[Fantasy] The Legend of Gan Cao (Complete) - Chapter 30 (End)

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Chapter 206. Forgetting Each Other

Because I possessed both the decisiveness of a man and the meticulousness of a woman, my competitive spirit made me rank among the top students in the entire academy.

I had three like-minded brothers who, despite coming from scholarly and official families, did not discriminate against me. The four of us lived in adjacent dormitories, which inevitably led to my identity being exposed. Therefore, I never put my arm around them or undressed while bathing, and eventually, my secret was never discovered.

The four of us brothers grew closer, especially my three older brothers, who took great care of me, like doting on their own younger brothers. Occasionally, there would be some ambiguous blushes and brief avoidances, but after the temporary awkwardness, we would be the four of us again. This situation continued until my final year at the academy. Because of my top grades, the headmaster, Lord Tao Yun, approached me and said he was willing to recommend me directly for admission to the Imperial Academy.

The headmaster was not yet thirty, but rumors circulated that he was single. I held my breath the first time I saw him. He looked so refined, as if he wanted to blend into the books on his desk and the bamboo in the courtyard. His face was as pale as jade, his features handsome, yet serious and resolute, mature and gentle.

I couldn't help but think: he's so refined; if I were to marry him into my family, I would dedicate my life to being a Confucian merchant, so he wouldn't have to fall into the mundane trap with me.

Then, realizing what I'd done, I suddenly blushed… Good heavens, how could I be so shameless, wanting to marry him into my family on our very first meeting…

I'm a girl, so naturally I wouldn't actually dream of studying at the Imperial Academy, otherwise it would be exposed. So, almost without thinking, I resolutely refused.

I saw deep disappointment on Tao Yun's face, and unable to bear seeing him so disappointed, I ran away.

But I hadn't expected him to be so persistent with his students. He approached me twice more, trying to persuade me to continue my studies. Not wanting him to misunderstand, I bluntly stated that I was determined to become a businessman, to build a family business and fulfill my ambitions, and that I didn't need so much refinement.

I thought I would see him show the disdain of an ordinary teacher, but to my surprise, he didn't look down on merchants. Instead, after his attempts to persuade me failed, he smiled with relief.

He said, "A businessman is a businessman. Our Yunhai Academy's students are so outstanding; they certainly aren't ordinary businessmen."

I felt like I'd found a kindred spirit. From a young age, I'd longed to expand my business nationwide, to be as carefree and remarkable as the carefree Marquis, and to travel and enjoy life with my beloved—that would be perfect. Thinking of this, I secretly glanced at him, and meeting his open gaze, I suddenly blushed completely: I was thinking of him again… My heart pounded wildly, and after a long while, I calmed down: I finally understood—I had fallen for him. And so, it went from the headmaster seeking me out to me frequently visiting him.

I used the excuse of discussing how to become a Confucian merchant to ask him for advice on classics and mathematics, but during our conversations, I found myself drifting off into thought as he answered my questions. The headmaster noticed my intense gaze and became embarrassed. He seemed uncomfortable at times, yet he didn't suggest ending the conversation.

I guessed that perhaps... the headmaster also had feelings for me.

To avoid giving him a chance to refuse, I finally mustered the courage to ask him out on the night of the lantern festival, revealing myself as a woman.

I looked at him timidly, and in his eyes I saw surprise, relief, and infatuation.

That night, we didn't do anything abrupt or presumptuous; everything seemed to be understood implicitly. I asked him if he would be willing to marry into my family. He said, "I've always been alone, and I've never cared about other people's opinions."

He said, "Perhaps I can accompany you, expand our business throughout the country, and become a good Confucian merchant."

But before I could find a chance to tell my family, a bolt from the blue struck: the prefectural magistrate had taken a liking to the imperial merchant's reputation and intended to turn my "family fortune" into a "dowry," and had already sent someone to propose marriage on behalf of his second son.

I've met that second young master; he's a cunning and domineering man.

Although my family is merely a small imperial merchant family, our business represents generations of hard work, and we naturally don't want to hand it over. Therefore, after hearing about my affair with the headmaster, my parents decided that if we were truly together and didn't care about societal norms, they would let me go with him to avoid trouble. They thought that once the storm passed, he would give up. That second young master was clearly prepared; he even sent people to block and search the area. I underestimated his vengeful nature, and so, what was supposed to be a quiet "elopement" truly became an "elopement." We spent some time wandering. Tao Yun, to support me, sold his calligraphy on the streets to make a living, but unfortunately, he was recognized.

I hid in a dark alley, watching his retreating figure, biting my lip and trembling, tears streaming down my face. I regretted it; why did I listen to his promise to take responsibility for me during our escape? Why didn't I give myself to him?

I was nearly driven mad with anxiety. I even acted rashly, disguising myself as a maid and sneaking into the courtyard of the second young master of the prefectural government's residence, hoping to beg him to release Tao Yun. I'd do anything for him.

But hiding in the shadows, I happened to witness him flirting with a delicate, pitiful beauty. He just happened to say he wanted to break off the engagement to marry her, and he seemed angry that I had cuckolded him, even wanting to take his anger out on my parents.

My mind went blank. I always thought this had nothing to do with my parents, and I never imagined it would bring such trouble to them. I wanted to ask my parents' friends in other provinces for help, but I was afraid of what might happen. And the second young master, so cunning and vengeful, would naturally not let me go.

And yet, I was still thinking about the headmaster, forgetting my parents who cared so much for my happiness. Was I really too willful and spoiled?

I thought of my three sworn brothers; they all came from official and scholarly families, and should be able to speak to the prefectural government, right? I didn't even bother changing my clothes, and went to find my three brothers one after another. They were all surprised and surprised to see I was a woman, but after I begged them to help me rescue the headmaster and protect my parents, they all coldly refused to help, saying they were powerless to do so.

I didn't understand! Why were my brothers from yesterday so indifferent today? Was I really asking for too much?

Dejected and desperate, I walked through the woods, not knowing where to go. Just as I was feeling dazed, I was suddenly abducted to a secluded courtyard. I was blindfolded, unable to see or touch anything, but I could hear the raucous breathing of men around me, as if they wanted to devour me immediately… I cowered in fear, but it was no use. I screamed for help, but it was no use. I cursed, but it was still no use.

