The faint scent of pear blossoms was not only on her body, but also on her lips.
Leng Shuxue was not accustomed to such intimate contact.
He originally wanted to struggle, to pull her away, and to make Yuan Shu keep her distance.
But upon hearing those words, his entire body stiffened. The hand gripping Yuan Shu's sleeve tightened, then loosened, then tightened again.
In the end, he still didn't push Yuan Shu away.
As if expecting this outcome, the corners of Yuan Shu's lips curled up. She lightly kissed his lips, and as she did, she applied a bit of force.
Leng Shuxue's hand gripping the armrest tightened once more; this time, he gripped it dead tight.
Yuan Shu pried open his lips and teeth, unceremoniously and forcefully invading, beginning to conquer his defenses!
The rich scent of pear blossoms spread in his mouth like a bewitching poison, entangling his heart and leaving it trembling.
Leng Shuxue's eyelashes fluttered, and the corners of his eyes flushed a faint red.
At this moment, Yuan Shu unceremoniously lifted herself up and straddled his lap.
Wrapping her arms around his neck, she deepened the kiss.
The wind blew gently through the crabapple flowers on the tree, sweeping away their fragrance and startling the blossoms into a long, ceaseless tremble.
It wasn't until a long time later that Yuan Shu finally released the man beneath her with satisfaction.
At that time, Leng Shuxue looked dazed. He stared unblinkingly at Yuan Shu, the corners of his eyes and his lips completely red.
Like a crabapple blossom ravaged by the wind, he bore a messy and fragile beauty.
Yuan Shu reached out and gently stroked Leng Shuxue's cheek. His smooth, fair skin felt delicate to the touch, feeling exceptionally wonderful.
Leng Shuxue, however, seemed unaccustomed to such touches. He turned his head away, his lips pressed into a tight line.
Yuan Shu narrowed her eyes and smiled. She voluntarily got off Leng Shuxue's lap, sat on a stone stool to the side, and reached out to lift his legs, placing them onto her own knees.
The familiar massage routine, the familiar acupuncture routine.
As a slight stinging sensation transmitted over, Leng Shuxue's Adam's apple bobbed. He ultimately couldn't help but lower his eyes to look at his legs.
With this glance, he naturally also saw Yuan Shu's face.
She had her eyes slightly lowered, her long and curled eyelashes fluttering gently, gazing at his legs unblinkingly and with intense focus.
Whether it was the massage or the acupuncture, her expression was extremely serious.
Leng Shuxue pursed his lips, his mood rather complicated.
The scene that just occurred was something he had never imagined prior to today.
He had thought that if Yuan Shu was willing to come and treat his legs, she must surely want something in return.
Of course, he wasn't afraid of her wanting something.
He simply wanted to stand up too badly.
He had even thought that no matter what demand Yuan Shu made, for the sake of standing up, he would give it a try.
Even if she wanted mountains of gold, silver, or spirit stones, he would definitely do his utmost to find them for her.
Yet he never expected that she would ask for nothing, instead taking a kiss that he initiated but she finished.
He had only lightly touched her lips, but she had...
Recalling what just happened, Leng Shuxue's Adam's apple bobbed.
She smelled so good!
Whether it was her body or her lips.
Leng Shuxue's mind was a mess.
He felt this was unfair to Yuan Shu. Curing the demonic poison was so important to him, yet she wanted nothing in return.
Should he ask her again?
On this side, Yuan Shu had already finished today's massage and acupuncture.
Actually, based on the effects of yesterday's antidote, Yuan Shu had already guessed the type of demonic poison Leng Shuxue was afflicted with.
If there were enough detoxifying spiritual plants, the poison could actually be cured all at once.
But...
This was an excellent opportunity to cultivate their feelings for each other.
Whether she could win over this supreme Ice Spiritual Root would depend on the next few days; naturally, she couldn't let this poison be cured so easily.
Furthermore, the detoxifying materials were insufficient anyway.
