In the rippling water of the hot spring, it was the first time Lu Jin'an had Zhiyu pinned beneath him, their eyes meeting underwater, as Zhiyu clung to Master even tighter.

More like a dazzling snow boa.

Yet dragons do indeed have similarities with boas.

The hot spring rippled, and Zhiyu's delicate skin seemed like fine waves, trembling and captivating.

In Qiu Qingtang's perception by the pool, the sound of splashing water was oddly muffled yet delightfully melodious, but what drew her attention was Zhiyu.

The calves, full and symmetrical, unusually long and extending over Lu Jin'an's shoulders, the tops almost leveling with the calves, the lines slightly protruding, resembling the back of a jade goose.

The tender, peachy soles wrinkle with a subtle texture, the ten jade-like toes tightly curled, resembling a line of delicately powdered pearls.

Thus the pair of jade legs appeared even longer, and the splendid, agile, and curvy body closely clung to Lu Jin'an's embrace.

Rather than Lu Jin'an holding Zhiyu, it was more like Zhiyu embracing Lu Jin'an.

Unconsciously curling her jade toes, Qiu Qingtang's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise; Zhiyu didn't seem naïve, suggesting that this wasn't the first time Lu Jin'an and Zhiyu had done this.

But... How long did it take to cultivate such an instinctive move from silly Zhiyu?

Qiu Qingtang pondered, her legs instinctively tightened a bit more, and what surprised her the most was that even at such a moment, Lu Jin'an hadn't crossed the line. When was he planning to savor this?

As she thought, she watched as Lu Jin'an miraculously kissed Zhiyu's rosy lips not long after.

Qiu Qingtang raised an eyebrow, evidently Zhiyu's allure was significant for him.

However, Zhiyu's next move was even more unexpected.

Zhiyu muttered "can't waste this," yet didn't want to abruptly push Lu Jin'an away, so in the next moment, she transformed into a dark-colored Candle Dragon, swimming in the hot spring.

Like a little fish devouring shrimp, darting haphazardly in the water.

?

Qiu Qingtang's pink eyes showed surprise; she'd known this little gourmand was picky about food, not touching anything less than a delicacy, but now...

Was this on Zhiyu's menu?

Qiu Qingtang blinked, and Zhiyu's following move startled her and astonished Lu Jin'an even more.

The dark Candle Dragon in the hot spring... tracing back to the source!

Qiu Qingtang opened her mouth in astonishment, could it? Seriously, this was a bit absurd...

At this moment, Lu Jin'an, startled, instinctively tried to grab the little dragon, yet his actions froze as he lifted his hand.

Qiu Qingtang watched his expression, playfully said, "Young Master Lu, could you be awakening some peculiar fondness?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Jin'an quickly cooed Zhiyu, then hastily got out of the water and dressed.

"Don't talk nonsense." Lu Jin'an coughed lightly, "Just got scared, besides, Zhiyu is still Zhiyu, what's odd about that?"

Qiu Qingtang didn't believe his explanation, continued to tease him, "How does it feel?"

Lu Jin'an remained silent, while Zhiyu was still happily wandering around the hot spring as a little dragon.

"Come on, say something~"

"Figure it out yourself." Fully dressed, Lu Jin'an glanced at Qiu Qingtang and then turned to Zhiyu, "I'm leaving, come over during mealtime."

"Alright~"

Zhiyu lifted her dragon head and happily responded, and Lu Jin'an avoided further quarrels with the mischievous fox, hurriedly leaving the bamboo grove.

Qiu Qingtang watched his departing figure, muttering softly, "Figure it out as you please…"

Saying so, she raised her hand and pinched her tongue, her expression tinged with a bit of regret.

"If humans had categorized them as felines… their tongues would have barbs, what a pity."

Qiu Qingtang turned back towards the water to see the little Candle Dragon swimming joyfully, just as she was about to speak, Zhiyu voluntarily approached, lifting her dragon head and staring straight at Qiu Qingtang with those unusual eyes.

Being looked at like that alone caused Qiu Qingtang's lower back tail to fluff out, a sense of crisis creeping into her heart.

In Zhiyu's eyes at the moment, there was no trace of former silliness.

"You…"

"Ms. Qingtang, you cannot monopolize Master, or Zhiyu will get upset, okay?"

Zhiyu seriously stated, still maintaining a cute tone, yet the underlying threat was unmistakable.

?

