[Fantasy] Immortal Cultivation of the Heart (Complete) - 4-6

Chapter Eight: Three Visits to the Tavern

Li Se only inserted one finger joint before feeling the flesh walls tighten, warm and soft, yet extremely narrow, proving incredibly difficult to enter, even more so than a private orifice. Li Se's index finger penetrated another half joint, and Gu Xiangjun's body trembled, letting out a few painful groans between her lips, though she didn't gasp for breath, suggesting she was desperately suppressing them. Li Se's left hand touched her breast, feeling her erect nipples, and seeing drops of love fluid flowing from her vulva. Her legs trembled slightly; clearly aroused, yet also extremely tense.

Further advancement of his finger was extremely difficult; with the slightest movement, Gu Xiangjun couldn't help but groan: "Uh...uh...ah...um ah..." Each sound was barely punctuated, very short, but the tone was full of shame and unease.

Li Se loved Gu Xiangjun dearly, unable to bear the pain of her exposed rear, yet unwilling to spoil her enjoyment, he thought for a moment and had an idea. He lifted his waist, aimed at Gu Xiangjun's crotch, and thrust in forcefully, penetrating her vagina.

"Ah—!" With this strike, her love juices splattered, incredibly powerful. Startled by the sudden attack, Gu Xiangjun arched her slender waist, her upper body arching, as if a bolt of lightning had struck her body. Her whole body trembled, yet the pleasure was indescribable. Her breath caught in her throat, forcing her to gasp loudly, her voice filled with passionate desire, intoxicating to the soul. Before she could recover, Li Se had already begun to thrust vigorously, like a red-hot iron pestle pounding inside her.

"Ah ah, ah! Ah, ha, ah ah!" Gu Xiangjun's delicate body swayed with Li Se's onslaught, each thrust reaching the very depths of her flower. Gu Xiangjun was caught off guard by Li Se's unexpected twenty-odd thrusts, causing her heart to race and her to cry out repeatedly, yet she still gasped urgently, "Ah, ah... no... that's not right... you... you're not... ah ah... go in... there... ugh!"

Before the words were even out of her mouth, Li Se's index finger was already moving within her narrow, tight anus. The index finger is incredibly agile; Li Se's finger circled and thrust, varying the pressure with perfect control, displaying its skill within the tender flesh, giving Gu Xiangjun a stimulation she had never experienced before. This was a two-pronged approach; in her dazed state, Gu Xiangjun felt her lower body filled with external intrusion, as if it no longer belonged to her. Amidst the pain in her anus, there was a peculiar stimulation.

The beauty's seductive allure, revealed in a wave of passion, "Ah... husband... you're killing me... I'm going to die...", made Li Se's bones melt. At the same time, the tight grip within Gu Xiangjun's body was incredibly sweet, making his whole body feel light as if floating on clouds.

Suddenly, his fingers and penis collided against the flesh wall. To Li Se, it was unintentional, but to Gu Xiangjun, it felt as if two Li Ses were simultaneously making love to her. She was filled with both shame and love, her soul captivated. She gasped, trembling, "Husband...good...brother...please...please spare me, I...I...I...ah...ah...ah...ah..." Li Se deliberately scratched his penis a few times with his fingers through the flesh wall after penetration, laughing, "I won't spare you!"

Gu Xiangjun, overwhelmed with shame, felt her body burning hot, gasping, "You...you...ah...bad...guy!"

Gu Xiangjun had never experienced such a double assault. In her frenzy, her voice became even more wanton. Suddenly, she cried out, "Heavens!" Her body shuddered violently, collapsing limply. Her juices flowed freely between her legs. Li Se, before he could even ejaculate, couldn't withstand it and lost control.

Li Se was startled, then couldn't help but chuckle. He whispered in Gu Xiangjun's ear, who was already seemingly unconscious, "Xiang'er, Xiang'er!"

Li Se withdrew his fingers, lifted Gu Xiangjun's snowy buttocks with both hands, and thrust even harder. After dozens of vigorous thrusts, his waist arched heavily, and while Gu Xiangjun was half-conscious, his hot semen gushed out. Li Se's lower body pressed tightly against Gu Xiangjun's buttocks, injecting all of his semen into her body.

"Ah ah..." Gu Xiangjun's mind had not fully recovered, and she was immediately attacked by Li Se's all-out attack. Her body trembled, and her face showed a mixture of happiness and shyness. She sighed softly, "I... sigh!" In a daze, she actually fainted from pleasure.

Looking at Gu Xiangjun's satisfied and shy state while she was unconscious, Li Se felt an indescribable love in his heart. He didn't want to pull out his penis for a moment, leaving it inside her to savor the afterglow. He used his fingers to comb Gu Xiangjun's messy hair and kissed her cheek.

A moment later, Gu Xiangjun slowly woke up. Seeing Li Se smiling at her, she blushed and chuckled softly, "You win, I admit defeat."

Li Se and Gu Xiangjun lived happily ever after. Every night, they researched immortality, Gu Xiangjun was completely absorbed, and the two were incredibly joyful.

Unfortunately, happiness and tranquility are always fleeting. That day, Li Se was in high spirits, drinking at home, when three people with fawning smiles pushed open the door and entered. It was a monk and two sanctimonious old men in their fifties. They were none other than Abbot Buqing of Shaolin, Gu Xuanzhong, the head of the Huashan Sect, and Situ Ming, the head of the Taishan Sect. Upon seeing them, Li Se's face turned pale. He didn't hate them; he had already come to terms with it. Otherwise, he would have already diligently practiced martial arts to seek revenge. He was truly afraid of them. If you saw three people with different thoughts than normal people, and whose martial arts were superior to yours, wouldn't you be afraid?

Li Se was living a happy and peaceful life with Gu Xiangjun when suddenly several of his most feared villains appeared. He was filled with fear and only wanted to escape. But how could he escape now? Seeing Li Se's unfriendly expression, the three men assumed he was angry and immediately approached him, showering him with flattery, beating their chests and apologizing profusely. The old monk, ever observant, said whatever pleased Li Se, showering him with endless praise.

Li Se grew increasingly alarmed as he listened, frowning and angrily demanding, "What do you three want from me? Speak quickly, or I'll send you away!"

The old monk Buqing immediately exclaimed in surprise, "Wow, Mr. Hua is indeed amazing! He actually knew we needed something!"

Li Se nearly fainted from anger, cursing, "My surname is Li! Stop talking nonsense and just say what you need. How did you become the Shaolin abbot? What kind of person are you? Did you win by drawing lots?"

Buqing exclaimed in astonishment, "Ah! Sir, how did you know? You know such secrets about Shaolin! You're truly a master!"

Before Li Se could even react, Situ Ming and Gu Xuanzhong grabbed Buqing's collar angrily, shouting, "What? This is how you became the Shaolin abbot? No wonder you led our six sects to this state. It's laughable that we two still followed you so devotedly!" "

Unclear quickly said, "Please calm down. We can discuss our business privately later. Getting down to business is more important."

The two men cursed, "We only learned about your background today thanks to Mr. Hua's guidance. Otherwise, we would still be in the dark!"

Li Se angrily said, "My surname is Li. Don't keep arguing with me." Unclear said, "Yes, yes, the master concealed his identity; this one is now surnamed Li." He then sighed, "Alas! Those with even a little bit of Taoist cultivation at Shaolin have all seen through the vanities of the world

."

"I've given up on worldly affairs. There's nothing I can do. It's my turn to draw lots. I can only feel compassion for humanity, worry about the safety of the martial arts world, and fret for the welfare of all people. I'll do my utmost, even unto death. No pain, no gain... But now a great calamity is approaching for the martial arts world, and it's in turmoil. I have the will to help, but alas, I am weak and powerless. I am truly helpless and can only lament my fate! The great edifice is about to collapse! Alas! Who can step forward and save the day?"

After he finished rambling, he... he, he actually cried. "Good heavens!"

Li Se nearly fainted after hearing his words and seeing his expression. He thought to himself, "I really don't understand you! What the hell are you doing? If I had martial arts skills, I would have given you a flying cannonball right now. What are you doing? You're fucking insane!"

The old monk, seeing the murderous look in Li Se's eyes, wiped away his tears and asked in confusion, "Why aren't you moved at all?" He

then said to the other two, "This old monk is so heartbroken. Even if you're not moved, you should at least shed some tears to match my emotions. We've been old friends for so many years, and you've just stood there watching me cry like idiots! The world is going to the dogs, and people's hearts are no longer what they used to be!"

Li Se didn't want to hear any more nonsense. He couldn't take it anymore. He had already suffered enough from their insults, and this time was even more unbearable. He just wanted them to leave as soon as possible so he could live his own quiet life. Li Se said weakly, "Just tell me what you want! If I can help, I definitely will."

If he didn't say this, he wouldn't survive the night just from their verbal torture. Li Se finally realized that something more terrifying than having his martial arts crippled was listening to one of them talk. If there was an even greater torture, it was listening to all three of them talk.

"Wow!" someone exclaimed. "Sir, you are truly a paragon of chivalry, a model of martial arts, a hero of righteousness, unparalleled in the world (omitting a hundred words). Actually, we didn't need anything from you."

"Ah, again."

Li Se couldn't take it anymore and said dizzily, "Since there's nothing else, I'll be going. I'll visit again another day."

The three quickly grabbed Li Se. Situ Ming said, "Sir, this is your home! Where are you going?"

Li Se was too lazy to tell them that he wasn't some Mr. Hua anymore and shouted, "This is my home. If you keep nagging, get the hell out of here."

The three didn't care and just complained to each other about how long-winded it was. After a while, Situ Ming said, "Sir, you must know that the Tianlong Sect is the strongest in the martial arts world today. Only the combined forces of our six major sects—Shaolin, Taishan, Huashan, Tianshan, Hengshan, and Qingcheng—can contend with them."

Li Se nodded impatiently. Unaware, he interrupted, asking, "Sir, do you know the Little Fairy of Tianshan?"

Li Se retorted angrily, "Get to the point! I don't even know if she's human or demon, why are you talking about this?"

The old monk ignored him, continuing with a sly smile, "The Little Fairy of Tianshan is a very powerful expert in the Tianshan Sect. Although she's not the sect leader, she wields immense power within the sect and is deeply favored by her master, Granny Yue of Tianshan. In the Tianshan Sect, she's the one who calls the shots… Even her senior brothers, the sect leader, obey her every word. And that's not all; she's as beautiful as a celestial being, her face more beautiful than peach blossoms, her eyes like autumn water, her beauty surpassing even flowers, her eyebrows like distant mountains, and her figure…" "So alluring..." The old monk was fantasizing, and the other two looked equally intoxicated, which infuriated Li Se to the point of near collapse. He couldn't take it anymore. "I'll kick you!"

He actually kicked him several times. "Get to the point! Stop talking nonsense. Do you think I'm free? Even if I were, I wouldn't have time to listen to your nonsense."

The old monk, despite being kicked, didn't seem to mind. He exclaimed, "Wow! Sir, you're not even moved by what you've heard? You're amazing! So amazing! She's ranked third on the list of the Eight Great Beauties of the Martial World. In my opinion, she should be number one! Her beautiful skin, her intoxicating figure, her captivating eyes..."

"Ah, again!"

Li Se was in so much pain that he wished he could die immediately, but he was too lazy to kick him anymore. "What's most remarkable is that she lives up to her name, cold as ice and snow, utterly despising men. She wouldn't even glance at them, let alone pay

them any attention. Add to that her refined and otherworldly elegance, and you can imagine how rare she is—truly a peerless gem!" Li Se had vomited everything he'd eaten that day, and the three men quickly tried to appease him, massaging his back and chest. Li Se angrily retorted, "Quick, quick... tell me what's going on! What the hell are you doing?"

Situ Ming said, "Among our six sects, Tianshan has the most experts, but we heard that the Tianshan sect is withdrawing from the six sects and will no longer concern itself with martial arts. That way, whoever becomes the alliance leader won't attack Tianshan, just like they won't attack Shaolin."

Li Se said, "Oh, I see. I understand."

The three men were overjoyed: "Sir, you actually understand! We were too embarrassed to say it out loud. That's right! We just wanted you to come and bewitch that young lady, to make her change her mind and not abandon our five sects."

"Ah!"

Li Se jumped up in fright, thinking, "I mean, I understand. Because there are many masters from Tianshan and Shaolin, no one would waste manpower attacking their lair. You're messing around with me, telling me to seduce some female ice queen. I don't have that kind of ability! Do you want me dead?" He

quickly shouted, "No, I don't have any skills. I don't know how to pursue girls. Don't talk nonsense." Situ Ming said

, "Not at all. We've witnessed your skills and methods, sir. They're amazing, truly amazing."

"Damn it, I only have one good wife. I don't even know how I got her. And you say it's 'sleep first, then fall in love'? You want me to pursue women? Do you think I'm an idiot? As for that vixen who's interested in me, every man likes that. Whoever wants her can have her."

After thinking for a moment, Li Se asked doubtfully, "What methods do I have?"

At this moment, Li Se's real father-in-law, who had been silent all along, spoke up. He had originally given Li Se a very good impression. "Well, sir, you're amazing! You can even handle my daughter. You have no idea how wonderful she is at home. She gets whatever she wants and does whatever she pleases. She even complains about shark fin soup every day. Forget other men, she doesn't even give me, her own father, any face. If I want to drink her homemade wine, I have to beg her for three days and pay a huge price. She wouldn't even look at other men. I thought she was going to become a nun. But now that she's with you, she's completely obedient and doesn't complain about anything anymore." She even did such a lowly job as selling wine. What I admire most about you is that even though her martial arts are now better than yours, I bet you could beat her to death and she wouldn't dare fight back. You're amazing, truly unfathomable!"

Chapter Nine: A Young Girl's Thoughts

. Li Se listened to Gu Xuanzhong's words and thought, "What is this guy rambling on about? Damn it, will you die if you don't say something? Is this what a father-in-law should be saying? Of course, I won't acknowledge you."

Li Se glared fiercely at the incessantly talking Gu Xuanzhong. Situ Ming also chimed in, "Right, right, I think Xiangjun is gentle in front of you. You didn't know how fierce she was before. To be honest, I was even afraid of her. You even did 'that' with her. You're really amazing, unfathomable, unfathomable."

"Pah! I know they'll come up with all sorts of excuses if I don't agree, but I'm really incompetent! How can I agree?"

Li Se roared, "Shut up! Do you think I'm an idiot? Xiang Jun is such a gentle girl, and you say she's powerful? Who the hell are you trying to fool? Get out of here! If you want to kill me, kill me. If you want to trick me into doing things for you, that's absolutely impossible."

He thought to himself, "Xiang Jun is as gentle as a lamb, and you're making up stories about her? You're all bastards ."

Situ Ming immediately said, "Sir, what we said is absolutely true, absolutely true. That girl Xiang Jun is really powerful! If you don't believe me, listen to me."

Li Se thought, "Let's see how you talk nonsense."

He sneered, "Go on."

Situ Ming stroked his beard and recalled, "It's a long story..." Upon hearing this, Li Se almost fainted and quickly interrupted him, "Long..." "Get to the point, and hurry up."

Situ Ming continued, "I have a son named Situ Zongheng. Although he's not among the Four Young Masters of the Martial World, he's highly skilled in martial arts, dashing, handsome, deeply affectionate, and loyal. I think the fact that he's not on the list is some scoundrel's nonsense. Actually, my son looks a lot like me and comes from a prestigious family; how could he be inferior to them? So, my son is a very good young man."

Li Se was almost asleep when she heard Situ Ming say, "Well, I think my son is good, and Xiangjun is also very nice, so I've decided to go to Mount Hua to propose marriage."

Li Se immediately perked up, thinking, "Damn it, this Situ Zongheng dares to have designs on my wife!"

Situ Ming said, "After making the decision, I took my son to Mount Hua."

Gu Xuanzhong added, "Yes, yes, the Emei Sect Leader, Liu Furong, also came! She's a famous matchmaker in the martial arts world. It's said she's successfully arranged marriages for nearly a thousand people without ever failing. Her skill is even more famous than her signature move, the 'Hibiscus Brushing Hand.'"

Li Se stared at them in horror, thinking, "With you doing this, isn't my wife in danger?"

Situ Ming continued, "When my son and I arrived at Mount Hua, I told Brother Gu about this matter. Brother Gu was very happy and agreed. However, Xiangjun was extremely unwilling when she heard about it. Fortunately, after some persuasion from Sect Leader Liu, Xiangjun agreed to meet my son. That day, Xiangjun hosted a banquet and entertained my son alone."

Hearing this, Li Se was furious. Situ Ming said, "My son had just sat down when Xiangjun poured him a full cup of wine. Zongheng picked up the cup and immediately knew there was a laxative in it. But seeing that it was from Xiangjun, he said, 'It's a gift from Miss, I dare not refuse.' He drank it all. Who knew that Xiangjun would see it and immediately run away in anger."

Li Se asked in surprise, "Why?"

Situ Ming also said bitterly, "Yes! I also want to know why!"

Gu Xuanzhong said, "As soon as I heard about this, I rushed to ask Xiangjun. She told me, 'This man doesn't even know there's a drug in his wine. If I marry him, I'll soon become a widow... a widow...'" Li Se saw that Gu Xuanzhong's tone was so convincing, even mimicking Xiangjun's shyness in not saying the word "widow." Gu Xuanzhong continued, "I quickly told her that he knew, but he drank it because of you." Xiangjun sneered, "Then he's even more of a fool! Knowing the wine was poisoned, he still drank it. What else could he be but a fool!"

Situ Ming sighed, "Alas! Later, we asked Sect Leader Liu to persuade them again. After much pleading, they met again. But then, Xiangjun gave the boy, Zongheng, a cup of wine laced with laxatives. This time, Zongheng was smarter and didn't drink it. But Xiangjun immediately got angry, poured the wine all over the boy's face, and ran away."

Li Se exclaimed, "What? Why?"

Gu Xuanzhong said, "Yes, I immediately ran to ask." She said, "Last time I saw if he was smart, and he drank like a fool. This time I saw if he was good to me, and he wouldn't even drink the wine I offered. He's a bastard."

Li Se was stunned, but secretly pleased, thinking, "Good wife, my sweet Xiang'er, that's how you deal with him."

Situ Ming sighed, "There was no other way, so I had to beg Sect Leader Liu again. I pleaded and begged, and finally, they met for the third time."

Li Se thought, "Damn it, they met again!"

She stared at Situ Ming, waiting to see what he would say next. Situ Ming said with a worried expression, "Who knows? This time, Xiangjun gave Zongheng a cup of wine laced with laxatives again. Zongheng had no choice and didn't know what to do, so he had a sudden inspiration and said, 'Miss, tell me what I should do, drink it or not?' Who knew Xiangjun would get even angrier, throw the boy's face with the wine, and storm off."

This time, even Li Se didn't ask why, just stood there stunned. Gu Xuanzhong said, "After hearing about this, I immediately went to ask this girl. I also wanted to know, what could be wrong with just that answer? Guess what Xiangjun said? She said, 'How can this person not have any opinions at all! Even when drinking...'" "He has to ask others for even the smallest things; he must be an idiot."

Li Se clapped and laughed heartily, "Well said, well said!"

Suddenly realizing something was amiss, he quickly stopped talking, only to see that the men didn't seem to care. They frowned and said, "Sir, you know now! Your skills are too strong! You've even managed to subdue a woman like Xiang Jun, making her call you... you know... As for that so-called 'Little Fairy of Tianshan,' that's a piece of cake! We'll have to trouble you to make a move this time!"

Li Se saw that these three were incredibly long-winded and shameless, determined not to give up until they got what they wanted. But he knew he had absolutely no ability; he wasn't a lecherous thief, so how could he help them? He could only plead earnestly, "I understand your feelings, but I'm truly powerless. I beg you! Just let me have a few days of peace! You've crippled my martial arts; I'm a useless piece of trash now. Please let me go!"

Li Se's explanation only emboldened the three men. Situ Ming excitedly exclaimed, "Ah! This...this sir, don't worry! We know your martial arts are weak now, but the three of us will help you. The three of us combined are almost as good as you used to be! Just give the order, and we'll do whatever you say."

Gu Xuanzhong added, "Yes, yes, my second brother is right. We'll cooperate fully. If you want that 'Heavenly Mountain Fairy,' my second brother and I can hold her legs down for you. You don't need to do it yourself; the two of us are enough. Just ask, and we'll help you. Don't be shy; we're family!"

Li Se's mouth dropped open, stunned. If it weren't for the fact that it was happening before his eyes, he would never have believed these two would say such a thing. Gu Xuanzhong and Situ Ming were still excitedly spouting filthy nonsense, talking about how to help Li Se hold down the Heavenly Fairy's legs and how to tie her arms.

Li Se was stunned for a long time before he realized what was happening. He flew into a rage, his anger reaching its peak. He rushed towards the two men, grabbing them by the ears and shouting, "You two bastards! You're so disgusting! You're supposed to be the leaders of prestigious martial arts sects like Mount Tai and Mount Hua? What were you born as? You can't even be decent human beings! You're two damn bastards!"

The two men, their ears stinging, immediately begged for mercy. The old monk, still confused, quickly added, "Yes, sir, what you said is too much..." "Alright, these two bastards! Pointing fingers and gesturing wildly in front of the master! The woman he wants, you dare touch a single hair? You even tried to touch her legs! Those legs are yours to touch! They belong to the master! You two deserve to be cursed! Master, you see they're young and ignorant, just let them go!"

Li Se, instead of listening to the old monk, became even angrier. He kicked the old monk away, cursing, "You're no better than me!"

But he was so angry he was dizzy, yet he released the two men and slumped into his seat, panting.

The old monk was taken aback, then quickly smiled apologetically, "Yes, yes. I was ignorant too. With your skillful methods, sir, there was no need to force yourself on the Heavenly Fairy! Besides, her martial arts are so powerful; even the three of us combined might not be able to capture her alive. We really didn't think things through."

The other two quickly followed, saying, "Sir, please don't mind. We absolutely have no lustful intentions and would never dare to touch your woman. Rest assured, sir, just tell us how you want to deal with that woman, and we'll listen to you this time."

Li Se said, "But I..." Before he could finish speaking... The three men said in unison, "Sir, there's no need to worry. We believe in your abilities, so please don't refuse."

Li Se said, "But I..." The three men continued, "We know you're upset that we crippled your martial arts, but if you agree to help us with this, whether it works out or not, we'll teach you the 'Wedding Dress Divine Skill' and then infuse you with internal energy. That way, your skills will greatly improve, which is our small apology. Haha."

Li Se was tempted. Firstly, he couldn't say no, and secondly, he was really annoyed by these guys, so he decided to play a trick on them. Besides, even if it didn't work out, it was fine. Helplessly, Li Se nodded in agreement. The three men immediately jumped up, looking as happy as if Li Se had already succeeded, and shouted, "The fate of the world depends on you, sir! Your benevolent actions will surely be praised!"

Li Se was used to this; he had heard far too many strange things that day. To seduce a girl and actually be praised—only these three guys could come up with such a thing. Li Se said, "However, I don't have any martial arts skills right now. If I want to successfully seduce her, you all have to support me fully."

The three fools said, "That's for sure. What do you suggest?"

Li Se decided to deceive them. These three bastards were infuriating! He said, "If you want to woo that girl, you have to be extravagant, throw money at her, scare her into loving me, understand?"

The three looked at him with adoration. Situ Ming and Gu Xuanzhong assured him they had plenty of money and would fully support him. Li Se stared at the monk, who said shamefully, "This old monk...this old monk has no money."

"Damn it, you still don't want to help?"

Li Se roared, "Are you trying to die? What kind of leader are you? Not to mention money, you don't even have a single treasure?"

Bu Qing panicked, finally saying, "I've got it! This is a precious relic left behind by our Buddhist master after his Nirvana. You can give it to the fairy of Tianshan. I heard she wants to cultivate to become an immortal. This is very useful..." Li Se didn't care what it was and immediately snatched it.

As he was leaving, Situ Ming stared at Li Se's face and said mysteriously, "By the way, sir, how old are you? We're not strangers anymore, so tell me."

"Damn it, you three bastards really think I'm some kind of social butterfly!"

Li Se said angrily when he saw his real father-in-law also coming over. "Sixty years old!"

Situ Ming stared at his face admiringly and said, "Huh? Then I should call you Big Brother."

Gu Xuanzhong asked in confusion, "We're sworn brothers, if you call him Big Brother, then what should I call him?"

Having finally gotten rid of the three extremely troublesome guys, Li Se breathed a long sigh of relief, but then he remembered what the three had said earlier, and immediately snapped out of his joy at getting rid of these three plagues. He thought, "What kind of righteous sect leaders are these three? They're just three big lecherous scoundrels and bastards. I actually had my martial arts crippled by these three bastards. It's so humiliating."

Thinking about the three guys' nonsense, he was furious and couldn't help but curse "Damn it!" and "Damn it!" countless times. Then, he suddenly remembered the three guys' funny faces and actually... He laughed out loud in anger, thinking, "I've cursed more today than I have in the past twenty years. These three guys are really lucky to receive such a high reward from me."

