Yuan Shu lay against Leng Shuxue's chest.
With one hand hooked around his shoulder, she slowly smoothed the hair at his temples with the other. Then, her fingers traced lightly down his smooth, fair neck, finally resting on his other shoulder.
Her stunningly beautiful little face was like a blooming begonia—delicate, gorgeous, and exuding a bewitching charm.
She was beautiful. He had known this from the very first moment he laid eyes on Yuan Shu.
No one could dislike beautiful things, and he was but a mortal man.
And now, such a charming woman was looking up at him from a hair's breadth away, asking if he could kiss her.
Leng Shuxue's eyes trembled slightly. His hand, which had been resting on the armrest of his wheelchair, uncontrollably wrapped around Yuan Shu's waist.
"Seventh Junior Sister, do not regret this."
He spoke softly, seemingly giving Yuan Shu one last chance to back out, or perhaps giving himself a chance.
Yuan Shu's eyes curved into a smile. Without a word, she raised her eyebrows at him and pointed a finger at her own lips.
She answered him with her actions.
Leng Shuxue's heart stirred. He lowered his head and gently kissed those bright red lips.
He could not deny that ever since Yuan Shu first kissed him, her person, her face, and those little lips had been etched into his mind, impossible to forget.
Yuan Shu surely did not know that he had suffered from insomnia for the past two days.
Waking up at midnight from his dreams and thinking of her, he could not fall back asleep.
His tongue circled his lips, recalling the feeling of Yuan Shu kissing him.
The mere thought made his body run hot.
If not for the ethical boundaries between fellow disciples, he might have imagined even more.
He was a normal man, after all!
Leng Shuxue's eyelashes fluttered. With his lips slightly parted, he gently pecked at hers—somewhat clumsy, yet incredibly careful.
Yuan Shu tilted her head back. Seeing him only lingering at the surface, she raised an eyebrow, threw her arms around his neck, and took the initiative to open her mouth.
Met with Yuan Shu's initiative, Leng Shuxue's eyes widened slightly. In the next second, he was entangled by her, sinking into the depths of passion.
The wind seemed to grow stronger, blowing the begonia blossoms off the branches, showering the two of them in falling petals.
Yuan Shu held onto Leng Shuxue, kissing him until his lips and teeth were burning hot and the corners of his eyes turned red. Only then did she release him, completely satisfied.
"Fourth Senior Brother, are you about to cry from my kisses?"
Yuan Shu reached out and tapped the red corners of his eyes, speaking with a hint of novelty.
Leng Shuxue was thin-skinned and had never been in such intimate contact with anyone before, let alone had anyone tease him with such words.
As soon as Yuan Shu's words fell, his cheeks burned, and a fiery heat climbed up to the roots of his ears.
It was especially obvious on his snow-white, almost translucent skin.
"Seventh Junior Sister, you..."
He opened his mouth, wanting to refute her. But just as he spoke, before he even knew how to argue back, Yuan Shu sealed his lips once again.
Leng Shuxue's eyes widened slightly. The arms holding Yuan Shu did not loosen; instead, he instinctively pulled her even tighter against him.
He did not dare to resist. His mouth opened uncontrollably, allowing her to take whatever she pleased.
He was afraid that if he rejected her, she would pitifully ask him if he found her repulsive.
How could he ever find her repulsive?
No, what he feared more was that she would find him repulsive!
After all, his legs were crippled. If the demonic poison was not cured, he might never be able to stand up again in his lifetime!
Having kissed to her heart's content, Yuan Shu released his lips. Looking at his involuntarily reddened lips and the corners of his eyes, she smiled again.
"Could it be that Fourth Senior Brother is made of snow? Every time I kiss you, you seem to melt."
Leng Shuxue lowered his eyes to look at her, his Adam's apple bobbing uncontrollably. Between his lips and teeth, the rich, lingering scent of pear blossoms remained.
