Quick Travel to the Clouds

Chapter 792 Challenge Dungeon 47

Xie Yipei and the others quickly gathered around, their gazes towards Yun Chu equally complex.

Although everyone knew she was strong, witnessing her single-handedly defeat an S-rank character with such swift and decisive action still exceeded everyone's expectations.

"Are you alright?" Xie Yipei came to Yun Chu's side immediately, took her hand, and used his spiritual power to examine her condition.

"I used up a lot of energy, but I'm fine." Yun Chu shook her head, her face a little pale, but her eyes were bright. She quickly took a pill to regulate her breathing.

The death of the S-class hunter was like stirring up a hornet's nest.

Perhaps it was the fluctuations emitted before death, or perhaps the stench of blood was too strong, but more "hunters" began to emerge from all directions, a mix of B-level and C-level hunters, in large numbers, surging towards this area like a tide!

"Looks like we're in for a while." Xie Yipei's eyes sharpened, and he raised his lightning-infused longsword once more. "Everyone, battle formation! Utilize the camp's array to clear them out!"

"Yes!"

The team members snapped out of their shock and quickly got into battle mode. The awe they had just witnessed Yun Chu slay an S-rank enemy had transformed into high morale.

After taking a short break to catch her breath, Yun Chu rejoined the battle.

The battle lasted for several hours, and the surging tide of hunters was finally driven back, leaving behind a trail of corpses.

Although the members of the Divine Journey Guild were exhausted, no one was seriously injured, and they recovered quickly under the treatment of Su Yining and Cheng Yan.

With the deterrent effect of this proactive attack to eliminate the S-class hunter, although there were still hunters harassing them afterward, no more S-class hunters appeared.

Other player teams also seemed to sense the danger in this area and dared not approach it easily.

The fifth day passed peacefully amidst perseverance and occasional counter-hunting.

When the final countdown reaches zero, a system notification sound will play:

[Main Quest: Survive in the 'Hunting Grounds' for 5 days. Completed!]

[Rewards settlement begins...]

A familiar white light enveloped everyone.

……

The lobby of the Divine Journey Guild instance.

As the white light dissipated, twelve figures appeared in the teleportation array, all unharmed except for a slight sign of fatigue.

"I'm back!"

"It's finally over!"

"This was such a fruitful experience!"

The team members chatted excitedly, their eyes filled with admiration and gratitude as they looked at Yun Chu and Xie Yipei.

This dungeon run would not have been so successful without the captain and his wife's strategic planning and constant use of their trump cards, let alone obtaining S-rank items and materials.

"Everyone has worked hard. Go back and rest first. The spoils and points will be tallied and distributed later," Xie Yipei said in a deep voice, his gaze sweeping over everyone, lingering on Yun Chu for a moment, "Dismissed."

"Yes, Captain!"

The team members left one after another.

Xie Yipei walked to Yun Chu's side and naturally took her hand: "Let's go home first."

"Are you hungry?" Xie Yipei released her hand and naturally tucked her slightly loose long hair behind her ear, his fingertips inadvertently brushing against her cool earlobe.

"A little." Yun Chu did feel a bit hungry. The high-intensity dungeon not only consumed physical and spiritual energy, but also mental energy.

"Wait here." Xie Yipei took off his coat, which was covered in dust, hung it up casually, rolled up his shirt sleeves, and headed straight for the open kitchen.

He stood tall and straight, and even his everyday movements carried a crisp, undeniable sense of control.

Soon, the kitchen was filled with the sounds of running water, chopping vegetables, and sizzling oil being poured into a pan.

The aroma of food gradually filled the air, a warm and comforting scent that dispelled the bloodshed and chill of the dungeon.

Yun Chu didn't go to help. She knew that Xie Yipei had an almost stubborn sense of "territoriality" in some aspects, such as the kitchen, especially at times like this.

She walked to the spacious coffee table in the living room, where the light was bright and the view was unobstructed.

She washed her hands, took out specially made talisman paper, spiritual ink, and talisman brush, and her expression calmed down.

First, light a small piece of calming incense. The faint sandalwood scent lingered, allowing her to completely calm her mind.

