40: Chapter 40 Enchantress Body

In the ruins where a bloody wind had swept through, a faint sound of gasping drifted into his ears.

Xiang Tian staggered and lowered his head, only to see a figure lying on the ground, breathing more out than in.

It was actually Li Xiu, who should have been long dead!

This kid's life is certainly tough!

An idea immediately came to mind. He raised his palm and with a backhand, "Smack!" A crisp sound rang out as he slapped Li Xiu's blood-stained face.

[Congratulations to the host for increasing cultivation by one level! Rewarded with 100 face-slapping points!]

Li Xiu's head tilted to the side, and he completely lost all signs of life.

Although he had leveled up out of thin air, the injuries from the fierce battle earlier remained. Just as Xiang Tian stabilized himself, a massive force smashed ruthlessly into his back.

"Bang!"

He was kicked flying, crashing heavily against a broken wall and coughing up a mouthful of fresh blood.

"Pfft!"

"Kid, you're looking for death! You dare touch my people?" Liu Bing sneered as he approached step by step, his fists the size of clay pots cracking as he clenched them. He aimed another kick at Xiang Tian's face.

Right at this critical moment.

"Bang!"

A deafening explosion sounded. Liu Bing's sturdy body was sent flying backward, smashing heavily into a distant stone wall, his life or death unknown.

Xiang Tian clutched his chest and looked up, only to see a purple silhouette treading on the wind. It was Yan Qingyu!

"Young Master, are you alright?" With a flash of her figure, she arrived at Xiang Tian's side. She took out a lustrous Medicinal Pill and stuffed it into his mouth without a word.

The Medicinal Pill melted upon entering his mouth, and a warm current instantly swept through his limbs and bones, relieving most of the pain.

Xiang Tian grinned, his breath still somewhat unstable. "I'm fine. It won't delay Dual Cultivation with you."

He struggled to stand up, but his legs were trembling so much they felt soft. He could only point in the direction where Liu Bing lay. "Quick, help me over there."

Although Yan Qingyu was puzzled, she obediently supported his shoulder and half-carried him toward the unconscious Liu Bing.

As soon as they got close, Xiang Tian impatiently raised his hand. "Smack!" Another loud slap landed on Liu Bing's face, for fear that the guy would breathe his last a second too late.

[Congratulations to the host for increasing cultivation by another level! Rewarded with 100 face-slapping points!]

Xiang Tian finally breathed a sigh of relief and rubbed his numbing palm.

If it weren't for that tigress Xiahou Yun, his cultivation would have already broken through to the Supernatural Realm.

Yan Qingyu watched his "vengeful" behavior with confusion in her eyes.

"It's a habit of mine," Xiang Tian explained casually. "He hit me so hard just now; wouldn't it be a loss if I didn't slap him back?"

Yan Qingyu shook her head helplessly. Her fingertips checked Liu Bing's breath, and she said softly, "Young Master, he is already dead. We should get down to business."

Xiang Tian's gaze fell on her face, and his eyebrows arched slightly. "Qingyu, I still prefer your previous look that charmed all living beings. Being so restrained now makes me lose interest."

Compared to the soul-hooking appearance she had when they first met, the Yan Qingyu before him had indeed hidden much of her edge.

Hearing this, Yan Qingyu extended a slender jade finger and gently tilted Xiang Tian's chin. "How does the Young Master want me to treat him?"

"This isn't enough; you need to be a bit more provocative."

Yan Qingyu gave a light laugh and unhesitatingly pressed her body tightly against his.

Her soft body pressed closely against him, her full chest slightly deformed by the pressure. A fragrant scent wafted over, instantly stirring Xiang Tian's mind.

"How about this?" She breathed like an orchid, her eyes so seductive they seemed to pull at his heartstrings.

Xiang Tian's Adam's apple bobbed, and he nodded. "It's barely acceptable." He changed the subject and suddenly asked, "Qingyu, how old are you this year?"

"Um... twenty-eight," Yan Qingyu answered truthfully.

"Ah?" Xiang Tian was greatly shocked. "You became a Sect Master at such a young age?"

Yan Qingyu lowered her eyes and shook her head gently. "Young Master, what does this count for? I am not worth mentioning in the Yan Family. My cultivation has barely reached the Martial Emperor Realm, which is why I was sent to a remote place like Youzhou to be a nominal Sect Master."

Hearing this, Xiang Tian's jaw nearly dropped.

These days, being a Sect Master is something one does reluctantly?

He raised his hand and gently stroked Yan Qingyu's smooth and delicate cheek, unable to help but sigh, "Then it's really been hard on you."

"So... do you still want to go back?"

Yan Qingyu's voice was bitter. "I... I'm afraid I won't be able to go back in this lifetime."

She had been in Youzhou for several years. Her talent wasn't considered top-tier to begin with, and with the Spiritual Qi being thin here, trying to catch up with those of her generation in the Family was as difficult as ascending to heaven.

Xiang Tian gripped her hand, his gaze firm. "Qingyu, do you believe in your husband?"

"I do," Yan Qingyu nodded without hesitation.

