Chapter 472 - 235: Ming Yu Whimpering (Part 2)
Chen Yunqi’s gaze turned somewhat resentful upon hearing this, "You heartless person, I’ve been fighting desperately for you, even betting the future of the entire Hehuan Sect. Do you think it’s really for some great reward from you?"
"It’s only because you had a past with my master that I’m risking everything for this fight."
Upon hearing her mention Chen Mengdie, Chu Xuan’s expression finally softened a bit, "Precisely because of the relationship between us, you should trust me even more. I won’t just use you and Hehuan Sect and then kick you aside."
"At least in my heart, I see Yao Yufei as a talented person to utilize, but you’re different. Even if you can’t play a big role, I’ll protect you and won’t let anything happen to you."
Listening in the shadows, Ji Mingyu felt both jealousy and anger—not towards Chen Yunqi, but towards Chu Xuan. Just listen to what you are saying!
Always leaving room for affection everywhere—perhaps you don’t think it’s a big deal, but to those young, immature women, this is definitely an intentional act of goodwill, a heart-stealing behavior.
Luckily, Chen Yunqi is quite seasoned and can’t be easily swayed by Chu Xuan’s sweet words; otherwise, Ming Yu would’ve already covered his mouth.
Receiving such a guarantee from Chu Xuan, Chen Yunqi slowly stepped down from the throne, looking somewhat pitiful: "Then master, from now on, the future of me and Hehuan Sect lies in your hands."
As she spoke, she placed her hand on her waist and slightly bowed in salute. Then she moved forward, as if unable to stand steadily, carrying a faint fragrance of camellia, and hurled herself into Chu Xuan’s embrace.
Ji Mingyu immediately wanted to instruct Xiaoxue to stop, but Chu Xuan merely patted her hand, stepping forward to embrace Chen Yunqi’s soft and fragrant figure fully.
Chen Yunqi was a bit surprised, "I thought you’d intentionally avoid me and tell me to behave myself. Chu Xuan, you’ve really changed."
Chu Xuan, looking down, gazed into her eyes seriously, "I haven’t changed, just been too hypocritical before. The two of us are about to dual cultivate, what does it make me if I remain indecisive?"
Chen Yunqi chuckled lightly, "That’s true."
As she slightly raised her head, preparing to kiss him affectionately, Ji Mingyu was watching anxiously.
Just in time, Chu Xuan pressed her lips gently, "Wait a moment, don’t be so hasty. Let’s discuss this first."
Chen Yunqi immediately shot him a resentful glance, "Are you trying to play hard to get, deliberately teasing me?"
Chu Xuan shook his head naturally, putting his hand down, "I want to ask, does dual cultivation necessarily involve intimate acts between men and women? Can’t it be done by palm against palm?"
Chen Yunqi was visibly speechless, but she answered seriously:
"It can, but the effect will be significantly reduced, probably only ten to twenty percent of the normal dual cultivation; unless it’s cultivation techniques designed initially for this method, which would have hardly thirty percent effectiveness."
"In the end, it’s just a side path. You’re already dual cultivating, why still worry about this?? Better not take this path at all."
Agreeing internally, Chu Xuan didn’t forget his earlier "promise," asking earnestly, "You probably don’t like me, right? I mean that kind of like between men and women."
Chen Yunqi was speechless, "Yes, yes, yes, I don’t like you, alright?"
"For so many years, I’ve been guarding my chastity, waiting for a man who truly loves me, cares for me, cherishes me, someone worthy of entrusting my life. Unthinkably, what I waited for was someone as heartless as you."
"And you’re only hoping to extract my essence and power, not loving me at all, yet demanding I must not love you. I, I..."
As Chen Yunqi spoke, she was on the verge of tears, her tone carrying a sense of increasingly forlornness, making Chu Xuan feel guilty.
Ji Mingyu silently watched, internally thinking: What are you feigning? Speaking as if you are so pitiful, aren’t you just hoping to break through the realm via dual cultivation with Chu Xuan?
At this moment, she truly wanted to use Xiaoxue to remind Chu Xuan, but she worried that if she spoke recklessly, she’d be kicked out from here.
Chu Xuan sighed, "I know there’s an element of performance in your words. If you were genuinely waiting for your predestined person, you wouldn’t agree to dual cultivation with me so easily."
"But this is certainly wrong on my part; I apologize."
"Regardless, I must say that our dual cultivation is merely a transaction, both parties taking what they need, lasting at most half a year. Personally, I aim to advance to the sixth realm after which I can stop."
"We must clarify these in advance, to avoid any arguments later that might harm the relationship between us."
After hearing, Chen Yunqi nodded with grievance, "You’re now the master of me, the countless women of Hehuan Sect are your possessions. What can I say? Whatever you command, that will be done."
Chu Xuan was speechless, and "Xiaoxue" couldn’t help but interject, "Can you stop saying such things?"
"You should call me Sovereign in the future; everyone treated equally."
"Can I call you Sovereign in public, and privately call you master?" Chen Yunqi pointed to her chin, speaking with an ambiguous tone.
Chu Xuan shook his head sternly.
Seeing this, Chen Yunqi sighed, feeling a bit melancholic, "Alas, thinking about it now, I feel sorry for my master. Despite being born two hundred years later, I couldn’t escape the grip of her evil destiny."
"Then shall we not do this?"
"No, no," Chen Yunqi finally spoke resolutely: "The dead are gone; I must strive on behalf of my master as well."
Chu Xuan almost chuckled at her, "Alright, since you agree, let’s find a quiet place to start."
"Remember, over the next period, everything must be kept secret, and no one is to know about it. I’ll appear formally before the world in half a year."
Chen Yunqi has awaited this moment eagerly since Chu Xuan was an innocent young man, now flourishing into his prime—a wait of thirty or forty years. Now that it’s time, naturally she’s overjoyed, ready to take his hand to the rear hall to continue.
But at this moment, with tears in her eyes, "Xiaoxue" looked at Chu Xuan, clutching his hand, appearing reluctant to part.
Ji Mingyu never imagined that this woman, who once tried to snatch away her disciple at Hehuan Sect’s gate and was slapped back disgracefully by her, would now be ahead of her with Chu Xuan?!
No, no, how could this ridiculous situation occur in the world??
Though she had earlier expressed a "reluctant agreement" through Xiaoxue, when the moment arrived, Ji Mingyu found herself somewhat unable to accept it.
Her tearful display made Chen Yunqi feel slightly displeased, "Child, go play outside; someone will take care of you."
Chu Xuan, however, gave Chen Yunqi a "be patient" look, then let go of her hand, turning around to hug Xiaoxue intimately and whispered gently in her ear:
"I understand it’s somewhat hard for you to accept. I’ll proceed according to our agreement, not spending the entire six months doing such things, focusing mainly on increasing cultivation and impacting realms, with specific instances not too frequent."
"I’ll also try to find time to see you, take you outside to play, alright?"
Xiaoxue felt internally awkward listening to this—Is this the tone used to talk to me?
Because Ji Mingyu was overwhelmed with emotions, she didn’t immediately react, only noticing that Chu Xuan indeed cared about her feelings, reducing some of her internal bitterness and grievance.
She sniffled, saying, "Then you can’t deceive me; pinky swear."
As she spoke, Ming Yu childishly raised her pinky finger, and Chu Xuan smiled, linking pinkies with her before kissing her cheek and wiping away her tears.
"Alright, go outside and relax for a bit. If everything goes well, I’ll come out to see you soon."