Chapter 81: I’m More Wronged Than You!

Inside the cave.

Lu Changsheng sat crouched in the corner, hugging his knees, helpless and pitiful.

Like a virtuous young man who has been violated, he looked aggrievedly at the beautiful woman before him.

The beautiful woman wore a colorful gown like the clouds. Her eyes were as clear as autumn water, eyebrows like distant mountains, with a delicate nose and rosy lips, exuding allure. Her black hair draped over her shoulders, slightly messy.

Her flawless, snow-white feet were bare, exquisite and gleaming like a jade sculpture.

Her ankles were gracefully curved, slender yet plump, with arches forming a beautiful crescent moon-like curve.

Her toes were evenly spaced, resembling white jade grapes. Despite not being painted, they were rosy and seductive, inviting one to touch.

Over these three days, Lu Changsheng had admired and touched every inch of the beautiful woman’s skin.

But now, with her voluptuous, alluring body covered by this garment, her demeanor had changed.

She seemed completely different from the way Lu Changsheng saw her over the past three days.

Though her aura was a bit chaotic, she appeared incredibly noble.

Like a celestial maiden above the mortal world.

With just one look, she induced a sense of inferiority and unworthiness.

Although she stood right in front of him, she still felt distant and untouchable.

Like a fairy in the clouds, ready to drift away with the wind.

Yun Wanshang looked at Lu Changsheng expressionlessly.

The flowing rivers of stars in her beautiful eyes were filled with complexity.

She was always noble, focused only on cultivation.

In her century-long cultivation, she had seen countless young talents and geniuses.

Yet none had moved her heart.

And today, Yun Wanshang, Caiyun Zhenren of the Azure Cloud Sect, lost her purity in such a desolate place, a cave!

And the one involved was a mere Qi Refining cultivator.

Such cultivators, she normally wouldn’t even spare a glance.

Yet now, he had taken her purity and broken her Jade Phoenix Marrow Body.

Even with her century-long calm, Yun Wanshang was unsettled at this moment.

Feeling humiliated and angry.

Especially seeing his expression, pitiful and helpless, made her very displeased.

Wanting to kill the man in front of her with a single stroke!

What?

This incident has wronged you?

I’m more wronged than you!

Not only did I lose my purity, the Spirit-Connecting Essence of my Jade Phoenix Marrow Body was also taken by you, aiding your cultivation progress, yet you feel wronged?

The more Yun Wanshang thought about it, the more wronged she felt, wishing to kill Lu Changsheng to quell her anger.

But part of her was reluctant.

After all, he was the man who took her virginity.

Causing an unusual feeling in her heart.

Besides.

She knew this incident couldn’t be entirely blamed on him.

In fact, she had to thank Lu Changsheng for saving her life.

She had used the Thunder Fire Pearl to kill the black-robed man and the Red Luan Old Demon with the resolve to die.

Resigned to being burned to death by the Red Luan Fire.

If not for the young man helping to extinguish the fire over these three days, she might have perished.

Moreover, once the fire subsided, she regained some consciousness.

In the process, she was generally in control.

The mere Qi Refining cultivator had no power to resist.

Left to her whims.

“What happened between us, consider it a dream.”

“You’d better keep this a secret forever, or I’ll kill you!”

Yun Wanshang’s eyelids trembled, she said flatly.

“I understand.”

Lu Changsheng breathed a sigh of relief hearing this.

Though the woman was stunning and spent three days with him.

He knew well that in the cultivation world, there’s no binding obligation.

Thinking she’d marry just because she lost to him? Dream on!

He acted pitifully to draw some sympathy.

Afraid she’d kill him in her anger for what happened.

Knowing full well her terrifying strength.

Otherwise, his cultivation wouldn’t have advanced so much in those three days.

He was like an ant before her.

Should she wish to kill, he couldn’t resist.

After speaking, fearing she wasn’t assured, Lu Changsheng added, “I’ll act like this never happened, never speak of it. If it leaks, you can kill me.”

He agreeing so readily and cheaply added to her displeasure.

But she replied coldly, “Good that you understand!”

With that said, they stood silently, filling the cave with silence.

Yun Wanshang felt awkward too.

Though a Golden Core True Person, raised in the sect, her heart was in cultivation.

She knew less about relationships than ordinary girls.

Perplexed on how to face it.

But resenting ending it like this.

Because their encounter wasn’t mere loss of purity.

She had the rare Jade Phoenix Marrow Body.

This body had no early cultivation benefit.

But post Golden Core breakthrough, it had effects.

It would develop a Spirit-Connecting Essence.

This essence enhanced True Core refinement and Nascent Soul formation.

But entering Lu Changsheng after losing her purity.

Irretrievable or reproducible, only fostered through dual cultivation.

Using her Jade Phoenix Marrow Body for nurturing, benefiting both in refining and enhancement.

Even the Red Luan Old Demon craved this dual cultivation.

Yet now, the essence was in this mere Qi Refining cultivator.

