149: Chapter 149 Confessing One's Thoughts

Watching An Xin's back as she hurried away, Xiang Tian felt a sudden sense of regret.

In an instant, he composed himself, his gaze falling back onto Lotus's Face.

"Such a perfect Face; I cannot find any words to describe it."

He lowered his eyes, examining her carefully from head to toe.

Even lying flat on the bed, her figure remained incredibly hot and eye-catching.

It made him lose his focus for a moment, his eyes glazing over.

Yet, in his heart, he didn't have the slightest urge to reach out and touch her.

After all, he only had one life.

"Have you seen enough?"

A cold, clear voice rang out suddenly.

Lotus had unexpectedly opened her eyes, her beautiful gaze sweeping over him indifferently.

"Ah! You're awake?" Xiang Tian's heart skipped a beat.

He hurriedly withdrew his gaze.

"Hmm? If you want to look, then look openly. In any case, I will eventually become your Dao Companion." Lotus raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Cough, cough... that's a matter for the future." Xiang Tian coughed twice.

Forcibly masking his embarrassment, he changed the subject.

"How is your injury?" As he spoke, he walked to the bedside and sat down.

He naturally took hold of Lotus's small hand.

Lotus laughed softly.

"You are quite natural when it comes to holding hands. If you want to hold it, then hold it!"

That smile was full of charm.

Xiang Tian was mesmerized once again.

"Stop acting like a lecher; sooner or later, I'll be yours." Lotus rolled her eyes at him, annoyed.

"Lotus, are you actually better or not?" Xiang Tian snapped back to reality.

He asked again with concern.

"Hmm... I still need to return to the Lotus Society to recuperate for a while." Lotus replied softly.

Upon hearing this, Xiang Tian's brow furrowed instantly.

"So, you haven't fully recovered from your injuries yet?"

Is it really that difficult for a Saint to recover from an injury?

He quietly called out in his heart: "System, do you have a way?"

[This System naturally has a way, but...]

Xiang Tian rolled his eyes significantly.

"Don't play coy. Tell me, how many face-slapping points do you need?"

[Not much, just one million face-slapping points!]

Xiang Tian's heart sank upon hearing this; he almost fainted.

He had already taken out a loan of 500,000 face-slapping points; how could he possibly come up with another million?

[Since you can't pay, then there's nothing to discuss. Goodbye!]

The System went silent after saying that.

Just as Xiang Tian was at a loss and secretly pondering a countermeasure...

Lotus watched his furrowed brow, the corners of her mouth curling up slightly.

She said softly: "You don't need to worry. Once I go back and soak in the Spirit Liquid Pool for a few days, I will be fully recovered."

"As the Hall Master of the Lotus Society, you must have many enemies. Going back like this is too dangerous!"

Xiang Tian's worry was not unnecessary.

Lotus had a special Physique, and countless people were surely coveting it in the shadows.

A single moment of carelessness could lead to a dangerous situation.

"It seems that this Hall Master's efforts were not in vain." Lotus laughed lightly.

"Little guy, don't worry about me too much."

As she spoke, she slowly sat up from the bed.

Her jade fingers lightly flicked Xiang Tian's nose.

Xiang Tian was speechless.

This woman actually treated him like a child?

"I am your future husband, not your child."

"Hehe, in terms of seniority, I'm more than old enough to be your grandmother." The smile on Lotus's lips grew wider.

"I really give up on you." Xiang Tian shook his head helplessly, finally compromising.

"If you insist on going back, let An Xin escort you. That way, I can be more at ease. What do you think?"

Lotus's Physique was too special; he absolutely could not let anyone else get there first.

Only by engaging in Dual Cultivation with him could this Opportunity be firmly grasped in his hands.

If someone else snatched it away, the loss would be too great.

Lotus seemed to see through his thoughts and asked casually.

"You brat, do you truly love me as a person, or are you... coveting my Physique?"

Xiang Tian's body stiffened slightly.

This question was truly difficult to answer. He was silent for a moment.

He admitted candidly: "Lotus, I don't want to lie to you. At first, I did indeed want to engage in Dual Cultivation with you to use your Physique to increase my strength."

After speaking, he turned his head away, feeling a bit embarrassed.

He didn't dare to look into Lotus's eyes.

"Hmph! Men are truly all scumbags." Lotus snorted lightly.

"However, considering you are young and ignorant, and that you care about me so much, this Hall Master can give you a chance. When you truly fall in love with me, this Hall Master will engage in Dual Cultivation with you."

Her attitude was very clear.

Xiang Tian was overjoyed.

He hurriedly said: "Alright then! This King will find time to visit you at the Lotus Society and foster our relationship. What does the Hall Master think?"

Lotus changed the subject.

"Hehe, you don't need to feel guilty. I wasn't sincere when I first approached you either; I just wanted to use you—I'm not a good person either."

After a pause, she looked at Xiang Tian.

"But after spending this time together and seeing you treat me sincerely and care for me, my feelings for you are no longer just about using you."

That burning gaze made Xiang Tian feel a bit embarrassed, his cheeks heating up slightly.

"Since that's the case, let's work hard together. Not just coveting each other's bodies, but truly falling in love with one another."

After speaking, he gathered his courage and gently reached out.

He stroked Lotus's still-pale cheek.

Lotus did not dodge, just watched him quietly.

A soft light appeared in her eyes.

"Alright, you've touched me enough. I should go back to recuperate." Lotus gently pressed his hand down and said softly.

"Take good care of yourself. Don't let it be that when the time comes for Dual Cultivation, you can't handle it." Xiang Tian raised an eyebrow.

He didn't want to be looked down upon by a woman.

