526: Chapter 526 Secret Feelings

Lady Xiangyu's body stiffened slightly, then slowly relaxed, closing her eyes and responding to his kiss with a hint of greenness and sincerity.

All the feelings she had hidden deep in her heart for so long, without saying a single word, were entirely poured into this gentle and lingering touch.

The Spiritual Orchids in the courtyard seemed to sense it, quietly unfolding their petals in the night. Their faint fragrance grew increasingly clear and long-lasting, gently intertwining with the aura of the two, brewing an ambiguous atmosphere.

Moonlight passed through the gaps in the branches and leaves, scattering mottled shadows on the ground, outlining the embracing figures with an even softer and more lingering touch.

After a long time, the two slowly separated, their foreheads touching and breaths intertwining. Each of their breaths was tinged with the other's warmth and the clear fragrance of the Spiritual Orchids.

Lady Xiangyu's cheeks were crimson, her eyes slightly misty, but the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, unable to hide a trace of genuine, happy laughter.

“I know you only recently pledged your feelings to Xia Wei and the others... I didn't want to put you in a difficult position because of me, so I thought about moving out.”

She spoke softly, her voice slightly hoarse, but she continued with understanding and determination:

“I just... care about you too much. Even if I can only stay by your side quietly like this, without a formal status, I am willing.”

Situ Jun's heart tightened. His fingertips gently wiped away the moisture at the corners of her eyes, his gaze filled with guilt and treasure:

“I won't let you suffer such a grievance, nor will I let you remain without a name or status forever. Give me some time, and I will arrange everything properly. I will never let you hide away in grievance like this forever.”

He knew in his heart that Xia Wei, Yun Niang, and the others were always gentle and magnanimous. If they knew of Xiangyu's plight and feelings, even if they felt a slight bitterness, they would surely accept this affection.

However, he didn't want to be too hasty. Having just developed deep feelings with his previous Dao Companions, adding a newcomer in the blink of an eye would seem heartless.

But he could no longer let go of the person in his arms, nor could he bear to let her suffer alone and displaced again.

Wan Xiangyu nodded gently and said no more, burying her face in his embrace again, pressing tightly against his chest, feeling his steady heartbeat and steadfast protection.

All the fear, inner anxiety, inferiority, and trepidation she had felt up to this moment vanished completely, leaving only a heart full of stability and warmth.

As the night deepened, the moonlight was like water, enveloping the entire courtyard in a clear, soft haze.

The two looked at each other in silence, simply holding hands and walking slowly into the house. The door closed gently, and the atmosphere inside became gentle and subtle.

Outside the window, the shadows of bamboo swayed gently. Moonlight spilled through the window lattice, spreading fine silver light on the floor, reflecting Lady Xiangyu's still-crimson cheeks and illuminating the intense pity in Situ Jun's eyes.

Although the scene in the secret chamber that day flashed through his mind, it was no longer out of control or hasty, leaving only a bit of guilt and concern.

He looked at the gentle woman before him, his emotions fluctuating slightly, his gaze gentle and focused.

Lady Xiangyu's heart skipped a beat under his gaze, and her fingertips unconsciously toyed with the hem of her clothes.

She could clearly feel the warm Dragon-Phoenix Spiritual Power around him. That power had once flowed through her body, widening her Meridians and nourishing her Spiritual Veins, and it had also carved an indelible mark in her heart.

Situ Jun slowly released her hand, turned toward the window, and spoke with his back to her, his voice carrying a slight sigh:

“What happened that day was my loss of control. I have wronged you, Madam.”

Hearing this, Wan Xiangyu's heart tightened, and she quickly whispered:

“City Lord, you don't need to blame yourself. Just call me Xiangyu. If it weren't for you that day, I would still be a Mortal, and I certainly wouldn't have today's Cultivation Opportunity.”

Having said this, she was already extremely bashful, her cheeks turning even redder, and she said no more.

Situ Jun turned around, his gaze falling on her slightly lowered brows and reddened earlobes, his Adam's apple moving slightly.

For some reason, as long as he was near her and saw her gentle and shy appearance, a soft heat would rise in his heart. It wasn't like the frantic madness when the poison broke out that day, but it was even more soul-stirring.

“Since you have entered the path of Cultivation, have you encountered any difficult Bottlenecks lately?”

He timely changed the subject to steady his mind.

“Thanks to your blessings, City Lord, the spirit-concentrating pill you gave me is very effective. Plus... that day's mutual spiritual power widened my Meridian Foundation. Now, I have stabilized at the Fourth Level of Qi Refining.”

Wan Xiangyu looked up and happened to meet his deep eyes.

In those eyes were hidden restraint, struggle, and a gentle heat that made her heart race.