My body was held down firmly; I knew there was more than one person beside me. They roughly tore off my clothes, and several hands roamed over my body.

I hated it so much! Why didn't I give myself to Tao Yun sooner? So, naturally, I screamed "Tao Yun" in a shrill voice, but those people seemed even more frenzied. They gave me no time to scream anymore, spreading my legs wide open. A hot, thick awl-like thing awkwardly rubbed against me for ages, unable to find an entrance, until I was breathless from the pain. Finally, they broke through my hiding place and rushed in. A searing pain shot through my lower body as the person on top of me completely invaded me.

I knew I was no longer clean. I was desperate. I knew the more I moaned, the more excited they would become. So I didn't move or utter a sound, letting them do as they pleased, even though the pain of the person on top of me was unbearable...

I don't know how long it lasted before the first person finished. He pulled out, but before he could even cool down, another person squeezed in and began to thrust again, using the filth from before. I was filled with shame, but I was helpless, my body aching incessantly...

I don't know how many times this went on before they finally stopped. They carried me, who was almost unconscious, to the bed, settled me down, locked the door, and left.

I thought I would die like this, or wait for them to come and "favor" me again until I died. But not long after, someone removed the blindfold from my eyes and asked me, "We're late, we're so sorry, young lady, you've suffered so much. Would you like to learn martial arts from me and go find them to take revenge?"

I stared at her blankly: I had never imagined that there could be such a beautiful and radiant woman in the world...

My reason told me to return her greeting and agree to her request. At that moment, a female disciple named Xue Tu behind her stepped forward to help me put on my clothes, her movements incredibly gentle. I couldn't help but want to thank her, but then I met her watery, pitiful eyes… Yes, I recognized those eyes; in the Second Young Master's courtyard.

I lowered my head, lost in bitter thought. I knew the woman before me was harmless, but I knew I was part of her plan, and I dared not think about why she had arrived so conveniently…

My heart ached. What could I do? She had no mission to save me, yet I needed her charity to survive and seek revenge. Yes, she promised to help me rescue Tao Yun and protect my parents.

I resolutely knelt down, begging her to take me in and teach me martial arts. In return, I would have to practice the art of sexual intercourse.

This was probably the last thing I could do for the headmaster and my parents.

Later, Ruyi told me that the three people who had bullied me were actually my three sworn brothers!

I couldn't say whether I had found them or they had found me, but undoubtedly, everything was coming to an end.

They said they'd loved me with conflicting emotions for three years, that I shouldn't have fallen for the aloof and arrogant headmaster. They even said they hoped he'd die in prison, so they could imprison me for life.

My emotions were incredibly complex—heartache, pity, and a sense of disorientation—but I still swiftly and mercilessly killed them. I only had one headmaster, and they had destroyed everything I had. I no longer deserved to be with him.

Looking at my blood-soaked hands, Chi Yan sighed at my ruthless decisiveness, "What I did was definitely the right thing to do."

Only I understood what she meant. In fact, seeing her was like seeing another version of myself. She seemed somewhat cold, but perhaps she had many more unresolved decisions to make.

Yes, if she had saved me before those three ruined my reputation, I would still be the one determined to marry the headmaster. My insistence and stubbornness wouldn't allow me to compromise my freedom and innocence with anyone. I would never have sold myself to her.

But there are no "ifs."

Entering the Lotus Pavilion, I was still in a daze while practicing my skills. My great revenge was complete, my parents were safe and sound,

and the headmaster was free. I spent my days in a daze, lost in despair at having lost myself and fantasizing about reconciling with the headmaster. Chi Yan treated me very well. She gave me the best supplies, the best secret manuals, and even specially found me a dual cultivator named Chu Xun. He had profound internal strength and was the master of the Blissful Valley. Dual cultivation with him would only benefit me, and I could avoid being involved with too many men. So I accepted. Most importantly, his face was alluring and sinister, completely unable to replace Tao Yun's pure place in my heart. Still relying on my hands? How can that be satisfying? Forum reputation guaranteed! High-grade silicone video, Fan Bingbing's lower body realistically molded, highly realistic vulva shape, soft and delicate skin! Built-in large-particle protrusions, close to the female physiological structure, experience a more realistic feeling... Inhaling and exhaling rhythmically, irresistible! Click to enter.

"I will not fall in love with you." I stared into his eyes, secretly hating his frivolous appearance and temperament.

“Tribulus…” He said nothing, pushing his way through my body and entering me. The awkward position made me cry out in pain, or perhaps I had wanted to cry all along.

His flirtatiousness vanished without a trace. He withdrew somewhat awkwardly, then smoothly thrust back in completely. “Is it comfortable?”

As he massaged me, I cried out, watching the man’s movements on my body with lucidity. I wished I could be blindfolded like the first time. I gathered my remaining energy to practice my internal energy incantation.

He saw me cry and panicked, wiping away my tears. “Don’t cry, it’s…it’s only my first time. Does it hurt that much?”

Looking at his face, now serious and adorable after suppressing his flirtatiousness, I felt a little better. Under his increasingly skilled rhythm, I reluctantly began our dual cultivation.

But my internal energy remained stagnant, and I almost gave up on dual cultivation, resisting Chu Xun, until that day when the headmaster came to find me, catching me in the Xiaoyao Pavilion, pinned down by Chu Xun, my expression a mixture of despair and alluring indulgence… The Five Elements techniques of the Lotus Pavilion were intricate and intertwined; how could Tao Yun have found me so easily?

Whether it was Chi Yan or Chu Xun, I no longer cared. I only knew that I had completely lost myself!

I often stood quietly behind Chi Yan, acting as her shadow. Most of the time, we were silent, yet our hearts were clearly and easily connected. Because seeing her was like seeing a mirror.

I loved her for saving and nurturing me, yet I hated her for destroying my last hope. From then on, my alluring magic improved day by day. But a thorn was planted in my heart.

In the gentle embrace of the Hibiscus Courtyard, I mistakenly entered the mountains to visit a fox spirit;

some lived in a drunken stupor, while others slept alone.

