Chaotic World Book-Chapter 278 - 273: A Blessing in Disguise

In a daze, Zhao Changhe had forgotten who had repeatedly emphasized that Dual Cultivation was not a Divine Art but merely an auxiliary technique, and that one should not rely too heavily on it or place too much hope in it.

But every experience always made it feel like Dual Cultivation was indeed Divine Arts.

Especially in terms of healing wounds, the effects were truly remarkable.

The chaotic and rampant knife Qi inside his body, although not entirely eliminated, seemed to be slowly ground down and suppressed within the spinning of the Yin Yang Qi, becoming far less sharp and cutting.

The pain from the external wound tears also seemed to have diminished significantly. He could almost feel his blood and flesh regenerating, experiencing a gradual healing.

His dried-up meridians were being rejuvenated, and the once arid Dantian began to stir with Qi again, slowly moistening his entire body, providing a sensation of warmth that was extremely comforting.

From the body, to the soul...

The uncontrollable Evil Qi, which could burst forth at any moment, gradually settled during this kiss, becoming more and more shallow until it was as placid as still water.

Perhaps it wasn’t entirely the effect of Dual Cultivation, but also the sense of dependence that came with such a life-or-death companion, a security that naturally made it difficult to become violent or unruly.

In fact, Zhao Changhe had another fleeting mischievous thought— if what they called Evil Qi became uncontrollable, would she resist if he used that as an excuse to pin her down with red eyes?

There was a certain possibility that she wouldn’t resist.

Feeling slightly better and with a bit of strength recovered, he began to think of that—which was probably the so-called comfort bringing other desires. Originally resting honestly against Yue Hongling’s shoulder and receiving affection, Zhao Changhe’s hand slowly became dishonest, quietly wrapping around her waist.

Yue Hongling felt a slight stiffness around her waist, but she didn’t struggle; instead, she continued to circulate Qi. She felt that the knife Qi was still stirring inside this smelly younger brother, and that the treatment must continue; she couldn’t abandon it now.

As a result, that hand began to slowly caress her waist, over and over.

Yue Hongling abruptly stood up in anger, grabbed Zhao Changhe’s ear and jerked him upward: "Feeling brave, are we?"

Zhao Changhe slouched his shoulders and gave an apologetic smile, glancing at her exposed shoulders and arms with admiration flashing in his eyes.

This was irresistible.

So beautiful... When a frigid aloof female martial artist began to reveal a glimpse of skin, when that lively red attire transformed into pure and plain white, it mysteriously became terribly tempting and seductive.

She didn’t do anything special, just standing there straight, yet she was more alluring than any pose.

Yue Hongling knew where he was looking and angrily kicked him on the shin: "What kind of clothes did you buy? Did you do that on purpose?"

Zhao Changhe hopped around holding his foot: "How could I have known it would be like this? I searched for a while and couldn’t find a decent woman’s outfit, I even deliberately asked for men’s ready-to-wear, Heaven knows they dress like that too..."

Yue Hongling folded her arms, unconvinced.

Zhao Changhe said indignantly, "How would I know we’d end up in a deserted place? Would I let you wear that for others to see outside? If you agree, I wouldn’t!"

Yue Hongling: "?"

Zhao Changhe: "..."

They looked at each other for a moment, then both turned their heads away simultaneously.

Yue Hongling muttered under her breath, "What concern is it to you what I wear? Surely I can’t just stay hidden?"

Zhao Changhe scuffed his toe on the ground before finally saying, "You can still wash and wear your old clothes... just let me look at you like this here..."

Yue Hongling stared at him speechlessly, and Zhao Changhe turned his head even further away.

"Men, in the end, are all of this nature," Yue Hongling finally laughed, not bothering with him anymore: "Go meditate and heal your wounds. We still need to explore this place; there’s no time for these distractions!"

She then hastily left like she was fleeing, heading straight for the shore, whether to study the lake or just to run off aimlessly.

It was only then that Zhao Changhe felt rather weary, lacking the energy to stand.

He leaned back against the stone, carefully examined himself internally, and knew that Yue Hongling’s reminder was correct. He needed to take advantage of the effect of their session, focusing on using his Cultivation Technique to heal himself instead of thinking about other things...

Such injuries could not possibly heal so quickly. Just the excessive depletion alone would take several days to recover gradually. To find a way to regain his full combat strength immediately, there must be some treasure here.

This place must be from the previous epoch, a shattered Dimension Fragment that would surely contain special items, whether treasures, Cultivation Techniques, or perhaps even some ancient ruins.

Zhao Changhe believed in the adage: ’Those who survive a great disaster are destined for fortune afterward.’

While Zhao Changhe was self-healing, Yue Hongling was observing the lake’s perimeter. It took her a long time to realize that this was not a lakeshore but an islet in the lake... Surrounded by water on all fronts, this was the only foothold, very limited in scope, and it didn’t take long to circle back to the starting point upon exploring.

Yue Hongling paused at the edge and frowned into the distance. From this situation alone, it seemed no one could find a way out. Such a small island could hardly meet the needs for survival; they would probably run out of wood for fires in a matter of days...

They had to explore beyond.

If the exit we seek is outside the real lake shore, extending into unknowable distances... not knowing which direction is true, the vast expanse of lake like the sea, how could just two people find a way out?

