568: The belt is getting looser!

Lingxi tried to grab her master's hand, but her hand only passed through a golden light.

The golden light suddenly erupted, then instantly receded.

Her body returned to normal, showing no signs of abnormality.

Lingxi sat there blankly, her body fully recovered, even more replenished than before, and the spiritual Qi within her body surged to the eighth level of Yang Solid!

That was her master's lifelong cultivation, and under her Physique, she actually reached the same level of cultivation as her master!

As for her master, she had transformed into specks of golden light, merging into the surrounding lotus pond, leaving behind only a linen robe with lingering warmth and that jade pendant.

The story stopped there, Lingxi's voice abruptly cut off, tears already soaking her clothes.

She raised her tear-filled eyes, and in the lamplight, those clear eyes were full of sorrow and helplessness, with tears still clinging to her long eyelashes.

Lu Hao remained silent for a long time, a mix of emotions churning in his heart.

He looked at the woman before him, her face streaked with tears, and finally understood why she had come late at night. Lu Hao, somewhat feigning ignorance, asked:

“So, the Lingxi in this story, is that you?”

Lingxi nodded silently, tears falling again:

“Yes… Senior…”

“Then you came to me…”

Lu Hao already had a guess in his heart but was not sure.

Lingxi bit her lower lip, a blush appearing on her fair cheeks. She lowered her head and whispered:

“Yes, Senior, you are the person I’m looking for. The first time I saw you, the jade pendant my master left me suddenly lit up, its glow stronger than ever before.”

As she spoke, Lingxi took out the jade pendant. It was currently emitting a faint glow… flickering, as if it was saying something to Lu Hao.

She looked up, with a hint of anticipation and admiration in her eyes:

“But when I learned that Senior was the person I was looking for, my heart was incredibly fearful. Senior is like a towering mountain, making me look up to you immensely. I was afraid… Senior would look down on me…”

Actually, Lingxi still had some words unspoken.

A month ago, outside Wuji Pavilion, she personally witnessed Lu Hao wave his hand and disperse the Heavenly Tribulation clouds that filled the sky.

The purple-gold lightning was as docile as a cat before him, and his calm and unhurried figure left an indelible mark in her heart.

In her eyes, Lu Hao was an upright hero, a reliable support who could shield her from wind and rain.

Only such a person was worthy of becoming her man!

It wasn't until they met again during the day that she discovered this peerless hero was not only powerful but also possessed a gentle and refined demeanor.

When he spoke, his tone was gentle, without the slightest hint of arrogance. His gaze towards her was clear and sincere, without any ulterior motives.

After only two meetings, this figure was already deeply imprinted in her heart.

She had never felt this way about any man before; her heart began to change, like parched land meeting sweet rain, or a frozen river welcoming spring.

This feeling grew even stronger during their interactions over the past month.

Lu Hao was somewhat surprised upon hearing this, and he repeatedly waved his hands, saying:

“What? No, no, no! Miss, you’ve misunderstood. I cannot handle your Physique; you, you, you must not act rashly!!”

Lu Hao’s eyes were flustered, and he spoke evasively:

“Moreover, I am a man of integrity; such a thing is absolutely out of the question!”

Lu Hao was a gentleman; he was unwilling to take advantage of others. Furthermore, Xuan Lingzi had only sought him out because of her life, so Lu Hao naturally would not take advantage of her predicament.

Lingxi was stunned upon hearing this, and the strong anticipation in her eyes instantly turned into grievance.

She was also a pure and unblemished Saintess, an innocent young girl, an existence revered by countless Cultivators. Her peerless beauty was usually hidden beneath a veil, and countless men yearned to see her true face!

Now that she was actively throwing herself into his arms, she had expected Senior Lu to be somewhat moved, but she hadn’t expected to be rejected so directly by Senior Lu.

This made her begin to doubt whether her charm was truly that high.

But at the same time, she also marveled in her heart:

“Senior Lu is truly a gentleman… Even with me like this, he remains unmoved.”

Thinking of this, Lingxi felt both love and hate.

Her cheeks also began to flush crimson, half from shyness, half from grievance.

A brief silence fell over the Bamboo Hut… Lu Hao didn't quite know what to say… But Lingxi's heart went through a fierce struggle. She took a deep breath, as if having made a certain decision.

She slowly rose, then raised her hands to her shoulders, and gently pulled down the silk straps on her shoulders. The pure white Guangxiu Liuxian dress slowly slid down her smooth skin, piling at her feet like blooming white lotuses.

A few strands of moonlight shone through the window lattice onto her body, instantly outlining a graceful and curvaceous figure.

Underneath, she wore a close-fitting moon-white ruqun, the hem of which only reached her upper thighs, directly exposing two snow-white and slender legs!

A red string was tied around her ankle, signifying that she was still an innocent maiden.

As her wide sleeves slipped down, they revealed her slender jade arms, and her slightly open neckline revealed her delicate collarbones, her snow-white chest, and… an even more alluring sight than the previous fleeting glimpses!

Beneath her dress, a pure white sash around her waist accentuated her slender waist, which could be clasped in one hand, and the ends of the sash swayed gently with her movements.

“Senior Lu… please help me.”

Her voice carried a hint of a sob, tears welled up in her eyes, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall.

“I don’t want to betray my master’s sacrifice. I want to live, I want to fulfill her last wish to protect the Yaochi Holy Land, and I want to find the next successor…”

Lu Hao inadvertently glanced at Lingxi’s body, and his face instantly flushed red, and he froze on the spot.

He was still an innocent young boy; where had he ever seen such a seductive scene?!

Especially since the other party was a peerless beauty famous throughout the entire Eastern Domain?! The dream lover of countless men!

Most importantly, this woman’s appearance actually fit Lu Fan’s ideal type?! She perfectly matched Lu Hao’s aesthetic standards!!!

The first time he saw this woman, Lu Hao already felt a sense of admiration.

So, the moment he saw Lingxi’s actions, he felt a burning impulse!

After Lu Hao noticed some changes in his body, his heart rate also accelerated, and he quickly covered his eyes with both hands:

“Miss! What are you doing? Quickly put your clothes on! This… it’s dark, and men and women should not touch each other intimately!”

His voice was somewhat distorted, and his heart pounded like a drum.

Seeing that he still refused, Lingxi’s inner grievance instantly broke through all her defenses.

She didn’t understand why, even after going to such lengths, Senior Lu still refused to help.

Did Senior truly have no feelings for her at all?

Was she not pretty enough, not sincere enough?

Or not frank enough?? Did I have to…