Li Chuan narrowed his eyes, listening to the sounds coming from next door while swaying his head as if savoring them, commenting, “This sword technique… ah no, this rhythm of sound is full of cadence, sometimes rapid like a sudden downpour, sometimes gentle like flowing water…”
“Father’s swordsmanship is indeed extraordinary, the moves are ever-changing, each strike fatal…”
As he spoke, Li Chuan suddenly realized something and quickly covered his mouth, “Peh peh… what am I even saying? Eavesdropping like this isn’t what a filial son should do…”
The next morning, sunlight filtered through the window lattice and spilled across the bed.
Li Qingxuan opened his eyes and found Su Yanran curled up in his arms, her beautiful eyes staring straight at him.
“My wife, you’re awake?” Li Qingxuan gave a dry cough, a trace of lingering satisfaction in his heart.
Su Yanran said nothing, only the tips of her ears quietly turning red.
“About last night… it was my… peh… it really wasn’t my intention,” Li Qingxuan said seriously. “I never expected that little brat Li Chuan would actually drug the two of us…”
Su Yanran remained silent, only her eyelashes trembling slightly.
“You know, that Bone-Eroding Soft Tendon Powder… even a Golden Core Realm Expert can’t withstand it…”
“…”
“But my wife’s figure really is quite good, and her skills are also…”
“Ah!” Su Yanran finally couldn’t hold it in anymore. Blushing fiercely, she grabbed a pillow and threw it at Li Qingxuan, “Y-you’re not allowed to say anymore!”
This man, how could he say everything out loud? Didn’t he feel any shame at all?
Li Qingxuan caught the pillow and smiled, “Then is my wife angry now?”
“Who said I’m angry?” Su Yanran snorted arrogantly, “I… I was already married to you. Sharing a bed is perfectly normal.”
“It’s just… we were drugged, so I don’t remember much from last night…”
Li Qingxuan suddenly understood, “I get it! My wife wants to do it again while she’s fully conscious? In that case, I can’t refuse…”
“W-who said I want… mm… mm…” Before Su Yanran could finish, Li Qingxuan sealed her lips with a kiss.
She tried to resist at first, but soon found her body going soft under the kiss.
Another round of lingering intimacy followed…
By the time the two finally got up, the sun was already high in the sky.
At the dining table, Li Qingxuan put on a stern face and scolded Li Chuan, “You little brat, you’ve really gone too far. How dare you drug your own parents?”
Li Chuan lowered his head, speaking meekly, “Father, I know I was wrong, but this was all out of filial intent…”
“Will you dare to do it again?”
“No, no, I won’t…”
Seeing the system notification showing Su Yanran’s favorability had reached 100%, Li Qingxuan’s lips curled upward. He secretly gave his son a thumbs-up, but on the surface, he continued scolding, “Your punishment… uh… your punishment is to eat two extra bowls of food!”
“No problem, Father! I’ll eat right away!”
“…”
Su Yanran puffed her cheeks and shot Li Qingxuan a sharp glare. Eating two extra bowls counts as punishment? You clearly approve of your son’s shameless behavior!
[Ding! Listening to father’s teachings and proactively admitting mistakes is also a form of filial conduct. Reward: Foundation Establishment Pill ×1]
Li Chuan nearly burst out laughing.
Getting rewarded even after being scolded by his father?
This “compensation” felt way too good!
After lunch, Li Qingxuan began directing Li Chuan to move their belongings, “Since we’ve decided to go to Azure Cloud Sect, hurry up and pack everything.”
Carrying large and small bundles, Li Chuan couldn’t help asking when he saw Li Qingxuan even packing the bedding, “Father, can’t we just buy new bedding when we get to Azure Cloud Sect?”
“What do you know!” Li Qingxuan rolled up the bedding with a serious expression, “Other things can be left behind, but this bedding must be taken!”
Su Yanran’s pretty face turned slightly red.
