Inside the Xiaoxiang Pavilion.

This time, it wasn't Yue Hongling pressing her hands against Zhao Changhe's back, but the two of them sitting face to face, palms touching, exchanging true qi, flowing back and forth.

Yue Hongling felt a little regretful... she didn't know if it could be considered regret.

Because this time's dual cultivation was a bit different from the last time. The last time was a completely passive experience. Besides feeling the changes in true qi, there was no other sensation. But this time, she actively participated and exchanged with him, which made her feel a bit...

It was not just a psychological feeling, but also a physical one...

This yin-yang exchange process... felt so comfortable...

It was as if he filled in her missing parts, and she provided him with the softness he needed. Both of them felt an extreme sense of comfort in their bodies.

If described, it might sound like they were doing that kind of thing.

No wonder the meaning of dual cultivation has become more and more narrow...

Yue Hongling felt that this was not right and wanted to stop, but the wound on her shoulder was visibly healing, and the slight weakness from blood loss was rapidly recovering, even more effectively than any medicine. She could also clearly feel that the wound on Zhao Changhe's chest was also healing rapidly...

Was she helping him heal? Then she shouldn't give up halfway.

What was most dangerous was that this really had great benefits for her cultivation. However, it was still not enough, it felt like something was missing, just one layer away.

Because this was not true dual cultivation, they didn't do anything.

So, her instinct was to get closer to his true qi, as if saying, "Be more direct, this is not enough..."

Yue Hongling snapped back to reality and heard herself let out a low moan, as if begging.

Her cheeks were already red to the roots of her ears.

Zhao Changhe also opened his eyes in front of her. Their palms were still touching, their eyes met, and they could both feel the touch of each other's palms and the comfort of each other's true qi in their bodies. They could see the shimmer in each other's eyes.

Yin and yang attract each other, it is the way of heaven, who can avoid it?

The room gradually heated up, and their breathing became more chaotic.

Zhao Changhe pressed Yue Hongling's delicate hand and unconsciously turned it from pressing to holding.

Yue Hongling suddenly realized, "Don't..."

She quickly broke free from his embrace and sat at the edge of the table, breathing heavily with a slightly panicked stagger, leaning on the table.

Zhao Changhe came from behind again and hugged her.

Dual cultivation can only be done zero times or countless times, and hugging is the same. Yue Hongling found that she didn't even have the slightest thought of wanting to break free, even though her shoulder injury was already healed and no longer hurt.

"Evil technique... it is still an evil technique." Yue Hongling breathed lightly, "This ability to arouse desire is no less than a poison. You... you shouldn't use it lightly in the future..."

Zhao Changhe didn't say much because he knew very well that he didn't deliberately use the effect of the Blissful Grand Technique to arouse desire. The current effect was purely a natural attraction, and the true source was the good feelings in both their hearts.

If it was someone he disliked, this effect would never happen. He would feel disgusted and repulsed from the very beginning and would kick the other person away.

But he was worried that if he revealed this, Yue Hongling would lose face and run away... There was nothing left in Yangzhou that she needed to stay for, she could leave at any time.

He didn't want to cause separation with just one word, so he remained silent.

Knowing that she really had good feelings for him was enough...

Actually, Yue Hongling herself knew deep down.

So, the silence at this moment was more powerful than words.

There were only the heartbeats of the two people in the room, so clear.

After a long time, Yue Hongling softly said, "I can't take advantage of you and act coy... This dual cultivation has indeed greatly helped me break through the ninth level. I will digest what I have gained in seclusion. When I come out, it may be the time of the ninth level... Thank you."

Zhao Changhe sighed, "Are you going to leave after all this talk?"

Yue Hongling seemed to feel a bit like taking advantage and running away, not knowing how to answer.

Zhao Changhe whispered, "Yuejie..."

"Yeah?"

"Can I... kiss your face, just once?"

Yue Hongling: "..."

