Chapter 114 Spring Blossoms

"No— really?" Lin Wanrong said, startled. Her words were utterly baffling. Just moments before, she had blushed furiously and retorted vehemently when the topic of dual cultivation was broached in the well. How had she shifted so rapidly to broach the topic herself? Could pies truly fall from the sky? This particular pie, though, seemed overwhelmingly large.

His voice had risen a notch, enough to draw the attention of Xiao Yuruo over there. She turned her head to glance at him, then at Xiao Qingxuan. Her mind was filled with doubts. What exactly was the relationship between this Lin San and this fairy-like woman to warrant such intimacy?

Eldest Miss Xiao, although prideful of her beauty, found herself outshined by Xiao Qingxuan. She sighed inwardly. How many more surprising secrets was this scoundrel hiding from her?

Xiao Qingxuan's face was flushed as she took one look at him, gritted her teeth, and ran with them for nearly an hour. Even though she was carrying two people, her speed was unmatched. How could those soldiers compare? After all this running, she had left the soldiers far behind.

They had taken a different path down the mountain, one rocky, uneven, and incredibly muddy. However, to Xiao Qingxuan, it was nothing. Spotting a spacious valley with a naturally formed cave halfway up, Xiao Qingxuan pulled the two of them inside. It was quite spacious and dry inside, a perfect place to rest.

Her face still crimson, Xiao Qingxuan glanced at Xiao Yuruo. "Miss Xiao, you must be tired after all this running. Rest a while." Before Xiao Yuruo had time to respond, she was already acupunctured into unconsciousness.

Seeing Xiao Qingxuan's strange expression, Lin Wanrong hurriedly asked, "Qingxuan, what's going on?"

Xiao Qingxuan gave him a long look. "Those villains have no shame. They had put an aphrodisiac in Eldest Miss Xiao's room. Fortunately, I discovered it early and was able to eliminate it in time. Because Eldest Miss Xiao is still asleep and hasn't inhaled any, she was able to narrowly escape. Otherwise, she would have also fallen prey."

"Aphrodisiac?” ‘Love in the Air Elixir? I Want a Bang?’ Lin Wanrong instantly perked up. "This aphrodisiac seems like quite a useful thing. Where can I buy it? I could use some for self-defense."

Xiao Qingxuan gave him a glare. "What do you need that for? Are you planning to misuse it?"

Unfazed, Lin Wanrong declared, "Do I even need such a thing? Standing here, I am the strongest aphrodisiac."

His shameless remark left Xiao Qingxuan blushing so intensely that it seemed as if water might drip from her face. She softly muttered, "I must have bad luck to have encountered you. I've never had good fortune."

Recalling the words she had whispered in his ear earlier, Lin Wanrong felt a tickle in his heart. "Qingxuan, what exactly did you mean by what you said to me just now?"

Xiao Qingxuan let out a long sigh. "I meant that you and Eldest Miss Xiao were lucky to have escaped the aphrodisiac. But someone wasn't as fortunate, and ended up affected by it." As she spoke of the aphrodisiac, her face was flushed with such embarrassment that it seemed to paint the stone wall a shade of pink.

Lin Wanrong was taken aback. "Qingxuan, could it be that you..."

Tears welled up in Xiao Qingxuan's eyes. "I was too close to the incense burner and inhaled a few breaths. It was too late to hold my breath. This aphrodisiac, I don't know who concocted it, but it's incredibly overpowering. Even with my martial skills, I can't resist it. It seems like I must have done something terrible in a past life to have met you."

Lin Wanrong was taken aback. ‘Could the legendary aphrodisiac truly be this powerful? Doesn't it simply stimulate the secretion of hormones in the body, leading to heightened arousal in women? There are other ways to relieve it that don’t necessarily involve intercourse, such as self-stimulation,’ he thought darkly.

However, such a solution seemed underhanded and unnecessary. Wasn't the straightforward approach more appropriate, given his presence? He puffed out his chest and said righteously, "Qingxuan, you were affected by this damn poison because you were trying to save me. As long as I can help you, I'm willing to do anything."

Xiao Qingxuan let out a sigh. "You've gained a great advantage, yet you still speak this way. It's clear that you don't respect me at all."

Seeing her flushed face, teardrops on her cheeks, and her celestial beauty coupled with an aggrieved expression, Lin Wanrong felt a surge of affection and pity. He sighed, "Qingxuan, you know I enjoy talking with you like this. Can we keep doing it for the rest of our lives?"

