Chapter 334

Lin Yi sighed inwardly, but her current appearance left him both amused and exasperated. Since when did crying and asking for kisses go together? Cry a little, then kiss, is that it?

Inside the room, Ruan Ruan listened to the sounds echoing in her ears and pursed her lips. She sighed without getting up, letting her enjoy this emotional breakdown for a while…

Outside the door, Lin Yi finally managed to stop Xu Ruanyao from crying, though she still had a few sobs and sniffles.

“All better now?”

Lin Yi gently stroked her pretty face, using his Qi to erase the tears and sweat, restoring her to the appearance of a Fairy.

“Mm…”

Xu Ruanyao lowered her head without speaking, her cheeks flushed. She touched her lips, feeling a sense of peace and happiness.

“I came for you and Ruan Ruan in the first place…”

Lin Yi stroked Xu Ruanyao's silky hair and explained everything he had just told Ruan Ruan.

“Oh.”

Xu Ruanyao didn't look up. She rested against Lin Yi's chest, listening to his heartbeat, playing with a strand of his hair between her fingers. Her mind inexplicably calmed.

Chapter 445: Eight Inches to Break the Palace

“What do you think?”

Lin Yi asked, referring to the matter of “having it all.”

“As you wish…”

Compared to Ruan Ruan, Xu Ruanyao seemed more accepting. Perhaps because she had just experienced a loss, the broken window effect made her care little about other things.

“Anyway… I can't beat you.”

Xu Ruanyao, feeling her words were too brief, added, “You said it was inevitable. Though I don't know why you want us, since I'm already like this, what choice do I have?”

“Ha, what a picture of a harmonious couple.”

Ruan Ruan stood at the door, leaning against the frame, her voice cold. She sneered, “Taking advantage of our admiration to act recklessly, Senior, don't you think that's too shameless?”

She felt displeased seeing Lin Yi and Xu Ruanyao together, her anger rising. The tolerant thoughts she had earlier were thrown to the back of her mind, prompting her to speak up and mock him.

“You said your admiration allows me to be unscrupulous, so why shouldn't I be?”

Lin Yi smiled, not letting go of Xu Ruanyao because of Ruan Ruan's words. Instead, he held her tighter.

Ruan Ruan had no retort. Lin Yi used her own words against her and shamelessly admitted his shamelessness. She opened her mouth but said nothing, only glaring at him.

However, that glare held no threat in Lin Yi's eyes—only charm. He casually pulled Xu Ruanyao closer and walked toward Ruan Ruan. He could feel that Xu Ruanyao in his arms was in a state of half-force, half-willingness.

Mm, the so-called half-push, half-pull. She was still hindered by face, wanting to show some restraint. Lin Yi didn't mind. He wasn't one to miss romantic cues. Since Xu Ruanyao gave him an out, he didn't need to expose her.

When he reached Ruan Ruan, Lin Yi casually pulled her into his arms as well.

Ruan Ruan initially wanted to resist, but feeling the familiar scent of the man beside her, her body disobeyed her commands and went limp. In the end, she could only let him hold her as they entered the room.

Ruan Ruan sighed inwardly, What a nemesis!

She lowered her head and happened to see Xu Ruanyao turn her face. Her small face was flushed, her eyes shimmering with charm and a hint of shyness, already captivating enough.

Xu Ruanyao also noticed her Aunt's gaze and felt embarrassed, deliberately looking away. Ruan Ruan knew Xu Ruanyao was ashamed and averted her eyes. Did she not feel shame herself?

She did, perhaps even more than Xu Ruanyao.

…

Lin Yi gently stroked Ruan Ruan's pretty face. She bit her moist lips, a dizziness washing over her, making her exhale a fragrant breath. Though it was a cold night, she was sweating. The room was warm and cozy, maybe the stove was burning too hot?

Lin Yi's fingers brushed over her delicate collarbone, noticing the blankness and daze on Ruan Ruan's face. He paid no mind, but soon, under his gaze, the daze turned into a shy frown.

