Chapter 194: Unrequited Love
Ling Xueyan forced back her tears and suppressed her anger. "Xiaoyao Lang!" she called out, quickly turning around and stepping forward again, forcing a smile. "Since you're so determined, I won't force you. But I have a small request. My brother just returned today, and I'd like to host a banquet, firstly to introduce you to each other, and secondly as a farewell dinner for you!"
"Yes, yes, yes!" Ling Qichen quickly stepped forward to smooth things over. "My younger sister and I have been reunited after a long separation. I just returned to the manor when I heard that you, sir, were leaving. What bad luck! My name is Ling Qichen. May I ask your esteemed name, sir?" As she spoke, she clasped her hands in a respectful greeting.
Xiaoyao Lang smiled and said, "So it's Young Master Ling! My apologies! I am Xiaoyao Lang, it's a pleasure to meet you!" He also returned the greeting with a fist and palm salute.
Ling Qichen smiled and said, "I felt very compatible with Young Master Xiaoyao when we first met. I have just returned to my residence, so please do not refuse my invitation."
Seeing Ling Qichen's sincere expression and looking at Ling Xueyan's resentful eyes, Xiaoyao Lang found it hard to refuse and nodded, saying, "Then I'll bother you for another day."
Ling Xueyan's heart finally settled, her eyes gleaming: "Xiaoyao Lang, tonight I'll make sure you can't refuse me. Once I'm in your hands, let's see how irresponsible you become..."
Ling Qichen said cheerfully, "That's wonderful! Let's go, let's go chat first!" Then she turned to Ling Xueyan and said, "Little sister, the banquet should be lively, so as not to spoil the enjoyment!"
"Don't worry, brother, I'll go make the arrangements right away." Ling Xueyan glanced at the two of them, then left with a smile.
In the shadows, Qiu Xia stroked her chin thoughtfully: Ling Xueyan's insistence on keeping Xiaoyao out for one night is definitely not innocent; I must keep a close eye on her…
Singing filled the air at midnight, accompanied by graceful dances and melodious music. Ling Xueyan sat in the main seat, with Ling Qichen, Shi Jianfeng, and other members of Xiyu Manor on her left, and Xiaoyao Lang, Qiuxia, and Chen Qingyun and other former subordinates of Yi Yunke on her right.
As the banquet drew to a close, Ling Qichen was already completely drunk and unconscious. Ling Xueyan, preoccupied with planning her night with Xiaoyao Lang, quietly spilled several cups of wine on the floor, not actually drinking much. Seeing that most of the guests had left, Ling Xueyan subtly flicked her fingers, silently dissolving a pill of aphrodisiac into the wine pot, and then poured herself a full cup.
She moved gracefully and smiled sweetly as she approached Xiaoyao Lang. "Xiaoyao Lang, you will be leaving Longyang tomorrow. The journey through the martial world is long, and we may never meet again. This cup of wine is to wish you a safe journey and good health!" With that, she tilted her head back and drank it all in one gulp, then held up the empty cup for Xiaoyao Lang to see.
Xiaoyao Lang had drunk quite a bit during the meal, his face slightly flushed with intoxication, but his mind was still clear. He gladly accepted the wine cup, saying, "Thank you for your hospitality, Miss Ling. I am truly grateful." He then drank it all in one gulp.
Seeing this, Ling Xueyan's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile. Qiu Xia, standing nearby, blushed deeply, secretly worried and wanting to stop him, but unable to find a suitable excuse. Just as she hesitated, Xiaoyao Lang's wine glass was already empty.
Ling Xueyan glanced at Qiu Xia with a sparkling gaze, "Sister Qiu Xia, your face is flushed, you must be feeling the effects of the wine. Why don't you go and rest soon?" Before Qiu Xia could reply, she turned to the servants outside the door, "Someone, help Young Hero Xiaoyao and Miss Qiu back to their rooms to rest!"
Two servants entered in response and stepped forward to help him up. Xiaoyao Lang clasped his hands in greeting and said, "Miss Ling, then I shall take my leave."
Qiu Xia gave Ling Xueyan a deep look, her mind filled with suspicion: What is she planning? Am I overthinking things?! No! There must be something fishy about that cup of wine! It's not just me being paranoid! "Master Ling, please rest early. I'll take my leave!"
