Nalan Yanran’s body stiffened for a moment, then Xiao Yan was enveloped by an even more intense flame of desire. Seizing the chance when Xuner’s body was rigid, he forcefully slipped his tongue inside, plundering like a bandit. Xuner was similarly caught off guard by Xiao Yan’s sudden bold move, her mind becoming muddled. When Xiao Yan invaded, she reacted instinctively with a slight struggle, but at this moment, her hands felt unusually weak, as if the terrifying power she had displayed during the day that could pierce through the void had completely vanished. The fire of desire burned in Xiao Yan’s chest, and his hand, which was roaming around Xuner’s waist, couldn’t help but slowly shift up. A moment later, it finally touched a softness that stirred his heart. This sudden touch, like a spark igniting gunpowder, prompted Xiao Yan to gently unbutton the green robe, revealing the snow-white skin beneath. “Cough… Lady, old one has something to discuss.” Just as Xiao Yan’s hand was about to strip the person in his arms, an old, dry cough suddenly sounded outside the door, and the voice clearly echoed into the room. The old voice carried a robust Aura, like an explosion in Xiao Yan and Xuner’s ears, instantly jolting them out of their tranced state. Xuner, regaining her clarity, saw the intimate position they were in. Glancing at the half-removed robe and the exposed snow-white skin, her cheeks flushed a deep red, almost as if blood might drip from them. Her eyes, filled with shame and anger, stared at Xiao Yan, and she reached out with her jade-like hand to grab the blanket, covering herself tightly. Xiao Yan, also returning to his senses, looked at Xuner’s flustered and embarrassed expression, helplessly shrugged his shoulders, and said sheepishly, “That… It’s not my fault… Eh, I didn’t mean to…” He tried to defend himself, but then hung his head dejectedly. He hadn’t expected his self-control to be so poor in front of Xuner. Seeing Xiao Yan’s downcast expression, Xuner couldn’t help but smile on her rosy, charming face, though she quickly suppressed it. Tucking herself into the blanket, she quickly put her clothes back on amid the rustling sounds and said in a low voice, “You naughty thing, you dared to entertain such thoughts…” Xiao Yan lifted his head, moved his lips, and muttered helplessly, “Who could blame me? My Xuner is so enchanting. But just now…” “Don’t say anything!” Xuner’s cheeks blushed again. She quickly extended her jade-like hand to cover Xiao Yan’s mouth, only to have it grabbed by him. When she thought he was going to do something bad again, she saw his dark eyes filled with undeniable affection. Under Xiao Yan’s gaze, the flush on Xuner’s cheeks gradually faded. Biting her lip, she hesitated, then suddenly lowered her head and kissed Xiao Yan’s cheek lightly, like a dragonfly skimming the water. “Brother Xiao Yan, my bloodline hasn’t fully awakened yet. I can’t proceed with such matters. Otherwise, the consequences will be very serious. Can we wait until our next meeting?” Hearing the faint, insect-like whisper in his ear, Xiao Yan’s eyes flashed with surprise. Turning his head slightly, he saw the girl’s crystal-like earlobes turn bright red. After saying those words, Xuner’s mind exploded. She couldn’t believe she had said such things. Without waiting for a response, she darted towards the door. Watching Xuner’s silhouette, Xiao Yan gently clenched his hand, still feeling the slippery touch lingering. “This old man, always spoiling the fun, is really immoral…” As Xiao Yan grumbled in secret, two figures in black robes outside the door paced back and forth anxiously, their eyes red. They had been protecting Xuner. When she suddenly went to Xiao Yan’s room, they naturally noticed. At first, they didn’t think much of it, but as time passed, they began to sense something amiss. Xiao Yan and Xuner were both young, and their current encounter was like kindling and fierce flames, ready to ignite at any moment. If it were ordinary people, they wouldn’t have interfered, but Xuner wasn’t ordinary. She was the most complete heir of the Gu Clan in a thousand years. If she gave herself to Xiao Yan today, he would be relentlessly pursued by the enraged Gu