Su Luo was greatly embarrassed, her face burning. Fortunately, it was so dark that nothing could be seen, saving her from further awkwardness.
She tried to break free from Li Tianjue's embrace, but as soon as she moved, he let out another muffled groan, clearly having aggravated his injury.
A faint smell of blood wafted over, and Su Luo knew he was hurt. She dared not move again, and asked softly, "Senior Brother, where are you injured? Let me go, and I'll check it for you..."
It was Li Tianjue who had taken the full force of the falling rocks and the explosion earlier, and absorbed the lingering residual power of the Dark Kun before its demise. He had exerted all his strength, sustaining injuries himself, to shield her, and had only just managed to endure it.
"I... I can't move, and it still hurts a lot. It feels like a few ribs are broken," Li Tianjue said after a moment of silence.
His chest throbbed with pain, his spiritual energy was depleted, and he didn't even have the strength to reach for a medicinal pill. Even a slight movement from Su Luo, which tugged at his wounds, caused him immense pain.
Su Luo indeed dared not move.
In the darkness, the two were intimately pressed together, surrounded by massive rocks, with only a narrow space between them.
A faint, sweet fragrance drifted over. Li Tianjue once again caught the scent of the young girl. The softness in his arms made him feel somewhat restless. He wondered if it was due to his injury, but his self-control seemed to have weakened considerably.
It had been a long time since they had been this close.
Su Luo remained motionless, stiffly nestled in Li Tianjue's arms. His arms were wrapped around her, resting on her slender waist and back, holding her as intimately as a couple.
Already feeling uneasy, Su Luo grew more nervous as time passed, her face burning.
How long would he hold her like this?
Would they stay like this until his injuries healed on their own? That would take ages.
The crucial point was, Su Luo herself couldn't handle this kind of indirect provocation!
This man was already outrageously handsome. In terms of character, cultivation, or any other aspect, including his physique, he was quite to her liking. If it weren't for the principle of not eating grass from the same patch, perhaps she would have already...
No, no, no, what was she thinking!
"Senior Brother..."
Su Luo was about to suggest they separate gently and she'd get him some medicine.
However, as she opened her mouth, her voice came out as light as a feather, carrying a strong hint of adorable bashfulness, startling her into silence before she could say anything more.
"Luoluo, you..." Li Tianjue seemed to want to say something, his voice slightly hoarse.
Su Luo wasn't sure if it was her imagination, but she could feel his breath on her face, so hot.
His presence was clean and distinct, making her face flush and her heart race. She had forgotten half of what she wanted to say. Su Luo grew more flustered, but the more flustered she became, the less she knew what to say. She made hesitant, troubled sounds, and then, suddenly...
Something soft pressed against her lips.
Su Luo's eyes widened instantly.
She...
Was being kissed!
She was kissed by Li Tianjue, initiated by him.
It was as if a muffled thunderclap had erupted in her mind, leaving Su Luo dazed and disoriented. She had never expected Li Tianjue to kiss her.
The moment their lips met, the man was initially tentative, but seeing that Su Luo didn't resist, he soon became more unrestrained.
He held his lips tightly against hers, as if savoring her fragrance. Quickly, he grew unsatisfied with this light touch. He began to gently nip with his teeth, slowly, passionately, and possessively consuming her with his mouth.
Su Luo's mind was in a haze, and she couldn't help but respond.
So this was what it felt like to kiss him.
Her soft lips, like cotton candy, offered a warm and sweet sensation, making her feel as if she were floating. Light, dizzy, and as if she were drunk, it made her want to sink into it forever.
Suddenly, a muffled groan broke the intimacy between them.
"Ah, you're in pain again. I'm sorry, Senior Brother!" Su Luo finally realized that her unconsciously raised hands had wrapped around Li Tianjue's neck, touching his wound and making him cry out in pain.
How embarrassing!
She quickly let go, but accidentally brushed against his chest again, causing Li Tianjue to frown once more.
"Sorry, sorry, Senior Brother..." This time, Su Luo had to move cautiously, inch by inch, as slow as a snail.
After a while, they finally separated.
Su Luo suppressed her racing heart, trying her best to forget what had just happened. She felt around the surroundings. It turned out they were trapped by large rocks that had fallen. Fortunately, she was unharmed. She pushed aside the stones pressing around her, clearing the area after a good while, and then jumped out.
As light flooded in, Su Luo saw that the entire dungeon had been razed to the ground.
With no time to linger, she quickly gave Li Tianjue a pain-relieving pill.
As the medicinal power dispersed, he finally felt a little better.
Amidst the rubble, Li Tianjue looked incredibly disheveled, covered in blood, his long hair disheveled and falling behind him, a far cry from his former handsome and imposing appearance. Su Luo, worried, quickly enveloped him with her spiritual power and carefully helped him out. She then brought out a lounge chair from her storage ring for him to lie down on, and finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Senior Brother, where are you injured?" Su Luo squatted in front of him, looking at his pale face, feeling a little shy.
Li Tianjue gazed at her slightly flushed cheeks, feeling an unspeakable warmth in his heart. Even though the pain from his injuries was still severe, he no longer cared.
"Say something! What's wrong with you?" Su Luo felt shy under his gaze.
Li Tianjue slowly raised his hand, and completely unexpectedly, gently caressed her cheek, saying softly, "Luoluo, do you like it when I kiss you?"
"Ah?" Su Luo was completely stunned.
Why ask that?
How could this man be so unrestrained all of a sudden? It was so embarrassing!
Li Tianjue's hand, with its light calluses, gently stroked her face, so tenderly, as if she were his most precious treasure, and would shatter if touched even slightly heavier. She could feel the warmth of his hand, tracing down her face and landing on her lips.
"I like it very much, Luoluo," he suddenly said.
Su Luo's heart pounded wildly. What did he mean by that? Was it a confession?
For a moment, her mind was in chaos, and she didn't even dare to look at him.
But Li Tianjue gently turned Su Luo's head back towards him and asked seriously, "Luoluo, I've only just now realized that I like..."
"Ah—! Senior Brother, you're so badly injured. Don't talk so much, you should get treated immediately."
Su Luo's heart was about to leap out of her chest. She quickly interrupted him, finding the best excuse: "You're covered in blood, how can you not get treated right away... Where are you injured? Let me check for you. Yes, treatment is more important."
She quickly took out healing pills, poured one into Li Tianjue's mouth, and silenced the words he was about to say.
This girl must be shy.
Li Tianjue sighed helplessly and could only take the pill, allowing Su Luo to examine him.
Su Luo gently unbuttoned Li Tianjue's clothes. His outer robe was fine, but the inner layer was almost entirely stained red with blood. A broken bone protruded from his abdominal cavity, piercing the skin, which made Su Luo's heart clench in shock.