AWB Chapter 32 Affectionate and Moving
Chapter 32 Affectionate and Moving
Lu Lingchen stared at the Gale Wolf beside Lu Lingxi Yao. The faint spiritual light emanating from its body indicated that it was of a high grade and was a rare find even in the entire Illusion Moon Forest.
"When did this girl contract such a powerful spirit beast?" Lu Lingchenyang wondered to himself, his brows furrowed as he tried to search his memory for any clues about the spirit beast.
To his astonishment, as the spirit beast leaped lightly, its familiar outline gradually overlapped with the spirit beast of a certain boy in his memory.
"Wait... isn't this spirit beast the boy's contracted beast? Why is it appearing next to Lu Lingxi? Could it be..."
A bold idea flashed through his mind, and an indescribable astonishment welled up in his heart. He suddenly looked up at Lu Lingxi Yao, as if he could see the secret hidden behind her.
His expression instantly became complex and difficult to discern, and he began to re-examine the seemingly weak and gentle Lu Lingxi Yao in front of him, and gradually the unruly and highly skilled young man—Leng Aotian—overlapped together.
"Could it be... that arrogant young man is Lu Lingxi Yao? How is that possible..." he muttered to himself, his voice filled with disbelief and shock.
Not only were Lu Lingchenyang and the others stunned, but even Lu Lingyuntian, who was lying in bed with worries and anxieties, was completely stunned by Lu Lingxiyao's actions.
He had been worried about his granddaughter Lu Lingxi's safety, but now it seems he had worried unnecessarily.
The little girl who used to need his protection now possesses the powerful ability to protect herself and even others, so there's no need to worry even if he dies.
Lu Lingxi looked at Lu Lingchenyang, whose expression was complicated, with a faint smile on her lips, which made people feel an oppressive chill.
“Uncle, the assassins you sent to hunt me down have all perished by my sword. Sadly, not even a trace of them remained.”
Every word Lu Lingxiyao uttered was not only a direct response to Lu Lingchenyang, but also a heavy blow to the hearts of everyone who knew the inside story, especially those who had wronged and harmed her. It was telling Lu Lingyuntian that everything Lu Lingchenyang and his two children had done to her was what they deserved.
Upon hearing this, Lu Lingyuntian's gaze fell on Lu Lingchenyang, a silent yet powerful scrutiny.
In the past, he always turned a blind eye to their insults and verbal mockery towards Lu Lingxi Yao, as long as they didn't cross his bottom line. He could make up for it by giving Yao Yao more favoritism in private.
In hindsight, he was wrong.
Fortunately, the little girl who was once weak and helpless and could only shed tears silently has transformed.
He took a deep breath, and the scales in his heart finally tipped towards justice and fairness. It was time for those who had hurt Yao Yao to pay the price for their actions.
"Guards, lock the young lady in the dark room and let her reflect on her mistakes!"
Upon hearing this, the surrounding servants all stiffened and lowered their heads. Only Lu Lingchenyang's expression changed drastically, and a trace of anxiety flashed in his eyes.
He strode forward, his voice filled with urgency and pleading, "Master, Qingyue is already injured. Locking her in the dark room will only worsen her condition in that damp and dark place. Please, Master, have mercy!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Lingyuntian's gaze turned like a knife as he glared at Lu Lingchenyang. "Hmph, so you're feeling sorry for her now? Where were you when she was being willful and causing such a disaster? A father is to blame for not teaching his son properly. You are to blame for Qingyue's current situation! What are you all standing there for? Hurry up and take her away!"
Lu Lingchenyang's face turned even paler from Lu Lingyuntian's rebuke. He clenched his fists, as if he were having a fierce internal struggle.
But in the end, he reluctantly let go, his eyes filled with worry for his daughter. He tried to speak again, but was interrupted by Lu Lingyun's cold words.
"Homeowner..."
"No need to say anything more, you may all leave!" Lu Lingyun's voice brooked no argument.
At Lu Lingyuntian's command, several strong and sturdy servants quickly stepped forward and carried the unconscious Lu Lingqingyue out of the room.
Lu Lingchen could only watch helplessly as his daughter was taken away, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He glanced at Lu Lingyuntian, his eyes filled with resentment and helplessness, and finally let out a heavy sigh. He slowly turned around and left Lu Lingyuntian's room with the others.
As the door gently closed, in a burst of golden light, Huan Yue's size shrank rapidly, eventually transforming into a fluffy little husky, quietly curled up in Lu Lingxi Yao's warm embrace.
