Chapter 59: Nangong Rin's Novel Experience

Rumble!

The water emitted a muffled, earth-shaking roar like rolling thunder.

In merely a fraction of a second, the twenty-six million liters of seawater that had previously filled the entire Yaobo Pavilion defied gravity entirely, rapidly suspending themselves ten meters above the ground and condensing into a massive, neatly rectangular block of water.

Lucia was frozen in sheer astonishment by the sight.

She tilted her head back, gazing blankly at the shimmering ocean floating overhead.

Startled schools of fish darted wildly back and forth within the water, stirring up countless tiny bubbles.

Dazzling, multicolored tropical fishes of all descriptions caught the eye. While she could not name most of them, common creatures like sea turtles and sharks were easily recognizable.

Bright sunlight pierced through the suspended giant water block, illuminating it with crystal-clear clarity. Refracted by the water body, the light became exceptionally soft, completely free of any harsh glare.

Subconsciously, she glanced down at the ground below. The high-intensity glass walls that had originally served to partition the water zones remained completely intact; the water and fish had passed directly through the physical barrier to reach the air above.

"In… incredible…"

She let out a gasp of amazement, her voice trembling slightly from shock.

Bai Yujing nodded. Having traveled across the Blue Star and witnessed countless magnificent natural wonders, this was indeed the first time he had ever seen such a grand spectacle crafted entirely by human might with his own eyes.

Looking down at his casual attire embroidered with a golden dragon, he spoke, "Let's go back and change into our swimsuits.

Nangong, remind the staff at Yaobo Pavilion not to panic."

"Mm."

Nangong Lin replied in a soft tone.

With a gentle tap of her left index finger downward, a faint beam of light shot out, instantly dividing into dozens of finer rays in mid-air. They accurately plunged into the glabella of every staff member within the building below, conveying the command directly.

With that step completed, she lightly waved her right hand once more.

Swish!

The figures of the three vanished from the spot instantly.

A moment later, all three reappeared beneath the suspended mass of seawater, having already changed into their swimwear.

A trace of imperceptible surprise flashed across Nangong Lin’s eyes as her gaze fell upon Lucia’s attire.

She had originally expected the commander of the Imperial Guard to wrap herself up tightly, but she had never anticipated that her swimsuit would be so daring and bold.

Judging by the style, it was unmistakably a fiercely minimalist bikini.

The thin, vibrant red fabric seemed to serve merely as a symbolic covering, utterly incapable of fully containing the plump, mature mounds on her chest, leaving the greater part of their alluring curves exposed.

Combined, the upper and lower pieces of fabric probably didn't even have enough material to make a headscarf.

"Nangong, what are you looking at?"

Sensing her gaze, Lucia instinctively looked down, only for her view to be blocked by her own fair chest.

She could only touch her flat abdomen and twist around to check her back. "Is there something strange about my outfit?"

"Nothing at all."

Nangong Lin withdrew her gaze, her tone remaining soft. "I simply thought you would choose a more conservative style of swimwear."

"Swimwear has to look good, of course!"

Lucia placed one hand on her hip, using the other to flick a fiery red lock of hair behind her ear, and said with a cheeky smile, "How does this look?"

"It looks great."

Bai Yujing offered a thoroughly sincere evaluation.

Nangong Lin also nodded gently.

Although such an outfit appeared bold and uninhibited, it was undeniably the epitome of sexiness and allure. Paired with Lucia's striking and generous facial features, it resembled a precious treasure radiating lethal temptation, enough to quicken anyone's pulse at a single glance.

"Hehe."

Lucia laughed smugly and offered a heartfelt compliment in return, "Nangong, your swimsuit looks great, too."

"I just picked one at random."

Nangong Lin replied softly.

Her choice was a classic one-piece swimsuit, covering everything from her neck down to her thighs, appearing quite conservative.

Yet, the form-fitting, high-elasticity fabric inevitably and vividly outlined the rounded, graceful curves of her upper body and her impossibly slender waist, exuding a high-tension sexiness amidst its conservatism.

It formed a stark contrast to Lucia’s overt and flamboyant boldness.

When asked which style he preferred, Bai Yujing’s answer was that he liked both.

