Chapter 18: The Goddess, Breathing Heavily!
The pleasant cultivation session came to an end.
Su Qing checked the results of his practice today.
Overall, the effect was not as great as the first time, but it was still equivalent to several days of cultivation.
It felt… like he could completely rely on this divine maiden to break through to the Prenatal realm!
Ye Xueyi, on the other hand, expressionlessly tidied up the marks left on her body.
Her stunning face was still tinged with a faint blush, but the charm in her eyes had completely vanished.
All that remained was cold indifference.
She fixed her clothes in silence.
Clearly, this was a silent protest.
A normal person would feel disappointed by such a reaction.
But to Su Qing, seeing the divine maiden like this only intensified his sense of conquest.
"Madam, thank you for assisting me in my cultivation. You've been a great help."
"I'll come visit you again in a couple of days. Thanks again for your hospitality."
Su Qing acted as if he didn't notice the coldness on the divine maiden's face and expressed his gratitude sincerely.
As someone who only cared about results, he truly found her incredibly useful.
Ye Xueyi's delicate hands clenched unconsciously.
Her fists hardened!
Because of her temperament, she rarely got angry and had a noble demeanor.
But ever since meeting this scoundrel, she found it increasingly difficult to control her emotions.
Just listen to his request—was this something a reasonable person would say?
It was simply too much!
Yet, she didn't voice her dissatisfaction. She was too exhausted to be angry.
Perhaps the most frustrating thing was that she couldn't even defeat him in bed?
Even though she had no prior experience, her best friend once told her she had an extraordinary physique!
If her friend hadn't lied, then… was she just too weak?
Thinking of this, the divine maiden's mood sank even lower.
Time passed in a flash.
Su Qing, now refreshed, walked toward the door.
After such an intense session, his strength had improved considerably—he was truly dedicated to cultivation!
The divine maiden stood behind him, feeling a hint of relief.
This feeling was like sending off a plague god.
As they crossed the courtyard, they encountered a dazed figure.
"Brother Su, are you leaving already?"
Seeing someone approaching, Gu Qingzhou instinctively looked up and greeted him.
He had already regarded Su Qing as a friend.
After all, when he was at his lowest, only Su Qing extended a helping hand.
Moreover… behind Su Qing, his fairy-like wife followed closely.
Honestly, the way they walked—one in front, one behind—looked more like a married couple.
As he greeted them, Gu Qingzhou felt a surge of melancholy.
Was this a coincidence, or had they known each other all along?
He didn't know and didn't dare to ask. All he could do was silently observe and try to figure things out.
"Brother Gu, hello. I have matters to attend to at home. Let's chat another time."
Su Qing nodded at Gu Qingzhou with a smile.
"Brother Su, take care! Come visit whenever you have time!"
Gu Qingzhou nodded, trying to act as if they were equals.
But truthfully, talking to Su Qing still made him feel pressured—it was unavoidable.
"Sure!"
Su Qing agreed readily, without hesitation.
Since the head of the house was inviting him, how could he refuse?
After exchanging a few words, the young man left in a carefree manner.
"You… know him?"
Watching the scoundrel's departing figure, Ye Xueyi took the initiative to ask.
"Y-Yes! He helped me once. He's a good man!"
Gu Qingzhou was taken aback for a moment, then spoke with excitement.
She… she actually spoke to him first!
His heartfelt confessions must have worked—this was a huge breakthrough!
Before, their conversations had been nothing more than forced responses.
But now, she spoke to him willingly. This was real progress.
"You two are from different worlds. It's best if you stay away from him."
Ye Xueyi's voice carried a hint of warning.
"Madam, there must be some misunderstanding! He really is a good person!"
Gu Qingzhou hesitated for a moment before replying.
He was willing to listen to his wife in most matters, but he couldn't agree on this.
How could someone who helped him be a bad person?
As a man of honor, he felt the need to explain.
"A… good man?"
Ye Xueyi struggled to say those two words.
"Yes! Even though we haven't interacted much, I really want to become like him!"
Gu Qingzhou spoke with admiration, his face full of longing.
Ye Xueyi's lips twitched involuntarily.
She felt like she was about to implode—especially seeing the reverence in her husband's eyes.
She nearly blurted out the truth, just so he could see Su Qing for what he really was.
She didn't know what kind of interaction the two had, but… he took your wedding night, and you still call him a good man?
Yet, as she opened her mouth, she ultimately chose to hold back.
This poor fool of a husband was innocent.
Telling him the truth wouldn't change anything. It would only add unnecessary risks.
It was already unfair to him—there was no need to drag him into this mess.
Still… watching him remain so clueless infuriated her.
Without another word, the divine maiden turned and left, not wanting to be alone with him any longer.
Gu Qingzhou watched her retreating figure, feeling a little lost.
Did he make her angry again?
And… was it just his imagination, or did his wife seem a bit stiff when she walked? Could she be injured?
When Ye Xueyi returned to her room, she found an elder of the Heavenly Dao Sect already waiting for her.
The woman looked about thirty, mature and elegant, but with a stern expression.
"Elder Wu, didn't we agree not to contact each other for now? Is there something urgent?"
Ye Xueyi bowed slightly, her voice filled with doubt.
To minimize risks, she remained in the open while the sect stayed hidden, ensuring they didn't put all their eggs in one basket.
"Xueyi, did he come looking for you again today?"
Elder Wu's voice carried a hint of displeasure.
Ye Xueyi didn't detect it—rather, she felt touched.
The sect was concerned about her safety, risking exposure just to check on her...
This thought had barely formed when Elder Wu continued.
"Xueyi, you're rushing things. Didn't I tell you to take it slow?"
"Controlling him is important, but if you move too fast, you'll attract the court's attention!"
"If we fail, you will bear the greatest responsibility!"
Elder Wu's tone grew harsher.
The smile that had just appeared on Ye Xueyi's face gradually faded.
The goddess, breathing heavily!