《Protoganist's Sidekick Fights Back》
Reincarnation or Transmigration
In the high peaks of the Himalayas, many people were going upwards. In this group, people from different nationalities are mountain climbing together.
A man was walking behind the main group and looking around at the beautiful scenery of rocks covered with white snow. This was his first time seeing snow in such quantity.
Although he was from around here and lived around four hundred kilometers away from the Himalayan mountain range, it was his first trip to this mountain range. He was supposed to come with his friends, but they were busy in their jobs.
Arya was jobless, but he was preparing for government jobs. He was a good student from his childhood. Unlike his friends, he didn''t go to any engineering college; he was not interested in those jobs.
His friends got their jobs at the age of 23-24; meanwhile, he is 26 years old yet jobless. His father was currently working in the government sector, so he was worried about his parents well-being.
Arya was often compared to other children who were doing well in their lives. He was slowly getting depressed about his life. He had planned a trip to the Himalaya mountains with his friends, but they were currently busy, so he decided to take this trip now instead of waiting for them to get holidays or leaves.
Arya is now with a group of eight people. They were resting now. Arya was talking to a couple from New Zealand. It was their second trip to this mountain range. The couple told him about their first experience.
Arya is a beginner in mountain climbing, and he was not planning to go all the way up. He is only doing these activities for experience. Soon they started moving again, and Arya was following.
A few minutes later, Arya spotted a metallic, gold-colored object in the snow. He turned left and walked five meters until he was close to that object.
He saw a golden-colored metal was two inches long was outside the snow. He bent down to pick it up. When Arya touched that metal, his hands got electrocuted. His mind was losing consciousness, and his legs went weak.
He fell down in the snow. Arya was now lying in the snow, and his right palm was on that metallic object. He was trying to move, but his body was not responding.
He moved his eyes towards his right palm that was somehow red with his blood. His hand is bleeding, and he is shocked to see that it was cut by this normal-looking object.
When Arya fell in the snow by losing his strength, his hand also fell on that metallic golden object. That ordinary-looking object did not have any sharp edges, yet the weight of his hands was enough to cut his palms.
As his blood dyed the snow red around his right palm, that metallic object started to glow. Arya is watching all this, but he is powerless.
Soon his hands started to glow golden, and his body was also enveloped in that golden light. Arya was feeling extremely shocked and bewildered. He can''t even comprehend what went wrong with him.
What is happening with his body? It''s not even two minutes since he saw this golden-colored metallic object. He thought it was either gold or bronze or some random golden-colored metal.
If it was gold, then he might have hit the jackpot, but if not, then he was not losing anything to check it out.
But he was regretting his decision to check this object. He was afraid, and tears dropped in his eyes.This story originates from Royal Road. Ensure the author gets the support they deserve by reading it there.
A few seconds later, his entire body was golden-colored, and some unknown words or runes were shining on his body.
Arya was slowly starting to float in the air. As Arya saw his own body in the air and a golden-colored metallic object started to emit colorful lights, he was completely numb to see this.
Soon all the lights disappeared from his surroundings, and his body fell off to the snowy ground. But that golden-colored metallic object was not there anymore.
His body went back to its normal appearance, but his eyes were motionless without any light in them except for some teardrops in them. He was no longer alive anymore.
His first trip, which he went on for relaxation, to enjoy the beautiful scenery of mountains and be away from chaos, ended up killing him.
He didn''t know how, or why he died. He can''t even say goodbye to his family; his family will get this news many days later.
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Jiang State.
Qingyun region.
Qingyun sect is the largest sect in this region. All the lands and cities governed under or influenced by the Qingyun sect are called the Qingyun region. The Qingyun region has many cities under its control, but the most famous and prosperous city under its control is Qingyun City.
Qingyun City is home to the most powerful and influential people of the Qingyun region.
Qingyun City spread around three hundred kilometers.
The Su family is one of the strongest families in Qingyun City, despite their main branch being in Liyun City. They moved to Jiang State three hundred years ago from the South. Their ancestor was a pill formation cultivator. The Su family was able to occupy a place for them in
Qingyun region.
Su family manor.
In the courtyard of a young master of the Su family, a young man with good looks and light, wheat-colored skin was sitting in meditation.
His face was masculine with a sharp, long nose and deep eyebrows, and his ears were pierced with silver-colored earrings, but these earrings were designed to show his masculine features.
His hair was black, and he was wearing a gray and brown-colored robe.
His face was suddenly changing with different expressions, and suddenly he opened his eyes, filled with anger and frustration.
That man was panting for breaths, and soon he came back to his senses. When he looked around the room and surrounding environment, his face showed an expression of confusion.
Before he thought something, he felt something start to change, and he grabbed his head in pain.
His brain suddenly started to receive some hidden or unknown memory. He feels like his head was splitting, but soon that pain was gone.
He is still confused about something.
Who am I?
How the hell did he get here?
Why am I here?
These three questions suddenly emerged in his mind. First he was confused; either he is Arya or Young Master Su Kang of the Su family.
He suddenly looked around and found a big mirror in the room. He stands in front of the mirror to look at his body. This body doesn''t belong to Arya; instead, it''s young master Su Kang''s body.
But he also has memory of future events related to Su Kang. The young man soon started to figure out his memory and started contemplating.
A few minutes later he came to two conclusions about this situation.
Either his soul travelled to this body, but it doesn''t explain clearly his future memory of upcoming events and two years later his death with his entire family''s destruction.
Arya was thinking about Su Kang''s death and that golden-colored metallic object in the possession of Su Kang.
Su Kang will get this object in the future, but he didn''t know what it was.
Su Kang kept this object for clues of some ancient treasure. Because even many treasure pavilions couldn''t decipher this object.
Until he died, it didn''t do anything except suddenly glow in his last breath.
The second conclusion is that he reincarnated in this world and died at the age of 26 with his family but got back in time two years before. He got back in time two years before because of that mysterious object.
Arya is more inclined towards the second scenario because his emotions towards his family in this world are as clear and deep as his family on the Earth, and his memory of Earth was awakened just a few minutes ago during a headache.
The young man again is looking in the mirror and observing the surrounding environment. This is the same room that he left around two years ago.
He spent his entire childhood in this room, and everything from here is giving his mind comfort.
After leaving the Su family, his life was filled with danger and fight. He was helping his friends, but slowly he started to realize that gap between him and his friends, but he was most disappointed by their sheer stupidity and destiny.
This time he wanted to stop those horrible mistakes and teach some lessons to those stupid friends of his.
Thinking about this sudden memory awakening and thoughts about those future upcoming events, the young man decided to calm his thoughts and all those emotions for now.
Su Family
A few hours later.
Su Kang was done with his memories and all these things. Arya was dead, and he can''t do anything about it. Arya''s father was working in the government sector, so he didn''t have to worry about them. His younger siblings will be there to take care of them.
"I have to find that mysterious object soon; only that object can explain this time travel and soul travel," Su Kang thought to himself.
In his memory, Su Kang found that object in a secret realm in one adventure, and as for that mysterious object from Earth, Su Kang is thinking that both are the same object.
It might be that mysterious object that brought him to this realm. So he is eager to find it sooner, but he is not sure if that object will still be in that secret realm now.
"I have to prepare for the next step carefully," Su Kang thought.
After carefully thinking about his past life and adventures, Su Kang confirmed something.
Li Fang was some kind of protagonist. He sometimes used to read novels in his free time on Earth. This world has many supernatural elements to it.
After analysing Li Fang''s journey, Su Kang was sure that the term ''child of destiny'' is definitely suitable for Li Fang. Li Fang was from Qin city. The Li family was one of the major powers in that city.
Li Fang''s father was one of the rising geniuses of Qin City, and his mother was the top beauty of Qin City in the previous generation. His father, Li Xiao, disappeared in the Hundred Beast Mountain Range decades ago.
His mother raised him herself in the Li family. After his father disappears, the Li family started facing setbacks after setbacks. Li Xiao has offended a lot of people, so when they heard about his rumoured death, all of them behind the scenes started putting pressure on the Li family.
The Li family was facing a lot of pressure, and they became depressed. Soon some members of the Li family started taking their anger out on Li Fang and his mother. Li Fang faced injustice and discrimination in his childhood. But there were still some people who helped mother and son.
Li Fang started cultivation at the age of 12 years and shocked everyone in the family. Meanwhile, most people start cultivation at the age of 14-15. This situation already made families who had bad relationships with the Li family even worse.
They started fearing the rise of the Li family and losing their own influence in the future. But Li Fang survived all the situations. He started fighting for his life very early, and his rise was followed by blood and killing.
Even many of his supporters inside the Li family didn''t survive this kind of fight. The original Li family was a medium-sized powerhouse, but after all those fights, the number of Li family members was reduced to a small group.
Li Fang became their leader after this situation, but many members of the Li family didn''t survive to see their glorious future in the leadership of Li Fang. Stolen content warning: this tale belongs on Royal Road. Report any occurrences elsewhere.
Li Fang''s life was filled with such kinds of plots again and again.
"I am really stupid to think of that guy as my friend and brother." Su Kang was regretting his decision now.
Rise of Li Fang was enough to show that the guy was a walking disaster. Su Kang befriended him, and he even convinced his family to use resources to help him cultivate Li Fang.
After Li Fang got the backup of the Su family, he started picking fights here and there all the time.
The Su family was one of the major powerhouse
of the Jiang state. After the Qingyun sect, the Su family is the strongest power house in the Qingyun region.
The ancestor of the Su family is at the peak of the pill formation stage, and the father of Su Kang is also a pill formation cultivator.
Only the Qingyun sect can surpass this lineup. The Qingyun sect has five Pill formation cultivators, dozens of foundation-building cultivators, and thousands of disciples. The Su family only came to Jiang state three hundred years ago.
Outsiders don''t know about this, but he knows why his ancestor migrated here.
The ancestor of the Su family was an orphan from the southern region. Somehow he ended up becoming a disciple of a cultivator.
That cultivator was injured and didn''t survive. But his ancestor, in order to repay his favour, migrated here and even changed his name. Su Kang did not know the original name of this ancestor, but this ancestor was the one who established the Su family.
Now the Su family, after hundreds of years of development, became one of the major cultivation families in the Jiang state.
The rise of the Su family was smooth, and they did not offend any major powerhouses or pick any big fights with any major powers. The Su family has a good reputation in the Jiang state. Li Fang has used this reputation to gain special privileges.
Su Kang was a genius of the Su family. He started cultivation at the age of 12 years old. Su Kang is now 24 years old. He is already a pill formation cultivator.
The younger generation was supposed to be the most outstanding genius of Jiang state, but now this title belongs to Li Fang, who is only 20 years old and just broke through to pill formation.
Su Kang is not jealous of him. But he was frustrated because Li Fang is easily offended at something. Even when we used to go together on missions, we somehow often ended up fighting because any random guy in the inn called Li Fang a bastard. Now thinking about his behaviour reminds me of something.
"Protagonists are creatures who are easily offended," Su Kang murmured to himself.
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Su Kang came out of his room and walked towards the courtyard. His courtyard was extremely spacious. There were different trees planted in the courtyard, and there was a small pond in the courtyard too. This pond was 80 meters long and around 50 meters wide.
There were fragrant lotuses and other spiritual plants in the pond. There were small, golden, and red-coloured fish swimming in the water. Looking around the familiar environment, Su Kang''s body is feeling warmth.
He wanted to see his parents, uncles, siblings, and Su family immediately after coming out of his room. Su Kang knew that he had already met his family yesterday, but because of his future memories, he feels like it''s been a long time since he saw his family.
Su Kang was walking towards his parents courtyard extremely fast.
"I wanted to see my parents," Su Kang ordered a servant after reaching his parents courtyard.
"Young master, your father is cultivating now, but madam is free. She ordered you to wait in the tea room," a maid replied after receiving the message.
"Okay, I will wait there," Su Kang replied.
He went towards the tea room and sat down after looking around for a few seconds.
A few minutes later a lady was coming with two women following behind her. As Su Kang looked, her face and that warm smile on her beautiful face are something Su Kang missed very deeply.
Her face also reminds him of that tragic scene of her death. At that time she was also smiling and giving him comfort with this same face, yet she chose to self-destruct her core.
Instead of being violated by demonic cultivators in front of her own children, she self-destructed her core in the hope of buying time for his father to help Su Kang escape.
Thinking about all those painful moments, his eyes became cold and determined. Soon his mother came and sat down next to him.
"What happened, my child? Why are you angry?" His mother looked at his face and asked in a concerned voice.
"Nothing happened, Mother; I was thinking about a previous discussion," Su Kang told her.
His mother looked at his face intently before then asking, "What about those discussions?"
Su Kang took a deep breath, then looked into his mother''s eyes and said, "Mother, I thought a lot about this and decided to change my decision about going to the Central Plains with my fellow disciples."
"Mother, I know what you are thinking, but I do not wish to go to the Central Plains now for cultivation," said Su Kang.
His mother was taken aback by this decision. After all, it was him, Su Kang, who decided to go to the central plains to cultivate with his sect brothers, and he even convinced his parents about this. Now looking at her son, Dong Yue is confused about this whole situation.
Talks with Mother
Dong Yue was confused about his sudden change in thoughts.
She asked him, "Why did you change your decision?"
Su Kang replied, "I am planning to wait and master pill formation supernatural powers before going on any big journey.".
His mother was relieved to hear this.
She was shocked to hear news that his son was going to participate in the war between orthodox cultivators and demon cultivators.
He was going with his friends from the Qingyun sect. His aim was to get merit and get recognition from the Heavenly Sword Sect.
"Your father will be happy to know this," she replied.
In his last life, they hastily left for a journey. They lost their fellow sect disciples before reaching their destination.
They were in a hurry because Li Fang was trying to join the Heavenly Sword Sect sooner instead of waiting for the next sect recruitment exam 2 years later.
At the beginning, Su Kang was confused why he was in such a hurry. Only after joining the Heavenly Sword Sect did he come to know the reason behind this hurry. Li Fang once met a mysterious beauty during his adventures.
Somehow they ended up making a bet. If he could find her within a three-year period, she would help him one time with her capacity.
In this way, Li Fang will end up acquiring a spiritual body with her help.
But what did others gain in this journey? They gained nothing except wines in front of their tomb.
"We will be leaving for Liyun City after your father comes out of his meditation," she said.
Dong yue is a disciple of the Qingyun sect. That''s why when Su Kang was small, he used to spend most of his years in Qingyun City. Qingyun City is managed by disciples of the Qingyun sect.
The Su family has a branch in this city for family members who joined the Qingyun sect. Liyun City is the place their industry is set up, and that is the place where his ancestor and parents mostly stay.
His mother is helping the family to manage resources and expand, so she doesn''t live in Qingyun City except for some special summons.
"I will be visiting soon," said Su Kang.If you find this story on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen. Please report the infringement.
"Hmm, good," Dong Yue said. "Ting''er will be happy about this.".
Su Ting is his younger brother.
"Do not tell him about this; I will surprise him," Su Kang said with a smile.
His brother is six years younger than he is.
They used to live in Qingyun City together, but after his mother failed to break through Pill formation, she started focusing on family industry.
She thought that she wasted hard-earned elixir for pill formation on herself. That''s why she is working hard to repay that loss.
After that he was only able to spend a little time with his brother.
Su Kang was reminiscing with his mother about the past.
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Su Kang left the tea room after a long time.
His mother was looking at his back and thinking something. When she entered the room, she saw some inexplicable emotions in Su Kang''s eyes.
She is feeling that her son grew a lot in one night. His face did not have that carefree smile again. She did not try to pry into the matter of her son.
But she was concerned about well-being. What happened to him that could suddenly bring so much change in one day?
"I will be having a discussion about this with my husband," she thought.
Then she began to move towards his room.
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Su Kang was walking in the family hall, trained ground, etc. He was talking and asking about their cultivation. The Su family usually avoids internal conflicts.
Their numbers are smaller compared to other pill formation families, so members of the su family are united and always avoid unnecessary conflicts.
Su Kang was happy to see them again. These people were tortured and killed by demon cultivators, so when he saw them talking and laughing, his heart felt a lot lighter compared to before.
He was going towards the outside when he saw a group of people entering through the gate. 2 men and 2 girls were coming towards him.
He smiled and greeted them.
"Cousins, what are you doing here?"
They were his cousins. Su Kang''s grandfather had 3 sons. His father is second; his eldest uncle is family head; meanwhile, the youngest uncle is responsible for the family business.
"We are here to report Aunt and ask about future planning of family," the light bronze-skinned man replied. His eyes have a dark brown colour with a mix of light yellow in them.
He has short brown hair with golden-coloured piercings in his ears. He is the son of the eldest uncle. His name is Su Lang. He is 30 years old.
Next to him is the son of the youngest uncle, Su Cheng. Su Cheng has light white skin with a charming face with a carefree smile. He has longer black hair.
"Oh, anything serious?" I asked casually.
"No, it''s just usual reporting and meeting," replied Su Lang.
"Brother Kang, are you leaving for the central plains?" asked an 18-19-year-old girl.
She is the youngest daughter of the eldest family head and sister of Su Lang.
Her name is Su Ruyi. Next to her is the sister of Su Cheng with big, almond-shaped eyes. She is beautiful and charming.
Both of the girls were interested in alchemy. Qingyun sect has better techniques and alchemy inheritance, so both of them decided to join Qingyun sect for recognition.
As for Su Lang and Su Cheng, they were placed in the Qingyun sect to make better connections and train their family management skills.
"No, right now I am not planning to leave Jiang state," said Su Kang.
"Really, but we heard rumours that you will leave soon," asked Su Cheng with confusion.
"I was planning on it, but now I have decided to stay longer," said Su Kang with a smile.
"Oh, that''s good. We were worried when we thought you would join the war against demon cultivators," said Su Ruyi.
Next to her, Su Ying also nodded her head with a warm smile.
Since they''re living in the same family manor.
After cultivation and sect mission, they used to look after family business inside the city. So they met each other a lot and had a good relationship with each other.
After hearing about Su Kang''s news, they were worried about his safety.
Even the Heavenly Sword Sect didn''t send their own disciples. They were afraid of escalation of this war.
Those demon cultivators were backed up by the behemoth-like Sky Demon Sect. Sky Demon Sect is a powerhouse of the same level as Heavenly Sword Sect. They have a lot of influence in the southern region, and they control many states under them.
Although this war was not started by the Sky Demon Sect, for the sake of precaution, the Heavenly Sword Sect didn''t send its disciples.
Although everyone knows about this, they can''t stop their ambition after looking at the treasure of the Heavenly Sword Sect.
After all, Jiang state lacks resources to cultivate nascent soul cultivators, so they have to look for resources and treasure for future cultivation.
Su Kang talked to the group for a few minutes, then greeted and left the compound of the Su family.
As he left his family compound, he walked towards the Qingyun sect.
Seeking Answers
Su Kang was going towards the Qingyun sect. Qingyun sect is just 100 kilometers away from Qingyun city. As he passed towards the market, he suddenly got a mysterious feeling.
He stopped in his tracks and started looking around with his spiritual consciousness.
He is searching for the source of that mysterious feeling. His soul is reacting right now to this familiar yet unknown feeling.
"This way, this feeling is coming from this direction." He started moving in that direction.
Soon he saw a market of casual cultivators selling and buying treasures, cultivation techniques, and other cultivation resources.
This type of trade fair is organized for three days every month.
Qingyun sect doesn''t interfere in such fairs.
Su Kang was aware of this type of fair organized by cultivators, but he never visited any trade fairs. It was his first time visiting such fairs in Jiang state.
That mysterious feeling got stronger, and he stopped in front of a shop.
He saw the shopkeeper talking to a middle-aged man. That middle-aged man is observing an object; he is holding it in his hands with a satisfied smile plastered on his face.
But Su Kang is frozen, and his facial expression is showing his bewilderment. He suddenly tried to maintain his face in front of the people. But his mind is still processing this situation.
The middle-aged man is observing a golden-colored metallic object. Looking at that object, it feels like a broken fragment of a spiritual artifact.
That object is shaped triangularly.
By looking at this fragment and its edges, we can guess that the original artifact was a rectangular or square-shaped plate.
There are some inexplicable carvings on that fragment.
This is the same object that he got on Earth and in his previous life.
On Earth, he was not able to look at this object properly, but he saw 2 inches of it. This carving is exactly similar to his memory.
Soon he saw a shopkeeper and a middle-aged man observing him.
He smiled and said, "I want this."
pointing his finger at the object.
Su Kang was not in any mood to entertain them. He was shocked to see this object appear here instead of appearing in the secret realm.
The shopkeeper is nervous to see Su Kang. Meanwhile, a middle-aged man is alert. They can see his status by his sect robe. That man said, "I have already bought this."
The shopkeeper was silent about this. The transaction was done, and he had already sold that fragment. He is hesitating whether he will offend Su Kang now.
When Su Kang heard this, he started releasing his pressure. A middle-aged man was shocked to see this.
He thought this young man had extraordinary status in the Qingyun sect, and he was giving proper respect to him, but it turned out that young man is a Pill/Core formation expert.
This young man is already a top expert in the Qingyun region.This book was originally published on Royal Road. Check it out there for the real experience.
He was lamenting his fate. If a core/pill formation expert is interested in this treasure fragment, then its value is a lot greater than he thought.
The shopkeeper was standing there and looking at them. He didn''t feel any pressure. Su Kang was controlling and focusing his spiritual pressure on the man; that''s why nobody around them felt anything weird.
He is using force to do this, but compared to wasting time searching for this artifact, losing some face is a much better choice.
Su Kang bought that mysterious fragment from the man. He paid the man a hundred thousand spiritual stones.
That man bought that fragment for fifty thousand spiritual stones, but now he suddenly got twice the amount.
Su Kang saw a blue space ring on his left index finger.
He remembered something and changed his direction to the Su family.
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Su Kang is deep in thought about this whole situation. After returning to family, he came to his room.
In his previous timeline this fragment was found by Su Kang inside a secret realm.
Near this fragment was a dead body of a foundation building cultivator with a broken blue-colored space ring in the index finger of his left hand.
Su Kang was sure that the dead person was the same middle-aged man whom he met today.
He most likely ended up going into that secret realm way before him and died there.
That secret realm was recently discovered at that time. When Su Kang went inside, it was already 2 months since it was discovered. Many people were already gone into that realm.
He took out the fragment and started looking for any clue. But the fragment is not showing any sign. If not for his connection and throbbing in his soul, even he would not have expected to have such mysterious, powerful abilities.
Even with his consciousness, he is not able to find anything odd about this.
"I should probably use my blood," he thought. But he is slightly afraid of this method.
He hesitated a little bit and then decided to do it.
He put the fragment on the table and cut his finger. He is ready to run away as his blood drops will be in the air.
He decided to stay away as his blood will be falling down on the fragment.
He dropped his blood and ran away towards the gate of the room.
As his blood was dropped on the fragment, it reacted soon.
It is emitting golden light, and some unknown runes were appearing and disappearing on its surface.
The fragment is vibrating, and that mysterious throbbing in his soul has gotten stronger.
Su Kang is alert and ready to take any action if he senses any danger.
Soon everything became normal.
The lights and runes were gone, and the artifact was on the table, back to its previous state.
Su Kang did not drop his guard and again use his blood. He did not go near the fragment but used his power to carry the blood, and then he dropped his blood again.
This time he dropped more blood.
Soon the same reaction came from the fragment. Then it calmed down.
Su Kang once again is ready to drop blood on the fragment.
"You are wasting your destiny by doing this."
Su Kang heard this sentence out of nowhere. He suddenly became alert and looked around extremely fast. But no one was around him.
He looked towards the table and thought something.
His facial expression shifted to shock and horror.
He had already used his spiritual consciousness to pry into the fragment, but he did not find anything.
Now there is someone talking from that same fragment.
"It must be someone whose cultivation is many stages higher than mine," Su Kang thought.
Su Kang asked again for the confirmation, "Who said that? Who is speaking?".
"I am speaking to you."
Again that voice sounded. This time more clearly compared to before. This voice is giving a feeling that someone is speaking with metallic vocal cords.
This is an extremely horrible and unpleasant sound.
"It was my power that allowed you to see your most probable future and ending."
That unpleasant voice said that.
After hearing this, Su Kang was stunned.
"Allowed me to see the future... not travelling back to the past," Su Kang murmured to himself.
He asked, "But senior, why did you do this?"
That voice replied,
"To compensate you for killing you, I was gathering enough energy to leave that previous world, but I was lacking a little more energy."
"I went to sleep because that world was losing its spiritual energy."
"It was my primary instinct that absorbed your destiny; I didn''t do it consciously. After absorbing your destiny, that missing energy was enough to leave that world."
"Absorbing destiny... Can show future events... What type of cultivation techniques can give you such powers?" Su Kang thought in his mind.
"So it was senior who brought me into this world," Su Kang confirmed his theory and got some answers.
But he is still confused about many things.
He said, "Senior, you can come out of the fragment. Let this junior express his sincerity for your kindness in showing me future events.
But the next words made him stunned, and his mind went blank for a few seconds.
"I am already in front of you. You don''t have to show such gestures to me."
It was not the soul of some super powerful cultivator, but that fragment was speaking to him in that metallic voice.
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He thought it was someone whose cultivation level is extremely high, or maybe even an immortal was inside this fragment.
"After all, manipulating time and destiny is something even a cultivator whose cultivation is extremely high is probably very difficult," he thought.
But it was all done by this artefact fragment. If a fragment is capable of all doing this, then what about the complete artefact?
What grade will that artefact be?
Su Kang is not even able to think about the extent of the power of the complete artefact.
"You are the spirit of the original artifact?" Su Kang asked in a surprised voice.
An artefact spirit survived even when that artefact is broken.
It''s hard to imagine something like this even possible.
"I do not know about the original artefact that you are talking about. But I am a spirit born from this artefact," replied that voice.
"Born from this artifact?" But isn''t that just a fragment of the original artefact?" Su Kang asked with confusion.
"Since I have gained wisdom, my body has always looked like this," replied the spirit.
This spirit didn''t even have any form unlike other artefact spirits that can be seen.
Su Kang is confused, but he didn''t try to ask more about this topic.
He asked, "Then how should I address you, senior?"
"You can decide this yourself; I have no opinion," replied the artefact in the same metallic tone.
"Then can you tell me more about the powers that you gave me in detail?"
Su Kang asked the most important question that he was worried about.
"When I arrived in this world after travelling in space cracks, I was protecting your soul with the power of destiny; otherwise, it wouldn''t be possible for a mortal soul to survive that journey."
"I used a lot of destiny energy in that journey, so I was looking for a place where the destiny of heaven and earth was gathered in huge amounts to recover."
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"But before that, I released your soul after nurturing it with my energy."
"That energy allowed your soul to reincarnate in possibly the best circumstances, like family, talent, environment, and others. But some of my power was in your soul. "
"When your destiny will start losing favour and your death is near, then that power in your soul will help you to see one of the most probable future events related to your bad fortune."
"In this way you can avoid your death for one time." The spirit gave Su Kang a full picture of everything.
He realised he was afraid of the fragment in the beginning.
During the entire conversation he was still near the gate of his room.
After hearing about it from the spirit, he has a deep understanding of his reincarnation, and he was thankful for the favour he received from the spirit.
That power allowed him this life, good talent, and even a harmonious family.
Even that little anger and blame for killing him vanished from his heart.
Its power took his life in the past, and now that same power allowed him to change his destiny.
He was once again given a chance to change that tragic ending, and he is extremely grateful for this opportunity.
He heard someone coming from outside and ended the conversation. He went to the table to put the fragment into his space ring.
Soon he heard the call and opened the door.
...
...
His father is out of seclusion and invited him to dinner. He was walking towards their building, looking at the starry sky with a big, light blue-coloured moon.
Soon he reached the building, and he was guided towards the dinner hall.
There were already two people sitting there. He waved his hands towards them and sat down next to them.
They are Su Lang and Su Cheng.
He asked about two sisters. Su Lang said, "They have to attend an alchemy lecture in the morning, so they returned back to the sect."
Su Kang nodded after hearing this.
They talked among themselves, and Su Kang and Su Cheng teased Su Lang about his love.
Su Lang was 30 years old and a late-stage foundation-building cultivator. His cultivation talent was above average, and his looks were above average too.
Most of the cultivators are not bad-looking. As long as their bone structure is normal and their appearance and body improve.
Even if they had average looks, they were still better than average mortals.
Su Lang was looking at both of them with a defeated expression.
He knows that the next family head will probably be his elder brother, so he should help the family by receiving a marriage proposal from any influential family. But he is not ready for it yet.
Soon a commotion followed, and the trio stopped talking. They looked towards
the gate and saw a couple walking towards the table. The man was wearing a red-yellow robe.
His skin is light warm, and he looks someone like in his mind thirties. He is Su Chen, father of Su Kang.
His parents took their seat, and they started serving dinner.
His father is looking in a good mood.
He looked at Su Kang and said, "Since you decided to stay, did you inform the sect about this decision?"
Su Kang said, "Not yet; I will personally visit them tomorrow to inform them about my decision.".
"Good, since you decided on this, everything is fine," his father replied.
It was last night that he tried to stop his son from going to war against demon cultivators. No matter how he looked at it, this decision was taken rashly without much thought behind it.
Demon cultivators are usually stronger than average cultivators. Their fighting power is always higher than their cultivation level. In this war, many demon cultivators are already fighting.
Thinking about his son going there without mastering any superpowers was not something he could swallow easily.
Su Kang saw his father and mother were both in a good mood and thought something.
"Father, I have to tell you something later," Su Kang said.
His father nodded in agreement without much thought.
Then they talked about important projects of family and some other things. Su Kang is not interested in those matters, so he is only listening.
After they finished eating, Su Lang and Su Cheng left quietly.
Su Kang also left after a word with his father.
He told his parents about a potential undiscovered secret realm. This was the same realm where he was supposed to find that fragment.
This secret realm is full of spiritual plants and herbs. In Jiang state, alchemists are most in demand compared to other professionals.
Jiang state did not have any good alchemist. This area lacks any alchemical inheritance. Even pill formation elixirs are extremely hard to find here.
Most of the high-quality pills are imported through Pill Tower. They were controlling numbers of pill formation experts by allocating limited numbers of pill formation elixirs.
That secret realm has many spiritual plants, and some of them are necessary for pill formation elixir.
As long as they can produce a third-level alchemist or hire someone, they can get the Pill Formation Elixir in the future without any problem.
As long as they can move those spiritual plants silently without causing any damage to them, then everything will be fine later.
He returned back to his room.
He took out the fragment and sat down. Tonight he is going to hold a long discussion about his future planning with the spirit.
Symbiotic Relationship
Su Kang will explain his situation to the spirit, and then he will wait for his answer. After coming back, he went to his cultivation room. Set up array formation so that others could not disturb him.
He took out the fragment and started to explain his situation. After listening to everything, that spirit was silent for some time.
Then he replied, "Under normal circumstances, you were not supposed to die this early. I can feel the power of destiny. The power of destiny is gathering in that direction. This is creating misfortune for others and good luck for some."
Even the spirit is troubled by this situation. Although it did not know anything about this world in the beginning.
But after observing this world for so long, he instinctively came to know many things.
He can''t directly plunder the power of destiny for its own use. He can only hide from being noticed by Heavenly Dao.
Su Kang looked at the direction pointed by the fragment''s motion and immediately thought of the Qingyun sect.
The only person he can think of in this situation is Li Fang.
He thought about his Li Fang''s lucky encounters and rise.
Destiny is something that a lot of cultivators know about but don''t know how it works in the world.
Since this fragment knows a lot about it, he should ask for ways to collect more destiny.
"You can''t collect or do something like this. It is something decided by Heavenly Dao itself. I can help you to manoeuvre and manipulate around it," said the spirit, reading Su Kang''s intention.
Su Kang thought about it. He wanted to tell him about Li Fang.
"I wanted you to meet someone. I think he is a person with great destiny," Su Kang said with a serious expression on his face.
"I will tell you my thoughts about him first." Su Kang then explained everything about Li Fang and his theory of the ''child of destiny'' about him.
"That''s probably true, but I have to see him to confirm this," replied the spirit after thinking about Su Kang''s words.
"Give me some of your blood essence," said the artefact after thinking about something.
Su Kang didn''t hesitate and started taking his essence blood.
He was the fragment that was floating in the air. It started to glow with golden light.
Then it said, "Now drop your blood."
Su Kang followed its instructions and gave his blood essence.Love this novel? Read it on Royal Road to ensure the author gets credit.
After dropping a few drops of his blood essence, he can feel the connection between his soul and the fragment getting stronger.
He is now waiting for this process to finish. A few hours later, everything is over. Now he can feel the connection between his soul and the fragment is a lot stronger than before.
He is waiting for Artefact to explain this situation now.
