536. An Unequal Bond, Inseparable from Each Other

Amidst the sparse trees.

Qian Renjue and the Snow Empress arrived together.

The surrounding air became fresher, and the temperature dropped slightly.

Stepping on the grassy ground and smelling the fragrance of the soil, the Snow Maiden was momentarily lost in thought.

Then, she raised her eyes to look at the distant green ocean.

"There are so many spirit beasts over there."

"That's the Star Dou Great Forest, the largest spirit beast habitat besides the ocean," Qian Renjue said with a smile.

"If you're interested, we can take a walk there later."

"Mm," the Snow Empress nodded with interest.

"Let's go, we'll stroll around the town over there and buy some food."

"Mm."

"..."

This was the same Star Dou border town that Qian Renjue had visited last time.

The Snow Empress was completely unfamiliar with the outside world.

She simply followed Qian Renjue.

As they entered the town, the combination of the Snow Empress and Qian Renjue naturally drew a lot of attention.

But those gazes came and went quickly.

The Snow Empress eyes turned cold, and her aura made everyone tremble with fear.

The chilling air she emitted made people shiver.

Even though the Snow Empress was naive about the world, she could still sense when someone had ill intentions.

"Qian Renjue, I feel a bit uncomfortable."

"Sorry, I was careless."

Qian Renjue gently squeezed the Snow Empress hand, signaling her to stay calm.

He smiled and took out a mask, placing it on her face.

"You're just too beautiful."

"..."

Hearing this, the Snow Empress looked at Qian Renjue, her mood becoming incredibly pleasant.

"Come on, I'll teach you how to buy candied haws."

Qian Renjue chuckled, also putting on a mask, and handed a money pouch to the Snow Empress.

"Mm~"

The Snow Empress nodded slightly.

After putting on the masks, the surrounding gazes indeed decreased.

The Snow Empress followed Qian Renjue's instructions and bought several sticks of candied haws from different stalls.

Qian Renjue silently watched from behind.

He watched her "harvest."

And made sure no one dared to disturb the Snow Empress enjoyment.

Additionally.

Compared to the previous incident where Ice Empress had taken a beggar's bowl.

Qian Renjue was even more worried about the Snow Empress.

The Snow Empress was like an ethereal spirit, moving through the crowd without anyone being able to touch her.

In no time.

The Snow Empress had stored all the food she fancied from the entire street into her spirit tool.

What couldn't fit was carried by Qian Renjue.

Seeing couples and married pairs walking hand in hand in the crowd, the Snow Empress stopped.

Watching people kiss on the street.

The Snow Empress paused mid-bite on her hawthorn berry. So this is what human couples are like.

"Crunch!"

The Snow Empress bit through the candy and walked over to Qian Renjue, who had just finished paying.

Imitating the actions of other girls.

She linked her arm with Qian Renjue's.

To this.

Qian Renjue simply smiled casually and led the Snow Empress toward the Star Dou Great Forest.

"Qian Renjue~"

The Snow Empress leaned on Qian Renjue's shoulder, bringing the candied haws to his lips.

"Thank you."

Qian Renjue smiled, casually picking one and biting it.

The Snow Empress looked at the half-eaten hawthorn berry at the top.

She frowned.

Why didn't Qian Renjue eat the one that was easiest to bite?

The Snow Empress didn't say anything more, silently working on her candied haws.

Just as they were about to leave the town.

The Snow Empress brought the candied haws to Qian Renjue's lips again.

"..."

Qian Renjue was momentarily stunned.

The hawthorn berries on the skewer seemed to have been meticulously carved, each one bitten halfway.

Qian Renjue turned to look.

The Snow Empress lips were already coated with layers of glistening sugar.

Meeting Qian Renjue's gaze.

The Snow Empress licked her crystal-clear pink lips, retracting her tongue.

The anticipation in her eyes dimmed slightly.

Just as she was about to withdraw the candied haws.

Qian Renjue smiled and thanked her, lowering his head to bite several hawthorn berries in succession.

"Very sweet~"

Qian Renjue praised with a smile.

