Chapter 470: Journey to the Tianyuan Domain

Chapter 470: Journey to the Tianyuan Domain

That sudden kiss from Mu Yiting made Lin Nuo think back to the dream he had last night.

Her soft lips had a taste reminiscent of K寒水.

Mu Yiting = K寒水; kissing Mu Yiting was like drinking K寒水. That thought flashed through his mind, and he kissed her back.

So at that moment, he believed it was just a dream.

After all, in reality, he wouldn’t equate Mu Yiting entirely with K寒水, let alone think that kissing her was akin to drinking K寒水.

At best, it was an approximation—no more than that.

He hadn’t felt this before, but now he could taste the K寒水 on her soft lips.

Could it be that Mu Yiting had drunk K寒水 and then rushed over to kiss him first thing in the morning?

As a connoisseur of soft lips, Lin Nuo found those red lips absolutely exquisite.

He even thought, if Mu Yiting could pop out a Meat Floss Cake from her mouth, it would be the cherry on top.

Yet, thinking about it, having Mu Yiting spit out a Meat Floss Cake would be pretty terrifying as well.

Now, with Mu Yiting kissing Lin Nuo, he savored the taste of K寒水 and felt no aversion toward her.

On the contrary, he welcomed the challenge.

Just like last night, he reached out and tightly grasped Mu Yiting’s hand, pulling her onto himself.

This caught Mu Yiting off guard; she never expected things to escalate like this.

Last night had been a sleepwalk, while now was his true intention.

So, he had previously been cold and resistant, but once she took the initiative and got assertive, it ignited his inner desires, prompting him to take action.

Yes, it must be that way.

This man was so strong! Once again, he gripped her tightly, and she felt as if a certain instinct was awakened within her. The tighter his grip on her arm, the more excited she became.

This feeling was similar to when Lin Nuo reprimanded her—she would get increasingly excited. Beneath her beautiful exterior lay a side few knew.

She tried to wrap her arms around him, but Lin Nuo’s grip was unyielding, leaving her unable to break free.

But that was just fine; she had already made the resolution to surrender. Not achieving her goal last night meant doing well this morning was acceptable.

Just as she was about to lie back and let him do as he wished, Lin Nuo ended the kiss.

Just like last night, the kiss didn’t last long, and it ended at the very moment her heart surged with excitement.

Lin Nuo was quick to pull away, and he was at a loss for why he had done so.

His earlier impulse was probably sparked by how much he enjoyed the K寒水 taste on Mu Yiting’s lips and his desire to extend that joy.

But in the end, rationality won out and he calmed down.

Sure, he was prone to doing extraordinary things, but he could still hit the brakes.

In the past two days, he had acted unusually—first with Qin Shili and now with Mu Yiting. Though he hadn’t initiated this, Mu Yiting had come onto him; he seized the chance to switch roles.

Had this sort of thing happened before?

No, it hadn’t.

So this was quite strange.

Having hit the brakes and not going overboard with Mu Yiting, he pondered that if things continued like this, he might really fall into her hands.

It was crucial to remember his own position.

Facing the still-lounging Mu Yiting, Lin Nuo gave a deep bow:

“Sorry, Miss, for the offense.”

Suddenly feeling empty, Mu Yiting hurriedly patted the bed:

“No, no offense! Please continue!”

“It’s getting cold, Miss. Do take care to stay warm and don’t catch a chill.”

With that, Lin Nuo took the blanket and draped it over her, then got off the bed.

“Aren’t you leaving just like that?”

“I have to prepare to head to the Tianyuan Domain; time is pressing, and I can’t afford to be careless.”

With that, Lin Nuo efficiently donned his long robe, fastened his sword, and exited, leaving Mu Yiting behind in the room.

Fuming with anger, Mu Yiting’s fair little feet quickly slapped the bed sheets.

But what could she do? Could she punish Lin Nuo? No, she wouldn’t dare; she was more afraid of him betraying her.

She could only grumble a few complaints, but so what? Who told her to like him?

Lin Nuo rushed out, wanting to avoid Mu Yiting for a bit.

It was not that he was afraid of her; he just felt a bit out of sorts and feared another mishap.

Better to head to the Tianyuan Domain to complete that old coot Mu Yuanfeng’s task.

Since that old man had issued the task, Mu Yiting wouldn’t be following; he would handle it alone.

Of course, he wasn’t some immortal being to wipe out enemies alone; upon arriving at the Tianyuan Domain, he would still need someone to assist him.

Now, equipped with the old man Mu Yuanfeng’s token, it ranked higher than the one provided by Mu Yiting, endowed with greater power.

Unknowingly, he had leveled up to a top-tier authority.

Before leaving, he went fishing at the pond, roasted some pigeons, and snacked on Meat Floss Cake while sipping K寒水, slightly adjusting his state of mind.

He found that going through this little routine really made him feel lively.

His happiness was that simple, devoid of any frills.

As Lin Nuo’s mind searched for information about the Tianyuan Domain, he found little. In his past life, he had never been there; it held no connection to him at all.

What made it so special?

Based on the information he received from Helong Hall and Xuanyun Sect, it was said to be filled with spiritual energy and rich in resources. From the perspective of power dynamics, seizing the Tianyuan Domain would benefit Helong Hall greatly.

He prepared his gear and climbed aboard the carriage, heading for the Tianyuan Domain.

……

Tianling Mountain, Xuanyun Sect.

Invited by Elder Yuan, Liu Shuqin walked gracefully toward Hunyung Hall.

Aside from her, several Xuanyun Sect disciples were present, all standing in orderly rows facing Elder Yuan.

“Sorry, Elder Yuan, I was late after handling some matters.”

“It’s fine; everyone has just arrived.”

Elder Yuan stroked his long beard and glanced around at the disciples to count their numbers, all were present.

Clearing his throat slightly, he grew serious and addressed the disciples:

“Today, I’ve called you here to discuss something. Recently, the spiritual energy field in the Tianyuan Domain has shown abnormal fluctuations. Although brief, this may signify something; you will accompany me to the Tianyuan Domain.”

“May I ask, Elder Yuan, what exactly is the Tianyuan Domain?” one disciple inquired.

“Oh, some of you might not know—Tianyuan Domain is a place that produces spirit crystals and spiritual herbs. It has abundant spiritual energy and is quite a decent region, its water resources nourishing countless villagers. However, due to recent disruptions caused by organizations like Helong Hall and Refining Demon Sect, they vie for resources, which affects the villagers’ lives,” Elder Yuan explained.

“It must be of great importance to attract their conflict over resources.”

“It’s above average, not a holy treasure land. Their previous tussles were mere skirmishes; we sent three disciples before to keep them in check. But now that the spiritual energy field is fluctuating abnormally, I believe we should pay a visit. You are all capable disciples, and I wish for you to join me.”

After a few words, Elder Yuan’s gaze fell on Liu Shuqin:

“Shuqin, among the disciples here, you hold the highest rank and possess the strongest abilities. If I cannot manage all of you, please assist me in looking after the other disciples.”