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Although his tone remained aloof, Shi Hao could still sense the hint of concern hidden beneath his calm demeanor.
"Thank you for reminding me, sisters. I've got it." Shi Hao stood up and cupped his hands in a respectful bow to the two women.
The witch and Yuechan said no more, exchanging another inscrutable glance.
They then transformed into streaks of light, one black and one white, like two startled swans, instantly disappearing above the Desolate Marquis's mansion.
Watching their departing figures, Shi Hao breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Dealing with both fairies and witches at the same time is really stressful.
After the witch and Yuechan left, Huo Ling'er, who had been sitting quietly to the side, trying to make herself inconspicuous, finally couldn't hold back any longer.
She jumped up, ran to Shi Hao's side, and without any hesitation, pinched his soft waist hard with her delicate white hand!
"Ouch—!" Shi Hao winced in pain and quickly begged for mercy, "Ouch! Ling'er, what are you doing? Are you trying to murder your husband?!"
"Hmph! Who's your wife!" Huo Ling'er's pretty face flushed red, but she still glared at him angrily, saying in a sour tone, "You rascal! Just now, you were surrounded by two fairies and demonesses, vying to have you join their sect. You must have felt very proud of yourself, right?!"
She saw everything! This scoundrel, being "fighted over" by two stunningly beautiful women, is acting so "innocent"!
This is infuriating!
"No, no, no," Shi Hao quickly waved his hand in denial, but couldn't help but reveal a smug smile on his face. "I just refused them all. In my heart, our Ling'er is still the best!"
2 He took the opportunity to reach out and put his arm around Huo Ling'er's slender waist.
"Pah! You're so glib!" Huo Ling'er's pretty face turned even redder. She gently slapped his hand away, but the joy and shyness deep in her eyes could not be hidden.
The two laughed and joked around for a while longer.
The slight estrangement and tension that had arisen from the arrival of the witch and Yuechan vanished amidst their playful banter.
The atmosphere became warm and cozy again.
After the playful fight, Huo Ling'er looked at Shi Hao, and a hint of worry gradually appeared in her large, fiery eyes.
She leaned gently on Shi Hao's shoulder, her voice becoming somewhat low: "You rascal... I just heard them say that the Great Calamity of the Desolate Region is really coming... What do you think will happen then?"
"You're so powerful, you're definitely not afraid. But... but what about my father and the others? And the Fire Kingdom..."
She was, after all, a princess of the Fire Kingdom, and her heart was always with her country and family.
Hearing the worry and unease in Huo Ling'er's tone, Shi Hao's heart softened.
He reached out and gently pulled her into his arms, feeling the girl's slightly trembling body within him. His voice became incredibly gentle yet firm:
"Don't worry, Ling'er."
"I'm here."
"If the great calamity truly comes, then you should bring His Majesty the Fire Emperor and the others to Stone Village!"
"With Master Willow God in our Stone Village, even if the sky were to fall, He could hold it up! That place will be the safest place in the entire wasteland!"
His tone was full of powerful confidence!
This was not blind arrogance, but rather stemmed from his absolute trust in Liu Shen's unfathomable strength!
"Really...really?" Huo Ling'er looked up at Shi Hao with teary eyes, her gaze filled with hope.
"Of course it's true." Looking at her pitiful little face, Shi Hao felt a surge of tenderness and gently kissed her smooth forehead. "When have I ever lied to you?"
Feeling the warm touch on her forehead and hearing Shi Hao's powerful and reassuring promise, all of Huo Ling'er's worries and fears seemed to vanish in that instant.
Yes, with this scoundrel around and the mysterious and unpredictable Senior Liu around, what is there to be afraid of?
Her heart was finally at peace.
Looking at the boy's spirited, confident, and gentle face, Huo Ling'er's heart began to race uncontrollably once again.
An indescribable affection and impulse welled up in her heart.
As if guided by some unseen force, she tiptoed slightly and gently kissed those lips that she had already sketched countless times in her mind.
Like a dragonfly skimming the water, they parted as soon as they touched it.
But that soft touch, that fragrance of a young girl, was like the sweetest wine, instantly intoxicating Shi Hao's heart.
"You naughty boy..." After the kiss, Huo Ling'er's pretty face instantly turned as red as if it were about to bleed. She didn't even dare to look into Shi Hao's eyes, but buried her burning face in his chest, her voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, yet filled with endless shyness and sweetness, "This...this is...a reward for you..."
award?
Upon hearing this, Shi Hao was taken aback at first, then a wicked smile appeared on his face.
"Oh? You think this is all... is enough to reward me?"
He looked down at the shy, alluring girl in his arms, her eyes gleaming with intense passion.
"That's not enough!"
The words fell!
Shi Hao could no longer suppress the excitement in his heart!
He lowered his head suddenly.
"Well!!!"
Huo Ling'er trembled violently as if she had been electrocuted!
She never expected that this scoundrel would be so... so bold!
