Dao Companion Crippled, Coveters Move

Chapter 116 - 115: Ah Han, Don't... in front of Yueqiu...

Half an hour after the Female Cultivator left, Elder Xiao arrived. 'She must have told him all about my refusal to give him a grandson.'

So, when Elder Xiao entered, Pei Yuhang looked at the man's slightly balding head and couldn't help but feel the atmosphere grow awkward and tense.

Fortunately, Elder Xiao didn't seem to want to bring up the matter of "borrowing" some Essence. He took out a box made of what looked like White Jade. After he removed the runic seal on it, a peculiar medicinal aroma that the Jade Box couldn't contain wafted out.

"Inside is a Ginseng Dao Fruit, a divine treasure for nourishing the Dao Foundation. However, this Dao Fruit cannot come into contact with the Five Elements. If it's exposed to the air or dropped on the ground, it will rapidly merge back into the Five Elements Realm. For that reason, I won't open it here."

As he spoke, Elder Xiao pushed the Jade Box across to Pei Yuhang.

"Thank you, Great Elder!"

"Don't mention it. I watched the final match between your disciple and Ji Xichan. I was very pleased to see your disciple humble that arrogant little brat."

Elder Xiao was a man of swift action. After handing the item to Pei Yuhang, he stood up as if to leave.

But as Pei Yuhang escorted him to the door, Elder Xiao, who had been silent, spoke again. "Was Spring Dew not to your taste?"

"Huh?"

Pei Yuhang froze for a moment before realizing the stern and meticulous Elder Xiao was referring to the name of the Female Cultivator from just now.

"If Spring Dew isn't to your liking, you can take a look at the other beauties I've prepared. They all have different looks, figures, and temperaments. There's bound to be one that suits your taste.

Furthermore, they all possess unique physiques. Engaging in Yin Yang Fusion with them will be of great benefit to you. I won't let a junior like yourself suffer a loss after donating your Essence."

Elder Xiao patted Pei Yuhang's shoulder and said in a serious tone.

"...I'm sorry, Elder Xiao, but I still can't accept."

Elder Xiao wasn't surprised by Pei Yuhang's refusal. He said calmly, "This offer stands for five years. When you've come to a decision, just find me."

This Great Elder, a man of immense power in the Xuanyuan Dao Sect, seemed dead set on Pei Yuhang's genes. He directly pressed a Token for contacting him into Pei Yuhang's hand.

Pei Yuhang reluctantly accepted it and asked, puzzled,

"Elder Xiao, why does it have to be me?"

Hearing this, Elder Xiao glanced at Pei Yuhang.

"Do you think I'd choose a father for my grandson at random?"

"When it comes to talent, there are male cultivators in the Dao Sect who are your equal, or even your superior. As for looks, while it may be impossible to find someone who can perfectly match you, appearances are superficial. I can accept my grandson being slightly lacking in that department."

"After considering all the candidates, besides you, I could also have approached Chen Tiansheng."

"However... there is one thing I value even more than talent and appearance—destiny."

"Destiny?"

Pei Yuhang didn't immediately grasp such an abstract concept.

"Your master, the Nameless Daoist, is a man whom even I must address respectfully as Elder. One night, long ago, Elder Nameless came to have a drink with me. He said he had deciphered the guidance of heaven's secrets and was leaving the Sect to find something... or someone."

"Shortly after that, he brought you back."

"Over the past century, your excellence has been undeniable. You even contended for the position of Saint Son. But to be honest, I was a little disappointed, because I never saw in you what Elder Nameless spoke of—that thing guided by heaven's secrets... Perhaps that so-called destiny will only manifest at some point in your future.

Since you are bound to some great karmic destiny, if I borrow your Essence, perhaps my grandson can be touched by it as well."

"..."

Pei Yuhang was still a bit bewildered, but he generally understood. The reason Elder Xiao was so insistent on his genes was that he trusted the judgment of his master, the Nameless Daoist.

"That's all for today. In time, if you change your mind, I will arrange a meeting with the beauties... Oh, and if you have any particular preferences, you can let me know. It would make it easier to arrange a beauty to your liking."

After speaking, Elder Xiao dissolved into a puff of green smoke before Pei Yuhang's eyes.

Pei Yuhang was left holding the Token Elder Xiao had given him, muttering in exasperation, "Why is everyone so thirsty for my body..."

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「Cold Palace Sword Mansion.」

Qing Yueqiu, still unconscious, lay on the bed. Nearby, Ye Liyuan was brewing medicine for her, keeping a watchful eye on her.

After being seriously injured for the past year and taking medicine nearly every day, Ye Liyuan had learned a thing or two about pharmacology herself. 'Now that Pei Yuhang's disciple is unconscious in bed, my knowledge can finally be put to use.'

