590: One Million Destiny

As Chen Xuan watched Xia Chuwei intently play with the pearl, a ripple stirred in his heart. He leaned in slightly, pointing at the pearl and saying, "Sister-in-law, actually, before you, I had already studied this for a long time. In my opinion, this pearl might possess its own unique spirituality, requiring a specific Opportunity to unleash its decorative or other effects."

Xia Chuwei raised her head, and their gazes met. The close proximity allowed Chen Xuan to clearly smell the faint fragrance on her, and his heart couldn't help but quicken.

Xia Chuwei smiled softly, seemingly intentionally leaning her body slightly towards Chen Xuan, and said, "Uncle, you seem quite knowledgeable about these treasures. If there are ever any more rare items like this in the future, you must let me feast my eyes on them again."

Feeling her closeness, Chen Xuan nervously swallowed, quickly responding, "Of course, Sister-in-law, if you like them, I will certainly do my best to find them."

Saying that, Xia Chuwei extended her hand and placed the pearl in Chen Xuan's palm, her fingers inadvertently brushing against his. Chen Xuan felt a tingling sensation spread from his palm throughout his body.

He instinctively gripped the pearl, but accidentally touched Xia Chuwei's fingers. Their gazes intertwined, neither of them looking away.

At this moment, Xia Chuwei slightly turned her head, her hair gently fluttering, with a few strands brushing against Chen Xuan's face.

Chen Xuan couldn't help but reach out and gently tuck her hair behind her ear, his movements soft and natural. Xia Chuwei's cheeks instantly flushed a rosy red.

She lowered her head slightly and whispered, "Uncle, you..." Chen Xuan's voice was also a little hoarse: "Sister-in-law, you are so beautiful..."

It seemed that Xia Chuwei's pretense of looking at the pearl was false; her true intention was to have Chen Xuan admire her beauty.

The surroundings quieted, and the distance between them grew smaller and smaller, so close that it felt as if they could hear each other's heartbeats.

Chen Xuan's gaze fell on Xia Chuwei's luscious lips, and an uncontrollable urge surged within him. Xia Chuwei, meanwhile, slowly closed her eyes, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, as if waiting for something.

Just as their breathing grew more rapid and they were so close they were almost touching, Chen Xuan finally couldn't hold back. He slowly leaned in and lightly kissed Xia Chuwei's lips.

In that instant, time seemed to stand still. The entire world seemed to be left with only their heartbeats and soft breaths.

Xia Chuwei's body trembled slightly, then relaxed. Her hands instinctively gripped Chen Xuan's sleeve, as if to hold onto this moment of intoxication.

The next moment, Chen Xuan's hand unconsciously wrapped around Xia Chuwei's waist, gently pulling her into his embrace, (*), an ambiguous aura permeated the surroundings, growing more intense.

After a long while, they slowly separated. Chen Xuan's forehead rested against Xia Chuwei's, their gazes still intertwined, filled with deep affection and longing.

At this moment, Xia Chuwei's hair was disheveled, with a few strands clinging to her flushed cheeks, adding a touch of allure.

Chen Xuan gently raised his hand and once again smoothed her hair, his eyes filled with doting affection.

"Actually, you don't know how to use that pearl, do you?"

"You... you're asking the obvious!"

Seeing Chen Xuan directly expose her excuse, Xia Chuwei's cheeks flushed with embarrassment.

"Well, since Chu Wei you don't know... then I'll tell you!" Chen Xuan smiled wickedly.

The next moment, Xia Chuwei suddenly felt the grape-like pearl in her hand grow slightly warm, and a peculiar fluctuation emanated from the pearl, spreading throughout her body along her palm.

Her heart startled, she instinctively looked at the pearl, only to see a faint halo of light appearing on its surface, the light flowing beautifully.

Xia Chuwei also noticed the pearl's anomaly. She widened her eyes slightly, filled with curiosity and confusion, and softly asked, "Uncle, this pearl..."

Chen Xuan didn't answer, but instead took the pearl.

"Sister-in-law, this grape-like pearl is not an ordinary decorative item, but an alternative... Its true usage is..."

"Oh? Does Uncle happen to know?"

Upon hearing this, a hint of excitement flashed in Xia Chuwei's eyes.

"You're not tricking me, are you? Uncle, quickly teach me how to establish a connection with this pearl."

Chen Xuan looked at Xia Chuwei's eager expression, smiled slightly, and said, "Sister-in-law, don't rush. The method to establish this connection requires two people to be of one mind, jointly guiding spiritual power into the pearl to succeed."

Saying that, Chen Xuan gently held Xia Chuwei's hand, placing the pearl in both their palms. Their palms touched, and spiritual power slowly merged, flowing towards the pearl...

Just like that, Chen Xuan stayed in Xia Chuwei's small courtyard for several days. During this time, they sat together to discuss the Dao, exploring the Profound Truth of life.

Even, throughout the entire courtyard, in all places, there were traces of their discussions of the Dao.

In Xia Chuwei's living room, on the luxurious wooden chairs, in the small courtyard, outside Yu Guili's door, on the table, on the stove...

It could be said that this place was already Chen Xuan's home. Chen Xuan was the true master of this Underworld Valley, and even Xia Chuwei was merely his personal property.

Finally, after giving Xia Chuwei a certain expectation, Chen Xuan then left.

And Xia Chuwei, upon learning of Chen Xuan's departure, was overjoyed and cried tears of happiness.

She finally understood why, when she emphasized Chen Xuan's ownership to Shi Meitong, the latter still remained calm.

It turned out that she was truly not hungry at all, nor jealous. In fact, she might even have wanted her to lend a helping hand!

...

After leaving Xia Chuwei, Chen Xuan directly teleported to Luo Menglan's side.

"What, coming to me for no reason, did you cause trouble?" Luo Menglan didn't even raise her head, feeling Chen Xuan appear behind her.

"Alas, what trouble could I cause? It's just that I'm bored here with you, and Yu Guili doesn't take me around to play, so I can only come to play with you."

"Bah, you still want to play with this Venerable One, making it sound like this Venerable One is very familiar with you!" Luo Menglan said, opening her eyes in exasperation to look at Chen Xuan.

But with that one glance, she was completely astonished.

"You... you Broke through to the Mystic Immortal Realm?!"

"Hehe, this is all just a small matter, a piece of cake! Nothing to brag about!" Chen Xuan said with a wave of his hand.

"No, this is impossible! When I brought you over, you were clearly still at the True Immortal Peak. How much time has passed since then, has it even been a month? And you've jumped two levels?!"

"Or rather..." Luo Menglan's expression instantly turned cold, and an extreme spatial pressure enveloped Chen Xuan.

"Or rather, are you sent by that woman?"

Chen Xuan's expression froze, and a hint of confusion flashed in his eyes.

"That woman? Who is that woman, someone from my hometown? Do you think I was sent by her to monitor you?"