I'm Dreaming of a Journey to the West

"Yes! Thank you, Master! I will work hard for this as well!" Hibiscus Fairy's voice was filled with emotion and joy, as if Li Chen's concern was the most precious gift in her life. Her cheeks quickly flushed, as delicate and beautiful as a blooming flower, making people unable to help but fall in love with her.

Fairy Hibiscus's heartbeat quickened involuntarily. She lowered her head slightly, not daring to meet Li Chen's gaze, fearing that he would notice her shyness. However, her clenched fists betrayed her inner excitement. Her pink fists trembled slightly, revealing her nervousness at the moment.

Li Chen looked at the lovely appearance of the Hibiscus Fairy and couldn't help but feel a surge of pity in his heart. He said softly, "Alright! Alright! Don't be so serious! Save the inspiring words for tomorrow. Today is the time to rest. Rest well and prepare for battle tomorrow!"

His tone was relaxed and gentle, like a warm spring breeze, blowing away the tension in Fairy Hibiscus's heart. Li Chen had a faint smile on his face, and that smile revealed a reassuring power.

After saying this, Li Chen reached out and gently placed his hand on Fairy Hibiscus's hair. His fingers gently ran through her hair, feeling the silky smoothness of her hair. Fairy Hibiscus trembled slightly, but she did not resist Li Chen's action. Instead, she sat obediently on his lap, as if it was a natural movement.

Li Chen's hand continued to stroke Fairy Hibiscus' hair, his movements gentle and soothing, as if he were playing a beautiful piece of music. Fairy Hibiscus quietly enjoyed this moment of tranquility, her eyes gradually closing, feeling Li Chen's warmth and care.

"Master, I have no regrets in my life for meeting a good man like you!" Fairy Hibiscus' voice choked slightly, tears streaming down her delicate face like pearls from a broken string. She slowly buried her head in Li Chen's arms, as if it were her safest harbor, greedily feeling the warmth in his arms, as if she wanted to engrave this moment of warmth forever in her heart.

Li Chen couldn't help but feel a surge of pity and love at the sight. He reached out his hands and gently embraced Fairy Hibiscus's head, as if protecting a rare treasure. His movements were gentle and cautious, fearing he might hurt Fairy Hibiscus.

"Alright, alright! Don't act like you're going to face a disaster tomorrow. Take advantage of this time to rest and be in better shape tomorrow!" Li Chen's voice was low and gentle, like a spring breeze brushing against Fairy Hibiscus's ears. He gently patted Fairy Hibiscus's shoulder, signaling her not to be too sentimental and to maintain a positive mental state to face tomorrow's challenges.

However, Fairy Hibiscus did not seem to listen to Li Chen's words. When she felt that Li Chen was about to release her head from that warm embrace, she immediately started to act like a child in Li Chen's arms.

"No! No! Master, I want to keep watch with you!" Fairy Hibiscus hugged Li Chen's waist tightly, refusing to let go. Her voice revealed a hint of stubbornness and attachment, as if only in this way could she truly feel Li Chen's presence.

"In that case, let's keep watch together!"

Li Chen watched as Fairy Hibiscus clung to his waist like a child, refusing to let go and constantly acting like a spoiled child. He couldn't help but feel helpless, but even more reluctant. Finally, he sighed, nodded, and agreed to keep watch with Fairy Hibiscus.

"Thank you, Master! I knew you were the best!" Hibiscus Fairy's voice was full of joy and gratitude, and tears were sparkling in her beautiful big eyes, as if at this moment, all her expectations and hopes were fulfilled.

As the words fell, Fairy Hibiscus slowly loosened her arms that were tightly hugging Li Chen's waist. However, before Li Chen could react, Fairy Hibiscus suddenly stood on tiptoe and gently kissed him on the lips.

This sudden kiss caught Li Chen completely off guard. His mind went blank and his body stiffened. Before he could come to his senses, the Hibiscus Fairy's lips had already gently covered his lips. The faint fragrance was like a clear spring, refreshing his heart.

Li Chen's heartbeat suddenly accelerated. He could feel that the lips of the Hibiscus Fairy were so soft and warm. This kiss seemed to carry a kind of magic that made him involuntarily indulge in it.

Time seemed to stand still at this moment, and the whole world was left with only the two of them. When Fairy Hibiscus finally slowly left Li Chen's lips, their eyes met, and an indescribable emotion was revealed in each other's eyes.

In this quiet night, Li Chen and Fairy Hibiscus began a long conversation. They started with their first meeting in Chang'an City, recalling every little detail of that time, and those beautiful moments seemed to be right before their eyes.

Then they talked about their thrilling battle experiences, their heroic performances on the battlefield, and the moments of life and death. Each story made them understand each other better and made their relationship closer.

The two of them chatted back and forth, seemingly having endless things to say. Time passed by unnoticed, but they were completely unaware, completely immersed in each other's world.

As we chatted, the eastern sky gradually turned pale, and the light of dawn quietly spread across the earth. A new day had finally arrived.

At this moment, the Fire-Eating Poison Scorpion, the Nine-Tailed Sky Fox, the Thousand-Year-Old Bat Demon, the Three Fairies and the Hundred Fairy Butterflies, Ao Xue, Ao Shuang, Xiao Yan, the Azure Sky Jade Girl, the Seven Spider Spirits, the Jade Rabbit Fairy, Meng Shan, Ye Wenjun, Wenwen, Cuscuta, Li Zhaohuang and others also woke up from the tents and walked outside one after another.

"Hey! Did everyone sleep well last night?"

Li Chen hurried forward and asked with concern, his eyes sweeping over each person, carefully observing their mental state. After all, today was the day of a decisive battle with Luo Hou. If everyone was not in good condition, they would be easily defeated by the enemy.

"Ahhh! I slept well last night!" With a long stretch, Li Zhaohuang's body stretched out like noodles, and then collapsed like a deflated ball, while yawning loudly.

Her voice was a bit lazy, as if she was still immersed in sleep and hadn't woken up yet. "If time allowed, I really would like to sleep a little longer..." Li Zhaohuang muttered to herself, her eyes half closed, as if she might fall asleep again at any moment.

Li Chen, who was standing by, saw through her thoughts immediately. His lips curled up slightly, revealing an understanding smile as he consoled her, "Don't worry, after this battle, we can all rest well! Li Zhaohuang, you can sleep as long as you want then."

Li Chen's voice was gentle yet firm, inspiring trust. He glanced around at the other women, who had also just woken up and looked a little tired, and made up his mind.

When this battle was over, he would definitely remove the system's power from the controlled banshees. Furthermore, he would leave a restriction on them to ensure they wouldn't harm anyone. Then, he would grant them as much freedom as possible, allowing them to resume their lives.