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The Carefree Little Immortal, Episode 5: The Descendants of Demons, Chapter 1: Picking Clouds 

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"No!"

Xiao Xuan cried out urgently, raising his arm to block Zhai Xia's deadly attack.

"You're still protecting this demon!"

Zhai Xia was frantic, her hand seals still in place, she spun around and attacked Yao Yao from the side.

"Wait, listen to me first!"

Xiao Xuan parried again, shouting at Yao Yao, "Run!"

The little peach spirit suddenly awoke as if from a dream, her drunkenness vanishing and her face turning pale. She tore off her veil, and her whole body began to rapidly fade away.

"She...she can turn into mist!"

Zhai Xia exclaimed in surprise, chasing even harder, but unfortunately, her martial arts skills and power were no match for Xiao Xuan. Every attack was either blocked or neutralized, and she was frantic with worry.

Xiao Xuan spotted an opening, and with a swift "Sparkling Stars" move, he flashed into the air and grabbed her around the waist.

"Let go! She's escaping!"

Zhai Xia struggled and shouted, but Xiao Xuan only held her tightly.

Yao Yao's face was filled with panic and confusion. Her almost naked, alluring body finally dissolved completely into mist and vanished without a trace. Almost simultaneously, a single peach blossom branch silently appeared in the celadon vase on the windowsill.

"She escaped..."

Zhai Xia finally relaxed, only then feeling a wave of weakness. She turned to Xiao Xuan angrily: "Are you going to die! What kind of demon was that?"

"Don't worry, sister, she's just a little peach spirit, and I recognize her."

Xiao Xuan said with a smile.

"Recognize her?"

Zhai Xia was stunned: "Aren't you afraid she'll harm you!"

Xiao Xuan smiled: "Don't worry, she's only just taken human form, she won't harm anyone, and she's never harmed anyone."

Upon hearing this, Zhai Xia became even more anxious and angry: "Fox spirits and peach spirits are the best at deceiving people, and she's only just taken human form, she needs human... human essence the most, don't you know that?"

As she said this, she suddenly felt something strange below, lowered her head and looked down, her pretty face instantly turning red with embarrassment, and she hurriedly pushed it away with all her might.

Xiao Xuan suddenly realized what was happening, quickly loosened his grip, pulled up his pants, and smirked at the girl while tying his belt.

"Damn it!"

Zhai Xia scolded, feeling ashamed, anxious, and angry, and stomped her foot heavily.

Xiao Xuan, his face burning, said, "She...that girl may be a demon, but she's definitely not a bad person."

"You...you still don't understand! You must have been bewitched by that little demon. I'm going to tell the Queen right now!"

Zhai Xia turned and left.

Xiao Xuan, his face ashen, hurriedly chased after her and grabbed her, pleading, "Please don't! Master hates this the most! If she finds out, she'll skin me alive! Sister, please forgive me this time..."

Zhai Xia was about to leave, but Xiao Xuan wouldn't let go, repeatedly begging for mercy.

"Then will you dare do it again next time?"

the girl asked.

Seeing a glimmer of hope, Xiao Xuan quickly replied, "I won't."

"Really?"

Zhai Xia stared at him and asked.

"Really, really,"

Xiao Xuan repeatedly assured her, looking remorseful.

"Where did that peach blossom spirit come from?"

Zhai Xia asked again.

"No...I don't know, I don't know."

Xiao Xuan dared not reveal the reason; if he said more, he might even reveal some bear spirit or dragon monster.

"There don't seem to be any peach trees around here..."

Zhai Xia frowned .

"The back mountain is so big, there are so many places I haven't been to."

Xiao Xuan said vaguely.

Zhai Xia looked at him intently, feeling sorry for him, and said, "You...how could you be so silly? Peach blossom spirits are not easy to mess with."

Seeing that her expression had softened, Xiao Xuan felt a little relieved and smiled, "I'm not silly anymore, don't worry, sister. By the way, why did you come so late?"

Zhai Xia blushed and said, "Is it because I ruined your good time? Then I'll go!"

"No, no."

Xiao Xuan quickly stopped her, took her hand, pulled her to the table and sat her down, and said excitedly, "Let me give you a taste of my personally prepared Heavenly Immortal Three-Step Soft Wine."

