21: The Queen Mother of the West who suddenly became a wife

Just as Chu Feng carried the Queen Mother of the West into the inner chamber, preparing to deeply explore the Profound Truths of life, the Saintess of the Jade Pool, who was by the Spirit Spring on the back mountain of the Yaochi Holy Land, was staring blankly at the image Chu Feng had sent to the Chat Group interface in her mind.

The image wasn't of any scandalous scene; it was just a glimpse of the Queen Mother of the West's profile as she was being carried by Chu Feng, her burning cheek buried against his chest—her eyes and brows tinged with an unmistakable blush of shyness,

forming a heart-stirring contrast with her usual gentle and dignified demeanor, a captivatingly delicate charm frozen in the frame.

"Wait, what? Chu Feng, how did you... how did you suddenly... kidnap my Lady Queen Mother?" The Saintess of the Jade Pool felt her thoughts stagnate, and she hurriedly sent several inquiry messages through her mind.

【Saintess of the Jade Pool: Senior Chu Feng?! What did you do to the Queen Mother?】

【Saintess of the Jade Pool: What's with that picture?】

【Saintess of the Jade Pool: The Queen Mother, she...】

However, all the messages were like stones sinking into the ocean, receiving no response. The Saintess of the Jade Pool instantly understood; at this moment, how could Chu Feng have any leisure to use a Divided Soul to reply to her? He must be "busy" beyond belief.

Thinking of this, two clouds of red involuntarily flew onto the Saintess of the Jade Pool's own cheeks.

Could Lady Queen Mother really be... discussing life with Chu Feng, even potentially involving... something as sacred yet embarrassing as producing offspring?

She subconsciously looked at Ji Ziyue beside her, who was chirping with curiosity at a glowing seven-colored coral.

Recalling how Little Moon had angrily claimed in the group that Yaochi wanted to "trick Chu Feng into staying to have babies," the Saintess of the Jade Pool had thought it was just a young girl's jealous joke and laughed it off.

But looking at it now... Lady Queen Mother's decisiveness was simply too astounding!

And why was she the one arranged to stall Little Moon here, allowing Chu Feng to "bully" her own incredibly noble Queen Mother?

This feeling... it was like being an accomplice to a crime! Looking at the innocent Little Moon who knew nothing of this, the Saintess of the Jade Pool felt a mix of emotions, and the cold, elegant Saintess demeanor on her face was almost impossible to maintain.

"Yaochi, what's wrong? Your face is so red! Is it too hot here?" Little Moon finally noticed the Saintess of the Jade Pool's abnormality and asked curiously, blinking her large eyes.

"No... it's nothing!" The Saintess of the Jade Pool's heart jolted, and she quickly gathered her thoughts, forcing a gentle smile. "It might be the steam from the Spirit Spring. Zi Yue, there's a Crane Garden further ahead where the cranes can dance. Shall I take you to see them?"

"Really? Okay, okay!" A child's attention is easily drawn to novel things, and her focus was immediately shifted.

The Saintess of the Jade Pool secretly breathed a sigh of relief, while also feeling a hint of guilt.

She could only dutifully play the role of a "tour guide," taking Little Moon through almost half of the Yaochi Holy Land.

From the radiant Celestial Flower Medicinal Garden to the mist-shrouded Floating Pavilions, and then to the Cultivation Courtyards where the sound of zithers echoed... She racked her brains to show every scenery in Yaochi that could interest a young girl.

Time quietly slipped away for over two hours amidst Little Moon's wonder and laughter. Just as the Saintess of the Jade Pool felt she was running out of things to say and didn't know where else to take Little Moon, Chu Feng's voice transmission finally echoed in her mind, concise and to the point:

【Bring her back.】

Hearing this voice, the Saintess of the Jade Pool felt as if she had been granted a grand amnesty, yet she couldn't help but curse inwardly: "That bastard Chu Feng... he actually 'bullied' Lady Queen Mother for a full two hours!"

She took a deep breath to calm her complex emotions, put on an impeccable gentle smile again, and said to Little Moon, who was playing with a translucent Jade Rabbit:

"Zi Yue, it's getting late. Senior Chu Feng should have finished his business by now. We should head back."

Although Little Moon hadn't finished playing, she nodded obediently when she heard they were going back to find Chu Feng. Carrying the Jade Rabbit she couldn't bear to put down, she followed the Saintess of the Jade Pool back.

