Chapter 136: Yun Wanshang: Could Something Have Happened to Xiyue?
by xennovelLu Changsheng didn’t expect Xiao Xiyue to return so quickly.
Looking at the graceful Xiao Xiyue in her white dress, with a delicate and ethereal demeanor, Lu Changsheng felt a bit guilty.
In hindsight, his idea seemed a bit foolish.
Who practices like this?
However, thinking about the ethereal fairy of the Moon Palace trying this method, Lu Changsheng felt a fire ignite within his dantian.
“Comrade Xiao, does my method work?”
Lu Changsheng calmed himself, putting on a serious expression.
“It does.”
Xiao Xiyue replied softly.
Her cool yet alluring voice stirred one’s imagination.
“Glad it helps.”
Lu Changsheng exhaled softly.
He felt a bit disappointed.
But he had resolved Xiao Xiyue’s issue.
Helping personally would bring more trouble.
“But I feel that it isn’t enough to break through. I still need your help.”
Xiao Xiyue’s chest slightly heaved as she spoke.
Her calm eyes showed a slight ripple.
Her heart wasn’t as calm as she appeared.
After all, Supreme Forgetting Emotions technique isn’t about having no emotions.
It’s about being unmoved by emotions.
She hadn’t reached that level.
Lu Changsheng’s mouth twitched at her words.
He didn’t expect her to still need his aid.
This showed some effect but not enough.
He stayed silent.
Helping was possible, but the effort wasn’t worth it.
The reward didn’t match the cost.
“You seem hesitant, Lu Changsheng.”
Xiao Xiyue could see his hesitation.
Though she wasn’t worldly, she wasn’t naïve.
She knew her request brought him concerns.
He was afraid of trouble.
“Lu Changsheng, I know this is difficult for you.”
“If you agree to help, I’ll be grateful and repay you. You can name your terms.”
“I can swear with my Dao Heart that regardless of the outcome, I won’t hold you accountable.”
“I’ll bear all consequences, so you can rest assured.”
Xiao Xiyue looked at Lu Changsheng.
Her eyes showed a flash of red but quickly turned determined.
With a chance to break through, even her calm heart couldn’t suppress the urgency.
Lu Changsheng pressed his lips together at her words.
He could see her sincerity.
He was pleased with her initiative.
While a Dao Heart vow wasn’t foolproof,
for someone dedicated like her, it was enough.
With this, he believed he could proceed.
He didn’t plan on making her have children now.
Decided, Lu Changsheng said, “Since you’re sincere, how can I refuse?”
“No need for gifts, just help me in the future.”
Lu Changsheng said.
Helping her tackle the emotional trial already involved intimacy.
She was nearly like a mother to his future children.
He couldn’t marry her yet,
but once he had the strength, it wouldn’t be an issue.
Considering her current aloof nature, he planted a seed.
He never forced anyone.
“Just plant a seed.”
Xiao Xiyue frowned slightly.
If anyone else asked, she’d refuse.
It felt like a sword over her head.
It made peaceful cultivation hard.
But for her path and the emotional trial,
and trusting him, she agreed.
Otherwise, she wouldn’t have confided in him.
She nodded, saying, “As long as it doesn’t go against my Dao Heart, I’ll help.”
Xiao Xiyue spoke.
She raised her hand and vowed solemnly.
The emotional trial wouldn’t implicate Lu Changsheng.
She would bear all consequences.
“Having a few children shouldn’t go against it, right?”
Lu Changsheng thought.
He said, “How shall we start?”
Xiao Xiyue was slightly startled.
Her trial involved emotions and desires.
But how to begin was unclear.
She had no experience.
Then, he leaned closer, lips closing in.
A warm, humid breath reached her lips, kissing them.
“Mm~”
Her cheeks turned red like blooming snow lotus petals.
Her heart raced, wanting to push him away.
Shyness and desire surged. His technique calmed her.
Eyelashes trembled, covering shyness, leaving her at his mercy.
The passionate breath opened her resistance, intensifying her emotions.
“No, stop.”
Soon, she felt the technique weakening and struggled slightly.
Her body went limp, face flushed.
She nearly collapsed in his arms.
Later, he held her delicate frame tenderly, asking, “Is this the effect?”
Xiao Xiyue looked down, lightly nodding.
Sunlight illuminated her serene, lovely face.
Her technique helped ease her emotional tide.
“Shall we continue?”
His words interrupted her meditative state.
Her shy yet adorable nature intrigued him.
Initially aloof, she was now as cute as a shy girl.
Pausing made her serene again.
“Wait a moment.”
Her voice was soft.
He discreetly savored her fragrance.
Yet her heart fluttered from his proximity.
He silently held her,
experiencing her warmth and beauty.
He aided her cultivation.
The heart of a healer is benevolent.
In his view, aiding was virtuous.
A pair, like beings from a fairy tale.
Time passed slowly.
Her mind calmed.
His presence was comforting.
She then kissed him.
Their lips met.
Her cheeks reddened again.
It was her first kiss.
It was her first initiative.
She couldn’t guide anything.
Emotion surged, heating her.
Her stance grew weak.
Suddenly, she shuddered,
his technique failing as tremors took over.
“No, stop.”
