Chu Yuqin tried to use her techniques to soothe the disturbance within her body and calm her inner restlessness. However, just like before, her cultivation was gone—she was no different from an ordinary person now.
Chu Yuqin couldn't help but feel a little uneasy. Every time she came into contact with Lu Chen, she ended up like this. If this continued, she might make a mistake one day.
Fortunately, Lu Chen didn't make any further moves. He simply held Chu Yuqin tightly, resting his head on her shoulder as he whispered in her ear, "If something happens to me one day, you must help me take care of Zixuan and the others. I'm entrusting them to you."
Hearing Lu Chen speak as if he were delivering his final words, Chu Yuqin immediately said, "Chen'er, if you say something like that again, I'll be angry."
In Chu Yuqin's eyes, Lu Chen's words were ominous. What if they actually came true and something really happened to him?
Seeing the seriousness in her expression, Lu Chen smiled and replied, "Alright, I won't say anything like that again."
Feeling the softness of Chu Yuqin's body pressed against his own, Lu Chen's thoughts began to wander. A strange heat surged through him, stirring his body restlessly.
A delicate fragrance wafted into his nose, subtly teasing his senses and stirring him even further.
At that moment, Chu Yuqin also noticed something unusual. She shifted slightly, trying to move her hips away from Lu Chen.
But Lu Chen didn't let her escape so easily. His large hand moved down and held her butt firmly in place, making it impossible for her to move away.
Chu Yuqin's heart was in disarray. She hadn't expected Lu Chen to be so daring. She quickly pushed at his chest and looked up at him, her gaze shimmering with something unspoken as she asked, "Chen'er, are you feeling better now?"
"If you're feeling better, then let me go."
There was a trace of pleading in Chu Yuqin's voice. If this continued, something truly irreversible might happen.
Lu Chen replied, "I still feel uncomfortable. Stay a little longer… Maybe there are too many hidden injuries, and they'll take time to fully recover."
Chu Yuqin's face flushed red. She whispered, "Can't you be more honest with your hands? Stop touching me all over. If you keep this up, I really will get angry."
Lu Chen feigned innocence. "Touching you all over? No, my hand's been right here this whole time, hasn't it?"
Chu Yuqin pursed her lips and said nothing. She didn't know what to say anymore.
As time passed, Chu Yuqin found it harder and harder to suppress the restlessness in her heart. Her entire body softened, and she had to rely on Lu Chen's support just to remain standing.
At that moment, Lu Chen looked into Chu Yuqin's beautiful eyes and said, "I feel like this method of regulating my condition isn't working very well. We might need to go a step further."
Hearing those words, the dazed Chu Yuqin snapped out of her stupor.
Go a step further?
Their bodies were already pressed together. If they went a step further, wouldn't that mean…?
Chu Yuqin didn't dare to finish the thought. She quickly said, "No, we can't do that!"
Seeing the flustered look on her face, Lu Chen chuckled and said, "You misunderstood. I didn't mean it that way."
Hearing that, Chu Yuqin felt slightly relieved. She then asked gently, "Chen'er, then what do you mean by going a step further…?"
Before she could finish speaking, Lu Chen leaned in and kissed her lips.
Chu Yuqin's mind went completely blank.
She hadn't expected Lu Chen to do something like that—and so suddenly. She didn't even have time to dodge.
At that moment, Lu Chen glanced at Chu Yuqin's favorability. It had always hovered at 98—just two points away from full.
But after the kiss, not only did it not decrease, it actually rose by one point, reaching 99.
Lu Chen found it a bit hard to believe. He had been prepared for her favorability to drop because of this bold move.
But in truth, it wasn't hard to understand. Chu Yuqin had always harbored feelings for him. With the continued influence of the Dragon and Phoenix Tea, her heart had long since leaned toward him.
What held her back were the shackles of worldly morality. She had never dared to take that final step.
But now, Lu Chen had taken the initiative to break the deadlock between them—shattering those invisible chains around Chu Yuqin's heart. Her favorability naturally began to rise.
However, once Chu Yuqin regained her senses, she immediately raised her hand and pressed it against Lu Chen's chest, trying to push him away.
"Mmm… mmm…"
She made muffled sounds of protest as she pushed against his chest, but Lu Chen didn't stop.
This was the best opportunity for "desensitization." If nothing happened between them now, their relationship might remain in this stagnant state indefinitely.
Lu Chen had no intention of truly taking her today, but he needed her to get used to being intimate with him. Only by breaking through this barrier could they progress naturally when the time came.
Chu Yuqin struggled for a while but couldn't break free. In the end, she gave up and passively accepted his kiss.
Time seemed to blur. Eventually, Chu Yuqin felt that Lu Chen's hands were growing increasingly dishonest. Her mind suddenly cleared, and alarm bells rang in her head. If this went on, she might really end up becoming his woman.
No! This can't happen.
He's Sister Yue's child!
I can't make such a mistake!
She didn't know where the strength came from, but she suddenly shoved him—and this time, she actually succeeded in pushing Lu Chen away.
Tears welled up in Chu Yuqin's eyes as she said, "Chen'er, you've gone too far!"
"How could you treat me like this?"
"I'm your aunt!"
Seeing her looking so pitiful and heartbroken, Lu Chen felt a pang of guilt. He quickly said, "I don't know what came over me just now. I lost control… It might be because of the cultivation method I've been practicing."
"I was wrong. Please don't be angry."
Hearing his words, Chu Yuqin's emotions gradually calmed. She wiped her tears with her sleeve and asked, "How's your body now?"
Lu Chen replied, "It's a bit better. I've recovered somewhat—much better than before."
Chu Yuqin said softly, "I can help you adjust your condition, but from now on, you're not allowed to mess around like that again!"
Lu Chen put on a dejected expression and said, "Alright, I understand."
Seeing his look of disappointment, Chu Yuqin realized her tone might have been too harsh. Guilt rose in her heart. Then, she slowly leaned forward and rested her head on Lu Chen's broad chest.
Lu Chen was stunned. He hadn't expected her to initiate physical contact after everything.
Chu Yuqin murmured, "Don't move. Just let me lean on you for a bit."
Lu Chen responded, "Alright."
After a moment, Chu Yuqin once again noticed something amiss. Her cheeks flushed red, and she cursed under her breath, "Chen'er, you little rascal… why are you always so dishonest!"
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