Chapter 32: Hot Spring Turmoil (Part 4)

Lin Chen felt the air in her chest becoming thinner and thinner, and she desperately needed to take a breath, so she couldn't help but move slightly upward, attempting to get closer to the water's surface to inhale some fresh air.

However, this small movement of hers unexpectedly brushed against a sensitive part of Fairy Qimeng.

Fairy Qimeng was instantly struck as if by an electric current; her body went numb, and even greater waves of emotion stirred in her heart.

She tried her best to maintain her outward composure, fearing that any loss of control would arouse the suspicion of the Nine Palaces Elders and Instructor Liu Qingwan.

Underwater, Lin Chen's situation was becoming increasingly critical; if the breathing issue wasn't resolved quickly, she might suffocate in the water.

Fairy Qimeng was anxious inside, but her expression remained unchanged.

She lowered her eyes and moved her fingers slightly in the water, her mind racing. She had to quickly come up with a way to help Lin Chen breathe without arousing suspicion.

She shifted her body slightly, pretending to adjust her posture, and said softly, "Did you Elders come here today to discuss something important?"

While speaking, she secretly reached her hand into the water, gently brushing against the back of Lin Chen's neck, and secretly channeled a wisp of Spiritual Qi into Lin Chen's body to help her steady her breathing for the moment.

Lin Chen immediately felt her chest loosen, and her breathing became slightly smoother, but she still couldn't completely escape her predicament.

The Nine Palaces Elders smiled slightly, and Star Song Queen was the first to speak, "Nothing at all. It was just Instructor Liu Qingwan who invited us, saying that the Spirit Dew Hot Spring was exceptionally comfortable today, so we thought we would come here to bathe and relax."

Instructor Liu Qingwan chimed in, "That is correct. Today is just about enjoying a moment of leisure; there is nothing important, so Sect Master need not be overly concerned."

Upon hearing their words, Fairy Qimeng felt even more nervous.

The Nine Palaces Elders had no urgent business, which meant they would stay here for a longer time.

Although Lin Chen's breathing was slightly smoother now, she did not know the techniques for controlling water, and with only the wisp of Spiritual Qi that Sect Master Qi Meng had transmitted, she simply couldn't hold on for too long.

At this moment, Lin Chen was still buried deep in the water. As time passed, the oxygen in her body became less and less, and the suffocating feeling in her chest gradually intensified.

Fairy Qimeng's heart sank; she realized that relying solely on inputting Spiritual Qi could not effectively help Lin Chen.

While Lin Chen's Golden Core cultivation gave her powerful Internal Energy, she did not know the techniques for controlling water, and Spiritual Qi could not directly solve the problem of insufficient air.

She had to quickly find a way to provide air for Lin Chen; otherwise, if Lin Chen were discovered in front of so many people, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Sect Master Qi Meng scanned her surroundings, thinking quickly. Inputting Spiritual Qi was ineffective. To ensure Lin Chen didn't lack air, perhaps there was only one method—transferring air to her directly.

Thinking of this, Fairy Qimeng's heart suddenly raced, and her cheeks flushed slightly.

She had only seen this method in some ancient texts and films, and now, having to perform it in such a setting was truly embarrassing.

But now that the situation had reached this point, she couldn't worry about so much.

She adjusted her breathing slightly, her eyes showing no ripples, and maintained a calm expression as she chatted with the Elders, "Since that is the case, everyone please make yourselves comfortable and enjoy the nourishment of this hot spring."

At the same time, she gently raised her hand to scoop up some spring water, making a gesture of wiping her shoulders.

Taking this opportunity, Fairy Qimeng quietly lowered her head, pretending to whisper a few words, while actually moving closer to Lin Chen's position in the water.

She couldn't help but feel a bit nervous inside, but her exterior remained composed and calm.

Underwater, Lin Chen had long since felt the sense of suffocation becoming stronger. Although she tried hard to remain still, the pressure in her chest made her unable to hold on much longer.

Just then, she suddenly felt the breath of Sect Master Qi Meng approaching, and subsequently, a gentle stream of air was passed through the lips of Sect Master Qi Meng and gently into her mouth.

Lin Chen was startled, but she quickly reacted and understood the intention of Sect Master Qi Meng.

Although it was somewhat awkward, she had no choice but to accept this help.

As a breath of fresh air entered her body, the feeling of suffocation was instantly relieved significantly.

Lin Chen only felt her heart racing, while the movements of Sect Master Qi Meng were gentle and soft. Coupled with the way her robes were draped, the two were pressed tightly together, yet it did not arouse any suspicion from the outside.

The Nine Palaces Elders and Instructor Liu Qingwan began to remove their robes, preparing to enter the lake to enjoy this moment of coolness, completely unaware of the predicament that Sect Master Qi Meng and Lin Chen were secretly in.

Fairy Fanyin gently removed her white gauze dress and slowly placed the dress by the lakeside.

Her figure was graceful like an elf under the moonlight, with soft curves, resembling a serene white lotus flower.

She gently brushed the water's surface with her slender fingers, and the clear lake water reflected her elegant figure. With a slight smile, she stepped lightly into the lake water, and ripples on the water surface spread out beneath her feet, like starlight flickering on the surface of the lake.

The Phantom Cloud Zither Maiden also gently untied her gauze robes, revealing her exquisite figure. Every movement was like a dance, light and elegant.

She placed her robes aside, and her posture as she stepped into the lake water was like a floating cloud.

As the Nine Palaces Elders successively entered the water, the entire lake became even more enchanting amidst their alluring aura.

The figure of every Elder displayed a unique beauty and charm in the water, and the lake water rippled slightly under their movements.

The shimmering water surface and their laughter intertwined, forming a beautiful picture.

Under the lake water, Lin Chen gradually recovered her breathing under the occasional intimate care of Fairy Qimeng.

As her breathing gradually stabilized, the voices drifting to her ears also became clear.

"Hey, everyone, tell me," Star Song Queen said with a hint of teasing, "I've made so much progress over these years, isn't there anything worth bragging about? For example, look at my figure, how is it? Is it a bit slimmer than last time?"

"It is a bit slimmer," Zither Immortal Yanwu replied with a smile, "But look at me, I have often been practicing the Flame Dance recently, and as a result, unconsciously, my waist has become increasingly slender, and my figure appears even slimmer."

Zither Demon Jifeng let out a long sigh.

"I really envy your figures. My figure, because of Wind Speed Attack training, has some muscle lines that are slightly prominent; it really isn't as soft and beautiful as yours. It's a real sin!"

As the conversation deepened, the Elders gradually began to compare their figures with each other, occasionally touching each other lightly to compare carefully, bringing out playful and exclamatory sounds.

Finally, Fairy Youyue interrupted this playful laughter.

"Oh my, stop just talking about figures. Recently, I heard of a strange matter regarding an ancient legend of musical rhythm. I heard there is a mysterious musical instrument that can bring the power of musical rhythm to the extreme, and can even influence celestial phenomena."

"Oh? Is that so?" Star Song Queen asked curiously, "What kind of musical instrument is that? Can you share some specific details?"

"This musical instrument is called the 'star ancient zither'. It is said that it can fuse the power of starlight and musical rhythm, and can even change the trajectory of the stars."

Fairy Fanyin replied, "However, this musical instrument has been lost for a long time, and nowadays it is merely a legend."

"If it truly exists, that would be truly exciting," Zither Heart Bibo exclaimed, "However, even if it is a legend, it is worth us investigating."