He knows that despite having a stronger connection between the two, he is still not the owner of this fragment. He didn''t refine this artefact yet.
"Now I can hide inside your spiritual consciousness. I can also help you to plunder the power of destiny from others, but we can only indirectly do this.''
" We can not change the overall result; small changes and variables are fine as long as the end result is pretty much the same. "
"Your soul was able to hide from the world because of my power until you were successfully born in this realm. So this world took you as its own inhabitant. "
"When my power was used to show you the most probable future, your soul was affected as well. In this process you gained access to the memory of your last life as well."
"Now I will help you get the power of destiny without being noticed by this world. I will take some power of destiny from you as a token for my helping you," the spirit replied in a low voice. He didn''t hide anything from Su Kang.
Since he was not able to gather power of destiny directly from the world.
He will take it from people who had this power. He can not take it directly from people, so he will take it indirectly in some small amounts.
If he started plundering so much power of destiny from these peoples, then the world will take notice of this.
Heavenly Dao can ignore some small variables as long as the overall result is the same.
As long as they didn''t mess up everything.
Su Kang is happy to hear this.
He didn''t understand the power of destiny clearly. He is not even sure if he can do anything with that power, but as long as he has this fragment, then he will figure something out with it.
As for how they can take it indirectly from Li Fang, he is not clear about it now.
He will think about this later.
when he will meet Li Fang. He has to go to sect tomorrow. He is going to refuse this trip to the Central Plains.
As for how he is going to refuse them, he will think about this tonight.
"How are we going to steal destiny?" Su Kang asked.
"It''s better to have a good relationship with them. People around such persons also benefit from good luck. Being friends with them is beneficial; of course, having blood ties is the best way, and being their partner is also a good way. We have to look at the whole situation to find out what is the best way for you."
replied the spirit.
"Being friends with him is not going to work. We were brothers, although we didn''t swear any brotherhood oath, but we were really close. Even then I ended up in that tragic situation," Su Kang said to the spirit after arranging his thoughts.
He doesn''t believe it will work. He even let go of his fianc¨¦e, yet that didn''t work. He believes the definition of brotherhood is different for Li Fang.
Su Kang is thinking it might be related to his childhood.
After his father disappeared two decades ago, the Li family started facing many difficulties. Many members of the Li family bullied his mother and him.
He did not have any father-like image in his memory to protect him. Only his own mother was there to soothe his heart.
A small number of people even showed him kindness inside the family, but no one stopped the injustice and discrimination he faced by his own blood relatives.
That''s why Li Fang''s emotions towards his friends aren''t deep enough to give them blessings. Instead he is taking their destiny for himself without realising it.
Su Kang told his thoughts about this to the spirit. After hearing Su Kang''s concerns, the spirit agreed with his thoughts.
"Now the only option is his mother," Su Kang said.
Becoming friends with him didn''t work, as going after Li Fang''s harem, even with good intentions, is impossible.
He can''t afford the consequences of his misunderstanding. So his mother is the only best option left now.
"I don''t think any other woman is as important to him as his mother right now. Maybe later in his life, there will be some women, but right now his mother is most important in his life," Su Kang said after deep thought.
"Since you can''t get close to him in any other way, then you have to get close to his mother. Either become her adopted child or her partner."
"My suggestion is that you should win her heart. Becoming her husband will damage the destiny of Li Fang, and in this way we can plunder some of his destiny without doing anything directly related to him," said the spirit.
Su Kang was speechless after hearing those words. He didn''t react for a while.
"Get close enough to marry Li Fang''s mother; in this way we can damage his destiny and get some power of destiny as well," muttered Su Kang himself.
"I am not sure if I can do it or not, but I will try this," Su Kang replied to the determined expression.
Li Fang has recently broken through the Pill formation realm. He has been stabilising his cultivation for the past month. He looks young and extremely handsome.
He opened his eyes with a smile.
"Finally, I am ready to go to the Central Plains. I will win this bet and surprise her," he thought.
Suddenly he felt something strange in his heart.
"Why am I having this strange feeling?" Li Fang thought.
He is not aware that a symbiotic relationship between a man and an artefact is planning to give him a new father.
Meeting The Protagonist
Today Su Kang will go to the Qingyun sect. After discussing everything with the ''Fate'' last night, now he will take steps to materialise that plan.
He decided to call the spirit ''Fate.'' He was not comfortable talking to it without any name. It was awkward for him to talk like this. Fate did not have any problem with it.
After taking a bath, Su Kang changed his robe to a white robe with blue-coloured patterns on t. Changed his earrings to one that enhances his good looks.
Men from the South wear earrings and pierce their ears. The Su family had already moved here centuries ago, but they still pierced their ears.
This is a tradition from the South, and they decided to continue it. It reminds them of their humble origins and roots so that they should not let all this fame get to their heads.
The Su family is able to come this far by sheer hard work of its members, and Su Kang plans to take it to another level with the help of Fate.
After getting ready, he left for the Qingyun sect. He did not go to meet his parents because they were most likely busy with the secret realm.
As long as the Su family can get their hands on pill formation elixir, then his mother and uncle will be able to break through the Pill Formation Realm in the future.
Qingyun sect is not very far from Qingyun city. For a pill formation cultivator, it is only ten minutes away. Su Kang landed in front of a mountain range.
There were many hills in there.
Peaks of mountains were covered by white and grey clouds; meanwhile, hills were covered in green. These hills are used as living quarters for disciples and other major halls.
Su Kang went to his disciple''s quarter room. He informed the elders, and they will call him for a meeting later.
Today he will meet Li Fang and his party. They will decide to leave Jiang state in this meeting.
Su Kang is patiently waiting in his room talking to Fate. Fate is hiding inside his spiritual consciousness. They can communicate with each other without being noticed by others.
Fate can see everything from outside without exposing itself in front of Li Fang. Since Li Fang is certainly a child of destiny, then if it is noticed by him, then the world might be aware of its existence. So precaution is better than cure.
Sometime later someone called Su Kang for a meeting. Then Su Kang left for the sect hall.
....
The manse hall of the Qingyun sect is located on the highest peak.
The main peak is surrounded by clouds, and the sight is wide and majestic. It is worthy of one of the top sects of Jiang state.
The main seat of hall is occupied by the leader of the Qingyun sect.
Below him elders from five peaks are seated in both rows. Unauthorized content usage: if you discover this narrative on Amazon, report the violation.
After them there were elders from the inner pavilion, and then many young men and women were sitting next to them. Su Kang is sitting in the left row, and the right row in front of him is occupied by Li Fang.
He looked at the Su Kang and showed a carefree smile towards him.
Su Kang nodded and greeted back. It is their first meeting in two months. Li Fang was in seclusion for two months. But they had already agreed to go on this journey before his seclusion. So Li Fang is not aware of the surprise prepared by Su Kang for this meeting.
" Sect master and brothers, I have thought about it and made up my mind. I have decided to leave Jiang state for better opportunities. I am planning to practice in the Central Plains."
"After all, with our cultivation talent and current realm, we will be only limiting ourselves if we stay in the Jiang state."
"Only when we step out of here and go to better places like the central plains can we go higher in cultivation."
"I, Li Fang, am planning to go to the central plains for cultivation. Everyone, I don''t know if you are willing to go with me on this journey and become famous in the entire Southern continent."
Li Fang''s motivational speech, filled with desire towards cultivation and hope for the future, made everyone excited. They can feel their youthful energy awakening. Even old sect master Chu is looking proud and lifted his head. Su Kang feels his youthful energy from his eyes.
All the young people were feeling their blood running and their heart beating wildly.
"Brother Li, Shangyu''er is willing to follow you in this journey."
"Young master Li, Heng Tian is willing to follow you too."
"Big brother Li, Ling''er is also willing to go with you."
"Hahaha, senior brother Li, this younger brother of yours is naturally willing to follow too."
...
In the main hall a group of younger brothers and sisters are enthusiastic and hopeful about this journey.
"As expected, they are going to die. Li Fang is not afraid of death because of his destiny, but these younger brothers will naturally hand over their dreams to him, Su Kang thought.
After seeing Li Fang, Fate was confirmed that Li Fang is carrying a lot of destiny. Su Kang is sure that this guy is some kind of protagonist.
As a protagonist he is meant to go through hard times and become stronger as a result. He will carry dreams of his dead brothers and followers. His destiny is a manifestation of countless dreams and the destiny of his fallen followers that he, as a protagonist, is supposed to carry forward and fulfil.
Li Fang watched everyone''s happy face, and even the old sect master showed a relieved smile.
He looked at Su Kang with expectation on his face.
A few moments later, Li Fang frowned. He realised something was wrong with Su Kang. In the past, Su Kang was the first to support him.
"Brother Su, you are...silent," said Li Fang.
Li Fang''s word attracted everyone. They looked at Su Kang with a confused expression. Su Kang didn''t say anything till now. Everyone is aware of the relationship between Su Kang and Li Fang. They can''t figure out what''s going on now.
"Brother Li, I definitely support your decision. After all, with the resources of Jiang state, it is difficult to go further in cultivation. But I cannot go with you right now." said Su Kang calmly.
"But why are you not willing to leave, Brother Su?" asked Li Fang with a frown.
Li Fang is reluctant to leave behind his number one horse. After all, in terms of cultivation resources, background, talent, and even in terms of cultivation level, Su Kang is top-notch. He respects Su Kang quite a bit.
"Brother Li, I have my reasons to stay," said Su Kang.
"As a young master of the Su family, I cannot suddenly leave like this. I have my duties as a young master that I need to fulfil," said Su Kang.
He believes everyone will think that he is talking crap after hearing this.
Duties of a young master? He is just making excuses for face-saving.
"Brother Li, I will participate in the recruitment of the Heavenly Sword Sect two years later. Then we can meet again in there." Su Kang is letting them know that his stay in the Jiang state is temporary. He will leave Jiang state later and join him.
This will make them think that he is not making random excuses, after all.
He will leave the Jiang state, but he is staying now for some personal or family reasons that he didn''t want to speak about. In this way Li Fang will not blame him.
"As long as I am staying here, I can also take care of the Li family and madam. When I go to the central plains two years later, then I can also take them with me. In this way, when you are stable in the future, I can deliver them back to you safely," Su Kang said meaningfully.
The Li family is reduced to just a small group of people now. In the rise of Li Fang, the Li family has faced massacre many times. Now that Li Fang is leaving for war. He can''t take them with him. He can only leave them in the care of the Qingyun sect.
But he has offended a lot of people from inside the sect as well. Breaking the legs of a pill-formation elder''s grandson to slap the inner pavilion elder''s face, he has done all kinds of deeds that a protagonist is supposed to do.
Su Kang knows that as long as he mentions his mother and Li family''s safety, then Li Fang will be more likely to leave them in his care compared to leaving them in the Qingyun sect. After all, he is a filial son.
After hearing Su Kang''s words, Li Fang is silent. He is thinking about this situation, and he feels like Su Kang is hiding something. But he didn''t want to pry into his matter. Su Kang will join him two years later, so he believed he has some personal reasons.
After all, he knows Su Kang''s personality. The war with demon cultivators will most likely end in one year. He would have stabilised his situation in the Central Plains till then.
When Su Kang will deliver his family, he can settle them easily.
Li Fang is convinced now, and he smiled at Su Kang.
"Brother Su, I respect your decision."
When Su Kang heard this, he knew that he had successfully changed his future.
Sidekick Will Be Fighting Back
Li Fang did not ask Su Kang to leave with him. Although he was a little reluctant to leave behind his number one supporter in the beginning, after listening to Su Kang, he can only agree with him.
The sect master has promised him to take care of the Li family, but he will be busy with sect affairs. Li family isn''t strong enough, and his mother is in the Qi refining realm.
One small mistake can wipe out his family.
So Li Fang is more comfortable with the idea of leaving his family with the Su family.
"Then I will thank Brother Su on behalf of the Li family," Li Fang said.
"You don''t have to do that. It''s the least I can do for you. You don''t have to worry about them. You can leave them with me. I will take them to the central plains when I will be joining in the next sect recruitment exam." Su Kang said this with confidence in his demeanor.
Sect master Chu looked at the Su Kang with some thoughts. But he did not say anything. He understood the meaning behind Su Kang''s words.
Qingyun sect was perfectly capable of protecting the Li family. Since he promised Li Fang himself, he will keep it. But he can''t say anything now. In the end, this is Li Fang''s intention; he can''t say anything more.
Su Kang is talking to his fellow junior disciples from Li Fang''s group. The meeting is over now. The group has decided to leave 2 weeks later. Every member of this group will go back to their home and inform their family about this. Among the followers of Li Fang, many of them are young masters of their family. They might have some unfinished duties to take care of in their family.
"They are leaving sooner compared to my memory," Su Kang thought.
They were supposed to leave Jiang state one month later.
"It seems I was the one who was delaying them," Su Kang thought.
He doesn''t have any opinion about this. He is happy that he isn''t going with them to participate in the war.
After analyzing these events, he feels like this war was a trap prepared for the Heavenly Sword Sect.
Sky Demon sect didn''t send their disciples to support demon cultivators but backed them with enough resources to support them in the war.
In this war both sides suffered, but hardly any pill formation expert engaged in life and death battles. But Li Fang and his party will change this situation. They will disrupt the plans of demon cultivators, and they will also hunt down some Pill formation demon cultivators.
After this they will gain fame in this war. Many people will be recruited into the Heavenly Sword Sect, including casual cultivators without any major background.
Heavenly Sword Sect doesn''t select its disciples on the basis of family background. But most of the cultivators without any background can hardly compete with cultivators with a background.This tale has been unlawfully obtained from Royal Road. If you discover it on Amazon, kindly report it.
Most of the disciples selected during the recruitments are children from the major families or sects. These families and sects are one of the top powerhouses of their respective states.
But this war will lead to many casual cultivators ending up dying, but they will get the opportunity to join the Heavenly Sword Sect.
In this situation it is easy to plant a spy or puppet in the Heavenly Sword Sect. Su Kang is thinking this is more likely true. Otherwise he didn''t have such a deep enmity with demon cultivators to target him. They shouldn''t have any information about him. Someone informed them, and this person is more likely to be a member of the Heavenly Sword Sect.
Li Fang somehow ended up violating a female demon cultivator; he didn''t know if this was true or not. Li Fang didn''t answer him clearly. The Li family was settling in the Central Plains at that time, so demon cultivators couldn''t do anything to Li Fang or his family. But some demon cultivators didn''t have much patience, so they started people around Li Fang.
Guys with weaker backgrounds and destinies kept dying, and Li Fang made new friends with powerful backgrounds.
Su Kang became the best target to calm the anger of demon cultivators.
After thinking about this, Su Kang is more determined to take his revenge. His eyes became cold with a killing intent, but soon his expression returned back to normal.
He left the meeting hall with Li Fang''s group. They are leaving for their families to bid farewell.
Su Kang separated from the group and left the Qingyun sect. He is going to the Su family in the Qingyun city.
...
After returning to his room, Su Kang started talking to Fate.
"Fate, can you tell me about Li Fang''s destiny?" asked Su Kang with his thoughts.
"Destiny is something more complicated than you think. You will know this when you reach a certain cultivation stage. I can only tell you that Li Fang is born to achieve great things, and his destiny is becoming more powerful since he is followed by so many people with great destiny," said Fate.
"Can you quantify his destiny in numbers for me to understand?" asked Su Kang.
He didn''t understand how much a great destiny is...but he definitely understands numbers. It is easier to measure something in numbers to understand its small or big difference.
Fate replied after thinking for a few seconds.
"Li Fang''s destiny is pretty much around 32,000 in numbers right now," replied Fate.
"How about my destiny?" asked Su Fang.
"Yours is around 8,000 in numbers," replied Fate.
After hearing this, Su Kang is speechless. It''s four times in numbers. He isn''t even thinking about the effects of this sheer difference in destiny. Li Fang can easily survive the situation where Su Kang will be dead, but even his opportunities will be greater than his.
"Can destiny help me in cultivation?" Although Su Kang is not expecting a positive response, he still wants to try every means to become strong.
"It can, but you can''t follow Li Fang''s path. Otherwise you will be noticed by the world. I have a different way for you. But for that you need a lot of destiny to exchange with me."
replied Fate.
"What different way? Tell me more," Su Kang asked with a confused expression.
"I can take power of destiny from you, and in exchange I will be giving you treasures and cultivation resources. It will be based on equal exchange," Fate said.
At first Su Kang was astonished, but later he showed a happy expression.
Treasures from Fate will not be something worse compared to ordinary cultivation treasures, but they might be even better compared to normal resources.
"Do you have cultivation resources?" Su Kang asked with an excited expression.
Although he is confused why Fate has such treasures and where he hid them. But he will not ask something like this until Fate speaks about it itself.
"I have treasures inside a space pocket. It is enough for your cultivation, but you can''t choose them. I will decide it according to your needs and situation."
Space pocket?? It is something that only Mythical-level items or above this rank of items are supposed to have.
This fragment is at the minimum a mythical-level artifact. Then what about a complete artifact??
Su Kang is excited. He already predicted that this fragment is extremely powerful and high in ranking, but now he confirmed it.
He believes it might be even above Mythical rank because of its weird ability to manipulate destiny.
With the help of Fate, he can even fight back the protagonist. He, a sidekick of the protagonist, will be fighting back against destiny behind the scenes.
The Protoganist Has Left
Many days later, news about Li Fang and his group leaving Jiang state for cultivation started to spread among common people. A 20-year-old pill formation cultivator from the Qingyun sect. He is leaving to make a name for himself in the Central Plains. It spread like a wildfire.
Many people started talking about it. Li Fang''s reputation rose to a new level. A young man from a small background conquered the Qingyun region.
Now his ambition is towards the core area of the southern continent; if he can successfully make a name for himself, then they can take pride in it. A man from the Qingyun region like them can go so far.
This filled the young cultivators with ambition and motivation to become like Li Fang in the future. Li Fang became their role model from now on.
Qin City is a medium-sized city in the Qingyun region. This city is home to many foundation-building cultivation families. But strongest among them is a small family with a lot smaller in the numbers.
This family is the Li family. The Li family only has a foundation building left now. Even that person is old and not good at fighting. The Li family is entirely supported by Li Fang himself.
Today the Li family will be leaving Qin city. Since they don''t have a lot of people moving, it is not much difficult for them. There are many people outside of the Li family to take a glance at the genius of the Li family.
They have seen his rise with their own eyes. Now they are here to take a last glance at him before he left.
Inside the Li family atmosphere is quite and calm. Members of the Li family have a lot of confidence in Li Fang. They believe with his talent, he can definitely secure a place for him in the central plains.
In addition, Li Fang is leaving with his fellow sect disciples, so they are relieved with this. Since they can''t change his mind, then at least they will be cheering for him.
In a quiet courtyard filled with peach trees and a small pond, Li Fang is sitting in front of a woman. She is wearing an elegant blue robe with a white collar, a simple hair ornament in her head, and long, black, silky hair reaching her waist.
Her skin is white, with almond-shaped eyes with long and sharp eyebrows; her nose is small and straight with rosy pink lips; her face is extremely beautiful with the charm of a mature woman.
She looks like someone who is 28 years old, but her eyes are wet with tears right now. She is Bai Yunxi, mother of Li Fang.
"Mother, don''t worry. I am just going to take a look, and I will not do anything dangerous. If I fail to settle there within 2 years, then I will come back." Li Fang explained with a sad look in his eyes.
He is trying to explain and convince his mother about his safety. Most people don''t know about his plan to participate in the war. Only people from the upper echelon of the Qingyun sect know about this and his party members. Qingyun sect has told them to not leak the news.This tale has been unlawfully lifted without the author''s consent. Report any appearances on Amazon.
His friends have already told their family about the war and told them to keep quiet about it.
But Li Fang can''t tell his family about this war. He is Li family''s only hope and his mother''s emotional support.
His father died within one year of the marriage. After he was born, he became her emotional support.
He knows that this trip is not dangerous for him. War between demon cultivators and righteous cultivators is nearing its end. If this war ended in the next few months, then he might not be able to show his talent before the war ends.
Then he has to go towards the central plains and wait for the next sect recruitment exam.
He is sure that there will not be any life-threatening situation, but if he tells them all this, then he will have to wait for the next recruitment exams, and he can''t do this. So he can only hide the truth from his family.
"Fang''er, I am fine. Do not worry about me. I am just sad to see you leave all of a sudden. I will be fine after some time, but you have to be careful in everything," Bai Yunxi said weakly.
"Okay, mother, don''t worry about me. I will be careful. I will leave the Li family in the care of the Su family.
"My good brother is the young master of the Su family. You don''t have to worry about anything, Li Fang told her about Su Kang.
Bai Yunxi has heard about Su Kang a few times from him but hasn''t seen him.
"Okay, as long as you are fine with it," Bai Yunxi agreed with his decision.
"I am preparing some spiritual boats for Li family members to help them move. I will take you there, Mother," Li Fang said.
...
Su Kang is in seclusion for many days. Since he has future experience of more than two years, his cultivation speed has increased from before. He can feel that it will take him only one month to fully master pill formation stage powers.
It will save him 8 months of his time.
Su Kang opened his eyes, he removed the array, and he came out of the room. Today Li Fang and his party will be leaving. He has to bid them farewell.
Soon members of the Li family will be arriving in the Su family. Su Kang has already informed his family about this situation. They will take care of the Li family. He is going towards the Qingyun sect now.
Today the entire Qingyun sect is busy. Today is the day when the younger generation of the Qingyun sect is leaving to make a name for themselves in the central plains.
There are many people present here, not only the older people from Qingyun sects but also other surrounding forces are here to see Li Fang and his party off too.
Li Fang is talking with the elders and saying goodbye. Su Kang is waiting for him. In the end, Li Fang is coming towards him with his party.
"Brother Su, I am leaving now. I will trouble you to take care of the Li family," Li Fang said with gratitude.
"They will be arriving at the Su family in the next few days. But I came here with my mother. Let''s go; I will introduce her to you," Li Fang said.
His family is moving with the spiritual boats under the protection of the elder from the Qingyun sect. Meanwhile he took his mother with him back to the Qingyun sect, so he can spend more time with his mother in the last few days to compensate her.
"Okay, let''s go." Su Kang said with a calm face, but he was reluctant to meet his mother now.
He believes meeting her right now will increase the difficulty of his plan to conquer her in the future.
Su Kang followed Li Fang inside a simple but beautiful courtyard. There he saw a woman who looked like she was twenty-eight to thirty years old in a white robe. Her face is extremely beautiful with mature charm. Her breasts are plump and round, hidden behind robes. Su Kang is astonished.
He isn''t surprised by Bai Yunxi''s beauty but surprised by the fact that he met her here.
Li Fang spoke, "Mother, this is my friend Su Kang. He will take care of the family. I will be leaving you guys in the care of the Su family."
Bai Yunxi looked at Su Kang.
She feels some familiarity with him but doesn''t remember it clearly.
"Madam, junior pays respect to you. I will take care of you, and you don''t have to worry about anything in the future."
Su Kang broke her thoughts and greeted to her.
Then he looked at Li Fang and nodde to him calmly.
"Brother Li, don''t worry about them. You can go with peace of mind. I will take care of them. Soon I will take them to the Su family."
"I will participate in the next recruitment exam, and I will also take Madam with me. You will meet her then." Su Kang said confidentially.
Li Fang sighed with relief, and even Bai Yunxi was moved. She looked at his son''s good friend and felt grateful.
After some time, Su Kang started walking towards the gate of the Qingyun sect. There are many people outside the Qingyun sect; both sides of the road are filled with many people shouting and cheering for Li Fang and his group.
Li Fang with his team is slowly rising in the air; they started to move slowly in the beginning, but later their figures disappeared in the sky.
Slowly people started to go back to their homes. Today they have sent their hero and idol with such an amazing atmosphere; now they are feeling empty.
Su Kang is returning to the courtyard of Bai Yunxi. Now he will be going to make a move on her without any worry.
Li Fangs Mother
After returning to the courtyard, he saw Bai Yunxi sitting near the table with a gloomy expression and tears in her eyes. She has not noticed his presence yet.
He decided to conceal his presence and suddenly appeared behind her.
He said in a low and comforting voice,
"Madam, you do not have to worry about him. He will be fine."
Suddenly hearing an unknown voice coming from the back, Bai Yunxi was frightened at first, and then seeing Su Kang standing behind her, she calmed down.
"You, why are you suddenly here? You should have said something when you entered." She said with a little anger on her gloomy face.
"Madam, you didn''t respond when I called earlier. You were so deep in your thoughts that you have forgotten about your surroundings," said Su Kang with a sorry expression.
Bai Yunxi is taken aback after hearing this. She did not know what to say.
Su Kang again spoke in a comforting low voice, "Madam, don''t worry. They are going to just wander around."
" Hmm, I know. I was just feeling a little down." Bai Yunxi didn''t want to appear weak and sentimental in front of her son''s friend.
"As long as you are fine, that''s good. We have to leave Qingyun sect. I will go and inform the sect master now. We will leave tonight." said Su Kang.
Bai Yunxi agreed, and Su Kang left the courtyard. Su Kang first went to the main peak of the sect and left a message for the sect master.
Then he left the main peak and went to the artifact refining pavilion. There he saw a man in charge, greeted him, and said, "I want a spiritual boat."
That person greeted him and went inside the pavilion. Soon an inner elder came with him.
"Young Master Su, come this way." The elder is very polite to him. After all, Su Kang is very famous in the sect. He is already a pill formation cultivator; meanwhile, the elder is still a foundation-building cultivator.
Su Kang followed him. They went towards the upper floor of the pavilion.
Su Kang said, "I want a spiritual boat that is focused on comfort and has a cabin on the boat equipped with a concealment array. I can compromise on the speed but nothing else."
He was buying this spiritual boat because of Bai Yunxi. He didn''t want anyone to see him leaving with her.
He didn''t want her to be noticed by others in the sect. Bai Yunxi is just at the peak of the Qi refining period. So he doesn''t want her to be uncomfortable. Since he didn''t find any suitable spirit boat for her, then he will buy this for her.
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After listening to the requirements of Su Kang, the elder nodded and started to show him one after another.
Su Kang bought a spiritual boat with a decorated cabin, and it''s big enough for two people. Although its speed is not as fast as compared to other spiritual boats, Su Kang didn''t want speed. He wanted to spend more time with Bai Yunxi on the journey.
Su Kang returned back to Bai Yunxi''s courtyard. He did not see her on the outside. She is inside the building. He called her and informed her about his plan. They will be leaving tonight, and right now it is half past noon. They have a lot of free time on their hands.
Bai Yunxi invited him inside. Su Kang started to talk to her.
"Madam, how are you feeling?"
"Ah, I am okay." Bai Yunxi is surprised by this sudden question. She thought she was good at hiding her emotions, but she is embarrassed right now. Since even a junior is worried about her, she thought she didn''t look good. But she is not aware that her face is not gloomy anymore, but it''s Su Kang who is trying to please her.
"Then let''s talk about something else now. Your gloomy expression is eating your beauty." Su tried to change the topic.
"Who is a beauty? Aunty is not young enough to be fooled by your sweet words," Bai Yunxi said in a reprimanding tone. But she didn''t mind his words and thought that he was doing this to make her feel better.
"Don''t you look at the mirror? How can you say that you are not young anymore?" Su Kang said.
Bai Yunxi is 37 years old. She married Li Xiao at 16, and later Li Xiao disappeared. She gave birth to Li Fang at the age of 17. She was the young mistress of the Bai family and the number one beauty of Qin City. She used to be a cultivation genius of Qin city. At the age of 16, she was already at the 5th stage of the Qi refining period.
After her husband disappeared, the Li family started facing setbacks. She also suffered. One poisoning incident ended up blocking her meridians. Her cultivation was stagnant until Li Fang took control of the Li family. Li Fang used many precious medicines to open her meridians again. But her body is not young anymore, so her cultivation speed is not as good as before. Those medicines also made her look a lot younger.
"Instead you are looking a lot younger compared to before," Su Kang said with a sincere smile on his face.
Bai Yunxi is confused after hearing this. As far as she remembers, it''s their first time meeting. She asked, "Did we meet before?"
"Um, but it was not a meeting. I just saw you at that time.
"It seems Li Fang used some rare herbs to treat you." Su Kang said in an awkward tone and tried to hide something.
Bai Yunxi''s eyes caught his expression. She understood that he was hiding something, but she didn''t know the reason. He is giving her a familiar feeling, but she hasn''t grasped it yet.
Meanwhile, Su Kang intentionally passed these remarks. He is making her to dig deeper into this intentionally.
"Umm, but this is already too late for me," Bai Yunxi said. Li Fang has left a foundation-building elixir of top quality for her. If she didn''t break through the foundation building realm before she hit 40 years, then she will most likely be at the Qi refining realm for the the rest of her life.
"Do not worry, madam. I have a feeling that you will make it somehow. Your destiny is great. You just have to wait for it till then," Su Kang said.
Su Kang has asked Fate about Bai Yunxi. Her destiny number is around 5000. She is only at the peak of Qi refining. 5000 destiny is something an average pill formation cultivator possesses. Fate told him that she is most likely going to experience a very good fortune in the future.
"I will believe you for now." Bai Yunxi laughed at his childish remarks.
They talked to each other for a long time. Bai Yunxi is feeling better than before. Su Kang is telling her about his and Li Fang''s experience. Between his talks, he makes a few jokes to make her laugh.
Bai Yunxi is learning about her son''s adventure with interest. She has heard his many adventures, but it''s the first time she is listening to this in such detail. After all, Su Kang has personally experienced all this in the first place.
Su Kang even told her about his potential love interest, Bai Yunxi. After listening, Bai Yunxi''s eyes glowed with strong interest. Although she never forced or said her son about marriage, she will not refuse a potential daughter-in-law.
Their talks continued for a long time until they realized the time. It''s time to leave Qingyun sect. Sky is already getting darker; Bai has already prepared everything.
Su Kang is standing in the courtyard with Bai Yunxi. He took out the spiritual boat that he bought for her.
He suddenly held Bai Yunxi''s waist and flew towards the cabin. She can not fly, so he took this opportunity to hold her.
Bai Yunxi frowned at this but didn''t speak. Again getting on the boat, he started the concealment array and took Bai Yunxi inside the cabin.
Inside the cabin is spacious with an elegant-looking style. Bai Yunxi looked at this scene with marvel. She came to the Qingyun sect in the spiritual boat as well, but this one is luxurious and focused on comfort.
Su Kang said, "You can choose any room for rest; we will arrive at the Qingyun city in one hour."
Su Kang will stay in the Su family branch for some time. After a few days he will be leaving for Liyun City with Bai Yunxi.
Journey
He arrived at the Su family branch in an hour. He came out of the cabin and, gently holding Bai Yunxi''s arm, guided her to the ground. This time she is prepared mentally.
After landing in the courtyard, he said to Bai Yunxi, "Madam, you have to hide your identity in the future. We cannot let the enemy of the Li family discover your whereabouts. Although they can not do anything directly, we have to think about underhanded methods."
Bai Yunxi agreed with these remarks. In the past she has already suffered from this.
"So for the sake of convenience, how about I call you Miss Bai in the future?" Su Kang asked, looking at her face.
Bai Yunxi frowned. It felt¡ strange. No one had called her "Miss" since her marriage. She hesitated, unsure how to respond. Su Kang, sensing her discomfort, rushed to explain.
"It''s not¡ disrespectful, Madam. In the cultivation world, age¡ isn''t always what it seems. Even cultivators centuries old might address me as ''Senior.'' It''s simply¡ practical."
Bai Yunxi considered his words. Practicality, she understood. "Very well," she conceded, a small smile touching her lips. "Miss Bai it is, then."
Su Kang, relieved, called for the servants and arranged a comfortable room for her. He then retreated to his own courtyard, his mind already turning to the task ahead.
He is going to practice an exquisite level of cultivation skills based on illusions and dreams. He obtained this from his memory. After killing a demon cultivator, it was found in his storage ring.
He kept this skill for information gathering. He only practiced it for a few months, but that experience is enough for his current needs.
He spent the night immersed in practice, the intricate movements and subtle energy manipulations of the technique slowly coming back to him. By morning, he had reached a level of basic proficiency.
"A few more days," he muttered to himself, a flicker of satisfaction in his eyes, "and I''ll reach small success."
His current proficiency is enough for a person in the Qi refining realm, but Bai Yunxi has such strong destiny, so he will increase his proficiency more to be on the safer side. He is only delaying their time so he can use this skill at the right time.
He decided to handle some clan business to settle matters before their departure for Liyun City.
"First," he murmured, "breakfast."
He found Bai Yunxi in her courtyard, a serene figure amidst the blooming jasmine.
"Let''s eat," he said simply, gesturing towards the stone table where servants were already setting out a spread of spiritual fruits and fragrant teas.
