Chapter 929: Spring and Autumn Cicada, Repaying with My Body!

“Hmm, has Little Creek broken through to the third rank?”

Lu Changsheng instantly knew his daughter Lu Baixi had made a breakthrough.

He felt a twinge of surprise.

He hadn’t expected her to advance so quickly.

Though with the Ten Thousand Spirit Blood and his guidance, she’d long reached the peak of second rank and was ready for third.

He’d figured she’d spend more time honing her skills in the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.

But on second thought it made sense.

Lu Baixi’s strength could handle second-rank or even near-third-rank demon beasts without issue.

But against a true third-rank demon king she’d stand no chance no matter how much she trained.

After tasting real combat she could seize the momentum and push straight through to the breakthrough.

Seeing Lu Baixi’s success and the system’s congratulatory reward Lu Changsheng felt a wave of contentment.

He didn’t rush into the lottery draw.

Instead he kept helping Ao Long balance the chaotic forces in her body only stopping when he’d used up about thirty percent of his magical energy.

“You’ve worked hard Fellow Daoist Lu.”

Ao Long’s voice came soft and gentle as she turned to face him.

She wore a shimmering blue-purple dress that gleamed like dragon scales woven from shark silk her tall frame curvaceous and imposing.

Yet this towering mature figure now seemed so delicate and vulnerable her words whispered like a breeze creating a stark contrast that stirred a primal urge to pin her down and ravage her.

After all this time detoxifying and spending time together Ao Long no longer hid her affection for Lu Changsheng.

During their earlier chats she’d asked if Wang Lin was an alias.

Remembering how he’d slipped up in front of the Green Dragon King and revealed his real name Lu Changsheng hadn’t bothered hiding it anymore.

So Ao Long had switched from calling him Fellow Daoist Wang to Fellow Daoist Lu.

“You’re too kind Fellow Daoist Ao.”

Lu Changsheng smiled his gaze clear and steady meeting hers without flinching.

Faced with Ao Long’s open affection Lu Ancestor certainly wouldn’t push her away.

After all how could he refuse such a stunning woman with perfect looks figure talent and bloodline – the ideal mother for his children?

So after each healing session he’d gradually opened up chatting more with her.

They’d discuss the customs and quirks of the Southern Desolation cultivation world or he’d ask about the Forbidden Sea and Eastern Sea realms.

Though they hadn’t gotten too intimate a subtle ambiguity lingered between them.

From experience Lu Changsheng knew the timing just needed to be right or a good opportunity to take things further.

“Rest well Fellow Daoist Ao. I’ll head back and do the same.”

After a bit more small talk Lu Changsheng thought of the rare lottery draw and said warmly.

As he left the palace’s deepest chamber the Green Dragon King guarding outside nodded curtly but without warmth.

In his eyes this pretty boy didn’t deserve his master.

But what could he do? His master liked him even insisting he wait outside instead of guarding inside.

Lu Changsheng paid no mind to the Green Dragon King’s attitude.

After all pursuing someone’s “sister” and expecting a friendly reception? Unlikely.

Besides with the Green Dragon King’s fierce menacing looks did a good expression even matter?

“Master.”

The Turtle Immortal Patriarch also waited nearby and followed Lu Changsheng like a loyal servant as he emerged.

Though Lu Changsheng and Ao Long shared mutual interest.

This deepest chamber was riddled with arrays and restrictions highly dangerous.

Both Ao Long and the Green Dragon King could threaten him so Lu Changsheng always kept the Turtle Immortal Patriarch close.

“System lottery draw!”

Back in his quarters Lu Changsheng took a deep breath exhaled slowly and thought silently.

Regular draws no longer excited him.

Months ago when his descendants reached twenty Foundation Establishment breakthroughs he hadn’t even used that one right away.

Now only rare draws sparked his anticipation.

“Please no cultivation technique.”

At this stage a spirit pet treasure or fifth-rank rarity would all help him greatly.

But techniques? Their benefit was limited – he simply couldn’t cultivate them all.

As he prayed the golden light slowed and stopped on the ‘Spirit Pet Treasure’ section.

[Ding! Congratulations host you’ve obtained the spirit pet: Spring and Autumn Cicada!]

[Reward issued to system space. Host can view anytime.]

“One of the cultivation world’s top ten wondrous insects the Spring and Autumn Cicada?”

Lu Changsheng had heard of the Spring and Autumn Cicada’s fame.

