Mu Yunxue's Kiss

Lu Yang's lips curled into a satisfied smile as he weighed the Sound Transmission Jade Token in his palm, "Alright, I'll refine one first and see how it goes. If there are any problems, I'll notify Senior Duan."

Duan Heng nodded quickly, his smile warm and friendly, "Alright, young master, then I'll go back and continue refining the remaining Sound Transmission Jade Token. If you have any suggestions for improvement, please let me know directly via voice transmission."

Lu Yang nodded slightly. "Okay."

He cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Duan Heng and lowered the gauze curtain.

The bronze window, carved with cloud patterns, closed by itself with a very soft clatter, once again separating the light and shadow inside and outside the ancient chariot.

From beginning to end, Lu Yang's gaze never fell on Lu Qiong.

Lu Qiong stood half a step behind Zhang Chi, looking at the closed window, feeling a heavy, dull pain in her chest that made it hard for her to breathe.

Her eyes stung terribly, and a strange, indescribable ache rose in the tip of her nose.

She lowered her head and blinked hard to keep the tears from falling.

The person she had been longing for these past few days hadn't even glanced at her.

It made her want to cry.

Duan Heng did not notice these subtle changes in Lu Qiong's emotions.

He turned to Zhang Chi and instructed him, "Take good care of Young Master Lu; do not neglect him."

Although Duan Heng's tone was calm, Zhang Chi naturally understood the weight behind it.

He nodded repeatedly. "Please rest assured, True Lord, I understand."

Duan Heng nodded slightly, said no more, and with a flash of spiritual light around him, he transformed into a streak of light and soared into the sky, disappearing in an instant at the edge of the azure sky.

The square returned to silence.

The sunlight streamed down from above, gradually fading the remaining trace of light on the bluestone slab.

In the distance, the few Spirit Plants in the manor swayed gently in the breeze, their leaves rustling softly.

Zhang Chi withdrew his gaze from the horizon and turned to look at Lu Qiong, who was standing beside him, seemingly lost in thought.

He sighed softly and said gently, "Nephew Lu Qiong... I will arrange for someone else to receive Young Master Lu in your place. Take this Heart-Clearing Pill. While your Heart Demons are still rising, calm your Heart Demon to completely eliminate them, lest they affect your cultivation Dao Path in the future!"

Zhang Chi took out a thumb-sized white jade porcelain bottle from his Storage Bag at his waist. The bottle was smooth and delicate, and the outline of a round pill could be vaguely seen inside.

He handed the jade bottle to Lu Qiong.

Lu Qiong raised her eyelids, and her originally bright and lively eyes were now covered with a very faint mist.

She glanced at the bronze chariot standing quietly, the pale gold patterns on the nine-tiered canopy still flowing in and out of the light, the doors tightly closed.

She withdrew her gaze, reached out and took the jade bottle, saying in a low voice, "Thank you, Martial Aunt. Lu Qiong has troubled you."

Zhang Chi waved his hand. "Just focus on your cultivation, this isn't your fault."

Who could have imagined that Young Master Lu possessed such immense charm?

Even a proud and arrogant disciple of the sect like Lu Qiong was already completely smitten with him after only a few days of getting to know him.

He smiled bitterly to himself, even feeling a little envious of that Young Master Lu.

If only he had that kind of charm, he wouldn't be alone for so many years, unable to be with the person he likes.

He shook his head, clearing these chaotic thoughts from his mind, and gestured for Lu Qiong to go back and rest first.

Inside the Nine Splendors Cloud Chariot, in a miniature world.

The pale golden dome cast a soft and even warm light, bathing the spirit fields, spirit pools, and white jade palace in a gentle glow.

The air was filled with the fresh scent of soil from the spirit fields, mixed with the coolness of the water vapor from the spirit pool, bringing a sense of tranquility with every breath.

Inside the study, Lu Yang put the peculiar stone tablet, which he had not yet fully deciphered, back into his Storage Ring. Then, he picked up a Sound Transmission Jade Token, got up, and left the study.

It's difficult to test the quality of Sound Transmission Jade Token pendant if only one person is using it.

You still need to find someone to use it with.

The most suitable person here is naturally Senior Sister Mu.

Lu Yang walked down the corridor and quickly arrived outside Senior Sister Mu's room. He raised his hand and injected a wisp of Spiritual Qi into the Sound Transmission Formation beside the door, and the pale blue Spirit Stone embedded in the door frame immediately lit up. "Senior Sister Mu, I need to talk to you."

A moment later, the door opened from the inside, Mu Yunxue stood inside.

