Chapter 47: Xiao Yi Xian is Soaked Through
Just as Xiao Yi Xian thought they were about to plummet down at terrifying speed
She suddenly realized the air around them wasn't as chaotic as she had expected.
Curious, she opened her eyes.
And in that instant
A breathtaking sight unfolded before her.
The man holding her
Or rather, the man she was now clinging to
Had a pair of magnificent wings spread behind him.
A Stunning Sight
The wings were translucent and glowed with a radiant green light.
In the darkness of the Magical Beast Mountain Range, they looked like the wings of a celestial spirit.
The soft emerald glow illuminated the surrounding area
Even brighter than the moonlight filtering through the clouds.
For a young woman, this scene was like something straight out of a romantic fairy tale
A sight so mesmerizing that it was impossible to resist.
She finally understood
Wu Tian had never needed the rope or torches at all.
They were useless to him.
But then
If he could fly, why did he need her eagle to bring them here?
Just how powerful was he?
Xiao Yi Xian's gaze softened, filled with dazed admiration.
Wu Tian's face his entire presence
Suddenly seemed so dazzling to her.
Though, she mused
If only he wasn't so overbearing.
A Sudden Drop
Just as she was lost in thought
Wu Tian's wings flapped powerfully.
Their bodies rushed downward at high speed
The green light illuminating the deep ravine below.
The sensation was like a high altitude freefall.
Her heart pounded wildly.
Thump thump thump thump thump!
Pressed so close to Wu Tian, he could feel her heartbeat clearly
And oddly enough
His own heart started to race too.
Xiao Yi Xian noticed.
She smiled secretly.
"Hmph! This overbearing man isn't such a block of wood after all~!
He's reacting to me!"
A Nest of Winged Rock Serpents
As Wu Tian descended, his sharp eyes spotted a hidden cave near the bottom.
But there was one problem
The entrance was infested with Winged Rock Serpents.
These creatures hissed loudly, baring their venomous fangs.
Their eyes gleamed with hostility as they prepared to attack the intruders.
For Xiao Yi Xian, these snakes were beyond terrifying.
Just looking at them made her shiver.
"Winged Rock Serpents !"
She tensed in fear and instinctively clung tighter to Wu Tian.
Wu Tian's eyes narrowed.
With a flick of his wrist
A blue green flame flickered to life in his left palm.
The Power of the Heavenly Flame
As soon as the Blue Lotus Flame appeared
The temperature around them surged.
With a casual toss, the fire shot toward the cave entrance.
The tiny flame swelled in midair, expanding into a blazing inferno.
The intense heatwave engulfed the entire nest of Winged Rock Serpents.
A moment ago, they were hissing aggressively
But in the next instant
They were reduced to roasted snake meat, their bodies crackling from the searing energy.
A Bigger Problem
But Wu Tian wasn't paying attention to the snakes anymore.
Because at that moment
He suddenly noticed something unusual.
His body felt damp.
Confused, he turned to Xiao Yi Xian
And his eyes widened.
Good heavens…
Xiao Yi Xian, Completely Drenched
Her white dress
Was completely soaked through.
She was dripping in sweat.
The once loose fabric was now clinging tightly to her delicate frame.
A faint sheen of moisture covered her fair skin, from her cheeks to her neck.
Her entire body glistened under the soft firelight.
Rivulets of sweat trickled down, merging into tiny streams
Flowing along the curves of her body like shimmering rivers.
Even with all his self control, Wu Tian couldn't help but stare for a moment.
His heart twitched involuntarily.
But more than anything
He felt awkward.
Xiao Yi Xian's Furious Gaze
Meanwhile, Xiao Yi Xian
Was not happy.
Her breathing quickened as she looked at him with resentful eyes.
It wasn't just the humiliating state of her soaked dress.
It was his fault.
He had controlled his flame carefully
But the moment it hit the cave, the heat exploded outward.
It had been so intense that it instantly drenched her in sweat.
She clenched her fists.
If looks could kill, Wu Tian would be dead already.
And worst of all
She had been pressed against him the whole time.
She bit her lip, suddenly worried.
"Is he… going to take advantage of this?"
"What if he… loses control?"
"What do I do?!"
Wu Tian's Escape Plan
Wu Tian quickly averted his gaze.
This was not a good situation.
He cleared his throat and hurriedly changed the topic.
"Uh… We've arrived."
Then
He immediately descended toward the cave.
Cold Winds & Complaints
The moment they landed, Wu Tian let go of her waist.
(Better safe than sorry!)
Instantly, the cold mountain wind hit her damp skin.
Xiao Yi Xian shivered, crossing her arms over her chest.
She stomped her foot.
"Hmph!"
Her inner thoughts fumed
"Hmph! This overbearing man! He got me completely soaked… and he's not even taking responsibility?!"
Wu Tian felt her glare.
With a wave of his hand, he summoned another small flame.
This time, he controlled it carefully, letting it gently warm the air.
The heat dried her clothes within seconds
Leaving only a few faint wrinkles behind.
Still, the process made her blush furiously.
Into the Cave
Without looking at her, Wu Tian turned toward the dark entrance.
"Follow me closely."
Xiao Yi Xian huffed and stomped her foot again
But still followed behind him.
Inside the narrow cave, there was no cold wind
Only deep silence.
With only their soft footsteps echoing in the darkness,
The place felt eerily quiet.
For a young woman, such an atmosphere was unnerving.
Without realizing it
She quickened her pace, staying closer behind Wu Tian.
At this moment
He was the only thing that made her feel safe.
Then, his voice broke the silence
"Give me your hand."
(End of Chapter)
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