Chapter 206: What a Coincidence? A Stroke of Romantic Luck? The Body of a Furnace!

“Lu, it’s me!”

Meng Xiaochan’s face lit up with joy when Lu Changsheng recognized her.

She moved to embrace him, like a swallow returning to its nest.

But in the next moment, her delicate body suddenly froze.

She stood still, silent.

Her pearly teeth bit her pale lips. Her hands clutched her skirt, her face filled with melancholy and dejection.

Though she longed for Lu Changsheng and adored him,

The moment she saw him, an uncontrollable joy and excitement welled up from deep within her heart.

But she clearly understood.

Her feelings for Lu Changsheng came from the Locking Emotion Gu!

There was no real emotional connection between them.

In fact, given their past grievances, Lu Changsheng might even dislike her.

Now, she had stumbled upon Lu Changsheng in such a situation.

Moreover, she was from the demonic path, currently being hunted by the Heavenly Sword Sect of Jiang Kingdom.

Her emotions were complex, unsure how to face Lu Changsheng.

“Hmm, could this woman have wronged Lu Changsheng in the past?”

Ling Zixiao, standing nearby, noticed how Meng Xiaochan had been excited and joyful just moments ago, ready to throw herself into his arms.

But now, she suddenly looked hesitant and uneasy. Ling Zixiao couldn’t help but speculate.

Seeing Meng Xiaochan looking pitiful, as if she had done something wrong, Lu Changsheng could guess her thoughts.

After all, they weren’t really close.

They had only met a few times.

And those meetings weren’t particularly friendly.

But to say they were strangers…

The two were deeply connected because of the love gu!

After the incident at Red Leaf Valley, Lu Changsheng was almost certain.

Under the influence of the love gu, Meng Xiaochan’s feelings for him ran deep!

Otherwise, she wouldn’t have seemingly lost her mind when he was in danger.

Afterwards, she even gifted him Foundation Establishment Pills, spirit materials, and Spirit Stones, just seeking his forgiveness.

“Miss Xiaochan, how did you end up here?”

Lu Changsheng asked.

After the battle at Red Leaf Valley, he had let go of past grievances.

After all, he hadn’t really suffered at Meng Xiaochan’s hands.

He had easily reached Foundation Establishment thanks to the pills she gave him.

Without Meng Xiaochan’s two Foundation Establishment Pills, not only would his own breakthrough have been troublesome, but Xiao Xiyue’s Foundation Establishment might have been dangerous.

Besides, men tend to be more forgiving towards those who like them.

After all, she liked him this much.

If she were to become the mother of his children in the future, would these past issues even matter?

He might as well consider it as their unique way of getting to know each other.

But Lu Changsheng was genuinely curious why Meng Xiaochan suddenly appeared here.

“My master and I came to Jiang Kingdom on a mission, then we were hunted by the Heavenly Sword Sect.”

Hearing Lu Changsheng’s question, Meng Xiaochan gently bit her lip and answered truthfully, without hiding anything.

She explained how she and her master had been fleeing from the Heavenly Sword Sect’s pursuit, but were discovered earlier and only escaped using a teleportation talisman.

“A teleportation talisman?”

“And you just happened to teleport here? What a coincidence.”

Lu Changsheng paused upon hearing this.

He immediately thought of his Peach Blossom Gu.

The Peach Blossom Gu was supposed to mysteriously enhance his luck in love.

And in his view, this situation perfectly fit that description.

How else could such a coincidence occur?

He asked, “Miss Xiaochan, what are your plans now?”

Although he held no ill feelings towards Meng Xiaochan,

And even had thoughts of bringing her home to be the mother of his children,

Now that she was involved with the demonic path and the Heavenly Sword Sect, he had fewer such thoughts.

It wasn’t because of any prejudice against the demonic path or belief that good and evil couldn’t coexist.

Rather, the current situation between Jiang Kingdom and Jin Kingdom was very tense.

Meng Xiaochan had been involved in the Nine Heavens Immortal City incident. If he were to have a relationship with her, it would be like having ties to the demonic path.

If the Heavenly Sword Sect found out, not only he but the entire Lu Family could be in trouble.

“Don’t worry, Lu. I won’t cause you any trouble.”

“I’ll leave with my master right away.”

Meng Xiaochan said, biting her pale lips.

As soon as she finished speaking, she suddenly remembered her master, Nangong Mili, who had sunk into the Spirit Pond after they fell.

She had been so flustered upon seeing Lu Changsheng that she had momentarily forgotten about her master.

“Master!”

She exclaimed.

She immediately dove into the Spirit Pond to retrieve her master.

