chsdbacks Chapter 537 A warm body gently embraced her from behind.
Chapter 537 A warm body gently embraced her from behind.
Uchiha Ami tugged at his sleeve, giving him endless instructions, afraid he might forget their appointment for tomorrow.
"Brother Sanfeng, you must remember to watch the stars with me and listen to me play music tomorrow. Don't be busy with other things, and don't lie to me."
They reluctantly let go of each other's hands only when they reached the door of the room.
Then, she suddenly tiptoed and quickly kissed him on the cheek, like a kitten that had stolen some cream. Then, blushing, she turned and ran into the room.
Goodnight, Brother Sanfeng!
In the courtyard, only he and Coral remained, and for a moment, they fell into silence.
Uchiha Mitsunori looked at the silent Sango beside him and spoke first: "It's late, and the wind is strong at the border. I'll take you back to your room."
Coral's body stiffened slightly, her shoulders trembled slightly, and a hint of panic flashed in her eyes.
Like a startled fawn, she avoided his gaze, unable to meet his eyes: "Okay."
The two walked side by side in silence.
Coral's heart was pounding, she was clutching the hem of her clothes tightly, and her palms were sweating.
"This day has finally come!"
In the few days they spent together, he treated her fairly well. He didn't force her to do anything she didn't want to do, he didn't look down on her because of the deal, and he didn't neglect her because of her humble status.
But this gentleness only made her more conflicted and confused.
She stayed by his side only for the sake of amber; it was a mutually beneficial transaction. But faced with his approach, his gentleness, and the pity in his eyes, her heart always fluttered uncontrollably, leaving her bewildered.
Soon, we arrived at the room door.
Coral lowered her head, her hands clenched in her sleeves, trembling slightly: "My lord, I've arrived. You should go back and rest. You have to get up early tomorrow to handle some affairs, so don't overwork yourself. Also, be careful about border matters."
Uchiha Mitsunori did not leave, but stood there with his gaze on her: "I'll take you inside. It's windy at night, so make sure the door is closed properly. Don't be careless. The border is not peaceful, so it's always better to be careful."
Coral's cheeks flushed instantly, her heart pounded even faster, as if it were about to leap out of her chest, her whole body felt hot, and even her ears turned bright red.
She knew he had to stay tonight to fulfill his "rights" in this transaction and her "obligations" in it.
She didn't refuse, nor could she refuse; she could only gently bite her lower lip.
She reached out and pushed open the door, walking in with hesitant, stiff steps, followed by the figure of Uchiha Sanfeng.
The door was gently closed with a "click," cutting off the evening breeze and any escape route.
In the room, only their breathing and heartbeats remained, and the atmosphere instantly became ambiguous.
Coral walked quickly to the edge of the tatami mat without turning around, and lay down on her side with her back to the door. Her body was slightly tense, her heart was pounding, her chest was rising and falling slightly, and she was clutching the blankets tightly.
She could hear footsteps behind her, steady and rhythmic, approaching step by step, getting closer and closer. She could feel his gaze on her, burning hot, like a raging fire, searing her skin and making her whole body feel hot.
Uchiha Mitsunori looked at Sango, his back slightly tense, like a frightened kitten, exuding a delicate and helpless beauty.
He knew that this deal started with each party getting what they wanted, but he wanted more than that. He wanted her to stay with him not just because of amber, but to let down her guard, open her heart, and truly accept and love him.
He slowly took off his black cloak and casually hung it on a hanger to the side.
This simple action, however, made Coral's heart beat even faster, and her cheeks burned.
His broad chest, smooth shoulders and back, strong and powerful arms, and deep, captivating eyes held emotions she couldn't decipher, making her heart race and her mind uneasy.
The footsteps drew closer and closer until they stopped at the edge of the tatami mat.
Coral could feel his aura growing stronger and stronger, a mixture of gunpowder smoke, sunlight, and his unique, cool fragrance, enveloping her and almost suffocating her. She even had to breathe carefully, afraid of disturbing him.
Her face grew increasingly red, and her whole body became burning hot. She quickly buried her head deeper into the blankets, the coolness of which slightly relieved the burning sensation on her cheeks.
She pretended not to see or hear, but her slightly trembling eyelashes, like butterfly wings, gently fluttered, revealing the tension and panic in her heart.
She longed for his approach, for his tenderness, yet feared that this tenderness was merely a temporary pretense.
The next second, she felt the blankets beside her sink slightly, and a warm body gently hugged her from behind.
His arms were tightly wrapped around her waist, not making her feel uncomfortable, but carrying an inescapable possessiveness, pulling her whole body into his embrace, allowing her to clearly feel his steady heartbeat.