Legends said this insect wielded the power of time and years able to reverse time and strip away lifespan.

Once a Nascent Soul True Lord encountered one and tried to capture it only to have a century of life stolen away.

Whether that tale was true or not who knew.

But ranking among the top ten wondrous insects and called the most mysterious one spoke volumes.

Moreover Lu Changsheng had seen info on the Spring and Autumn Cicada in the Divine Creation Refinement Art.

That art described a top-tier supreme treasure called the Time and Years Blade.

Its main material? A fifth-rank Spring and Autumn Cicada!

Lu Changsheng checked the system space.

[Spirit Pet: Spring and Autumn Cicada]

[Grade: High-Tier True Spirit]

[Description: A spirit insect born from the river of time currently at early fourth rank with the ability to manipulate time and affect the flow of years.]

“High-tier True Spirit!”

Seeing the grade Lu Changsheng got a rough sense of this wondrous insect’s combat power.

After all his current spirit pets topped out at the Nine-Leaf Sword Grass he’d gotten before.

Its power and effects were undeniable.

Like the Turtle Immortal Patriarch a pure-blooded True Spirit descendant with astonishing combat skills.

But his bloodline only sat between mid and high tier.

So this Spring and Autumn Cicada’s grade edged half a level above the Turtle Immortal Patriarch!

“I wonder what its specific abilities are?”

Mindful that this was the Green Dragon King’s palace Lu Changsheng flicked out a barrier then extracted the Spring and Autumn Cicada from system space.

In an instant a palm-sized cicada appeared crystal clear with broad wings layered like tree rings.

Its eyes sparkled like countless hexagonal facets deep and inky black.

A faint mist swirled around it like the flow of time refracting scents of spring’s bloom summer’s heat autumn’s chill and winter’s silence.

“Hiss what a Spring and Autumn Cicada! No wonder it’s one of the top ten wondrous insects even recorded in the Divine Creation Refinement Art usable for forging a Celestial Treasure!”

Once extracted Lu Changsheng gained a full understanding of it.

Unlike the Golden-Winged Roc Abyssal Sea Dragon Whale or Nine-Leaf Sword Grass which were demon beasts or plants.

The Spring and Autumn Cicada had no offensive capabilities.

It possessed only one power: mastery over time!

But with just that its combat utility far surpassed the Golden-Winged Roc Abyssal Sea Dragon Whale and Nine-Leaf Sword Grass!

For instance its time power could strip away others’ years and lifespan.

In the cultivation world lifespan was paramount.

Once it ran dry death came knocking.

Though this cicada was only early fourth rank.

One chirp could turn a vigorous young Core Formation cultivator into a withered elder dying of old age.

Even against Nascent Soul cultivators it could steal a century of life!

Not all Nascent Soul cultivators were as young as Lu Changsheng.

Take the Hunyuan Sect’s ancestor True Lord Hunyuan with less than a century left.

Facing the Spring and Autumn Cicada he’d perish in an instant his lifespan drained dry.

And the scariest part? This time and years power ignored most treasures divine abilities and defenses!

So no matter your genius or skills before the Spring and Autumn Cicada you’d just watch your life ebb away.

“Isn’t this like an old folks eliminator?”

Lu Changsheng figured he’d be invincible against cultivators low on lifespan from now on.

Even if a late Nascent Soul cultivator or grand true lord troubled him the cicada could pay a price to strip their years away.

Beyond stealing lifespan during fights the cicada could accelerate an opponent’s wounds worsening them.

That would be huge in battles.

And this time power affected not just cultivators but arrays and treasures too!

Arrays and treasures needed spiritual energy to function.

Under the influence of time without constant energy they’d degrade.

Besides stripping others’ lifespan the cicada could also reverse time.

For example if Lu Changsheng was gravely injured it could rewind time to restore him to his prior state renewed!

If his treasure was damaged the cicada could reverse time to repair it.

Or if an enemy ambushed him the cicada could create a time layer slowing the attack buying him precious moments.

Truly the cicada’s abilities were heaven-defying useful in countless scenarios!

“Drawing from the river of time to form a time barrier.”

But to Lu Changsheng the cicada’s greatest current use was channeling time power to link the river of time creating a time barrier.

Time flowed differently inside this barrier from the outside.

Decades might pass inside while only years elapsed out there.

For Lu Changsheng this was invaluable!

With a house full of wives concubines and children plus endless chores he had no time for secluded cultivation.

