Chapter 218: Come, Heal Your Eldest Sister’s Injuries
The place Jiang Qiuchi pointed to was a seemingly ordinary lake called Mirror Lake.
The lake water was crystal clear, with lush forests on both sides. Fish could be seen swimming in the water.
She carefully got up from the young man’s embrace, then her slender fingertips waved, casting a spell.
Instantly, the lake water parted, revealing its true appearance.
It was a world of green mountains shrouded in mist and clouds, with spiritual energy permeating the air, no less than South Mountain – a hidden paradise.
After doing this, Jiang Qiuchi frowned slightly, a flicker of pain flashing across her face. Seeing her body go weak, she was about to fall.
Fortunately, Chen An saw that it was not good and quickly reached out to support her.
She then naturally leaned into the young man’s arms.
“What’s wrong?”
Chen An furrowed his brow.
Jiang Qiuchi shook her head, looking up in his arms. She blinked her eyes and said softly, “It’s nothing. I just used some spiritual energy and accidentally aggravated an old injury.”
“It’s nothing serious.”
After she finished speaking, she suddenly added softly.
“My Master has been in seclusion for fifty years. There’s no one else in Mirror Lake now, so you can stay here with peace of mind.”
Despite her words, Chen An saw her pale face and couldn’t help but feel a pang of guilt. His voice softened considerably.
“Mm, then you must also take good care of your injuries,” he replied softly.
Unexpectedly, hearing this, the young girl, perhaps thinking of something, her previously pale face suddenly became visibly rosy.
She lowered her head, muttering softly, “Okay, I’ll rest and heal, heal…”
Only Mu Sanniang stood beside them, watching this scene expressionlessly.
The feeling was like a cabbage she had painstakingly raised, finally ripe and ready, only to have someone else snatch it away halfway.
She thought, what a ‘delicate and frail’ beauty.
…
…
Within Mirror Lake, there were two elegant small pavilions, presumably used by Jiang Qiuchi and her Master before.
Now they were empty, with no belongings left.
According to Jiang Qiuchi, this was her first time returning home since she went out to travel.
The Great Heaven and Earth Yin-Yang Harmony Sect was indeed not like the rumors, not indulging in sensual pleasures day and night with incessant licentious sounds.
Instead, it was a place of beautiful mountains and clear waters, tranquil and deep, with excellent scenery.
Coupled with the abundant spiritual energy in the surroundings, it was an ideal place for cultivation.
Chen An had intended to build a separate house for himself to rest in, but Mu Sanniang refused.
This time, her attitude was not forceful. She merely held her brother’s hand and looked at him quietly.
The young girl pursed her lips, her eyes flickering. Although she hadn’t spoken yet, her intention was very clear.
“No…”
Her voice was very soft.
Chen An was stunned. He hadn’t expected his older sister to have such a vulnerable side.
His expression became hesitant.
In fact, regarding Mu Sanniang, his guilt was no less than that towards Jiang Qiuchi.
No matter how many excuses and reasons there were, he had ultimately deceived the young girl.
A faint, familiar fragrance wafted to his nose.
Chen An looked up and realized that Mu Sanniang had come close to him at some unknown time.
She no longer put on the airs of an older sister. She spoke softly, her voice incredibly gentle and sweet, a stark contrast to her usual cold demeanor.
“Let’s be like we were when we were little, okay? Sanniang doesn’t want to be separated from you again…”
“Please.”
The young girl blinked her pale blue eyes and said so.
Chen An’s eyes widened slightly, and his heart involuntarily sped up.
He felt as if he had been hit hard.
…
In short, the matter of cultivating in Mirror Lake was settled just like that.
Chen An couldn’t withstand Mu Sanniang’s relentless charm, and coupled with his desire to make amends with his elder sister, he eventually agreed, albeit half-heartedly.
However, the other person in their trio had quite an opinion about this.
After pacifying Mu Sanniang, Chen An went alone to Jiang Qiuchi’s pavilion.
The pavilion’s furnishings were elegant, and the layout was also exquisite.
Especially on the moon platform extending from the second floor, there was a swing made of vines.
Chen An walked onto the moon platform and saw the young girl curled up on the swing. She lightly tapped the ground with her delicate bare feet, causing the swing to sway gently.
The red dress she wore stood out against the lush greenery.
Chen An walked up and spoke softly.
“Your injuries are so severe, and you’re still in the mood to play here instead of meditating and healing.”
His tone was not harsh, just a subconscious display of concern.
Jiang Qiuchi turned and glanced at him, then continued to tap the ground with her bare feet, entertaining herself.
Her voice sounded a little sour.
“What, you only care about me now?”
Chen An was speechless. He just stood by the side and gently pushed the swing for her.
Since she didn’t have to push it herself anymore, Jiang Qiuchi simply curled her exposed bare feet into the swing.
The swing she sat on was not a wooden board, but a spacious, vine-woven hemispherical structure.
After a brief silence, Chen An broke the quiet first.
“Actually, I still haven’t told my eldest sister about us.”
Hearing this, the young girl propped her head up with one hand and turned to look at him.
She pouted, appearing quite nonchalant.
“What’s there to say? Saying it would only add to the trouble.”
Jiang Qiuchi’s reply startled Chen An. He hesitated for a moment before expressing his concerns.
“This is not good.”
The young man stopped his actions, a troubled expression flashing across his brow.
“Keeping it hidden like this, whether it’s from you or from my sister, is not good…”
“It’s just that I can’t find an opportunity to speak about it right now, and I always feel that if Sanniang finds out…”
Chen An paused, as if thinking of something, and his voice became a little quieter.
“Something very bad might happen.”
“Then don’t let her know.”
Jiang Qiuchi replied immediately.
She looked at the conflicted young man and suddenly smiled charmingly.
“Silly boy, it’s not like I don’t know about your relationship with your sister.”
She smiled sweetly, “When have I ever cared?
“Those words I say usually are just to tease her.”
As Jiang Qiuchi spoke, a mischievous glint flashed in her eyes. She lifted her leg, and the red dress slid down, revealing a mesmerizing expanse of fair skin.
Her exquisite bare feet gracefully climbed onto the young man’s waist.
Chen An stared blankly, his thoughts completely jumbled by her actions.
Jiang Qiuchi smiled at him and asked, “Do you still remember what you called me back in the cave mansion?”
“Vixen… Eldest Sister?”
“Exactly.”
Chen An coughed lightly, his head shaking like a rattle drum.
Immediately after, his gaze uncontrollably fell upon the young girl curled up on the swing.
Perhaps in front of Chen An, she never cared much about her image. Her red dress slid down in large swathes, unable to conceal the overflowing spring light.
Unknowingly, the two of them drew very close.
The young girl’s cheeks were flushed, and her eyes were filled with an irresistible charm.
“Come, heal your eldest sister’s injuries,”
she said.
(End of this chapter)
