Chapter 38 First Encounter with Love
"You...you've gone too far!" Xuan Feng roared, his palm trembling violently, shattering the ice coffin and revealing Su Yuyao naked before him.
Xuanfeng quickly stepped forward, lifted Su Yuyao with both hands, and held her in his arms.
"Clothes!" Xuanfeng roared, his eyes red.
Jin Yu quickly took off her cloak and covered Su Yuyao with it.
With tears in his eyes, Xuanfeng carefully wrapped Su Yuyao up and gently picked her up, saying, "Little girl, let's go home!"
He saw it, though only for a glance, but he saw the bloody whip marks all over her body, her bruised breasts and swollen cheeks.
He wept. He couldn't imagine what Su Yuyao had gone through, how scared and helpless she must have been!
I'm such a fucking bastard! Why did I go with Feihua?! Why did I leave that girl all alone?!
Su Yuyao smelled the familiar scent again, which calmed her down considerably. She tried to lean her head towards Xuanfeng, but she had no strength at all.
So tired... you stinky turtle... I can't hold on any longer...
Su Yuyao's body suddenly sank, and Xuan Feng was startled. He looked down and saw that Su Yuyao in his arms had limp limbs and her lips were purplish-black.
"Girl!" Xuanfeng hugged Su Yuyao tightly and walked quickly outside.
"How could this be?" Jin Yu, who was standing beside her, was also terrified by Su Yuyao's appearance. "I just wanted to reduce the swelling, how could this be..."
"She's a person! You froze her! Is that supposed to reduce the swelling?! That's freezing her to death!" Xuanfeng roared.
"Oh? What should we do?" Jin Yu panicked as well.
"Warm water! Is there any warm water?" Xuanfeng shouted.
"Elder brother, quickly take Su Yuyao to my room, I'll send someone to boil water right away!" Jin Yu ordered, "Go boil water quickly! The more the better!"
Xuanfeng carried Su Yuyao to Jinyu's bedroom and covered her with several layers of blankets, but Su Yuyao's lips grew increasingly purple.
"Where's the water?! Where's the water?!" Xuanfeng held Su Yuyao's icy hand, praying, "Girl, please hold on! Hold on!"
A figure in white robes drifted in. "Xuanfeng, don't worry, let me take a look."
Xuanfeng held Su Yuyao's hand, his eyes red as he looked at Xianming behind him, "Father...save my girl!"
Xianming's heart trembled. Father? He hadn't called me father for over a thousand years, but now he was calling me father for this Su Yuyao?!
Xianming glanced at Su Yuyao's face, then took her pulse, and said, "Don't worry, there's still hope. This child's yang energy was depleted due to excessive fright, causing him to lose his protective qi. Now, he's been invaded by extreme cold, which has stagnated his qi and blood." Xianming looked at her son up close for the first time. "Xuanfeng, your yang energy is sufficient, so why wait..."
"Father...you mean..."
Xianming smiled and said, "That's right, use your pure yang to dissolve her cold condensation."
Xuanfeng lowered his head and thought for a moment, "No! For the sake of the girl's reputation..."
“Silly child, this girl is spreading rumors that she’s your woman, and she’s already made it to the Dragon Palace. If you don’t protect her reputation, it will be truly ruined! Right now, the only way out for her is for you to acknowledge her as your own. What are you afraid of?”
Seeing Xuanfeng's hesitant expression, Xianming said softly, "Warm water is also an option, but cold condensation is difficult to eradicate completely and may leave lasting health problems."
"Understood..." Xuanfeng lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then reached out to loosen his belt. "Thank you, Father..."
Xianming smiled and stood up, saying, "I'll go out and keep an eye on things for you, don't worry."
Xuanfeng took off his clothes, slowly lifted the blanket covering Su Yuyao, and gently lay down inside.
It's so cold in bed, no wonder the girl can't warm up!
Xuanfeng pulled Su Yuyao into his arms, her icy body sending shivers down his spine. He was careful, afraid of touching anything he shouldn't, but not touching her wouldn't save him.
