Traveling to the future, the story with the orc king

Lin Ziyu looked at Long Yan curiously, with doubt and expectation in his eyes, and asked with a smile: "What secret base?"

"I'll take you there." Long Yan smiled mysteriously, then transformed into a majestic dragon, spreading his huge wings and motioning Lin Ziyu to sit on his back. Lin Ziyu climbed onto the dragon's back without hesitation, clinging to Long Yan's scales tightly, feeling the wind whistling past his ears.

Long Yan took Lin Ziyu high into the sky, through the clouds, and flew towards the outside of the imperial city. Along the way, Long Yan excitedly told the story of this secret base, and Lin Ziyu listened with great interest, his heart full of curiosity and anticipation.

They flew over dense forests, passed majestic mountains, and finally landed in a quiet valley surrounded by towering peaks, shaded by green trees, and filled with the fragrance of birdsong and flowers.

Walking into the valley, Lin Ziyu was struck by the beauty before him. Flowers were in full bloom everywhere, each one a dazzling display of color. Many of the flowers exuded a rich, intoxicating fragrance. Upon closer inspection, he discovered that most of these flowers were precious medicinal herbs with exceptionally high medicinal value.

Continuing deeper into the valley, Lin Ziyu discovered a vast purple bamboo forest. The bamboo, slender and tough, swayed in the wind, producing a clear and melodious sound. Next to the bamboo forest stood an exquisite two-story bamboo house, seemingly blending seamlessly with nature.

On the right side of the bamboo house there is a steaming pond with a light mist on the surface of the water, just like a fairyland.

Long Yan changed back into human form, a proud smile on his face, and said to Lin Ziyu: "Look, this is my secret base. Do you like it?"

Lin Ziyu said excitedly: "It's amazing! This place is as beautiful as a painting."

Long Yan smiled and said, "From now on, this will be our secret base. You can come here anytime."

Lin Ziyu happily pulled Long Yan along as they entered the bamboo house. The interior was simple and elegant, exuding a tranquil atmosphere. Lin Ziyu walked around the first floor, then ascended to the second. He opened the window, letting in fresh air and a panoramic view of the distant scenery. He took a deep breath, taking in the beauty of nature.

Long Yan looked at the steaming pond in front of him, smiled gently, pointed at the pond and said, "That's the hot spring over there. You can go and soak in it. It's very good for your health."

Lin Ziyu nodded slightly, a smile on his face, and a glint of anticipation flashed in his eyes. He said softly, "Okay, Brother Yan, let's go together." After that, he walked towards the hot spring.

Arriving at the hot springs, Lin Ziyu carefully removed his clothing piece by piece, his movements gentle and slow. Each movement was graceful, as if performing a silent dance. He turned and glanced back at Long Yan, who stood not far away. A faint smile played on his lips, as if inviting him to share this rare tranquility and comfort.

Lin Ziyu slowly stepped into the water. The warm water immediately enveloped his body, bringing an indescribable sense of comfort. He sighed softly, as if all the fatigue and stress were expelled from his body with this breath.

Lin Ziyu closed his eyes, quietly feeling the embrace of the hot spring water, letting himself completely immerse in this warmth. His breathing became steady and deep, as if he had merged with the surrounding environment.

At the same time, Long Yan narrowed his eyes slightly, his deep and sharp gaze always stayed on Lin Ziyu, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously rose slightly, as if he was admiring an extremely beautiful painting.

At this moment, Long Yan sprang into action. He pressed his hands together, and rays of spiritual light flew out from his hands, merging into the surrounding void. In the blink of an eye, a powerful spatial formation was set in place, concealing the entire valley within.

Then, he walked to the edge of the hot spring, slowly took off his clothes, and jumped into the water. He gently paddled his arms and swam to Lin Ziyu's side. He stretched out his right hand and gently lifted Lin Ziyu's chin, allowing his head to tilt slightly upward.

Long Yan's voice was low and magnetic, full of strong desire. He whispered, "Zi Yu, tonight... I will not let you go." After that, he lowered his head and gently kissed Lin Zi Yu's lips.