“Her master, the Five Poison Sect’s Spider Empress, Nangong Mili?”

Lu Changsheng’s eyes narrowed as he watched the figure sink into the Spirit Pond.

He recalled the black-robed beauty he had glimpsed in Nine Heavens Immortal City.

Even though he had only seen her briefly then,

Her alluring charm had left a deep impression on him.

Based on the information he later bought from Tianzhi Tower,

This person was likely the Five Poison Sect’s Spider Empress, Nangong Mili.

A mid-stage Golden Core cultivator with a naturally alluring constitution!

A moment later.

“Gurgle—”

Meng Xiaochan emerged from the Spirit Pond, carrying Nangong Mili in her black dress.

Both their dresses were soaked through, clinging to their skin.

Their curvaceous figures were clearly visible through the wet fabric.

Especially Nangong Mili.

Her black gauze dress, combined with her graceful figure, was already incredibly seductive and captivating.

Now, with her perfect, voluptuous body wrapped in wet clothes, she was the epitome of temptation.

Her full, proud chest heaved with each breath.

Her slender waist, round and perky bottom, all exuded an intoxicating sensual aura.

Her wet, black hair clung to her pale, exquisitely beautiful face, creating a bewitching yet pitiful beauty.

It aroused a desire to possess her, while also evoking a sense of pity.

“So this is the naturally alluring constitution. Even unconscious, she’s full of charm and allure.”

Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but glance a few times, marveling at the allure of this constitution.

From what he knew, the naturally alluring constitution was just a common spiritual body type among women.

It wasn’t considered a rare spiritual body.

Nangong Mili’s incredible allure was likely due to a combination of her naturally alluring constitution, her looks, and perhaps the techniques she practiced.

This made him wonder.

If he were to dual cultivate with her, what benefits might he gain?

In the cultivation world, the alluring constitution was also known as the ‘furnace constitution’.

It meant that this constitution was very suitable for Dual Cultivation and absorption techniques.

While not as potent as constitutions like the ‘Yin-Yang Body’ or the ‘Primal Yin Body’ for Dual Cultivation,

It still offered significant benefits for Dual Cultivation and absorption.

Especially since Nangong Mili was a Golden Core realm cultivator.

If he could absorb her Golden Core and primal yin, the benefits would likely be substantial.

Once this thought occurred, it filled Lu Changsheng’s mind, causing two little figures to argue in his head.

A black figure told him that both Meng Xiaochan and Nangong Mili were from the demonic path.

Having any involvement with them could bring trouble, so why not take advantage of the situation to absorb their essence and kill them?

The white figure, on the other hand, reminded him that he was supposed to be a righteous person, how could he do such a thing!

“Master.”

Meng Xiaochan brought her master to the shore and checked her condition.

She immediately realized her master’s situation was dire.

Earlier, although she and Nangong Mili had escaped using the teleportation talisman,

Meng Xiaochan’s cultivation level was too low to activate it herself.

It was Nangong Mili who had managed to activate it.

Nangong Mili had just regained consciousness and was extremely weak.

After activating the talisman, she was about to fall unconscious again.

Then, struck by Lan Ruoxue’s sword light, her already serious condition worsened.

While not immediately life-threatening,

If this continued, her life could be in danger.

Meng Xiaochan immediately took out a pill from her Storage Bag and gave it to Nangong Mili, helping her refine its power.

“Miss, I see your master’s condition is very poor.”

“And you and your master are being hunted by the Heavenly Sword Sect. If you leave like this and encounter Heavenly Sword Sect disciples, you’ll be in danger.”

At this moment, Ling Zixiao, standing next to Lu Changsheng, spoke to Meng Xiaochan.

From Lu Changsheng’s gaze and breathing, she could sense her lover’s desire to possess Nangong Mili.

She could somewhat understand this.

First, Nangong Mili was indeed incredibly alluring.

Even she, as a woman, felt somewhat attracted.

Secondly, she had read about the demonic incident at Nine Heavens Immortal City.

She recognized Nangong Mili.

She knew that this unconscious woman was one of the Golden Core cultivators being hunted by the Heavenly Sword Sect.

It was Nangong Mili, the Sky Spider Emissary of the Five Poison Sect!

She was aware that Lu Changsheng was well-versed in many Dual Cultivation and essence-absorbing techniques.

A weakened, unconscious Golden Core cultivator before him was like a great medicinal herb for someone as skilled in Essence Absorption as Lu Changsheng.

If he could absorb her essence, he would likely gain tremendous benefits.

“My master and I appearing here will surely bring trouble to you and fellow Daoist Lu.”

