By the Sea God Lake.
The two people tightly embraced slowly pulled apart, their lips still lingering with traces of each other, gazing into one another's eyes, where emotions ran so deep it felt as if they could be pulled into threads.
Na'er's stunningly beautiful face was flushed with sweet shyness, her silver eyes filled with intoxicating joy. Jing Shaoyu took all of this in, feeling both delighted and troubled in his heart. He knew that the thin, transparent barrier between him and Na'er had been shattered, and their once sibling-like bond had completely transformed into romantic feelings.
This is a good thing.
"Brother," Na'er called out, her voice ethereal with a hint of allure.
"I'm here," Jing Shaoyu immediately responded.
"I really like it," Na'er said, extending her delicate hand to touch the corner of her mouth, letting out a dreamy sigh.
"Then let's kiss more often in the future," Jing Shaoyu said with a mischievous smile, lowering his head to seal the girl's lips once again, claiming her with a domineering kiss.
After another round of shy silence, the girl finally broke free from Jing Shaoyu's invasion. Her face was even more radiant, her breathing slightly heavier, and her gaze became increasingly dreamy as she looked at Jing Shaoyu, filled with love.
"Brother," she softly called.
"Hmm," Jing Shaoyu replied.
"Why are you so skilled?" Na'er asked, her voice still ethereal, but with a hint of sour jealousy.
The girl's question caught Jing Shaoyu off guard, leaving him momentarily unsure of how to respond as he quickly thought of a countermeasure.
However, seeing Jing Shaoyu's silence, Na'er noticed his hesitation and a light laugh appeared on her pretty face. "Is it because you often do this with Xu Xiaoyan?"
"Ah?" Jing Shaoyu was taken aback, then smiled helplessly. "Na'er, you little girl, you're still as jealous as you were when you were younger. Alright, I admit that my relationship with Xiaoyan is indeed unusual, but I have absolutely never kissed her! You are the first!"
"Hmph!" Na'er huffed playfully, turning her head to the side, a glimmer of secret delight crossing her eyes. "What about that Gu Yue? Didn't you kiss her either?"
"No." Hearing Na'er mention Gu Yue, Jing Shaoyu found it somewhat amusing. Aren't you two the same person? Shouldn't you know whether I've kissed Gu Yue or not? He thought to himself, but still answered honestly, "Didn't I say? Na'er, you are the first!"
"That's more like it!" Na'er beamed, immediately wrapping her arms around Jing Shaoyu's neck, her face glowing with a happy smile.
The two walked along the lakeside path deeper into the lake, stopping and starting, sweetly entangled, as the feelings that had been sealed for years quickly unraveled and heated up.
"Na'er, how did you end up at Shrek Academy?" This was Jing Shaoyu's intentionally probing question, but it was also something that needed to be said. He gently inquired.
"Giggle!" Na'er laughed, her voice as melodious as silver bells. "Brother, you must have met the Holy Spirit Douluo Ya Li, right?"
"Hmm, I've seen her three times," Jing Shaoyu nodded.
"She's my teacher!" Na'er's pretty face showed a hint of pride, playful and cute as she said.
"Really?" Jing Shaoyu exclaimed in surprise, his mouth agape.
"Of course it's true," Na'er placed her hands on her hips, looking as if she wanted praise. "I'm now the master of the Sea God Pavilion, a direct disciple of the Sky-raising Douluo Yun Ming. Isn't that impressive, brother?"
"Na'er, you're actually a disciple of the Sky-raising Douluo Yun Ming!" Jing Shaoyu exclaimed. "Quickly tell me how this happened. Na'er, didn't you say you didn't have a Martial Soul?"
"Eh? Brother, you know my teacher? That's great," Na'er first looked puzzled, then delighted. "Well, I was found and brought back by my family. I only learned after returning that my Martial Soul needed to be awakened through a secret method.
So, shortly after returning to my family, I successfully awakened my Martial Soul. Then, by chance, I caught my teacher's eye and left my family to follow her to Shrek Academy. Hehe, I've been living at Shrek Academy for three years now.
I knew you would definitely come to Shrek Academy, so I thought I'd wait for you here. Sure enough, I was right; you really came."
"So that's how it is!" Jing Shaoyu realized, pondering, "There's such a miraculous Martial Soul. What's your cultivation level now? When we kissed just now, I felt a strong soul power within you."
