Chapter 519 - A Lot of Progress (1/2)

Jing Yi tried to look up at Qiu Ling but by now, it was so dark that he couldn't even make out his face. ”Qiu Ling …”

”Mn?”

”Did we really spent this much time here just for that?”

”What do you mean 'just for that'? You made a lot of progress!”

”I —”

”Sh!” Qiu Ling accurately put a finger onto Jing Yi's lips and hushed him. ”Don't say anything. You did very well. This morning you only knew how to take in spiritual energy. Now, you're able to control it. That's the basis for everything afterward, a … fundamental step if you want to call it that way. How isn't that a lot of progress?”

Jing Yi blushed. Qiu Ling's other arm was still lying around his waist while his finger was still gently pressed against his lips and his breath brushed his face. They were … much closer than he liked under the current circumstances but if he didn't think about that, he felt well. This was … just so familiar.

He closed his eyes again, his lips curving up in a smile. Well, Qiu Ling wouldn't see it anyway. He could … indulge in this for just a moment.

Unfortunately or maybe it was fortunate, he was wrong about that. As a dragon Qiu Ling had less trouble to recognize Jing Yi's features in the darkness even though the image wasn't as clear as during the day. Thus he saw how Jing Yi closed his eyes again and he also noticed the smile on his lips. He wasn't really sure what it meant though. What was his beloved doing?

He didn't ask though since he was supposed to be a refined person right now. Mn, most likely, he'd be able to figure it out on his own anyway. He just had to search for clues.

Qiu Ling stared at Jing Yi's face, grateful for the darkness surrounding them. Ah, he should really use the time on this mission to do this more often! Anyway, his beloved seemed very content right now. So maybe … he liked being with him?

Qiu Ling tilted his head. Was his approach really showing results already? Ah, Heavens! Someone should have told him earlier! He wouldn't have needed to suffer the last few days then!

Anyway, it was nice as long as that meant he would get his beloved back soon. Mn, in this case … he should continue with this. What should he do in this situation?

He continued to stare at Jing Yi and finally sighed. ”Well, it's late already. How about searching for a place where we can sleep tonight?”

Jing Yi smiled wryly. ”That sounds good but how are we supposed to search for an—”

A small flame ignited in the darkness, illuminating everything a step around it.