The Amethyst Winged Lion King flapped its wings vigorously, soaring toward its cave like an arrow piercing through the sky.
The cold wind blew against their faces, snapping Yun Yun back to her senses. Her cheeks flushed red as she pushed against Xiao Yan's chest and said, "Yao Yan, let me go quickly. There are people watching."
"People?" Xiao Yan tilted his head slightly, glancing at the puppets and the Four-Winged Wind Demon Wolf. Could those even be considered people?
With a thought, Xiao Yan commanded the Four-Winged Wind Demon Wolf to guard the valley with the waterfall. The six puppets then turned into streaks of black light as he stored them back into the Bone Flame Ring.
"Now there's no one," Xiao Yan said, looking down at Yun Yun, who was practically nestled in his arms. The soft, boneless sensation in his hands was truly delightful.
Yun Yun pursed her jade-like lips, her eyes glistening with a mix of coquetry and reproach as she glared at Xiao Yan. Was that really what she meant?
The Amethyst Winged Lion King felt that humans were complicated and contradictory, nowhere near as straightforward as the Amethyst Winged Lions.
Just one extra glance, and now they already had a three-tier magical beast as their child.
The Amethyst Winged Lion King's massive blood-red eyes suddenly shifted, and as its purple wings flapped, bursts of dense violet flames erupted from them, resembling flamethrowers.
In an instant, the lion king's speed skyrocketed, transforming into a streak of purple light that streaked across the sky like a meteor.
The sudden surge in speed caused Yun Yun to lose her balance, pressing even more tightly against Xiao Yan's chest.
The impact was strong enough to flatten her soft peaks against him, making it momentarily hard for her to breathe.
Xiao Yan, lightly jolted by the collision, instinctively tightened his arm around Yun Yun's slender waist and stared in amazement at the rapidly receding mountain peaks on either side.
He had initially thought the Amethyst Winged Lion King was merely a powerful fire-attribute flying beast, but he hadn't expected it to possess such speed.
Perhaps he should consider devising a cultivation technique and matching combat skills for the lion king. With proper training, it could become a highly practical mount, even in the Central Plains.
The Dou Qi Continent was vast beyond measure, and having a powerful flying mount would make traveling much less strenuous.
Just as Xiao Yan was pondering the Amethyst Winged Lion King's attributes, its massive flaming wings suddenly sputtered, as if running out of fuel, and the flames died down.
As the lion king's speed decreased, Yun Yun caught her breath and steadied herself against Xiao Yan's waist, her soft peaks slowly regaining their original shape.
Feeling the swelling sensation as they returned to normal, Yun Yun's face turned as red as a boiled shrimp.
Then, as if reigniting from dying embers, the purple flames on the lion king's wings burst forth once more, and its speed abruptly surged again.
This time, Yun Yun, caught off guard by the inertia, instinctively wrapped her arms around Xiao Yan's waist to steady herself.
Dressed only in a thin robe, her embrace pressed her softness firmly against Xiao Yan's chest.
Xiao Yan's body didn't appear particularly muscular at first glance, but upon closer contact, it was clear that his muscles were exceptionally firm, like a meticulously crafted work of art.
Moreover, his warm chest and well-defined waist exuded a strong masculine aura, which held an almost irresistible allure for Yun Yun. She found herself reluctant to let go, torn between embarrassment and nervousness in this awkward position.
Well, we've already seen each other almost completely bare… Holding him like this isn't a big deal, Yun Yun thought, trying to rationalize her actions. Besides, there's no one else here anyway.
Another impact from her softness disrupted Xiao Yan's train of thought.
The delightful sensation of Yun Yun's body against his was like sinking into a cloud of soft cotton candy.
Surprisingly, Xiao Yan felt no impure thoughts. After cultivating the Bodhi Three Realizations, his mental fortitude had improved significantly. He simply appreciated the softness and fragrance of Yun Yun's delicate form.
The journey felt like a rollercoaster, and by the time the Amethyst Winged Lion King flew into its cave, Yun Yun was practically a limp, boneless mess clinging to Xiao Yan.
Seeing the lion king finally retract its flamethrower-like wings, Yun Yun sighed in relief. If the flight had continued any longer, she wasn't sure she could have avoided doing something embarrassing.
Gazing at the deep, spacious interior of the cave, naturally adorned with clusters of purple crystals, Yun Yun couldn't help but inwardly criticize, Such a majestic cave, and yet it can't even fly steadily. What a waste.
After walking deeper into the cave for a while, the temperature around them grew increasingly hotter.
"This cave is so hot!" Yun Yun wiped the sweat from her forehead, panting lightly. Could there be a volcano inside, ready to spew lava at any moment?
"We're here," Xiao Yan said, spotting a faintly glowing purple entrance in the distance. He wrapped his arm around Yun Yun's waist and gently landed on the ground.
After this relatively smooth stretch of the journey, Yun Yun's strange feelings had subsided somewhat, and she now had enough strength to stand steadily.
Once inside the cave, both Xiao Yan and Yun Yun looked around curiously.
Yun Yun was naturally searching for the Amethyst Spirit Crystal she needed, while Xiao Yan was far greedier—his target was the lifetime's worth of shed Amethyst Spirit Crystals from the Amethyst Winged Lion King.
Xiao Yan's soul perception was far stronger than Yun Yun's, and he quickly scanned the entire cave before fixing his gaze on the Companion Amethyst Source fused with the massive amethyst platform.
The outer shell of the Companion Amethyst Source was extremely hot. If this platform can support something like that, could it be the treasure I'm looking for?
Although Yao Lao was an exceptional alchemist with vast experience, he wasn't omniscient.
At the very least, his knowledge about the application of Amethyst Spirit Crystals paled in comparison to Pill King Gu He, who had stumbled upon an ancient pill recipe.
With almost no information available in this regard, Xiao Yan couldn't be certain yet.
However, one thing was clear—given how long the Amethyst Winged Lion King had lived, it must have shed more than just one Amethyst Spirit Crystal.
"Young Master Yan, this is the most recent Amethyst Spirit Crystal," the Amethyst Winged Lion King said as it returned from a neighboring cave.
In its massive claw, it held a fist-sized, irregularly shaped purple crystal. The crystal shimmered beautifully, its surface swirling with radiant light.
Additionally, perched atop the lion king's horn was a small beast resembling its parent, though its amethyst coating was much thinner.
The little one seemed to have just woken up, its crystal-clear eyes filled with curiosity as it studied Xiao Yan and Yun Yun. What kind of power do these tiny humans possess to make my father submit to them?
(End of Chapter)
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