His chin rested gently on the top of her head, his warm breath falling on her hair, carrying a faint warmth.
She relaxed her body slightly, letting him hold her, and the panic in her heart subsided a little.
Uchiha Mitsumine's voice rang in her ears, without the slightest perfunctoriness: "Sango, after the war is over, I will give you a grand wedding and marry you in style."
These words gently touched Coral's heart, rippling outwards. She stirred slightly, her stiffness dissipating somewhat, and slowly turned around, raising her eyes to look at him.
Under the light, his eyebrows and eyes were deep and serious, not at all fake.
She remained silent for a moment, her lips moved, and finally, she asked the question that had been hidden deep in her heart, the question that she cared about most and was most persistent about.
"When will you be able to revive my brother Amber? I... I really miss him. He is my hope for survival. I can't wait too long. I'm afraid... I'm afraid I won't live to see that day."
Uchiha Mitsunori's eyes flickered slightly, and he subconsciously opened the system shop in his mind.
Reviving Kohaku requires the power of the Rinnegan, and purchasing the Rinnegan requires one million points.
He was silent for a moment, then gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, his fingers softly brushing against her cheek, feeling its coolness and softness.
"Under normal circumstances, I should be able to awaken the Rinnegan and revive Kohaku within four to eight years... Of course, it could be even faster!"
Hearing this definite answer, Coral's tense heart finally relaxed a little.
Looking into his earnest eyes, all the turmoil, unease, anxiety, and confusion she had felt these past few days seemed to find a sense of belonging at that moment.
Looking at her relaxed appearance, the relief in her eyes, and her tear-streaked face, Uchiha Mitsunori felt a pang of heartache.
He lowered his head and gently kissed her lips.
The kiss was as gentle as a feather brushing against her lips, feeling their softness and innocence.
Coral's body trembled slightly again, her eyelashes fluttering gently. But this time, she didn't flinch or push him away; she simply closed her eyes and let him kiss her.
Feeling his tenderness, his care, and his heartache, the stiffness in my body gradually dissipated, softening as I relaxed slightly, leaning against him, letting him hold me and kiss me.
She could feel his tenderness, and the flutter in her heart grew stronger and stronger, like a tender sprout breaking through the soil, gradually spreading throughout her body.
She asked herself silently: Perhaps, he really does have different feelings for me? Perhaps, I can try to let down my guard and try to accept him?
Uchiha Mitsunori could clearly feel her tension, the trembling of her body, the transformation from stiffness to softness, and the relaxation in her heart, so he kissed her even more tenderly.
He knew in his heart that his relationship with Coral began with a transaction.
Initially, he was attracted by her beauty, her resilience, and the determination in her eyes. He felt that such a woman was both docile and vulnerable, making her suitable to stay by his side.
She only stayed by Amber's side, compromising herself to do so in order to revive him. This relationship was utilitarian from the very beginning.
However, after spending these few days together, he realized that his feelings for this girl were no longer simply based on her looks.
He was gradually moved by her gentleness, attracted by her resilience, swayed by her inner turmoil and shyness, and touched by her obsession with amber.
He knew that Coral was a traditional, good woman—gentle, kind, and loyal. Once she set her mind on someone, she would treat him with all her heart and never leave him.
For a long time, the lips are divided.
Their breathing was rapid, their warm breaths mingling together.
Coral leaned gently against his chest, feeling his steady and powerful heartbeat, which filled her with a sense of security.
Uchiha Mitsunori gently stroked her long hair, kissed her forehead, and then kissed her lips.
"Coral, don't overthink it or put too much pressure on yourself. You are destined to be my woman. Whether it's because of a deal or something else, I will treat you well and never let you suffer any grievances."
Coral's body stiffened slightly, and her eyes instantly reddened, filled with tears.
She knew that her life was now inextricably linked with the man before her, and they could never be separated. The inner turmoil, unease, and wariness gradually dissipated.
Looking at the gentle and frail woman in his arms, and seeing how tightly she was holding him, Uchiha Mitsunori kissed her again.
This time, the kiss was gentler and more affectionate than before.
This time, Coral no longer resisted. She clumsily raised her hands, hugged his neck, pressed herself tightly against his chest, tilted her head slightly, and cooperated with his kisses, her movements awkward and clumsy.
"Ding, the host and Coral have engaged in dual cultivation, their affinity has increased by 6%, their physical constitutions have been slightly strengthened, and their dual cultivation points have increased by 20."
"Ding...ding...ding..."