Night had fallen, and in the dim little grove, Yuan Shu had already changed into a bright and beautiful crimson battle robe.
Her long skirt swayed along the path, brushing against the flowers and grass on both sides, stirring up a faint floral scent.
A slender, exquisite longsword landed right in front of Yuan Shu.
Upon closer inspection, the blade was forged with hollowed-out snowflake patterns and inlaid with several beautiful ice-blue gemstones.
Seeing Yuan Shu, the sword came to a halt. With a flick of its hilt, it conjured a lantern.
Sizzle.
The luminescent stone seemed to be stimulated by spiritual energy, instantly emitting a bright light that illuminated the path as if it were broad daylight!
Yuan Shu raised an eyebrow and asked tentatively, "Fourth Senior Brother?"
The sword could not speak, but it was sentient.
Hearing Yuan Shu's address, it hurriedly moved closer to her as if claiming credit, rubbing against her palm like a puppy begging for a reward.
It seemed she had guessed right; this sword really belonged to Leng Shuxue!
Yuan Shu reached out and pet it. It rubbed against her even more vigorously, making Yuan Shu laugh.
"Alright, your master sent you to light the way for me. He must be getting anxious waiting, so let's go."
The sentient spiritual sword understood her words and dared not delay any further, carrying the lantern and leading the way.
...
Yuan Shu stepped onto the stone steps at the entrance of the cave dwelling. Looking up, she saw Leng Shuxue sitting quietly in his wheelchair beneath the crabapple tree.
He had obviously just bathed and was wearing a slightly loose, comfortable white robe.
His straight long hair fell loosely over his back, held together only by a simple hairpin.
But even with such simple adornment, his excessively handsome face made him look even more ethereal and aloof.
He was incredibly charming!
Leng Shuxue had sensed Yuan Shu the moment she stepped within fifty meters of the cave dwelling, and he had wheeled himself to the edge of the stone platform to wait.
Seeing him, his natal spiritual sword automatically extinguished the lantern on its tip and obediently returned to his back.
"What is its name? To think you've tamed it to be so obedient?"
Yuan Shu looked at Leng Shuxue with some curiosity.
Ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators had no way of making their natal spiritual swords sentient.
To possess a spiritual sword with such sentience at this stage, Leng Shuxue's soul power was definitely far beyond the ordinary level.
"Lingjiao. It was forged from a Snow Moon Essence Stone, and it contains a trace of Snow Moon power."
"No wonder!" Yuan Shu suddenly understood.
The Snow Moon Essence Stone was a treasure in itself, not to mention this spiritual sword also had a trace of Snow Moon power. It was indeed very easy for it to develop sentience.
"Shushu, let's go inside to talk."
Leng Shuxue took her hand and wheeled himself, leading her into the cave dwelling.
Leng Shuxue's cave dwelling was not large, only a few dozen square meters. It contained various daily necessities, all kept neat and clean.
Yuan Shu had been inside a few times before, so she wasn't unfamiliar with it.
Leng Shuxue pulled her to the table, and only then did Yuan Shu notice that there were quite a few things laid out on it!
There were many rare and precious beast fangs and beast crystals, as well as many spiritual ores and spiritual crystals, along with some magical treasures and pills.
They were categorized and arranged neatly on the tabletop!
Yuan Shu glanced over them and looked at Leng Shuxue in surprise. "Fourth Senior Brother, what is this..."
"Ahem, I collected these things in the past. There are spiritual herbs, magical treasures, and quite a few alchemy materials. It's just a small token of my appreciation."
"I know all these things can't compare to you helping to cure my legs. Shushu, please accept these first. When Fourth Senior Brother finds better things in the future, I will definitely collect them and give them to you!"
Leng Shuxue's eyes were filled with yearning and excitement as he looked at Yuan Shu with a burning gaze.
Ever since Yuan Shu agreed to help cure his legs, he had been sorting through these items, picking out everything Yuan Shu might be able to use in the future.
All for the sake of giving them to Yuan Shu!
Even though he wasn't very proficient in pharmacology, he knew that a pill capable of neutralizing demonic poison was definitely not cheap!
He knew Yuan Shu had spent a lot of effort on his legs, and naturally, he didn't want her to do it for nothing.
Yuan Shu unhurriedly swept her gaze over the items on the table, spotting several highly valuable immortal herbs and spiritual plants, and couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.
It seemed Leng Shuxue had brought out everything he had hoarded at the bottom of his trunk?
However, to Yuan Shu, these things were nothing much.
Not to mention that her warehouse in her past life had every kind of precious medicine and spiritual plant imaginable, even in this life, although the Yuan residence lacked cultivation talent, they had money!
With money, would there be a shortage of spiritual herbs and magical treasures?
From childhood to adulthood, she had never lacked good things!
However, this was Leng Shuxue's heartfelt intention, so Yuan Shu didn't refuse immediately.
Reaching out to sweep the items to one side, Yuan Shu placed the box she was carrying onto the table.
"Fourth Senior Brother, you must be tired from arranging things all day. I brought the kind of tea you liked last time."
Saying so, Yuan Shu boiled water and brewed the tea, pushing the poured cup of tea in front of Leng Shuxue.
Leng Shuxue had originally wanted to ask Yuan Shu what kind of treasures she liked so he could look for them in the future.
But seeing her indifferent expression, seemingly lacking much interest, he had to drop the idea.
"Let me taste it." He replied, picking up the tea and taking a sip.
The familiar tea fragrance filled his mouth; it was indeed the same kind he had drunk last time.
He remembered that last time, Yuan Shu had used wanting to taste the tea as an excuse to kiss him deeply!
Thinking of that scene, the tips of Leng Shuxue's ears turned a little red.
It was also this tea that taught him how to kiss Yuan Shu.
"It really is delicious."
He put down the empty teacup, a shallow smile rippling across his handsome face.
Leng Shuxue was very good-looking. Even with just a faint smile, there was a tranquil and beautiful aesthetic to him.
Yuan Shu propped her chin on one hand and poured him another cup. "If Fourth Senior Brother likes it, drink more."
"Aren't you afraid of delaying things?" Leng Shuxue was a bit puzzled. He thought Yuan Shu coming over tonight meant she would treat his legs right away!
Yuan Shu smiled and shook her head. Watching him finish the cup, she poured yet another.
Seeing this, Leng Shuxue said nothing more and drank the tea down again.
An inexplicable heat radiated from his body, followed closely by a slight, indescribable throbbing.
Leng Shuxue's cheeks flushed slightly. He couldn't help but reach out and tug at his collar, a look of unbearable restlessness appearing on his face.
"Shushu, don't you feel it's a bit hot tonight? How strange, I have an Ice Spirit Root, how could I be afraid of the heat?"
Just as he was speaking, he saw Yuan Shu across the table reveal a sly smile.
"Fourth Senior Brother, if you're hot, then it's working. I put a little something in this tea," Yuan Shu said with a beaming smile, rubbing the lid of the teapot.
Leng Shuxue froze, his expression somewhat confused. "Put something in it? Put what in it?"
Would Yuan Shu harm him?
No, impossible!
If she really wanted to harm him, why would she tell him she put something in it?
Besides, she had no reason to harm him!
His body grew hotter and hotter, and an unspeakable urge surged within him, stirring up waves of heat over and over again.
Leng Shuxue took a deep breath. How could this feeling be like...
Leng Shuxue's movements paused, and the expression on his face suddenly changed. He abruptly looked up at Yuan Shu opposite him, his eyes revealing a look of sheer disbelief.
"Shushu, you... you drugged me with that kind of medicine? You... why..."
