Courtyard House: My Time Travel is a Bit Too Strong

"Let alone breaking through that barrier, I'm afraid even the courage to get close to each other will be suppressed by mental barriers."

As everyone was sighing and whispering, they suddenly heard the sounds from inside the room gradually increasing, sometimes a soft sigh, sometimes a faint panting, intermittent and distinct.

Qiao Jingjing's ears turned slightly red, her eyes flashed, and she suddenly turned to Zhu Zhuqing, hooking her finger and giving a playful smile:

"Sister Zhuqing, come on—let's go soak in the hot springs and relax our muscles!"

Before he could finish speaking, he grabbed her wrist, pulled her around, and strode quickly toward the bathhouse, giving her no chance to refuse.

Chen Xueru and Wang Yuyan were left standing there, opening their mouths as if to say something, but then felt that all their words were stuck in their throats, and they didn't know where to begin.

"Sister Xue Ru, I'll sleep with you tonight."

Wang Yuyan suddenly reached out and took Chen Xueru's arm. Her voice was soft but firm, and she led her quickly toward the east wing, which was the furthest from Lin Quan's room.

The night passed quietly, without a sound or a trace.

The next morning, Lin Quan's eyelashes trembled slightly as she slowly opened her eyes.

Li Hanyi, with her hair disheveled, lay in his arms, her expression serene, still lost in a dream.

His Adam's apple bobbed slightly, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated, yet his heart felt as if it had been gently bumped by something.

Last night's events unfolded like a scroll painting—

Slightly tipsy, with candlelight flickering red, the game of chess is not yet over, but hearts are already captivated...

Although they drank quite a bit, given their cultivation level, the alcohol only served to enhance their enjoyment; how could they possibly lose their composure?

That little bit of intoxication is enough to stir the heartstrings, but not enough to cloud one's judgment.

After a brief moment of reflection, Lin Quan's mind became clear:

It was Qiao Jingjing's secret instigation and Chen Xueru's clever schemes that finally allowed the two hearts to cross the last boundary.

Thinking of Li Hanyi taking the initiative to hold his hand and press him relentlessly last night, thinking of the irresistible force of her fingertips pressing on his wrist, thinking of the tender moments that made his legs weak in the middle of the night...

Lin Quan subconsciously rubbed his side and gasped.

"As expected of the Snow Moon Sword Immortal, the true skill of the Free and Unfettered Heaven Realm is indeed extraordinary..."

"If this continues, I'm afraid I'll be so intimidated by them that I won't be able to stand up straight—I really can't save face."

He was muttering to himself, the person in his arms still breathing steadily and deeply, but the shoulder pressed against his chest tensed up almost imperceptibly for a moment.

Lin Quan's lips curled up slightly, and he understood: she was awake, but she didn't want to open her eyes.

He didn't expose her, but instead stood up, held his breath, and silently slid out of the room, barefoot on the ground.

Swish, swish, swish—

As soon as I stepped into the courtyard, several pairs of eyes shot towards me, hot and mischievous.

Especially Qiao Jingjing and Chen Xueru, with their eyes sparkling with spring and smiles on their lips, made Lin Quan's ears burn, and he immediately glared at them.

"My husband looks quite well," Qiao Jingjing drawled, tapping her chin with her fingertip, "How was the taste, you renowned Snow Moon Sword Immortal?"

"Tsk tsk tsk... Last night, you guys took over the main house, and we tossed and turned until the rooster crowed before we could finally close our eyes."

Hearing Qiao Jingjing and Chen Xueru's banter, Lin Quan was immediately overwhelmed, and his forehead twitched slightly.

He rolled his eyes, shook his head with a wry smile, turned around and quickly retreated towards the kitchen, his steps revealing a sense of haste in his escape.

Seeing his hurried back and embarrassed expression, Qiao Jingjing and the others in the courtyard couldn't help but laugh. Their lips curled up and their eyes were full of mischievous smiles.

