Within the gorge, the sight of Xi Yang blasting Ye Jingyu away with a single punch stunned everyone present. The very Ye Jingyu who had just displayed such god-like power was now sent flying by his own woman. Good heavens, if this story got out, who knew what kind of sensation it would cause...

"Hey, the sun is so bright today, it feels wonderfully warm on the skin..." Zhu Rong was the first to look up at the sky and speak, yet due to the Twelve Heaven Witch Extinction Array, the sky was currently shrouded in oppressive clouds, showing no trace of sunlight whatsoever.

"Mm-hmm, it really is bright, so bright..." Yet, what surprised everyone was that the others nodded in agreement, signaling that they had seen nothing of the preceding event.

Ye Jingyu did not bother to get up from the ground, merely shooting Zhu Rong and the others a furious glare, his face filled with indignation.

"Haha, I just remembered, I haven't fully deciphered that Black Tortoise Divine Soul yet. I need to go examine it. You all carry on enjoying the sun..." Sensing Ye Jingyu’s discontent, Xuan Ming burst into laughter, and his figure vanished first.

"I almost forgot too. I’m cultivating a certain spirit herb that is nearly ready. I’ll be taking my leave now..." Ju Mang followed immediately. Zhu Rong, Hou Yi, and Tian Wu all found various excuses to melt away into the formation. Only Han Ba cast Ye Jingyu a lingering, intensely suggestive glance, displaying an ambiguous smile before slowly dissipating.

"Xue Ling, this is your first time in the Savage Forest, isn't it? Let me take you for a stroll through the woods!" Xiao Tao Tao, now transformed into human form and dressed in white, spoke to Xue Ling.

"Mmm..." Though young, Xue Ling understood a few things and knew it was time to give her big brother and two older sisters some privacy.

"Xiao Hei, let's go..." Xiao Tao Tao kicked the still-stunned Xiao Hei and turned to leave the gorge, but unexpectedly, Xiao Hei remained rooted to the spot, his expression utterly bewildered.

What in the world was going on? That punch from her—whether judged by speed or angle—had been so utterly mundane. Given Xiao Ye Zi's skill, there was no plausible reason for him to fail to dodge it?

"Xiao Hei, move it!" Seeing Xiao Hei standing motionless, lost in thoughts about professional combat strategy, Tao Tie shouted loudly again.

"Why should we go?" Xiao Hei showed a flicker of confusion. You want to take Xue Ling for a walk; why call me along? Is there something in this Savage Forest that even you cannot handle?

It had to be admitted that in Ni Bo's mind, there was only battle; other matters were somewhat sluggishly processed.

Seeing Xiao Hei still standing there like an idiot, Tao Tie let out a burst of anger from his core. How could this guy be so dense?

"Ni Bo, let me have a spar with you!" Ice Ming, standing nearby, spoke to Ni Bo with a smile.

Upon hearing the word 'battle,' Ni Bo’s eyes instantly lit up. He knew how powerful Ice Ming was; having such an opponent was exactly what he longed for! He didn't hesitate or say another word, launching himself toward Ice Ming, who merely smiled, turned, and sprinted out of the gorge.

Seeing Ni Bo drawn away so easily, Tao Tie let out a helpless groan. "This battle fanatic! Does he truly know nothing beyond fighting? Sigh, Xue Ling, ignore him, let’s go!" With that, they too vanished from the gorge.

Soon, only Ye Jingyu and the two women remained in the canyon. Seeing everyone depart, especially sensing the aura of the Twelve Heaven Witch Extinction Array, Xi Yang turned back with a trace of surprise, looking towards Jiu Feng, her gaze filled with inquiry: Could this man truly be Ye Jingyu?

Seeing Xi Yang's questioning look, Jiu Feng nodded subtly. Although her heart ached a little seeing Ye Jingyu struck, she recalled that this fellow had been gone for thousands of years, and felt that this single punch was profoundly satisfying revenge. Moreover, considering the force Xi Yang had just used, it was impossible for her to have genuinely injured Ye Jingyu.

The moment she saw Jiu Feng’s affirmative nod, Xi Yang realized what a foolish thing she had done. With a sound like rustling silk, she pulled herself up from the ground and immediately rushed in front of Ye Jingyu, saying with genuine concern, "I'm sorry, I’m so sorry, Husband! I didn't recognize you just now. I truly didn't mean to, I really didn't!" Xi Yang knelt down before Ye Jingyu, extending her slender, pale hands, trying to massage the spot on his face she had struck, but Ye Jingyu swatted her hand away.

"Hmph. You can't even recognize your own husband. What else is there to say? Feng'er, let’s go..." Ye Jingyu said as he climbed to his feet, though his eyes kept flicking toward Xi Yang's chest. Had it... gotten bigger than before?

"Waaah, Husband, I was wrong, I was truly wrong! And you can’t entirely blame Xi Xi either—why did you go and get plastic surgery for no reason?" Xi Yang threw her arms around Ye Jingyu's bicep, her plush, elastic contours rubbing repeatedly against his arm.

Plastic surgery? Ye Jingyu almost stumbled and fell. With their current cultivation level, changing their appearance was child's play; why would they need to resort to 'plastic surgery'? That scoundrel Fang Zhuguo must have put that idea in her head.

He snorted coldly and continued walking forward. Being hit by Xi Yang once was hardly painful, but could a man simply let it slide when his own woman struck him? Where would a man's dignity be? Where would a husband's authority reside?

"Alright, alright, Husband, don't ignore Xi Xi! Xi Xi knows she was wrong. How about I properly compensate you later?" Seeing Ye Jingyu still ignoring her, Xi Yang deployed her trump card.

The moment the word 'compensate' was uttered, Ye Jingyu's eyes lit up. His mind involuntarily drifted back to their passionate night in the cave so long ago—back then, he seemed to have been the passive one. Recalling that graceful figure, recalling that exquisite pleasure, his blood began to stir. He was a man, after all! And a man who had been celibate for a thousand years. How could he remain unmoved when provoked by such a captivating woman?

"How will you compensate me?" Ye Jingyu finally turned back, looking at Xi Yang with intense seriousness.

"You'll know later..." Seeing the fervor in Ye Jingyu's expression, Xi Yang suddenly felt a bit shy.

Seeing the usually audacious and straightforward Xi Yang display such demure behavior made Ye Jingyu's heart pound even harder. Could it be... could it be... was she planning a full set of services? Like those explicit films he had seen in the past? The thought that he might actually get to experience such a blessing made a radiant smile spread across his face. He swiftly wrapped an arm around Xi Yang’s slender waist, reached out to take Jiu Feng's hand, and led them toward a nearby cave where Jiu Feng and Xi Yang resided. Forget husbandly dignity; forget spousal authority—to hell with all that! Many times, 'sexual' bliss proved far more important...

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