One person established a clan

Chapter 176 Jealousy
"master."

Outside the screen, the figure of a maidservant could be seen indistinctly as she softly reported, "That Miss Lü has something to ask of me."

"Tell her to wait a moment."

Feng Sha suppressed the warm, tingling sensation in her chest and said calmly, "I will go out to see her after I have washed and changed."

"clear."

The footsteps of the maidservants faded into the distance, and the bathhouse returned to silence.

Just as Feng Sha breathed a sigh of relief, a pair of hands suddenly gently caressed her waist, causing her body to tremble slightly.

Her cheeks flushed even more, and she lightly tapped Su Cheng's forehead, seemingly both shy and reproachful.
"Young master, this is not the place to cause trouble."

The bath towel wrapped around her chest slipped away quietly, leaving only a few wisps of water mist swirling among the peaks.

Their skin touched tightly, and Feng Sha's heart pounded like a drum, her golden eyes shimmering with emotion.

Seeing Su Cheng lean towards her, her previous alluring demeanor instantly transformed into a soft, delicate one, her slender hand gently resting against Su Cheng's chest:

"Young master, it's still daytime."

"You were the one who invited me just now."

Su Cheng braced his hands against the pool wall behind her and chuckled softly, "Why are you shy now?"

Feng Sha was extremely embarrassed, lowered her eyes and said softly, "I was a little too excited for a moment, so I did it without thinking."

Before she could finish speaking, her bangs were gently brushed aside.

Su Cheng placed a kiss on her forehead: "I'm a little late coming back, I'm sorry to have worried you."

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Feng Sha opened her eyes slightly, and was stunned for a moment.

As she watched Su Cheng and the puppet step out of the bath, she couldn't help but cover her still warm forehead, her whole face instantly turning red, even her hair seemed to be steaming.

A tingling electric current shot into my heart, making my body go weak.

All the longing and concern I've felt these past few days have now transformed into a warm current, overflowing forth—

"Woo!"

"Hmm?" Su Cheng had just used his spiritual power to evaporate the moisture from his body when he heard the sound and turned around, only to see Feng Sha still curled up in the pool, with only half of her crimson face showing.

"Still not coming out?"

"Wait, wait a minute." Feng Sha's eyes were moist, and her voice trembled slightly. "My legs are a little weak right now."

Su Cheng: “.”

He couldn't help but chuckle, and quickly stepped forward to lift the person out of the water in his arms.

"If it's inconvenient, I'll help you change your clothes."

"Wait, wait! I'll do it myself."

Su Cheng stepped out of the bathroom with the puppet in his arms. The midday sun shone down, and he couldn't help but relax his brows.

Their playful antics upon returning to Dongchen were truly delightful.

"She's practically an empress, how can she still behave so improperly?"

Shi Xuan whispered in her ear, "And it seems that her...area has become a bit fuller since I last saw her?"

Su Cheng chuckled lightly: "You've observed quite carefully."

"It's because your eyes are almost sunken in."

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Su Cheng coughed lightly, feeling slightly embarrassed.

Having just returned, I was struck by the sight of such a massive creature bouncing around in front of me, so it was hard not to take a second look.

"Once Miss Feng comes out, let's go see Master Lü first—"

Before the words were finished, a chilling aura suddenly rose into the sky from afar, transforming into a scarlet gale that swept through the air.

As the crimson light dissipated, a tall figure gracefully landed on the ground.

As her skirt and hair fluttered in the wind, Lü Hongxi's cold and beautiful face blossomed into a surprised smile: "Junior Brother!"

The distance of more than ten feet was covered in an instant, and her warm and soft body was pressed tightly against his arms.

"Long time no see!"

Hearing the joyful voice in his arms, Su Cheng paused for a moment, then gently patted her back. "Senior Sister Lü, how have you been?"

Lu Hongxi looked up, her stern expression softening into a gentle smile, and said softly, "Junior Brother's return was so sudden that Senior Sister was not yet ready to welcome you."

"I should be the one thanking you."

Su Cheng smiled faintly: "If it weren't for Senior Sister's protection, Miss Feng would probably be in danger." "It's my duty."