Geng Tianci never expected that Zhao Danyuan would be gone all night because of a joke he made. It wasn't until Yan Yan sent someone to invite him over that he saw the obvious signs of intimacy in the room. If the atmosphere hadn't been so tense, he probably would have taken the opportunity to "congratulate" him. But seeing his friend's face, which looked at least thirty years older, Geng Tianci was shocked. "Brother Zhao—you!"

Yan Yan, standing beside him, showed no shame, but rather seemed somewhat lost in thought.

"You vixen!"

"Brother, don't blame her, it was my choice—" Zhao Danyuan still tried to protect her, "This has nothing to do with her…"

"You…you're so confused!" Geng Tianci was dumbfounded, still unable to process this bizarre fact.

"Who said he's confused…"

In his astonishment, Geng Tianci was even more stunned when a woman in red appeared. The woman's beautiful eyes were as bright as the moon, her face as delicate as porcelain, her eyebrows slender. He felt that only she was worthy of living in such a divine abode, and only her beauty could reflect the brilliance of the lotus pond.

What was most strange was that the bright red dress couldn't conceal her ethereal beauty in the slightest; instead, it added a perfectly appropriate allure to her radiant appearance.

If her first glance at Yan Yan had caused her to have wild thoughts, then at this moment, her mind was completely blank, unable to think.

Chi Yan was also stunned when she saw Geng Tianci, staring intently until he lowered his head to avoid her gaze. It

took her a long time to regain her composure and look at Zhao Danyuan on the bed. Yan Yan, for some unknown reason, was crying.

"I can restore him, but I need to personally consummate our union before I can perform the technique," she smiled at Yan Yan, "So, would you rather he age like this, or would you rather have a perfectly healthy 'good man'?" Yan Yan felt as if she had heard something utterly absurd, and her posture became unsteady. She naturally understood that aging wasn't just about appearance, but also about the body's internal mechanisms.

"...Please save him, I will...send him away. I shouldn't have forced him."

Chi Yan asked doubtfully, "Why do you do this? Don't you regret it? You've already lost your virginity."

Yan Yan smiled through her tears, "I feel that one night is enough, it's good that he's alive. But Yan Yan doesn't want to accept him like that, and doesn't want to implicate others because of her own desires, and even more so, doesn't want to have regrets later."

Chi Yan nodded, then looked at Zhao Danyuan, "Did you hear everything?" Zhao Danyuan nodded dazedly, as if in a dream. "Then, would you be willing to try it with me?"

Zhao Danyuan looked at her, feeling that if Yan Yan was a fox spirit, then she truly was a fairy from the Jade Pool. It was a pity that he, who usually pursued romance, felt embarrassed to be asked such questions by a beauty. He lowered his head and blushed, "I... I'm not willing."

Chi Yan said strangely, "Am I not beautiful enough? I admire your temperament and business acumen. I also need a young man to manage business affairs. If you stay, I will heal your body, and we can roam freely in the mountains or travel the world. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

Seeing Zhao Danyuan hesitate, she added, "Don't worry, Yan Yan is mine. If you are willing to stay, I can persuade her to serve you."

Zhao Danyuan hesitated for a long time, trying to figure out how to be tactful. "Even if Yanyan is willing, I am not. Thank you for your kindness, Palace Master. I only hope that you can provide me with a place to stay so that I can spend my last days with her in your residence."

Chiyan said angrily, "You really are asking for trouble! Since that's the case, are you just playing with me by hesitating for so long?"

Zhao Danyuan quickly said, "I didn't hesitate on purpose. It's just that I feel that with your ethereal beauty, it would be disrespectful to refuse you no matter how I say it."

Chiyan's expression softened. "Then tell me, what do I lack compared to this girl? Isn't it good to be with me?"

Zhao Danyuan said sincerely, "I don't know why. Perhaps you are better than me, Palace Master, but she was the first person I saw, and she was the first person to save me. She is always different in my heart. Perhaps the image she left is too deep, but I ca

n't explain why." These words touched Chiyan and Geng Tianci, who were present.

Chi Yan nodded, gesturing to Yan Yan and Geng Tianci, "You two go out first and don't disturb him. I'll heal him."

Yan Yan burst into tears of joy, while Zhao Danyuan was so frightened that he covered himself with the blanket, "No, don't come any closer, Palace Master, please!"

Chi Yan couldn't help but grin, about to scare him again, when a dark figure flashed in from outside the door like a gust of wind. A handsome young man with refined features approached with great ease, a rare hint of helpless smile on his face, "Yan'er, who are you playing tricks on again?"

Chi Yan's solemn expression softened a bit, "Alright, you heal him. This 'good man' is indeed a good man. It's not bad to let them be together." However, it wasn't a free lunch. The identity of the Carefree Marquis was always somewhat useful.

Since the two of them had practiced the Withered Tree Rejuvenating Technique, they had discovered that perhaps because their constitutions were extremes of Yin and Yang, their internal energies could complement each other. Their powers were integrated and fused together, no longer separate. Using that refined internal energy to correct and heal injuries from the grafting technique was especially effective, which was why she dared to teach the disciples of the Turbid Sect to follow her old path. However, she wasn't so kind to those "dregs" of dubious origin. Just

as Chi Yan was about to leave, she suddenly caught sight of the dazed Geng Tianci. A thought struck her, and she beckoned to him, "Come with me."

Chi Yan asked Geng Tianci about their journey into the mountains, and only felt relieved to learn they had strayed by mistake. She then inquired about Zhao Danyuan's background and character, nodding in satisfaction. After finishing her questions, she was momentarily lost in thought.

Regardless, seeing an old friend again filled her with joy; yet, the thought of his impending marriage brought a touch of melancholy. She tried to discern his current appearance, but dared not reveal too much, vaguely knowing only that his features had become more defined and resilient, that he was now a responsible man.

But whether she was happy or sad, that was Gan Cao's business; what did it have to do with Chi Yan? After some thought, Chi Yan decided to avoid the topic.

Seeing the furrowed brow and hesitant expression on her face,

Geng Tianci's heart skipped a beat. "Does the Palace Master recognize me?" Chi Yan replied politely, "The renowned young prime minister, of course I've heard of you."

Geng Tianci frowned. "The Palace Master, who never leaves her residence, yet knows everything happening in the world. And I, in my short six-month tenure, am certainly well-informed."