Ruan Ruan opened her mouth, her gaze dropping to meet Lin Yi's eyes. She softly called, “Young Master?”

“I'm here.”

Lin Yi nodded in response.

“You… won't abandon us, will you?”

Ruan Ruan extended her jade-like arms to embrace Lin Yi's shoulders, asking in a dreamlike whisper, her voice nearly a murmur.

“No.”

Lin Yi shook his head.

“Then…”

Ruan Ruan revealed a silly smile. She tightened her arms slightly, as if trying to meld herself into Lin Yi's embrace. She frowned deeply, biting her lip hard.

Lin Yi could sense that more firewood had been added to the stove, making the room even hotter, as if they had returned to summer.

Kneeling nearby, Xu Ruanyao unconsciously swallowed. Her face was pale, then flushed red, spreading across her skin. She seemed enveloped in a faint pink glow, her skin fair and glossy, as if coated with a watery sheen.

Lin Yi gently kissed Ruan Ruan's temple, tasting some of the sweat mixed with her fragrance. Ruan Ruan's brow finally relaxed, though her arms still clung to Lin Yi's shoulders as she leaned into his chest, savoring the warmth.

“Mm… You won't lie to me, will you?”

After resting a while, Ruan Ruan twisted her slender waist, turned over without withdrawing, and used a grappling move to pin Lin Yi beneath her.

Because of the entanglement, her voice was distorted and trembling, but she quickly regained her composure, though more sweat beaded at her temples.

“Of course not.”

Lin Yi smiled, unconcerned by the shift in position. He gently held Ruan Ruan's waist, pressed an acupoint with his fingertip, and rubbed it slightly. She arched her back, falling completely into his embrace.

Wanting to turn the tables? Hah. He was currently suppressing his abilities. If he fully unleashed them, Ruan Ruan would be like a wooden pillar Fairy, only able to moan.

Ruan Ruan couldn't question Lin Yi further. She lowered her head, burying it in his chest, her body arching like a cat, but then she collapsed back into his arms, her waist bending…

Beside them, Xu Ruanyao swallowed, instinctively stepping back. Her heart pounded wildly. She touched her cheek and found it burning hot.

Saliva pooled in the young girl's mouth as she watched this terrifying scene. She unconsciously touched her stomach. No way, how could this be possible… Is it really possible… Xu Ruanyao's eyes showed panic, but deep within… there seemed to be a hint of eagerness…

If her Aunt could do it, why couldn't she?

Xu Ruanyao asked herself. Was she inferior to her Aunt? In terms of figure… well… she looked at Ruan Ruan's body, then down at herself. Okay, let's not talk about that.

Just in terms of appearance, she wasn't bad either, right? Her Aunt was mature and elegant, full of feminine charm—just look at those almost millstone-like… Why did it come back to this?!

Though her Aunt was seductive, she was youthful, cute, and delicate! Would men all prefer her Aunt's type…? Forget it, let's not compare that either.

Xu Ruanyao felt a bit deflated. It seemed she was inferior to her Aunt in every aspect. Even her relationship with the Young Master seemed closer. Her Aunt was the first to establish a relationship with him; she was just a latecomer…

Although she was the first to see the Young Master… Right! She was the first to see him and greet him!

Xu Ruanyao's eyes lit up. She finally found an area where she surpassed her Aunt!

No matter what, she saw the Young Master first and greeted him first—that's one victory!

I have one victory, and my Aunt has zero—that's two victories!

I have two victories, and my Aunt still has zero—that's three victories!

And so on, I have ten victories, and my Aunt has ten defeats… If my Aunt can do it, why can't I? My Aunt has the capacity to accommodate and the merit of seven inches; why can't I have the labor of eight inches?! There's no reason I can't surpass my Aunt!

Xu Ruanyao's mind was filled with random thoughts. As she looked up, she saw her Aunt lying right in front of her, smiling at her foolishly, but her eyes were vacant, her face covered in tears, and she was almost drooling like a child with Down syndrome.

