Flower Stealing Master

Chapter 986: Intrinsic Power

Song Qingshu was instantly dumbfounded. What was going on?

Of course, he wouldn’t be so self-important as to think that Xiao Longnu was captivated by his male charm; such nonsense as her becoming weak all over from the masculine aura he exuded in such close proximity was ridiculous.

Xiao Longnu had practiced a heart-purifying and desire-vanquishing technique since childhood. Even if she truly had feelings for a man, she would never lose her composure like this.

Thus, upon noticing her unusual state, Song Qingshu’s first reaction was that she had fallen into a trance. However, he quickly dismissed this idea, as Xiao Longnu had not used any internal energy to resist at all; how could she possibly be in a trance?

“Guo’er~” Xiao Longnu reached out to caress Song Qingshu’s cheek, her eyes shimmering as she gazed at him, murmuring softly.

“How could she mistake me for Yang Guo?” Feeling Xiao Longnu’s delicate hand, Song Qingshu stiffened, his heart filled with confusion.

Little did he know, when a severely injured person was treated with One Yang Finger, various illusions could arise. Back when Master Yideng treated Huang Rong’s injuries, she had a nightmare, dreaming of Ouyang Feng, Ouyang Ke, and Qiu Qianren, where one moment they roasted her on a spit and the next they froze her with ice, and when her b0dy cooled, they would stoke the fire…

Whether it was Ouyang Feng, Ouyang Ke, or Qiu Qianren, they were all figures Huang Rong feared the most at that time; what one thinks about, one dreams about.

Xiao Longnu was different from Huang Rong; to her, enemies and friends were all fleeting shadows, never truly occupying her heart. The only one she thought about was Yang Guo, so her dreams would only be related to him.

If it were just that, Xiao Longnu wouldn’t have mistaken another person for Yang Guo. The twist was that Song Qingshu’s True Qi was completely different from Master Yideng’s. Master Yideng’s True Qi was balanced and peaceful, while Song Qingshu’s True Qi was a blend of Joyful True Qi, Nine Yin True Qi, and Divine Illumination Qi, naturally possessing the attribute of yin-yang fusion. Coupled with the unique properties of Joyful True Qi, it became an irresistible aphrodisiac for women.

Usually, when Song Qingshu played around with his beautiful confidantes, he would occasionally inject Joyful True Qi into them to enhance the mood. The effect? Well, it was like the flattering words Wei Xiaobao always had on his lips: “Like the endless flow of the Yangtze River, or the Yellow River in flood, once it starts, it cannot be contained.” Ahem… anyway, it was unexpectedly good.

However, whether it was A Jiu or Zhou Zhiruo, anyone who experienced it once would blush and force him to swear not to use Joyful True Qi on them again.

Song Qingshu cherished their bodies, so he naturally agreed, which meant that Joyful True Qi was mostly kept on the shelf.

Of course, when Song Qingshu treated Xiao Longnu’s injuries just now, he would never be so vile as to deliberately inject Joyful True Qi into her. However, his Nine Yin True Qi and Divine Illumination Qi inevitably contained traces of Joyful True Qi.

If it were a normal healing situation, under his deliberate restraint, that small amount of Joyful True Qi entering another’s b0dy wouldn’t have much impact. But this time, using One Yang Finger to open up Xiao Longnu’s Eight Extraordinary Meridians, although the dosage of Joyful True Qi was small, it directly entered her meridians. As Song Qingshu opened up her entire meridian system, the Joyful True Qi flowed throughout her b0dy.

In a half-dream, half-awake state, Xiao Longnu was ignited by the most primitive desires of humanity, thus when she opened her eyes and saw Song Qingshu, she instinctively took him for her beloved Yang Guo.

Fortunately, she was Xiao Longnu, who had been pure and desire-free since childhood. If it were an ordinary woman, with Joyful True Qi flowing throughout her b0dy, she would have long since become a slave to her desires and pounced on a man.

At this moment, Xiao Longnu felt a heat within her but didn’t know what to do. She instinctively tugged at her collar, trying to dissipate the heat from her b0dy, while her b0dy unconsciously pressed closer to Song Qingshu.

Song Qingshu’s gaze passed through her collar, catching sight of a large expanse of creamy skin, his heart raced, and he hurriedly averted his eyes. If it were any other woman throwing herself at him like this, given his nature, he might have accepted it without hesitation. However, to him, Xiao Longnu felt like a dream so beautiful it seemed unreal, and he didn’t want to take advantage of her vulnerability.

Even though he didn’t understand the reasons behind it, he knew that this was not Xiao Longnu’s true thoughts.

With the soft and fragrant beauty in his arms, Song Qingshu felt as awkward as a novice, unsure where to place his hands. Holding her soft b0dy felt inappropriate, yet not holding her would seem foolish…

Just as Song Qingshu was in a dilemma, Xiao Longnu suddenly began to cry softly, “Guo’er, why did you leave me?”

Song Qingshu was startled, worried that her emotional turmoil would affect her injuries and lead to failure in treatment, so he followed her words and replied, “I haven’t left you; look, I’m right here beside you, aren’t I?”

But Xiao Longnu continued to speak to herself, “Actually, I don’t blame you for leaving me. How could I compare to Miss Guo? She’s beautiful, comes from a prestigious family, and is the daughter of your most respected Guo Bo…”

Song Qingshu hurriedly interrupted her, “Don’t say such nonsense. In my heart, a thousand Miss Guos are not worth even one of your fingers.” This was his heartfelt truth, but to Xiao Longnu, it sounded like Yang Guo was declaring his feelings for her.