Chi Yan subtly changed the subject. "To protect these sisters, one naturally needs to know oneself and one's enemy. What do you think of this place, young master?"

Geng Tianci considered for a moment. "It's certainly good for women in this world, but the Palace Master's methods are perhaps too extreme; I'm afraid it's not a long-term solution."

Chi Yan knew he had misunderstood the matter of practicing martial arts, thinking the men had been deceived.

She knew he was already being kind by speaking up for the women and not showing contempt, so she didn't hold it against him. In truth, those men treated as medicinal residue were mostly enemies who had previously humiliated the women under his tutelage, as well as lustful and greedy scoundrels.

“Most of these women have suffered countless humiliations and ended up here. Under the current system, it’s not good for women to sue officials. They have no other way but to study evil arts.”

Geng Tianci sighed. “What the Palace Master says is very true

. As the Prime Minister, I haven’t advised enough. I will bring it up with the Emperor later.” Chi Yan knew he was a typical man from Longlin Kingdom. She was surprised that he would speak up for women, but she didn’t expect that everything had a cause and effect. Geng Tianci had actually started to consider women’s interests in everything he did after losing her. Thinking of this, Geng Tianci asked, “Palace Master, I wonder if you ever took in a woman named ‘Gancao’?”

He asked this not because he was on the same wavelength, but because of years of despair. He was almost grasping at straws. He wanted to ask almost anyone he met who could be called a martial arts practitioner.

Chi Yan stiffened. "Why are you asking about her?"

Geng Tianci was overjoyed. "You know her, don't you? She's my first wife. I've been looking for her. Back then, I wasn't able to protect her. I never listened to her. I regretted it after she left. I worked hard so that I wouldn't let her down again. But... it's been four or five years."

Chi Yan hadn't expected that the letter she left behind would not only not make him hate her, but also deeply remorseful. She felt inexplicably melancholy.

"You've only known each other for a short time, yet you've searched for her for four or five years. Is this love or guilt?"

Geng Tianci said with a bitter smile. "I can't say for sure. Perhaps, as Brother Zhao said, I met her before I was powerful enough. Maybe now I'm more sensible and wouldn't bother with such an awkward maid, but back then... love is love."

Chi Yan's heart was filled with turmoil. He was doing well now, and she didn't want to interfere in his life anymore. "Do you know what kind of humiliation she has endured? Would you still go looking for someone like her?"

Geng Tianci's face turned pale, and he almost burst into tears. "Where is she? I want to bring her back." "Go home."

Chi Yan couldn't quite describe her feelings. "You've taken her home, but what about your wife and concubines? She ran away from your house, so she must be very resistant to the rules of wives and concubines in wealthy families."

Geng Tianci said, "With her, how could I marry someone else? I won't hurt her. I was planning to report those things that were beyond my control to the Emperor when I got back. Never mind, I won't say anything more. I only ask you, Palace Master, where are those who abused her? I can't do it now, but I will slowly take care of those people for her!"

He was the Prime Minister, and the Emperor valued young talents, so Chi Yan naturally understood that those things that were beyond his control were truly beyond his control. Whether his words of resistance were childish or genuine, she couldn't let herself keep dragging him down like that.

She thought again: If she hadn't run away back then, he would be in a high position now, which could help her get closer to revenge. But she resolutely left back then, probably because she never really wanted to stay for him. Only then did she realize how heartless he was, finding countless excuses to leave.

Chi Yan felt incredibly fortunate to have met him in this life. With his deep affection, even the hardships seemed less daunting. He was now truly living a happy and bright life, while she, caught between revenge and several men, could hardly offer him any peace of mind. She should tell him to let go and forget...

Calming her emotions, Chi Yan said softly, "The girl you're looking for, Gan Cao, I did take her in and teach her martial arts. Half a year ago, she avenged her great enemy, killing all her foe. But having achieved her goal, she had nothing left to hold onto... She committed suicide by taking poison." Despite having considered this outcome many times, Geng Tianci still felt dizzy, as if all his strength had been drained, his lips turning pale.

Chi Yan couldn't bear it and said, "Don't worry about it anymore. That girl has been cherished by you for so many years, she must have no regrets. Since you are destined to be apart, forget her from now on and get married and have children. I heard that Princess Anping is a good person. If you are sincere, young master, don't let those two down again." After saying that, she turned and left.

Geng Tianci saw her graceful and slender back, as if he had seen an old friend again out of nowhere. He suddenly stammered, "Gan Cao..." but the figure didn't pause for a moment.

"Gan... Palace Master! Could you take me to Gan Cao's grave to pay my respects?"

Chi Yan's voice was as stiff as ever, "All members of my Lotus Pavilion are burned upon death. Forgive my bluntness, but Young Master Geng, your continued attachment will not allow the dead to rest in peace, nor will it bring fulfillment to the living. You should cherish the person before you."

Geng Tianci stared blankly as the woman walked away, her silhouette once again displaying the image that had almost driven him mad. He didn't know what was wrong with him, and suddenly asked in a trembling voice,

"Palace Master... do you... really want me to marry and have children?"

Chi Yan watched the tears fall into the earth, returning to dust, "I think that Miss Gan must have this wish."

"I... understand." Geng Tianci slumped down, "I am deeply grateful to the Palace Master for taking in my wife and me. If the Palace Master ever needs my services, as long as it doesn't endanger Long Lin, I will gladly die for it."

The red gauze dress had already disappeared at the end of the corridor, leaving only a man, stunned and bewildered, with tears streaming down his face. It wasn't that he didn't love her enough, but that the distance had become too great. "It's better to forget each other in the vast world than to cling together in hardship," this is the principle.

Chapter 207.

In the Lotus Pavilion of the Six Beauties, Chi Yan was feeding the koi in the lake with pastries in her hand. Six beautiful women in colorful clothes were on either side of her, some bowing their heads, others observing Chi Yan's expressions as she spoke.

The Palace Master was only the same age as them, but her charming eyebrows were inexplicably covered with a cold and hard frost, like the extremes of the morning sun and the moonlight, a contradictory existence. The Palace Master's alluring magic had reached its peak, but in the mansion, except for her husband, she was always mature beyond her years and rarely smiled. Even if she pretended to be innocent in the world, who would recognize her?