Lu Lingxi lowered her head, her gaze gently falling on the little husky in her arms—Huanyue, her fingers lightly stroking its soft fur.
Looking at the shrunken Gale Wolf in his granddaughter's arms, Lu Lingyun asked curiously, "Yaoyao, what kind of spirit beast is this?"
Lu Lingxi looked up and met Lu Lingyuntian's puzzled eyes. "It came to me on its own. I met it by chance in the Illusion Moon Forest that day. I never expected that it would follow me ever since."
Lu Lingyun nodded and continued to ask, "What kind of pill did you just give me?"
"The Marrow Cleansing Pill, while it cannot restore your spiritual meridians, can expel toxins from your bone marrow."
Lu Lingyun's pupils dilated suddenly, his voice filled with disbelief, "I... I've been poisoned? How is this possible! Why didn't I feel anything at all?"
"Yes, and you've been poisoned for ten years."
Upon hearing this, Lu Lingyun began to recall the events of the past ten years. During those days, his cultivation path gradually turned from smooth sailing to fraught with difficulties, his progress slowing down until it finally came to a standstill. He had reflected on himself countless times, wondering if it was due to limited talent or flawed cultivation methods, but he had never considered the possibility of poisoning. At this moment, all his doubts seemed to be answered, and an indescribable anger surged within him.
"Yaoyao, the Marrow Cleansing Pill you mentioned... the name sounds extraordinary, but I've never heard of it before. You said it can detoxify, and I can't help but feel a little hopeful. But..."
At this point, Lu Lingyuntian's words carried a hint of doubt, "You refined such a miraculous pill?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi did not respond directly to him. "Grandpa, I will explain it to you in detail later. Marrow cleansing is an extremely painful process, so you must be able to endure it!"
As she finished speaking, Lu Lingyuntian's face turned pale instantly. Fine beads of sweat gathered and slid down his forehead like morning dew. His cheeks were contorted and deformed from the pain he was enduring, but he did not make a sound. He just looked at Lu Lingxiyao with his trusting eyes, as if to tell her, "Yaoyao, Grandpa is not afraid. For you and Guihong, for the family, I am willing to endure anything."
Lu Lingxi stared silently at Lu Lingyuntian, who was clenching his teeth, her face expressionless.
"Grandpa, this is just the beginning; the pain will become even more intense later."
Lu Lingyun nodded heavily. Soon, sweat poured down his face like a drizzle, soaking his clothes and the bedding beneath him. A strange smell gradually filled the room, making people frown. He said somewhat awkwardly, "Yaoyao, why don't you wait outside?"
Lu Lingxi remained silent, carrying Huan Yue to the door, and instructed the guards standing outside, "Boil a few buckets of hot water and bring them in as soon as possible!"
"Yes, miss!"
The guards retreated in response, but were secretly astonished. Although they had not directly witnessed the scene inside the house, the brief conversation was enough for them to feel the difference in how the head of the family treated the young lady. The "useless young lady" who was once regarded as a burden to the family was now someone to be looked at with new respect.
Before long, several guards carried a large bucket of steaming hot water over and carefully poured it into the prepared bath tub until it was overflowing. Steam rose in wisps, carrying a warm and refreshing aroma that filled the room.
Lu Lingxi spoke again, "Remember, the bath must last for three hours, and the water temperature must be kept constant during this time, without cooling down at all."
After saying that, she turned and left, leaving the guards with a cold and aloof back view.
"Yes, young lady! We will do our utmost!"
The guards responded in unison, bowed, and watched Lu Lingxi Yao leave.
Their gesture was not only a sign of respect for Lu Lingxi Yao, but also an affirmation of her new identity. Even if she herself didn't care about it, her boldness was enough to win everyone's heartfelt admiration and willingness to follow.
On the roof of Lu Ling's house, the setting sun gilded the green tiles with a faint golden glow. In the light and shadow, Nalan Rongzhi, dressed in a black robe, sat quietly on the roof ridge. His legs were elegantly crossed, his posture relaxed. His purple eyes quietly watched everything in the courtyard, and a deep smile inadvertently appeared in his eyes.
As Lu Lingxi walked out of the gate of the Lu Ling Mansion, Nalan Rongzhi's gaze followed her. His figure quietly slid down from the roof, like an elusive wisp of smoke, silently following behind her.
As she walked, Lu Lingxi seemed to sense something, and suddenly stopped, turned around, and looked directly at Nalan Rongzhi not far behind her.
"Eavesdropping on others' conversations on the rooftop, and now following them all the way here, Young Master Nalan, what exactly are you trying to do?"
