Others might experience a renewed passion after a brief separation, but for Chen Xiao and Li Ziqing, it was a reunion after a short absence that felt like a new beginning.
There were no fiery embraces, no explosive volcanic eruptions.
Everything was natural, seamless, flowing like a gentle stream, perfectly fitting.
"Husband, tell me honestly, did something major happen for you to return this time?"
At midnight, during a lull in their activities, Li Ziqing asked Chen Xiao with a furrowed brow.
She didn't object to their intimacy that night.
However, if nothing particularly urgent had occurred, Chen Xiao wouldn't have arranged it this way.
"Yes, the Heavenly Dao is about to descend, and they are coming. In fact, a vanguard has already arrived on Blue Star. I killed one of them just a few hours ago."
Chen Xiao said calmly.
He had no intention of hiding anything from Li Ziqing.
Li Ziqing's small mouth opened in surprise, and after a moment, she asked, "Have you figured out a way to deal with them?"
"I have some ideas, but not enough yet."
Chen Xiao shook his head, gently stroking Li Ziqing's curves and giving them a squeeze.
"Don't! I'm talking about serious matters!"
Li Ziqing playfully chided, resting her chin on Chen Xiao's chest. "What do you mean by 'not enough yet'? You have other plans that haven't been completed, right?"
As expected of Li Ziqing, she was sharp and insightful, guessing some things from Chen Xiao's brief words.
Chen Xiao was slightly taken aback. "Indeed. There's one most important thing I haven't opened yet – the tomb of the Eternal Immortal Emperor. It's said to contain a human secret treasure, but I believe the key to defeating the Celestials lies there."
It was evident that the Eternal Immortal Emperor had spent her life trying to find a way to slay gods, and her demise was likely related to her failure in this endeavor.
Therefore, her tomb must contain something related to slaying gods.
Although this was just Chen Xiao's speculation, he felt the probability was very high, at least seventy to eighty percent.
After thinking for a moment, Chen Xiao said, "Ziqing, do you know that the Eternal Immortal Emperor was actually your ancestor?"
"What???"
Li Ziqing shot up from the bed. "Husband, what's going on? Why didn't you tell me before?"
"I was worried you'd be scared, but given the current situation, I don't think there's any need to hide it anymore," Chen Xiao said.
"Then, is there anything I can do to help you?"
Li Ziqing's voice trembled slightly.
The news had deeply shaken her.
Chen Xiao pulled her close and gently pressed her down. "Right now, you can help me."
"You're so naughty~"
Li Ziqing playfully chided again, but this didn't hinder her subsequent actions.
Chen Xiao closed his eyes, letting out a contented hum.
However, at that moment, the Yin-Yang Jade on his chest suddenly flashed with white light, and the flashing intensified.
A powerful suction force swept over them, and Chen Xiao and Li Ziqing's bodies began to ripple, becoming insubstantial.
*Swish—*
Finally, the two figures flickered and were drawn into the Yin-Yang Jade.
Looking at the vast, boundless ground, Li Ziqing felt a sudden sense of sanctity. As she gazed at the distant, magnificent palace, her heart surged with an indescribable excitement.
Besides excitement, she also felt a tiny bit of fear.
"Husband, where is this place?"
Li Ziqing asked cautiously.
"This is inside the Yin-Yang Jade. How strange... why did you get sucked in too?"
Chen Xiao scratched his head, puzzled.
This time, both he and Li Ziqing had entered the space within the Yin-Yang Jade with their physical bodies.
Furthermore, the Yin-Yang Jade had actively drawn them in, much like when Chen Xiao first entered the space.
"I don't know either, but since we're here, let's make the best of it. Let's explore around and see what's so peculiar."
Chen Xiao said with a smile.
"Husband, are you sure we should just wander around like this? Adam and Eve even used leaves to cover themselves!"
Li Ziqing rolled her eyes and teased.
At this moment, both of them were completely naked.
"Heh, that's easy."
With a thought, Chen Xiao used his magic to conjure a set of armor onto Li Ziqing, complete with a flowing cape, making her look like a goddess of war from a movie.
Li Ziqing looked at the 'clothes' on her body, which were full of a chuunibyo vibe, and her eyes nearly rolled out of her head. "Husband, is this your taste?"
"Alright, it's a special situation, no need to be picky!"
Chen Xiao conjured simple clothing for himself as well, covering their private parts. "Something is not right today. The Yin-Yang Jade must have a reason for drawing you in."
"Mmm, then take me to explore the palace," Li Ziqing said, pointing to the magnificent palace. "It's bare around here, with nothing else. We can only go into the palace to see."
"Heh, Ziqing, you don't know, we can't get into that palace at all..."
Chen Xiao said with a wry smile.
But as he spoke, he suddenly froze.
They couldn't get in before, but it was different now. With Li Ziqing here, perhaps they could.
At least they had to try.
"Why can't we get in?"
Li Ziqing asked, scratching her head.
"It was impossible before, but maybe now we can!"
Chen Xiao said excitedly.
As he spoke, he spread his wings and, holding Li Ziqing, flew towards the palace.
Sensing Chen Xiao's breathing becoming rapid, Li Ziqing couldn't help but ask, "Husband, are you still excited? Seriously... holding me makes you this excited?"
"No, Ziqing, you don't understand..."
Chen Xiao said with excitement. "Every time I came here before, no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't shorten the distance to that palace. But this time, it's different!"
Looking at the palace growing larger in their sight, Li Ziqing knew it meant they were getting closer.
"Could it be because of me?"
She asked in surprise.
"It's definitely because of you, but I'm not sure why," Chen Xiao replied.
"Hehe, what's there to be unclear about?"
Li Ziqing giggled.
"Oh? You know?"
Chen Xiao looked at Li Ziqing in surprise.
"Because I'm your lucky charm. If you had married me earlier, you would have come in long ago, you dummy!"
Li Ziqing said with a look of disdain.
Chen Xiao was speechless and rolled his eyes.
Fine, you're my wife, so whatever you say is right.
However, after more than ten minutes, they had arrived at the palace's grand entrance.
Up close, the palace appeared even more magnificent.
However, its massive doors were tightly shut.