Li Se thought for a while, then suddenly said to the screen, "You naughty wife, you stinky Xiang'er, come out now, do you want me to drag you out?"

Gu Xiangjun came out with a smile and said, "How did you know I was there, my lord?"

Li Se's mood improved when he saw Gu Xiangjun, and he chuckled, "I smell your fragrance! Come here, let me give you a kiss."

Gu Xiangjun didn't come over, but said, "Congratulations, my lord, you can have the third most beautiful woman in the world with you, so you don't need a little maid like me!"

Li Se was furious when he heard this, "Don't you know me? You naughty thing, you're trying to annoy me too, let's see how I deal with you."

He pounced on Gu Xiangjun, who quickly used her lightness skill to dodge, and laughed, "Come on if you dare, I'm not afraid!"

The two flirted and teased each other, and the room was filled with spring. After a while, Gu Xiangjun deliberately let Li Se catch her again. Li Se couldn't help but indulge his lust and kissed Gu Xiangjun's tender little mouth, making Gu Xiangjun blush and her face turn red before he stopped.

Although Li Se had joked and laughed with Gu Xiangjun for a while, once things quieted down, he started thinking about what had just happened and asked, "Xiangjun, is your father really the head of the Huashan Sect?"

Gu Xiangjun's face was still flushed, and she was smiling at Li Se when she suddenly heard his question. She was startled and quickly said, "No, no, I don't know anyone from Huashan! I'm just listening to you, my lord."

Li Se smiled, lovingly got up, and hugged Gu Xiangjun, saying, "I know you're good to me, you're the best! I wanted to ask about those guys from earlier. Are they really the heads of Shaolin, Taishan, and Huashan?"

Gu Xiangjun then smiled and said, "Yes! They've been heads for over ten years! They've been heads since I can remember!"

Li Se frowned and said, "Then... then are they all so muddle-headed?"

Gu Xiangjun said strangely, "No! They're very nice... but, but they went too far with you, misunderstood you, and caused you to lose your martial arts."

As she spoke, Gu Xiangjun touched Li Se's head, her eyes reddening.

Li Se felt a pang of sadness, remembering how they had destroyed his innate energy, preventing him from cultivating the Heavenly Dao. He quickly forced a smile and said, "What's past is past, don't bring it up again. Why bring it up? By the way, did you hear what they said to me?"

Gu Xiangjun nodded shyly and said "Mmm." Li Se asked curiously, "Then you still think they're normal?"

Gu Xiangjun laughed, "How could I understand men's affairs!"

Seeing Gu Xiangjun's stunning beauty, Li Se's heart fluttered. He lifted her up and sat her on a chair, inhaling her fragrance, and said, "You don't understand, so let me ask you, if we met for the first time, and you gave me a cup of wine laced with laxatives, what would I do to make you happy?"

Gu Xiangjun's eyes widened and she said, "No way! How could I harm my lord!"

Li Se said, "I mean, if... Think about it carefully. " "Think about it."

Gu Xiangjun frowned and thought for a while, then said firmly, "No, I wouldn't do that!"

Li Se was both amused and touched, and kissed her on the lips, saying, "What a silly girl. Well then, how about this, when you gave that guy Situ Zongheng the poisoned wine, what did he do to please you? Tell me the truth, and I won't be angry."

Gu Xiangjun blushed, smiling but not speaking. After some teasing and some torture from Li Se, Gu Xiangjun finally said, "To that fool! I would teach him a lesson no matter what he did."

Li Se asked curiously, "Then why?"

Gu Xiangjun said, "I don't like him, why should I be nice to him?"

Li Se said, "You girls are really strange. But if he saves your life, you'll like him."

Gu Xiangjun said, "Why?" "What?"

Li Se sighed. "Aren't there many stories of heroes rescuing beauties in the martial arts world? They all became husband and wife later, and aren't we too?"

Gu Xiangjun laughed, her eyes sparkling with spring, and said, "Silly boy."

She bit Li Se's shoulder, and Li Se winced and flinched, saying, "How am I silly?"

Gu Xiangjun said sweetly, "You still believe those martial arts rumors? They're all made up by bored people. If a girl likes you, she'll like you no matter what. If she doesn't like you, even if you save her ten times, she won't even glance at you."

Li Se was taken aback, then laughed, "Nonsense, I think you only like me because I saved you."

Gu Xiangjun giggled, "No, I already said it! I liked you the moment I saw you, my lord!"

Li Se laughed loudly. "I get it! It must be because I look so imposing with that knife. Didn't those three guys tell me to seduce that girl from Tianshan? If I meet her, I'll just grab your big cleaver and stand there in front of her, all majestic and powerful. She'll definitely fall for me immediately! Xiangjun, remember, don't stop me! Who knows, she might just throw herself into my arms!"

Gu Xiangjun, nestled in Li Se's arms, imagined Li Se's ridiculous pose with the cleaver and buried her face in his chest, giggling. She forced a laugh and said, "I...I won't stop you. I'll wait for you to get a good beating from her. But...but don't blame me for not helping you. You're the one who told me not to interfere."

Li Se laughed along with Gu Xiangjun, but remembering that his martial arts were ruined and his precious knife was lost, he felt a pang of pain in his heart. Although his laughter was loud, it couldn't hide the pain in his heart.

Li Se and Gu Xiangjun joked and laughed for a while, gradually forgetting their heartache. Both were moved, but Gu Xiangjun struggled and said, "My lord, it's time to eat. I'll go prepare the food."

Li Se chuckled and said, "No need, I'll just eat you."

He stroked Xiangjun's breasts and said, "They seem to have grown bigger, how strange."

Gu Xiangjun said sweetly, "Do you like them?"

Li Se laughed and said, "Of course, I want to eat them, they're truly comparable to delicacies."

After saying that, he buried his head in her chest and began to ravage her.

Gu Xiangjun groaned, "If you say that to me, I'll see if I cook for you anymore!"

Li Se laughed and said, "Alright, as long as I have you, that's enough."

He picked up Gu Xiangjun and went to the inner room. Gu Xiangjun quickly retorted, "No, it's too early."

Li Se laughed, "Didn't the Duke of Zhou say that it's forbidden to hold a wedding ceremony too early? Once you're married, you have to listen to your husband! If you can't do anything, when will you be able to give me my little knife?"

Gu Xiangjun blushed, wanting to say something but unable to speak. Besides, her face was flushed with affection, and she was also deeply moved. Li Se saw that Gu Xiangjun's complexion was like jade. He unbuttoned her silk robe and saw her soft and fragrant body. Although they had been in love for a long time, she seemed more and more new to him.

(09) Anal sex, side sex, stick, teasing, asking about rankings.

Gu Xiangjun smiled and said, "Husband, you didn't succeed in developing my chrysanthemum last time. It's still early today, do you want to try? If we do it according to what the book says, we'll definitely succeed."

Li Se looked at Gu Xiangjun strangely and said, "Xiang'er, do you really want me to have that place?"

Gu Xiangjun nodded with a smile, "I want to give myself to my husband..."

Gu Xiangjun left Li Se's arms, turned over and lay down, her jade buttocks raised, and looked back at Li Se charmingly. She was slender, with long limbs and extremely fair skin. Lying there, she looked like a pure white sheep.

Li Se's heart was pounding. He touched Gu Xiangjun's snowy buttocks and said, "Xiang'er, are you really not afraid?"

Gu Xiangjun nodded with a dizzy face.

Li Se hesitated slightly, then, seeing Gu Xiangjun's two jade-like buttocks, so exquisitely rounded and smooth, with skin as white as snow, he couldn't resist and leaned forward. He saw a small pink chrysanthemum at the center of her buttocks, so delicate it seemed as if it could be broken with a touch, and the surrounding area was clean. His mind was no longer troubled. He first

played with Gu Xiangjun's vulva with his fingers, then smeared saliva on her anus. He slowly stroked and massaged her anus with a finger covered in her vaginal fluid, thrusting it in and

out. Once her anus had adjusted to one finger, he slowly inserted two fingers, wet with her vaginal fluid, then pulled them out and reinserted them, letting Gu Xiangjun's anus get used to the in-and-out sensation.

Gu Xiangjun endured the burning sensation in her rear and the rising urge to defecate, feeling Li Se's fingers slowly probing inside. She quickly stroked her clitoris, slowly relaxing. Finally, her anus softened under the thrusting of Li Se's fingers, enough

to accommodate two fingers. Gu Xiangjun lay down, raising her snowy buttocks high.

Li Se felt it was about time, so he lifted his large penis and pressed it against his anus, trying to insert it, but couldn't get in.

Li Se tried again with more effort, feeling pain in his glans, but still couldn't get in. He said awkwardly, "Xiang'er, if I use more force, I'm afraid you'll hurt."

Gu Xiangjun turned over and sat up: "Come on, husband, let me suck it for you first!"

After saying that, she bent down and took Li Se's large penis into her mouth, skillfully and expertly sucking on it.

Gu Xiangjun sucked on Li Se's penis for a while, then spat it out. It was covered in slippery saliva. Staring at Li Se, she said, "Husband, it should be enough now."

Before Li Se could answer, she bent down again , raising her snowy buttocks, and said, "Husband, if it still doesn't work this time, I can't help you."

Li Se tried again, but it was still very difficult to penetrate. However, driven by lust and afraid that Gu Xiangjun would laugh at him, he hardened his heart and thrust again fiercely. Gu Xiangjun cried out, "Ouch!" This time, thanks to the saliva lubrication, it finally went in, penetrating almost completely. The large glans was firmly pressed against Gu Xiangjun's soft rectum.

Li Se didn't have time to savor the sensation and hurriedly asked, "Xiang'er, does it hurt?"

Gu Xiangjun felt the man's penis burning hot, opening her round buttocks, carrying endless flames as it slowly penetrated her anus.

How could a burning hot penis compare to a finger? Gu Xiangjun felt her anus being slowly opened and stretched by the penis, as if it were being torn apart, causing her great pain. Since her anus wasn't as moist as her vagina, the pain was even greater than before. If Li Se hadn't already made her anus open, she would have been unable to bear it. Even so, she instinctively arched her back to try and avoid it, feeling Li Se continuing to thrust. She could only gently sway her hips to help Li Se slowly penetrate deeper until he was completely inside her.

Although Li Se stopped after fully penetrating her, not moving an inch, he only enjoyed the tight suction of her anus, seemingly unwilling to relax. The penis felt like it was being sucked so tightly it was almost suffocating, but Gu Xiangjun felt the penetration was endless.

Although he remained still, his erect penis stretched her open, and the pain intensified. Despite her best efforts to endure it, she gradually could no longer bear it, and a soft, weak moan escaped from the pillow, tinged with a sob, "It...it hurts...it hurts so much...husband..."

"Are you alright...I'll pull it out, okay..." Li Se felt a pang of heartache seeing Gu Xiangjun's tears.

Gu Xiangjun gritted her teeth. Although she had experience with losing her virginity, she knew that the more tense she was, the worse it would be. She tried her best to relax her body, preventing her buttocks from clenching so tightly, but Gu Xiangjun still dared not move even slightly, fearing that the more she moved, the more pain she would feel. Unexpectedly, at this moment, the penis inserted into her anus began to move. Li Se pressed his hands against her buttocks, and his penis slowly seemed to be withdrawing.

Strangely enough, as Li Se moved his lower body, although his penis was causing Gu Xiangjun increasing pain, even more unbearable than before, a strange pleasure surged through her with each thrust. Especially in her thinly connected vagina, a wave of pleasure welled up, as if the force had penetrated deep inside, yet she felt increasingly empty. Gu Xiangjun groaned, "Husband, don't pull it all out, keep going, it's so hard to bear."

The satisfaction of her anus being filled by the thrusting mixed with the hunger and emptiness of her vagina, creating a strangely intense feeling that caused Gu Xiangjun to gradually moan aloud, her snowy buttocks swaying gently. Seeing this, Li Se knew she was aroused, and slowly began to thrust. While not exactly frantic, his thrusts were powerful, each time penetrating to the very root.

The pain, reaching its deepest point, transformed into pleasure. Intense pain mingled with immense pleasure, coupled with the emptiness and hunger within her vagina, creating an indescribable sensation that swept over Gu Xiangjun. While quite different from the feeling of penetration, each had its own strengths, and it was impossible to say which was more intense. Overwhelmed by the intense sensation, she involuntarily groaned. If not for the predominantly painful feeling, she might have cried out in agony!

Seeing Gu Xiangjun's immersion, her plump buttocks swayed gently, a push-and-pull motion, her snowy thighs gripping tightly, drawing Li Se into a series of pleasures.

Her anus felt as if it were splitting open, yet she also felt Li Se's jade stem burning hot, making the walls feel uncomfortably hot.

Li Se felt it was incredibly tight inside, even narrower than Gu Xiangjun's first time, with clearly defined muscle lines. Scraping the glans of his jade stem felt strangely wonderful.

Li Se stirred for a while, feeling Gu Xiangjun's crotch becoming increasingly slippery and pleasurable. He couldn't help but whisper, "Xiang'er, you're even producing lustful fluids here, how interesting!"

It turns out that the anus also has secretory glands, and when stimulated to a certain degree, it naturally produces lubricating mucus.

Gu Xiangjun moaned softly below, her seductive charm no less captivating than her first time: "Mmm, what comes out of my crotch is called oil in books."

After a pause, she cried out again, "Ah...ah...husband, are you enjoying yourself? Is Xiang'er alright?"

Li Se blurted out, "Good, wonderful!"

He thought, somewhat dazed, "So chrysanthemums can be this intoxicating."

Then he heard Gu Xiangjun humming seductively, "How does it compare to my front?"

Li Se, kneeling behind her, thrust deeply, saying, "Each has its own charm."

Gu Xiangjun seized the opportunity to twist her slender waist and gently part her snowy buttocks, saying, "Then will you treat me well from now on?"

Li Se was aroused beyond words, his penis throbbing even more, and he answered joyfully, "Xiang'er, I love you."

Gu Xiangjun felt a surge of pleasure, constantly turning back to look at him, her eyes sparkling with allure, uttering all sorts of seductive whispers, captivating Li Se behind her.

Li Se stirred and thrust dozens more times, just as he was about to lose control, when he heard Gu Xiangjun tremble and say, "Xiang'er is about to... about to lose it because of you, husband, you..."

He saw Gu Xiangjun fiddling with her own vulva with one hand and touching her clitoris with the other. After only twenty or thirty thrusts, he heard Gu Xiangjun moan, "I can't take it anymore, I'm going to lose it, husband, do it... do it faster!"

Li Se then thrust in quickly and deeply, his glans feeling as if it were hitting something soft yet hard, a very strange sensation, quite different from a woman's clitoris, yet incredibly pleasurable to rub. He couldn't help but ask curiously, "Xiang'er, what is this? Does a person's buttocks also have a clitoris?"

Gu Xiangjun said absentmindedly, "That's the end of the intestines, it's called 'flower liver' in books, it's very sensitive... Oh dear, I can't hold back, I'm really going to lose it!"

Li Se was completely infatuated, and he vigorously teased and injured Gu Xiangjun.

Gu Xiangjun cried out, her body convulsing, and said as if her heart was breaking, "Husband...husband, you've made me lose my mind!" Her body trembled, and her mind gradually blurred; she only felt the huge rod thrusting into her snowy buttocks, so deep, so very deep, almost piercing through her entire body, as if it were about to burst out of her throat and mouth; and when it withdrew from her intestines, it felt as if it were pulling her soul out! She fell into a state of ecstasy, unconsciousness, and intoxication. Gu Xiangjun's lust was aroused, burning like a raging fire. She screamed like a madwoman, and from some unknown hole in her private parts, a melty fluid flowed, some of it trickling down her inner thighs...

Gu Xiangjun's snowy buttocks arched backward, receiving Li Se's increasingly vigorous thrusts; and when it withdrew, it twisted and turned in circles, as if begging it to go in again. Li Se roared loudly, his howl like a wild beast, shaking Gu Xiangjun's ears and driving her even more mad. She propped herself up on the bed with her elbows, like a female dog, raising her buttocks higher and twisting more fiercely; she responded to his roar with loud cries…

Gu Xiangjun could no longer control herself. The stimulation of her senses ignited a shock to her soul; her obsessive love stirred up endless lust. Body, spirit, emotion, desire… all intertwined and vibrated together; she could no longer distinguish who was who, what was what! The only existence was endless greed, an insatiable thirst… rushing towards liberation, freedom… She had given herself completely and unreservedly to Li Se, and the two had completely merged, feeling inseparable, an unforgettable bond.

Seeing Gu Xiangjun's alluring demeanor, Li Se could no longer restrain himself and thrust violently a dozen more times, almost pulling out Gu Xiangjun's tender anus. A low moan escaped her tingling back as Li Se pressed against her, finally unleashing a torrent of unrestrained ejaculation. His gushing semen sprayed deep into Gu Xiangjun's buttocks... Upon receiving it, Gu Xiangjun felt her whole body go numb. The burning sensation was like an electric shock striking the depths of her chrysanthemum bud, stimulating her to the point that she too reached orgasm. Her soft, numb body could no longer move. The sensation of orgasm was so different from anything she had experienced before, and so intense. The gushing semen overflowed from her valley, creating waves beneath her. Her delicate body trembled violently, and she collapsed limply to the ground.

That night, in bed, Gu Xiangjun was overcome with lust. She grasped the hard, erect penis and stroked it for a while, then dipped the glans into her tender flower. Suddenly, she thrust her hips forward, and the shaft plunged into a soft, delicate mound, disappearing completely in the blink of an eye.

Gu Xiangjun cried out "Aiya!" and wrapped her arms around Li Se's waist, her body trembling.

Seeing Gu Xiangjun enjoying her meal, Li Se couldn't help but chuckle. He too was aroused by her, and without a word, he turned and thrust into her forcefully for a while, gratifying her craving. He then laughed, "Xiang'er, I have a question for you today: why are you so good to me?"

Gu Xiangjun pretended not to understand, asking, "What?"

Li Se thrust a few more times, saying, "Don't play dumb with me."

Gu Xiangjun spat, "I don't know!"

Li Se wouldn't give up. He knew that there was a sensitive spot near the surface of Gu Xiangjun's vagina, described in the *Ruyi Jingu Bang* as a woman's "itchy tendon." He used his large glans to tease that spot, causing Gu Xiangjun to feel weak all over, her slender waist twisting wildly, crying out, "Don't do this! Husband, don't... you're touching there!"

Li Se said, "Will you tell me or not?

" Xiangjun shook her head, enduring another round of vigorous teasing until she was truly overwhelmed by the pleasure, finally crying out, "Husband... I just love you so much!"

Li Se was about to ask, "How did you learn so quickly?"

Gu Xiangjun hugged Li Se's head and kissed his face, saying, "It's all written in that book... My husband likes it this way too... and..."

Li Se was delighted and asked, "And what?"

Gu Xiangjun replied, "And this way my husband will love me even more..."

Li Se was overjoyed and extremely excited. He immediately put his heart and soul into the teasing and skillful thrusting. His penis was very thick and long, and the glans could almost reach the tender flower core deep within Gu Xiangjun's depths with each thrust, making his fairy-like wife weak-kneed and intoxicated. A stream of slippery lustful fluid flowed out, wetting a large patch of the bed sheet.

Gu Xiangjun thought of taking a towel to cover herself so as not to be uncomfortable while sleeping, but she was so beautiful that her whole body was soft and she was too lazy to move. After another round of deep and rapid thrusting by Li Se, her flower core suddenly felt an intense itch, and her jade palace became numb.

Li Se relentlessly thrust into that delicate jade clam, each deep thrust savoring the exquisite pleasure.

Gu Xiangjun felt weak and numb, as Li Se's large glans repeatedly pierced her tender flower core, a sensation both sore and tingling, making her feel as if her soul was about to dissipate. Suddenly, a numbness ran through her vagina, and her thighs twitched. She quickly bit her lips to endure the pain...

As Li Se thrust, he watched Gu Xiangjun's alluring and ecstatic appearance, thinking to himself, "To grow old with Xiang'er, I would have no regrets in this life."

Feeling hot, he threw off the blanket and saw Gu Xiangjun's snow-white and delicate skin. He could no longer restrain himself and grabbed one of Gu Xiangjun's soft, boneless jade legs, holding it in his arms. He thrust again with fierce force, their legs intertwined, his penis penetrating deeply. He felt his own member was exceptionally powerful, and he thrust with great gusto.

This position allowed for deeper penetration, but before a hundred thrusts were complete, Gu Xiangjun

suddenly cried out in a hurried, delicate voice, "Husband... I... I think... I think I'm about to come..." A large gush of slippery, transparent nectar gushed out as the penis was withdrawn, filling her cleft. The two had been locked in a passionate embrace, no longer in the same position, and had soaked another large patch of the sheet. Gu Xiangjun inwardly groaned, but she couldn't care less; she only wanted a few more pleasurable thrusts.

Li Se had played with Gu Xiangjun countless times, and seeing this, he immediately knew it was a sign that Gu Xiangjun was about to lose her virginity. He quickly and fiercely thrust into her tender, indescribable flower core. After only ten or so thrusts, Gu Xiangjun trembled and cried out, "Oh! Husband... I'm giving it to you." Deep within her spasms, streams of intoxicating, thick fluid continuously flowed out.

Li Se felt the oily, soft substance dripping down his glans, first the glans, then his entire shaft, numbing his urethra. His semen shot out in a powerful burst .

The two, locked in a passionate embrace, climaxed completely.

Holding Gu Xiangjun in his arms, Li Se asked, "Xiang'er, are you also one of the Eight Beauties? What's your ranking? Who ranked you?"

Gu Xiangjun was shy and didn't say anything, but under Li Se's methods, she finally lost and told Li Se that she was seventh. When Li Se was in a daze, he thought: "My dearest wife should be first! Who made this crazy ranking? It's not right at all!"

Chapter Ten:

The morning after the second day of the march to Hangzhou, Li Se was woken up from his sleep. He angrily put on his clothes and went to the living room. He saw that Bu Qing and the other two were still talking loudly. When they saw him, they swarmed around him and fawned over him. Li Se angrily said, "What are you three doing here so early? And why are you making such a racket? What do you want?"

The three replied in unison, "Sir, didn't you promise us something yesterday? For the sake of the martial arts world and the safety of the people, please come with us immediately!"

Li Se was startled, only then remembering what happened yesterday. He thought, "You want me to climb the icy, snowy Tianshan Mountains now? Are you kidding me? Do you think I'm an idiot? Besides, you described that so-called Tianshan Fairy as some kind of monster, extremely averse to men, almost like an iceberg. You want me to provoke her? Am I tired of living? Although I'm indifferent to life and death, Xiang'er hasn't compensated me for the Little Knife Lord yet, and my master's cultivation method hasn't been passed on to me." "Going down now would be like courting death, that's absolutely out of the question."

After thinking for a moment, Li Se said, "Setting off now is perfectly fine, but are you all ready?"

The three replied in unison, "Everything is ready. What are your instructions, sir?"

Li Se asked, "How much silver did you bring? Don't try to fool me with tens of thousands of taels; it'll make things awkward for everyone. I've never been so poor in my life." Li Se

was trying to fool them, thinking, "Let's see how much money they have. If I say I don't have enough, I can just say I'm not going. Judging from their appearance, I don't think they have much money."

Sure enough, the old monk hung his head dejectedly and didn't say anything, while the other two pitifully said, "Ah, sir, we don't know anything about picking up girls, and we were in a hurry and didn't bring any... " "How much?"

Li Se roared, "Damn it, how can that be? Tell me how much you brought! If it's too little, you'll embarrass me, and I won't stand for it!"

The two men looked distressed and said, "We've scraped together two million taels of silver and banknotes. How about we go find some more jewelry?"

Li Se almost fainted from shock, collapsing into a chair. He quickly pretended to be angry and said, "Alright! Alright, that's enough. Honestly, I've never been so stingy. If I can't get any girls, see how I deal with you guys."

He thought to himself, "Heavens! So much money! Are they crazy or am I? But now they're begging me, shouldn't I torment them? My God, they've ruined everything, and I'm so angry. Fine, now I'll be angry too." " Die on them!"

But the three men hurriedly explained, swearing that there was absolutely no problem with the money, that there was as much as they wanted. Li Se was furious. He didn't know where these guys got the money from, so he waved his hand and said, "Alright, alright! This money will do for now. But how can I do such an important thing by myself? I want to act like a very powerful person, with a retinue of followers, riding a horse and wearing fine clothes. You three will be my subordinates and guards, okay?"

After saying that, he made up his mind that if the three guys were unwilling, then this trip would be canceled. After all, it was a long journey. Although he could play a few tricks on them, it would be too absurd for him to seduce a girl for no reason. It would be best not to go if he could avoid it.

To everyone's surprise, the three agreed in unison, repeatedly saying "okay." Li Se said suspiciously, "Hey! You three have very high status in the martial arts world. Don't feel pressured to take such a lowly position. If you do, and things don't go well, don't blame me."

Situ Ming quickly said, "No pressure, absolutely not! As long as you agree to do this, we're willing to do anything for you."

