When Xiao Yan awoke from his unconscious state, he had a blurry sense that a warm jade arm was encircling his waist, and that his head seemed to be resting against something. Most importantly, his back was tightly compressed between two soft, yielding forms. As his mind gradually regained clarity, a sudden coolness spread across his mouth—then, with a rather clumsy technique, a large volume of cold, refreshing water was forcefully poured into his mouth. The water even seeped into his nostrils due to the caregiver’s lack of skill. "Ah, ah—ah!" Xiao Yan suddenly snapped his eyes open, quickly lowering his head and coughing vigorously. After a while, his face flushed as he finally lifted his head, gazing at Yun Ji, who was holding a bowl of clear water, her expression visibly uncertain. A faint twitch crossed his lips as he offered a wry smile, saying, "You must have intended to choke me to death, haven't you?" Upon hearing this, a touch of embarrassment crept over Yun Ji's delicate features—this was her very first time caring for someone, and to achieve such results, it was already quite commendable. Setting down her bowl, Yunzhi smiled and asked, "Are you all right now?" "Nothing serious," shook her head, Xiao Yan rubbed his still slightly dizzy head and said, "Thankfully, it was only a second-tier beast. If it had been a third-tier one, I might have truly been unable to return." "I'm sorry," Yunzhi said. "I didn't expect things to turn out this way." Perhaps due to the temporary seal on her strength, in the past few days, the number of times she had offered apologies had increased noticeably—should anyone familiar with her hear this, they would likely be so surprised they'd even choke on their own tongues. With a wry smile, Xiao Yan waved her off, saying, "Well, it's also my fault for not having explained things clearly beforehand." As he spoke, however, a sudden rumble came from his stomach, making him feel a bit embarrassed. Hearing the voice within Xiao Yan's belly, Yun Zhi chuckled softly, her laughter clear and pleasant. She reached out and gently held Xiao Yan in place, who had just intended to descend to prepare food, smiling warmly. "Right now, you're the patient," she said. "As for the grilled fish, I'll take care of it today." "You can grill fish?" Xiao Yan turned to her, his eyes filled with surprise at the evidently noble and graceful woman. "I've watched you for two or three days—by now, you must have picked up at least a few skills," Yun Zhi replied, then turned and walked toward the stone platform, leaving Xiao Yan with a graceful, alluring silhouette. Watching Yun Zhi crouched by the fire, grilling the fish, Xiao Yan smiled lightly and then slowly exhaled, forming the hand seals for meditation. He settled his legs and, after a while, settled into his meditative state. Crouched beside the fire, Yun Zhi controlled the flipping of the grilled fish with a sweat-drenched grace, occasionally glancing back at Xiao Yan, who was closed-eyed in meditation. She murmured softly, "No one has ever tasted my grilled fish before—yet you, this little one, dare to look down on me..." After turning the wooden handle once more, Yun Zhi cast her gaze over the jade bottles arranged on the stone table, her dark brows furrowed. Her jade hands moved slowly, and after a moment, she suddenly grasped the smallest jade bottle closest to the corner. "Is this the seasoning?" She lifted the transparent bottle, observing the white powder inside. Noticing it was similar to what Xiao Yan had used before, she gently poured it over the grilled fish. "...Hey, get up and eat something." "A clear, bright laugh brought Xiang Yan out of his meditative state. As he opened his eyes, he gazed at the fish roasted to a slightly charred finish before him, a faint smile tugging at his lips. He looked up at Yunzhi, whose beautiful eyes were fixed on him, and dryly remarked, 'This is the fish you've roasted?' 'This is the very first dish I've ever cooked. Even if it's not delicious, you must finish it—otherwise, when I recover, I'll hold you accountable.' Seeing Xiang Yan's expression, Yunzhi slightly curved her red lips, lifted a piece of roasted fish in her hand, and spoke with a calm, yet clearly firm tone that carried an unmistakable hint of authority. 'Big sister, I'm a patient! You've already failed to provide the best care—now you're going out of your way to harm me?' Upon hearing this, Xiang Yan immediately groaned. Yet Yunzhi paid no attention, simply took a small bite of fish, then furrowed her brows slightly, clearly dissatisfied with her own cooking." Feeling ignored, Xiao Yan could only shake his head helplessly, murmuring to himself as he bit down. The charcoal in his mouth scorched his lips, turning them slightly black, yet he had no choice but to grit his teeth and swallow everything. However, as he ate half of the roasted fish, his brow gradually furrowed, and his body began to feel increasingly uncomfortable, twisting slightly. "It really does seem off..." With a苦笑, Xiao Yan realized that his body had suddenly grown warm, and this warmth was spreading with a sense of purpose. Taking a deep breath, he looked at Yun Zhi's slightly panicked expression as she watched the odd scene unfold, then down at the grilled fish held by both of them. After a moment of quiet contemplation, a