Chapter 1460: I Want to Take a Bath! A Different Kind of Temptation!

Unsuitable?

The thought had barely surfaced in her mind when Yue Ying herself dismissed it.

Or rather, now that she understood her own heart, she actually hoped Xu Jingming would do something...

Thinking of this, her heartbeat quickened slightly.

She parted her red lips, her voice carrying a faint, almost imperceptible tremor, and looked at Xu Jingming:

"Jingming, I'm covered in sweat—it's uncomfortable."

"I... want to bathe here."

"Alright, I'll keep watch. Wash without worry."

Looking at the sweat smudged on Yue Ying's fair face, Xu Jingming nodded.

Indeed, women, no matter how strong they become, are always the same—concerned with appearance.

As for himself, he had been in the Blood Refining Star for over nine months.

He had slain many beast beasts, and the beasts' blood had hardened into layer upon layer on his battle robe.

He always used Void Annihilation Shenlei to cleanse it, never once thinking to find a place to wash.

'After Yue Ying finishes bathing, I might as well wash too.'

Xu Jingming thought to himself.

As a Star Level Nine cultivator, this wasn't exactly uncomfortable for him.

But bathing would certainly be more comfortable.

Hum—

At that moment, a faint fluctuation of cosmic law rippled from the pool's edge.

A soft green light spread like ripples, carrying rich life energy.

That was Yue Ying activating the Life Law—a curtain of emerald light rising from the pool's rim.

Like a semi-transparent jade curtain, it enveloped the entire pool.

Within the light, a slender silhouette could be faintly seen, but no details were clear.

Of course, with Xu Jingming's current spiritual strength.

The law barrier raised by Yue Ying, merely a Star Level Two cultivator, was as defenseless before him as an open door—he could probe it at will.

Yet he merely glanced casually, without releasing any spiritual force to inspect.

Though he had left Blue Star and parted from Ling Shuang and the others for nearly three years.

He was not so base as to satisfy his curiosity in this manner.

Within the green light lay another scene.

Yue Ying had shed her light green battle robe, stained with mud and sweat.

As the robe slipped away, a breathtakingly perfect body gradually revealed itself in the air.

As the Elven Princess, Yue Ying's appearance and figure were already top-tier.

Now completely uncovered, she was breathtakingly beautiful.

She gently bit her lower lip, bare feet stepping on the smooth rocks as she walked slowly toward the pool's edge.

Her jade toes dipped into the water; the cool touch made her shiver slightly.

"Mmm..."

A soft moan slipped unconsciously from her lips.

The pool water was crystal clear, and for her, a Star Level Two cultivator, the temperature adjusted quickly.

She slowly stepped into the water, the surface initially reaching her ankles.

As she walked deeper, the water rose gradually past her calves, knees, and thighs.

Finally, it rippled around her waist.

She cupped a handful of water and gently poured it over her shoulders.

Droplets rolled down her smooth skin, tracing her collarbones.

Sliding through the valley between her snow-white peaks, then merging back into the water.

Her silver hair, reaching her waist and hips, grew damp; strands clung to her cheeks and neck, adding a touch of allure.

Yue Ying closed her eyes and let her entire body sink into the water.

The current gently wrapped every inch of her skin, washing away sweat and fatigue.

It also seemed to cleanse her inner tension and shyness.

As she washed, she diverted a thread of her attention to sense the spiritual force fluctuations around her.

No probing.

Xu Jingming's spiritual force remained tightly restrained, not a single inch overstepping.

This made Yue Ying both relieved and disappointed.

Relieved that he had not secretly spied—his character was sound.

Disappointed that... he truly had no such thoughts toward her?

"Yue Ying, Yue Ying, at this point, why are you still so timid?"

She scolded herself inwardly.

Though she had realized her feelings amid life and death.

Yet now that she faced Xu Jingming, she still hesitated.

"No, this can't continue—I must find an opportunity."

Yue Ying silently encouraged herself.

The scene of the Void Looters reminded her of something.

Life-and-death peril lurked everywhere; she truly did not want to die with regrets.

Yet, she still needed to think carefully about what exactly to do.

Fortunately, Xu Jingming would accompany her in searching for heavenly treasures, offering plenty of opportunities along the way.

Thinking of this, she washed while pondering her next steps...

Women often take a long time to bathe.

Outside, Xu Jingming grew bored.

While using his spiritual force to remain vigilant, he opened his system interface.

【Source Points】: 190 million

The Source Points, previously depleted from investing in Lightning Primordial Source,

had once again accumulated to 190 million Source Points after a month.

"This Blood Refining Star is truly my lucky ground."

A faint smile appeared on Xu Jingming's lips.

At this rate, he should be able to invest in Destruction Primordial Source soon.

In any other place—even within the Heaven's Punishment Thunder Realm—it would take three to four years to reach this level.

"After the Beast Hunting Competition ends, I'll ask Sister Yeli."

"See if there's a way to stay longer on this Blood Refining Star."

Xu Jingming silently mused within.

Of course, besides Source Points, his current ranking in the Beast Hunting Competition was also extremely high.

【Beast Hunting Competition Remaining Contestants:

Rank 1, Louis (Slaying God Martial Temple): points

Rank 2, Kate (Slaying God Martial Temple): points

Rank 197, Xu Jingming (Eternal Star Alliance): points

......】

His current rank had reached the top two hundred!

This was still because his early strength was insufficient and the beasts he hunted weren't strong enough.

Of course, another reason was that he hadn't eliminated enough competitors.

Currently, the top five on the Beast Hunting Competition leaderboard were all from the Slaying God Martial Temple and the Mercenary Alliance.

Luoli and Chihuang were ranked fifth and sixth respectively.

The gap between the Eternal Star Alliance and the other two factions was indeed substantial.

"Take it slow. The real hunting begins when all contestants' coordinates are revealed in the final month."

Xu Jingming wasn't in a hurry.

When he finally moved, his ranking wouldn't remain as it is now.

Hum~~

At that moment, a faint ripple of cosmic law resonated.

In the center of the cave, the green aura gradually faded, and Yueying stepped out from within.

Xu Jingming instinctively looked up.

He didn't realize it at first—but when he did, he froze.

Yueying stepped out barefoot, her soles pressing against the dry rocks, leaving faint water trails.

Her wet silver hair hung loose behind her, dripping at the ends.

She wore no battle armor, only a simple pale green robe.

The robe was loose by design, but when soaked, the fabric clung tightly to her skin.

Thus, the garment meant to conceal her figure became the most lethal temptation.

The soaked silk robe turned semi-transparent, clinging to her chest.

Clearly outlining the round, full contours—and that...

Though the sash at her waist was loose, the wet fabric clung to her waist and hips.

Revealing her breathtaking curves without concealment.

The hem of the robe reached only mid-thigh.

A pair of straight, slender legs, glistening with water droplets, were fully exposed to the air.

In the dim cave light, they glowed with an ivory sheen.

This sight reminded Xu Jingming of a similar scene back on Blue Star with Song Qiuyun.

But unlike Song Qiuyun, Yueying's figure was superior.

Paired with the elf's uniquely exquisite face, it created an entirely different kind of wet-body allure...