Upon hearing this, Nalan Rongzhi's lips curled into an extremely wicked smile, a smile that was like a flower in spring, both beautiful and dangerous.
He took several steps at once and quickly came to Lu Lingxi Yao's side. The two were so close that they could almost feel each other's breath. His voice carried a hint of gentleness that was barely perceptible.
"Yaoyao, it's been a few days since we last saw each other. Don't you miss me?"
Lu Lingxi glared at him, didn't reply, but instead took out a list of medicinal herbs from her spatial storage and handed it to Nalan Rongzhi, "Find the herbs listed on this list for me!"
Although she had many precious medicinal herbs in her space, she didn't want to let Nalan Rongzhi, that arrogant fellow, benefit from them.
However, it's a miracle that he's still alive, given who seriously injured him. If things hadn't been controlled soon, he probably wouldn't have survived much longer.
Nalan Rongzhi glanced at the list of medicinal herbs, his voice gentle and refined, and asked without the slightest doubt, "When do you need them?"
Lu Lingxi's face tightened, and she said seriously, "The sooner the better."
Upon hearing this, a gentle ripple of joy quietly spread through Nalan Rongzhi's heart. He had never expected that this seemingly aloof and ruthless little girl would care so much about his poisoning, far more deeply than she appeared on the surface. Instantly, a warm current gently enveloped his heart.
A sweet smile played on his lips as he flicked his finger, tracing an arc in the air. With a crisp snap, a dark figure darted out from the shadows like a ghost, moving so fast that only a fleeting afterimage could be caught. With a "whoosh," it vanished without a trace before she could react, as if it had never been there.
Lu Lingxi asked slowly with a puzzled look, "Who was that figure that rushed by just now?"
Upon hearing this, Nalan Rongzhi smiled faintly and explained, "That's my personal guard. I've already ordered him to prepare the necessary medicinal herbs. Where are we going next?"
However, Lu Lingxi did not respond to his question. Instead, she noticed that Nalan Rongzhi did not seem to have any intention of leaving, and a sense of impatience arose in her heart. She turned her head slightly and said in a urging tone, "I have my own things to do. Why aren't you leaving yet?"
Nalan Rongzhi narrowed his eyes slightly and asked with a half-smile, "You dislike traveling with me?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi frowned even more deeply. In her previous life, she was emotionally detached and unmoved by anything in the world. Now, reborn into this body, apart from the deep hatred left by the original owner, her understanding of emotions remained vague. As for Nalan Rongzhi, although she found him complex and unpredictable, she did not feel any disgust for him deep down.
"No, I don't hate you."
Upon hearing this, a hint of amusement flashed in Nalan Rongzhi's eyes. He continued to press, his tone carrying a barely perceptible seriousness, "So... it's love?"
This question gave Lu Lingxi a headache. She found that she couldn't clearly define her feelings for Nalan Rongzhi. She took a deep breath, trying to calm her inner turmoil, and could only say helplessly.
"I can't figure these things out right now. You... think whatever you want! Humph!"
After saying that, she turned to leave, wanting to escape this troubling topic.
Nalan Rongzhi looked at the slightly flushed face in front of him, which was red with anger, and couldn't help but smile bitterly to himself. His slip of the tongue had touched a nerve with her.
"Ugh~ What's that smell on you? It's suffocating..."
Nalan Rongzhi deliberately dragged out the last syllable, a sly glint in his eyes, trying to distract Lu Lingxi Yao with such a joke. However, before he could finish speaking, he once again sensed the intense dissatisfaction emanating from her.
Upon hearing this, Ling Xiyao frowned slightly, a hint of displeasure flashing in her clear, watery eyes. She glared at him fiercely.
"If you don't like the smell, then stay away from me!"
After saying that, she didn't say anything more, turned around and walked quickly forward, trying to create some distance between the two of them.
Nalan Rongzhi gazed at her stubborn back, which not only did not make him back down, but instead aroused an unprecedented desire to conquer her.
Lu Lingxi Yao possessed an extraordinary pride, and it was this uniqueness that made him unable to resist wanting to get closer to her, to understand her, and to conquer her. Without hesitation, he took a step forward and quickly caught up with her. The moment he stood beside her, he didn't hesitate to hold her hand tightly.
The warmth from his hand startled Lu Lingxi Yao slightly. She wasn't resistant to this sudden intimacy? However, she was very uncomfortable being led by the hand. She tried to shake him off, but Nalan Rongzhi's hand held her tightly. She couldn't break free. In the end, she gave up struggling and stopped resisting this sudden intimacy.