"I bit many sticks to put this together."

A hint of pride spilled from the Snow Empress lips as she couldn't help but tighten her grip on Qian Renjue's arm.

Pressing it deeper into her embrace.

Making Qian Renjue's warmth even more comforting.

"Bit many sticks?"

Qian Renjue was speechless, trying not to laugh.

The Snow Empress waved the candied haws in her hand, offering it to Qian Renjue again.

"If you like it, I'll bite more for you in the future~"

"Uh..."

Qian Renjue's lips twitched... That really wasn't necessary!

——

More than an hour passed, and it was almost noon.

In the Star Dou Great Forest, the vast grassy fields were unusually quiet.

Qian Renjue and the Snow Empress had removed their masks.

The Snow Empress walked barefoot on the green grass, basking in the sunlight, each step leaving a trail of lotus-like imprints.

Qian Renjue followed behind, holding her crystal shoes.

Watching the Snow Empress joyful demeanor, a smile couldn't help but form on his face.

The Snow Empress spread her arms, spinning on the grass, and finally faced Qian Renjue.

A gentle expression appeared on her face as she softly called out:

"Qian Renjue."

"Yes, what is it?"

Qian Renjue smiled as he looked at the Snow Empress, who was radiant under the sunlight.

The Snow Empress pursed her pink lips.

She extended her delicate hand toward Qian Renjue and said softly:

"Qian Renjue, I'm ready. Take my spirit ring."

"Alright."

Qian Renjue agreed without much hesitation.

From his system space, he took out a golden thread and stood before the Snow Empress.

He spread his palm open.

Under the Snow Empress curious gaze.

The golden thread in Qian Renjue's palm coiled around their wrists like a swimming dragon.

The Snow Empress eyes were filled with curiosity.

Qian Renjue looked at her and explained softly:

"Snow Empress, this is what I told you about—the 'Bond.' It can only be activated by the spiritual power of a spirit beast. This 'Bond' will create an unequal connection between us."

"I will gain the spirit skill from your spirit ring, and you will remain unharmed."

"But if you die, I will permanently lose my ninth spirit ring. And if I die, you will die with me."

Qian Renjue didn't hide anything.

After speaking, he stared at the Snow Empress, waiting for her final decision.

But Qian Renjue suddenly noticed.

The connection of the 'Bond' seemed to be almost complete?

Qian Renjue looked in surprise at the glowing golden thread on his wrist, which had turned blood-red.

The Snow Empress life was now bound to his.

When Qian Renjue explained the use of the 'Bond,' the Snow Empress had immediately infused her spiritual power into the golden thread without hesitation.

She had waited for so long.

Even without this 'Bond,' she wouldn't have changed her mind.

"Qian Renjue~"

"Yes?"

Hearing her voice, Qian Renjue looked up.

As soon as he raised his head, a cool, sweet and sour sensation touched his lips.

Before him was the pure face of the Snow Empress.

She had somehow come close to Qian Renjue.

Seeing him look up, she stood on her tiptoes, just like the couples she had seen earlier.

And kissed Qian Renjue's lips.

A blush spread across the Snow Empress face as she lowered her heels and declared firmly:

"Jue, I won't let you die."

"..."

Qian Renjue licked the sugar on his lips and nodded, promising:

"I will protect you too."

"Mm... If you don't want to be my husband, then I'll be your wife."

"What? Mmm!"

Before Qian Renjue could process the Snow Empress logic, she kissed him again.

A smile and a hint of happiness appeared in the Snow Empress eyes.

The sunlight was warm, and so was Qian Renjue.

The grass was prickly and ticklish, making her want to laugh, and so did Qian Renjue.

Everything that couples could do, Qian Renjue could do with her.

So...

She only needed Qian Renjue.

Qian Renjue didn't think too much more about it.

Holding the crystal shoes, he wrapped his arm around the Snow Empress waist, guiding her.

He had refused her before.

But back then, the Snow Empress didn't understand.

She had even been deceived by Ice Empress into thinking that marriage was something between two girls.

Now, things were different.

They were inseparable from each other.

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