Today she wore a light blue, narrow-sleeved robe, with a silver silk belt around her waist, and a sky-blue hairband simply tied her long, black hair back.

She looked up at Lu Yang, her expression as cold and indifferent as ever. Her deep, icy eyes were calm and still, as if the person who had blushed and fled in panic a few days ago was not her at all.

"Junior Brother Lu, what brings you here?"

Lu Yang raised an eyebrow. He hadn't expected Senior Sister Mu to have recovered already?

It looks no different from before.

Lu Yang chuckled and took out a snow-white Sound Transmission Jade Token, handing it to Mu Yunxue. He said, "This is Sound Transmission Jade Token that the Heavenly Craft Mystic Sect Profound Sect just refined. According to Duan Heng, it's similar to a soul-type Law Treasure. It can be directly refined, stored in the Sea of Consciousness, and nurtured with Divine Sense. It can also be used to transmit messages directly within the Sea of Consciousness."

Hearing Lu Yang's words, Mu Yunxue's clear, cold eyes flashed with surprise. She glanced at the densely packed runes on the Sound Transmission Jade Token and Runes, "As expected of the Heavenly Craft Mystic Sect, their weapon-refining techniques are far superior to those of our sect's Artifact Peak."

Lu Yang nodded slightly. "Yes. The title of the number one weapon-refining sect in Jing Province is certainly not for nothing."

Mu Yunxue pursed her cherry lips, looked at the Sound Transmission Jade Token in Lu Yang's hand, then seemed to realize something and whispered, "Junior Brother Lu, is this Sound Transmission Jade Token for me?"

Lu Yang chuckled and nodded, his tone natural. "Yes, I ordered forty Sound Transmission Jade Tokens, so naturally one is for Senior Sister Mu."

A Sound Transmission Jade Token worth 500,000 Mid-Grade Spirit Stones is equivalent to 50 million Low-Grade Spirit Stones...

This price would make even Nascent Soul True Lord feel the pinch for a long time, yet Junior Brother Lu intends to give it to her like this?

Of course, what Mu Yunxue cared about was not how many Spirit Stones this Sound Transmission Jade Token was worth.

She was incredibly intelligent and understood the intention behind Junior Brother Lu's actions.

Looking into Lu Yang's frank and straightforward eyes, Mu Yunxue pursed her cherry lips, unable to speak for a moment, nor did she take the Sound Transmission Jade Token from Lu Yang's hand.

Lu Yang wasn't in a hurry. He just quietly watched Mu Yunxue with a gentle smile on his face.

The corridor was quiet.

The pale golden light streaming from the dome slanted in through the window at the end of the corridor, casting a long, narrow shadow on the dark velvet carpet.

A gentle breeze occasionally rippled the surface of the distant spirit pool, producing a very soft sound.

The two stood facing each other, neither speaking first.

Finally, Mu Yunxue couldn't hold back any longer. She looked up at Lu Yang met his eyes. A ripple appeared in his usually calm and cold eyes.

She asked softly, "Junior Brother Lu, do you like me?"

Lu Yang also knew that this Senior Sister Mu was always quite straightforward.

The shy and flustered way she fled a few days ago was quite a rare sight for Senior Sister Mu.

After these few days of cultivation, Senior Sister Mu has clearly recovered.

Faced with Mu Yunxue's straightforward question, Lu Yang did not evade it.

He nodded, looking at Mu Yunxue earnestly, and chuckled, "I don't treat every female cultivator like I treat Senior Sister Mu. I only care about female cultivators I truly like."

Mu Yunxue fell silent again.

Do you really like it...?

Hearing Junior Brother Lu's words, Mu Yunxue knew she shouldn't act this way, but her heart still raced uncontrollably.

It felt as if a feather had gently brushed against my heart, a ticklish, tingling sensation spreading quietly deep within.

She was very happy.

Even when she first broke through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, she wasn't this happy, nor was she this happy when she gained some insights into the Metal Dao.

Mu Yunxue originally thought that her mind was focused on cultivation and enlightenment, and she had no interest in romantic relationships.

It now appears that this is not the case.

It turns out, I'm just an ordinary person after all, capable of romantic feelings too...

It turns out that I can also have my heart race because of a single sentence from Junior Brother Lu, and feel a warmth in my heart because of his gaze.

Mu Yunxue looked up at Lu Yang, a clear ripple appearing in her calm, deep eyes.

A hint of tenderness flashed in her eyes, her voice still cool but firm. "I also like you, Junior Brother. I want to be your dao companion."

Even though Lu Yang knew Mu Yunxue was always straightforward, he was still taken aback at this moment.

That's way too blatant!