"We leave for Liyun City this evening," he informed her as they ate.
Bai Yunxi nodded, her gaze distant, her thoughts still miles away. He ate his own meal, but he didn''t miss the subtle tremor in her hands.
After breakfast, he went to the clan hall, informing his cousins, Su Lang and Su Cheng, of his impending departure. He kept Bai Yunxi''s presence a secret. Some things were best left unspoken.
That evening, he returned to Bai Yunxi''s courtyard. "We''re ready to leave, Miss Bai," he informed her.
She nodded, her expression carefully neutral, and followed him to the spiritual boat.
Inside the comfortable cabin, he turned to her. "Are you hungry?" he asked, considering.
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Bai Yunxi hesitated, then nodded. "A little," she admitted.
"Good," Su Kang said, a small smile playing on his lips.
"I have some¡ ingredients." He''d stocked the boat with various spiritual herbs and rare meats, anticipating this very scenario.
"Any preferences, Miss Bai? Spicy? Savory? A particular type of meat?"
Bai Yunxi blinked, surprised by his detailed questions. She hadn''t expected such consideration.
"A light soup, perhaps?" she suggested. "With moon night mushrooms, if you have them."
"I do," Su Kang replied, already retrieving the ingredients from his spatial ring.
"And some second-level spirit fish. Good for blood qi." He set about preparing the meal, his movements efficient and practiced.
Bai Yunxi didn''t expect him to start cooking, and she offered to help him.
Su Kang agreed with her offer.
"May I¡ assist?" Bai Yunxi offered hesitantly.
"Of course," Su Kang replied, gesturing towards the mushrooms. "If you wouldn''t mind preparing these? Low heat, slow simmer."
Bai Yunxi nodded, taking the delicate mushrooms, her earlier unease replaced by the calm focus of preparing food.
He turned his attention to the spirit fish, his spiritual energy flowing like a knife, expertly filleting the shimmering flesh.
The aroma of the simmering soup filled the cabin, a comforting blend of earthy mushrooms and savory fish.
Once it was ready, Bai Yunxi took a tentative sip, her eyes widening slightly. "This is¡ delicious," she admitted, a genuine smile gracing her lips.
"Then you can order more food next time." Su Kang said in a joking manner.
With the current speed of the spiritual boat, it will take them more than weeks on the journey. Su Kang is planning to delay more on the journey; it will take them three weeks before they reach Liyun City.
As they ate, Su Kang engaged Bai Yunxi in conversation, asking about her life in Qin City, her hobbies, her preferences. It was subtle, but he was gathering information about her.
"Why¡ so many questions?" Bai Yunxi finally asked, her brow furrowed in curiosity.
"Just¡ making sure you''re comfortable, Miss Bai," Su Kang replied smoothly.
"I want to¡ accommodate your needs during our journey."
Seeing the sincere expression on his face when he said all those things moved Bai Yunxi. She truly felt her son made the right choice.
"I am really happy that my son has someone like you as his friend." Bai Yunxi said with a smile.
Then she answered everything. Both of them talked about a lot of things. It was already late when Bai Yunxi left.
...
Su Kang saw Bai Yunxi coming out of her room in the afternoon and asked, "Do you need anything?"
"No, I''m just here for a breath of fresh air." Bai Yunxi said.
Since she has reached the peak of Qi refining, then she only has to consolidate her foundation. As long as her foundation is solid, she can take the next step. Indoor cultivation is not that much helpful to her until her foundation is strong.
"We could¡ stop at a few cities along the way," Su Kang suggested, considering. "It''s autumn. Many of the mortal settlements will be holding harvest festivals."
Bai Yunxi is silent after hearing this. She is confused whether she should delay by doing this. But she has no opinion about this. Before she can answer him, he spoke again.
"You haven''t¡ travelled much, have you, Miss Bai?" Su Kang asked gently, sensing her hesitation.
"Perhaps¡ a change of scenery would be¡ beneficial?"
Bai Yunxi agreed with him. After her marriage, she rarely went out of the Qin city. Most of her life is gray in color; only her son is the source of light and color in her life. Since Li Fang has left, she needs to change as well.
Su Kang is very happy to hear this. He needs to make their time together more enjoyable and memorable for her. He assured her about their safety as well. Then he closed his eyes and used his spiritual consciousness to look for a stop.
In the evening he found a small city filled with a festive atmosphere, and he slowed down the boat. After arriving near the city, he used his consciousness to look at everything. This is a mortal city. He asked Bai Yunxi about her thoughts on this city.
"Let''s take a look," Yunxi said.
"Okay." Su Kang stopped the boat. They landed on the road and walked towards the city.
He used his spiritual consciousness to hide their presence and entered the city. The city is decorated everywhere. It seems some local festival is being celebrated.
He is taking Bai Yunxi towards the market and stopped hiding their presence. People occasionally take a glance at them with an astonished look. Su Kang acted calmly, but Bai Yunxi is feeling uncomfortable.
Su Kang stopped in front of a jewelry shop. He looked at the items and liked their designs.
"How much?" Su Kang asked the shopkeeper, a plump, middle-aged woman with a warm smile.
"Six silver taels for the hairpin, young master," the woman replied, her eyes twinkling.
"A fine piece, crafted by my own daughter. Perfect for a beautiful lady such as yours."
Su Kang didn''t have any silver with him, so he bought a few more items after glancing at Bai Yunxi and gave the old lady some gold.
"I do not have any silver with me. Please take these gold coins. Don''t worry about change."
The shopkeeper''s eyes widened. "Of course, young master! More than enough!" she exclaimed, quickly taking the gold.
"You are a generous husband indeed! May your love blossom like the spring flowers!"
Su Kangs Crush
"Match made in heaven!" The shop lady¡¯s words made Bai Yunxi¡¯s cheeks warm.
Jewellery was pretty, but Su Kang buying it¡ that surprised her. Then the lady called him her husband. She didn¡¯t know what to say.
Before she could, Su Kang laughed, a quick sound. ¡°Thank you,¡± he told the lady, ¡°but we have to go now.¡±
He took her wrist gently and started to walk away. ¡°Sorry,¡± he murmured to Bai Yunxi, ¡°easier than explaining.¡± He looked a little awkward, she noticed. ¡°Let¡¯s get back to the boat,¡± he said.
Bai Yunxi looked at his face, saw his awkwardness, and let it go. No need to make a fuss.
Soon, they were back in the sky, the city lights shrinking below. Inside the boat, Bai Yunxi thought about the festival.
People laughing, enjoying simple things. It was¡ nice to see. A little sad too. She wished her life was that simple once.
She thought of her childhood, happy days in Qin City. Then Li Xiao. Her parents thought marriage was best for her future.
They couldn¡¯t help her cultivate much themselves. Marriage to a cultivator¡ it seemed smart then. Fate had other ideas. Life after marriage¡ it had been hard.
Bai Yunxi drifted to sleep, memories swirling around her. Outside, Su Kang watched over her, a silent guardian.
Hours later, he stood in her room, looking down at her sleeping face. Beautiful, he thought, a simple word.
Then he began the illusion technique. His hand glowed pink above her forehead, a soft light like gas flowing into her mind. He was going to send her a dream, a memory of long ago.
The dream began, a journey from years past. Li Fang was new to Qingyun Sect, about to try for inner disciple.He is going to become fifteen years old soon.
Bai Yunxi had travelled twenty days to celebrate his birthday. She gave him his father¡¯s robe, a gift heavy with unspoken things. He¡¯d been proud but told her not to come again. A goodbye, even then.
Now, in the dream, she was going home to Qin City, stopping for a night in a small city along the way. Tired, she¡¯d asked her maids to draw a bath.
The hot water eased her travel-weary muscles. Then, screams. Loud crashes outside her room. Before she could react, the room exploded inwards.
A red fire lizard, a second-level beast, filled the doorway. It lunged, jaws open, fiery breath glowing in its throat. Too fast. Too late. Bai Yunxi closed her eyes.
Suddenly, she was lifted, pulled away from the heat and flames. A strong arm around her waist. She opened her eyes. A young man held her in the air, a halberd in his other hand. The lizard lay headless on the floor.
¡°Strange,¡± he murmured, his voice low. ¡°Why attack the city now?¡±
Bai Yunxi realised how little she was wearing, just a belly band. His hand was on her bare back, her chest pressed against him. Shame flooded her.
Quickly, the young man used a burst of energy, and the remaining beasts vanished. He lowered her gently to the ruined floor, still holding her close for a moment. Bai Yunxi¡¯s face burnt.
¡°Ah¡ sorry,¡± he said, letting her go. His cheeks were a little pink too, she noticed.This tale has been unlawfully obtained from Royal Road. If you discover it on Amazon, kindly report it.
Her maids were huddled nearby, scared, but mostly just scratched.
He started to float upwards, ready to leave. ¡°Wait!¡± Bai Yunxi called out without thinking.
He stopped, smiled down at her. ¡°You¡¯re not going to ask me to take responsibility for¡ this, are you?¡± He teased, gesturing to her near nakedness.
¡°Though¡ maybe I could be convinced.¡±
Bai Yunxi was stunned, words failing her. His teasing¡ it made her face hotter. ¡°You¡ you¡ what are you saying?¡± she stammered, trying to cover herself with her hands.
¡°Nothing! Just¡ go!¡±
¡°Are you sure?¡± he asked, smiling wider now.
¡°Yes! Just¡ leave!¡± She insisted, her voice louder now, but still shaky.
With a chuckle, he disappeared. Bai Yunxi turned away, grabbing the first robe she could find, her heart racing.
She helped her maids, calming their fears, before they all left the ruined inn with the rescue guards.
¡
The next morning, Bai Yunxi woke, the dream sharp in her mind. Then it hit her. Su Kang. The young man who saved her, years ago. That¡¯s why he felt familiar.
His awkwardness, his teasing¡ it all clicked. Heat rose in her face. Embarrassment warred with a strange¡ flutter in her chest. She should be angry, maybe even punish him for being so forward.
But to do that, she¡¯d have to admit she remembered, that she knew he¡¯d seen her almost naked. Just thinking about it made her stomach tighten. Act normal. Be calm, she told herself firmly.
Bai Yunxi stayed in her room all day, even skipping meals. When Su Kang asked if she was alright, she just said she was cultivating.
Su Kang, though, was feeling bad. Too soon, he thought, pacing his own cabin. I shouldn¡¯t have done that yet. Maybe she was angry, disgusted.
A week went by like that, in strained silence. Bai Yunxi stayed hidden away. Every day, Su Kang left food outside her door, a silent offering.
He knew she was avoiding him, acting strange. He stopped talking much too, focusing on his own cultivation, trying to master new powers.
Bai Yunxi felt¡ off. A week of hiding, of avoiding Su Kang. He left food each day outside her door. She knew she was being obvious, acting strangely. Enough was enough.
Today, she¡¯d go out. She opened her door and went to Su Kang¡¯s cabin, carrying the untouched breakfast tray.
She found him by the window, looking out at the sky. ¡°Let¡¯s eat together,¡± she said, her voice soft but clear.
She noticed then¡ªno food for him. Guilt pricked at her. He was only cooking for her. He didn¡¯t even need to eat.
¡°You can eat,¡± Su Kang said, turning, his face carefully blank. ¡°I¡¯ll eat later. If you want to stop in a city, just tell me.¡±
A wave of shame washed over Bai Yunxi. She sat down to eat, her appetite returning now that the
tension between them eased.
¡°Maybe¡ maybe we could stop in a city,¡± she said hesitantly.
¡°I¡¯ll keep that in mind,¡± Su Kang replied, a small smile finally touching his lips. Maybe, he thought, things weren¡¯t so bad after all.
¡°Okay,¡± she said, and started to eat. As they ate, they talked about simple things, polite and easy. Later, they planned to stop at the next city they came across.
Su Kang and Bai Yunxi walked through the city, side by side. It was lively, a hundred thousand people bustling about.
Lots to see, good food to smell. They spent hours there, wandering the streets, tasting local snacks. Su Kang bought more jewellery, again. Bai Yunxi didn¡¯t say anything about it. Then they went back to the boat, leaving the city behind.
Bai Yunxi found she liked these little trips, seeing new places. For two weeks, they travelled like this, stopping at towns and cities whenever they could. Su Kang kept buying jewellery. Bai Yunxi still didn¡¯t ask why.
They¡¯d reach Liyun City in two days. Su Kang was cooking dinner, as usual. Bai Yunxi watched him, thinking. Once the food was ready, he served her, then sat down opposite.
¡°Su Kang,¡± Bai Yunxi began, her voice quiet. ¡°Do you have a fianc¨¦e? Or¡ someone you like?¡±
Su Kang paused, looking surprised. ¡°No,¡± he answered, a little awkward now. ¡°No lover. No fianc¨¦e.¡±
Bai Yunxi frowned just a little. ¡°Then¡ the jewellery,¡± she said, her gaze questioning. ¡°Who is it for?¡±
Su Kang hesitated, then leaned forward slightly. ¡°You have to promise,¡± he said, his voice low, ¡°keep it a secret.¡±
Bai Yunxi nodded, curious now. ¡°I promise. Tell me.¡±
He took a breath, looked her in the eye, a hint of shyness there. ¡°Actually,¡± he confessed, his cheeks turning a faint pink, ¡°there¡¯s¡ someone I like. I¡¯m buying these things¡ thinking of her.¡±
Bai Yunxi¡¯s face softened, a warm smile spreading across her lips. ¡°Then why not tell her?¡± she asked, encouragingly. ¡°Someone like you, so talented¡ she¡¯d be lucky.¡±
Su Kang¡¯s smile faded, replaced by a sad look. ¡°It¡¯s¡ complicated,¡± he admitted, his voice quiet. ¡°She¡¯s a widow. She has a son. Her whole world¡ it¡¯s him. She doesn¡¯t really live for herself.¡± He looked away, lost in thought.
¡°I¡ I don¡¯t know if she¡¯d ever have room for me. So¡ I just try to help her son sometimes. Maybe¡ bring her a little happiness that way.¡± He stopped talking, his face unreadable.
Her Thoughts
Bai Yunxi didn''t expect things to turn out like this. She has a bad feeling about this in her mind.
"Who is she?" She asked suddenly.
"I can''t tell you that." Su Kang refused to answer.
"How old is she to be a mother?" She murmured.
"She is under 40 for sure." Su Kang unexpectedly replied to her.
She thought something before her face shifted to a shocked look. She immediately focused on Su Kang''s face, and then she saw him looking everywhere in the cabin, but his eyes always avoided looking at her.
"How and when did you meet her?" she asked.
"I accidentally saved her a few years ago, and that''s all."
"Is he talking about me?" She thought of this possibility.
"Why are you asking these questions?" he asked.
"I''m just curious about those pieces of jewelry, that''s all. I''m going to rest now." She hurriedly went to her room.
Bai Yunxi is lying on the bed with a complicated expression. She enjoyed her time with Su Kang. He makes her carefree. She doesn''t have to carry any burden. She doesn''t know if he was talking about her, but what will she do if it''s her? She doesn''t know how to face him anymore. She fell asleep thinking about these things.
Su Kang is observing her situation. He can manipulate her memory and dreams, but he doesn''t want to install fake memory in her consciousness. Since this is an exquisite level skill, as long as she breaks through the nascent soul, she will realize those memories.
As long as she has an opportunity to reach Nascent Soul, Su Kang will help her. So he doesn''t want to manipulate her. He will show her his experiences where he risked his life for Li Fang. He will try to move her heart even if it takes a few more months.
Many hours later, Su Kang came to Bai Yunxi''s room. He started to show his fights where he risked his life for Li Fang.
Su Kang showed her three dreams. He stopped after that. He does not want to give her body any toll; after all, it''s a skill of demon cultivators. He will do this again later.
...
Bai Yunxi woke up with complex emotions. She doesn''t understand why did she has such dreams in her sleep.
"Maybe I was thinking about him, and he had already told me about these incidents; that''s why it had taken the form of dreams. But even in my dreams he was helping Li Fang." She thought.This tale has been unlawfully lifted without the author''s consent. Report any appearances on Amazon.
Bai spent the entire morning in her thoughts before Su Kang called her to eat. She went out and saw food was prepared. She sat down in her seat and started eating.
She is silently stealing a few glances of Su Kang. He noticed her actions but did not react. He is extremely happy inside his heart.
"It''s a small step in the right direction. That''s good, Su Kang thought.
He started to talk about the Su family to her. He is filling her in on necessary information about his family. He is sure Li Fang hasn''t told her much. He explained his family history and things that she might have to take notice of.
After listening about the Su family, Bai Yunxi started feeling inferior. She has this feeling in front of her own son as well. She did not even want to meet her son''s friends many times because of this. Her cultivation is low; after their marriage, her husband died, and people assumed her as a misfortune bringer.
Then she, deep down in her heart, started believing such rumors. Her heart is clouded in such thoughts, and she is not confident anymore about herself. Her path of cultivation is lost because of this.
Su Kang observed her expression. He immediately thought something was wrong with her. She isn''t good at hiding her facial expressions.
"Why are you feeling dejected again? What are you worried about?" He asked.
"No, it''s not like that. I am fine." She replied, but her expression betrayed her.
"Life is cruel. Sometimes we face unjust treatments, and sometimes we suffer tragic fates. A demon cultivator kills an entire city''s population and then refines their blood and soul for his cultivation. What is the crime of people living in the city? Some people might say it''s because they were weak. But they were weak because they didn''t have any cultivation background or cultivation resources. Even this world doesn''t have enough spiritual qi for everyone to cultivate. Some might blame it on their karma of previous lives. But you can always find excuses for anything."
"You might be lamenting about your current family situation or about your husband; you can even occasionally feel sad about it, but if you''re doing nothing else to change your current situation, then it''s your fault. You can''t undo what''s already done; you can only look forward to the next step."
"I hope it will help you. But remember, none of it is your fault in the first place. You are responsible for your own misery but you aren''t responsible for others misfortune or misery," Su Kang said sincerely.
He doesn''t know why she was making that expression, but he tried to help her. He then left her alone.
After hearing him say all those things. She just nodded and left. She is thinking about her life till now. She was loved by her parents. She was a jovial and confident person. Then the burden of the Li family changed her.
"What can I do now? Can I even change the current situation?" Bai Yunxi thought in her heart.
...
Su Kang didn''t do anything later. He thought right now is not an appropriate time to show her such dreams.
They have arrived at Liyun City. He is going towards the Su family. The Su family manor is in the core area where spiritual qi is high in density. He has already come out of the cabin and is moving towards a certain mountain. He called Bai Yunxi out and landed in a courtyard. She looked at her surrounding mountains filled with spirits. She is standing in a spacious courtyard filled with many trees and a big pond.
"Young master, welcome back."
In front of the luxurious hall, many servants and maids are kneeling and saluting; Su Kang is standing in front of them.
Su Kang is inside his residence in Su Manor with Bai Yunxi.
"Miss Bai, you can choose any one of the mansions. You should take a look at them; if you have any questions, you can ask anything from these maids. They will take care of your daily needs from now on." Su Kang explained.
Bai Yunxi is overwhelmed with everything. She didn''t expect she would be living in such a place. Although she has already agreed with him that he will be addressing her in such a way as to hide her identity, she is still embarrassed about it.
"Su Kang, I prefer a simple and quiet place. It''s too grand for me."
"No one will be here to disturb you. I will make sure of it. Except for maids, there is no one around you. Isn''t it quiet enough? Just take a look around." He said.
He then took her around to look at a suitable mansion and familiarize her with the surrounding environment.
By the evening they were done, and then Su Kang left to meet his family members.
Su Kang is disappointed to find that his parents have gone out. His elder cousins are busy with family affairs and went out of the Liyun city.
"It must be about the secret realm that I told them about. That''s why all of them are busy." He thought.
They have to obtain certain artifacts before they can even remove those spiritual plants from the secret realm, and this realm is far away from the Qingyun region. It will take 45-50 days for a pill formation cultivator to just go there. Su Kang is thinking that at least he will not see his parents for the next four months.
As for his brother, he is outside adventuring somewhere. He will be here soon. Su Kang has nothing else to do, so he went to Bai Yunxi''s mansion.
"Let''s eat together. I will introduce you to this city''s special dishes." He said.
Bai Yunxi nodded. She is also quite hungry. He looked at her elegantly eating the food with a mature face.
"When you are bored in the future, you can take a look at the garden, or you can relax at the hotspring; you will enjoy it." He said.
Bai Yunxi''s face grew rosy pink at the mention of the hot spring. She suddenly remembered that shameful incident.
Su Kang observed her expression. She is relaxed now, and tonight he will continue his attack on her.
He Loves Me
Su Kang is chatting with Bai Yunxi. After eating, he left from there. Bai Yunxi is walking with a maid to her bedroom. She asked her,
"What''s your name?"
"Reporting to Young Lady, this servant is Xian''er. If you need anything, you can call me out anytime."
"You, what did you call me?" Bai Yunxi asked in surprise.
"Young lady? Young Master brought Young Lady back to the Su family; servants are talking about this." Xian''er replied.
Bai Yunxi is feeling complicated. He didn''t tell her anything about this; maybe even he does not know about this. Servants are just talking rumors, Bai Yunxi thought. She let it go for now.
During their sightseeing on the journey, she faced such situations many times. She is already immune to this situation. She believes tomorrow Su Kang will correct this rumor.
"How is your young master?" Bai Yunxi asked suddenly.
"Young master is a gentleman who is humble and carefree. He is friends with genius Li Fang. Young master''s vision is beyond ordinary. When Li Fang was struggling with many enemies, it was the young master who helped him and even convinced the Su family to help him. Now Li Fang is the youngest pill formation expert of Jiang state. Everyone knows that without Young Master, Li Fang''s journey to the current stage is impossible." Xian''er said.
After listening to this, Bai Yunxi is silent. She heard from Su Kang about their adventures about treasure seeking, secret realms, or fights. But he didn''t say something like this directly.
"What about your young master''s fianc¨¦e or someone like that?" Bai Yunxi asked.
"Reporting to Young Lady, Young Master doesn''t have any fianc¨¦e yet. But now that he has you. Both of you should decide together about your engagement or marriage in the future."
Xian''er thought since Bai Yunxi didn''t mind her calling ''Young lady'' or denied the rumors, it must be true.
Bai Yunxi''s face is turning red. Her cheek and ears are becoming a little red. She was caught off guard by this answer.
"Okay. I am sleepy. You can go." Bai Yunxi hurriedly ran to the room.
Now she is alone in the room. It is elegantly decorated with many items; the bed is big and wide, but somehow it felt empty to her.
It is the first time that she lived in such a big house, which inexplicably made her a little anxious.
In the silent and dark room, her mind kept wandering; it was filled with words of Xian''er. She is thinking about Su Kang''s previous words.
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"Was he talking about me? He didn''t clearly say anything; maybe it''s someone else? What should I do about it?" She kept thinking about it until she fell asleep.
After falling asleep, she started having those dreams again. One dream after another kept playing on her mind.
In the last dream, Su Kang was fighting a lion beast. At the end of the fight, Su Kang''s figure was bloodied with the beast''s and his own blood. He was breathing heavily with a sword in his right hand and a halberd in his left hand. Meanwhile, Li Fang was coming from stealing the beast''s treasure from his cave.
"Brother Su, I didn''t expect you to kill it. It was not part of our plan."
"It was too dangerous now. It guessed our intentions and started attacking ferociously. It was becoming difficult to defend, so I went all out." Su Kang said with a smile while wiping his lips with his left back palm.
"Body of this eagle-winged lion is a treasure as well. We hit the jackpot this time." Li Fang said.
"You can keep it yourself." Su Kang replied while straightening his back with a smile on his face.
....
The next morning Bai Yunxi woke up with a headache, and then she thought about those dreams.
"Recently I''m having a lot of weird dreams. I need to relax. Maybe I''m under too much burden and stress." Bai Yunxi thought.
She got out of bed, and with the help from maids, she got ready. She is wearing a blue-and-white patterned robe with small golden-colored earrings. Her long hair is freely falling on her back with a simple white hair ornament in her head.
Maids prepared her food, but she doesn''t want to eat alone. For the past three weeks, she was used to eating with Su Kang, but now that he isn''t eating with her, she didn''t eat much. After eating her food, she didn''t know what to do.
Bai Yunxi is sitting in her courtyard and started talking to Xian''er about anything to pass her time. Xian''er is still addressing her as ''Young lady.''. Bai Yunxi is thinking when Su Kang will deny those rumors.
"I will have to talk to him about this." She thought.
But Su Kang didn''t visit her. At night Bai Yunxi was thinking about her day in this mansion. She has nothing to do except eat, wander in the garden, or soak in the hotspring. She somehow missed her chatting with Su Kang. Suddenly she remembered Su Kang from her dreams, holding a sword and halberd soaked in blood with a torn upper robe, giving a carefree smile.
"He is a friend of Fang''er; I must not think about this."
Bai Yunxi kept rolling on the bed until late before she fell asleep. Su Kang
didn''t use those skills anymore. He didn''t believe that she is stupid enough to fall for such things. If he keeps doing this more, eventually she will feel that something is off until he really plans to alter her memory.
....
It''s been three days since Bai Yunxi came here. Most of the time, either she is cultivating or passing her time in the garden with maids; today she will be going to Su Kang''s residence if he didn''t visit her.
She ate her food and then cultivated till the evening.
After coming out of the cultivation, she asked Xian''er to lead her to Su Kang''s residence. Xian''er was unexpectedly enthusiastic about it.
When Bai Yunxi was going there. Many servants on the way keep glancing at her on the way. She understood their meaning and immediately became more nervous.
After reaching Su Kang''s place, she asked to inform him. She was invited into the garden by a servant. He informed her that Su Kang is in cultivation. Bai Yunxi thought of leaving, but the servant stopped her.
"The young master has given an order: if the young lady is coming to look for him, then we shall inform him."
"Young lady, Young Master really cherishes you well." Xian''er said immediately.
Bai Yunxi is feeling embarrassed and shy for some reason. Soon Kang came in wearing a loose, half-sleeved robe, and his hair is still wet. He sat down.
"Miss Bai, do you want to eat something together?"
Bai Yunxi wanted to refuse, but Su Kang forced her to eat a little for now, and then they will be having dinner together later.
He started asking about her life in the Su manor. She told him about her daily activities. Then she asked, looking embarrassed, "What are you going to do about rumors around us?"
"Rumors? What are you talking about?" He asked with a puzzled look.
"About me being your... your woman... about us being a couple." She said while her face is turning red.
For some reason she is feeling shy and embarrassed while talking about this.
"I don''t have any idea about this. What do you want me to do now?"
"You have to protect your reputation. If others know about me, then it will damage your reputation, so you should deny it."
"But Miss Bai, here nobody knows about you. Moreover, if I can guarantee your safety, even if it means doing something like this. I''m perfectly fine with it."
"But what about that woman whom you were secretly pursuing... if she heard this then?" Bai Yunxi is feeling weird asking this.
"You don''t have to worry about it. I will take care of it."
"Umm, about that woman... can you tell me more? I''m curious."
Bai Yunxi is going to confirm if that woman is her or not. If it''s her, then she has to reject him somehow.
"At first it was nothing but she somehow always appeared in my thoughts. Then curiously I investigated her and found out more about her."
"Her husband died decades ago, soon after their marriage. She has a son. She has raised her son in very difficult situations. Her jovial and carefree personality changed into a weak and depressed woman under the burden. She has kept her heart locked. Her only source of happiness is her son; many times I risked my life for her son. Helping her son was like directly bringing smiles to her face, but I wasn''t able to witness those moments myself." Su Kang said.
His eyes were filled with sadness, and he kept looking at her face. She is sure that he is talking about her. He truly loves her.
Her heart is shaking now. She had already prepared herself for this situation, but she is not able to speak anything now. He sacrificed and lived so much for her, and she didn''t want to hurt him too deeply.
A Favour ?
Bai Yunxi stirred, lost in a maze of her own thoughts. Su Kang, seated beside her, observed the subtle shifts in her expression, the way her brow furrowed with worry.
He leaned closer, his voice soft yet earnest. "I have one last favor to ask," he began, his gaze fixed on her face.
"And I truly hope you''ll agree."
Bai Yunxi came out of her thoughts. She looked at his face. He was looking at her with a pleading expression.
It made her oddly nervous. She echoed, her voice barely above a whisper.
"A favour? What is it?"
"I want a chance, just one, to pursue the woman I care for," Su Kang explained, his words carefully chosen.
"But I¡ I don''t know how. Could you, just for a week, pretend to be her? Your circumstances are so similar." He swallowed, a rare vulnerability showing in his eyes.
"Help me understand how to win her heart."
She opened her mouth to speak but closed it again, her mind in turmoil. "This¡ this isn''t right," she finally managed, her voice trembling slightly.
"I have a feeling that I will be rejected. That''s why I need to be prepared. Just one week is enough for me." His eyes didn''t leave her face.
His face, etched with a sadness pleading look. She knew, in that instant, that the pretense was over. He knew she understood and he was going to be rejected.
"One week," he repeated, his voice a soft caress.
"To prepare myself. Then I''ll tell her everything. And if she rejects me¡ I''ll accept it."
Bai Yunxi''s resolve crumbled. How could she deny him this, when he had given her so much?
She thought about it. He is just going to pursue her for one week. He has done so much for her; at least she can grant him this favor.
"One week," she agreed, her voice barely audible, her gaze fixed on their her hands.
"I''ll¡ I''ll pretend, for one week."
A radiant smile illuminated Su Kang''s face. "Thank you," he whispered, his voice thick with emotion.
"You have no idea what this means to me. Starting tomorrow morning, you are the woman I am pursuing with all my heart."
Bai Yunxi agreed with it, and she left immediately. She didn''t want to eat together after this conversation.
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She returned to her mansion. But this time the gaze of the servants didn''t bother her. Her mind was occupied with various thoughts. She directly went to her bed without dinner.
She is very troubled in her heart. If she was a young girl, then she might be very happy. But she is the mother of Li Fang. She always thinks about her son before herself.
After the Li family started facing setbacks, her parents also faced many threats. Bai''s family wasn''t from Qin city; her parents were working there.
As Li Xiao''s wife, she was forced to face his enemies hatred. After the Li family''s decline, her parents had faced threats, disappearing during a routine trading trip.
She has to protect Li Fang by herself.
The Bai family, weaker than the Li, had offered little help. Remarriage had been impossible, not with Li Fang to consider.
Nobody was ready to welcome her with Li Fang. Li Fang is the son of Li Xiao''s, and they were afraid to give him protection. In the end she could only rely on herself to protect her son.
Even inside the Li family, she has to keep her guard up. Many members of the Li family started to openly show their dislike towards her and her son. Then she suffered from a poison incident. She somehow survived, but she has suffered side effects of remaining poison.
She was tortured in pain where she used to feel like many needles were being inserted in her meridians. Once a month for decades, she endured this kind of pain until her son found an elixir for her.
She didn''t have any dreams about her future. Her heart is lost. Her life is colorless. She is not comfortable with the relaxed environment in the Su manor. This is like a dream for her. But deep down she is still thinking about her son.
After he joined the Qingyun sect, then she was relieved. She knew that he was safer in the sect. But then she started to hear about her son''s achievement; before she could even enjoy that moment, his fights with various people reached her ear.
Her son was like her husband; he kept making enemies in his rise. Her heart became more and more worried. Although her son always came out victorious, her heart was always in turmoil.
Now that she knows that Su Kang helped her son for her, she is deeply touched by this. But she feels inferior to him. Her background is nothing compared to his.
He is young, handsome, and talented, but she is an old widow who has given birth, a weak Qi refining cultivator, and she might bring him disaster and shame with her.
Bai Yunxi''s mind was filled with many inexplicable thoughts. She could hardly sleep at all. Tired by her thoughts, she managed to fall asleep before the morning came.
Su Kang visited her mansion in the early morning. He used his divine sense (spiritual consciousness) to scan her mansion. He found her in the bedroom. He directly came to her bedroom and dismissed all the maids near them.
She is still sleeping. He went to her bed and sat down near her. Her face is still filled with a troubled look. His eyes became complicated.
He started all this for the power of destiny, but he is not heartless. He really did not want to cause her any suffering.
He could get her body with illusion and mind manipulation, but he did not want to use such methods. Li Fang will understood this as well.
Su Kang knows that it''s hard for her to accept him because of their hierarchy in relations. She should be his elder according to traditions and society.
"If it''s not love then I will use gratitude and other emotions to make her marry me." Su Kang decided.
He has do it in order to become stronger. His family was tortured in front of his eyes for many days before they were killed.
Su Kang has extremely good control over his emotions. He can hide his hatred and anger until time is right for his revenge.
He is tired of looking at how she is used to suppressing her desires. He does not want to make her life difficult instead he will really try everything in his power to make her happy.
