After the storm.
The two lay on the bed, Yun Yun panting softly, her cheeks flushed.
Although a Dou Emperor's physical quality was excellent, Xiao Li was simply too strong. Coupled with Yun Yun's inexperience, Xiao Li didn't dare to overexert her, fearing she might develop a psychological shadow.
This time, it was their true, wholehearted union.
Back in the Magical Beast Mountain Range, Yun Yun had been unwilling, and her feelings were far less profound than they were now.
"Yun'er, how do you feel?" Xiao Li looked down at Yun Yun, who was resting on his chest, his palm gently stroking her smooth back.
"It didn't feel very good at first, but later... it was quite comfortable." Yun Yun blushed, experiencing this joy for the first time in a true sense.
It was indeed captivating.
"And, it was much better than back in the Magical Beast Mountain Range," Yun Yun suddenly brought up the past.
This had once been a memory she didn't want to revisit.
But now, the one in the Magical Beast Mountain Range was Xiao Li, and the one now was also Xiao Li.
Her heart had long since found peace.
She was also glad it was Xiao Li then, and Xiao Li now.
Otherwise...
Hearing her words, Xiao Li also smiled helplessly,
"Back in the Magical Beast Mountain Range, you were much more proactive and passionate than just now."
"You... nonsense!" Yun Yun angrily opened her small mouth and bit him hard on the chest.
"Hiss~ Why are you biting me? Am I not telling the truth?"
"No!"
"Alright, alright, no."
"Hmph!" Only then was Yun Yun satisfied.
Xiao Li looked at her and suddenly couldn't help but laugh.
"What are you laughing at?"
"I'm laughing because I never thought the usually high and mighty Sect Master of Yunlan Sect would have such a girlish demeanor," Xiao Li said with a laugh.
Yun Yun was startled for a moment, complex thoughts swirling in her eyes, and she whispered,
"I am the Sect Master of Yunlan Sect. Behind me are thousands of disciples of the Yunlan Sect, and I must maintain the dignity of the Sect Master of Yunlan Sect."
She was inherently a person who liked peace and quiet.
But as the Sect Master of Yunlan Sect, many things were beyond her control.
"If I could, I would also want to be a carefree young girl, not the high and mighty Sect Master of Yunlan Sect."
Xiao Li hugged her tightly: "It's alright, in front of me, you can always be a young girl."
"You little rascal, you certainly know how to sweet-talk," Yun Yun chided, but a happy smile involuntarily curved her lips.
"This afternoon, when I went to see my teacher, he told me he would come out of seclusion tomorrow and then help us hold an engagement ceremony."
"That fast?" Xiao Li was surprised.
He had only convinced Yun Shan less than a day ago, and that guy was already coming out of seclusion to help them hold an engagement ceremony?
Was he afraid Xiao Li would run away?
"But I said it's not urgent, let's put it aside for now," Yun Yun added.
"Why? Once we're engaged, you can be with me legitimately, and you won't have to fear gossip."
Yun Yun blinked: "I can already be with you legitimately now."
"If you get engaged to me, what about Consort Ya of the Mittel Family? What about those two women, one big and one small, in your restaurant?"
"They won't skin you alive, will they?"
Xiao Li felt a bit awkward. Discussing other women in front of one woman was terrible.
"I thought you were jealous that I had other women, which is why you weren't willing to get engaged to me."
But this was a problem that had to be faced, and Xiao Li had never intended to hide anything from anyone.
"Hmph, of course I'm jealous!" Yun Yun pouted.
"But I know it's impossible for you to have only me as a woman, so even if I'm jealous, there's nothing I can do."
"So, rather than making everyone unhappy, I'd rather make a small sacrifice and be tolerant of your other women."
No woman would be completely indifferent.
But this was an unchangeable fact, so Yun Yun could only compromise a little.
Xiao Li was deeply moved when he heard this, and he hugged her tightly.
"Yun'er, you're so good."
... The next day, Yun Shan came out of seclusion as scheduled.
His appearance brought extreme shock and cheers to the entire Yunlan Sect.
This meant that their Yunlan Sect had a true Dou Zong expert, and their status in the entire Jia Ma Empire would soar.
"Congratulations to the Old Sect Master for successfully breaking through to Dou Zong, Heaven bless our Yunlan Sect!"
"Congratulations to the Old Sect Master for successfully breaking through to Dou Zong, Heaven bless our Yunlan Sect!"
Yun Leng led the elders and disciples, all shouting loudly in welcome.
"Congratulations to Teacher for coming out of seclusion." Yun Yun stood beside Yun Shan, cupping her hands in a bow.
Yun Shan waved his hand: "Alright, everyone, rise."
"Besides my coming out of seclusion today, there is also a very important matter to announce."
"That is, Yun'er and Pill Saint Xiao Li are deeply in love and devoted to each other. I, the Sect Master, will fully support them, and I hope they can bring new joy to our Yunlan Sect!"
Yun Shan publicly announced the matter of Yun Yun and Xiao Li, which stunned everyone present.
Yun Yun and Xiao Li were actually together??
This news was too explosive!
Yun Yun had always been very popular in the Yunlan Sect, and she was the goddess in the hearts of countless people.
It was just that due to differences in status, and the fact that she was the high and mighty Sect Master, few dared to express their feelings to her.
But now, Yun Shan announced that Yun Yun and Xiao Li were together.
This was too sudden, wasn't it?
Looking at the astonished crowd, Yun Shan shouted: "What are you standing there for, clap."
Only then did the others react, quickly applauding.
Although they felt some regret, they didn't think there was anything inappropriate about Yun Yun and Xiao Li being together.
After all, Xiao Li was a Pill Saint, and his status was perfectly matched with Yun Yun's.
This was a strong alliance, a perfect match of talent and beauty, a match made in heaven.
However, not everyone thought it was appropriate.
For example, after Yun Shan officially announced this matter, many elders looked at Gu He, who was standing to the side, almost simultaneously.
This matter actually didn't have much impact on others, at most it was just a sigh of emotion.
But everyone in the Yunlan Sect knew that Gu He liked Yun Yun.
Now, Yun Shan publicly announced his support for Yun Yun and Xiao Li, so what about Gu He?
He was still present.
Heartbroken on the spot?
So, under everyone's gaze, Gu He walked up to Xiao Li and said,
"Xiao Li, I want to challenge you."
The whole place fell silent.
Was it finally going to erupt?
Gu He liked Yun Yun so much; it would be too abnormal if he didn't show any reaction.
"Why?" Xiao Li retorted.
"I know Sect Master Yun Yun won't like me, and I won't force it. But I want to see for myself if you are truly worthy of her," Gu He said firmly.
His personality had always been easygoing, and he rarely forced anything.
Although everyone knew he liked Yun Yun, he had never forced Yun Yun to respond to him.
But now, he had to step forward.
Even if he lost, he had to lose convinced!
"Alright, then let's compete in alchemy."
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