Versatile Mage: Get the Desert Emperor clone at the start

Chapter 123: Soaring Through the Skies Hand in Hand, a Successful Confession

The seven-colored peacock king instantly broke through the clouds, and the fierce night wind howled in its ears.

Looking down, one sees a sea of ​​clouds churning beneath one's feet, while in the distance, Shanghai has transformed into a dazzling nightscape—the lights of skyscrapers resemble flowing golden veins, and the headlights of cars on the overpasses are strung together like shimmering pearl chains, the entire city radiating a mesmerizing glow in the night.

The Peacock King suddenly swooped down, instantly giving a thrilling feeling of weightlessness.

A protective barrier of colorful light formed around them, filtering the biting cold wind into gentle whispers.

As the Peacock King rose to new height, Qin Xiaonan couldn't help but open her arms wide.

Fine, wispy clouds slipped through his fingers like silk, bringing a cool, refreshing sensation. He squinted slightly, feeling the intense rush of the thin air high above into his lungs.

This unbridled sense of freedom made his heart race—as if he had broken free from all worldly constraints and merged with heaven and earth, each breath carrying the crispness of the clouds.

Mu Nujiao had also recovered from her initial shock.

Although she was proficient in wind magic and could hover briefly using air currents, that was nothing compared to the feeling of soaring freely like this.

She carefully released her grip on the feather, and mimicked Qin Xiaonan by opening her arms, only to be immediately surrounded by the oncoming waves of clouds.

"what--"

She couldn't help but let out a soft cry, which quickly dissipated in the howling wind.

But this pure joy was clearly written on his face—his eyes and brows were filled with jubilation, and the smile on his lips was brighter than the morning glow.

When Qin Xiaonan turned around, she happened to see this scene.

The moonlight cast a soft silver glow on Mu Nujiao's profile, while elemental light spots scattered by the Peacock King flowed through her hair.

High in the sky, the two looked at each other and smiled, all their words turning into laughter carried on the wind.

They sat atop the Peacock King's crystal crown, quietly enjoying it all...

As the Seven-Colored Peacock King slowly descended, Mu Nujiao's chest was still heaving violently. The night breeze brushed against her flushed cheeks, but it could not dispel the throbbing heat within her.

The lingering sensation of flying through the clouds still lingered on her fingertips, but what made her heart race even faster was...

At this moment, she understood the purpose of Qin Xiaonan taking her through all of this.

"Mu Nujiao," Qin Xiaonan called softly, turning around and gently brushing away the starlight that clung to Mu Nujiao's hair with his fingertips.

"I like you." The night breeze carried these four words to Mu Nujiao's ears. "Go out with me."

Mu Nujiao could clearly hear her own heartbeat. She was also very nervous. She lowered her eyes, and her long eyelashes cast a light shadow on her face.

After spending so much time with Qin Xiaonan, from the initial purposeful cohabitation to their daily life together, their cooperation in hunting the Scaled Demon Mother, and his care for her during some demon-hunting operations.

These experiences, bit by bit, led her to develop feelings for Qin Xiaonan.

After a moment of silence, she nodded slightly, a subtle gesture that instantly brightened Qin Xiaonan's eyes.

The next second, a soft, warm touch gently covered her lips.

Qin Xiaonan's kiss was initially somewhat forceful, but the moment their lips touched, it suddenly transformed into a gentle, spring-like tenderness.

Her fingers ran through Mu Nujiao's soft, smooth hair, while her other hand tightly encircled her slender waist, completely eliminating the distance between them.

Mu Nujiao felt a sudden dizziness, all her senses focused on the soft, warm touch on her lips. Qin Xiaonan's breath brushed against her cheek, causing a slight tremor.

After the kiss, Qin Xiaonan's eyes were still filled with lingering affection as he softly said, "I have another gift for you." As his words fell, the Seven-Colored Peacock King spread its wings and took out a branch that emitted a lustrous green light from its tail feathers.

The branches and leaves were crystal clear, with emerald-like luster flowing through the veins, and every texture contained the mystery of nature.

As a mage specializing in plant magic, Mu Nujiao immediately sensed the immense vitality emanating from the branches and leaves.

The plant-based nebula within her body began to stir uncontrollably, as if it had encountered its origin, and trembled slightly involuntarily.

"This is."

Qin Xiaonan gently placed the green branch in Mu Nujiao's palm: "It should be helpful for your plant-based cultivation."

The moment she touched the branches and leaves, countless emerald green light spots emanated from Mu Nujiao's body, and she felt a pure natural power.

Mu Nujiao hesitated for a moment, but still accepted it.

This branch naturally came from the Emerald Tree, which is an ancient tree that has been growing for thousands of years and is rooted in the Congo rainforest. Its contents are of great use to plant-based mages.

"Thank you," Mu Nujiao said.

Qin Xiaonan gently pulled Mu Nujiao into her arms, the thin fabric conveying a pleasant warmth.

Mu Nujiao did not resist; instead, she obediently pressed her cheek against Qin Xiaonan's chest, her soft hair falling into Qin Xiaonan's arms.

Qin Xiaonan's confession was a success.

……

When the Seven-Colored Peacock King carried the two back to Shanghai, the golden sunlight had already bathed the entire city.

This magical journey of the night allowed them to witness the magnificence of the sea of ​​clouds and sunrise, the beauty of the distant mountain ranges, and the lakes that shimmered like jewels in the morning mist...

Qin Xiaonan led Mu Nujiao into the apartment, where they happened to bump into Ai Tutu, who was rubbing her eyes and wearing a disheveled nightgown, swaying down the stairs.

"You guys..." Ai Tutu's eyes widened instantly, all sleepiness gone.

Her gaze was fixed on their intertwined hands, her mouth agape in an "O" shape. "What is this...?"

A blush rose on Mu Nujiao's cheeks, but she gripped Qin Xiaonan's hand even tighter. "We're dating," she whispered, her voice filled with undisguised sweetness.

Ai Tutu gasped, her gossip-loving spirit instantly ignited: "So you didn't come back all night last night... you went to..." She winked mischievously.

"No, it's not what you think!" Mu Nujiao hurriedly interrupted, her ears turning so red they almost bled.

She let go of Qin Xiaonan's hand, quickly stepped forward, took Ai Tutu's arm, and dragged her still-smirking friend upstairs. "We just went to see the sunrise."

Qin Xiaonan stood there, looking at the somewhat flustered Mu Nujiao, who seemed rather cute, and couldn't help but chuckle.

The morning light shone through the glass curtain wall and fell on him, giving this beautiful morning a gentle golden edge.

Having not slept all night, he was also a little sleepy, so he went back to his room to rest.

However, she was awakened by a phone call not long after she fell asleep. Qin Xiaonan was a little surprised when she answered the phone; it was Lingling.

Lingling said, "Didn't you tell me to keep an eye out for spatial spirit creatures? I have some news on this, do you want to come and take a look?"

(End of this chapter)