"Fate," he murmured, his voice barely audible, "can you tell me anything that would make her happy?"
"Don''t treat me like an omnipotent being. My powers are limited. Can''t you do it yourself? "
"Then answer me something about her."
"Are her parents really dead? If they died, then tell me about their remains."
"Something like this will cost the power of destiny. You will have to use your destiny to do this."
"It''s better to do this with the help of cultivators who practiced divination techniques. It will be more efficient compared to using my power."
Su Kang thought about it. He will have to go back to the Qingyun sect for this. The Su family did not have such masters who are proficient in the divination. He can''t wait to do this.
"Use my destiny powers to do it."
Su Kang has only one week; he can''t waste time traveling to the Qingyun sect.
A few seconds later, Su Kang felt his soul trembling. After a few seconds, Fate said.
"Her father is dead. Only bones of his left hand have survived but her mother is still alive now."
After hearing this, he was surprised and happy. He thought even finding their remains would be enough, but unexpectedly her mother was alive.
Then he asked about their whereabouts. After finding their location, he realized it will take him 6-7 days to go to her mother''s location himself.
"How much power of destiny do I have right now?"
"7000 in numbers. You have lost around 1000 in numbers. It''s way more than the average Divination cultivator will have to spend for two qi cultivators."
He was supposed to gain more powers with the help of Fate, but he already lost 1000 in numbers just now.
Su Kang then put his hand on Bai Yunxi''s forehead and sent his Qi. She went into a deep sleep. Then he used his powers to lift her up. Then he left with her mansion.
He took out his third-level flight artifact. This exquisite level treasure is not big enough for two people, but he has to use it now. This boat is small compared to the previous one, but it is a lot faster than that.
He went into the boat with a small cabin. He brought a small bed with him and put it inside the cabin, then placed Bai Yunxi on it. Then left after sending a message to Su Manor.
Her Excuses
Su Kang sat beside Bai Yunxi, gently lifting her head to rest in his lap. He eased her from her slumber with a touch, a subtle flow of energy dispelling the lingering effects of the sleep incense.
The fragrant smoke curled around them, calming, soothing, a silent promise of peace.
Bai Yunxi slept for four hours before she woke up. After feeling a presence near her body and her head on something else instead of a pillow, she became alert and afraid.
"It''s just me," Su Kang said softly, stroking her hair. "You''re safe."
"Why¡ why are you in my room?"
She asked, her voice still thick with sleep, but the fear already fading,
replaced by a familiar warmth.
"We''re going on a journey," he said. Now his gaze fixed on hers, a sudden intensity in those eyes.
"I have a surprise for you."
She tried to get up from his lap, but her body didn''t move. She is surprised to hear this and confused as well.
"I really like you, Bai Yunxi. I am not asking you to pretend anymore. You already guessed it, right? I was talking about you."
"Give me this week. Let me¡ pursue you."
His words hung in the air, stripping away the careful layers of politeness and their carefully constructed facade. Bai Yunxi was speechless and overwhelmed.
"Su Kang, you shouldn''t¡" She began, but he stopped her, a finger gently pressing against her lips.
"I don''t want your answers now," he said softly.
"Just be honest and answer these questions. Are you still worried about Li Fang?" His gaze locked onto hers, searching, seeking.
"I¡ I am," she admitted, a small nod.
He took her hand, his touch warm, reassuring.
"You don''t have to worry about him. I wouldn''t let him go away if I wasn''t certain he was safe. This journey¡ it might be a little dangerous, but he''ll be fine. Absolutely fine."
"I can swear a Heart Demon oath," he offered, his voice steady.
"If it will ease your mind."
Bai Yunxi closed her eyes. A Heart Demon oath¡ it was a serious thing, not given lightly. She thought of Su Kang, of how he''d always looked after Li Fang, protected him.
"No," she whispered, her voice trembling slightly.
"I trust you. I''ll¡ try not to worry."
"Good. As long as you understand it. He will be fine in the Heavenly Sword Sect. He will be a disciple of it." Su Kang removed restrictions on Bai Yunxi''s body.This book is hosted on another platform. Read the official version and support the author''s work.
Bai Yunxi sat up, her hand still in his, a strange comfort in his touch.
"What else troubles you?" he asked, his gaze gentle now.
Bai Yunxi looked away, flustered under his intense gaze, her face warm. She still felt a little embarrassed from their recent intimacy.
It was¡ nice to hear him reassure her about her son, but it still felt strange, all of it. everything is too much and too fast for her.
She is touched by this effort, but s
he decided to not spoke anything else. Hearing from him about her son, she is sure that her son will be fine.
She didn''t want to open her heart in front of Su Kang like this when her heart is still in a chaos..
Su Kang looked at her face and used both of his hands to hold her face.
"If you do not speak, then do not blame me for what can happen between you and me." He smiled mischievously at her.
Bai Yunxi tried to escape from his hands but failed. She looked at his face coming closer to her face. She panicked instantly and said,
"You ...stop. Don''t ...do this. I am an old woman." She is afraid of current Su Kang.
"You are only a dozen years older than me. My father is fifteen years older than my mother. I do know many people who have a fifty-year age gap between them. Stop making excuses." Su Kang said with a sigh and took his hands back.
"At least give me valid reasons, please. Take your time; you can think of all the reasons for rejecting me. I will hear those reasons tomorrow."
"Give me a real reason," he said, his voice quiet, earnest.
"Think about it. Tell me tomorrow. If it''s a good reason, I''ll¡ leave you alone."
Bai Yunxi is troubled by his sudden transformation. She knows that now she can''t avoid this situation.
She had to give him a reason, a good one. Or he might¡ She didn''t even want to finish the thought, her face burning at the possibilities.
Su Kang would not do something like this if it was not this sudden journey. He will give her today all the time to think.
Su Kang didn''t stop during their journey. He''d given her time, time to think.
Bai Yunxi struggled to sleep at first, but the calming incense eventually lulled her into a deep slumber.
Su Kang prepared food and took it to her. She was awake and mentally prepared for the next conversation.
"Where¡ where are we going?" she asked, her voice light, almost casual.
"It''s a surprise," he replied, a gentle smile returning to his face.
"You''ll see."
"I''ve¡ thought about it," she said quietly.
"We¡ we can''t be together."
"And your reason?" he asked, his voice gentle, encouraging.
"You''re Li Fang''s friend," she said, her gaze dropping to her hands.
"It would¡ ruin his reputation and the Li family''s reputation."
Su Kang''s expression softened as he spoke looking at her tense eyes.
"I met you way before your son. If you think this is problematic, then I will tell Li Fang about it and will break the friendship with him."
"As for the reputation of the Li
family, it is not something you should be worried about. Most of the people don''t even know your name."
"It is normal for people to remarry. If the Li family was not stronger than the Bai family, then you would have been most likely married again."
"After your marriage, the Bai family was supposed to gain a foothold in the Qin city, and you were supposed to gain cultivation resources, but it had an opposite effect."
"Your cultivation path is lost, and your family was suppressed; even your parents weren''t spared."
"You gained nothing but trouble in the Li family. Instead you gave birth to a golden child for the Li family. But it''s their legacy, not yours. People don''t even know Li Fang''s mother. " Su Kang everything in a calm and slow voice.
"Li family''s reputation is not tied with you. Li Fang once fought a man for junior sister Ying''er. That man was her fianc¨¦; he beat the man and took his future wife as a lover."
"Do you find this kind of thing is good for the Li family''s reputation?" He asked calmly.
Li Fang even took Su Kang''s fianc¨¦e in the Central Plains, but that is something he can''t say now.
Bai Yunxi is shocked when she hears this. Hearing Su Kang''s words, her heart is filled with embarrassment. Her own son not only took another man''s fianc¨¦e but he even beat him.
"Many high-level cultivators have many partners. Many female cultivators have multiple spouses."
"There is a famous female cultivator in the Central Plains who has five husbands. Her body constitution is different, so many people are still coveting her." He spoke again in a light and carefree tone.
Bai Yunxi was speechless. Five husbands? It was¡ unheard of, at least in her limited experience. She''d known remarriage was common, a practical necessity in the cultivation world, but this?
Now she doesn''t know how to refute him. In the world of cultivation, it is common to have many spouses.
It depends on how powerful or beneficial it is to be in such relationships. They don''t do it because of love, but most couples are together because of common interest.
Su Kang watched her, a subtle smile playing on his lips. He could see the walls crumbling, her carefully constructed defenses falling away.
"Do you still miss Li Xiao?" He asked in a heavy voice.
This is something Su Kang didn''t want to ask. Li Xiao is the father of her child, although she did not spend many years with him, but her time with Li Xiao may be unforgettable for her.
Bai Yunxi''s body trembled slightly. She looked at him, really looked at him, the question echoing the unspoken emotions swirling within her heart. She was silent.
Su Kang looked at her face deeply, her eyes telling a story that he didn''t understand. She is silent and does not intend to give any answers this time.
A twist of fate, a second chance,
To rewrite time, to join the dance.
Her gentle soul, a guiding star,
To heal the wounds, to mend the scar.
But destiny''s a fickle game,
A whispered curse, upon her name.
I''ll wager all, my life, my soul,
To break the chains, to make her whole.
To see her smile, to reach my goal.
Su Kang murmured a poem softly, rising to his feet.
He gave her a small, almost sad smile and left, closing the cabin door and leaving behind a poem.
Her Shackles
Bai Yunxi saw him leaving with a fake smile. She is feeling sad for inexplicable reasons.
Su Kang is sure that Bai Yunxi did not love Li Xiao. Even if she still loves him, Su Kang will make sure that she will be with him in the future. In her heart, Li Xiao has to be dead.
The Li family has a rule that a disappeared person will not be considered dead until he has been gone for 18 years.
Li Fang told Su Kang that his father was dead; it was way before the Li family officially declared Li Xiao as dead and prepared his funeral ceremony.
Li Fang would not do something like this if not for her mother. Bai Yunxi must have raised him with such thoughts.
"I have been trying to win her heart for just one month. It''s fine. I don''t have to rush."
"Generally such characters are stubborn and tenacious. I will eventually make her mine."
Now, he just has to give her enough time to figure out her thoughts. She has to find her own path.
....
In the next two days the flight continued; he occasionally stopped in the way for Bai Yunxi''s needs.
Su Kang did not hold any deep conversation with Bai Yunxi after that day. She thought she would be relaxed if Su Kang did not talk to her. But her heart is still troubled.
She did not want to see him like this either. She does not understand her own feelings for him. She knows that she likes him to some extent, and he has done a lot for her, but she is used to suppressing her emotions.
...
The Great Rift Valley is a beautiful and natural place. Surrounding mountains and hills are yellow and green colored; a big and wide river is flowing in the gap between the rift.
The water of this river is clean here in the valley; we can see slightly under the water from its surface. There is a small city in the area.
This Rift Valley city has around twenty-five thousand people living in it. This valley has a second-level spiritual vein, so this city is filled with cultivators.
One spiritual boat landed in a nearby village. Su Kang used his spiritual qi to lift Bai Yunxi out of the boat. She noticed this move and its implications as well.
Su Kang left her behind and went to inquire about something. He asked some mortals and qi cultivators some questions and then left in a certain direction.
Bai Yunxi did not know anything. She is confused about this whole situation, but she followed behind him.
After walking for more than fifteen minutes, she arrived at a small bamboo hut. Su Kang went forward and knocked on the door.Support the author by searching for the original publication of this novel.
Then after some time, an old man with white hair, a muscular-looking body, and an average face opened the door. His face has few wrinkles on it.
"Who are you?" He asked in a heavy voice.
"I''m looking for a woman; some people said that maybe this is her house. Can I take a look at her before confirming? Su Kang told him.
The old man looked at him and understood that this person has a background. Someone like him will not lie to him.
"Okay, come inside and take a look at her." The old man said while inviting him.
Su Kang went in and hinted to her to follow him. After going inside, she found a wooden bed. An old woman in a gray robe lay up in the bed; her face has some wrinkles on it, but it still looks beautiful. Her hair is mostly black with some white hairs in it.
She looked at Su Kang, then turned to the old man with a confused expression. Bai Yunxi came and looked at this woman, and then the old woman also noticed her presence.
The old woman''s expression finally changed to a shocked one. Bai Yunxi also thought of something, and she suddenly ran to the bedside. Her eyes started to turn wet.
The old woman also started crying at this time. She raised her hands to hold Bai Yunxi''s face. Then Bai Yunxi noticed that woman did not have a right hand. Her right hand from the elbow was missing.
Bai Yunxi can''t hold it anymore and started crying. Her mother was crying as well.
"My daughter... my daughter... (sob)"
"Mother... aah... you... alive... mother."
Both mother and daughter are crying while embracing each other. Su Kang and the old man did not disturb them. The old man is relieved while looking at them.
Su Kang then left without letting them know. He left the village and disappeared in a certain direction.
Bai Yunxi and her mother both calmed down after crying their grievances. Then they started asking about each other''s past. The old man brewed tea for them and served them.
Her mother told her that some people used beasts to attack them. Her father sacrificed himself to save her.
He fooled them and let her escape through a water boat. But even then she was attacked by wild water beasts. She lost half of her right hand and her right leg from the knee.
She was saved by the hunters. She was unconscious for two months.
After waking up, she couldn''t remember anything. She lost her memory, and she did not have any spiritual qi around her to help her.
In the beginning she settled in the hunter village; later she moved.
With her somewhat strong body, she decided to live as a hunter. She kept moving from place to place.
She settled in this city ten years ago and lived here. A few years ago she slowly started to remember about her previous life.
She had lost her strength too much because she stopped cultivating, and she was too far away from Qin City, so she again decided to earn money for her travel.
The old man is her partner in hunting.
He is from this village and a low-level cultivator. They both hunt together.
She needs to save for another few years to earn enough money to take a spiritual boat.
If she decided to travel alone, she might be killed by casual cultivators.
She didn''t want to die before seeing her daughter and family again. She is already close to a mortal in strength, and it''s not safe to travel without proper safety measures.
Bai Yunxi and her mother talked about their experiences for a long time. Bai Yunxi also told her everything.
It was already evening, and some children were poking their heads from the door to look at them. The old man
gestured them to come later and left with them.
He came back again with food. The children also came with him.
"Old granny, this is some food that our mother prepared for you and beautiful elder sister." A fourteen-year-old girl said.
"Thank you, Wu''er, come and sit down too." The old woman said.
Bai Yunxi noticed that Su Kang is not here anymore. The old man''s surname was He. She ate dinner with them.
Some of these children were grandchildren of the old man; he and others were from the locality. Her mother is close with these children.
Old man He took the children out and left saying goodbye. Both mother and daughter slept together and talked until midnight before sleeping.
The next morning, after eating breakfast, Su Kang did not appear yet. Bai Yunxi is feeling off about Su Kang''s disappearance. She is worried about him.
Her mother noticed this and asked.
"Where is the young man who brought you here?"
Maybe it''s because she cried her grievances that she was holding in her heart, or maybe it''s because she has found her mother.
Her burden has completely vanished. Since Su Kang can guarantee her son''s safety and her mother is alive, she has been freed from heart shackles.
She told her mother everything about Su Kang and her.
Her mother looked at her angrily and asked,
"Why did you not tell him the truth?
Others might not know about her, but she knows. Li Xiao pursued Bai Yunxi for four months, yet he failed to win her heart. She agreed to marry him because the Bai family needs that connection, and she didn''t dislike Li Xiao.
Li Xiao was a disciple of the Qingyun sect, and they thought in the future he might help Bai Yunxi too in cultivation. Her daughter did all this for them.
Bai Yunxi is looking down and silent. She didn''t want to anger her mother so soon after meeting her.
"Mother, our backgrounds are so different. He is..."
"Do you like him or not?" Her mother asked, cutting her off in mid-sentence.
Bai thought about it. She felt all kinds of emotions with him. She has felt happiness, embarrassment, shyness, anger, calm, sadness, and safety with him.
Observing her daughter''s face, she understood her heart.
"Xi''er, you should at least give it a try. You might find your happiness."
"I have already thought about this.
Mother, you don''t have to worry about this." She said with a reassuring smile to her mother.
His Confession
Bai Yunxi waited the entire day for Su Kang, but he did not appear. It is evening now, and she is restless. She is blaming herself for his such abnormal behavior.
She was sitting in the bamboo hut and talking with children. Then she heard a knock on the door and opened it to see Su Kang standing there with a smile.
Bai Yunxi was relieved to see him come back. She invited him in and asked in a little angry tone.
"Where did you go without telling me anything?"
"I went to retrieve something. It was quite far from here."
He took out something wrapped in white cloth.
"What is this?" She frowned.
"Your father''s remains. Only this small bone has survived." He said.
Bai Yunxi''s body shook for a moment. She did not doubt him. Her eyes became wet, and she went outside to inform her mother.
Soon their mother-and-daughter duo came back, and Su Kang handed bone remains to them.
The old woman took her husband''s remains and sobbed in a low voice. Su Kang went outside with the children and left the mother-daughter duo alone for some time.
Children looked at him curiously before they could say anything. Soon old man He took them away hurriedly. The old man is afraid that Su Kang might be offended by these children.
A few minutes later, Bai Yunxi called him back. She sat next to her mother and Su Kang in the front seat in front of them.
"Young Master Su, I have heard everything from my daughter. You can call me madam An. I''m truly grateful to you."
Madam An bowed her head, then Bai Yunxi served him tea.
"Madam An, you don''t have to show such politeness to me. You can just call me Su Kang." He bowed as well.
Su Kang can''t let Madam An feel uncomfortable with his status. He has to show his good sides.
Su Kang started chatting with her, asking about her experience and occasionally glancing at Bai Yunxi.
Madam An left after chatting and asked Bai Yunxi to serve him some snacks.
Bai Yunxi nodded. After her mother left, she looked at Su Kang deeply before bowing her head.
"I''m truly grateful to you. You reunited me with my mother and even found my father''s remains. I will never forget this favor of yours." She said.
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Bai Yunxi nodded her head and gestured for him to ask.
"Are you feeling light in your heart? Do you feel your burdens have disappeared to some extent?"
She was taken aback by his question, but she answered him.
"Yes, my heart feels a lot better now." She giggled lightly and replied.
Su Kang is surprised to see her like this. He didn''t expect this sudden change in her behavior.
"My efforts were not wasted." He thought in his heart.
Su Kang didn''t ask anything else and quietly finished the snacks.
"I''m going to visit the city. Do you want to go with me?" He asked.
"Okay, I will go with you." She agreed and went to inform her mother before leaving.
Su Kang and Bai Yunxi left together; Bai Yunxi was flying with the help of Su Kang''s qi. This was the first time she experienced flying in the open sky.
She saw the orange sun slowly sinking into the horizon. She was witnessing such a beautiful sunset for the first time. Orange-red sky and beneath her are hills where green vegetation is covering rocky yellow surface.
"Beautiful," Bai Yunxi suddenly heard this from beside her.
She turned to look at Su Kang, who was looking at her with a mesmerized look on his face. Her white robe, long black hair, and beautiful face with simple ornaments have a different charm in the orange-red sky.
Bai Yunxi is feeling embarrassed and shy but did not say anything to Su Kang. She let him stare at her.
He kept admiring her and understood her intention. They didn''t say anything else.
Soon they reached the city. Bai Yunxi decided to buy some gifts for children and Uncle He. Soon they will be leaving, so she wanted to express her gratitude for taking care of her mother.
She bought some stuff, and Su Kang suggested looking for a craftsman shop to look for artificial legs for her mother. Spiritually crafted tools can be much better than her current wooden legs.
Bai Yunxi agreed with him. They looked around the market and found a shop that can make it. It will take them two days to make it.
It was already dark outside. They spend around one hour in the city. The moon was shining in the sky, and stars were shining with white-blue lights. They are leaving the city.
" Bai Yunxi" Su Kang stopped in the midair. He doesn''t know if he can talk to her in the village, so he decided to talk here. No one is around them, and the location is good as well.
Hearing Su Kang directly calling her in such a way and situation, she understood his intention. Her heart started beating fast, and she became nervous in this situation.
He landed with her in an empty place. There were fewer trees around them. Moonlight was illuminating the surrounding trees and rocks around them. They can see each other''s faces clearly.
He looked at her face and started speaking.
"At first it was just normal admiration towards you, but slowly when I started looking at you more, you became more to my liking."
"I want to make you happy. I want to occasionally enjoy mundane life with you; I want to show you many beautiful places; I want you to let your shackles go and fulfill your wishes."
"I don''t want to see you suppressing your heart anymore. You don''t have to sacrifice anymore now. Everything is fine now. You can let your heart relax now."
"Li Fang is fine, and nothing will happen to him. There is no need to carry any burden anymore."
"I want to carry your burdens and your worries in the future."
"I want to give you the happiness that you deserve."
"I will fulfill your wishes and dreams for you."
"I''m in love with you."
" Bai Yunxi, I love you so much."
He doesn''t have any experience in confessions or proposals. He believes that sincerity will reach her heart, so he has spoken his heart out to her.
Bai Yunxi was looking at him when he uttered those words. Her heart is beating fast, and her face is rosy pink now. Her thoughts are jumbled. It took her a few moments before she started to calm down.
She put her thoughts together, but her heart is still beating fast. She knows that she can''t avoid this situation for a long time. She has already thought about her answer before this.
"I have thought about this before. But I was troubled by my situation."
"After meeting my mother, I realized that you will do everything in your power to make me happy."
"You helped my son as his friend, and you did everything that a father figure was supposed to do for him."
"You did all this for me. I can''t ever return this favor of yours."
"I don''t know how you found my mother and even my father''s remains, but even this favor of yours is something I can''t repay in this life."
"Now you are saying you want to make me happy and fulfill my dreams."
"I don''t know what good karma I did to receive such a blessing."
"But I''m afraid I will bring disaster to you." Her voice started to crack.
She does not want to speak about these things in the first place, but now she is feeling emotional. Her vulnerable thoughts are appearing in front of him.
"I don''t know other things, but you can''t bring disaster to me." He said with confidence.
"People with my cultivation can perceive luck and disaster to some extent; you are a good luck charm for me." He said to reassure her.
"My cultivation is low; unlike you, I will grow old sooner. I will not be young and beautiful."
"I will help you to build a foundation, and in the future I will even find a way for you to reach pill formation. There are many spiritual items for this." He took a step towards her.
He was standing five or six steps away from her. He is taking a step forward as he is answering her insecurities.
"I have given birth to a child. Aren''t you afraid others will mock you and your family?"
"It''s common for cultivators. Nobody can even dare to mock my family." He took a step again.
"What if Li Fang hates me?" Her eyes are wet with tears, and her voice is not clear.
"You are the most important person in his life. He was raised by you. He has seen your condition. He will understand you. I will also convince him. He will never hate you." He took another step forward.
Now he is standing in front of her. She is sobbing, and her eyes are wet with tears. He placed his hands on her waist and embraced her.
Her Answer
"Do you still have any questions left?" He asked.
She was not hugged by a man for a long time. She can feel his muscular build inside his loose robe. He wiped her tears with his fingers and then spoke,
"If not, then give me your answer."
"Do you like me?" He asked sincerely.
"Yes, I... I like you as well." She replied while calming down.
Su Kang was ecstatic after hearing this. His face was filled with joyful expression.
He slowly tightened his arms and embraced her tightly. She did not reject his hug. Feeling his warm and strong body, she felt good and safe.
"Xi''er, If you still have some insecurities in your heart, then tell me. I will solve your difficulties so that you will not be worried about them anymore."
"Don''t call me Xi''er." She said in a low voice.
"But aren''t we a couple now? It is normal for lovers to call each other in such a way." Su Kang is trying to tease her.
"We are a couple, but I''m not used to it now. I will be feeling embarrassed in front of others," she is trying to explain. She is afraid that he will misunderstand her.
"What are you talking about? You should get used to it as fast as possible."
Bai Yunxi nodded. But her heart is still not ready for this.
"I can''t believe this is really happening for real. Yun''er, thank you for this. You don''t even know what this meant to me." He said.
Finally she became his lover, and he will also get some powers of destiny.
She is feeling touched by his words and put her hands behind his back to hug him tightly.
He looked at her face, feeling her changes. She was also looking at him. He is bringing his face close to hers. Her breathing became fast, but she did not avoid him.
He can feel her body scent through his nostrils. Her scent is light, sweet, and almost intoxicating. He is not suppressing his emotions and desires for her.
With this close, he can notice everything about her face. She doesn''t use any makeup, but today she has painted her pink lips into red.If you encounter this narrative on Amazon, note that it''s taken without the author''s consent. Report it.
She is wearing golden-colored small earrings, and her eyes are slightly blurred, but her pupils are focusing on his face.
It was the first time that Bai Yunxi was looking at his face so closely. He has a sharp jawline and a long, high nose, and his facial features are more masculine compared to Li Fang''s.
His skin is wheatish and warm-colored.He appears more mature and older compared to his age.His earrings are giving her a wild feeling for some reason.
He looked handsome and manly; meanwhile, her son looks like a cute and sweet boy.
Finally, his face was a few inches away from hers. She can feel her heart beating faster every second.
She closed her eyes, knowing what was coming next.
Su Kang leaned in and kissed her on the lips. As their lips made contact, both of them shook slightly.
He is shocked by how soft, warm, and gentle her lips are.
He is experiencing something like this for the first time. Her skin is so smooth and delicate, sending a shiver down his spine.
He felt a wave of emotions flood over him. His heart is run over by his uncontrolled desires and beating faster. He wants more of this.
The kiss was light like birds feeding.
Bai Yunxi was being paralyzed in his embrace. After her husband''s death, this was the first time she kissed anyone. Her married life only lasted half a year before her husband died.
Su Kang started to move his lips. He parted his lips and started to suck her thin and warm lips. He will suck her upper lip between his lips, then move to her lower lip. He did this multiple times.
Su Kang then tried to use his tongue and licked her red lips. After licking her smooth lips, he tried to put it into her watery and delicious mouth, but her mouth was tightly closed.
Her heart is restless, and her thoughts are chaotic. Her legs have already become weak, and her body was solely standing because of his tight embrace.
She did not expect that he would lick her lips. She does not know what to do.
He felt the changes in her body and her reaction, and then he immediately calmed down his emotions. He ended the kiss.
He did not know if he overdid it or if kissing technique in this world is less developed.
He looked at her face, and he was mesmerized by it. Her face, ears, and neck were slightly pink in color.
When she opened her watery eyes, she immediately saw him staring at her. She is feeling shy and lowered her face.
Su Kang is using qi to calm his blood energy and thoughts. If a foundation-building cultivator were here, then he might not be able to control his desires in this situation.
After calming down, he looked at her again. She was still looking downwards.
When she looked at him again, both of them were immediately embarrassed by something. Her red lipstick was all over her mouth. It was hard to notice but still visible enough for someone to focus on it.
He didn''t know if it was him who did this or if this lipstick was prone to such situations.
Su Kang saw her reaction and used his hands to wipe his own lips, and then he saw lipstick marks on his hands.
"I borrowed this lipstick from others. Usually I don''t use these things." She said in a low voice, trying to remove lipstick marks from his lips.
He let her clean his lips instead of using his powers. Sometimes he is glad that she is not aware of his powers and their uses to any extent.
Su Kang then used a small white cloth to clean her small and cherry lips. He also wiped her hands that got lipstick marks while cleaning his lips.
"I will clean it." She said, holding the cloth.
Su Kang thought that she was really accustomed to mortal lifestyle. Normally cultivators did not do such things.
Bai Yunxi is embarrassed about this, but she is afraid that he will not clean it, and he may unknowingly take it out again.
She didn''t want others to look at this shameful cloth and guess about her.
"No need to clean it. This will be a souvenir to remember this beautiful and fortunate night. I will treasure this." He said with a smile, taking it back from her.
She was taken aback by his words, but after listening to his words, she was both touched and embarrassed about this.
"But you cannot take it out in front of anyone," she still said this to him.
"Do not worry; no one will be seeing this except us." He tried to assure her.
"Hmph, I don''t want to look at this thing." She said in a low voice.
He smiled but did not say any more.
He cut down a rock in half and then took her there to sit on it.
He sat next to her and took her right hand. He caressed her hand and said,
"Let''s talk about things that worry you. I want to hear everything, no matter how small it is."
"You can talk about the Li family or the Bai family; I will hear them all."
She looked at him deeply before starting to speak. She told him about many things. He listened to her patiently.
After listening, he told her that he would solve the major problems. She can use his family and influence to solve those problems that can be solved in this way. He will arrange things for small problems.
"I don''t think it''s appropriate to use your family''s influence to solve my problems," she said after listening to him.
"Why not? I''m the young master of the Su family, and you will be my wife. You should just focus on solving things."
"I wanted to say something. I have thought about it before." She said, looking at him.
"I want to keep our relationship a secret. I don''t want Li Fang to know about it." She said nervously.
Su Kang frowned at this. If she will not marry him, then it is difficult for him to plunder some destiny of her son.
"What do you mean? What will our relationship be in the future? Explain clearly." He said calming his thoughts.
It''s no use getting angry at her. He cannot rush now. They have already reached this stage. Now it''s just not destiny points that he is after, but he is also after her.
I Want To Marry You
"I want to keep it a secret. Li Fang is famous in the Jiang state. There are many people who must have investigated his background." She said after thinking about it.
"They may not know about my whereabouts, but they know me. If we reveal our relationship, then they will come to know about this as well." Bai Yunxi told him.
"I don''t want to bring any shame to Li Fang. If people started badmouthing him because of me..." She didn''t continue her words.
"Xi''er, don''t worry. I have already thought about this. The Su family doesn''t even know about you. I haven''t told them about your real identity yet."
"They don''t have to know about us. They only have to know that I''m the one who will take care of you."
"If I use the Su family''s influence to help you, they won''t doubt it. They already know that I''m close with Li Fang."
"The Li family didn''t have anything going on with them. I have decided to hide them."
"They will change their names and hide in any of our industries if they want to work, or they can just laze away anywhere."
Su Kang is not worried about Li Fang. Li Fang would not kill him because Bai Yunxi would not let him do this.
She has accepted Su Kang from her heart, so she will not let him die in front of her own eyes. Su Kang wants to damage Li Fang''s destiny with Bai Yunxi so Fate can steal some of his destiny.
Fate has already told him to marry Bai Yunxi. Becoming her lover and husband is two different things.
As a husband and wife, having a child is normal in the future. Su Kang doesn''t know if Li Xiao is truly dead or not. He doesn''t want to use his destiny points to confirm this.
He plans to prepare his steps thinking about the worst-case scenario. Even if Li Xiao is alive and someday comes back, he has to make sure that Bai Yunxi will not go with him.
If he wants to make sure that she can not leave with Li Xiao ever, then having children is the best possible way.
"Xi''er, don''t worry. If you don''t want others to know about you, then I will not tell them."
"But we should have told our family about this." He tried to convince her.
Su Kang can''t hide Bai Yunxi from his parents. Once they come back, they will come to know about her; he will not lie to his parents.
His mother might feel uncomfortable about Bai Yunxi''s past, but she will still support her son.
As for his father, as long as Bai Yunxi didn''t become head wife, then he will be fine. The head wife will be the one in charge of his family affairs. Bai Yunxi''s temperament is not suitable for this.
The Su family doesn''t have many direct descendants, and their male members tend to have few female companions compared to other major families.
His father will not mind her past as long as he can see his grandchildren.
Bai Yunxi thought about his words. She doesn''t mind telling her mother about this. She is not close enough with the Li family''s surviving members; then she will not tell them.
"But do you think your parents and family will accept someone like me with a weak cultivation level and family background?" She expressed her worries about this.Reading on this site? This novel is published elsewhere. Support the author by seeking out the original.
Bai Yunxi thought that her mother would be happy about this, but if his family came to know about this, then the situation would be difficult.
"Don''t worry, my parents and family will not object to our relationship." He said.
He told her about the Su family''s matters. His father did not marry anyone else except his mother. His both uncles have two wives.
"Since your heart is not clouded anymore, your cultivation speed will return to normal. Without heart demon, you are once again the cultivation genius of Qin city."
"As for my parents and family, as long as we gave them some children, they will not have any problem with you."
After listening to his words, Bai Yunxi was convinced to some extent. But she is not sure about having children with him.
"About having children...I think this is bad." She said in a low voice.
"If you don''t want to have children with me, then I won''t force you." He told her with a sad expression.
Her face became complicated when she saw his face. For her this is too fast to make up her mind about this.
Both of them are looking at each other. Su Kang, after thinking about her situation, said this to her,
"Xi''er, I want to marry you. Even if you want to hide the relationship, then we will hide it. But I don''t want you to suffer injustice without a status."
He doesn''t want her to become his secret mistress. It''s dangerous for his plans.
