Double penetration, plunder and hypnosis Entry - Chapter 36

Chapter Thirty-Six: Dream

Time blurred, and Su Nianyao’s eyes fluttered open, greeted by the ornate ceiling of a palace hall. Her brow furrowed, her mind a fog of fragmented memories. She recalled battling Bloodfiend Demon Sect fiends in an ancient ruin, succumbing to demonic poison as her consciousness faded. Yet now, not only was she alive, but her spiritual energy surged, her meridians unobstructed, her cultivation leaping from Foundation Establishment Fifth Layer to Seventh—a gain of two full layers.

“What… happened?” she murmured, bewildered. Attempting to rise, she found her limbs weak, her body heavy. Glancing down, her robes were pristine, her body unmarred, as if the deadly clash had been a mere nightmare. As confusion swirled, soft footsteps approached. Su Nianyao looked up to see Gu Qinghuan approaching, clad in elegant robes, her veiled face serene yet regal, exuding a cool dignity.

“Palace Master,” Su Nianyao greeted respectfully, her voice frail. “Forgive me, my body’s weak—I cannot bow.” Unbeknownst to her, Gu Qinghuan’s steps faltered slightly, her cheeks tinged with an unnatural flush, her robes faintly dishevelled. Gu Qinghuan nodded, her gaze calm but laced with a hidden shame. “No need for formalities,” she said softly, settling beside Su Nianyao. “You’ve just awakened; your strength hasn’t returned. Rest.”

“Yes, Palace Master,” Su Nianyao replied, her tone laced with curiosity. Gu Qinghuan offered a gentle smile, her voice warm. “How do you feel? Any discomfort?” Su Nianyao shook her head. “I’m fine, Martial Uncle. But… how am I here? I was fighting in the ruin, poisoned…” Gu Qinghuan raised a hand, silencing her gently. “You were indeed poisoned, gravely so. Your master brought you back in time, and a sect’s secret method purged the venom. Your cultivation’s risen—a blessing in disguise.”

Gratitude flooded Su Nianyao, yet questions lingered. A hazy memory surfaced—a dream where she floated in a warm ocean, enveloped by a searing force, both alien and intoxicating. Hesitating, she ventured, “Palace Master, I… I had a dream…” Her cheeks reddened. Gu Qinghuan’s heart skipped, guessing the ‘dream’s nature, though her face remained composed. “Oh? What kind?” Su Nianyao shook her head, her voice a whisper. “I can’t recall clearly… just that it felt… pleasant.”

Gu Qinghuan’s pulse quickened, but she steadied herself, stroking Su Nianyao’s hair. “You’re still recovering, Nianyao. Don’t dwell on it.” Changing the subject, she added, “Let’s see your master—she doesn’t know you’re healed.” Su Nianyao nodded, her doubts lingering but unvoiced, respecting Gu Qinghuan’s reticence. Relieved, Gu Qinghuan rose to escort her, but a sudden weakness in her legs nearly toppled her. Clutching the jade bed, she cursed inwardly, Xiaoyuan’s getting too bold…

Her abdomen still radiated warmth from Lin Yuan’s unrefined Pure Yang energy, barely contained by her Yang-Locking Jade. Biting her lip, she muttered, “I’ll have to discipline him properly…” Steeling herself, she waved a hand, levitating Su Nianyao beside her, and they soared from the hall.

In a shadowed corner, Lin Yuan watched Gu Qinghuan’s departure, a faint, satisfied smile playing on his lips.

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In the main hall, Liu Mei paced anxiously. Spotting Gu Qinghuan and Su Nianyao, she rushed forward, her voice trembling with relief. “Nianyao! You’re alright?” Su Nianyao, pale but revitalised, smiled. “Master, I’m fine, thanks to the Palace Master’s… sect secret method.” Liu Mei exhaled, joy in her eyes. “Wonderful! I knew Qinghuan would save you.” Turning to thank Gu Qinghuan, she paused, noticing her flushed cheeks and distracted gaze, her aura richer, as if transformed.

Liu Mei’s intuition stirred. Experienced in matters of intimacy, she recognised Gu Qinghuan’s post-dual cultivation state. Su Nianyao’s recovery and cultivation boost confirmed it—Gu Qinghuan had tapped Lin Yuan’s Pure Yang energy. Liu Mei, stalled at Golden Core Late Stage for years, felt a spark of longing. If his power’s that potent…