Eternal Life Starts as a Hunter-Chapter 390 - 145: Gaining Trust, Deepening Chaos, Moving to Cloud Mountain Path (Part 2)
If Li Yuan is the vine that relies on the great tree of Yan Yu and Xue Ning, then Lady Yin is another tree growing beside the great tree.
As for Jing Shuixiang...
Li Yuan glanced at the incongruous information above her head "220 (950)~225 (1000)" and his expression slightly tensed.
It seems... Could his wife’s power be recovering?
As Li Yuan was pondering, a voice came to his ears.
"Husband, you have been startled, please allow Shuixiang to serve you..."
The petite woman soon had drinks brought up. After dismissing the others, she disrobed and changed into a seductive red gauze dress, then began to dance before Li Yuan.
Her dance fluttered like a startled swan, and her form was as graceful as a swimming dragon. The wide sleeves of the red gauze dress were like clouds, drifting and swirling in the wind, with snowy arms weaving around and long legs veiled in mist...
Once Li Yuan finished his drink, she approached him like a red cloud, straddling him with long legs, her soft hands deftly disrobing him, using all her charms to please him, to make him happy, to make him forget his previous fears.
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One night passed, and Li Yuan awoke surrounded by warmth.
He took a flute and stood outside under the white clouds, playing leisurely.
It seemed like life was returning to normal.
A little over half a month later, early spring arrived.
Within the Divine Wood Hall Inner City, all sorts of flowers bloomed. The flowers here were infinitely richer than those outside. Walking among them was like strolling through a mysterious forest.
Normally, this would be the perfect season for the upper clansmen of the Divine Wood Hall’s top eight families to enjoy the flowers.
But now, due to the chaos of war and the downfall of the Guo Family, with the betrayal of the Liu Family, there were very few people appreciating the blooms.
However, Li Yuan personally drove to the manor, and as he watched Jing Shuixiang emerge from the house, a hint of amazement flashed in his eyes.
The petite figure was wrapped in a mysterious and elegant black gown, the neckline slightly open to reveal snowy white skin and the edge of her collarbone...
Pale pink mimosa flower clusters adorned the neckline, projecting an unusual purity.
Her dreamy eyes were hidden beneath a black conical hat with a sheer veil, appearing like stars in a vast mist.
Li Yuan took her hand and helped her onto the carriage, somewhat surprised by her attire.
He rarely saw women using black as the primary color for their attire, especially when the woman was his wife.
For a moment, the woman before him became slightly unfamiliar.
Jing Shuixiang noticed his gaze and suddenly said, "Sorry, sorry, I’ll go change my outfit."
Li Yuan held her hand and said, "It looks good. Don’t change."
Jing Shuixiang widened her eyes and asked, "Really?"
Li Yuan replied, "Of course it’s true."
Only then did Jing Shuixiang cautiously board the carriage, choosing not to sit in the cabin but instead recline next to Li Yuan in the driver’s seat, insisting she drive the carriage.
At Li Yuan’s request, she finally entered the carriage cabin.
Li Yuan then drove the carriage to the Gu Family.
He knew that yesterday, Xiao Ping’an had returned.
Li Yuan easily entered the Gu Family.
But at this moment, the atmosphere in the Gu Family was not joyous, instead carrying a trace of solemnity.
Li Yuan paused to listen and realized it was because the previous Fifth Grade Gu Family Elder had died.
The Gu Family had only four Fifth Grades, including Vice Hall Master Gu Xuejian, so the death of one was truly a crippling blow.
Li Yuan didn’t concern himself with this but instead found Gu Xuejian.
Gu Xuejian was somewhat surprised by his arrival and asked, "Master Li, are you here to attend my family’s Elder’s funeral? This is a family matter, and you actually don’t need to..."
Li Yuan first expressed his condolences, speaking a few words about the Elder’s heroic deeds and his own regrets, then said, "Today is bright and beautiful, so I wanted to take my family out for a walk."
With that, he gestured towards the carriage behind him and called, "Shuixiang."
The curtain lifted, and Jing Shuixiang, clad in the "mimosa" black gown, stepped down, standing carefully by Li Yuan’s side, respectfully saying, "Greetings to Lady Hall Master."
Gu Xuejian gave her a peculiar look, then nodded.
Li Yuan then said, "Lady Hall Master, I want to take Ping’an out for a stroll."
Gu Xuejian said, "Ping’an is still engrossed in cultivation; now is not the time to slack off."
Li Yuan replied, "We’ll just be wandering within the Inner City, not going far. My daughter is gone, and I wish to spend more time with my son."
Jing Shuixiang suddenly looked up, her eyes gleaming with light.
Gu Xuejian hesitated for a moment and then said, "Alright then."
With that, she went to the inner residence and brought out Li Ping’an, who was practicing his swordsmanship, giving him a thorough briefing before allowing Li Ping’an to leave with Li Yuan.
Along the way, Li Yuan listened to his son boast, saying things like "the world’s number one blade is just within reach," and "his fellow disciples are too weak," and so on...
Li Yuan didn’t refute him; he realized that his son seemed to have inherited the Gu System’s approach, and moreover, appeared to be part of the aggressive faction—battle-hungry and somewhat immature—even causing Gu Xuejian to yield.
As for the "Stability Scripture" Li Yuan had taught, it had long been forgotten in some corner.
Li Yuan surmised that this was related to the Cultivation Skill his son practiced. Just like those who practice the [Overlord Blade] may end up with more Heroic Qi, while those who practice the [Evil Blade] may turn to devious paths...
His son had already proven with his talent that he indeed possessed the "Innate Shadow Blood" of the Divine Wood Hall, which, in a way, also predetermined his character and fate.
Li Yuan no longer instructed him to be cautious but instead discussed the investigation of Paradise Garden, hoping he could learn from the death of the Gu Family Elder.
This time, the father-son interaction was, however, relatively harmonious.
By evening, Li Yuan promptly returned Li Ping’an to the Gu Family, handing him over to Gu Xuejian, and then took his leave.
