The Opportunity Within the Veil
With the tournament officially declared over, Jin left the arena together with Aion and Nox. The countless cultivators who had gathered in the Pagoda of Hope also began leaving one after another.
Jin, however, had no reason to stay at the tournament grounds.
He returned to the residence arranged by the Pagoda of Hope with Aion and Nox. Aion was the first to break the silence.
He walked toward Jin without saying anything, his expression carrying a hint of amusement. Before Jin could even ask, Aion reached him, placed a hand against his shoulder, and leaned forward to kiss him directly on the lips.
Jin was momentarily caught off guard.
Aion did not immediately pull away. He remained close, enjoying the kiss before finally separating from him with a satisfied expression. Jin looked at him for a moment, his face flushed slightly.
Before he could respond, another figure stepped forward.
