Dao Companion Crippled, Coveters Move

Chapter 260 258: Pei Sword Immortal is Melancholy After Being Distanced by Yueqiu

In Dan Yun Pavilion, inside Lu Ruoxi's boudoir.

"What's wrong, Junior Brother? You've seemed so listless and distracted."

From deep within her cleavage, Lu Ruoxi produced a milk-scented white handkerchief. She gently wiped the sweat from Pei Yuhang's body, her enchanting eyes shimmering.

After a moment of silence, Pei Yuhang said, "It's nothing, Senior Sister."

Lu Ruoxi gently pursed her lips, a cunning glint flashing in her eyes.

She leaned in closer to Pei Yuhang, her handkerchief gently brushing against his cheek and releasing its rich, milky fragrance. Lu Ruoxi's voice was as soft as a feather, teasing his heartstrings. "Junior Brother, you can't fool me."

Lu Ruoxi's gaze was as gentle as still water. Her fingertip slid slowly down his collarbone, stopping over his heart to press lightly.

"It's pounding so fast, and you still say nothing's wrong?"

Her voice held a teasing lilt. "Are you... thinking about someone? It's awfully rude to be thinking about another person when you're with your senior sister, you know~!"

Pei Yuhang's heart quickened as he felt his senior sister's warm breath ghosting across his ear.

He subconsciously turned his head, trying to avoid her gaze.

Pei Yuhang had indeed been troubled. The source of his gloom was his first disciple, Qing Yueqiu. Ever since she'd returned a few days ago, she had been constantly avoiding him. She used the excuse of recuperating from her injuries to refuse to see him, which left Pei Yuhang deeply frustrated.

He didn't understand what was wrong with Yueqiu. Before she left the Sect, she had been incredibly affectionate with him, but since her return, she was so cold it was as if she'd become a different person.

Pei Yuhang was struck by an unprecedented sense of loss. He couldn't quite describe the feeling, and even thought he was being somewhat masochistic. He had previously wanted to maintain a reserved master-disciple relationship with Yueqiu, but now that she was the one being reserved, he was the one who felt uncomfortable and hollow...

Even in the tender paradise of his senior sister's embrace, that hollow sense of loss could not be filled.

Right now, Pei Yuhang's thoughts were entirely consumed by Yueqiu. 'What in the world did my disciple experience in the Secret Realm? Why did she become like this?'

Seeing Pei Yuhang's expression, Lu Ruoxi's beautiful eyes narrowed.

Her sharp intellect told her that Pei Yuhang was thinking about a woman... 'And that woman is definitely not me!'

'Is it Ye Liyuan again? That's despicable! He's with me, but he's still hung up on Junior Sister Ye!'

Agitation and frustration churned within Lu Ruoxi. Staring at Pei Yuhang beside her, she gritted her teeth, desperate to vent all her dissatisfaction.

She gently tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "Junior Brother, seeing you like this... it really makes a girl want to tease you... Why don't you help your senior sister with her cultivation one more time~"

Lu Ruoxi's voice was soft, yet it carried a firmness that brooked no refusal.

"Senior Sister, I should be going..."

"Are you defying me, Junior Brother? Looks like your rebellious phase has finally arrived. You're in real need of some discipline!"

With a flick of her finger, Lu Ruoxi made the bed curtains that Pei Yuhang had just pulled open fall shut again.

Through the gauze of the curtain, two silhouettes overlapped once more.

...

Pei Yuhang's only thought was to get away as quickly as possible, but his senior sister insisted on tangling with him for another round, refusing to stop until their "sparring on Jade Maiden Peak" left her satisfied.

Left with no choice, Pei Sword Immortal went all out, engaging his full Sword Immortal mode to face his senior sister—a level of power that Fairy Ye would never have the chance to witness, one that would make the Business Saintess's legs go weak and have her recoiling from his sheer intensity.

His aura surged violently. Rainbow-hued Sword Qi erupted around him, and like a newly unsheathed sword, he pressed forward, relentless and utterly dominant.

Lu Ruoxi had originally intended to use this as an opportunity to properly "educate" her disobedient junior brother, but she never imagined that once he got serious, Junior Brother Pei was an absolute beast!

The Sword Immortal's assault came like a raging tempest. Utterly overwhelmed, Lu Ruoxi was finally forced to retreat, begging for mercy.

