After the family gathering, in the midst of such peaceful days, a month passed like flowing water, slipping through one's fingers unnoticed.
The sun was high in the sky, and its scorching rays baked the earth like a furnace. Wisps of hot air rose from the ground, distorting the view slightly.
At the top of the mountain behind the Xiao family estate, in the dense forest, sunlight filtered through the heavy leaves, casting tiny spots on the ground covered with dead leaves, resembling scattered stars.
In the small forest, two figures suddenly crossed paths, their palms clashing together and creating waves of slight wind that blew dead leaves everywhere.
With his right arm slightly raised in front of him, Mo Yu casually blocked Xiao Yu's whirlwind kick with her slender legs. Though the attack seemed harmless, the ordinary force behind it suddenly became aggressive when they clashed.
However, the move clearly lacked significant killing power against Mo Yu.
Seeing Mo Yu's calm demeanor, Xiao Yu bit her silver teeth in frustration. Her white jade hand moved slowly in front of her body, with a faint light blue fighting spirit attached to her slender fingertips.
Watching Xiao Yu prepare to attack again, Mo Yu showed a helpless expression. Since their fight a month ago, Xiao Yu had persisted in challenging him under the guise of exchanging fighting skills, perhaps to fulfill a promise or due to her unwillingness to accept defeat.
Despite being slightly annoyed, Mo Yu occasionally found some enjoyment in it. After all, having such a sexy and slim figure with long legs added a bit of amusement to his intense training sessions.
Xiao Yu's foot dug into the muddy ground, leaving a small dent as she stopped abruptly, about one meter away from Mo Yu. She stepped forward with her left foot, her graceful body drawing an alluring curve as she kicked fiercely.
"Whirlwind Shadow Kick!"
The spinning figure of Xiao Yu touched the ground with her right foot, and her body whirled with additional strength. Her left leg traced an alluring arc in the air before swinging violently toward Mo Yu, accompanied by a sharp sound of breaking wind.
Mo Yu nodded slightly at Xiao Yu's fierce attack. Over the past month, Xiao Yu had shown considerable improvement in her fighting skills, proving she was not only skilled but also strategic.
Mo Yu decided to stop dodging. Ten lightning patterns suddenly lit up on his right arm.
During the past month of competition, both Mo Yu and Xiao Yu had made significant progress. Mo Yu now had seventeen lightning patterns on his right arm, four more than a month ago. However, he believed ten patterns were sufficient to handle Xiao Yu.
With the Thunder Body activated, a majestic surge of thunder power enveloped Mo Yu's right fist. Without hesitation, he slammed it heavily into Xiao Yu's left leg.
"Bang!"
The collision of their limbs produced a dull explosion, scattering all the dead leaves on the ground into the air.
After the impact, both retreated quickly. Compared to Mo Yu's calmness, Xiao Yu appeared flustered, her aura disordered.
"You're such a pervert! How could someone like you exist in our family?" Xiao Yu, having calmed down, gritted her teeth and remarked upon seeing Mo Yu's composure.
Although she had lost to Mo Yu a month ago, it was the ongoing competition that made Xiao Yu realize how unfathomable Mo Yu was. Over time, her impression of him had changed, and the special nature of their relationship and their engagement had led her to gradually accept Mo Yu's role as her fiancé.
Looking at Mo Yu with complex emotions, Xiao Yu was interrupted as he wiped the sweat off his face. Feeling hot, he removed his clothes, revealing a slightly thin but well-proportioned body.
Seeing Mo Yu naked, Xiao Yu, usually carefree, blushed slightly.
"What are you still standing there for? Come here and help me wipe the sweat off my face." Mo Yu leaned against a bluestone and threw a towel to Xiao Yu.
Although there was no deep affection between them, their engagement was a matter of circumstance. Mo Yu, being content with what he had, faced it calmly and planned to give Xiao Yu everything a wife deserved as long as she remained loyal.
"You!" Hearing Mo Yu's command, the arrogant Xiao Yu frowned. After a moment of hesitation, she walked over with the towel.
When Xiao Yu approached Mo Yu and saw him resting with his eyes closed, she breathed a sigh of relief. She held the towel in her jade hands and gently wiped his body.
Being so close to him made Xiao Yu's breathing a bit rapid, and she had to concentrate, clearing her mind of distracting thoughts.
However, her focus was soon broken as Mo Yu, now awake, stared at her with a fiery gaze.
Due to the hot weather, Xiao Yu wore a short blue dress today, revealing a large area of attractive white skin on her slender neck. Her fully developed breasts and sexy long legs made Mo Yu momentarily dazed.
"Little bastard!"
Seeing Mo Yu's intense gaze, Xiao Yu's eyes flashed with anger. She spat out the words with irritation, though a hint of pride showed in her heart.
Mo Yu, usually indifferent, smiled awkwardly. While he wasn't typically interested in appearances, he was still a man, and his long absence of contact with the opposite sex made him momentarily aroused.
"You're my fiancée, so it's not unreasonable to look, is it?" Mo Yu said frankly, accepting the situation.
Xiao Yu was speechless and stared at him, unsure of what to say.
After a while, she whispered, "In about half a year, Canaan Academy will come to Wutan City to recruit students. There is an old student in charge of the test who is somewhat persistent with me..."
A hint of disgust crossed Xiao Yu's face, clearly showing her displeasure with the situation.
Understanding the reason, Mo Yu realized that Xiao Yu's beauty had attracted many suitors, and it was normal for them to be persistent despite her rejections.
Mo Yu sneered slightly and looked at the girl. "Don't worry, I'll take care of it."