Chapter 9: New LifeAfter consuming the Azure Cloud Fruit, if one does not engage in Dual Cultivation, they will suffer a burning pain akin to scorching flames every day, starting from the heart and spreading to the limbs and bones, eventually engulfing the entire body. This is likely the price to pay for consuming such a heaven-defying fruit. Typically, if a cultivator accidentally ingests it, consuming the Vast Sea Flower can neutralize its effects. However, it was unexpected that something so commonly found outside was absent in this Secret Realm.Yan Yuheng recalled the knowledge of Spiritual Plants he had studied in the past. The Azure Cloud Fruit had flourished for a period during ancient times before disappearing. It was said that some cultivators deemed its method of conception too contrary to human nature and incompatible with natural laws, leading to its eradication. The Azure Cloud Fruit tree in this ancient Secret Realm was likely the last of its kind."Xiao Bao, I'm sorry. If you blame me when you wake up, I'll take responsibility." As he spoke, he carried the person to the stone bed.To make him more comfortable, he placed their clothes beneath him as a cushion."I'm so hot… it feels like my heart is about to explode…"Yan Yuheng held him in his arms, gently caressing his delicate skin, afraid of hurting the person in his embrace.Yan Yuheng felt as though his own heart was about to explode. Never before had it beaten so intensely. It was like pouring cold water into a pot of boiling oil, instantly sizzling and bursting.During the five years they were trapped, they spent every day together. From distance to closeness, he gradually came to understand Xiao Jinqi's temperament. Xiao Jinqi was like a kitten—only by following his wishes would he retract his claws. When nothing was amiss, he would actively come over to nuzzle, just as Xiao Jinqi would eagerly run to share whenever he discovered some treasure in the Secret Realm. Their relationship was like that of friends and family. He taught him sword techniques and explained the key points of breakthroughs. Every interaction brought their hearts closer.——What was that? White, like a large steamed bun. Xiao Jinqi stared blankly for a moment before realizing what it was. Unconsciously, his face flushed bright red.As his thoughts returned, other unusual sensations slowly transmitted to his brain. A pair of sturdy hands rested across his waist—so heavy they nearly took his breath away. His gaze shifted upward, landing on that familiar face. But while he had always observed it from a distance before, now it was so close he could count every eyelash.Beneath him, their legs were tightly intertwined. Xiao Jinqi dared not move, afraid of waking the still-sleeping person. The feeling of being restrained was unbearable, making him want to squirm.Recalling the events of the previous day, his entire body turned as red as a boiled shrimp. It was all the fault of this Secret Realm and that damned fruit! He would go tear that fruit to shreds later! Wipe it from existence!And those ambiguous words… he secretly regretted them. He never imagined those urging words had come from his own mouth! As if he had been eagerly anticipating doing that with him. He wished he could travel back to last night and slap himself twice to snap out of it.Yan Yuheng had woken up the moment someone began squirming against him. That someone still thought his movements were subtle.If this incident hadn't occurred, he might have only cared for him like a junior brother. But now, they were lovers. At this thought, his heart felt enveloped by something soft. Although trapped here with no idea when they could leave, if they never got out, spending a lifetime here with Xiao Bao didn't seem so bad."Hurry up and get off, you're crushing me and it's uncomfortable!" Xiao Jinqi looked up to see a certain someone's amused expression. Hah, what a jerk! Why should he be the only one suffering? That's not fair. Xiao Jinqi wanted to turn the tables and spoke in a harsh tone."Xiao Bao, we're together now, right?"Yan Yuheng gazed at him firmly, longing for an official acknowledgment.Xiao Jinqi's eyes darted around, just not daring to meet those pitch-black, gleaming eyes. He answered in a voice as faint as a mosquito's hum, "Mm."Upon hearing the affirmative reply, Yan Yuheng held the person in his arms even tighter, as if wanting to meld him into his very bones and blood."Hurry up and get off, I feel all sticky and uncomfortable.""I'll take you to bathe."During the five years they were trapped, they had built a cultivation cave, planted a patch of spiritual plants and a few fruit trees. They also dug a hot spring pool, because Xiao Jinqi came from the modern era and, even with the cleansing spell, he retained the habit of bathing frequently.

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