She instinctively tried to push him away, but Shi Hao held her even tighter!
The two embraced, a gentle breeze rippled across the lake's surface.
Night had quietly fallen without anyone noticing.
This night is very long.
The boy and the girl finally got together completely.
They imprinted their bodies and minds deeply into the deepest part of each other's souls.
……
The next day, as the first rays of dawn shone through the window and illuminated the room.
Shi Hao slowly opened his eyes, feeling refreshed and invigorated, his body filled with unprecedented power and satisfaction.
He looked down into his arms and saw Huo Ling'er curled up like a kitten in his arms, fast asleep.
Her already stunningly beautiful face was now flushed with a languid blush, like a peach blossom, radiating breathtaking beauty.
Her long eyelashes fluttered gently like butterfly wings, and a sweet smile lingered at the corners of her lips, as if she were still immersed in last night's beautiful dream.
Looking at her adorable sleeping face, Shi Hao's heart was filled with tenderness and affection.
He couldn't help but lower his head and gently kiss her smooth, full forehead.
Perhaps sensing Shi Hao's movements, Huo Ling'er's long eyelashes trembled a few times, and she groggily opened her eyes.
When she saw Shi Hao's gentle, smiling face so close to her, the crazy and shameful memories of last night instantly flooded back to her!
"Ah!" she exclaimed, her pretty face instantly turning as red as if it were about to bleed. She quickly pulled the blanket up, wrapping herself up tightly, leaving only her large, indignant eyes peeking out as she glared fiercely at Shi Hao. "You...you bad guy! You...you..."
She hesitated for a long time, then realized she didn't know what to say next.
Looking at her adorable expression of being both embarrassed and angry, Shi Hao couldn't help but burst into laughter.
He reached out and gently stroked her delicate nose, saying softly, "Alright, my Princess Ling'er, are you still shy?"
"Hmph!" Huo Ling'er turned her head away haughtily, but the blush on her face just wouldn't go away.
The two cuddled and played around for a while before Shi Hao got up and dressed.
He looked out the window at the bright sunshine and the bustling scene of the capital of the Stone Kingdom, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.
With the Rain Clan wiped out, the matter of the Martial King's Mansion has come to a temporary end.
Where should we go next...?
Should I return to Stone Village to continue my cultivation? Or...?
Suddenly, a thought struck him, and he remembered a certain elixir that he had accidentally seen in an ancient prescription book when he was in Stone Village.
"A Lesser Nirvana Pill!" Shi Hao's eyes lit up!
The recipe for that pill states that the Lesser Nirvana Pill is an extremely miraculous ancient elixir.
Its main function is to help cultivators at the peak of the Array Formation Realm break through their shackles, cleanse their physical body and soul, and greatly increase their chances of breaking through to the Venerable Realm!
It can even give some cultivators whose foundations have been damaged or whose potential has been exhausted a new life, and give them the possibility of reaching a higher realm!
Venerable Realm! That's a realm where one truly stands at the pinnacle of the eight domains of the lower realm!
If he could refine the Lesser Nirvana Pill, not only would he have a greater chance of breaking through to the Venerable Realm, but he might also be able to help the people of Stone Village, such as his great-grandfather, Shi Ting.
However, the materials needed to refine the Lesser Nirvana Pill are extremely rare and precious!
Several of the main ingredients are said to be found only in the most famous medicinal herb distribution center in the wilderness – Medicine Capital!
"The Medicine Capital..." Shi Hao stroked his chin, a decisive glint in his eyes. "Perfect! I'm free anyway, I'll take a trip to the Medicine Capital! And see if I can find anything good!"
Having made up his mind, Shi Hao told Huo Ling'er about his idea.
Huo Ling'er immediately became interested when she heard that they were going to the Medicine Capital.
She had long heard that Medicine Capital was a place where rare treasures gathered in the desolate region, with all kinds of magical pills, spiritual herbs, and treasures, and she had always wanted to go and see it for herself.
"Okay, okay! Let's go together!" She immediately agreed excitedly, completely forgetting her previous shyness.
The two of them immediately stopped delaying, packed their things quickly, and prepared to leave the Huangtianhou Mansion, which they had only been staying at for a few days, and set off for the Medicine Capital.
However, just as they stepped out of the mansion gates, preparing to summon their flying artifacts...
Suddenly, a backup group has been created!
call out!
A piercing whistling sound, accompanied by an aura of arrogance and indifference, shot rapidly from the distant horizon!
Finally, it transformed into a figure clad in silver armor, with a cold and stern face and eyes as sharp as a hawk, descending like a divine warrior and landing directly in front of Shi Hao and Huo Ling'er! Blocking their path!
The newcomer possessed a powerful aura and was clearly a powerful expert at the Array Formation Realm!
Moreover, his cultivation level seems to have reached the late stage of the Array Formation Realm! He is even stronger than the kings and marquises that Shi Hao killed before!