Thinking of this, the six women had different expressions. Some, like Yan Yan, only felt gratitude; some, like Kong Que, remained innocent; some, like Xue Tu, felt awe; but only Yun Ying in yellow stared intently, almost worshipfully following the red-clad woman's every word and action. From last year until now, Chi Yan has been training those girls one by one according to their backgrounds, and has discovered quite a few promising talents. Among her disciples, the Qing Sect has three with the best physical attributes: Kong Que, Yan Yan, and Yu Xiu. The Zhuo Sect has three with outstanding alluring qualities: Ru Yi, Yun Ying, and Xue Tu. Kong Que's physical attributes are weak and not originally suitable for martial arts. Fortunately, there is such a relatively uncommon technique, which she naturally embraces with ease, being more focused and patient than anyone else. In fact, her physical attributes would have been most suitable for joining the Zhuo Sect, but her innocent and naive nature has left her with no other choice. Her martial arts progress is not good enough to make her the head disciple compared to Yan Yan, but with the addition of Gu techniques, it is much better. Since practicing the Alluring Beauty Technique, she has already reached the second level, and in addition to her naivety, she is even more beautiful and lovely.

Although Kongque was innocent and naive, she possessed a keen eye, always able to spot women who were being bullied and suffering. Even though she didn't understand much about love and relationships, she could always see through people's hearts and take them away. This formidable skill even made Chiyan envious, so she was given the title of Flower Moon Envoy. Yuxiu was originally a maid from a wealthy family. She was obedient and docile, but actually quite opinionated. She initially escaped because she didn't want to be forced into becoming a concubine by the young master, which is why Kongque brought her out. Compared to Yanyan, she was more composed and obedient. When she first arrived at Lianhua Pavilion, she had some thoughts of leaving and secretly wanted to escape. However, after discovering the existence of the Qing Sect, she was willing to stay. Unlike Yanyan, she didn't yearn for a good man, so she devoted herself to swordsmanship. If it weren't for her shallow internal strength, she could probably have become a first-rate swordsman.

Ruyi was different from the others. She had come to the palace openly and generously. Not only was she the most beautiful courtesan in Longlin Kingdom's capital two years ago, but she was also the behind-the-scenes owner of several brothels. As a former top courtesan, she was naturally extremely beautiful. However, her beauty was clearly different from Yunying's flamboyant allure. Ruyi's beauty was virtuous and refined. At first glance, you might be attracted to Yunying, but upon closer inspection, every glance and gesture of Ruyi's eyes and brows would captivate you, yet she showed no frivolity, appearing more like a disciple of the Qing School.

Chiyan, seeing her deep thoughts and shrewdness, allowed her to continue her original business of gathering information, bestowing upon her the title of "Envoy of Wind and Clouds."

The entire Lianhua Pavilion only knew that Ruyi was carefree and easygoing, unaware that her thoughts were extremely secretive. On her first day, Chi Yan asked her why she had come. Ru Yi smiled and said that her deceased father, General Wei Wu, had been one of the officials suppressed by the King of Tianshan, who had forced her into prostitution. For years, she had been gathering information to seek revenge, but unexpectedly, someone had avenged her. Now, with no ties to the past, she was willing to join the Lotus Pavilion to avenge the humiliation she had suffered at the hands of a man. She spoke without any emotion, but Chi Yan was secretly alarmed: the Lotus Pavilion had just become independent, yet she knew about it, indicating her keen intelligence; she specifically mentioned that the grudge had been settled, yet she volunteered to come to the Lotus Pavilion to express her gratitude, suggesting she already knew Chi Yan's past; the matter of the King of Tianshan had been over for a long time, yet she came now of all times—Chi Yan couldn't fathom her true intentions. However, regardless, Chi Yan needed her now and naturally kept her by her side. Yun Ying was fiery and flamboyant, radiating a captivating beauty from within, just like her appearance. Her past was quite complicated. She was sold to many different families and served as a concubine, an actress, a kept woman, and a slave. She was even a concubine of a noblewoman and was drowned in a pig cage. Chi Yan was the one who rescued her during that time, out of a sense of shared suffering. Unexpectedly, Yun Ying, who hated evil, was extremely loyal to her. She was also quick-witted and outspoken.

However, she had one flaw: her hatred for men was almost pathological. She spent almost every day and night using men with wicked intentions to amuse herself in her cultivation practice, and even tortured them. As a result, her magical power improved exceptionally. Chi Yan had cultivated with her two husbands for a long time and only reached the sixth level of cultivation, not to mention that Xiao Chuan and she were each other's furnaces. Yun Ying, on the other hand, had already reached the fourth level, which was limitless among them, and she was also Chi Yan's favorite. Xue Tu was a concubine whose life was as precarious as duckweed. She possessed a delicate, almost fragile beauty, like Xi Shi (a legendary beauty in Chinese mythology). Her master, pitying her charm, treated her with utmost care. However, her original master was a powerful official, and thus his acquaintances were all officials with similar tastes. Xue Tu caught the eye of these officials, and through the machinations of her mistress, she unfortunately changed hands several times within these circles. Yet, her original master couldn't forget her, often longing for her. In the end, unable to take responsibility yet unwilling to let go, she became an ambiguous plaything in the tacit understanding between these officials.

Xue Tu's appearance was delicate and pitiful, her eyes especially captivating, seemingly brimming with tears. Yet, deep down, she possessed a steely resolve, trusting no one. When Kong Que wanted to take her away, she refused, forcing him to secretly destroy her slave contract. In truth, once in the world of martial arts, a slave contract is no longer binding, but she valued it immensely, revealing her deep-seated insecurity. Xue Tu's body was delicate and feminine, but perhaps too delicate. Even with sufficient internal energy, she couldn't support the moves of the Alluring Beauty Magic. Since escaping the Sea of Suffering, she had been practicing with men at will, only reaching the second level and then stagnating. Chi Yan, seeing her pitiful appearance and how easily she could move men's hearts, specially taught her the "True Word Technique" from the Alluring Beauty Magic, instructing her to specialize in it. This became a great help to Ruyi. Now, the six girls standing together resembled six flower buds, so beautiful that it was impossible to look away. Chi Yan turned to Ruyi, "How's that girl you were asked to keep an eye on?"

