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But she just couldn't help wanting to get close to him and wanting to be with him.

Perhaps it was because of the alcohol, or perhaps it was the fatigue after the breakthrough, or perhaps it was the sense of security brought by the person next to me.

Huo Ling'er soon succumbed to drowsiness, her eyelids growing heavier and heavier.

Finally, with a touch of shyness, a touch of sweetness, and a touch of anticipation for the future, she slowly closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep.

Moonlight streamed through the window and gently fell upon the stone bed.

The boy and girl slept peacefully in each other's arms, their breathing steady and their faces serene.

This night could perhaps truly be considered...the wedding night?

However, all of this happened silently, filled with a hazy ambiguity and pure beauty.

The next morning, the first rays of sunlight shone through the simple window of the stone house, casting dappled patterns on the warm stone bed.

Shi Hao slowly opened his eyes. The slight headache from the hangover was gone, replaced by a refreshing feeling, as if he were more in harmony with the world, after breaking through to the Array Formation Realm. He subconsciously moved his body and felt a soft, warm touch on his arm.

He turned his head slightly and saw a stunningly beautiful face right in front of him, sleeping peacefully with a touch of naivety.

Huo Ling'er curled up in his arms like a well-behaved kitten, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, her breathing steady and even, and a sweet smile even hanging on the corner of her mouth, as if she was having a sweet dream.

Perhaps sensing Shi Hao's movement, Huo Ling'er's eyelashes trembled a few times, and she groggily opened her large, fiery, glass-like eyes.

Eyes facing each other.

Last night's enchanting and ambiguous memories flooded my mind like a tidal wave.

"ah!"

Huo Ling'er gasped like a startled rabbit, her pretty face turning bright red in an instant, and she tried to break free from Shi Hao's embrace without thinking.

However, Shi Hao reacted even faster than her.

He didn't speak, but simply reached out and gently pulled her into his arms again, holding her slightly cold little hand in his.

"Ugh...you...what are you doing..." Huo Ling'er struggled symbolically for a moment, but feeling Shi Hao's warm and strong embrace, and the firmness in his hand, her struggles became weaker and weaker. In the end, she simply buried her burning face in Shi Hao's chest, her voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, full of shyness.

Looking at the shy and bashful appearance of the girl in his arms, Shi Hao felt a surge of tenderness in his heart.

He didn't flirt with her as usual, but instead lowered his head and gently placed a kiss on her smooth forehead.

Huo Ling'er's delicate body trembled violently, as if she had been electrocuted. She froze completely, and even her breathing seemed to stop.

Immediately, an indescribable sweetness and shyness surged through her body like an electric current, making her feel as if her heart was about to jump out of her throat.

This scoundrel... he... he actually...

The two embraced quietly, neither of them speaking again.

But their feelings for each other seemed to have already been conveyed through their tightly clasped hands and silent embrace.

A tacit understanding, known as "mutual understanding," quietly blossomed between the two, like a flower blooming quietly in spring, carrying sweetness, shyness, and boundless anticipation for the future.

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In the days that followed, Shicun returned to its former tranquility and peace, but within this calm, earth-shattering changes were quietly taking place.

Shi Hao and Huo Ling'er, the young couple who had just "established" their relationship, temporarily settled down in Shi Village.

Without the outside world's strife and noise, without those complicated schemes and pursuits, Shi Hao seemed to have rediscovered some of the childlike innocence that belonged to his age.

He no longer devoted all his time to ascetic training and fighting as before.

Instead... he became the "king of the kids" for the new generation of children in Ishimura!

Every day at the crack of dawn, you could see him leading a group of little ones, half a head shorter than him, rushing out of the village and venturing into the perilous yet endlessly fun wilderness!

"Charge! Bird Nest Raiding Novel Group 78"

"Brother Hao! Over here! There's some noise over here!"

Wow! What a huge egg! This will definitely last us for several days!

"Don't move! That wolf cub is mine!"

The sounds of children's laughter and Shi Hao's slightly "arrogant" commands echoed throughout the mountains and forests.

Shi Hao's strength is now vastly different from what it used to be.

With his cultivation at the Great Perfection of the Array Formation Realm, coupled with numerous supreme treasure techniques and an abnormally powerful physical body, he was practically invincible in the outer region of this Great Wilderness!

Those ferocious beasts that were incredibly powerful in the eyes of ordinary villagers were no match for him at all!

Stealing bird nests? It's an everyday occurrence for them!

Whether it's the nest of the ferocious Iron Feather Eagle, the old nest of the Wind Roc hidden on the cliff, or the venomous python's lair perched on the ancient tree... as long as Shi Hao has his eye on it, the bird eggs, chicks, and even some of the accompanying spiritual herbs inside will not escape his "clutches"!

Capturing the cubs of an ancient remnant species? That's as easy as taking candy from a baby!

With his understanding of the habits of various ferocious beasts, as well as Maoqiu's incredible instinct for treasure hunting and avoiding danger, he can always accurately find the nests of those extremely hidden, extraordinary offspring!

Then, with overwhelming force, they launched a powerful attack!

They might simply drive away the adult beasts guarding the nest, or even take the parents and children with them!

In just one month, the area behind Shicun Village, which was originally used to keep ferocious beasts, has become "overrun with animals"!

The young Suanni, radiating a faint golden light, was lying on the ground lazily basking in the sun.

Several fledgling blue-scaled eagles, their feathers not yet fully grown, are flapping their wings, learning to fly.

There was even a cub of mountain-moving apes that looked adorable but possessed immense strength, happily playing with a giant stone pillar...

These ancient remnant cubs, which would be coveted by major powers in the outside world, have now become playmates for the children of Stone Village.

Of course, Shi Hao wasn't just having fun by himself.

