One person established a clan

Chapter 178 The Aftertaste
Lu Hongxi's slender waist bent slightly, her eyes shimmering with shyness, yet a hint of undisguised anticipation shone through them.

Deep in the secluded forest, all was silent, and an ambiguous atmosphere quietly permeated the night.

Su Cheng held his breath, silently saying 'Excuse me,' and raised his hand to slap her lower back again.

Snap, snap, snap——!
The crisp sound of clapping echoed through the forest, and Shi Xuan, who was holding a jade hairpin, couldn't help but close his eyes and rub his forehead.

No wonder this woman didn't go all out earlier; she had been hoping to be treated this way all along.
"Strange woman," Shi Xuan muttered to himself.

Snapped!
When the final blow landed, Lü Hongxi's face was flushed and her eyes were alluring.

She released her slender fingers from her lips, her breath trembling slightly as she exhaled, fragrant as orchids:

"Is the punishment over?"

"If we keep fighting, I'm afraid we'll hurt my senior sister."

Su Cheng steadied himself and released his hands.

Lu Hongxi straightened up, her face flushed, and silently adjusted her skirt. Her fingertips touched the spot where she had been slapped, and her heart skipped a beat.

The burning pain inexplicably surged with heat, making my body feel hot.

"Junior brother, we..."

She reached out and recalled her weapon, calming herself slightly: "Would you like to try again?"

Su Cheng's eyes flickered slightly: "If I win by half a move, does Senior Sister still want to be punished?"

Lü Hongxi unconsciously pressed her legs together, her breathing becoming erratic.

But she quickly regained her composure, a suggestive smile playing on her lips: "If I change my swordsmanship this time, and you can still win, Junior Brother..."

The ink-black sword suddenly pierced the night, thrusting straight at you: "Sister is at your disposal!"

The two swords clashed again, sparks flying.

The two figures moved swiftly and intertwined through the forest, their swords weaving a silver net across the sky.

The moon moved and the shadows slanted, the battle remained deadlocked and difficult to determine.

Lu Hongxi's swordplay was like a cascading silver river, and her soaring fighting spirit was like a raging torrent, becoming more and more ferocious and maddening as the battle progressed.

Su Cheng realized that she was truly engrossed in the battle, so he decided to go all out as well.

They didn't use any mystical arts or supernatural powers, nor did they employ any underhanded or evil tricks; they fought purely with swordsmanship, resulting in a thoroughly enjoyable and exhilarating battle.

Zheng——

The two swords rang out in unison, and the two men froze in place, their cold blades clashing at each other's necks, stirring up a chilling aura.

The surrounding mountains and forests were already riddled with holes, and wisps of smoke curled between the fine sword marks.

Lu Hongxi breathed softly, her bloodshot eyes showing approval.

He had given his all, holding nothing back. Yet, not only had he failed to win, but his breathing had become disordered.
Looking at his junior brother, however, he was calm and composed, and his physical strength far surpassed that of himself.

"Sister."

Su Cheng smiled calmly: "How about we call this a draw?"

"Huh?" Lü Hongxi was taken aback. "Why?"

"We are both unharmed, and it seems that we will not be able to determine a winner for the time being."

Su Cheng was the first to sheathe his sword: "Why don't we go back and rest for the night first, and then spar again later?"

Lu Hongxi blinked her blood-red eyes and murmured, "Can we continue fighting?"

"My senior sister has treated me well, so I can't always bully or make things difficult for her."

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Understanding his implication, Lü Hongxi pursed her lips, her cheeks flushing slightly.

Although she was not punished, a strange, tingling sensation welled up inside her, even hotter than when she had been slapped on the buttocks.

"Then let's go back."

She sheathed her ink sword and quietly stepped forward to take Su Cheng's arm. "You've only just returned to Dongchen, and you've already spent the whole night keeping me company. You should take a good shower and let your sister help you relax."

"Uh, that's not necessary."

"Junior brother, be good~" With a soft and charming voice that brooked no refusal, the two figures gradually disappeared into the depths of the palace.

The candlelight flickered red, and through the gold-threaded curtains, a bewitching figure could be vaguely seen combing her hair in front of a mirror.

The thin nightgown could not conceal her hourglass figure, and the candlelight gave her jade-like skin a honey-colored glow.

"Junior brother?"

Lu Hongxi's voice came from behind the curtain. "The maid has just prepared some hot tea, please have some to soothe your throat."

".good."

Su Cheng lifted the curtain and entered, quickly seeing the mature and alluring woman illuminated by the candlelight. A loose-fitting nightgown replaced her usual fitted and capable attire, revealing her stunning figure, with bulging pockets at the front.