She examined his quality, only an Eighth-Tier Spirit Root.

This surprised her.

Such a root couldn’t ensure Golden Core formation.

Without even assuring Foundation Establishment!

This left Yun Wanshang speechless.

With a fine appearance but such poor roots.

She painstakingly reached Golden Core with her rare body, could have chosen a well-suited partner.

Now she felt immensely wronged.

Yun Wanshang gave up thinking, looking away from Lu Changsheng.

With a gesture, embroidered lotus shoes flew to her feet as she vanished in a divine light.

“Phew!”

Seeing her leave, Lu Changsheng exhaled heavily.

“Flying as divine light, she must be a Golden Core True Person?”

“Was the fight I saw hers that night?”

Lu Changsheng thought as he gathered his clothing.

As he donned them, a jade pendant floated before him.

“This jade pendant can conceal your aura. If facing life or death, activate it!”

“If you reach Foundation Establishment, I might give you a chance!”

Her voice echoed in his mind.

“For life threats, this pendant can activate?”

“And upon Foundation Establishment, an opportunity?”

Happiness filled his face picking up the pendant.

It seemed she wasn’t entirely heartless.

Perhaps, their encounter wasn’t in vain.

Confident in reaching Foundation Establishment with his aid.

Anxious about future possibilities.

He vowed, “Thank you, my lady, I’ll strive for Foundation Establishment!”

But received no response from the sky.

Lu Changsheng remained hopeful, then inspected the pendant.

Palm-sized, engraved with clouds, radiating nine hues.

He couldn’t discern its quality.

But assumed it a top-grade tool or Spirit Tool.

“I never thought I’d rely on such backing.”

With a Golden Core backing now, future challenges seemed surmountable.

Yet this aid was single-use only, no further contact.

Only upon reaching Foundation Establishment could he meet her again.

Normal for a Golden Core True Person.

As a Qi Refining weakling, getting a chance was fortunate.

“And marriage only after Golden Core, at least.”

“Three days’ efforts bearing children? Extraordinary offspring!”

Though hopeful, he dismissed the notion.

Without her wish, no chance for offspring.

Lu Changsheng examined the Peach Blossom Gu in his sea of consciousness.

It fed on fortune.

Being near fortunes accelerated its growth.

In three days, both him and the Gu advanced significantly.

His luck and the Gu surely linked.

“But a double-edged sword her fortune might be.”

“Fortune, if mismanaged, turns calamity.”

He exhaled, examining his body.

Three days’ results were thrilling.

A Spirit-Connecting Essence wandered in his body.

Boosting his strength and vitality.

Impossible to endure three days without this power.

His Qi Sea Dantian, once trickling, now flowed like a creek.

Channeling energy, streams surged mightily.

Reaching the pinnacle of the Sixth Layer.

Needing to surpass the mid to late stages.

He burst into the peak in three days.

“I’d need decades to reach this on my own!”

“My energy is solid and rich, more than before.”

With excitement, he remarked, “I also mastered the first layer of Hundred Refined Body Technique!”

His eyes shone, he punched the cave wall.

“Bang!”

The wall dented and cracked, shedding stones.

“This strength, like twenty years of skill!”

Delighted, he took a flying sword from his Storage Bag.

Taken from a robber’s hand.

He lightly scratched his finger.

A faint resistance, leaving a mark.

“Using force could still cut.”

“Adequate defense, full immunity by the fourth level.”

Content with his progress.

Empowered to endure great challenges.

Weak energy still coursed through him.

He sensed remnants of the union’s essence.

“This energy still lingers.”

“Uplifting strength and purifying, but what is it?”

Was it skill or her Spirit Body?”

He doubted skill, it wasn’t furnace-like.

She couldn’t have been a cultivation furnace.

Leaving unique Spiritual Body as the answer.

Knowing of rare Spirit Bodies.

They surpassed regular Spirit Roots.

Envisioning powerful offspring enhancing his body.

“Her jade pendant hides this Spirit-Connecting Essence?”

Understanding its concealment was needed.

“The pendant masks this gift, not cultivation.”

Worrying about potential troubles if exposed.

Yet, trusting his pendant’s protection.

And even if noticed, explanation would be challenging.

With newfound clarity, he tended to the Iron Feather Eagle.

It had recovered, though famished.

Feeding it a Spirit Nourishing Pill and beast meat.

Once sated, he left the cave.

Now with comfort in his growth.

“Strength is foundation.”

“But I’m still a fledgling; must remain cautious.”

“I can now try crafting Top-Tier talismans!”

“With them, safety and wealth are assured.”

Riding the Iron Feather Eagle, future looking bright.

Azure Cloud Sect.

Caiyun Peak.

Yun Wanshang soaked in the spiritual pool.

She finally emerged, admiring her exquisite body.

Lingering, she dressed to regain her regal composure.

“Was my return coincidence or conspiracy?”

Her eyes cold, face peaceful.

She summoned Xiyue to meet her.