Gu Xuanzhong also said, "Yes, yes, Second Brother is absolutely right. Being able to serve as your guards is such an honorable position, which shows that we are on your side, of one mind. The lower our position, the better you treat us, the less you treat us like outsiders. The more honored we are! Haha!"

Upon hearing their words, before Li Se could even think, "Are you two masochists?", the Shaolin abbot said indistinctly, "That's right, sir, rest assured. Whatever you ask us to do, we won't blink an eye. We'll obey your orders without hesitation. Just think of us as your three dogs. Tell us who to bark at, and we'll bark back!"

Li Se was speechless, his mouth agape. After a long while, he said, "Alright, your current names are hard to remember. Old monk, don't stay bald all the time; it's really ugly. Find some hair to stick on, put on a hat, and you'll be called Ah Da." Pointing to Gu

Xuanzhong and Situ Ming, he said, "You'll be called Ah Er and Ah San.

" No one objected; they all nodded in agreement. Seeing this, Li Se was filled with smug satisfaction. He said to the three, "From now on, I'll treat you as my subordinates. I'll do whatever I want, whether it's beating or scolding you, and you must all obediently follow my orders. Along the way, remember to spend money like water. If you can ride in a sedan chair, absolutely no horseback riding. If you have bear paws and shark fins, absolutely no ordinary fish or meat. We're going to greet that girl in style. Do you know what that's called? That's called cool, that's called style. If you obediently follow my instructions, that woman will definitely fall for my trick. Think about it? With me so powerful, won't she immediately come to me and obediently follow my orders? Don't even mention asking her to separate the Tianshan Sect from your five sects! Even if you ask her to lead the Tianshan Sect to attack your five sects..." "Sectors? That's no problem at all."

Upon hearing this, the three immediately exclaimed in unison, "Sir, you're truly amazing! This idea is unprecedented, and this method is excellent. However, please remember, we're asking you to tell the Little Fairy of Tianshan not to separate the Tianshan Sect from our five sects."

Li Se lazily waved his hand and said, "Hey! Got it! Whatever! It's all the same."

The three hurriedly replied, "Oh dear, that's not the same at all."

Seeing their serious expressions, as if the Little Fairy of Tianshan would truly listen to him, Li Se thought, "Are these three guys possessed? They actually agreed to such an absurd thing as mine."

However, after thinking about it for a while, he still couldn't understand it and stopped thinking about it.

Seeing that Li Se had no further objections, the three urged him to set off immediately. Under their persistent nagging, Li Se had no choice but to comply. He told Gu Xiangjun to pack quickly and come along. Gu Xuanzhong said in surprise, "This...this isn't quite right to have Xiangjun come along!"

Li Se retorted angrily, "What Xiangjun? Xiangjun? Is that what you call her? Remember to call her 'Young Mistress' or 'Madam' from now on. Do I have to teach you such a small thing? How can you be my subordinates? Besides, if I don't bring my wife, am I supposed to leave her at home? You're utterly foolish!"

Buqing quickly added, "Yes, yes, sir, you certainly have your reasons. Bringing your wife to handle such an important matter further demonstrates your confidence and abilities. You are truly a genius! No wonder you're so arrogant..." "For so many years, the martial arts world has driven countless young women mad..."

Situ Ming and Gu Xuanzhong seemed to have realized something and hurriedly said, "We are foolish and cannot understand the miraculous skills of such an unparalleled master as you. You are indeed amazing, truly capable of anything!"

The two clicked their tongues in amazement, thinking, "Even if we were to fool around in secret, we wouldn't dare. Mr. Hua actually took his wife to pick up girls, which is truly admirable and enviable!"

The group left the restaurant and saw that many carriages and horses had been prepared outside. When the people saw the three of them escorting Li Se, they all shouted, "We respectfully welcome Young Master Li."

Li Se was overjoyed to see such a grand display. He waved to everyone and then shouted, "Let's march to Hangzhou!"

After saying that, he tried to pull Gu Xiangjun into the carriage.

Gu Xuanzhong and Situ Ming were terrified and hurriedly grabbed Li Se, saying, "Sir, you mustn't, you mustn't..." Just as they were about to stop him, an indistinct exclamation came from behind them: "Sir, you are so wise! You are too wise! A good environment is essential for romance! You are truly unfathomable, so unfathomable! You actually thought of such a wonderful place. I admire you so much!"

Gu Xuanzhong and Situ Ming wanted to object, but seeing the old monk's admiring expression, they didn't dare say anything more. They were completely baffled as to why Li Se, who was supposed to be going to Tianshan to find the fairy, had gone to Hangzhou, a thousand miles away. Suddenly, their faces lit up with joy, thinking, "Sir must know the art of love across a thousand miles."

Perhaps they understood, because they immediately wore expressions of admiration as well. Seeing that none of the three objected, Li Se ignored their strange expressions and pulled Gu Xiangjun into the luxurious carriage for a romantic getaway. He thought to himself, "What do I care about some fairy? As long as I have money to spend, I'd rather never see that damn fairy again! Naturally, I'll go wherever is best. I've long heard the saying 'Above is heaven, below are Suzhou and Hangzhou,' so I'll go to Hangzhou first. If you want me to climb some ice mountain, wait until the next life!"

The group ate, drank, and played lavishly, displaying great pomp and circumstance. Li Se usually bossed the three around and humiliated them, but they never complained and willingly obeyed his commands. Li Se had originally intended to torment them to get revenge for their careless disabling of his martial arts, but seeing their nonchalance, he lost interest and stopped deliberately insulting them.

The group finally arrived in Hangzhou that day. Upon arrival, Li Se was overjoyed and extremely excited. After settling into the city's most famous inn, he loudly ordered his men, "Hey... come here! Yes, just the three of you. What are you looking at? You three good-for-nothings! Go and book out the most famous restaurant in Hangzhou, Pinyulou, for me. I'm taking my wife there tonight. What are you looking at? Don't you want to go? Hurry up and go! You're all grown up and still so disobedient. I'm always worried about you."

The three men looked distressed and said, "No, sir... this isn't quite right!"

Li Se angrily retorted, "What's not right? You all go now! You're so disobedient! You're all grown up and always nagging. You're never straightforward."

The three men had no choice but to turn and leave.

After the three left, Gu Xiangjun jumped up excitedly, hugging Li Se's neck and saying, "Oh, oh, that's great! My good husband, you're so good. To be honest, I've never been to a brothel before. My good husband, you're the best."

Li Se said slyly, "Knowing I'm good, you have to be good tonight, okay? I want you to treat me like that day."

Gu Xiangjun blushed again, but surprisingly nodded. Li Se jumped up happily and laughed, "Haha, my Xiang'er is so good, come give me a kiss."

Gu Xiangjun was so frightened that she quickly ran away.

Since it was still early before dark, Li Se and Gu Xiangjun went out of the shop together to stroll around. They remembered that the dead lecherous thief, Flower Butterfly, had said that some of his treasure was stored in a pawnshop in Hangzhou, so they came out to take a look. However, they didn't have much hope; what good stuff could a lecherous thief have?

Li Se originally loathed the lecherous Hua Hudie and, after his martial arts were crippled, had absolutely no desire to get involved with him. However, after witnessing Gu Xiangjun secretly reading his erotic books, Li Se, out of curiosity, also read some. Surprisingly, he learned some useful things from them, so he gradually continued reading. Although Li Se scoffed at much of what he read, some parts were quite reasonable, and Li Se admired them, which made him less disgusted with the lecherous Hua Hudie. Furthermore, as time passed, the pain in Li Se's heart slowly healed... Pingfu, being a Taoist practitioner, emphasized the natural way, not clinging to nothingness or gain and loss, thus taking everything lightly. Besides, Li Se had never been good at earning money. Although he sold his knife for a thousand taels of silver, this trip had been incredibly enriching, filled with feasting and drinking. He'd seen Gu Xiangjun eat all sorts of delicacies, while he himself needed her to teach him, which only highlighted Gu Xiangjun's noble birth. But staying in a hotel with him was merely a way to get food; she wasn't enjoying life with him. Therefore, Li Se felt very guilty. This opportunity to come to Hangzhou offered a safe way to retrieve the Flower Butterfly's treasure—why not take advantage of it? Thus, Li Se decided to come and see what treasures the Flower Butterfly possessed.

Following Hua Hudie's instructions, Li Se and Gu Xiangjun indeed retrieved the items, but as expected, they were all broken wine and tea sets. Li Se was so angry he almost vomited blood, thinking, "I actually fell for this lecherous scoundrel's trick! I guess his other treasures are also worthless, and hidden in extremely dangerous places. Given my current lack of martial arts skills, I have no chance to retrieve them, and besides, there's no need to."

Li Se was fuming, cursing Hua Hudie inwardly, but Gu Xiangjun was curiously... Playing with the things, she suddenly exclaimed in surprise, "My lord, these are all treasures!"

Seeing that Gu Xiangjun liked them, Li Se was also pleased, thinking, "Luckily, my wife Xiang'er is easy to fool, so I won't scold you, you lecherous scoundrel." He

happily said to Gu Xiangjun, "Xiangjun, since you like them, you can have them all! Quickly put them away."

He thought to himself, "These things are extremely ugly, hurry up and put them away! Otherwise, I'll get angry."

Gu Xiangjun smiled and quickly put them away, but there were still two bottles of wine, and Li Se wanted to open them to taste them, but Gu Xiangjun wouldn't allow it. She said she would drink with him later. "That's right, I want to use her little mouth as a wine cup."

Li Se grinned, looking at Gu Xiangjun's red lips. Gu Xiangjun scolded, "Judging from your expression, I know you're up to some naughty idea again."

Li Se laughed, "Who's naughty? You scold me. Okay, see how I deal with you tonight."

Gu Xiangjun blushed and slapped Li Se.

The two strolled home, when they overheard several people discussing the matter by the roadside. One said, "Alas! Lord Yang is in trouble this time! He always stands up for us common people, offending countless officials. With such a great natural disaster, he probably won't be able to keep his post."

Another said, "Alas, what can we do if that happens? We in Hangzhou finally have an honest official who is dedicated to serving the people, but he's going to be driven away by those despicable officials. Heaven is truly blind..."

Li Se heard many people discussing this matter as he walked, so he stopped and asked an old man what was going on. The old man glanced at Li Se and said, "Young master, you must be from out of town! Who doesn't know about Prefect Yang Rong of Hangzhou? Since he came to Hangzhou, he only charged three-tenths of the fire tax, the lowest among all the prefects. He usually eats simple meals and wears very plain clothes. 'A clean prefect for three years earns ten thousand taels of silver,' especially in Hangzhou, the richest city in the land. This shows how incorruptible Prefect Yang is. It's a pity! Good people don't have good lives! Last year there was a plague of insects, which was barely managed under Prefect Yang's leadership. But this spring there's a flood. Now, the whole city is spreading rumors that Prefect Yang has been impeached and is going to be dismissed!"

After listening, Li Se thanked the old man and left with Gu Xiangjun.

Gu Xiangjun said, "Husband, why are you suddenly so interested in becoming an official?"

Li Se frowned and said, "To be an official like this, he's a rare find throughout history. I was just curious and asked casually, I didn't mean anything by it, but hearing about this person's story makes me very sad."

Gu Xiangjun laughed and said, "Yes! It's infuriating that such a good person should be dismissed from office."

Li Se laughed and said, "Since you're indignant, then our chivalrous woman should go and right this wrong!"

Gu Xiangjun laughed and said, "Oh dear, I'm not capable at all! Don't tease me."

The two chatted and laughed all the way to the inn.

Li Se and Gu Xiangjun had only been back at the inn for a short while when the three old men returned, panting heavily. Li Se was puzzled by their appearance, but before he could ask, A'er, also known as Situ Ming, the head of the Taishan Sect, said, "It's infuriating, absolutely infuriating! Some arrogant young master was so cocky that we couldn't even book the entire Pinyu Pavilion!"

Li Se retorted angrily, "You guys are really good for eating! You can't even handle something this simple. Someone was competing with you; why didn't you just throw money at them? They offered 20,000 taels? Why didn't you three idiots offer 40,000 taels?"

Situ Ming replied, "No, sir..." "We were so angry at that guy, we couldn't stand it, so we gave him 80,000 taels, plus a 10,000 tael tip to the madam!"

Li Se was almost speechless, and after a long while, he asked, "So, did you manage to book it, you idiot?"

Situ Ming angrily replied, "That madam didn't dare take our money! In the end, she only took 20,000 taels from us to book half the brothel, and that arrogant sissy who looks like a transvestite also booked half of it. He even said he'd teach us a lesson tonight, to show us what real wealth is. I heard all the famous people in Hangzhou are going, sir, tell me, how do we outdo them?"

"Heavens! How should I know? The most money I've ever seen is only a thousand taels!"

Li Se cried out inwardly, but feigned anger, saying, "Damn it, daring to compare with me? Does he think I, the Flower Butterfly, am a pushover? I'll teach him a lesson!"

In his haste, Li Se thought, "I, Dao Jun, can't lose face. I'll just have to embarrass that lecherous thief."

But the old men thought Li Se was truly angry, and immediately looked at him with admiration, falling silent and going to rest.

That evening, Li Se and his entourage arrived at Pinyu Tower in a swaggering manner. Li Se dressed plainly, but his men wore the finest clothes, each worth at least several hundred taels. The three old men's clothes were worth over a thousand taels. This was all Gu Xiangjun's idea, and Li Se had no choice but to obey her. Gu Xiangjun had dressed up specially, and Li Se was drooling with envy. He thought to himself, "Damn it, isn't this blatantly trying to seduce your husband? Just wait until tonight, I'll teach you a lesson for being so slutty and not caring about your husband's feelings at all. You're already so beautiful, and now you're dressed up like this, are you trying to seduce me to death?"

Pinyu Tower was brightly lit and resplendent. When Li Se and the others entered, it was already packed with people. When people saw Li Se, they cheered loudly and flocked to welcome him. High-ranking officials, nobles, and martial arts figures all came to get to know Li Se. Li Se was overjoyed and extremely proud. Just as Li Se was feeling very pleased with himself, he suddenly heard someone shout, "Wow! Young Master Wang is here! Everyone, come and see him!"

"Yes, yes, it's the young master from the Wang family of Jinling, the one who went to his house even when the East Sea was short of a white jade bed!"

Immediately, everyone rushed to the door, ignoring Li Se. Li Se saw a young man dressed in Tang suit surrounded by a group of people. The man had a small mouth and face, and his complexion was extremely pale. He had no manly qualities whatsoever. He had greasy hair and a powdered face. He looked neither male nor female, just as Situ Ming had said.

A moment later, under the direction of several people around him, the man carefully examined Li Se, then revealed a disdainful expression and refused to look at Li Se again. Li Se was furious, thinking, "It's one thing to look down on me, but why does he look at me like I'm dog shit? This is too much!"

Li Se was enraged, thinking, "You damn rabbit, just you wait and see."

At this moment, the brothel madam arrived with a large group of girls, all dressed up, singing sweetly, and exuding a fragrant aroma, leaving everyone stunned. Li Se stared wide-eyed at the sight of so many beautiful women, thinking, "Wow! So many women! I've never seen so many before."

The madam fawned over him, pulling Li Se with one hand and the young master with the other, showering him with flattery. Finally, she said, "Gentlemen, you are both honored guests of our Pinyu Pavilion. We can't afford to offend either of you, so we'll have to trouble you to each take half the girls. Please choose your girls first, according to the rules! If we've offended you in any way, please forgive us!"

The young master looked at the stunned, dumbfounded Li Se and said disdainfully, "Young Master Li is in such a hurry, I think this young master should choose first."

Li Se looked left and right, and after a long while, finally uttered a remark that would make everyone laugh their heads off: "Everyone says Pinyu Pavilion is full of beauties, but no matter how I look at them, none of them seem even half as pretty as my wife!"

This remark immediately shocked everyone, and some of the prostitutes who had fainted were... After the ambulance left, the brothel madam, however, remained composed, her face deathly pale, and said, "Young Master Li has excellent taste! How could these plain girls possibly catch your eye? We'll have Miss Ruyu come out to serve you later."

She thought to herself, "Luckily, I got lucky today and landed a beauty; otherwise, our Pinyu Pavilion would have been utterly humiliated."

Li Se, observing the atmosphere, awkwardly replied, "Okay, okay."

He thought to himself, "Damn it, when that girl named Ruyu arrives, even if she's a pig's head, I can't say she's not pretty."

Gu Xiangjun, barely suppressing a laugh, came over to defuse the situation, saying, "My master has all these girls here. Ah Da, come and give them a tip." She gave each person several tens of taels of silver. Li Se didn't even notice how many silver notes were on them, thinking, "What's wrong with my wife? Those are hundred-tael notes each! A few tens of taels is generous enough, but this is over a hundred!"

However, Li Se thought it wasn't his money anyway, so he didn't care. The prostitutes were overjoyed and stopped criticizing Li Se's earlier rudeness. Some went to take care of Li Se's men, while others surrounded him, much to his annoyance. Young Master Wang was initially stunned, but couldn't help but sarcastically remark, "Young Master Li looks like a nouveau riche. I wonder what kind of business you're in?"

Li Se thought to himself, "What business? Besides eating, I can't make money! I'm still supported by my wife, Xiangjun!"

Li Se scratched his head and had to tell the truth: "I don't need to do anything. When I'm free, I just get intimate with my darling Xiangjun. Sometimes I pretend to pick up other girls, and if I don't have money, I'll take them. There are always a few fools who give me tens or hundreds of thousands of taels of silver."

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Chapter Eleven: A Life of Romantic Loneliness

Li Se saw the young master Wang staring blankly at her and thought, "To be honest, if you were a woman, you'd probably be quite pretty. It's a pity you're a man. The way you're looking at me is disgusting!"

Li Se then pretended to vomit, but quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I ate too much! But young master Wang, you look neither human nor ghost, how can I stand it?"

The young master Wang, from a prestigious family, had never been ridiculed like this before, and was almost driven mad with anger. He was about to attack when Li Se quickly said, "Calm down, calm down. This is a brothel, a place of entertainment, a civilized place. We don't fight, we don't resort to violence. Didn't you want to show off your wealth? Let's see who brings the most silver." She thought, "My three guys have over two million taels of silver, who can possibly beat him?" "How many are there?"

But then the young master Wang retorted angrily, "What's there to compare? Everyone knows my family is the wealthiest in the world, why even compare? Besides, who carries that much silver around? Comparing wealth naturally involves comparing treasures, you're so petty. If I'm not mistaken, you've only been rich for a short time! Haha."

Li Se thought to himself, "Your family is the wealthiest in the world? Sorry, this swordsman doesn't know. I'm new to the martial world and have no interest in these things, so naturally I don't know! Could it be... Oh no, could it be that I've acted recklessly, and this kid's family is the richest in the world?"

However, Li Se wasn't going to back down, saying, "If you don't dare to compare, then don't dare to compare! Stop rambling on and on, it's extremely annoying. You look like a woman, and you talk like a woman too. With all this rambling, you might as well be a woman. In this brothel, maybe some man will even take a liking to you! Haha..."

As Li Se was laughing, the young master suddenly slapped him across the face. The slap was so loud that it stunned Li Se. At that moment, the people around immediately surrounded him and pulled the young master away, so Li Se was no longer being hit. Li Se kicked the backside of A Da, one of the guards who came to protect him, and cursed, "You three bastards, where the hell have you been? You watched me get hit, why aren't you going to avenge me? What are you all standing there for?"

A Da said, "This is a brothel, a place for entertainment, a civilized place. It's not proper to do anything improper here..." Li Se was furious and kicked him a few more times. At this moment, someone shouted, "Prefect Yang of Hangzhou has arrived!"

Everyone rushed to greet him. Li Se paused, stopped making a scene, frowned, and put the beating he had just received aside.

Everyone came to greet Prefect Yang Rong, bowing and paying their respects, but Yang Rong ignored them all. Instead, he said

to Young Master Wang, "Nephew, you're really being willful and unreasonable, insisting on making me come here to see you. If your father finds out, he'll definitely scold me." Young Master Wang laughed, "Yes! I'm afraid my father will scold me! I'll just say Uncle Yang asked me to come here to have some fun, that way I won't get scolded!"

Yang Rong laughed heartily, "Don't be so smug. Your father won't believe you. He knows I wouldn't come to a place like this. Let's see how you lie when you get home!"

Young Master Wang asked in surprise, "Why? Uncle, why don't you like coming here?"

Yang Rong paused, then said, "Silly girl... silly boy, don't talk about that. Quickly bring me the money your father donated! I need to go back and handle my official business." Young

Master Wang said: "Alright. Uncle, go quickly! I'll send someone with you to deliver the fifty thousand taels of silver."

Yang Rong and the others bowed and were about to take their leave when suddenly someone shouted, "Lord Yang, wait a moment!"

Yang Rong turned around and saw a handsome young man leaping towards them, whom he didn't recognize at all. Just as he was wondering, the young man said, "This young master Wang donated fifty thousand taels of silver to the people. Very well, I will donate five hundred thousand taels. Please accept this, sir."

Then he called out, "Ah Da, Ah Er, Ah San, quickly bring the silver over."

In no time, several large boxes were brought over. The one who spoke was naturally Li Se. Ah Er came over and said to Li Se, "Master, we only have two hundred thousand taels of silver for now, but here are three hundred thousand taels of Baotong Silver Bank notes, which can be cashed immediately."

After saying this, he handed them to Li Se, and everyone in Pinyulou was stunned.

Yang Rong took a while to realize what was happening and said to Li Se, "Young brother, please, let's talk in private."

The two went to a secluded spot, and Yang Rong asked, "What are your requests, sir?"

Li Se replied, "I have only one request: please use this money as much as possible for the benefit of the people."

Yang Rong's face darkened, but he resolutely said, "Rest assured, sir, I will ensure that not a single penny of this money is wasted."

Li Se said, "That would be best. Please, Lord Yang, make yourself at home!"

Yang Rong asked, "Does sir have no other instructions?"

Li Se frowned and said, "Look at you, so thin and weak, with a haggard face. Although your outer clothes are quite new, I can see patches on your undergarments. You must be a good official who cares for the people, yet you are so long-winded..." "But it's disappointing."

Yang Rong was taken aback, then sighed, "My parents gave me life, but you, sir

, truly understand me. May I ask your esteemed name? Such a great kindness will never be forgotten." Li Se suddenly sneered, "Your words are strange, sir. I am helping the people, but what does that have to do with you? Your words are incomprehensible to me."

Yang Rong said, "Even so, I have still benefited greatly from this. How could I not be grateful to you?"

Li Se sighed, "Go! I truly have no purpose, nor do I wish to get to know you. No one understands me; I am but a drifter among duckweed. Please, sir, depart quickly!"

Yang Rong was taken aback, then said, "With this silver, the people will have enough seeds for this spring. Such a great act of merit will surely be remembered by the people."

With that, he took the silver and left.

Ah Er came over admiringly and said, "Sir, no, no, sir, you really have guts! You donated so much money without even blinking an eye."

Ah Da and Ah San also showered him with flattery. Li Se looked smug, but in his heart he thought, "Fools, it's not my money anyway. The more I spend on the people, the happier I am! But since you have so much money, I'll donate it to the people for you, which is also accumulating merit for you."

At this moment, the people in the brothel realized what was going on. A group of people surrounded Li Se and fawned over him. Some people secretly slipped home to try to withdraw the memorial impeaching Prefect Yang, while others rushed to chase after Prefect Yang to curry favor. There were all sorts of people. Surrounded by a group of people, Li Se thought, "Damn it, why do these people say such awful things, like 'Young Master is truly unfathomable'? Why are they all taking the old monk as their teacher?"

Young Master Wang was furious when he saw Li Se showing off . "Wow!" he said coldly. "Young Master Li is truly generous! Come, let me treat everyone to some fine wine today."

With a wave of his hand, a group of attendants came forward to set up the table. Immediately, everyone of importance took their seats. Young Master Wang said, "Bring the wine."

Instantly, the room was filled with the aroma of wine. At this time, various delicacies were also served. Li Se didn't find anything particularly special, so he said like a fool, "Is that all? Everyone can start eating now!"

He even picked up a chicken leg. Immediately, everyone looked at Li Se as if he were a monster. The admiring glances they used to give him were now filled with disdain and astonishment. Li Se didn't care at all, but seeing Gu Xiangjun smirking, he whispered, "Xiangjun, what are you laughing at?"

Perhaps the atmosphere was too awkward. After a moment of silence, some people started to talk. Then, a group of people exclaimed, "Wow! It's a century-old Maotai from the Jiesheng Wine Shop! Wow, a century-old famous wine!"

"Ah, flat-bottomed cups, cylindrical cups, high-footed cups, high-stemmed cups, lacquered ear cups!"

"A reverse-flowing pot, a masterpiece from the Song Dynasty!"

Li Se saw those fellows acting like madmen, spouting nonsense. Some were even bowing and scraping to the young master Wang, saying things like, "Thank you so much for allowing me to witness this once-in-a-century feast of wine," and "Having attended this banquet, I have no regrets in this life

," and so on. Li Se didn't care, but then he saw his three subordinates, Ah Da, Ah Er, and Ah San, frantically giving him meaningful glances. Only then did he remember his plan to compete with that "rabbit young master" in wealth, and he also remembered being slapped by him. He became angry.

