In the distance, Lv Liang’s eyes widened as he watched. He uttered trembling whispers, like the desperate screams of a drowning man, "Don’t hold his hand... don’t hold his hand..." He gritted his teeth, as if their hand-holding was a grave sin. "I can’t accept it! I will not allow anyone to ruin this beauty!" Then, he vanished into the shadows.

In Fan Wubing’s eyes, tenderness and deep affection overflowed, as he said to Fu Manman, "I love you."

Seeing such an expression, Fu Manman paused for a moment. She realized it seemed to be the first time he looked at her so affectionately. She had always thought that although Fan Wubing wasn’t the reserved type in matters of the heart, he was quite subtle and restrained. He usually expressed his love in insignificant little things and rarely declared it so directly.

Fu Manman vaguely sensed something was wrong.

However, she didn’t doubt the authenticity of the Fan Wubing in front of her at all, only felt that maybe he had been flirting with other women outside, and was feeling guilty about it?

She withdrew her hand, her eyes turning, about to ask why he was so tender today.

Suddenly, Fan Wubing’s expression changed, and he looked back at his own shadow behind him, only to see a pair of eyes staring fiercely at him. The gaze of these eyes possessed a special power, pressing on his soul and path, causing his form to flicker slightly.

Fu Manman froze, "What’s wrong with you?"

"Fan Wubing" stepped back, his expression sinking, "Suddenly, something urgent came up, I can’t stay with you, sorry." Saying this, he flashed and disappeared at a rapid speed, distancing himself from the place.

Fu Manman stood there dumbfounded, looked at the spot where "Fan Wubing" disappeared, and pursed her lips unhappily,

"What’s going on... The date hadn’t even started, and he slipped away..."

Amid the clouds above Phoenix Jade City,

The hastily departing "Fan Wubing" had his form flickering at an increasing rate until he entirely shed "Fan Wubing’s body," becoming an unfeatured, shapeless, puppet-like presence. Then, swiftly took on another person’s form and appearance, transforming into a flawless beauty without any imperfections.

"Damn it! What on earth was that thing!" The Charm Demon Lord reflected on the pair of eyes that suddenly appeared in her shadow just now. Just one glance had destabilized her Enchanting Demon Dao, nearly revealing her true form on the spot. Her expression twisted somewhat, as it was the first time she had encountered such an inexplicable failure. Her perfect enchanting disguise, exposed so quickly?

She gritted her teeth, thinking, "I must figure out what’s going on with those eyes!" Then she disappeared in a flash.

As she left, in the shadows between the clouds, Lv Liang’s figure slowly emerged. He coldly watched the direction in which the Charm Demon Lord disappeared, muttering with grim, nearly fierce determination, "You should be thankful I can’t reveal myself yet, otherwise, I’d tear you to pieces." He would allow no one to ruin the beauty in his heart.

...

After arranging his schedule, Fan Wubing wasted no time and set off towards the direction of Yunzhou.

While flying over the Chuanshan Plain, he encountered Fu Manman. She was calmly flying on a Dao Platform.

"What a coincidence." Fan Wubing landed on her Dao Platform with a smile.

Fu Manman said in surprise, "You’re back from the Rain Dragon Continent."

"Yeah. I stayed in the Grotto Heaven for a while and now plan to go to Yunzhou."

"Going to another place again?" Fu Manman raised her eyebrows, "What about our once-a-month date, then?"

Fan Wubing thought for a moment, "Are you busy now? If not, how about today?"

Fu Manman laughed, "Although it seems casual, that’s fine too." She flicked her hair, "After all, a date is just a formality; time, place, and content are not the focus. The key is who you’re with. Don’t you agree?"

Fan Wubing looked at her, realizing she appeared even more attractive today, every smile, every gesture, emitting an irresistible charm. As a girl, she was thin, with only a pretty face, not particularly appealing. But now, she had developed extremely well, shapely and voluptuous, not as much as Xue Ya and Gu Lan, but surely with a slim waist and a curvy figure.

Fan Wubing was quite moved.

The two went to a grassy field where a gentle breeze swept across, watching the distant sunset glow. Under the afterglow, their shadows stretched back, with a hidden aura flowing within the shadow.

Fu Manman leaned closely against Fan Wubing, her bosom subtly pressed against him. Her breath was fragrant, her eyes enchanting.

Yet Fan Wubing, for some reason, couldn’t calm down. He kept sneaking glances at Fu Manman, feeling today she truly exuded charm, even enchantment, remarkably different from usual. The atmosphere between them was ambiguous, with a sense that they might consummate tonight.

This made him curious, thinking what was up with Man’Er today? Hadn’t she always insisted on waiting until marriage to share a bed? This atmosphere was steering toward consummation.

Fan Wubing felt confused.

Perhaps tonight is the night! After waiting for so long, and the relationship only at holding hands and hugging seemed inadequate.

But, what was on her mind? The principles she long held, how could she give them up so easily?

Fan Wubing was quite conflicted.

He felt there was no way he would lose out on this, but if Man’Er was acting on impulse for some reason, could this really be considered a genuine consummation?