Within the opulent gardens of the Celestial Jade Palace, a tender dance unfolded. Sheltered by the cascading petals of a thousand blooming spirit flowers and the soothing symphony of a nearby waterfall, Yu Qing and Wang Jian finally shed the playful facade they maintained in public.
Yu Qing, the fiery Scarlet Star Slaughtering Goddess, found herself blushing like a maiden. Her crimson hair, usually a symbol of her formidable presence, seemed to echo the blossoming flowers around them. Her voice, normally a command on the battlefield, was a mere whisper as she confessed, "Jian, while I was in seclusion, I realized... I missed you."
Wang Jian's heart skipped a beat. The playful teasing forever etched on his face softened into an expression of genuine surprise and joy. He reached out, his hand hovering over hers for a fleeting moment before gently intertwining their fingers.