Qiu Qingtang's eyelids twitched, has Zhiyu gotten smarter?

During the silence, Zhiyu started swimming again in the hot spring, its delighted appearance made Qiu Qingtang wonder if what she had seen and heard earlier was just an illusion.

Qiu Qingtang stared at the Little Candle Dragon in the pond and quietly spoke after a while: "Do you want to return to the Dragon Clan?"

The Zhiyu in the pond seemed not to hear.

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Leaving the bamboo grove, Lu Jin'an quickly walked to Huangyu Palace, pondering the reason Master had summoned him.

He pushed the door open and entered the room, but did not find any trace of Master. Hesitating for a moment, he turned and walked towards the massage bathhouse on the other side of the courtyard.

Walking into the bathhouse where Master had removed the virginity mark, Lu Jin'an couldn't help but chuckle softly. Entering the inner room, he saw Pei Wanyu's enchanting back in the midst of the misty heat of the hot spring.

"Master."

He softly called out as he stepped forward, Pei Wanyu's voice sounded in the next moment: "Take off your clothes!"

Lu Jin'an complied, and then walked to the edge of the hot spring, about to step into the water when Pei Wanyu looked at him: "Just sit here!"

She patted the edge of the pool beside her, Lu Jin'an sat down, his left leg against her arm.

"After being so frivolous at Yun Meng Cliff for so long, you came back and immediately sought out Zhiyu. What, couldn't live without it now?"

Pei Wanyu's voice carried a hint of helplessness and reproach, Lu Jin'an quickly said: "Zhiyu kept pestering me to bathe her, said she felt dirty after Crossing Tribulation..."

"Can't you hold back?"

"Master, you know that my willpower... hsss..."

Before he could finish, Pei Wanyu raised her arm and clamped him under her armpit directly: "Stop joking around, Master is seriously discussing this with you!"

Lu Jin'an stared at the curve formed by Pei Wanyu's moist scented shoulder, arm, and side, an experience never had before...

He couldn't help but take an extra look at Pei Wanyu's captivating profile, indeed a Master, with a face capable of causing national chaos, then performing an action under the armpit, truly a charm beyond words.

He squinted his eyes, feeling the sensation, pondering slowly spoke: "Master, are you jealous?"

"Master is preaching!" Pei Wanyu gave him a look: "Master has been busy researching my older sister's matter recently, no time for that, so now it's preaching.

Played around at Yun Meng Cliff is one thing, but back at Taichu Hall, stop pretending; you're an Immortal now, not like the Tribulation Crossing Realm striving to open seven Dao Palaces unsatisfied, aren't you?"

After saying this, she lowered her gaze slightly, pressing her red lips and said: "You child, just came from Zhiyu's, why can't you settle down?"

"Can't help it, who told Master you're so tempting to your apprentice?"

Pei Wanyu glared at him: "First answer my question, in Taichu Hall, will you be good and listen to Master?"

"I will!"

Lu Jin'an nodded immediately, Pei Wanyu gave a satisfied nod, then raised her hand again, pulling him into the pool and embraced him: "Will you really listen?"

"Really." Lu Jin'an chuckled: "The apprentice has always listened to you the most."

"Really?" A playful smile flashed in Pei Wanyu's eyes, her voice suddenly rising several degrees: "Really listens to Master the most, huh?"

Lu Jin'an looked at her with confusion, although there was a sense of strangeness inside, he still said seriously: "You're the Master, I'm the apprentice, so I listen to you the most."

"Such a good boy~" Pei Wanyu's smile became even brighter, after giving Lu Jin'an a kiss on the lips, she turned her head slightly in a lazy manner: "Did you hear that?"

Hearing this, Lu Jin'an was startled, quickly followed Pei Wanyu's gaze, and saw in the corner of the misty bathhouse, the space rippled, and then a figure in red came into view.

Though he couldn't see the face clearly, Lu Jin'an already knew who had come.

Lu Yunzhu!

When did she arrive?

Wait...

Her cultivation... Divine Concealment?!

Lu Jin'an's eyelids jumped, how long has it been since Lu Yunzhu advanced to Divine Presence?

So quickly stepped into Divine Concealment?

And to reach Divine Concealment Peak in cultivation...

That's quite unbelievable!

In silence, Lu Yunzhu had already walked to the edge of the pool, looking down at Lu Jin'an in Pei Wanyu's embrace, her expression indifferent.

"Repeat what you just said."

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