Xuanhuan: The Empress and I Swapped Bodies - Chapter 106

At this moment, the Divine Dragon Empress hadn’t yet realized that Ye Wushuang was offering her these two techniques to ensure the safety of the Divine Dragon Empire—and, by extension, his own safety.

Had she understood this, she might have found it both amusing and exasperating.

After all, it made her sound like some kind of… tool!

But even if that were the case, who wouldn’t jump at the chance to learn such heaven-defying techniques?

What she didn’t know, however, was that mastering these techniques wouldn’t be easy.

Only when she truly began cultivating them would she grasp their difficulty.

Of course, none of that was the most pressing matter right now.

The most important thing was for the two of them to swap back into their original bodies.

“Shall we… switch back now?”

“Alright!”

Hearing the empress’s question, Ye Wushuang couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement.

Though he had cultivated to an incredibly high realm using the empress’s body, it still wasn’t his body. Many things simply didn’t feel as natural.

Moreover, the longer he used her body, the more he became aware of its imperfections.

If Ye Wushuang were to fully take over this body, he would undoubtedly start from scratch, refining it into a flawless vessel.

Only then could he eliminate all weaknesses and grow even stronger in the future.

But this was the Divine Dragon Empress’s body, and she had already reached the Immortal Emperor Realm without hesitation. Starting over was clearly impossible.

Only by returning to his own body could Ye Wushuang pursue the perfect cultivation path he envisioned.

Now, he was finally getting his body back—an immense relief.

Upon hearing Ye Wushuang’s agreement, the empress immediately signaled the Divine Dragon Imperial Seal to proceed.

In an instant, their perspectives shifted, and the sensations within their bodies transformed.

Ye Wushuang suddenly felt… weak.

Compared to before, his current self could be crushed by his former self with a single finger.

This frailty was unsettling.

Yet at the same time, he felt an overwhelming comfort.

Everything in this body was truly his—every strand of hair, every drop of blood—all intimately familiar.

Most importantly, he had it back.

He could be a real man again.

When he looked up, his gaze immediately fell upon an incomparably beautiful figure before him.

Though he had seen—and even inhabited—this body countless times, its beauty still stunned him.

Especially when he recalled all the private moments he had witnessed while in her body…

A certain part of him stiffened involuntarily.

This stirring of desire was something he hadn’t felt in a long time.

It was nostalgic.

However, just as Ye Wushuang’s thoughts took a very lively turn, Liu Ruyan’s face abruptly flushed red.

Because she could feel his racing heartbeat—clear as day.

She didn’t know where this connection came from, but it was undeniably real.

And the fact that his excitement was because of her made it all the more electrifying.

Worse yet, she could vaguely sense the direction of his imagination.

The mental images flooding her mind sent an unfamiliar warmth through her body, her legs weakening slightly.

If this continued, she might lose her composure entirely.

So she quickly spoke up.

“Ahem. Our bodies are back, but… it seems we’ve developed some kind of new connection.”

“Huh? What kind of connection?”

“Focus inward. You should sense it too.”

Following her suggestion, Ye Wushuang concentrated—and immediately froze.

He could feel her thoughts.

He knew exactly why she was blushing.

His mind blanked.

She sensed everything I was imagining just now?!

This was social annihilation on an unprecedented level.

“I—uh—this…!”

Words failed him.

Fortunately, though her cheeks burned, Liu Ruyan remained composed enough to steer the conversation elsewhere.

“It must be a mental link.”

“Legends speak of a mystical ‘Heartbound Gu’—when a loved one is near death, feeding them this gu can extend their life, binding your fates together.”

“Truly allowing two souls to live and die as one.”

“Those who take the Heartbound Gu develop a telepathic connection.”

“Though we never consumed such a thing, our prolonged body-swapping must have triggered a similar mutation.”

She explained all this with perfect seriousness, and Ye Wushuang nodded as if enlightened.

“Ah! So that’s why I could sense Your Majesty’s condition before!”

“Exactly.”

Relieved that he understood, the empress continued:

“If you’re ever in danger, you can call for help through this link. I’ll come to your aid immediately.”

“Or if you encounter any troubles, just reach out mentally.”

“Got it.”

Ye Wushuang nodded agreeably, though he doubted he’d need it.

At present, he didn’t have many enemies.

Still, he appreciated the empress’s thoughtfulness.

Now that their bodies were restored, life could finally settle into a comfortable rhythm.

“You may take residence in Palace One of the East Wing. It’s near the Imperial Elder’s quarters, so you can consult him easily.”

“Servants will be assigned to you shortly. If you require any resources, inform them—they’ll report to me, and I’ll have the items delivered.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty.”

With that, Ye Wushuang finally relaxed.

Now that the body swap was resolved, the next step was simple:

Rebuilding his cultivation from the ground up.

After he left, Liu Ruyan took several deep breaths.

Earlier, she had been terrified of failing to secure his loyalty.

Now that he remained tied to the Divine Dragon Empire, it was a tremendous victory—for the nation and for herself.

With a quiet exhale, she turned her attention inward, examining the changes within her.