He looked at Su Yuyao's purple lips, made up his mind, and decided to touch her if he could, as long as he could save the girl!
Xuanfeng, brimming with yang essence, hesitated before reaching for Su Yuyao's body. Suddenly, he broke through the barrier, and Su Yuyao's cold, narrow abdomen tightly enveloped the burning Xuanfeng. Xuanfeng's heart trembled. "Girl, I'm sorry!"
He slowed his movements, gently stroking the cold, stiff passage, afraid of hurting his girl.
Su Yuyao was sleeping soundly, so soundly that she didn't want to wake up. Suddenly, a giant python slowly coiled around her, its movements beckoning to her. Su Yuyao felt pain, but this pain brought her an unprecedented sense of comfort.
Her body gradually awakened, her blood began to flow again, her heart began to beat again, and every inch of her skin opened its pores, releasing cold air, accompanied by the giant python. Her body was slowly melting...
Xuanfeng felt the stiff passageway becoming damp, warm, and soft, and gradually, he seemed to hear the sound of gurgling spring water.
Su Yuyao slowly opened her eyes and saw a strong chest. She looked up slightly and saw a chin covered with stubble and pale, chapped lips. She looked at herself again, naked, and likewise, she saw his naked body.
She didn't understand what Xuanfeng was doing; she only felt a fullness and smoothness in her lower abdomen, a feeling that was very satisfying and comfortable...
Xuanfeng sensed Su Yuyao's slight movement and quickly lowered his head to ask softly, "Little girl... are you awake?"
Su Yuyao's stomach churned. She looked up at Xuan Feng's bloodshot eyes and gasped, "Mmm... he's awake..."
Su Yuyao's coquettish voice disrupted Xuanfeng's consciousness, and he involuntarily increased his speed, uncontrollably injecting his yang essence into Su Yuyao's body...
A warm current rushed to Su Yuyao's cold lower abdomen, like a sun warming her frozen body with its scorching rays.
Xuanfeng, panting, lay down on his side and held Su Yuyao in his arms.
Su Yuyao lay in Xuanfeng's arms. Although they were both naked, she did not feel ashamed. Instead, she felt very secure.
She gently wrapped her arms around Xuanfeng's back, pressing her scarred breasts tightly against his burning body. "Xuanfeng, if only... I hadn't been so playful, I could have been with Father and Mother, and I wouldn't have encountered such terrible things... Why am I the only one alive? Why is my life so hard! But thankfully, you're here..."
Xuanfeng's heart trembled violently, unsure how to answer, so he could only hold Su Yuyao tighter and tighter.
Su Yuyao buried her face in Xuanfeng's chest, inhaling his scent, "What exactly does Feihua want with you? Why has it taken so long?"
"I..." Xuanfeng suddenly felt a sense of unease, as if he had done something wrong and been caught red-handed. "I'm sorry..."
"You really deserve a beating, you left me behind again..." Su Yuyao said, her voice trembling with tears.
"sorry……"
"Do you know... how scared and hurt I was..." Su Yuyao sobbed, "I... I told you, she had bad intentions... why didn't you listen..."
Yes, why didn't I listen? Xuanfeng thought back, "I'm always rational, how could I easily do that kind of thing with Feihua? When exactly did she drug me?!"
Fragrance?! Xuanfeng suddenly remembered that Feihua, who governs all flowers, naturally possesses a floral fragrance and never needs a sachet. The fragrance just now was too strange!
"I'm sorry..." Xuanfeng really didn't know what else to say besides "I'm sorry".
"No need to apologize, it's good that you're back. I thought I'd never see you again..."
"Girl, I will avenge you! I will never let him go!" Xuanfeng said through gritted teeth, his eyes red.
"Yes," Su Yuyao replied, tears streaming down her face, "But not now. He is, after all, a Heavenly Lord of the Dao; we can't easily harm him..."
“Girl…” Xuanfeng’s heart ached. His girl had been treated like this, yet she could only swallow her anger! When did his girl grow up? She had become so sensible that it broke his heart!
