226: With beauty by my side

After an unknown period, Hua Hanxiang's eye corners were subtly flushed red, her lowered lashes trembled slightly, and the moisture gathering in her eyes was close to overflowing.

As if gathering immense courage, she slowly spoke, her voice carrying a hint of a sob:

"Master previously said that this Servant Girl's Physique is special and can help Master achieve a Cultivation Breakthrough. As long as Master is willing, this Servant Girl... is willing to accompany Master forever, to be Master's most obedient and dutiful Servant Girl, with absolutely no ulterior motives."

Before her words had finished, she raised her head, reached up to brush the strands of hair falling over her forehead, and gazed at Situ Jun with shimmering eyes.

At this moment, the line of her jaw was soft and alluring, her lips coated with light pink rouge, and when slightly pursed, they resembled a ripe Cherry, radiating an enticing sweetness that made one want to take a bite.

She looked up at Situ Jun, her eyes full of expectation and submission, and even her breathing quickened slightly, afraid her words might displease him.

Situ Jun finally raised his eyes, his gaze landing on her face with a hint of scrutiny.

The woman before him had skin fairer than snow, her neckline slightly open, revealing a small patch of glistening white skin. Her figure, faintly visible beneath the pink gauze dress, exuded a carefully crafted charm in every movement and glance, yet it never felt deliberate.

He naturally understood her thoughts, but he didn't expose them, merely saying indifferently:

"This journey to Southern Wilderness is unpredictable and dangerous. It might not be a good thing for you to follow me. Be mindful of everything, and first learn to protect yourself."

A flash of disappointment crossed Hua Hanxiang's eyes, but she dared not refute him. She obediently withdrew her gaze and lowered her head again, yet her fingers gently twined around Situ Jun's sleeve, like a vine clinging to a large tree, displaying a touch of dependent intimacy:

"Yes, this Servant Girl obeys Master. But Master... could you let this Servant Girl lean on you for a moment? Although the Spiritual Energy in the carriage is pure, it still isn't as warm and comforting as the aura beside Master."

As she spoke, without waiting for Situ Jun's reply, she gently leaned toward his side, her shoulder subtly pressing against his arm.

Her pink skirt spread out, revealing a section of her glistening white calf. Under the light of the Night-Luminescent Pearl in the carriage, her skin shone with a delicate, smooth luster, like fine mutton-fat jade.

She tilted her head, gazing at Situ Jun's sharply defined profile. The shifting light in her eyes was filled with an intense, melting allure, as if intending to drown a person completely in this Haven of Tenderness.

The carriage traveled for half a day, and the incense inside grew increasingly rich.

Hua Hanxiang's eyelashes fluttered, and her fingertips gently rubbed the intricate patterns on his clothing, her tone carrying a hint of tentative ambiguity:

"This Servant Girl heard Master say that this Servant Girl's Physique can not only help Master increase his Cultivation but also stabilize his Dao Foundation, which is greatly beneficial to my own Cultivate as well. Master's Cultivation is profound; if you are willing to guide this Servant Girl more, this Servant Girl will surely grow faster and be able to serve Master better in the future, sharing your burdens..."

As she spoke, her cheeks flushed slightly, her breathing became somewhat rapid, yet the expectation in her eyes grew even stronger.

She clearly knew that her body and mind had long ago completely submitted to Situ Jun, containing both reliance on a powerful figure and an indescribable affection.

She knew even better that Situ Jun's Heart-Nature was steady and he wouldn't be easily swayed by beauty; yet most men couldn't resist such active overtures—especially when offered by a servant, carrying absolute submission and desire, which was more likely to ignite a person's inherent desire for control.

She gazed at Situ Jun's profile, waiting for his response, while her fingertips quietly tightened, clutching a corner of his robe.

When Situ Jun lowered his gaze.

His eyes first fell into the pool of timid softness within her gaze, and then settled on the hand resting on his knee—that hand was slender and fair, the fingertips tinged pink, the nails neatly rounded, and was currently brushing against his clothes with cautious flattery.

