Cradling her soft, pliant body, Lan An gently turned her to face him. Her eyes remained closed, delicate willow-leaf lashes trembling faintly. Her small, refined nose and pale lips, still tinged with a hint of pink, parted slightly to reveal even, pearl-like teeth—a fragile blossom radiating allure.
"Mmm…"
A soft moan of pain escaped her lips.
Their faces were inches apart, her orchid-like breath intoxicating Lan An. He couldn't bear to see her in pain, nor could he suppress his burning desire to claim her, consequences be damned.
Brushing her slightly tousled sky-blue hair, he pressed a tender kiss to her smooth, sweat-damp forehead. Tasting the salt and fragrance of her sweat, he leaned in, his tongue grazing her delicate earlobe as he whispered possessively, "Ruo Xue, Yan Ruo Xue, your man is Lan An."
Her body quivered.
Drawing on past-life experience with lovers, Lan An didn't hesitate. He kissed her pale, fragrant lips, savoring them gently.
Her lips were cool, slightly dry from weakness, but impossibly soft. His tongue traced their outline, sucking lightly on her delicate petals.
Chup.
Not stopping there, he parted her lips, his slick tongue slipping inside, exploring her pearl-like teeth, tenderly tasting her sweet essence. Finally, he delved deeper, fiercely entwining with her soft, wet tongue.
Chup chup.
Lan An kissed hungrily, one arm tight around her slender waist, the other caressing her cheek with aching tenderness.
Still unconscious, Yan Ruo Xue yielded to the stranger's ardent tongue, her skin gradually flushing pink.
After a long kiss, Lan An pulled back, a silver thread of saliva connecting their lips. He took her hand, pressing it to his face. Feeling its chill, he lowered his lips, sucking each finger, his warm tongue cherishing them like treasures.
"Hmm…"
She stirred, her body melting into him.
Sensing her hands warm, Lan An pressed his cheek to hers, their noses brushing, her fragrant lips drawing him back. He kissed her again, their tongues tangling, the sound of chup chup filling the air.
His hand found her full, firm breasts, kneading their soft elasticity as he devoured her tongue.
"Mmm…"
She moaned, whether from pain or pleasure unclear.
Lan An broke the kiss, giving her tongue a final, firm suck.
He knew he needed to act quickly.
Gently laying her back, he noted her seclusion had left her bare save for a thin silk drape, which he swiftly removed.
The silk fell away, revealing a masterpiece of creation, stealing his breath.
Snow-white, flawless skin, smooth and supple.
Full, round breasts, firm and creamy, crowned with pink pearls.
A sinuous waist, a delicate navel.
Long, slender thighs pressed together, hinting at a small patch of blue-green curls above her mound.
Lan An stared, entranced, unable to resist. He buried his face in her breasts, licking and caressing tenderly.
Chup chup chup.
He sucked her nipple, occasionally nipping the rosy bud, his right hand molding her other breast, her body trembling intensely.
Her breasts were fragrant, soft, their sweet tips like honey, drawing him into a haze.
His left hand ventured lower, parting her thighs to reveal her secret garden.
"Perfect," he murmured, awestruck.
Before him was a delicate, pale crease, framed by soft blue curls. Her rosy, tight lips and small, inviting bud, with a smaller, pink-brown opening below, drove him wild.
Unable to resist, his tongue explored her silken valley.
"Mmm…"
Her moan was pure pleasure.
Her valley grew slick, her sweet essence flowing endlessly, drenching his lips.
Playfully, he kissed her sweet tongue again, whispering, "Ruo Xue, my Ruo Xue, are you made of water?"
"Of course. She has Earth and Water spirit roots," Jin'er's childish voice startled him.
Lan An glared at her, grumbling, "Kid, this isn't for you. Go play elsewhere."
Jin'er pouted, vanishing into him.
Refocusing, he whispered, "I'm going to heal you now and make you mine. Remember, your man is Lan An."
Her skin flushed brighter.
Shedding his clothes, Lan An eyed his lean, sturdy frame, grinning at his proudly erect length. In childhood, Lan Clan kids had teased cutting his "treasure" off, jealous of its size—over 20 centimeters, thick and veined.
"Your best gift to me," he smirked.
Kissing her lips once more, he spread her thighs, parting her rosy lips. He rubbed his tip against her slick valley, then slowly pushed in.
So tight.
"Mmm…" She moaned in her coma, tears welling in her closed eyes.
Lan An's heart twinged. He licked her tears, growling, "No crying, my Ruo Xue. You're only allowed joy and happiness, got it?"
With that, he thrust hard.
"Ah!"
Her cry of pain echoed, her body shaking violently.
His length tore through her barrier, crimson blood staining the ground.
Lan An trembled, taking deep breaths to steady himself.
Tight, snug, soft, warm…
His body screamed to burst. He held her close, licking the sweat from her brow.
After a moment, feeling her stabilize, he moved slowly.
"Mmm… so good…" Lan An groaned, fully claiming her exquisite depths.
Calming himself, he knew the critical moment had come.
He had to heal her.
Channeling his soul force, he connected through their joined bodies, reaching her soul.
Yan Ruo Xue was filled with regret. Her reckless attempt to break through to Nascent Soul, despite an unsteady heart, had been a grave mistake. She'd thought her talent could overcome it.
But failure came at a steep cost. The backlash had shattered her soul. Before falling unconscious, she knew death was near. As a non-soul cultivator, healing her soul was impossible, and her secluded retreat ensured no rescue. Despairing, she sealed her senses, awaiting the end.
