288: Healing

Inside the room, Xu Sanyan sat cross-legged in silent meditation, continuing to tend to his injuries. He planned to leave this place once his wounds had healed by seventy or eighty percent.

The Chang family was simply too perverted; they had already caused him physical discomfort.

He had not expected that Chang Fangmu, a man who seemed quite normal, would actually do such a thing!

"Disgusting!" Xu Sanyan cursed under his breath.

Just then, footsteps sounded outside the door next door. Xu Sanyan frowned. If the Chang family pulled any more of these sickening stunts, he might have to start killing!

"Creak—" The door was pushed open. Xu Sanyan looked through the broken wall into the adjacent room and saw a dignified young woman enter. She wore a loose, brightly colored palace gown, and every movement she made exuded elegance and composure.

The young woman looked toward the collapsed wall and then turned her gaze to Xu Sanyan. As their eyes met, she flashed a bright smile. "I am Chang Yulian. Greetings, Young Master Lin."

Xu Sanyan let out a sigh of relief. This one was much more pleasing to the eye, and the fact that she was a young woman was an added bonus. "Miss Chang."

"Please excuse our earlier offenses; I hope Young Master Lin will not hold it against us."

Xu Sanyan appeared quite magnanimous at this moment and waved his hand. "It is fine, as long as I do not have to see him again."

He was genuinely afraid he wouldn't be able to restrain himself from beating him to death.

Chang Yulian moved with light steps and gracefully walked over to the collapsed wall to take a look. "I will send someone to rebuild the wall tomorrow. Please bear with the inconvenience for tonight, Young Master."

Xu Sanyan shook his head. "You are too kind, Miss Chang. It is I who have been imposing on your stronghold for many days; I should be the one thanking you."

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Chang Yulian naturally stepped over the wall and entered Xu Sanyan's room. She looked around before finally letting her gaze settle on him. "Has Young Master Lin sustained any injuries?"

"Indeed. I was pursued by enemies earlier and was careless, resulting in some minor injuries." Xu Sanyan did not hide it; such injuries did not affect his strength.

The corners of Chang Yulian's mouth curled up slightly as she lifted her long sleeves. "It just so happens that I am quite well-versed in the medical arts. If you do not mind, Young Master, would you allow me to have a try?"

"Oh?" Xu Sanyan looked slightly surprised. His gaze swept over her body, and he raised his eyebrows slightly. "Very well, then I will have to trouble you."

He was not afraid of this woman resorting to any tricks; Chang Yulian was merely at the initial stage of the Mystic Path Realm, and he could destroy such cultivation with a flip of his hand. The massive disparity in strength gave him ample confidence.

Seeing that he had agreed, Chang Yulian moved lightly to the bedside, smiled gently at Xu Sanyan, and sat on the edge of the bed with great naturalness. She reached out to lift her skirt slightly and took off her boots, revealing the pristine white silk socks underneath.

Xu Sanyan sat cross-legged on the bed, his gaze subconsciously sweeping over them. Chang Yulian's feet were very delicate, less than a palm's length, making one want to play with them.

Chang Yulian had a dignified bearing, and her movements were steady, forming a sharp contrast to the liveliness of Chang Yin Nu.

She slowly sat behind Xu Sanyan, rolled up her sleeves to reveal her small hands, and slowly and gently pressed them against Xu Sanyan's back. Suddenly, her expression faltered, and she said with a hint of hesitation, "Young Master..."

"What is it?" Xu Sanyan turned to look at her. At this moment, they were less than half a foot apart, and the stray hairs at Chang Yulian's temples were clearly visible.

Only now did he realize that this woman was so beautiful. Her eyes were like crescent moons, her mouth like a red cherry, and her small face was like a peeled egg, appearing as smooth and delicate as if it could break with a touch.

A faint fragrance emanated from her body. This scent was different from the one on Chang Yin Nu; it was light and not cloying, something one would not notice without careful attention.

Her hair accessories swayed gently with her movements, adding a touch of liveliness to her demeanor. Her entire appearance seemed casual, yet it was full of details and hidden intentions everywhere.

Chang Yulian lowered her eyes, seeming a bit embarrassed to speak. "Young Master, wearing your clothes... is a bit inconvenient." After saying this, she darted her eyes around, too shy to look up.

"Oh, I see." Xu Sanyan unfastened and removed his garment. He was only wearing this one outer robe, so after taking it off, he was completely bare.

Suddenly, a slight, cool sensation came from his back. Chang Yulian's small hands pressed against his back, her palms rotating slightly, and a warm current surged into his body.

"Mmhmm~" Xu Sanyan let out a soft groan. This feeling was too comfortable, and he couldn't help but make a sound.

Chang Yulian was single-minded, focusing intently on tending to his injuries without any other extraneous movements.

Xu Sanyan closed his eyes to enjoy the sensation. As the warm current flowed through him, his injuries indeed recovered significantly.

Chang Yulian sat cross-legged behind him, her wide skirt completely covering her lower body.

Suddenly, Xu Sanyan felt something gently nudge his buttocks before quickly pulling away. Chang Yulian's small foot had just 'accidentally' brushed against him.

After her small hands wandered over his back for a moment, Chang Yulian spoke softly. "Does Young Master Lin feel better?"

"Much better. Thank you, Miss Chang." "Young Master, you may just call me Yulian." Chang Yulian said in a gentle tone. "Very well."

Time passed little by little. After a while, Chang Yulian exhaled softly, and her breath hit Xu Sanyan's back, sending a ticklish sensation.

"Let us stop here for today. After three days of this, Young Master, your injuries should be no cause for concern." Chang Yulian withdrew her hands.

"Thank you." Xu Sanyan silently sensed the condition of his body and found that his injuries had indeed improved a lot.

"You are welcome." Chang Yulian lifted her skirt, and as she stood up, her foot accidentally brushed against Xu Sanyan's back. Her face turned red with embarrassment, and she silently lowered her head, stepped off the bed, and put on her shoes.

Xu Sanyan also put his clothes back on, and for a moment, neither of them knew what to say.

"Young Master Lin..." "Yulian..." They both spoke at the same time and were both taken aback. Xu Sanyan smiled gently. "You go ahead."

"Well... if there is nothing else, I shall take my leave. It is already late tonight, so I will sleep in the next room. Does Young Master mind?" Chang Yulian asked softly, keeping her head lowered.

"Naturally, I do not mind." Xu Sanyan wore a smile on his face, but inwardly, he curled his lip. This woman's schemes were much deeper than Chang Yin Nu's. Her every movement seemed dignified, yet her seduction was invisible and intangible.

"That is good. I will take my leave." Chang Yulian lifted her skirt and stepped over the collapsed wall into the next room without a hint of reluctance, as if she had truly come only to treat his injuries.

Xu Sanyan's expression was calm. Listening to the rustling sounds coming from next door, he knew she was undressing.

Chang Yulian lay on the bed, her breathing gradually becoming steady as if she had fallen into a deep sleep, but in reality, her eyes were very bright in the darkness.

Just now, Chang Fangmu had relayed their father's intentions to her, telling her to come and keep an eye on this person and not to make any unnecessary moves. But she still wanted to try; just because her little sister had failed did not mean she would fail as well.

As for the soul-urging incense, she did not use it. She believed that a woman's body was her best weapon, and the soul-urging incense was at most just an aid.

The Chang family seemed to have put the cart before the horse; they relied too much on the soul-urging incense, to the point that their own abilities had severely degraded. Take Chang Yin Nu, for example—she only knew how to strip off her clothes to seduce men, with absolutely no technique. Regarding this, Chang Yulian felt quite disdainful.