"We don''t have to hold a big wedding. Even a small wedding is fine in this village." He said.
They can think about children later, but marriage is most important for him. Marriage vows hold power when taken in front of Heaven and Earth.
Fate has already told him this. Fate will explain later about this, but for now Su Kang has to marry her in any possible way.
"Xi''er, your mother will also not worry about you after our wedding. She can rest easy in her heart." He said with assurance.
Bai nodded thoughtfully and agreed with this. As long as they marry in such a small village, then nobody will find out about it. Her mother will also be happy about the fact that Su Kang did this.
"You are truly caring." She said with a smile.
"Okay, we will marry in this village." She agreed with him.
"Good, now let''s go back to the village." He smiled at her.
He held her waist and flew in the sky. He looked at her face and said,
"Don''t worry, we will be landing in darkness. No one will see us like this."
She didn''t say anything and looked at the surroundings in the moonlight and sky with countless stars.
"After a long time I have seen such a beautiful sky." She said.
"In the future, we will be seeing many such beautiful nights. I will try to show you countless beautiful things." He said, caressing her hair.
"I''m really lucky." She muttered shyly.
"It''s me, who has hit the jackpot." He laughed at her.
Soon they reached the village, and Su Kang landed with her in the outskirts of the village. He sent her back to her mother''s hut and then left.
Since he will marry her sooner in this village, then he has to prepare everything. But for now he needs a house.
He can buy a house in the city, but then he has to arrange people there. To keep a low profile, he has decided to make a house for himself near the village.
He can use wood from trees to make buildings, and he has some furniture in his storage ring. Other materials can be purchased from the city, or he can even bring people who are proficient in this.
He decided to do this tomorrow, and then he took out his spiritual boat. He went inside the boat and sat on the bed.
"Fate, tell me now." He said in his heart.
"Since you have managed to win her heart, I was successful in getting some power of destiny."
"How much did we get?" he asked.
"2000 in numbers or 2000 destiny points for your convenience."
"We got 2000 destiny points by doing this. You said I can gain more in the future. But how?" He frowned at the numbers.
He already lost 1000 destiny points before, but Li Fang has around 32,000 destiny points. He feels like he hasn''t gained much from him.
"She has only accepted your confession now. We can gain some destiny points when you sleep with her. You didn''t get her body yet."
"Also, when you marry her, there is something that I want to tell you."
"There are marriage vows in many different cultures. Such vows taken in front of Heaven hold the power of destiny."
"When couples take such vows or show such gestures, then husband and wife''s destinies are tied together to some extent."
"In this way, both husband and wife share their destiny together to a little extent."
"Will my and Yunxi''s destiny be added in this way?" He asked.
"Not exactly. You will gain 10%-15% of her destiny, but you will lose it as well if she dies.
"She will also gain 10%¨C15% of your destiny and lose it after your death." Fate explained to him."
"But this will only work as long as your marriage is working."
After listening to Fate''s words, Su Kang understood the benefits of marriage ceremonies.
Wedding
Su Kang feels pleased to observe the changes in her demeanor. He embraced her figure and stroked her hair before whispering in her ear.
"Xi''er, there''s no need for you to express gratitude for this. We are about to become family soon."
Her cheeks were flushed as his warm and gentle breath brushed against her ears. She then sensed his lips grazing her earlobe.
Her heart began to race as she experienced nervousness and shyness. He kissed her ear.
She lifted her face to gaze at him. At this moment, her face was entirely blushing.
"Husband, not here. There are people here."
Her voice was extremely soft and carried a pleading tone. Su Kang is confident that no one will interrupt them.
"Xi''er, don''t be concerned. I''m using my powers. No one can observe anything inside this room, and there''s no one around this room."
She remained silent after that. He placed his right hand on her cheek and then leaned down.
As his face drew near to hers, Bai Yunxi shut her eyes in anticipation.
Soon their lips connected, and Bai Yunxi felt a rush of electricity. She made an effort to move her lips and mouth in response to his. After a few moments, her lips synchronised with his.
Su Kang grew increasingly thrilled by her reaction. He opened his mouth and attempted to slip his tongue inside hers. She tried to resist his tongue, but he forcefully entered her mouth.
Her saliva was sweet and delectable. This was an extraordinary experience for him. His tongue intertwined with hers as he sought her sweet nectar.
Their kiss was profound and tender. Su Kang sensed his body responding and used spiritual qi to suppress lust. Then he concluded the kiss.
This location is not ideal for their first intimate experience. He glanced at her face, which was a rosy pink, and her lips were glistening with their saliva.
Suppressing his urges, he shut his eyes. She nestled her face against his chest. They remained like this before departing the boat.
They left the city soon afterward. Su Kang returned her to the village before departing. The old man, surnamed He had arranged for a matchmaker to deliver betrothal gifts from his side. He didn''t need to do anything.
The villagers were eagerly assisting him in managing everything. They felt joy that a foundation-building cultivator was hosting a wedding in their village.
His house in the outskirts is nearly halfway finished. It will be completed the next day. Today he purchased furniture for it. A small courtyard with a few trees and a little pond is enough for them.
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Weddings for cultivators are typically much simpler than regular weddings. Betrothal gifts were brought to the bride by the matchmaker.
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In the small village surrounded by hills and lush woods, the atmosphere was filled with excitement and anticipation.
Today was the day of the wedding ceremony for Su Kang and Bai Yunxi.
The entire village was abuzz, preparing for the joyous occasion that would unite them and solidify their bond.
Su Kang stood in front of a mirror, adjusting his bright red silk robe, adorned with intricate golden dragon patterns that symbolised power and good fortune.
He tied a deep blue sash around his waist, a symbol of his commitment to Bai Yunxi.
Meanwhile, at Madam An''s house, Bai Yunxi was enveloped in a flurry of activity. She wore an exquisite crimson robe, intricately embroidered with flowers and phoenixes, symbols of beauty and prosperity.
As the sun climbed higher, the villagers gathered at the square, decorated with colourful lanterns and floral arrangements.
The sound of gongs and drums resonated throughout the village as the wedding procession began.
Su Kang, surrounded by villagers, walked towards the village square.
Simple yet beautiful decorations adorn the village square, where Su Kang and Bai Yunxi''s wedding ceremony is about to commence.
Bright red silk banners fluttered in the gentle breeze, symbolising joy and fortune.
Lanterns adorned with intricate golden calligraphy hung from wooden beams, illuminating auspicious sayings that welcomed happiness into the lives of the newlyweds.
Tables groaned under the weight of delicacies: sweet dumplings, fragrant rice cakes, and succulent roasted duck, each dish artfully arranged and prepared by the city''s finest cooks.
Upon his arrival, a parade of well-wishers greeted him with old man He, showering him with confetti and good wishes.
After listening to Bai Yunxi talk about Su Kang''s gentle and carefree nature, the old man He is more relaxed around him.
Bai Yunxi, the radiant bride, stood at the entrance of her small house, surrounded by young girls, her heart racing with a mixture of excitement and trepidation.
She wore a stunning red robe that hugged her slender and mature figure, its sleeves wide and flowing, intricately embroidered with golden phoenixes¡ªsymbols of rebirth and prosperity.
Her hair was artfully pinned up, adorned with delicate jade ornaments that sparkled like stars.
Beneath the skilled hands of an elder woman, Bai Yunxi''s makeup was perfect, her thin lips painted deep crimson, adding an alluring touch to her serene beauty.
As she saw Su Kang approach, her heart swelled with joy.
The couple exchanged glances, their emotions painted across their faces.
Su Kang''s face is calm with a gentle smile, meanwhile her face is filled with shyness and joy.
As the sun climbed higher in the sky, the villagers gathered, filling the square with laughter and song.
The air buzzed with anticipation, each face lit with smiles and joy.
The ceremony began with the couple performing the "Three Letters and Six Etiquettes," a traditional series of exchanges that emphasised the importance of family, respect, and love.
Su Kang was becoming slightly nervous in his heart. This was his first time experiencing something like this.
He calmed his heart and tried to focus on the rites.
A village elder came to them and stood near them. He raised his hands to silence the crowd.
The village elder with a flowing beard guided the couple towards the altar. He spoke loudly.
"Today, we witness not just the joining of two hearts but the continuation of our village''s legacy."
Then he gestured them to bow towards each other.
Su Kang and Bai Yunxi bowed to each other three times, their heads touching in order to show that they would trust the rest of their lives to their spouse from then on.
Then, they bowed to their parents, since Su Kang''s parents are absent, he also bowed towards Madam An, showing respect and gratitude.
The elder gestured towards the heavens and said,
"Now, let us bow to the heavens and to the earth, acknowledging the spirits and ancestors who have guided us here today."
The couple turns to face the sky and bows three times, a profound silence enveloping the crowd as they do so.
This bow towards heaven and earth to worship and to inform the whole universe and surroundings about their marriage.
Then the elder spoke in a loud voice,
"With the power vested in me, I pronounce you husband and wife. May your lives together be filled with joy and harmony."
The villagers erupt in cheers, tossing flower petals into the air as the elder finished his words.
Finally, Su Kang''s heart filled with joy and excitement. His face radiated happiness, and he smiled cheerfully.
Finally it was only the tea ceremony left.
As they knelt before a small altar, they offered tea in a ceremonial gesture, symbolising respect and gratitude, not only to their families but also to each other.
After the ceremony, the banquet commenced in the village square, filled with laughter and music.
The air was filled with mingled aromas of food and incense, the sounds of revelry echoing into the setting sun.
Foods were prepared by a spiritual chef, and ingredients are second-level spiritual items.
Su Kang took out many items from his storage rings and hunted some beasts to prepare enough meat for the whole village.
Soon, the sky turned dark.As the stars began to twinkle like jewels scattered across a velvet sky, villagers slowly started to leave the square.
Madam An and her friends cheered, raising their cups of wine in toasts celebrating the couple''s future.
"Today is a happy day for Young Lord Su and Young Lady Bai; come, let''s drink this cup."
Old man He exclaimed loudly. He was clearly inebriated (drunk), but he remained composed.
"Cheers! I wish the newly married couple a prosperous future."
"Cheers! I wish them to have a healthy baby soon."
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In order to bless the newlyweds, everyone lifted their glasses.
Su Kang and Bai Yunxi also toasted to the guest and drank three glasses.
Soon after, the couple was transferred back to their new home.
Su Kang was conversing with Fate as he led her across the busy village streets to their little house.
He currently has 7750 destiny points, while Bai Yunxi has about 6050 destiny points.
They are able to share 15% of each other''s destiny because of Fate.
"Fate, do you have something for Bai Yunxi?"
Since they now share a portion of their destiny, he will do everything in his power to support her.
Wedding Night
Fate thought for some time before answering.
"There is one pill that is suitable for her."
"You don''t know anything about it as well?"
"I don''t know its name or function, but this one is related to body constitution and life span."
"Body constitution?? If it can improve her, then her talent might improve as well." Su Kang thought.
"If it can improve her constitution, then it is also suitable to me, right?" He asked.
If Su Kang improves his talent, then he might match Li Fang''s cultivation speed.
"No, it isn''t suitable for you. Before showing any treasures, I use destiny to see your compatibility. In this way I can find out which item is more suitable to you in different scenarios."
"It''s not suitable for me. Then forget it." He muttered.
Su Kang decided to trade the pill for Bai Yunxi. It cost him 2000 destiny points. They were close to their house in the outskirts.
They met a group of people who wished them well; they were the ones who decorated his house.
In the bridal chamber, adorned with crimson silk and fragrant blossoms, the atmosphere was thick with anticipation.
Bai Yunxi stood at the centre, the faint flicker of candles casting playful shadows on the walls.
She felt a flutter of anxiety and excitement as she smoothed the delicate fabric of her wedding robe, reminding herself to breathe.
The room was a breathtaking spectacle of traditional decor; a large, red bed dominated the space, auspicious symbols woven into the curtains.
Dates, peanuts, and lotus seeds, symbols of fertility and good fortune, were scattered artfully around the room.
A low table stood in the centre, laden with an array of exotic fruits and delicate pastries, all meticulously arranged.
Su Kang entered the room and closed the door behind him.
"Is it really going to happen now?" She thought.
He walked to her and took her hands before whispering,
"Xi''er, my wife. You are way more beautiful than I imagined."
" Husband, thank you." Her voice was very small.
He took out the pill that Fate gave him and put it into her hand.
"This is my wedding gift for you. It will be beneficial for you."
She saw a small wooden box and opened it. She saw a green pill inside it, and her expression changed suddenly.This story originates from Royal Road. Ensure the author gets the support they deserve by reading it there.
He was observing her and became confused by this.
"Husband, do you really want me to give you a child?" She asked with a complicated look.
"What''s wrong, Xi''er? I won''t force you in such matters. He frowned.
"Then what is this?" She asked, pointing to the pillbox.
"This is an extremely rare spiritual pill. It will increase your lifespan and can improve your constitution." He explained.
After hearing him say this, Bai Yunxi''s expression became doubtful.
She was still not fully convinced, but he is her husband now. Although she decided to keep their marriage a secret, her heart has already accepted him.
If he wants a child with her, then as a virtuous wife, she has to fulfil her duty.
She didn''t say anything and sat on the bed. She opened the box and took the pill inside her mouth.
Su Kang saw her doing this. At first he was confused about her reaction now. Her doubtful expression made him more confused.
Before he could ask anything, she ate the pill. He was unprepared for this.
Even Su Kang, with his divine sense, could not see anything special about the pill. If not for his trust in Fate, he wouldn''t believe this was treasure.
Bai Yunxi soon felt strong, mysterious energy entering her body. Then she heard his worried voice.
"Xi''er, immediately sit in lotus position and meditate now."
She followed his words. Her body started to show changes soon. Her body was shimmering in green light.
Her body was getting older and older. Now she looks the same as when Su Kang first saw her five years ago.
A few hours later her body started to become younger, and she looks like a teenage girl. He is observing her changes while conversing with Fate.
Many hours later, it was already close to midnight. He thought that their first night was ruined until she opened her eyes.
Her body is back to its previous state, and she looks like twenty-eight years old, but her beauty is more refined compared to before.
She doesn''t know what exactly happened to her body, but her senses are improved, her soul underwent great changes, and she can use spiritual consciousness to see her surroundings. That means her soul power has reached the foundation-building stage.
"Xi''er, how are you feeling?" He asked.
He observed all the changes that happened in her body but couldn''t find anything different except her beauty and charm are slightly different.
"I''m fine. My body feels slightly different, and my soul power has become more pure and stronger."
"Why did you suddenly eat the pill? You should have been more careful." His tone sounded a little angry.
Bai Yunxi was feeling guilty because she doubted his words. She told him her reason.
"I thought it was a pregnancy pill."
She told him that Li Xiao gave her a similar pill before without telling her anything. He obtained it from one of his adventures.
It resulted in her becoming pregnant within three days. It was also able to improve her child''s talent.
After listening to her words, Su Kang''s hands gently cupped Bai Yunxi''s face, his thumbs brushing against her soft skin.
"Xi''er, Believe me. I will not do anything like this to betray your trust."
"If you don''t want to have children, then I won''t force you. If you''re not ready for this, then let''s just talk."
He is letting her know that what Li Xiao did was a betrayal. He will not do something like this to her.
She nodded her head, and they started talking about today''s events. They talked for half an hour about their many things.
"It feels like a dream and unreal to me." She said in a low voice.
"It''s reality. Everything is real, including our marriage." He replied.
She gazed at her young, handsome husband, who is looking at her with adoration in his eyes.
He took care of her son silently to make her happy and proud. He found her mother for her. He is willing to marry her, who is many years older than him.
"Husband, do you love me?" She asked.
"Xi''er, my wife. I love you."
"Say it again."
"I love you, my wife."
She wanted to hear his confession again and again. They repeated this for some time before she said,
"Then, I''m ready. Love me tonight." She nodded at him.
She was mentally prepared for this. She was glad that Su Kang loved and respected her this much. She can see his desire for her in his eyes.
Now he is her husband. Their marriage will be kept a secret from the world, but in this village and house, she is his wife.
After hearing her words, his eyes were burning with passion. He leaned in, his lips capturing hers in a deep, passionate kiss.
She opened her mouth in response to his tongue.Their mouths melded together, their tongues dancing together in her mouth.
The taste of her was like sweet nectar, and he savoured the warmth of their mingled saliva. It was a kiss that spoke of longing and possession, a claim on each other''s bodies and souls.
Breaking the kiss, Su Kang trailed his lips down her delicate jawline, planting soft kisses along her neck.
The scent of her hair and perfume filled his senses with sweetness.
His breath was hot against her skin, sending tingles down her spine. Her heart was beating faster.
His hands slowly roamed her shoulders and removed her wedding robe. Her revealed her creamy shoulders and the upper swell of her breasts.
His lips followed her exposed skin, kissing her shoulder and collarbone. He can feel her heart beat, the rise and fall of her chest with her breath.
His hands slowly peeled off her robes, garments, and hairpins. Her hair fell on her back and shoulder.
She was wearing a red belly band with laces behind her back and open shoulders.
Her face was pink, and her lips were wet with saliva. She moved her hands to undress him.
She removed his red and golden robe. She can feel his body and muscles. She knew that behind his loose robe was hidden a muscular body.
Soon his chest was naked without any clothes in front of her eyes. She saw his well-built frame clearly. He has abs on his stomach and a broad chest.
She hesitated, but Su Kang caught her hands and brought them to his body.
"We are husband and wife now. You don''t have to hesitate if you''re curious."
She ran her fingers and palms over
his body. After drawing her into his
hug, he kissed her forehead and then her lips.
Their lips parted, and their tongues licked each other''s lips. His tongue and mouth pulled her tongue into his mouth. Her little tongue was robbed and defeated in his mouth before fleeing.
His hands untied the knots behind her neck and moved to the middle knots. In the end he untied the third knot.
She is hugging his bare chest, and she can hear his heartbeats. Their upper bodies are separated by a thin red silk belly band sticking between them.
Once they separated, that remaining cloth will fall down without any knots to keep it on her body.
First Passionate Night (R-18)
After hugging Bai Yunxi and caressing her bare back, Su Kang separated their bodies.
She was grabbing the belly band with her hands, and then he held her hands and lowered them.
She closed her eyes. As her hands were going down, he witnessed her round and plump breasts.
Her pink nipples were erect; they were telling about her aroused state. He raised his hands to hold them.
She was breathing heavily, and she was feeling a shiver in her spine. As his warm hands were grabbing her breasts, her body was feeling arousal and desiring more.
When his palms held them, they felt soft and elastic. His palms were full, and he grabbed her pink nipples.
His fingers began to explore the soft curves of her nipples and rubbed them. A moan escaped her lips.
"Aah...ah."
His lips trailed down hot kisses along the elegant column of her throat, neck, and collarbone until he reached the top of one breast.
He took the hardened nipples in his mouth and sucked gently. Her whole body shook in response, and she let out a loud gasp. Encouraged by her reaction, he repeated the same with the other breast.
Her hands grabbed his head and held it tightly. Her breath was becoming faster with each passing moment.
He sucked greedily, intoxicated by her unique flavor, relishing how her fingers threaded into his hair to hold him close.
His hands trailed along the curves of her body and reached at her silky skirt. He untied the silken sash of her skirt and slipped them down along her legs.
She is only wearing something similar to shorts. He can see some wet patches near her entrance.
His hands grabbed them to remove, but this time she didn''t lift her hips.
"Xi''er"
"Um."
He wants to rip them, but thinking about this is their first experience. He didn''t want to ruin his gentle image.
After some time, Bai Yunxi lifted her hips, and he removed the only fabric on her body. His eyes were burning with desire as he was witnessing her breathtaking body.
Her silky black hair was down, her head was still decorated with jade pins, red-golden earrings in her ears, her eyebrows were slightly curved at the end, her eyes were closed but moist, and her face was rosy pink.
Her breasts were rising and falling with her ragged breathing. Her pink nipples were taut and wet with his saliva. She closed her legs tightly to hide her entrance.
"Beautiful," he said in awe.
He moved his palms on her slender and long legs. His hands moved slowly from her ankles to her thighs. He slowly pushed her thighs and separated them.
Su Kang kissed her jade legs, the skin seeming to shimmer under his touch. He traced the curve of her thigh, his fingers finding their way to her wet entrance.
"Ah..." She moaned at his touch.
Su Kang pushed one finger inside her. He parted her folds, revealing pink flesh beneath. Her insides were already wet.
He moved his fingers in and out of her slowly. He can feel her insides getting more watery.Support creative writers by reading their stories on Royal Road, not stolen versions.
He used his other hand to rub her sensitive pearl. Bai Yunxi gasped as his fingers circled and teased her sensitive nub.
She trembled with pleasure, her moans were growing louder and more insistent.
"Aahh... Angh... Hah."
Su Kang felt her body tightening, and her back arched like a bow. Her orgasm hit her like a wave, causing her body to tremble and convulse.
"Aaahhhhh....Angh..."
She moaned loudly, her hands clutching the silk cushions beneath her. Then she slumped back, boneless and sated.
As she was lying on the red bed, he stood and slowly undressed himself, his eyes never leaving her.
Her eyes were half open, and she saw his muscular body and his erection, thick and proud. Bai Yunxi''s eyes widened at the sight of his impressive length, her cheeks flushing with a mixture of excitement and trepidation.
Su Kang joined her on the bed, his body covering hers, their naked flesh meeting for the first time.
He kissed her deeply, his tongue mimicking the act of lovemaking. Then he trailed down kisses on her neck, shoulders, and breasts. Then he kissed her every inch of her white and flat stomach.
" Xi''er, are you ready?" He asked as their hips came close.
She nodded her head as she saw him bringing his rod near her wet entrance.
He separated her thighs and pushed his tips inside her. He felt wet and tight. He slowly moved deeper into her valley as his mind was feeling her insides.
She was feeling her insides being filled with him. Soon he felt some obstruction, and he pushed with more force.
Her face contorted in pain, but her body is stronger than before, so she endured it easily. As he was entering her body, he looked at her face.
She closed her eyes and her breathing was ragged. Su Kang brought his face close to hers and kissed her cheeks.
He slowly kissed towards her ear and whispered.
"Xi''er, you are my wife now. Open your eyes to witness our union."
"You are not just a widow and a mother. You are also a wife now."
As she heard his sweet words, she opened her eyes to see his face on top of her. Su Kang also felt his tip reach the end of her valley.
His rod was still not fully inside her. He slowly started moving in and out of her. Give her some time so that her wet cave can accommodate him.
She was slowly getting used to her husband''s size as she was looking at his face in front of her.
Both of them were observing each other''s expressions; Bai Yunxi could see him suppressing his fire to move fast. He is giving her time to adjust.
After a minute, Bai Yunxi wrapped her legs around his waist, pulling him closer, eager to feel him inside her.
He thrust into her, burying himself to the hilt in her tight and wet valley. She cried out, her body stretched to accommodate his size.
His cock filled her completely; the sensation of her tight heat surrounding him was almost too much to bear.
"Ah, you are so tight," he groaned, his voice strained.
He kissed her lips as he stayed still. He began to move, slowly at first, withdrawing almost entirely before thrusting back into her.
"Ah... Hah... Aah..."
She moaned in a low voice as he moved his hips. At first there was pain, but it quickly gave way to pleasure as he began to move in a slow and steady rhythm.
"Aah... Haah... Ahh."
Bai Yunxi''s moans filled the room, echoing off the red walls of the bridal chamber.
Su Kang increased his thrusting speed as she started to feel pleasure, their skin slapping together in a primal dance.
"Aahh...Aahhh...Anghh..."
* Slap... * Slap... * Slap...
The room echoed with the sounds of their lovemaking¡ªthe wet slapping of flesh, their labored breathing, and Bai Yunxi''s wanton moans.
Su Kang''s hands roamed over her body until they grabbed her jiggling breasts. He squished them in his palms, rubbed her pink-red nipples.
Then he moved his one hand to rub her sensitive clitoris again. Her mind was overwhelmed with pleasure, and she moaned loudly without suppressing her voice.
Su Kang has already arranged a soundproof array around the house. No one can hear her erotic moans except him.
"Ahhh...huh...hanh."
Slap.....* Slap.....* Slap
Their bed was shaking because of their intense sexual intercourse. After half an hour, her body convulsing around his rod as she climaxed.
She hugged his head tightly, pushing his face against her neck. He sucked her collarbone and kissed her skin hard, leaving his marks on her.
" Husband, I''m... I''m..."
She couldn''t finish the sentence as her body already surrendered to the building orgasm.
Su Kang''s hands gripped her hips, thrusting with more power. He was not done yet.
Bai Yunxi leaned forward, her breasts swaying, as she kissed him deeply, her tongue mimicking the rhythm of their bodies.
As their passion escalated, Su Kang''s hands slid down her back, cupping her buttocks, lifting her watery body into his lap.
He lifted her buttocks up and down with his thrust as she slid up and down his rod.
Bai Yunxi''s moans grew louder, filling the chamber with her uninhibited pleasure. She threw her head back, her long hair cascading down her back.
Her legs wrapped around his waist tightly, and her nails dug into his back. She was about to have another orgasm after another fifteen minutes.
"Ahh... Ahh... Haah... Angh..."
She felt his cock swell inside her, and she realized he was about to climax as well.
Su Kang''s body tensed as he emptied himself into her. Her insides were tightening around his rod as they wanted to empty him. He filled her womb with his hot seed.
First Passionate Night R-18 (Part 2)
Su Kang''s body tensed as he emptied himself into her. Her insides were tightening around his rod as they wanted to empty him. He filled her womb with his hot seed.
Her legs quivered, and she collapsed onto the bed, gasping for air. He didn''t leave her valley, enjoying the feel of her warmth clutching his rod.
Bai Yunxi''s skin was flushed with passion, and she looked like a goddess in the candlelight.
"Xi''er, you are so damn beautiful," he muttered, looking at her body.
She felt thrilled after hearing his comments since she felt hot both in her insides and heart as well.
He flipped her over onto her stomach. He took a moment to appreciate the shape of her round, plump buttocks.
He positioned himself behind her and took a firm grip on her hips. He didn''t enter her immediately; instead, he took his time, kissing and nibbling his way along her bare back.
"Ohhh... hmm..."
He finally did push into her; it was with a slow, deliberate force that made her moan into the pillows. He filled her completely, stretching her in the new position.
Paa... Paa... Paa...
He began to move, setting a pace that was both punishing and pleasurable. Each thrust sent waves of pleasure through her body, and she could feel him reaching deeper than ever before.
She moaned over and over, her voice muffled by the fabric of the pillows.
"Aahh...hmph...anngh..."
The feeling of his rod sliding in and out of her from behind was overwhelming, and she could feel another orgasm building quickly.
He reached around and found her clit, playing with it as he continued to thrust, and she lost control.
"Aahhhhh...ahhhh...aaaangh."
He kept thrusting as they found a rhythm. Her breasts keep bouncing as her body moves, and her mouth keeps moaning.
Her body tensed up, and she cried out as she came, her cave spasming around his rod. He didn''t stop, though, driving into her even harder as she rode the waves of pleasure.
He grabbed her face towards him and kissed her lips. Breaking their kiss, Su Kang whispered in her ear, Help support creative writers by finding and reading their stories on the original site.
"Dear, let''s take a look at the beautiful sky as we make love."
"Don''t worry, I have already thought everything about this. You just have to agree with this."
She nodded her head as he took her to a different room. This house was empty; except for them, no one was inside it.
Their house is in the outskirts of the village, so there aren''t any neighbors.
He helped her to her feet, his hands gentle as they traced the contours of her trembling body.
With a knowing smile, he led her to a part of the suite she hadn''t yet explored¡ªa chamber with a glass roof and walls, offering an unobstructed view of the star-studded sky above.
Bai Yunxi saw that the room has blue and green curtains, as the roof and window were made out of glass.
The coolness of the glass contrasted with the warmth of their bodies as they lay down on the velvet cushions. Bai Yunxi felt the gentle breeze caressing her skin, heightening her senses as she gazed up at the twinkling stars. Su Kang positioned himself between her legs, his erection nudging her entrance once more.
"Husband, I''m feeling tired." She pleaded in a low voice.
"This is last. It was prepared for special nights." He said as he pushed his rod again.
He entered her with the grace of a skilled lover, their bodies moving in perfect harmony as they became one under the celestial canopy.
The soft light of the moon bathed them, casting a silvery glow over their intertwined limbs and mingled sweat.
With each thrust, she felt as if she were floating among the stars, her orgasms echoing through the vastness of the night sky.
"Ahhh...ahhhh...haangh."
Paa... Paaa... Paaa
Their skin glistened with a fine sheen of sweat, their bodies moving in silent harmony. The moon cast its silvery glow through the window, painting their entwined forms in shades of blue and white.
As Bai Yunxi''s hips met his in perfect counterpoint, she felt the warmth of his breath against her neck, his teeth gently grazing the sensitive skin just below her ear and leaving his love bites on her neck and collarbone.
His hands finding their way to her breasts. He cupped them gently, his thumbs and forefingers playing with her hardened nipples as he increased his pace, each thrust a little more urgent than the last.
Bai Yunxi''s eyes fluttered closed as she focused on the sensations flooding through her. The way his rod filled her, the way he seemed to reach into the very core of her being, setting her alight with pleasure.
Pa(Thrust)...Pa(Thrust)...Pa(Thrust)
The sound of their bodies coming together filled the room, a symphony of skin on skin and moans of desire. She could feel the tension coiling within her, a tight knot of need that grew with every passing moment.
"Ahhhh...ahhhh...anghhh..."
Her walls began to quiver around him, her breath coming in pants as she neared the precipice of climax.
Su Kang''s own breathing grew ragged, his movements becoming more erratic as he felt her tightening around him.
"Ahhhhh...aaaghhh....haaanhh."
He knew she was close, and with a final, powerful thrust, he sent her over the edge. Bai Yunxi cried out, her body convulsing with the force of her orgasm.
"Haanghh... Anghh... Ahhhhh."
Their cries of ecstasy filled the room as their flesh was colliding against each other. He pushed deep into her as his rod touched and kissed her womb.
He released his seed into her womb as they gazed into each other''s eyes, the stars reflecting in the pools of their desire.
Time seemed to stand still as they reveled in the beauty of their union, the atmosphere itself seeming to hold its breath in awe of their passion.
Su Kang leaned down and kissed her forehead as their bodies slowly calmed. Bai Yunxi''s eyes never left his, a soft smile playing on her lips.
" Xi''er, are you happy?" He asked.
" What was that pill?" She didn''t answer but asked this.
"That was an extremely high-rank spiritual pill. I had only one of it. It can improve your talent to some extent." He said mixing some lie in between.
He can''t speak about Fate to anyone. Fate and his reincarnation in this world are his deep secret.
Bai Yunxi moved her body. As their waists separated, his rod left her wet cave, and their cum started to leak slowly.
He noticed some blood drops on his rod.She pointed at some blood drops and said,
"It also restored my virginity, husband. I''m glad that I was able to give you my virginity." Bai Yunxi''s expression was beaming with joy.
Su Kang sighed after hearing this. He didn''t want to tell her. Since her talent is improved, she will get this information eventually.
Primordial Yin or Yang is used to check the virginity of cultivators. Nascent Soul realm cultivators can use their souls to escape dangerous situations and form new bodies.
Even their newly formed bodies with many spiritual items can''t restore their Primordial Yin or Yang qi.
Bai Yunxi''s has already lost her Primordial Yin qi decades ago.
Looking at her expression, he said,
"This is because of the pill. Your bones, meridians, and constitution are improved. Your internal muscles are restored back to your teenage years."
"Your bones and muscles are 20 years younger now."
"But my body doesn''t look different from before." She inquired, looking confused about this.
Change In Yunxis Body
"I don''t know about this. Maybe you will feel some changes later."
Bai Yunxi nodded and looked at her thighs that were wet with their mixed love juices.
She felt the warmth of his semen spill onto her inner thighs, a physical reminder of their union.
"Husband, I want to bathe now."
"Good, let''s go."
Su Kang then picked her up effortlessly, carrying her to the adjacent bathroom of the room.
The bathroom was dimly lit, with candles flickering around the edges of the large bathtub, casting a warm and intimate glow.
Su Kang carefully placed her into the tub, the water rippling around her body as she sighed in pleasure at the heat enveloping her.
"This looks nice," she commented, appreciating the effort Su Kang had put in to make the bathroom feel romantic.
He slid into the water behind her, wrapping his arms around her waist to hold her against his chest.
His member was still semi-erect, brushing against the smooth skin of her backside, sending shivers down her spine.
Bai Yunxi leaned back into him, her head resting on his broad shoulder, as she allowed the warmth of the water to wash away any lingering doubts or worries.
Su Kang took a cloth and began to clean her body with tender strokes, his touch both soothing and arousing. He knew that she had given herself to him completely tonight.
