Yun Sheng's kiss was very comfortable, with a perfect balance of pressure and lingering, affectionate techniques.
Yuan Shu was already used to such little rewards when they were alone, and she didn't refuse.
After quite a while, sensing the change in the person behind her, Yuan Shu gently bit him, and only then did he release her lips.
Yuan Shu reached out and gently pinched his chin, narrowing her eyes slightly as she looked at him. "Are you jealous?"
His cherry-pink eyes blinked a few times, and Yun Sheng nodded pitifully. "Yes."
"I want to eat too," he said pointedly, his clear eyes rippling with starlight, like a little puppy begging for a reward.
It wasn't just as simple as tasting her lips; he wanted more.
The corners of Yuan Shu's mouth curled up. She reached out and pinched his fair cheek. "Although soul dual cultivation is comfortable, you haven't reached the Foundation Establishment stage yet. Doing it too often isn't good for you."
The bright light in Yun Sheng's eyes visibly dimmed, making him look like an abandoned puppy.
Seeing this, Yuan Shu found it amusing. She leaned in closer to Yun Sheng. "Besides that, don't you want to do something else?"
Yun Sheng's eyes widened slightly, and his Adam's apple bobbed uncontrollably.
Something else?
Like...
Seeing that he was tempted, Yuan Shu didn't hold back. She stood up and sat directly on his lap.
The sash at her shoulder slipped open, and Yun Sheng leaned over to kiss her.
...
Upon receiving a message from the Wanbao Pavilion, Yuan Shu set off down the mountain that afternoon.
At the courtyard gate, Yun Sheng watched her retreating back, took a deep breath, and straightened the hem of his clothes, which had been feeling out of place.
Turning back to his room, he took out the Heart of the Tree King given by Elder Mu.
He knew that the cultivation method Yuan Shu practiced was special, probably a dual cultivation method like those of the Hehuan Sect.
That was why she sought out so many male cultivators!
If others could become her men, he could too. He definitely could!
He had wanted to reach the Foundation Establishment stage for a long time, but the timing just hadn't been right.
However, he had been cultivating diligently recently, and had now reached the twelfth level of Qi Condensation.
Barring any accidents, by absorbing this Heart of the Tree King, he would surely be able to break through the barrier to Foundation Establishment!
When that time came, would Yuan Shu be able to stay for him?
Yun Sheng's eyes slowly began to shine, growing brighter and brighter!
...
On the bustling street, Yuan Shu walked briskly, dressed in a red gown and wearing a veiled hat.
Occasionally passing by pastry stalls, she would stop to buy some, carrying them in her hand and eating slowly.
She was someone who heavily indulged her appetite; otherwise, she wouldn't have kept a small kitchen specially for cooking her meals in the Hehuan Sect for hundreds of years in her previous life.
In this life, as long as she wasn't in closed-door cultivation, she never missed a single meal.
In Yuan Shu's own words, life is short, so one should enjoy it while they can.
First, sleep with whoever you want to sleep with; never wrong yourself.
Second, eat whatever you want to eat; never wrong your stomach.
A gentle breeze blew past a corner of the street, fluttering the white veil over her face.
A breathtakingly beautiful small face was revealed beneath the veil, appearing exceptionally bright and dazzling among the crowd of ordinary, dusty-faced people.
On a white jade arch bridge, a young man holding a hand warmer and draped in a fox fur cloak kept his calm, unblinking gaze fixed on her.
"Young Master, that girl is truly beautiful!"
The servant boy beside him looked amazed and couldn't help but sigh in a low voice.
Mu Fengyun didn't speak; he only withdrew his gaze when the red figure disappeared.
"Let's go. We barely managed to save this life, so it's time to go back and take the medicine on time."
"Yes." The servant boy didn't dare to neglect his duties. He quickly stepped forward to support him, and they slowly walked back.
...
"Miss, Young Master Long had someone send these over. He sent them just to request a meeting with you. I saw that these items were somewhat special, which is why I sent you a message."
In the parlor of the Wanbao Pavilion, Yuan Shu met the managing shopkeeper. His potbellied appearance suggested that he had skimmed quite a bit of profit recently.
Yuan Shu raised an eyebrow and reached out to take the small box he handed her.
The box was already open. Resting quietly on the soft brocade were three oval-shaped, ice-blue little objects.
"Miss, Young Master Long said these are the tears of the South Sea Merfolk, which are extremely valuable. This... please forgive my poor eyesight, but I can't tell if they are genuine."
The shopkeeper's tone was somewhat embarrassed.
As the managing shopkeeper of the Wanbao Pavilion, he had seen thousands, if not tens of thousands, of treasures, yet he couldn't determine the value of these three small items. It was truly shameful.
Yuan Shu raised an eyebrow. Gathering spiritual energy at her fingertips, she levitated the three small objects to her eyes for a closer look.
A moment later, she smiled and nodded. "Not bad, they are indeed Merfolk Tears."
"Merfolk Tears are rare. Only powerful merfolk can condense them. The quality of these three Merfolk Tears is quite excellent!"
"The South Sea is too far from the Central State, and these items are extremely rare. It's normal that you don't recognize them."
Yuan Shu comforted the shopkeeper with a few words and then asked, "What does Long Yunhui want in exchange for taking out these Merfolk Tears?"
She had to admit, Yuan Shu was a bit covetous.
Merfolk Tears contained extremely strong and pure energy. If one could absorb them, it would be equivalent to decades of arduous cultivation!
The reason Yuan Shu had rushed over so quickly was also to see if what the shopkeeper said in his message was true.
To her surprise, they really were Merfolk Tears!
"Ahem, well..." The shopkeeper paused and lowered his voice. "Young Master Long said he wants to see you again. If you are interested, you can talk to him personally."
Yuan Shu looked up, an expression of 'I knew it' crossing her face.
...
"Young Master Long, my master has agreed to see you."
The shopkeeper brought someone over to deliver the reply. Long Yunhui, who had just been sitting in a chair in a daze, immediately stood up. "Really?"
"Of course it's true. Tonight, in the private room on the second floor. You just need to arrive on time," the shopkeeper said mildly, giving him a meaningful smile.
Long Yunhui's eyes lit up, and his body tensed slightly with excitement.
Ever since they parted ways at the Death Demon Forest last time, he hadn't seen her for a long time.
He wondered if she had been doing well recently.
No, she must be doing very well. After all, except for the first time, she had never sought him out on her own initiative.
It was as if her initiative that day was a memory only he couldn't forget!
Long Yunhui's feelings were somewhat complicated.
He thought he was special. He had come to the Wanbao Pavilion time and time again to find her, only to be rejected every time.
It wasn't until now that he realized the reason she hadn't come was that his bargaining chips weren't enough.
See? As soon as the Merfolk Tears were sent out, he could immediately see her!
Long Yunhui felt sorrowful. In her heart, was he actually worth less than three Merfolk Tears?
Long Yunhui went to the cleansing room, dismissed his attendants, and walked straight into the bathing pool, sitting down to wash himself.
Having been here a few times, he already knew the drill.
After washing, he put on the sheer long robe prepared by the attendants, consciously drank the tea that sealed his spiritual meridians, and then blindfolded his eyes with a red silk ribbon.
It was still the same familiar room. He smelled the floral fragrance permeating the air.
"Creak."
The door opened, and he heard her footsteps—footsteps treading on flower petals.
