Sleeping

Ao Tian stood there, lost in thought.

In the original storyline, it was Xiao Wu who persistently urged Tang San to go shopping, and that's how Tang San came across that crystal plate.

But now, without Xiao Wu, Tang San still managed to come here and take away the crystal plate that could be used to make Dragon Whisker Needles. This piqued Ao Tian's interest.

Was this just a coincidence, or was it destined? Could it be that Tang San truly was the Chosen One?

But what is destiny, and does such a thing really exist? Even with Ao Tian's current level of enlightenment, he couldn't fathom it. This was one of the reasons he was interested in staying by Tang San's side.

Though he couldn't ascertain whether destiny truly existed, with his current level of enlightenment, he could vaguely sense a person's aura of luck.

Luck was an incredibly enigmatic concept. One of its common manifestations was, of course, good fortune. Those with good luck tended to have a richer aura of luck.

But luck's manifestation didn't stop there; it would present itself in various other forms of opportunities.

Undoubtedly, Tang San had a much richer aura of luck than the average person.

Ao Tian had also observed the changes in Xiao Wu, Gu Yuena, Bibi Dong, and the others' auras of luck. Originally, their auras of luck were much lower than Tang San's, but over time, as they spent more time with him, their auras of luck gradually became more pronounced.

Ao Tian understood that the changes in the auras of luck for Xiao Wu and the others were all because of him. It was because he, too, was a person with a great aura of luck. Otherwise, he wouldn't have transmigrated here, and he wouldn't have reached his current level of cultivation.

"Ao Tian, what are you daydreaming about?" Xiao Wu stood on tiptoe and patted Ao Tian's shoulder.

"Nothing much. Where else would you like to go?" Ao Tian asked with a smile.

Xiao Wu pointed excitedly to a massive and extraordinary building in the distance. "That building looks really unique. Let's go check it out."

It was an oval-shaped structure, towering to over a hundred meters in height, exuding a sense of gravity and oppression just from its appearance.

Xiao Wu had never seen a building like this, so she was naturally excited.

The four of them walked in that direction. Zhu Zhuqing explained, "That's the Great Spirit Arena."

"What's the Great Spirit Arena?" Xiao Wu asked, curious.

Zhu Zhuqing was a bit surprised that Xiao Wu didn't know, but patiently explained, "The Great Spirit Arena is where Martial Souls are put to test. It's where Spirit Masters engage in battles. Spirit Masters can sign up for sparring matches, life-and-death battles, and more. The Great Spirit Arena is only found in cities at the level of a main city or higher, representing the strength and prosperity of a city or even a country."

This kind of Spirit Arena was only found in the two great empires, not in the Spirit Hall, so it was perfectly normal for Xiao Wu not to know.

"Can we go in to watch?" Xiao Wu asked eagerly.

"Of course, the Great Spirit Arena sells tickets. As long as you buy a ticket, you can go in to watch the matches. The battles inside are also divided into different levels, and the prices of tickets for different levels vary," Zhu Zhuqing explained.

"It sounds like a lot of fun to watch other people fight. Let's go quickly!" Xiao Wu excitedly pulled Zhu Zhuqing along and ran ahead...

...

It wasn't until evening that the four returned to the hotel.

Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing's faces were still a bit pale, as if they had been frightened.

They had watched many battles in the Great Spirit Arena, and later, Xiao Wu suggested watching a life-and-death battle, but the sight of blood had scared them.

During dinner, aside from Ao Tian and Gu Yuena, who were enjoying their meal, Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing couldn't eat much. They only had a little and couldn't continue.

After dinner, the sound of a door opening suddenly came from the adjacent room. Dai Mubai, along with two girls, left while chatting and laughing.

Xiao Wu couldn't help but glance at Zhu Zhuqing and found that Zhu Zhuqing's expression was calm, showing no signs of concern.

"I'm going to take a shower," Zhu Zhuqing stood up and walked into the bathroom.

"She should be fine now," Xiao Wu said.