She spread out the talisman paper, dipped the tip of her brush in the right amount of spiritual ink, took a deep breath, held her wrist still, and slowly channeled spiritual energy from her fingertips into the brush tip, beginning to focus on outlining the runes.

Each stroke must be precise and continuous, containing a specific spiritual rhythm.

She drew a relatively complex attack talisman in preparation for the next dungeon raid.

The room was quiet, with only faint sounds from the kitchen and the scratching of a pen on paper. Time flowed by quietly as we focused on our work.

After an unknown amount of time, Xie Yipei's deep voice broke the silence: "Let's eat."

Just as Yun Chu finished the last stroke, the talisman paper flashed with spiritual light, then quickly subsided, and it was complete.

She carefully placed the drawn talisman aside to dry the ink, then got up and walked towards the dining room.

On the table was a simple three-dish-and-one-soup meal: steamed sea bass cooked to perfection, the fish flesh snow-white; garlic broccoli, vibrant green and tempting; scrambled eggs with tomatoes, golden in color; and a small pot of steaming mushroom and chicken soup.

They were all home-style dishes, but they smelled wonderful and were presented neatly and cleanly.

"Try it." Xie Yipei served her a bowl of soup and then sat down opposite her.

The two ate quietly, their chopsticks occasionally clinking together, making a soft sound.

Xie Yipei eats quickly, but his movements are not rough. He pays attention to her pace and naturally takes her soup bowl to refill it when it is empty, or pushes the dishes she has glanced at closer to her.

Without many words, this silent care and peaceful coexistence itself conveyed an indescribable intimacy.

After the meal, a wave of weariness washed over me. The fatigue from the continuous dungeon runs combined with the satisfaction of a full meal made all I want to do was relax.

"Take a nap." Xie Yipei's tone left no room for discussion as he pulled her towards the master bedroom.

Afternoon sunlight filtered through the gauze curtains, casting a soft, hazy glow on the plush bed.

Yun Chu changed into comfortable pajamas and lay down. Xie Yipei got into bed from the other side and naturally pulled her into his arms.

His embrace was broad and warm, carrying the refreshing scent of a bath and his unique aroma, which made one feel at ease.

Yun Chu was initially a little stiff, but she quickly relaxed under the warmth and exhaustion, and her consciousness gradually blurred.

However, she clearly underestimated the "dishonesty" of the man beside her.

Just as she was drifting off to sleep, she felt the arms around her waist tighten, and warm lips began to linger on her neck, gently pecking and kissing, bringing a tingling, itchy sensation.

Then, his calloused fingers quietly slipped under the hem of her pajamas, slowly caressing her delicate skin at her waist with a clear intention.

"Xie Yipei..." she protested groggily, trying to push away his mischievous hands, her voice heavy with sleepiness and a hint of impatience.

"Hmm?" he responded softly, but his kisses traveled up her jawline, finally covering her lips and swallowing her unfinished protests.

The kiss began with a languid, tentative quality, but quickly grew deep and passionate, forcefully prying open her teeth and seizing her breath and sweetness.

Yun Chu was completely awakened by his kiss, her body gradually softening under his teasing, and the remaining sleepiness was dispelled by the rising heat.

Outside the window, the afternoon sun had quietly shifted, turning into a warm, golden dusk.

The room was enchanting, with light and shadow swaying gently.

When Yun Chu woke up again because she was starving, the bedroom was already dark, with only a little light coming in from the city lights outside the window.

She found herself still tightly held in Xie Yipei's arms, their skin pressed together, their body temperatures mingling.

The moment she moved, the man holding her noticed immediately.

"Awake?" Xie Yipei's voice rang out in the darkness, hoarse and gentle with the urge to be satisfied.

Without waiting for her reply, he lowered his head again, found her lips, and gave her a gentle and lingering kiss, unlike the previous one which was aggressive; it was more like a tender confirmation and an intimate greeting.

"I'm hungry." After the kiss ended, Yun Chu muttered softly, her stomach rumbling in response.

Xie Yipei chuckled softly, his chest heaving. "I'll go get something to eat."

He got up, turned on a dim bedside lamp, the yellowish light outlining the well-defined contours of his back. He casually pulled on his pajama bottoms and went out.