In the end, An Xin followed Xiang Tian's instructions.

And carefully took Lotus away.

Xiang Tian also composed his thoughts and walked out of the room.

But as soon as he poked his head out, a furious voice came rushing towards him.

"Xiang Tian~ you better explain to me clearly, why do you have so many women!" Xiahou Yu stood with her hands on her hips, her almond eyes wide with anger.

She yelled at Xiang Tian.

"What are you doing?" Xiang Tian was stunned by her shouting.

He instinctively scanned his surroundings, only to see everyone gathered to the side, looking like they were watching a show.

He felt a bit awkward instantly.

"Doesn't this King have any Face to maintain?"

Xiahou Yu gave him no Face at all and stepped forward.

She grabbed his ear.

"In front of me, you still dare to call yourself 'King'? Later, I will definitely report you to Mother and have her teach you a lesson!"

The women nearby saw this and hurriedly stepped forward to mediate.

Ouyang Miaomiao was the first to speak.

"Sister Xiahou, don't be angry. We all obtained permission from your sister, Sister Xiahou Yun. We didn't hide it from her."

The other women also chimed in one after another.

Each of them had a somewhat guilty look on their Faces.

After half a day of maneuvering, explaining, and coaxing.

Xiahou Yu finally calmed down and regained her composure.

"Red Butterfly is still the best." Xiang Tian leaned behind Duanmu Hongdie.

With her protection, he barely managed to escape Xiahou Yu's "clutches."

"Hmph!" Duanmu Hongdie just snorted coldly.

Her Face was expressionless, but she still stood firmly in front of Xiang Tian to protect him.

One still had to maintain an attitude.

Now, Xiang Tian was her heaven; she could only do her best to tolerate him and tolerate all of this.

When it came down to it!

She was only his third, perhaps even fourth, lover.

She had no right to demand too much.

Over the next few days, everyone gradually adjusted to each other.

Xiahou Yun and Duanmu Hongdie got along quite harmoniously with the other women.

They could even chat and laugh on ordinary days, presenting a scene of harmony.

"Heh! Women!"

Xiang Tian hid in a corner.

Watching a group of women sitting together, chattering and laughing, he couldn't help but sneer.

In order to let Xiang Tian enjoy a few days of pleasure in peace without being disturbed by trivial matters.

Princess Zhou Zhiyan specifically issued an order.

Ordering Ouyang Yuan and the others to return to the Princess Mansion and not to come and disturb him at will.

Days passed by like this for two months without him realizing it.

Xiang Tian's life was comfortable.

On this day.

Princess Zhou Zhiyan stood in front of Xiang Tian, her expression not looking very good.

"Xiang Tian, someone from the Xiang Family is outside looking for you, saying they have an important matter to report."

At this moment, Xiang Tian.

Was lying on a daybed in the courtyard, his head resting on Ouyang Miaomiao's lap.

Ouyang Huamei sat to the side, gently pounding his legs for him.

Yan Linfei sat on the other side, carefully feeding him grapes.

Ouyang Ling held a cup of tea, sitting quietly to the side waiting.

"You... just spoil him like this; sooner or later you will spoil him rotten. You're making me so angry!" Princess Zhou Zhiyan looked at this scene, grinding her teeth in anger.

For these past two months, Xiang Tian had been surrounded by other women.

The time she could spend alone with him was pitifully short, and she had been holding back anger in her heart for a long time.

Upon hearing this, Xiang Tian's eyes lit up.

He didn't care about Princess Zhou Zhiyan's anger at all.

He smiled and said: "Oh? Someone from the Xiang Family? Could it be that the Xiang Family tournament is about to begin?"

He hadn't forgotten that the System still owed him two rewards.

It was the perfect Opportunity to use the Xiang Family tournament to show off his skills and collect his rewards along the way.

"Hurry up and go! Don't delay important business!" Princess Zhou Zhiyan urged him impatiently.

"Haha, alright! Going to the Xiang Family now will surely be glorious and quite impressive!" Xiang Tian stood up with a smile.

Seeing this, Yue Lin, who was to the side, imitated the other women.

She stepped forward and gently smoothed out the wrinkles on his robe.

Xiang Tian gently lifted Yue Lin's chin.

"You are a ruler of a nation, yet you are smoothing my robes for me. I am truly flattered."

Yue Lin's cheeks flushed red, her eyes shy.

She replied softly: "Here, there is no ruler of a nation, only Yue Lin, who is your woman."

"Stop being lovey-dovey, hurry up and go to the tournament!"

Princess Zhou Zhiyan looked at their intimate appearance.

Stomped her feet in anger and snorted coldly.

Xiang Tian chuckled and leaned into her ear.

He teased in a low voice: "What? Are you jealous?"

After saying that, not waiting for Princess Zhou Zhiyan to react.

He flashed away, hurrying out of the mansion.

"Ah! That hateful Xiang Tian!"

Princess Zhou Zhiyan's exasperated roar came from behind.

Just as he reached the mansion gate.

A person dressed in the uniform of a Xiang Family servant hurriedly stepped forward.

Respectfully bowing: "Your Highness~"

"Let's go!" Xiang Tian waved his hand.

He glanced at the sedan chair prepared to the side.

And said indifferently, "No need to take this sedan chair; it's too pretentious."

As soon as he finished speaking, his figure flashed.

Turning into a blur, he dashed in the direction of the Xiang Family.

"Yes!" The servant nodded hurriedly.

Not daring to show the slightest negligence, he followed closely behind.

The Xiang Family was not far from the mansion; in less than a quarter of an hour.

A magnificent mansion with vermilion gates came into view.