Her breathing grew steadier as he massaged her shoulders, his fingers kneading the tension from her muscles.
"What are you thinking?" He asked, feeling her tensed body.
"I''m thinking about a child."
"Don''t worry, Li Fang is absolutely fine. He is still on the way to his destination." He said with confidence.
"No, not Li Fang. I''m thinking about..." She didn''t finish her words.
"Xi''er, don''t worry. My cultivation level is high, so your chances of pregnancy are very low."
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"I am not worried about this. I have been prepared for this since we married."
Su Kang knew that after marriage she would eventually agree with him about their own child. It''s that he didn''t expect her to agree so soon.
"You are not against the idea of having children with me?" His tone was full of doubt.
"Um. I just don''t want the others to know about this. I want to hide this."
"I will talk to Li Fang about our relationship. I don''t want to know him about us before that."
"He is very sensitive to topics about his father or mine." She told her thoughts.
She told him that she would talk to Li Fang about their relationship. In the future, when the situation is suitable, she will discuss it with her son.
Before that she didn''t want Li Fang to know anything about their relationship. Her son gets angry very easily.
Su Kang agreed with her thoughts and reassured her about their relationship. He also didn''t want Li Fang to know about this now.
When Li Fang hears about this, his heart and mind will be shaken; in this way, Fate can steal more destiny points from him.
Li Fang and his destiny will grow stronger with time. If Su Kang wants to harvest more destiny points, then he has to wait more.
If Li Fang found out about them now, then Su Kang would get around 5500-6000 destiny points, which is around 20% of Li Fang''s destiny.
Fate has told him to wait as long as possible for a better harvest. He is thinking about how to hide their relationship if she gave birth to his child.
Su Kang grabbed her breasts and cupped them. He said in a joking tone,
"So, my wife doesn''t mind giving me a baby. Then let''s have one."
"You ... You are still not satisfied. I can''t do that anymore. I''m tired." She said with a little anger.
"Hahaha, I''m just teasing you." He said as he removed his hands from her chest.
He took her hand and led her back to the bedroom, which was now lit only by the silvery glow of the moon and the occasional twinkle of starlight through the glass ceiling.
Bai Yunxi felt a thrill of excitement as she gazed up at the night sky, her eyes tracing the patterns of the constellations.
Su Kang pulled back the covers and helped her into bed. He slid in beside her.They lay there in silence for a moment as they watched the shadows dance upon the ceiling, thrown by the swaying branches of the trees outside.
Soon Bai Yunxi was asleep in his arms. He started to converse with Fate.
"Fate, how much did I gain today?"
"3000 destiny points."
Two thousand destiny points that he gained after her confession and three thousand destiny points that he gained after their marriage and sexual intercourse.
Su Kang lost one thousand in divination and used two thousand destiny points for Bai Yunxi''s pill.
He spent three thousand destiny points for Bai Yunxi''s sake. He has to give some points to Fate as well, according to their agreement.
"Fate, what about the thing that you were preparing for me?"
"It''s done, but this is not an appropriate place for this thing. I will give it to you when you return back to the Su family."
Su Kang became curious about this. Fate doesn''t know about items stored inside him, but this time it feels like he knows something.
"What is that? I feel like you know about that."
"I know about this thing. I will tell you later about this thing."
"Hmm, okay. How much will that thing cost me?"
"2000 destiny points; it includes my helping fee. You will need my help so that your body can absorb that."
"Good. Then let''s divide this remaining one thousand destiny points."
"Fate, add 250 destiny points to my destiny so it can recover back to 8000. You can take the remaining 750 points."
"Good. Then I will do that."
Fate and he are in a symbiotic relationship. They are stealing the power of destiny from this world for their own purpose.
He also traded spiritual items with him. Su Kang is not sure how much power Fate has to use before he could nourish those items back to some extent.
Even the pills that are barely good in Fate''s words are something Su Kang considers a high-level alchemy pill.
Su Kang was lost in his thoughts before he noticed some changes in the surrounding atmosphere.
He used his spiritual sense to observe surrounding Qi. He saw that spiritual energy is behaving differently near Bai Yunxi.
Her cultivation level is falling down. He tried to use his own spirit qi to stabilise her realm, but he failed.
She was sleeping without any problem, but her hair was turning white slowly. Her skin was getting more wrinkles with time.
Su Kang is feeling terrified with these sudden changes. He doesn''t know what went wrong.
"Fate, did this happen because of the pill?" His tone was filled with anger and worry.
"I think so."
"Was that pill damaged or ruined? Otherwise, why would this happen?" Su Kang''s tone is unfriendly.
Fate understood his meaning. Fate doesn''t know why this is happening. Fate always used his own powers to calculate and search for suitable items before giving anything to Su Kang.
Fate even uses his own spiritual qi and luck to nourish those items so that Su Kang can even use them.
Even after doing all this, in the end he only got a few meagre destiny points.
He has spent thousands of years with human sages. He has learnt many things from them.
Fate knows Su Kang is feeling emotional in the current situation. He observed Bai Yunxi''s destiny, then he said,
"Her destiny is still strong. Her destiny is not weak enough to face a disaster like this. Nothing will happen to her. Just calm down and wait."
Her powers of destiny are currently fluctuating but not decreasing. Fate is observing for now; if something goes wrong, then he will do something about it.
When Su Kang heard Fate''s words, he somewhat calmed down and observed her situation.
Bai Yunxis Transformation
Bai Yunxi''s condition grew increasingly alarming. Her once lustrous and voluminous hair, a symbol of her vitality, turned an eerie shade of white, and strands of it began to fall out in alarming clumps, landing on her bed like a stark reminder of the fate that had befallen her.
The soft, supple texture of her skin, which had once been a canvas for the beauty of her youth, transformed into a tapestry of wrinkles and age spots, painting a picture of a woman who had lived a lifetime in a matter of moments.
Her body, once robust and full of life, grew alarmingly frail and fragile, the very essence of her youth slipping away as if it were a river in a desert, leaving her visibly aged beyond recognition.
Su Kang''s heart tightened with fear and frustration. He couldn''t bear to see her suffer like this. His anger at himself and Fate grew, but he knew he needed to focus on finding a solution.
He turned to Fate once again, his tone pleading for an answer.
"What''s happening to her?"
Fate''s tone was filled with confusion as he studied the changes in Bai Yunxi''s body.
"I don''t know," he admitted.
"But it seems as if something is consuming her vitality at an alarming rate." He said again.
The two of them watched over Bai Yunxi throughout the night, their anxiety mounting with every passing moment.
As the first light of dawn pierced the horizon, Su Kang''s eyes widened in shock. The rate of her aging had accelerated dramatically.
Her once youthful body was now that of an old woman, her breathing shallow and weak. Her hairs have all fallen out of her head.
He can feel her life force is extremely weak. He is regretting that before giving Bai Yunxi anything from Fate, he should have checked it on himself.
Maybe those pills are ruined beyond repair, he thought in his heart.
"We can''t wait any longer," Su Kang said, his voice strained.
"We need to do something!"
Fate was still looking at her destiny, and it was not sure about this. Fate decided to use its own powers of destiny to help her.
Fate will increase her destiny many times; in the worst-case scenario, it will use all of its destiny points to save her. After that, Fate will be sleeping for a long time.
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Her body slowly started to emit green light. Soon the green light enveloped her; a sudden surge of power flowed into her body.
Her body started to float, and green light surrounded her like a cocoon.
The room was filled with the scent of life and vitality.
Her body started to shed her old skin, and blood started to drip from her body. Her mouth and eyes were full of bloodstains.
Su Kang can''t sense anything inside the cocoon, but he can see her through its transparent surface. Her body is decomposing inside the cocoon.
Her skin has melted, and her muscles are being torn apart. Her bones are cracking and breaking every moment.
Su Kang''s heart was filled with despair. He still has a faint hope that she will be fine. He asked the Fate,
"Fate, she is alive there, right?"
"Yes, her destiny has not yet disappeared. She is somehow still alive in there."
Su Kang breathed a sigh of relief. If Bai Yunxi is still alive, then the effects of the pill are.
The green light was akin to what they had witnessed when she had taken the pill before, but this time it was suffused with an inexplicable power.
"She is surrounded by strong life energy. She will be fine. This is most likely the result of the spiritual pill." Fate said to assure Su Kang.
"Hmm. Let''s observe her situation for now." Su Kang nodded.
Eventually, there was nothing left but her bones, which were also showing signs of crackling and snapping.
Bai Yunxi is feeling that she is inside a horrible dream. She can''t see anything, nor hear anything. She wanted to speak, but her voice wouldn''t come out.
She was feeling cold and weak. She didn''t know what went wrong with her. It was only yesterday that she married Su Kang.
Now she is here in darkness. When she thought that everything might be fine in her life.
Months had dragged on since she had been stuck in this place. Initially, she had wanted to shed tears and shout for rescue, but she had quickly realized the futility of her efforts. The sheer helplessness of her situation had gradually chipped away at her sanity.
Her inability to do anything inside this darkness slowly broke her heart. She lost her sanity and mind after many months.
She could feel an unknown warmth inside her body in this cold place. That warmth always restored her sanity.
This cycle continued; she kept going insane, and she was cured again. Her willpower gradually got stronger in this process.
Finally, as the sun began to set and the room was bathed in the soft glow of evening light, the green cocoon started to show some changes.
Her bones had become almost invisible, leaving only a shimmering skull behind. Her skull began to glow with a vibrant, emerald luster.
It was as if it was made of the purest jade, infused with the essence of life itself.
Su Kang held his breath, his eyes glued to the shimmering cocoon. It was as if something within it was pushing against the barriers.
Her skeletal form began to shift and morph, the light coalescing into new forms, weaving flesh and muscle around the bones.
The emerald glow grew more concentrated, and her bones started to reconstruct themselves. New cells formed at a rapid pace, connecting and growing into tissue.
The muscles grew taut and firm, stretching over her bones like a second skin, each fiber suffused with the vibrant emerald light.
As though it had never been gone, her hair grew back on her head. In sharp contrast to the white hair that had previously fallen out, it poured down in thick locks.
Her eyes grew brighter, the pupils expanding and contracting as if coming back to life. The emerald glow seeped into her sockets before they vanished.
Her once ordinary pupils transformed into a mesmerizing pattern of swirling greens, hinting at the profound power that now resided within her.
Finally, the green light slowly disappeared into her body. Her body is filled with strength. Su Kang can feel that her physical body has broken through the second level of body cultivation.
Her qi cultivation has dropped to 5th level from the peak of the Qi refining realm. But her physical body and soul are in the second realm.
Su Kang immediately moved and checked her. Her body is fine, but her eyes are looking at him differently.
She is confused about this whole situation. She is trying to remember everything.
"Xi''er, are you okay? Do you feel anything uncomfortable?" He asked.
She didn''t answer immediately, but soon her face showed fear. She immediately grabbed his hands tightly and started trembling.
Su Kang hugged her and covered her with silky bed sheets. She collected her thoughts after some time.
"What happened?" Her tone was filled with fear.
"Your body was being reconstructed because of the pill that you took before." He explained.
"My body was being reconstructed?" She was confused.
Then Bai Yunxi told him about her experience. She was trapped in some dark place; all her senses were blocked.
She didn''t know how much time she spent in that darkness. She gradually lost her mind and will, then some warm energy will come and restore her condition.
Su Kang was feeling guilty for her situation. She was already somewhat timid, but after spending many months in such darkness, he is afraid that it will create a heart demon for her.
"Everything is fine now. Your consciousness was under the protection of the mysterious power of the pill." He tried to reassure her.
He told her everything that happened to her body. He said that she could not tolerate such a painful process if she was awake at that time.
"Let''s go; we have to greet your mother. We haven''t left the house for a whole day." He wanted to lighten her mood.
She nodded. She feels like she hasn''t seen her mother for many months. She wanted to see lights after coming out of that nightmare.
Reborn As A New Born
Emerging from the house, Bai Yunxi felt a profound sense of relief wash over her as the warm embrace of the sun''s rays kissed her skin.
The sight of the familiar village was a balm to her soul, a stark contrast to the cold, lifeless abyss she had just endured.
As they made their way to Bai Yunxi''s mother''s house, the village came alive with whispers and congratulatory greetings.
The villagers, having noticed the couple''s extended time in their house, had begun to whisper among themselves.
They speculated about the reasons for their retreat, their imaginations flourishing with stories of fervent romance and marital happiness.
Making her way through the village, she eventually arrived at her mother''s house, the whispers of the villagers following her like a gentle breeze.
She could not suppress a smile at their behavior; she felt pleased to see familiar faces again.
As Bai Yunxi entered the courtyard, her mother was sitting in the chair and enjoying the tea with a warm smile.
Her hair was pulled into a neat bun at the back of her neck, and she wore a simple but elegant blue dress.
When she saw her daughter entering the room, her gaze grew wide, and she blinked several times in disbelief.
Bai Yunxi appeared more beautiful, exuding a mysterious aura. She looked slightly younger, but the most notable change was in her eyes.
Her formerly dark eyes had transformed into a captivating shade of green, with the pupils encircled by a delicate pattern resembling the intricate veins of a leaf. It was as if the essence of nature had infused itself into her gaze.
"Both of you, welcome home." She called out softly, her voice filled with a mix of joy and concern.
She immediately thought this must be because of Su Kang. She stood up with grace and welcomed them.
Her new artificial leg had rendered her movements fluid. After consuming the longevity pill, her body now appeared rejuvenated.
Bai Yunxi''s mother gestured for them to take a seat. She scrutinized her daughter''s appearance closely and remarked,
"You have changed significantly in just one day. "
She wanted to tease her daughter, but she didn''t want to embarrass her in Su Kang''s presence.
Bai Yunxi has spent a lot of time in her dreams alone; because of that, she is feeling happy to see her mother again.
"Mother, it''s because of the spiritual pill."
Madam An already guessed that she took some kind of elixir, but she was surprised that her body has become younger and her talent improved.
Bai Yunxi told her about the effects of the pill, but she didn''t tell her everything.
She wanted to alleviate any concerns her mother might have. She only shared that she appeared younger and that her eye color had changed due to the spiritual elixir.
They talked to each other for a long time. Madam An felt that her daughter''s behaviour is slightly different.
Then, she speculated that it might be due to her recent marriage with Su Kang the day before.Unauthorized duplication: this narrative has been taken without consent. Report sightings.
While she wished for her daughter''s happiness with her new spouse, there exists a significant disparity in their backgrounds and identities.
Her daughter is a widow with a 20-year-old son; on the other hand, her new husband is the young master of the Su family. This constitutes a considerable distinction between them.
Then there is also a big difference between cultivation talent and realms. Madam An is pleased that Su Kang tried to improve her daughter''s talent.
With this she can rest assured about Bai Yunxi''s future with him. Even if their marriage is a secret, he will not treat her badly.
After talking and eating, Su Kang and Bai Yunxi returned to their residence in the outskirts. He took out a Qi-gathering array plate and many spiritual stones.
"Xi''er, sit down here and start cultivating. I will monitor your body." He wants to make sure there is nothing wrong in her body.
Fate told him everything is fine, but he isn''t sure until he checks it himself. She nodded and sat down in the array.
She started breathing technique, as Qi entered her body, they followed her guidance effortlessly. Soon her meridians were filled with spiritual qi as she slowly refined them.
She was surprised at her refining speed. This was child''s play for her. She felt that she could do this even without any techniques.
As Su Kang was observing her, he did not find any problem. Her meridians were wide open; her cultivation speed is very fast.
Su Kang didn''t disturb her and watched her silently. She practiced till the morning sunshine came in the room.
When she opened her eyes, she was surprised that it was already morning. She looked at him, he was still watching her.
"How was your experience? Did you face any difficulty or any problem?" He asked.
"No, my cultivation was way too smooth. I didn''t even realise that so much time has passed." She answered.
"This is typical. Advanced cultivators may spend months in seclusion without being aware of it. "
"Just as you spent one day in that dream, but it felt to you as if many months had passed. "
"Cultivators often lose their perception of time during their enlightenment and cultivation," Su Kang elaborated.
Bai Yunxi nodded. Qi refining cultivators seldom lose track of time while cultivating, so this was an experience she had not encountered until now.
After a night of cultivation, she was full of hope and energy. She wanted to go out.
"I wanted to go somewhere." She conveyed her thoughts.
"Good. Where do you wish to go?"
"Anywhere. I want to see lights and crowd of people."
"Good. I will prepare for it." Su Kang was surprised by her thoughts, but he agreed. She needs to alleviate the lingering effects of the nightmare she experienced.
He prepared any necessary things and informed Madam An about their trip. If they didn''t come in a few days, she wouldn''t have to be worried about them.
Su Kang escorted Bai Yunxi to Rift Valley first; they dedicated the entire morning to exploring markets and various locations.
Subsequently, he guided her to nearby cities. At night, he reserved accommodations in an inn for their stay. They dined at the inn''s restaurant, where numerous people were discreetly observing her.
Although she suffered a trauma because of the weird nightmare, her aura is mysterious to even Su Kang. Even her face is slightly different from before.
Her facial features closely resemble her previous look, yet she simultaneously appears youthful and mature. Her emerald-like eyes emit a regal and unassailable aura.
She surveyed the crowd before redirecting her gaze to Su Kang. She perceives her transformed appearance as peculiar and evaluates his reaction.
He comprehended her feelings and remarked,
"They are reacting this way because you possess an extraordinary charm. I would have responded similarly under their circumstances. "
"Your eyes look different, but I''m sure that there are many cultivators with coloured eyes. Don''t worry, you look beautiful."
He cleared her doubts. They finished their meal quickly and retreated to their room. As Bai Yunxi lay down on the bed, the sounds of the bustling city outside the window began to instill a sense of security into her.
Su Kang pulled the curtains shut, and lay beside her, holding her into his arms gently. He could feel the warmth from her body as he caressed her head.
"I have missed you," she whispered.
"I am here. You no longer need to worry. Everything is alright. " He reassured her.
Xi''er, your body was broken and destroyed, then it was reconstructed."
"That dark place aimed to break your mind, spirit, and heart, and then it continued to heal you. "
"You can view it as either an opportunity or a trauma; I want you to emerge as a new person from this experience. "
"A new individual with a resilient heart, fresh dreams, and strong determination. " He stated.
Su Kang reflected extensively on her experiences prior to reaching this
conclusion. Although he and Fate, both are uncertain of its accuracy , but he wants Bai Yunxi to be reborn from this experience.
She had never thought of it that way. The dream had been a nightmare, but perhaps there was something to be gained from it.
"Okay." She grabbed his robe tightly and closed her eyes with a relief.
Leaving The Village
The following morning, Bai Yunxi awoke to the gentle caress of sunlight. Her body was still in his arms.
"Xi''er, good morning," he said as he kissed her forehead and greeted her.
"Um. Good morning," she said as she woke up from bed.
"Do you wish to travel more?" He asked.
"Um. Two more days." She said.
They travelled for another two days, this time with a renewed sense of purpose.
They talked of the world beyond the Qingyun region, of the different sects and the vast array of cultivation techniques that interest her.
The journey was a delightful mix of excitement and tranquility. They stopped at quaint inns along the way, where Bai Yunxi would practice her newfound skills, her eyes alight with the thrill of progress.
Not just her cultivation speed but even her comprehension ability is very fast. She could easily learn cultivation techniques and skills now.
She is marvelling at the miraculous effects of the elixir. Her cultivation aptitude, perception ability, soul power, and physical body have become stronger.
"Husband, thank you for this amazing gift." She said as she finished reading a cultivation skill.
Su Kang didn''t expect that pill to have such effects. The only drawback is that her qi cultivation realm has fallen a lot.
Her cultivation realm has gone back to her teenage years, or her body has been restored back to her teenage years.
Su Kang was happy for her and also realised why that pill was not suitable for him. If he even lost ten years of his cultivation, then he will be going back to the Qi refining stage.
He is only 24 years old now. If his body is gone decades back, then he might turn into a child. Both scenarios are unacceptable to him.
But seeing Bai Yunxi''s excitement and the way she absorbed knowledge, he knew it was worth it for her.
After finishing her cultivation, they went to bed. She snuggled up to him, and his arms held her body.
She closed her eyes, feeling his warmth and heartbeat as his hands caressed her head. This has become their daily routine.
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They travel all day and talk about cultivation at night. After finishing discussion at midnight, they would embrace each other till the morning.
She could feel their bond strengthening and a new spiritual connection between them. After looking into each other''s eyes for so long, she could understand his thoughts to some extent now.
"I think I will get addicted to this feeling." She voiced her thoughts.
"Then I will be relieved. I don''t want to compete with talented young geniuses from the central plains for you." He said as he hugged her tightly.
"What do you mean?" She frowned.
"You are beautiful and incredibly talented with a noble aura around you."
"I don''t think I''m suitable enough for you now anymore. Maybe you will also realise this in the future and leave me for someone else." He said in a sad tone.
She was taken aback by his response. They just married a few days ago, and now he is talking like this.
"Do you really think I would do something like this?" She asked with a shocked expression.
"Powerful female cultivators, when they are the main pillar of the family, take multiple husbands or lovers." He said with a sigh.
"My wife might be like them one day."
Her expression and mood were completely beyond understanding. She felt like she had been betrayed.
"Hihi, hahaha," he suddenly laughed out loud.
"You... You¡" she suddenly bit his arm.
But his body was way stronger than hers. He was caressing her head as she kept biting him.
"Sorry, sorry. Forgive me; you were looking so cute that I couldn''t help but tease you." He said
"I will not talk with you anymore. Let me go now." She stopped biting and struggled to leave his embrace.
He let her go and grabbed her waist before jumping out of the window.
She struggled, but it was futile. He took her to near a pond, landed on empty ground, and took out a cloth. He spread it on the ground and lay there with her.
"You''re not mad at me, are you?" He asked with a playful smile.
"How could I not be? You talked like that just now; it''s not funny!" She replied, her cheeks flushed with anger.
Su Kang sighed, knowing he had crossed the line. "I''m sorry, I didn''t mean to hurt your feelings. I just wanted to lighten the mood."
"I thought you were a gentleman, but now I feel I was fooled by you."" Her cheeks are still puffed.
"Finally, you got it right. I was fooling you so that you could marry me. Otherwise,
I didn''t have such a blessing to become your husband."
"Sometimes I''m really jealous of Li Xiao. If only you were born in a strong cultivation family, then..."
She closed his mouth with her angry look.
His expression was serious this time, but she didn''t want to hear his words anymore.
"I''m sorry. I will not talk about this subject anymore." He said as he caressed her hair.
Bai Yunxi looked at him, her eyes filled with a mix of surprise and emotion.
"I..."
She opened her mouth, but this he closed her mouth.
"We will one day talk about this. At that time I will ask some questions that you won''t answer now, so let''s not think about this."
"Look at the sky and get addicted to this soon. If not I''m afraid you will one day seriously run away" He said as he hugged her.
...
The next morning, they ended their travel and returned back to the village in the evening.
Su Kang decided to arrange a banquet for the villagers who took care of them.
He will leave the village in two days with Bai Yunxi and Madam An. The next day, a banquet will be arranged.
Bai Yunxi and he returned back to their residence in the outskirts. He guided her in the cultivation and explained many things.
Since her talent is improved, she is really working to become his strength in the future.
After that he embraced her to sleep. He is thinking about suitable cultivation skills and techniques for her.
Currently he is managing with the cultivation techniques of the Qingyun sect, but he doesn''t have all the techniques of the sect.
The Su family didn''t have any techniques suitable for her either. Right now her cultivation is low, so he can easily provide her resources.
The next morning he asked the old man He and Madam An prepared for the banquet. He asks Bai Yunxi to join him in Rift Valley City to buy ingredients.
They explore the city''s bustling streets and the scent of spices. During their shopping trip, she encounters a person selling treasure maps in one shop. She decides to buy it to explore ancient realms filled with resources. She also bought some books.
Su Kang is amazed by her naivete, but he didn''t stop her.
In the evening, the banquet was set up in the village square. The villagers had decorated it with colourful lanterns. The smells of roasted meats and fragrant rice filled the air, mingling with the laughter of children playing nearby.
Su Kang and Bai Yunxi sat at the head of the table, receiving well-wishers and sharing stories of their journey.
They distributed the gifts among the villagers. The villagers were happy and decided to take care of their house in the outskirts for them.
Su Kang appreciates their thoughts and told them that in the future he and Bai Yunxi will visit this house to spend some time in the mundane world to relax.
He was already going to keep this house; now he will hand it over to them for maintenance. He will arrange a qi gathering array in his courtyard for them to cultivate.
Some of the village kids can practice with a peace of mind in his residence.
Soon the banquet ended, and villagers returned to their homes with smiles.
One More Beautiful Memory
Su Kang and Bai Yunxi returned to their residence, their hearts full of the warmth from the villagers'' kindness.
The small, cozy house held a special place in Bai Yunxi''s heart. It was where she had spent her first night with Su Kang as a married couple, sharing not just their love but also their dreams. She felt a bit emotional knowing that she would soon be leaving this place.
He grabbed her hands and took her to the room with large window and roof was partially made of glass, allowing the moonlight to flood the space with a soft, ethereal glow.
Bai Yunxi leaned into Su Kang''s embrace, feeling his warmth and strength as she gazed into the vast expanse of stars above them.
"I will miss this place." She whispered.
"We can come back here in the future to escape the long boring years of cultivation." He assured her.
She agreed with him and they talked about their trip to Bai family manor. She noticed his hand''s movement and didn''t stop him.
Su Kang''s hands traveled along the curve of her waist, feeling the softness of her skin under the silky fabric of her dress.
"Xi''er," he whispered into her ear, "before we leave tomorrow, let''s create one more beautiful memory in this house." His voice was filled with tenderness and seduction.
After their first night Su Kang didn''t do anything. She wanted to ask about the reason. But she couldn''t ask something like this.
She nodded as she made a barely audible sound of "Um".
Su Kang''s grip on her tightened as he placed a gentle kiss on her earlobe, his warm breath sending shivers down her spine. His hands began to roam over her body, tracing the curves.
After her transformation, her body has become somewhat unfamiliar to him. Bai Yunxi felt a warm blush creep up her neck as his lips trailed her neck.
He kissed her red lips. As his mouth moved, she responded as well. Their kiss was like the first bloom of spring after a long, harsh winter ¨C filled with hope and passion.
Their kiss grew deeper, more intense, as their tongues danced together inside her mouth . Bai Yunxi''s hands wound into his hair and pulling him closer.
His lips never left hers as his deft fingers began to untie the intricate knots that held her silky robe together.Ensure your favorite authors get the support they deserve. Read this novel on Royal Road.
As the final knot gave way, her robe fell open, revealing the crimson belly band that hugged her slender waist. He take a look at her body.
Her reconstructed body is different. Her white skin shimmering like a jade under the moonlight. His eyes are filled with desire and lust.
He untied the band and let it drop, exposing the soft mounds of her breasts. They bounced slightly as she took a deep breath, her nipples already hardening from his heated gaze.
Su Kang''s eyes feasted upon her, drinking in the sight of her white breasts with pink nipples and areola. Her breasts are slightly bigger than before.
They stood out against the pale canvas of her skin like roses in full bloom. He leaned down, his warm breath ghosting over her sensitive flesh as he kissed her neck and shoulders, feeling her shiver in response.
Her skin feels smooth as jade and he can even see green blood veins under her skin. Her skin is without any blemishes.
His lips made their way to her breasts, and he took one peak into his mouth, suckling gently. She moaned softly, her eyes fluttering shut as he played with her nipples.
His tongue flicked over her nipple, teasing it into a tight bud before moving to give the other equal attention.
Her hands found his shoulders, grabbing onto them tightly as she tried to control the wave of pleasure that washed over her.
She is feeling more sensitive and aroused compared to last time. She doesn''t know whether it''s because of their love or because of her new body.
His teeth grazing her nipple before giving it a playful bite. She gasped, the sharp pleasure making her core tighten.
"Ah..".
Su Kang trailed his kisses down her torso, his eyes never leaving hers. He stopped just above the apex of her thighs, as his hands ripped her red panty.
"You..."
"I''m sorry, Xi''er. I can''t hold back."
He silenced her as he kissed her thighs. Her pusssy has become bare and clean. His nose nuzzling against her, and took a deep breath of her scent.
It was intoxicating, a heady mix of arousal and sweetness that made him growl.
His tongue darted out, tasting her, as a soft cry escaping her lips.
"Aah...No... Husband...Stop..Not there..."
She protested but he licked her slowly, from the bottom to the top, savoring her flavor.He licked her again, this time swirling his tongue around her clit, making her legs tremble.
Her body was so sensitive and responsive to his touch that it made him more excited. His tongue moving faster, pressing harder.
She was close, so close. He could feel her tension building, could see the way her body was poised on the edge of oblivion.
He slipped a finger inside her, and she shattered, her climax crashing over her like a wave.
Her body convulsed around his tongue, her muscles tightening and releasing in a delicious rhythm that had him groaning with need.
Su Kang felt the tension in her body ease, and he pulled back, licking his lips. He watched as she came down from her peak, her breathing ragged and her eyes glazed with pleasure.
He stood, his own body tight with desire, and began to remove his own clothes. His robe fell to the floor, revealing his toned chest and abs.
He stepped out of them, and she took in the full view of his arousal.
Her eyes traveled up to meet his, and she could see the desire in them.
Su Kang positioned himself between her thighs, and she felt a thrill of excitement as she parted them for him.
He lined himself up with her entrance and slowly pushed in. Bai Yunxi bit her lip, feeling the stretch and burn as he breached her hymen once again.
Su Kang was already prepared for something like this after her body reconstruction. He paused for a moment, giving her body time to adjust to his intrusion.
"I have given you my virginity twice. Now you can''t tease me with those weird jokes of yours." She said with tears in her eyes.
Su Kang felt guilty and hugged her. As he caressed her head she continues to speak,
"You are my last husband. I will not be with anyone else."
"Xi''er, I''m sorry. But I don''t wanna be your last husband."
She looked at him angrily again. He is again talking nonsense at such moments.
"I want to be your only husband. Li Xiao is not your husband anymore. He is the father of your son."
" Did you understand, my meaning?" He asked as he kissed her forehead.
Even if Li Xiao is alive, she is only Su kang''s wife. Li Xiao is only biological father of her son, not her husband.
She wrapped her legs around his waist and pulled him deeper. She could feel every inch of him inside her. She felt a rush of love for him as he filled her completely.
"Now, you are my only husband and man." She said with a smile.
"Are you happy now?"
" From now on, I''m only your woman."
After her declaration, Su Kang kissed her forehead and said,
"Then let''s create more beautiful memories in the future."
Bai Yunxi nodded her head and they started to make love filled with passion and intensity.
Yunxis Adventure
Su Kang then began to move slowly at the beginning and then increased his pace. Since her body is already broken through second-level, she can easily adjust to his pace now.
Her body began to move with his, and the sound of their lovemaking filled the room, a rhythmic symphony of skin slapping against skin.
Paa...Paa...Paa
"Aah... Ahhhh... Aghhh¡"
Her moans echoed through the room. The only other sounds were the distant hoot of an owl and the soft whispers of the breeze outside.
As he pounded into her for half an hour, she could feel her orgasm building, a crescendo of pleasure that washed over her like a tidal wave.
"Ahhhhh.....Anghhhh.....Haahhhh...."
Bai Yunxi''s moans grew louder, filling the chamber with her uninhibited pleasure. She threw her head back as she surrendered to the building orgasm.
He increased his pace, his hips pistoning into her with a greater force. Bai Yunxi''s orgasm washed over her like a tempest, her body convulsing in a symphony of pleasure.
"Aahhhhhh... Aanngh... Haah..."
She cried out as she orgasmed. She tightened around him, her inner walls milking his shaft with every pulse.
He couldn''t hold on anymore as he went deeper into her body. His tip touched her cervix as he tried to go deep; he released his seed deep into her.
He carefully withdrew from her, the loss of his warmth making her whimper. He gently turned her onto her side, her back pressed against his chest, and pulled her hip up to his hip.
Since her body has become stronger, then their lovemaking session can go on for many hours.
This angle allowed him to go even deeper, and she gasped as he pushed back inside her. His hand found her clit, and he began to rub it in slow, lazy circles as he thrust in and out.
The new position brought a fresh wave of pleasure for both of them. Bai Yunxi''s body was a tight, wet sheath that clung to him with every movement, her walls rippling around his shaft like a velvet vice.
"Xi''er, you feel so good that I''m losing my mind."
He kissed her neck, her ear, whispering sweet nothings that only served to inflame her desire.
His other hand played with her breast, rolling the nipple between his thumb and forefinger as his teeth grazed her skin.