"Please!" Ling Xueyan waved her hand gently.
Watching Xiaoyao Lang's figure disappear into the distance, Ling Xueyan's eyes burned with rage, and she thought to herself: Xiaoyao Lang, you will always be mine, Ling Xueyan's! She suddenly exerted force in her hand, and with a crisp "bang," the wine glass in her palm shattered.
Xiaoyao Lang returned to his room, and soon felt parched and unbearably hot all over. He sat on the edge of the bed, shook his dizzy head, and muttered to himself, "Strange... why is the aftereffect of this wine so strong tonight..." His consciousness gradually blurred, and the beautiful figure of Murong Hanchan, the charm of Yu Linglong, and the alluring figure of the dancer at the banquet just now intertwined and flashed in his mind.
"Xiaoyao Lang, why haven't you rested yet?" Ling Xueyan pushed open the door and entered, her voice carrying a deliberately cheerful tone.
Upon hearing this, Xiaoyao Lang's heart tightened. He hurriedly suppressed the surging lust within him, pinching his Qihai acupoint hard with his left hand, trying to stay awake. "Miss Ling, it's late. Whatever it is... we can talk about it tomorrow!" He kept his head down as much as possible, not daring to look at her.
Ling Xueyan smiled and stepped forward gracefully. "You don't look well. Is your injury flaring up again? Or are you feeling unwell somewhere?" As she spoke, she reached out to help him up.
A delicate, feminine fragrance wafted over, instantly intensifying the torment in Xiaoyao Lang's heart. His primal urges nearly overwhelmed his reason. "What's wrong with you? Why aren't you speaking?" Ling Xueyan asked, feigning ignorance.
“I…” Xiaoyao Lang raised his eyes and saw Ling Xueyan dressed in red, which outlined her mature and graceful curves. Her lychee-like eyes were full of affection, and when she smiled, dimples appeared, making her extremely charming.
“…I want…” He could no longer restrain himself and pulled Ling Xueyan tightly into his arms.
"Ah..." Ling Xueyan's delicate body trembled slightly. This sudden intimacy also ignited the excitement in her heart! Looking at Xiaoyao Lang's flushed cheeks, his peach blossom eyes surging with desire, and his thin lips opening and closing rapidly, she herself could hardly control herself. "Xiaoyao Lang..." she murmured softly, exhaling a fragrant breath.
Xiaoyao Lang's Adam's apple bobbed, and upon hearing her soft call, his reason completely crumbled. He lowered his head and kissed those alluring red lips...
"Ling Xueyan, you vixen..." Qiu Xia cursed under her breath from outside the door. After returning to her room, she felt increasingly uneasy and kept an eye on the movements in Xiaoyao Lang's room. Sure enough, she witnessed Ling Xueyan using such despicable means.
Qiu Xia's mind raced: If I step forward to stop her, Ling Xueyan's martial arts are far superior to mine; she'll likely eliminate me without hesitation. An idea struck her! ...
With a swift movement, she silently flew to the roof of Ling Xueyan's residence, and without hesitation, set the entire room ablaze. In moments, flames and thick smoke billowed forth.
"Fire!" "Quick, put out the fire!" "Fetch water!" "The manor owner is still inside!" The clamor instantly pierced the night sky.
Ling Xueyan was locked in a passionate embrace with Xiaoyao Lang, their kisses warming them up, when she inwardly cursed: Damn it! How could these good-for-nothings have gotten so worked up at this moment! Her burning desire made her ignore the noise and continue their tumultuous lovemaking. Xiaoyao Lang's movements grew increasingly wild and rough, his hands intentionally or unintentionally caressing her sensitive areas…
Seeing that the time was ripe, Qiu Xia calmly grabbed a disciple of Xiyu Manor and said, "Your manor master is in the young hero Xiaoyao's room. Go and tell her that the young master is trapped in the fire while trying to save her!"
"Thank you for informing me, heroine!" The disciple hurriedly ran off.
Qiu Xia immediately flashed to the roof of Xiaoyao Lang's house, waiting for Ling Xueyan to leave before seizing the opportunity to rescue her.
"Bang bang bang..." "Master! Master!" The disciple pounded on the door and shouted, "Master, something terrible has happened! The eldest young master is trapped in a sea of fire while trying to save you!"
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