Tang Dynasty Bandits

Chapter 144 The Intent of Ascending

Zhu Wen did not reply, and his breathing suddenly became heavy.

He wrapped his arm around Tian Jun's waist, his arms as strong as steel.

Tian Jun cooperated and went back into the cave with him.

By the light streaming into the cave, Tian Jun saw a flicker of lust in Zhu Wen's eyes.

His strong arms embraced Tian Jun's delicate body, and kisses rained down on her shoulders and face.

Tian Jun felt a wave of shyness, but she hugged him tightly.

She then noticed that Zhu Wen had stopped.

"I hate being controlled by drugs," Zhu Wen said through gritted teeth.

Tian Jun had already vented her passion, but Zhu Wen only temporarily suppressed it with the power of the murderous blade.

"Then what should we do?" Tian Jun pressed her face against Zhu Wen's shoulder. "Why don't you kiss me now and see if that makes you feel better?"

"Foolish," Zhu Wen replied, "Doing this will only make you more unable to resist."

Tian Jun thought about it and agreed.

She wanted to ask Zhu Wen if he wanted to relieve himself with his hand too, but remembering the previous scene, she suddenly felt shy and couldn't bring herself to say it.

Zhu Wen sat cross-legged in the cave, suppressing the passion within him, when he suddenly yawned: "So sleepy."

Zhu Wen was a very sleepy person. He hadn't slept all night, and coupled with the fierce battle with the Flower King, he was indeed quite exhausted.

He once told Tian Jun in Weizhou, "When I'm sleepy, even if you stuff Daji and Zhao Feiyan into my arms, it's not as important as sleeping."

Tian Jun coiled around him like a beautiful snake, her long legs spread wide and wrapped around his waist: "I'll go with you."

Zhu Wen licked his lips and swallowed his saliva with a gulp: "Testing one's willpower isn't bad."

Tian Jun's long legs are enough to make most men feel like they're in heaven just by looking at them.

Her sudden clinginess stemmed from two reasons. First, they had defeated a formidable opponent like the Flower King together, and she wanted to reward herself with intimacy. Second, she was somewhat resentful that the Flower King had outshone her in beauty; both were beauties with high noses and deep-set eyes, but the blonde, blue-eyed Baihua Xiu had a more exotic charm than Tian Jun, and her face shape was far more attractive.

That's why she needs a man she likes to affirm her.

Zhu Wen placed his palm on her thigh flesh, which was exposed outside her trousers.

"Don't you want to touch other parts of my body?" Tian Jun's voice suddenly became somewhat coquettish.

"Where?" Zhu Wen's heart wavered.

“Feet. Don’t people always say my feet are beautiful?” As she spoke, Tian Jun used her jade-like feet to hook Zhu Wen’s back.

“I have never seen more beautiful feet than yours. Although they are large, no small feet can compare,” Zhu Wen affirmed. “But if I were to reach out and touch them, I would look like a pervert.”

Faced with a beauty like Tian Jun, most men would be unable to resist the urge to become infatuated.

Moreover, after soaking in the hot spring water, Tian Jun's body was clean and exuded a faint fragrance like wheat.

If Zhu Wen were an ordinary man, Tian Jun would not have been interested in him.

Women are often more lustful than men. But for a beautiful, independent, and individualistic woman like Tian Jun, this aspect presents an almost awkward contradiction.

Zhu Wen's praise delighted Tian Jun, her eyes sparkling, and she kissed Zhu Wen's cheeks several times.

"Go to sleep." Zhu Wen's arm trembled as he tightened his grip on Tian Jun's waist.

Tian Jun was actually very tired. After calming down, she quickly fell asleep, snoring loudly, louder than many men.

Listening to the sawing-like snoring, Zhu Wen felt the desire in his heart gradually fade away. He couldn't help but smile, calm his mind, and slowly fell asleep.

When they woke up, it was still dawn, and the two of them felt extremely hungry, having slept for a whole day.

At the entrance of the cave was a basket of fragrant sesame flatbreads, a jar of fermented rice wine, and several bowls. There was also a stove containing only some charcoal, reserved for Zhu Wen and Tian Jun to heat the flatbreads.

There were also two golden pheasants that had been killed. Lan Suting and Xiaobai had obviously already been there, but seeing that Zhu Wen and Tian Jun were sleeping soundly, they didn't want to disturb them.

