Early the next morning, before dawn.

Qian Shanxue, with her waist-length hair draped like a waterfall to one side, revealing her graceful waist, lay beside Shen Qiang in a state of satisfied exhaustion, her charming face covered in fragrant perspiration. She gently kissed Shen Qiang's chin with her pink lips and wrapped her smooth white arm, as smooth as jade, around his neck.

Gazing at Qian Shanxue, who was resting her head lazily on his shoulder like a delicate bird relying on him, Shen Qiang realized for the first time that beneath her high and cold mask, she hid a vulnerable young woman who hoped for someone to lean on.

He gently covered her with the quilt, tucking in the corners, which made a blissful smile appear on her lovely face. Her scorching body also unconsciously moved closer.

Then she closed her eyes, lifted her head, and softly whispered into Shen Qiang's ear, "I used to fantasize like those little girls about my other half. I once imagined a towering man with a giant sword, rugged with stubble, full of justice and integrity."

"Uncle complex?" Shen Qiang was taken aback, and just then, Qian Shanxue opened her beautiful eyes and laughed charmingly, "But after meeting you, I realized my world has changed. You're a complex person, you're very just, you'll risk everything to save someone, but sometimes you'll also put others through hell for personal gain."

"Is that supposed to be a compliment?" he teased, looking at the charming Qian Shanxue.

She burst into laughter, "You're a villain. At first, I thought you weren't a good person at all—greedy, lustful, ruthless—having no skills whatsoever, yet so shameless when splitting gear with me."

Shen Qiang laughed, "I thought I was already handsome back then."

Qian Shanxue's eyes crinkled with laughter, "Where do you get that mysterious confidence from? If we're talking about being handsome, back then I thought Ji Liangchuan was the real heartthrob—at six foot five, tall, handsome, and from a good family."

"That pretty boy?" Shen Qiang laughed, "Your taste isn't great, but you're right, he is quite pretty. Put a wig on him, and he could compete with you for beauty."

Qian Shanxue giggled mischievously, "You're jealous, otherwise, you wouldn't call him a pretty boy."

Shen Qiang deliberately put on a stern face, "Who wouldn't get upset when the woman in their arms calls someone else handsome?"

Qian Shanxue smiled at Shen Qiang without saying a word, and after a long while, she softly laid her head on his shoulder, murmuring with happiness and satisfaction, "Meeting you is the most wonderful thing that's ever happened to me."

Shen Qiang laughed and gently embraced her shoulder, lowering his head to lightly kiss her hair, "Me too."

At seven-thirty on a winter morning, the day had just begun to brighten.

Originally planning to stay in bed with Qian Shanxue until eight, Shen Qiang could only watch helplessly as the shy and nervous Qian Shanxue got up to dress.

The tall and graceful figure, after a night of tenderness, had become extraordinarily alluring. Not only did her body appear more mature, but that already beautiful face seemed to faintly glow, with her charming eyes hinting at subtle maturity, giving the spirited Qian Shanxue an inexplicable touch of mature feminine allure.

Got up, dressed, and after a quick wash.

Shen Qiang went downstairs with Qian Shanxue for breakfast.

Qian Shanxue seemed a bit embarrassed.

Xiu Ju's gaze was teasing and somewhat amused, while the Sleeping Fire Lotus Demon Ke Bizhu was very polite yet more restrained, feeling utterly uncomfortable in the Cultivation World, with idol-level beauty genius Kang Luoying.

However, although they weren't very familiar with each other, they had interacted before.

Especially Xiu Ju and Qian Shanxue, who were classmates.

So after some time, they were already chatting and laughing, which made Shen Qiang curious about how women can always find something to say together.

After breakfast.

The women chatted and laughed as they left.

Ali, on the other hand, was getting impatient, calling Qian Shanxue to ask when she'd go to the military airport as the Dragon Group's special plane had been waiting too long.

Hearing this news, Qian Shanxue realized that the time for farewell had come.

"I'll go on my own," Qian Shanxue said, "I don't like farewell scenes."

Shen Qiang held her hand, "A short goodbye is for a long reunion, so don't say it, I'll take you."

Watching Shen Qiang's calm and reassuring smile.

Qian Shanxue, who was gradually returning to normal, nodded gently, following Shen Qiang like a little bird relying on its mate.

Once outside, because Heshenghe Mountain Villa was quite far from the military airport, the most convenient way was via the outer ring, so Shen Qiang called Ali and Ye Xiaolei, telling them to head directly to the military airport.

Then the two of them drove leisurely, in harmony, to the military airport.

Once at the airport.

On the tarmac, a small command plane was waiting.

Not only were Ali and Ye Xiaolei already there, but many members of the Dragon Group had arrived as well. Moreover, next to the command plane stood two young cultivators who seemed very powerful.

The moment Qian Shanxue stepped down.

The two young cultivators' eyes lit up instantly, gazing at Qian Shanxue with astonishment.

"Colonel Qian Shanxue is so beautiful, she's like a heavenly immortal."

"Such stunning charm, gorgeous, aloof, if anyone could compare to Chang'e in the Moon Palace, it must be her!"

As those two young men were marveling admiringly and were about to greet her enthusiastically.

Ali's eyes lit up, examining Qian Shanxue she said, "Colonel, you've become more beautiful!"

Qian Shanxue looked surprised, smiling, "Where?"

Ye Xiaolei, standing next to her, nodded in surprise with wide eyes, "You've really become more beautiful, soft, natural, and your skin looks great. It's like magic."

Qian Shanxue blushed secretly, feeling flustered, but when she stole a glance at Shen Qiang, Ali noticed and curiously asked, "Shen Qiang, what did you do? I can clearly feel the Colonel's aura has changed."

Hearing this, Shen Qiang chuckled, replying calmly, "Nothing much, just added some special effects."

Ali laughed knowingly.

Ye Xiaolei remained puzzled.

Just then, the two young men approached Qian Shanxue.

They looked at Qian Shanxue, eyes filled with admiration, and said, "Colonel Qian Shanxue, we're your fans. Could you sign an autograph and take a photo with us?"

"No," Qian Shanxue, almost instantly back to her normal self, coldly refused, "I'm not an actress, I don't need fans."

The two young men were taken aback.

At this moment, other members of the Dragon Group came over to see Qian Shanxue off, and Qian Shanxue merely nodded politely, exchanging brief greetings.

Soon, with the pilot's call, Qian Shanxue was about to leave.

Just then, Shen Qiang walked up to Qian Shanxue, kissed her on the forehead, and softly said, "I'll wait for you to come back."

Qian Shanxue's eyes immediately brightened, and with warmth in her eyes, she nodded firmly, "Yes, wait for me!"

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