While the player is in Battle Through the Heavens, the system is in The Great Ruler.

Chapter 185 Xun'er's Questioning, Lu Yu Sweating Profusely

After a long while, their lips parted.

Xun'er's cheeks were already flushed, as if dyed by the sunset, and her clear eyes were covered with a layer of watery mist, with a hint of girlish shyness in her eyes.

She breathed softly, burying her burning cheeks in Lu Yu's chest, seemingly trying to hide her embarrassment. Her voice was barely audible, tinged with a hint of coquettish reproach: "Brother Yu...you...you're so mean..."

Lu Yu held the soft, warm woman in his arms with complete satisfaction, his chin gently resting on the top of her head, his eyes brimming with tenderness and amusement.

"What, don't you like it?" he asked in a low voice, his tone carrying an obvious hint of pleasure and teasing.

Xun'er gently shook her head in his arms, her hair brushing against his chin with a slight tickle, and a muffled voice came from his shoulder: "...I like it."

However, the sound was so faint that if Lu Yu hadn't been a Dou Zun expert with excellent hearing, he would have almost missed it.

The shyness and sweetness contained in those two simple words almost made his chest overflow with warmth.

He couldn't help but chuckle softly, tightening his arms and pulling the beauty in his embrace even closer, everything understood without words.

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After a few hours,

At the summit of Tianmu Mountain

A perfect couple nestled together on the edge of a cliff, gazing at the slowly setting sun and the magnificent afterglow of the sunset.

As the sun sets, it paints the sky a magnificent orange-red, and the soft light falls upon them, outlining the girl's delicate profile and the young man's resolute features with a warm glow.

Xun'er gently rested her head on Lu Yu's shoulder, her long, black hair cascading down into his arm. Lu Yu naturally put his arm around her shoulder, and they whispered to each other, occasionally exchanging smiles. A warm atmosphere filled the air, one that was difficult for others to intrude upon.

Not far away, a group of young people from the ancient clan watched this scene with varying expressions.

Gu Qingyang shook his head and chuckled helplessly, while Gu Hua touched his nose and awkwardly turned his gaze to the distant sea of ​​clouds.

Gu Xing, the most straightforward of them all, grinned, his rugged face full of anticipation. He nudged Gu Hua beside him with his elbow and muttered in a low voice, "I think Xun'er is really going to run off with someone this time... Do you think the clan leader will be jumping up and down in a panic when he finds out? Hehe..."

He hadn't finished speaking, but his mischievous wink and smirk clearly conveyed the meaning that "I think the old man is probably going to get restless."

Xiao Yan leaned against a rock with his arms crossed, watching his brother Lu and Xun'er's intimate behavior, oblivious to everyone else, and a genuine smile appeared on his face.

But he still clicked his tongue habitually and muttered under his breath, "That's enough... This dog food is too much. I'll have to make Brother Lu treat me to a meal next time to make up for it."

However, not everyone was well-intentioned.

At the edge of the crowd, a young man dressed in the standard armor of the Black Annihilation Army, with an extremely handsome face but a cold and aloof demeanor, stared expressionlessly at the two figures embracing each other.

His gaze was sharp as a knife, and his sweeping eyes carried an undisguised chill. He was none other than Ling Quan, the deputy commander of the Black Annihilation Army who had accompanied him.

He silently approached Gu Yao, whose face was still somewhat gloomy, his voice low and seductive: "Deputy Commander Gu Yao, are you just going to stand by and watch? This man is arrogant and domineering, treating my Gu clan as nothing, and showing such disrespect to Miss. If we report this matter truthfully to the clan elders, I'm sure..."

Gu Yao glanced at him coldly. Despite his extreme resentment, his pride made him disdain resorting to such underhanded tactics.

He snorted coldly: "If you want to spread it, spread it yourself. My Ancient Demon Clan has not fallen so low as to need to borrow the help of our elders to save face."

After saying that, he turned and left.

As Lingquan watched the departing figure of the ancient demon, a barely perceptible glint of sinister intent flashed in his eyes.

Without hesitation, he expressionlessly took out an ancient jade slip from his bosom. A blue light flowed from his fingertips as he quickly imprinted a message onto it, then quietly crushed the jade slip.

An invisible wave instantly disappeared into the void and traveled into the distance.

After he finished doing all this, he once again cast a cold gaze at the two figures in the rosy light, a faint, icy smile curving his lips.

If I can't get it, you can't get it either!
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Soon after, Xun'er followed Lu Yu to a residence. Pushing open the door, a room that was simply furnished but exceptionally tidy came into view.

The room was simply furnished with a wooden bed, a desk, and an armchair, with no other decorations, making it spacious and bright. "Is this where Brother Yu lives?" Xun'er asked softly, her gaze gently sweeping over every corner of the room, as if she wanted to take in every trace of his life.

