Liu Buli could clearly feel that after Lu Wuming absorbed it once, the surrounding malevolent energy had dissipated significantly compared to before.
At least, what remained now was not enough to make him feel uncomfortable in any way. But as the main body absorbing this Yin energy, Liu Buli dared not imagine how uncomfortable Lu Wuming must be feeling.
So, seeing the other party's crimson eyes, Liu Buli walked over without hesitation. He put his arms around Lu Wuming's neck and initiated a kiss, saying, "If it can make Wuming feel more comfortable, then anything is possible. Master doesn't mind, and you don't need to worry, Wuming. In this situation, Master won't say anything to you."
He had essentially given the other party a death-exemption token. Based on Liu Buli's understanding of Lu Wuming, he thought the other party would readily accept it.
However, to his surprise, Lu Wuming merely stared at him quietly for a moment, then chuckled softly as if he had heard an amusing joke. Lu Wuming shook his head and said, "Master, you underestimate Wuming a bit too much."
Liu Buli was taken aback, not understanding his words for a moment. Lu Wuming offered no further explanation, only gently kissed Liu Buli's cheek before murmuring, "Master, Wuming does feel the evil fire surging within, and I might not be able to control myself for a while. But that doesn't mean I'll force you to engage in carnal acts with me here. After all, Wuming knows very well that Master dislikes this place. Since that's the case, let's do something Master can accept first, and we can attend to other matters when we return. Wuming can still endure."
As he spoke, he kissed Liu Buli's cheek again.
His tenderness and cherish were as if he were treating his most precious treasure.
Liu Buli loved being treated this way by Lu Wuming and couldn't help but narrow his eyes. Liu Buli said softly, "Actually, if Wuming is truly in great discomfort, then doing those things here is perfectly fine. For Wuming, Master can endure it. As long as you're not suffering, everything can be discussed."
Just like Lu Wuming's attitude towards him, in Liu Buli's eyes, Lu Wuming was also his most cherished treasure.
He could not bear to see his treasure in any distress, so he was willing to slightly inconvenience himself, but absolutely would not let the other party suffer any grievance.
Their hearts had always been aligned.
Lu Wuming, of course, understood this, so he couldn't help but smile even more happily. He said, "Master, please rest assured, I have no intention of forcing myself. Perhaps these things are indeed harmful to you. But for me, they are enough to make me excited. This current situation isn't because I feel uncomfortable. It's simply a feeling of excitement, a surge of adrenaline. Can you understand?"
Honestly, he couldn't.
After all, those energies were enough to kill him. The first reaction he had upon thinking of absorbing them into his body was simply pain.
If there were any other emotions besides pain, he could never have guessed them with his own senses.
However, after staring into Lu Wuming's eyes for a while, Liu Buli found no trace of deceit in them.
He figured that Lu Wuming wouldn't lie to him on such a matter. Liu Buli felt somewhat relieved and nodded, saying, "Then tell me what you want to do. I'll cooperate with you."
He said it very decisively.
Lu Wuming hesitated for a moment but ultimately did nothing excessive. He simply held Liu Buli in his arms, kissed him properly, then let him go, smiling as he said, "As for the rest, let's put it on account for now. After we've dealt with things here and returned, we'll settle them slowly."
Liu Buli had not yet realized what awaited him in the future. He naively believed his big, good dog was exceptionally well-behaved, and it was fine to give him a little extra reward for such good behavior.
So, he nodded vigorously and then looked around. He thought for a moment and said, "But Wuming, is there anything I can help you with? I can't deal with this malevolence, but if there's anything else I can do, just tell me. Working together will be much faster than you facing it alone."
He said this, and Lu Wuming also knew that his Master was very powerful and not a weakling who needed to be constantly protected.
Precisely because of this, after a moment of thought, Lu Wuming directly said, "In that case, Master, can you help me cleave open this rock face ahead? The spot where I said the malevolence is strongest. I'm afraid if I attack myself, I won't be able to absorb the malevolence immediately. That might endanger you, so..."
"I understand," Liu Buli said, not even letting him finish. He flashed a brilliant smile. However, he stroked his chin and said, "But if that's the case, we'll need to coordinate a bit. If I stand in front and cleave open the rock face while all that malevolence crashes onto my face, then all your good intentions will be completely meaningless."
Lu Wuming nodded.
What Liu Buli said was correct, so after discussing it, they reached a conclusion: Liu Buli would attack from the side, while Lu Wuming would stand directly in front of that position, waiting for the rock face to break and the energy within to surge out.
After both stood in their agreed-upon positions, Liu Buli repeated, "Wuming, are you ready? Master is about to act. Be careful yourself."
Hearing his concern, Lu Wuming chuckled softly and said, "No matter how much malevolence rushes out at once, it won't be able to cause me the slightest harm. Master, instead of worrying about me, perhaps you should worry about yourself. If you ensure your own safety, then I can be more at ease, can't I?"
Liu Buli raised an eyebrow. "Going by what you say, it sounds like I'm holding you back?"
"That's certainly not what I meant," Lu Wuming quickly shook his head.
Before he could offer an explanation, Liu Buli laughed first. He waved his hand, signaling that there was no need to say more, and then refocused his attention on the rock face. He gave a reminder and then, as they had planned, raised his long sword and fiercely slashed at the rock face before him.
The spiritual energy from the sword blade reversed in mid-air, forming a bloom and changing direction. Although the attack originated from the side, it struck the rock face from the front as it approached.
This was their original plan.
So Lu Wuming was prepared. The moment the rock face broke, he directly absorbed all the malevolence that erupted from within into his body.
While Lu Wuming was dealing with the malevolence, Liu Buli found an opening. He looked into the rock face and suddenly displayed a rather strange expression.
If he wasn't mistaken, within the crevice he had cleaved, wrapped beneath the intense malevolence...
Was a heart, beating vibrantly?