But Li Se had absolutely no idea what to do! Thinking to himself, "I've really lost face this time. I'd better get out of here!"

he quickly stood up and said, "I have fine wine, to entertain my guests... I have fine wine, to delight my guests. Today's grand gathering should be enjoyed to the fullest. Come, everyone, drink!"

The young master Wang mocked, "What a fine poem! What a fine poem! This is from the Book of Songs, 'Xiao Ya · Lu Ming.' You are very learned, but shouldn't these words be spoken by the host?"

Li Se hurriedly said, "Yes, when we meet like friends, why should we distinguish between each other? Come, come, let's drink and sing! How short is life? Like morning dew, fleeting as the days." "So much suffering... The moon shines brightly, when can it be grasped? Sorrow arises from within, never ceasing... For your sake, I have pondered until now."

Li Se raised his cup and recited poetry haphazardly. He saw the bright lights, the joyous crowd, and the beautiful women like flowers. As he recited, he suddenly remembered the meaning of his own verses. He felt the scenery before him suddenly become very distant, as if he were in another world. A sudden, sharp pain gripped his heart. He thought, "How...how did I come here?"

With that one thought, he suddenly understood. All these days, with laughter and tears, had he truly been happy? Had he ever been moved by this splendor and beauty? Although there were many people and it was lively here, he felt an indescribable loneliness. "So, so some things you think you've forgotten are just things you've buried even deeper in your heart!"

Suddenly, Li Se understood, and his heart ached even more. Remembering his own thoughts, he changed his tone and recited wildly: "Alas! I am but a madman, deluding myself to attain enlightenment, only to be reduced to ashes and dust in the end. My heart is weary and listless, I am driven mad. Alas, the spring grass withers, the autumn wind startles, the autumn wind ceases, and the spring grass grows again. The brocade and silk are gone, the pavilions and ponds are empty, the zither and lute are silenced, and the mounds are leveled. From ancient times to the present, all who are born must die, and none

can escape drinking their resentment and swallowing their sobs." After reciting the poem loudly, Li Se laughed heartily, downed the wine in his cup in one gulp, and felt an indescribable loneliness. He saw that everyone was staring blankly at him, not understanding the poem he had recited. Some people ignored him completely, already flirting with the prostitutes beside them. Only Gu Xiangjun stared at him blankly, her face full of sorrow.

Seeing this, Li Se was startled and realized what had happened. He smiled and said, "Xiangjun, what's wrong? It's my fault for making you sad."

Gu Xiangjun said, "No, I'm fine."

But she was extremely sad inside, thinking, "Just now, it was as if I didn't recognize my husband. It was as if we lived in different worlds, as if he were in the clouds. I... he and I were like strangers..." Thinking of this, Gu Xiangjun almost burst into tears and quickly stopped thinking. Li Se saw that Gu Xiangjun's face was pale and was about to speak to her when suddenly someone came up to him and said with a smile, "Your Excellency is unrestrained by heaven or earth, and you can laugh, scold, and rant freely..." " Indeed, he is a generous and forthright man. I am but an unworthy old man; may I offer you a cup?"

Li Se saw that the visitor was a tall, thin, and refined old man with a kind demeanor that immediately won him favor. He quickly stood up and said with a smile, "Thank you for your praise and the toast. How could I possibly

accept such a favor?" The two drank a cup together, and the old man said, "I have heard of your poetic talent, young master. Have you ever suffered any setbacks?"

Li Se calmly replied, "I have only just entered this world when I was scorned. Thus, I have wandered through life and death, constantly sinking in the sea of suffering, forever losing the true path. Such is life; it is nothing more than the old saying, 'Drink today, for tomorrow we may die!'"

After saying this, he invited the old man to drink again, but the old man only smiled and did not answer.

The young master Wang was overjoyed because he had the upper hand in the wealth contest. His face was flushed with excitement, and while he was exchanging pleasantries with others with great arrogance, he was also giving Li Se a mocking look, which Li Se pretended not to notice.

Midway through the meal, Gu Xiangjun suddenly stood up and said, "Gentlemen, you've all had a great time. My husband has some little trinkets for you to see."

Gu Xiangjun waved her hand, and servants came forward, bringing out some wine vessels. Li Se almost fainted upon seeing them, thinking, "Why did you bring out that lecherous scoundrel's broken wine vessels, you stinking wife? Do you think we're not embarrassed enough? These ugly things are so ugly I wouldn't even want them as chamber pots! You think what you like is a treasure? You stinking Xiang'er, you're infuriating! You stupid wife. Fine, I'll settle the score with you tonight."

But as soon as they were brought out, several seemingly learned old scholars rushed over to examine them, exclaiming, "Wow... a mandarin duck incense burner! Wow... a nine-dragon fairness cup! My God! A luminous cup!"

Although the shouts startled Li Se, the fact that one of the men fainted from excitement surprised him even more. Li Se thought to himself, "Hey! Dude, you're really rude to me! If someone dies here, do you expect me to pay with my life? Damn it, this is all so confusing, what's going on?"

Just as Li Se was wondering what was happening, he turned around and saw his wife, Gu Xiangjun, saying to him with her red lips, "Hehe, I haven't even brought out the good wine yet, and they're already like this. Looks like I don't need to use my most powerful treasure!"

Seeing Li Se staring at her like a dazed bull, she pouted and ignored him.

At this moment, the group of people came to Li Se's side, "Oh my god! Help!"

Li Se saw their worshipful eyes and knew something was wrong. Suddenly, a loud "Wah!" was heard, and someone burst into tears. "Who is it? Why are you so agitated again? No way! Who's crying?"

Li Se looked up at the sound and was overjoyed. He saw the Rabbit Prince slumped over the table, crying, "You're all bad people! You're bullying me! You bunch of scoundrels!"

"Ha, you dead rabbit, you lost! Trying to fight me? Don't you even know what you're like..." Just as Li Se was feeling triumphant, he suddenly saw Gu Xiangjun go over and hug the Rabbit Prince. "I was drunk, I must have mistaken him. I looked again, ah? No, it's true."

Li Se exclaimed, feeling her heart sink, and the world seemed to go dark. "How could she have fallen for that pretty boy? Why...why is this happening?"

Fortunately, before Li Se could cry out, she heard Gu Xiangjun say, "Good sister, it's all my husband's fault for making you suffer. Come, let me make him apologize to you."

Then she waved her jade hand, beckoning Li Se over. Li Se hadn't even reacted yet, and walked over in a daze, staring blankly at the young man. After a while, she realized, "He's a girl! No wonder I didn't like him! No wonder my wife went to hug him."

Only then did Li Se feel a surge of joy. Seeing her pitiful, tear-streaked appearance, he was filled with remorse: "What...what was I doing arguing with a little girl? I actually fought with a girl for so long! Was I really that bored? Damn it, you damn Situ Ming, you're supposed to be the head of the Taishan Sect! You can't even tell she's a woman! You..." Li Se became angrier the more she thought about it, and shouted, "A-San, you fucking come here! Yes, what are you standing there for? Get over here right now!"

Situ Ming scrambled over, and Li Se gave him a good beating, yelling, "You're really driving me crazy! You can't even tell men from women! You're so immature! You're such a grown man, and you're always causing me trouble. What are you even good at?"

Li Se noticed that the two guys called A-Da and A-Er had slipped away. He didn't have time to chase after them, thinking, "I'll settle the score with you later."

Li Se had beaten up Ah San and felt a little relieved. He turned to Wang Gongzi and Miss Wang and said, "Miss, please don't be offended. I'm so sorry, I was too rude. It's all my subordinate's fault for being so ignorant and always causing me trouble."

Miss Wang was still stubborn and cried, "It wasn't him, it's all your fault, you big bad guy, get out, I don't want to see you."

Li Se thought, "Hey! Miss, there are so many people here, give me some face!"

Li Se was really embarrassed and said angrily, "It's all those rotten chamber pots. I'll smash them to vent your anger."

Li Se picked up a rotten thing belonging to a dead lecher and smashed it, cursing as he went. He was about to smash a second one when Miss Wang rushed over and exclaimed, "No! That's a luminous cup! I'll forgive you, okay? "

Seeing her tightly hug him in her haste, Li Se thought, "I wonder what's so special about this broken chamber pot that made her like this?" He

said, "If you like it, you can have it all. Why are you so nervous?"

Only then did she realize she was in Li Se's arms. Her face flushed, and she quickly moved away, saying, "I don't want it. If someone takes such a valuable thing, Father will scold me."

Gu Xiangjun said, "Then why don't you and my husband become sworn siblings? If you give me a gift, your father won't blame you."

As soon as she finished speaking, the people around cheered, saying that they were a perfect match, a match made in heaven, and so on, strongly urging the two to become sworn siblings. It turned out that these people saw that the two were very powerful figures and could not be offended. They hoped that the two would reconcile so that they could get rid of the trouble.

Gu Xiangjun, seeing Li Se lost in thought, said, "What are you daydreaming about, my lord! Don't you want to be someone's brother? Do you want to be her husband? Want me to secretly put in a good word for you? I can play matchmaker."

Li Se quickly laughed, "How dare I! With a tigress like you, how could I dare?"

Gu Xiangjun also laughed, "So you know fear now, you know how powerful I am."

Li Se said, "Of course you're powerful! But tonight I want to touch the tiger's butt."

Gu Xiangjun blushed and laughed, "Ugh, you're talking nonsense again, I'm ignoring you." (

Episode

2, Chapter 1: Three Women Sleeping Together)

While Li Se and Gu Xiangjun were flirting with Fang Nong in a brothel in Hangzhou, they were suddenly pulled away to become sworn siblings with Miss Wang.

Amidst the enthusiastic cheers of the crowd, Li Se and Miss Wang became sworn siblings. Many prominent figures from Hangzhou had gathered there. Although Li Se didn't care much, seeing Miss Wang's enjoyment and the lively atmosphere made him happy.

Seeing Miss Wang's rosy cheeks, as cute as a big apple, Li Se couldn't help but stare, thinking, "Damn, this face is so pretty. If it were my wife, I could have a taste, but it's a waste that it's on my sister! Too bad, someone else got to enjoy it. What's so good about having a sister?" Suddenly, a thought struck him: "Why am I being so lewd? Oh… this is a brothel! No wonder I'm so lustful. I'd better go home quickly. There's nothing fun here. What a disappointment. Who lied to me that brothels are the most fun? It must be those three bastards."

At this moment, the lively atmosphere reached its peak, with everyone indulging in excessive eating, drinking, and merrymaking.

The brothel madam stepped forward at the opportune moment, announcing, "Attention everyone! Our head courtesan, Miss Ruyu, is about to appear. Today is her first day receiving guests, and she has set a strange rule: whoever is the first to lift her veil after she finishes playing a piece on the zither will get to spend the night with her. Everyone can participate, so give it your all! Let's not let Young Master Li steal the show again!"

The crowd cheered, rubbing their hands together, eager to try their luck. These people had long served as foils to Li Se and Miss Wang, and now, given the opportunity, they all wanted to show off.

Just as the crowd was in a state of chaos, a faint, almost inaudible zither melody suddenly drifted through the air. Everyone was startled; all other sounds in the hall were silenced except for the delicate, pervasive zither music.

Following the rhythm of the music, a woman with an extremely slender figure and a veiled face entered the hall.

With each step she took, everyone's heart skipped a beat, until she sat down, at which point they breathed a sigh of relief.

Her charm was so captivating and mysterious, making one want to kneel at her feet and worship her.

As the music changed, the crowd gradually lost their sense of place. Many were in tears, lost in their own thoughts, while others smiled sweetly, all immersed in memories.

From the very first note, Li Se's heart was like a stone thrown into it, the ripples slowly spreading.

Li Se recalled many things, all the sadness, joy, and loneliness of the past flowing through him. When Li Se remembered that day with Gu Xiangjun and the heartbreaking farewell to his master, he too shed tears. But the thought of his master immediately brought him back to his senses. Although he had lost all his power and his composure had greatly diminished, his realm was not so easily subdued.

With a moment of clarity, Li Se vaguely knew that he was now facing another challenge. Dao Jun could be defeated, could die, but he could not admit defeat, nor could he succumb to the spirit of another.

Suddenly, Li Se felt as if some barrier had been broken through. His senses, under the impact, were like a crack opening in a dark room, letting in intense sunlight. He had lost his martial arts skills, and normally his senses would be dull, but under the external shock, his abolished senses suddenly rallied, as if awakening.

Li Se glimpsed his newly sworn sister nestled in his wife Gu Xiangjun's arms, happily dreaming of something wonderful. Gu Xiangjun smiled sweetly, gazing at him with a mixture of longing and worry. Li Se

didn't know what Gu Xiangjun was thinking, but he remembered the madam's words from earlier, and a thought flashed through his mind: "I want to see the face of the musician, to see if she's really as beautiful as she portrays. I want to lift her veil... I want to lift her veil."

With this thought in mind, Li Se slowly walked towards Ruyu, the top courtesan of the Pinyu Pavilion. Once Li Se made up his mind, he had only one thought in his mind, excluding all other ideas. His mind was free of distractions; he only wanted to accomplish this.

The beautiful woman playing the zither was greatly surprised by Li Se's actions. Startled, she slowed her playing, and Li Se felt the pressure lessen, unconsciously moving closer to her. Then, Li Se felt a storm raging through his heart. He struggled, inching closer to the woman. Although the pressure increased, his resolve grew stronger.

Li Se finally reached the woman. The moment his hand touched her veil, Li Se stopped; he couldn't move.

Then, Li Se sensed a flicker of joy in the woman's heart. Just as the zither player was feeling delighted, Li Se suddenly smiled. She had just realized something was wrong when Li Se gracefully reached out and lifted her veil.

When the veil was removed, a stunningly beautiful face was revealed, tinged with surprise. Even Li Se, who was used to seeing beauties like his wife, was secretly astonished, feeling a sense of amazement. The others in the hall were even more stunned, dumbfounded by the beauty before them.

The woman was initially surprised and a little angry, but quickly regained her composure, looking at Li Se with curious eyes, without the slightest shyness.

Li Se felt a little flustered, as if he had been tricked. To cover it up, he boldly reached out and put his arm around her slender waist, loudly proclaiming, "Miss Ruyu, is that you? With your looks, you're more than qualified to accompany me tonight." He then turned away from her and said to the crowd, "Everyone, please enjoy yourselves! I'm going to have some fun myself." While

the others were still in a daze, only Ah Da, Ah Er, and Ah San jumped out, saying, "Wow, Master, you're truly amazing, incredibly brave, and unfathomably profound..."

Only then did the others realize what was happening, and they burst into a torrent of flattering words.

Li Se interrupted them, saying, "A moment of spring night is worth a thousand pieces of gold. Let's not waste any more precious time. Please make yourselves

at home." He waved his hand, called over the dazed Gu Xiangjun and his newly acquainted younger sister, and headed straight for a private room.

Li Se, with Ru Yu in his arms, followed a young maid leading the way. Suddenly, he felt a murderous aura rushing towards his chest. At that moment, Ru Yu, who was frail and delicate, leaned against his chest.

For some reason, Li Se's mind was extremely clear. He clearly sensed the every move of the person who wanted to kill him. He quickly pulled Ru Yu away with his left hand, while straightening his chest to meet the attack. At the same time, his right hand formed a knife shape and slashed at the weakest point of the person's energy channels. The person's momentum immediately weakened.

Instantly, two people leaped to Li Se's side from behind. It was A Da and A Er. Li Se breathed a sigh of relief. At the same time, the person vanished in an instant. Li Se hadn't even seen what the person looked like.

Li Se was both surprised and puzzled, and also somewhat afraid. He thought, "If that person knew I had no internal energy, it was just a bluff, and he could have easily killed me with one blow. But who is he? Why would he want to harm me?"

At this moment, Gu Xiangjun grabbed Li Se's sleeve and said, "My lord, what happened?"

Li Se quickly smiled and said, "Nothing, let's go have some wine together."

Li Se had escaped danger and remembered that he didn't have any enemies. Perhaps his senses were playing tricks on him, so he stopped thinking about the feeling that someone had tried to kill him.

He and the three women then held a small banquet.

When they swore brotherhood, Li Se learned that Miss Wang's given name was Wang Bao'er, which he found rather childish, but he could only chuckle to himself. Now, meeting her privately, he was much more amiable. He said to his younger sister, Wang Bao'er, "Sister, let me offer you a toast as an apology for my past rudeness."

Wang Bao'er pouted and said, "You still remember me! I thought you had Sister Ruyu by your side and didn't need me anymore!"

Li Se smiled awkwardly, thinking, "She's so insensible. How could she talk like that? She must be spoiled at home."

Just as Li Se was wondering how to respond, Ruyu said, "This younger sister is so lovely, how could Young Master Li bear to ignore her? I've seen him stare at you the whole time he's been here!"

Wang Bao'er innocently exclaimed, "Really! How come I didn't know!" She was overjoyed.

Seeing Wang Bao'er's naivety, Li Se wasn't too annoyed with her anymore, thinking, "She's such an easy girl to coax." However, he also sensed Ru Yu's complaint about his ignoring her, so he quickly put his arm around Ru Yu's slender waist and said, "Alright, alright, I can't bear to part with either of you."

Ru Yu said resentfully, "I thought you wouldn't want her anymore now that you have a younger sister! Is it because Madam is here that you dare not be presumptuous?" After saying that, she looked at Li Se with her captivating eyes.

Li Se was very embarrassed, and he ran his hand over her body while saying, "Alright, come and get intimate, my wife is very generous."

At this moment, Gu Xiangjun said, "No, with me here, you can't do this."

Li Se saw the mischievous expression in her eyes and laughed, "Good wife, then what do you want?"

Gu Xiangjun scolded, "You're just holding her, leaving your wife all alone! If you want to hug, hug her together, or you can't hug her at all." She threw herself into Li Se's arms.

Li Se laughed loudly, "Alright, let me show you my skills." His hands roamed over the two beauties' bosoms, both of them filled with shame, yet unable to refuse.

Just as Li Se was enjoying himself, he suddenly looked up and saw Wang Bao'er's almond-shaped eyes filled with anger. He inwardly cried out, "Oh no! How could I have been so smug and forgotten about her?"

Then he heard Wang Bao'er suddenly cry out, "Bad brother, you're bullying me again!"

Li Se cursed himself for his foolishness and quickly went over, sitting down beside Wang Bao'er to apologize.

After much coaxing from the three, Wang Bao'er finally calmed down. She pouted and said, "Brother, you sit next to me, you're not allowed to be with them, or they won't talk to you anymore."

Li Se smiled and said, "Okay, okay, okay, whatever my sister says is fine." But inwardly he was cursing.

Li Se used every trick in the book to get the three women to drink, to get them all drunk. Otherwise, how could he deal with three women like this? His wife, his sister, and a prostitute—thanks to Li Se's shrewdness, he finally succeeded.

Li Se strained himself, slurring, "Come...come here! Quickly find...find a room for me...and my wife, and for the two of them..."

With that, Li Se's head lolled to the side, and he fell asleep, oblivious to the three men who entered, who replied with adoration, "We understand, we understand everything."

In the middle of the night, Li Se woke up, remembering the alluring Ru Yu, and his lust flared. Touching the smooth body beside him, he cried out, "Wife, quickly give me back my little knife."

Li Se immediately touched her breasts, and after a vigorous caress, he felt they were a little small. He thought, "Strange, my wife's breasts can change size, they can change!"

But they felt very comfortable, so he touched them even harder, feeling the small nipples as smooth as pearls, warm and sweet, and he couldn't help but suck on them. When he touched her buttocks, they seemed a little more delicate; when he touched her forbidden area, they felt incredibly tight.

Li Se immediately sobered up halfway: "She's not my wife, who is she?"

At that moment, Li Se bumped into someone: "Damn it, who's under me? Why is my stinky wife running around like this? I almost got the wrong person!"

Li Se was burning with lust and didn't have time to pay attention anymore. He immediately reached down and shouted, "Wife, you think I can't find you just because you ran here?! Quick... quick, give me my little knife-wielding buddy."

Li Se touched the softened, fragrant body and felt it was so soft and boneless. Her breasts were too big for his hand to hold. Li Se immediately knew that she was not Gu Xiangjun. However, although Li Se had superhuman self-control, he couldn't let go of two women at the same time under the burning lust. What's more, the beauty in his arms was incredibly charming. Li Se immediately became infatuated. His hands roamed over her body, touching her entire body. His mouth was filled with her smooth nipples. He was so infatuated that he didn't know where he was.

Li Se caressed the exquisitely fragrant body, his desire burning even more intensely. He could no longer resist and was about to immediately penetrate the woman's forbidden zone when he suddenly heard a murmur. The familiar voice instantly woke Li Se up. He turned around and rushed over, penetrating the woman's forbidden zone without any preamble.

She was still asleep until Li Se thrust into her a hundred times. She murmured, "Bad husband, I'm so sleepy, please stop bothering me!"

Li Se ignored her and just kept moving.

(10) Three women sleeping together, crushing the flower heart and shooting the jade face.

Under Li Se's methods, Gu Xiangjun was finally aroused and no longer sleepy. She also enthusiastically responded. She was panting and sweating profusely, murmuring mushy love words. Li Se was even more moved and thrust into her jade gate. Gu Xiangjun's inner part was being pressed by Li Se, and she gasped for breath and squeezed tightly.

Li Se felt that Gu Xiangjun's jade gate remained tight, yet inside it was full of thick, sticky fluid. This strange and wondrous sight filled him with ecstasy. He felt as if his entire penis was soaked in oil, causing his veins to boil. His penis grew even thicker and longer than usual, and he began to thrust rapidly.

Gu Xiangjun's delicate body tensed and swayed, feeling the increasingly rapid thrusts below, pulling at her tightly gripping vulva, her two tender, red labia occasionally peeking out from her vulva, glistening with moisture like delicate flowers. She was overwhelmed, only able to tremble and gasp for breath.

Li Se, aroused, pushed her two pink legs high, shockingly spreading them wide, and began to devour her while whispering sweet nothings.

Gu Xiangjun's cheeks burned, her body throbbing with pleasure from his thrusts, feeling increasingly blissful, until she was breathless.

Seeing her delicate and frail appearance, Li Se's lust flared, and he thrust even deeper, each stroke reaching the very core of her tender flower.

"Ah...ah...ouch..." Gu Xiangjun cried out softly, perhaps due to her nature as a loving wife, each sound captivating.

"I'll make you feel even better!" Li Se roared, hoisting one of Gu Xiangjun's legs onto his shoulder, freeing his hand to roughly knead her two snow-white breasts. Seeing Gu Xiangjun's body tremble and quiver with his thrusts, his desire grew stronger, his advances like a tiger's, plunging her in and out, countless times.

For some reason, Gu Xiangjun felt a sudden numbness in her heart, her lower abdomen suddenly spasming, and a stream of clear fluid gushed from her tightly gripping penis, splashing hot onto Li Se's thigh.

Li Se became even more unrestrained and wild, his enormous penis swelling several inches in circumference, red as a charred iron rod, its veins bulging, extremely strange and frightening.

The two experienced an intense, pleasurable sensation, their bodies moving involuntarily towards each other, their efforts growing ever more intense. Soon, Li Se's thrusts slowed, each one carrying immense force, the deep groove between his penis and shaft scraping against the delicate inner walls of Gu Xiangjun's flower path.

Gu Xiangjun felt an intense itch throughout her vulva, so sensitive that any touch from Li Se felt like she might urinate at any moment.

Li Se was panting heavily; the stimulation tonight had been too much, his mind filled with images of three exquisitely beautiful bodies, as soft as cream, intertwined. His desire, fueled by the alcohol, surged forth unrestrainedly, his penis swollen more than usual. He lowered her legs, gripped her buttocks, and began to thrust and pound wildly and recklessly.

Gu Xiangjun moaned weakly, having already climaxed several times. She felt her body burning hot, her softness boneless, her vagina overflowing with lustful fluids, surging forth with waves of pleasure. The honeyed nectar was drawn from the glans to the opening of her vulva by the massive penis, then squeezed out of the tightly bound slit of her vagina, coating their joined bodies and thighs with a hot, sticky sheen.

Li Se thrust his hands into the beauty's buttocks, gripping her soft thighs and plunging and thrusting with unprecedented ferocity.

Gu Xiangjun cried out incessantly, each cry a delicate yet agonizing ache.

Li Se's penis was exceptionally large; once deep inside, almost every thrust hit the very core. Gu Xiangjun cried out even more fiercely, her waist thrashing wildly as if trying to escape something, her hands pushing and supporting against Li Se's chest.

Li Se had never seen her like this before, and was startled. He quickly slowed down, looking at the breathtakingly alluring Gu Xiangjun, feeling both pain and desire.

Unexpectedly, Gu Xiangjun began to move and sway on her own, as if pursuing the ecstatic pleasure she had just experienced. So Li Se grabbed her and, without saying a word, began to push and thrust her hard again.