"Ruo Xue! Ruo Xue! Can you hear me?"
A warm, urgent voice pierced her slumbering soul.
An illusion?
A man's voice, brimming with care. Cold and aloof, always training or secluded, she'd met few men, none beyond formalities. Why would a man care for her?
"Ruo Xue, I'm Lan An, your man. Hear me?"
The voice persisted, infuriating her. Claiming to be her man? Outrageous.
This backlash must be severe, conjuring heart demons. Is this man my demon?
"Ruo Xue, I'm healing you. Relax your spirit, let me merge with your soul."
"Hmph, fine. I'm dying anyway. Let's see what you do," she thought stubbornly, lowering her defenses.
Lan An pushed, sensing her soul relax. He poured his soul force through their connection, flooding her body.
After a long while, his face paled, but he felt his soul force fully merge with her dazed soul.
Grinning, he chanted silently.
Immortal Genesis Scripture – Soul Refinement.
Ancient runes glowed within his soul, his abundant soul force surging, nurturing and forging.
Yan Ruo Xue's soul began to heal.
Her soul felt light, as if floating on clouds, her wounds mending rapidly, pain fading.
"An illusion? Even this feels real?"
After an eternity, her soul restored, Yan Ruo Xue opened her stunning eyes.
A sight made her blush. A handsome youth, younger than her, held her tightly, his lean arms strong.
Something felt off.
A long, hard, scorching presence filled her below.
"This illusion is terrifying, conjuring such lewd scenes," she muttered, cheeks flaming. Since it was an illusion—her heart demon—there was no shame.
Lan An kept his eyes closed, hiding their emptiness, but his Clairvoyance Charm caught her adorable reaction.
"Your heart demon, huh? Scared?" he teased.
"Hmph, I'm not afraid of death. Why fear a demon?" she retorted, her now-rosy lips pouting.
"Alright, let's continue then." Lan An grinned, thrusting hard.
"Mmm…" She trembled, her weakened body unable to resist, her soul healed but her Spirit Power drained.
"Ruo Xue, you're so tight," Lan An groaned, moving steadily.
"Mmm, it feels… amazing. Not bad before I die," she murmured, eyes half-closed, embracing the sensation.
Her alluring expression drew him in. He kissed her, seeking her tongue.
She hesitated, then relented—it was an illusion, after all—parting her lips.
Chup chup chup.
Their tongues melded, saliva flowing, their breaths mingling, hearts beating as one.
Thwap thwap thwap.
He kept thrusting, savoring her exquisite grip, saying tenderly, "Why so reckless? Rushing to break through?"
"You're my heart demon. Don't you know?" she thought, puzzled, but answered, "I needed to break through to secure my saintess position, or I'd be a marriage pawn for the sect."
"Hmph, using my woman as a pawn? They're dead," Lan An growled, thrusting harder.
Thwap thwap thwap.
"Ah, mmm, who's… your woman?" she moaned, fluids soaking them, her heart secretly warmed by his words.
"Is this what it's like to be cared for? Not bad," she thought sweetly.
He kissed her again, then said seriously, "You're mine. If you want the moon, I'll pluck it for you. Nascent Soul? Child's play."
"Hmph, big talk," she pouted, moaning, curious about this "demon's" next move.
"You're too perfect," Lan An groaned. "Your soul's healed, your heart strengthened. Breakthrough's no issue now, but you need Spirit Power."
With a thought, an Earth Spirit Herb appeared in his hand, freshly taken from the Black Mountain Bear.
"Earth Spirit Herb!" Yan Ruo Xue's eyes lit up, then dimmed. "I have Earth and Water roots. This alone isn't enough."
Multi-root cultivators needed far more resources than single-root ones.
"Hmph, your man keeps his word." Lan An pinched her nipple, making her yelp, his thrusts relentless.
"System, summon an Earth-Grade Water-element pill," he commanded, using his reward for escaping the Lan Clan.
Ding! Summoning Earth-Grade Water-element pill.
Ding! Host receives Mysterious Water Pill, Earth-Grade Supreme pill.
Mysterious Water Pill: Earth-Grade Supreme.
Effect: Grants comprehension of Mysterious Water (far superior to regular Water element), boosts Water-element absorption speed by 30 times for 10 hours.
"Not bad," Lan An said, feeling her grip tighten. Kissing her forehead, he whispered, "Kiss me, and I've got a gift."
"Demanding," she huffed, but leaned up, pecking his lips.
Satisfied, he revealed the Mysterious Water Pill, Water-element energy surging toward it like a king's welcome.
"Mysterious Water Pill? Impossible!" Yan Ruo Xue gaped. Her sect's records mentioned it, but its recipe was long lost.
"Well?" Lan An smirked, thrusting hard.
"Mmm, only a heart demon could do this," she moaned, impressed.
"Shall we dual-cultivate while refining them?" he asked fondly, their union ideal for mutual benefit.
Lan An wanted to boost his own Spirit Power too.
"Mmm, yes, but slow down, love, so I can focus," she purred, deciding to savor this illusion fully.
Chup.
Grinning, Lan An paused his thrusts, placing the Mysterious Water Pill in his mouth, then kissing her, passing it to her with a deep tongue kiss.
He plucked a brown flower from the Earth Spirit Herb, swallowing it, chanting, Immortal Genesis Scripture – Cauldron Condensation.
Lifting Yan Ruo Xue to sit on his lap, their bodies still joined, a torrent of Earth and Water spiritual energy flooded the chamber, far denser than outside, enveloping the entwined, bare figures.