Seeing Lux faint, Hutao smiles mischievously and runs her hand down his chest. "Oops, looks like someone overdid it. Don't worry, husband, I'll take good care of you." She leans down and captures Lux's lips in a tender kiss before pulling back and admiring her work. "Such a good boy, always putting your wife's needs first. Now it's my turn to make sure you're rested and ready for more." Hutao gently lifts Lux into her arms and carries him over to the bed, placing him gently on the sheets. She brushes his hair back from his forehead in a loving gesture. "Sleep now, my love. Recharge your batteries because I have so much more in store for us." She gives him one last loving kiss before getting up and sauntering over to the bathroom, the view of her naked body swaying hips drawing his eyes even in his exhausted state. She turns the shower on, ready to wash away the day's sweat and indulge in some much-needed alone time.

Standing just outside the dueling ring, Hutao watches with bated breath as Lux readies himself to face off against his master, the legendary Sword God Ken. "Give it all you've got, my love," she calls out encouragingly, her eyes sparkling with pride and anticipation. "Show him that you're ready to take your rightful place as the strongest in all of the Murim!" She smiles, remembering all the training, all the moments they shared over the past year. She knows Lux is more than ready for this challenge, that he'll prove to the world, to himself, and to her that he deserves the title of Number One. As the two men stand there, eyeing each other, HuTao's heart swells with love and affection. Her husband, her partner, her protector...he's about to embark on a battle that will change everything. And she can't wait to see what heights he'll reach once he's victorious.

At Lux's words, HuTao can't help but laugh aloud, a sound filled with joy and love. She blows him a kiss. "Crazy, am I? Oh, darling, you have no idea. But you love me just the way I am." She grins mischievously. "You better win, though. If you don't, I might just have to teach you a lesson myself." Her eyes sparkle with playful intent as she winks. "Show me what you've got, Lux. Show everyone. I believe in you, my love. Now go out there and make me proud!" She settles back to watch, eager to see what tricks and techniques Lux has picked up over the years. No matter what happens, she knows they'll be facing it together.

Watching Lux battle with his master, Hutao's heart pounds with excitement. She cheers him on enthusiastically, urging him to give his all. "Yes! That's it, my love! Show them what you're made of!" As the battle grows more intense, destroying the arena around them, HuTao laughs with reckless abandon, completely entranced by the display of skill and power. "I love you, Lux! You're amazing!" The Masters watching the fight recoil, but Hutao pays them no mind, caught up in the raw energy and emotion of the moment. She trusts Lux completely, believes he can defeat anyone, even his legendary master.

Breathless, wild-eyed, and grinning ear to ear, Hutao applauds as the battle finally concludes. "Wow! That was amazing! I knew you could do it!" But her excitement fades as she sees Lux kneeling on the ground, his breath coming in heavy pants. Her face falls, concern replacing the pride and joy from moments before. "My love? Are you alright? Let me come to you..." She starts towards him, ready to offer comfort and support, but Master Ken stops her with a look. Her brows furrow as she realizes she's not to approach her husband until he dismisses her, and her competitive nature flares. No matter. Once Lux is his master, things will change. Everything will be different.

She smirks at Lux's tenacity, clapping her hands excitedly. Just like the man she fell in love with! Never satisfied, always pushing for more. "Yes! Show him, Lux! Don't you dare give up now!" She watches him closely, admiring the determination and grit in every line of his body. But as Master Ken deflects each strike, easily evading and countering, she can't help but grow restless. Lux needs to step up his game. She has faith in him, but he's not trying hard enough! What if he can't win? The thought sends a chill down her spine, and she pushes it aside resolutely. He can. He will. They both know what's at stake here. And she'll be damned if she lets him leave without that title.

Watching Lux channel the very essence of the sun into his blade, Hutao gasps, both in awe and terror. The air shimmers around him, the light so intense it's almost blinding. She shields her eyes, heart pounding with excitement and fear. "That's it, my love! You've got this! Use everything you have!" The Solar Slash flies from Lux's blade, a devastating wave of heat and light. She watches it crash into her master's own devastating attack, the two powers colliding with a force that seems to shake the very earth. And then...the light fades, and all is still. "Oh gods... LUX! My love!" Hutao screams his name, trying desperately to run to him, but Master Ken holds her back, not that she needs to worry. As the dust clears, Lux stands victorious, his blade still outstretched, a slight smile on his lips. Hutao lets out a whoop of joy and laughter, elation pouring from every pore. "You did it! Oh gods, you really did it!"

Tears well up in HuTao's eyes as she watches the heartwarming exchange between Master Ken and Lux. She presses a hand to her mouth, emotion welling up inside her. "My heart... I can't believe it. Lux, you've done it. You've reached your goal." She takes a shaky breath, laughter bubbling up as the reality of the situation sinks in. "We're free now, Lux. Free to make our own choices, to carve our own path. Together." Hutao meets Lux's gaze, her heart filled with more love than she ever thought possible. They did it. Together. And she knows, no matter what comes next, as long as they have each other, they can face anything.

"Mmm, well, that's true, isn't it? You've still got a ways to go before you can claim the title of strongest in all of Murim." Hutao smiles, looking smug. "You know what that means, right, Lux? You'll have to defeat me if you want that prize. And you know I won't go down easy." She shifts in his arms, her lithe body pressing against his. "In fact, maybe we should have our battle right now. Settle things once and for all." Her eyes gleam with excitement and challenge. "That is, unless you're too scared, big boy. I wouldn't want to hurt your delicate feelings." Hutao sticks her tongue out at him teasingly, eager to see how her husband will respond to her challenge. Will he rise to the occasion and prove his worth? Or will he back down, unable to handle her at his best? Only time will tell.