Gu Xiangjun stopped resisting, simply turning her face to the side, pressing it tightly against the pillow, her brows furrowed, eyes closed, and uttering nothing. Her hands gripped Li Se's back muscles tightly, refusing to loosen their grip.

Li Se, completely lost in the moment, thrust even more wildly and fiercely. Gu Xiangjun was drenched in sweat, her body numb. Li Se's overwhelming onslaught had far exceeded her limits.

"Ugh!" A muffled cry escaped her lips, and Gu Xiangjun finally broke down completely. She trembled uncontrollably like a delicate flower being battered by rain. Her vagina, which had been tightly gripping his penis, suddenly opened, and her vaginal fluid gushed out like a waterfall, splashing warm, sticky fluid all over Li Se's legs and abdomen.

Finally, Gu Xiangjun gave in, softly begging for mercy, but Li Se was still not satisfied.

Gu Xiangjun groaned, "Husband, you were too good today, please have mercy on me!"

Li Se said, "My darling, you only care about your own pleasure, I haven't had my fill yet! If you can't take it anymore, there are two other beauties in bed!"

Gu Xiangjun lazily said, "Whatever! I really can't take it anymore! Go find them, anyway, this is a brothel, let you have your fun this once!"

Li Se angrily said, "Bad wife, what do you take me for? Fine, I'm ignoring you."

Li Se rolled off, and Gu Xiangjun saw that he was really angry, and said sweetly, "Oh, you're such a troublemaker." She leaned over, and Li Se suddenly felt a smooth, soft hand rest on his rock-hard penis, gently stroking it.

Li Se looked up at Gu Xiangjun and saw that her eyebrows and eyes were full of charm, her cherry lips were slightly parted, and she extended her pink tongue in a daze, licking the tip and then using the tip of her tongue to lick the vertical eye.

The penis, still wet and sticky from the intense lovemaking, was covered in her own juices. Gu Xiangjun gently and carefully licked it with her tongue, sucking on it with her lips, her throat trembling as she swallowed it mouthful by mouthful. Soon, she had licked it clean, replacing it with glistening saliva.

Gu Xiangjun smiled at Li Se, her cheeks flushed, and guided the penis with her fingertips. She opened her cherry-like mouth and took the glans in, slowly taking it in. When the glans reached her throat, she sucked, her mouth closing. Li Se shuddered. What was this feeling? Even a god couldn't feel this.

Looking at his wife's wanton and alluring gaze, Li Se's penis throbbed. He let her serve him, stroking her shoulders, feeling his lower body grow even more aroused, enjoying her ministrations.

Gu Xiangjun sucked and licked the penis for a while, one hand manipulating it while the other scratching the scrotum. Her small mouth held the glans, her body rhythmically moving up and down, back and forth, her head also swaying slightly. The glans moved in and out of her bright red mouth, saliva constantly dripping from the corners of her lips. Her fingers teased, her tongue

and teeth working together, bringing Li Se to a state of blissful ecstasy. Just as Li Se was lost in ecstasy, a wave of heat rushed to his head, and he suddenly lost control, unable to hold back any longer. He cried out, grabbed Gu Xiangjun's shoulders, and simultaneously thrust his engorged penis deep into her, ejaculating with a gushing motion. His semen was plentiful and rapid, shooting so hard that Gu Xiangjun's mouth felt a surge of heat. Her mouth was already full of semen, unable to hold it all, and she hurriedly spat it out, coughing violently twice, almost choking.

Li Se's ejaculation continued unabated, filling her lips and even landing on her face and hair. Gu Xiangjun gasped for breath, a trail of white semen sliding down her lips.

Li Se continued his vigorous ejaculation, the force so strong that it sprayed thick, hot semen all over Gu Xiangjun's beautiful face. It was the first time Gu Xiangjun had ever seen Li Se ejaculate so much, so intensely; it was quite astonishing. Her jade-like hands continued to stroke rapidly, her thumbs rhythmically kneading the frenulum of his penis. Li Se trembled violently, ejaculating until he was numb and weak, leaving Gu Xiangjun's face covered in a thick, white spray, her hair a mess of white semen, flowing everywhere.

After Li Se finished ejaculating, Gu Xiangjun took his glans into her mouth and licked it clean, swallowing it whole. This made Li Se feel as if he were in heaven…

In the morning, Li Se was awakened by her giggling laughter. He frowned and said, “You stinky wife, what are you laughing at? Did you find a treasure?”

But Gu Xiangjun covered her mouth and laughed even harder. Li Se said disdainfully, “Nonsense, I can’t be bothered with you.”

Just as he was about to turn over and go back to sleep, Xiangjun threw him a mirror. Li Se asked curiously, “What’s this for?” He looked in the mirror and realized that someone had painted his face with smeared graffiti.

Li Se remembered that he had ejaculated all over her face last night and thought she was playing a trick on him. He pretended to be angry and said, “You stupid Xiangjun, you’ve had your fill and nothing better to do? Playing tricks on me now, see how I deal with you.” After saying that, he got out of bed and pounced on her.

Gu Xiangjun quickly begged for forgiveness, saying, "I'm not that bold! It was your precious little sister's doing!"

Seeing Li Se's disbelief, she quickly handed over a letter. Li Se read, "Bad brother, you bullied me like that yesterday, so I'm giving you a little lesson, but I haven't forgiven you yet! In two months, it's my birthday. Remember to come to Jinling to keep me company and make me happy, maybe I'll forgive you. If you dare not come, I'll definitely tell the whole world about how you insulted me and hire assassins from the Misty Tower to kill you! Remember to bring your elder sister when you come!" "Sister-in-law."

After reading the letter, Li Se vaguely remembered that there were two other women in his bed last night. He thought, "Heavens! This little girl is really ungrateful. If it weren't for my unparalleled self-control and unwavering loyalty to my wife, your little sister's chastity would have been lost long ago. She's ungrateful and even tries to blackmail me, humph!"

However, Li Se had heard his master mention the Misty Pavilion. It was a mysterious assassin organization with strange and mysterious methods of killing, which were hard to fathom. His master had said that they might use evil arts and sorcery, and that he should not easily provoke them.

Li Se thought, "It seems I really have to go see that ignorant sister, otherwise the consequences will be dire." However, he was very angry.

Seeing Li Se's angry look, Gu Xiangjun quickly and obediently came over to gently wash Li Se's face. The more Li

Se thought about it, the angrier he became: "How did I get those two women in my bed last night?"

Thinking of this, Li Se loudly ordered someone to bring those three guys who, in his eyes, were just freeloaders.

The three men entered, their eyes filled with adoration as they looked at Li Se, as if he had flowers on his face. Li Se almost vomited, thinking he hadn't washed his face properly!

Seeing the three, Li Se was furious and yelled, "You three bastards, what were you doing last night?! How the hell did you manage to get three women in my bed?! You fucking tell me right now!"

Situ Ming immediately exclaimed in surprise, "What? Sir, are you really that amazing? Even more amazing than we imagined?! How were we supposed to know that three women weren't enough for you? If I had known, I would have given you all the women who were clinging to me too. You have no idea how much effort it took me to get rid of them."

The old monk also chimed in, "Ah! Sir's skills are truly beyond imagination, simply unparalleled in the mortal world! Next time, you should..." "Explain things clearly! How could we mortals fully comprehend your divine heart?"

Gu Xuanzhong murmured, "Sir is indeed unfathomable, unfathomable, utterly unfathomable!"

Li Se, hearing their words, was so angry his nose almost twisted. He thought, "What are these three talking about? It seems we can't communicate; we're not from the same world."

Li Se was so angry his heart was pounding, and he was too lazy to say anything more. He weakly waved his hand, signaling them to leave, thinking, "My goodness! Talking to them is such a waste of energy! I'd better rest for a while!"

The three men continued their discussion as they left.

"Sir is so incredibly powerful! This morning, when that rich Wang's little princess left, she kept turning back to look… Sir's charm is truly astonishing; one night he made that little princess reluctant to leave. I think she even cried!"

Another guy chimed in, "That's nothing unusual, nothing unusual at all. Didn't you see that little fairy from Tianshan? When she left, she was staggering, completely unlike the great master of Tianshan. She looked utterly lost, and even bumped into a night watchman! In a fit of anger, she killed that unfortunate fellow. Goodness gracious, what a temper! She always kills whoever she doesn't like, but look at how affectionate she was towards the gentleman… It's amazing, truly amazing."

The last guy added, "Yes, yes, unfathomable, utterly unfathomable!"

Li Se heard everything clearly, but he was completely confused. He thought, "What are these three guys talking about? I understand that Wang Da Caishen's little princess is my sister, Wang Bao'er, but what about this little fairy from Tianshan? Damn it, are these three crazy? What murder? What little fairy from Tianshan? They always do these inexplicable things."

Although Li Se didn't understand, he was too lazy to call them back to ask. Because asking them would be pointless.

Chapter Two: Life and Death

Li Se found the brothel uninteresting, so the group returned to the inn.

As dusk approached, Li Se was chatting and laughing with Gu Xiangjun when the

three men mysteriously entered again. Their eyes were full of smiles as they bowed and said, "Congratulations, sir! Your lover has come to invite you so quickly; you truly are capable of anything!"

Li Se, bewildered, said, "What? My lover? What nonsense are you spouting? Are you trying to rebel?! Stop talking nonsense and tell me what's going on."

The three men exclaimed in astonishment, "Your lover has come to invite you to go to West Lake to see the lanterns tonight! It's the Little Fairy of Tianshan! Don't dawdle, go now!" Without another word, they pulled Li Se to change clothes and get into the carriage, then drove off.

Li Se inwardly groaned, thinking, "Could it be that this 'Heavenly Mountain Fairy' has come to Hangzhou? My life is truly miserable; how could I run into her here? Those three are convinced she'll like me and make me her lover. When I meet her and get kicked out, my fate as a master will be over… But when those three realize they've been tricked, I wonder how amusing that will be!"

The thought of their reaction brought a surge of satisfaction to Li Se: "Yes, let them be driven mad with rage!" He became cheerful with a newfound resolve.

Li Se was taken to his destination and led by a beautiful maid to a lavish living room. The maid poured him tea and then left.

Li Se waited idly, sipping his tea; he had no intention of pursuing any cold, aloof woman. After a while, seeing no one paying him any attention, Li Se didn't care anymore! He pulled up two chairs, pushed them together, and comfortably lay down. After a while, he almost fell asleep.

In his drowsy state, he suddenly heard someone chuckle, a captivating laugh that sent a shiver down his spine. He scrambled to his feet and saw a stunningly beautiful woman standing gracefully in the hall.

Li Se was greatly surprised; even the most beautiful fairy from Tianshan would never have surprised him so much. His surprise stemmed from the fact that he had seen none other than Miss Ruyu, the top courtesan from the Jade Pavilion yesterday.

Li Se was startled, then laughed, "Miss Ruyu? You… what brings you here? So you wanted to see me! My men were talking nonsense, mistaking you for someone else, and almost gave me a fright. Hehe." Seeing that it was Ruyu, Li Se felt much more at ease.

The beautiful woman said, "What Miss Ruyu! I used the alias Ruyu yesterday to see the charm of Young Master Li, who boasted of winning the heart of my Heavenly Mountain Fairy. Indeed, he is quite the gentleman, and he did not disappoint me."

Li Se immediately stopped smiling and exclaimed in surprise, "What? You...you are the Heavenly Mountain Fairy?"

The beautiful woman said, "Yes, that's what people in the martial arts world like to call me. My name is Leng Ruxue, given to me by my master. You can just call me Xue'er or Ruxue, Young Master."

Li Se's heart immediately felt as if it had been encased in ice. At the same time, he understood and thought, "I've fallen into a trap. It must be those three old geezers' doing again. They look stupid, but damn it, I'm the stupidest one."

However, Li Se had seen a lot, and he recalled everything in his mind. He realized that he was in extreme danger and might become "a great hero, envied by heaven."

Remembering someone saying that the Fairy of Tianshan was ruthless and hated men, and that any man who approached her met a bad end, she couldn't help but think to herself, "This, this... I think I accidentally touched her very lightly last night, yes, just very lightly. Damn it, what do you mean lightly? I almost... almost did that to her last night, thankfully I didn't. She must have been sober yesterday. If I had dared to do it, I would be dead for sure. God! I heard this morning that some night watchman died. I feel like I'm sitting on a volcano. Damn it, she's named Ruxue too, why not Hua Ruxue? If she were that fox spirit, I might still have a chance to live... God! Help!"

Leng Ruxue said to Li Se, "Young master, what's wrong?" "What's wrong? Why aren't you saying anything?! Do you dislike me?"

Upon hearing her words, Li Se focused all his attention, clearing away all distractions. He thought, "I can only rely on my sweet talk and quick wit to fight for my life."

Li Se laughed loudly, trying to sound as generous as possible, "So it's the fairy maiden Ru Xue from Tianshan who has graced us with her presence! I was so ignorant last night, I missed her in front of me. I truly had eyes but couldn't recognize a gem!"

Leng Ru Xue chuckled, "I think you're just pretending to be confused! Your actions are extraordinary, how could a mortal like me possibly catch your eye?"

Li Se saw her gaze lightly sweep over the chairs pushed together. Although she showed no expression, Li Se's intuition suddenly sharpened, and he immediately sensed her utter contempt for his rudeness.

Li Se's senses were incredibly sharp at this moment, just like when she encountered the assassin last night. She didn't understand why this was happening, but she had no time to think about it. She was only inwardly cursing, knowing that if she didn't take her seriously today, she might be killed with a single blow. So she decided to go all out!

Li Se stretched lazily, and despite feeling a murderous aura emanating from her, she lay down and murmured, "Ugh, I'm so tired from yesterday! I didn't get enough rest, and you're so hospitable. You have no idea how hard I worked! I don't care anymore, I'll rest for a bit, you can wake me later." She then closed her eyes to rest.

Although Li Se maintained a calm demeanor, she was incredibly nervous inside, using all her senses to perceive Leng Ruxue's reaction.

Leng Ruxue hesitated at first, then her emotions fluctuated wildly, finally biting her lip and yelling, "Get up! Get into my room!"

Li Se inwardly groaned, thinking, "Why don't you get angry and kick me out? Sigh, maybe she'll kill me if she gets angry, but I'll still annoy her a little! Going into her room is more dangerous." So he pressed his advantage, grinning, "Carry me! We were so intimate last night, you won't be so petty today, will you?"

Leng Ruxue was so angry she almost jumped up, wishing she could kill this annoying boy in front of her, but then she thought, "Why am I so easily angered? Where did my composure go? Let this guy take advantage of me first, anyway, he can't escape my grasp." Thinking this, she smiled brightly.

Seeing Leng Ruxue smilingly pick him up, Li Se vaguely guessed her thoughts, knowing this was the calm before the storm, knowing he was already playing with fire, inwardly groaning, but since he was already in a bind, he had no choice but to continue.

While being held by Leng Ruxue, he deliberately rubbed her breasts, his heart filled with fear yet also a sense of joy from the warmth. Indeed, a romantic encounter is a hero's grave, a fragrant mound where a chivalrous soul can be buried.

Li Se closed his eyes, enjoying the tenderness in Leng Ruxue's arms, almost believing it was a haven of gentle pleasures rather than a hero's grave. He bit his lip hard to calm himself.

While Li Se racked his brains to escape the danger, Leng Ruxue was also lost in thought.

Her eyes were alluring as she glanced at the man in her arms. Her charming and intriguing appearance would make anyone feel tenderness.

From the moment her veil was lifted yesterday until the three women shared a bed with her, Li Se was always so unpredictable, catching her completely off guard.

Normally, given her personality, she would have killed any man who dared to offend her with a single sword stroke. But Li Se was different from anyone she'd met before; he seemed both affectionate and indifferent. On the surface, he was very attached and adoring, but she knew in her heart that Li Se loved his own wife most. Especially when Li Se was so passionately intimate with her, his sudden abandonment of her was a huge blow, almost driving her to the brink of collapse.

It turned out that at that moment, she had been filled with murderous intent, wanting to kill the man who was trying to possess her, feeling he was no different from any other lustful man in the world. But he suddenly broke free from her seduction, discarding her like weeds and dirt, catching her off guard and leaving her stunned for a while. Moreover, he was intimate with Gu Xiangjun beside her, making her extremely embarrassed.

At that time, she was torn between whether or not to immediately kill the two despicable people in front of her, but after thinking about it all night, she ultimately didn't act. Knowing that she had always been devoted to the path of immortality, and that spiritual cultivation was of utmost importance to her, if she couldn't see through Li Se, couldn't forget Li Se, then her power would never advance further, let alone reach the Heavenly Realm.

Leng Ruxue looked at Li Se with a gleam in her eyes. Li Se narrowed his eyes, seeing her adorable appearance, and knew in his heart that she saw him as a rival, not someone she truly loved. In other words, she was interested in him, wanting to understand him, and then forget him, so as to improve her cultivation and martial arts, and ultimately pursue the

immortal path she so desperately desired. Li Se had once been a sword master who aimed for immortality, how could he not understand her thoughts—love held no appeal for those seeking immortality. Li Se knew that he was now the furnace on her path to immortality; if she defeated him, her divine power would greatly increase. After all, he was a sword master; although his power was gone, making it impossible for her to sense his true energy, his temperament and spiritual realm remained, undoubtedly providing her with great help, just as the sword master and sword queen could only progress together through mutual struggle.

However, given Leng Ruxue's methods, if Li Se lost, even if she could endure the mental anguish of Dao Jun's defeat and live a life of pain and sorrow as an ordinary person, she wouldn't let him go. Therefore, Li Se was like a moth drawn to a flame; if she ultimately lost, she would only add fuel to the fire.

Li Se told herself, "Li Se, you won't lose! You can't die! You still have your lovely little Xiang Jun! No matter what, you must live to see your precious Xiang'er. My dear Xiang Jun, you must wait for your husband!"

Thinking of this, Li Se almost shed tears. Only then did she realize how much she missed and loved her.

As Li Se thought this, his spirits plummeted, and Leng Ruxue immediately sensed it. Her aura surged, and she said in a seductive voice, "What are you thinking about, young master? Are you homesick?"

Li Se immediately abandoned his distracting thoughts, trying to recall the scene when he lifted her veil. He replied teasingly, "I was thinking, when we get to your boudoir, if I need to rest, where will you rest? Would you be willing to keep me company?" His eyes were full of mockery.

Leng Ruxue immediately sensed the change in Li Se's demeanor. Recalling the smile Li Se had shown when he lifted her veil, she felt a sense of being conquered and angrily said, "You're so wicked! You lecherous scoundrel, I'll kill you!"

Li Se was secretly delighted, thinking, "She's so easily provoked; it seems her cultivation is too shallow, and she's easily controlled by me!"

Sure enough, Leng Ruxue hesitated for a moment. In her boudoir, when she threw Li Se onto the bed, she stood there helplessly, unsure what to do with him.

Li Se lay on the warm, fragrant bed, almost moaning with pleasure, but his thoughts were: "Get out of here! Do you think I want to stay here? Even if this bed smells a hundred times better, I still want to leave!"

Li Se closed his eyes, ignoring her. He was afraid of offending her; being killed in a fit of anger wasn't worth it. He just hoped she would leave quickly. If he escaped her clutches today, Li Se vowed to run as far away as possible. He thought, "Those three old bastards have ruined me so much. I don't know if they're really stupid or just pretending. Anyway, I'm always unlucky whenever I run into them. I never want to see them again."

Leng Ruxue was stunned for a long time, then suddenly knelt down beside Li Se, her face flushed, and said in a sweet voice, "Young Master Li, I... I fell in love with you at first sight yesterday, and I can't forget you. I don't know what to say, please... please don't blame me for being so shameless." After saying that, she burst into tears.

Li Se inwardly groaned. To be honest, having such a beautiful woman express her love for him, even though he already had a lover, he wasn't afraid. But the woman before him was a ruthless, bloodthirsty demon; if things went wrong, he might be killed.

Li Se quickly comforted her, "Your fairy is beautiful and charming, and I admire you greatly. I'm overjoyed; how could I possibly look down on you?"

Leng Ruxue opened her tearful eyes, surprised and delighted, "Really?"

Li Se was involuntarily mesmerized, uttering a dreamy, "Really." His hand unconsciously stroked her hair, filled with tenderness.

Leng Ruxue gently nestled into Li Se's arms. Li Se immediately felt her body was soft and boneless, her breasts incredibly alluring. He couldn't resist and became intimate with her, completely forgetting where he was.

Just as Leng Ruxue turned to undress, Li Se caught a glimpse of her reflection in the mirror, a smug smile on her face. Li Se's mind went blank for a moment, then his heart calmed instantly. The sensations of his Heavenly Spirit Eye, a realm of the Sword Lord, flooded his entire body—at the most critical moment, his years of honed spiritual perception were still intact.

Men often harbor chauvinistic thoughts, believing themselves worthy of the love of all beautiful women. But is there really such a thing as a free lunch? Li Se was no exception, harboring such thoughts. Fortunately, he was lucky enough to discover the truth in time; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Meanwhile, Leng Ruxue was still smugly thinking, "He's just an ordinary man, like everyone else. I only slightly deceived him, and he still revealed his ugly side! Yesterday, with his wife by his side, no wonder he acted like a saint. Today, without her, he showed his true nature."

As Li Se became intimate with Leng Ruxue, his mind remained clear. Touching her stunningly alluring skin, Li Se finally understood the reasons behind many things. No wonder Leng Ruxue's martial arts are renowned throughout the martial arts world. Her skills are not solely based on the Tianshan martial arts; she also practices unorthodox demonic arts, similar to the seductive arts of the lecherous Hua Hudie. It turns out she wants to achieve enlightenment

through demonic means. Many masters from Tianshan in the past have pursued the path of immortality, but none have succeeded, undoubtedly relying on some unknown unorthodox manuals to find a different path. No wonder Li Se loses control whenever he touches Leng Ruxue's body.

Understanding this, Li Se felt a pang of sadness and wanted to cry. His current method of dealing with Leng Ruxue was nothing more than conquering her, making her fall in love with him, or making her unable to resist his lust, unwilling to kill him. But Li Se is not the lecherous Hua Hudie; how could he possess such abilities?

Li Se read Hua Hudie's erotic books only to add some fun when he was intimate with Xiang Jun; he had no skill whatsoever as a lecher. Leng Ruxue, on the other hand, is a master in this area. This is evident from her contact with Li Se's body; she certainly knows more than Li Se. Li Se is attacking her strongest point with his weakest one.

If Li Se had realized this a moment earlier, he could have immediately rejected her, leaving her unable to fathom him. Before Leng Ruxue understood Li Se, and before she was certain she could forget him, she wouldn't kill him. If Li Se had used his Daojun realm to guide her onto the correct path of immortality, perhaps he could have escaped safely, just like he persuaded that fox spirit!

But now, Li Se was already in her grasp. She was certain she could defeat him in bed, greatly enhancing her demonic power. Her demonic abilities were previously understated; if she defeated Li Se here, she would fall into demonic ways, and many people might be killed by her. However, Li Se was already irresistibly drawn to her. Rejecting her now would undoubtedly enrage her, and Li Se would still be doomed.

Having understood all this, Li Se cried out in his heart, "Farewell, my dear Xiangjun, your husband has no ability to see you again!"

But the thought of Gu Xiangjun suddenly energized Li Se: "Even if not for myself, I must fight for my beloved Xiangjun! Even if there's only a sliver of hope, I shouldn't give up!"

In his deepest despair, Li Se suddenly remembered Gu Xiangjun.

At that moment, his vision cleared, the world brightened, his senses sharpened exponentially, unleashing his potential, and his mental state returned to the level of the Heavenly Eye.

Li Se felt neither sorrow nor joy, only prepared to face the challenge: "I, Li Se, will fight you! Do you think I, Dao Jun, will be so easily defeated?"

Li Se's spirit soared, and he threw himself wholeheartedly into this tender, sensual, yet incredibly dangerous struggle.

Li Se stroked Leng Ruxue's body; she moaned, seemingly content, but Li Se felt her small hands still playing with the corner of the blanket. Li Se knew that if he didn't arouse her passion, he would be killed before even entering her body.

"It seems my time at Pinyu Tower was truly perilous! Luckily, I didn't do anything to her." Thinking of this, Li Se immediately imagined her as Gu Xiangjun.

Just this one thought was enough for Li Se to lose control. Recalling Gu Xiangjun's arduous journey for him, her gentle comfort when he was angry, and now he might have to leave her—he didn't even know what she liked! Yet she knew what he liked to eat, whose books he loved, whose poems he admired…

Li Se felt a deep regret. At this moment, Li Se realized how little he truly understood the person closest to him. Perhaps it was because Li Se believed Gu Xiangjun already belonged to him! He had shown her very little genuine care. If he had another chance to see her, Li Se vowed to make it up to her properly.

Perhaps sensing Li Se's overwhelming affection, Leng Ruxue, though far less skilled in flirting than a true lecher, had practiced extensively with Gu Xiangjun's "The Butterfly of Flowers" and had acquired some skill. Moreover, Leng Ruxue was still a young woman; despite her training in seductive arts, she could no longer remain calm and was deeply moved.

