114: Chapter 114 My sister is still outside!

She paused, her tone serious:

"My sister admires and trusts you so much, Husband. As her sister, I cannot help but overthink things. I hope you... will not blame me."

Ye Changge looked at her serious and dignified expression, and his heart suddenly softened.

He stepped forward and gently took her hand:

"Caiyue is right; it was my lack of consideration that caused you to worry."

Xiao Caiyue was slightly stunned, then lowered her eyes, letting him hold her hand.

The warm, dry sensation from his palm was exactly the same as it had been in the Formation shop just moments ago.

She suddenly felt that her previous vigilance and worry seemed somewhat unnecessary.

Although this person had "many wives and concubines" and his techniques were excessively skillful,

and although the way he appeared in her sister's shop was too coincidental...

at least, he was honest with her.

He did not hide his identity, did not hide his Family, and did not hide the fact that he had "many wives and concubines."

Even before she arrived, he was still silently refining Medicinal Pills for her.

Xiao Caiyue took a soft breath, lifted her eyes, and looked at Ye Changge:

"Husband, how many more days... are needed for that longevity pill?"

Seeing that she was no longer pressing for answers, Ye Changge also felt a sense of relief:

"It will be ready in two days. Once the Medicinal Pill is refined, we will find a suitable day to officially begin treatment."

Xiao Caiyue nodded and said nothing more.

She gently pulled her hand back, smoothed her skirt, and returned to her usual dignified composure:

"Then Caiyue will not disturb Husband's Alchemy any longer."

She turned to leave, but as she reached the door, she suddenly stopped.

She did not turn around, but with her back to Ye Changge, she said softly:

"Husband... regarding my sister, if she comes to seek your advice on Alchemy again, please... take good care of her."

Ye Changge looked at Xiao Caiyue's dignified back and listening to her feigned composure, he couldn't help but find it amusing.

He moved lightly, stepped forward, reached out to wrap his arm around her slender waist, and gently pulled her into his embrace.

Xiao Caiyue was caught off guard; her body stiffened slightly, and then her ears turned red again.

"Caiyue, since you've come, why are you in such a hurry to leave?" Ye Changge lowered his head and chuckled into her ear, his voice gentle yet tinged with teasing. "Just moments ago you were worried sick about your sister, and now you won't even stay to say a few more words to your husband?"

Held in his arms, with the faint scent of Medicinal Pills lingering around her nose, Xiao Caiyue's cheeks felt slightly warm.

She struggled slightly, but couldn't break free, so she had to say in a low voice:

"Husband... I just didn't want to disturb your Alchemy..."

Although she said that, she felt a bit awkward inside.

This person was clearly wearing that plain, unremarkable disguise mask, but the way he held her and the tone of his voice made her heart race.

She pursed her lips and finally spoke:

"Husband, you should change your appearance back... I am not quite used to this."

Ye Changge was slightly stunned upon hearing this, then he laughed.

He looked down at the flushed face of the person in his arms, a flash of realization crossing his eyes.

It seemed that she really did... care about appearance.

Although Cultivators shouldn't be obsessed with outward appearances, this kind of reaction was normal.

Otherwise, there wouldn't be Heaven Rank Cultivation Techniques like the Jade Purity Beauty Cultivation Art circulating in the world, nor would so many beauty-enhancing Medicinal Pills command such high prices in the markets.

Matters of appearance are, after all, human nature.

Thinking this, his mind stirred, and spiritual light flickered across his face.

The next moment, that plain, unremarkable face faded away, revealing his original, handsome, jade-like features.

With sword-like brows and starry eyes, a high-bridged nose, and a faint smile lingering on his lips. His entire aura was as gentle as jade, yet it contained the unique dignity and transcendent air of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

Although Xiao Caiyue had seen his true appearance before and had mentally prepared herself, seeing it up close like this still made her involuntarily pause.

She had seen many handsome men.

There were countless Cultivators coming and going in Qingxuan Immortal City, and among them were many with outstanding looks.

But someone like Ye Changge... both handsome and transcendent, gentle and jade-like, with a deep, naturally flowing aura between his brows from Cultivating the Yin Yang Creation Art, she had truly never seen before.

Especially those eyes, deep and bright, with a calm brilliance flowing within them, currently looking at her with a smile.

Xiao Caiyue's heart skipped a beat.

She remembered the few scrolls she had bought on her way to the intelligence building yesterday... regarding the path of Dual Cultivation.

At the time, she only thought that since they were to begin official treatment, she should be prepared to avoid being at a loss or making a fool of herself.

She had carefully studied the various techniques, energy circulation paths, and the wonders of the fusion of Yin and Yang recorded in those books.

At this moment...

She didn't know where she found the courage.

Perhaps it was because his smiling gaze was too gentle, perhaps it was because this Immortal Cave was too quiet, or perhaps it was because she was not a shy person by nature.

Xiao Caiyue stood slightly on tiptoe and kissed Ye Changge.

A flash of surprise crossed Ye Changge's eyes, which then turned into a smile.

He naturally would not refuse.

He lowered his head slightly and caught those two soft, crimson lips.

Xiao Caiyue closed her eyes, her eyelashes trembling slightly.

She tried hard to recall the techniques recorded in the books she had studied last night—how to adjust her breathing, how to relax her lips and teeth, and how to keep her Divine Sense clear during intimate contact.

She had learned very diligently.

At first, she was a bit awkward, but gradually, she began to try to respond.

Even clumsily taking the initiative.

The soft, wet sounds echoed gently in the quiet Immortal Cave.

After a long time—

Ye Changge pulled back slightly, looking at the panting, crimson-cheeked woman in his arms, his eyes filled with undisguised admiration:

"Caiyue learns very quickly."

Xiao Caiyue lay in his arms, panting heavily, unable to speak.

She had been so proactive just moments ago, but now she was too shy to look up.

Ye Changge chuckled softly and lowered his head to press a kiss to her forehead:

"It seems that in the future, with just a little guidance, Caiyue will be able to master the essence of it."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Caiyue let out a soft "Mm," her voice as faint as a gnat.

However, the next moment—

Ye Changge kissed her again.

This time, it was no longer just a simple kiss.

With one hand around her slender waist, his other hand slowly moved upward, resting gently on her back through the layer of water-blue palace dress.

Xiao Caiyue's body stiffened slightly.

Immediately after, that hand began to move slowly.

Through the thin fabric, his warm palm traced slowly along her back, leaving a trail of slight tremors in its wake.

Xiao Caiyue's breathing hitched.

She wanted to push him away, but found her arms had no strength.

She wanted to say something, but her lips were sealed, and she could only let out a muffled whimper.

That hand became increasingly bold.

Sliding slowly from her back to her waist, gently caressing it.

Xiao Caiyue felt her mind go blank.

She couldn't recall a single word of the books she had studied last night.

Whatever energy circulation paths, whatever fusion of Yin and Yang, whatever clarity of Divine Sense—

She couldn't remember any of it.

She only knew that her body no longer seemed to be her own.