When the two stepped into the Queen Mother's elegant and quiet palace again, a faint, peculiar scent quietly lingered in the air.

It wasn't the usual incense; it carried a hint of indescribable ambiguity and romance.

Little Moon's small nose twitched. She felt the scent was a bit special but couldn't distinguish what it was, assuming it was just a high-grade incense unique to the Queen Mother's room.

The Saintess of the Jade Pool, however, knew exactly what it was. Her cheeks heated up as she quickly scanned the inner room.

In the outer living room, the Queen Mother of the West was already seated on a carved red sandalwood chair, having changed into a more magnificent and dignified pale purple silk dress, its hem spreading out like clouds.

Her hair was meticulously styled, still maintaining the dignified demeanor of a Holy Lord, but on her jade-white cheeks remained a captivating flush that hadn't completely faded, like rouge on white jade, adding a touch of charm rarely seen in her.

Her eyes seemed more watery and soft than usual, and in the flow of her gaze, an occasional, hard-to-detect seductive charm would be revealed.

Opposite her, Chu Feng was leisurely sipping spiritual tea, looking radiant and high-spirited, with an undisguised, extremely satisfied and triumphant smile on his lips.

The Saintess of the Jade Pool quickly walked to the Queen Mother's side. Using the action of supporting her, she lowered her voice, filled with concern and inquiry: "Queen Mother, are... are you alright?"

The Queen Mother naturally understood the hidden meaning of the Saintess of the Jade Pool's words and shook her head gently, giving her a look that said "it's fine, don't worry."

But at the moment their eyes met, the blush that had just faded slightly on the Queen Mother's face deepened again involuntarily.

She then turned her gaze to Little Moon, who was pouncing toward Chu Feng, her tone returning to its usual gentleness and gravity as she spoke: "Zi Yue, your matters have already been explained to me in detail by Fellow Daoist Chu Feng."

Little Moon was pulling on Chu Feng's sleeve, curiously wanting to ask what they had talked about for so long, and looked up upon hearing this.

The Queen Mother continued: "You possess the Yuan Ling Body and have extraordinary talent, and with... Fellow Daoist Chu Feng's careful cultivation, your future is limitless. If you are willing, you can stay in the Yaochi Holy Land for a period of time.

I can personally explain the essentials of the Emperor Scripture of the West that match your Physique and gift you an Original Manuscript left by Lady Empress of the West during her cultivation, which may contain her unique insights into the Innate Dao Embryo. I believe it will certainly be of benefit to you."

"The Original Manuscript of the Empress of the West?!" Little Moon's small mouth dropped open in shock, her large eyes filled with unbelievable surprise. That was a Great Emperor's manuscript, a priceless treasure for any Cultivator!

Although she was sometimes lazy, her desire for such a supreme Legacy was instinctive.

Seeing Little Moon's surprised look, Chu Feng smiled and rubbed her hair, accepting on her behalf:

"That would be excellent. The Queen Mother of the West's willingness to teach you everything she knows is your good fortune." As Chu Feng spoke, his gaze turned to the Queen Mother, a meaningful smile curling his lips, "Then, for the next period of time, I'll have to trouble you, Queen Mother, to take good care of my Little Moon."

He emphasized the words "trouble you" slightly, carrying obvious teasing and intimacy.

The Queen Mother's heart skipped a beat under Chu Feng's burning and playful gaze, and the pond of her heart, which had just calmed down, rippled again.

She naturally understood the double meaning in Chu Feng's words—on the surface, he was entrusting Little Moon to her, but secretly, he was implying that she would have to continue exploring the Great Dao with him.

A captivating blush uncontrollably climbed onto her dignified cheeks again, but she didn't dodge. Instead, she raised her watery eyes, which were even more charming, and bravely met Chu Feng's gaze. Her voice was light, but it carried a hint of resigned softness and an almost imperceptible tenderness:

"Fellow Daoist Chu Feng is too polite... it's no trouble. As long as... as long as you like it."

These words were no different from a silent promise and acquiescence.

The air seemed to become a bit thicker and more ambiguous because of these brief words.

The Saintess of the Jade Pool heard everything clearly and was shocked beyond measure, but she could only silently lower her head, pretending to study the patterns on the floor, while once again denouncing a certain "Chu Feng" in her heart for taking advantage of the situation.

Upon hearing this, the smile on Chu Feng's face became even more brilliant, clearly extremely satisfied with the Queen Mother's "understanding" and "compliance."