234: nausea

...Qixia Sect, Fuyao Hall.

Nan Yueli sat quietly on the rooftop, letting the gentle breeze caress her hair, a captivating arc gracing her exquisite lips.

Xiao Chen rested his head on her warm, jade-like leg, crossing his legs, feeling utterly content.

For several days, the two had been inseparable. After experiencing the life-and-death struggle of the Qixia Sect and the pain of separation, they both cherished this long-lost tranquility.

"Why don't you go accompany your other little darlings?" Nan Yueli lowered her head, gently caressing his chiseled face.

Xiao Chen rolled over, embracing her slender waist, greedily inhaling her scent. "Isn't Fairy Sister also my little darling?"

Nan Yueli rolled her eyes at him, huffing, "Just as glib-tongued as before."

"I just want to stay by your side and go nowhere else."

Nan Yueli's cool gaze melted like ice and snow, revealing an intoxicating, faint smile—a tenderness reserved solely for him.

"You just know how to coax me. Although you're by my side, I sense that your heart isn't at peace; you must be worried about someone."

...

Xiao Chen paused slightly, then slowly sat up, scratching the back of his head, looking at her with a hint of embarrassment.

"You don't need to be embarrassed. If you're worried, go find her. I'll wait for you here."

"I..."

Xiao Chen hesitated, words caught in his throat. Her magnanimity was incredible. Which woman wouldn't feel jealous if her man was thinking of another woman?

For a moment, Xiao Chen even wondered if he and she had a past life's bond, but then he remembered that he was just a Transmigrator.

"Let me guess, the one you're worried about should be Liang Haiwei, or perhaps Nangong Yue."

"How are you so smart?"

Xiao Chen responded helplessly, reaching out to pull her into his embrace.

"It's easy to guess. All your other Dao Companions are in Qixia Sect. Only Liang Haiwei and Nangong Yue returned to their families some time ago."

"Alright."

"However, the Liang Clan hasn't been peaceful these past few years. Liang Haiwei might encounter some problems. You can go check on her."

"Are you really not jealous?"

"To say I'm not jealous would be a lie, but I understand that if my man is constantly preoccupied, I wouldn't be happy either."

Xiao Chen gazed into her eyes, feeling a warmth spread through his heart. Her words always felt like a spring breeze, sweeping away all his worries and fatigue.

Such an understanding woman, yet possessing such peerless beauty, with her whole heart devoted to him—it always felt like a dream.

Actually, Xiao Chen had another concern: the Baili Clan had suffered a great loss and would definitely not tolerate it.

If he didn't take the opportunity to crush them, once they freed up their hands, they would surely retaliate with all their might!

"But..."

Nan Yueli paused, then slowly said, "You must be wary of the Baili Clan. Their foundation is much deeper than you imagine."

"Oh? What foundation?"

"I once heard Revered Master mention that there are rumors the Baili Clan possesses a Spirit Transformation Stage Cultivator."

Xiao Chen's heart jolted. "No way? A Soul Transformation Stage Cultivator can break through planar restrictions; they should have Ascended to the Upper Realm long ago, right?"

"Mhm, it's just a rumor, no need to take it too seriously, but you still have to be cautious. So remember not to clash with the Baili Clan."

Xiao Chen nodded, falling into thought. If the rumor was true, it would indeed be a big problem. A Soul Transformation Cultivator was a pure crushing (crushing) force against a Nascent Soul Cultivator.

Although he had the strength to contend with Nascent Soul Stage Perfection, in front of a Soul Transformation Cultivator, it was clearly not enough.

His only trump card was undoubtedly the paralysis ring, but whether it could catch a Soul Transformation Cultivator's incredibly powerful Divine Sense off guard was unknown.

It seems the safest way is to get the last fragment of the invincibility experience scroll. If he encounters a Soul Transformation Cultivator, he can directly kill them.

"What are you thinking about?" Nan Yueli asked, seeing him lost in thought, her face full of curiosity.

"Thinking about you."

"Nonsense, aren't I right here beside you?"

"I'm thinking about... when you'll give me a daughter as beautiful as you."

"You're incorrigible."

Nan Yueli's pretty face flushed, and she hurriedly turned her head, a shy pink tint appearing on her fair neck.

Xiao Chen smiled slightly, then scooped her up by the waist, gently placing her on his lap, and lightly touching her forehead with his own.

He lowered his head to kiss those soft, rosy lips.

"Mm!"

Nan Yueli hastily struggled free, indignantly saying, "What are you doing! In broad daylight, what if someone sees us!"

"Besides Xing Yao, would anyone else come to Qixia Peak?"

"But what if?"

"What's there to be afraid of? I was heartbroken for you in front of everyone. Now, the entire Sect knows about our relationship."

"But you still can't..."

Before she could finish, her soft lips were once again captured. Nan Yueli struggled for a moment, then could only wrap her arms around Xiao Chen's neck, letting him greedily take what he wanted.

In the distance, Nan Xingyao caught sight of this scene, and an inexplicable surge of annoyance rose in her heart. She walked away sullenly... Eastern Region Continent, Baili Clan.

"Father, I want to break off the engagement!"

Upon entering the main hall, Baili Fei angrily shouted.

Baili Jiang, who had been resting with his eyes closed, looked up at Baili Xu behind him, puzzled. "What's going on?"

Baili Xu didn't understand the full story either and could only guess wildly, "Uh... it should be Young Master Fei having a disagreement with that girl from the Liang Clan."

"What disagreement!"

Baili Fei's face was flushed red as he said indignantly, "That Liang Haiwei is unchaste; she lost her virginity long ago."

"What!"

Baili Jiang instantly sat upright, slamming his palm on the armrest of the throne, shattering it. "How dare she! How could she be so audacious!"

"It's a waste of my son's devotion to her, a waste of all the effort my Baili Clan put into finding her fifth-grade spirit herb!"

"Clan Chief, should we immediately inform Liang Ji to cancel the marriage alliance?" Baili Xu asked indignantly.

"No!"

Baili Jiang extended a large hand, his deep, aged eyes narrowing into slits. "The wedding will proceed as usual, everything as normal."

"Father, are you crazy?"

Baili Fei looked at his father in disbelief. "Such a great humiliation, and you want your son to swallow his anger?"

Baili Xu also looked puzzled: "Yes, Clan Chief, this woman's actions are a blatant insult to our Baili Clan!"

"Hmph!"

Baili Jiang snorted coldly, saying, "Calm down, both of you. Breaking off the engagement like this, wouldn't that be letting her off too easily?"

"Father, do you have a better plan?"

"Since she is so unchaste and likes to debase herself, what's wrong with using her as a Cauldron?"

Baili Fei was stunned. "This... how can this be? Once the wedding is held, she'll become my legitimate wife. I can't get over this hurdle in my heart!"

"Idiot!"

Baili Jiang cursed angrily, glaring at him, "How did I usually teach you? Endure a moment of anger, and you can achieve the supreme Dao!"

"But..."

"No 'buts'! Your Evergreen Immortal Body is still growing and needs the nourishment of her Wood Spirit Body.

Once your Immortal Body reaches Major Achievement, you can deal with her however you wish!"

Hearing this, Baili Fei trembled with rage, yet he was helpless, for his father's words were indeed true.

"You cheap woman, how dare you treat me like this? Just wait until this Young Master plays you to death!"