Chapter 129: Lingering Desires, A Mysterious Encounter
Deep night had fallen. With the Netherworld sealed, a profound silence had settled over the town. Even the inn was eerily quiet.
Lin Tianlu and Mao Ruoyu remained, their journey postponed.
Although the immediate threat of the Netherworld had been averted, the underlying danger in Jianggai County hadn’t disappeared. They couldn’t leave just yet.
Moreover, Mao Ruoyu’s current condition wouldn’t allow for strenuous travel.
…
Lin Tianlu carefully helped Mao Ruoyu onto the bed.
But she stiffened, straightening her back, her legs pressing together beneath her white skirt. A soft moan escaped her lips as her body trembled slightly.
“Madam, are you feeling unwell…?”
“I-I’m fine.”
A blush crept onto Mao Ruoyu’s pale face, and she covered her lower abdomen with her hand, a shy smile on her lips. “My body is just a bit sore. I don’t have much strength. I’ll be fine after a night’s rest.”
It was her first time experiencing intimacy, and after several rounds of passionate lovemaking, her body was naturally aching. Even with her enhanced Yin energy and the rest she had gotten in the Netherworld, she still felt exhausted.
Just sitting down had almost made her cry out in pain.
“You should take care of yourself, Madam.”
Lin Tianlu helped her remove her outer robe, folding it neatly and placing it aside.
His gentle actions made her heart flutter. She reached out and touched his arm, her voice soft and seductive. “There’s no need to fuss over me, Sir. I’m not that fragile. I’ll lie down and rest soon. But—”
She blinked her beautiful eyes and said softly, “You seem… different today, Sir.”
Lin Tianlu chuckled. “Are you referring to my interaction with Miss Yang?”
“Yes.”
“I just felt that deciding someone’s fate based solely on good and evil was too simplistic.” Lin Tianlu smiled and patted her shoulder. “But don’t worry, Madam. I haven’t lost my way. I’m just choosing to see things from a different perspective.”
“I trust you, Sir.”
Mao Ruoyu smiled gently.
Then, her gaze shifted towards the sleeping Yun Yue in the bed. “I didn’t expect that Sister Yun would be targeted.”
“After a thousand years, how can one predict the hearts of others?” Lin Tianlu shrugged. “Perhaps Yun Yue herself was prepared for this.”
A fox demon who had lived for a thousand years couldn’t be so naive and foolish as to believe that someone would wait for her, their friendship unchanged, after all this time.
Of course…
Perhaps Yun Yue had simply grown too lazy and complacent, forgetting about the treachery of the world?
…
They chatted for a while about the events leading up to their entry into the Netherworld. But soon, Mao Ruoyu started to look drowsy.
As she lay down in bed, still dressed, she seemed to wake up a little, her face flushing slightly as she brushed her hair back.
Lin Tianlu covered her with a blanket. “Get some rest, Madam. I’ll be here if you need anything. Just call out to me.”
“That’s too much trouble, Sir.”
Mao Ruoyu suddenly took his hand, her voice soft. “If you don’t mind, Sir, why don’t you lie down and rest as well?”
Her face flushed with shyness, her voice even softer. “I can keep you warm.”
Seeing the hopeful look in her eyes, Lin Tianlu chuckled and lay down beside her.
They had already crossed that line. There was no need to be hesitant about sharing a bed. Refusing her would only hurt her feelings.
As he lay down, he felt her soft body pressing against him, her delicate fragrance filling the air.
Mao Ruoyu’s eyelashes fluttered, and she whispered, “Although you possess extraordinary power, Sir… you should be moderate in these matters. Don’t let it drain your energy.”
Lin Tianlu chuckled. “Don’t worry, Madam, I know my limits.”
“When we return to Changling, I’ll make you some nourishing meals to replenish your strength.” Mao Ruoyu gently wrapped her arms around him, her eyes downcast, her breathing a bit quickened. “Sir… Mmm!”
A soft moan escaped her lips as she trembled slightly, a long sigh escaping her.
Lin Tianlu could even feel her trembling against his arm.
He turned to look at her, his expression strange.
“…”
Mao Ruoyu’s face flushed crimson, and she buried her head in his chest, her voice muffled. “S-Sir, nothing happened! I just wanted to yawn!”
“But you just…”
“Waaah!”
