Chapter 100: A Night Brimming with Desire
The three sat in the pavilion, sipping tea and chatting, the atmosphere harmonious and peaceful.
But when the conversation turned to demons, ghosts, and evil spirits, both Mao Ruoyu and Cheng Yishi’s expressions grew somber.
Cheng Yishi looked up at the crescent moon in the night sky and murmured, “The world is overrun with demons and ghosts, evil spirits wreaking havoc. I wonder when true peace will ever return.”
Mao Ruoyu remained silent.
She had lived alone for the past few years, and although she was always a low-level ghost practitioner, she had more contact with the world.
Those demons and ghosts had already infiltrated every aspect of society. Even if they could kill one or two ghosts, it wouldn’t bring back peace and prosperity.
“I was overthinking it.”
Cheng Yishi quickly shook her head with a wry smile and turned to Lin Tianlu. “Sir, what are your plans for the future? Will you continue to be Miss Hua’s private tutor? If you don’t mind, you could take up a position at the Cheng residence.”
“If you need any help, I’ll definitely assist you.” Lin Tianlu smiled. “But I don’t need a job.”
The girl pondered for a moment, then nodded. “I was being inconsiderate.”
Working at a woman’s house, if word got out, he might be seen as a kept man, which wouldn’t be good for his reputation.
Lin Tianlu sighed. “If I had the chance, I would like to travel all over the Central Plains, to see and experience more wonders and secrets, to explore more of my unknown past.”
“Sir…”
“But those things are secondary.”
Lin Tianlu smiled gently. “Now that I’ve met and befriended all of you, I’m content with staying in this small corner of the world. If I have free time, I can always go exploring later.”
Cheng Yishi quickly took a sip of tea.
Mao Ruoyu blushed slightly and said, “Sir, don’t neglect important matters.”
“It’s alright.”
Lin Tianlu shook his head with a smile. “I should thank you both for not looking down on my lack of ambition.”
Ever since his half-month stay on Mount Taiyi, his temperament had become a bit indifferent, and he had lost the drive and ambition of his youth.
He could try to take the imperial exams, go into business, or even focus solely on cultivating… but none of these ideas interested him in the slightest.
A cup of warm tea, a piece of pastry, these seemed more worthy of his time and attention.
But to ordinary people, this behavior might seem lazy and unmotivated.
“Don’t say that, Sir.”
Cheng Yishi lowered her eyes and said softly, “To me, wealth and status are just external things, fleeting like smoke. Only love is truly precious and enduring.”
“For me, simple and warm is happiness.”
Mao Ruoyu smiled gently and subconsciously reached for a pastry, but her hand froze in mid-air.
She… she had gotten carried away with the conversation and eaten a bit too much without realizing it.
…
As night deepened, Hua Shuya, exhausted from practicing her swordsmanship, excused herself and hurried back to her residence to bathe and rest.
Without the Yin energy enhancing her body, she had returned to being a mortal. After pushing herself to the limit in today’s battle, she naturally needed rest to recover her strength.
As for the other three…
“Aren’t you going back to your residence to rest, Miss Cheng?”
Mao Ruoyu looked at Cheng Yishi with a subtle expression.
“It’s a rare opportunity to catch up. Naturally, I want to chat with Sir a bit more.” Cheng Yishi said nonchalantly. “Or does Madam Mao also want to stay and enjoy the night together?”
Mao Ruoyu was stunned for a moment, but her cheeks quickly flushed red, and she stood up in a fluster.
But before leaving, she couldn’t resist whispering into Lin Tianlu’s ear, “Sir, please be moderate. If you indulge too much in pleasure, I’ll be worried…”
Lin Tianlu chuckled awkwardly. “Don’t worry, Madam, I know my limits.”
“Then… I’ll make you some nourishing soup tomorrow morning.” Mao Ruoyu’s voice was shy and soft. “But… it’s better to do this back in the room, it’s more appropriate. Doing it outside is…”
“Don’t worry, Madam Mao.”
Cheng Yishi smiled gracefully. “Sir and I will behave properly and observe etiquette.”
What etiquette?!
Mao Ruoyu glared at her playfully, as if blaming her for corrupting Lin Tianlu.
But after hesitating for a moment, she didn’t press the matter further and quickly left, a little embarrassed.
After watching the beautiful woman leave, Cheng Yishi turned back to Lin Tianlu and chuckled softly. “Although Madam Mao has a seductive figure, her heart is so pure. I didn’t expect that before.”
