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Chapter 24 It Wasn’t Like This Before…
Fu Huaian carried the Flower Picking Thief's corpse and tossed it directly at the nearest yamen office.
Upon returning to the inn, the room had already been tidied up, and Xu Qingyao had taken a separate room nearby, already having entered it.
Qin Fengwu sat alone at the table; having just had someone die in the room, she was still a bit scared.
Seeing Fu Huaian return at this moment, her heart relaxed, and she instantly felt a sense of security.
The two walked towards the bed, preparing to sleep.
A short while later, the recent events seemed to have left Qin Fengwu somewhat frightened, so she directly burrowed into Fu Huaian's embrace, only then falling asleep peacefully.
Fu Huaian's hand gently patted Aunt Qin's back, the soft and delicate touch making him feel exceptionally comfortable.
…
Early the next morning, everyone packed their luggage, intending to return to the Sect.
Xu Qingyao's return to Medicine God Valley also meant going to Nanzhou. Hearing that Pei Qinghuan and Fu Huaian would later need to visit the Valley Master of Medicine God Valley in Nanzhou, and might subsequently go to Shangyang Town, she also returned to Taiyi Sword Pool.
She planned to travel with the two of them, returning to Nanzhou together.
Pei Qinghuan carried the two of them on her sword, while Fu Huaian embraced Qin Fengwu.
The group of five spent two days, finally rushing back to Taiyi Sword Pool as the sun set in the west.
As soon as Pei Qinghuan arrived at the courtyard, a Disciple immediately came to visit.
Someone from the Shen Family had come again, and after delivering a letter, had already left.
Pei Qinghuan curiously took the letter, while Shen Jinyu beside her was quite troubled, knowing this certainly wasn't good news.
The two walked into the courtyard. Pei Qinghuan opened the envelope, read it, and then expressionlessly handed it to Shen Jinyu.
Shen Jinyu read it carefully, her face instantly falling into a troubled frown.
The letter was personally written by the Shen Family Head, stating that she should not act recklessly, as the Empress had already arrived at the Shen Family, and she was to return immediately!
Pei Qinghuan's father and the Shen Family Head had some history, which was why Pei Qinghuan and Shen Jinyu could play together in their childhood.
Therefore, the Shen Family Head was one of the few who knew that Pei Qinghuan was a girl.
Naturally, the Shen Family Head knew that his daughter was running away from marriage, traveling thousands of miles to Taiyi Sword Pool to put on such a show.
The reason Pei Qinghuan's father concealed Pei Qinghuan's female identity was primarily because the Taiyi Sword Pool's Cultivation Technique had a fatal flaw.
When breaking through to the Tai Xu Realm using the Taiyi Sword Pool's Cultivation Technique, one needed the Yang Qi of a male as a guide to condense the Dao foundation.
If one was female, it was basically impossible to Break through to the Tai Xu Realm, unless there was another Cultivation Technique.
However, for every immortal Sect, core Cultivation Techniques are the foundation of the Sect, so finding another Cultivation Technique is not that easy.
This meant that Pei Qinghuan's limit would be at the Transcendent Realm!
Taiyi Sword Pool was not without enemies. If they knew Pei Qinghuan was a girl and her highest cultivation would only be at the Transcendent Realm, they would constantly try to control Taiyi Sword Pool.
Pei Qinghuan's father, relying on his Nascent Soul cultivation, had bullied many people in the past.
Now, bullying his little daughter whose limit was only at the Transcendent Realm was called returning the favor.
Pei Qinghuan's astonishing talent in childhood and rapid progress in cultivation had long spread throughout the immortal Sects within the Great Yan Dynasty.
The reason they didn't cause trouble after Pei Qinghuan's father died was because they were worried that Pei Qinghuan might suddenly Break through to the Tai Xu Realm.
At this time, the hostile Sects dared not gamble whether she was still Transcendent.
If she were in the Tai Xu Realm, that Realm would make people extremely wary!
After Pei Qinghuan's father failed his Undergoing Tribulation, they observed for several years.
Sects that had grievances were recently stirring.
Some time ago, an Elder who was traveling abroad suffered retaliation.
His longsword was destroyed, and he was severely injured, testing Taiyi Sword Pool's reaction.
The one who acted was the Kuiyang Sword Sect.