Are you an idiot? You're already hugging me like this, and suddenly you want to lower your head and peck me. What can I say if you ask me?

Idiot, a big idiot!

Zhao Changhe seemed to realize how foolish his question was and was about to lower his head to attack.

"Knock, knock, knock!" The door was knocked.

Yue Hongling quickly broke free from his embrace and sat expressionlessly at the table.

The atmosphere was completely ruined.

Zhao Changhe was so angry that he wanted to chop the person knocking on the door into seventeen or eighteen pieces. He angrily shouted, "Who is it!"

Yue Hongling found his frustrated expression a bit funny.

Tang Buchi's voice came from outside the door, "It's me."

Zhao Changhe said, "...I have no relationship with you or your aunt, not even a copper coin's worth of relationship. You can leave!"

Tang Buchi: "???"

How do you know what I came to ask?

I see that you and Wan Dongliu are together, and your telepathic conversation is so in sync!

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He hesitated and asked, "Your Springwater Sword Intent..."

"I am a naturally gifted genius. I learned it by stealing. I also know the Fox Spirit Blade Intent. Does that have anything to do with me and you having a relationship?" Zhao Changhe exploded, "Speaking of which, you also have the Springwater Sword Intent. Why can't it mean that we have a relationship? Come in, let's talk. I think you have tender skin and tender flesh..."

Tang Buchi ran away with his legs, instantly disappearing without a trace. He didn't even want to ask Gong Chaoqun why he trusted Zhao Changhe anymore.

"Haha..." Yue Hongling's laughter came from the table. Zhao Changhe helplessly put his hands on his waist and turned to look at her, "Laugh if you want..."

"Is it because you're eager to break free from your relationship with Tang Chancellor in front of me?""It's because this damn thing disturbed me..." Zhao Changhe stopped mid-sentence.

The blush on Yue Hongling's face faded, and she asked naturally, "Where do you plan to go next?"

Zhao Changhe smoothly changed the subject, "I have something to discuss with Wan Dongliu. After that, depending on the situation, I might need to pay a visit to the Blood God Sect and meet with Sect Master Xue."

"Blood God Sect?" Yue Hongling was somewhat surprised, then she thought she understood, "You want to settle the grudges once and for all? That makes sense. But be careful, Xue Canghai is much stronger than you."

"I know, I'm not looking for trouble, I'll act according to the situation."

"Mm, with the wisdom you've shown in Yangzhou, I believe you can handle it well." Yue Hongling stood up, casually straightened his collar, "All good things must come to an end, I should really be going. If fate allows, we'll meet again in the jianghu."

Zhao Changhe's face was completely sour, and he remained silent.

Yue Hongling laughed again, tilting her head to look at his profile as if she was observing something interesting. Suddenly, she tiptoed and pecked his cheek lightly.

Zhao Changhe: "???"

He was dumbfounded, is this for real? Is she not a celestial maiden?

Yue Hongling smiled slightly and said softly, "Back in the underground cave, I said I would talk about it later. At that time, I was thinking that you performed so well, should I reward you... I know what you want... But with all the distractions, the atmosphere was gone. Now, I make up for it. This is the only reward, don't be greedy."

Zhao Changhe: "…"

"I've been thinking... If it were me, I would probably do the same thing as the Flower Picking Celestial Maiden. Maybe she, as an observer, played a more authentic me. I was too concerned about my image and too entangled. Now, this kiss has cleared my mind. Isn't it better than you wanting to kiss me because of your cultivation method?"

Zhao Changhe: "…"

"I never thought that the young man from Zhao Village could stand shoulder to shoulder with me, even helping me a lot. This trip to Yangzhou, Hongling is very happy." After Yue Hongling finished speaking, she finally gently pushed him away and elegantly turned to leave.

Zhao Changhe just touched his cheek and watched her until she reached the door. Suddenly, she paused, turned back, and smiled brightly, "Goodbye for now, if fate allows... I'll see what you'll call me next time."

(End of the chapter)