"I won't drink it, I came here just to hear...to hear about the adventure you told me about this morning."

Zhai Xia said.

"Drink and listen at the same time."

Xiao Xuan poured a full glass of wine and handed it to the girl.

Zhaixia shook her head, refusing to take the glass.

"Just a little bit,"

Xiaoxuan said.

"Huh, what's this color?"

Zhaixia noticed the wine in the glass, a strangely beautiful, shimmering purple, and exclaimed, "What a beautiful color!"

"Not only is the color beautiful, but the taste is even better! You'll definitely regret it if you don't try it!"

Xiaoxuan coaxed, seizing the opportunity.

Zhaixia finally relented, took the glass, sipped her cherry lips, and took a small sip. Her delicate body immediately shuddered.

"How is it?"

Xiaoxuan asked eagerly, like a chef awaiting a diner's evaluation after presenting a new dish.

"So sweet...not bad."

Zhaixia said, taking another sip from her cup, her beautiful eyes narrowing as she added, "It really is delicious."

Xiaoxuan, knowing she rarely drank, was overjoyed and said smugly, "Then drink more, I'll get you more if you're not full."

"Did you really make this?"

Zhaixia took another sip, two beautiful blushes rising on her face, her cherry lips stained a glistening purple by the wine, incredibly beautiful and alluring in the flickering lamplight.

"Of course it is! This is the 'Heavenly Three-Step Softness' I mentioned this morning, do you know what it's made of..."

Xiaoxuan suddenly noticed the girl's lips and froze.

"What?"

Zhaixia asked, smacking her lips, unable to resist taking another sip, before realizing that more than half the cup was gone.

Xiaoxuan was still dumbfounded, realizing for the first time how beautiful and alluring the girl in front of him was.

"Why...why aren't you saying anything?"

Zhaixia noticed, her face becoming somewhat unnatural.

"Sister Zhaixia..."

Xiaoxuan's breathing became heavy.

"I'm leaving."

Zhaixia suddenly stood up, but her body went limp, and she swayed as if about to fall.

"Careful!"

Xiao Xuan quickly got up to support her.

Zhaixia panicked even more, struggling to get up, but her body was too weak, and she slumped into the man's arms.

"Sister..."

Xiao Xuan stared at her lips, unable to help but feel a surge of desire.

Zhaixia gasped, "How come I'm already...and have no strength after only drinking half a cup?"

"This wine is delicious, but it's quite potent."

Xiao Xuan said,

"Then why didn't you tell me sooner? Were you doing this on purpose?"

Zhai Xia's voice was sweet and soft, the aroma of wine slowly wafting from her alluring purple lips, intoxicating.

"I...I..."

Xiao Xuan suddenly kissed her, his lips pressing against the girl's cherry lips.

Zhai Xia's body trembled, weakly struggling a few times, before her jade-like arms wrapped around the man's neck.

Xiao Xuan's heart pounded, feeling the girl trembling, feeling her skin burning hot, feeling her tender tongue darting to his...

After a long moment of infatuation, the two finally separated, each panting.

"You asked me to come here tonight just to coax me into drinking, didn't you?"

Zhai Xia whispered.

Xiao Xuan said, "No."

"You bad boy, still trying to deny it..."

The girl stared into his eyes, seemingly both angry and annoyed.

"Really, no."

Xiao Xuan was still clueless.

"Then why are you hugging me?"

Zhai Xia struggled, her hands pushing and shoving against his chest.

"I...I...I like you, sister,"

Xiao Xuan blurted out, hugging you tightly.

Zhai Xia's anger turned to joy, her face beaming with an unusually sweet and charming beauty.

Seeing her extreme allure, Xiao Xuan couldn't help but feel a surge of desire, and he lowered his face to kiss her again.

But the girl seemed to remember something, suddenly turning her face away and saying coldly, "That's right, I only like that Fang Shaolin, so let me go!"

Xiao Xuan was taken aback, then remembered what he had said a few days ago, and quickly smiled and said, "Good sister, I was just joking that day."

"You were joking?"

Zhai Xia snorted, "You were joking, but I really do like that Fang Shaolin."

