Moonlit Night Without Sound

Li Shuidao's prediction was spot on. The difficulty of the Water Moon Flowing Pearl technique lay in attracting moon essence, but with the power of Jade Toad Gazing at Moon, he easily overcame this hurdle.

It was like grafting fruit trees; any Water Moon-系的 dao technique could be attempted to be grafted onto the Jade Toad Qi Cultivation Art stump.

As the mental cultivation technique circulated, the surrounding air grew humid, and tiny water droplets began to condense in the air, but ultimately, they didn't form.

Even grafting fruit trees requires a growth process; it's impossible to achieve overnight.

Water Moon Flowing Pearl and Jade Toad Qi Cultivation Art had already merged. It was only a matter of time before they became fully integrated. Perhaps these two techniques could even fuse more deeply, ultimately complementing each other.

After circulating the energy for one full cycle, Li Shuidao returned to the bridal chamber.

Moonlight streamed through the window, and even its faint glow appeared as bright as day to Li Shuidao's eyes.

Xia Ruoxue.

She lay on the floor, frail and peaceful. Anyone who looked at her would feel an overwhelming surge of tenderness.

This woman had been forcibly brought here by her family to marry him. In essence, she was also a victim.

Li Shuidao silently approached Xia Ruoxue, his warm hands gently caressing her face. Her skin was as delicate as jade, like a flower bud just beginning to bloom, exuding a faint fragrance.

The moonlight silently bathed the room, like a thin veil, casting everything in an ethereal glow.

Li Shuidao bent down and gently scooped Xia Ruoxue into his arms. Their breathing intertwined softly in the air.

Xia Ruoxue's body felt boneless, and just holding her was incredibly comforting.

Li Shuidao gently placed the unconscious Xia Ruoxue onto the bed, like placing a sleeping flower onto a lotus leaf.

Xia Ruoxue's breathing was somewhat rapid, clearly indicating she was deeply poisoned.

She had been poisoned by Crimson Star and Toad Poison. Both toxins were deadly, but when mixed together, they often became less lethal.

Now, all that was needed was a Detoxification Pill to dilute the toxins in her body, and she would be able to recover on her own.

Li Shuidao searched the room and found a Detoxification Pill.

Li Shuidao no longer needed this item, but ordinary mortals in the clan did, especially young children. Therefore, every room was stocked with such pills.

Li Shuidao's fingers gently pressed Xia Ruoxue's chin, placing the pill into her mouth.

The night breeze softly brushed past the curtains, making the soft shadows dance…

Slowly, Xia Ruoxue's breathing stabilized, as if she were seeking peace in her dreams.

Xia Ruoxue's features were delicate, her long eyelashes covering her eyes, making one want to kiss them.

Her tender lips were slightly upturned, like a budding flower, waiting to be plucked.

Li Shuidao couldn't help but compare her to his Master's Wife.

In terms of beauty, they each had their own merits…

This woman clearly had someone she loved; she felt no affection for him.

That's fine…

The deeper the feelings, the heavier the shackles!

No feelings at all was the best outcome.

The morning sun filtered through the curtains and onto the bed. Xia Ruoxue gradually woke from her dream, her face still hazy…

Not only did she feel no discomfort, but she felt refreshed, as if her meridians had been unblocked.

But why was she sleeping here?

Xia Ruoxue's heart skipped a beat. She quickly sat up, looking at the bedding beneath her, feeling her body under the covers.

She finally remembered being kidnapped last night and brought to this strange place as a bride.

She clutched the bedding tightly, her face showing a fearful and panicked expression.

Just then, a maidservant quietly entered the room. She softly said to Xia Ruoxue, "Madam, you're awake. I am a maidservant sent by the family to serve you and Young Master. My name is Luo Xiaoxiao."

The maidservant Luo Xiaoxiao gently placed an exquisite set of clothes by the bed.

Xia Ruoxue looked at the clothes before her, momentarily speechless. Her emotions swung between fear and confusion…

A moment later…

Xia Ruoxue sat at the dressing table, and the maidservant Luo Xiaoxiao gently combed her long hair.

In front of the large bronze mirror, Xia Ruoxue gazed at her meticulously styled hair.

At that moment, she felt a profound sense of heaviness. Having her hair styled meant she had stepped into the role of a wife, no longer the innocent girl she once was.

Xia Ruoxue's mood became calm and complex.

She sighed, as if understanding that she could not escape this predetermined fate.

Things had already happened; it was a done deal. The next step was to conceive a child smoothly and live as an ordinary wife.

Perhaps this was her destiny…

After a long while… Xia Ruoxue finally accepted it, as she could only accept it.

"What's his name?" Xia Ruoxue suddenly asked.

"Who are you asking about, Madam?" Luo Xiaoxiao asked curiously.

"My Husband..." Xia Ruoxue asked softly.

"Li Shuidao, he's a genius youth from our Li Family," Luo Xiaoxiao introduced excitedly.

"Li Shuidao..." Xia Ruoxue repeated the name, intending to keep it in her heart.

Suddenly...

Another man surfaced in her mind...

"Yun Zhi... we were fated to be together but not to be married. I have ultimately become someone else's bride." Xia Ruoxue cupped her face, tears flowing from her fingertips.

"Madam... your under-eyes are all smudged from crying. We'll have to redo your makeup," Luo Xiaoxiao urged anxiously.

"I'm sorry, Xiaoxiao, I won't cry anymore," Xia Ruoxue sobbed softly.

Her makeup was redone, and she changed into a new dress.

The hem of her skirt started from her waist, swaying gently with her steps, presenting a graceful posture like a swimming dragon.

A wide pink sash was tied around her waist, inlaid with exquisite jade ornaments and sequins that sparkled faintly. Strings of bells hung from the hem of the sash, emitting pleasant, crisp sounds when gently shaken.

Xia Ruoxue's hair was tied up high, adorned with an exquisite jade hairpin. The hairpin was inlaid with tiny pearls and rubies, accentuating her gentle beauty.

The romantic girl of the past was gone. Now, she possessed an ethereal beauty embracing the moon, incomparably delicate and lovely, exuding the gentle grace of a mature woman.

Following Luo Xiaoxiao, she pushed open the room door.

Before them lay a tranquil courtyard. A gentle breeze blew, and in the courtyard, a young man in black was practicing his sword.

Li Shuidao's sword dance was like a beautiful piece of music. Bathed in sunlight, his figure appeared exceptionally handsome.

Xia Ruoxue stood quietly to the side, watching his agile movements...

"Is that Li Shuidao?" Xia Ruoxue asked softly.

It was too dark yesterday, and she hadn't been able to confirm.

"Yes, Madam, he is your Husband," Luo Xiaoxiao said with a smile.

In the small courtyard...

Li Shuidao repeatedly practiced the Clear Pool Sword Dao.

Before dawn, he had already started practicing. By the time his newlywed wife, Xia Ruoxue, had finished getting ready, he was still practicing.

He paid no attention to the beautiful woman standing beside him, completely immersed in practicing his sword moves.

The three internal breathing techniques—Jade Toad Qi Cultivation Art, Golden Toad Qi Locking Method, and Water Moon Flowing Pearl—had laid a profound foundation for him, granting him abundant energy, surging strength, and a light body.

His vitality seemed inexhaustible