Bai Suzhen, I really need to punish you properly.

After the clouds dispersed and the rain stopped, Rouge curled up in Wang Xuan's arms like a kitten.

Wang Xuan gently stroked her smooth, beautiful back, which was warm and soft, and felt extremely satisfied.

"Husband, you don't want to become a monk anymore, do you?"

Wang Xuan chuckled and gently stroked her delicate earlobe: "I never thought of that. You're overthinking it. I haven't had enough yet."

Rouge recalled how she had taken the initiative to be tender just now, and for a moment she closed her eyes in embarrassment.

Suddenly, she said with a touch of melancholy, "Husband, could you please not tell anyone about our affair?"

Why?

Rouge sighed softly, "My reputation isn't good, and I'm afraid people will...gossip. As long as I can stay by my husband's side, I'll be content; nothing else matters."

"Since you're willing to stay by my side, I naturally can't let you remain nameless and without status." Wang Xuan kissed her snow-white cheek. "Sleep peacefully."

Overwhelmed by a mix of exhaustion and satisfaction, Rouge quickly fell into a deep sleep.

With the beauty sleeping peacefully in his arms, Wang Xuan then began to study the newly acquired "True Scripture of the Sun" in his mind.

The "True Scripture of the Sun" is a cultivation method practiced by Emperor Jun, the Heavenly Emperor of the ancient demon race.

It was compiled, deduced, and perfected by Di Jun based on the origin of the Sun Star and his own understanding of the Great Dao.

This is not exclusive to the Golden Crow bloodline; humans can also cultivate it.

He also gained an understanding of cultivation realms.

Refine essence into qi, refine qi into spirit, refine spirit to return to emptiness, refine emptiness to unite with the Dao.

Each stage is further divided into early, middle, and late stages.

Above that are Earth Immortals, Celestial Immortals, True Immortals, Mysterious Immortals, Golden Immortals, and so on...

However, those are still a long way off.

He is currently just a novice cultivator who has just embarked on the path of cultivation.

The only thing she could easily manipulate was the rouge beside her.

"Mmm~" Rouge, who was fast asleep, let out a soft moan after being touched, her delicate eyebrows furrowing slightly, but she was still fast asleep.

Wang Xuan quietly got out of bed and sat cross-legged in the room to begin her cultivation.

When he practiced this technique, spiritual energy began to cleanse his physical body.

As dawn broke and the sun rose, Wang Xuan successfully entered the initial stage of refining essence.

This is indeed an extremely powerful and masculine martial art.

However, neither can exist in isolation; neither can exist in isolation.

Prolonged ascetic practices can easily lead to stagnation of internal heat, requiring the balance of Yin and Yang to resolve the potential problems.

Fortunately, he had Rouge by his side.

Back in bed, Wang Xuan casually placed his large hands under the covers.

Rouge's eyelashes trembled slightly as she slowly opened her eyes. Her captivating, watery eyes looked at Wang Xuan, and she sweetly called out, "Husband."

Wang Xuan smiled and said, "The best time to plan for the year is in spring, and the best time to plan for the day is in the morning. Time for morning exercise."

……

Rouge carefully helped Wang Xuan get dressed, watched him leave to handle official business, and then blushed as she tidied up the bed sheet covered with blooming snow plum blossoms.

Afterwards, Wang Xuan took some time to prepare a small gift and visited her family home with Rouge.

When Rouge got into trouble, the Liu family stood by and did nothing, leaving Rouge to suffer alone, which was one of the reasons why Rouge wanted to commit suicide.

Rouge also harbored resentment towards her family.

Wang Xuan, needless to say, was very dissatisfied with the Liu family's heartless and ungrateful behavior.

Wang Xuan's visit was merely an attempt to vent his anger for Rouge.

In the Liu family hall, Wang Xuan openly reprimanded the Liu family for abandoning their relatives and disregarding their own flesh and blood. All the relatives of the Liu family only dared to lower their heads and nod in agreement, not daring to utter a single word in rebuttal.

Looking at her husband who was supporting her, Rouge was filled with emotion and admiration.

The news of Wang Xuan taking Yan Zhi as a concubine and rebuking the Liu family quickly spread throughout the Qiantang city.

He treated people without prejudice and stood up for the vulnerable woman. People praised him for his benevolence and righteousness, calling it a rare act of gentlemanly conduct.

This actually boosted Wang Xuan's reputation to a new level.

