So many warm steamed buns! Ah! I'm going to be overwhelmed! Oh no, oh no, I'm going to suffocate!
Li Xiaonan suddenly jolted awake, sitting up from Li Baobao's embrace.
Before him, the firewood crackled and popped, flames dancing as shadows flickered on the cave walls, both vague and clear.
Li Xiaonan stared blankly at the cave entrance, where the Wind Demon curled quietly, eyes closed, faintly hearing the North Wind howling outside.
He suddenly felt a chill run through him, involuntarily shivering.
"You're awake? Try on the clothes I made for you!" A white robe was presented before Li Xiaonan. He took it clumsily, feeling the soft fabric and feeling a surge of emotion. He whispered, "Thank you!"
Yuan Ying was a precious resource in the Starry Illusion Continent, something rare and hard to come by. Yes, merely regarded as a resource.
It could be used to refine magical treasures and elixirs, to enhance cultivation. Yet people often forgot that they were alive; they still had memories, emotions, and a will to survive.
Li Xiaonan donned the robe and immediately felt warmth enveloping him. He smiled at Li Baobao and said, "Thank you, Celestial Sister!"
Unexpectedly, Celestial Sister was not only beautiful with a generous bosom but also had such a kind heart!
Li Baobao gazed at his smile, her heart fluttering like a startled deer. In the glow of the firelight, her fair skin flushed with a delicate pink hue.
He... really seemed like... like the master. I wonder how the master is doing now? Are there more beautiful women around him? Can I receive even a little bit of love?
Li Xiaonan slowly climbed onto her shoulder but slipped and slid down the undulating Jade Peak like a child on a slide.
"Um... ah..." Li Baobao let out a soft gasp, her watery eyes filled with allure. Li Xiaonan sat dazed on the ground, his expression blank as he stared, and the Carefree Fan fell to the ground with a clatter.
Li Baobao shook her head helplessly, reaching out to pull him into her embrace. A comb appeared in her hand, and with a swift motion, she began to gently untangle Li Xiaonan's long hair, which had become knotted.
Her slender fingers carefully twisted his hair up into a simple bun, securing it with the Carefree Fan.
"Celestial Sister is so wonderful. When I grow up, I will definitely come to marry Celestial Sister," Li Xiaonan blurted out without thinking, the words escaping his lips unconsciously.
Li Baobao was taken aback, holding Li Xiaonan close as her beautiful eyes gazed into the strange flickering firelight. "I already have someone I like..."
Li Xiaonan felt a pang of disappointment; he hadn't expected that the celestial sister already had someone she liked. Who could it be?
A long silence enveloped them. They were close together yet lost in their own thoughts, the distance between their hearts immeasurable—sometimes far apart, sometimes close.
In a daze, Li Xiaonan leaned against Li Baobao's soft chest and fell asleep.
The little grass in the Spirit Platform slowly grew, and the third leaf gradually matched the size of the other two.
At dawn, the world remained blanketed in white.
"Master, it seems the wind and snow outside have stopped!"
"Yes, let's go!"
"Um... Master... we're about to step into the Azure Wood Wolf King's territory. This Yuan Ying is too conspicuous; I'm worried... why don't we leave him here?" Wind Demon scratched her head, looking troubled as she glanced at Li Baobao.
She furrowed her brows slightly and shook her head. "How can we do that? What if someone discovers him and tries to harm him? Enough talk; let's go quickly. The Spirit Grass is right at the border; we'll collect it and leave!"
As Li Xiaonan was dozing off in a daze, Wind Demon and Li Baobao set off once again.
He slowly lifted his heavy eyelids, watching the clouds in the sky swiftly drift away. He sniffed and turned over, calmly continuing to sleep.
By chance, his hand brushed against the delicate pink nose of the jade rabbit.
What is this? So round and elastic. Unconsciously, he applied a bit more pressure and squeezed it twice.
Li Baobao suddenly felt a tingle run through her body, as if she had been electrocuted. She shot an annoyed glance at the peacefully sleeping Li Xiaonan and gently moved her small hand aside.
"Master, we've reached the border."
Li Baobao closed her eyes, sensing her surroundings before softly saying, "Hmm, north."
After flying for nearly ten minutes, she patted Wind Demon to signal him to stop. With a leap, a small bamboo basket appeared in her hand, slung diagonally across her waist. The vine that formed the strap sank deeply into it. Li Xiaonan groggily opened his eyes and looked at the deep crevice, unable to help but marvel that it could fit an iPhone.
"You stay in my Medicine Basket for now!" Li Baobao carefully placed the half-asleep Li Xiaonan into the Medicine Basket.
She flew toward a nearby thicket, her figure dancing like a butterfly among the flowers. Meanwhile, Wind Demon was too tense to appreciate the beauty around him; he was on high alert, thinking fiercely: Azure Wood Wolf King is nothing! I can definitely outrun him!
"Ha! Found it!" A white figure leaped out from among the clusters of yellow flowers, wearing a charming smile. The graceful form seemed like a startled swan or a playful dragonfly, instantly capturing someone's attention.
"Great! Master, let's hurry!" Wind Demon said without wanting to linger any longer.
Li Baobao nodded and was about to leap onto Wind Demon's back when suddenly a figure sprang out from the side.
With green hair tied high and dressed in flowing green garments that swayed with the wind, adorned with a black belt embroidered with azure clouds, narrow eyes gleamed with greed and bloodlust. This person was none other than Azure Wood Wolf King.