He knew that if Stone Village wanted to truly establish itself in this perilous wilderness, he alone was not enough; the strength of the entire village had to be improved!

Therefore, he took out all the cultivation resources he had previously "plundered" from Baiduan Mountain, Kunpeng Nest and various forces without reservation!

The flesh and blood of the ferocious beast, containing immense energy, were distributed to every villager to help them temper their bodies and increase their vitality!

Various rare medicinal herbs were boiled into medicinal baths or pills, improving everyone's physique and enhancing their cultivation!

He even simplified and taught some basic runes and physical techniques suitable for each person's cultivation, based on their individual characteristics!

With such a massive influx of resources and the personal guidance of the "master" Shi Hao, the strength of the people in Shi Village has increased rapidly, like a rocket!

After refining some of the Kunpeng True Blood and numerous spiritual herbs brought back by Shi Hao, the hunting team's captain, Shi Linhu, and vice-captain, Shi Feijiao, finally broke through their shackles and entered the Spirit Transformation Realm! They became the true pillars of Stone Village!

Their breakthrough greatly enhanced the strength and safety of the Ishimura hunting team, allowing them to hunt in more distant and dangerous areas and obtain higher-level resources, thus creating a virtuous cycle.

The one who has changed the most is undoubtedly Old Master Shi Ting!

This old man, who had once been heartbroken and on the verge of death because of his grandson's misfortune, was revived by Shi Hao using the Ancient Divine Spring. After witnessing Shi Hao kill Shi Yi and seek justice for his family, he completely let go of his obsessions and resentment and regained his vitality!

In addition, there were various top-grade medicinal herbs and cultivation resources that Shi Hao had specially prepared for him, as well as his own extremely profound foundation!

The old man's cultivation level also advanced rapidly, like a withered tree blossoming in spring!

Not only did he regain his peak condition from back then, but not long ago, with the help of a sliver of insight into the Array Formation Realm shared by Shi Hao, he successfully broke through and stepped into the Array Formation Realm in one fell swoop!

Although it was only the first time it had entered the ranks, its strength was already enough to intimidate the surrounding tribes of the Great Wilderness, which spanned countless miles!

With the presence of Elder Shi Ting, a powerful expert at the Array Realm, along with the increasingly strong hunting team, and the Azure Sky Roc, whose strength was already comparable to that of a king, and its several offspring of equally extraordinary bloodlines, they were all well-positioned to protect them.

Today, Shicun is no longer the small village that barely survived by relying on the protection of the Willow God!

It already possesses enough strength to establish itself in this vast wilderness and even dominate a region!

Looking at the thriving village and the rapidly increasing strength of the clansmen, Shi Hao felt a sense of pride and satisfaction.

Protecting this family and ensuring that everyone he cares about can live peacefully and happily is one of his greatest wishes now.

Of course, during these peaceful yet fulfilling days, the happiest and most content person was probably Huo Ling'er.

This princess of the Fire Kingdom seems to have fallen completely in love with the tranquil, peaceful, yet vibrant rural life of Stone Village.

She shed the pride and reserve of a princess, and every day she acted like an ordinary girl next door, playing with the village children and helping the aunties with whatever she could.

They even learned how to identify herbs in the wilderness and how to deal with ferocious beasts...

Of course, her favorite thing to do is to prepare all kinds of "love-filled animal milk" for Shi Hao every day in different ways.

Using her own Vermilion Bird True Fire, she carefully simmered rare beast milk, which contained different energies and had been collected from various places, along with a variety of secret spices and spiritual fruits brought from the Fire Kingdom...

Watching Shi Hao drink every last drop of the beast milk she had carefully prepared, and then praise it as "delicious" with a satisfied look, Huo Ling'er's heart was always filled with indescribable sweetness and happiness.

She loved this feeling, loved the simple and warm joy of cooking for her beloved.

This was far more fulfilling and happier than the days she spent in the Fire Kingdom's palace, enjoying countless favors yet always feeling a sense of emptiness.

Shi Hao also seemed to sense Huo Ling'er's growing affection and her love for Shi Village.

One day, he suddenly brought Huo Ling'er to a spacious hillside behind the village.

Then, to Huo Ling'er's astonishment, he actually used his supernatural powers to draw upon the earth's fiery energy, giving rise to a lush, verdant forest of fire mulberry trees, each one exuding a faint aura of flames!

The Fire Mulberry Tree is a fire-attribute spiritual root. It can not only gather fire-elemental essence, but its Fire Mulberry Fruit also contains pure fire-elemental energy, making it an excellent aid for cultivating fire-elemental techniques!

Shi Hao actually planted a forest of mulberry trees for her?!

“You bastard…” Huo Ling’er looked at the beautiful mulberry forest in front of her, which looked like a burning flame under the setting sun, and felt the warm breath coming towards her. Suddenly her nose felt a little sore and her eyes were slightly moist.

She knew that this was Shi Hao expressing his regard for her and his commitment to her in his own way.

"Do you like it?" Shi Hao walked to her side, gently took her small hand, and asked softly.

"Mmm..." Huo Ling'er nodded vigorously, unable to contain her emotions any longer, and threw herself into Shi Hao's arms, hugging him tightly.

Under the setting sun, the two figures embracing were stretched out long, creating an incredibly beautiful and heartwarming scene.

On this day, the willow tree at the entrance of the village, which seemed even more sacred and vast, suddenly began to sway gently.

Shi Hao's heart stirred, and he immediately put down the bowl of animal milk in his hand and respectfully came to the willow tree.

"Willow God."

"Little one, chaos in the wasteland... is not far off."

Willow Goddess's voice slowly echoed in Shi Hao's mind.

Upon hearing this, Shi Hao was stunned for a moment.

The desolate lands are in chaos; has this day finally come?