Xuanfeng gently stroked Su Yuyao's back, "I'm sorry..."
“Xuanfeng, I want… I want my crescent blade back… I promise I won’t cause trouble, I just want it for self-defense, is that alright?” Su Yuyao asked tentatively. “If not, then forget it…”
"Okay, I'll give it to you when we get back."
"Really?!" Su Yuyao looked up and said with a smile, "You have to keep your word!"
Xuanfeng looked at Su Yuyao's swollen face and dark circles under her eyes, and felt as if his heart was being torn apart.
Su Yuyao gritted her teeth and rolled over, throwing her cold, scarred back into Xuanfeng's warm embrace. "Xuanfeng... what... did you just do to me?"
“Girl…I…” Xuanfeng suddenly felt like an animal, and said with a flushed face, “I’m sorry…”
Su Yuyao smiled slightly and said softly, "Why should I apologize? I feel perfectly fine..." After saying that, she fell into a deep sleep again.
Xuanfeng patted Su Yuyao's shoulder. What exactly happened just now? Why couldn't I control myself?
Su Yuyao slept soundly and peacefully. When she opened her eyes again, Xuanfeng was no longer beside her.
"Xuanfeng! Xuanfeng!" Su Yuyao sat up and called out Xuanfeng's name loudly.
"Su Yuyao, you're finally awake! You've been asleep for two whole days!" Jin Yu said as she walked in with an old nanny. "Perfect timing, it's time to apply the medicine!"
The old nanny stepped forward carrying a tray and said, "Miss Su, let me apply the medicine for you."
Su Yuyao quickly burrowed under the covers, "I don't want to! Get away! Where's Xuanfeng? I want Xuanfeng!"
"Su Yuyao, stop making a scene! Your elder brother has gone back to the Immortal Mountain to handle some matters and will be back soon. Let Granny Shenqiu apply the medicine for you first," Jinyu said sternly.
Su Yuyao peeked out from under the covers, looked at the stern-faced Shen Qiu, then at the serious-looking Jin Yu, and pouted, saying, "I don't want you guys here! I want Xuan Feng to come pick me up!"
"I already told you, my elder brother will be back as soon as he finishes dealing with things! You should apply the medicine first!" Jin Yu said coldly.
"No! Get away from me!" Su Yuyao wrapped herself in the blanket and hid in the corner of the bed.
"Someone! Drag Su Yuyao out!" Jin Yu's patience was running out. With a single command, she summoned several maids who hurriedly dragged Su Yuyao out and pinned her to the bed.
"Ah! Let go! Get away! Let me go!" Su Yuyao struggled, but to no avail.
She watched as Shen Qiu dipped her finger in the ointment and applied it to her chest. "Ah! It hurts! It hurts! Be gentle!"
"Su Yuyao! Stop shouting! Hurry up and finish applying the medicine!" Jin Yu said, sitting at the table and rubbing her temples.
"It hurts so much! Be gentle!" Su Yuyao said, trembling.
Jin Yu rolled her eyes impatiently, but Shen Qiu's grip remained as strong as ever.
Su Yuyao shouted for a long time, but no one could help her, so she gritted her teeth and endured it, letting Shen Qiu poke all the wounds on her body with her fingers.
After applying the medicine, Shen Qiu stepped back to Jin Yu's side and whispered, "Princess, Miss Su's injury is no longer serious, but there are still some bruises and swelling. After applying the medicine twice more, she should be fully recovered."
Hmph! I'll let you apply the medicine, no wonder you're not fully recovered! Su Yuyao wrapped herself in the blanket and looked at Shen Qiu with dissatisfaction.
"Okay, I'll prepare some warm water for her to take a bath, and then get her a set of clothes that fit her."
After saying that, Jin Yu looked at Su Yuyao and said coldly, "Su Yuyao, this is Shangxiu Palace, my palace. My elder brother isn't here, so you'd better watch your temper!"
Su Yuyao pulled the blanket over herself and hid in the corner, staring blankly at Jin Yu's expressionless face, not daring to respond.