Right now beyond delving into void power condensing his Nascent Soul domain and mastering the Yin-Yang Creation Sutra’s divine abilities.

He had three more arts to cultivate: True Saint Skill of Brahma and Demons God-Devouring Technique and True Spirit Nine Transformations.

Mastering them all would take at least decades.

But with the Spring and Autumn Cicada even if not fully mastering them he could cultivate in peace without wasting too much real time.

And beyond cultivation Lu Changsheng saw many other uses for the time barrier.

Like his current struggle to sire offspring with strong bloodlines.

He could only keep trying diligently.

Such efforts could happen inside the time barrier too.

After all Lu Changsheng believed perseverance paid off where there’s a will there’s a way.

His current realm and physique made conceiving hard but not impossible!

If one month didn’t work then two.

If two failed try three or six!

Worst case he’d plow for years!

He refused to believe it wouldn’t happen.

With his Chaos Body and unlocked Kidney Divine Treasure his fourth-rank physique could handle years of effort without issue.

Even decades wouldn’t wear him out.

The only question was if the mother could endure it.

“Pity True Spirit bloodlines make pregnancy so tough for cultivators.”

Lu Changsheng glanced toward the palace depths thinking Ao Long the perfect mother candidate.

From their recent interactions he knew her physique far surpassed his.

Dual cultivating with Ao Long he could go all out even revel in it.

The issue? Nascent Soul cultivators rarely conceived and True Spirit bloodlines made it harder.

They’d need heavenly treasures or rare elixirs to succeed.

Otherwise it was just luck of the draw.

Realizing he and Ao Long were still just ambiguously close Lu Changsheng shook his head.

But Lu Baixi’s breakthrough reminded him how few of his children had True Spirit bloodlines following the demon path.

Birthing more with True Spirit bloodlines would diversify the family paths and strengthen the clan further.

“It’s tough.”

Lu Changsheng knew such things couldn’t be forced only left to fate then turned to the cicada before him.

This Spring and Autumn Cicada was great in every way.

Just low intelligence not matching typical fourth-rank demon kings and unable to take human form.

He extended his palm.

The cicada fluttered its wings woven with time patterns and landed there.

“Show me your time and years power.”

Lu Changsheng said to it.

The cicada chirped softly its mist swirling one half vibrant green and alive the other dark and withered dead.

Lu Changsheng instantly sensed the time power.

Under normal conditions it could strip sixty years from him.

If paying a price perhaps two hundred years.

More would severely affect the cicada requiring long recovery.

“Though I’m only Nascent Soul second layer with Yin-Yang Myriad Laws Nascent Soul Chaos Body and mid-fourth-rank physique.”

“So for typical early Nascent Soul cultivators the cicada could easily take over a century!”

Lu Changsheng murmured gaining a rough grasp of its current time power.

Early Nascent Soul: easily a century max maybe four hundred.

Mid Nascent Soul: like his case sixty to seventy max around two hundred.

Late Nascent Soul: only twenty to thirty years.

Even at full effort maybe seventy to eighty.

“Unless the cicada advances or pays a huge price like killing a thousand while losing eight hundred otherwise it’s limited against late Nascent Soul.”

Lu Changsheng knew despite everything it was just an early fourth-rank insect.

Threatening late Nascent Soul was already impressive.

But lifespan was precious.

Normally even decades could deter and intimidate late Nascent Soul cultivators.

“Though against demons this ability might be underwhelming.”

Nascent Soul cultivators had a thousand-year lifespan.

Even with life-extending methods they were vulnerable to the cicada.

But demons often outlived humans.

Like the Turtle Immortal Patriarch a turtle True Spirit with over ten times a human Nascent Soul’s lifespan.

The cicada’s time power would barely scratch such demons.

But Lu Changsheng thought of another case.

Beast God Mountain’s secret method to rapidly cultivate beast kings.

If those faced the cicada it’d be a different story.

“All things in heaven and earth counter and complement nothing is invincible.”

Lu Changsheng smiled faintly knowing the cicada countered those low on life.

Challenging long-lived beings like the Turtle Immortal Patriarch was just playing to weaknesses.

He had the cicada form a time barrier to test it.

“Buzz buzz buzz—”

The cicada beat its wings linking the ethereal river of time creating a curtain like flowing tree rings slowly enveloping Lu Changsheng.

He felt the power letting half his body enter the curtain.

Two to one.

Three to one.