"Giggle~" Na'er laughed, "Brother, take a guess! If you guess right, Na'er has a reward for you."
As she spoke, the girl playfully blinked her enchanting big eyes, revealing a captivating charm.
Seeing this, Jing Shaoyu deliberately showed an excited expression and said, "Then you can't go back on your word! From your soul power fluctuations, Na'er, you should be at the Soul Venerable level now, right?"
"Giggle~ You got it right!" Na'er laughed joyfully, her voice sweet, "I've reached level thirty-five in soul power now. How about that? Am I impressive?"
"Impressive, very impressive!" Jing Shaoyu sincerely praised, "Na'er, you awakened your Martial Soul at nine, and now at twelve, you're already a level thirty-five Soul Venerable. You truly are a disciple of the Sky-raising Douluo."
"Right? Compared to Gu Yue and Xu Xiaoyan, I'm even more impressive, right?" Na'er's smile grew even brighter, not forgetting to mention Gu Yue and Xu Xiaoyan.
"Hehe!" Jing Shaoyu chuckled awkwardly, his gaze shifting. "I guessed right, so what's my reward, Na'er?"
"A reward, huh—" Na'er deliberately elongated her tone, shaking her head, turning her face away as if she wanted to back out. But when she saw Jing Shaoyu's disappointed expression, she immediately turned back, stood on her tiptoes, and playfully said, "This is the reward!"
As soon as she finished speaking, the girl offered a sweet kiss. Faced with Na'er's initiative, Jing Shaoyu naturally couldn't refuse. He matched her movements, and the two kissed once more.
The two seemed to be on the verge of kissing until the end of time, only parting when they felt dizzy.
"Are you satisfied with this reward, brother?" Na'er's face was flushed, her enticing lips curling into a smile, her voice soft and alluring as she winked at Jing Shaoyu. In an instant, the aura of a fairy mixed with a witch, pure yet enchanting, blossomed on her youthful but stunning face.
With just one glance, Jing Shaoyu felt his desire explode within him. Ignoring Na'er's question, he directly embraced her again, kissing her with a hint of madness.
Though Na'er could only respond awkwardly, she secretly rejoiced, knowing that her brother truly loved her the most.
When Jing Shaoyu finally released Na'er, her little lips were slightly swollen. Seeing this, he felt a twinge of guilt and couldn't help but marvel at how this little girl, he didn't know whether to say she was naturally charming or had learned it on her own. After just two or three kisses, she already knew how to tempt him. If she grew up, what would that be like!
"Sorry, Na'er, I got a bit carried away," Jing Shaoyu said, gently caressing Na'er's lips, and with a thought, a faint green light spread from his fingertips, soothing her obviously overworked red lips with gentle life energy.
"Hmm!" Na'er shook her head and said, "It's okay, brother. Na'er likes your kisses."
The healing ability of the Origin Spirit was quite formidable. Even though Jing Shaoyu hadn't released his Martial Soul or Soul Skill, in just a moment, Na'er's slightly swollen lips returned to their perfect state.
This healing ability is indeed useful, Jing Shaoyu thought as he gazed at Na'er's alluring lips.
The siblings lingered by Sea God Lake for an entire afternoon, until the sky darkened and thick fog rose from the lake, reluctantly parting at the dock.
In fact, if it weren't for an irresistible intervention, Na'er would never have wanted to go back like this. However, when she suggested going to the outer city of Shrek with Jing Shaoyu, a sudden wave surged across the calm Sea God Lake.
Seeing this wave, Na'er's expression immediately fell, her pretty face filled with reluctance as she said, "I know, I know, I'll go back now."
As the waves calmed, the lake returned to tranquility.
Jing Shaoyu watched all of this, understanding that this was Yun Ming reminding him. He could only smile and say, "Na'er, are you going back? Well, it's getting late."
"Brother," Na'er hugged Jing Shaoyu, feeling a bit reluctant, and said, "Teacher has already agreed to let me attend school in the outer courtyard. In a month at most, we'll be able to see each other every day."
"Really? That's great!" Jing Shaoyu was somewhat surprised. Yun Ming actually allowed Na'er to attend school in the outer courtyard? That was truly unexpected.
The two walked to the dock, and under Jing Shaoyu's watchful gaze, Na'er reluctantly board
ed the small boat on the lake, heading towards Sea God Island.
Brothers, on the fifth day of October, has everyone cast their monthly votes yet?