She bit her lip to keep from screaming, her eyes squeezed shut as she felt the pressure inside her growing, threatening to burst forth.The author''s content has been appropriated; report any instances of this story on Amazon.
"Husband," she whispered, her voice a ragged gasp. "I''m... I''m going to..."
Her words were cut off as he reached down to pinch her clit, sending her over the edge.
He felt the warmth of her climax coating him, and it was all he needed to send him over the edge.
He again released his seed, filling her womb. Their passionate lovemaking session lasted for many hours.
...
The following morning, Bai Yunxi woke up to find herself in his arms; his left arm was working as her pillow, meanwhile his right hand was holding her body close to his chest, and one of her breasts was cupped in his palm.
She extricated herself from his embrace and turned around to see him. When she saw that he was sleeping, then she stopped moving.
This was the first time she saw him sleeping. Every morning when she opened her eyes, she used to see him staring at her face.
She even suspected that he never slept all night and just stared at her. As she looked at him, Su Kang slowly opened his eyes.
Soon his eyes became clear, and he saw her staring at his face. He smiled and kissed her forehead.
"Xi''er, good morning."
"Um. Good morning, husband." She got used to his unusual greetings.
Su Kang felt a strange sense of rejuvenation wash over him. He was feeling fresh as his mind was extremely clear.
"Let me wash you." He spoke as he got up and grabbed her naked body.
He took her to the bathroom and put her into a wooden tub. He began to wash her, his hands gentle as they glided over her shoulders and down her arms, her back, her legs, and finally, her breasts.
She felt cherished and loved. His hands paused at her neck, his thumbs tracing the line of her collarbone, sending a shiver down her spine.
Her chest and collarbone are filled with his love bites. He leaned in and kissed her neck.
"You are so beautiful, my love."
Bai Yunxi''s cheeks flushed with pleasure, and she leaned into his touch, allowing him to continue his ministrations.
His hands grew bolder, cupping her breasts and teasing her nipples until they were taut and sensitive.
"Ahh..."
She couldn''t help but moan, the sound echoing in the quiet room.
He looked at her face with passion and love. She nodded shyly at him.
Then they started to make love in the bathroom.
One hour later, they had finished their intimate bath; they dressed in their best clothes and went to bid farewell to the villagers.
The villagers had gathered around, their faces a mix of happiness and sadness. Su Kang and Bai Yunxi exchanged farewells with people, their words filled with warmth and gratitude.
They had been accepted into this small community, and the love they had received was precious. Finally, it was time for them to leave.
Madam An was also done with her farewell. He took out his spiritual boat and took them inside the boat. Soon they left the Rift Valley.
Bai Yunxi felt emotional as her time in the Rift Valley was filled with love, dreams, and excitement.
Su Kang grabbed her palm and nodded at her.
She nodded, taking a deep breath and squeezing his hand.
During the journey, Madam An was surprised by Su Kang. This young master personally cooks for her daughter.
Seeing her daughter smiling like a young girl and puffing her cheeks at his teasing, Madam An was relieved.
Two days later they reached the Bai family. The Bai family was a family of Qi-refining cultivators; their ancestor was an old foundation-building cultivator. Their family was involved in business as they were a merchant family.
Madam An reunited with her family members and buried her husband''s remains in his graveyard.
Bai Yunxi was not close to them since she grew up in Qin City. After her transformation, people will not recognise her until they are close to her.
She and Su Kang didn''t disclose their identity. Madam An decided to stay here for now, so Su Kang and Bai Yunxi left after the remains were buried.
Bai Yunxi can meet her mother easily. With Su Kang''s help, it''s just a ten-day trip. Madam An bid them farewell.
Su Kang and Bai Yunxi left for Liyun City.
After sleeping with Bai Yunxi for three nights, Su Kang verified that her body holds a certain form of power.
After making love with her, Su Kang''s mind felt rejuvenated. His understanding of his cultivation skills improved. Her body can improve his comprehension aptitude, but that is only temporarily.
This realisation made him excited. He thought that she must have awakened some kind of spiritual body.
As he was lost in his thoughts, she awoke in his arms.
She asked him to prepare some food. Su Kang put on his robe as he went to make food for her.
She wore her clothes back and took out some books and started to study them.
When Su Kang came back with food, she asked him to go towards the north of the Rift Valley.
"Why do you wish to go there?"
"Husband, look here. This is a legend about the Rift Valley. After reading, I thought we should go to this place. Maybe we can find some treasures."
"Take a look at this book. It has recorded many stories from travelling cultivators as well as many mysterious phenomena."
"Both of these books mentioned the same place, a place with mountains and a lake. We just have to follow the upper channel of the river until we reach the place where the river is divided into two branches."
She took out many maps and some books; she showed him her conclusion after reading many books.
Looking at her green eyes filled with excitement and thrill, Su Kang can only nod his head in agreement.
"Maybe she has read about the stories of many legendary secret treasures. She also wants to experience such things." He thought in his heart.
It''s been three days since they left the Bai family. They have passed the Rift Valley, so they just have to go a little back. He agreed to a treasure-seeking adventure for her sake.
The Moonlight Butterfly
They arrived at a place filled with rolling hills, and the horizon was dominated by the mountains. A river wove through the landscape, creating a vast lake that shimmered like a jewel under the sun''s caress.
Su Kang''s gaze swept over the serene lake, his sharp eyes searching for any signs of the treasures, but he encountered only some beasts.
Su Kang utilized his spiritual perception to examine the vicinity. The region comprised of mountain ranges, bodies of water, and dense forestry, inhabited by a number of first-level beasts.
He didn''t find anything else. He created a cave in one of the mountains with a flat surface. He took out an array plate and activated it to hide from the spiritual sense of the other people.
"Xi''er, there is nothing here. But let''s stay here for now."
"We need to proceed northward, where the river splits into two branches," she responded.
"That place is just a few kilometers away from this. Let''s start searching from this place."
From this place they can gaze around the lake and river; she, perched beside him, taking out the travel journal of the cultivators.
The flickering lantern cast dancing shadows, highlighting the delicate concentration on her face.
She sensed in her heart that this place harbored some treasure. Although uncertain of how, she felt a strong desire to assist Su Kang.
As night approached, Su Kang felt a presence in the lake. He went alone to see it clearly.
It was large, easily the size of a warhorse, with scales that shimmered with an oily black sheen. Spikes, sharp as obsidian shards, ran along its spine, and its jaws were lined with teeth like jagged knives.
The air around it crackled with an energy. The density of the spiritual energy radiating from it was akin to a foundation-building cultivator, if not stronger.
This was a lizard beast that had undergone a mutation. Su Kang concealed his presence and observed the creature.
The beast took out a white silver orb and placed it in between the stones. The orb was shining and absorbing the energy of the moonlight.
"This is a type of Yin treasure," Su Kang considered. Although he lacked precise knowledge, he could detect the moonlight and Yin energy emanating from it.
"This orb is collecting energy from the moon and storing it. However, this lizard is not suited for such energy," he thought.
Su Kang watched this for the whole night. As the sky began to glow with the sun''s rays, the lizard took the orb into its mouth and retreated. If you stumble upon this tale on Amazon, it''s taken without the author''s consent. Report it.
Su Kang followed it into the river; half an hour later, he saw a lizard entering an underwater cave.
As he followed him, Su Kang felt a sudden increase of the spiritual qi in the surroundings. When he entered the cave, he sensed the array formation at the end of the tunnel. At the end of the tunnel it was an open-air chamber.
Before him lay a third-level array. Although he could discern no visible anomalies, his spiritual sense was obstructed. He paused and attempted to identify an opening within the formation.
But it ended in failure. He left the cave through the tunnel and decided to wait for an opportunity.
He returned to the cave in the mountain and saw Bai Yunxi sitting there. He told her about the lizard beast.
"Don''t worry, I can easily handle it."
Su Kang and Bai Yunxi waited for the night, but the lizard didn''t come out.
They waited for two days before the beast came out again.
Bai Yunxi stayed inside the cave as Su Kang went out. The beast took out the orb again. Su Kang waited again, hiding his aura and presence.
As the night was fading out, the beast started to leave. Su Kang followed it again this time, and he used heart and mind illusion skills to trap the beast.
The beast succumbed to confusion, its eyes reflecting the chaos. Su Kang managed to overpower the creature, despite its natural instincts resisting his control.
The creature''s instincts battled against the control, but its cultivation and soul power were inferior to Su Kang''s.
Su Kang proceeded to interrogate the beast. While it lacked the ability to speak, it comprehended his language.
"Take me to your hideout." Su Kang ordered the beast.
The beast led him to an underwater river. They soon entered the cave, arriving at an open space within.
The lizard took out a token and opened the array formation. He took the token from the lizard and put it into the deep sleep.
Since the lizard told him everything that he asked, he is not afraid. After entering the formation, he can feel the dense spiritual energy in the space.
The cave system was vast and complex, with tunnels branching off in every direction.
He moved ahead into the chamber. After walking for tens of minutes, he felt a presence inside the chamber.
As he progressed further, an awe-inspiring sight unfolded before him: a colossal moonlight butterfly, its wings unfurled like the night sky, shimmering with shades of silver and blue.
It fluttered gracefully, casting a spell of tranquility over the cave. Yet, Su Kang felt this was no ordinary creature but a peak second-level spiritual beast.
He activated the Five Swords mansion technique. Five ethereal blades took shape around him, sparkling like stars woven into the fabric of the universe. They surged towards the butterfly in a breathtaking display of light and accuracy.
He also used Heart and Mind Illusion skills to confuse and attack the soul of the beast.
He could easily kill the beast, but he wants to capture it. Moonlight Butterfly has a low earth-level bloodline. It has potential to break through the third level in the future.
Although the Moonlight Butterfly experienced torment in its soul, it specializes in soul attacks.
Su Kang had not practiced heart and mind illusion techniques extensively, which allowed the Moonlight Butterfly to quickly recover from his assault.
However, five ethereal sword energies soon targeted the butterfly, with one sword piercing its body and subsequently exploding.
The force of the explosion propelled the Moonlight Butterfly, pulverizing the rock beneath it. Four additional swords remained encircling its body.
"I don''t want to kill you. If you move, I will kill you instantly." Su Kang declared.
He was already holding back; otherwise, Moonlight Butterfly would have already died.
He wants to capture it alive instead of killing it.
"If you serve me for ten years, then I will let you go."
"If you refused, then I have to kill you."
He said his thoughts. Ten years is a small amount of time for such a breast.
Typically, their lifespans far exceed that of human cultivators. He did not wish for the Moonlight Butterfly to perceive its situation as enslavement.
Otherwise it might self-explode its body. Su Kang wanted to ask some questions, and Moonlight Butterfly would not answer him until it had fully surrendered.
The Moonlight Butterfly remained silent. After some contemplation, Su Kang continued,
"If you serve me for fifteen years, I will assist you in advancing to the next level."
His remaining four swords began to tremble, poised for another strike.
The Moonlight Butterfly recognized his intent. Realizing that its opponent was a core formation cultivator, it recognized its inability to defeat him.
Since he is here, the lizard is likely either captured or deceased at the hands of this human, the Moonlight Butterfly surmised.
The moonlight butterfly is just a few years away from its breakthrough. He has waited many years for it, and he didn''t want to die now.
Moonlight Butterfly is just few years away from its breakthrough. It had waited many years for this moment and did not wish to perish now.
"You must swear a Heart oath." Su Kang received a message through spiritual transmission.
He understood that the beast had taken the bait. He promptly agreed and swore an oath to assist the Moonlight Butterfly in reaching the third level if it served him loyally for fifteen years.
The Moonlight Butterfly acquiesced to the surrender. Su Kang instructed the beast to open its spiritual consciousness and implanted his spiritual qi near the beast''s consciousness.
If the beast tried to rebel, then Su Kang would kill him. If Su Kang broke his oath, then he would fail to advance to the next realm
Third level-spiritual vein
If the beast tried to rebel, then Su Kang would kill him. If Su Kang broke his oath, then he would fail to break through the next realm.
"Is there anyone else here, except you?"
"Rest assured, there is no one else here."
Su Kang confirmed his doubts and then immediately left for Bai Yunxi. When he arrived at the cave in the mountain, Bai Yunxi was sitting there with a worried face.
He didn''t conceal his presence, and she smiled to see him back. She hugged him immediately, and he hugged her back.
"Haha, Xi''er. You are really my lucky charm." He kissed her forehead and chuckled.
He grasped her waist as he took her with him. He explained the situation to her in the way
He covered her body with qi before going into the river. Soon Bai Yunxi saw a huge underwater cave tunnel.
A few minutes later, the tunnel ended, and she left the water. She saw a big, spacious chamber lit with some luminous rocks and crystals.
Su Kang took out a token and took her with him as she was observing the sleeping lizard beast.
She followed Su Kang and saw a giant butterfly with blue and silver wings. She could feel this beast was beautiful and dangerous as well.
Su Kang squeezed her palm to reassure her. He ordered the beast,
"Take us there."
The moonlight butterfly nodded and moved ahead. They followed him. Soon they were traveling through the tunnel again.
Bai Yunxi saw the tunnel going deeper into the earth. She could feel the spiritual energy as dense as mist.
Inside, they were met with an expansive chamber, walls glimmering with luminescent crystals that pulsed with spiritual energy.
At the center of the cave, they found a third-level spiritual vein, its essence swirling like a vortex of power. The air vibrated with potential, and both Su Kang and Bai Yunxi felt invigorated just standing before it.
"This¡ this is incredible!" Bai Yunxi exclaimed, her eyes wide with wonder. The spiritual vein was a treasure beyond her wildest dreams.
This was a third-level low-grade spiritual vein. He looked around the surrounding rocks and structure.
He could guess it was created by humans but ages ago. This was the biggest jackpot that the lizard beast informed him.
He thought it would be a second-level spiritual vein, but he was surprised again.
"Who is the person behind all this? Explain to me." He inquired.
A third-level array formation, this chamber was created around the spiritual vein, and later it was joined with the cave.
This whole area is covered by the array; it couldn''t be done by these two beasts.
"It was created by a human cultivator centuries ago. A poisonous green lizard was the master of this place."
"Later a human cultivator found this vein and fought with the lizard. Their fight damaged this vein to some extent."
"After defeating the lizard, he arranged this array to hide this vein. He left this place under the monitor of my mother." The Moonlight Butterfly explained the whole story.
"But he didn''t return for some reason. Later this place was handed down to me after my mother''s death."
"Hundreds of years later, this vein was promoted again to third level. Before I could advance to the third level..." The butterfly didn''t speak anymore.
Su Kang understood everything. This moonlight butterfly is the child of the spiritual pet of the human cultivator.You might be reading a stolen copy. Visit Royal Road for the authentic version.
"Now all of my doubts are cleared." Su Kang thought. He wanted to capture the moonlight butterfly because he wanted the answers.
He was afraid that the people behind all of this were from major sects or families. But it turned out that this spiritual vein was ownerless.
Since the human cultivator could arrange a third-level array formation, then either he was a core formation cultivator or a peak foundation building cultivator.
This story is matching with the legend of the Rift Valley that Bai Yunxi told him.
Bai Yunxi is looking at him with excited eyes. The Rift Valley city was founded by two human cultivators centuries ago.
Later they fought each other for some reason, and one was killed. The other person left towards the north.
Some stories speak of that they found a treasure in the north and fought for that treasure.
While some stories say that they fought each other after one person returned from the north but refused to share the secret map of a treasure.
Many cultivators later searched for the secret treasures in the north of the Rift Valley, but they didn''t find anything.
Since the spiritual energy of the vein was sealed, they didn''t sense anything. Even if some energy somehow leaked from this array, then they flowed in the river.
Looking at her emerald eyes shining with excitement, he felt bitter for some reason. He had risked his life many times to get some spiritual items or treasures.
This time he got a third-level spiritual vein without sweating even a drop. The lizard is equal to mid-stage foundation building, and the moonlight butterfly is at the peak of the second level.
He could kill both of them together.This was extremely easy for him.
Su Kang couldn''t help but ponder the future implications of their discovery. A third-level spiritual vein was a rare find.
"Should we report this to the Su family?" Bai Yunxi whispered, her eyes gleaming with excitement.
Su Kang nodded thoughtfully, his eyes never leaving the retreating figure of the moonlight butterfly.
"You''re right, Xi''er," he replied.
"This spiritual vein could be a significant asset for our clan. It would surely strengthen our position."
However, Su Kang knew that the path to prosperity was not without its perils. Building a city around the vein would be a declaration of their possession, but they were not yet ready to face the challenges that would come with such a claim.
The Su family doesn''t have enough members now. They have to collaborate with other families or sects to build a city around this place.
Spiritual veins can''t be removed from their place because it will damage the flow of spiritual energy under the earth.
It will damage the spiritual vein and nearby spiritual veins as well. This can only be done by someone who has practiced and studied techniques related to Earth veins.
This kind of technique is not found in the Jiang State, so Su Kang has no other option.
"Can you give this spiritual vein to me?"
When Su Kang was contemplating what to do, Fate asked this.
He instantly understood Fate''s intention. Spiritual veins are considered an accumulation of blessing and luck, since they are formed slowly over the years.
Nobody destroys spiritual veins, including beasts and humans. Since destroying it means damaging the luck and blessing given by the heavens.
They will have to face repercussions or backlash from the heavenly dao. They might not be able to advance to the next realm forever, or they might perish in heavenly tribulations during the breakthrough.
If Fate ended up destroying it, then Su Kang is afraid of the consequences. Even enemies don''t destroy the spiritual veins of each other.
But Su Kang doesn''t want to lose a spiritual vein. With this treasure, his family can easily cultivate a few more core formation cultivators in the future.
This vein is essential to the continuation and expansion of his family in the future.
"Fate, this thing is essential to my family." He refused.
"You will get more opportunities related to your family in the future. Now you should focus on gaining strength."
"If you are powerful enough, then your family is untouchable."
"Remember, spiritual items and resources are for your use; use them to get stronger."
"This world bows to the strong people, and that should be your aim."
Fate tried to convince Su Kang with his words after his refusal. Fate believes he can find another spiritual vein for his family that will be even better than this.
Back To The Su Family
"This world bows to the strong people, and that should be your aim."
Fate tried to convince Su Kang with his words after his refusal. Fate believes he can gain another spiritual vein for his family, even stronger than this.
Su Kang was silent and thinking about Fate''s words. He has to take revenge against the demon cultivators in the future.
He could still see the cruel smiles of the demon cultivators, their eyes gleaming with sadistic pleasure as they tortured his family before his very eyes.
Death of his parents, humiliation of his family, violated mothers begging for their children''s lives as they were forced to eat raw flesh of their own husbands.
The images, so vividly etched in his mind, felt too raw, too real, to be a distant memory.
Although Fate told him that his soul didn''t time travel back to the past, in his memory everything is extremely clear to him.
After suffering such a tragic incident, his hatred for demonic cultivators has increased to a new level.
His emotions spiraled out of control, and the temperature of the chamber plummeted. Bai Yunxi, who had been standing patiently by, gasped as the air turned frigid and heavy.
The Moonlight Butterfly, its delicate wings trembling, cowered, its usual cheerful glow dimmed by the sudden oppressive aura emanating from Su Kang.
Just as suddenly as it had descended, the pressure vanished. The air returned to normal, but its impact lingered. Bai Yunxi''s legs buckled slightly, and she staggered.
Su Kang reached out and pulled her into an embrace.
"This is the second time I''ve lost control," he thought.
"What ... was this sudden terrible feeling?" She asked with a worried expression.
"Don''t worry," Su Kang said, his voice softening as he held her closer.
"Everything is alright now."
He could feel the tension slowly leaving her body as she calmed. He knew he couldn''t let his emotions take over like that again. The Moonlight Butterfly left the chamber immediately.
"Wait for me outside." He told her.
He agreed with Fate. Since he was going to do this, he has to confirm something.
"If we are going through with this, we have to be certain. We won''t face any backlash from the Heavenly Dao, right?" Su Kang asked.Royal Road is the home of this novel. Visit there to read the original and support the author.
"Do not worry about this.I will not completely destroy it."
"I merely intend to utilize it; you will not face any hindrance in your breakthrough. I will extract its blessings and luck from the Heavenly Dao and turn it into a lower-grade vein."
"So it won''t affect the earth''s core or surrounding veins?" He questioned further.
"I can move it into my personal space pocket without causing any damage to the earth veins," Fate confirmed.
It was clear that Fate considered this a masterpiece of strategy, a way to circumvent the rules of the world for their benefit.
Su Kang strode towards the pulsating heart of the chamber, where the spiritual vein manifested as a pool of shimmering, liquid energy embedded in the very ground.
As Fate took action, runes of intricate design bloomed in the air around the vein, glowing with a golden light. They danced and twirled, forming a protective cocoon around the powerful source.
The crystal rose into the air, suspended in the magical embrace of the runes, before vanishing in a flash of golden light.
The ground where the vein had once pulsed was now dull and lifeless, the spiritual energy slowly dissipating into a fine mist.
Without this vein, the array formation guarding this cave will disappear soon without spiritual energy.
He went outside and took Bai Yunxi with him.
"Let''s go. I have already taken this vein with me. You will also get your share." He said.
Bai Yunxi shook her head, her face gentle. "I don''t need anything."
The Moonlight Butterfly, sensing the abrupt absence of the spiritual vein, felt a pang of loss. This cave had been its home, its sanctuary.
The Moonlight Butterfly saw Su Kang coming out of the chamber, but it didn''t ask anything.
It knew it couldn''t question the change. It had sensed the immense pressure from Su Kang, and it recognized his power.
"You will come with us." Su Kang told it.
The Moonlight Butterfly accepted its fate with a silent nod.
As they walked away from the now-defunct chamber, the butterfly''s light grew dimmer, as though it were mourning the loss of its home.
Su Kang visited his cave in the mountain to pack their belongings. He took out his spiritual boat and waited for the moonlight butterfly to come.
Soon they left and continued their journey back to the Su family.
...
Many days have passed since they left. The journey back to the Su family''s manor was just a couple of days away.
Fate has completely absorbed the destiny of the spiritual vein. The spiritual vein has been reduced back to the first-level vein.
Fate also recovered some of his abilities. It is getting used to it now.
Su Kang felt a pang of sadness when Fate told him this. This vein brought them sixteen thousand destiny points, which elevated his mood.
"Fate, how are we going to divide these destiny points?" Su Kang asked.
"You can add 2000 destiny points in your destiny. I will give you cultivation resources." Fate suggested.
Fate has used most of the destiny to recover so it planning to compensate with cultivation resources.
If he adds another 2000 destiny points, Su Kang''s destiny will be 10,000 in numbers.
Li Fang had 32,000 when he left the Jiang state. Su Kang felt he would never be able to catch his shadows in this way.
He voiced his thoughts to Fate. After listening to Su Kang''s words, Fate responded,
"Stop trying to compete with people who are blessed by heaven."
"You just have to become strong by different methods and think of ways to collect more destiny."
"So what kind of cultivation resources do you want?"
Su Kang thought about this. His most important priority right now is cultivation techniques. He needs superior qi cultivation techniques.
"I want qi cultivation, body cultivation, and soul cultivation techniques. Right now my current qi cultivation technique is better than average."
"But in front of supreme qi cultivation techniques of other geniuses, I''m way behind." Su Kang said his thoughts.
Cultivation techniques are divided into seven levels. Meanwhile, cultivation skills are divided into low, middle, high, and supreme tiers for each level.
A low-tier attack-based skill is weaker than a middle-tier attack-based skill at the same cultivation level.
His current Five Sword Mansion technique is an exquisite level of cultivation technique. His cultivation skills are either middle tier or high tier.
He also needs cultivation techniques for Bai Yunxi and even for his family.
"Good. Tell me specific details about techniques and skills that you need." Fate agreed.
Su Kang doesn''t have any thoughts now. He decided to think about this deeply. He wanted a technique that can be easily practiced by his family; he has to think about this carefully; otherwise, without enough spiritual energy, it will be less effective for them.
"I will tell you my requirements about cultivation skills and techniques later." Su Kang answered him.
....
They returned back to Liyun City. As they reached the Su family manor, Su Kang came out of the spiritual boat with Bai Yunxi and the Moonlight Butterfly.
He didn''t have any spiritual pet bag to keep the Moonlight Butterfly. Many servants were surprised by this unknown beast, but since it was with Su Kang, they acted normally around it.
Soon Bai Yunxi returned to her residence, and he arranged the moonlight butterfly in the spiritual pet section of the manor.
During this Su Kang heard that his little brother is back. He went to his brother''s palace to meet him.
"It''s been a long time since I saw that drama queen." He murmured as he thought about his brother.
Su Ting
Su Ting had always been known for his vibrant personality and keen intellect. In his leisure time, he preferred the company of young individuals and consistently sought new adventures.
Su Kang approached the doors of his brother''s palace. He stepped inside to find the palace unusually quiet, the air thick with an unmistakable silence.
His gaze swept over the opulent decorations, the plush carpets, and the ornate furniture, each item speaking of his brother''s flamboyant taste. But there was no sign of the Su Ting.
He knew that Su Ting had an affinity for the dramatic, and if he weren''t here, he''d likely be out causing some kind of ruckus.
The tavern was the first place that came to mind. It was a common haunt of his younger brother, where he often went to unwind and indulge in his love for drinking and socialising.
Su Kang navigated through the bustling streets of Liyun City, the scent of various exotic spices wafting from the nearby market stalls mingling with the faint aroma of ale from the taverns. He passed his way through the throng, his eyes scanning the familiar faces for any sign of his brother.
As he approached the tavern, the sound of laughter and clinking glasses grew louder, spilling out into the air.
The "Jade Dragon''s Roar," as the tavern was known, was a favourite among the city''s elite, with its reputation for serving the finest liquors and hosting the most entertaining bouts of wit and banter. Su Kang had been here countless times before, often to drag Su Ting home.
The moment he stepped inside, the atmosphere of the tavern washed over him like a warm, familiar blanket. The scent of roasting meats and the sweet, pungent aroma of various spiritual liquors filled his nostrils.
There he saw his brother, holding court at a table surrounded by a lively group of young noblemen and women. Su Ting''s infectious laughter rang out, his sharp and handsome face flushed with the warmth of the drink and the excitement of the evening''s festivities.
The conversations around him were a jumble of laughter and gossip. He tuned them out, focusing instead on the group surrounding Su Ting. His younger brother was in the midst of telling a story, his gestures animated and his audience enraptured.
Su Ting spun his tale with flair, his eyes gleaming with mischief. As the story reached its climax, a sudden hush fell over the tavern.
Then, with a dramatic flourish, Su Ting concluded his tale, and the room erupted in applause and cheers. He took a sip from his cup, his eyes sparkling with satisfaction.
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As the applause for Su Ting''s story died down, a peculiar sensation tickled the edge of Su Kang''s consciousness. His gaze drifted over the crowd, searching for the source.
That''s when he noticed a girl standing at the edge of the gathering, shrouded in a mysterious aura that seemed to repel the very shadows themselves.
Her eyes were a lighter shade of red. Her hair flowed like a river of night, cascading over her shoulders and framing her pale, porcelain-like face. She was wearing red and black coloured robe.
She looked no more than fifteen or sixteen years old, yet Su Kang could not see through her cultivation realm. Her youthful visage was a stark contrast to her demeanour and aura that clung to her.
"Who is she?" He thought. He didn''t recognise her. Her gaze was looking at him as he turned to look at this girl.
Both stare at each other for a few seconds before turning away. Su Kang could not sense her intention.
"Fate, look at her. Tell me about her destiny."
Fate looked at the young girl for a few seconds. Then he answered Su Kang,
"10,000 destiny points. Her luck and blessing are higher in quality compared to yours as well."
"So she is a core formation cultivator. But what is she doing here? Su Kang was confused about this situation.
"What do you mean by her quality of luck and blessing being better than mine?"
"This is my new ability after recovering. Now I can see the quality of destiny as well." Fate responded to him.
"Is she a threat? Why would someone like her gather here for no reason?" Su Kang was observing this whole situation. He ignored Fate''s new ability for now.
"Does she want to harm my brother for some reason?
Or is she an acquaintance of his?" Su Kang immediately thought that somehow his brother ended up offending this person.
"Looking at her expression, it''s not hard to guess that she is not enjoying any of this." Su Kang thought.
"Why will someone like her hang out in this place if it''s not an investigation?"
Maybe she is just checking his family and background before taking action. That means she is not from Jiang state. Su Kang''s thoughts were running wild.
Su Ting, seemingly oblivious to his thoughts, was busy taking bows and accepting compliments with an exaggerated flair that was all too characteristic of him.
"Su Ting," Su Kang called out, his voice cutting through the din of the tavern. His younger brother''s head snapped up, his eyes widening in surprise at the sight of him.
"Brother," Su Ting shouted loudly as he looked towards him.
Immediately surrounding people also noticed Su Kang, and they panicked. Su Kang doesn''t like such activities, and he always scolds his brother for such things.
"Brother, you''re back!" He slammed his cup down on the table with a thump. Seeing this gesture, people started to slip away as soon as they could.
Su Kang ignored them and looked at his brother. The girl was not leaving this place, and looking at her expression, she didn''t intend to leave this place.
"Let''s talk as we go back." Su Kang said.
Su Ting nodded and gestured for everyone to continue without him. But before he left, he introduced the girl to him.
"This is Miss Yue, the daughter of the Yue family from the distant Xuantian Empire. She''s quite the talented cultivator, and she''s been regaling us with tales of her adventures!"
"She saved me from a malicious spirit during one treasure hunt. She was travelling alone, so I invited her to Liyun City."
Su Ting''s introduction was met with a demure smile from the girl with the red eyes. She nodded her head at him.
"It''s an honour to meet you, Young Master Su," she said with a slight bow of her head. Her voice was like a gentle breeze, carrying with it an air of dignity and composure.
"Thank you, Miss Yue, for your assistance to my brother." He said, his tone sincere, but he kept his guard against her.
She was just putting up with you. It''s you who is boasting about your adventures; Su Kang wanted to beat his brother for such a blatant lie, but he held back.
He had never seen a cultivator from the Xuantian Empire in the Jiang state before. Xuantian Empire is more than one million kilometres away from the borders of Jiang State.
The Xuantian Empire is rich in history and more prosperous than their state. After all, they have better cultivation resources.
The northern border of the Jiang state is with the Heng state, and the Xuantian Empire is the northern neighbour of the Heng state.
Jiang state doesn''t have any fourth-level spiritual vein, but the northern region or state outside of Jiang state has denser spiritual qi and more spiritual veins. They even had fourth-level spiritual veins.
"Why would someone like her travel to such barren lands?" Su Kang was confused about this.
Su Kang studied her intently, noticing the way she moved with a grace that belied her young age. Her eyes, though they remained fixed on him, revealed nothing of her intentions or emotions.
It was as if she were looking through him, seeing something beyond his physical presence.
Yue Mei
"She is using divination techniques to see your destiny."
Fate''s words alerted Su Kang. He knows about divination techniques, but he had never heard about someone performing it like this.
Her divination techniques are way better and more efficient compared to techniques from the Jiang state.
She nodded her head as Su Kang thanked her. Su Kang was sure that she could not see through his destiny with Fate''s protection.
He is just worried about her intention. He could not think of any reason that could make her travel all the way.
Even if she is looking for some treasures or secret realms, then Jiang state has nothing to offer her.
"Brother, she will be living in the Su manor for some time." Su Ting said.
"Sh*t!" Su Kang cursed in his heart, but a gentle smile was plastered on his face as he nodded his head in confirmation.
"Is it because of the secret realm that was supposed to be found? But I doubt that they are lacking a third-level elixir formation pill."
"Looking at the timing, my parents would have just reached the destination. Even if someone else was eyeing that secret realm, they couldn''t send someone else that fast here."
"Are there other hidden secret realms in the Qingyun region?"
Su Kang immediately started to think of all the possibilities that led her to here. He can''t relax after hearing about her background.
It just took 2 nascent soul cultivators to destroy his family, and they were even tortured for two days without getting any help from others.
Heng state has two nascent soul cultivators despite half of the state being barren, similar to Jiang state. People have to travel half a million kilometers into the Heng state before they can notice the change in spiritual qi.
Both of the nascent soul cultivators lived in either the central area or the northern area of the Heng state.
But the Xuantian Empire is not half barren like Heng state. They must have at least 4-5 nascent soul cultivators in their empire, if not more.
Su Kang could not afford to push his family into the danger even by mistake. He has to be cautious about everything related to his family.
Su Kang was returning to Su manor with them as he was trying to think of her reason to visit their family.
Their journey back to Su manor was extremely smooth without anyone uttering a word.
Su Ting felt his brother''s weird behavior, and he was thinking about it. He could not think of anything else except her.
Su Kang would not shout his name like that in the crowd and asked him to go back like that. Instead he would have scolded or beaten him and everyone else on the spot before dragging him back home.
