Dawn was just breaking.
Atop Jade Maiden Mountain.
Under a pine tree with branches weighed down by snow, Chen Hao and Ye Yuqiao were sound asleep.
Despite the bitter winds swirling atop the mountain, the abundant Yang Energy surrounding Chen Hao provided enough warmth for them both to sleep comfortably; this was particularly true for Ye Yuqiao, who snuggled within Chen Hao's embrace, her face flushed red with warmth against his chest.
And within the Nether Acupoint at Chen Hao's left eye, Xie Xiaofeng, Tang Jing, and Ye Fei remained unconscious.
All of a sudden, an intense wave of Yin Qi approached!
Feeling this Yin Qi, Ye Yuqiao's eyes snapped open abruptly, but before she could move away from Chen Hao's chest and arms, Zhao Chong had already appeared before them.
Seeing Ye Yuqiao and Chen Hao so intimately close within Chen Hao's embrace, a hidden pain surged in Zhao Chong's heart. He hated that the man holding Ye Yuqiao wasn't himself, but Chen Hao.