“Really?” Xiao Longnu’s heart blossomed with joy as she tilted her head to ask, her eyes sparkling and captivating.

All along, Song Qingshu had only heard Xiao Longnu’s voice as cold and serene, but this was the first time he heard her speak in such a sweet and charming tone. In an instant, he felt weak in the knees, hurriedly raising his hand to swear, “If I have even half a word of falsehood, may I be struck by five thunderbolts…”

Before he could finish, three delicate fingers pressed against his lips, and Xiao Longnu sweetly smiled, “No need to say such harsh things; I believe you.”

Song Qingshu instinctively held her hand, gazing at the ethereal beauty before him, and for a moment, he found himself entranced.

“Am I pretty?” Xiao Longnu initially felt a bit shy, but soon looked back at him confidently.

Song Qingshu opened his mouth, feeling an unbearable dryness in his throat, and after a long pause, he finally managed to utter two words: “Pretty!”

Beyond that, he couldn’t find any other words to describe the beauty of the woman before him.

“Then do you like me?” Xiao Longnu’s face showed a hint of shyness, but her gaze remained fixed on him, as if afraid to hear a heart-shattering answer.

“Of course I like you. If I could marry you in this life, I would have no regrets,” Song Qingshu said, suddenly realizing that he seemed to have gotten caught up in her emotions as well.

Alas, Song Qingshu, how could you be so muddled when Xiao Longnu is currently in a confused state?

At this moment, Song Qingshu had completely opened up Xiao Longnu’s meridians. She only needed to rest for a couple of days to fully recover. Just as he was pondering how to wake her up, suddenly, two soft, warm lips pressed against his.

Song Qingshu was stunned. Had he just been ki$$ed forcefully by Xiao Longnu? The usually pure and pristine Xiao Longnu was actually this bold?

His mind was still a mess, but his b0dy’s instincts had already made Song Qingshu respond to the beauty. Xiao Longnu’s movements were awkward, but rather than displeasing him, it only heightened his excitement, as it indicated that this was Xiao Longnu’s first ki$$.

“Mmm~”

Xiao Longnu, already soft all over, melted further under Song Qingshu’s mature ki$$, almost entirely clinging to him.

After a long while, their lips parted. Xiao Longnu’s tender lips were slightly swollen as she reached up to wrap her arms around his neck, her eyes shining brightly: “Today, I want to become your wife.”

Song Qingshu felt a thunderous roar in his mind. In this moment, with a celestial-like girl expressing her feelings, even the hardest steel would turn to softness.

At this point, reason and morality became utterly unimportant. Song Qingshu’s eyes gradually turned red, his breathing grew heavy, and he reached out to embrace her.

“Wait!” Xiao Longnu suddenly pressed against his chest.

Song Qingshu thought she had regained her clarity and felt a pang of regret, wondering how he could be so pathetic.

But what came was not Xiao Longnu’s reprimand but her gentle voice: “I’ve already put on my wedding dress, but you don’t look like a groom at all.”

Song Qingshu could only smile wryly. Not only did he not look like a groom, he completely wasn’t one at all.

Xiao Longnu leaned over, rummaging through the dowry box beside her. After a long while, she took a red flower and placed it on Song Qingshu’s head, cheerfully saying, “There are no groom’s clothes in the box, but this will have to do to make you look like a groom.”

Song Qingshu was momentarily at a loss for words. Xiao Longnu giggled, “What are you still dawdling for? I’m already your wife!”

Song Qingshu chuckled awkwardly. Although he was very tempted, reason kept him firmly in check against the intrinsic power within him.

Seeing him standing there like a dazed goose, Xiao Longnu bit her lip, grabbed his hand, and slipped it inside her loosened cl0thing.

“Do you like it?” Xiao Longnu asked, her face flushed.

Given Xiao Longnu’s usual temperament, she would never be this bold even in front of Yang Guo. However, now that her meridians were filled with Joyful True Qi, her desires had already awakened, and unconsciously, her actions had become bolder than usual.

Of course, from another perspective, if an ordinary woman were filled with Joyful True Qi, she would have long since turned into a wanton seductress. Xiao Longnu’s actions were already the most restrained of all.

As Song Qingshu felt the warmth and softness beneath his hand, the intrinsic power within him could no longer be restrained. With a low growl, he lunged forward.

*****

As Yang Guo entered the Ancient Tomb through the waterway and was heading toward the previous living quarters, a series of enchanting m0ans suddenly echoed through the tomb’s passage. He felt his face flush and his heart race: “Could it be that Li Mochou brought some lover to the Ancient Tomb for a tryst?”

However, he quickly shook his head. Although Li Mochou was ruthless, she had always kept herself clean and would never engage in such disgraceful acts.

Yang Guo’s face turned ashen. In his heart, he had long regarded the Ancient Tomb as his and Xiao Longnu’s private territory, and he wouldn’t allow anyone else to intrude: “It must be that wretched Hong Lingbo!”

Aside from him and Xiao Longnu, only Li Mochou and her disciple knew about the secret passage in the Ancient Tomb. Since it wasn’t Li Mochou, it could only be Hong Lingbo.

As for Xiao Longnu, Yang Guo hadn’t even considered that possibility!