114 Let’s Go to the Hot Springs
“What?” Instructor Yu Xuan exclaimed suddenly. “Mother actually proposed such conditions… Did you agree, Yan Zhen?”
“I refused, but I couldn’t really refuse.” Yan Zhen scratched his head. “Mother-in-law doesn’t trust me.”
Instructor Yu Xuan quickly understood Yan Zhen’s meaning. Her mother was afraid Yan Zhen would run off with her, so she wanted to tie him down with more connections to the Yu family.
But Yan Zhen would never agree to marry into the Yu family. Even if he agreed now, once he entered the Jiā Lán Sacred Ground and successfully became the Holy Son, the marriage agreement would be forcibly annulled by the Sacred Ground authorities.
The Holy Son was the candidate for the next Sacred Lord, the face of the Sacred Ground. He couldn’t be reduced to a mere son-in-law.
Thinking of this, Instructor Yu Xuan relaxed and asked with a smile, “Did Mother specify who she would betroth to you?”
Yan Zhen sighed. “First it was Cousin Yu Die. She wasn’t too keen, so she pushed it onto Younger Aunt. Younger Aunt got angry, and then somehow it got pushed onto Aunt. Aunt said she wasn’t really part of the Yu family, so… then it got pushed onto Mother-in-law… Anyway, I was basically rejected by everyone. Finally, even Great Aunt teased me about it. I’m speechless.”
Instructor Yu Xuan was stunned. Cousin was one thing, but Younger Aunt, Aunt, even Mother and Great Aunt? What was going on?
Seeing Yan Zhen’s aggrieved expression, she couldn’t help but stifle a laugh. “Then just go along with Mother’s wishes for now. It’s not like you’re losing anything.”
“This isn’t about losing or not, okay?”
“Alright, you’ve been wronged. I’ll apologize on behalf of my mother.”
“Ahem, it’s not that serious…”
—Little rascal, still playing coy.
Instructor Yu Xuan looked at Yan Zhen with soft eyes. “Then why don’t you bully her daughter a little, to vent your frustration?”
Yan Zhen blinked, asking politely, “Can I?”
Instructor Yu Xuan’s eyes crinkled with laughter. “Of course~”
“Then I won’t hold back!”
Saying this, Yan Zhen reached out and tickled Instructor Yu Xuan, making her burst into laughter and collapse onto the couch.
Not to be outdone, Instructor Yu Xuan tickled him back.
They tumbled together playfully.
Amidst their playfulness, without realizing it, they kissed again, savoring each other’s presence.
When they separated, Instructor Yu Xuan’s hair and clothes were messy, but Yan Zhen didn’t make any further moves.
Instructor Yu Xuan felt a stirring in her heart. She thought for a moment and said, “Yan Zhen, let’s go for a walk. I’ll take you somewhere special.”
Yan Zhen, also worried that staying in the room would lead to temptation, quickly nodded.
“Okay, where are we going?”
“You’ll know when we get there.”
“Playing mysterious again.”
“Come with me.”
“…”
They tidied their clothes and left the room through the back door, following a stone path to a corridor. Maids they encountered along the way greeted them respectfully.
Leaving the large main residence, Instructor Yu Xuan led Yan Zhen towards the back mountain.
“Is Instructor taking me to the seclusion grounds?”
“Sort of. More accurately, next to my seclusion spot.”
“What’s next to it?”
“Guess.”
Yan Zhen stroked his chin, adopting his detective pose. Thinking about the script’s description of the Yu family, an idea flashed through his mind. “Could it be the ‘White Jade Spring’?”
Instructor Yu Xuan turned, surprised. “You’ve heard of it? Did Cousin Yu Die tell you?”
“Just a random guess.” Yan Zhen said casually. “I read somewhere that the Yu family has a ‘White Jade Spring.’ Its water is like milk, white as jade. Soaking in it not only beautifies the skin and cures illnesses but is also greatly beneficial for cultivators below the Mystic King realm.”
“Yes. After cultivating, I usually go soak in the White Jade Spring. It not only relaxes the body but also consolidates cultivation.” Instructor Yu Xuan held Yan Zhen’s hand tightly, intertwining their fingers. “So I’m taking you there too, as a reward for coming to see me.”
“Thank you, Instructor. You’re so good to me~”
“Still saying such polite things? We’re already lovers…”
They walked slowly, and after about half an hour, they reached their destination. Passing through a fragrant peach blossom illusion formation, they finally saw the mystical “White Jade Spring.”
It was a milky-white hot spring, the water slightly viscous, like thickened starch water or boiled milk.
The pool was large, with three artificial mountains within it. Flat areas around the mountains likely served as resting spots.
Even without releasing his Spiritual Perception, Yan Zhen could feel the abundant energy contained within the spring. Just standing by the edge made him feel invigorated.
Soaking in it might allow him to quickly advance to seven-star Mystic Master!
Mystic One, Mystic Scholar, Mystic Master – the first three major realms of the Mystic Path were primarily about accumulating Mystic Power, achieving qualitative change through quantitative increase. With heavenly treasures, cultivation could be incredibly fast.
“This feels really nice.”
“Then go in and try it.” Instructor Yu Xuan said gently. “Stand still, I’ll help you undress.”
Yan Zhen opened his arms, accepting Instructor Yu Xuan’s kindness, and couldn’t help but ask, “Is Instructor joining me?”
Instructor Yu Xuan, while helping him remove his outer clothes, said suggestively, “I can use the Yu family’s techniques to help you better absorb the energy in the spring water.”
Yan Zhen’s cheeks flushed at her words. Instructor Yu Xuan also blushed, and they both fell silent.
Undressed down to the last item, seeing the familiar elephant pattern on his boxer briefs, Instructor Yu Xuan couldn’t help but find it amusing.
“You really like this.”
Yan Zhen scratched his cheek, embarrassed. “It’s a personal preference. Doesn’t it look good?”
“It looks good, adorably cute.”
“Instructor has good taste.”
“That’s why I noticed you in the crowd~”
Yan Zhen realized Instructor Yu Xuan was becoming quite skilled at flirting. Despite her usual gentle and virtuous demeanor, she could be surprisingly bold with her words of affection.
“Then I’ll go in first.”
“Take off the last piece too.”
“…”
Yan Zhen, blushing furiously, quickly shed his boxer briefs and jumped into the pool.
As soon as he entered the water, he felt enveloped by a jelly-like substance, his mind instantly relaxing.
He stood in the water, closed his eyes, and began circulating the Emperor Flame Technique. Strands of Mystic Qi quickly seeped into his body.
—Wow, the efficiency is really high.
However, before he could absorb much, he felt Instructor Yu Xuan embrace him from behind, her watery gentleness seeming to envelop his body and soul.
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