Startled, Xu Ruanyao looked up again and saw Lin Yi's gaze falling on her. Her slender, fair thighs tensed slightly, and she instinctively moved backward on her knees.

"Young… Young Master…"

Xu Ruanyao smiled sheepishly. She watched as Lin Yi withdrew and stood up, walking over to her. Her breath caught, her body stiffened, and her eyes nearly crossed.

"Ruanyao."

Lin Yi's voice was gentle. He bent down, pinched Xu Ruanyao's delicate chin, and lifted her head. Their eyes met, and Lin Yi stroked her pretty face with his thumb.

"Help Young Master, will you?"

Lin Yi leaned in closer and gently kissed Xu Ruanyao's thin lips.

Xu Ruanyao swallowed and hesitated before nodding. Her hesitation was not due to unwillingness but out of girlish shyness. Moreover, she had never experienced such things before—not only had she never eaten pork, but she had never even seen a pig run. She was afraid she wouldn't do well.

Lin Yi gently stroked Xu Ruanyao's long black hair, his fingertips tracing her eyes and brows, wiping away some sweat and tears. She opened her mouth as if to say something, but in the end, she swallowed the words along with the shyness rising in her heart.

"I'm sorry, Young Master…"

Xu Ruanyao apologized sincerely. She felt utterly useless. Just now, her Aunt could… but she was so… Both were beginners, so why was she so incompetent?

She felt a bit dejected, but soon, without waiting for Lin Yi to comfort her, she pulled herself together.

"I have ten strengths, and Aunt has ten weaknesses! Hehehehe, I don't believe I can't beat Aunt in this!!"

Xu Ruanyao looked up and revealed a bright smile.

Lin Yi was slightly taken aback. In his mind, Xu Ruanyao was mostly melancholic and gentle, like a noble lady. But now, she showed such a lively and vivid side… That's right, everyone has more than one side. Perhaps this was her true self, just always suppressed deep in her heart.

Xu Ruanyao lay down beside Aunt. By now, Aunt had fainted, so naturally, she couldn't resist being manipulated. But if she were still awake… would she wish she had passed out?

Xu Ruanyao took Aunt's hand and turned back to look at Lin Yi, looking like a playful concubine beside her master. Especially when she said, "She's already asleep, hehehehe. So now it's our time…"

Lin Yi twitched the corner of his mouth but said nothing. He gently embraced Xu Ruanyao's slender waist and held her in his arms.

Xu Ruanyao's brows furrowed slightly. Her gaze fell partly on Lin Yi, matching and reflecting each other, and partly on Aunt, whose hand she clenched tightly, as if in a relay race—Aunt, the victory you didn't achieve, I will achieve for you! This is our bond!!

Xu Ruanyao bit her lip. After a long while, she let out a slight sigh. She released Aunt's hand and said with a hint of apology, "Sorry, Aunt… It's not Ruanyao's fault. It's just… Young Master shouldn't be yours alone."

Saying this, Xu Ruanyao bit her lip again. A trace of fierceness flashed in her eyes. She wanted to prove one thing: she wanted Young Master to know—she was more suitable for him than Aunt, in every aspect! And everything starts here!!

Xu Ruanyao's long, perfect jade legs tensed slightly. Her muscles exerted force, and she raised her hands, letting her pretty face fall onto the bed. Protected by the soft bedding and mattress, she felt no pain.

Lin Yi watched with a subtle expression as Xu Ruanyao reached back and tightly grabbed his arm. Then, the muscle groups on her body exerted force simultaneously, and a surge of spiritual power, weak to him, pressed down.

He didn't resist, just let Xu Ruanyao act. And Xu Ruanyao's goal was—

A powerful force pulled Lin Yi and Xu Ruanyao close, as if they were compressed together by a hydraulic press. Of course, it wasn't that terrifying. Xu Ruanyao just wanted to explore her limits. She wanted to prove that she was more suitable for Lin Yi than Aunt!

