Chapter 35
How could I not love it?
He lowered his eyes, his gaze falling on her pale yet still beautiful face, and shushed her, "Don't make a sound."
Pei Xueyan instinctively closed her eyes.
Seeing this, Jiang Qiye couldn't help but chuckle: "No need to close your eyes, just be quiet so as not to disturb the divine beast."
He sat down beside her, raised his hands to form a hand seal, and a pale blue barrier instantly enveloped the two of them.
Although the mythical beasts here are not large, some can even fly at low altitudes. They are usually docile and do not harm people, and they even have some spirituality. But it's better to be safe than sorry, and having a barrier is always safer.
Fireflies dart about outside, and occasionally a bird flutters its wings across the lake, quickly restoring the tranquility.
Jiang Qiye closed his eyes and sat in meditation, his body surrounded by a faint aura of spiritual energy.
Pei Xueyan lay on the grass, looking up at the starry night sky, then at the dark outline of the distant forest.
The lake surface was sprinkled with moonlight, like scattered stars.
A stranger she was about to deceive was sitting next to her.
It's so quiet.
He's really good-looking.
My uncle is already considered extremely handsome, but Jiang Qiye is even more outstanding than him.
As she watched, drowsiness overcame her, and she drifted off to sleep.
When she woke up again, she saw Jiang Qiye helping her up to drink water with a bamboo tube.
Before she could react, she drank it all down in one gulp, following his force.
"It tastes fishy."
Jiang Qiye helped her sit up straight and explained softly, "The morning dew is mixed with a few drops of divine beast blood, which can nourish your meridians and is good for your health."
"Is that so? Why don't we slaughter a few and drink their fill? Won't that make us feel better immediately?"
"No. It is already a great favor that the immortal has allowed us to rest here. We should not cause any more trouble."
"Just kidding." Pei Xueyan leaned against him, her voice soft: "Good brother, I feel much better. This immortal energy really works."
“It didn’t work that quickly.” He helped her steady again, his gaze serious. “The moonlight is just right, it’s midnight. Take off your outer garment, leaving only… just your inner garment.”
Pei Xueyan had regained some strength and obediently took off her clothes layer by layer.
She wore no undergarment, only a breast wrap.
Her skin was fair, and even with the braids wrapped around her, it was slightly raised. In the hazy moonlight, it made her even more graceful and charming.
Jiang Qiye closed his eyes and gently instructed, "Close your eyes and rest."
The barrier has been removed.
As the barrier was removed, soft murmurs drifted from the lake, gradually rising and falling.
Pei Xueyan couldn't help but open her eyes and look at the lake. Dozens or even hundreds of lake creatures surfaced, some leaping into the air, their movements agile despite not flying very high.
This place is indeed beautiful and enchanting, with monsters as large as those in the Strange Stone Mountain. The little monsters are colorful and, unlike the ferocious monsters of the Strange Stone Mountain, are rather delicate and cute.
She exclaimed in delight, "They're all so beautiful!"
Close your eyes.
Looking at the calm and gentle face opposite her, Pei Xueyan obediently closed her eyes.
At night, a layer of spiritual energy gathered on the surface of Yaochi Lake. He used his right palm to absorb the spiritual energy and then used his left palm to transmit it into her body through his chest.
This happened repeatedly.
Half an hour later, the beasts on the lake slowly disappeared.
The transmission of spiritual energy gradually came to an end.
At first, she felt comfortable from the nourishment of spiritual energy, but soon her body felt like it was about to explode, and her mouth was extremely dry. When Jiang Qiye let go, she collapsed. She fell straight down.
Perhaps she stopped too abruptly, because Pei Xueyan's body went limp and she fell into his arms, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
"Ah Zheng, Ah Zheng!" Jiang Qiye didn't have time to wrap her in a coat, so he hurriedly hugged her tightly and called out anxiously.
"Brother, please...please bring me some water," Pei Xueyan said weakly.
He immediately drew lake water into the bamboo tube and watched her drink it all in one gulp.
Pei Xueyan felt terrible, an indescribable pain, her whole body aching unbearably.
Seeing how worried he was, she kindly comforted him for the first time: "Don't worry, I feel pain even if I get pricked by a needle."
Jiang Qiye held her tightly in his arms, his wide sleeves gently covering her upper body, and whispered, "Ah Zheng, Ah Zheng..."
"Hey hey hey..." Pei Xueyan responded softly.
He thought of his wife, and they lived the life of ordinary farmers.
She had their child, but he drove her to her death, leaving her lying in a pool of blood.
Now that he is seriously injured, how can he not feel heartache and sadness?
Pei Xueyan was held very tightly by him, their bodies pressed together.
"Good brother, please put your clothes on for me first. It's so embarrassing that they're sticking to your body."
Jiang Qiye immediately let go of her hand, hurriedly picked up the clothes next to her, and clumsily dressed her.
In the past, "A Bao's" clothes were simple farm clothes, not so complicated with layers upon layers.
He was flustered and it took him a while to get her dressed.
Pei Xueyan wasn't in a hurry and sat obediently, letting him do as he pleased.
After getting dressed, she snuggled back into his arms, curling up even tighter: "Master Jiang, why are you so good to me? You don't understand me at all. What if I were a bad person, a wicked woman? Would you still treat me like this?"
She paused, then pleaded in a soft, sweet voice, "Could you... always be this good to me?"
