After bidding farewell to Meng Jiu, Chen Hao and Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body set off northward, riding on Xiao Bai.

Having undergone Meng Jiu's guidance, Chen Hao felt considerably improved. Compared to the unease and dread he felt when entering the Polar Ice Land, he was now much more composed.

Even though the ancient beasts they would encounter further north would be even more terrifying, he now harbored a heart set on conquering the Polar Ice Land!

By noon, Xiao Bai had gone nearby to find food, leaving only Chen Hao and Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body.

Thinking of Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body shedding tears last night, Chen Hao felt awkward.

"Little Nether!" Chen Hao called out to Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body with a stern face.

Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body turned around, a somber expression on her face, "Chen Hao, I know what you want to say. But I already told you last night, I don't need your pity!"

"I don't want to pity you," Chen Hao shook his head, "I just want to say that now you are my only companion, and I won't treat you like before. Instead, I will take care of you and look after you."

Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body immediately teared up, biting her lower lip and said hoarsely, "Who said I am your only companion? Have you forgotten that we also have Xiao Bai?"

Chen Hao smiled and nodded his head, "Right, we also have Xiao Bai between us."

After staring at each other for a while, Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body suddenly rushed over and threw herself into Chen Hao's arms, sobbing uncontrollably.

Chen Hao was startled, suddenly feeling quite helpless.

"Actually, all along, I've really felt wronged," Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body trembled and cried in Chen Hao's arms, "but now I am quite content. Even though you don't like me, at least you don't despise me anymore."

Chen Hao mourned silently in his heart, thinking that no matter what, he would never despise someone who looked like Yuqiao.

After a long time, Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body's emotions had somewhat stabilized.

Just then, Xiao Bai's cheerful cries suddenly came from nearby. Soon after, Xiao Bai leapt out from between the snowy mountains to the west and landed in front of Chen Hao and Ye Yuqiao.

"Argh, argh, argh!" it bounced around joyfully, cheering at Chen Hao and Ye Yuqiao.

Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body left Chen Hao's embrace, looked up at him, and asked, "Do you know what Xiao Bai is trying to say?"

Chen Hao shook his head blankly.

At that moment, Xiao Bai suddenly butted its head against them, nudging both into the air. When they landed on Xiao Bai's back, Xiao Bai then rushed towards the high mountains in the west with Chen Hao and Ye Yuqiao.

"Where is Xiao Bai taking us?" Ye Yuqiao lay down and spoke, "Maybe he found something delicious and wants to take us there."

Chen Hao's eyes suddenly narrowed, muttering, "I guess Xiao Bai's idea of a delicacy might differ from ours."

"Ah!" Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body rested her head on Chen Hao's leg, laughing, "Not necessarily, I'm quite excited, anyway."

A quarter of an hour later, Xiao Bai had brought Chen Hao and Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body to the top of a mountain more than seven thousand meters high.

"Xiao Bai sure can run; he just went up such a high place to find food."

"Argh, argh, argh!" Xiao Bai cried out again in joy.

Then, Xiao Bai stopped.

Lying on Xiao Bai, Chen Hao and Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body got up.

"Wow!" Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body exclaimed all of a sudden, then sprang to her feet, "So beautiful!"

Before, the place where several people were located was a vast expanse of transparent ice that resembled a giant mirror. The clouds drifting across the ice surface reflected onto the mirror face, blending seamlessly, like a fairyland exuding an ultimate tranquil beauty.

"It's so beautiful!" Chen Hao also stood up, stunned by the scenery before him.

"If there really were a heaven on earth, it ought to be right here!" said Chen Hao after a moment.

At that time, Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body suddenly jumped onto Chen Hao's back, excitedly exclaiming, "Chen Hao, why aren't you taking the queen for a walk in this paradise?"

Chen Hao nodded blankly, then jumped down from Xiao Bai's back with Ye Yuqiao. When he landed, Chen Hao was purposefully very gentle, fearing he might shatter the mirrored surface.

Stepping off Chen Hao's back, Yuqiao exclaimed in awe, "Wow."

She walked over to Chen Hao's side and then turned her head to look at him. After hesitating, she lowered her head slightly, then tightly grasped Chen Hao's right hand with her left.

For him, holding Chen Hao's hand at this moment signified a completely different concept than having looped his arm previously.

Chen Hao did not react but was still stunned by the beautiful scenery before him.

Then, the two of them carefully began to walk on the ice surface.

Soft, cool mists continually kissed their cheeks, and ethereal, airy sounds of the wind echoed by their ears, feeling as if they were strolling through the clouds.

After walking for a while, Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body quietly let go of Chen Hao's hand.

With a "gulp," Chen Hao, lost in the scenery, was startled awake when he realized Ye Yuqioa's Nether Soul Body had suddenly fallen into a hole.

Just as he subconsciously prepared to jump into the hole to rescue her, her shoes suddenly floated up.

Chen Hao furrowed his brow slightly, a look of confusion appearing on his face, "What is this wild girl trying to do now?"

Suddenly, with a "zzz" sound, countless cracks emerged on the ice surface.

Chen Hao was shocked. Before he could react, the ice surface suddenly dissolved into water completely.

With a splash, he fell into the water. Only when he felt the water's warmth did he realize everything was Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body's doing.

With a "thud," Chen Hao emerged from the warm water.

He saw Xiao Bai joyfully swimming in a dog paddle style in the water, its eyes squinting into fine lines.

Noise stirred behind him.

Then, Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body suddenly climbed onto his back, her arms tightly hooking around his neck.

"Chen Hao, how about relaxing in a hot spring?" whispered Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body into Chen Hao's ear.

Chen Hao gritted his teeth, holding a grudge, "Why did you have to destroy the beauty here!"

"Don't you think swimming amongst clouds feels wonderful?"

Reminded by Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body, Chen Hao looked around and, although the ice was broken, noticed the transparent water still reflecting the mists.

He smiled, then spread his arms and, together with Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul Body and Xiao Bai, lay on the water surface, enjoying the sensation of drifting between the clouds and water.

Only after a quarter of an hour did they reluctantly leave the water.

Hardly a blink after they left, the water froze back into ice, returning to its original mirrored state.

"Xiao Bai, let's go!" Ye Yuqiao's Nether Soul gently patted Xiao Bai's head, then leaning on Chen Hao's shoulder, eyes closed, said, "I will forever remember this paradise and that the person who left memories here with you is the real me."

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