He coldly stared at Li Baobao, his gaze sliding from her heavenly-like cheeks to her fair neck, and then to the undulating curves of her body. At this point, he did not move an inch. He took a deep breath, even catching a whiff of the unique fragrance that lingered around her.
The corner of his mouth lifted slightly, a wicked smile blossoming on his lips. His fingers curled slightly, as if he wanted to ruthlessly ravage those two delicate blossoms, molding them into various shapes.
In his heart, he thought lightly, This woman, I, Azure Wood, will have her!
Li Baobao frowned slightly, tightly gripping the Spirit Grass in her hand. She said calmly, "May I ask who you are, sir, and why you are blocking my path?"
"I am Azure Wood. Some spirit grass from my territory was taken by someone, so naturally I had to come and see who it was," he replied with a raised eyebrow and a smile.
Beside him, the Wind Demon involuntarily trembled.
Azure... Wood... Wolf... Wolf King!
If not now, when would he run?
He crouched down and began to retreat step by step. Seeing that Azure Wood's gaze remained fixed on Li Baobao, he darted away in panic.
"This spirit grass is born from the earth and nurtured by the heavens. How can you make such claims?" she challenged.
"Hahaha! What a sharp-tongued little girl! Truly relentless even in the face of danger. I intended to make you pay a small price, but it seems you are unwilling. Then don't blame me for being rude!" He lunged forward.
Li Baobao frowned and spat, "Pervert!" With both hands gesturing in front of her chest, the grass on the ground suddenly surged upward, intertwining to form a green barrier.
Azure Wood stepped onto the grass shield, his expression changing in surprise as he coldly said, "You are a Grass Demon?"
Li Baobao continued forming hand seals without pause and replied coldly, "So what if I am?"
Azure Wood snorted coldly, "A mere Grass Demon dares to challenge me!" He leaped into the air, his right palm striking towards Li Baobao.
She furrowed her brows slightly, twisting her body just enough to narrowly avoid the blow.
"Hmph!"
Li Baobao's delicate features showed surprise as she clearly caught a glimpse of his disdainful smirk as Azure Wood passed in front of her.
The strands of hair atop Azure Wood's head seemed alive, tightly wrapping around Li Baobao's fair neck. With a flick of his left hand, he seized her soft bosom, and with a twist of his body, he wrapped his right arm around her slender waist, inhaling her faint fragrance. He leered, "Haha, so it's a medicinal spirit. Let me enjoy your voluptuous body first before I devour you! Hahahaha!"
From the Medicine Basket, Li Xiaonan frowned slightly. It was so noisy! Who was it? Not sleeping during the day and laughing like that!
He poked his head out, frowning as he exclaimed, "Who is it! So inconsiderate..."
What he saw next left him stunned.
His Celestial Sister was being restrained by someone; a large hand was continuously kneading her soft Jade Peak. Her face flushed red as she gasped for breath. She struggled, one hand fiercely tugging at the hair around her neck while the other tried to pry away the restless hand.
Li Xiaonan felt a surge of blood rush to his head, completely forgetting that he was still in the Nascent Soul stage—he was like a clay Buddha crossing the river, unable to protect himself.
He shouted angrily, "Let go of my Celestial Sister!"
Li Baobao managed to glance at him with great difficulty and stammered, "Hurry... escape..."
Li Xiaonan's brows knitted even tighter. The more he looked at this beautiful woman with an even more beautiful heart, the more determined he became. He shouted loudly, "I'm not leaving!" He lunged at Azure Wood's arm and bit down hard.
Azure Wood finally got a good look at this incessantly shouting little fellow and laughed heartily, "Heaven truly treats me well! First, I get a medicinal spirit, and now another Yuan Ying has come—both are great treasures! Hahaha!"
He swung his arm, sending Li Xiaonan flying. With one hand he caught her, while the other grasped the soft Jade Peak, transforming it into a streak of Azure Light that shot towards a mountain peak.
"The king is back! Wow! A beauty!"
"Wow! Yuan Ying!"
"Congratulations, my king! Best wishes, my king!"
Li Xiaonan looked at the hundreds of Azure Wolves in the cave and shook his head helplessly. We're doomed, we're doomed! One wolf could tear me apart in a single bite; it wouldn't even be enough to fill their gaps...
"Alright! I need to go into seclusion! Once I advance to an Eighth-Order Spirit Beast, we'll take down the Azure Wolves' home together! Hahaha!" Accompanied by that wild laughter, he twisted the Luminous Pearl on the Jade Peak fiercely.
"Uh... ah..." The heart-wrenching pain immediately made Li Baobao's body go weak.
A cry of pain pierced Li Xiaonan's heart like a needle. He glared at Azure Wood and shouted angrily, "Bastard! Bastard!"
"Hahaha! So what if I'm a bastard? Right in front of you, I'm going to ravage this woman. Keep your eyes wide open and watch closely!" With a wave of his hand, he closed the stone door, throwing Li Xiaonan into a cauldron. A burst of true essence activated the cauldron. "Once I'm done playing with her and have eaten her, I'll come to absorb you!"
"Don't!" Li Baobao cried out in pain, reaching out to stop him, but was pushed down onto the stone bed by Azure Wood.
She shook her head, stepping back slowly, but there was nowhere left to retreat.
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