Lan Suting was observant and knew that Tian Jun couldn't live without alcohol, but if she were given strong liquor, and the two of them were alone together, Tian Jun might get drunk and act crazy. Even Zhu Wen's self-control might not be able to withstand that.

"Your wolf friends are actually pretty good," Tian Jun remarked as she put on the clothes scattered along the riverbank.

"Wolves possess the unbridled spirit of wandering knights and the discipline of soldiers," Zhu Wen explained, revealing his reason for liking wolves.

Some people think that nomadic herders on the grasslands would like wolves, but this is not the case, because wolf packs can harm cattle, sheep and horses.

People who like wolves are those who don't keep livestock.

"With wine, meat, and vegetarian dishes, we can have a hearty meal."

Zhu Wen lit charcoal with tinder, heated sesame cakes on the stove, made a simple rack, plucked and gutted the pheasant in the Rehe River, washed it, sprinkled some salt on it, and roasted it over the fire.

Even though it was cold and then reheated, the flatbread made with high-quality rice flour still smelled delicious, blending with the aroma of chicken, making it incredibly tempting.

Zhu Wen and Tian Jun wrapped strips of chicken in flatbread and ate them while they were still hot, along with a large bowl of fermented rice wine.

The crispy and fragrant flatbread, combined with the flavor of the roasted chicken with its crispy skin and tender, juicy meat, is truly a delightful treat when eaten in large bites when you're hungry.

"Delicious!" Tian Jun ate heartily, then poured sweet wine into her mouth. She raised her chin and squinted her eyes like a cat that had just received dried fish, savoring the deliciousness of the food. She looked exceptionally cute.

She forgot about her table manners and spilled oil all over her clothes.

"Look at you, you look like a starving ghost reincarnated."

Zhu Wen laughed, secretly glad that his experience as a wandering knight meant he had no problem making roasted chicken.

If it's stir-frying or stewing, the skill is slightly better than that of "Xingxiang" (a type of traditional Chinese medicine), so it won't look like poisoning someone, but others will still suffer from the taste.

Tian Jun didn't take it seriously at all, and even boldly started feeding him. After feeding him a few bites, she casually lifted the ends of his hair with her oily palm, which looked extremely tempting.

“A fool like you is a real enchantress in my eyes,” Zhu Wen said. “No matter how beautiful a woman like Hua Wang is, I wouldn’t even bother to look at her.”

Even though Zhu Wen was a person with a terrible personality, Bai Huaxiu's personality was simply too wicked.

Tian Jun was quite pleased with Zhu Wen's compliments and became even more attentive in feeding him until he could eat no more. She herself devoured the remaining pancakes and chicken in a whirlwind.

Tian Jun has always been able to eat more than men, yet she doesn't gain weight and manages to put all her weight in the most suitable places.

Even considering Tian Jun's astonishing training volume, this is a physique that every woman in the world dreams of.

After a satisfying meal, the two embraced quietly, their eyes filled with tenderness and contentment.

Couples in love always want to hold each other as much as possible, feeling each other's touch and scent.

"Now that everything's done, shall we go back to the Moon Palace to pick up Zhizhen and go down the mountain together?"

Tian Jun wiped the grease from her lips with a handkerchief and asked a question.

"There's still one place we haven't been to yet."

Seeing the puzzled look on Tian Jun's face, Zhu Wen added, "When you reach the summit, you will see all the mountains below."

The "summit" that Zhu Wen mentioned was, of course, the Jade Emperor Peak, the main peak of Mount Tai.

This is also the site of the life-or-death battle between Alliance Leader Wang Xianzhi and the peerless demon lord Qiao Beiming forty years ago.

Zhu Wen had visited Mount Tai several times, and this was his second visit in the last two years. However, due to various reasons, he had not been able to climb to the Jade Emperor Peak, which he deeply regretted.

Now that Master Wang has passed away, we should visit his former residences to express our remembrance.

After hearing this, Tian Jun felt a surge of pride welling up inside her.

Since they met, the two have gone through so many thrilling battles together in just one year, from their first visit to Mount Tai, to rushing to the aid of Jianghan, to visiting the old Weizhou, to fighting fiercely against Yan Shuai, and to severely defeating Hua Wang.

Reaching the summit and overlooking the mountains with your lover would undoubtedly be the most exhilarating way to commemorate this victory.

(End of this chapter)