Qiao Jingjing and Chen Xueru exchanged a knowing glance, smiled at each other, and then walked side by side toward Li Hanyi's door. Pushing the door open softly, they saw her raising her hand to fasten the last button of her outer garment—her hair slightly disheveled, her cheeks flushed with a rosy blush, like the first flush of spring.

The moment their gazes fell upon her, Li Hanyi stiffened slightly. Her lips parted as if to explain, but before she could utter a word, a blush spread from her ears all the way down her neck, and even her fingertips were tinged with shyness.

Even the mighty Snow Moon Sword Immortal appears so helpless!

Qiao Jingjing couldn't help but burst out laughing, but she didn't tease her any further. Instead, she asked gently, "Little sister Hanyi, how are you feeling?"

Swah——

Li Hanyi lowered her eyelashes, not daring to look up, and secretly tightened her fingers around her sleeve.

After she finished dressing, everyone arrived at the restaurant one after another. Several plates of light and fresh side dishes and a large bowl of steaming soul beast meat porridge were already laid out on the table. Lin Quan was sitting at the table, waiting quietly.

He looked up and saw Li Hanyi with her head lowered and her face flushed. Her gaze swept over him and then quickly looked away. He couldn't help but smile slightly. He reached out and scooped up a bowl of porridge, handing it to her: "Here, eat it while it's hot."

Just as Li Hanyi opened her mouth to speak, Qiao Jingjing smiled and took the bowl from her, her tone natural and affectionate: "We're family, there's no need to be so formal."

Before she finished speaking, she subtly moved her fingertips and used her mental power to quietly lift up several pairs of chopsticks, steadily placing them in front of each person.

A warm and cozy breakfast was enjoyed, with chopsticks gently clattering and laughter filling the air.

After finishing their meal and cleaning up, everyone strolled into the courtyard. Their gazes swept over Lin Quan and Li Hanyi standing side by side, then over each other's familiar faces—at this moment, they truly felt like a family, grounded, comforting, and without any barriers.

Lin Quan's old doubts had long since vanished with the whispered conversation under the lamp last night.

Qiao Jingjing was the first to stop smiling, her expression turning slightly serious as she asked, "Husband, what are your plans for the future?"

Her gaze swept over everyone—aside from Chen Xueru, who had recently signed a contract, Wang Yuyan, Zhu Zhuqing, Lin Quan, and herself had all stepped into the Innate Realm; among them, Lin Quan, Zhu Zhuqing, and Wang Yuyan had firmly established themselves as Level 3 Awakeners, while Qiao Jingjing herself had broken through to Level 4.

Although Li Hanyi is only a Level 2 Awakener and mainly cultivates the Way of Recovery, she has a profound foundation in martial arts and is only one step away from the Great Freedom Realm. Her combat strength is the best among them.

Lin Quan remained silent for a moment, about to speak, when Qiao Jingjing interrupted, "This breakthrough has almost exhausted all the level three and four crystal cores we've accumulated..."

"But we still need to prepare everything that Han Yi and Xue Ru need for their advancement."

"With my current strength as a Level 4 Awakened, a trip back to the post-apocalyptic world would be enough to bring back sufficient resources."

"I plan to consolidate my strength while making my return trade—a safe and efficient approach."

Lin Quan nodded slightly after hearing this and agreed without hesitation.

Even knowing that her strength was now far greater than before, he still couldn't help but remind her, "Jingjing, no matter how strong you are, don't try to fight head-on. Retreat if you encounter danger; survival comes first."

Qiao Jingjing nodded repeatedly, her eyes clear and full of seriousness.

Changing the subject, Lin Quan turned to Zhu Zhuqing and said in a calm tone, "Jingjing's matter has been arranged... but this time, we still need Zhuqing's cooperation."

Before taking action, Jingjing first refined her own soul ring, and also helped Zhuqing cleanse her soul ring at the same time...

"If Yu Yan is interested, she should visit the Snow Moon City Scripture Pavilion more often, browse through the ancient scrolls, and sort out their connections..."

"Han Yi has two urgent matters to attend to: first, to absorb the remaining soul rings and replenish her foundation; second, to intensify her regeneration techniques to heal faster and make her body more resilient..."