Four to one.

“Just four to one drains it this much?”

Lu Changsheng frowned surprised at the heavy toll on the cicada.

But he quickly realized why.

His Chaos Body and Yin-Yang Myriad Laws Nascent Soul resisted the lifespan stripping greatly so the time barrier faced the same.

Maintaining three or four to one was already remarkable.

“Seems this time barrier is mainly for helping Foundation Establishment or Core Formation cultivators.”

Lu Changsheng pondered thinking to place the cicada in the Lu Family creating a time chamber.

Family disciples cultivating inside could enjoy dozens of times the time differential.

Though lifespan followed the barrier’s flow.

For seclusion it didn’t matter.

Suddenly he envisioned his children entering at Foundation Establishment first layer emerging at third or even sixth.

“Not bad. Though limited for me it’s a huge boost for Ping’an Wangshu Sister Miaoge and the others!”

Lu Changsheng felt delighted planning to set up the time chamber at Bihu Mountain upon return.

“Besides the river of time are there other ways to promote your growth?”

Lu Changsheng asked the cicada.

From the system intro he knew it was a heaven-born wondrous insect needing no feeding.

It drank directly from the river of time sustaining and growing.

Time flows like water the river of time surrounds everyone.

All beings live within it.

So as time passed the cicada would grow naturally.

Yet Lu Changsheng dreaded pets that only grew with time stacking.

“Buzz buzz buzz” The cicada thought then indicated heavenly treasures with time power could speed its growth.

Lu Changsheng knew such items were usually fourth-rank rare and hard to find.

But with his status if he put in effort he could gather some.

“Good.” For the cicada’s sake Lu Changsheng noted it down.

Remembering the draw from twenty descendants hitting Foundation Establishment months ago he thought “System lottery draw!”

[Ding congratulations host you’ve obtained second-rank poison-making skill!]

[Reward issued to system space. Host can view anytime.]

“Oh?”

Lu Changsheng raised a brow a hint of joy on his face.

Regular draws meant little to him now.

Only the skills category still held value.

“Convert to array experience!”

Without hesitation Lu Changsheng sat cross-legged delving into array insights.

He’d use his unparalleled wisdom and talent to breakthrough arrays to fourth rank.

After Heavenly Sword Sect relocated he’d rebuild Yangming Mountain with grand arrays.

If his array skill lacked even with Zhenhai Seven Sects’ fourth-rank array masters helping flaws might appear.

Plus his spirit-soul had reached Nascent Soul eighth layer.

To wield late Nascent Soul spirit-soul power fully in controlling arrays he needed fourth-rank array mastery!

In a flash countless array insights flooded his mind.

After a while Lu Changsheng opened his eyes.

His array skill had advanced to fourth rank.

Like cultivation divination and refining third to fourth was a major hurdle.

Breaking through he felt the world open up arrays vast and profound.

It even inspired his talisman art and Nine-Nine Profound Talisman Sutra.

But after a brief reflection he closed his eyes resting and recovering magical energy.

Later he’d help Ao Long balance yin and yang quelling the rampaging forces.

Though best not to reveal heaven-defying insects like the Spring and Autumn Cicada lightly.

But fully resolving Ao Long’s issue would take at least a year or more.

Using the cicada to form a time barrier could save considerable time.

Besides he’d already shown many skills before the Green Dragon King and Ao Long.

Adding the cicada wouldn’t change much.

“Miss Ao I’ve received a message and have matters to handle later so I plan to speed things up.”

“This is a wondrous insect I acquired years ago. It can form a barrier where time flows differently from reality.”

In the palace depths Lu Changsheng said seriously to Ao Long.

“Time flows differently from reality?”

Ao Long’s eyes like molten gold suns fixed on the cicada in his hand her expression astonished.

Sure some pocket realms had altered time flows.

But a mere cicada forming a barrier to warp time? That was beyond belief.

Suddenly as if realizing something she nodded gently saying softly “Sorry to trouble you Fellow Daoist Lu.”

“Buzz buzz buzz—”

At once the cicada in Lu Changsheng’s hand chirped loudly beating wings to link the river of time creating a curtain like flowing years gradually enveloping them.

Alone the cicada’s barrier on Lu Changsheng managed three or four to one time ratio.

But covering both only achieved a bit over two to one.

“Fellow Daoist Lu is this the legendary Spring and Autumn Cicada?”

With her Azure Dragon bloodline from the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace Ao Long had heard of it.

