The weather today was clear and the breeze was gentle. Xing Yuan looked up at the光明神殿 (Temple of Light) before him, a wicked smile gracing his lips. Today, he would snatch a wife.
After a swirl of wind and clouds, Xing Yuan transformed into a fierce black dragon, circling above the city. Majestic and imposing, he cast a covetous gaze upon the wary temple guards.
"What business do you have here?" someone called out.
Xing Yuan tilted his head slightly, a rough breath escaping his draconic maw. Then, his voice boomed like thunder, "I am in need of a wife. I've heard the Saintess of the Temple of Light is a woman of unparalleled beauty, an excellent candidate for the role. Hand her over, and I shall depart immediately."
"Insolence!" the temple guards roared in anger.
Then, a young man leaped forward, shouting furiously, "Abomination! I shall face you!"
With a gentle dragon's breath, Xing Yuan sent the youth, who was miles away, reeling back, severely wounded and gasping for air. He collapsed on the ground, only to be carried away by others.
"Attack together!" the white-haired temple elder bellowed.
Xing Yuan had no desire for prolonged engagement. With a flick of his dragon tail, a group of people were sent tumbling backward, along with numerous buildings.
"Since you are unwilling, I shall simply take her!"
With those words, Xing Yuan's dragon head plunged towards the apex of the Temple of Light. He found the one he sought, exhaled softly, and the person landed on his back.
Qing Su Yue was bewildered. She had always been devoted to cultivating her arts, so why was a dragon, seemingly intent on capturing her, suddenly appearing?
Gazing at Xing Yuan's colossal form, Qing Su Yue forced herself to remain calm. "Who... who are you?"
"Your future husband." Xing Yuan's eyes sparkled. His way of expressing affection was to lick her face.
Qing Su Yue was terrified and instinctively recoiled. However, no matter how much she shrank back, she was still on Xing Yuan's back.
Facing the magical attacks from below, Xing Yuan let out a cold snort. He sent the attacks back the way they came, then soared towards the heavens with his captive.
To prevent Qing Su Yue from panicking excessively, Xing Yuan thoughtfully lulled her to sleep. When she awoke, she would already have a partner!
Xing Yuan did not return to the Dark Temple. Instead, he personally crafted a dwelling. Though not large, it was a clean and tidy small courtyard.
Then, he adorned himself and transformed into an ordinary young woman.
When Qing Su Yue awoke, she saw a girl with delicate features and gentle eyes sitting by her bedside.
Seeing her stir, the girl said with a soft smile, "Sister~ you're awake!"
Qing Su Yue blinked, then surveyed her surroundings. This did not seem to be the Temple of Light. Could the black dragon she saw earlier have been a dream?
That made sense. How could such a powerful magical beast exist in the world? If it did, humanity would have long been extinct.
"Who are you?" Qing Su Yue rarely interacted with others and was momentarily at a loss for words.
However, the girl was always an enthusiastic sort. She smiled and said, "My name is Xing Yuan. You can call me A Yuan!"
Then, the villain, oh no, she furrowed her brow, a look of worry on her face. "And who might you be, miss? How did you suddenly collapse at my doorstep?"
"Your home?" Qing Su Yue fell into thought. Could it be that some magical beast had abducted her, then for some unknown reason, dropped her off, only to be found by the girl before her?
But how could such a strange thing happen?
Qing Su Yue was filled with confusion, but for some reason, she felt extremely weak and lacked the strength to even stand. She could only say softly, "I don't know what happened either. However, I fear I must trouble you to take me in for a while."
"Take you in? Certainly!" Xing Yuan said with a smile, then feigned a troubled expression. "However, my elders always warned me not to pick up strangers from the roadside. Miss, shouldn't you offer some form of compensation?"
"You say that, but I am penniless. However, if there is anything I can do, I will not refuse." Qing Su Yue promised earnestly.
Xing Yuan chuckled softly. He suddenly traced her cheek with his fingertip and mused, "Miss, you seem to be quite beautiful. As I have not yet taken a wife, why don't you pledge yourself to me and become my夫人 (wife)!"
Qing Su Yue's mouth gaped in shock. She struggled, "But, like you, I am also a woman!"
"It doesn't matter. Sister, you are so beautiful, I don't mind that you are a woman!" Xing Yuan's eyes were full of mirth, his fingertip lingering on Qing Su Yue's face, his gaze seemingly filled with a touch of infatuation.
Qing Su Yue's skin crawled. She had a feeling this girl was not a good person.
"We have no feelings for each other. How about we get to know each other for a while?"
"Sister speaks wisely. It's alright, I have plenty of patience." Xing Yuan said meaningfully.
In this desolate wilderness, deep in the mountains, she was the only inhabitant. She had also placed a restriction on Sister, preventing her from using her光明神力 (divine light power). Thus, she could do as she pleased.
Unless she agreed to become her wife, living in this uninhabited mountain range was also a good option!
Under Xing Yuan's care, Qing Su Yue was able to get out of bed within two days. When she saw the scenery outside, she was overwhelmed with despair. "Where... where is this? Are you the only one living here?"
"Yes!" Xing Yuan nodded calmly. "Indeed, I am the only one living here."
Xing Yuan embraced Qing Su Yue from behind, burying his head gently in her neck. He spoke with extreme tenderness, "So, Sister, please don't think about escaping! Just marry me obediently."
Qing Su Yue nodded stiffly, her eyes filled with a hint of unease.
Then, Xing Yuan suddenly lifted her chin, and extremely flirtatious words spilled from his lips, "Since Sister wants to cultivate our feelings, let's start with a kiss!"
With that, Xing Yuan kissed her gently, the action incredibly passionate.
Qing Su Yue remained dazed, her face turning bright red from lack of air.
Xing Yuan released her lips and laughed, "Hehe, Sister is so clumsy! You don't even know how to breathe?"
"You..." Qing Su Yue, her face flushed, was unable to utter a word.
"Let's try again. Sister, follow me and learn properly."
"Mmm~"
Qing Su Yue, utterly defenseless, did not know how many times she was ravaged. Her face seemed as if it would erupt in flames at any moment.
But Xing Yuan seemed oblivious, even casually going to the kitchen to cook.
"Sister, are you hungry?"
Qing Su Yue puffed out her cheeks and shook her head. "Not hungry!"
"But I am. For the safety of the kitchen, Sister, please cook for me. If you cook well, perhaps I will allow you to go out and see the world!"
Seeing Qing Su Yue's hesitant expression, Xing Yuan slowly enticed her.