230: Chapter 230 A Century of Longing Leads to Illness, Even the Flowers Have Withered

Soon, Xiao Xiaoqing arrived at the door of Private Room No. 1 with six Saints.

The leader was an elderly man with white hair, possessing the cultivation base of a Peak Second-Tribulation Saint; the others were five middle-aged men, whose cultivation bases were at least at the Early Stage of a First-Tribulation Saint.

Xiao Xiaoqing pressed the doorbell, and soon a middle-aged man's voice came from inside the room: "Come in."

Xiao Xiaoqing and the other seven entered the room. What greeted their eyes was a bearded middle-aged man. The Aura on his body was restrained, lacking the slightest trace of a powerhouse's presence.

"Uncle Fu, how is it?" Xiao Xiaoqing asked via secret voice transmission.

"Pavilion Master, be careful in how you handle this. The other party is unfathomable!" Uncle Fu replied via voice transmission.

Cao Yang looked at the seven people before him, a strange glint flashing in his eyes. He thought to himself, 'So it was you. I was wondering who would dare to swaggeringly claim to have a connection with the Heavenly Court.'

Subsequently, Cao Yang's appearance slowly restored to his original look.

Upon seeing Cao Yang's face, Xiao Xiaoqing's expression turned to great joy. She immediately knelt down and said: "Your servant Xiaoqing pays respects to Young Master."

The other seven also knelt down one after another, shouting in unison: "We pay our respects to Lord Heavenly Emperor!"

Cao Yang smiled and waved his hand, saying: "All of you, rise. There is no need for such formalities." His gaze then fell upon Xiao Xiaoqing, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes as he continued: "Hmm, you all may leave first. I wish to have a private chat with Xiaoqing."

Everyone responded in unison: "Yes, Lord Heavenly Emperor!" Having said that, they left quickly, thoughtfully closing the door of the private room as they departed.

After everyone had left, Cao Yang walked forward and gently helped Xiao Xiaoqing up, teasingly saying: "I was wondering who would dare to so blatantly use my name to make money; it turns out it was you, this lass."

Xiao Xiaoqing stood up, her face brimming with excitement and joy. She said in a coquettish voice: "Young Master, ever since you all moved into the Heavenly Court, I have had to come out to make a living. I am just a weak woman with a low cultivation base. If I did not rely on your reputation, Young Master, I am afraid it would be difficult to gain a foothold in this Immortal Realm." As she spoke, she couldn't help but laugh, seemingly quite proud of her own cleverness.

"Oh, when you left, did Xue'er and Xu Buli not give you any resources to Cultivate?" Cao Yang asked curiously. He thought to himself that if she had sufficient resources to Cultivate, Xiao Xiaoqing should not have had to live so difficultly.

"They did. Sister Xue'er even came to visit me a few times afterward and gave me a large amount of resources to Cultivate. However, Young Master should know that in the Immortal Realm, the weak are prey to the strong; money alone is useless." A hint of helplessness flashed across Xiao Xiaoqing's face, and her beautiful eyes revealed a faint sadness.

After speaking, Xiao Xiaoqing suddenly took the initiative to move closer to Cao Yang, leaning her body slightly forward. She gently rubbed her ample assets against Cao Yang's arm and said coquettishly: "Young Master, Sister Xue'er instructed me back then to serve you in her stead while she was in seclusion."

Feeling Xiao Xiaoqing's soft touch, a wave of heat could not help but surge in Cao Yang's heart.

He looked at Xiao Xiaoqing's beautiful face and inwardly marveled that Xiaoqing's assets had indeed become even more powerful.

However, he did not immediately respond to Xiao Xiaoqing's words, instead maintaining his composure.

"Look, this is the Black Silk that Sister Xue'er gave me back then. She said you liked it, Young Master, and told me to wear it to serve you." Xiao Xiaoqing pointed to the Black Silk beneath her red dress.