He was silent for a moment, then suddenly raised his finger, the pad of which, bearing a slight, cool callus, gently rubbed her chin.

The force wasn't heavy, but it carried an unmistakable sense of control:

"You don't need to be like this. Since I have acknowledged you, you are mine."

Hua Hanxiang's heart suddenly leaped, and surprise washed over her heart like warm water.

There was no hint of rejection in his tone, and that was enough.

She tilted her head slightly, rubbing her soft cheek gently against his palm, like a kitten finding warmth, the allure at the corners of her eyes involuntarily deepening a little:

"This Servant Girl knows her Aptitude is ordinary and she is unworthy of Master, but this Servant Girl is willing to learn. Whatever Master says, this Servant Girl will do, never disobeying. As long as Master gives this Servant Girl a chance, this Servant Girl will surely satisfy Master..."

As her voice faded, her tongue lightly swept her lower lip, wetting her pink, moist lips. The action concealed unconcealed seduction, and her voice trembled softly:

"If Master wishes to inspect this Servant Girl's body, you may do so at any time."

Situ Jun's gaze fell upon the desire in her eyes. That hint of allure mixed with timidity made her especially captivating. The force of his fingertips increased slightly, but he did not push her away, merely allowing her breath to spread out before him.

Outside the carriage, the wheels rolled over pebbles, the "gulu gulu" sound accompanied by the morning breeze penetrating the curtain, bringing a touch of coolness, but the air inside the carriage gradually became ambiguous and thick.

Hua Hanxiang could clearly feel the sharp Spiritual Energy around him soften slightly. Knowing her words had worked, she grew bolder—her body tilted forward slightly, almost pressing into his embrace, her voice soft as a whisper:

"Master..."

Hua Hanxiang's hot breath brushed against his lapel as she moved, and the hem of her pink gauze skirt inadvertently swept across his ankle, causing a slight itch.

She deliberately slowed her breathing, letting the warm air intertwine with his collar. The allure in her eyes was like honey-soaked candy, so rich it was about to spill out:

"If Master feels this Servant Girl spoke too abruptly, then punish this Servant Girl. But this Servant Girl sincerely wants to Cultivate alongside Master. Even if I am just Master's Cauldron, being able to touch Master's Spiritual Energy, this Servant Girl is willing."

Situ Jun looked down at her, his fingertip gently brushing the delicate skin of her cheek. The sensation was soft, like fine silk.

His gaze swept over her chest, which was slightly rising and falling due to nervousness. A faint curve suddenly appeared at the corner of his mouth, and his voice held a hint of nonchalance:

"Cauldron? Just anyone cannot be my Cauldron."

These words, falling into Hua Hanxiang's ears, reassured her more than any promise.

She immediately leaned into his embrace, her arms gently circling his waist, her cheek pressed against his cool clothing, her voice mixing in a bit of wronged softness:

"This Servant Girl knows her Aptitude is ordinary, but this Servant Girl is willing to be obedient and willing to learn diligently. If Master finds this Servant Girl clumsy, just teach me a few more times, and this Servant Girl will certainly remember. As long as Master is patient, this Servant Girl..."

As she spoke, her fingertip quietly moved upward, gently touching the Jade Belt around his waist. The cool sensation of the jade buckle transmitted through her fingertip, and her heart rate instantly quickened.

But the moment her fingertip touched the Jade Belt, the Spiritual Energy around Situ Jun stirred slightly. She immediately stopped her movement, and when she looked up at him, her eyes were already pooled with moisture, like a startled but unwilling-to-retreat little beast, her voice trembling slightly:

"Did this Servant Girl displease Master again?"

Situ Jun looked at her appearance and found it somewhat intriguing.

He had seen too many people who fawned over power, but few who could blend "allure" and "loyalty" as naturally as Hua Hanxiang—possessing both the absolute obedience of a servant and the cunning of actively seeking attachment, yet the desire in her eyes was so genuine that one couldn't bear to push her away immediately.