She had initially thought that Mao Ruoyu was just pretending to be reserved for the sake of appearances, but after spending day and night with her, she realized that she was truly innocent and kind-hearted, without any ulterior motives. She was almost too gentle.
“Indeed.”
Lin Tianlu smiled. “Madam Mao has been so kind and gentle ever since we met. It’s truly rare to maintain such a pure heart in the secular world.”
Cheng Yishi lowered her eyes and sipped her tea quietly.
“By the way, Miss Cheng, how are things going with the Cheng family business these days?”
Lin Tianlu asked curiously. “It’s been a while since you took over. Have you encountered any difficulties?”
“Thank you for your concern, Sir.”
Cheng Yishi smiled faintly. “Life is back on track now. Although some distant relatives came to cause trouble a few days ago, I managed to send them away. Business is going smoothly.”
Before, her father, Cheng Yanghua, with his obsession with immortality, had been holding her back, creating obstacles everywhere. Now that she had taken over completely, things were much smoother.
Lin Tianlu was relieved to hear this.
Cheng Yishi chuckled softly. “Are you worried about me, Sir?”
“I’m just worried that someone in the Cheng family might object to your management.”
Although the customs of this era were quite open, and women’s clothing was bold, even revealing shoulders and legs was acceptable, it was still a patriarchal society where men held the dominant position. This ideology was deeply ingrained.
It was inevitable for a woman managing the family business to face criticism from other relatives.
Cheng Yishi’s expression softened. “I’ve established some authority in the family now. Those concubines my father left behind wouldn’t dare to challenge me.”
“That’s good.”
Seeing Lin Tianlu’s relaxed expression, she couldn’t help but smile, her lips curving upward. She stood up gracefully and walked over to sit beside him, a hint of desire in her eyes.
The atmosphere gradually became ambiguous.
“Sir, are you going to investigate those matters in the near future?”
She leaned against his shoulder, her voice soft. “Madam Mao’s Lunar Valley, the so-called Crimson Feather group, and even the origins of those ghosts.”
“Are you feeling uneasy, Miss Cheng?”
“I can’t help but feel a little anxious.”
“I’ll try my best to look into it.” Lin Tianlu smiled and took her hand. “But during the New Year’s period, I’ll naturally stay home and spend time with you.”
Cheng Yishi blushed, her heart fluttering.
She bit her lip and hesitated for a moment, then stood up and lifted her skirt, straddling him with a shy expression. She wrapped her arms around him, whispering in his ear, “We’ve been apart for so long, and now there’s no one else at home. Don’t you want to… spend some quality time with me, Sir?”
She then chuckled softly. “Or do you prefer to be with Madam Mao?”
“My figure is indeed not as alluring as hers.”
The girl let out a soft, seductive moan, her eyes filled with love and desire.
Lin Tianlu chuckled. “You don’t have to provoke me like this, Miss Cheng.”
Cheng Yishi smiled faintly but didn’t continue to tease him.
As if overwhelmed by desire, the delicate markings on her forehead suddenly bloomed, like white lotuses.
But at that moment, both of them were startled.
Lin Tianlu suddenly felt a strange movement within Mount Taiyi in his body. He quickly focused inward and discovered several black wisps of energy rising from Jade Peak Mountain beneath Mount Taiyi, converging towards the peak and swirling around the cold white lotus.
“Hoo—”
As the Yin wind swept through, a phantom image of Cheng Yishi’s soul appeared, her expression filled with desire.
‘Cheng Yishi’s’ eyes sparkled, and a smile appeared on her face unconsciously.
As if sensing something, a… crimson jade stone flew out of Lin Tianlu’s embrace.
Was this the crystal he had condensed with his cultivation?
The jade stone was quickly swept into the vortex of black energy.
Then, the black energy rapidly converged towards ‘Cheng Yishi,’ forming a thin black veil that rippled like water, eventually weaving itself into a black dress.
Several ribbons wrapped around her arms and neck, accentuating her figure. Her delicate feet landed softly on the ground, and her tasselled skirt bloomed like a black lotus.
Tinkle—
A crisp sound rang out as a crimson jade pendant slipped from her neck.
“Mmm?”
Cheng Yishi woke up in a daze and quickly noticed the change in her clothes.
Lin Tianlu looked surprised.
“Part of the Jade Peak Mountain spirit’s power has actually…”
…merged with her body.
Cheng Yishi was a bit confused, not understanding what had happened.
“My whole body… feels tingly.”
But the strange heat that surged within her made her blush even deeper, her heart burning with desire. She couldn’t resist the overwhelming passion and leaned in for a kiss.
A moment later, soft moans echoed through the courtyard.
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