After brewing a bowl of medicine, Ye Liyuan used a small fan to cool it off before carefully feeding it, spoonful by spoonful, to Qing Yueqiu's pale lips.

VMMMM—

A clear sword hum echoed from the courtyard. Ye Liyuan didn't need to guess who had returned.

They hadn't seen each other in three days. Joy at their impending reunion was hard to suppress, and she was about to rush out to greet him. But then she remembered she couldn't just leave the medicated Qing Yueqiu alone. She had to suppress her excitement and continue sitting there, caring for his disciple.

CREAK—

The door creaked open. Pei Yuhang walked inside, his gaze softening as he saw his Dao Companion diligently caring for his disciple.

"Liyuan, thank you for all your hard work."

Ye Liyuan heard him but deliberately remained silent.

Having been a married couple for over thirty years, Pei Yuhang naturally knew what his Dao Companion wanted to hear. He said, "Liyuan, we've been apart for three days, and my longing for you has become unbearable. Now that I see you, my heart can finally rest."

The words were cheesy, but Ye Liyuan was clearly lapping it up.

She huffed haughtily. "Well, I can't tell how much you've missed your Dao Companion."

"You haven't used the Transmission Token to contact me even once since you arrived at the Celestial Lock Islands! Spit it out, why didn't you call? Did some Fox Spirit lure you away?"

Ye Liyuan scrutinized the handsome Sword Immortal before her. Even after staring at him day and night for over thirty years, she still found him more and more handsome with every glance. She wondered just how many Fairies had lost their hearts to this timeless beauty, untouched by the passage of time.

"I'm sorry, Liyuan... I've been incredibly busy ever since I arrived at the Celestial Lock Islands."

"Your disciple was the one in the great Sect competition, not you. What could you have been so busy with?"

'Busy having so much fun with other Fairies that he's forgotten all about home?'

The thought suddenly surfaced in Ye Liyuan's mind, but she quickly shook her head, banishing it.

She knew better than anyone how much Pei Yuhang loved her. She couldn't and wouldn't believe the man before her would ever betray her.

Having dismissed the correct answer, Ye Liyuan crossed her arms, waiting for Pei Yuhang's explanation. In truth, she didn't really want an explanation so much as she wanted him to coax her with sweet words.

Pei Yuhang knew this perfectly well. Far from being annoyed by his Dao Companion's little games, he found them quite endearing.

So he wrapped an arm around his Dao Companion's waist and pulled Ye Liyuan into a tight embrace.

Held against his warm chest, his Dao Companion, who had been acting so stubborn just a moment ago, instantly softened.

At that moment, Pei Yuhang took out a White Jade Box.

A peculiar medicinal aroma instantly filled the room. Just from the scent, Ye Liyuan could feel her body craving whatever was inside.

"Ah Han, what is this?"

"A Ginseng Dao Fruit. It's a treasure that can not only completely restore your Dao Foundation but even elevate it to a higher level."

Ye Liyuan's eyes widened, but not with joy. Instead, she looked at Pei Yuhang with worry.

"Who gave you something so precious? Ah Han, if you had to incur a great debt or pay a huge price for this, we should give it back."

Pei Yuhang gently rubbed his Dao Companion's small, delicate earlobe. "Don't worry, Liyuan. This is a gift from the Sect, for you. Just accept it."

'That's what I'll say, anyway,' Pei Yuhang thought. He knew that Elder Xiao had most likely procured this Ginseng Dao Fruit from the Sect on his behalf... and his goal, of course, was for Pei Yuhang to give him a grandson.

But of course, Pei Yuhang couldn't tell his Dao Companion something so embarrassing. As a woman, she would never tolerate someone like Elder Xiao, who so openly coveted her beloved's genetic lineage, being anywhere near him.

If she knew, Liyuan would probably rather die than consume this Ginseng Dao Fruit.

As if sensing his Dao Companion's lingering unease, Pei Yuhang decided to distract her with his love and fill the emptiness she felt.

A shiver ran down Ye Liyuan's legs, and she shot Ah Han an exasperated glare.

"Stop it... Your disciple is right here! How can you, her master, be so shameless!"

"Don't worry, Yueqiu is sound asleep. She won't notice a thing."

Pei Yuhang gently nibbled his Dao Companion's earlobe, his hot breath turning the delicate, pink skin crimson.

"You fiend, Ah Han... Don't tell me you find this... thrilling, doing it in front of your unconscious disciple!"

"..."

Seeing his Dao Companion was still feeling reserved, Pei Yuhang slowly loosened his grip. But the next moment, she grabbed his hand.

Ye Liyuan lowered her head, her face flushed red as she whispered,

"Let's go to the living room. Not in front of the junior... If she suddenly wakes up, how am I supposed to maintain my image as a dignified master's wife in front of Yueqiu?"