Collapse Iron: The Five Heroes of the Clouds Won't Let Me Go

Countless people from beyond the borders came to the Immortal Ship, all seeking immortality.

The medicines from the Dan Ding Si can cure all diseases, but the pursuit of immortality is forever forbidden on the Immortal Ship.

In fact, the Immortal Ship does not reject immortality, but rather prevents immortality caused by abundance.

Cheng Xiao was very happy, a genuine joy that even those who knew him well could tell at a glance.

Yes, Yingxing agreed to stay with him, not because she coveted immortality, but because she cherished this relationship.

Family, friends, and lovers—because of these bonds that remain in the world, Yingxing yearns for the continuation of life.

Therefore, Cheng Xiao specially brought a pot of fine wine to meet Huai Yan. After several rounds of drinks, the father-in-law and son-in-law were both in high spirits.

"I respect my disciple's choice, but if she were to pass away, it would feel as if a piece of my heart had been ripped out, and I would be in unbearable pain."

For Huaiyan, Yingxing is not only his pride, but also like his daughter.

"Young man, I thank you. You gave Yingxing a choice, and you also gave her a different future."

"Although I do not know what method you have to achieve immortality, as long as it has nothing to do with abundance, I will help you suppress all public opinion. Go ahead and do it."

Cheng Xiaowei filled a cup with wine, his face slightly tipsy.

"I understand. Don't worry, I have my own way. It has absolutely nothing to do with Feng Rao. I will not harm Ying Xing."

After leaving the General's Mansion, Cheng Xiao turned around and went to the Blazing Flame Court to pay his respects to Xuan Tong.

Xuan Tong was overjoyed and delighted to receive Cheng Xiao's visit, and immediately gave him a warm welcome.

They were surrounded by scorching flames, but Cheng Xiao and Xuan Tong seemed oblivious to them.

"Why didn't Cheng Xiao inform me of his arrival today? I was caught completely off guard... Isn't that impolite?"

"Hahaha, why be so particular, Lord Xuantong? We are friends, there's no need to be so formal."

Xuan Tong gestured for Cheng Xiao to sit down. He then used his dragon tail to lift a pot of strong liquor, and with a gentle flick of the bottle, the liquor was warmed up.

How joyful it is to drink wine and chat happily!

Cheng Xiao originally intended to tell Xuan Tong about Ying Xing's matter, but under Xuan Tong's direct gaze, he brought the wine glass to his lips.

"Lord Xuantong...you drugged this wine, didn't you?"

"Haha~ It must be your imagination, why would I drug someone~ Hehe~"

"Acting cute won't work. I've worked in the Pill Refining Division for so many years, and I can tell the difference between medicine powder and medicine powder just by smelling it. Your methods are too crude and are far inferior to those of Danfeng Jingliu and the others."

"Sigh! Is it that obvious?"

Cheng Xiao rolled his eyes at her.

"You added a lethal dose; the powder particles have already settled at the bottom of the tea."

"Um...I was wrong."

"Lord Xuantong, I think you should face up to your own feelings."

"Cheng Xiao... could you please stop calling me 'sir'? It's so formal..."

Cheng Xiao sighed and said with a serious expression:

"Xuantong, I've stabilized now, and the dragon transformation characteristics on my body have disappeared. The special feelings you had for me before were purely due to bloodline attraction, not your true intention!"

"This instinctive desire is wrong; don't get confused."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Tong avoided eye contact with Cheng Xiao, unable to look him in the eye.

Seeing that gentle persuasion was ineffective, Cheng Xiao grabbed Xuan Tong's shoulder, and the two locked eyes, their reflections mingling in each other's gazes.

"Xuantong! Look at me closely! See, without the dragon transformation features, you no longer have that heart-fluttering feeling, right? So all that previous excitement was just your instinctive urge."

However, the situation is quite the opposite. Xuan Tong is a military general who is not good with words. When it comes to the person she likes, she just wants to get her hands on the meat first in the most direct and brutal way.

But faced with Cheng Xiao's earnest gaze, Xuan Tong was defeated, glancing shyly to the side, not daring to meet his eyes.

bouncing--

My heart was pounding so fast, it felt like it was going to leap out of my throat. The passionate dragon of fire was silenced by Cheng Xiao's touch, leaving only a timid whimper.

Cheng Xiao was stunned by Xuan Tong's reaction; she was actually shy?!

Xuan Tong glanced at Cheng Xiao secretly, her eyes filled with an indelible love and tender affection.

"Who gave you the right to judge my feelings for you? I've been watching you ever since I suppressed the Emperor Sui."

"At first... I did care about you because of the aura of the fire dragon on you, but that was all."

"After that, I gradually became attracted to you by spending time with you and observing your every word and action from afar. Finally, after experiencing the feeling of mutual support and companionship at your home, I understood Danfeng's words and also knew why Danfeng was attracted to you."

"For this reason, I really envy Danfeng, even feel jealous! If I had been the one who met you first, I would have also had so many wonderful years."

"And now I can only watch you silently from the sidelines, even though I also want to seize the time to create memories with you!"

Xuan Tong became more and more agitated as she spoke, and even grabbed Cheng Xiao's hands with her own.

"Accept me! You should know my feelings. I have now proven to you that this love comes from my heart, not just instinct!"

As Cheng Xiao felt Xuan Tong's relentless pressure, he couldn't help but shrink back a little.

"I understand. But I can't give you a direct answer."

"It's alright, you can take this tinder."

Xuan Tong took out an extinguished tinderbox, her eyes filled with anticipation.

This time, Cheng Xiao did not refuse and gladly accepted it.

"What is this?"

"The fire of the heart is extinguished, burned by the will of the heart."

Xuan Tong grasped Cheng Xiao's hand that was holding the fire tumbler, and then a ball of blazing fire burst into flames, burning intensely hot.

"This is my feeling for you... I'll prove it with this flame!"

Cheng Xiao remained silent, sensing with the same intent, and then a small ball of fire emerged from the fire folding device, only half the size of Xuan Tong's.

"I knew it! You must be interested in me too!"

Cheng Xiao shook his head.

"You're right, but... from the beginning, my feelings for you were more like those of a comrade-in-arms. We went through sudden chaos together and experienced all kinds of daily life together."

"I'm sorry, I can't quickly turn our camaraderie into love. Emotionally speaking, I can't love you the way you love me."

"So what?"

Xuan Tong leaned in close, burying her head directly in Cheng Xiao's neck.

"I know you're interested in me, that's enough. Feelings? Since my passion is more intense than yours, then I'll lead you to ignite it. Let's create the fuel for our feelings together to ignite the flames of love~"

......

He fled in panic.

If we don't leave now, Xuan Tong might keep pestering us.

Seeing Cheng Xiao's disheveled figure, Xuan Tong let him go.

The jade tablet in her hand carried a message from Danfeng, and Xuantong replied with a light laugh.

【Xuantong】: Thank you for your idea. It seems that compared to flowery love words, the old tree with deep roots is more efficient.

[Danfeng]: Of course, Cheng Xiao is most vulnerable to this kind of approach. Don't waste words with him, just go for it! He can't take it~

[Xuantong]: He won't be able to escape next time.