Seeing her angry, Xiao Xuan panicked and quickly apologized, "Sister, don't be angry, I know I was wrong, I won't say things like that again."

"Can you say that as a joke!"

the girl was still sulking.

"I...I was nervous...you always sided with that boy..."

Xiao Xuan stammered.

Upon hearing this, Zhaixia's anger vanished instantly. She turned to look at the man, smiling, and asked, "Are you really nervous?"

Xiao Xuan blushed.

Zhaixia placed a hand on his chest, gently rubbing it, and whispered, "Silly boy, what's there to be nervous about? I...I..."

Her beautiful eyes were misty, her face burning, and she murmured, "Back on the mountain, a long, long time ago, there was only...only...you know? This bracelet you gave me, I wear it every day."

"So she already had feelings for me!"

Xiao Xuan felt as if he had drunk sweet wine, and kissed him with overwhelming joy. At that moment, his lips, stained purple with wine, were incredibly alluring. Zhaixia

timidly met his kiss, her pink arms embracing him again, but this time she wrapped her arms around his waist.

The two were lost in the moment, Xiao Xuan's kisses growing more passionate, his embrace tighter and tighter, feeling the soft, warm fragrance wash over him, and one hand couldn't help but succumb.

"No..."

Zhaixia moaned softly, her hands weakly resisting, her body pressed tightly against Xiao Xuan, her soft breasts pressing against his chest.

Seeing the girl's seemingly reluctant yet welcoming demeanor, Xiao Xuan suddenly remembered that her late arrival wasn't unintentional, and a surge of pleasure coursed through him. His hands became even more mischievous, groping her from beneath her clothes. Zhaixia's breath was

soft and shallow; whether from the alcohol or Xiao Xuan's seductive touch, she seemed limp and boneless.

Xiao Xuan wanted to explore her secrets, but her front was firmly pressed down. Changing his mind, he changed his approach, starting from the side, his hot palm slipping under her skirt, tracing upwards along her pink legs.

Zhaixia's face burned, burying herself in the man's embrace, her breathing becoming increasingly rapid. Suddenly, she let out a soft moan, her hands gripping Xiao Xuan tightly.

Xiao Xuan had already reached her thighs, his hand trembling as he moved up again, touching a delicate mound. He gently caressed it a few times, and suddenly felt a burning heat. A patch of Zhai Xia's thin underpants was soaked through, slippery and sticky, arousing his blood. His other hand hurriedly loosened the girl's belt.

Zhai Xia was two years older than Xiao Xuan, and she had a vague understanding of matters between men and women. She had long harbored feelings for him, and tonight she had come with a certainty in her heart. Suddenly, she said, "Not here."

Xiao Xuan was slightly startled, then overjoyed. He picked up the girl and rushed to the bedside in a few steps.

"The door,"

Zhai Xia whispered.

Xiao Xuan had no choice but to place her on the bed, rush to close the door, and return to the bedside to get on, when the girl instructed, "The curtains."

Xiao Xuan quickly lowered the curtains and finally climbed onto the bed. He saw the girl lying timidly, her face flushed with shyness, and the more he looked at her, the more charming she seemed. His heart pounded, and after a few tender moments, he couldn't wait to undress her.

Zhai Xia shyly complied, but when she was left wearing only a bodice and underpants, she refused to let Xiao Xuan take them off.

Xiao Xuan was anxious, afraid she would change her mind, and immediately began to coax and entice her with all sorts of tenderness.

"If I take them off any more, I'll look terrible,"

Zhai Xia whimpered, biting her lip, her arms wrapped around her breasts as she shook her head.

"Not at all, you're so beautiful, I'm intoxicated..."

Xiao Xuan breathed heavily, showering her with kisses, his hands kneading her delicate breasts through the small apricot-colored bodice, his fingers occasionally teasing the two alluring nipples.

Zhaixia had never experienced such pleasure before. Her delicate body trembled and shook, her arms gradually loosening. She gasped, "I'm coming over tonight, but you mustn't tell anyone..."

Xiao Xuan quickly nodded, taking advantage of her distraction to tear off her bodice and expose one of the girl's snowy breasts, aiming a blow at the red cherry-like peak.

