77: Liu Yunshu's suspicions

Liu Yunshu completely relaxed, no longer as taut and shy as before.

She naturally possessed an outwardly gentle but inwardly strong temperament; once she committed to something, she rarely acted coy.

Since she and Lu Yu now shared this kind of relationship, and he had clearly stated he would take responsibility, the unease and shame in her heart were gradually replaced by a strange sense of security.

Moreover... this handsome young man's body was truly magnificent.

Liu Yunshu's cheeks flushed slightly. Secretly feeling the young body pressed against her, brimming with vigorous vitality and warm blood, a hidden corner of her heart even sparked a trace of secret satisfaction.

Three Hundred Years of asceticism, suppressing that troublesome Physique, last night... cough, that ultimate experience was something she had never imagined.

She leaned docilely against Lu Yu's chest, unconsciously playing with a few strands of his black hair that fell across his chest, her eyes holding the languor of post-coital bliss and a hint of unwitting allure.

Lu Yu wrapped an arm around her smooth shoulders and back, his fingertips lightly tracing her delicate skin, savoring this rare moment of tenderness, while his mind was already calculating the next step.

"Yun Shu."

He spoke softly, his tone casual, "There is something... I don't know if I should ask."

"Mm? Tell me."

Liu Yunshu kept her eyes closed, like a contented cat.

Lu Yu carefully chose his words.

"It's about... your adopted son, Tang Jia Third Young Master. Although I've only met him once, I always feel... there's an inexplicable sense of incongruity about him."

Liu Yunshu's body stiffened almost imperceptibly. She opened her eyes, a flash of doubt crossing them.

"Incongruity? Third Young Master... ever since he fell into the water and woke up from a high fever over a decade ago, he has indeed changed a lot. Previously, his temperament was timid, and his cultivation mediocre, but after that incident, it was as if he suddenly had an Epiphany. His Cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds, and his demeanor became... much more composed. However..."

She paused, her delicate brows furrowed slightly.

"Sometimes the way he looks at people makes me feel a bit unfamiliar, especially... when he looks at me."

She didn't elaborate, but Lu Yu sensed the uncertainty and subtle discomfort in her words.

That hidden gaze he directed at her was like looking at prey.

It seemed Tang Jia Third Young Master's twisted intentions were not entirely without flaws.

"Sudden Epiphany?"

Lu Yu followed her lead, "That's not rare; sometimes Cultivators have an Epiphany. But a complete change in personality and an unfamiliar gaze... Yun Shu, have you considered a possibility?"

"What possibility?"

Liu Yunshu looked up at him.

Lu Yu lowered his head until their foreheads touched, their breaths mingling, his voice dropping even lower, carrying an intimacy akin to sharing a secret.

"In the Cultivation world, when some Cultivators' spirits are extremely weak, they might seek out a suitable young body to perform the method of Possession, taking it over."

"Possession?!"

Liu Yunshu's eyes snapped wide open, her pupils contracting sharply. She instinctively tried to sit up but was gently pressed down by Lu Yu.

"Don't panic, it's just speculation on my part."

Lu Yu patted her comfortingly, his tone shifting to relaxed.

"After all, it's just my guess. Perhaps Tang Jia Third Young Master simply experienced life and death and achieved great enlightenment? I just feel that the scale of his change is too great to be a normal Epiphany, so... I connected it to such things. Just listen to what I said and don't dwell on it."

The more he said this, the tighter the string in Liu Yunshu's heart became.

Possession... that word was like a cold key, instantly unlocking the doubts and unease that had been suppressed in her heart for years.

That's right, if it was just an Epiphany, how could even the way he looked at her have changed?

In the depths of that gaze, she sometimes caught a glimpse of a scorching intensity and possessiveness that made her scalp tingle, something inappropriate for a Junior looking at an elder... "It couldn't be... Third Young Master he..."

Liu Yunshu murmured to herself, her face turning somewhat pale.

She didn't want to believe it, but Lu Yu's words were like seeds, rapidly taking root and sprouting in her heart.

Seeing her waver, Lu Yu knew he had applied enough pressure. He stopped pushing and softened his tone instead.

"I spoke too much, I shouldn't have disturbed your peace with such nonsense. However..."

He shifted his tone, "If you truly have doubts, perhaps... you should pay closer attention to him in the future? See if he has any other unusual actions or habits, or if he's secretly contacting anyone of unknown origin?"

He leaned close to her ear, his warm breath brushing against her sensitive earlobe.

"If you discover anything amiss, you can always come to me to discuss it. Although my cultivation is inferior to yours, I still have some connections and avenues within the Heavenly Evolution Immortal Sect, and I might be able to help you investigate."

His words were considerate and reliable, giving her direction while establishing himself as a supportive pillar on her side.

Liu Yunshu felt a mix of emotions: fear and sorrow over the possibility of her adopted son being Possessed, alongside gratitude and reliance on Lu Yu's concern and support.

She nodded lightly, burying her face in Lu Yu's neck, speaking muffledly.

"...Okay, I will pay attention."

After lingering affectionately for a moment longer, Liu Yunshu ultimately remembered her responsibilities to the Tang Family and her own status, daring not to stay long.

With a blush, she dressed with Lu Yu's assistance. Although she tried her best to maintain composure, the allure from being thoroughly satisfied and the slight unevenness in her walk were undeniable.

"I... I should go back now."

She stood at the edge of the Formation, not daring to look at Lu Yu.

"Tomorrow... if there's a chance, I'll come again."

"Be careful."

Lu Yu gently smoothed her slightly messy hair, his movements naturally intimate.

Liu Yunshu blushed again, let out a soft "Mm," crushed a pre-prepared short-distance teleportation Talisman, and vanished after her figure blurred at the edge of the Formation.

After confirming Liu Yunshu had left and no one was around, Lu Yu waved his hand, retracting the concealing Formation Flag. The gentle concern on his face instantly vanished, replaced by a faint smile of calculated success.

In his hand appeared a disk, about the size of a chest plate, made of neither gold nor jade, colored dark gold, covered in mysterious inscriptions and pointers—it was the Immortal Artifact destiny compass he had just obtained from the System.

"What a great thing!"

Lu Yu's eyes lit up. He hadn't expected that by winning over Liu Yunshu, he would obtain two destiny compasss!

Yun Shu is truly my precious treasure!

Thinking of Liu Yunshu's immense grinding plate, that soft touch, it was simply intoxicating!

And this destiny compass that just appeared was tailor-made for exposing Tang Jia Third Young Master!

The soul sacrificing rope was also an excellent Sharp Weapon for framing and controlling people. Although it looked a bit sinister, it was a good means of control!

He couldn't wait to examine the destiny compass.

The compass felt cool and heavy in his hand; the central pointer trembled slightly, pointing indeterminately.

"Has Tang Jia Third Young Master been Possessed? If so, who is the possessor? How did the Possession occur?"

Although Lu Yu knew some answers from the System in his heart, he still asked in detail to learn the specifics from the destiny compass.

Silently reciting the questions, a spark of light entered his mind. This time, the cost was ten thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stones.

He immediately took out ten thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stones from his storage ring.

Buzz—!

The compass vibrated violently, the cracks on its surface seemed to come alive, emitting a dim, dark light.

Those ten thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stones rapidly dimmed, turning into dust!

The pure Spiritual Qi was frantically devoured by the compass!

Immediately after, a hazy screen of light projected from the center of the compass.