Shu Linyuan and Shen Qi left almost right after each other.
When Yun Sheng came to knock on the door, Yuan Shu lazily poked her head out from the brocade quilt. "Come in."
Yun Sheng pushed the door open, familiarly stepped forward to pull back the quilt, carefully gathered her into his arms, and carried her to the washroom.
She had two medicinal baths a day without fail. Unless Yuan Shu was away from the courtyard, it was an absolute necessity.
And last night...
Hearing the continuous commotion.
Afraid that Yuan Shu might have been hurt, Yun Sheng carefully massaged her three times before gently lifting her out of the bathing barrel.
Fortunately, Yuan Shu looked to be in great condition, her face completely relaxed, which finally allowed him to breathe a quiet sigh of relief.
Inside the room, Yuan Shu enjoyed the breakfast Yun Sheng had served, turning her head to glance at him as he folded the quilt.
Pondering for a moment, she took a bag of spirit stones from her Divine Tree space and placed it on the table. "Yun Sheng, go buy a new bed later."
Yun Sheng turned his head, not quite processing it. He paused. "What bed?"
"The bed for resting. This one is a bit too small. Go take a look and buy a five-meter bed. If there isn't one, have it custom-made."
Yuan Shu said casually.
Shu Linyuan and Shen Qi were both very tall, with broad shoulders and narrow waists; they took up a lot of space.
The current canopy bed was only 1.8 meters wide. It was too narrow, and sleeping three people on it wasn't very comfortable.
Yuan Shu was someone who valued enjoyment, especially enjoyment in bed.
She couldn't possibly wrong herself by squeezing together in a tight pile once there were more people, right?
Yun Sheng's eyes trembled slightly. He respectfully bowed his head and replied, "Yes."
It wasn't until Yuan Shu finished eating and sat cross-legged to begin her cultivation that Yun Sheng carefully looked up at her before backing out of the room.
A five-meter bed was large enough for four or five people to sleep on together.
It was obvious that Yuan Shu was buying it for Shu Linyuan and Shen Qi.
When would he be able to get on that bed too?
Yun Sheng tilted his head up slightly, glanced at the glaring sun above, and took a deep breath.
He would, he definitely would!
...
"Fourth Senior Brother!"
At the back mountain of the Falling Immortal Sect, outside Leng Shuxue's cave dwelling.
From far away, Yuan Shu spotted that figure, as cold and clear as snow.
Today, he had changed into a crescent-white robe. The light blue brocade accentuated his already stunningly aloof face, making him look even more noble and otherworldly.
Like the bright moon in the night sky—meant to be admired from afar, not to be profaned.
Yuan Shu's eyes lit up.
As the saying goes, clothes make the man.
Leng Shuxue was already handsome; a simple white robe was enough to be breathtaking.
Not to mention his current light blue robe, making him so noble that every single strand of his hair seemed to glow.
With just one glance, Yuan Shu couldn't tear her eyes away.
And Leng Shuxue's gaze, prompted by her soft call, slowly turned to see Yuan Shu coming up the path.
Today, she was wearing a peach-pink dress.
The hem of her skirt rippled like lotus leaves as she walked. She looked like a red lotus blossom in the water, graceful, slender, and exquisitely beautiful.
A flash of awe crossed Leng Shuxue's eyes.
Yuan Shu looked beautiful in bright red, like a gorgeous peony, and she looked beautiful in peach pink too, like a fragrant pink jade blossom on a branch.
It seemed she looked beautiful no matter what!
Leng Shuxue used to think of himself as cold-hearted and emotionless, but he never expected to fall in love so quickly.
This crescent-white brocade robe was something he had specifically dug out of his wardrobe last night, having not worn it for years.
He had used a Cleansing Spell and carefully scented it with incense, ensuring there wasn't a hint of mustiness before wearing it out today.
He saw the amazement in Yuan Shu's eyes.
At that moment, his heart leapt with joy.
"Seventh Junior Sister."
He called out softly, his voice as clear and pleasant as spring water, refreshing to the ears.
He had thought Yuan Shu would throw herself into his arms just like the previous two days, and then... then be overly intimate with him.
To his surprise, Yuan Shu acted out of character today. She opened the food box she was carrying, took out a few pastries, and introduced them to him.
"Fourth Senior Brother, I had someone specially make these. They taste pretty good. Later, when I treat your legs, you can try some if you have nothing else to do."
With that, Yuan Shu expertly lifted his legs and began to gently massage them.
Leng Shuxue looked up at her, only to find that Yuan Shu was already fully focused on the massage, simultaneously opening her acupuncture cloth bag on the side.
She was clearly ready to begin the treatment right then and there.
He pursed his lips, ignoring the trace of disappointment in his heart, and reached out to take a piece of the pastry Yuan Shu had just brought out, placing it in his mouth.
The pastry wasn't too sweet or cloying; it was indeed delicious.
But after eating one piece, he didn't touch the rest.
His gaze involuntarily fell upon Yuan Shu's focused side profile.
It would be nice if he could eat these pastries together with Yuan Shu.
One piece for her, one piece for him.
Leng Shuxue pressed his lips tightly together as his thoughts wandered.
He actually didn't really like eating sweet things like pastries.
But if Yuan Shu fed them to him personally, he would definitely eat them.
If Yuan Shu were to feed him, how would she do it?
Would she pick up a piece with those fair, beautiful hands and bring it to his lips?
Or... would she take a bite with her sweet little mouth first, and then feed it into his mouth?
At this thought, Leng Shuxue's Adam's apple bobbed uncontrollably.
Why hadn't Yuan Shu kissed him today?
Didn't she like his outfit?
Did he do something wrong?
Leng Shuxue reflected on himself deeply but simply couldn't figure out what was wrong.
However, his good upbringing kept him from asking out loud. Only his knuckles turned white from gripping the armrests of his wheelchair slightly too hard.
"Fourth Senior Brother, try lifting your leg and see."
Suddenly hearing her voice, Leng Shuxue lowered his head, meeting Yuan Shu's radiant smile. His heart skipped a beat, and he hastily averted his gaze.
But his earlobes turned uncontrollably red.
Following Yuan Shu's instructions, he slowly tried to lift his leg.
The first time, it hurt a lot.
Frowning, he moved his right leg little by little, slowly inching it up, and then, under Yuan Shu's encouraging gaze, he slowly lifted his leg!
Leng Shuxue's eyes widened. Even after his right leg was placed back on the ground, the shocked expression on his face hadn't faded.
"Seventh Junior Sister, my leg..."
"Try this one too." Yuan Shu pointed at his left leg, reminding him.
Leng Shuxue suppressed the excitement in his chest, nodded at Yuan Shu, and slowly moved his left foot.
The process was very slow, but the result was astonishing.
His left foot, just like his right foot, could actually be lifted!
"Congratulations, Fourth Senior Brother. Your legs have greatly improved. From now on, as long as you persist with the acupuncture, massages, and medicine, I guarantee you'll be able to run and jump within a month!"
Yuan Shu spoke with a beaming smile, her pretty little face looking even more enchanting.
Leng Shuxue was thrilled.
No one desired to stand up more than he did. He had waited for this moment for a very, very long time.
And now, it was Yuan Shu who had given him hope!
"Shushu!"
He reached out, grabbed Yuan Shu's hand, and held it tightly. Looking unblinkingly at her, he suddenly spoke with utmost seriousness.
"When my legs recover, I will... I will report to our Master and marry you!"
Yuan Shu blinked, her eyes suddenly curving into a smile. "Are you serious, Fourth Senior Brother?"
"But, rather than a promise to marry me, I would much rather have Fourth Senior Brother's beauty."
