The lady can’t bear me

"This is really a great place," Cui Hao Yan laughed heartily and sat down on the ground, leaning against a large tree behind him.

Everyone followed suit and sat down. After a long day of traveling, they were all a bit exhausted and couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief once they sat down.

"I knew that the Falling Cloud Mountains were filled with rampant demonic beasts, and we needed to be cautious everywhere. Today's experience proves it. I've been on edge the whole time," Xia Zhi Qing said as she took out some food from her storage bag and started eating.

Bai Li Hong Zhuang smiled faintly. "You seemed quite excited today."

"Hehe, it's not my first time in the Falling Cloud Mountains, so I'm curious," Xia Zhi Qing said, leaning closer to Bai Li Hong Zhuang. "Hong Zhuang, you have no idea how envious the other girls in my dormitory were when they found out I became a special recruit. This expedition means a lot to me."

Bai Li Hong Zhuang nodded lightly, imagining the expressions of the regular students when they heard the news. After all, Xia Zhi Qing was the first student among the newcomers to become a special recruit.

"Let's rest well tonight. Tomorrow, we'll venture deeper into the Falling Cloud Mountains, and the danger will be far greater than today," Bai Li Hong Zhuang advised.

"I understand," Xia Zhi Qing nodded.

"Demonic beasts are more active at night. Although this resting spot is quite good, we still need to be extra careful. I suggest we take turns keeping watch, two people at a time. How about that?" Gong Shao Qing proposed.

"No problem," everyone nodded. As a team, they understood that they needed to protect the group's safety.

"The first shift will be taken by me and Dongfang Yu. The rest of you can rest," Gong Shao Qing and Cui Hao Yan quickly arranged the watch schedule for everyone.

Bai Li Hong Zhuang leaned against the tree and slowly closed her eyes. She activated the cultivation method from the Summoning Magic Scripture. The elemental energy in the Falling Cloud Mountains was rich, which was why many experts liked to cultivate in the deserted mountains and forests.

She didn't plan to rest since the night would pass quickly. Instead, she decided to cultivate, hoping to wake up refreshed the next day.

The White Lion lay quietly in Bai Li Hong Zhuang's arms, closing its eyes as if it were resting, but in reality, it was also cultivating. As the Beast King, it consumed demon crystals every day, and its body had already accumulated a significant amount of energy that needed to be absorbed through cultivation.

Little Black and Little White were also not neglecting their cultivation. After spending so many years in the Chaos Ring, cultivation had become a habit for them.

Emperor Bei Chen sat beside Bai Li Hong Zhuang, gazing at her soft and beautiful face. A doting light gleamed in his eyes, and he smiled gently before closing his own eyes.

Silence enveloped the surroundings, except for Gong Shao Qing and Dongfang Yu, who remained extremely vigilant, not letting any slight movement go unnoticed.

...

As the watch shifted, Bai Li Hong Zhuang and Emperor Bei Chen also became alert, paying attention to their surroundings.

Moonlight shone on the two of them, casting long shadows that seemed to lean against each other as they sat together.

"If you're tired, my lady, you can rest. I can take over the watch," Emperor Bei Chen said, his eyes shimmering with a caring light, his voice warm and comforting.

Bai Li Hong Zhuang smiled lightly and glanced at Emperor Bei Chen. "It's okay, I'm not tired."

"I knew my lady couldn't bear to let me keep watch alone," Emperor Bei Chen chuckled, his extraordinarily handsome face appearing even more captivating under the moonlight.

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