Then, Gu Yuena and Xiao Wu each went to take a shower. When Xiao Wu came out last, Zhu Zhuqing was already cultivating on the bed.

Ao Tian and Xiao Wu had previously made a deal in the corner, which Zhu Zhuqing hadn't overheard. However, Gu Yuena did hear it. At this moment, she was on the same bed as Zhu Zhuqing, while Ao Tian lay comfortably on the other bed.

Xiao Wu hesitated for a moment before slowly moving over to Ao Tian's bed.

"Why are you standing there? Come up. Are you afraid I'll eat you?" Ao Tian laughed and asked.

Xiao Wu was wearing a light and thin set of pajamas and sleep pants. She used to wear nightgowns, but tonight, in order to prevent Ao Tian from getting any ideas, she switched to pajamas.

At least, it would give her a bit more sense of security.

Even in loose-fitting pants, they couldn't hide her long legs.

Xiao Wu's legs were very long and very straight. When she stood up straight, there was no gap in the middle.

Fresh out of the shower, her skin was a rosy pink, emitting a warm steam. Her own natural scent had been brought out, even more pronounced than usual.

Among the girls around Ao Tian, they all had their own scents. Unlike Gu Yuena's freshness, Xiao Wu had a hint of milky fragrance.

After some hesitation, Xiao Wu ultimately climbed onto the bed obediently.

Zhu Zhuqing opened her eyes, wanting to say something, but in the end, she didn't. After all, they were in a romantic relationship, so she didn't know what she should say.

"Ao Tian and Xiao Wu, will they... do it at night?" This thought involuntarily popped into Zhu Zhuqing's mind.

Though she hadn't experienced such a thing herself, when a couple slept together, wouldn't something happen?

Gu Yuena lay beside Zhu Zhuqing, looking at Xiao Wu with a teasing smile.

Xiao Wu crawled under the covers, but she left a considerable distance between herself and Ao Tian, lying close to the edge of the bed.

Although back in the Nuoding Academy, she would often roll over to Ao Tian's side while sleeping, that was when they were children and she was still asleep.

Now, she had grown up, and with Bibi Dong's countless admonishments, she naturally didn't dare to get too close to Ao Tian in such an ambiguous atmosphere.

"Why lie so far away?" Ao Tian said, reaching out and pulling Xiao Wu into his arms, his arm draped over her.

Xiao Wu let out a surprised "ah" and struggled, quickly sitting up.

Her body became scalding hot, and she stammered, "I... I still need to cultivate."

Scooting herself further away from Ao Tian, she sat cross-legged, assuming a meditation posture.

Ao Tian could clearly see her body trembling ever so slightly. Her closed eyes blinked rapidly, making it impossible for her to actually meditate.

Zhu Zhuqing opened her eyes, looking at Xiao Wu in confusion. Weren't they a couple? Why was her reaction so intense?

"Why are you suddenly so diligent today? Weren't you not fond of cultivating before?" Ao Tian asked with a smile.

"Who said I'm not fond of cultivating?" Xiao Wu glared at Ao Tian, pouting.

Ao Tian shook his head and didn't pay her any further mind.

As the night grew darker, Zhu Zhuqing finally laid down, exhausted.

Ao Tian turned off the lights, and finally, Xiao Wu mustered up the courage to lie down.

Once again, Ao Tian reached out and pulled her closer.

This time, Xiao Wu didn't scream, nor did she struggle. Her body, however, was burning hot and stiff.

Ao Tian felt a twinge of nostalgia. It had been many years since he last slept like this with Xiao Wu.

When Xiao Wu was a child, she was chubby. So every time she rolled over to Ao Tian's side, he would hold her in his arms.

Now, her body had slimmed down, and she no longer had that childhood chubbiness. Instead, her body had become much more alluring.

Ao Tian took in a deep breath of Xiao Wu's scent and said, "Don't move. Don't overthink it. Just sleep."

Xiao Wu didn't feel Ao Tian's movement. Her body gradually relaxed, a hint of sweetness rising in her heart.