Two years ago, Pei Qinghuan traveled to Yangzhou and met Fu Huaian.
At that time, she was worried that the Sect was on the verge of collapse and that she couldn't shoulder the responsibility.
So she planned to go out and seek Opportunity.
But she didn't find Opportunity; instead, she found a precious Disciple.
Now she felt much more at ease; as long as her Disciple advanced to Transcendent, Taiyi Sword Pool could at least stand firm.
Her identity, whether concealed or not, no longer mattered.
Shen Jinyu held the letter, distressed, looking at Pei Qinghuan.
"Qinghuan, what should we do? The Empress herself is at the Shen Family. Not returning would be openly defying the imperial decree, which is not appropriate…"
Pei Qinghuan thought for a moment and said softly:
"Huai'an and I need to go to Shangyang Town in Nanzhou, so we can stop by the Shen Family on the way.
Now that the Prince of Nanjin's heir has been… by Huai'an… you'll at most get a scolding when you go back; you won't have to marry him."
Shen Jinyu sighed, the taste of being scolded at home was truly unpleasant.
Inside Fu Huaian's courtyard.
Fu Huaian sat on the bed, while Qin Fengwu stood before him, bowing slightly.
She held medicinal ointment in her left hand and gently applied it to Fu Huaian with her right.
Fu Huaian looked ahead; Aunt Qin's charming face wore a faint smile, her red lips seemed to be painted with rouge, looking even more alluring.
The slightly cool touch on his chest made Fu Huaian's mind wander.
He guessed it must be the love poison at work, making him completely resistant to certain aspects…
After applying the medicine, Qin Fengwu was about to turn and leave.
"Oh~"
Fu Huaian reached out and put his arm around Aunt Qin's slender waist. With a gasp, she fell into Fu Huaian's arms.
Qin Fengwu's face was flushed, her moist eyes glanced at Fu Huaian, a little flustered.
"What are you doing? Let go of Aunt Qin."
Fu Huaian smiled.
"Aunt Qin, just rest here. I feel like I can sleep more peacefully with you…"
Qin Fengwu's face grew even redder, and she poked his forehead in annoyance.
"Improper!"
Fu Huaian's handsome face drew closer, and he began to taste the rouge directly!
This time, it wasn't a quick retreat. Fu Huaian made Aunt Qin's delicate body go soft, her heart tremble, and her legs feel weak…
After a long while.
Fu Huaian took a deep breath, not going too far, and with Aunt Qin in his arms, he struggled to fall asleep…
…
Morning.
Qin Fengwu woke up to find herself lying in Huai'an's arms, her fair, jade-like leg resting on Huai'an's waist.
Qin Fengwu's pretty face flushed, and she pulled her leg back.
She looked at Fu Huaian's handsome face; last night, she almost couldn't hold back…
Qin Fengwu sighed, her eyes noticing the red lip marks on his cheek and neck, and she suddenly felt a bit embarrassed.
How could she be so proactive…?
Qin Fengwu composed herself, suppressed her uneasy emotions, and propped up her delicate body; she had to prepare breakfast for Huai'an.
Qin Fengwu thought for a moment and prepared some body-strengthening food for Fu Huaian for breakfast.
It wasn't that she suspected Fu Huaian had problems in that area; she was even a little scared last night…
It was mainly that dead woman, Shen Jinyu, who couldn't stay honest whenever she found an Opportunity. She couldn't let her ruin Huai'an's body too early.
She still needed to use it later…
At breakfast, Fu Huaian was helpless; he couldn't just not eat. He could only happily accept Aunt Qin's kindness.
After breakfast, Qin Fengwu applied medicine to Fu Huaian again. It looked much better now, with no obvious marks.
It would probably be completely healed in another day or two.
Qin Fengwu was particularly satisfied while applying the medicine, with an extra few smiles on her face.
Fu Huaian was also satisfied; after applying it, he started tasting the rouge again…
As the two were immersed in a strange emotion, Pei Qinghuan arrived silently and, upon seeing the scene before her, her eyes widened instantly!
These two live together, and they do this casually?
That won't do!
Pei Qinghuan had indeed misunderstood them.
Mainly, after the trip to Changyan City, when the relationship between Fu Huaian and Qin Fengwu broke through that barrier, the two became a bit unrestrained.
It wasn't like this before…
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