Soaring

Little River Bay.

The short rest has ended.

With encouragement from his Master's Wife, Qin Yue'e, Li Shuidao mounted the White Feather Crane. Qin Yue'e stood behind him, guiding him hand-in-hand...

The White Feather Crane spread its wings and flew again, shimmering like silver light against the azure sky.

Li Shuidao rode on the White Feather Crane's back, his posture upright and his spirit high. Master's Wife Qin Yue'e followed closely, her graceful demeanor like a dancing immortal.

The White Crane soared through the sky, a white rainbow spanning the heavens. Its wings flapped like flowing water, free and unrestrained.

Li Shuidao felt an astonishing power emanating from the White Feather Crane beneath him, filling him with exhilaration.

Qin Yue'e pricked up her ears, listening to Li Shuidao's heartbeat, her heart filled with relief. Her voice, soft and charming, rang out, "Shuidiao, your talent is truly astonishing. To be able to control the White Feather Crane and fly through the sky so easily speaks volumes of your aptitude."

Li Shuidao smiled slightly. The White Feather Crane's energetic body responded obediently to the gentle squeeze of his thighs. With just a slight clench, the great crane would spread its wings and soar high, flying freely.

The immortal crane danced in the pure white clouds, its white feathers fluttering in the wind like rippling water.

The wind blew gently, caressing their faces with silk-like softness.

The chirping of birds and the flapping of the White Feather Crane's wings intertwined, creating a beautiful symphony of nature.

Li Shuidao tightly gripped two soft feathers on the White Feather Crane, feeling its warmth and the power it transmitted, an indescribable joy filling his heart.

The great crane flew like the wind, gracefully weaving through the clouds, as if performing a dance of freedom.

"You learn so quickly."

"It's all thanks to Master's Wife's excellent guidance."

"You truly are a humble child," Qin Yue'e said again, her voice gentle. Her warm breath tickled his ear, and a faint fragrance wafted to his nose.

Despite the alluring scent beside him, Li Shuidao's expression remained serious, as if oblivious to the tenderness behind him. He squeezed his thighs again, and the White Feather Crane flew even faster.

Higher!

Constantly ascending.

Soon, Li Shuidao deeply felt the White Feather Crane's reluctance to fly any higher.

Reaching the clouds was already the White Feather Crane's limit.

"Shui'er, let's go down," Qin Yue'e said by his ear.

Li Shuidao, riding the White Feather Crane, soared towards the sky like a swift wind.

This was a dive downwards, like an eagle hunting prey!

The White Feather Crane accelerated, yet Li Shuidao, seated on its back, felt nothing.

As the White Feather Crane broke through the clouds, it approached the majestic Poison Dragon Ridge.

The towering mountains loomed before them, appearing as if they would collide in the next instant.

"Don't fly so fast!" Qin Yue'e exclaimed from behind.

Li Shuidao hastily pulled on a feather, and the White Feather Crane let out a cry of pain.

The White Feather Crane abruptly slowed, its wings beating as it glided past the magnificent cliff face, veering to the side.

"Ah!" The sudden turn caused Qin Yue'e to cry out in alarm.

Her cultivation was only in the Spirit Channeling Realm, and she couldn't fly independently. If an accident had occurred, both she and Li Shuidao would have perished.

She was afraid of death too!

In that moment of life and death, Qin Yue'e desperately hugged Li Shuidao, her body pressed against his back.

Li Shuidao turned his head. Qin Yue'e was pressed tightly against him, a hint of girlish panic in her beautiful eyes.

Through her eyes, he seemed to see her heart pounding like a startled deer.

They were already very close, and this turn of his head almost broke all boundaries.

Li Shuidao paused slightly, then also showed a hint of panic. He immediately turned his head back and said apologetically, "My crane-riding technique is new and unrefined, Master's Wife. I apologize for startling you."

Qin Yue'e quickly comforted him, "Don't worry, Shui'er, it's alright. It was unintentional. Let's rest for a bit."