Since that was the case, she could only cure it slowly.
Yuan Shu repeated yesterday's procedure, melting another antidote pill for Leng Shuxue to take.
With yesterday's experience, Leng Shuxue drank the medicine very readily today.
"Fourth Senior Brother, starting from today, the demonic poison in your legs will gradually decrease. There might be some discomfort, but it's all normal, so don't worry too much."
Yuan Shu explained. She saw Leng Shuxue lower his eyes, the corners of his eyes still red, remaining silent.
She shrugged and prepared to leave.
"Seventh Junior Sister, if you don't like the compensation I've offered, tell me what you want, and I will try my best to find it for you."
Seeing her turn around to leave, Leng Shuxue finally couldn't hold back. He looked up at her and spoke out.
He felt that Yuan Shu was deliberately teasing him.
How could such a major matter like curing someone's poison only cost a kiss?
How could there be such a cheap deal?
Perhaps Yuan Shu simply didn't like the things he had brought out!
Yuan Shu turned her head to look at him. Meeting his expression, she roughly knew what he was thinking.
She curled her lips into a smile, "Fourth Senior Brother, I told you I don't want those things."
"It's getting late, I'll be leaving first. I'll come back tomorrow!"
Yuan Shu said, waving her hand at him before turning around and leaving the stone cave.
Leaving only Leng Shuxue under the crabapple tree, who uncontrollably clenched his fists.
After a long time, he slowly relaxed them.
He raised his head, his gaze somewhat blankly looking at the crabapple blossoms overhead.
He didn't know if his legs would eventually be able to stand up.
But right now, echoing in his mind was that deep kiss from just now.
That kiss that stirred up a storm.
That kiss, guided by Yuan Shu, full of novel excitement!
Yuan Shu had actually kissed him?
And she had kissed him so proactively?
Leng Shuxue's eyes became a bit confused. Recalling the taste from just now, his tongue uncontrollably swept around inside his mouth.
It seemed to still carry the lingering scent of pear blossoms.
She would come again tomorrow!
...
Yuan Shu returned to the courtyard, told Yun Sheng "do not disturb," and went into the house to meditate and cultivate.
It wasn't until Yun Sheng called her to eat, after which she took a medicinal bath, and returned to her room to cultivate again, that the night passed without a word.
At noon the next day, Yuan Shu stepped onto the small path leading to the stone cave dwelling in the back mountain. As soon as she got onto the stone terrace, she saw the figure under the crabapple tree.
Leng Shuxue's cold face was expressionless, still maintaining that transcendent, otherworldly demeanor.
His waist-length hair was tied up with only a snow-colored ribbon, looking very simple.
But because his face was overly outstanding, it was hard to ignore him, and one couldn't help but let their gaze fall upon him.
"Fourth Senior Brother."
With a smile on her face, she greeted him, her soft and sweet voice slightly raised.
Leng Shuxue's hand holding the teacup paused slightly. He turned his head and met Yuan Shu's radiant smile.
His gaze swept over her curved eyes and brows, landing on Yuan Shu's bright red little mouth.
As if thinking of something, Leng Shuxue calmly shifted his gaze away and nodded in greeting, "Seventh Junior Sister."
"How was last night? Are you feeling better?"
Seeing that he liked to drink tea, Yuan Shu had specially brought some good tea today. While asking, she familiarly boiled water and brewed the tea.
Without Yuan Shu's gaze on him, Leng Shuxue breathed a sigh of relief and replied softly, "Much better, except for some numbness and itching at times."
"The poison is dissolving, so the numbness and itching are normal. Just don't scratch it," Yuan Shu casually reminded him, and Leng Shuxue nodded in response.
A moment later, a fresh pot of Snowfall Maojian tea was brewed, emitting a faint and elegant fragrance.
Yuan Shu poured a cup and held it in her hands.
"Fourth Senior Brother, do you want to taste it?"