With Xuanfeng absent, Su Yuyao dared not act rashly and obediently let Shen Qiu press her into the bathtub.
Ouch! That hurts!
Su Yuyao was already injured, and Shen Qiu was heavy-handed. After being thoroughly scrubbed by Shen Qiu, Su Yuyao felt as if she had been beaten again.
Shen Qiu lifted Su Yuyao, who was in tears, out of the bathtub, and dressed her up again before leading her to Jin Yu.
"Hmm, it's not bad," Jin Yu said, raising her eyelids as she glanced at it.
Su Yuyao lowered her head, looking at her pink dress, which was as light as a wing and as soft as silk, with curiosity. She turned around gently, and the hem of her skirt spread out in the air like a cloud.
"So beautiful!" Su Yuyao turned around and asked, "Sister Jinyu! Are all the clothes here this pretty?"
Jin Yu's heart skipped a beat, and she put down her teacup. "Su Yuyao, although you belong to your elder brother, you still need to be mindful of etiquette!"
"Okay!" Su Yuyao replied casually, then became interested in the hair ornament on her head. "Sister Jinyu! This hair ornament is so pretty! It's much prettier than the one Xuanfeng bought! Where did you buy it? I want Xuanfeng to buy me one too!"
“Su Yuyao,” Jin Yu said sternly, “you can’t call me sister!”
"Oh, then... should I call her Aunt?" Su Yuyao asked, tilting her head.
Shen Qiu couldn't help but laugh out loud, but Jin Yu glared at him and stopped her.
Jin Yu said sternly, "Su Yuyao! You must call me Princess!"
"Yes, Princess Sister," Su Yuyao asked cautiously, "Can I go play in the yard?"
"You?! How can you not understand what I'm saying, child!" Jin Yu was a little angry. Looking at Su Yuyao, who was looking down but secretly playing with her skirt, she said loudly, "From now on, you will call me Princess Jin Yu, do you understand?"
"Yes, Princess Jinyu." Su Yuyao lowered her head and slightly curtsied, then secretly glanced at Jinyu's face before asking softly, "Then... can I go play in the courtyard for a while?"
"You!" Jin Yu suddenly felt a tightness in her forehead, while Shen Qiu covered her mouth, her face turning red from holding it in.
"Go out..." Jin Yu said, rubbing her forehead, "You're not allowed to leave the courtyard..."
Before Jin Yu could finish speaking, Su Yuyao lifted her skirt and ran out.
"Huh? I haven't finished speaking yet!" Jin Yu looked at Su Yuyao's retreating figure, her vision blurring. What if something went wrong with her here!
"Granny Shenqiu, quickly keep an eye on her! Make sure nothing happens to her!"
"Yes!" Shen Qiu replied and quickly ran out after him.
Shangxiu Palace is full of artificial rocks, like a stone forest. Su Yuyao happily shuttles through the stone forest and soon leaves Shen Qiu behind.
"Miss Su! Miss Su! Where are you?!" Shen Qiu called out loudly for Su Yuyao in the stone forest she knew like the back of her hand.
"Oh dear, where did it go?!" Shen Qiu searched everywhere but couldn't find it, and was frantic.
Su Yuyao, meanwhile, lay on top of the rock, covering her mouth and chuckling to herself.
Shen Qiu couldn't find it, so she went to inform Jin Yu, who hurriedly called people to search together.
"Su Yuyao! Su Yuyao! Come out here!" Jin Yu shouted angrily. "Su Yuyao! Just wait till I find you, I'll teach you a lesson! Come out right now!"
Su Yuyao climbed to the top of the artificial hill, stood up, and shouted, "Sister Jinyu! I'm here! If you want to punish me, come and catch me first!"
"Oh dear!" Jin Yu was startled to see Su Yuyao standing on the mountaintop. She clutched her chest, trembling, and said, "You, you come down quickly!"
"Let them catch me! If they catch me, I'll come down!" With that, Su Yuyao lifted her skirt and hopped and skipped across the rocks.
Jin Yu felt her vision blur, "Su Yuyao! Get down here! Don't... don't fall!"
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