Zhaixia felt a warm, tingling sensation spread across her breast, making her body weak and sore, but she still managed to continue speaking, "You...you mustn't secretly laugh at me in your heart!"

"Yes, I promise, I'll be grateful to you, sister."

Xiao Xuan repeatedly agreed, secretly slipping one hand down and stuffing it into the girl's underpants from her abdomen.

Zhaixia let out a soft moan, clearly breathless, yet still adding fuel to the fire, "If it weren't for... if it weren't for the fear of you being seduced by that peach blossom spirit, I wouldn't... I wouldn't..."

Xiao Xuan almost laughed, responding with a series of "yes, yes, I understand. Sister's kindness tonight will be deeply etched in my heart."

He straightened up, lifted her soft thighs, and quickly pulled down her thin, soft underpants, instantly revealing her delicate vulva and a faint trail of moisture beside it—a sight that melted her soul.

Zhaixia, extremely ashamed, tried to cover herself, but Xiao Xuan grabbed her and removed her hands. She tried to close her legs, but he pressed down on them, forcing her to kneel. Suddenly, she felt a hot, massive object touch her vulva, and her heart pounded as if it would leap out of her chest.

Xiao Xuan tentatively probed, his penis tip rubbing against the clam's lips, savoring the tender flesh inside. He felt increasingly ecstatic, eager to explore the secrets yet afraid of hurting the beauty. In his hesitation, his technique became sluggish and ineffective.

Zhaixia moaned softly, her body tingling with pleasure from his teasing. She felt a burning, tingling sensation below, and suddenly convulsed, her vagina releasing fluids that splattered onto the man's penis.

Xiao Xuan, overwhelmed with pleasure, couldn't resist pressing and kneading, his massive penis sliding smoothly into her.

Zhaixia cried out softly, her lower body arching and throbbing, swallowing the man's enormous penis even deeper.

Xiao Xuan gasped for breath in ecstasy, forgetting all tenderness, thrusting his hips forward, not only shattering her hymen but also reaching the tender core deep within.

Zhaixia was a virgin, and Xiao Xuan was exceptionally large; how could she withstand this? She felt dizzy and her body stiffened with pain, tears streaming down her face.

Xiao Xuan, now somewhat experienced, quickly stopped, offering tender comfort and soothing words.

Although Zhaixia was in excruciating pain, she felt an overwhelming sweetness in her heart. Accustomed to being the elder sister, she seized the opportunity to act as the younger sister, playfully weeping and whimpering beneath her lover, seeking his tenderness.

The two were entranced and deeply in love, entwined in the tent for an unknown amount of time. As Zhaixia's pain subsided, Xiao Xuan could no longer restrain himself, and they began to caress and rub against each other,

instantly feeling a tingling, pleasurable sensation throughout their bodies. Zhaixia's eyes were glazed, her face flushed, her breasts heaving, her white legs sometimes contracting, sometimes extending, wrinkling the sheets like ripples on water.

Seeing that she seemed to be enjoying it, Xiao Xuan quickly asked, "Sister, are you alright?"

"Yes...it's so strange...how could this be..."

Zhaixia murmured, biting her finger.

"Then can I move a little?"

Xiao Xuan asked breathlessly, feeling his penis gripped so tightly it felt like it was about to burst, only a sudden withdrawal brought relief.

"Aren't you moving?"

the girl said shyly.

Xiao Xuan's face flushed, and he said, "Can you go a little faster?"

Zhai Xia remained silent for a while before whispering, "Whatever you think...whatever you think is best, it's up to you."

Xiao Xuan was overjoyed and immediately began to thrust slowly. Because it was so tight, the girl's delicate body moved back and forth, and her exquisite breasts, which had been exposed from under her bodice, swayed gently, looking incredibly alluring. Zhai

Xia's delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly as she closed her eyes to receive the thrusts, looking adorably shy and timid. Her two snow-white arms stretched out and bent, as if she didn't know what to do.