Lin Ziyu's eyes gradually became blurred, and he instinctively responded to Long Yan's kiss. Their lips and tongues intertwined, and the breath became more and more hot.

Long Yan's hands began to wander over Lin Ziyu's body, caressing his skin and bringing a tingling sensation. Lin Ziyu's body gradually softened and he leaned in Long Yan's arms involuntarily.

Long Yan took the opportunity to deepen the kiss and explore Lin Ziyu's mouth more passionately. On this beautiful night, they forgot everything except each other's existence.

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In the imperial city, there is a grand and majestic mansion, which is the mansion of the Peacock Clan.

Today, the atmosphere in this mansion was unusually solemn, as the long-missing Peacock Princess, Kong Mingzhu, had finally returned. However, she appeared somewhat distraught upon her return.

Kong Fu, the steward of the Peacock Clan, was delighted yet nervous when he saw Kong Mingzhu return. He hurried forward and said with concern, "Princess, you're finally back! Where have you been these days? The master is very worried about you and has sent many people to look for you."

Kong Mingzhu frowned slightly, a trace of confusion flashed in her eyes, and she asked softly, "Where is my father now?"

Kong Fu hesitated for a moment, then answered truthfully, "Master, he went to attend the Crown Prince's coming-of-age ceremony." He became a little flustered, knowing full well that the princess had deep feelings for Crown Prince Longyan. He couldn't bear to tell Kong Mingzhu that the party the clan leader had attended was actually held to celebrate the union of Crown Prince Longyan and Lin Ziyu.

Upon hearing Kong Fu's words, Kong Mingzhu sneered and said, "Father must be attending the Crown Prince's partner's banquet. Butler, I know everything. It's all said out there that the Crown Prince and his partner are a perfect match. Hehe...hehe...Butler, when father comes back, send someone to notify me...I'm going to rest."

Kong Fu nodded and said sincerely, "Princess, I will send someone to inform you when the master comes back."

Kong Mingzhu turned back to her room and closed the door. She slumped on the edge of the bed, tears streaming silently. She thought about how, just to get closer to Long Yan, she had gone to the Prince's residence to serve as a servant without telling her family. But she hadn't expected that before she could even begin to get closer to Long Yan, he had already become someone else's partner.

Every little detail of the past kept resurfacing in her mind. That deep affection was ultimately misplaced. Kong Mingzhu clenched her fists and secretly vowed that she would make Long Yan regret it...

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Qin Jinghuai led the students who participated in the academy's martial arts competition and finally returned to the human imperial city after going through untold hardships. He asked Lu Sixi to arrange accommodation for the students, while he secretly entered the palace to meet his mother, Imperial Noble Consort Su Wan'er.

Qin Jinghuai arrived at a luxurious palace. This was the bedroom of his mother, Imperial Noble Consort Su Wan'er. He gently pushed open the door and walked into the room. Imperial Noble Consort Su Wan'er was sitting by the bed, her face looking haggard, her eyes revealing deep worry.

"Mother, my child is back." Qin Jinghuai said softly, tears glistening in his eyes.

Concubine Su looked up at her son's voice. A smile of relief crossed her face, but it was quickly covered by fatigue and anxiety. She stood up, walked towards Qin Jinghuai, and hugged him tightly.

"Huai'er, it's good to be back." Concubine Su's voice became hoarse, as if she had experienced endless pain. She stared at Qin Jinghuai, trying to find a trace of comfort from him.

"Mother! What's going on? How is father's health now?" Qin Jinghuai asked anxiously, his eyes full of worry and tension.

Concubine Su sighed, "Alas... Your father has been poisoned, and the situation is not optimistic. The imperial physician and the pharmacist have been unable to identify the poison, nor can they restore your father's spiritual power."

Qin Jinghuai frowned, secretly worried: "What should I do?"

Concubine Su shook her head helplessly: "I don't know what to do. I can only hope that your father will be blessed by heaven." After saying that, she sighed deeply again, as if all her strength had been drained away.