It's difficult to bump into someone who looks similar in a vast sea of people, but if you deliberately search, you can always find her.

Ruyi stepped forward and asked, "Is the Palace Master asking about that girl, Jili?"

Chiyan raised an eyebrow. "Others might not understand, but you surely know who I'm talking about. You should know why I'm looking for her."

Ruyi remained noncommittal. "That headmaster has already been captured by the second young master of the Yunzhou Prefecture government. Family scandals shouldn't be aired in public, so they probably want to capture Jili and then get rid of him. Whether he insists on marrying Jili or sends her to the authorities, the headmaster is unlikely to escape death. Palace Master, should we go and rescue him?"

Chiyan said lazily, "I didn't expect that second young master to be so insistent. It's probably just a man's ridiculous pride. I heard that the second young master likes the delicate type. Xuetu, you go and whisper in his ear, tell him to stop playing around."

This Jili is both like her and unlike her. Both are stubborn and forbearing, but she is as gentle as water, while Jili is as fierce as fire.

Xue Tu asked no questions, accepted the order, and gracefully took her leave, disguising herself as a young lady.

Yun Ying asked curiously, "Palace Master, aren't we going to rescue that headmaster now?" Although she hated evil, she greatly envied lovers who dared to defy societal norms.

"We can rescue him, but it's not the right time yet."

Chapter 208. Tribulus

A few days later, news came from Xue Tu: the Second Young Master had shifted his focus and abandoned his plan to marry Tribulus.

Moreover, because she originally intended to marry Ji Li, although she tortured the mountain chief, she didn't harm Ji Li's family. Now, however, she inevitably felt some resentment towards Ji Li's family.

When Chi Yan met her, Ji Li was at the most desperate and wretched moment of her life. She was lost in the forest, blindfolded, handcuffed, and abducted to a secluded manor. Three men threw her to the ground and frantically tore at her clothes.

Chi Yan's eyes flickered, her whole body trembled, and she was about to rush forward to help, but she stopped in her tracks, frozen, staring at her through the window. Her delicate features, her desperate expression, her tearful eyes, her distorted, rounded breasts…

Chi Yan saw a Gan Cao from several years ago.

Yes, that woman looked remarkably like Gan Cao from four years ago, even that stubbornness was almost identical. She had experienced far too many malicious acts like this.

“Palace Master…” Yu Xiu, the most soft-hearted and kind-hearted, couldn’t bear to watch any longer. “Should I go and save her?”

Chi Yan remained silent, coldly observing the sordid scene in the room…

Three men in brocade robes restrained the caltrops, one pinning her hands, the other spreading her legs. She couldn’t even kick or struggle; she could only scream for help at the top of her lungs.

A pitiful cry rang out, the distorted scream leaving deep marks on every woman present, making their hearts clench.

“Palace Master…” Yun Ying couldn’t stand it either, wishing she could castrate those three. “It’s heartbreaking to watch. We had to save her sooner or later, why not save her now?” Chi

Yan felt a pang of bitterness, but hardened her heart. “This girl is stubborn and unruly by nature. If we save her now, she will definitely be fixated on her beloved and refuse to cultivate the Alluring Beauty Magic.” Yes, she understood perfectly, just like she had been in the past. She desperately needed a helper, but lacked Shen Yuluo's patience.

"But we saved her. Even if she has a sweetheart, she can still join our Qing Sect to cultivate, right?" Yan Yan asked.

Chi Yan shook her head. "She'll be my shadow in the future, she must join the Zhuo Sect. Otherwise, how can she be like me? Without this ordeal today, she wouldn't be able to let go." Ru

Yi hesitated, giving Chi Yan a meaningful look.

The man's roars grew louder and louder until finally, he completely released himself, withdrawing from the woman. The woman stopped screaming, lying there blankly, letting another man cover her body and thrust forcefully, several large hands ravaging her.

After an unknown amount of time, the three men had thoroughly violated her before carrying her to the bed, carefully covering her with a blanket, and then locking the door and leaving as if they had some urgent business.

Chi Yan burst through the door and slowly walked to her. "We're a step too late, and we've wronged you, young lady..."

Chi Yan looked at the bruises on her exposed limbs and choked up, unable to speak, especially since the face was so similar.

Ji Li was extremely stubborn; just now, in front of the villains, she refused to utter a single ambiguous word to let them have their way. Now, however, she struggled to sit up and looked at Chi Yan, "Please, ladies, save me from here!"

Xue Tu sighed, unable to bear it any longer, and stepped forward to help her sit up, cleaning the blood from her lower body and dressing her.

Ji Li was dazed. She looked up for a moment, seemingly stunned by Xue Tu's expressive, watery eyes. She paused for a moment, then lowered her head again, her expression unreadable, lost in thought.

She thought silently for a while before turning to Chi Yan, seemingly able to discern her abilities, and hesitated to speak.

Before Chi Yan could speak, Ji Li said, "I beg my benefactor to teach me martial arts. I want to kill the villain with my own hands."

Chi Yan nodded, "Don't worry, I will rescue your beloved and also find a way to ensure the safety of your family. However, there is only one condition: you must join my Zhuo Sect to learn the Alluring Power. This skill requires the aid of bedroom arts. If you are unwilling, I will not force you..."

Ji Li was dazed and swayed a few times before kneeling down heavily, "This disciple is willing."

Not long after, Ji Li learned from Ru Yi that the villain who raped her that day was actually her former classmate, and also her three sworn brothers. Back when she was studying, they thought she had developed homosexual feelings and were very troubled. Now that they knew she was a girl and that she loved the headmaster, their love and disappointment mixed together, and they conspired to do such a thing to her, even wanting to imprison her for life.

Chi Yan thought to herself that if it were her, she probably wouldn't have been able to bring herself to deal with those three. But Ji Li was different from her; she actually swiftly and decisively killed those three "brothers."

Stubborn, desperate, just like Gan Cao back then, yet also resolute and ruthless—Chi Yan nodded. Ji Li would be a good shadow.

She couldn't help but be kind to her, because it was like facing a past self who had been reborn, yet was unable to be herself.