Suddenly, Leng Ruxue asked Li Se, "Li Lang, Li Lang, do you truly love me?"

"I love you? That's a load of rubbish!" Despite cursing inwardly, Li Se solemnly replied, "Yes! Of course I truly love you. Actually, I know you probably think I'm in love with your body and looks, but you're wrong. Do you know what decision I made when I heard you play the zither?"

A sudden inspiration struck Li Se, and he had already devised a way to deceive her with sweet words.

Leng Ruxue asked curiously, "What decision?"

Li Se said, "I made up my mind right then and there. Even if you're as ugly as a pig, I'll redeem you from the brothel and marry you. Your music is so beautiful, like the bright moon shining through the sky, without a trace of mortal vulgarity. You're such a beautiful and kind woman, how could you be in a place of pleasure?"

Leng Ruxue said, "You're lying to me. If you like me, why were you in the brothel... there, you teased her so badly, and then you ignored her and ran away? If I hadn't invited you here, you wouldn't even have had a chance to see her again."

Li Se quickly said, "I saw your peerless beauty and felt ashamed of myself, afraid I wasn't good enough for you! Besides, I suddenly thought ..." "I should marry you properly, so we can consummate our marriage. How can I wrong you? That's why I want to go home and prepare properly before coming to welcome you. It's the same now! I don't want to wrong you. I'll go back first, and tomorrow I'll send someone to propose marriage. Will you marry me?"

Leng Ruxue thought to herself, "Marry you? No way! But seeing how devoted you are, I'll let you die in my arms! To die in my arms, you'll deserve it." With that thought, she said with alluring eyes, "My lord, if you don't want me now, I'll be heartbroken. Don't you care about me?"

At the beauty's pleading, Li Se had no choice but to continue, but he knew it was even more dangerous.

Li Se used every method he knew, recalling the words of the "Manipulation Manual for Women": a woman's face flushed red, with rosy cheeks and brows, reflects the arrival of the heart's essence, for the heart's radiance is reflected in the face; moist, affectionate eyes, frequently sending flirtatious glances, indicate the arrival of the liver's essence, for the eyes are the liver's orifice; lowered head and silence, with clear nasal discharge, reflect the arrival of the lung's essence, for the nose is the lung's orifice; leaning against a man's body, with involuntary movements, is a sign of the arrival of the spleen's essence; the opening of the jade gate, with lustful fluids, indicates the arrival of the kidney's essence. At such times, a woman's heart is truly stirred; she is eager and lustful, unable to stop herself.

Li Se treated Leng Ruxue as Gu Xiangjun, diligently employing flirtatious techniques, but he was not tempted or deceived by Leng Ruxue, focusing solely on the methods he had learned from the "Manipulation Manual for Women."

(11) Life and death are separated by a single thought. The lustful skill

of Leng Ruxue, who was as virgin as snow

, could not resist. Moreover, the desire between men and women is the natural order of things. She was young and beautiful. Li Se had done this to her, and she became obsessed. She couldn't help but reveal all her charming and coquettish ways. Li Se saw that she had really let go of her feelings. He couldn't hold back either. At this time, the two of them had already taken off their clothes and were naked.

They were embracing and playing together. Leng Ruxue's body was dazzling. Although her waist was as slender as Gu Xiangjun's, her beautiful lines extended from top to bottom, but suddenly expanded dramatically at both ends, outlining her full, melon-like breasts and round, perky buttocks. Her bust and buttocks were slightly larger than Gu Xiangjun's. Now, two plump, smooth, and snow-white breasts stood proudly before Li Se. The two protruding points on their peaks were already hard like two purple grapes, and together with the two alluring pink areolas, they formed exquisitely beautiful breasts. Li Se desperately widened his eyes, as if his soul had been bewitched by the tender, silk-like rosy flesh.

"Li Lang!" Leng Ruxue struggled, uttering a word as if thirsting for food, but this only added fuel to the fire, making the man even more infatuated and frenzied.

Li Se panted heavily, his hot hands climbing up to the jade breasts that seemed to be filled with thick cream, trembling as he kneaded and squeezed them, his palms going numb in an instant. Li Se felt that they were slippery and slippery, so he had to use even more force, his fingers constantly kneading and releasing, greedily and wantonly enjoying the amazing elasticity of the breasts. Leng

Ruxue's body went numb. Li Se's veins were throbbing. He only glanced at her twice before losing control, then pounced on her, cupping her breasts and kissing them passionately…

“Mmm…” Leng Ruxue's body went limp. Li Se alternated between left and right, sucking and licking her two snow-white breasts, his tongue teasing and licking them wantonly, arousing the two tempting purple nipples to stand erect, occasionally revealing their glistening moisture.

At this moment, Li Se's hard, burning penis was rubbing and bumping against Leng Ruxue's inner thighs.

Leng Ruxue remembered that night at the Jade Pavilion, when Li Se and Gu Xiangjun had engaged in a fierce lovemaking session. She had been lying right next to them. Although she dared not look openly, she had heard Gu Xiangjun's lewd words. When they were lost in their passion, she had even peeked through her eyes. Gu Xiangjun's expression of enjoyment and her ecstatic moans had aroused her curiosity and envy. What young girl doesn't dream of love?

Just as Leng Ruxue was reminiscing, she suddenly felt a heavy pressure on her flower-like bottom, and couldn't help but let out a soft moan. The recollection had already aroused her lust, and a trickle of honey-like fluid suddenly dripped from her jade gate, wetting the hot tip of the rod pressed tightly against her peach-like slit.

"Then I'll come?" Li Se was completely captivated, his body melting, his abdomen tightening and his buttocks lifting, ready to strike.

"Yes, do whatever you want." Leng Ruxue said tremulously, feeling a strange discomfort below, her vagina itching unbearably.

Li Se no longer hesitated, his arms gripping Leng Ruxue's two snowy legs, thrusting his hips forward, his rod thrusting into her tenderness, feeling as if something tough was binding the tip before it disappeared into an extremely narrow and tight passage...

With the secrets from the "Mastering the Woman's Heart Manual" and the experience of deflowering Gu Xiangjun, as well as their long-term practical experience, Li Se's bedroom skills were now consummate. He knew that a short pain was better than a long one after deflowering, and he had been flirting with Leng Ruxue for a long time, with ample foreplay.

Leng Ruxue's demonic arts had the effect of widening her vaginal openings. She knew that what was coming would come sooner or later, and that the pain would still come. So she relaxed her body, spread her legs as wide as possible, and worked hard to widen her vaginal openings...

"Ouch!" Leng Ruxue suddenly cried out in a startlingly soft voice, her two pink arms involuntarily wrapping around the man's head and neck.

It turned out that Li Se's large penis had already pushed all the way in, without pausing for a moment. In an instant, soft, slippery, tight, and hot... all sorts of wonderful and indescribable sensations rushed in, making him gasp repeatedly in pleasure.

Leng Ruxue, however, was in a terrible state. Tearing, pain, swelling, and numbness followed one after another.

"I...I..." Leng Ruxue trembled, shrinking back, tears streaming down her face. It all happened so quickly.

"Damn it! How could I be so reckless!" Li Se secretly blamed himself, but quickly discovered the secret: Leng Ruxue's entire flower path was filled with incredibly slippery fluid, no wonder he couldn't stop earlier.

"Why...why did you...hurt me?" Leng Ruxue's cheeks were streaked with tears, her beautiful eyes filled with confusion and grievance. That's how women are; even if they know what's going on, they have to resort to coquettishness and pleading.

"I didn't mean to, I'm so sorry." Li Se hurriedly wiped away her tears, explaining and apologizing as he felt incredibly satisfied: "I'll show you what I'm capable of!" But it wasn't easy down there either; the virgin's orifice was as tight as an iron hoop, making his penis ache.

After a moment, Leng Ruxue's pain lessened slightly, and Li Se finally began to move gently. His penis slid through the slippery, cheesy fluid, rubbing against the tender flesh of her flower garden almost imperceptibly. The sensation was indescribable.

Leng Ruxue endured it with her delicate body frozen, her brows furrowed and eyes closed, silent, her cheeks growing increasingly red, her beautiful eyelashes trembling slightly.

The flower path, full of sticky fluid, was too slippery, and Li Se couldn't stop himself again. His penis suddenly plunged deep, the tip brushing against that extremely soft and tender thing again, sending a wave of pleasure through his bones.

Leng Ruxue's body trembled, and she let out a soft cry. Li Se knew he had reached Leng Ruxue's core, and thrust again. However, each time he accidentally touched that soft, tender part, Leng Ruxue reacted violently, her expression seemingly one of extreme discomfort, yet also one of extreme enjoyment.

Leng Ruxue moaned incessantly, her voice growing increasingly delicate. She tightly embraced the man, her body drenched in fragrant sweat. Li Se's desire burned even more intensely, his movements gradually becoming wilder.

"How...how could this be...?" Leng Ruxue murmured in a daze, one hand unconsciously moving to her alluring, moist lips, cutely sucking on one of her fingers, seemingly unable to comprehend the wondrous sensations washing over her. 03-02

Chapter Three Who Understands This Heart

Leng Ruxue felt a sudden, intense swelling within her, the massive rod inside burning like fire, scalding her flower chamber until it felt like melting butter. Her soul almost left her body. Despite her fear, her buttocks involuntarily rose upwards, as if yearning for something more.

Seeing her expression, Li Se felt a surge of lust, his heart about to explode. He couldn't help but go mad, pushing the girl's legs up forcefully, pressing them tightly against her pink shoulders, his thrusts and pulls relentlessly.

Leng Ruxue trembled, her waist aching, the fluids inside her churning as if about to burst forth. She had never experienced anything like this before, and cried out in panic, "It's not good! I...I..."

Li Se suddenly noticed a strange swelling around her vulva, the taut labia glistening with moisture. He was greatly surprised, feeling an overwhelming urge to release surge through him, his thrusts becoming even more ferocious.

Leng Ruxue bit her lip, enduring the pain desperately. Her most delicate and sensitive core was repeatedly assaulted, the previous tingling and itching turning into a single, aching pain, seeping deeper and deeper.

Li Se buried his face in her flesh, thrusting and pounding relentlessly, as if trying to pierce through Leng Ruxue completely.

Leng Ruxue's head swayed wildly from side to side. Suddenly, the sourness vanished, and a sharp itch surged deep within her, irresistible. In an instant, waves of pleasure spread throughout her body. With a trembling cry, her clam-like mouth, which had been tightly gripping the penis, suddenly opened, and her inner fluids gushed out. Her constitution was extraordinary; during her climax, it was like a cascading waterfall, splashing warm, sticky fluid everywhere between their joined bodies and between their thighs. She had already lost herself once.

One was a young man yearning for a young woman, the other a young woman longing for a gentleman. On their very first encounter, they were both moved by genuine feelings, and in their mutual affection, they experienced great pleasure.

After a long while, Leng Ruxue, who had just tasted the blissful pleasure, suddenly thought, "Huh, why does it taste so good?! Master said all men are bad people, could he be lying to me? Yes, he must be lying to me, he... he's so good!"

Thinking this, she couldn't help but look at Li Se with spring-like eyes, deeply affectionate. However, this look was all it took; she saw Li Se gritting his teeth, his expression extremely fierce, a stark contrast to his usual dashing, handsome,

and refined demeanor. It was as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over her head. Leng Ruxue instantly sobered up, feeling an indescribable disgust for Li Se. She thought, "So all men in the world really are bad people, just as Master said, truly detestable."

The thought of being so close to this filthy man filled her with murderous intent.

It turned out that during intercourse, men were always extremely serious; the more pleasure they sang, the more force they exerted, the more ferocious their faces became, completely different from the gentle, submissive, beautiful, and charming demeanor of women.

When Leng Ruxue saw Li Se, she no longer cared about him and immediately harbored murderous intent. She naturally used her seductive arts, specifically the technique of "absorbing yang to replenish yin."

Men are yin in nature, containing true yang; women are yang in nature, containing true yin. During intercourse, the pleasure of the woman's body opens her meridians, and the man's meridians open, allowing yin and yang energies to interact. For men, this is called "absorbing yin to replenish yang," and for women, it is called "absorbing yang to replenish yin."

Li Se, who had initially been in control, suddenly felt incredibly pleasurable. His lower body was tightly enveloped, experiencing an intoxicating pleasure that nearly caused him to lose his virginity. He was terrified and quickly guarded his entrance, gritting his teeth and enduring the pain. At the same time, he stimulated Leng Ruxue's sensitive areas with his hands and mouth, trying to make her forget about absorbing his essence in her ecstasy.

The two engaged in passionate lovemaking, but each harbored their own schemes. What appeared to be a sensual and beautiful affair was actually a fierce battle within.

Li Se tried his best to make Leng Ruxue lose herself, but he lacked the ability to do so!

Li Se couldn't help but regret it, thinking, "If I had known that erotic book was useful, I would have practiced that lecherous thief's skills more. Now look what's happened, my life is in danger."

While thinking these thoughts, Li Se was still intimate with Leng Ruxue, the sensation far from being enjoyable; it was pure agony!

Suddenly, Li Se's spiritual sense clearly perceived a moment of Leng Ruxue's loss of focus. In that brief instant, she was so lost in despair, wavering between love and reason. If Li Se had feelings for her, he believed she might have given up her ideals; after all, the pursuit of love between men and women is the most normal and natural human instinct. But they were in a relationship of conqueror and conquered; how could she abandon her cultivation opportunities and stop pursuing the path of immortality for an enemy?

Leng Ruxue's skin became even smoother and more fragrant. Li Se felt her skin suddenly become translucent, a sign of her greatly improved power. Her eyes seemed to be brimming with tears, and Li Se almost immediately became intoxicated by them. Li Se knew the final moment that would determine her fate had arrived. Without resorting to extreme measures, she would successfully overcome herself.

Li Se cast aside all thoughts, exerting all his strength, and smiled broadly, saying, "Congratulations, Fairy, your skill has greatly improved! To enter the Dao through demonic means, Fairy is indeed extraordinary." He finished with a hearty laugh, his heart as clear and bright as the moon in the sky.

Sensing his presence, Leng Ruxue was indeed startled, then groaned, "My lord, how did you know? It seems I underestimated you!" Although she had been seen through, she believed she had the upper hand and immediately calmed down.

Li Se said, "My master is the Sword Lord Chuanying, and you know I am the current Sword Lord. Although I have lost my power, my spirit, temperament, and wisdom remain; you must know that."

Leng Ruxue smiled charmingly, "I certainly didn't marry the wrong person! My lord is so amazing, I am truly delighted!"

Li Se scoffed, "Do you think you've reached the threshold of the Immortal Path? Do you think your current connection with Heaven, your ineffable perception of that realm, is the Heavenly Dao? Your elation is utterly foolish. In truth, you've already fallen into the Demonic Path. You can't even see through these simple illusions; in the end, you'll surely wither away and die."

In reality, Li Se had no ability to know the realm Leng Ruxue had perceived. He had only occasionally discussed it with his master, but Li Se's knowledge was limited. Without experiencing the Immortal Path firsthand, others' explanations would only backfire.

The Dao can be received but not transmitted; it is formless and intangible, beyond the direct grasp of the senses. Those who have attained the Dao can share their feelings, but cannot impart the Dao itself. Therefore, Li Se could only offer a general outline regarding Leng Ruxue's situation.

Unexpectedly, upon hearing this, Leng Ruxue's face changed drastically, turning as white as paper.

Li Se was overjoyed; he had finally opened a crack in her heart amidst her initial glimpse of the Heavenly Dao, a moment of both joy and shock.

Li Se gave her no chance to think, and sneered, "Before my master ascended to immortality, she told me..."

Leng Ruxue murmured, "My master was right. She said she sensed Chuanying entering the Heavenly Realm."

Li Se ignored the distraught Leng Ruxue, seeing her great shock at her master's reputation, and continued to attack her, "My master said: 'To gain love is to forget love; only by forgetting can one achieve. To enter the world and to transcend the world is the highest path.' Have you ever gained love? Do you even know what love is? You can't see through this, yet you still presume to defy the natural order with matters of the boudoir. You have already entered the demonic path! The method of extracting lead essence (women extract "white lead" in the forward direction, and men extract "red lead" in the reverse direction) is a demonic path, and has always been considered inferior, because acquired cultivation is ultimately useless for qigong cultivation. You are putting yourself in a dangerous situation for the sake of temporary martial arts advancement. You are heading towards hell." "On the threshold of enlightenment, how laughable that you still dare to dream of approaching the Heavenly Dao! Haha, besides, you're nothing but my puppet, how could I possibly desire a lowly woman like you!"

With that, Li Se abruptly left her body, coldly sneering, "Would I covet your body? In my eyes, you're no different from a skeleton!"

Leng Ruxue was struck dumb, crying out, "No, no, I'm not lowly, you're lying! You love me, my love, don't lie to me. I know you despise me for practicing the Heavenly Dao, I'll never practice it again, I'll listen to you obediently from now on, please don't leave me!" Leng Ruxue

's tearful expression would even move an iron man, but Li Se knew that if he made the slightest mistake, he would be the one to suffer the consequences. Moreover, if he couldn't completely conquer her now, if she came to her senses later, her counterattack would be even more fierce, and she would fall even deeper into the demonic path.

Li Se chuckled wickedly, "Yes, yes, I can't leave you! You're mine!" He embraced her, thrusting into her rear, laughing loudly, "Remember what I said today! From now on, you must listen to your husband in everything! Only then will I cherish you!" Leng

Ruxue felt as if struck by lightning, her jade-like thighs trembling as if splitting. Overwhelmed by the intertwined pain and humiliation, she fainted, her body swaying unsteadily, as if floating in the clouds, unconsciously at Li Se's mercy. Li Se's senses told him that she had completely surrendered, which was why she had fainted so suddenly.

Li Se knew she would never forget this humiliating moment. Would she live a life of suffering? Li Se had no time to care. He lay helplessly on the bed, utterly exhausted, feeling a sweet taste in his throat as a mouthful of blood welled up. He quickly swallowed it, then could no longer hold on and also fainted.

Another bright morning arrived. Li Se opened his eyes to find a pair of bright eyes gazing at him intently, their gaze filled with boundless tenderness.

Seeing that Li Se was awake, Leng Ruxue said shyly, "My lord, you...you're awake! You look so tired, do you want to rest a little longer?"

Li Se's heart was as cold as ice, and he didn't know how to face her. He didn't have time to deal with this question; he only had one thought: "I want to leave here, I want to go home."

Seeing that Li Se didn't speak, Leng Ruxue said again, "Ah! My lord, let me give you a massage, okay? You look so tired!"

Li Se forced a smile and said, "No need, I have important business to attend to and need to rush back to the inn. I'll come see you another day." After saying that, he ignored her and started to dress and leave. Leng Ruxue

said coquettishly, "My lord, you're so heartless! What's so important that you want me to do it for you? You're willing to ignore me like this and leave alone?"

Li Se said weakly, "There is something really important, please let me go! There will be plenty of opportunities to be together in the future." But in his heart, he thought, "I wish I never saw you again."

Leng Ruxue was not about to give in and used her coquettish charm, just clinging to Li Se. Unfortunately, Li Se was heartbroken. Even if there were a hundred women as beautiful as her before her, all she wanted was a quiet place to reflect and have a good cry.

Seeing that Li Se was still leaving, Leng Ruxue angrily said, "My lord, are you reluctant to part with that vile woman, Gu Xiangjun? What's so good about her?! In terms of looks and martial arts, she's no match for me; in terms of status and wealth, our Tianshan Sect is a hundred times better than her Huashan Sect."

Li Se was enraged. All his previous apology and pity for Leng Ruxue vanished, and he simply watched her disgraceful state without showing any expression.

Leng Ruxue, thinking Li Se had fallen for her, snuggled closer in a seductive voice, saying, "My lord, you probably don't know this! I control the entire Tianshan Sect. If you want to be the sect leader, you can have it, as long as you kill that vile woman, Gu Xiangjun."

Li Se coldly pushed her away, saying disdainfully, "You're not even worthy of a single strand of my beloved Xiang'er's hair. My dear Xiangjun may not be as pretty as you, but she's the one I love most. Do you understand what selfless sacrifice is? Do you understand what love is? Do you understand the principle that the benevolent are invincible? You don't even have the right to compare yourself to her. Please stop insulting her kind, fairy-like heart."

Perhaps Li Se's words were too cruel and profound; Leng Ruxue stood there dumbfounded as Li Se left. After a long while, Li Se heard a heart-wrenching cry.

Li Se stumbled back to his residence, where the three of them rushed to greet him.

Li Se felt nothing for the three men; love, hate, anger, cursing, beating, or killing were all inapplicable to him. His only thought was, "I shouldn't have been born into the same world as you. Please, spare me!"

Upon seeing Li Se, the three men fawned over him with such natural obsequiousness that Li Se thought, "They are geniuses, absolutely geniuses."

They said, "Sir, you must be very tired, but even so, there are important matters we need your help with. Many wealthy merchants want to pay their respects and do business with you! You are truly unfathomable, making a name for yourself in Hangzhou and even befriending the government. The prefect himself came to pay his respects and, upon hearing that you were having a tryst with the fairy maiden of Tianshan, not only wasn't angry but also praised your charm! Are you going to see those people?"

Li Se ignored them completely—he didn't understand their words because he hadn't heard them at all. Li Se only wanted to see his beloved Xiangjun; only in her arms could he feel truly alive.

Seeing that Li Se remained silent, the three men continued their conversation.

"Wow, sir, you truly have vision and foresight! You must think that running your own money exchange and making money yourself is far better than partnering with others, which is why you don't see those merchants, is that right?"

"Ah! I never expected that! You actually think that way, sir. Truly unfathomable! This idea is truly enlightening! Truly unfathomable, unfathomable!"

...

Li Se didn't hear a word they said.

Reaching the door, Li Se stood there dumbfounded, then turned to them and said, "I am actually the Sword Master. I don't care if you know or not, I'm only officially telling you this once..."

Before Li Se could finish, the three men excitedly exclaimed, "Ah! You're still the Sword Master, sir! No wonder, no wonder! You might be the great... great hero Chuan Ying..." They even tried to kneel down in their excitement.

Li Se was furious; if he still had the strength, he would have given them a good beating.

Li Se said weakly, "He is my master, and I am the current Sword Master. You bunch of bastards! I don't care what happens to you in the future, I never want to see you again. Tomorrow I'm going home with Xiang'er. As for the matter of Tianshan, I'm afraid I can't do anything about it. You should prepare to split from Tianshan!" After saying that, he turned and left, ignoring them completely.

Whether they were loyal or treacherous, clever or foolish, Li Se had no interest in knowing, nor did he want to know.

However, the voices of those three guys still faintly reached Li Se's ears: "Ah! Master's identity is truly ever-changing! His ideas are even more profound, his thinking is like a wild horse galloping across the sky. This time we must understand it well and follow it carefully..." As soon

as Li Se entered the room, Gu Xiangjun came to greet him. Li Se was too weak to do anything else and collapsed into her arms. Only at this moment did Li Se feel at ease, only then did he feel alive.

Gu Xiangjun had been with Li Se for a long time and immediately knew that Li Se had suffered torment and stimulation. She didn't know what had happened, but she didn't ask anything. She just gently stroked Li Se's hair, smiling and saying nothing.

Li Se said, "My dear wife, can you hold me and sleep for a while?"

Gu Xiangjun giggled, "You naughty girl, it's daytime!"

When Li Se lay in Gu Xiangjun's arms, his whole body ached terribly, but his mind was crystal clear. Every little detail of his childhood appeared vividly in his mind.

Li Se was filled with sorrow, and when he thought of what happened last night, his heart ached even more, and his thoughts surged like a torrent.

"What is the meaning of my life? Yesterday, to survive, I used despicable means to conquer a woman. I could justify it by saying that if I hadn't conquered her, she would have fallen into the demonic path and slaughtered countless lives. But I can't fool myself. I know that at that moment, I was only thinking about how to survive, and it had nothing to do with saving lives or the

general trend of the martial world." "When I was young, I was influenced by my master and aspired to enter the path of immortality. Although my master didn't explicitly require it, the silent influence was enormous. However, as soon as I entered the martial world, my aspirations were shattered. In the end, my actions were all manipulated by those three guys

. Whether they were truly stupid or pretending, everything I did was what they wanted and hoped for."

"I have lost myself. What is my life? Do I even know? I don't. I want to stay out of the martial world, but my wife is the daughter of the Huashan Sect Leader. Unless I divorce her, I can never escape my connection with Huashan for the rest of my life."

“I was so foolish before, actually I was running away. Once I lost my dream of becoming an immortal, I stopped facing reality, just drifting along, without any principles. Ever since that night I raped Xiangjun, I've been a despicable, unprincipled person. If I were truly the Sword Master, I would uphold righteousness even in death. How can a true man act so despicably just because he's fallen on hard times? My cultivation is still too shallow!”

