CHAPTER 1089: CHAPTER 1086: RETURN

"Yeah..." Lin Tian sighed softly and said, "When legends become reality, I wonder how we humans will cope."

This thrilling underground journey made him reassess the authenticity of the "Classic of Mountains and Seas". Perhaps, in some ancient time, this world did harbor those mythical creatures: the one-legged bird Bifang, the human-faced, horse-bodied Ying Zhao with tiger-patterned wings, the solar bird Three-legged Golden Crow...

"Our human ancestors journeyed from ancient times, able to understand this world with the knowledge they had back then. Can modern people really do no better? I believe, if that day truly comes, we can also accept this other side of the world," Ning Luoxi said confidently.

"No matter what, if legends become reality, at least it’ll let those experts who constantly clamor to change Huaxia’s totems slap their own faces," Lin Tian said calmly.

"They’re just a bunch of clowns. Totems are a root of a people’s tradition spanning thousands of years; it’s not up to some expert to say change and it’s changed," Ning Luoxi replied, showing great disdain for those experts.

The two of them waited for a while at the water pool’s entrance but didn’t see any movement from the depths of the Underground River, guessing the Blue Snake wouldn’t chase after them anymore.

Lin Tian was the first to jump into the water, swimming towards the Dragon-locking Well, then moving along the chains again. In less than half an hour, they returned to the surface of the Dragon-locking Well. The well cover above was still tightly sealed, with the only light source being from the illumination on them.

Looking at the well cover above, Lin Tian felt somewhat as if he was in a different world, this journey was so damn thrilling it gave him a feeling of being back in prehistoric times, nothing like the modern world.

While he was contemplating this, Ning Luoxi had already taken off her diving gear, nimbly climbing up; her pace was swift, reaching the well cover in an instant. Lin Tian, of course, wouldn’t be left behind, kicking the well wall with his foot, he zipped right up, facing Ning Luoxi and grabbing the chain.

At this moment, Ning Luoxi’s closest position was only 0.01 centimeters away from Lin Tian, and Lin Tian’s closest position to Ning Luoxi was equally close. The breath they exhaled blew directly onto each other’s face.

Seeing Lin Tian suddenly appear in front of her, Ning Luoxi was startled, nearly falling, but Lin Tian took the opportunity to wrap his arm around her slender waist, pulling her close to him.

Getting out of the well like this, Ning Luoxi knew Lin Tian did it on purpose. Looking at Lin Tian in such close proximity, Ning Luoxi said very indignantly, "Lin Tian, the well mouth is so wide, can you not get so close?"

She was never one to sit idly by, especially when being taken advantage of. While speaking, she had already used her knee to nudge towards Lin Tian, aiming directly for Lin Tian’s most prominent part.

Realizing Ning Luoxi’s intention, Lin Tian inwardly cursed, teasing, this is plain and simple teasing. Of course, though he thought so, Lin Tian couldn’t let her land a hit on him; who knew how much force she’d use, the title of "Female War God" wasn’t given for nothing.

So, Lin Tian used his legs to exert strength, pressing against her legs first, bracing on the well wall. In terms of strength, Ning Luoxi wasn’t a match, and their posture suddenly became incredibly suggestive.

"Lin Tian, what are you trying to do?" Ning Luoxi asked, eyes wide.

Lin Tian lowered his head, causing Ning Luoxi to tense up, thinking Lin Tian was about to kiss her, wondering if she should put up a fight, but Lin Tian stopped one centimeter away, stretching his hand to open the well cover above.

"You..." Ning Luoxi was taken aback, seemingly misunderstanding Lin Tian.

"I’m opening the well cover, what did you think I wanted to do?" Lin Tian said with a smile.

After speaking, he gracefully kicked the well wall and leaped out of the Dragon-locking Well. The moon outside was still bright, casting moonlight on the small temple, making it exceptionally serene.

After waiting for a while without seeing Ning Luoxi emerge, Lin Tian couldn’t help but call her twice softly, and only then did the little girl jump out of the well. But Lin Tian noticed Ning Luoxi’s cheeks were red, looking particularly charming under the pure moonlight.

Lin Tian asked in surprise, "Luoxi, why are your cheeks red, did you get hurt?" Saying this, he reached out to check her pulse.

Ning Luoxi promptly slapped his hand away, glaring, "I’m fine, you don’t need to worry."

Fine is fine then, why glare at me, Lin Tian thought, feeling rather innocent, truly unable to understand women’s thoughts, so he only said, "How long have we been in the well?"

"A day and two nights, it’s already the late night of the second day," Ning Luoxi replied after glancing at her waterproof watch.

"Feels like we haven’t been in the cave for long, didn’t expect a day and two nights have passed. In the cave, one day on earth equals a thousand years; the ancients weren’t lying to us," Lin Tian mused.

Seeing his cheerful expression, Ning Luoxi snorted, "Being in a closed environment, it’s just an illusion."

"Who cares if it’s an illusion, I just want to have a big feast and then sleep for three days and nights," Lin Tian said grandly; it had been so long without food, drink, or sleep, fighting wits and strength with fierce beasts, physically not tired but mentally exhausted.

The dry rations they carried were hard as rocks, Lin Tian had no appetite anyway.

Seeing Lin Tian say this, Ning Luoxi felt somewhat apologetic, as she had brought Lin Tian into this mess. She tried to soften her voice, saying, "It’s already late, just come over to my place for the night."

"Over to your place to sleep?" Lin Tian was taken aback, then delighted, thinking perhaps Ning Luoxi was conquered by his charm, bowing to his... oh no, his charm?

Ning Luoxi glared at him coldly and hummed, "Listen carefully, it’s my place, not me! If you insist, I’ll be unkind to you." With that, the little girl turned and walked off, crisp and neat.

Your place, your place it is, Lin Tian pouted, resealing the well cover, and chased after Ning Luoxi’s retreating figure, shouting, "Miss Luoxi, I’m going to sleep in your bed!"

In the distance, Ning Luoxi’s figure staggered, nearly falling, then quickened her pace, walking away without turning back.

When Lin Tian returned to the car, she was already in the driver’s seat, started the car, and as soon as Lin Tian got in, she floored it without waiting for him to sit tight.

Lively little girl, Lin Tian laughed, "Luoxi, no need to rush, we can take it slow."

With Lin Tian saying this, Ning Luoxi drove even faster, seemingly completely defeated by Lin Tian’s shamelessness.

Under Ning Luoxi’s driving speed, they quickly returned to the alley where the Ning Mansion was. Before they reached the door, someone had already come out to open the door, probably because Ning Luoxi had notified the family earlier.

The one coming out to greet them was Ning Jianxun. After the car was taken by the servants for parking, Ning Jianxun promptly welcomed the two inside.

"Brother Lin, I received my cousin’s message earlier and could hardly believe it. I didn’t expect you to really get the Blue Snake Grass. Brother Lin must be exhausted," Ning Jianxun remarked in awe.

"Not much exhaustion, just soaking wet, I only want to take a bath now to refresh myself," Lin Tian said helplessly, tugging at his torn clothes.