Chapter 590 - 250: Disciplined by My Wife’s Master
Chapter 590: Chapter 250: Disciplined by My Wife’s Master
"My lady, why do you call your master ’mother’?"
Nalan Yan’s residual soul awoke for a moment before falling back into slumber. Qiu Zhihe was tearful, her usual indifference and calm vanished, as frail and mournful as an ordinary woman.
Qin Gengyun was heartbroken and naturally refrained from pressing his wife further, holding her gently and offering comfort.
After a long while, Qiu Zhihe finally stopped crying, lying softly in Qin Gengyun’s arms. Hearing his words, Qiu Zhihe’s gaze was distant, her voice dreamlike:
"I left the village in my childhood and went to Cyan Lotus Mountain. I promised my parents that once my cultivation was successful, I would return to accompany them."
"But when I returned to the village a few years later, I learned that my parents had already passed away from illness."
"Grief-stricken, my master told me that from now on, she would be my mother."
"Later on, in front of outsiders, I called her ’master.’ Only when we were alone did I call her ’mother.’
Qin Gengyun gently wiped the tear marks from Qiu Zhihe’s face: "The bond between you and your master is truly strong. Luckily, her residual soul remains; there might be hope for resurrection one day."
Qiu Zhihe sighed: "It’s not that easy. First, the residual soul must be completed, then a suitable body must be found, and only with a secret technique can the soul be infused into the body to become human again."
It was the first time Qin Gengyun had heard of such a strange method for soul restoration, prompting him to ask:
"How can the soul be completed?"
Qiu Zhihe sighed again: "This step alone is as difficult as ascending to heaven. Throughout the world, only the ancient treasure ’Soul Supplement Seal’ can achieve it, and this treasure is in... the Immortal Flying Pavilion."
"Immortal Flying Pavilion?"
Qin Gengyun was taken aback: "Doesn’t that mean we must reach the Tribulation Crossing Realm to go there?"
The Immortal Flying Pavilion is on Immortal Flying Peak, which can only be accessed by those about to ascend, a Great Power. They were far too distant from such a realm, unsure if they could ever reach it in this lifetime.
"No, ordinary cultivators also have the chance to enter the Immortal Flying Pavilion."
Qin Gengyun recalled: "My lady, you’re talking about the Immortal Ascension Ceremony?"
The Immortal Ascension Ceremony is a grand event for all young cultivators in the Cultivation Realm, only allowing participants under forty years old.
If one can rank in the top three at the Immortal Ascension Ceremony, they will have the opportunity to enter the Immortal Flying Pavilion and pick a treasure.
Qiu Zhihe nodded, and Qin Gengyun was excited: "So, if we rank among the top three at the Immortal Ascension Ceremony, we can obtain the Soul Supplement Seal?"
Qiu Zhihe furrowed her brows slightly: "Husband, there are countless talents at the Immortal Ascension Ceremony. If you wish to rank in the top three, you must hold nothing back. This way, your identity will be revealed to the Zhenyang Sect."
Qin Gengyun laughed heartily: "Isn’t there still half a year before the Immortal Ascension Ceremony? We still have time!"
Qiu Zhihe was silent for a moment, not relieved but worried.
If she were to go all out, she could secure first place, but the fact that she was Xia Qinglian could not remain hidden. At that time, not only entering the Immortal Flying Pavilion would be out of reach, but the entire world might join forces against her.
This matter could only be handled by her husband.
In her heart, Qiu Zhihe felt guilty for owing her husband too much.
Qin Gengyun sensed her thoughts and leaned down to kiss her soft lips.
Qiu Zhihe’s dim eyes suddenly widened, regaining their beautiful color. She raised her arms, encircling Qin Gengyun’s neck.
Their hearts were in sync. Qin Gengyun wanted to comfort her current sorrow, and Qiu Zhihe understood his intentions, responding gently yet passionately.