Being stared at so intently by her, he blushed again. Unable to help himself, he turned his head away, not daring to meet her gaze.
But Yuan Shu just laughed like an enchantress. She reached out, turned his face back to her, and tilted her head up to kiss his lips with just the right amount of pressure.
He felt somewhat helpless. "Seventh Junior Sister..."
"That title doesn't sound good. Change it." Yuan Shu ignored his plea, her eyes slightly lowered, her gaze constantly resting on his bright red, thin lips.
Between his lips and teeth, there was a faint scent of cedar. After he had drunk tea, that clear, crisp fragrance was even more pronounced.
It smelled wonderful, making it hard for her to pull away.
Leng Shuxue pursed his lips. "Then... Miss Yuan?"
"So distant?" Yuan Shu raised an eyebrow at him. Suddenly, she lifted her head, captured his lips, and gave them a light bite.
Leng Shuxue frowned slightly from the pain. "Shushu?"
"Mhm." Yuan Shu was satisfied. A bewitching smile curled the corners of her mouth as she wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him a few more times.
Seeing that Leng Shuxue was no longer resisting at all—and even actively lowering his head when she tilted hers up—she smiled even more happily.
After playing around for a while, Yuan Shu finally got up from Leng Shuxue's lap. "I'll give you today's massage."
Leng Shuxue naturally had no objections. He obediently took off his shoes and socks, handing his legs over to Yuan Shu.
The dark bruises on his legs caused by the demonic poison had faded significantly, proving that the methods Yuan Shu was using were genuinely effective against it.
As his gaze fell upon Yuan Shu's earnest and focused profile, an unprecedented warmth suddenly surged in Leng Shuxue's heart.
If... if he really could stand up again, taking Yuan Shu's hand to become Dao companions might be a rather wonderful thing.
He did not dislike her.
In fact... he seemed to truly like her.
He really had almost been kissed to tears by her!
When their lips were deeply entangled, the corners of his eyes had grown uncontrollably hot, and warm tears had gathered.
It seemed to be a physical reaction that he simply couldn't control!
After Yuan Shu finished massaging Leng Shuxue's legs and completing the acupuncture, she stood up, dissolved an antidote pill, and fed it into his mouth.
"Is it bitter?" she asked, tilting her head.
Leng Shuxue originally wanted to shake his head, but meeting the sly amusement in Yuan Shu's eyes, he found himself nodding as if possessed.
Yuan Shu laughed. She casually tossed a sweet spirit fruit into her own mouth, hooked her arms around Leng Shuxue's neck, and kissed his lips once more.
Leng Shuxue's eyes widened slightly, not expecting Yuan Shu to come back for more.
Yet, he didn't refuse.
He had already decided to accept Yuan Shu, even deciding to marry her in the future, so naturally, he wouldn't reject her advances.
Besides, he thoroughly enjoyed the process.
Yuan Shu smelled so incredibly sweet!
...
By the time their playful intimacy concluded, over an hour had passed.
"Fourth Senior Brother, your legs have regained some strength. When you have free time, you can try standing up for a bit."
Watching him struggle to move his toes, Yuan Shu raised an eyebrow and spoke.
Leng Shuxue's face was full of excitement. "Can I really?"
"Of course!" Yuan Shu nodded affirmatively. "Moving around more will help with your recovery. After all, your legs have been like this for years."
"However, you must be careful. This cave is secluded, and it wasn't easy for me to find you. Don't fall."
As Yuan Shu spoke, she reached out and ran a hand over Leng Shuxue's chest.
"Mmh."
Caught off guard, Leng Shuxue let out a muffled groan, his entire body shuddering uncontrollably.
"Seventh Junior Sister..."
Seeing Yuan Shu's hand drawing circles on his chest, Leng Shuxue's voice grew a fraction hoarser.
After his legs were injured, his body had become extremely sensitive.
Even a light brush was enough to send a wave of tingling numbness through him.
