A black magic circle appeared beneath Fang Xian's feet, linking to Kikyo and forming another black magic circle around him.
A large "Lord of Humanity" appeared between them.
"Contract."
Under the influence of his mind, Kikyo answered without hesitation.
"Agreed."
The black magic circle linking them shone brightly, merging into a large black magic circle.
A moment later, both Fang Xian and Kikyo felt the "Power of Contract," the contract was successful.
The light dimmed, and the black magic circle disappeared.
[Contract successful, current contract partner: 78/202.]
Fang Xian walked steadily towards Kikyo.
When he stopped in front of her, Kikyo slowly raised her head, their eyes meeting.
In an instant, a jolt of electricity coursed through Kikyo's body; her heart pounded wildly, as if it would burst from her chest.
Her cheeks flushed instantly, and the fear and anger in her eyes gradually faded, replaced by a tenderness and infatuation she herself couldn't understand.
"You..."
Kikyo opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but found her voice trembling violently.
Her mind was a mess, unable to form clear words.
Kikyo didn't understand why, in such a short time, she had developed such intense love for this man she had just considered her enemy.
This feeling came so suddenly, so intensely, catching her completely off guard.
Fang Xian's lips curled into a charming smile.
He gently raised his hand and tenderly stroked Kikyo's cheek, his movements as gentle as if handling an incredibly precious treasure.
Kikyo's body trembled slightly, and she instinctively closed her eyes, savoring this moment of tenderness.
A sweet feeling welled up inside her; all her doubts and fears vanished in that instant.
Just then, Fang Xian lowered his head slightly, moving closer to Kikyo.
Kikyo's breathing quickened; she could feel Fang Xian's breath gently brushing her face.
Her heart pounded faster and faster, as if the whole world had shrunk to just the two of them.
When Fang Xian's lips touched hers, Kikyo's body stiffened instantly, then gradually relaxed.
She involuntarily closed her eyes, her arms slowly encircling Fang Xian's neck, responding to his kiss.
Shinobu Kocho and Kanroji, witnessing this scene, stared wide-eyed in shock, their jaws nearly dropping to the floor.
They never imagined that Kikyo, who had just been so hostile towards Fang Xian, would now be kissing him so intimately.
Kanroji's face was filled with surprise and confusion. She gently nudged Shinobu Kocho with her elbow and whispered,
"What...what's going on? Why is Kikyo suddenly..."
Shinobu Kocho also looked bewildered. She shook her head, her voice soft.
"I don't know either, this change is too fast..."
The two exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with confusion.
Meanwhile, Kikyo was already lost in the sweet kiss.
Her face was beaming with happiness, her arms tightly embracing Fang Xian, her eyes filled with ecstasy and infatuation.
In that moment, she forgot everything—her identity, her fallen comrades—her heart was filled only with the man before her, the man she had suddenly fallen in love with.
Fang Xian tightly embraced Kikyo's slender waist, while Kikyo's arms wrapped around Fang Xian's neck. Their figures intertwined in the dim light, passionately kissing, lost in their own world.
Her cheeks were flushed, like a ripe apple, her eyes closed, her long eyelashes trembling, immersed in this intense love.
Their breaths were rapid and hot, the surrounding air seeming to tremble slightly with their burning passion.
After a long while, Kikyo slowly released her lips.
Her eyes were filled with longing and reluctance. She breathed softly, her forehead gently resting against Fang Xian's, their noses touching. In their exchanged glances, love flowed in the air.
Fang Xian smiled gently, raising his hand to tenderly smooth a stray strand of hair behind Kikyo's ear, a gesture filled with affection.
Then, with a wave of his arm, a soft and mysterious light enveloped him, Kikyo, Shinobu, and Kanroji.
The light flickered, and the four figures slowly rose into the air, flying towards the distance.
They traversed layers of clouds, speeding towards a dense jungle.
Sunlight filtered through gaps in the clouds, outlining golden contours on them.
Soon, they arrived above the jungle.
From the air, the jungle was lush and verdant, its dense foliage intertwining to form a natural barrier, making it difficult to detect the secrets hidden within.
Fang Xian led the group down slowly, and in a secluded spot, parted layers of vines to reveal the entrance to a hidden cave.
Fang Xian entered the cave, took out a small object from his "system inventory," and tossed it gently. The object instantly expanded in mid-air, transforming into a spacious tent that landed steadily inside the cave.
Fang Xian took Kikyo's hand. Kikyo was slightly startled, then a shy blush appeared on her face, and she obediently followed Fang Xian into the tent.
The tent flap slowly fell, isolating the inner world from the outside.
Outside the tent, Kocho Shinobu and Kanroji Mitsuri stood there, looking at each other, their cheeks flushed with an unnatural blush.
Their gazes unconsciously fell on the closed tent. Soon, faint, ambiguous sounds came from inside, making their hearts beat faster.
Kanroji Mitsuri bit her lip, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes—a mixture of envy and an indescribable sense of loss.
Shinobu lowered her head slightly, her hands unconsciously clutching the hem of her clothes, her expression somewhat embarrassed.
They stood there quietly, listening to the sounds coming from inside the tent. For a moment, no one spoke, and the atmosphere became subtly ambiguous.
Only some ambiguous sounds echoed in the air, lingering for a long time.