She gasped, begging him to stop.
Her legs were weak, struggling for words.
“Smack!”
Their lips parted.
A silver thread linked them.
“Huff! Huff! Huff!”
She panted, clearing her lips.
“Lu Changsheng, that’s enough for today.”
The pace was too quick.
She remained nestled in his embrace.
“As you wish.”
He smiled at her bashful charm.
He thought her resilience was weak.
This path would be long.
She stabilized and left.
He watched her, amused.
He inhaled the lingering fragrance.
She wasn’t lacking.
“Huff!”
Assisting her disorganized his thoughts.
He needed to refocus.
Xiao Xiyue returned to her room.
She bathed with flower petals.
Alone, she contemplated.
“Is it worth it?”
She reflected, her technique nearly faltering.
Her past self was revived.
She questioned her path.
She remembered joining Azure Cloud Sect and choosing her technique.
She recalled her trials.
She realized her decisions were hers.
“It is worth it!”
She felt clarity, her resolve unwavering.
Her firm voice was soothing.
Her determination shone through.
Her Dao Heart felt untied.
Time passed with practice.
Neither left the estate.
With his aid, her progress soared.
Facing his intensity wasn’t passive.
Though shy, she managed to adjust.
Her initial unease was tempered.
But it drained Lu Changsheng.
He first thought it like helping a mother.
But it tested his limits.
Luckily, he had his spouses nearby.
Else he’d struggle.
At Azure Cloud Sect on Caiyun Peak.
Within the opulent palace, Yun Wanshang tended to alchemy.
An emerald cauldron hovered above.
As a Golden Core refiner, she knew her craft.
While not too advanced,
she was a second-tier refiner.
“Congeal!”
She made hand signs.
Pills flew into her hands.
Half were flawed.
“Why am I unfocused? Is Xiyue in trouble?”
She frowned, worried.
She considered if her disciple had issues.
But sensed no danger.
She took out a jade token.
A communication token divided in two.
While not detailed,
it relayed simple messages.
She contacted her for a status check.
Inside the Lu estate.
Water splashed in the room.
Xiao Xiyue sat in a tub, bathing.
Her hair pinned up.
Her hand lifted petal-filled water.
Her serene face wasn’t calm.
Her glistening eyes betrayed her mind.
She thought herself steady,
but his actions shook her.
His innocence affected her.
But she didn’t reject his touch.
She accepted his guidance.
His help reassured her.
“Hm?”
She felt a stir and retrieved a jade token.
Seeing her master’s concern warmed her heart.
She knew her master cared.
She responded reassuringly.
Though she wished to say more,
the token’s message was limited.
Meanwhile.
In Qingluan Immortal City, a Cave Dwelling.
“Caiyun Zhenren’s disciple trains alone.”
A young man in red robes read news.
“My late master attempted to ambush Yun Wanshang and vanished.”
“Now I’m asked to confront Caiyun’s disciple.”
He smirked.
“For the treasure’s sake, I might go.”
“After all, it’s just a Qi Refining girl.”
“And she’s talented.”
Greed flared in his eyes.
Back at the Lu estate.
Music resonated in a courtyard.
Xiao Xiyue was playing the lute.
Her cold disposition contrasted the melody’s beauty.
Her mind wasn’t at peace.
“Sigh!”
She paused, exhaling softly.
Her serene face showed a blush.
Recalling recent events triggered her emotions.
During intense practice, she struggled.
He aroused unfamiliar sensations.
It unleashed a cascade of emotions.
Her shyness, shame, and fear all at once overwhelmed her.
Looking back, she trembled.
She was lost.
She’d never felt such intensity.
She couldn’t calm herself.
The previous day.
She glanced at her shoes,
and her heart rippled.
As she composed herself.
“Knock, knock, knock—”
She knew he had arrived.
Only Lu Changsheng visited.
“Is it time for practice?”
Apprehension and anticipation mingled.
“Comrade Xiao.”
He greeted her warmly.
“You’re here?”
She smiled at him.
She wondered about today’s practice.
“I’m leaving soon.”
“I have matters to attend to at Qingzhu Mountain.”
“It’ll be inconvenient for practice.”
He approached, speaking gently.
He planned to return after his trip.
He’d been away for months.
He needed to visit his home.
Despite the joys and pains of practice,
he had responsibilities to tend to.
He couldn’t stay indefinitely.
“Returning?”
She understood.
He mainly resided in the cultivation world.
His visits to the mortal realm were rare.
“I see.”
“Thank you for all you’ve done.”
She spoke softly.
“No problem.”
He smiled.
The experiences were both challenging and rewarding.
“Shall I accompany you?”
“The Hongye Valley Marketplace is near.”
“It’d be simpler for you.”
She suggested.
“I also wish to explore.”
Seeing his efforts, she felt apologetic.
“Alright. Let’s set off.”
He thought it convenient.
The journey was short.
Everyday tasks took time and effort.
His practice suffered without spiritual veins.
He wanted to stay focused.
She didn’t express her emotions.
She nodded, “Okay.”
Lu Changsheng informed his family.
Then they traveled to the market.
Despite aiming for a lengthy write,
the narrative struggled.
Tomorrow, two chapters!