But such insects existed only in records.

She hadn’t expected to see one in Lu Changsheng’s possession shock rippling through her.

After all the Spring and Autumn Cicada wielded time power ordinary cultivators couldn’t capture it.

Approach too close and you’d lose endless lifespan.

“Yes indeed the Spring and Autumn Cicada.”

Lu Changsheng smiled stepping onto the massive bed carved from deep blue sea marrow jade placing hands on her back channeling the Yin-Yang Creation Sutra.

Ao Long nodded slightly without pressing further but waves of shock surged inside.

Spring and Autumn Cicada.

This insect was truly the legendary one!

Not only did he have the Turtle Immortal Patriarch a mid-fourth-rank demon king as servant but also a legendary Spring and Autumn Cicada.

Such foundations exceeded her understanding of Nascent Soul cultivators.

“Could he be a grand Nascent Soul true lord who seized a body and recultivated?”

“Breaking from Core Formation to Nascent Soul in years reaching this strength thanks to the cicada?”

Ao Long speculated inwardly.

From the Green Dragon King’s info she’d guessed he was a recultivator.

Now she thought it more than that.

At least a grand Nascent Soul true lord recultivating or a Spirit Transformation venerable reincarnated.

Otherwise it didn’t add up.

“I must bring him home. Such a capable husband would aid my future immensely!”

Ao Long’s heart raced determined not to let him go regardless if grand true lord or venerable reincarnate.

Or rather the more extraordinary he was the more she wanted him as husband!

His looks and abilities matched her perfectly – how could she pass him up!

As for his background secrets or troubles Ao Long didn’t care.

She was a pure-blooded descendant of the Eastern Sea overlord Azure Dragon Clan!

Though not first in line she was direct lineage.

With gains from this trip advancing her bloodline returning to the palace would earn the Dragon Lord’s favor with fifth rank in reach.

In that case his issues were nothing to worry about!

If he married her becoming her support she could even help resolve his karmic troubles!

Ao Long itched with desire eager to claim him on the spot and take him back to the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace.

Immortal City of Damengze.

Over two years had passed since the Lord of Dameng City Yangming True Lord single-handedly captured six Nascent Soul cultivators turning the Liang-Yue War.

Through fermentation and spread Yangming True Lord’s name echoed across Southern Desolation and Northern Region known and remembered by major forces and Nascent Soul true lords.

This fame drew not just schemers and plotters but admirers and visitors too.

Yet since the war’s end this Yangming True Lord had vanished into seclusion refusing all guests.

All visitors were turned away.

Even Nascent Soul true lords visiting the city were denied seeing only the City Lord’s wife Li Muwan.

Now in the City Lord’s Mansion guest hall.

“Since your husband refuses guests I won’t impose further.”

Bai Yuanqing in gray robes who’d come from Yan Yang Kingdom said coolly.

He’d rushed over upon hearing of Yangming True Lord only to be refused.

But he suspected this true lord refused everyone likely due to heavy injuries from the war poor condition.

Otherwise after stating his identity the other would surely meet him.

“My husband truly can’t see guests now. Please understand True Lord Bai. If you have matters I’ll relay them.”

Hong Lian with her Nascent Soul soul sensed Bai Yuanqing was no ordinary mid-Nascent Soul powerhouse and remained polite.

Especially since he hailed from the Central Domain.

“No need. I just came to meet the famed Yangming True Lord.”

Bai Yuanqing said coldly waving dismissively transforming into a rainbow streak leaving the mansion.

He’d come to gauge Yangming True Lord’s background and stance on orthodox and demonic paths.

Refusing to meet spoke volumes.

He’d considered if friendly and orthodox leaning mentioning Luofuzi even helping resolve grudges.

Now he had no such inclination.

“Safe travels True Lord.” Hong Lian sensed his displeasure and bowed.

Normally she’d notify Lu Changsheng of such a mid-Nascent Soul giant.

But Lu Changsheng was in the Starry Sea.

She couldn’t activate emergency messaging to call him back just for Bai Yuanqing.

“Seems this Yangming True Lord’s strength isn’t as exaggerated as rumors. Likely heavily injured breaking Beast God Mountain or used forbidden methods weakening him.”

Leaving the mansion Bai Yuanqing pondered.

Though tales said he captured six Nascent Souls alone and quickly broke Beast God Mountain.

But his intel hinted Blood Sea Sect’s involvement behind the war.