Towards beautiful people, events, and things, he always maintained an appreciative attitude and would never detach himself from the aesthetic stance of the masses.

Clapping his hands together, he smiled and said, "Alright, now let's go have some real fun!"

"Yay~"

Lucia cheered excitedly.

Engaging in non-work-related recreational activities during office hours had a way of making one exceptionally happy.

Nangong Lin, however, remained as calm as ever. "You two go ahead and play; I'm going to read for a bit."

Lucia looked at her in utter confusion. "You've even changed into a swimsuit, yet you're telling me you want to read?"

"Compared to splashing in the water, I believe reading brings greater joy."

Nangong Lin replied in a gentle tone, then turned the tables on them. "I am rather curious, though: given your realms of strength, why are you still indulging in such simple forms of entertainment?"

"Because it's fun, obviously!"

"Why is it fun?"

Nangong Lin pressed on, carrying the serious dedication of an academic inquiry.

"Well..."

Lucia was instantly stumped by the question.

Right. Why did she find swimming and playing in the water fun?

Bai Yujing smiled. "As long as something brings oneself pleasure and amusement, there is no need to deeply analyze why it is fun.

Human beings need entertainment to regulate their moods. If a person loses interest in everything, over time, they will inevitably feel a profound sense of loneliness.

And lingering in that loneliness for too long might one day lead them to explode with extreme thoughts over some trivial matter."

"I see."

A flicker of sudden realization crossed Nangong Lin’s eyes, and she prepared to continue the discussion—or even refute him—from a theoretical standpoint.

When it came to debates, she never feared any opponent.

However, Bai Yujing did not afford her the opportunity.

His right hand shot out like lightning, grasping her smooth right shoulder, and with a sudden burst of strength, he hoisted her entire body upwards.

"Since you understand, try experiencing it firsthand!"

Thud!

Caught completely off guard, Nangong Lin crashed directly into the suspended seawater above.

The schools of fish that had previously clustered tightly in front of her scattered in all directions in fright.

The chilly seawater instantly enveloped her entire body, bringing a peculiar sensation.

Looking outward through the water body, the sunlight bent and distorted into wondrous shapes all around her.

Various species of fish swam leisurely above her, yet not a single sound could be heard. The world had grown exceptionally tranquil.

This feeling was vastly different from standing outside and simply watching.

Perhaps it wasn't as boring as she had imagined?

Just as she was savoring this novelty, a disturbance rippled through the water beside her.

Bai Yujing appeared above her. Dressed in nothing more than a simple pair of swim trunks, the seawater brushed against his smoothly defined, powerfully muscled physique.

He beckoned to her, signaling her to follow.

Though she wasn't entirely sure what he intended to do, Nangong Lin instinctively paddled with her hands, following him as he swam deeper into the upper reaches of the water.

They chased and frolicked with the startled schools of fish, grabbed the dorsal fins of sharks to use as steering wheels, or relaxed leisurely beside giant sea turtles as they drifted along on slow patrols.

None of the three were ordinary mortals, so naturally, they had no need to worry about oxygen deprivation; they could easily remain underwater for an entire day without issue.

As they swam further, Nangong Lin relaxed, lying flat upon the broad spine of a whale that had broken the surface.

Not far away, atop the crest of a thick column of water sprayed by another whale, Lucia stood shouting and waving her arms, thoroughly engrossed in her play.

Nangong Lin turned her head slightly to look at Bai Yujing, who was floating nearby.

His eyes were half-closed, as though he might fall asleep at any second.

"How is it?"

Noticing her gaze, Bai Yujing turned his head and asked.

Nangong Lin shifted her gaze back to the azure sky overhead, falling silent for a moment before speaking softly, "It suddenly reminded me of the joy I felt as a child, stealing away to read books in between my cultivation sessions."

"That's good, then."

Bai Yujing smiled. "It seems I can drag you along to play more often in the future."

"That won't be necessary."

Nangong Lin immediately regained a measure of her rationality. "I don't possess your formidable strength and leisure. I need more time to ponder how to improve myself in order to face the threat of the otherworldly celestial demons."

She paused, keeping her gaze fixed on the sky, and added, "Though... occasionally is fine."