Tears cascaded down Xiao Qingxuan's face. "Are you proposing a lifelong commitment to me? Do you know who I am?"

Dismissing her concerns, Lin Wanrong retorted, "I don't care about your status. I only know that you're a woman, a woman I like, and that's enough. Even if you were the emperor's daughter, I would still take you away."

Xiao Qingxuan sighed softly. "Things may not be as simple as you think. There are many things in this world that cannot be resolved by human efforts alone."

Ignoring her statement, Lin Wanrong asked, "Qingxuan, what do you think of me?"

After a moment's thought, Xiao Qingxuan responded shyly, "A bit naughty, a bit mischievous, a bit capable."

"Just a bit?" Lin Wanrong laughed. "There's nothing in this world that I, Lin Wanrong, wouldn't dare to do. You should believe in me, and more importantly, trust your judgment."

"Braggart." As her consciousness gradually faded, Xiao Qingxuan looked at Lin Wanrong, her eyes deep with confusion. "I don't know how I ended up meeting you. I clearly knew that I should stay away from you, yet I still talk to you every day. This is my karma."

She knew that she was reaching her limit. With a light bite on her silver teeth and a bashful look at Lin Wanrong, she asked, "Do you... like the way I look?"

Her beauty was unparalleled, her manner refined, and she carried an indescribable air of nobility. Glancing at Lin Wanrong, she gave a gentle smile and slowly turned, her breathtaking figure blooming like a brilliant peony, adding an endless burst of springtime to the barren valley, and outshining even the sun and the moon.

"Qingxuan, you're the most beautiful woman I've ever seen." Lin Wanrong was entranced, murmuring. He'd visited many pleasure districts in his past life and had quite a few girlfriends, but none could compare to Xiao Qingxuan in terms of beauty and demeanor. This wasn't to say he'd forgotten about Qiaoqiao and Yushuang—those two girls were great beauties, too. Qiaoqiao was gentle and virtuous, Yushuang was playful and frank, and their charms were entirely different from Xiao Qingxuan's. Yet, it was Qingxuan who combined stunning beauty and refined elegance in one person, so to call her the most beautiful was not an overstatement.

"You always know the right sweet words to deceive me." Xiao Qingxuan's eyes were filled with tears, but her face held a sweet smile.

Knowing she wouldn't be able to evade today's ordeal, she faced what could be the most significant experience of her life with a hint of nervousness but a desire to let go of her inhibitions. Perhaps she only had this one night with him. Why then, should she hold herself back?

Gently, she undid the high bun in her hair, and her waterfall-like tresses cascaded down like a smooth satin sheet. Her jet-black hair shone like polished obsidian, reflecting the faint moonlight penetrating the cave, its lustrous glow enthralling.

In all the time Lin Wanrong had spent with her, aside from their initial misunderstanding, he had only ever seen her calm and noble. He had never witnessed such charm. He gently took Xiao Qingxuan's hand, "Qingxuan, meeting you is a blessing from heaven to me. If I betray your sincere feelings for me, may heaven strike me—"

A small, pure hand covered his lips, interrupting him. Xiao Qingxuan shook her head. "Don't speak, don't make any promises. I know what you're thinking." A sweet smile played on her cherry lips, her petite nose as crystal clear as jade, her cheeks flushed, and her skin as white as snow. Despite her embarrassment, she still carried an otherworldly elegance, like a celestial being exiled to the mortal world.

Lin Wanrong's heart raced uncontrollably. He wasn't an inexperienced lad, yet facing this celestial beauty, he couldn't help but feel awkward.

‘Come on, you spineless fool, haven't you seen a beautiful woman before?’ Although he had been involved with many women, he had never met one so breathtakingly beautiful. Was the woman before him really his? Dismissing any further thoughts, he decided that this wasn't the time for manners. He would hold her first and think later.

He pulled Qingxuan into his embrace, feeling her delicate body tremble slightly. A sweet wave of affection welled up in his heart, and he held her even tighter, his arms full of her soft, fragrant body.

Xiao Qingxuan nestled in his arms, her body growing hotter as the aphrodisiac gradually took effect. She lifted her head to look at him, her eyes shy yet enticing, serving as the most potent aphrodisiac, driving Lin Wanrong wild.

