Unlimited Resources: Raising a Minister with a Space Supermarket-Chapter 399 - 372: Stealing a Kiss

Su Jingchen told Yu Xiaolian, Prince Jin has left Luocheng, not just Prince Jin, even those who were stirring trouble days ago have disappeared overnight. He secretly inquired Dao Sheng the monk under the guise of discussing acupuncture.

It was only through this inquiry that Su Jingchen learned it was Dao Sheng the monk who saved Yu Xiaolian.

Yu Xiaolian was once the host of the Longevity Gu, which Dao Sheng the monk had discerned at the time. However, after realizing the Longevity Gu was gone, the monk chose to keep this secret for Yu Xiaolian and didn’t tell Jun Yian the truth.

Prince Jin and other princes’ spies all left Luocheng overnight and headed for Miaojiang. This was also Dao Sheng the monk’s doing; he wanted to let everyone know that the evil Longevity Gu is no more, so they’d stop indiscriminately killing the innocent for it.

"How did Master Dao Sheng know the Longevity Gu is gone?" Su Jingchen was puzzled; neither he nor Yu Xiaolian had told him.

Yu Xiaolian was also baffled by this question, "That day I said the one who transferred inner strength to me was someone without legs. Master Dao Sheng’s expression was very intriguing. He must recognize Elder Miao Danyi.

Besides, the Longevity Gu isn’t as miraculous as rumored; eternal youth, immortal words must all be false. If it truly could maintain youth, Elder Miao Danyi wouldn’t look as old as he does."

The world only remembers the word ’longevity’ from Longevity Gu and endlessly magnifies it, never considering the character ’Gu,’ which is the most terrifying presence. Hearing about Longevity Gu’s dreadful ’side effects’ from Miao Danyi, silence followed by relief overwhelmed Yu Xiaolian.

"In any case, this is a good thing for us." Dao Sheng the monk greatly assisted them. If the various forces find the answers they seek in Miaojiang, they would no longer have worries on their backs.

"But how did Master Dao Sheng manage to get all the forces to move out side by side?"

Yu Xiaolian always felt this monk Dao Sheng was extraordinary; he not only understands court matters but also Witch Clan affairs, seemingly knowing a lot.

Regarding this point, Su Jingchen was quite puzzled.

Unable to comprehend, he’d let it go. With each needle Su Jingchen placed, drowsiness overcame Yu Xiaolian, quickly leading her to sleep.

Su Jingchen finished all the acupuncture points and left the needle in for a while before removing the silver needle.

Lately, besides acupuncture, Yu Xiaolian has been meditating to refine the massive inner strength within her body. She doesn’t understand internal cultivation methods, and every move requires Su Jingchen’s direction, so lately, Su Jingchen comes directly to Zhenpin Pavilion after school, only going home after dark.

Su Jingchen told Su Dafu that Yu Xiaolian received guidance from a renowned Bell Doctor in Miaojiang, learned an acupuncture method that could effectively suppress his asthma, so he had to go for acupuncture every now and then.

Su Dafu is now too lazy to manage Su Jingchen’s affairs. After all, Su Jingchen wouldn’t listen even if he tried to manage him, so he simply let it be.

Moreover, since Su Jingchen left, after relentless persuasion and intimidation day and night, Ning Chuyu has now become Su Dafu’s concubine. Most of the time, Su Dafu treats Ning Chuyu well, but when business isn’t good and he’s in a foul mood, he would vent on Ning Chuyu with abuse.

Occasionally recalling Ning Chuyu’s father Ning Baoku would draw Su Dafu to also speak subtly and disparage Ning Chuyu.

Anyway, this is not happening now.

Because Ning Chuyu’s womb has proven fortunate, as she’s already pregnant after being with Su Dafu for just over four months.

Su Dafu, in his forties and in his prime, decided to put the past behind and live well with Ning Chuyu upon learning of her pregnancy, promising Ning Chuyu that if she gives birth to a boy, he would elevate her to his principal wife.

To avoid awkward encounters with Ning Chuyu, Su Jingchen leaves early and returns late every day, trying to dodge contact with Su Dafu and Ning Chuyu. Even if they accidentally meet, Su Jingchen would quickly leave citing discomfort.

Yu Xiaolian asleep, Su Jingchen watches over her.

Leaving her alone asleep here, he felt uneasy.

Sometimes when everything seems calm, it’s often when potential dangers hide underneath.

Now, at night, Yu Xiaolian marks the doors and windows before sleeping inside the space. Fortunately, no accidents have occurred recently, but one shouldn’t be complacent. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

Yu Xiaolian awoke to find it dark outside. She checked the watch to find it past eight o’clock.

"I’m sleeping less and less, does it mean my inner strength has almost been refined?"

Yu Xiaolian was delighted. With inner strength given by Miao Danyi, she’s become a strong person, able to walk without breathing heavily. Her body also feels light, allowing her to easily scale the courtyard wall of her Xiangyang Lane home, which she estimates to be 1.8 meters tall. Before, Yu Xiaolian would’ve needed a ladder to climb over, now she only needs a deep breath.

"Still early. With acupuncture, it’ll take at least half a year." Su Jingchen gently tapped Yu Xiaolian’s nose.

Yu Xiaolian’s face fell, "That long still?"

"Long? Be content. Elder Miao accumulated decades of skill that you benefited from." Su Jingchen said, adjusting Yu Xiaolian’s collar.

Yu Xiaolian excitedly spoke of her recent changes, "Do you remember on our way back from Miaojiang, when I said I felt terribly cold, no matter how thickly dressed?

But now I feel warm. I just realized the cold wasn’t from the weather but from the troublesome inner strength at work."

Su Jingchen, a bit guilty, said, "It’s my fault, I didn’t realize you couldn’t handle such dense inner strength. Luckily we met Master Dao Sheng or I’d be clueless when you got in trouble!"

"Not your fault, you’re not a doctor. Besides, you’re only a half-hearted martial artist, it’s normal not to figure it out!"

"So now that you have profound inner strength, you start looking down on me, calling me a half-hearted martial artist? I’m upset, and I’ll sulk unreasonably!" Su Jingchen mimicked how Yu Xiaolian pouted when angry, crossing his arms and puckering thin lips.

"Click!" Yu Xiaolian suddenly leaned in swiftly, stealing a kiss.

"Taking advantage and thinking of escaping, huh?" Su Jingchen pulled Yu Xiaolian back, securing her waist, and returned the flirtation.

Yu Xiaolian’s eyes sparkled with amusement as he indulged freely, roving through her softly.