Lu Hongxi interrupted him, wrapping her jade-like arm around the back of his neck and offering a charming smile. "As his senior sister, it's only natural that I should take good care of my junior brother."

He then looked him up and down with concern: "Junior Brother, were you injured on your trip? Do you need any medicine?"

"Don't worry, of course I'm fine."

"That's good"

She breathed a sigh of relief, then looked at him with surprise: "But my junior brother looks quite different too. He seems to be taller and stronger than before?"

"It must be because of my breakthrough in cultivation level that I also have a cultivation method for strengthening my body."

Upon hearing this, Lü Hongxi's bloodshot eyes flickered, gradually revealing astonishment. "Is that really so? Junior Brother, your cultivation level..."

At close range, one can clearly sense the surging spiritual energy fluctuations within him, his power surpassing even that of the past.

"Excellent!" Her eyes were filled with joy and praise. "Truly worthy of being my junior brother!"

Su Cheng couldn't help but chuckle at the praise. After not seeing her for a while, this senior sister was even more enthusiastic than before.

"Young master, I've been waiting for you. I've changed—"

Just then, Feng Sha straightened her clothes and came out of the bathroom. She looked up and saw the two embracing intimately, and her words came to an abrupt halt.

The usually aloof Miss Lü was now blushing, her face flushed, and she clung to Su Cheng's neck with the charm of a newlywed.

"What is this, gentlemen?"

"I was a little excited to see you again after so long."

Lü Hongxi released her slender hand from Su Cheng's neck and instead took his right arm. "Junior brother, shall we go back to the house and catch up?"

"Wait!" Feng Sha hurriedly stepped forward: "Young Master Su has just returned, and I have important matters to discuss with you."

As soon as they finished speaking, their eyes met, and they both frowned slightly.

"All right."

Su Cheng suddenly pressed down on their shoulders and patted them lightly twice. "Let's sit down and talk."

Feng Sha's expression softened slightly, and she nodded in agreement: "Let's go to the study; it'll be quieter there."

"Alright."

Seeing that Lü Hongxi did not object, the three of them walked along the corridor toward the study.

Shi Xuan watched from the shadows, sighing with admiration.

The atmosphere was quite tense just now; it's amazing this villain was able to keep things under control.
But then I thought about it again and couldn't help but smile.

He forgot that although the two women had very different personalities, they were both incredibly gentle and submissive in front of him.

Since he had spoken, how could they possibly disobey?

Inside the study, Su Cheng briefly recounted his experiences on this trip.

Such as the battles with the Heaven-Seizing Alliance along the way, and the encounters within the Hundred Rivers Secret Treasury.
Although the key details have not yet been elaborated, upon hearing that he ultimately reaped considerable rewards, both Feng Sha and Lü Hongxi couldn't help but smile.

"As expected of a young master."

Feng Sha held the teacup, her eyes filled with admiration: "The Hundred Rivers Kingdom is full of powerful figures, and Young Master's ability to overpower them is truly remarkable."

"We haven't faced those powerful cultivators at the Spirit Profound level, which is partly due to luck."

Su Cheng glanced at the pile of memorials on the table: "It's you who have been working really hard these days."

Feng Sha blushed slightly and said softly, "Since you have given me your high expectations, I will naturally do my utmost."

"You also need to rest from time to time."

Su Cheng smiled and said, "Don't overwork yourself."

".Um."

Feng Sha's lips unconsciously curved upwards, and a sweet feeling spread through her heart.

After days of hard work, this care made me feel warm all over.

"How is Senior Sister Lü doing these days?" Su Cheng then looked to his side: "Is she getting used to living in the palace?"

"Miss Feng has been very kind to me, and all is well."

Lu Hongxi crossed her long, slender legs and smiled charmingly: "My residence is quiet and secluded, perfect for secluded cultivation. My cultivation has actually improved."

"That's good."

Just as Su Cheng was about to mention the appointment at Qianfeng Ridge on the eighth day of the eighth lunar month, he suddenly felt a slight movement of his robe beside him.

Out of the corner of his eye, he met Lü Hongxi's alluring eyes, which held a half-smile, and her slender fingers were subtly tickling his waist as she spoke in a secret voice:
"Junior brother, would you like to come see me tonight?"

(End of this chapter)