Fairy, I am truly a virtuous gentleman!

As dawn breaks, the east is about to open.

The curtains swayed gently, the gauze was delicate, and a beam of golden light shone into the room, causing dust to dance and sparkle like starlight.

A smooth, warm jade-like touch gently glides across my face, as if memorizing the contours of my features, or perhaps simply a caress born of love.

Ning Yuan didn't open his eyes, but simply hummed, "Let me rest a little longer."

The other party obediently stopped.

But Ning Yuan couldn't sleep, so he slowly opened his eyes.

What came into view was a pure white body that seemed to embody all the beauty in the world.

Her features were exquisite, and she was charming and beautiful.

Her black hair cascaded down her shoulders, and her snow-white skin, as smooth as mutton fat jade, was exposed to the air. Her graceful curves disappeared into the silk quilt along her undulating figure.

Seeing the boy wake up, Qiao Shuang immediately called out softly.

"Young master."

After a night of pleasure, Qiao Shuang's face showed a tenderness and attachment that she didn't usually have.

That was a treasure she had buried deep in her heart, one she dared not reveal.

Ning Yuan's eyes flickered slightly as he carefully examined his maid. With her willow-leaf eyebrows, delicate eyes, and fair skin, she was more and more beautiful the more he looked at her.

No wonder she's ranked among the top ten on the Rouge List.

With a coquettish cry, Ning Yuan reached out and pulled her into his arms, taking back Nuanyu. He thought to himself, "Now, the fairy is mine."

Supporting her slender waist, she climbed the snow-capped peak.

Ning Yuan let out a satisfied and contented sigh.

Some say that the Great Way is impartial and ruthless; only by wholeheartedly pursuing the Way can one go further.

Sincerity leads to success.

Indulging in romantic love and trivial family matters not only depletes one's own resources but also easily creates karmic obstacles, leading to calamities.

Undeniably, there is some truth to this statement. Often, those who are more detached from worldly affairs and more otherworldly are more in line with the legendary immortals.

People would rather believe that a carefree and elegant beggar is a reclusive master than believe that a former playboy could attain enlightenment.

But Ning Yuan can prove that even with affection in one's heart, one can still reach profound realms.

The powerful beings that everyone imagines—Dao Lords, Dao Venerables, and even Immortals—must also have their own joys and sorrows.

They have simply transcended base desires and transcended the boundaries of existence; ordinary things no longer catch their eye.

Otherwise, whose state of mind can compare to that of a stubborn rock that has existed since ancient times?

As for why Ning Yuan was so certain...

Don't ask, the answer is that I've already crossed the hills, and thus seen the vastness.

Once the fog clears, it's just another peak, nothing special.

On the bed, the two embraced tightly.

The boy was like a child who had received a beloved toy, constantly exploring it, sometimes comforting it, sometimes pausing to admire it.

Qiao Shuang suppressed her shyness and let Ning Yuan do as he pleased, but in truth, she was also filled with joy and was happy to enjoy this rare moment of tranquility.

But such times are ultimately short-lived.

"Young master, it's dawn. It's time to get up, dress, and wash up."

Qiao Shuang breathed a sigh of relief.

Ning Yuan closed his eyes again, stroking the smooth surface while a faint smile played on his lips.

"You've suddenly become tough now, but you weren't like this last night... I'm asking you, how exactly did you learn those mystical arts on your own? I'm really curious."

Qiao Shuang's face immediately flushed red.

Although Qiao Shuang usually refers to herself as Ning Yuan's personal maid, as Ning Muxian's disciple and the actual controller of all affairs in the manor, she has become the messenger and head housekeeper for the father and son, and her image is more like a calm and reliable elder.

Who would have thought that in just one night, everything would turn around, and she would be naked and teased by the boy in the quilt.

Faced with Ning Yuan's question, Qiao Shuang naturally wouldn't answer the fact that she had spent countless days and nights fantasizing about the boy and 'cultivating' alone.

Suppressing the ripples in her heart, Qiao Shuang tried her best to put on a serious face and regain her usual reliable demeanor as an elder.

"Young master, do not neglect your duties for momentary pleasure. These things... require moderation. If you really want to... um..."

Sensing something amiss, Qiao Shuang slightly propped herself up, her beautiful curves trembling. In an instant, she lost her confidence, hesitatingly turning her head to the side, her black hair swaying, her collarbone alluring, and weakly said:

"Then... we'll wait until tonight, and Da Qiao will come to serve you again..."

The final sound is extremely low, almost nonexistent.

"Official business? I'm the son of the Grand Preceptor of the Great Li Kingdom, not a prince or princess with an heir to the throne. What official business could I possibly have?"

Ning Yuan didn't take it to heart.

However, Qiao Shuang sighed and rubbed her forehead, saying, "That Miss Xiao has been waiting for you in the courtyard for a long time since early this morning."

"...Then let's get up."

...

...

Qiao Shuang got out of bed first, summoned a pink dress and put it on, then did some more makeup and dressing.

In no time, she transformed back into the dignified, elegant, and graceful Fairy Lingyin.

Immediately afterwards, Qiao Shuang helped Ning Yuan put on his shirt.

During this time, the moon magic symbol pattern on Ning Yuan's chest was naturally discovered, but Qiao Shuang did not ask about it, appearing indifferent.

At this moment, Ning Yuan suddenly asked, "How long has she been standing outside?"

"We arrived before dawn, about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn."

Qiao Shuang was not suppressed by the manor's grand formation, and her Golden Core level divine sense immediately detected the aura in the courtyard.

She didn't understand why this woman had come here so early in the morning.

She didn't understand why Ning Yuan would take her in at his residence, take on her troubles, and provide her with protection.

Could it be because he said that she was originally betrothed to him by him and his master, and that he truly pitied her current situation?

Qiao Shuang naturally had no idea what the truth was.

In her view, Xiao Lingjiang had ruined her future. Although she had good comprehension and was able to rebuild after destruction, making further progress in the realm of swordsmanship, all her cultivation had vanished and her recovery speed was slow. Unless she had a heaven-defying opportunity, she was absolutely unworthy of her young master.

No matter what, he has to be better than her, right?

She is a prodigy listed on the Immortal Ascension Ranking!

However, if it really is just being a maid, then it's not so bad...

While Qiao Shuang was lost in thought, Ning Yuan had already led her toward the door.

Qiao Shuang asked, puzzled, "Young Master, shouldn't I avoid this place?"

Whether it was Xiao Lingjiang, Chu Lingci, or Zhu Qixian, Ning Yuan did not deliberately avoid Qiao Shuang's gaze when he attacked them.

Therefore, Qiao Shuang understood that Ning Yuan must be seeking something, needing to gain the trust and loyalty of these women, which was why he treated them this way.

Ning Yuan remained calm.

"No need, just stay by my side."

Feeling the protection and comfort in those words, Qiao Shuang felt a warmth in her heart.

The two pushed open the door and saw a young girl in green holding an iron basin, waiting with great enthusiasm in the lush, vibrant courtyard.

But the moment the door opened, the girl's slightly excited face turned completely into one of astonishment.

Their eyes met, and Xiao Lingjiang stood frozen in place as she watched the stunningly beautiful and mature fairy walk out side by side with the young man.

She stammered, "You...you all..."

Ning Yuan replied straightforwardly, "We just finished our dual cultivation."