“I'm always like this, doing things and only realizing my mistakes and regrets afterwards. It was like this with Xiangjun, and it was the same with Leng Ruxue. It's laughable that I still consider myself the Sword Master. How could the Sword Master be like this? Alas! I've truly disgraced my master. Xiangjun marrying me is even more of a disservice to her.” Thinking of this, Li Se embraced Gu Xiangjun with deep remorse, saying, “Wife, I love you, but I haven't taken good care of you, I've always wronged you.”

Gu Xiangjun blushed, saying, “Li Lang, don't think like that, rest for a while! Look at you, your face is so pale.” "Oh no. Be good, go to sleep, things will be better tomorrow."

Li Se murmured, "Tomorrow, tomorrow, where is my tomorrow?"

Gu Xiangjun was shocked and said in a trembling voice, "Good husband, please don't think like that, Xiang'er begs you, please?"

Li Se said blankly, "I can't stay outside any longer, tomorrow we'll go home...home."

Chapter Four Heartache Like Death

Fine raindrops nourished Hangzhou, it was the perfect time to stroll on West Lake in the rain, but Li Se was in a carriage leaving Hangzhou, Gu Xiangjun beside him looking at him worriedly.

Gu Xuanzhong was staying in Hangzhou, and the other two insisted on protecting Li Se all the way.

Li Se thought sadly, "I'm just a worthless life, besides those few perverts, who else would want to take advantage of me?"

When the carriage reached ten miles outside Hangzhou, it suddenly stopped.

Li Se knew what was coming would eventually happen. He took a breath, got out of the carriage, and turned back to Gu Xiangjun, saying calmly, "I'll be right back. Wait for me." He paused, then added, "If I don't return, go back to Mount Hua!"

Gu Xiangjun resolutely replied, "I'm no longer a member of Mount Hua. If I don't follow you, my lord, where else can I go?"

Gu Xiangjun reached out and tightly grasped Li Se's hand. Li Se knew that saying anything more was useless, so he could only walk alongside her to face their unknown fate.

A woman in white riding a fine horse blocked the road. Even in the rain, her clothes seemed spotless. Her beautiful figure was like a fairy descending to earth, but the sorrowful expression on her face, coupled with a few strands of soft hair dampened by the drizzle, stirred a feeling of pity in one's heart, making one wish to hold her in one's arms.

Li Se pulled Gu Xiangjun aside and said to her, "Don't make a sound. I'll handle everything. Trust me this time! I'll do my best to get back to you." Gu Xiangjun smiled and said, "Good husband, you can do it. Whatever you need, I'll support you. No matter what, we'll be together!"

Li Se smiled back, stroked her soft hair, and left.

Li Se came to Leng Ruxue's horse and calmly said, "You've come!"

Leng Ruxue looked at Li Se with a sorrowful expression, then suddenly lowered her head and sobbed, "My lord, you left without saying goodbye. Do you hate me that much?"

Li Se looked at her charming demeanor and pitiful appearance, and almost couldn't help but comfort her, but he knew that if he did that, he would never be able to get rid of her again.

Li Se said, "Why should a dissolute wanderer like me bother with the inquiry of a fairy? My behavior was despicable; having already made one mistake, I cannot make another. We are not destined for each other!"

Leng Ruxue said in a daze, "In the end, you still just dislike me. I know I was wrong. In your heart, I am nowhere near as good as Sister Xiangjun, but I only want to stay by your side, even if it's just as a maid. Please promise me, don't abandon me, okay?"

Li Se seemed not to see that expectant look in her eyes, and said, "I am a useless person who can't even support myself. I have no martial arts skills, like a cripple. How can I be qualified to have you, the actual leader of the Tianshan Sect? There is no love between us. Have you ever had a deep longing? Do you know what selfless sacrifice is? At most, you only felt lust because of my despicable behavior that day. I know I can't make up for anything now, but to wash away..." "Please kill me to clear your name! I only hope you live a good life from now on, and never take your anger out on others or commit any more killings. That demonic art is harmful and useless; you'd better not practice it."

Leng Ruxue's face turned as white as paper. She couldn't hold back any longer, dismounted, and threw herself at Li Se's feet, hugging him and crying, "My lord, I don't quite understand what you're saying. I'm still young! I only know that I love you to death. If I were to leave you, I wouldn't be happy at all, and I couldn't go on for even a moment. There are many things I don't understand; please teach me in the future! By the way, was it because I didn't serve you well that day? You can't blame me entirely! It was my first time, and there were many skills I didn't know how to use, so naturally I wasn't as good as Sister Xiangjun! Give me a few more chances, and I'll definitely learn well. Please just pity me this once..." After saying this, tears streamed down her face.

Leng Ruxue's ridiculous words left Li Se both amused and exasperated. Li Se thought, "I truly don't understand her at all, but am I any less clueless myself? As an important figure in the Tianshan Sect, it's normal for her thoughts to be so absurd. I really can't do anything for her. Besides, am I worthy? She's a great beauty in the martial arts world, with an important position. She's only temporarily attracted to me; in a few days, she won't even look at me." Li Se felt a splitting headache.

After a while, Li Se spoke, as if reminiscing or recounting, "Do you know why I love Xiangjun so much? She, of noble birth, sells wine in the marketplace, sharing my joys and sorrows, and she does so willingly. For me, she didn't hesitate to sever ties with her family. How could you understand such feelings? We have already decided to be together for life, and there is no room for anyone else. Your kindness, miss, is beyond my ability to accept." He then turned back, taking Xiangjun's arm, his eyes filled with tenderness, seemingly indifferent to life and death.

Leng Ruxue stared blankly, her face shifting between anger and sorrow, before finally covering her face and riding away.

Li Se held raindrops in his hands, murmuring, "Even the heavens are weeping. Are these its tears?" He then collapsed into Xiangjun's arms. After returning to Xiangjun's tavern, Li Se fell ill and never recovered. Xiangjun knew Li Se's illness was emotional; having learned from her first experience, she was worried but not afraid.

Just like the first time, Li Se was in a daze all day, lying in bed lost in thought, his heart filled with unbearable pain, living a life shrouded in uncertainty.

Li Se became noticeably thinner; if it weren't for Gu Xiangjun's constant care and coaxing

to eat, he would likely have become even more emaciated. A few days later, Gu Xuanzhong returned from Hangzhou. The three of them came to visit Li Se. Seeing his illness, they were extremely anxious and, disregarding his wishes, insisted on transferring their internal energy to him.

Li Se had no such intention, but under their almost barbaric "persuasion," what power did he have to resist?

After teaching Li Se some incantations, they completely ignored his feelings and began channeling their internal energy into him. After several hours, when the three were too exhausted to even stand, they finally stopped.

But Li Se was unmoved. He hadn't forgotten who had crippled his martial arts, and thought to himself, "After all this time, my internal energy is still less than 30% of what it used to be. That's fine, but what's most infuriating is that your true energy is impure, incomparable to my previous pure Yang true energy. You three bastards, you even dared to inject this rotten true energy into me? Good heavens!"

Li Se glared at them with murderous eyes. They didn't understand what was going on and thought that Li Se's internal energy was not flowing smoothly after being injected, so they hurriedly told Li Se to go and rest.

As Gu Xiangjun dragged Li Se away, he felt even more pained, thinking, "Even with my previous skill as Dao Jun, I still failed. With my current skill, how can I possibly survive in the martial world? I'm useless in both literature and martial arts, and I can't even make money. I'm a complete waste. Plus, my behavior is despicable and my conduct is flawed. What the hell am I living for?"

Gu Xiangjun thought that Li Se should be happy to have regained some of his martial arts skills, but to her surprise, Li Se was still half-dead. Although she was surprised, she was still very gentle and considerate towards Li Se.

Finally, even Li Se felt exhausted and told her she didn't need to work so hard, saying, "You don't have to work so hard. I'll be fine in a few days."

Gu Xiangjun laughed and said, "I'm not working hard at all. Besides, taking care of my husband is only natural! What's so hard about it?"

Li Se looked like he was about to die, but the three of them wouldn't let him go. They visited him several times, saying that it was a big day for their six major sects to gather in a few days, and they insisted on inviting Li Se to attend. They also said that it was a grand event in the martial arts world, and that many famous figures considered it an honor to participate in this event, and so on.

Li Se, his face ashen with rage, roared, "You three bastards! What do the affairs of the Six Sects have to do with me? I've already said I have nothing to do with you, yet you still insist. Famous figures in the martial world are willing to participate, but I'm not a damn famous figure! You three bastards, just leave me alone and let me have some peace and quiet!"

The three replied, "Yes, yes, sir, you are humble and consider fame as fleeting clouds, and with your noble status, how could our six major sects possibly invite you? You are unfathomable and have your own plans. However, there is a distinguished guest you would certainly like to see, this..."

Before they could finish, Li Se waved his hand, looked up to the sky, and sighed, "I don't want to see anyone. I only ask to live a peaceful life. Is that too much to ask? Is that not allowed? Is that not allowed?!"

Seeing his sorrowful appearance, the three, perhaps having a change of heart, quietly left.

The entire Huashan sect was busy preparing for the grand Six Sects Sword Tournament.

This tournament was the first in eight years since the last gathering, and each tournament was a time for the redistribution of power and influence among the six sects. Eight years ago, Shaolin Abbot Buqing assumed the position of leader of the Six Sects Alliance. While he hasn't committed any major offenses, he hasn't achieved any significant accomplishments either. Under his leadership, the Six Sects' influence in the martial world has gradually been overshadowed by the Tianlong Gang. The Tianlong Gang's strength is now comparable to the Six Sects, and it's showing signs of becoming the number one sect in the martial world.

Although the old monk Buqing is nominally the leader, due to his lack of prestige, only the Taishan and Huashan sects actually listen to him. The Hengshan and Qingcheng sects only superficially comply, while the Tianshan sect completely ignores him.

Huashan is bathed in a festive atmosphere; the entire sect is decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and everyone is beaming with joy. Even before the official day, representatives from various sects have already arrived at the mountain. Smaller sects are eager to curry favor, while larger sects are also trying to cultivate relationships. After all, only the Six Great Sects can rival the Tianlong Gang in the martial world. Without aligning with the Tianlong Gang, one must rely on the Six Great Sects to survive in the martial world.

The disciples of Mount Hua felt immensely proud to be part of this grand martial arts event, so everyone was arrogant and extremely excited. They were even more delighted to see not only renowned figures rarely seen in the martial world but also beautiful women.

Li Se, however, remained at home, lost in thought, having no idea how he would live his life. He paid no attention to any major events in the martial world.

But these past few days, he had been experiencing a strange feeling, a feeling he used to have only when his mind was at its calmest. He didn't know what it was, but he felt as if a very close person was calling to him.

After a few days, this feeling grew stronger. Li Se felt as if a loved one was alive, strongly attracting him, making him restless and unable to eat or sleep.

Finally, one day, the feeling became so intense that Li Se could no longer bear it. He seized a horse and set off towards the unknown future.

This day was the official gathering of the six major sects, presided over by the former leader, Bu Qing. The entire morning was spent on rituals according to custom, and the grand banquet began in the afternoon.

Around the large table in the center, the leaders of this gathering discussed the future of the six sects. Among them were the highest-ranking figures of the six sects, as well as influential figures and renowned sects in the martial arts world.

At this moment, everyone was praising and flattering a seemingly ordinary woman.

She was no different from any other woman, with nothing extraordinary about her. However, while there was no affection or reverence in their hearts when speaking to her, there was also no contempt or disdain. They simply felt that talking to her was so natural, like chatting with a trusted family member, exceptionally relaxed. The disciples of the six sects were discussing among themselves at a nearby table.

"Brothers, do you think that woman is the legendary Sword Queen of the martial arts world, the number one of the Eight Beauties of the Martial Arts World?"

"There shouldn't be any mistake. How could Master and the seniors be wrong?"

"I don't see anything special about her. Let's send someone to test her!" After saying this

, everyone looked at their eldest brother, Wu Wen, the eldest brother of the Huashan Sect, who could only nod with a wry smile.

Wu Wen raised his wine cup and walked to the large table in the center, saying, "Greetings, seniors. I apologize for my presumption, but seeing the Sword Queen, revered by all in the martial world, so young, I am filled with admiration. Therefore, I would like to offer a toast to the Sword Queen on behalf of the young disciples of my sect."

After speaking, Wu Wen walked towards the Sword Queen. He was determined to pretend to accidentally spill wine on her and see how she would handle the situation. Unexpectedly, the Sword Queen smiled slightly, said nothing, and simply drank the wine.

The Huashan disciples were all puzzled to see their senior brother return in a daze. They blamed him for having the courage to offer a toast but not the courage to test the waters, making his trip a waste. Wu Wen felt as if he had forgotten what he was supposed to do in his confusion, and smiled bitterly, offering no reply.

His opening remarks immediately cleared things up for the young people from the other five factions. Understanding young people's thoughts was easy, and they all smiled knowingly, sending representatives to offer toasts. However, the representatives didn't make any move and obediently returned.

Everyone was puzzled, but even the people offering toasts couldn't explain it, let alone the others.

The crowd said, "The Fairy of Tianshan is sitting next to the Sword Queen. Let's all comment on who is more beautiful?"

The Fairy of Tianshan ranked third among the beauties of the martial arts world, while the Sword Queen was first. Logically, there shouldn't be a comparison, but everyone has different tastes, and we can't always follow the definitions of the martial arts world. Besides, that beauty list was compiled by busybodies in the martial arts world, where status and reputation far outweighed appearance.

The disciples were already drooling over the Fairy of Tianshan, but when comparing their looks, no one thought the Sword Queen was inferior to the Fairy of Tianshan. Everyone was surprised, realizing that the Sword Queen was indeed extraordinary.

Just as the banquet was in full swing, a sudden commotion erupted in the front courtyard. A person rushed in, followed by a large group of people shouting loudly.

The man stopped abruptly at the door, as if struck by lightning.

Gu Xuanzhong, the head of the Huashan Sect, had already rushed over. Seeing the group of gatekeepers brandishing swords and weapons, he roared, "You're all utterly spineless! What's with all this shouting and yelling? You've completely disgraced Huashan!"

Seeing their leader's anger, the crowd hurriedly pointed at the man, panting, "Master, this guy barged in, we couldn't stop him..."

Gu Xuanzhong roared, "You idiots! You even dare to offend our teacher! How dare you speak to him like that?!"

He then turned to the newcomer, smiling obsequiously, "Teacher, you've arrived! That's wonderful!" He then said to his disciples, "See? You must speak to your teacher like this! Get out of here! How have I taught you all? You've really embarrassed me!"

The men were completely bewildered by their leader's almost obsequious attitude, unable to see anything extraordinary about him.

From the moment he stepped into the hall, Li Se's eyes were fixed on a woman in the crowd, captivating his entire being.

He stared at her, oblivious to everyone around him. The woman was like a water lily in a pond, standing gracefully amidst the water, everything else merely an adornment.

Li Se was mesmerized, almost bursting into tears as he threw himself into her arms. She was like his only family in this life, like a mother, like a sister. He knew instinctively that if there was anyone in the world he could confide in, someone to pour out his troubles to, someone who cared for him, it was undoubtedly this woman before him.

As Li Se's heart trembled, the woman was equally astonished. She sat on a chair, merely glancing sideways at Li Se. The moment their eyes met, she felt as if they had met in a past life—if she had been a lotus-picking girl in Jiangnan, then he must have been the lotus she had planted beneath her fair wrist; if he had been a truant boy, she must have been a marble in his pocket.

Therefore, upon meeting again in this life, they felt an unfinished destiny from their past lives, yet they were also in a daze, unable to discern the truth or express it. The two simply gazed at each other in bewilderment, oblivious to the actions and words of those around them.

How long passed—it felt like an instant, or a millennium—before Li Se felt someone pull him. He turned to see Situ Ming and Gu Xuanzhong smiling obsequiously as they pulled him to his seat, muttering something unintelligible.

Li Se saw that the banquet was crowded; if the woman hadn't been there, he would have left immediately. But now that she was present, how could he bear to leave?

Just as he hesitated, a woman next to the first woman gracefully rose, saying somewhat fearfully, "Young Master Li… please sit here!"

Li Se, delighted to see the seat next to the woman, sat down without hesitation.

In Chapter Five, Li

Se'an sat down, lost in thought, intending to speak to the woman. However, he heard Gu Xuanzhong and Situ Ming politely offering their seats to the woman who had just given him hers. The woman, however, insisted, saying, "He...he's here, I'll just stand."

Gu Xuanzhong and Situ Ming persisted, their insistence growing, and the three of them chattered on, much to Li Se'an's annoyance.

Turning his head, Li Se saw that the woman who had offered him her seat was Leng Ruxue, the Little Fairy of Tianshan. Annoyed, he inexplicably snapped at her, "Why are you so troublesome? If someone invites you to sit, just sit!" He then ignored her.

Leng Ruxue, scolded by Li Se, finally took her seat, looking like a wronged wife. The

other guests were all important figures from various martial arts sects. Seeing the Little Fairy of Tianshan, known for her arrogance and power, treating Li Se so well, they were all secretly amazed. Li Se, receiving such warm treatment from Gu Xuanzhong and Situ Ming, paled in comparison.

After everyone was seated, the old monk rose and said, "Today is a great day for our six major sects. I need not elaborate on the important matters. I am of mediocre talent and virtue, yet I have languished in the position of leader of the six sects for too long. I know everyone is dissatisfied. This important gathering has also invited several very powerful masters. Let us discuss and jointly elect a person of both talent and virtue to lead our six sects. This would be a great blessing for the martial arts world, a great blessing for the world!"

After Li Se sat down, he ignored everyone else's affairs and paid no attention to what the old monk was saying. He only gently said to the woman, "Sister." After saying just these two words, he felt extremely aggrieved, his eyes reddened, and he almost cried out, but he quickly held back.

The woman smiled gently at Li Se, lightly stroking his hair, and said softly, "My surname is Yang, and my name is Yingyun. I'm not older than you, so you don't need to be so polite; you can call me 'little sister.' Your name is Li Se, right?"

Hearing her gentle voice, Li Se felt a warm glow in his heart, extremely comfortable. He smiled shyly and said softly, "You're not older than me? I feel like you're my older sister! Sister, it feels like I've known you since I was little, you know?"

Yang Yingyun said, "Yes, it feels like we've known each other for a very, very long time." She then gazed at Li Se intently.

The two smiled knowingly at each other, gazing at each other as if no one else existed.

Li Se was lost in his reverie when suddenly someone loudly proclaimed, "That's right! The one who can lead our six major sects to strength, unite our efforts, and jointly create a great era for the martial world, is none other than Young Master Li Se! Young Master Li, please say a few words to everyone!"

Li Se looked closely and saw the old monk smiling respectfully, inviting him to speak. Looking around, Li Se saw that everyone at the table was staring at him, some even showing surprise as they stroked their beards in thought.

Li Se's heart skipped a beat. He thought, "These three guys aren't letting me off the hook again. What tricks are they up to this time?" With that thought, he stood up, bowed to the crowd, and said, "Esteemed martial arts seniors, I am but a humble novice, my martial arts skills and knowledge are very limited. I don't know why the abbot would think so highly of me. However, your election of the leader of the six sects is crucial to the future of the martial arts world and must be taken very seriously. My character and martial arts are incomparable to yours, and I would never dare to become the leader of the six sects. Furthermore, I am not a member of any of the six sects, and I am not here to attend their gathering. Therefore, please do not include me in your matters." "..."

Before Li Se could even sit down after speaking, Gu Xuanzhong and Situ Ming exclaimed, "Sir, you're too kind! We all know you're a disciple of the great hero Chuanying and the current Sword Master of the martial world! You don't need to be so polite. Besides, not only are Huashan, Taishan, and Shaolin supporting you, but also Miss Yang, the Sword Queen of Hidden Lake, is supporting you. If you become the leader of our six sects, she will definitely give you her full support. You can rest assured and become the leader!"

Li Se's expression changed drastically. "What nonsense are you talking about? My martial arts are ruined. Don't mention the Sword Master of the martial world again. I have no interest in the affairs of the martial world. Since everyone is like this, then I'll take my leave!" After saying that, he glanced at Yang Yingyun.

Before the other three could say anything after hearing Li Se's words, Yang Yingyun stood up and said with a smile, "Alright! Please don't make things difficult for Young Master Li. I shouldn't interfere in the affairs of your six major sects. You can discuss it yourselves! Young Master Li and I will take our leave now, and we'll come to visit you all again when we have time."

With that, Yang Yingyun bowed, apologized, and then took Li Se's hand, gracefully departing. No one dared to stop them, and they all rose to see the two off.

Li Se, holding Yang Yingyun's hand, was overjoyed, as if in a dream.

Li Se, led by Yang Yingyun, arrived at a garden, and the two sat down in a pavilion.

Yang Yingyun smiled sweetly at Li Se and said, "What's wrong? Didn't you have a lot to say to me? Why aren't you saying anything now?"

Li Se suddenly realized what was going on and asked curiously, "Sister, how did you know I had a lot to say to you?"

Yang Yingyun smiled and said, "What's so strange about that? What you want to do is written all over your face!"

Li Se smiled awkwardly, then remembered what had happened to her, and felt so wronged that she just wanted to throw herself into Yang Yingyun's arms and cry her heart out. She sobbed, "Sister, I...I'm so sad!"

Yang Yingyun smiled and took Li Se's hand, comforting her, "It's alright! It's alright! Sister knows you've been wronged." "Qu, tell your sister what's troubling you! Maybe I can help you!"

Hearing this, Li Se, like a child who had suffered injustice outside seeking comfort from her mother, could no longer hold back her tears and cried, "Sister, my martial arts have been crippled, and I can no longer cultivate the immortal path. I'm so sad!"

Yang Yingyun smiled and said, "Look at you, you're just like a child. I know your suffering. Come, tell your sister what happened."

Li Se held back her tears and recounted in detail what had happened since she left the mountain, omitting only the matter of Leng Ruxue. She rambled on for a while before finishing.

Yang Yingyun listened patiently, then stroked Li Se's head and said, "Sigh! These three people were too reckless. However, even though your innate true energy has been destroyed, it's not necessarily impossible to recover."

Li Se exclaimed in surprise, "Sister, you're not just teasing me, are you? The body is the abode of spirit and energy. If the spirit and energy remain, the body is healthy and strong; if the spirit and energy dissipate, the body dies. To secure the body, one must first secure the spirit and energy. Energy is the mother of spirit, and spirit is the child of energy. If both spirit and energy are present, one can live forever. My body is destroyed, my energy is extinguished, and my spirit and energy can no longer be obtained. How could I possibly absorb innate energy again?"

Yang Yingyun laughed, "You seem to know a lot! There are many things you don't know! Let me check your pulse! Our Hidden Lake Library has a book that can restore..." " There are books on destroying meridians that have been successfully practiced by others. This isn't something I made up out of thin air. Don't underestimate our Hidden Lake Cottage!"

Li Se was astonished that such a miraculous thing existed in the world. He exclaimed, "What! Is there really such a thing? But it's not easy for normal people to cultivate immortality. Even if I recover, I've been injured before. Wouldn't it be even more difficult for me to cultivate?"

Yang Yingyun laughed and said, "Silly boy, you only see the bad side of things. You've forgotten that you've experienced pain. Didn't you also gain experience and strengthen your willpower? It's a trade-off. There's nothing to fuss about. Why are you so concerned about these things? You're like a child."

Li Se scratched his head embarrassedly and smiled shyly.

Suddenly, Yang Yingyun exclaimed in surprise, "Oh no! What's wrong with you? How can there be three kinds of true energy in your body?!"

Li Se said, "Oh! I don't know why those three insisted on transferring their internal energy to me. They transferred their broken true energy to me like it was a treasure, probably to compensate me, but it's so different from my original pure Yang true energy!"

Yang Yingyun let go and sighed, "It's really fate, there's nothing I can do. You're really extremely unlucky."

Li Se's face immediately turned ashen, and he said, "What...what? Didn't you say there was a way, sister?"

Yang Yingyun said, "Yes! There was a way, but you absorbed other people's internal energy, and your meridians were damaged. To restore them to their original state, I can't do anything."

Li Se gritted his teeth and muttered, "Those three...those three bastards!"

Yang Yingyun chuckled and said, "Look at you, why are you so impatient? I said I can't do anything, not that there's no way."

Li Se hurriedly said, "Then sister, tell me ..." "Who can help me?"

Yang Yingyun frowned and said, "I don't know either."

Li Se said sadly, "Sister is teasing me. I'm very upset, and you're still making fun of me."

Yang Yingyun said seriously, "You're really good at things but bad at reasoning! Let me ask you, if you hadn't seen your master become an immortal, would you believe that people can become immortals?"

Li Se stammered, "Half-believing, half-doubting."

Yang Yingyun said, "That's it. There are many things in the world that you shouldn't jump to conclusions about. Some things you think are impossible, but if you try your best, perhaps the impossible will become possible. Immortals can travel to heaven and earth, and travel tens of thousands of miles a day. Perhaps in the future, people won't need to become immortals to travel to heaven and earth, and travel tens of thousands of miles a day like immortals! As long as you try your best, even if you fail in the end, you won't regret it. At least you can leave experience for future generations! Why do you want to give up so easily?"

