Night. Mo Ruxue couldn’t find a suitable opportunity to change clothes.
If it were an ordinary room, it would be fine—she would have her own bedroom and could do whatever she wanted conveniently.
But this room was decorated in a neon style, and the bedroom had two futons spread on the floor. Zhu Yuexi’s bed was only an arm’s length away from her own.
Generally, between her and her own disciple, privacy wasn’t a big issue.
But now, Mo Ruxue had a heavy heart…
She waited until midnight before confirming that Zhu Yuexi was asleep. This was probably the most appropriate time.
To avoid making any noise, Mo Ruxue even walked barefoot on the floor, wrapping spiritual energy around her feet to keep them perfectly clean, and pushed open the door.
As soon as she opened the door, she saw a figure standing at the entrance. At first, Mo Ruxue thought it was Xu Sheng and was startled, but upon closer look, she realized it was a woman’s silhouette. It was Li Qingqing.
She had originally come out to meet Xu Sheng, but now seeing Li Qingqing, she breathed a sigh of relief. She hadn’t changed clothes yet.
Li Qingqing stood at the door and only spoke after Mo Ruxue closed the door behind her.
“My master ordered me to fetch you to his room.”
“He’s back?” Mo Ruxue blushed.
“Not yet. This was my master’s instruction before he left. He said you would definitely come out in the night.”
…
Actually, being predicted so accurately could feel deeply offensive.
But at this moment, Mo Ruxue felt less offended and more filled with an inexplicable joy. He could understand her…
Although this understanding seemed only superficial, it was enough to set Mo Ruxue’s mind wandering.
Li Qingqing led Mo Ruxue to a room, then politely bowed and left.
As soon as Mo Ruxue entered the room, she could smell the unique medicinal fragrance that belonged to Xu Sheng.
The scent was not faint; it felt as if she had directly plunged into Xu Sheng’s embrace. Mo Ruxue recalled the hug with Xu Sheng last night. Herself in Xu Sheng’s arms…
‘Would tonight be the same?’
Thinking this, Mo Ruxue’s face flushed, and deep in her heart, there was a hint of anticipation she hadn’t even realized.
The room was very tidy, with simple yet elegant furniture, and on the bedside table were two peach blossoms that looked like they were freshly plucked from a branch.
Mo Ruxue climbed onto Xu Sheng’s clean bed, and the scent of him grew stronger.
For some reason, Mo Ruxue felt her legs go weak. Even her breathing became rapid.
She was still wearing her white nightgown, having had no chance to change into the clothes Xu Sheng had given her in her room.
Mo Ruxue took out the gift box from her storage ring, opened it, and removed the thin garments inside. Her hands trembled slightly.
According to what Li Qingqing had said, this was roughly how to wear them…
…
Mo Ruxue hid her entire body under the covers, her face now completely red.
The sensation of the thin garments beneath the covers was very subtle.
Having held a high position and shown talent from a young age, Mo Ruxue had never lived a hard life; the clothes she wore were always made of the finest materials.
But the outfit Xu Sheng had given her was more comfortable than any other clothing she had ever worn.
Wrapped around her thighs… it felt like someone was gently caressing her.
And this style of bodice… how could it be so… so big?
She wanted to bury her head in the covers, but doing so would only make her see the embarrassing clothing.
Mo Ruxue was conservative by nature, so this kind of attire was a huge shock to her. While waiting, she even wavered and thought about leaving.
‘What was she doing?’
‘Why did she have to be so… so licentious to please Xu Sheng?’
‘She…’
‘Mm, “tuition fee.”‘
‘Everything in the Linxian Sect was indeed too distorted. She was doing this for the sect.’
‘Yes, all for the Linxian Sect.’
‘For Yuexi… this would help the cooperation between her and Xu Sheng.’
Mo Ruxue had cultivated for decades and had never experienced such an unsettled state of mind; even the Heart-Calming Technique seemed useless. She didn’t wait long.
But a quarter of an hour felt extraordinarily long.
Mo Ruxue even considered going out to find Li Qingqing to ask about Xu Sheng’s whereabouts when she heard a noise at the door.
Intuition told her that it was Xu Sheng this time.
The door opened. Mo Ruxue lay on the bed and looked over. Without using spiritual energy, she could only make out the general outline of the newcomer in the faint moonlight.
Although she hadn’t known Xu Sheng for long, she felt an inexplicable familiarity with him. Just by the silhouette, she could confirm it was him.
Xu Sheng didn’t speak. He silently closed the door and strode towards her.
Step by step, the sound of his footsteps seemed especially loud at this moment, as if stepping on the tip of Mo Ruxue’s heart.
Her heart also pounded violently. Under the covers, her plump thighs unconsciously pressed together and rubbed against each other. The sensation of the stockings was tantalizing.
Xu Sheng sat on the edge of the bed, slightly turned sideways, facing her.
He reached out a hand, which was somewhat hot, and gently stroked Mo Ruxue’s cheek.
Yesterday, Xu Sheng hadn’t kissed her. After that kiss, he had been indescribably cold towards her, but now he carried a different kind of tenderness. Mo Ruxue swallowed.
She felt like she really must be crazy, but this contact was like an addiction that she couldn’t resist.
“You… where did you go during the day?”
Perhaps wanting to ease the atmosphere, Mo Ruxue finally spoke.
“To handle some sect matters.” As he spoke, Xu Sheng moved his hand from her cheek to her neck.
“What, where did you think I went?”
Mo Ruxue instinctively tilted her head back, even hoping that Xu Sheng would put his hand under the covers.
‘How could this be…’
Mo Ruxue wasn’t stupid; she could sense that her psychological changes were too abnormal. Even before Xu Sheng appeared, she had thought about fleeing.
But as soon as he touched her, it was like grabbing a lifeline, and the anxiety in her heart completely disappeared. Mo Ruxue bit her lip.
“Li Qingqing’s neck… you didn’t break the skin. Thank you.”
At this moment, Mo Ruxue suddenly brought up the same hickey on Li Qingqing’s neck. One reason was to answer Xu Sheng’s question “where did you think I went,” which carried a hint of jealousy; another was to remind Xu Sheng of the reward; and the third was genuine thanks. Xu Sheng could understand what Mo Ruxue meant.
Mo Ruxue was actually quite clever… it was just that her idealism made her appear particularly stubborn.
“Li Qingqing is practically my personal maid, but because of the cultivation technique she practices, she can’t lose her virginity. So it was just a red mark—a mere taste.”
Hearing this, Mo Ruxue was stunned, then a surge of joy arose in her heart.
Xu Sheng didn’t need to say so much to her, especially about matters of virginity.
‘Why would he do that? Could it be… he was worried she would be jealous and overthink?’
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