Chapter 155: The Fox’s Tribulation
Yun Yue was drenched in sweat, her skin flushed pink. She struggled to sit up, her gaze fixed on the Go board, her mind still reeling from the game.
It wasn’t until they started playing that she realized how wrong she had been.
After just a few moves, a strange Dao rhythm filled her mind, and the scenery around her transformed. The Go board became a vast expanse of sky, and she found herself in her true form, a lone fox standing atop a mountain, gazing at the gathering storm clouds.
This was the power of Lin Tianlu’s Go moves, his strategy.
It was also…
A tribulation!
Every exchange on the board seemed to intensify the heavenly tribulation, the pressure increasing, the aura of destruction lingering in her heart.
Looking at the increasingly dark and ominous clouds, she gritted her teeth and refused to back down, using all her power to resist the impending storm.
But…
Every subsequent move was a struggle.
She was like a mere fox, toyed with by a master, unable to make a ripple, her efforts futile and laughable.
She could only watch helplessly as the power of the tribulation grew, churning the sky, threatening to tear apart the heavens and the earth!
Finally, as a blinding bolt of lightning struck down, the mountain crumbled beneath her feet, the earth shaking violently!
Before she could even react, she was struck by the lightning, her consciousness fading into a blank void.
Recalling the “experience,” Yun Yue couldn’t help but tremble.
“Tianlu, your Go is too… too terrifying.”
Even now, her heart was still pounding.
After spending centuries in the peaceful and isolated Netherworld, she had never experienced anything so “stimulating.”
Lin Tianlu chuckled awkwardly. “I was holding back. I just got a little carried away when I saw your impressive skills, Miss Yun Yue.”
“Carried away… just ‘carried away’?”
Yun Yue was stunned.
Then, a wave of shock washed over her.
So it wasn’t that Tianlu was intentionally using some technique on her, he was simply playing Go?
But why would a mere game of Go affect her so profoundly?!
She picked up a stone, her gaze distant, lost in thought.
“Miss Yun Yue, why are you so quiet?”
“I… I just realized that you truly are a divine being, Tianlu.”
After a moment, Yun Yue said in a voice filled with awe, “Your every move is imbued with a natural Dao rhythm, and your Go game is filled with profound mysteries.”
Her expression turned serious, and she looked at him with concern. “Tianlu, it’s best not to reveal this ability to others. If the world knew what you’re capable of, I fear…”
Lin Tianlu smiled. “I won’t cause any trouble for myself. I’m already controlling my power.”
Although he hadn’t engaged in any intense battles or secluded cultivation these past few months, his peaceful and leisurely life had calmed his mind, and his control over his spiritual energy had improved significantly.
“But it’s a good thing that you gained something from it, Miss Yun Yue.”
“I…”
Yun Yue’s eyes widened slightly.
A blush crept onto her cheeks, her expression shy.
But she quickly cleared her throat and regained her composure, her gaze meeting his with a playful hint of reproach. “Your concern warms my heart, Tianlu. But this game—”
“You can still make another move, Miss Yun Yue.”
“Eh?”
Yun Yue was startled. Lin Tianlu smiled. “Your cultivation is truly remarkable, Miss Yun Yue. You’re the most powerful demon or ghost I’ve encountered in this world.
But centuries of solitude have dulled your perseverance and resilience. The path of cultivation is like this Go game. You can’t give up until the very end.”
Yun Yue’s heart trembled, and a strange warmth surged within her.
She looked at the Go board again, and the game that had terrified her now seemed to hold a faint glimmer of hope.
But where was this hope hidden…
“Sometimes, it’s right before your eyes.”
Lin Tianlu took her hand and gently placed a white stone on a corner of the board.
Click
As the stone landed, it seemed to create a ripple, spreading through her mind.
The apocalyptic scenery before her eyes vanished, replaced by a barren wasteland where new life was sprouting. Sunlight bathed the land, a clear stream flowed, and a vibrant energy emerged from the ruins. Yun Yue opened her eyes, her vision blurry, and she stumbled to her feet. A warm spring breeze caressed her face, like a gentle hand stroking her fur, and an unprecedented sense of comfort filled her heart. She couldn’t help but cry out, shaking off the burns and injuries that covered her body.
