69 Chapter 69

◎Spring Medicine◎

Official Li's trip was naturally driven by a purpose unknown to others; what that purpose was, no one else knew.

Jucai County was spared from the flood. Apart from the 100 gold coins that Pei Xueyan took, Jiang Qiye did not take a single coin and returned the rest in full.

To show his sincerity, Li Guan specially led Pei Xueyan back to the Li family's ancestral home.

When Master Li saw that the visitor was none other than the immortal master who had saved the people from floods, he hurriedly stepped forward to greet him.

His gaze swept back and forth between his son and Pei Xueyan, but he couldn't help but have a misunderstanding, thinking that his son was not cultivating immortality and was messing around again.

After Pei Xueyan went to rest in the backyard, Master Li frowned and scolded, "You brat! I told you to cultivate immortality and bring glory to the family, but you've been thinking about nothing but womanizing and taking concubines all day long!"

When Li Guan was glared at by his father, a brilliant idea suddenly flashed in his mind, and he came up with a new one.

This Master Pei is quirky, possesses powerful magic, and is extremely intelligent.

If there's one flaw, it's that he's obsessed with money.

It's good to love money.

A love of money is precisely the best entry point.

That evening, Li Guan mysteriously pulled his father into the study. After dismissing everyone else, he lowered his voice and said, "Father, Master Xue Xiaoxian has made great contributions to flood control in Jucai County. If we can establish a relationship with her, it will be entirely beneficial to the Li family. In my opinion, we should give her five thousand taels of gold so that she will remember this favor."

Upon hearing this, Master Li immediately glared and glared, "Five thousand gold coins? Do you think the Li family's gold comes from thin air? Although that immortal master was kind, one hundred gold coins is already a generous reward. Headmaster Jiang didn't take a single coin."

Seeing his father's attitude, refusing to budge on the money, Li Guan looked troubled, but he already had a plan in mind.

He turned around and found Pei Xueyan, embellishing the conversation in the study, and then pretended to look worried at the end.

Five thousand taels of gold—money can make the devil turn the millstone!

Who wouldn't want that!

Pei Xueyan fiddled with the gold pendant hanging from her waist, pretending to be relaxed: "I appreciate Young Master Li's kindness. But your father refuses to give it up, and I can't just take it by force, so I have no choice."

Seeing this, Li Guan sighed and rubbed his hands in distress, saying, "What should I do? I really want to give you this money, but I have to do it without giving anyone a reason to object, and I also want Father to agree. It's really difficult."

As he spoke, he secretly observed Pei Xueyan's expression, waiting for her to respond.

She rolled her eyes, then suddenly slapped her forehead as if she had come up with a brilliant idea, and exclaimed, "How about this—we'll pretend to get married!"

Upon hearing this, a hint of smugness flashed in his eyes, and he clapped his hands in agreement, saying, "Brilliant! Brilliant! Immortal Master is indeed wise! In this way, it is reasonable for the Li family to send five thousand gold pieces under the guise of betrothal gifts. Father will certainly not object, and it can also demonstrate the friendship between the Li family and Immortal Master to the outside world. It is truly a win-win situation!"

"Don't be too happy yet. It's all just an act. Once I get the betrothal gifts and the storm has passed, we'll find a reason to divorce. At that time, your Li family will have a good reputation, I'll get the gold, and we'll have nothing to do with each other, understand?"

Li Guan quickly nodded in agreement: "Of course! Rest assured, Immortal Master, I will certainly not break your rules."

He has already divorced two wives, so no one would say anything if he divorced another.

The next morning, Li Guan excitedly told his father about the upcoming marriage.

Upon hearing this, Master Li was taken aback for a moment, then began to weigh the pros and cons.

This way, they could avoid losing money for nothing and use the Immortal Master's name to elevate the Li family's status, making them even more respected in Jucai County. So, they immediately agreed.

Three days later, the Li family was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, and the engagement banquet was held in a lively and extraordinary manner.

The clan elders and local gentry gathered in the hall, all eager to catch a glimpse of the fairy master's daughter-in-law.

Li Guan moved among the guests with a smile on his face, but he refused to let Pei Xueyan show herself.

Naturally, Pei Xueyan was also unwilling to come out.

Halfway through the banquet, Li Guan returned to the backyard with a glass of amber-colored wine, only to find Pei Xueyan lying on the roof sunbathing.

Li Guan looked up and said, "Immortal Master, today is our engagement banquet, we should drink a cup together."

Pei Xueyan flew down, took the drink and drank it all in one gulp. Only a moment after the wine went down her throat, a scorching heat rushed from her dantian to the top of her head.

Her face changed drastically, as if all her strength had been drained, her limbs began to go weak, and her consciousness gradually blurred.

It's a love poison!

"You..." she gritted her teeth, trying to question him, but she couldn't even utter a complete sentence.

Seeing this, Li Guan pretended to step forward to help him: "Immortal Master, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Pei Xueyan pushed him away with all her might, and then used her last bit of spiritual power to overturn the stone table in front of her.

He slipped away.

Suddenly, a Taoist temple with blue bricks and gray tiles appeared before us.

As if grasping at a straw, she used her last bit of strength to rush to the main hall door deep inside the Taoist temple. Just as she was about to push the door open and call for help, the passion poison in her body suddenly erupted, and a suppressed groan escaped her throat. Her body slid softly onto the cold bluestone slab.

With a soft sound, the palace doors were slowly pushed open from the inside.

A figure in black stood against the light, wearing a wide robe and flowing sleeves, with black hair like a waterfall. His eyes and brows were originally cold and icy, but when he saw the figure curled up on the ground, his pupils suddenly contracted, filled with disbelief and shock.

It's Jiangqi Night!