So breaking the mountain he likely faced Blood Sea Sect Nascent Souls.

He won but not easily surely gravely wounded!

Why else vanish into seclusion right after victory refusing all?

To hide his weakness no doubt.

Especially knowing from Yan Yang Sect ancestor his close ties with Qingluan True Lord.

Qingluan chased by forces life uncertain yet Yangming did nothing – illogical.

“If so facing Luofuzi he’ll be in big trouble.”

Bai Yuanqing knew some of Luofu Mountain Lord’s situation.

His cultivation likely Nascent Soul sixth layer preparing late-stage resources!

From the ancestor’s words Luofuzi chased Qingluan from Northern to Central Domain indirectly feuding with Yangming.

Now Yangming’s sudden rise with astonishing power meant great fortunes – Luofuzi wouldn’t ignore that.

Yangming refusing all drew similar guesses from other rejected forces and high cultivators.

Thinking him not as mighty as rumored possibly injured and weakened.

Even so they only speculated without actions or probes.

After all he had captured six Nascent Souls a mid-Nascent Soul giant.

Not someone they could afford to offend!

“Yangming True Lord in constant seclusion suspected injured”

A visitor crushed a message talisman sending to Luofu Mountain.

Meanwhile a hundred li from the city void rippled.

A twelve or thirteen-year-old girl emerged from the void delicate and youthful in snow-white dress white hair flowing a silver horn on her forehead.

“Is this Yangming True Lord’s Immortal City of Damengze?”

Bai Zhaozhao gazed at the city covered by third-rank spiritual vein and array frowning slightly.

She knew the city’s details already.

But seeing the famed Yangming True Lord’s home as just this she felt disappointed.

After all wealth partner method land.

Land meant spiritual vein and abode!

Often you could judge a cultivator by their abode.

The city was decent its fortune surpassing many third-rank cities reaching fourth with heavenly secret power coiling.

But still just third-rank hardly worthy of a Nascent Soul true lord’s eye.

So it lowered her first impression of Yangming True Lord.

But recalling the Golden-Winged Peng and white snake bloodline from Myriad Beasts she fluttered her dress aura shifting horn vanishing releasing Core Formation pressure entering the city.

Soon she visited the mansion learning the lord refused guests.

Releasing Nascent Soul aura brought Hong Lian but still refusal.

“When will Yangming True Lord emerge?” Bai Zhaozhao asked.

She came not just to visit but to learn of the white snake bloodline.

“One or two years at least ten at most.”

Hong Lian eyed Bai Zhaozhao speaking.

Her aura deep and elusive even Hong Lian couldn’t see through sensing something extraordinary.

“Up to ten…” Bai Zhaozhao frowned.

A year or so she could wait.

But three five or ten was too long – she still sought great fortune bearers and her ancestor’s mentioned anomaly.

“I have important matters. When he emerges please notify me.”

Bai Zhaozhao’s flawless face veiled in hazy glow said handing a jade talisman to Hong Lian then leaving.

She didn’t depart the city immediately.

Instead she divined to learn when Yangming would emerge.

But like before his heavenly secrets were profound likely bearing a heavenly treasure or shielded by a divination grandmaster uncalculable.

Yet divining she saw faint calamity aura over the city possibly trouble brewing.

Then Yangming might appear!

Thus Bai Zhaozhao stayed in the city planning to wait and see.

Time flew half a year passed.

Forbidden Sea Green Dragon Island palace depths.

Lu Changsheng and Ao Long sat on the massive deep blue sea marrow jade bed as he helped balance her inner chaotic forces.

Now Ao Long felt the surging fully controlled Azure Dragon power her frost-like refined face beaming with joy.

“Fellow Daoist Lu you’ve detoxified me and helped balance control my bloodline power. I don’t know how to repay you.”

Ao Long’s molten gold eyes gazed at Lu Changsheng leaning close her passionate intent unhidden.

“You’re too kind Fellow Daoist Ao. Back when the Green Dragon King helped”

Lu Changsheng eyed her tall graceful form so near inhaling her rich fragrance smiling faintly.

Yet somehow their hands had intertwined.

Before he finished Ao Long smiled brightly saying “I recall a human saying: nothing to repay with so offer my body.”

“For such kindness I have nothing to give. So how about you offer your body and marry me?”

Ao Long leaned even closer.

Her words’ breath with icy crystal scent nearly brushed his face her dark red lips close.