eyes fixed on the handsome young man's face. A bitter, helpless smile appeared on her delicate face. "After cultivating alone for so many years, I never thought I'd develop feelings for a young man like this... Ah, I'll see you again if fate allows it. Little guy, a bit of worldly attachment."
Yun Zhi sighed softly, bent down, and gently kissed Mu Chen's forehead.
Just as she was about to straighten up, Mu Chen suddenly reached out and wrapped his arms around her waist.
Yun Zhi's eyes widened in shock. "You're awake?"
Without wasting words, Mu Chen turned 180 degrees, pinning Yun Zhi beneath him, and said with a smirk, "Of course."
"When did you wake up?" Yun Zhi asked curiously, still not fully realizing that she was now pinned beneath him.
"The moment you entered the room," Mu Chen replied.
"You were awake the whole time and didn't open your eyes?" Yun Zhi scolded.
"If I had opened my eyes, how would I know what you were planning to do? So, you couldn't sleep in the middle of the night and decided to take advantage of me, huh?" Mu Chen teased with a mischievous grin.
"You've misunderstood. I... I was here to say goodbye," Yun Zhi explained hurriedly.
"Goodbye? Then why did you sneak a kiss?" Mu Chen asked.
"I... I just... I just..." Yun Zhi's face turned bright red, her ears burning with embarrassment. For a moment, she truly didn't know how to explain herself.
"Hmm?"
Yun Zhi's eyes widened. Just as she was struggling to explain, Mu Chen's lips pressed against hers.
Yun Zhi's mind went blank, and for a moment, she forgot to push him away.
This wasn't the first time Mu Chen had done something like this. He was no novice, having been with women like Hu Liena, Zi Zhenzhu, and Xiao Wu, not to mention the Goddess of Kindness and the Goddess of Life, who had lived for hundreds, even thousands of years.
From the Goddess of Kindness and the Goddess of Life, Mu Chen had learned many precious things that couldn't be found in books. This had greatly enhanced his abilities in every aspect. Yun Zhi tried to resist, but with her cultivation at the level of a Battle Emperor, how could she possibly overcome Mu Chen?
After a few futile attempts to resist, Yun Zhi eventually succumbed to Mu Chen's gentleness.
About ten minutes later, Yun Zhi opened her eyes and, taking advantage of Mu Chen's momentary distraction, shyly pushed him away.
Yun Zhi quickly climbed off the bed, straightening her wrinkled clothes. She looked at Mu Chen, who had a mischievous, triumphant glint in his eyes, and her face turned even redder. Softly, she said, "I'm leaving."
"Oh," Mu Chen responded indifferently.
"I said, I'm leaving," Yun Zhi repeated.
"Oh," Mu Chen responded again, just as indifferently.
"Don't you have anything to say to me?" Yun Zhi asked, her eyes filled with a mix of sadness and reproach.
"It's not like we'll never see each other again. Today's parting is just for tomorrow's reunion. There's no need to make it seem like a life-and-death separation," Mu Chen said with a smile.
"..."
Yun Zhi remained silent, her gaze lingering on Mu Chen as a warm feeling flowed through her heart. After a while, she asked, "Do you know who I am?"
It seemed Yun Zhi was afraid she might never see Mu Chen again, so she took the initiative to ask him this question.
"The Sect Master of the Yunlan Sect, Yun Yun," Mu Chen answered.
"How... how did you know?" Yun Zhi's face lit up with both surprise and joy.
"Wind's Extreme: Meteor Slash is the Yunlan Sect's ultimate Battle Skill. You were able to go toe-to-toe with the Purple Winged Lion King, and you possess the cultivation of a Battle Emperor. It wasn't hard to guess. Aside from your old fossil of a master, only the Sect Master of the Yunlan Sect, Yun Yun, could have such a high level of cultivation," Mu Chen said with a smug grin.
"Don't talk about my master like that!"
Yun Zhi—no, now Yun Yun—furrowed her brows. Did Mu Chen just call her master an old fossil?
"Alright, I shouldn't have said that. I'll need to win his approval when I come to propose to you," Mu Chen said with a laugh.
"Who... who said I'd marry you?" Yun Yun's face turned as red as a ripe apple.
Forgive Yun Yun.
Since joining the Yunlan Sect, Yun Yun had rarely interacted with the mortal world. To her, she was the ethereal fairy of the Yunlan Sect, untouched by worldly affairs. Having just awakened to love, how could she withstand the teasing of a seasoned man like Mu Chen?
"That's not up to you. I've kissed you, so you're my woman now," Mu Chen declared triumphantly.
"..." Yun Yun was speechless.
Yun Yun wanted to argue but ultimately didn't. Especially after Mu Chen's last statement—"You're my woman"—a warm feeling surged through her heart.
"Try to see if it will accept you as its master," Mu Chen said, flicking his finger. A golden light floated over to Yun Yun.
Yun Yun reached out and caught it, discovering it was a sword. She examined the sword in her hand—it was entirely golden, exuding a sacred aura. Although it was just a sword, it was covered in intricate, mysterious runes. A domineering, kingly aura emanated from it, and
the energy it released was so powerful that it distorted the surrounding space.