Cao Yang followed the direction of Xiao Xiaoqing's finger and saw the Black Silk beneath her red dress, partially visible, emitting a mysterious and alluring Aura.

He could not help but recall the times he spent with Xue'er, a wave of emotion rising in his heart.

"Ahem..." Hearing Xiao Xiaoqing say this, Cao Yang gave a light cough, attempting to ease the awkward atmosphere.

He realized his reaction was a bit undignified, so he adjusted his sitting posture, trying his best to appear more natural.

"Young Master, your servant has been wearing it here, waiting for you for nearly a century. Every day I have missed you, Young Master. My chastity is still reserved for you. Because of this, I have never approached any male cultivators. Even those Saints, I have never spent more than a minute with them." Looking at Cao Yang's face, Xiao Xiaoqing revealed a hint of infatuation.

"This..." Cao Yang looked at Xiao Xiaoqing's proud assets; this lass's assets were even more powerful than before.

"Young Master, take me. Your servant does not need you to be responsible. I will wait for you at the Di Lin Pavilion forever. As long as you come to see me occasionally, Young Master, I will be content." As she spoke, tears could not help but stream down her face.

Xiao Xiaoqing had also let go of all reservations. She had bitterly waited for Cao Yang for nearly a century, and having finally waited for this one opportunity, she could no longer care about being modest.

In any case, she originally came from a place of pleasure and was not some noble lady. As long as she could exchange it for even a quarter of an hour with her beloved, she would unhesitatingly cast away all dignity and worldly concepts.

Cao Yang looked at the face before him, full of love for him, and was deeply moved. He did not expect that she had actually missed him for nearly a century, waiting for him for nearly a century!

Cao Yang was slightly stunned; he did not expect Xiao Xiaoqing to be so deeply affectionate toward him.

He gently stroked Xiao Xiaoqing's beautiful hair, feeling her tenderness and love. Xiao Xiaoqing raised her head, looking at Cao Yang with teary eyes, her gaze filled with expectation and longing.

Cao Yang took a deep breath, slowly pulling Xiao Xiaoqing into his arms, and said softly: "Xiaoqing, I am not worthy of such love from you. You know me; I have many Dao Companions."

Xiao Xiaoqing shook her head, tears sliding down her cheeks, "No, Young Master is worthy. Your servant is willing to give everything for you." She hugged Cao Yang tightly, as if afraid of losing him.

Cao Yang felt Xiao Xiaoqing's passion and sincerity, and a wave of emotion surged in his heart. He gently kissed away the tears on Xiao Xiaoqing's face and whispered: "Xiaoqing, I love you."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Xiaoqing was instantly bathed in tears. She hugged Cao Yang tightly, muttering to herself: "Young Master, your servant has finally waited for these words from you. Your servant is willing to stay by your side forever."

"Qing'er, I have made you suffer. Since you love me so much, you should have told me sooner. I would never let a woman who loves me suffer the slightest harm, not even the pain of yearning." Cao Yang gently wiped away Xiao Xiaoqing's tears.

"Every night I entrust my dreams to the Blue Bird, hoping that in the depths of the Emperor's heart, there is a place for me—that is enough!" Xiao Xiaoqing smiled sweetly.

Xiao Xiaoqing thought to herself: My feelings for Young Master are also 'a love that knows no origin, yet goes ever deeper.'

Holy crap, Qing'er actually knows how to compose poetry and lyrics. Cao Yang decided to repay Qing'er's true feelings with action, and secretly promised in his heart to cherish and protect her forever!

"Qing'er, I will be responsible for you, and I will protect you forever and ever." After saying this, Cao Yang lowered his head and kissed her.

Soon, sounds of cries that were both painful and pleasurable rang out in the private room.

"Qing'er, I see that the number of floors in this pavilion is somewhat peculiar. Is there any special meaning to it?"

"Brother Cao, this means that your servant intends to wait for Brother Cao for a lifetime."

"Then I must teach you more knowledge to properly repay your sentiment of waiting."

"Ah, Brother Cao, you are too bad~"