Su Ting decided to speak with his brother after reaching home. Meanwhile he was trying to think of everything abnormal about her behavior.If you stumble upon this narrative on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen from Royal Road. Please report it.
Su Kang''s mind was racing as they approached the gates of the Su manor. But he can''t think of any other reasons except her personal reasons.
"Miss Yue, I will arrange a guest room for you. If you need anything else, just let me know about it." Su Kang said after reaching the manor.
Miss Yue was escorted to the best guest house within the manor. It was a small but exquisitely decorated building with an elegant garden surrounding it. The sound of a distant waterfall added a tranquil touch to the serene ambiance.
She nodded her head at Su Ting''s words. Afterwards, Su Ting left with his brother.
After reaching his palace, Su Ting couldn''t ignore his curiosity any longer. As soon as they were alone in the garden, he turned to his brother,
"Brother, why are you acting so strange? What''s going on with Miss Yue?"
"Do you know about the Xuantian Empire?" Su Kang asked back.
Su Ting nodded his head in confirmation. Su Ting was aware of that. He even asked her about this, but she didn''t tell him anything.
Su Kang sighed heavily, his gaze drifting over the tranquil pond. He took a moment to gather his thoughts before speaking.
"Brother, Miss Yue is no ordinary person. She''s a core formation cultivator, and her purpose for coming here isn''t just to visit."
Even if her intention is not bad, it''s definitely suspicious why she used divination techniques on Su Kang.
She might have used her divination techniques on Su Ting as well. Is she looking for something or someone and needs help?
Su Ting''s eyes widened in surprise. "A core formation cultivator? Why would someone of her status come to our family?"
Su Ting thought she was a peak or late foundation-building cultivator. Otherwise, why would she enter into a cultivation realm meant for foundation-building cultivators?
Su Ting told everything about her. How they met, her attitude, and her behavior.
After hearing Su Ting''s words, Su Kang has confirmed that she had come with a purpose.
Her ice-cold attitude towards everyone. She was suppressing her cultivation realm and following his brother after saving him.
She came all the way to the Su manor. Su Ting thought she might want to join the Su family as a temporary guest like many others.
A person from the Xuantian Empire joining their family is hard to believe, but still there was a slight possibility.
But a core formation cultivator from the Xuantian Empire joining them is definitely suspicious.
Su Ting started taking out all the artifacts, jade scrolls, and treasures that he had found in the recent years.
"Brother, look if something is precious in them. There might be something they need from us." Su Ting said in a low voice.
He was feeling terrible for inviting such a disaster to his family.
After she saved him, he let his guard down.
Her attitude was not friendly towards anyone except him. She even praised him for his foods. He thought they were at least on good terms, but now he realized his mistake.
Su Kang observed his brother''s items that he collected in his years of traveling. He was surprised by his collection.
Su Ting was not allowed to travel far or to any dangerous place for now, yet the spiritual items he found are quite good in terms of quality.
There are exquisite-level skills, third-level spiritual herbs, and many precious rocks and minerals.
But none of it can be a reason for her visit. Looking at his brother''s gloomy expression, Su Kang patted his shoulder.
"Since I''m here, it''s not your turn to be worried about this. It''s not a big trouble. Maybe we are overthinking this."
"After all, we haven''t done anything to become the target of someone like her. Go and rest. I will handle her."
Su Kang assured his brother to not worry about her. It''s not his brother''s fault if someone is targeting them.
Su Ting nodded and retreated back to his room without taking treasures back. As Su Kang saw him going back, he let a sigh out.
Su Ting was not behaving like he usually does. He has to find out about her reason to come here before it''s too late.
The young girl was sitting in her room, and she was holding a mirror in her hands.
The mirror was working as a live camera, as it showed the conversation between Su Kang and Su Ting.
Her face was filled with an ice-cold expression. Her eyes were filled with anger as she looked at Su Kang''s image.
She took out a hairpin from her hair and activated an array, then spoke,
"Aunt, it will take more time. He has found that I was hiding my cultivation realm from him. I don''t know what to do next."
Her voice was ice cold but hiding a complaint in it.
"Yue Mei, don''t worry. We are here to help you."
Soon, she received a reply from the other side.
Her mirror was following Su Ting''s figure as he went back. She heard him muttering with a gloomy atmosphere,
"Yue Mei, what is your real intention?"
Fates New Ability
Yue Mei took a deep breath to calm herself, but the situation remained complicated. She had been using a spiritual item to keep her true cultivation level hidden.
Normally, even a nascent soul cultivator couldn''t see through it, but somehow Su Kang did. This threw a wrench in her plans.
Although she was prepared for this, she didn''t want to use other methods. It will be more difficult for the Su family.
Su Kang took his brother''s treasures and went back to his place, planning to think through the night to find a solution.
"Fate, tell me more about her destiny." He wasn''t able to analyse her destiny before.
If he is going to deal with her, then he will need more information about her.
"She has blessings from heaven, and it has the potential to grow more in the future."
"If not for some roadblocks in her fate, I would have considered her a potential candidate for the ''Child of Destiny'' as well."
"This..." Su Kang didn''t know what to say anymore. This was more than he had bargained for.
There might be other people behind her, but even she is a strong person.
"So are there other people like Li Fang in this world?" Su Kang asked with a sigh.
" You can think of this like a puzzle. A puzzle that is broken into many pieces and scattered over the world."
"Each piece will be solved or found by the people who are blessed by the heaven. They will compete with each other and pass their pieces to the winning party."
"In the end, a few of them will gather all the pieces and solve the whole puzzle."
Su Kang was silent after hearing all this.
Fate had told him previously that they couldn''t be a part of it because they were not into this world when all this planning was done.
"Then she is a bigger trouble than I thought. I just hope she is here for some treasure and nothing else." Su Kang let out a long sigh.
It would have taken her at least 3-4 months to reach here. She must have had some purpose for doing all this. But Su Kang could not think of anything else.
Fate spoke up, trying to ease his worries. "I don''t think she''s a threat to you or your family. You should not worry about her."
"Why do you think that?" He inquired further.
"I can see her destiny, and she is not a bad omen for you or your family."
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Su Kang was immediately relieved to hear this. He did not want her to cause any trouble for his family.
"Is this a new skill of yours, or did you peek into the future?" He was curious.
"You can say that it''s a new ability. Although it feels like instinct or sixth sense to me."
"Good. Now I just have to find the reason why she came here."
He took out his brother''s items and started to search for it again. Although he didn''t believe it would be useful, because if she wanted to take something from his brother, then it would have been easy for her.
It was dark already, and he found nothing that could be the reason behind all this. He left his residence and went to her place.
He wanted to invite her for dinner. But the servants informed him that she did not want to eat dinner because she is cultivating right now.
He wanted to ask her directly about this issue and decided to visit her later. He went to Su Ting''s place so that he could ask her everything in detail.
When he reached his brother''s residence, servants told him that he was not there.
Su Kang decided to wait for him. One hour later, Su Ting came back. He was surprised to see Su Kang sitting in the garden.
"Where have you been?" Su Kang asked.
Su Ting realised that his brother is misunderstanding him. He hurriedly spoke,
"Brother, I didn''t go out to socialize. I was eating dinner with Miss Yue."
"What? You had dinner with her?" Su Kang asked in a doubtful tone.
"Yes. I thought I might find some clue from her." Su Ting responded.
"When did you go to her courtyard? How much time did you spend with her?" Su Kang asked again.
Su Ting thought his brother was acting weird, but he still answered him.
"I think I was there for 45 minutes. I just came back after leaving her courtyard."
"Did you find any clue from her?"
"No, she just told me that she was hiding her cultivation realm, and she apologised for this. She didn''t disclose anything else."
Su Kang thought about this sudden revelation from her and its timing. She could have done this before, but why now? Was it because he saw through her cultivation realm?
Why did she eat with his brother and reject him for dinner? Su Kang couldn''t help but feel something suspicious about her behaviour.
"Okay. Record everything in this since you met her." Su Kang asked using spiritual qi and handed him a jade scroll and a storage ring.
"Take your treasures back." He said in normal voice.
Su Ting understood his brother''s intention and played with him.
"Brother, there are some gifts that I collected for you. Later, I will send them to you." Su Ting acted as if he suddenly remembered about this.
Su Kang nodded and returned back to his residence. He decided not to visit Bai Yunxi until he solved the mystery of Yue Mei.
...
The next morning a servant visited his residence to deliver gifts from Su Ting.
He also told him that Su Ting left 15 minutes ago to eat with Miss Yue.
Su Ting made sure that when he received those gifts, Yue Mei couldn''t monitor his actions.
She can''t keep her eyes on them for a long time. Such artefacts take a lot of qi. She can do something like this occasionally but not forever.
Su Kang took the jade scroll as he injected his spiritual sense and started to see the memory of his brother. He opened his eyes after a few minutes.
"Ah, this idiotic brother of mine." He sighed, but his eyes were calm.
"Fate, did you see my brother''s destiny?" He asked.
"Hmm. It''s not a lot, but his quality is good." Fate responded.
"Tell me about it."
"His destiny is almost 5000 points, but 10% of his destiny is purple. It indicates that his destiny has received favour from Heavenly Dao.
"What purple? Can''t you explain from the basics now? You are suddenly skipping a lot of things."
"You just have to understand that there are five levels in terms of quality. Each level has a specific colour. Orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple are indicators of quality."
"Orange represents the lowest level of destiny quality. It means that the person is average, destined for a simple and unremarkable life."
"Yellow is the second tier, indicating someone who may face some challenges but has the potential to rise above their station with hard work and perseverance."
Fate continued, "Green represents the third tier; these individuals are often born with innate talents or inheritances that grant them a higher starting point in life."
"The fourth tier is blue, which signifies that the person has an extraordinary destiny, marked by significant opportunities and achievements that will shape their life."
"Purple is the rarest of all, representing the fifth tier of destiny. It is a destiny that transcends the ordinary and can influence the very course of history."
Su Kang absorbed all the information and then asked, "What colour is my destiny?"
"A large chunk of it is green with 10% blue in it and some yellow colour as well."
"Your brother has 10% purple in his destiny. It means that he is blessed by heaven to some extent. But he is nowhere near compared to children of destiny yet."
Su Kang nodded. He understood that there was a significant difference between 5,000 destiny points and 30,000; while his brother might have some fortune, it did not come close to Li Fang.
Each person''s destiny was a tapestry woven with threads of different hues, representing the various aspects of their life''s journey. The mix of colours determined the nature of the challenges they would face and the opportunities that would come their way.
"What about Li Fang?"
"I need to observe him again. "
"And what of Yue Mei? "
"Her destiny consists of 10% purple, 15% blue, with the remainder being green and yellow. While she faces some obstacles, her overall quality is quite good."
After listening to Fate''s words Su Kang got basic idea of it. This new guest of their family is quite good.
"She''s totally got the potential to be someone big in the future, but looking at her doing something like this...." Su Kang thought and chuckled as he looked at the jade scroll.
Shes Interested In Su Ting
"I should make their morning spicy." Su Kang thought.
The aroma of freshly baked bread and sizzling meats wafted through the air as Su Kang approached the pavilion in the eastern gardens where his brother and Yue Mei were taking their morning meal. Sunlight dappled through the leaves, painting the scene in warm, inviting hues.
As Su Ting saw him, he exclaimed, "Brother! Come, join us!"
Yue Mei, seated across from Su Ting, offered a slight nod, her crimson eyes briefly meeting Su Kang''s before returning to her meal.
"Good morning," Su Kang replied, his voice calm and composed. He moved with deliberate ease towards the table, taking a seat next to his brother.
He noticed the variety of dishes before him¡ªsteamed dumplings, fragrant congee, stir-fried greens, and spiced meat. It was an extravagant breakfast, certainly fit for honored guests, and Su Ting''s idea to show his hospitality.
"I didn''t realize you were eating out here," Su Kang said to his brother, a playful tone in his voice.
"Usually, you prefer the comfort of your own palace. It seems her charm has affected you."
Su Ting panicked and responded, "Brother, what are you talking about?
Miss Yue mentioned that the garden is quite beautiful. So I decided to have breakfast here."
Su Kang''s gaze drifted to Yue Mei, noticing that she held her chopsticks with graceful precision. She ate with a quiet focus, showing a refined elegance that hinted at her noble upbringing.
"I hope everything is to your liking, Miss Yue," he said in a polite tone.
"We want to ensure your stay here is as comfortable as possible."
"The meal is most agreeable," she responded, her voice a soft melody, neither overly warm nor cold. She met his gaze for a moment, then ignored him.
"Our chefs do have a way with spices," he said as he looked at Su Ting.
"But I''m sure you are not here for our chef. If you are here for that, then I don''t mind sending my brother with you." He joked.
"So Miss Yue, what brings a person from such a distant place to Jiang State?" Su Kang asked while carefully observing her expression.
He is not expecting her to answer him truthfully, but he is looking for her excuses.
She spoke with a measured tone, her eyes calm. "My journey brought me to this region quite by chance, Young Master Su. I was seeking knowledge about rare medicinal herbs that are said to grow in this area."
"The spiritual energy in this region may seem weak to some, but to the right eyes, this land holds many valuable treasures."This text was taken from Royal Road. Help the author by reading the original version there.
Su Kang nodded thoughtfully. Her words were carefully chosen. Medicinal herbs, a plausible explanation. While not a total lie, this was also not completely the truth.
Her subtle use of her title also didn''t escape his mind. She also gave the hint that this region has some treasures for the right kind of person.
"It''s always a pleasure to see talented individuals pursue their passions," Su Kang said, a knowing smile playing on his lips. "I hope your search proves fruitful."
He decided to divert the conversation, as he already got most of her plan in this small conversation, and he had to make sure he didn''t arouse her suspicions.
"And you, brother, have you been entertaining our esteemed guest well? If you made her unhappy, you will face the consequences. He told Su Ting with a guilty and sad look on his face.
Su Ting''s expression was full of confusion. Su Kang explained more in a low voice, "The family has decided to punish you later for your actions. I reduced your punishment, but you have to lose one of your limbs."
Su Ting''s mind stopped working for a few seconds. He couldn''t process his brother''s words. He looked at Su Kang''s face that was filled with guilt and sadness. He thought this matter was related to Miss Yue.
He didn''t say anything in protest and accepted this. Su Kang was feeling sad and guilty for hurting his brother by lying like this. But he doesn''t have any other option for now.
Su Ting''s voice was low but loud enough for Yue Mei to hear this. She looked at Su Ting''s face as he accepted this punishment; her face clearly showed her disbelief and unwillingness. She wanted to say something, but she didn''t say anything.
Su Kang observed her expression. He wanted to see her her reaction after hearing this.
(Yue Mi''s P.O.V.)
The gentle morning sunlight, filtering through the leaves of the garden, felt like a mockery.
Yue Mei forced herself to take another bite of the spiced meat, the exquisite flavors lost on her numb palate.
Each chew was a monumental effort, a desperate attempt to maintain the facade of calm while a tempest raged within her.
Su Kang, the elder brother, had arrived, his presence like a sharp, jarring note in the delicate melody of the morning.
His words, though seemingly playful, were laced with a knowingness that sent shivers down her spine.
When he joked about sending Su Ting with her, a jolt of pure, unadulterated panic had shot through her.
It was a crude, blatant reminder of her cursed physique. A fate she had been running from all her life, a fate that had brought her to this very region, to this very family.
She had to maintain her composure, had to keep her expression impassive. If not, she would have been toyed with by many people until her death.
But inside, she was fraying. She felt a connection with Su Ting, a connection she hadn''t sought on her own but was forced to seek by her fate.
As he asked her purpose for coming to Jiang state, she had offered the well-rehearsed lie about medicinal herbs, the words hollow even to her own ears.
She had seen the doubt in his eyes, the knowing smirk that told her he saw through her carefully constructed facade.
But it was his next words that shattered her fragile composure, sending her world spiraling into chaos. He spoke of punishment, of Su Ting losing a limb. Because of her. Because of her presence in their lives.
Her breath hitched. Her heart hammered against her ribs, a frantic drumbeat against the silence of the garden. Lose a limb? The words echoed in her mind, each repetition a fresh wave of agony.
She forced herself to look at Su Ting, her crimson eyes, usually so guarded, now burning with a desperate plea and unwillingness.
He looked confused, lost, but he accepted the punishment without protest. A wave of nausea washed over her.
But she did nothing, nor did she say anything. She sat there, frozen, her expression a carefully crafted blank canvas, betraying none of the turmoil within. Her hands, hidden beneath the table, clenched into fists so tight her nails dug into her palms.
She was Yue Mei, the cultivator from the Xuantian Empire, a woman shrouded in mystery and power. She was not supposed to feel. She was not supposed to care.
But as she looked at Su Ting, at the gentle, unsuspecting man who held the key to her salvation, she knew one thing with absolute certainty: she would not let them hurt him.
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A heavy silence hung in the air, thick with unspoken emotions. Su Kang observed Yue Mei intently.
He noticed a subtle shift in her posture and the way her red eyes briefly fixed on Su Ting. It was a silent sign of her inner conflict, a hint of her feelings for him.
Although he didn''t know her full story or why she was drawn to his brother, he understood that she cared for Su Ting deeply.
"Brother, let''s go. You need some fresh air," Su Kang said gently, rising from the table and signaling Su Ting to follow him.
Su Ting, lost in his sadness and confusion, nodded silently, his usual cheer diminished. He didn''t look at Yue Mei or say goodbye as he left with his brother.
As they walked, Su Kang felt guilty for manipulating the situation, using his brother''s trust. Yet, he believed it was necessary for their family and Su Ting.
Once they were away from her, he slowed down to walk beside Su Ting, seeking answers first without offering comfort.
"Fate, connect my brother''s destiny with her roadblocks and tell me what you saw." Su Kang said.
Fate responded in his mind,
"With my current ability, I can''t do this. Understanding destiny takes time; I can only see that her destiny is somewhat connected to your brother."
Su Kang thought about this. He could keep Yue Mei at a distance or lean into the connection between his brother and her. He understood he needed both of them to uncover the truth and piece together what was unfolding.
Back in the pavilion, Yue Mei remained seated, the warmth of the morning sun unable to penetrate the chill that had settled deep within her bones. The spiced meat cooked by Su Ting lay forgotten on her plate, its aroma now a bitter reminder of her cursed fate.
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Su Kang took his brother towards his own residence, the silence between them heavy with unspoken questions.
Once inside, Su Kang turned to Su Ting, his expression serious. "Brother, Tell me honestly, what do you feel about Miss Yue?"
Su Ting hesitated, a flicker of confusion in his eyes. "I... I don''t know," he mumbled, avoiding his brother''s gaze.
"It''s strange. I feel like I''ve known her for a long time. It''s¡ a pull, a familiarity I can''t explain."
"At the beginning I thought maybe she used some spells to charm me. But I don''t think she is a demon cultivator."
"Brother, I don''t know if this is fate or something else, but I''m drawn towards her."
Su Kang sighed inwardly. It was as he suspected. His brother likes her. He placed a hand on Su Ting''s shoulder.
"Brother, if you truly care for her, you must tread carefully. Miss Yue is...complicated. We still don''t know her true purpose for being here."
Su Ting''s face clouded over. He knows that he could not put his family in danger for his feelings.
He is not even sure about his punishment, whether his brother lied or not.
"Mother will be so disappointed in me." Su Ting thought.
"I understand, brother. I will be careful." He left Su Kang''s side after this, and then Su Kang started waiting for her to act.
Meanwhile, back in her guest quarters, Yue Mei''s carefully constructed composure finally shattered. She took out the hairpin from her hair, her fingers trembling as she activated the communication array.
"Aunt¡ It''s going wrong," she whispered, her voice desperate. "Su Kang, he knows something. He''s testing me, playing games."
Her aunt''s voice was tinged with concern.
"Yue Mei, calm yourself. Tell me everything. What happened?"
Yue Mei poured out the events of the morning, the veiled threats, Su Ting''s acceptance of his ''punishment,'' and the chilling awareness in Su Kang''s eyes.
"He''s suspicious, Aunt. I can feel it. And he is creating rifts between Su Ting and myself."
Su Ting will lose one of his limbs because of her. He will blame her for hiding her cultivation and betraying his trust. He will suffer this because of her.
Silence hung in the air as her aunt digested this information. "This is troubling," she finally said, her voice grave.The narrative has been stolen; if detected on Amazon, report the infringement.
"This Su Kang not only saw through your cultivation, despite it being hidden so well, but he also created troubles for us."
"You said his luck is good but nowhere near a genius from the Xuantian Empire; even Ting is better than him."
Yue Mei nodded after hearing this. Su Ting was not supposed to suffer this, but her cursed fate is bringing troubles for Su Ting as well.
"Aunt, I think we should apologize to Su Ting and go back. I don''t want to suffer him because of me." Yue Mei said.
Her aunt let out a slow sigh. "Yue Mei, you know the risks. Your furnace body... If they found out its true nature, then even I wouldn''t be able to protect you."
"I don''t know why the heavens have created a cursed physique like yours and your mother''s, but my divination technique has led us here. You said you felt some strange connection with Su Ting."
"Yes, but how can a man help me when men are the reason for my problems? Perhaps it''s my bloodline that is somehow being affected by him." Yue Mei responded.
"We should leave this place. Aunt, I have already accepted my fate."
Her aunt''s voice softened. "Yue Mei, listen to me. If it was because of bloodline, then you would have felt a similar connection with Su Kang as well. Just try to stay near Su Ting until you find a cure for your physique."
"I don''t think they will really cut one of the limbs of Ting. Try to solve this situation peacefully; if not, I will take action personally."
"But Su Kang is like a wall. He isn''t even affected by my charm, unlike others. Same goes for Su Ting, aunt. It''s their lineage that has something special."
"Yue Mei, maybe it was our fault that we tried to hide too much. Let''s try a more sincere approach; if you still fail to find a solution, then I will do something. We don''t have any other choice."
Yue Mei didn''t want her aunt to take action. She knows that her aunt is very strong even among Nascent Soul Realm. If she wanted to take Su Ting away with force, then she would do this for her sake.
Yue Mei nodded reluctantly. She decided to become sincere in her ways. For the next two days, she waited, expecting Su Ting to visit her again.
But Su Ting didn''t come again. Perhaps because he was confined by Su Kang or perhaps he didn''t want to see her anymore. Yue Mei couldn''t monitor his situation through her spiritual mirror all the time because her cultivation was too low for such spiritual artifacts.
Yue Mei decided to leave. She doesn''t know if the Su family will really punish Su Ting after this. She visited the residence of Su Kang. Soon she met him in the main hall.
"Young Master Su," she began, her voice soft but firm, "I apologize for any trouble I''ve caused your family. I''ll be leaving now." She bowed deeply.
"Please tell your family not to punish him because of me. I will ask for forgiveness from them as well if you want me." She added.
Su Kang watched her, his gaze unwavering. "Miss Yue," he said.
"Your departure is sudden. And what about your search for rare herbs?" Su Kang asked, a hint of irony in his voice.
Yue Mei met his gaze; her face looked composed, but her smile was self-deprecating.
"That was a lie. I came here for... personal reasons. Reasons I can''t share," she confessed.
A tense silence filled the hall. Su Kang studied her, his expression unreadable. He was not sure if obstacles in her way were the reason she came here. But she doesn''t want to harm Su Ting.
"I want to apologize to Su Ting. Can I meet him?" She asked.
He nodded and left the main hall for them. Soon Su Ting came and saw her.
"Su Ting," she said softly, her voice thick with unshed tears.
"I''m leaving," she told him, her voice filled with sadness.
"I''m sorry for everything. For the trouble, for the deception."
"It''s okay. The punishment was a lie..." he was interrupted by her.
"I know. I guessed it that much. You are loved by your family; people can see it through your actions." She smiled at him.
"You want to eat something; I will prepare it immediately." Su Ting asked in a heavy tone.
"No, it''s fine. Your food was the best I''ve ever tasted. I guess you will reach the peak of culinary arts one day." She forced a smile as she tried to tease him.
"Yeah, I will try."His shoulders slumped, and his hands clenched into fists as he said.
"Why do I feel like I''ve known you for a long time?" he asked, his gaze searching hers.
Yue Mei''s breath caught in her throat. She felt it too, that inexplicable sense of familiarity. It was as if their souls recognized each other, despite their brief acquaintance.
"I don''t know," she finally admitted in a trembling voice.
Could he be the key to unlocking the curse of her furnace body? The thought sent a jolt of hope through her.
She didn''t want to change her decision and decided to leave immediately. Her heart is shaking in his presence. She turned around and left.
"Will we ever see each other again?" She heard his voice coming from behind as he shouted.
She clenched her fist as she ignored him and left. As Yue Mei was leaving, exiting the manor,
"Miss Yue," Su Kang called out, his voice stopping her in her tracks. "Wait."
"Don''t go. I was just checking if you''re someone trustworthy." He sighed. He can''t let her go after witnessing that farewell.
"I''m not sure your family will be safe because of me." Yue Mei answered as she looked at him. He saw pain, fear, and her unwavering resolve to leave in her gaze.
"I can help you; first let me know your reasons. It''s up to me to decide after that." he said, his voice low and earnest.
"Tell me the truth, Miss Yue. I swear on my heart demons that I won''t harm you or reveal your secret to anyone."
"How about this? Can we talk now?" He asked her.
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Yue Mei hesitated, her crimson eyes flickering with uncertainty.
"Young Master Su, you don''t understand. There are many people searching for me. They can erase your family like nothing." Her voice was heavy.
Su Kang''s brows furrowed, but he still nodded his head. He was prepared for this. He isn''t afraid of nascent soul cultivators from the Xuantian Empire. Once he joined the Heavenly Sword Sect, then everything was fine.
"Miss Yue, then tell me so that I can understand. You can choose to tell me some truth and hold back some important information. Let me decide after hearing your story." Su Kang tried to convince her.
"Very well. Let''s talk somewhere else." Since she decided to leave on her own without informing her aunt, she decided to call her and tell her everything.
Yue Mei saw his sincerity and decided to take his help for now. With this, they will also have an idea about how much ''help'' he can offer her.
Su Kang relaxed after hearing this. He gestured for her to follow him as she sent a message to her aunt. Her aunt will arrive soon.
The Golden Carp, a subtly charming teahouse located in a secluded part of Liyun City, was recognized for its private rooms. Su Kang selected a room that overlooked a peaceful courtyard, hoping the calming environment would alleviate Yue Mei''s noticeable unease.
Yue Mei''s fingers traced the rim of her teacup, her gaze fixed on the swirling leaves. He was waiting for her guest to arrive as well.
Soon a sudden shift in the air, a subtle ripple in the fabric of space, announced an arrival. The door to the private room swung open, revealing a woman of breathtaking beauty.
Su Kang''s eyes widened in surprise. The woman was a vision of ethereal grace; her long, flowing black hair cascaded down her back, framing a face of exquisite beauty.
Her skin was like flawless porcelain, her lips a perfect bow, and her eyes, a deep shade of violet, held a depth of wisdom and experience.
She was clad in a form-fitting crimson robe that accentuated every curve; she possessed a mature, voluptuous physique that was both alluring and commanding.
The robe, cinched at her slender waist with a silver sash, emphasized the fullness of her breasts and the gentle flare of her hips. It was a body that spoke of both power and sensuality.
"Aunt," Yue Mei''s voice, filled with a mixture of relief and apprehension, broke the silence.
The woman''s gaze shifted to Yue Mei, a gentle smile softening her features.
"Yue Mei," she said, her melodious voice resonating with the very air around them. "You did not listen to me."
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She then turned her attention to Su Kang, her violet eyes studying him with an intensity that made him feel as though his very soul was being laid bare.
"And you must be Young Master Su," she said, her gaze unwavering.
"I am Zhu Zhihao, Yue Mei''s aunt."
Su Kang finally managed to regain his composure. "It''s an honor to meet you, Senior Zhu," he spoke, bowing deeply.
"A Nascent Soul cultivator," he thought.
"The honor is all mine, Young Master Su," Zhu Zhihao replied, a hint of amusement in her voice.
"My niece seems to have found herself in quite the predicament. Perhaps you can shed some light on the situation."
Su Kang felt a chill run down his spine. Since she was from the Xuantian Empire and there are people chasing her, it means Yue Mei has someone to protect her.
He guessed that there might be a nascent soul cultivator behind her, but he didn''t expect to meet this soon.
He doesn''t know how to answer her question. Her gaze lingered on him for a moment longer before she finally turned her attention back to Yue Mei.
A silent conversation passed between them as they exchanged their emotions and thoughts. Finally, both of them decided something and ended their secret conversation.
Zhu Zhihao, having gracefully seated herself on a cushion, fixed her penetrating violet gaze on Su Kang. Yue Mei sat beside her, her crimson eyes downcast, her delicate hands clasped tightly in her lap.
Su Kang was speechless and overwhelmed by her presence. But he knows that it was not time for such feelings. The stakes are higher with the arrival of a Nascent Soul cultivator.
"Yue Mei tells me you''ve offered your assistance. It''s a noble gesture, but you should know what you''re getting yourself into." Her aunt said.
Su Kang nodded,I understand, Senior Zhu. I want to help, but I need to know the truth."
Zhu Zhihao inclined her head, a slight smile playing on her lips. "Very well. The truth is, we came to this region seeking clues. Clues related to Yue Mei''s¡ unique condition."
She paused, her smile vanishing as she spoke, "Yue Mei possesses a unique physique. It''s a constitution that remains, as of yet, unnamed and unknown to the cultivation world."
"Even among ancient texts or scriptures, I could not find information related to her physique. It may be rare, as the first case known to me was her mother, and Yue Mei is the second."
Su Kang''s brow furrowed. "A unique physique?"
He knows that ancient records have described many different types of body constitutions, yet she could not find anything regarding this specific one. He guessed it might be related to her lineage.
"I believe she inherited it from her mother. As Yue Mei''s cultivation progresses, she gains a strange, intuitive understanding of her own body. It''s akin to a¡ bloodline awakening."
"With each breakthrough, she gleans more insight, more fragmented knowledge, about the nature of her constitution."
"We speculate that when her bloodline fully awakens, her physique might evolve, perhaps even transform. But for now, that remains a theory."
Su Kang leaned forward, his curiosity piqued. He had heard of bloodline awakenings, but never one intertwined with a physique in this manner.
It was a fascinating concept to him. And what is this fragmented knowledge? Does this bloodline carry the memories from ancient times?
Zhu Zhihao noticed his interest and continued,
"You see, her body has a peculiar effect on men. A natural charm, an allure that draws them in."
Her violet eyes flickered towards Su Kang, then to Yue Mei.
"But you and your brother seem to be exceptions to this. Your lineage seems to have blessed you."
Su Kang was astonished after hearing this. This was unexpected news to him. Did he also have some bloodline ability?
"Senior Zhu, you mentioned my lineage. Is it possible... could I also have some kind of ability that might be relevant to this situation?"
"I don''t think so. But your brother might have it."
He asked, "How does he relate to all this?"
Zhu Zhihao''s expression turned serious as she said.
"Yue Mei''s body reacts in his presence. It''s a resonance, a¡ connection. She believes, and I''m inclined to agree, that your brother might hold the key to understanding, perhaps even unlocking, the full potential of her physique. This could even change her fate."
"Her bloodline might be searching for a solution through Su Ting. His presence might be helpful, but the way he can help her remains unclear for now."
Su Kang was thinking about roadblocks in Yue Mei''s destiny. Fate told him if her roadblocks could be solved, then her destiny has potential like ''Children of Destiny.
Su Ting is in love with someone like her. Su Kang doesn''t know if it''s mutual or not, but he will leave this for them to decide.
"Senior Zhu," Su Kang began, his gaze shifting to the powerful Nascent Soul cultivator,
"Yue Mei mentioned danger. Could you elaborate on why? What kind of danger are we talking about?"
She has a unique body, fine, but it''s an unknown body. It can''t be dangerous if it was that simple.
Zhu Zhihao exchanged a brief, knowing glance with Yue Mei before responding.
"Her body... it''s not just that it has a charm, but it''s also a furnace body. They can use this to further their cultivation, and their path to immortality might become smoother."
Su Kang''s mind raced. He understood the implication of this truth. They might not tell him sensitive information, but they won''t lie to him.
There are people after her; her body might be more powerful than he might think. These individuals would go so far as to annihilate entire families or clans perceived as obstacles.
"How strong are they?" Su Kang asked.
"They are strong enough to flatten the entire Jiang state. Do you still want to help her?" Zhu Zhihao asked in amusement as she looked at him.
Su Kang thought about her question. He has to fight against demon cultivators in the future; compared to them, the Xuantian Empire is not difficult.
"I will help if you let me. But my family will stay out of this." He said after thinking.