“Ah…”
Yunxi let out a cry as if struck by an arrow. Her chin lifted, her hands clenched involuntarily, and soft sounds escaped her lips.
Ye Qiu immediately circulated his true qi according to the dual-cultivation technique. In an instant, his energy flowed into Yunxi’s meridians, linking them as one, their qi cycling endlessly between them.
At this moment, they were utterly joined.
Under the combined effect of the circulating qi and the lingering power of the ten Perfect Great Restoration Pills, Ye Qiu’s assault grew even fiercer.
Yunxi’s brows knitted tightly, her face so flushed it seemed water might drip from it. She covered her mouth with her hand, yet broken, plaintive moans still spilled out.
Right now, she was like a fallen leaf dancing wildly in the autumn wind, mercilessly battered.
Slap… slap… slap…
Ye Qiu was vigorously helping Yunxi swat mosquitoes.
Gradually, the battle reached fever pitch, wave after wave crashing like a storm.
Time lost all meaning.
Finally, everything stilled.
The moment Ye Qiu released her, Yunxi collapsed to the ground, drenched in fragrant sweat, gasping for breath.
“How was that? Not bad, right?” Ye Qiu grinned.
To his surprise, Yunxi pouted. “Not enough.”
This little demon really could eat.
“Again!” Ye Qiu declared, ready to display his manly prowess.
Yunxi smiled seductively. “Think you’re up to it?”
Ye Qiu laughed. “Whether I’m up to it or not, you’ll find out if you try.”
“Fine.” Yunxi swiftly rose, pushed Ye Qiu down, and took the initiative herself.
Ye Qiu gazed at her. Cheeks glowing like dawn clouds, black hair cascading like a waterfall, her swan-like neck arched high, her skin as pristine as fresh snow.
Her pace was astonishingly swift, and Ye Qiu couldn’t help sighing inwardly, “Women who seem proper and reserved are truly terrifying once the fire is lit.”
Time slipped quietly away.
(Here, ten thousand words are omitted. Readers, feel free to imagine the details!)
Two more hours passed. Amid Yunxi’s soaring cries, the storm finally ceased.
She lay sprawled across Ye Qiu’s chest, her body trembling faintly, breathing heavily.
Ye Qiu was also thoroughly spent; the effects of the Perfect Great Restoration Pills had completely worn off.
After resting a while, Yunxi murmured softly, “Changsheng, you were amazing today.”
“Like it?” Ye Qiu asked.
“I loved it.” Yunxi’s face radiated bliss.
Ye Qiu said smugly, “I have a nickname: Zhao Zilong of Changshan.”
Yunxi blinked in confusion. “That’s a strange nickname. What does it mean?”
Ye Qiu leaned close and whispered a few words in her ear. When he finished, her face turned even redder.
“How long have we been here?” Ye Qiu suddenly asked.
Yunxi replied, “At least three hours.”
“What? That long?” Ye Qiu was shocked.
Yunxi rolled her eyes. “Who told you to charge like a mad bull today? You were too fierce.”
Ye Qiu said, “I left the old fellows waiting for me back there. I don’t know if they’re alright or if they’ve run into danger. Xi’er, get dressed quickly. We’re leaving.”
With that, he started to put his clothes on.
“Don’t move.” Yunxi stopped his hand, her voice dripping with tenderness. “Let me do it for you.”
Then, like a dutiful wife, Yunxi carefully dressed him.
…
Meanwhile, thousands of miles away at Azure Cloud Sword Sect.
Atop a mountain peak shaped like a sword stood a middle-aged man in a purple robe and golden crown.
He had a square face and a trimmed beard, exuding the natural authority of one born to rule.
Hands clasped behind his back, he stared into the distance, worry etched across his features. “I wonder if Xi’er has met any danger inside the Undying Mountain?”
At that moment, Wine Sword Immortal hurried up behind him and bowed respectfully. “Greetings, Sect Master.”
This middle-aged man was none other than the current sect master of Azure Cloud Sword Sect, Yun Shan.
“Rise,” Yun Shan said, turning around. He looked calmly at Wine Sword Immortal and asked, “What have you discovered about Qin Sword Immortal’s death?”
Wine Sword Immortal replied gravely, “Reporting to the Sect Master, the matter is clear.”
“Oh?” Yun Shan seemed surprised. “Who did it?”
“Ye Changsheng!” Wine Sword Immortal answered.
“Ye Changsheng?” Yun Shan frowned slightly. “That name sounds familiar. I feel I’ve heard it somewhere before.”
Wine Sword Immortal explained, “When we went to the ice plains to explore the Sage’s tomb and were surrounded by experts from the three holy lands, it was Ye Changsheng’s arrival that turned the tide and saved us.”
“I remember now!” Yun Shan said. “Xi’er seemed rather taken with that boy. When they parted, she even gave him that jade pendant.”
“I also recall you and Xi’er invited him to join Azure Cloud Sword Sect, but he refused, correct?”
“Yes,” Wine Sword Immortal confirmed with a nod.
Yun Shan’s brow furrowed deeper. “Strange. If the boy helped you, why would he kill Qin Sword Immortal?”
“Besides, didn’t you say that although he has extraordinary talent, his cultivation is low? With his level, he shouldn’t have been able to kill a peak Tongshen expert like Qin Sword Immortal.”
“Wine Sword Immortal, could you be mistaken?”
Wine Sword Immortal replied, “To be honest, when I learned my junior brother died by Ye Changsheng’s hand, I could hardly believe it either.”
“I saw his cultivation with my own eyes. Though he possesses a few extraordinary treasures, the gap in realm is simply too vast. He should never have been able to kill my junior brother.”
“Yet this information came from my master himself. There is no mistake.”
A strange glint flashed in Yun Shan’s eyes, his voice heavy with authority. “Wine Sword Immortal, for such a minor matter you actually disturbed the Grand Elder? Have you considered what might happen if his cultivation were affected?”
“These are troubled times. Yin-Yang Sect, Heaven-Mending Sect, and the three holy lands are all restless. It won’t be long before they join forces against our Azure Cloud Sword Sect.”
“With the storm approaching, how could you disturb the Grand Elder at such a critical moment?”
Wine Sword Immortal’s master was the sole Grand Elder of the current Azure Cloud Sword Sect, the strongest cultivator in the sect, who had been in seclusion for many years and no longer involved himself in worldly affairs.
Wine Sword Immortal explained, “I investigated for a long time but could not discover who killed my junior brother. The matter was too grave, so I had no choice but to seek my master’s help. As for his cultivation, Master said he plans to emerge from seclusion soon.”
“Truly?” Joy appeared on Yun Shan’s face. “The Grand Elder is coming out soon. Does this mean he has taken that step?”
Wine Sword Immortal answered, “I asked Master, but he did not say clearly. I suspect he has not yet crossed that threshold.”
“I see…” Disappointment crossed Yun Shan’s face. After a pause, he asked, “Do you know why that boy killed Qin Sword Immortal?”