He searched for Pei Xueyan for several days, traversing every mountain and river in Jucai County, but he never expected to meet her again under such circumstances.

Her face was flushed, her clothes were disheveled, and she exuded an alluring and decadent aura. She was so fragile that she evoked pity, yet so seductive that she made one's heart tremble.

Pei Xueyan barely managed to open her heavy eyelids and see the person in front of her. She had no time to spare and threw herself into his arms, kissing his neck and cheeks uncontrollably.

Jiang Qiye instinctively reached out to help her, but as soon as he touched her, his internal energy surged.

I was practicing my martial arts just now, how come I'm showing signs of qi deviation now?

He gritted his teeth and forcibly suppressed his body. In the past, whether he was possessed by a demon or as a disciple of the Qingzong Sect, his self-control was the best, and he would not be disturbed by anything.

Jiang Qiye was being harassed by the woman in his arms. He kept pushing her away, wanting to go crazy and get angry, and not allowing anyone to touch his body.

Who could blame her for timidly hooking his tongue and refusing to let go?

Then, another voice echoed in my ears, "I'm A-Zheng... I'm A-Zheng... A-Zheng... Who exactly is A-Zheng? Is it you?"

Reason crumbled in an instant.

Jiang Qiye lowered his head and pulled that limp body into his arms tightly, then quickly carried her through the palace gate.

The next second, an uncontrollable kiss landed fiercely, just like countless kisses before, so familiar it couldn't be more so.

He pried open her teeth, his tongue forcefully intruding and entwining with her soft tongue, their intense breaths swirling around the two unconscious people.

Two people in a daze lingered and lingered in front of the cold Taoist temple hall, their clothes slipping off inch by inch.

Yes, he should have pushed her away, or kissed her and let go. He had a last shred of clarity left, but the person in his arms was too soft, as soft as a pool of melting spring water.

Those emotions that had been suppressed for so long, whether they were obsessions or illusions, surged up along with the violent spiritual power within his body.

He tightened his grip on the back of her neck, kissing her more deeply and urgently.

Moonlight streamed through the window, casting two intertwined figures on the wall, making it impossible to tell whether it was passion or succumbing to despair.

As expected of the leader of the Qing Sect, he is so powerful in both righteous and evil magic.

In just a short while, after a few moments inside, the surging passion poison in Pei Xueyan's body gradually subsided.

What follows is nothing more than watching his pretentious and perverted performance, acting as if he were being forced.

They are more ferocious and aggressive than when they were farmers, carrying an air of authority from someone who has long held a superior position.

If it weren't for the love poison easing his strength, that force would probably have been shattered to pieces.

After an unknown amount of time, the atmosphere inside the hall gradually calmed down.

Jiang Qiye was still wearing a black robe, his dark hair falling down to cover his eyebrows and eyes. If it weren't for his swift movements, no one would have been able to tell that there was a beautiful woman lying beneath him with her clothes half off.

Pei Xueyan knew that she had seduced him this time, but she didn't feel guilty.

Once the poison of passion is cured, he immediately goes to settle accounts with Li Guan.

What a despicable man, doing such a vile thing.

No, I can't lose my temper right now. Since we're already engaged and so many people are watching, I have to get the five thousand gold coins back.

We must get the money first, then tear that scoundrel to pieces to vent our anger!

Seeing that the person on top of her still hadn't come out, she forced herself to endure the soreness all over her body, raised her hand and patted his shoulder, her voice cold and tinged with mockery: "You filthy lecher, stop pretending!"

Jiang Qiye had indeed just regained consciousness. He could not remember most of what happened when he went into a state of demonic possession before. This time was a unique experience, something he had never imagined before. He was unable to face her for a moment.

Seeing that he remained unmoved, Pei Xueyan said angrily, "Come out now, I... I'm going to bite you."

Jiang Qiye pressed his head against hers, his chest no longer heaving. Just as he was about to make a move, a familiar male voice suddenly came from outside the hall, respectful yet cautious, as if afraid of disturbing the person inside: "Is Grandmaster sleeping peacefully?"

Pei Xueyan was all too familiar with that sneaky voice; he had actually found his way here!

Wait, who are you calling?

Pei Xueyan looked up at Jiang Qiye. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. Before he could think, he pulled her tightly into his arms, his back to the palace gate. He deliberately lowered his voice, his tone hoarse from being woken up: "What...is it?"

The sudden movement penetrated even deeper, causing Pei Xueyan to tremble. Just as she was about to suppress the soft moan in her throat, Jiang Qiye's hand covered her mouth.

Pei Xueyan would never speak, and she would never speak!

She bit her lip hard.

She's having an affair with her ex-husband, while her current partner is faking a marriage to scam her out of money. If this absurd scene is exposed, no matter how thick-skinned she is, once this is caught and spread, it could be a matter of decades.

Li Guan, who was outside the hall, was completely unaware of the strangeness inside. He asked in a low voice, "Grandmaster, have you ever seen a girl who looks about seventeen or eighteen years old, dressed in yellow? She has big eyes, wears a plum blossom hairpin, and pink earrings."

Uh, Pei Xueyan subconsciously glanced at the corner of the main hall, where the plum blossom hairpin had long since been scattered on the blue bricks a dozen feet away.

The yellow outer shirt had been pulled down to the waist.

Her heart was in her throat, and she could only press herself tightly against Jiang Qiye's chest.

Jiang Qiye suppressed his reaction and spoke in a cold tone, "No, I never did."

Pei Xueyan couldn't hold back any longer. The lingering pleasure in her body grew stronger, and with him holding her so tightly, her breathing became increasingly erratic, her cheeks burned, and her head unconsciously rested on his shoulder.

He had only one thought in his mind: get that damned official Li out of here!