And then—

[■■■■■]!!

Xu Ruanyao tilted her head back, her upper body arching like a bow due to her waist instinctively exerting force. She stared blankly at the ceiling, opened her mouth, sweat and tears…

Lin Yi looked helplessly at Xu Ruanyao like this. Did she dare to do this? Or was she not the good girl he thought she was? Was her true nature like this—she liked to try and push limits.

Lin Yi embraced her slender waist. At this moment, he couldn't remain leisurely. The consequence of breaking the limit was that he could no longer restrain himself. Power gushed out like a geyser, and he could only add restrictions after consuming all the spiritual power.

"Sigh…"

Lin Yi sighed. He channeled his spiritual power through Xu Ruanyao's body, helping to protect her Divine Soul and Dao Heart, lest they shatter. He also quickly healed her body, eliminating her disheveled state, and restored her to her Fairy-like appearance.

But at this moment, Xu Ruanyao was too weak to speak or respond. She could only stare blankly at him, tilt her head, and glance at the unconscious Aunt. Her mind was a mess, unable to even think simply.

Lin Yi shook his head, gently kissed her hair, and then buried his face in her jade-like neck, savoring her unique Fairy fragrance.

As for recovering… she still had to endure some hardship.

Who told her to want to achieve the feat of eight villages?

Chapter 446: The Terror of Being Pierced Through.

The next day, Aunt and Xu Ruanyao woke up at the same time. They glanced at each other and both felt deeply embarrassed.

Aunt remembered her humiliating display in front of her niece, while Xu Ruanyao recalled how she had lost consciousness yesterday and was now still with Lin Yi… Her disgrace was directly witnessed by her Aunt.

Xu Ruanyao wanted to escape, but she forgot her current condition. Her legs gave way, and she fell back into Lin Yi's embrace. Even a slight twist of her waist to sit up left her without strength.

Lin Yi opened his eyes and saw Xu Ruanyao lifting her leg to get up from his arms. Their eyes met. Xu Ruanyao was about to speak when Lin Yi pulled her slender waist, and she lost her chance to speak.

Aunt watched the show with a smile. Xu Ruanyao couldn't stand it and directly pulled her in. The smile on Aunt's face immediately vanished, replaced by a pitiful expression. But Xu Ruanyao showed no mercy; instead, she viciously grabbed Aunt and threw her into Lin Yi's arms!

Lin Yi didn't give Aunt any chance to escape. He let her briefly taste the terror Xu Ruanyao had experienced yesterday. In the end… well, it was terrifying.

…

"After this, my wife's sister and… Ruanyao… I'll trouble you, Senior."

Xu Zhengfeng's expression was complex as he cupped his hands.

He wasn't a fool. When he got up this morning and saw the state of Aunt and Xu Ruanyao, he knew something bad had happened. Yesterday, his daughter said she understood. What did she understand?! She directly delivered herself to the man's doorstep?

From a rational perspective, this was a tremendous Opportunity for him. How many people wanted to send their daughters and granddaughters to be with such an Immortal-like figure but had no way? Those people pursued the Dao, so why would they linger on such romantic matters?

And just a few crumbs from their fingers would be enough for them to live on, let alone what he sensed when he got up this morning.

Aunt and Xu Ruanyao still had an aura that couldn't be concealed after their Breakthrough. Aunt had broken through from Nascent Soul to a Realm he couldn't identify. His cultivation was only at the Early Stage of Soul Transformation, so naturally, he couldn't see through higher cultivations.

After Aunt told him, he learned that her cultivation had reached Half-Step Return to Void, while his daughter had broken through from the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment to the Early Stage of Soul Transformation. What an astonishing improvement!

Was this the strength of a Return to Void cultivator from the Imperial Clan? Had they already touched the limits of the Human Realm? Were they close to the Dao Harmony Realm? Otherwise, how could they help them improve so much?