She A slight ripple in my mind, as if pulled by an invisible thread, and she involuntarily took a few steps closer to him.

Situ Jun watched her slowly approach, the faint fragrance on her body lingering around his nose, as gentle as the evening breeze, slowly entining his mind.

He could see Wan Xiangyu's long eyelashes trembling and feel her breath growing warmer. The defensive line he had deliberately maintained in his heart gradually softened.

When Xiangyu stood right before him, Situ Jun could no longer suppress the feelings in his heart and reached out to gently embrace her waist.

Her waist was slender and soft, and even through the fabric, he could feel that gentle and delicate warmth.

Wan Xiangyu's body trembled slightly, but she didn't dodge at all. Instead, she leaned obediently into his embrace and raised her hands to gently encircle his neck.

In her ears was his steady and powerful heartbeat, and in her arms was his reassuring warmth and spiritual power. Everything made her incredibly nostalgic.

“City Lord...”

She murmured softly, with a hint of gentleness and a sincere probe.

Situ Jun lowered his head, looking at her bashful, eyes-closed appearance. Feelings surged in his heart as a soft kiss landed gently on her forehead. His voice was deep and serious:

“Xiangyu, stay by my side and be my Dao Companion, okay?”

The touch on her forehead was as light as a feather, instantly igniting the long-suppressed feelings in both their hearts.

His kisses slowly moved down, passing over her brows and the tip of her nose, finally landing gently on her lips.

This kiss was not hasty or out of control; there was only careful probing and long-lasting tenderness.

Wan Xiangyu's lips were soft and as enticing as petals. He pecked at them lightly, and Wan Xiangyu responded slightly, green yet sincere.

Situ Jun unconsciously tightened his arms, holding her closer, their hearts beating in resonance.

The aura in the room grew increasingly warm, and the moonlight flickered, reflecting a room full of lingering affection.

He gently picked her up horizontally and walked toward the bed with steady steps. His movements were gentle and full of treasure. After slowly laying her down, he leaned over to join her.

The black robes and plain-colored dress quietly overlapped, with no more distance between them.

His kisses fell gently, from her lips to her brows, from her forehead to her temples. Every touch carried pity and treasure, making her tremble slightly and a faint crimson bloom on her cheeks.

“Situ Jun...”

She opened her eyes, mist shimmering in them, carrying a bit of blurriness and desire:

“I... I am willing...”

Situ Jun's figure paused slightly. Looking at her unhidden sincerity, although he felt some guilt toward his other Dao Companions, he was even more reluctant to let go of the warmth in his arms.

This meeting and staying together was not a momentary impulse, but a concern that had long taken root in his heart.

He lowered his head and whispered in her ear, his voice filled with heartache and pity:

“I've wronged you...”

As he finished speaking, he kissed her gently again. This time, there was no more hesitation or struggle, only the sinking and staying together of their shared feelings.

The bed swayed gently, breaths intertwined, and green spiritual power merged, forming a faint halo around them, enveloping the inner chamber in a warm and ambiguous atmosphere.

Lady Xiangyu held him tightly with her jade-like hands, feeling their mutual affection and warmth, and the wonderful sensation when their spiritual powers merged again.

Her fourth-level Qi Refining spiritual power was like a stream, flowing into Situ Jun's Soul Transformation Stage Dragon-Phoenix Spiritual Power ocean. They nourished and intertwined with each other, allowing her Cultivation to improve steadily without her noticing, and her aura became increasingly pure.

And Situ Jun was also immersed in this tenderness.

To him, with Xia Wei and Nianrui, it was a deep affection of walking side by side; with Wan Xiangyu, it was the gentle consolation of meeting and falling in love at first sight in a troubled world.

Forgetting the complicated affairs of North Border City and the heavy pressures on the path of Cultivation for a moment, at this time, only the person in his arms brought him the most peace.

After a long time, the two lay quietly in each other's arms.

Lady Xiangyu's cheeks still had a faint blush, her breathing gradually stabilized, and she leaned obediently against his chest. Listening to his steady heartbeat, she felt she had never been so secure and satisfied in her life.

After being displaced and traveling thousands of miles, her wish was finally fulfilled, and she had a place to belong.

Situ Jun gently combed her long hair, his fingertips tenderly brushing over her brows, his thoughts complex and soft.

He knew that from now on, in his Dao Heart, there was another concern and responsibility, and by his side, there was another person he needed to protect for a lifetime.

Outside the window, the moonlight spilled once more, its clear glow filling the room, quietly enveloping the embracing figures.

This thread of affection, stretching from Qingshan Town to North Border City, having gone through the trials of the world, had finally reached Perfection.

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