Li Se listened intently, pondering carefully.

Yang Yingyun continued, “Your current hurdle is the hurdle of fearing difficulties. You encounter difficulties and want to retreat. As the saying goes, ‘A gentleman follows the Way, but if he gives up halfway, I cannot help it,’ and ‘Nothing is difficult in the world if you set your mind to it.’ These all mean that cultivating the Way requires a firm will and one must not have a fear of difficulties. The most difficult thing in the world must be the greatest thing. The greatest thing requires the greatest effort to accomplish. If it is too easy and can be accomplished in one go, then the matter will be small and not great.”

She continued, “The matter of cultivating to become an immortal encompasses everything, transcends the human and heavenly realms, transcends the five elements, and transcends the three realms. It establishes its form before heaven and earth, and its function is developed after heaven and earth. The matter is great, and if one wants to cultivate such a great matter, is it not difficult?” Undeterred by hardship, forging ahead with all one's might, forgetting sleep and meals.

Regardless of its effectiveness or lack thereof, the longer one persists, the more vigorous one becomes; the farther one travels, the more diligent one grows. With unwavering focus, one will surely achieve something. Even if one fails, there will be no regrets.”

Li Se murmured, “My fate is in my own hands, not in the heavens. My master told me this long ago, but I ignored it and didn’t follow his advice.”

Yang Yingyun said with satisfaction, “Yes, you understand quickly. In fact, even if a man cannot stand tall and upright, he must still forge ahead. How many people in the world have cultivated to the point of enlightenment? How many are the number one in the martial arts world? If you give up because you feel hopeless, you will be looked down upon.”

These words were like a wake-up call, instantly waking Li Se up.

Li Se's mind flashed back to the moment he first learned his martial arts had been crippled, and to the moment he raped Gu Xiangjun. He covered his head in anguish and said, "I understand! It's all my fault for being weak-willed. I don't blame anyone else. I hate myself. I was wrong. I was wrong from the very beginning."

Yang Yingyun hugged Li Se and said softly, "Silly child, it's not too late to understand now. Don't blame yourself anymore. Generally, those who study the Dao must first cultivate their nature. For nature is an innate thing, and it must be refined until it is perfectly round and radiant before it can be used in its wondrous way. Nature and emotion are connected. When nature and emotion are aroused, they are like dragons and tigers running rampant. If they are not refined to subdue them, how can they get rid of their rampage and return to nothingness?" The path of cultivating one's nature requires a state of utter confusion, a state of ignorance and unawareness, a state of selflessness and detachment. Only through such practice can one enter the true path. Having practiced the methods of subduing dragons and tigers, one must also tame the restless mind and rein in the wandering will. Ultimately, all of this boils down to cultivating the mind. Only when the mind is empty, still, and tranquil can one seize the power of heaven and earth, and transform the mysteries of yin and yang. Only then can the cultivation of essence, energy, and spirit begin—this is the most crucial matter. My dear brother, we are all on the path of cultivation. Whether it's possible or not, only the outcome can tell. Suddenly, he said sadly, "Even my master, with his extraordinary talent, didn't succeed. Until the very end, who knows who should envy whom? Actually, I'm no better than you!"

Li Se, nestled in Yang Yingyun's arms, suddenly raised her head and laughed, "When the mind faces the environment, mind and environment arise in unison. If the environment does not sway the mind, it is the mind's delusion that arises. The mind does not arise on its own, but arises because of the environment. In the absence of mind, the environment does not arise on its own, and in the absence of environment, the mind also does not arise on its own. I understand! I understand!"

She then suddenly kissed Yang Yingyun's lips, jumping and skipping with joy. Yang Yingyun was startled, but had no intention of blaming Li Se, for she knew that Li Se's kiss was merely a moment of carefree joy, devoid of any romantic desire. Otherwise, with her "Following the Heart" sword technique, she would have foreseen the danger long ago.

Li Se's action was unintentional, leaving her without any resistance. Seeing Li Se's eyes become crystal clear, she was secretly astonished by Li Se's understanding.

Yang Yingyun thought for a long time before smiling and saying, "Good brother, stop fooling around! Sit down, your sister has something to ask of you!"

Li Se was so happy that he couldn't express his excitement. He had no more worries and felt that life had regained its hope. Even if he died now, he would have no regrets.

Suddenly hearing Yang Yingyun say she needed his help, Li Se was surprised. He stopped and sat on the stone chair, smiling as he said, "Sister, you need my help? That's strange. If you can't do it, asking me is pointless."

Yang Yingyun laughed, "Is there anyone in this world who doesn't ask for help? Even our Emperor has to ask for help sometimes! He asked Fang Xiaoru to write his enthronement edict, threatening to exterminate ten generations of his family, but to no avail!"

Li Se knew she was referring to the Yongle Emperor, Zhu Di. After seizing the throne from his nephew in the "Jingnan Rebellion," the Yongle Emperor asked the renowned scholar Fang Xiaoru to draft his enthronement edict. However, Fang Xiaoru wrote "The Yan traitor usurped the throne" and presented it to the then-Prince of Yan, the Yongle Emperor. Enraged, the Yongle Emperor ordered the extermination of Fang Xiaoru's nine generations of family, along with his friends and students, making it ten generations. He showed each person to Fang Xiaoru, but Fang Xiaoru refused to yield, so he had them all killed, yet he still couldn't get a single word from Fang Xiaoru.

Li Se sighed, recalling Fang Xiaoru's affair, and said, "Sister is right. Then why did you call me?"

Yang Yingyun stared at Li Se for a long time without speaking.

Li Se asked curiously, "What's wrong? What's so interesting about me?"

Yang Yingyun chuckled and said, "Look at you, so silly. How come someone is so infatuated with you, acting like they're going to die for you? Tell me quickly, how did you win her heart?"

Li Se was stunned and asked, "What are you talking about, sister?"

Yang Yingyun said, "Are you still pretending to be stupid? It's Miss Leng Ruxue! She told me she wouldn't marry anyone but you. I saw her crying pitifully, so I agreed to tell you. How about it, isn't she beautiful enough? Do you want her or not?" After saying that, she smiled and stared at Li Se.

Upon hearing the name "Leng Ruxue," Li Sechu's face turned purple. She wished she could disappear into the ground or simply die. Her voice trembling with tears, she pleaded, "Sister, please forgive me! How could I possibly be worthy of her? Besides, you know I've already married Xiangjun. How could I marry someone else? Please, sister, persuade her for me."

Yang Yingyun smiled and said, "I know you have a wife, but Miss Leng is willing to be your concubine. How about it? Are you happy now?" Li Sechu felt even more ashamed and said, "Sister, you can tease me however you want. I was wrong, but I promised Xiangjun I would only be good to her for life. If I marry Miss Leng, wouldn't I be letting both of them down? Since I'm destined to betray one of them, then..." "I can only fail to repay Miss Leng's kindness." Then, with a sigh, he continued, "Alas! My childhood ambition was to follow my master and advance towards the Heavenly Dao, but I have suffered humiliation and destroyed my own foundation. My pursuit of immortality is now extremely unlikely. I am not fond of women, and besides, Xiangjun has been so good to me, and I love her. I only wish to spend my life with her! How could I possibly be involved with anyone else? Moreover, taking a concubine is something only heartless and ungrateful people would do, and I will never do it. I can only offend you, sister."

Yang Yingyun listened and still smiled, saying, "Alright, do you remember? The first time I asked you for a favor, you refused. If you ask me for a favor in the future, don't blame me for not granting it!"

Li Se smiled bitterly, "If you have any other requests, sister, even if it costs me my life or everything else, I will help you. Please, sister..." "Sister, let me do something else!"

Yang Yingyun laughed. "I won't change it, I want this one. Actually, you're completely wrong! Tell me, did Confucius have concubines?"

Li Se asked, startled. "I don't know about that, but a sage shouldn't have concubines."

Yang Yingyun laughed. "The Analects of Confucius records: 'Zai Yu said to King Zhao of Chu: "My wife doesn't wear colored silk, my concubine doesn't wear linen, my carriages and utensils aren't carved, and my horses don't eat millet."' Now you know, even a sage had concubines. People know that only sages don't indulge in emotions, but they don't know that only true sages are not far from emotions. Tell me, aren't you wrong?"

Li Se was speechless, not knowing what to do, when Yang Yingyun laughed. "Silly child, I can't be bothered with your affairs! You don't need to be troubled! I'm just passing on a message from Miss Leng. Your private matters with her are none of my business." "Alright, you've made your decision."

Li Se finally felt relieved and said, "Sister is so good to me."

Yang Yingyun said, "Alright, it's getting late. Come to my residence and have a meal together before we talk again!"

Li Se hurriedly said, "Since I've already seen you, sister, there's no need to bother you any longer. I'm most afraid of those people bothering me. If I don't leave quickly, they might come and bother me again. Let's talk again another time!"

Yang Yingyun said, "That's fine too."

Li Se looked at Yang Yingyun, turned around somewhat reluctantly, took a few steps, then turned back and said, "Sister, I'm in Zhenshan. If you don't mind the desolate place and humble dwelling, remember to visit me when

you have time." Yang Yingyun said, "I know. I'll be staying in Huashan for a few more days. Come see me when you have time! I'll be waiting for you anytime."

Li Se nodded and then left.

Chapter Six: The Unpredictability of Human Hearts

Yang Yingyun watched Li Se's figure disappear before looking up at the sky, murmuring, "Hmm, the Sword Master is indeed powerful. I'm actually a little reluctant to part with him!"

Suddenly, she heard a man behind her laugh, "Miss Yun, it would be strange if you were moved! This act isn't just for show, is it?"

Yang Yingyun turned around and smiled at an old monk dressed in snow-white robes, with white eyebrows and a white beard, "Master Xinkong, what do you mean by that? This humble woman doesn't understand!"

Xin Kong laughed, "What's so hard to understand? You don't need to pretend to be that sentimental girl anymore. It would be strange if a swordsman like him could touch your heart! There's no one else here. Weren't you just showing that sigh to me?"

Yang Yingyun frowned and said, "Master, that's a strange thing to say. What's wrong with him?! He's handsome, gentle, and kind to me. Aren't we, the swordsman and the sword queen, the most envied couple in the martial arts world? He's very attractive. Even Miss Leng likes him, for..." He was acting like he was going to die. Look how charming he is!

Xin Kong laughed heartily and said, "Alright, young lady, you're testing this old monk, so let me tell you! Although Li Se is a disciple of the Sword Master, look how shallow he is, how low his wisdom! He's only just entered the martial world, and his martial arts have already been crippled. That shows how poor his cultivation is. Besides, what did he call you in front of you? He called you 'sister'! The way he calls you that shows he willingly submits to you. If he had any competitive spirit, he would only treat you as a younger sister. You..." The Sword Sovereign and Sword Queen clash in their cultivation, and whoever loses will inevitably be captured by the other's mind and cultivation, forever barred from advancing towards the Heavenly Dao. Therefore, the conflict between the Sword Sovereign and Sword Queen may appear outwardly harmonious and even alluring to outsiders, but the underlying danger is incredibly cruel. So, you wouldn't even consider such a pathetic Sword Sovereign worthy of your attention.”

Yang Yingyun calmly replied, “Master, you've guessed wrong! If we had such a relationship, why would I encourage or care for him?”

Xin Kong said, “Of course! You have your reasons for doing this. On the path of cultivation, only by encountering difficulties, challenges, and people stronger than oneself can one's fighting spirit and potential be ignited. You encourage him because you hope he can become your opponent, a threat to you, which would be helpful to your cultivation. However, you are also conflicted. You are afraid that if he regains his courage and confidence, it will be detrimental to you. So while you encourage him, you also add shackles to him. You make him marry several beautiful women, letting him indulge in the sea of desire and the net of love, so that he will not pose a great threat to you. Am I right?”

Yang Yingyun chuckled and said, “Hmm, old monk, you are indeed amazing. You speak as if it were the truth. But you underestimate Dao Jun too much! Don't forget, he just kissed…” "What?! He stole her first kiss the moment he met her! He's so amazing!"

Xin Kong spat, "What kind of first kiss is that? It's not like a girl in love gives her first kiss to her lover. What you two did just now was just like holding hands, a greeting. Don't tell me you were really moved when you were kissed!"

Yang Yingyun blinked and said, "Okay, even if you're right, why did Miss Leng fall in love with him? If it weren't for Dao Jun's power, how could the most aloof and beautiful woman in the martial arts world fall in love with him?"

This time, Master Xin Kong couldn't help but chuckle. His broad forehead and clear, transparent eyes shone with wisdom. In addition, his white eyebrows and beard, and his spotless white clothes, made him look like a living Buddha, inspiring awe in people.

He touched his bald head and laughed, "You're trying to mess with me about this too! Leng Ruxue practices the Demonic Sect's 'Young Maiden Technique.' She must have wanted to absorb Li Se's essence, but somehow she lost to him in bed. If she can't break free from Li Se's mental shackles, she'll be his prisoner for life. Li Se, the Blade Master, hasn't mastered the inner cultivation method, but this lecherous thief's skills are quite impressive, haha, truly a prodigy!"

Yang Yingyun said, "See, even the Master says he's a prodigy! But you've misjudged him. Don't you know that the Master, Sect Leader Situ, and Sect Leader Gu are not reckless people? He..." We learned from a martial arts senior that Li Se was a disciple of the lecherous Butterfly Sect, and thus crippled his martial arts. How could you, Master, know that Li Se wasn't a disciple of the Butterfly Sect?

Xin Kong was startled and said, "Impossible! Even you are certain he's the Blade Master."

Yang Yingyun laughed, "Yes! He is indeed the Blade Master, but he could also be a disciple of the Butterfly Sect! Even Miss Leng cultivates the martial arts of the Demonic Sect, hoping to attain enlightenment through demonic means. How could Li Se not have the same idea? He lost his martial arts by mistake, so he's even more eager to attain enlightenment through demonic arts. He deliberately called me 'sister' just now because he knew that with his current cultivation..." "He's no match for me, so he deliberately feigned weakness. Besides, look how he treats me like family, even like his mother. That's to awaken my maternal instincts. See, hasn't he succeeded? He not only kissed me, but he also made me reluctant to part with him!"

Xin Kong stared blankly, silent for a long time before sighing sadly, "Could it be... could it be that he's really as you say? Chuan Ying's disciple is indeed not to be underestimated. Alas, is he the third person in the world I can't see through? This old monk has cultivated all his life, breaking attachments and eliminating ego, yet I have never..." Having glimpsed the Great Dao, I returned to the world. I couldn't see through my junior brother, and when I met you, I couldn't see through you either. Alas! No wonder I can't make further progress; my cultivation is too shallow!

Yang Yingyun said, "No wonder you've been following me! So that's the reason. You want to stay by my side and study me, is that right? Perhaps the day you understand me, your virtue will be perfected! So that's how it is. I was so scared that I always thought you had fallen in love with me! I even wondered how there could be a monk like you in Shaolin Temple, and I thought you had been expelled!" She finished with a mischievous smile. Xin Kong

smiled bitterly, "Girl, you're just making fun of this old monk! Alas, I'm over seventy years old, and I've cultivated for nearly fifty years, yet you've manipulated me like this. Alas, it's truly pathetic."

Yang Yingyun laughed, "Alright! Seeing you sighing so much and sounding so pitiful, I'll teach you a lesson! You're now trapped in the trap of cleverness. A true seeker of the Dao rejects cleverness and destroys wisdom, concealing their brilliance and biding their time. They don't stand out in worldly affairs, nor do they compete in mundane matters. With a pure and innocent mind, they know nothing of the world. They are honest, simple, and sincere, using no false talent or wisdom whatsoever. They reject all kinds of competitiveness, self-righteousness, unfounded speculation, private gossip, creating something out of nothing, and empty pretense." "Ying's shortcomings, etc., are wiped away with a single stroke. A complete transformation, approaching with sincerity and employing gentleness, may then offer hope for learning the Way. Otherwise, knowing only oneself and not others, relying on talent and intelligence, resorting to cunning and deceit, one who intended to move forward will instead fall behind. To vainly hope to understand the Way is difficult."

Xin Kong was stunned upon hearing this, and after a long while, he smiled bitterly, "Your master said that no one can understand your thoughts, and your cultivation is unfathomable; it seems that's indeed true!" He was about to say more when he suddenly frowned, bowed, and left, saying only, "Miss Leng has arrived; this old monk is leaving."

Leng Ruxue walked slowly over and said to Yang Yingyun, "Sister Yang, where...where is he?" After asking, she lowered her head shyly.

Yang Yingyun lovingly took Leng Ruxue's arm, saying, "Alas! My poor little sister, such a proud and beautiful woman, now you've become so haggard! It breaks my heart to see you like this."

Leng Ruxue said, "Since you care about me, sister, then... then how did the matter I asked you to do go?" She then buried her head in Yang Yingyun's arms, overcome with shame.

Yang Yingyun smiled, "If you listen to me, your matter will definitely succeed, but you'll have to put in a lot of effort yourself."

Leng Ruxue looked up, her face filled with joy, and said, "Really? I'm not afraid of anything, sister, tell me quickly, I'll definitely listen to you."

Seeing the joy shining in Leng Ruxue's jade-like face and bright, star-like eyes, Yang Yingyun couldn't help but lovingly stroke her soft hair, saying, "What man could refuse such a beauty? Yet some people are so ungrateful, demanding he'll only agree to be with them. That hurts a girl's heart. In my opinion, it's better to just give up on him."

Leng Ruxue quickly exclaimed, "No, no... don't!

" As soon as she spoke, seeing Yang Yingyun smiling at her, Leng Ruxue blushed and whispered, "Sister! Don't tease me! I'll definitely repay you in the future, please tell me what to do!"

Yang Yingyun smiled and said, "Since you've made up your mind, how could I not help you? Listen carefully, just do as I say! If it really doesn't work, just remember this sentence and tell him, and he'll want you!"

Leng Ruxue exclaimed happily, "Really? Sister, please tell me quickly!"

Seeing Leng Ruxue, who was usually indifferent to everything and as cold as ice, so impatient, Yang Yingyun couldn't help but chuckle, but still told her.

After hearing this, Leng Ruxue immediately prepared to take her leave.

Yang Yingyun scolded, "Look how impatient you are! Now that you have a lover, you don't want your sister anymore?!"

Leng Ruxue said with a grin, "I'll thank you later, sister! I will definitely repay you." After saying that, she hurriedly left.

Yang Yingyun couldn't help but chuckle again.

Meanwhile, Li Se rushed home, and Gu Xiangjun, having heard the news, came running, throwing herself into his arms, crying, "My lord, where have you been? I thought you didn't want me anymore!"

Li Se laughed, "Who would bear to part with such a beautiful and obedient wife? Besides, if I left you, I would surely starve to death. Tell me, would I abandon you?"

Gu Xiangjun sobbed, "I...I'm not good. I was afraid my lord would despise me, go...go..." She then burst into tears, unable to continue speaking.

Although Li Se had seen Gu Xiangjun cry many times before, he had never seen her cry so loudly. Finding it strange, he couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Gu Xiangjun, who had been crying so bitterly, would have taken a long time to hold back, but seeing Li Se laughing so heartily, she was startled, stopped crying, and looked up with tearful eyes, asking in surprise, "What are you laughing at, my lord?"

Li Se laughed again, "Look at you, crying like a little kitten, like a child, it's really funny."

Gu Xiangjun quickly wiped away her tears, went to the mirror in the room to touch up her makeup, and then came back and punched Li Se a few times with her small fists, scolding, "You big bad guy, you've made me look like this, and all you do is laugh."

Li Se frowned and said, "Ouch! That hurts. I didn't know my wife was so fierce. I won't dare to do it again next time."

Seeing Li Se in pain, Gu Xiangjun quickly rubbed his hand gently, but said, "Who told you to leave me like that? If you do that again, I'll make you suffer even more."

Li Se laughed and said, "I won't dare to do it again. I'm afraid of you, you tigress..."

Before he could finish speaking, Gu Xiangjun scolded, "Alright! Don't talk nonsense anymore. Have you eaten?"

Both of them remembered the "touching the tiger's butt" joke, smiled knowingly, and were immersed in deep affection.

After a while, Li Se said, "I haven't eaten yet! Thank you, my wife."

Gu Xiangjun laughed, "Alright, don't be so polite! You've changed so much since you came back, even your speech is so strange." With that, she smiled and went to prepare food for Li Se.

Gu Xiangjun rested her chin on her hand, watching Li Se finish eating, then tidied up, and the two returned to their room.

Seeing Li Se staring at her with a broad smile, Gu Xiangjun couldn't help but chide him, "My lord, what are you doing? Why are you smiling like that at me?"

Li Se chuckled, then pounced on Gu Xiangjun like a hungry wolf, pulling her into his arms, saying, "My dear wife, I missed you so much! I'm happy to see you, so naturally I smiled."

He was about to kiss Gu Xiangjun when she blocked him with her arm.

Gu Xiangjun said, "No, my lord, you seem so happy! You're completely different from before! Where did you go? Why are you so different since you came back?"

Li Se laughed, "Who said I'm different? But there's one thing that's different from before. If you don't believe me, touch it and see, it's gotten bigger!" He then began to grope her.

Gu Xiangjun, her face flushed with desire after Li Se's advances, stopped asking about what had just happened.

Although they had only been apart for a few hours, it felt like they had been separated for years; both were exceptionally passionate. Li Se kissed Gu Xiangjun's fragrant lips, carried her to the bed, and gently removed her silk robes. Seeing her beautiful face, he was filled with immense affection. As

they lingered together, deeply in love, they suddenly heard the sound of a zither in the quiet night.

The zither music was gentle and melodious, like a lament, extremely beautiful. Li Se and Gu Xiangjun, immersed in their love, found it even more beautiful and listened intently.

Gu Xiangjun said, "This person is playing a love poem, from the 'Guan Ju' in the Book of Songs: 'Guan guan ju jiu, zai he zhi zhou. Yao tiao shu nu, jun zi hao qiu…' It's adapted from that." Then, following the music, she recited: "Jiang Tuo Ru Han He Zhou, red sand and green grass, secluded and tranquil. Look at the king doves standing side by side, their calls echoing each other, gentle and friendly. They roost and feed together, they swim together, the doves without affection, their graceful movements are so charming. Water birds, difficult to be companions… their virtues are not comparable. Sincere and without distinction, how can they be different?" "Guan Ju is the first in Mao's biography, I think back to it..."

Li Se saw Gu Xiangjun lower her eyes and softly recite, her voice melodious and beautiful, and he couldn't help but feel a surge of lust. Coupled with the teasing they had just had, he couldn't resist and pressed Gu Xiangjun down beneath him, saying, "Forget about being a lady or a gentleman! Let's go and have our wedding night."

After removing the barriers, Li Se was about to enter the alley when suddenly the music changed drastically, becoming extremely mournful, making one feel extremely sad.

Upon hearing this, Li Se was filled with sorrow and listened intently. When he finally came to his senses, his desire vanished, and he angrily exclaimed, "Who is this person! Playing this awful instrument in the dead of night, instead of sleeping! How can anyone live like this?! What kind of nonsense is he playing?! It sounds like ghostly wailing!"

Gu Xiangjun chuckled, "My lord, she is playing 'Changmen Fu.' She must have been abandoned by her lover, hence her lament."

Li Se, suspicious, asked, "What 'Changmen Fu'?"

Gu Xiangjun smiled and began to explain in detail.

When Emperor Wu was the King of Jiaodong, the eldest princess had a daughter whom she wished to marry, but Emperor Jing refused. After the eldest princess returned to the palace, the Prince of Jiaodong was a few years old. The eldest princess held him on her lap and asked, "Do you want a wife, my child?"

The eldest princess pointed to the more than one hundred concubines around her, but they all said they were not needed. She pointed to his daughter and asked, "Is a wife good?"

He smiled and replied, "Yes! If I can get a wife, I will build a golden house to house her."

The eldest princess then earnestly asked the emperor, and so the marriage was arranged.

The Book of Han states: "Empress Chen of Emperor Wu was a prostitute of the eldest princess. She enjoyed the emperor's favor and became arrogant, remaining childless for over ten years. Hearing of Empress Wei Zifu's favor, she nearly died several times. In the fifth year of the Yuanguang era, she was deposed and confined to Changmen Palace."

The Yuefu commentary explains: "The 'Lament of Changmen' was written for Empress Chen. After retiring to Changmen Palace, she was filled with sorrow and grief. Hearing of Sima Xiangru's literary talent, she offered him a hundred catties of gold, requesting him to compose a poem to alleviate her sorrow. Xiangru wrote the 'Lament of Changmen,' which moved the emperor. She regained the emperor's favor. Later generations used this poem to compose the 'Lament of Changmen.'"

Li Se, after listening to Gu Xiangjun's explanation, paused for a moment, then got up, put on his robe, and said, "I'll go see who this person is, and kindly advise her to think things through. Let's go! I've never heard of her here before; she must be from out of town."

Gu Xiangjun smiled and said, "Go! If she doesn't want to leave, she can stay. I'll listen to my husband."

Li Se blushed and said, "What nonsense are you spouting!"

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