Quick Travel to the Clouds

Yun Chu smiled and waved her hand to interrupt him, even personally filling a full cup for Gu Tingzhou: "Tingzhou, drink too! Why bother with it? Let's just talk about love today, don't bother with external affairs!"

The aroma of wine, the warmth, the falling snow outside the window, and the Sixth Princess sitting in the main seat who seemed to have "let go of everything" created a strange and slightly tipsy atmosphere.

Gradually, Yun Chu's eyes seemed to become more blurred, and her movements carried a hint of frivolous charm that she would never normally have.

As the night deepened, Yun Chu suddenly walked alone to the outdoor snow-viewing platform without knowing when.

Fine snowflakes gently fell on her shoulders and hair, where she was not wearing a coat, and were instantly melted by her body temperature and the alcohol.

"Your Highness!"

“It’s too cold outside!”

Several people exclaimed and hurriedly followed him out.

Yun Chu pretended not to hear and drew the sword that she always carried at her waist.

The sword seemed to be just a decoration on ordinary days, but now under the moonlight of the cold snowy night, it exuded a biting cold light.

She lowered her head and stroked the cold sword spine with her slender fingers. Her movements were almost intoxicated caressing, but also carried a hint of unspeakable loneliness.

"Good snow...good sword..." She murmured softly, her voice a little carried away by the cold wind, but still clearly heard by the four people who followed.

The next moment, without any warning, the blur suddenly faded away!

Yun Chu, whose body was originally shaking slightly, suddenly straightened up!

The aura around him suddenly changed!

No longer a lazy drinker, no longer a princess wearing multiple masks - the cold, aloof and compelling edge that burst out in an instant almost pierced through the snowy night!

She moved!

The sword light suddenly exploded in the flying snowflakes!

The sword moves are not complicated or gorgeous, but they are freehand like flowing clouds and water, and they contain unparalleled power and speed!

Every time the sword thrust out, it tore through the icy air, emitting a clear sharp whistle.

A figure as light as catkins shuttled through the falling snow, leaping and dodging, so fast that it left a trail of afterimages.

The pure white snowflakes were stirred by the sword energy and swirled and danced, like a snow tornado swirling around her.

The boundary between drunk and sober became blurred at this moment.

She was drunk, so she forgot her identity disguise and political calculations, and only the instinctive pursuit of power in her bones and the perception of the quiet and vastness between heaven and earth remained.

She was also awake, but the drunkenness did not affect the precise and perfect power and connection of her every move. Instead, it was as if she had untied some kind of restraint, allowing her to merge the sword intent with this world of wind and snow, showing a "truth" that shocked the soul!

“Swish!” The sword cut through the sky, blowing up thousands of snowdrifts!

Shen Ji's heart was gripped so hard at that moment that it forgot to beat!

He stared at the stunning figure in the snow without blinking.

This scene was completely different from the cold and powerful protection in the enclosure!

At this moment, she is aloof, pure and detached, as if she wants to break free from all shackles and fly away with the wind!

That is no longer a guardian out of a "mission", but a soul that pours its life and freedom into the sword dance!

The flying black hair, the sharp sword light, the aloofness that blended into the wind and snow but was out of tune... all struck his eyes deeply.

The ice wall built of all the hatred in his previous life shook violently with a silent roar, and debris filled the sky. In its place was a kind of feeling that was completely unfamiliar to him, a throbbing with pain and indescribable admiration - it turned out that the real her was like this!

Bai Mo's pupils suddenly constricted!

It seemed as if all the blood in my body was rushing to my heart!

He thought he was observing the world with a cold eye and could see through all disguises, but at this moment he was shocked by the true sword dance "after being drunk"!

This power far exceeds the level of technical skills, this sword intent that integrates the spiritual charm of heaven and earth, this unpretentious and wanton imprint of the soul... is the ultimate embodiment of his lifelong pursuit of "spiritual charm"!

The heartstrings, as cold and hard as a rock, were plucked fiercely by this shocking sword, making a buzzing sound and shattering into unhealable cracks.

Exploration turned into obsession, and scrutiny turned into a desire to get closer!

This powerful and real her was like a flame in the snow, burning his heart. He just wanted to understand her more deeply and get closer to the core of this light!

Liu Rufeng only felt a chill running down his spine!

Those eyes that always smiled now only showed unconcealable shock and a hint of...fear of self-deprecation!

Looking at the figure that was almost assimilated with the wind and snow, and feeling the powerful and incomparable life force field that was blowing in his face, all the conspiracy speculations about her in his mind instantly became pale and powerless!

Such a person, playing tricks?

Pretending to be ridiculous?

Maybe I had before, but with this powerful aura emanating from within, why would I need to pretend to anyone?!

All his deliberate flattery, humble jealousy, and twisted loyalty seemed pitifully insignificant in front of her sword light that spanned the night!

The jealousy was instantly replaced by a deeper panic and an uncontrollable tremor of being overwhelmed by the strength of the strong. For the first time, he realized so clearly the huge difference between him and her.

Gu Tingzhou had long forgotten the accounts and his identity. He stood with his mouth open and a dazed look on his face!

He felt as if a scalding heat was surging through his chest! The sword light reflecting the snow, the figure as swift as a swimming dragon, was so... dazzling!

So...powerful!

That was the lord he was loyal to, and also the hero who had left an indelible mark on his heart!

His previous loyalty was more of a duty and a reward, but at this moment, a purer and more passionate emotion called "admiration" and even "worship" burst out like a hot spring gushing from the ground, breaking through the shell of his heart filled with pragmatism!

He even subconsciously straightened his back, feeling a sense of pride in being her subject.

A set of sword moves is like a pouring river of stars, surging endlessly until the end.

Yun Chu's movements finally slowed down. With a slight intoxication from drinking and exhaustion from intense exercise, the last sword flower he raised up was still exquisite, but his body obviously staggered.

"Be careful!" Four voices sounded almost at the same time, with an urgency that even he himself had not noticed!

Shen Ji is the closest and moves the fastest!

It was a completely instinctive reaction of his body. Without thinking, he rushed forward and stretched out his arms without hesitation, allowing the staggering Yun Chu to fall steadily into his arms!

A soft body with the breath of ice and snow crashed into my arms, and the weight was real and clear.

Shen Ji froze, but his arms subconsciously tightened, as if he was holding a rare treasure. He lowered his eyes and looked at the person in his arms who was breathing with eyes closed and cheeks flushed. He was so close that he could feel her warm breath brushing his neck.

The unprecedented intimate contact spread throughout his body like an electric current, shattering his last defense. Hatred was completely overwhelmed, leaving only a blank yet full softness. He just wanted to protect her like this forever.

Gu Tingzhou and Liu Rufeng stretched out their hands at the same time, but they were half a beat slower and hung in the air.

Gu Tingzhou's eyes were filled with anxiety and admiration. Looking at the scene in Shen Ji's arms, there was only pure worry and a hint of loss before success.