“…”
Yun Yue’s body trembled, and she quickly withdrew her hand as if she had been shocked.
But the situation on the Go board had completely changed!
“What do you think?”
Lin Tianlu chuckled and gestured towards the board. “The situation is clear now. Would you like to continue, Miss Yun Yue?”
“…No.”
Yun Yue shook her head, a gentle smile on her face. “You’ve already given me a great gift, Tianlu. I wouldn’t dare to ask for more. I’ve lost completely. I’m truly impressed.”
She put the remaining stones back in the box and closed her eyes, exhaling softly.
Her aura surged, becoming even more radiant and refined, as if her skin was glowing with a faint, ethereal light. She looked like a fox spirit from a painting, beautiful and alluring.
Opening her eyes, she smiled seductively and floated towards Lin Tianlu, her robes billowing around her. She wrapped her arms around him, her soft and fragrant body pressing against his.
Lin Tianlu froze, his hands raised awkwardly. “Miss Yun Yue?”
“You’ve been so kind and considerate, Tianlu. I want to repay you.”
Yun Yue leaned her head against his shoulder, her tails swirling around them, enveloping them in a soft embrace.
Her face flushed slightly, and she smiled sweetly. “But it wouldn’t be appropriate to do anything… too intimate during the day. Why don’t you rest in my arms for a while? I’ll help you relax and enjoy some warmth and affection.”
As she whispered, her fluffy tails brushed against his body, soft and warm, their touch like a gentle caress.
But as their skin touched, she froze, her body trembling as she let out a soft moan. Her legs stiffened and twitched.
Then, she collapsed against him, her breath shaky, her eyes filled with desire, her body enveloped in a pink mist, her scent intoxicating, her skin flushed and inviting.
“Miss Yun Yue, what’s—”
“D-don’t move…”
Yun Yue moaned softly, her face crimson as she clutched her chest. “Let me… catch my breath…”
After a while, she floated back to her original position, her face still flushed. She touched her flat stomach and curled up her long, slender legs.
But her tails still lingered around Lin Tianlu, rubbing against him playfully.
Her eyes sparkled with amusement as she smiled.
“You have many ways of tormenting women, Tianlu. You should be more gentle.”
“Uh… I’ll try to control myself.”
Lin Tianlu’s eye twitched.
He didn’t even know what he had done.
Seeing his awkward expression, Yun Yue just chuckled softly and didn’t say anything more.
Lin Tianlu picked up a Go stone. “It’s still early. Would you like to play another game?”
“Eh?!”
Yun Yue’s shoulders trembled, and her tails puffed up in alarm. She shook her head frantically. “No… no… If we play again, I won’t be able to handle it.”
Clearly, she had developed a slight phobia of Go.
“—Everyone~”
Mao Ruoyu emerged from around the corner, smiling. “Breakfast is ready. Come and eat.”
She was dressed in her casual robes, her appearance elegant and alluring, like a proper wife.
“Coming!”
Yun Yue patted her chest, relieved.
Lin Tianlu chuckled. “Was it really that bad?”
“You’re still teasing me, Tianlu…”
Yun Yue glared at him playfully.
“Hoo—”
At that moment, Hua Shuya sheathed her sword and returned to the veranda.
She glanced at Yun Yue and nodded politely. “Good morning, Miss Yun Yue.”
Yun Yue blinked her beautiful eyes, then floated towards Hua Shuya and embraced her, stroking her head affectionately. “You’re so diligent, Miss Hua~”
“Uh?”
Hua Shuya was caught off guard. Her hands froze, and she almost dropped her sword sheath. She looked at Lin Tianlu helplessly.
Lin Tianlu put away the Go board and shrugged. “Foxes are naturally clingy, Miss Hua. Just get used to it.”
“I-I…”
Before Hua Shuya could speak, she felt something wrap around her waist, and her body lifted off the ground. “Eh?”
Then…
She landed in Lin Tianlu’s arms.
“…”
Lin Tianlu and Hua Shuya stared at each other in shock.
Yun Yue chuckled softly and floated away.
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