And more than that, you carry an extremely rare physique… the Three-Flowered Jade Snake Eyes."
"Three-Flowered… Jade Snake Eyes?"
Qing Lin blinked in confusion.
But then, as if in response to his words, three faint green lights flickered deep within her emerald pupils.
Even Ye Chen, for a moment, found himself momentarily lost in those strange, beautiful eyes.
"I know it's hard to believe," he said softly. "Come. I'll take you somewhere...you'll understand soon enough."
Before she could respond, Ye Chen took her hand and led her outside.
The moment they stepped out, he drew her close by the waist. Silver wings unfurled from his back with a flash of light, and together they soared into the night sky.
"Ah...!"
Qing Lin gasped, clutching him tightly, her eyes squeezed shut. It was her first time so high above the ground.
"
Don't be afraid," Ye Chen said, chuckling. "Open your eyes...look at the world from above."
Feeling the rush of wind and warmth from his body, she slowly opened her eyes.
The vast night sky spread endlessly around them, moonlight gleaming over the distant sands.
Her lips parted in awe. "It's… so beautiful…"
Ye Chen smiled faintly, his wings carrying them swiftly eastward....toward the unknown future awaiting her transformation.
you'll be able to soar across this vast sky yourself one day, Qing Lin."
Ye Chen smiled faintly as he held her close. Feeling her small waist beneath his palm, his arm unconsciously tightened, drawing her soft body against his chest.
A flush rose on Qing Lin's cheeks. Their posture was… intimate.....so close that she could feel the steady rhythm of his heartbeat.
"M–My lord, I still don't know your name," she said softly, her voice barely louder than the wind.
"I'm Ye Chen," he replied gently. "From now on, just call me 'Young Master.'"
"Yes, Ye Chen… Young Master."
Her voice trembled slightly, carrying a mix of shyness and newfound comfort.
For the first time, she no longer felt the weight of fear or rejection that others had always shown her.
Ye Chen didn't look at her with disgust.....only calm strength....and that alone made her chest warm.
"Ye Chen Young Master," she asked again, peeking up at him curiously, "where are we going now?"
"To the underground."
"The… underground?"
She blinked in surprise, her mind immediately jumping to darker thoughts. Legends often said the "underground world" was where the dead gathered after their souls left their bodies.
Ye Chen didn't notice her confusion. As they flew, his mind connected with the soul sealed within the Spirit Banner.
"Yao Chen, focus your senses. Find the approximate location of the Heavenly Flame's aura nearby."
"Yes, Master."
The soul within the banner stirred. Powerful spiritual waves spread out as Yao Chen carefully searched the surrounding area.
Ye Chen's chosen location wasn't far from the magma zone where the Green Lotus Core Flame was said to reside.
Before long, Yao Chen's excited voice echoed in Ye Chen's mind.
"Master, ten miles ahead, the aura of a Heavenly Flame is strongest there!"
"The southeast of Stone Desert City, then."
Ye Chen nodded, changing direction swiftly. After a brief flight, they descended into a stretch of barren sand.....flat, featureless, and unremarkable to the naked eye.
As they landed, Qing Lin released her hold on him, her bare feet touching the warm sand.
She glanced around nervously.
"Ye Chen Young Master, are you really taking me underground?"
"Yes."
He smiled faintly. "Once we're down there, you'll begin to discover your own abilities."
Fortunately, Ye Chen's expression was calm and refined.
If any other man had said such a thing in this desolate place, his smile would've looked downright terrifying.
"But… how?" she asked, frowning slightly. "This is all sand! Do you plan to dig through it? That would take forever!"
"Don't worry," Ye Chen replied, amused. "Someone else will handle that part."
He raised his hand. "Yao Chen.....come out."
A wisp of white light flickered from the Spirit Banner. Within moments, a translucent figure appeared in front of them.
"Ah! A ghost!"
Qing Lin let out a startled cry and immediately hid behind Ye Chen, clutching his sleeve.
"Don't be afraid," Ye Chen said calmly. "He's no ghost. Everyone has a soul.
Only those with powerful spiritual strength can separate their soul from their body and still survive."
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