Her gaze swept over the scattered jade slips and inkstone on the desk, finally settling on a pot of unusual flowers growing exceptionally well on the windowsill.

The plant was elegant in shape, and its petals displayed a rare gradient color, transitioning from pale purple at the tips to moon white at the stamens, clearly indicating that it had been carefully tended.

She walked slowly closer, her fingertips gently brushing against the delicate petals, and asked softly, seemingly unintentionally, "I didn't expect Brother Yu to have such a refined interest in tending to flowers and plants himself?"

Upon hearing this, a barely perceptible hint of embarrassment appeared on Lu Yu's face, and he gave a dry laugh: "This..."

Seeing his state, Xun'er, being so intelligent, immediately understood.

She turned around, her clear eyes looking directly at Lu Yu. Her tone was still gentle, but carried a hint of knowing certainty: "It seems it wasn't planted by Brother Yu. It was left by the girl you were cultivating with before, right?"

She didn't reveal Little Fairy Doctor's name, but the meaning behind her words was already clear.

Before Lu Yu could answer, she tilted her head slightly, a hint of cunning and complex emotions flashing in her eyes, and said softly, "Let me guess again... That girl has probably already been... taken advantage of by Brother Yu, and can't live without you anymore, right?"

Her tone was unreadable, leaving Lu Yu momentarily speechless, and the atmosphere in the room suddenly became subtle.

"Humph~"

Xun'er gave a soft hum, her tone unreadable, whether it was reproach or some other emotion. She turned her face slightly away, leaving Lu Yu with only a beautiful profile and slightly reddened ear tips.

“I knew about it back when I was in the Xiao family…”

Her voice trailed off, carrying a hint of wistfulness and a knowing understanding that she had long since seen through things, "Brother Yu, you... you're not exactly a 'gentleman' at heart. Practicing that kind of dual cultivation technique, how could a man and a woman possibly maintain a pure and innocent friendship..."

Her words contained no fierce accusations, but rather a statement tinged with a sense of helplessness and acceptance, as if she were stating a fact she had long understood but had never spoken of.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu couldn't help but show an embarrassed expression. His gaze unconsciously darted away, and he coughed, unsure of how to respond.

Looking at him like this, Xun'er sighed softly, her tone gentle yet firm: "Brother Yu, I can understand this situation. After all, such profound skills should be left to those closest to you for peace of mind."

"But there can be no more than me and that girl."

She paused, her bright eyes seemingly able to see through people's hearts, meeting Lu Yu's slightly evasive gaze directly, and continued calmly, her tone carrying a hint of knowing she had already anticipated it: "I heard that Queen Medusa of the Snake-People tribe has now joined the Spirit Treasure Pavilion and is serving Brother Yu?"

"Moreover..." She tilted her head slightly, a hint of a smile flashing in her eyes, "Brother Yu also entrusted her with all the affairs of Lingbao Pavilion, big and small, which shows his great trust and thoughtfulness."

Immediately, Xun'er leaned forward slightly, her eyes flashing with a hint of cunning and an undeniable sharpness, and asked softly:

"Brother Yu, could it be... that you also want to take that cold and noble Medusa Queen into your room and experience her unique charm?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly said seriously, "I had no such intention! Xun'er, please don't misunderstand."

Xun'er merely snorted softly, turning her face away, her tone tinged with resentment and helplessness: "Hmph, that's easy for you to say. I'm far away in the Ancient Realm, and ultimately I can't control Brother Yu... Anyway, Xun'er has already entrusted her life to you. If Brother Yu truly betrays me in the future..."

As she finished speaking, her voice lowered slightly, with a barely perceptible tremor, and she stopped talking. But those silent words carried more weight than any accusation.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu felt a pang of guilt and was about to offer words of comfort.

Suddenly, Xun'er turned her head, her gaze fixed intently on him, as if she had made up her mind. She extended two slender white fingers, her tone resolute yet tinged with a hint of concession: "Fine! At most... at most I'll grant you two more spots! Absolutely no more!"

Although her words sounded like a concession, her tense face and slightly furrowed brows clearly indicated that this was the limit she could accept.

Lu Yu was taken aback, then felt both sorry for her and amused. He hadn't expected Xun'er to say such a thing. He felt sorry for her helpless concession, but also found her feigned magnanimity yet petty nature incredibly endearing.

He reached out and gently took her two slender fingers, which were still stubbornly held upright, and said softly, "Silly girl, what nonsense are you talking about? There's no such thing as a quota..."

"No matter what happens in the future, you will always be my beloved Xun'er..."

Lu Yu's voice was deep and gentle, with an undeniable certainty. He gently reached out and embraced the person in front of him, as if he wanted to imprint these words into her heart.

"So don't overthink it, and don't talk about any quotas... In my heart, no one can take your place."

(End of this chapter)