As soon as Ouyang Zixin's voice fell, she felt another dizzying spin. This time, however, she didn't hear any sounds. Her footing faltered, and she began to tilt sideways, about to collide with the shield. Instinctively, she closed her eyes, bracing for impact, but after a while, she felt no pain.
"Still so reckless."
—Still so unreliable.
The two voices echoed simultaneously. Ouyang Zixin quickly opened her eyes and realized that Yun Tianmo had pulled her to his side, and somehow her arms were wrapped around his waist.
Ouyang Zixin's face flushed red, and she hurriedly tried to push him away. However, Yun Tianmo's arm held her firmly in place, his warm breath brushing against her face. This was the first time she was so close to him, feeling his breath, his warmth, his...
"Wait a minute, who did you just call reckless? Who did you say was unreliable?" Feeling shy was one thing, but she had clearly heard their earlier conversation and needed clarification.
Yun Tianmo seemed indifferent, while Nameless felt a bit uneasy under Ouyang Zixin's gaze. He was torn between telling the truth or keeping quiet. It seemed that the master always acted strangely in front of Cloud Young Master. Despite a little jolt, she hadn’t thought to use Mysterious Energy to protect herself and had foolishly allowed herself to fall toward the shield.
No one would believe she was a cultivator.
"You... let go." Seeing Nameless hesitating to speak, Ouyang Zixin wanted to give him a good scolding to remind him who the real master was. How dare he act like this in front of outsiders!
But she was still trapped by Yun Tianmo and couldn't break free. She wanted to look up at him but recalled his warm breath from earlier that had brushed against her face, causing her heart to race uncontrollably.
What would have sounded threatening now came across as a playful pout from a young woman, and their position made it hard for her to be fierce. The soft and sweet tone of her voice only made Yun Tianmo want to hold on tighter; such an opportunity was rare.
Just as Nameless was worried that Ouyang Zixin might not let him off, he noticed that the entire world seemed to suddenly quiet down. Looking up, he realized that the two of them had completely lost themselves in the moment, as if they believed they were the only two people left in the world.
Well, it could actually be considered that way. Because Nameless himself wasn't sure if he could be considered a person. To avoid disturbing his master's good fortune, it would be better for him to step aside and look for other treasures.
"Lift your head," Yun Tianmo finally spoke after Nameless had moved away. Although his voice still sounded somewhat stiff, it was much better than his previous cold tone.
Ouyang Zixin's face was still flushed. Her hands rested on her chest, rising and falling with her breath, and her mind was almost blank, filled only with the sound of her own heartbeat. The only thing she could hear was Yun Tianmo's heartbeat. Having lived two lives, this was surprisingly the first time she experienced such a feeling, leaving her somewhat at a loss.
So when she heard Yun Tianmo's words, she instinctively followed his instructions. Upon lifting her head and seeing her own blushing face reflected in his eyes like peach blossoms, she gasped and quickly buried her face again.
In the brief moment when Ouyang Zixin lifted and lowered her head, Yun Tianmo caught another whiff of the fragrance from her hair, even feeling a playful strand of black hair entwined with his dark locks. He smiled lightly, recalling the shyness that flickered in Ouyang Zixin's eyes when she looked up earlier, along with the timid yet regretful gasp that escaped her lips. Her flushed cheeks made her skin appear translucent, and the slight furrow of her brows allowed him to see her inner conflict and struggle clearly.
He tightened his arm, pulling her a bit closer so that now there was only the distance of her hands between them. With her willow-like waist within reach and her petite figure leaning before him, all he wanted was to hold her tightly in his embrace. Nothing compared to the beauty he felt in his heart at this moment—no Source Serpent Scale Shield or Cicada Jade could rival it. Yun Tianmo reached out a hand and gently grasped her chin; although there was a bit of resistance, she obediently lifted her head again.
Her luscious red lips, sparkling eyes, and delicate skin that seemed ready to break under a gentle touch made even someone as indifferent as Yun Tianmo feel stirred.
Just as he thought this, he slowly lowered his head and saw her eyes widening in surprise as if she hadn’t yet realized what he was about to do next. This genuine reaction caught Yun Tianmo's attention; it was unpretentious and unlike other women who feigned coyness or hesitation. Her response was the most authentic one, and it was what he liked best.
"Close your eyes." As he leaned closer to her lips, this girl remained staring at his gradually enlarging face. Yun Tianmo had no choice but to speak up before covering her lips with his own.
Ouyang Zixin heard his voice but couldn’t make out what he was saying; all she felt was a buzzing in her head and ears—a complete muddle. When his slightly cold lips finally pressed against hers, she finally realized what was happening. She knew she should push him away, but for some reason, she simply closed her eyes immediately as if she had seen something terrifying.
Seeing her furrowed brows and tightly shut eyes made Yun Tianmo realize she was nervous. He chuckled softly; it wasn’t their first time after all—why was she still so tense? Ahem, Ninth Prince, while this isn’t your first time, Ouyang Zixin is treating this as if it were hers; after all, last time she had been unconscious while you took advantage of the situation!
Her lips were soft and very elastic. After outlining her beautiful lip shape, it became apparent that she was almost pressing her lips together to the point of disappearance. Yun Tianmo finally released her, leaving her lips but not lessening the strength of his grip.
Ouyang Zixin felt as if she were about to suffocate. As soon as Yun Tianmo stepped away, she took a deep breath. If this continued, she feared she would be the first person to suffocate from a kiss.
Ugh, it wasn't a kiss; it was Yun Tianmo being overly familiar with her.
Faced with a man in his early twenties, Ouyang Zixin, having lived two lives, surprisingly lost her composure like a young girl. It was just an international etiquette; what was there to be so nervous about?
While convincing herself, she wondered why Yun Tianmo had to kiss her. It seemed they had never been that close.
"What are you thinking about?"
"I was wondering if we are very familiar with each other?"
Ouyang Zixin blurted out, and when she realized it was inappropriate, she noticed Yun Tianmo's face had darkened. The atmosphere around him shifted, and the temperature dropped suddenly.
(To be continued.)
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