Nangong Liu Yun’s words sent Jiang Xuan into a spiral of unease.
He knew Nangong Liu Yun had a knack for noticing tiny details, which often led to uncomfortable outcomes.
After a moment of contemplation, Jiang Xuan cautiously responded:
“Yes, I did change clothes over at Nangong Mansion…”
“Hmm? Not quite right, if I’m not mistaken, it was in that cave where you changed clothes, correct?”
Jiang Xuan: “…..”
At this moment, his first thought was:
“Can I take back what I just said?”
“Hubby, the aura you’re still carrying around is from that Martial Emperor, not that Empress. Tell me, what’s your relation to the suddenly appearing Martial Emperor soul fragment?”
“Absolutely none! How could I possibly know any Martial Emperors…”
“Oh, I was being genuine with you, trying to learn more about this bad woman, and now you’re not being honest at all. I get it, you’re actually trying to contradict me, hoping I’ll pamper you, right?”
Jiang Xuan: “????????”
Nangong Liu Yun left him flabbergasted; snapping out of it, he quickly clarified:
“Hold on, that’s not what I meant…”
“Are you being coy again? No need to worry, I’ll be gentle… after all, only my aura should remain on Hubby…”
…
Nangong Liu Yun’s fighting strength far surpassed that of Bai Xi’s soul fragment.
She made Jiang Xuan confess everything about the “Hehuan Formula.”
Although Jiang Xuan had already fessed up about Bai Xi’s identity early on, he assumed Nangong Liu Yun would calm down. Instead, she doubled down on her interrogation.
“Oh? So the Martial Emperor soul fragment is actually your previous incarnation’s student? She came to take revenge on you?
How interesting, a Martial Emperor as your student. That must mean you were incredibly powerful in your past life!”
…
“I’m so scared… Hubby, please don’t bully me, I promise to listen to you obediently…”
“What? You didn’t get enough satisfaction? My apologies, I’ll try harder…”
“It’s my fault… I underestimated you before… To gain your forgiveness, I’ll serve you tonight.”
Jiang Xuan: “????????”
While Nangong Liu Yun kept pleading and asking for forgiveness, her actions completely contradicted her words.
Surprisingly, the Great Sage inside Jiang Xuan fell for this act.
All his defensive measures were shattered by her mere words.
Southwind began to speak seductively into Jiang Xuan’s ear:
“Hubby, you really think like that inside? Just showing a little weakness makes you react so adorably.
So you actually like it when I’m submissive?
Do you plan on treating me like this once you become stronger?”
Shaking, Jiang Xuan replied:
“No… I never thought of bullying you…”
“Mouth says no, but body says yes.”
Jiang Xuan: “…..”
After practicing the “Hehuan Formula” with Southwind over ten times, she finally left Jiang’s household.
Jiang Xuan’s cultivation improved greatly, reaching the pinnacle of Sky Martial Level Four, but he wasn’t too pleased with how exhausting it was.
As he realized she was truly gone, he tidied himself up, grabbed some spirit stones, and began meditating.
Out of all the spirit stones he’d gotten, most were used up, leaving only enough for him to reach Sky Martial Level Seven.
Yet, when he tried to focus, images of Nangong Liu Yun begging for attention filled his mind.
For a moment, he felt like perhaps being a regular husband wouldn’t be so bad.
But snapping back to reality, he inwardly sighed:
“Uh-oh, my moral foundation is crumbling. Almost lost myself in those fantasies.
Better to ramp up my power instead! Without power, you’re just forced to accommodate others.”
On the other side, within Nangong Mansion:
Luo Sheng was in her room, dealing with the source of her internal unrest.
Her expression relaxed when she looked at the Recording Stone, cheeks blushing, eyes glazed over.
Recovering, she hastily put it away and took deep breaths, calming herself.
“This thing is truly evil, another glimpse and all my Unfeeling Dao cultivation could dissolve.
Unfeeling Dao… Is it really the ultimate path?
But denying it means rejecting who I was. All these years would be for naught…”
Just then, Nangong Liu Yun returned to the mansion.
“Senior Sister, you look odd today…”
Responding slowly, Luo Sheng said:
“Lil Junior Sister, I’m fine. Just had a slight hitch during practice.”
“Oh, well, be careful. If you need help, let me know.”
“Yes, yes.”
After Nangong Liu Yun left, Luo Sheng muttered:
“Perhaps… Only the original can unbind the knot.”
In the Jiang family courtyard:
Lan Xin appeared at Jiang Xuan’s doorstep.
Jiang Xuan was surprised seeing her:
“Xiao Xin, you escaped successfully after all?
I returned here after being tricked by Qing Qi.”
“Master, I went underground, found two people tied in sacks. Xiao Yu Xia isn’t there.
I think she escaped. Her whereabouts are uncertain…”
“Two? If Xiao Yu ran away, and apart from Ming Yue, who else?”
“One sack contains Qing Qi…”
Jiang Xuan: “…..”
Recalling Qing Qi had surrendered, he expected better outcome; yet she ended up in a sack too.
“Okay, I gathered the gist. Xiao Xin, find a place to hide, keep watch over me.
I suspect Xiao Yu is also hiding somewhere. Report her location to me if you spot her.”
“Yes, Master.”
Lan Xin vanished instantly.
Jiang Xuan was puzzled by her straightforward response:
“Why is Xiao Xin becoming so cooperative?”
After dispatching Lan Xin, he resumed cultivating, rapidly boosting his power.
Though unsure of new challenges, Jiang Xuan prioritized getting stronger.
Suddenly, a figure appeared in his room.
Thinking it was Lan Xin, he was shocked to see it was Senior Sister Luo Sheng.
“Sister, it’s late. You came here for something important?”
Withdrawing a Recording Stone, Luo Sheng answered calmly:
“Not important, I’m here to return this.”
Realizing the stone, memories assaulted him.
Quickly calming down, he took the stone.
Destroying it forthwith, he thanked her.
Unfazed, Luo Sheng added:
“Don’t mention it; I copied the content a hundred times. The one I gave you is the original.”
Jiang Xuan: “???????”
“Ignoring that, are you here to cause trouble?”
