70: Chapter 70 My Husband Teaches You How to Swim

On the soft yet somewhat messy bed.

Ye Xiaoyao held the limp Liu Yunshuang in his arms, his fingers absentmindedly combing through her sweat-dampened long hair.

Her long hair was pitch black and shiny, now spread messily over the pillow like crumpled silk.

"Shuanger," he asked in a low voice, a smile in his tone: "Was this game fun?"

Liu Yunshuang didn't even have the strength to open her eyes; she only made a "Hmm" sound from her nose, her voice lazy and hoarse, as if mixed with honey:

"Fun... I like it very much."

She paused, forcing her eyes open; tiny water droplets still clung to her eyelashes.

It was unclear whether they were sweat or tears.

She looked at Ye Xiaoyao, her gaze hazy.

"Husband, do you want to play again in the future?"

Ye Xiaoyao laughed and kissed her forehead lightly.

"I do. Next time, you play the demonic Sect enchantress, and I'll play the Righteous Path young hero; you come and seduce me."

Liu Yunshuang's eyes curved, the smile rippling from the depths of her eyes.

"Okay... I will follow whatever you wish."

The two embraced and gradually drifted into a dream.

Outside the window, the purple bamboo forest rustled in the night wind, as if cheering softly for this absurd yet sweet little play.

The next morning, sunlight shone through the window screen, casting warm light spots on the bed.

The two woke up slowly.

Last night's game was too exhausting, causing them to sleep until mid-morning.

Ye Xiaoyao woke first, looking at Liu Yunshuang who was still fast asleep in his arms.

Her cheeks were rosy, her breathing steady, and her sleeping face was as tranquil as a child's.

He moved slightly, and Liu Yunshuang woke up.

She snuggled into his arms, her voice still filled with sleepiness.

"Husband..."

"Hmm, are you awake?"

Liu Yunshuang did not answer, only hugging him tighter.

Ye Xiaoyao's one hand slowly roamed over her round, perky buttocks.

His other hand played with her fair, slender jade legs.

Her skin felt delicate and smooth, like fine mutton-fat jade; it was warm and silky to the touch, making him unable to put it down.

The two lay quietly for a while.

Liu Yunshuang suddenly spoke, her voice having regained its clarity.

"Husband, after the celebration yesterday, Chanxi told me about the competition between you and Ji Youying.

There are more than two years left now; are you confident?"

Ye Xiaoyao's hand paused, and he said calmly:

"It's okay. I am currently using Pure Yang Power to assist in cultivating the Nine Revolutions Hegemon Body Art.

As long as I can Cultivate this Body Refining technique to the Perfection of the sixth revolution, my Physical Body strength should be able to withstand a blow from an Early Stage Core Formation Cultivator by then."

Liu Yunshuang nodded and said slowly:

"Ji Youying is the third son of the Ji Family of the Eastern Wasteland. The Ji Family is a high-level immortal cultivation Family with more than one Nascent Soul Cultivator in the clan.

Years ago, a Grand Elder of our Sect married into the Ji Family, so there has always been a Ji Family faction within the Sect.

After Ji Youying came to our Sect to Cultivate, he was chosen as the Saint. This matter is not something I can decide alone."

She paused and continued:

"He has always been arrogant and domineering in the Sect. He previously pursued Chanxi many times, but because I was there, he dared not force Chanxi to be his Dao Companion.

Now that Chanxi has become your Dao Companion, he naturally hates you to the bone. That Elder Liu yesterday was from his faction."

She raised her head and looked at Ye Xiaoyao with a serious gaze.

"But Husband, you can rest assured. Now that I have reached Nascent Soul Formation, and you are ostensibly my Personal Disciple.

Even if Ji Youying has great influence, he will not dare to openly lay a hand on you."

Ye Xiaoyao stroked her cheek gently, smiled, and said:

"Shuanger, I know all of this. You don't need to worry too much; I will act carefully."

Liu Yunshuang said "Hmm" and then added:

"However, to be safe, for that competition two years from now, I will prepare a high-grade defensive Magic Treasure for you.

By then, if you activate the Magic Treasure and combine it with your Body Refining technique and Pure Yang Sacred Body, you should be able to block Ji Youying's attack."

Ye Xiaoyao felt a warmth in his heart and kissed her on the forehead again.

"Okay, with you and Chaner here, I am not afraid of him."

After the two got up, Ye Xiaoyao did not rush to leave but stayed in Liu Yunshuang's Immortal Cave to Cultivate.

Liu Yunshuang was a Nascent Soul Cultivator with rich experience.

Under her guidance, Ye Xiaoyao's understanding of Qi circulation, Spell usage, and Cultivation Technique practice deepened by another level.

He couldn't help but sigh: Having such a beautiful Revered Master as a Dao Companion is simply wonderful!

In the evening, the two went to the hot spring pool again.

The pool water was misty, shimmering with a pale purple spiritual light.