Of course she knew what Li Qingxuan meant.
Her first time was still on it.
After finishing the packing, Li Qingxuan wrapped an arm around Su Yanran’s slender waist and stepped onto the flying sword, speaking earnestly, “Chuan’er, your mother and I will go ahead. You can run to Azure Cloud Sect.”
“Ah?” Li Chuan was stunned, “Father, are you serious?”
“This is to temper your perseverance,” Li Qingxuan said with a straight face. “Your cultivation level has improved too quickly. You need to stabilize your strength. Running is the best form of cultivation!”
“Father is right!” Li Chuan suddenly understood and nodded repeatedly, “You and Mother go ahead, I’ll just run there!”
Seeing how obedient his son was, Li Qingxuan nodded in satisfaction, then turned to Su Yanran in his arms and said gently, “My wife, let’s go.”
“Y-you’re really just leaving your son behind like this?” Su Yanran felt a bit reluctant.
“Don’t worry, that kid is clever,” Li Qingxuan said dismissively. “My wife, you’re already beautiful enough. There’s no need to bring along a third wheel to illuminate your beauty.”
“…”
The flying sword rose into the sky.
Li Qingxuan deliberately sped up and slowed down at intervals, making it easier for Su Yanran to hold onto him.
“My wife, look at how beautiful this sea of clouds is…”
“Y-you… where are your hands touching?!”
“Oh dear, the wind is too strong, I can’t open my eyes, I touched the wrong place…”
On the ground, Li Chuan watched the flying sword disappear into the distance and chuckled, “Father, just enjoy your time with Mother.”
“I’ll make sure to run slow enough to give you plenty of time alone.”
“Perfect chance to practice the system reward, the Low-Grade Earth Tier Movement Technique — Shrinking the Earth to an Inch.”
As he spoke, he leisurely started moving forward, practicing the technique while admiring the scenery along the way, occasionally stopping to pick a few wildflowers.
[Ding! Detected host performing filial conduct by actively creating private time for parents. Reward: Spirit-Nurturing Pill ×1]
“Oh? Another reward?” Li Chuan’s eyes lit up, and he laughed out loud like a pig squealing, “Father, you really are my dear father… this is a huge profit!”
…
Azure Cloud Sect.
Located at the Main Peak of the Azure Cloud Mountain Range, surrounded by drifting clouds and mist, nine white jade Sect Gates stood towering and majestic.
Spiritual energy filled the mountains like fog. Spiritual birds and rare beasts could be seen everywhere, and thousands of disciples moved about, displaying the grandeur of a great sect.
At dusk, Li Qingxuan arrived on his flying sword with Su Yanran.
Just as they reached the Sect Gate, they were stopped by more than ten guards.
“Halt!”
The leading guard stared coldly and shouted sternly, “Su Yanran, the sect is already preparing to arrest you, yet you dare to walk right into the trap?”
“Are you mistaken?” Su Yanran’s expression changed slightly as she said in a deep voice, “I am a saintess candidate. Why would there be any arrest?”
“A saintess candidate? Haha, how ridiculous. Do you really think you’re a saintess?” The guard burst into arrogant laughter. “Sorry, the sect has already stripped you of your saintess candidate status!”
With a wave of his hand, more than ten guards instantly surrounded them, their spiritual pressure locking onto the two.
“You secretly married, betrayed the sect, and even caused Elder Liu to be injured. Your crimes are unforgivable,” the guard sneered. “Today, we will capture you and take you back to the sect, abolish your cultivation level, and make an example of you!”
“Y-you’re talking nonsense! I admit I got married, but I have always been loyal to the sect. I never betrayed it!” Su Yanran’s delicate body trembled, her beautiful eyes filled with disbelief as she hurriedly said, “There must be some misunderstanding. I want to see my master!”
“Still pretending to be confused?” the guard mocked. “These accusations were personally confirmed by Elder Liu!”