C756 Something Meaningful

Woo Zhengyang found himself wrapped in Bing Yue's arms, their closeness undeniable. He could even catch the scent of her perfume, leaving him feeling even more flustered.

“If Qian's firm has everything set up, why don't they just capture the Void Stones themselves?” Zhengyang asked, trying to make conversation since there was nowhere else to go.

Bing Yue was used to Zhengyang's evasive maneuvers and understood that he was just trying to change the subject. She had come to enjoy seeing him in such an awkward state, a smile playing on her lips.

“Catching Void Stones on their own is a gamble. Sometimes you might not get any at all. Qian's firm isn't about to risk a loss like that. They set everything up and let others take the chance, while they collect spirit crystals, which are worth more than the Void Stones themselves,” Bing Yue explained with a knowing smile.

Their conversation seemed normal enough, but their current position, still caught in the moment from earlier, was anything but proper.

“Oh... I see. Qian's firm really knows how to play the game,” Zhengyang said, shifting uncomfortably, realizing that any movement meant more contact with Bing Yue. He finally settled down.

“Business is business, Mr. Zhengyang. Anything else you want to ask?”

“Nope,” Zhengyang replied without thinking.

"Since there are no more questions, let's do something meaningful!"

"Actually, I do have..."

"What is it?"

"I have a question, a question..."

"What question?"

"Um..." Woo Zhengyang was at a loss. The previous question was just to fill the silence, and now, being so close to her, he couldn't think of anything else to ask. Despite his efforts to stay composed, he couldn't help but feel a little flustered.

"Hehe... Look at you, all scared like I'm going to eat you up." Just as Woo Zhengyang was racking his brain for another question, Bing Yue suddenly giggled and stepped back.

Woo Zhengyang remained silent, realizing he was no match for Bing Yue in this playful banter, and could only let her tease him.

"Usually, it's women who fear men might have bad intentions, but here you are, Mr. Zhengyang, afraid of a woman getting too close. Hehe... You really are a gentleman, aren't you?" Bing Yue continued.

"If you keep teasing, I might just have to eat you up!" Woo Zhengyang threatened Bing Yue with mock ferocity.

"Go ahead, go ahead, I'd love to see you try! I'm just worried you won't dare, Mr. Zhengyang!" Bing Yue said, moving closer with a challenging grin.

"Alright, then I'll do it!" Woo Zhengyang, already feeling a bit flustered, was further provoked by Bing Yue's words. In a sudden rush of boldness, he pulled Bing Yue into his arms and kissed her on the lips.

Bing Yue had teased Woo Zhengyang before, but she never expected him to actually lose control this time. She was taken aback for a moment. However, after the initial shock, a hint of joy appeared in her eyes, especially when Zhengyang's lips met hers. Her gaze was a mix of surprise, delight, and a bit of confusion.

Once it started, there was no holding back. The mischievous thoughts in Zhengyang's mind seemed to have been fully unleashed as he passionately kissed Bing Yue's lips, lingering for a long time.

When they finally parted, Zhengyang, still wanting more, was stopped by Bing Yue's gentle hand on his mouth.

"Zhengyang, while I'm glad you did that, didn't we agree to focus on something meaningful?" she said with a playful smile.

"What meaningful thing? Aren't you just teasing me?" Zhengyang replied, a bit annoyed. She had stirred him up, and now she was changing the subject.

"Teasing is one thing, but the meaningful thing I mentioned... it's not this!" Bing Yue chuckled mischievously.

"Huh? Then what is it?"

"Zhengyang, we're in the closest place to the void right now. It's filled with Void Power, and understanding it can be really beneficial for us! That's why so many people, knowing how hard it is to capture a Void Stone, still spend their resources to come here!"

"Is this what you meant by something meaningful?" Woo Zhengyang was dumbfounded.

"Yeah! What did you think it was, Mr. Zhengyang? You're such a tease..." Bing Yue said shyly.

Woo Zhengyang was speechless. Was it my misunderstanding, or did you lead me to think that? Your enticing actions had nothing to do with this at all.

After this little episode, Woo Zhengyang's mischievous thoughts were suppressed, and he reluctantly let go of Bing Yue.

Bing Yue gave a playful smile and said, "No need to worry, Mr. Zhengyang. I don't blame you."

Woo Zhengyang glanced at her without a word, realizing he'd been played.

"Even though the chances of the Void Stone appearing are slim, it's not impossible. So, let's take turns sensing the Void Power. I did it last time, so you go first for a couple of hours. I'll keep an eye on the Void Stone, and then it'll be my turn," Bing Yue suggested.

Woo Zhengyang had no objections. After a brief discussion with Bing Yue, he sat cross-legged at the closest point to the small world's barrier, where the Void Power was most concentrated.

In the past, in the Human Clan's First City of the Holy Land, Woo Zhengyang had often brushed past true voids. However, the voids there were too overwhelming, distinctly separate from the ordinary world, making it impossible to sense the Void Power.

But here, in this weakened void, the boundary with the ordinary world was already somewhat blurred. Now, with the guidance and transformation of Qian's firm's formation, cultivators could gradually immerse themselves and sense the power of the void.

After sitting cross-legged, Woo Zhengyang gradually stopped resisting the strange Void Power, allowing it to approach him closely. In an instant, an unusual pressure filled his entire body. It felt like he was being crushed, torn apart, and exploded all at once, causing him to break out in a cold sweat. Fortunately, he had only absorbed a tiny, weakened amount of the Void Power; otherwise, who knows what might have happened to him.

"So, this is Void Power. It's incredibly strong!" Woo Zhengyang thought, surprised. Though shaken, he wasn't one to give up easily. After a brief rest, he attempted once more to guide the Void Power into his body, hoping to understand its source and how it operated.

However, Woo Zhengyang failed again. While he could guide the Void Power, he couldn't control it. Once inside, it would erupt on its own. Apart from being assaulted by various violent forces, he couldn't sense anything else, let alone gain any insights.