Half past nine.

Lu Jin'an, having changed into clean clothes, walked out the front door of the bathroom, his face slightly pale as he leaned against the doorframe with one hand.

Tired, naturally not, but Senior Sister... she wanted too much.

Although mentally prepared long ago, Senior Sister needed far too much Origin for her breakthrough.

The half-demon identity was only part of the reason; more importantly, her demon clan bloodline came from the Black Phoenix.

Although it consumed so much, it was... worth it!

The proud expression of Senior Sister, showing a subtle mix of grievance and elegance under the influence of various tools... enough to be remembered for a lifetime.

"Master, are you okay?"

The little Zhiyu, who had reverted to her young girl form, carefully supported Lu Jin'an's arm, swallowing instinctively.

She couldn't forget Master Qingyue's watermelon-like belly even now...

"It's nothing."

Lu Jin'an patted the little one's head and said earnestly, "Don't listen to her recklessly in the future."

"Oh~" Zhiyu nodded quickly but couldn't help asking, "Does Master really not like to be lifted by Zhiyu?"

Lu Jin'an coughed lightly, "Let's talk about it later, let's talk about it later."

Speaking, he started to walk and restore the consumed yang energy.

He had to go to Qingmiao Palace to pick up Master, and would inevitably consume energy again, so it was better to recover some strength.

Following closely behind, Zhiyu pondered, thinking "talk later" probably meant he did like it.

Thinking this, her steps became even lighter.

In the bathroom.

Dongfang Xinglan was wiping herself while looking at Mu Qingyue, who was curled up and lying on her side on a long bench, her eyes complex.

In the past few days, she thought she had understood enough, but these cultivators from reputable sects continued to refresh her understanding.

She didn't expect Lu Jin'an to act that way, nor did she expect Mu Qingyue to accept it…

In Dongfang Xinglan's view, the powerful Mu Qingyue didn't really resist, which was a form of acceptance.

Especially, the catlike satisfied expression on Mu Qingyue's face seemed to imply she didn't mind.

However, she looked too much like a pregnant woman, and what were those patterns appearing on her skin…

Dongfang Xinglan pinched her brow, "Aren't you going out?"

Jingle~ jingle~

With Mu Qingyue sitting up, the sound of bells was clear and pleasant. Dongfang Xinglan froze for a moment, unable to help but ask, "Doesn't it hurt..."

Mu Qingyue shook her head, "Who told me to contradict Junior Brother?"

"..."

Dongfang Xinglan didn't understand and realized her previous impression of Mu Qingyue was wrong. No matter what, Mu Qingyue willingly enduring such family laws was definitely not someone with a normal character.

"I like it!" Mu Qingyue suddenly said, "This is the intimacy between me and Junior Brother, not some family law."

?

Dongfang Xinglan was stunned. Was this woman out of her mind?

"I'm telling the truth," Mu Qingyue gently stroked her lower abdomen with a charming smile, "There are many types of things happening in bed, and so do people, so you don't need to be shocked."

She wasn't afraid of Dongfang Xinglan being shocked by her preferences, but felt it necessary to let Dongfang Xinglan know Junior Brother wasn't someone who enjoyed violently treating his family.

Such a misunderstanding couldn't be allowed.

That's why explaining it as "intimacy" was most appropriate, leading Dongfang Xinglan to wrongly believe this was just an exclusive way of interaction between Senior Brother and Sister, leaving nothing to tell Junior Brother.

"Intimacy?" Dongfang Xinglan murmured, questioning if it was legitimate.

"This is how Junior Brother and I grew up together, you don't understand, nor do you need to," Mu Qingyue smiled slightly, "He has unique intimacy with Nanzhi too, so don't be surprised."

Listening to her voice, Dongfang Xinglan suddenly recalled her own impulses on horseback before.

Was this the kind of intimacy she wanted with him?

Dongfang Xinglan fell into contemplation, even remembering wanting to secretly be with him all over the Imperial City, on the Dragon Chair...

Therefore, she somewhat understood Mu Qingyue's statement.

Watching Dongfang Xinglan's expression gradually relax, Mu Qingyue also breathed a sigh of relief.

"But this…" Dongfang Xinglan glanced at Mu Qingyue's bell, pondering, "I suddenly thought of a saying."

"Hmm?"

"You've been treated roughly by your husband all the time but never thought of divorce. When people ask why, you say 'the thing is harmonious'..."

Saying this, Dongfang Xinglan couldn't help becoming speechless.

"That's precisely it," Mu Qingyue's eyes twinkled with amusement.

Dongfang Xinglan rolled her eyes, "I'm leaving, you should tidy up too."

"Hmm."

Mu Qingyue watched Dongfang Xinglan's departing figure, sitting still.

To enjoy for a while longer~

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Half past noon.

Second Junior Brother Jiang Wuya and Fourth Senior Sister Guan Wen also prepared the relevant matters and arrived first, so Lu Jin'an arranged for dining at a Warm Pavilion.

Senior Sister didn't attend; neither she nor Lu Jin'an wanted others to see a certain posture.

During the meal, Guan Wen couldn't help but glance a few more times at the Saint Heir and the Empress of the Qiming Immortal Dynasty... By right, the Saint Heir is a guest, but he was sitting in the seat of honor like the head of the house, clearly having a dubious relationship with this Empress!

An aspect of the Saint Heir's stance on the side of Qiming Immortal Dynasty in prior negotiations was indeed due to this Empress.

However, gossiping isn't the thing to do now; it's better to wait until after the Saint Heir becomes Immortal, to avoid people complaining endlessly.

"You came too?" Lu Jin'an looked at Jiang Wuya, somewhat surprised, "To perfect the Great Dao?"

Jiang Wuya nodded with a smile, "Although my Great Dao isn't the same as Master's 'True Origin,' they lead to the same end, so during this period of the Immortal Dynasty's Nirvana Rebirth, I seized the opportunity to come to perfect my Great Dao."