On this day, the weather was fine and the sky was clear.

Wang Xuan accompanied Rouge on a trip to West Lake to relax.

To the outside world, they euphemistically call it understanding the people's sentiments and sharing their joys.

In reality, he wanted to take advantage of the trip to see if he could meet a girl he was destined to meet.

The women included in the "Bai Mei Lu" (Record of a Hundred Beauties) are undoubtedly stunningly beautiful.

They must either be blessed with good fortune or have an extraordinary background.

In recent days, he has not only gained a deeper understanding of rouge, but also of this world.

The most famous sects are the Shushan Sect and the Maoshan Sect.

But it's likely that neither of these sects has many female disciples.

As for the Tianshan Gate and Xuan Nu Palace, which appeared in the TV series "The Living Buddha Ji Gong", he had not been able to find out anything about them.

It's probably because of its remote location, or perhaps because it prefers to keep a low profile and avoid the world.

His current plan is to stay in Qiantang County for a while longer, accumulate some strength, and see if he can encounter any of the women listed in the "Hundred Beauties Record." If he remains unlucky, he will take Rouge with him and travel around.

On the shore of West Lake.

Wang Xuan bought a jade hairpin for Rouge and put it on her, making her very happy.

The two walked to the Broken Bridge of West Lake, where they saw a man in a light blue robe holding a gold hairpin, asking around.

"Excuse me, is this the hairpin you lost?"

"no."

Qiantang County is a prosperous place, and its people are well-off and law-abiding.

He did not covet the property that was not his.

"Oh, sorry to bother you."

Upon hearing the other party say that it wasn't his, the man politely bowed and prepared to ask someone else.

Wang Xuan stopped to watch, finding the scene amusing.

Looking at the land under his rule, he saw that the people were so simple and honest.

He also felt a great sense of accomplishment.

Although he had only been in Qiantang County for a short time.

Just as I was feeling sentimental, two beautiful figures came into view.

One of them was dressed in a plain white silk dress, with skin as smooth as jade, gentle eyes and brows, graceful figure, and dignified demeanor.

The other was dressed in a light blue shirt and skirt, with lively and charming eyebrows and eyes, clear and bright eyes, and a light and playful figure.

What attracted him was not just their looks and figures.

There are also tips from [Bai Mei Lu].

Name: Bai Suzhen

Age: 1707

[Realm Level: Late-stage Earth Immortal]

[Note: Bai Suzhen's true form is a white snake. She is kind-hearted but naive. She is a disciple of the Old Mother of Lishan and, guided by Guanyin, came to West Lake to repay a debt of gratitude.]

Name: Xiaoqing

Age: 753

[Realm Level: Early Stage of Refining Emptiness and Integrating with the Dao]

[Note: Xiaoqing, whose true form is a green snake, is sworn sisters with Bai Suzhen. She is extremely protective of her sister, has a mischievous and unruly personality, and loves to play pranks.]

Wang Xuan couldn't help but open her mouth wide.

These two women are actually Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing?

It seems that this world is very likely a world that incorporates many myths and legends.

The man who returned the lost money must have been Xu Xian.

Xu Xian, oh Xu Xian, you couldn't handle Bai Suzhen.

He wasn't solely attracted to Bai Suzhen's beauty and the rewards from the Hundred Beauties Record; more so, he couldn't bear to see Xu Xian suffer a life of hardship at the hands of Bai Suzhen in the future.

Let me bear this sin.

Yes, that's it.

Wang Xuan quickly convinced himself.

Seeing Wang Xuan lost in thought, Rouge couldn't help but ask, "Husband, what's wrong?"

Wang Xuan smiled and said, "I've thought of something."

"Oh no, where is it? I can't find it anywhere, what should I do?"

Not far away, Xiaoqing was walking towards Xu Xian, calling out in feigned anxiety.

Upon seeing this, Xu Xian quickly asked, "Did you drop this hairpin, young lady?"

Xiaoqing feigned surprise: "So it was you who found it, young master?"

Xu Xian presented it with both hands, saying, "I'm returning it to you as is."

Just as Xiaoqing was about to take it, Wang Xuan stepped forward with Rouge and snatched the hairpin away first.

Xu Xian, Bai Suzhen, and Xiaoqing were all taken aback.

Little Qingxing's eyes widened: "What are you doing?"

Wang Xuan raised an eyebrow: "What proof do you have that this is yours?"