Chi Yan and Yue Xiaochuan practiced a set of sword techniques, both panting heavily. Xiaochuan, wanting to play along, tied the fight. Yue Xiaochuan said, "Although Shen Yuluo has lied to you a lot, there's one thing she hasn't lied about: your physical constitution is excellent."

Chi Yan's heart stirred. "Then what do you think of this 'Heavenly Revelation Sword Manual'?"

Yue Xiaochuan sighed in admiration. "As the signature sword technique of Master Qin, it was once renowned, comparable to the sword techniques of the Sword Immortal Sect. The Sword Immortal Sect's moves emphasize elegance and lightness, suitable for swords and ropes as weapons; the 'Heavenly Revelation Sword Manual' truly lives up to Master Qin's reputation, focusing on transforming the illusory into the real. If modified, it would be even more suitable for your curved sword."

He pondered for a moment, "In today's martial world, swordsmen are considered roughnecks, and only a few Nine-Ring Saber Techniques are relatively famous. Your internal energy is yin and soft, so your curved sword naturally needs to refer to sword manuals. However, these two styles are not from the same lineage; having the moves alone is insufficient to unleash their power, unless..."

"Unless what?" Chi Yan's curiosity was piqued. She had stolen the sword manual out of spite towards Tian Tianqi, and it would be wonderful if she could put it to good use. Moreover, the thought of her making the most of Tian Tianqi's family heirloom filled her with schadenfreude.

"Unless you find the inner cultivation method." But the significance of this sword manual went beyond that; it reminded her of the figure of her senior brother Yuan Tongshu when he saved her.

Now that Tian Dan had entered a monastery, and Tian Tianqi was doomed to die sooner or later, it would be better for her to pass on this sword technique, both to comfort the spirit of her senior brother Yuan and to commemorate the hard work of Tian Tianqi's father-in-law, Old Master Qin. If the ancestor Qin were still alive, he would probably not want this secret manual to fall into the hands of such a fame-seeking scoundrel.

As Chi Yan pondered, she suddenly heard pigeons fluttering in. Reaching out, she unwrapped the note, revealing delicate, elegant handwriting: "Martial Arts Tournament, September 18th. Iron Sand Sect, Bliss Valley, Lotus Flower Sect, Sword Slayer Pavilion, Sweet Spring Palace..." Chi Yan raised an eyebrow: "It seems these twenty-odd large and small sects are the Central Plains factions that didn't receive invitations this time. Regardless of whether the court behind Tian Tianqi wants to immediately deal with sects that refuse to submit, these sects stand out from the crowd. If Lotus Pavilion weren't currently unknown, it would probably be under surveillance too."

She turned to Yue Xiaochuan, a mischievous smile playing on her lips, "Go and snatch an invitation halfway through the tournament. We'll attend the Martial Arts Tournament too. Also, make a few copies and secretly send them to these sects. Oh, and don't forget to tell Senior Sister that she's been making too many moves lately and the court is watching her."

Chapter 209. As Before (h)

Yue Xiaochuan frowned slightly.

Chi Yan took his hand. "What's wrong? Are you unhappy?"

Yue Xiaochuan's usually cold face turned unusually indifferent. "I just came to meet you, and you're already sending me out to run errands. Don't you miss me at all?" He said, his face darkening. "If Master were here, you wouldn't be like this."

Chi Yan softened considerably. "I respect Master, so naturally I wouldn't dare to neglect him. But you and I are equals. Why should we, as husband and wife, have such formalities?" Her words were clever, neither criticizing anyone nor easing Xiaochuan's mind. After she finished speaking, she chided him, "Don't talk about running errands anymore. If you don't want to go, then forget it."

Seeing her feign anger, Yue Xiaochuan's arm had already skillfully slipped under her armpits, touching her ample breasts, yet his face remained completely open. "Since you've gone to the trouble of traveling a thousand miles alone to deliver a message to Your Excellency, then I'll have to trouble you, Lady, to send over the travel expenses and reward first..." Over the past year, they had been inseparable, and there was no longer any distance between them. When no one was around, he became even more brazen in his demands. Chi Yan knew in her heart that he actually harbored deep resentment towards her complicated feelings. She tried to dodge, but she couldn't escape his clutches. She heard him suppress his breathing and say, "Don't dodge. I have many things I want to tell you today..." His chin was buried in her neck as he sighed, "I really miss you so much, Ayan... Do you know how worried I am about you?"

His seemingly painful confession made Chi Yan feel sad and guilty as well—the once carefree and independent Xiaochuan had become like this, and it was all her fault. But he couldn't let her go, and she, in turn, had taken him into her heart. His usually aloof face showed a confused and conflicted expression. He inhaled her sweet breath and began to ramble, "Ayan... Gancao... I..."

Seeing him growing increasingly confused, even so passionately clinging to her under the night sky, Chiyan knew his heart was heavy with thought, a mixture of gratitude and shame. She turned to leave, but he swept her up in his arms and carried her to the nearest pavilion. Her heart pounded, and she looked up, staring intently into his determined eyes.

She pressed her ear against his chest, hearing his rapid breathing, and blushed even more deeply. His hands, meanwhile, roamed freely over her vulnerable spots, like a thief deprived of sex for months.

Wasn't it just that he had caught her entangled with Luoshui last time? This man, outwardly a gentleman, was actually petty. He refused to walk the three of them so easily, leaving her exhausted and unwilling to see them for a long time. Afterwards, he acted like he had suffered a loss, pestering her to find ways to make up for it.

Recalling his past behavior, she sighed inwardly: He still minded, didn't he? How could he share his love with others? She had forced him to back down several steps.

The red gauze at the four corners fluttered and danced, only vaguely revealing the people overlapping in the pavilion. Those nearby had already tacitly retreated.

He casually placed her on the table, took a sip of wine from the wine pot on the stone table, then pressed his head down, capturing her lips that he had longed for. He didn't give her a chance to refuse, directly transferring the wine from his mouth to hers. Then, he extended his fiery tongue, swirling it endlessly in her mouth until their saliva blended and they were indistinguishable, before finally releasing her breathlessly.

Chi Yan was forced to accept the spicy taste; the wine was direct and burning, leaving a trail of belated sweetness and bitterness after it passed her throat. By the time she realized it, she was already drunk.