Yue Hongling gazed into the distance with a somewhat hazy look, the surface of the lake windless, spreading tranquility, not even the sound of water could be heard, as if viewing a silent, dead space.

That’s right, this place was originally a realm of stillness, but with him by my side, it felt more like home.

Thinking this, I felt a tightness around my waist as Zhao Changhe’s familiar arms embraced me from behind, holding me gently.

This posture was very familiar to me as he had once held me this way in Yangzhou.

Back then, he had said, "How I wish I could just hold you, if only for a moment..."

This had already been his confession, his pursuit clear as day, not just rumors, but an open declaration before all of Yangzhou’s fine gentlemen.

I hadn’t struggled then, but what about now?

Yue Hongling silently realized that she had no desire to pull away at all, his embrace somehow allowed her to feel his attachment, and her own reliance.

She slowly relaxed her strength, leaning softly against his chest, and in a low voice asked, "How is your recovery?"

Zhao Changhe said, "Somewhat weak, but there’s basically no problem moving."

Yue Hongling said, "I’m almost the same... In our current state, it is very difficult to cross the sea or dive deep in search of an exit. How to get out is a problem."

Zhao Changhe hummed a response but showed no particular reaction.

Yue Hongling said, "You only brought a few days’ worth of dry food, don’t you think you could die here?"

Zhao Changhe chuckled, resting his chin on her shoulder: "To die beside you would make me happy..."

Yue Hongling’s face stiffened: "Spare me that. How many ladies have you..."

She stopped mid-sentence, feeling it was very uncharacteristic of Yue Hongling, and somewhat embarrassing, to argue out of jealousy.

Zhao Changhe didn’t continue that thread, instead he simply said, "But I don’t wish for you to die here. Don’t worry, I think we’re not so easy to kill."

Yue Hongling asked, "Why?"

"It’s simple, really. If we were unlucky, we would have fallen directly onto the island and died on impact, or fallen farther out and drowned. How could we land near the island to give us a chance to survive?"

Yue Hongling responded irritably: "That’s just a fortunate coincidence that our lives were not meant to end. Look at you, so confident for no reason."

"When I was most vulnerable and powerless, your presence kept me alive... As long as you are by my side, I have boundless confidence."

Yue Hongling’s heart began to quiver slightly, and she turned to look at him.

In the darkness, Zhao Changhe’s eyes were very earnest, staring back unwaveringly, and he whispered, "I have liked you since the first glimpse I had of this Worldly Society. They call you a solitary wild goose under the setting sun, but to me, you are the eternal moonlight in my heart." fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm

Yue Hongling’s eyes gradually shimmered.

Back in Yangzhou, he was straightforward—clearly not the type to pursue girls, a bumbling bear—and yet now, his words were so sweet and captivating.

"I finally have the moonlight in my arms, how could I ever let it slip away?" Zhao Changhe lowered his head and for the first time took the initiative to kiss Yue Hongling’s lips, "I have no worries, I feel at peace."

Yue Hongling pulled out a hand and placed a finger between their lips, softly speaking, "Is this really all you can think about with such a major issue at hand? Or do you know we can’t get out and just want to indulge before addressing it?"

Zhao Changhe said, "Is that how you see me?"

Yue Hongling said, "I think you should know what’s important. If you are confident, I want to hear your judgment, not these shallow sweet nothings, taking advantage in the moment."

Zhao Changhe smiled faintly, "It’s quite simple. Firstly, from the Stone Formation outside, we can see that the obstructions were arranged by someone, suggesting that someone has been here before. Whether they were from the last epoch or this one, at least it proves there is an exit we can find, which already eases our worries a bit."

"And secondly?"

"Secondly, the Qi here is emanating outward. A few years ago, Yuan Xing the master sensed the unique Qi from this place and deduced it was similar to the Sea Mud Qi I absorbed from the Wang Family not long ago. This shows a common origin. Where this origin comes from, we don’t know yet, but it demonstrates that what’s inside hasn’t been taken away, at least not in its entirety. And this thing isn’t far from the exit or entrance, hence the Qi is dispersing and can be perceived."

Yue Hongling also followed the thought, "That means we could either find something extraordinary nearby that might help us heal, or we could follow the Qi to find the way out."

"Yes, I have absorbed this substance before and am more sensitive to this Qi. I can’t perceive it now because I’m too weak, but once I’ve recuperated a bit more... Anyway, whether this thing is nearby or near the exit, it gives us hope, so why worry excessively?"

"..."

"Instead of worrying about that, I’m more eager to recover some strength, whether it’s for healing or diving... I feel there’s a good chance the item is at the bottom of the sea rather than around here. Currently, I’m not strong enough to hold my breath for long, I need to recover some more, just hope it’s not too slow."

Zhao Changhe spoke slowly, his lips lightly touching her finger that was raised in front of him.

Yue Hongling retracted her hand as if shocked and chided, "If you want to recover, you should just take your medicine and meditate, why do you keep flirting endlessly?"

"But..." Zhao Changhe continued to lower his head, gradually kissing her lips again, "This is healing too, Sister..."

Yue Hongling sighed inwardly, finally closed her eyes, leaned back in his embrace, turned her head, closed her eyes, and yielded to the kiss.

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