The steam from her recent washing still lingered, making her appear delicate and alluring, drawing attention from onlookers.

Noticing his lingering gaze, Lü Hongxi paused slightly as she combed her hair, her flushed cheeks adding to her shyness, and she unconsciously touched her clothes.

"Am I dressed strangely?"

"How?"

"I don't usually care much about makeup, I didn't know I'd look like this now."

She pursed her lips and asked cautiously, "Do you resemble an ordinary woman?"

Su Chengxin understood, guessing that Senior Sister Lü was usually so engrossed in swordsmanship that she had no time to care about dressing up.

Why overthink it?

While pondering, she quickly chuckled and said, "Senior sister is naturally beautiful; she looks good no matter how she dresses up."

Upon hearing this, Lü Hongxi's heart skipped a beat, and her brows quickly relaxed: "Junior brother certainly knows how to coax people."

Her gaze shifted, and she noticed that the puppet behind her had also changed into a bathrobe. She couldn't help but smile: "Junior brother takes such good care of her."

"After all, he is my Daoist partner."

Su Cheng casually stroked the top of the puppet's head: "Of course it needs to be taken good care of."

Lu Hongxi smiled gently and said, "Your relationship is truly enviable."

As she spoke, she gently took Su Cheng's arm and got up to walk towards the bed. "Let me loosen up your muscles first."

"Really?"

"Don't worry, the tendon-strengthening and bone-refining techniques of my Sword Pavilion are quite extraordinary."

Lu Hongxi said with a smile, "Junior brother will definitely feel completely refreshed after trying it."

Su Cheng was skeptical, but he did as he was told and lay face down on the bed, while the puppet knelt silently on the inside of the bed.

"Junior brother, if you feel sleepy later, you can rest here without worry."

Lu Hongxi gathered her skirts and sat on the edge of the bed, gently shaking hands with her: "I'll go and tell Miss Feng to come see you again tomorrow."

"Good work."

Su Chenggang nodded in response, and then felt a pair of soft hands caress his back.

Those slender fingers were delicate and smooth, yet they held a hidden strength. After several kneading and pressing motions, one could actually feel a sense of comfort.

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Seeing Su Cheng close his eyes and begin to enjoy himself, Lü Hongxi's smile deepened.

Her fingertips traced the broad back muscles, feeling the contours of those knotted muscles, and a ripple quietly stirred in her heart. Her usually sharp, bloodshot eyes gradually became moist.

My junior brother's body is so strong and sturdy, no wonder his strength is so heavy and fierce, and when he fights with swords, he is as unshakable as if he were carrying a mountain.

Those blows were truly excruciating, making one's bones feel weak and muscles go numb.

As her emotions stirred, Lü Hongxi's hands continued to move, meticulously massaging every inch of her muscles and tendons, relieving the tension and gently guiding the flow of qi and blood through her meridians.

"Junior Brother's physique is truly perfect, without the slightest flaw, huh?"

Lu Hongxi subconsciously praised him, but then noticed that Su Cheng's breathing had eased, so she gathered her hair and leaned down to take a closer look.

Seeing that he had truly fallen into a deep sleep, a hint of surprise flashed in her blood-red eyes, which then turned into a gentle smile.

"You've kept me company while I fooled around, now get some rest."

He turned around, took the silk quilt, and gently covered Su Cheng's back.

His gaze shifted to the puppet kneeling beside him. After a moment's hesitation, he helped her lie down next to Su Cheng and covered them both with the blanket.

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Shi Xuan, hidden in the shadows, watched silently without uttering a word.

Seeing how considerate Lü Hongxi was to Su Cheng, the slight jealousy in her heart quietly dissipated, and she sighed inwardly.

Although this woman has an eccentric personality, she is indeed a good girl.

"I wonder how the bad guy will treat her from now on."

Just as he was pondering this, he saw Lü Hongxi get up, put on her outer robe, and seem to be about to leave.

Shi Xuan felt somewhat relieved and prepared to rest for the night.
rustling.
A faint rustling sound suddenly arose.

Shi Xuan was taken aback. Under the cover of his divine sense, he saw Lü Hongxi suddenly take off her outer robe, rustle and slip into the quilt, and snuggle straight into Su Cheng's arms!
"This...this vixen-like woman—!"

Shi Xuan was instantly filled with shame and anger. Just a moment ago he thought she was alright, but who would have thought she would turn out like this so easily? So shameless!
(End of this chapter)