He had originally planned to find an opportunity to tease Senior Sister Mu again, and then gradually guide her to fall into depravity, doing this and that.

Before I could even unleash my basic attack, the opponent used their ultimate ability?!

Seeing that Lu Yang was looking at her without speaking, Mu Yunxue tilted her head slightly and said softly, "Junior Brother is unwilling?"

Her voice remained calm, but there seemed to be a hint of nervousness.

Lu Yang snapped out of his daze, his smile warm and bright, filled with surprise. "How could that be? I'm just so happy! I never expected Senior Sister Mu to be so direct with me!"

Mu Yunxue lips curved slightly, revealing a faint smile, and her whole being seemed to come alive like a snow lotus in bloom.

She said softly, "Since my junior brother and I like each other, why don't we just say it directly?"

Lu Yang couldn't help but chuckle, "That certainly suits Senior Sister Mu's personality."

Before Mu Yunxue could say anything more, Lu Yang had already stepped forward.

The step wasn't large, but since the two were already close, it brought them almost touching.

Mu Yunxue was startled and looked at Lu Yang with some confusion. However, before she could react, she felt a warm and refreshing aura rush towards her, enveloping her completely.

Then she found herself being hugged by Lu Yang.

Even with Mu Yunxue's aloof nature, her whole body stiffened at this moment, her eyes widened suddenly, and a hint of panic appeared in them.

Her fingertips curled slightly, and her breath caught in her throat for a moment.

She had never been treated so intimately in her entire life!

Her instincts told her to push the person in front of her away, but her body wouldn't obey her commands.

Because within that stiffness and panic, there was also a sense of steadiness and reassurance.

Lu Yang's embrace was warm and strong; his heartbeat, deep and steady, was transmitted through his robes.

The sound was like a reassuring rhythm, gradually melting away Mu Yunxue's resistance.

She hesitated, unsure whether to push Lu Yang away.

While Mu Yunxue was in turmoil, Lu Yang lowered his head slightly, gently pressed his cheek against Mu Yunxue's smooth, black hair, and took a deep breath.

A fresh and delicate fragrance filled my nostrils; it was Mu Yunxue's unique, pure and refreshing scent, like a rare orchid in a secluded valley.

Lu Yang felt a deep sense of satisfaction, like a traveler who had finally reached his destination after a long journey.

Having spent so much time together, Lu Yang naturally developed feelings for this beautiful and rather calm and pure senior sister.

However, he couldn't very well be too forward with the beautiful woman and start touching her inappropriately.

That would seem really sleazy.

Now it's all fallen into place naturally.

Hearing Lu Mu Yunxue inhale, Lu Yang's delicate body trembled slightly, and a faint pink blush immediately appeared on her beautiful, aloof face, spreading from her cheeks all the way to her ears, and even her neck was tinged with a very light crimson.

Her usually calm and clear voice now carried a hint of coquettishness and shyness. "... Junior Brother Lu, you really are a lecherous immortal."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yang raised an eyebrow. He looked down at the cool, pretty face so close to his chest and said with a half-smile, "Is that so? Then it seems I'll have to confirm Senior Sister's guess."

Mu Yunxue was taken aback, but the quick-witted girl soon realized what Junior Brother Lu wanted to do.

Unfortunately, she realized it too late. Lu Yang's face was getting closer and closer to her, so close that she could clearly see her reflection in his handsome eyes.

Then, Mu Yunxue felt a warmth on her cherry lips.

Her eyes widened suddenly, her usually calm and rational mind went blank, all her thoughts shattered by that gentle yet firm warmth.

She felt as if she had fallen into a soft sea of clouds, with nothing beneath her feet, her whole body floating lightly, the only real sensation being the touch on her lips.

Lu Yang looked at the somewhat dazed Mu Yunxue, a triumphant smile flashing in his eyes.

Senior Sister Mu's lips were slightly cool and very soft.

She was clearly inexperienced; she froze there, completely still, even forgetting to close her eyes.

However, the sweet taste still left Lu Yang quite satisfied.

He pulled her closer to him, his movements gentle and careful, as if he were handling a precious jewel.

Mu Yunxue finally slowly closed her eyes.

Her hands, which had been frozen at her sides, gently and cautiously climbed onto Lu Yang's back.

Warm light from the corridor shone through the gauze curtains onto the two of them.

On the distant surface of the spirit pool, wisps of pale white spirit mist still drifted slowly, and a gentle breeze rustled the spirit grass by the poolside.

The entire little world seemed to quiet down, leaving only the sound of two heartbeats, gradually settling into the same rhythm.

The two of them quickly became immersed in the kiss.