Hearing Lu Wuming's question, Liu Buli immediately chose to shut up as quickly as possible.
Their big dog's jealousy and possessiveness were growing stronger. Although his rational mind told him this wasn't a good situation, Liu Buli couldn't help but feel a little joy in his heart.
After all, such strong possessiveness and jealousy also proved how much the other person loved him, didn't they?
So, from a certain perspective, this was a good thing.
Thinking this, Liu Buli's mood improved considerably. However, after walking a bit further, he realized that the passage, which was initially wide enough for more than one person to pass, was becoming narrower and narrower as he advanced.
Although Liu Buli had muscles, he was definitely the lean and toned type. For him to pass through here, there wasn't really much of a problem. But it was different for Lu Wuming, who was much taller than him and followed behind.
As a master who cared for his disciple, to prevent the surrounding stones from harming Lu Wuming, Liu Buli had already drawn the sword Lu Wuming had retrieved for him as he passed. He cleared away all the protruding stones, leaving the path clean.
It had to be said, the sword was indeed a good sword.
The stone walls around were so hard that Liu Buli originally thought it would require some spiritual energy to cut through. However, to his surprise, the long sword in his hand was incredibly sharp, capable of cutting through metal as if it were mud. He didn't even need to exert much spiritual energy; the stones in front of him were all cut down, falling and shattering on the ground.
Once again, clearly realizing what a treasure he had obtained, Liu Buli became happy again for a moment.
But before he could savor this joy, an extremely sinister malice spread from the stone walls he had just cut.
Liu Buli had been on guard against his surroundings all along, so this time he was mentally prepared. Seeing the malice spread towards him, he immediately took a step back and bumped into Lu Wuming, who was right behind him.
Gently embracing his important master, Lu Wuming raised his other hand towards the front. All the malice instantly deviated, as if drawn into a vortex, surging directly towards the hand Lu Wuming had extended.
Although Liu Buli had seen Lu Wuming absorb malice more than once, observing it at such close range still made him feel an indescribable sense of nervousness.
Reaching out to poke Lu Wuming's chest, Liu Buli asked in a low voice, "Wuming, absorbing so much at once, will you feel uncomfortable?"
Hearing this question, Lu Wuming was stunned.
To be honest, this much malice was nothing to him. But since his master was expressing concern, Lu Wuming, after a moment of silence, put on a show of being very uncomfortable. He sighed deeply, like a maiden abandoned by a scoundrel, and said pitifully, "It is a bit uncomfortable, but don't worry, Master. Everything will be fine. Even if I'm uncomfortable, I won't do anything to trouble you. I know you don't want me to. So I'll just bear it myself, it's fine."
What he said was both pitiful and considerate, as if the situation were truly so. It made Liu Buli subconsciously wonder if he had been too harsh on this foolish disciple.
Thinking this, and looking at Lu Wuming's face, the pitiful aura seemed to have intensified, making Liu Buli feel even more distressed.
Reaching out to rub his cheek, Liu Buli said, "If you're really unbearable, it's okay to find a way to relieve it. Although I, your Master, really don't like this place, as long as we don't go all the way, it should be fine."
From his tone, Lu Wuming could tell that Liu Buli was indeed struggling.
After all, the surrounding environment was truly too poor, so bad that Lu Wuming himself felt it was a bit much. It was indeed asking a lot for Liu Buli to accept this.
But even to this extent of struggle, his final choice was still to be willing to help Lu Wuming alleviate the situation. This proved that in Liu Buli's heart, Lu Wuming was placed in a higher position than himself.
Although Lu Wuming didn't want Liu Buli to do so, he had to admit that Liu Buli's answer made him feel incredibly happy and pleased.
Lowering his head, he placed a kiss on Liu Buli's lips. This time, Lu Wuming didn't hold back. He kissed until the urgency in his heart subsided before reluctantly letting go of Liu Buli.
Licking his lips, Lu Wuming said with a hint of depth, "Master, don't worry. Since you don't like it here, I will endure it, even if I have to push myself, until we leave this place. Such things require both people to be happy. If only I enjoy it, what's the point? Even if you're willing to accompany me, I wouldn't act."
He spoke with sincerity, and Liu Buli couldn't help but be moved. To hear such words of self-control from their big dog was simply unbelievable to him.
Thinking this was a sign of his affection, Liu Buli became even more delighted. He even turned back and kissed Lu Wuming again. After they were both satisfied, Liu Buli slightly pulled away and whispered into Lu Wuming's ear, "Wuming, don't worry. What Master promised you, I will definitely do. When we leave here, I'll let you have a good time, and I promise I won't push you away. Are you satisfied with that?"
At least in this regard, Liu Buli was far more innocent than he imagined.
The fire in Lu Wuming's heart burned even brighter. With a smile in his eyes, he looked into Liu Buli's eyes, nodded, and softly replied, "Okay."
After all, as long as Liu Buli didn't mind, all their actions could be described as playful intimacy. Lu Wuming remembered Liu Buli's promise, then looked at the situation ahead. He pulled Liu Buli along and had him step back, switching positions with him.
Then, scanning his surroundings, Lu Wuming said, "Alright, I'll lead the way from now on. If we encounter any problems and that malice rushes over, I can deal with it directly. Master, you just follow behind and protect yourself. If you feel uncomfortable in any way, tell me. Since you've already promised me what we'll do when we get out, I'll absorb all the malice here now. That should be fine, right?"