Ye Xiaoyao stepped in first, leaning against the pool wall, and reached out to Liu Yunshuang:

"Shuanger, come here."

Liu Yunshuang took off her clothes and stepped into the water with bare feet.

The warm spring water enveloped her whole body; she let out a sigh of comfort and sat down next to Ye Xiaoyao.

The two chatted while soaking.

They talked about Cultivation insights, interesting things in the Sect, and mentioned that in a couple of days, she would take Ye Xiaoyao to meet a few friendly Elders.

As they chatted, Ye Xiaoyao suddenly splashed water at Liu Yunshuang.

Liu Yunshuang was stunned, then laughed and fought back.

Water splashed everywhere, and the two began to play in the pool like two carefree teenagers.

Liu Yunshuang had never played like this before.

She previously moved in water by relying on Spells.

Water Escape Technique, Water Avoidance Spell—she came and went with ease.

But like this, without using any Spells, relying purely on her body to splash and play in the water, was an experience she had never had before.

"Husband, this... how do I do it?"

She tried to paddle, her movements clumsy.

Ye Xiaoyao swam behind her, supporting her waist with both hands.

"Relax, like this."

He guided her to move slowly in the water, teaching her how to swing her arms and how to kick.

Liu Yunshuang was a bit nervous at first, her body stiff, but under Ye Xiaoyao's patient guidance, she gradually relaxed.

"Right, just like that... Shuanger is really smart."

Listening to his praise, a blush appeared on Liu Yunshuang's face.

It was unknown whether it was due to the heat of the hot spring or something else.

She truly felt it was novel.

This kind of activity that relied purely on bodily instinct made her feel a long-lost and simple joy.

Ripples in the water, a light body, and her beloved by her side...

She laughed out loud, the laughter crisp and pleasant, like a clear spring in the mountains.

Elsewhere, at the Immortal Cave on Saintess Peak.

Ji Chanxi sat on a stone stool in the courtyard, holding a book on Formations, but she couldn't read a single word.

She looked up at the sky outside the window, which was gradually darkening.

"Husband has been at Revered Master's Immortal Cave for a whole day..."

She muttered softly, her tone clearly displeased.

"He doesn't even know to come back and keep me company."

She knew that Ye Xiaoyao treated her and Revered Master equally, but emotionally... she still felt sour.

After enduring and enduring, she finally stood up.

She wanted to go to Purple Haze Peak to see.

Without sending a sound transmission in advance, Ji Chanxi used her Personal Disciple jade tablet to enter Liu Yunshuang's Immortal Cave silently.

Passing through the corridor, bypassing the courtyard, and following the faint sound of water and laughter, she arrived at the edge of the hot spring pool.

Then, she saw that scene—Ye Xiaoyao holding Liu Yunshuang from behind, his hands supporting her waist, the two swimming slowly in the water.

Water splashed, and laughter continued.

A brilliant smile bloomed on Liu Yunshuang's face.

That was a completely relaxed joy that Ji Chanxi had never seen on her face before.

And Ye Xiaoyao...

He was lowering his head, saying something in Liu Yunshuang's ear, with a gentle smile on the corners of his mouth.

Ji Chanxi stood by the pool, suddenly feeling a tightness in her chest.

She gave a light cough.

The two in the pool stopped their movements and turned to look.

They had been playing too happily and too intently, not even noticing Ji Chanxi's arrival.

"Chaner?"

Ye Xiaoyao was a bit surprised.

Liu Yunshuang also greeted with a smile: "Chanxi is here?"

Ji Chanxi looked at them, pursed her red lips, and said with a hint of sourness she didn't even realize herself:

"It seems I came at a bad time; Revered Master and Husband... are having such a good time."

Ye Xiaoyao keenly captured the emotion in her words and smiled, reaching out to her.

"Chaner, you came at just the right time. Come down quickly, let's play together."

Liu Yunshuang also echoed with a smile:

"That's right, Chanxi, come down quickly. Husband is teaching us how to swim!

The kind without using Spells, it's so interesting."

Ji Chanxi looked at the expectant eyes of the two in the pool, then looked at the rippling hot spring, and the bit of jealousy in her heart gradually dissipated.

She bit her red lip, and finally took off her clothes and stepped into the pool with bare feet.

The warm spring water washed over her body, making her sigh in comfort.

Ye Xiaoyao swam over and pulled her to his side.

He wrapped one arm around Liu Yunshuang's slender waist and the other around her delicate body.

"Look, isn't this great."

Ji Chanxi leaned on his shoulder, looking at her Revered Master smiling opposite her, and the awkwardness in her heart finally dissipated completely.

Yes, this... is great.

The three soaked in the hot spring, the water rippling gently.

Moonlight leaked through the gaps in the bamboo forest, spilling onto the pool surface, shattering into a piece of silver light.

From afar came the chirping of night birds, long and peaceful.

At this moment, there were no Sect disputes, no three-year agreement, no hostility from the Saint.

There was only the hot spring, the moonlight, and the three people embracing.