"That's good." Xiang Tian's voice was resonant. "I will definitely take you back to the Yan Family and even help you take the position of Family Head. What do you think?"

"Really?" Yan Qingyu's eyes lit up, but then they dimmed again. "But the Yan Family is a colossus. Young Master doesn't need to trouble himself for me like this."

"Trouble?" Xiang Tian sneered, his tone domineering. "My woman wanting a Family Head position—that's nothing!"

Although his age in this world was only nineteen, with the experiences of his past life, his mind was far more mature than it appeared. Standing with the twenty-eight-year-old Yan Qingyu, there was no sense of disharmony.

Yan Qingyu felt a warmth in her heart, a blush creeping onto her cheeks. Her voice was soft and enchanting: "Young Master, it's getting late. Why don't you accompany me into the Yuelai Inn?"

"Let's go!" Xiang Tian pulled her by the waist, his steps becoming a bit lighter.

The two walked into the Yuelai Inn side by side, completely unaware that the ruins behind them had already erupted into chaos.

"Someone come quickly! So many people have died here!"

"Isn't that the Li Family's Young Master, Li Xiu? How did he die so miserably?"

"And the Senior Brother of the Haotian Sect! This is someone from the Liu Family!"

"Who is so bold as to even kill someone from the Liu Family? Hurry and send the news back!"

"..."

Meanwhile, inside the inn room, it was already a different scene.

Yan Qingyu slowly shed her purple outer robe, her exquisite curves inviting imagination.

Xiang Tian stared blankly, his throat moving as he couldn't help but praise, "Qingyu, you really are a beauty. This Young Master likes you too much."

"This servant swears she will serve the Young Master well." Yan Qingyu's eyes were like silk, her voice carrying an alluring tremor. "However the Young Master wants to play, this servant will cooperate."

"Haha, you're the one who understands me!" Xiang Tian laughed loudly.

"That's only natural. After all, isn't the Young Master my master?" Yan Qingyu walked up to him, crossing her hands over his neck. "Young Master, in a moment you will know the wonders of the Charm Spirit Physique."

"Hmm? You have the Charm Spirit Physique?" Surprise flashed in Xiang Tian's eyes.

Yan Qingyu nodded, her cheeks crimson. "Yes! It's just that the Charm Spirit Physique needs to be fully activated through Dual Cultivation with someone, which is why my talent was inferior to those in my Family before."

"Oh? There's such a thing?" Xiang Tian became interested.

"Hehe, Young Master, today I belong entirely to you." Yan Qingyu's gaze became increasingly seductive as her hands gently rubbed his chest.

"Then this Young Master won't be polite!" Xiang Tian was overjoyed. He scooped her up in his arms and strode toward the bed.

The person in his arms trembled slightly, her heartbeat clearly audible.

Xiang Tian slowed his pace and asked softly, "Qingyu, are you forcing yourself a little?"

"No... no." Yan Qingyu lowered her head, the tips of her ears turning completely red.

"Don't worry, I will be very gentle with you." Xiang Tian lowered his head and planted a soft kiss on her crimson cheek.

Feeling the heat of her cheek, Xiang Tian's heart stirred.

He hadn't expected that this woman, who could charm all living beings, actually had such a shy side.

A moment later, a different kind of rhythm sounded in the room, mixed with Yan Qingyu's charming gasps and the playful sounds of the two, lingering and deep.

The next morning, sunlight spilled into the room through the window screen.

Xiang Tian lay on the bed, holding Yan Qingyu tightly in his arms. The Spiritual Qi in his body surged vigorously.

His cultivation had actually broken through to the Supernatural Realm in one fell swoop!

The mysteries of the Charm Spirit Physique were far more than just this. Not only could it help him break through Realms, but future Dual Cultivation could also continuously improve him; it was practically a Divine Artifact for cultivation.

"Qingyu, how do you feel?" Xiang Tian lowered his head and kissed her forehead.

Yan Qingyu stretched lazily, her tone satisfied. "My whole body is relaxed, comfortable like never before." She paused, a flash of surprise in her eyes. "I've also broken through. I'm finally at the Middle Stage of the Martial Emperor Realm!"

With both of them leveling up, it was truly a double blessing.

"Not only that, the Spiritual Qi in my body is several times more condensed than before. Now, even if I face the Late Stage of the Martial Emperor Realm, I have the strength to fight!" Yan Qingyu's tone was cheerful.

Xiang Tian laughed loudly. "Since the effect is so good, we'll have to 'Cultivate' more in the future."

Yan Qingyu's cheeks flushed slightly. "Mhm! I'll live here from now on. The Young Master can come whenever he wants."

"That's too much trouble." Xiang Tian frowned. With a change of thought, he suggested, "How about I move into your Meiying Sect? Wouldn't that be more convenient?"

The temptation of Dual Cultivation was simply too great; Xiang Tian couldn't hold back. Moreover, he relied on face-slapping to level up every day, which carried no small amount of risk. Having a Martial Emperor Realm expert like Yan Qingyu by his side provided an extra layer of security.

Hearing this, Yan Qingyu's eyes dodged slightly, and her voice was a bit hesitant: "Of... of course you can."