He clung tightly to her, his head buried deep within her lustrous black hair, savoring the faint scent it bore. The subtle fragrance of jasmine, mixed with the unique scent of a maiden, was intoxicating as an exquisite wine. It was so potent, so intoxicating, it pierced his heart without a taste.

This Xiao Qingxuan was the first exceptional woman Lin Wanrong had met in this world, and he had nearly lost his life to her. Reflecting on her once capricious and arrogant demeanor, he found it hard to believe she would one day become so intimate with him. It was as if he was back to the moment when they first met, the scenes playing back in his mind.

"So you're my sweetheart," Lin Wanrong whispered in Xiao Qingxuan's ear.

The words were like a spring rain that moistened her heart. Her heart fluttered, a sweet smile tinged with a hint of shyness spread across her face. "You scoundrel," she murmured into his ear, with a smile.

At the sound of her soft voice, Lin Wanrong was instantly filled with lust. He was the type whose lower half dictated the upper half's actions. It seemed as if her words had a peculiar power, and he held her delicate body tight. His arousal was immediate, thick and hard, pressing against Xiao Qingxuan's buttocks. His hands slowly began to roam.

Xiao Qingxuan, seemingly exhausted by the effects of the aphrodisiac, or perhaps just shy, collapsed motionless into his arms. When his hot hand touched her buttocks, her body trembled gently. She collapsed into his arms, not daring to move.

The silky feel of her buttocks left Lin Wanrong reluctant to let go. Thinking of her noble demeanor, he felt an immense sense of triumph. He let his beastly nature reign, kneading and caressing, as though he was stroking the smoothest satin. This girl was truly irresistible.

Xiao Qingxuan seemed to regain some clarity. She smiled at him and said softly, "Husband, let me undress you."

At the sound of "Husband", Lin Wanrong felt an exhilarating chill, as if he were enjoying an ice cream on a hot summer day. Xiao Qingxuan undressed him with a trembling body and blushing face, revealing his sturdy physique.

At this point, Lin Wanrong stopped being polite. He embraced her waist and said, "Wife, let me undress you too."

Xiao Qingxuan smiled sweetly, her demeanor incredibly seductive. She extended her jade-like arms, her delicate body leaping up like a fairy in flight. With a light kick of her smooth legs, her outer garment fluttered down like a leaf, leaving her in only her undergarments, her arms and legs exuding an enticing allure that stirred the imagination.

Lin Wanrong swallowed hard. This striptease was truly impressive. From now on, he would have Qingxuan perform it just for him.

Xiao Qingxuan gave a slight smile, allowing her dark hair to cascade down. She glanced at him lightly, her eyes displaying a hint of shyness but also delight. Each gesture, each step, was imbued with a captivating beauty.

The effects of the aphrodisiac were fully in play. With a shy pull, her silky undergarment slid down, revealing her splendid body that would make any man lose his mind. Her figure was slender, her skin clear and bright as snow, a natural beauty. Her ample bosom stood proudly, white as cream, her twin treasures trembling lightly. Atop the perfect roundness were two taut pink buds that, set against her snowy skin, shone with a tantalizing luster. Her slender legs were gently pressed together, forming together with her perky buttocks and chest, an enchanting curve of convexity and concavity. In the midst of her slender legs, a hint of black, a jewel within a clam, a flirtatious hint of intimacy, was enough to drive any man wild.

Her arms and legs were as smooth as ivory, her curves like snowy peaks. Lin Wanrong was utterly entranced, feeling on the brink of an explosion. He longed to rush up and tenderly embrace her.

Xiao Qingxuan's cheeks flushed a beautiful red, her bright eyes shrouded in a layer of faint mist. Her body was as hot as fire, her delicate form trembling uncontrollably. Though coerced by the drug, this was her most uninhibited night.

Lin Wanrong could no longer resist. He rushed up to her, tightly embracing her tender and infinitely lovable figure, lifting her creamy chin to gaze deeply into her eyes.

Overwhelmed with embarrassment, Xiao Qingxuan's cherry-like mouth was half-open, half-closed, offering an irresistible allure. Lin Wanrong lowered his head, fiercely pressing his lips onto her ripe, inviting cherry lips. His mouth was dry, his tongue parched. Like a ravenous wolf, he sucked the nectar from his beauty's mouth, finding it as sweet as honey, leaving a lingering fragrance between his teeth.