The White Feather Crane landed again, settling beside a small stream.

The stream gurgled.

Li Shuidao dismounted the White Crane and helped Master's Wife Qin Yue'e down.

Suddenly.

"Shui'er, look, isn't that a Cockscomb Flower?" Qin Yue'e said with sudden surprise.

Following the direction of Qin Yue'e's finger, Li Shuidao saw a unique plant that resembled a red cockscomb.

It was indeed a second-tier poisonous herb, the Cockscomb Flower.

No!

Why would a Cockscomb Flower grow here?

Li Shuidao recalled the knowledge he had learned and finally understood what this was.

The Master's Wife had already crouched down, reaching out to pick a cockscomb flower.

"Master's Wife, no! That's a Blood Poison Earthworm!" Li Shuidao shouted as soon as the words left his mouth.

Just then, the "cockscomb flower" suddenly grew a pair of sharp mouthparts and bit towards Qin Yue'e's arm.

Qin Yue'e had a poisonous body.

After being bitten, the Blood Poison Earthworm was also poisoned and quickly retreated underground.

Earthworms burrow everywhere underground; without a special earth-element secret technique, they're impossible to catch.

After being bitten by the Blood Poison Earthworm, a pain like electricity shot through her entire body.

Qin Yue'e couldn't stand steady, feeling as if she would faint immediately.

Seeing this, Li Shuidao rushed to the Master's Wife's side and held her tightly.

"If you suck the poison out, you'll be fine. Hurry and help me," Qin Yue'e urged.

Li Shuidao's face showed a look of difficulty.

"Then I'll do it myself," Qin Yue'e said gently.

Qin Yue'e opened her mouth and sucked at her own arm, occasionally giving Li Shuidao a seductive glance.

In reality, Qin Yue'e knew it was a Blood Poison Earthworm; she had deliberately misidentified it.

After all, the difference between a cockscomb flower and a Blood Poison Earthworm was quite significant.

Cockscomb flowers were Tier 2, while Blood Poison Earthworms were Tier 1. Their auras were completely different.

Li Shuidao's cultivation was still shallow, so he couldn't sense the auras, but she could.

Why didn't Qi He let Jiang Xue and Lu Qi'er learn?

Instead, he let a man learn...

Qin Yue'e had ulterior motives from the very beginning.

She raised her jade arm and sucked at it...

"There's still residual poison. I'll suck it out myself," Qin Yue'e explained.

A small interlude, quickly passed...

The White Crane spread its wings and soared high, leaving the clamor of the mortal world behind.

Li Shuidao gently stroked the White Crane's feathers, feeling its warmth and softness.

He had learned from his previous lesson and made the White Feather Crane fly slowly, a gentle breeze blowing...

Qin Yue'e hummed a soft tune behind him...

Her singing was beautiful, the lyrics delicate, filled with tender affection...

Only then did Li Shuidao realize that the Master's Wife was holding him tightly, though he didn't know when she had started.

He and his Master's Wife...

No! This is an incestuous relationship.

"Master's Wife, I'm flying so steadily now, you don't need to hold on so tightly," Li Shuidao reminded her softly.

"Shui'er, how was my singing?" Qin Yue'e asked, changing the subject.

"Master's Wife sang very well," Li Shuidao praised.

Li Shuidao always placed himself in the position of a junior, completely ignoring the feelings that seemed to overflow from the Master's Wife.

As the White Crane soared, they gradually merged into the clouds.

The blue sky flowed around them like pure white silk threads, intertwining with their bodies.

At dusk, Li Shuidao gently guided the White Feather Crane, slowly descending back to the cave dwelling.

Qin Yue'e stepped onto solid ground, still the mistress of the cave dwelling.

She said in a plain tone, "You should practice more. Make time every day to take the White Feather Crane out for a spin."

"Your disciple obeys," Li Shuidao replied respectfully, without any hint of impropriety.

Qin Yue'e nodded with satisfaction. What a lovable, good child