Chapter 329 - 0209 Muyu Peak is an inauspicious place (two in one)

As Li Zhibai’s student, Xu Chang’an naturally received some influence from his teacher’s views.

For example, Li Zhibai always appreciated those who knew what they wanted and worked tirelessly toward it.

The reason Xu Chang’an "liked" Liu Qingluo was also because a hardworking and strong person might not always deserve respect, but nonetheless should never be scorned or insulted for their efforts.

When comparing carefully, it’s hard to say that he was influenced by Li Zhibai; it might be that the teacher and student share similar ideas.

Regarding Qinling’s personal feelings, Xu Chang’an didn’t find them strange, especially after he expressed that he was there to deliver wine and would take a trip to Beisang City, offering to take something to Zhu Pingniang for Qinling.

The almost overflowing joy of Junior Master Qin made Xu Chang’an’s emotions feel a slight impact.

He still remembers, at their first meeting, the severe expression and meticulous demeanor that she had...

Now it had shattered into pieces, replaced by joy, panic, and the pleasure of sharing with others, revealing youthful feelings not quite fitting for her age.

Privately, Qinling is an indisputable beauty.

Thus, when Xu Chang’an noticed his elegant aunt’s cheeks tinged pink, her lustrous black pupils wide open as she took out a large box of unsent "letters" from her room for sorting... Xu Chang’an sensibly left the room.

Each of those letters was addressed to Miss Zhu, written by Qinling when she was alone, filled with romantic words meant for Zhu Pingniang. So she wanted to pick the best, most touching one for Xu Chang’an to deliver.

At that moment, Qinling... Xu Chang’an found it hard to face.

— Pursuing, admiring, and loving intensely.

Extremely dazzling.

In comparison, Xu Chang’an felt that he, who always responded to everything with "reserve", even needing Yun Qian to ask him directly, might dissolve like a shadow in Qinling’s overflowing passion.

Therefore, he left Qinling’s room and thought about something while playing with a young kitten under a tree.

He wondered if he couldn’t express his love for Miss Yun as brightly as Qinling because he once was her steward.

Thinking back, if it weren’t for the fact that "Miss" had openly shown her affection for him while he was still a steward... perhaps he’d keep that longing deeply hidden, like a possessive guardian of a treasure, never letting anyone else know.

In this context, he watched Qinling pursue her beloved like a burning flame, even allowing her unpleasant side to show in front of him without hesitation, and his fondness for her skyrocketed.

Similarly.

Qinling had long viewed Xu Chang’an as one of her own, otherwise she wouldn’t have allowed him leniency in everything, much less let him see her private side.

Perhaps she had always thought of Xu Chang’an as a mirror, having revealed her feelings for Zhu Pingniang and jealous disposition before him, so now Qinling treated Xu Chang’an with complete openness, without concealing even a hint of her true thoughts.

She knew for a long time about the deep feelings between Xu Chang’an and Yun Qian, and had advised Xu Chang’an not to indulge excessively in pleasure... Of course, after Xu Chang’an’s cultivation breakthrough, her thoughts changed.

Qinling took out a box of elixir from her storage ring and gently opened it.

"Xiaochang’an, I have some elixir here that can enhance the relationship between spouses. Do you want to take it and try it?"

"..."

Because the topic was serious, Qinling didn’t call him "boy", but used a term similar to Zhu Pingniang’s.

The elixir’s appearance was entirely golden, yet wrapped in red powder-like engravings, and as soon as Xu Chang’an opened it, he smelled a rich aroma... Feeling his spiritual power stir, his knuckles turned white from gripping tightly.

This is definitely not a proper elixir!!!

Xu Chang’an quickly realized that this elixir was the kind written in novels, used by indecent folks on virtuous women as seductive medicine.

Enhancing the relationship between spouses?

Xu Chang’an was stunned.

Why did his junior master pull out something like this?

Indeed, if Miss Yun consumed it, she would certainly look stunning.

He envied Qinling’s initiative and had thought about being proactive himself, but not in this way.

Looking back at Qinling’s serious demeanor, for a moment, his image of her began to crumble.

It made sense.

After all, she was a lady with affection for Zhu Pingniang, offering such an item to him seemed quite rational.

...

The light of the Fire Stone in the courtyard cast upon Xu Chang’an’s body.

He looked at the elixir in Qinling’s hand, utterly dazed.

How could a solitary lady like Junior Master Qin possess such an object?

"Master, what is this?" Xu Chang’an asked, somewhat struggling.

"A small thing from Tripod Heart Peak, I don’t need it. Rather than letting it gather dust, why not give it to Miss Yun," Qinling said as she looked at the elixir, showing some regret, and then raised her head to see Xu Chang’an’s shocked gaze.

"...?"

She was stunned for a moment before realizing, then scoffed.

"What are you thinking, boy? It’s really just a small thing, not something that harms the body," Qinling initially thought Xu Chang’an was also someone who had a spouse, and there was nothing wrong with it, but didn’t expect him to be surprisingly conservative.

Because of Zhu Pingniang, Qinling was familiar with the places of entertainment and Muyu Peak, and her views were privately leaning toward Zhu Pingniang.