sudden thought struck him, and he felt his mouth dry as he asked, "You... what did you just pour on this? Bring it over so I can see." Upon hearing Xiao Yan's question, Yun Zhi immediately sensed that the issue lay with the grilled fish in their hands. She quickly fetched the small jade bottle from the stone table and handed it to him. Holding the bottle swiftly, Xiao Yan examined the pale powder inside. His eyes twitched immediately, and when he dipped his finger into the powder and tasted a bit, his face transformed into an expression of intense surprise. "What's wrong? Is there something wrong with this seasoning?" Seeing Xiao Yan's condition, Yun Zhi asked in confusion. "Who told you this was a seasoning for grilled fish?" Xiao Yan sighed, utterly defeated. "It seems rather similar to what you've used before..." Now Yun Zhi too seemed to realize she had somehow accidentally caused another mishap, her voice carrying a touch of embarrassment. Taking a long, deep breath, Xiao Yan noticed the surge of demonic fire within his abdomen growing increasingly intense. He quickly contracted his abdomen, using his aura to tightly compress the spreading flames. "What on earth is this?" Yun Zhi felt her body growing steadily warmer, yearning to shed her clothes, yet as a fully established Divinity Realm warrior—even with her power currently sealed—her past composure still held firm. She forced down the rising heat and asked urgently. "This... was unintentionally prepared by me. Some herbal medicine traditionally used between men and women," Xiao Yan said, his cheeks growing slightly redder. Hearing this, Yunzhi's face flushed instantly, her cheeks turning a deep crimson. She stomped her feet angrily, scolding, "At your age, you should know better! How could you possibly concoct such strange things? I truly have no idea what your indifferent teacher is teaching you!" Faced with Yunzhi's indignation, Xiao Yan also felt a bit hurt, saying, "Big sister, I've just left that thing there—didn't ask you to use it as a seasoning!" "Now what should we do?" At this moment, Yunzhi found herself completely at a loss, no longer displaying the boldness she had shown when she once challenged the king of the Beast Mountain. "Use your qi to suppress it," Xiao Yan suggested. "I merely made this casually—there shouldn't be much medicinal effect. A little pressure should be enough." Immediately, Xiao Yan closed his eyes and began circulating his internal qi, steadily suppressing the rising flames. Staring at Xiao Yan, who was now closed-eyed, Yun Zhi had just intended to use her qi to suppress his inner passion. But as she began to channel her qi, she suddenly panicked—her qi had been completely sealed off by the purple crystal, leaving her with nothing to use to calm the flames within. As the passion swirled and burned within her, Yun Zhi’s clear eyes grew increasingly hazy, her senses gradually being overwhelmed. "You go on suppressing it yourself," she said, "I can't stay here anymore—I have to leave!" A cool breeze swept through the cave, refreshing her slightly. With a firm bite of her teeth, she turned and rushed toward the entrance. Xiao Yan, who had been diligently working to control his own inner passion, was startled beyond measure upon hearing her words. How could he let her go? With the countless beasts pouring in, the entire cave would surely be blocked off. He quickly opened his eyes, leapt off the stone bed, and immediately reached around to grasp Yun Zhi, pulling her close. As Xiao Yan's arm encircled the soft, slender waist, Yun Zhi's body instantly stiffened, and with a reflexive turn, she slapped Xiao Yan across the face. However, due to her current fragile condition, the jade-hand pressed against Xiao Yan's face felt soft and weak, like a gentle massage between lovers. "Big sister, what if, after you leave, you temporarily lose your senses? You should know that some beasts are equally interested in human women—like the Hé Yún, for instance." As soon as the words 'Hé Yún' entered her ears, Yun Zhi's face paled slightly. She had heard of this notoriously lustful beast, and merely thinking of being touched by such an unclean creature made her feel nauseated. Neither was she willing to go out, nor unwilling to stay—driven to the brink, Yun Zhi suddenly snapped her lips and bit gently onto Xiao Yan’s shoulder. Yet, with such close contact to the man’s presence, the inner heat within her surged like dry wood ignited by a fierce flame, suddenly flaring up. Her lips, which had been pressed against Xiao Yan’s shoulder, slowly parted, and a delicate, fragrant tongue quietly slipped out, gently brushing the wound, as though it had been nibbled at by a mother cat. The coolness radiating from the shoulder made Xiao Yan shiver, and the flame he had managed to suppress within himself surged anew. He tightened his grip, pressing firmly against the soft, slender waist in his arms. In a moment of drowsiness, Xiao Yan tilted his head slightly, and suddenly felt a softness on his lips. With his mouth slightly open, a moist, slender tongue unexpectedly slipped in. Two tongues intertwined abruptly, and Xiao Yan's eyes widened in sudden astonishment. At this moment, he felt as though struck by lightning from the heavens, his body instantly stiffening. In his mind, only one sentence circled endlessly.