Mao Ruoyu was too embarrassed to look at him.
But feeling another wave of heat surging within her, she bit her lip, her eyes sparkling with desire. “S-Sir, could you… No! Your health is more important. I’ll go to sleep now!”
She quickly closed her eyes, trying to suppress her desires.
Lin Tianlu smiled helplessly and pulled her into his arms.
Soft moans and gasps echoed through the dimly lit room.
…
Half an hour later…
Lin Tianlu sat up in bed, watching Mao Ruoyu sleeping peacefully, her face flushed. He shook his head with a chuckle.
Madam Mao was truly adorable.
Her body was mature and alluring, her desires evident, yet she still possessed a girlish innocence, constantly worrying about his well-being. She was incredibly endearing.
Of course, she had been tired and exhausted, so he had been gentle and let her rest after a brief moment of passion.
Lin Tianlu got dressed and walked over to the window.
Looking out at the town, his expression turned serious.
The Yin energy in the air was still thick, suggesting that many ghosts were lurking around.
“This world… is different from what I imagined.”
Lin Tianlu sighed inwardly.
It felt less like a human town and more like a city of ghosts, shrouded in Yin energy.
“In this world, it’s the mortals who are the true anomaly… so fragile and weak.”
A cold, indifferent voice came from behind him.
Lin Tianlu was startled and turned to see Mao Ruoyu sitting up in bed, her clothes still on.
“Madam? You… wait, is that you, Miss Yu?”
“…”
Mao Ruoyu’s gaze was calm and distant, like a lifeless doll.
She didn’t answer, but stood up gracefully and walked towards the window, her movements elegant, like a celestial being.
“All living beings have a purpose. Whether it’s mortals, ghosts, or even immortals, they all have desires, their actions driven by their obsessions.”
She brushed her snow-white hair back, her eyes glancing at him. “The one who plays the game, overlooking the world. Are you ready to become a cold and heartless player, the arbiter of fate?”
Lin Tianlu stared at her, his expression bewildered.
Her words made him chuckle after a moment of silence. “If you had asked me that question before, I might have said… it’s natural to eliminate evil.”
“But now, I just want to see the world with my own eyes, to experience its joys and sorrows. The weight of a life can’t be judged by one’s identity.”
“Mm.” Mao Ruoyu nodded slightly. “Is that why you spared the little Azure Fox?”
“You… know Yun Yue?”
“I’ve heard of her.”
Seeing that she didn’t intend to explain further, Lin Tianlu asked, “You’re not Madam Mao, nor are you Miss Yu. Who are you?”
“Time has passed, identities are fleeting. There’s no need to dwell on the past.”
Mao Ruoyu gently placed her hand on Lin Tianlu’s chest. “The Azure Fox is with you now. She will tell you many secrets of the past, and you will learn more about this world.
If you want to uncover your lost memories, seek out the clues. The Heart Sea Soul Pendant will guide you. Don’t listen to that girl’s nonsense and get lost in meaningless pleasures.
And I… will continue to watch over you. No matter what choices you make, I will always be by your side.”
But as she spoke, her body suddenly went limp, and she collapsed into his arms.
“…”
Silence fell between them.
‘Mao Ruoyu’ steadied herself and looked up at him with a reproachful gaze. “Be gentle with your wives and lovers.”
As she spoke, a glimmer of life returned to her distant eyes.
Then, she suddenly raised her hand and cried out, “Be careful! Madam is in danger— Eh?”
She stared at Lin Tianlu, who was looking at her with a puzzled expression, her eyes blinking in confusion. “Why is it Master… Isn’t this the cave?”
“Are you Miss Yu?”
“It’s me, Ling’er!”
Lin Tianlu quickly asked, “What happened just now?”
“I-I’m not sure.”
Yu Xuanling shook her head. “I just remember Madam being dragged into a strange place, filled with a strange aura. My Yin energy was suppressed, and I couldn’t help her. I could only watch as she fell into a cave and started talking to a white-haired woman…”
Her expression turned strange. “I couldn’t hear what they were saying, but after a while, that seemingly kind woman seemed to be attacking Madam, trying to harm her.”
“I struggled to help, but then—”
Yu Xuanling touched her forehead, her voice dazed. “My consciousness… seemed to fade away?”
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