Chapter 788 - 535: Nine Yin Returning Yang Technique, Fire and Demonic

Zheng Yi sighed helplessly and looked at her, saying, "Please, miss, there’s not much food in this cave, and I’m afraid you don’t have any Fasting Pills with you.

So, we need to go out and find something to eat; we can’t just sit and eat through our supplies.

Moreover, since I promised to help you, I won’t go back on my word.

A favor from a Crystal Stage Cultivator like you should still be quite useful to someone like me in the Foundation Establishment Stage, don’t you think?"

Upon hearing Zheng Yi’s words, Shen Yumo felt a bit relieved and nodded slightly.

However, Zheng Yi didn’t expect that this True Disciple of the Celestial Profound Sword Sect would have such a good temperament, or perhaps she had no choice but to lower her head under the eaves.

She could only temporarily endure this humiliation.

In an instant, Zheng Yi’s mind was filled with countless thoughts.

He moved the large stone blocking the cave entrance and looked ahead. After these few days and nights, the Demon Beasts outside the cave had long gone, leaving no trace.

"We can finally breathe a sigh of relief."

Zheng Yi muttered to himself.

At this time, night fell, and the sky was filled with stars.

The brilliant starlight carried a natural and ethereal atmosphere not found in the Celestial South Market or Qingshan Town.

"It’s safe to come out now; there aren’t any Demon Beasts outside."

Zheng Yi casually remarked, placing one hand behind him as he stepped out of the cave first.

Upon hearing this.

Shen Yumo slightly furrowed her brows and followed him outside.

Although she had lost many of her Crystal Stage techniques, it didn’t mean she was powerless to fight back. One must never underestimate the abilities of a Crystal Stage Cultivator.

Upon reaching the exterior of the cave, Shen Yumo glanced around. The prior vague worries immediately dissipated, and she let out a long sigh of relief.

Meanwhile.

She also gained a clearer understanding of Zheng Yi as a person.

"Your personality is just passable; you simply like to play little tricks to tease people."

Shen Yumo cast a sideways glance at Zheng Yi, her expression clearly still brooding over earlier matters.

Zheng Yi waved his hand, choosing not to tease the little girl any further.

"Your injuries might take a while to fully recover. During this time, you should stay peacefully in this cave in the Hundred Thousand Mountains, probably for about half a month."

Zheng Yi stood with both hands behind his back, gazing at the beautiful scenery before him as he casually conveyed the situation.

And such information was not something an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator could casually know.

"Who exactly are you?"

At this moment, Shen Yumo could no longer contain her curiosity and poured out her inner doubts all at once.

After all.

She had been a Great Cultivator at the Crystal Stage.

Even though her strength was impaired now, the situation shouldn’t be like this.

Moreover.

There was also that accidental affair between her and Zheng Yi; even though she felt unwilling, what’s done was done.

It seemed she had nothing left to lose.

"As you can see, I’m just an unremarkable cultivator in the Foundation Establishment Stage."

Zheng Yi spread his hands and explained softly.

However, Shen Yumo clearly did not believe this explanation, yet Zheng Yi did not elaborate further.

He never had the habit of explaining too much to others.

The two of them spent the quiet night in silence.

In the days that followed.

Zheng Yi would go out during the day and return in the evening with the prey he had caught.

Meanwhile, Shen Yumo quietly assumed the role of maintaining the Cave Mansion.

With the Celestial Sword in hand, she skillfully descaled the prey Zheng Yi brought back, skewered it, and carefully roasted it over the barbecue rack.

In this short half-month, their life seemed exactly like the idyllic life ordinary people might dream of: rising with the sun and resting with its setting, appearing perfect and serene.

But both knew these days would not last long due to their extraordinary identities.

Time unknowingly slipped by, and two weeks passed in a flash.

"What are you doing?"

One evening, after dinner, Zheng Yi suddenly sat beside Shen Yumo.

After spending this time together, Shen Yumo was no longer on guard about the closeness and casually asked.

"Of course, I..."

Zheng Yi grinned wickedly, moving closer to Shen Yumo.

Shen Yumo blushed slightly and was about to say something when Zheng Yi suddenly sidestepped her and picked up the leftover roast on the other side.

"Of course, it’s to have my dinner. You’ve practically finished yours, but I’m still hungry."

"Nonsense, who’s your family man!"

Shen Yumo rolled her eyes at Zheng Yi.

Zheng Yi, thick-skinned as ever, smiled cheekily, "Of course, it’s me. Do you still want to deny it?"

Shen Yumo ignored Zheng Yi and turned her gaze to the night outside.

Both tacitly avoided mentioning a certain topic.

Zheng Yi chomped on his roast meat with zest, looking every bit like a genuine foodie.

Just then, Shen Yumo suddenly pounced over, grabbing Zheng Yi’s arm tightly.

Zheng Yi chuckled upon seeing this, "Now it’s my turn to ask, miss, what are you up to?"

"What do I plan to do?

You probably know well enough, is there even a need to ask?"

Shen Yumo gazed intensely at Zheng Yi.

This night was destined to be an extraordinary one.

The two of them—one a Crystal Stage Cultivator, still with underlying power despite weakened strength; the other merely in the Foundation Establishment Stage.

In terms of cultivation realm alone.

The disparity was indeed considerable, but the situation was far more complex than it appeared.

Zheng Yi didn’t offer much resistance.

In a mutual display of reluctance yet intention, Shen Yumo exclaimed coquettishly, "Don’t think you can easily have me."

However.

Soon, in this enchanting atmosphere, the two became immersed together.