"Junior Brother Pei... You... you little devil, are you really trying to be the death of your senior sister?!"

Lu Fairy slumped weakly against the wall, drenched in sweat, her breathing ragged and chaotic.

Her voice held a coquettish pout. The cool, ethereal tone of a fairy had vanished, replaced by the seductive and wanton sound of a mortal woman.

Her cheeks were flushed crimson, her eyes glistening with moisture. She tried to glare at Pei Yuhang with a look that was part indignation and part complaint, but her lack of strength only made the expression more alluring.

Seeing this, Pei Yuhang's heart skipped a beat. He quickly retracted his Sword Qi, flustered. "Senior Sister, I... I didn't do it on purpose."

"Besides, you were the one who told me... to get serious for once."

"You little rascal! And now you're blaming me for it, are you!"

Lu Ruoxi suddenly pushed herself up, pressing the tip of her snow-white foot against Pei Yuhang's waist. Her ten jade-like toes curled slightly with the force of her indignant huff.

The corners of her eyes were still tinged with a lingering flush, yet she forced her glistening eyes wide and said reproachfully, "What are you still standing here dazed for? Weren't you in such a hurry to leave a moment ago?"

Pei Yuhang felt a little awkward, his thoughts having been exposed. He thought his senior sister was angry that he had been too rough during their "sparring," so he said:

"My apologies, Senior Sister. I won't be so serious next time."

Her anger flared at his words. She pressed closer to Pei Yuhang, and the mix of her alchemical fragrance and the light sweat on her neck sent a wave of heat that turned the tips of his ears bright red.

Lu Fairy's breath was fragrant as an orchid. "You little rascal! Are you saying your senior sister can't handle it? If you've got the guts, let's go another round!

This time, I'll take an Immortal Pill before we go. An Alchemist can only unleash their full power with an Immortal Pill! We'll see how many rounds you, Little Sword Immortal, can last then..."

"I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare! Senior Sister is the most powerful..."

Pei Yuhang had no desire to "spar" again with a senior sister who was popping pills. It wasn't that he was afraid, but rather that he worried her body couldn't handle it. He hurriedly changed his clothes and made his exit.

As she watched Pei Yuhang leave, Lu Ruoxi breathed a sigh of relief, a deep blush spreading across her face.

She glanced at the Copper Mirror on the table. Its surface reflected her bitten, crimson lips, and her snow-white bosom, which rose and fell with every breath, now dotted with purple marks.

"Silly Junior Brother..."

'It's a good thing he didn't agree, hmph~!'

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Pei Yuhang strode out of Dan Yun Pavilion. Along the way, any Alchemist who saw him quickly lowered their head, not daring to say a word.

Even some of the Alchemy Boys, upon spotting Pei Yuhang, would frantically clutch their armfuls of Spiritual Medicine and scurry into a corner. They only dared to emerge after he had passed, as if Pei Sword Immortal were some kind of child-eating Demon.

After all, in recent days, Pei Yuhang had used his Elder Order to pull some strings, having quite a few loose-tongued Alchemists sent to jail for a thorough "re-education." While the Alchemists had no definitive proof that Pei Yuhang was responsible...

...the more observant among them noticed that the Black-robed Cultivators from the Law Enforcement Office only ever came to make arrests *after* an appearance by Pei Yuhang. Furthermore, the ones arrested were always those who had been gossiping about the Huang Yao involving Pei Yuhang and Elder Lu.

No one was a fool. They all understood that this matter was inextricably linked to Pei Yuhang.

And so, the Alchemists now all walked with their heads bowed whenever they encountered the Cold Sun Sword Immortal, terrified that a single extra glance in his direction would bring the Black-robed Cultivators to their door to investigate them for tax evasion or misappropriation of official assets.

Although Pei Sword Immortal's reputation had become rather terrifying, Pei Yuhang didn't think it was necessarily a bad thing. 'It's better to be feared than to be dismissed and casually mocked.'

Pei Yuhang would not allow anyone to make jokes about him and his senior sister!

'It seems that after taking away the ringleaders who started the Huang Yao, the air in Dan Yun Pavilion has become much fresher.'

'When I get the chance, I have to find the mastermind who's spreading these rumors.'

After a moment of contemplation, Pei Yuhang activated his Sword Control, soaring into the air and leaving Dan Yun Pavilion behind.