Chapter 1170: Chapter 93 Usage of the Divine Artifact_3
After hearing the various dangerous situations described by Ah Dai, Xuan Yue felt her heartbeat gradually quickening. Although Ah Dai spoke calmly, she could almost feel the intensity of the battles, sending chills throughout her body. Ah Dai had so many brushes with death; how much suffering he must have endured!
"Later, we finally sent the Elf Princess back to Elf City in time, which, I guess, means we fulfilled the Elf Queen’s request. After leaving the Elf Forest, I parted ways with Yan Shi and the others and came here, but to my surprise, Goris, my teacher, had left me far behind, and I can no longer see the familiar face of my teacher."
Feeling Ah Dai’s sorrow, Xuan Yue murmured, "Big Brother Ah Dai, you have suffered so much, those elves are truly pitiable! So, the Empire of Sunset City is this dark. But why hasn’t the Church eradicated them? These dark forces are definitely blasphemous towards the Sky God!"
Ah Dai scoffed, "Your church only carries a facade of holiness. For the economic support the Empire of Sunset City provides you, how could you bear to eliminate those dark forces that bring them vast wealth? As long as they pay, do you even care if they blaspheme?"
For the first time, Xuan Yue heard Ah Dai speak to her in such a tone, causing a pang in her heart. She murmured, "I, I didn’t know it was like this. When I return to the Church, I will definitely ask Grandfather to investigate."
Ah Dai, consumed with anger towards the Dark Forces of the Empire of Sunset City, did not notice that Xuan Yue’s voice had taken on a feminine quality. He sighed, "Forget it, you’re not the Pope, what would your words amount to, I’m afraid even your father Xuan Ye, the High Priest, would be helpless in this matter. Alright, now you’ve heard my story, Brother Xuan Re, I hope you won’t tell Yue Yue what I’ve said. If she asks, just describe it roughly to her. I don’t want her to worry, okay?"
Xuan Yue’s heart quaked, and she murmured, "Big Brother Ah Dai, you..."
Ah Dai sighed and said, "I just don’t want him to worry, don’t overthink it. It’s late, go to sleep."
As Xuan Yue lay on the wooden bed, her mind was in turmoil. After hearing about Ah Dai’s experiences, how could she sleep? The suffering he’d endured over those three years deeply impacted her young heart. She never imagined that her beloved Ah Dai had gone through so much hardship. Feelings of compassion churned within her, and her love for Ah Dai deepened. How she wished to warm Ah Dai’s increasingly cold heart with her love! After mulling it over, she bit her lip, rolled over, and called out to Ah Dai on the floor, "Big Brother Ah Dai, are you asleep?"
Having poured out his experiences in the Empire of Sunset City, Ah Dai felt much better and was on the verge of sleep when he was awakened by Xuan Yue’s voice, groggily asking, "What is it?"
Xuan Yue took a deep breath, struggling inwardly. Ultimately, her love for Ah Dai overcame her shyness, and she whispered, "Big Brother Ah Dai, the floor is cold, come sleep on the bed too. We can squeeze in."
"Oh," said Ah Dai, not sensing anything odd as he got up from the floor and sat on the bed. Xuan Yue scooted her body close to the wall to make space for him. Ah Dai lifted the blanket and crawled into the warm embrace of the bed. The warmth of the blanket relaxed him instantly, and his sleepiness deepened. Although he was protected by True Qi and not afraid of the cold, there was nothing more comfortable than a warm bed. He smelled a light fragrance that was very familiar—ah, it reminded him of Yue Yue. It seemed that even Brother Xuan Re’s scent was just like Yue Yue’s! Oblivious, he still didn’t understand that the person sharing the bed with him was the very Yue Yue he had longed for.
The single bed was small, and with Ah Dai’s large stature, the already confined space felt even more cramped. Xuan Yue’s delicate body unavoidably came into contact with his. Her cheeks flushed, and her heart thumped rapidly. She bowed her head and her body trembled slightly.
Feeling Xuan Yue’s movement, Ah Dai thought she was cold, subconsciously pulling the blanket tighter and drawing nearer to her, apologetically saying, "It’s a tight fit, just make do. Keep covered so you don’t catch a cold." With that, he snuggled in a bit more, ensuring that neither of them was exposed, and her softness against him felt incredibly comfortable. Unintentionally, his arm draped over Xuan Yue, and he soon drifted into sleep.
The room was enveloped in darkness, and Xuan Yue felt Ah Dai’s body so warm. A sense of fulfillment filled her. Casting aside all concerns, she gently nestled into Ah Dai’s arms. The familiar feeling engulfed her, and she slowly succumbed to it. If only she could sleep in Ah Dai’s arms forever! His steady breath lightly brushed her face, and Xuan Yue drew close to his not-so-handsome face, giving his lips a gentle kiss. A jolt like electricity spread throughout her body, and she felt her temperature rise.
At dawn, Ah Dai stretched lazily as he woke up from a good night’s sleep. Feeling fully rested, he moved and realized there was someone in his arms. Looking down, he saw Xuan Yue’s blue hair and her faint scent, which stirred that strange feeling again in his heart. The blanket was just too small; surely Brother Xuan Re had cuddled up because it was cold. Seeing that it was already late, he gently pushed Xuan Yue away and sat up to banish that peculiar sensation.