Clan. They would be held responsible for their failed protection, and their fate wouldn’t be much better. Xuner’s importance to the Gu Clan was immense! The two continued to pace, then stopped abruptly. They exchanged glances, seeing each other’s red eyes, and nodded fiercely. Then, they turned and pushed the door forcefully. “Squeak…” As their hands touched the door, it swung open. Xuner’s figure appeared before them. “Lady!” Seeing Xuner emerge, the two men in black were agitated, their elderly eyes filled with tears. If these two young people had acted impulsively, the entire Gu Clan might have gone crazy. Seeing their expressions, Xuner’s cold demeanor couldn’t hide a blush. Her voice, however, was calm. “Elder Lin, what are you two doing?” The white-haired elder’s mouth twitched, then he said shakily, “Lady, you and Xiao Yan didn’t do anything, right?” “What are you thinking!” Asked so bluntly, Xuner’s cheeks flushed again. She glared at them, then pushed past them, rushing to her own room. Hearing this, the two men in black sighed in relief. “I see her aura hasn’t changed. It seems nothing happened…” The white-haired elder, watching Xuner’s retreating figure, wiped the sweat from his forehead. “It’s lucky we arrived in time. Given the lady’s nature, if nothing happened, her ears wouldn’t be red. But fortunately, it hasn’t come to that.” The black-clothed elder, clutching his beating heart, smiled bitterly. “Ah, if it had, we’d be the Gu Clan’s sinners,” the white-haired elder sighed. Thinking of Xuner’s importance to the Gu Clan, even the black-clothed elder felt a chill. He shot a hateful glance at Xiao Yan’s room, and the two disappeared quietly from the doorway. Tonight would go down as the most perilous night of their lives. In the room, Xiao Yan clutched the blanket that had wrapped Xuner for a moment, then set it down with a bitter smile. Tonight, he had been a bit rash. From Xuner’s words, it was clear she couldn’t engage in such activities. If the two elders hadn’t intervened, tonight might have led to a grave mistake. Sighing, Xiao Yan took several deep breaths, calming his mind. After calming down, Xiao Yan’s hand produced the golden scroll Xuner had given him. Inside was the last three seals of the Emperor’s Seal Technique. Xiao Yan was very interested in the technique. According to the scroll, mastering all five seals would make it comparable to a Heavenly Class Technique. Though he didn’t know the exact power of a Heavenly Class Technique, he had a glimpse from the Five Rounding Fiery Sky Technique, which allowed him to defeat Ice River Valley’s Tian Snake, Bing Xuan, and other strong opponents. Holding the golden scroll, Xiao Yan played with it for a while, then after some deliberation, he didn’t immediately start practicing. Instead, he stored it in his ring. After talking with Xuner, he fully understood the importance of strength. “Techniques can be practiced anytime, but increasing strength is most crucial!” Xiao Yan’s face grew serious. Yanking open his shirt, he revealed the demonic poison mark on his chest, resembling a black vortex. He had worried that rapidly increasing strength would weaken his foundation, but after the Heavenly Flame Tri-Metamorphosis, he gained some control over higher energy levels. It was time to eliminate the poison mark! With his current strength, fully refining the poison mark wouldn’t be difficult. His body could easily absorb the vast amount of pure Aura contained within. Thus, resolving this long-standing problem was a natural next step. “Hehe, Scorpion Poison Rock, I’ll gladly accept your grand gift!” Xiao Yan lightly caressed the poison mark on his chest, a cold smile on his lips. He sat cross-legged, changed his hand seal, and the emerald flames in his body burst forth, surging violently towards the mark. The mark contained Scorpion Poison Rock’s lifetime of Aura. Even in his prime, Scorpion Poison Rock was a peak-level Overlord. Though the mark wasn’t complete anymore, if Xiao Yan successfully refined it, his strength would soar! This was exactly what Xiao Yan wanted. He needed sufficient strength! Without it, everything would be mere empty talk. (End of Chapter)
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