Jiang Qiye held her close, feeling an unprecedented sense of satisfaction welling up inside him, as if his whole body was completely filled.
This feeling was even more real and tangible than when we were a real couple in the dream world.
He answered without hesitation, "Of course!"
"But we've only known each other for a little over ten days."
Jiang Qiye hugged her and smiled: "Why care about the length of time? You've only known me for a few days, yet you were willing to stand in front of Master to protect me."
Pei Xueyan looked up at him and asked, "So, do you like me a lot?"
"Mmm," he responded softly.
Perhaps it's easy for human nature to flourish in a warm embrace, too easy to let down one's guard. Maybe it was a moment of weakness, but she honestly said, "Brother, I don't want to lie to you. I don't like you that much yet. Maybe it's because I've seen too many lecherous people since I was little, and it's hard for me to like someone. Please don't blame me, you're so good to me, I'm sure I'll like you soon enough."
Jiang Xiye was even more moved.
So it turns out she never really liked anyone. Was it because she didn't care about that guy surnamed Wei at all?
So, was Wei An's willingness to commit suicide to be with her third uncle the first time she had ever liked someone?
This is such a deep love for him!
Jiang Qiye was secretly delighted and heartbroken. Once she recovered, he would definitely cultivate with her and teach her all his martial arts skills without reservation.
"I don't care when you like me. As long as you're willing to be with me, it doesn't matter when you like me. Even if... even if you never like me, I'll be content just to stay by your side. That's enough."
Pei Xueyan closed her eyes and pretended to be asleep.
But I think he's stupid.
It seems that not everyone in the Qingzong Sect is a bad person.
The man in front of me is incredibly stupid.
He was deceived but is still so devoted, giving her his whole heart.
Over the past seventeen years, she had some talent for cultivation, but she wasn't particularly diligent. She spent her days in a daze, loved to eat and sleep, and always wanted to go down the mountain to play. In the end, her master even passed on all his cultivation to her, and now she has met such a man who is infatuated with her.
Fortunately, fortunately!
She also felt sorry for this foolish man, and thought that she would repay him properly when he passed on his cultivation to her someday.
How can we repay them?
A kiss is fine, but any more outrageous requests? No way!
Lost in thought, she fell asleep in his arms.
The weather was fine, and she only woke up when the sun rose.
When she opened her eyes and saw the scene before her, she was instantly stunned!
Is this heaven?
As the morning sun shines down, all the exotic flowers and plants around are in full bloom, butterflies flutter among the flowers in flocks, and the Jade Pool is filled with ethereal mist.
The pond water is so clear that you can see the fish inside.
Surrounded by mountains on three sides, the spiritual energy here is so rich it seems to overflow, making it a truly excellent place for cultivation!
It's amazing! My body, which was in unbearable pain all over last night, is now much better.
Pei Xueyan walked around and was basically able to move freely.
Seeing Jiang Qiye walking over from the mountainside, she immediately composed herself and resumed her delicate demeanor.
"Brother, where are you going?" She ran a few steps to meet him, her voice tinged with grievance, "I woke up just now and didn't see you, I was really scared."
Jiang Qiye quickly walked to her side and explained softly, "Master Zijin is cultivating in seclusion on the other side of the mountain. I was just about to go and greet her, and ask her to take a look at you. But then I realized you might be waking up, so I rushed back."
"Is it that Purple Gold Immortal who can summon wind and rain and possesses divine medical skills?"
“That’s right, I want to ask her to take another look at your spiritual root.” Jiang Qiye took her hand and said softly, “Are you hungry? I have some pastries.”
Pei Xueyan's stomach had been growling for a long time, but she couldn't admit it, because being hungry meant she was cured.
She sighed softly, frowned, and said, "I have no appetite, and my chest still hurts, as if it's being pierced."
Jiang Qiye lowered his eyes, not daring to meet her gaze.
"I'll take you to see Master Zijin in a little while, and let her take another look at you." As he spoke, he bent down to pick her up.
She still had a conscience, so she pretended to decline, saying, "Oh, no need. You carried me all that way up the mountain yesterday, you must be exhausted. I can walk by myself today, you can just hold my hand, okay?"
"Okay." Jiang Qiye readily agreed, her heart filled with joy.
It's clear that her lips are much rosier and her complexion is much better than yesterday, so her injuries must be healing quite well.
My fondness for her deepened; she was very sensible and considerate.
How could I not like it?
At first, the two held each other's hands politely, but after walking a short distance, their fingertips unconsciously intertwined, their fingers clasped together.
Pei Xueyan deliberately slowed her pace, panting and frowning: "Brother, how much further? I feel a tightness in my chest, and I feel a little weak."
"Not far, at most half an hour."
"That's great. I'll be all better by then." She didn't say the next sentence aloud.
Once I'm healthy, I'll fulfill my promise to marry him.
She doesn't want to get married!
However, no matter how good her body was, a mortal would still get tired after climbing a mountain for a while, so she jumped directly onto Jiang Qiye's back.
Even ordinary people would find it tiring to climb such a mountain path.
She simply let go, lightly jumped onto Jiang Qiye's back, and wrapped her arms tightly around his neck: "Brother, I'm so tired, carry me."
She tilted her head slightly, and while speaking, she kissed his cheek hard.
The tenderness in the illusion always carries a hint of unreality. At this moment, being kissed on the face, those soft and cool lips pressed against his cheek, made his heart tremble, and he felt as if he were floating, even his steps were a little unsteady.
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