291: Chapter 292 I'll spread the word right now!

But after all, she was only at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage. To refine this Spiritual Artifact by her own strength alone would take at least half a year to a year, and there were many hurdles in the process that would be difficult to Breakthrough.

With this Dao Seed, it would be like giving her a key that could directly open the core Restriction of the pure water bottle, allowing her to refine it into her natal Spiritual Artifact in the shortest time and at the smallest cost.

"If Shiyin's strength increases, the safety of the entire Ye family will have an extra layer of protection," Ye Changge thought to himself.

He stood up, stretched his somewhat stiff body, and then pushed open the door and went out.

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Ye Changge arrived at the Immortal Cave where Lu Shiyin was staying.

The Immortal Cave was located deep in the back of Longmai Mountain, built against the mountain and surrounded by layers of Restriction Formations. Before even getting close, one could feel a dense water Spiritual Qi permeating from the Immortal Cave, fresh and moist, as if standing next to a waterfall.

He stepped into the Immortal Cave and looked from a distance—

Lu Shiyin was sitting cross-legged on a jade couch in the center of the Immortal Cave, her eyes closed as she regulated her breathing and polished the Spiritual Qi throughout her body.

Today she wore a white Liuxian skirt. The fabric was soft and light, like smoke or mist, fluttering slightly with the flow of Spiritual Qi around her. The hem was layered like ripples of water, occasionally stirred by the Spiritual Qi to reveal a small section of her snowy-white calves—slender, well-proportioned, smooth, and lustrous. Under the soft light, they looked like the finest mutton-fat white jade.

Her entire being exuded a fresh and ethereal temperament.

Her jet-black long hair was loosely tied up with a white jade hairpin, with a few strands of dark hair falling by her cheeks, making her oval face appear even more fair and delicate. Her features were exquisite and soft, her eyebrows like distant mountains, her eyes like autumn waters, her nose bridge elegant, and her lips like painted cinnabar. At this moment, with her eyes closed in meditation and a serene expression, she looked like a Fairy in a painting, untainted by the mundane world.

The Liuxian skirt fluttering with the Spiritual Qi added a touch of agility and grace, making her look as if she might ride the wind away at any moment.

Ye Changge stood there, watching quietly for a while, a trace of tenderness involuntarily rising in his heart.

This was his wife.

A marriage that had begun as a "transaction" in Qingxuan Immortal City had now become an indispensable person in his life.

He lightened his steps and slowly approached.

Lu Shiyin seemed to sense something; her long eyelashes trembled slightly, and then she opened her eyes.

Those eyes were clear as water, reflecting Ye Changge's figure, with a hint of daze from just waking up from meditation, which then turned into full tenderness and joy.

She hurriedly stood up, her Liuxian skirt fluttering with her movements, revealing a section of her white calves before they were covered by the hem again.

"Husband."

Lu Shiyin walked quickly to Ye Changge's side and looked up at the man whose complexion was clearly somewhat weak, her heart aching for him.

She had been practicing the Taiyi Heavy Water Art for several months and naturally knew what condensing a Taiyi Dao Seed meant. It was at the cost of one's own Origin to condense a "Dao Seed" for someone else's use. The condenser consumed not only Spiritual Power but also their Foundation, Origin, and Lifespan potential.

Ye Changge's face was much paler than a month ago, and there were faint dark circles under his eyelids. He looked like he was recovering from a serious illness, far from his usual high spirits.

Lu Shiyin's red lips pressed tightly together, and a thin layer of moisture appeared in her eyes.

"Husband... why didn't you tell me that condensing a Dao Seed would consume so much Origin?" Her voice trembled slightly. "If I had known... I would rather have refined that pure water bottle slowly than have you damage your Foundation for me."

She reached out and gently held Ye Changge's hand; her fingertips were slightly cool, with an imperceptible tremor.

Feeling the coolness in her hand, Ye Changge's heart softened slightly.

He held her hand back and said warmly:

"It's fine, Shiyin. It's not like it can't be restored."

He raised his other hand, gently stroking her cheek, and wiped away the tear marks that were about to fall from the corners of her eyes with his thumb, smiling:

"It's just that I need to rest for a few months. On the other hand, if you didn't have this Dao Seed, refining that pure water bottle would take at least half a year to a year, and success wouldn't even be guaranteed. If it delayed your cultivation progress then, wouldn't that be an even greater loss?"

Hearing this, Lu Shiyin bit her lip and didn't speak.

She naturally knew that what Ye Changge said was the truth. It was just... seeing him damage his Origin for her, she felt uneasy after all.

"Alright, don't think about these things anymore."

Ye Changge squeezed her hand and said seriously:

"Now, I will pass this Dao Seed to you."

Lu Shiyin was slightly startled: "Now?"

"Yes." Ye Changge nodded. "The Dao Seed has been condensed. The earlier it is implanted, the better the effect. Are you ready?"

Lu Shiyin took a deep breath, suppressed the complex emotions in her heart, and nodded solemnly.

"I am ready."

Ye Changge said no more, gently putting his arm around her slender waist and pulling her into his embrace.

Her waist was so slender it could be held in one hand. Through the thin Liuxian skirt, he could feel the warmth and softness of her skin. Lu Shiyin's body stiffened slightly, then relaxed, leaning against his chest submissively.

Ye Changge lowered his head, approaching the jade-white face of the beauty in his arms.

His gaze fell upon her pair of crystal-clear pink lips.

Those lips were full and soft, with a tender pink color like peach blossoms blooming in spring, gleaming with a natural luster. They had no makeup on, yet they carried a fresh and sweet scent.

Ye Changge slowly lowered his head and covered them.

The moment their lips touched, a familiar, sweet fragrance entered his mouth.

It was Lu Shiyin's unique scent, pure and sweet, like a mountain spring or newly brewed flower nectar, making one unable to resist wanting to savor it carefully.

Ye Changge was in no hurry to transfer the Dao Seed. Instead, he first gently took her lower lip in his mouth, tenderly sucking and rubbing it.

The sensation was incredibly soft, as if it would melt between his lips and teeth with just a little force.

Lu Shiyin's breath hitched slightly, then became rapid.

She did not dodge or resist, but simply tilted her head up submissively, pressing her pink lips even more tightly against his.

Ye Changge's tongue lightly traced the shape of her lips, from the full lower lip to the slightly upturned corners, and then to the soft upper lip, bit by bit, meticulously and gently.

Lu Shiyin felt her mind go blank, leaving only the warm sensation from her lips and the fresh scent belonging to Ye Changge lingering at the tip of her nose.

Her cheeks gradually flushed, spreading from her ears to her neck, like cherry blossoms in spring, blooming in layers.

After an unknown amount of time, Ye Changge finally gently pried open her pearly teeth and explored within.

That sweet fragrance became even more intense.

Lu Shiyin's tongue tip retreated slightly, then she plucked up her courage and clumsily met him.

Touching lightly, they then entwined together, exchanging each other's breath.