Qin Gengyun’s hand rested on her sash, and Qiu Zhihe gently pushed him away:
"Husband... wait a moment."
Qiu Zhihe struggled to sit up, drew an Isolation Array with her hand, and was finally relieved, willingly bringing herself into Qin Gengyun’s embrace, her voice soft and sweet:
"Husband, it’s okay now..."
But Qin Gengyun’s body stiffened, a wry smile appearing on his face:
"My lady..."
Qiu Zhihe suddenly felt a cold aura emanating from Qin Gengyun’s body, his eyes brightening with a ghostly glow. She exclaimed in shock:
"Master?"
Qin Gengyun looked down at her, his expression seemingly transformed into another person, with an eye contact that was intimately familiar to Qiu Zhihe.
At the crucial moment of their cultivation, Nalan Yan’s residual soul unexpectedly awoke once again.
Sensing Qin Gengyun’s intentions towards her disciple, Nalan Yan’s residual soul became exceptionally furious, desperately trying to stir within Qin Gengyun’s body.
To the extent that Qin Gengyun’s body was briefly controlled by her.
Qiu Zhihe’s romantic mood vanished instantly, urgently saying: "Master, he is my husband! He... he was trying to help me heal, not harm me!"
Upon hearing her words, the cold aura around Qin Gengyun’s body began to fade, and the ghostly glow in his eyes subsided somewhat.
The next moment, Qin Gengyun regained control of his body, exhaling a long breath:
"My lady, your master is too fierce, isn’t she?"
Qiu Zhihe hurriedly approached, grabbing his arm with concern: "Husband, are you alright?"
Qin Gengyun shook his head: "Your master’s residual soul has limited power remaining; she bears no malice towards me, but she seems very displeased with my intimacy with you."
Qiu Zhihe’s pretty face flushed, scolding him with a glare: "Master is an elder. Naturally, we shouldn’t be so audacious in her presence!"
Qin Gengyun showed a bitter smile: "Then when we want to... do that in the future, we’ll have to wait until your master is asleep?"
Qiu Zhihe pondered, silently nodding with a blush.
"Then we must win at the Immortal Ascension Ceremony, enter the Immortal Flying Pavilion, and obtain the Soul Supplement Seal!"
Qin Gengyun wished the Immortal Ascension Ceremony would start tomorrow.
Qiu Zhihe lightly patted him: "Husband, you are so improper, always thinking of such things."
Qin Gengyun grasped her hand: "My lady, you were more passionate than me just now."
"Oh!"
Their distance unknowingly closed once again, and another chill surged from Qin Gengyun’s body.
"Uh... Mother-in-law, my lady and I are just teasing—please don’t be angry."
"Master, he won’t bully me; you can rest assured."
The two coaxed Nalan Yan’s residual soul into quiet.
Qin Gengyun, still shaken, cautiously asked: "My lady, is your master asleep now?"
Qiu Zhihe looked innocent: "My master is inside you—are you asking me?"
Qin Gengyun pouted: "I can’t feel her either."
Seeing his troubled look, Qiu Zhihe couldn’t help but giggle: "Serves you right, who told you to behave that way earlier! My master should teach you a lesson!"
With resignation, Qin Gengyun lowered his head, addressing his chest: "Mother-in-law, I won’t do anything to Zhihe—can I just hold her while we sleep?"
This time, no cold aura emerged from Qin Gengyun’s body, and he cautiously reached out to embrace Qiu Zhihe.
Indeed, there was no reaction.
"My lady."
"Mm..."
Qiu Zhihe replied softly, lying in bed with Qin Gengyun, instinctively snuggling into his embrace.
Instantly, a chill appeared again. Qiu Zhihe quickly withdrew from Qin Gengyun’s embrace, and the chill dissipated.
Qin Gengyun stared at his beautiful wife sharing the bed yet keeping a distance, speechless:
"So tonight, we can only sleep like this?"