Yun Yun finally understood. The more she learned, the more amazed she was at Ye Chen's strength.
"Ye Chen, at your age, having reached the Spirit Realm… if you were an alchemist, you could probably reach eighth-rank!" Yun Yun sighed. "It's a pity you aren't fire-attribute, or you could become a top alchemist…"
Ye Chen chuckled, lightly tapping her upturned nose. "Yun Yun, there's no need to feel pity. I never liked alchemy; such tedious work is better left to others."
"Hmm, it's good that you think that way!" Yun Yun nodded. Then, her eyes sparkled as she asked, "Ye Chen, have you decided when you'll tell my teacher about us?"
"I'll tell him tomorrow!" Ye Chen said confidently.
"I'll also give him this Breakthrough Sect Pill as a gift. It should help!"
From his ring, Ye Chen produced a small white jade vial.
"Breakthrough Sect Pill!"
Yun Yun's eyes widened. A sixth-rank high-tier pill capable of boosting a top Dou Huang's chance to breakthrough to Dou Sect rank—its value nearly rivaled seventh-rank pills. Seeing Ye Chen offer such a precious pill for their marriage left her deeply touched.
"Ye Chen must have obtained this from that seventh-rank alchemist senior! Meeting that senior is truly a great fortune!" Yun Yun murmured, nestling into Ye Chen's arms. "Teacher has been in seclusion for years to breakthrough to Dou Sect rank. This pill will surely please him!"
Ye Chen's gaze softened, watching her curl up in his embrace. The gentle scent of her black silk stirred a heat in him again.
"Teacher…" Ye Chen murmured, his hands sliding over Yun Yun's waist, gently caressing her.
Yun Yun blushed deeply, looking at him with a hint of grievance. "Ye Chen… why are you calling me teacher again?"
"I want to call you that now," Ye Chen whispered, pressing his lips to hers.
From the hall, they moved to a side room, passionately removing each other's clothes…
YunYun's body trembled when I hugged her. I reached for her chin, my fingers gentle yet firm as I tilted her face up to mine. Looking into her dark, hesitant eyes, I spoke the words that had become my truth.
"I love you, Teacher ."
A breath hitched in her throat. For a moment, there was only the frantic drum of her heart against my chest.
Then, barely a whisper, so soft I felt it more than heard it, her reply came.
"I love you too, Ye Chen."
The elegant curve of her breasts, the soft peaks of her nipples, the delicate neatness of her most intimate self-it was a landscape I had dreamed of mapping, a country for which I possessed no chart but longing.
With a quiet reverence, I sat up and then shifted to hover above her, the explorer become the humble guest.
My fervent gaze swept over her, and a deep blush coloured her cheeks, but she didn't flinch or hide. Instead, she seemed to soften, offering herself with a quiet, trembling pride.
I leaned down to claim her lips. The moment our mouths met, something in her broke free. Her hands flew to my head, pulling me closer with sudden desperation.
Her kiss turned fervent, hungry, as her arms locked around my neck, clinging as if I were the only anchor in a storm.
A smile touched my lips against hers. I matched her hunger with my own, my tongue seeking entry.
She parted for me without hesitation, a soft sigh escaping into my mouth.
I explored the warm, wet sweetness within, my tongue swirling against hers.
Tentatively, shyly, she began to mirror my movements, learning the rhythm of this forbidden dance.
I sucked gently on her full, rosy lips, our tongues playing a silent, passionate game. Beneath me, YunYun's heart hammered against my own.
Her legs shifted restlessly, a quiet, telltale wetness beginning to bloom where our bodies nearly met.
She was becoming lost in the taste, the feel, the overwhelming sensation of it all.
After a long, sensual exchange, I drew her tongue into my mouth, sucking softly.
The air grew thick with the sound of mingled breath and exchanged whispers of saliva.
Our lungs fought for air we didn't want to spare.
When she shyly attempted to reciprocate, pulling my tongue to suckle it with innocent ardor, a low groan rumbled in my chest. Finally, lips swollen and minds hazy, I broke the kiss.