“So, to avoid causing you both any problems…”

Meng Xiaochan’s delicate face turned pale as she bit her lip and said with a trembling voice.

How could she not know that both she and her master were in extreme danger?

But now her heart was filled with conflicting emotions.

On one hand, her feelings for Lu Changsheng made her want to get close to him and show her vulnerable side, seeking his help.

Yet these same feelings made her worry about causing him trouble.

Apart from her emotions, the little rationality left in her mind also made her anxious.

She feared Lu Changsheng might harm her and her master.

After all, she had witnessed Lu Changsheng’s abilities before.

She knew he was extraordinary.

Now, more than ten years had passed, and Lu Changsheng had successfully established his foundation. His skills and powers would only be more astonishing.

If Master Nangong Mili were in good condition, it would be fine.

But now her master was severely injured, unconscious, and she herself was in a weakened state.

If Lu Changsheng decided to kill them, she feared she would be powerless to resist.

“Miss Xiaochan, as Zixiao said, it’s very dangerous for you to leave with your master now.”

“The formation here conceals our auras, which should provide some protection.”

“Let me take a look at your and your master’s condition.”

Lu Changsheng looked at Meng Xiaochan’s appearance and sighed softly, his heart softening a bit.

He ultimately couldn’t bring himself to take advantage of their situation and absorb their essence or kill them.

Nor could he watch Meng Xiaochan, who had deep feelings for him, leave with Nangong Mili in such a dangerous state.

Since fate had brought them together here, creating a connection, a little more entanglement wouldn’t matter.

“Lu.”

Hearing these words, Meng Xiaochan’s beautiful eyes stared at Lu Changsheng, her eyes reddening and becoming slightly moist.

She wasn’t a weak person.

Since her grandmother’s death, she had been wandering alone in the cultivation world, her mental fortitude surpassing countless others.

But these past few months had been incredibly exhausting for her.

With her master unconscious and facing pursuit and execution orders from the Heavenly Sword Sect, every day was filled with fear and trepidation, like walking on thin ice.

Today, her master had finally awakened, only to face a life-threatening situation after Lan Ruoxue’s sword strike.

Not only was she weakened, but Master Nangong Mili was also in a life-threatening condition.

So, faced with the caring words of her ‘beloved’, her hardened heart and taut nerves finally gave way.

“It’s alright.”

Seeing Meng Xiaochan’s eyes brimming with tears, her delicate and pure face full of grievance, Lu Changsheng sighed inwardly and stepped forward to comfort her.

He had always been soft-hearted and couldn’t bear to see people cry.

Meng Xiaochan’s pitiful and touching appearance truly tugged at his heartstrings, making him want to hold her in his arms and protect her.

“Lu, wuwuwu—”

Hearing Lu Changsheng’s gentle words, Meng Xiaochan could no longer control herself or suppress her emotions. She rushed into his arms, holding him tightly.

Her pale, delicate face pressed against his chest as she sobbed quietly.

Her sobs grew louder, gradually turning into wails.

It seemed she wanted to release all the sadness, pain, anxiety, and distress in her heart.

“It’s okay, it’s okay. I’m here.”

Lu Changsheng held Meng Xiaochan, gently stroking her back as he comforted her softly.

Although he knew Meng Xiaochan wasn’t young, her appearance and current state still gave him the impression of a fragile young girl.

Ling Zixiao, standing nearby, watched this scene without saying a word.

She pondered why Meng Xiaochan had acted so hesitant towards Lu Changsheng earlier.

From the current situation, it didn’t seem like she had done anything to wrong Lu Changsheng.

Lu Changsheng also didn’t appear to harbor any grudges against her.

“What’s the situation between these two?”

Ling Zixiao watched this scene, truly unable to understand.

After a long while, the girl’s emotions finally settled.

She lifted her tear-stained, delicate face and pleaded pitifully, “Lu, can you please save my master?”

Previously, Meng Xiaochan had found it difficult to ask Lu Changsheng for help.

But her recent outburst had not only broken down her hardened heart and taut nerves but also shattered what little rationality she had left when facing Lu Changsheng.

Instinctively, she now saw him as her support.

“Alright, I have some healing pills here. You should recover from your injuries first.”

Lu Changsheng reached out and gently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes.

Then, he took out a bottle of high-quality healing pills from his Storage Bag and gave them to Meng Xiaochan.

“Mm, thank you, Lu.”

A smile appeared on Meng Xiaochan’s pale face as she took out a pill and swallowed it immediately.

At this moment, Lu Changsheng went to the side and looked at the pale-faced, alluring Nangong Mili. He held her pale wrist to check her condition.