"This wine, I brought it specially, it's called 'Ru Chu,' Ru Chu..." he murmured as he laid her down, pressing her against the stone table. He looked at her, her eyes no longer sharp and indifferent, but filled with a confused desire. He was genuinely moved. "Xiao Yan, you've changed so much in the past year..." Chi Yan turned her face away. "Not here, okay?"

"It's not that I insist on doing this, it's just that I've found that you have to be completely naked for me to feel familiar with you."

His gaze was fixed, filled with pity and scrutiny. Then he leaned down and pressed his lips to her eyes, gently kissing them back and forth until they were no longer so dazed and regained their hurried desire.

她越来越多风华和神采，原本困於她骨子里的倔强隐忍已经破茧而出，或许她自己都没发现，她沈静如水的眼梢流转上摄人的华彩，捎带著褪去了娇怯的自信媚意。前世不通情事天真的甘露和这世历经情欲坚韧的甘草越来越结合在一起，无害的容貌和千疮百孔的心，长成了一株奇异的罂粟。她越来越美，美得让人担心难以掌控，有时那摄心的冷意让人觉得危险。

媸妍直直的回视他，叹了口气，“你说的是蒺藜的那件事吧……我就知道你在怨我。”她扭来扭去想翻个身下来，却被他左右固定住，逃避不开。她忽然想起当初小川也是这般喜欢上倔强又苟活的她，蒺藜又生的一副同她之前一致的面孔，心里竟不知想到些什麽，有些不自然的偏过头去，声音也越发微弱。

"Are you feeling sorry for Jili?"

she thought, her gaze growing increasingly somber. "I know, you've always liked that type, I..."

Yue Xiaochuan adored her playful antics, lowering his head to kiss her evasive eyes in surprise, unable to get enough of it. "What are you thinking?" he said, then scoffed. "Would I be such a shallow person who only cares about one face?" His words were veiled and somewhat rebellious, but given that other person's incestuous behavior, it wasn't entirely offensive. Seeing that she was still a little awkward, he sighed helplessly,

"Don't you know what kind of person Xiaochuan is? He's someone who would abandon his principles for you. Even if everyone else changes their minds, I will protect you to the end. Don't say things like that again. I'm just afraid that you're becoming more and more capable, that you can stand on your own two feet, and that you no longer need me..." He buried his head in her fluffy hair, greedily inhaling her fragrant scent.

Chi Yan's eyes suddenly welled up with tears. She realized that she had indeed tainted his feelings. This boy, from initially disdainful of her, to later forcefully possessing her, and now to humbly begging, suddenly felt that she had made a mistake. Her voice choked, "Fool! If I only love you to use and depend on you, are you really willing to accept that?"

Before he could answer, she wrapped her arms around his neck like seaweed and kissed his Adam's apple, sucking on it with smacking sounds.

岳小川迷乱的解开她的红纱，坦露出雪白起伏的女体，却又分外清醒，“蒺藜是你的影子，我知道你必有用处。”他用手挟住她一只乳尖，俯身热辣辣的含了上去，口齿不清，听在媸妍耳里更是羞怯，“我期望，小妍以後做再多事，也不要变得让人陌生……”

“唔……你……”媸妍一挺胸，乳尖儿尖尖的立起来，送入他的热口，直到被他捧起两个乳尖，轮番吸啜的不能承受，才眼神散乱空洞的看著上空，“我也害怕啊……我会变得……”

不知何时，乳尖被他轻轻咬住不放，牙齿在樱果上刮出酥痒入骨的快意，几乎让她颤栗，难耐那过电般的感觉，好半天才能开口吐露。

“其实，我好嫉妒胭胭玉岫她们……”她闭上眼睛，将心思藏起来，放开了自己，被他索爱。

His lips and teeth roamed over her entire body, leaving no delicious spot untouched. "I only hope that you won't become a second Shen Yuluo in your pursuit of revenge..."

Become a second Shen Yuluo? Chi Yan's eyes, already clouded by lust, became even more watery and confused.

Yue Xiaochuan grabbed her hand and held it to his penis, guiding her small hand to between her legs. "Don't go against your own will and do something that will disappoint you..." he said, pushing her hand upwards until his penis was inside her. His hoarse voice had a double meaning, "What's yours will always be yours, don't resist it..."

"Ah! You..." Chi Yan's cheeks flushed a charming peach blossom red. She glanced at his penis and scolded, "You bad man, lecturing me like this. It's clearly 'your', so how come it's mine?"

Yue Xiaochuan held her tightly, thrusting all the way in, and began to pump passionately. "What's mine is yours." He held her tightly in his arms like a family heirloom, leaving no gap, and her whole body moved on the stone table. "I am yours, yours."

He rarely indulged himself like this, abandoning his usual seriousness and going wild with passion. As he spoke, he thrust himself deeper into Chi Yan's body, his erection growing exceptionally thick, as if trying to embed himself entirely into her.

"Ah..." Chi Yan sighed contentedly, clinging tightly to his back. This man always thought of her first...

"I love you so much—" she uttered these words with utmost sincerity, yet a sharp pain shot through her heart, causing her to instinctively clutch her chest, her mind blankly reflecting on her feelings. Had they become so easily overwhelmed? She had always been prone to betraying her feelings, and thus, she wanted to know if she had fallen in love. She thought: if, if she was certain she was truly hopelessly in love, then she would remove the curse. She wasn't someone who couldn't let go. But the pain in her heart was fleeting, only briefly causing her flower-like opening to tighten before subsiding. Immediately, a tempestuous storm swept through her consciousness. "Who do you love?!" Yue Xiaochuan, holding Chi Yan, panicked, annoyed that someone so inconsiderate had dared to intrude. Their lower bodies were tightly joined, making movement impossible, leaving them completely exposed. A surge of anger welled up within him, and a flash of murderous intent crossed his mind. With a flick of the veil, a strikingly beautiful young man, now exquisitely handsome, entered. His red braids bounced as he walked quickly. Upon seeing the lewd scene before him, the young man was enraged and lunged to grab Yue Xiaochuan's already loosened collar. "Yue Xiaochuan, I respect you as a gentleman, yet you dared to have an affair with my sister while I was out on business?" The

word "affair" caused both of their faces to darken.

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