682: Yunxiao knocks on the door

Everyone present was stunned.

Of course, the most stunned was Yun Xiao.

"This...how could this be me?"

"That's natural. This is all random. It's not strange for you to appear, Sister Yun Xiao."

Chen Xuan smiled "happily."

"Isn't this great? After summoning your body, once you complete the Fusion, you will be completely free from the Investiture of the Gods!"

Chen Xuan approached with a smile, seemingly blessing Yun Xiao.

However, Yun Xiao kept retreating, and she became strange, steam rising from her forehead.

She seemed to be scorched by a raging fire, a blush rapidly spreading from her cheeks to her earlobes, and even her neck turned a faint pink.

Yun Xiao opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but her throat seemed to be blocked. Only intermittent syllables came out, completely devoid of her usual composure and calmness.

Her gaze frantically swept across everyone's faces, but she dared not meet Chen Xuan's eyes, her gaze flickering with utter bewilderment.

The other women were also surprised, their cherry lips slightly parted.

But very quickly, they also realized the subtlety of the situation, and blushes appeared on their faces.

Fairy Caiyun was the first to lower her head, unconsciously tugging at the corner of her clothes, occasionally stealing a glance at Yun Xiao.

Immortal Maiden Hanzhi covered her mouth with her hand, her shoulders trembling slightly, clearly stifling a laugh.

Only Qiong Xiao stood aside, watching the scene before her, a strange sense of loss welling up in her heart.

She didn't know why, but a hint of sourness couldn't help but rise in her heart, and a trace of desolation appeared in her eyes as she silently turned her head away.

"I...I can't just complete the Fusion like this."

Yun Xiao finally found her voice, stammering:

"I...I'm not ready yet. This is too sudden. And, and I, and Bi Xiao...this matter still needs to be discussed at length." As she spoke, she retreated, her steps flustered, almost tripping over her skirt.

"Sister Yun Xiao, this is a rare opportunity. I will definitely protect you and ensure you suffer no mishaps." Saying that, Chen Xuan's face was serious, and he took another step forward.

"No, absolutely not!" Yun Xiao waved her hands repeatedly, her voice trembling slightly:

"My mind is in a mess right now. I need to calm down first." With that, she ignored everyone's reactions, turned, and ran towards the door, her flustered back as if fleeing from something terrifying.

Seeing her sister run off, Qiong Xiao also quickly chased after her.

Fairy Caiyun looked in the direction Yun Xiao fled, the blush on her face not yet faded: "Sister Yun Xiao is usually so composed; to be so flustered today...this matter is truly unexpected."

Immortal Han Zhi covered her mouth with one hand: "Haha, Yun Xiao's shy appearance is really rare. But then again, anyone would find this hard to accept for a while."

As she laughed, she secretly glanced at Chen Xuan, her eyes carrying a strange meaning.

...

In the following days, Yun Xiao kept hiding from everyone.

She was truly bewildered now, not knowing how to make a decision.

The "thought" generated by the Fusion was not too big of a problem; the main issue was that after the Fusion, she would become Chen Xuan's private property...

Moreover, Chen Xuan "returned" her true body to her side. Her true body did nothing else but constantly attract her, which was a torment for her.

Finally, after a solo visit to Bi Xiao, she began to communicate with Chen Xuan intentionally or unintentionally, exchanging views and discussing the Dao every now and then.

She ultimately couldn't just... without any emotion.

Fortunately, Chen Xuan indeed suited her taste; many of his views enlightened her.

Finally, on a dark and stormy night, Yun Xiao, with steam rising from her forehead, knocked on Chen Xuan's door.

Chen Xuan heard the knock and felt puzzled. After opening the door, he felt a warm Qi rush towards him.

He saw Yun Xiao standing gracefully at the doorway, her long, dark, lustrous hair cascading like a waterfall over her shoulders, a few wisps playfully clinging to her cheeks, which were slightly flushed from the heat, adding a touch of charm.

A simple white dress, its hem gently swaying in the night breeze, outlined her graceful figure, pure yet alluring.

She gently bit her lower lip, not looking at Chen Xuan, her pearly teeth lightly indenting her tender pink lips. The unintentional coquettishness she exuded was like a soft feather, plucking at Chen Xuan's heartstrings.

Before Chen Xuan could even ask, she threw herself into his arms, her hands tightly gripping his lapels, her body trembling slightly.

Chen Xuan was startled by this sudden action. He instinctively took a step back, his body instantly stiff, his hands suspended in mid-air, at a loss. "Yun...Sister Yun Xiao, what's wrong?"

Yun Xiao buried her face deep in Chen Xuan's embrace, not saying a word, her body only trembling more intensely.

She could hear her own frantic heartbeat, as if it would burst through her chest. Her burning cheeks pressed against Chen Xuan's chest, feeling his body temperature, which made her even more shy.

Seeing Yun Xiao remain silent, Chen Xuan felt a bit bewildered, yet he didn't dare to push her away rashly. He could only gently comfort her: "Sister Yun Xiao, don't scare me. What on earth happened? Just tell me, I'm listening."

Seeing Chen Xuan so clumsy, after a long while, Yun Xiao finally raised her head slightly, her eyes still not daring to meet Chen Xuan's, and whispered: "I...I don't know what's wrong, I just...just wanted to come find you."

Her voice was as faint as a buzzing mosquito. After speaking, she quickly buried her head back into his chest.

Chen Xuan's heart stirred, and his nervous emotions gradually eased. He slowly lowered his hands and gently embraced Yun Xiao, his movements as gentle as if he were handling a rare treasure.

"I'm here, don't be afraid." He murmured softly, his voice so tender it could drip water.

Yun Xiao felt Chen Xuan's embrace, and the panic in her heart slowly receded. A sense of security she had never felt before inexplicably emerged in her heart.

She took a deep breath, inhaling Chen Xuan's unique scent, and gathered her courage to look up again, her eyes a mix of shyness and determination:

"I...I've thought it through. I've already completed the Fusion with the body, and now I've escaped the Investiture of the Gods."

As soon as the words left her mouth, her face instantly turned red to her earlobes, and she quickly buried her head back into Chen Xuan's embrace, not daring to see his reaction.

"So, Sister Yun Xiao, you..."

"You, don't say anything else, let's go inside first!" Yun Xiao pulled Chen Xuan into the inner room.

Outside, Bi Xiao and Qiong Xiao, secretly watching the two enter the room, had different expressions.

Since Yun Xiao had completed the Fusion with the body, her cultivation had naturally plummeted, and she couldn't sense their presence.

"Bi Xiao, are you just going to watch Sister..."

"What else can I do?" Bi Xiao sighed.