Xiao Xuan gradually felt the flow and began to thrust more quickly. Suddenly, he felt a warm, wet sensation below and quickly looked down. He saw glistening moisture at their point of contact; the girl had released a pool of fluid, enjoying herself immensely. He then noticed a few strands of blood mixed in with the fluid and was startled: "Why is she bleeding too?" He

suddenly heard Zhai Xia let out a soft moan, and her body shrank slightly.

"Does it still hurt?"

Xiao Xuan quickly stopped thrusting and asked.

Zhaixia nodded and then shook her head, saying, "You...you don't need to worry about me."

Xiao Xuan trembled and said, "Sister, you...you're bleeding!"

Upon hearing this, Zhaixia quickly sat up, took out a handkerchief from her clothes lying beside her, and wiped her lower body. She glanced shyly at the man, seeing that his face was pale, and couldn't help but cover her mouth and giggle.

"Just now I...I..."

Xiao Xuan stammered, full of self-reproach.

Zhaixia carefully wiped her body, put the handkerchief back into her clothes, and seeing that her lover was still in a daze, she said with a smile, "Don't be afraid, I heard that girls bleed the first time."

"Really?"

Xiao Xuan asked in surprise.

"So what if it's not true? Are you going to let me go? Such...such a big thing, how can it not bleed when it goes in?"

The girl said, sounding both angry and resentful.

Xiao Xuan suddenly realized, thinking, "That's it! No wonder Shui Ruo and Yao Yao both bled the first time, so that's why!"

Thinking of this, he breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhaixia lay back down, seeing the man still motionless, and said with a flushed face, "You're done...you're done? Then I'll get up."

Xiao Xuan hurriedly pressed down on the jade-like woman, smiling broadly, "Not done, not done, I want more, sister!"

He then thrust again, this time faster and harder, penetrating deeper and deeper.

Zhaixia's delicate body shrank frequently, and before long, moans rose and fell.

Another wave of heat swept over her, Xiao Xuan thrusting with unrestrained force, his enormous and unusual manhood almost always hitting her core.

"No...don't...don't go too...too deep...ah...no..."

Zhaixia suddenly begged for mercy, her face contorted in agony, yet strangely alluring to all who saw it.

Xiao Xuan ignored her, only focusing on his relentless thrusting, and with the girl's constant stimulation, his penis suddenly swelled like fire, increasing several sizes.

Zhaixia screamed, her arms suddenly wrapping around the man's head and neck, trembling as she cried, "You...you...how...it's killing me...so...so hot...it's burning me..."

Xiao Xuan, sweating profusely, slowed his thrusts, repeatedly pounding into the girl's delicate heart.

Zhaixia's body yielded, her mind already a blur, and the man's breath was unusually strong, making her feel intoxicated and her soul melt.

Xiao Xuan stared at her, unable to resist pushing up her two snow-white legs, spreading them wide apart, and continuing to thrust fiercely at their point of contact. Zhaixia, in

her daze, caught a glimpse of this, her face burning red, but at this moment she no longer cared about shyness, only feeling her limbs becoming increasingly stiff, her heart melting with a languid sweetness, and so she let her lover ride and conquer her wantonly, her tender pool and delicate buds within her sinking in, suddenly experiencing an intense pleasure, her body trembling as if in spasm.

Xiao Xuan suddenly felt the girl's vagina contract violently, gripping his penis with an intense pleasure. He managed a few thrusts before realizing he couldn't resist any longer. With a final, forceful thrust, he pressed the head of his penis firmly against her tender flower, and in the blink of an eye, his penis burst forth like a dam breaking and a river gushing forth. Zhai Xia let out

a trembling cry, her upper body arching like a bow, instantly releasing her vaginal fluids.

Xiao Xuan's entire body tensed, his muscles bulging, as he ejaculated with unbridled ecstasy and rage.

Zhai Xia's mouth gaped open, her pink neck exposed, her snowy belly convulsing violently, her allure captivating.

Their foreheads and genitals pressed together, clearly exhausted, yet they continued to exert themselves fiercely.

After an unknown amount of time, they both finally went limp, collapsing and falling to the ground, motionless for a long time.

"Sister..."

Xiao Xuan called out softly, panting.

"Hmm?"

Zhai Xia responded weakly, collapsing onto the bed like a broken body.

"Are you alright?"

Xiao Xuan asked.

"So...that's how it is..."

the girl murmured with her eyes closed, her breasts heaving like waves, a lingering blush on her cheeks.

"Is it good? Is it comfortable?"

Xiao Xuan asked again, as anxious as a student who had just handed in their exam paper.

Zhai Xia remained silent for a while, then suddenly tilted her head back and gently kissed his forehead.

Xiao Xuan was overjoyed, his head spinning, and he showered kisses on the girl's eyebrows, nose, and mouth.

"Hands..."

Zhai Xia said.

"What?"

Xiao Xuan was slightly taken aback.

"My hands hurt so much,"

Zhai Xia said coquettishly.

Xiao Xuan quickly sat up and noticed that the girl's arm had turned blue and white from being pressed down by him. He bent down and gently blew on it, saying with heartache, "I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry."

Zhai Xia raised her arms and gently cupped his face in her hands, saying tenderly, "Silly boy, I don't need you to say that, I don't need you to apologize, I just want you to... keep me in your heart... keep me in your heart..."

****** "Fire!"

an officer shouted softly, and two crossbowmen responded by releasing their bows. Giant arrows made of precious bamboo flew out of the crossbows like lightning, and with a loud bang, a large rock thirty feet away was shattered into pieces.

A soldier rushed to Fang Shaolin and knelt down, shouting, "Reporting, sir, the arrows are intact!"

"Good! Excellent!"

Fang Shaolin laughed, excitedly punching Xiao Xuan on the shoulder, saying, "Good lad, you've done a great service this time! What reward do you want?"

Xiao Xuan was very pleased, but annoyed by his tone, and immediately retaliated with a heavy punch to Fang Shaolin's shoulder, laughing, "I'm not your subordinate, and I didn't find these bamboos for you, so you don't need to thank me!"

Fang Shaolin staggered from the punch, clutching his shoulder in pain.

"How dare you!"

"Insolence!"

Several fully armed officers behind him shouted in unison, some even gripping their swords.

Fang Shaolin, however, was unconcerned, raising his hand to stop them. The officers immediately fell silent, though their faces still showed anger.

Xiao Xuan, however, was not afraid of them, standing proudly with his arms crossed.

Fang Shaolin turned to Cui Caiting and Fei Luo beside him, clasped his hands in a respectful bow, and said, "Senior Uncle and Senior Uncle, although the demonic forces are pressing, the hope of defending Zeyang City is growing stronger. Many capable and extraordinary individuals have come to our aid recently, and now Xiao Xuan has acquired the Treasure Bottle Bamboo, which is specifically for dispelling evil, making the Mountain-Opening Crossbow even more formidable..."

He paused, then continued, "Furthermore, several days ago I sent someone to report to the court requesting reinforcements. Yesterday, we finally received good news: a holy envoy has entered the territory of Daze and is rapidly heading towards Zeyang. Presumably, the court has already dispatched reinforcements!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces lit up with joy. Cui Caiting said, "The demonic aura around Zeyang is growing increasingly dense; the demonic attack is not far off. When will the holy envoy arrive?"

"According to reports, the holy envoy and his party arrived at the post station more than fifty li north of the city last night. If nothing unexpected happens, they should arrive around noon,"

Fang Shaolin replied.

Cui Caiting nodded and said nothing more.

Fei Luo said, "There must be demons roaming and spying around Zeyang right now. Shao Lin, have you sent anyone to meet them?"

Fang Shao Lin replied, "Uncle's reminder is very true. I sent a guard team to welcome the Holy Envoy last night."

Fei Luo smiled and said, "Shao Lin is very reliable."

Xiao Xuan saw that several senior sisters, even Shui Ruo, were looking at Fang Shao Lin with a hint of admiration in their eyes. He was very unhappy and his resentment was evident.

Fang Shao Lin was in a good mood at the moment. He noticed Xiao Xuan's expression and suddenly said, "Uncle praised me. You're not convinced? How about we find some kind of competition?"

"Alright, since you want to embarrass yourself, I'll let you have your way!"

Xiao Xuan raised his eyebrows and glared at him.

"Then..."

Fang Shao Lin smiled slightly, "How about we have a drinking contest?"

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