Bai Suzhen, I really need to punish you properly.

As the Palace Master of Xuan Nu Palace, Leng Bingxin possesses an innate air of elegance and nobility.

She possessed an elegant demeanor, a noble nature, and a serene, ethereal quality, yet at this moment, leaning against Wang Xuan's chest, she was as gentle and tender as water.

Wang Xuan's breathing became slightly heavy, and her warm breath gently swept past his ear as she whispered, "I haven't been moving around. I'm very regular."

The delicate and subtle fragrance emanating from Leng Bingxin lingered around his nose, stirring his heart and making him feel intoxicated.

"You're the one who's being disobedient." Leng Bingxin's shoulders tensed slightly, her voice trembled, and she whimpered, "No, it's so strange, we agreed to only sleep."

A captivating blush crept onto her delicate face, making her radiant and breathtakingly beautiful.

Wang Xuan kissed her smooth neck and explained softly, "I know, I just feel cold and want to hold you."

Leng Bingxin was silent for a moment, then asked again, "Then why did you take off your clothes?"

Wang Xuan chuckled softly and calmly retorted, "Don't you ever take your clothes off when you sleep?"

……

After one night.

The fresh, natural morning sunlight streamed through the window and into the room.

It's hard to imagine that in this isolated barrier, the normal cycle of day and night still exists.

Leng Bingxin lay with her back to him, her hair disheveled.

Wang Xuan looked at her, reached out to touch her but then quietly withdrew his hand, and asked softly, "Palace Master, are you alright?"

After their intimate encounter last night, Leng Bingxin declared that if Wang Xuan dared to touch her again, she would beat him so badly that no one would recognize him.

Leng Bingxin slowly turned around, her hair disheveled, faint tear tracks still visible at the corners of her eyes. She reached out and pinched her cheek, scolding, "You good-for-nothing!"

Leng Bingxin, who was always pure, aloof and self-possessed, was now both ashamed and angry, and almost blurted out some foul language.

Wang Xuan really went too far last night.

Surprisingly...

She was too ashamed to even mention it!

Wang Xuan winced in pain, hissing softly, and quickly grasped her small hand: "Palace Master, be gentle, it hurts."

He didn't dodge directly, after all, he had indeed been a little naughty last night.

Leng Bingxin didn't let go, still angry: "It hurts already? Do you feel any pain as much as I do?"

Wang Xuan was momentarily speechless, then tried to argue, "Palace Master, actually, the effects of force are mutual..."

Leng Bingxin continued to pinch his face, looking at him with dissatisfaction: "I knew it. You know I can't lose my virginity, yet you're still so excited. I knew you had ulterior motives."

"I'm innocent!" Wang Xuan looked completely innocent, feeling more wronged than Dou E, and hurriedly explained, "I was excited because I could marry you, I didn't think that much at the time."

Leng Bingxin gave a soft snort and finally released her grip.

"That ancient snow lotus root can increase your internal energy, why don't you take it first?"

Wang Xuan quickly tried to persuade Leng Bingxin with kind words, attempting to evoke her kind nature.

Leng Bingxin exhaled softly to calm herself, got out of bed barefoot, and almost stumbled.

Wang Xuan immediately took her arm and couldn't help but smile knowingly.

Leng Bingxin was both ashamed and annoyed, and whispered sharply, "Aren't you feeling a little smug?!"

Wang Xuan immediately stopped smiling and shook her head repeatedly: "No."

Leng Bingxin glared at him with embarrassment and annoyance, her fair and slender feet gently tucking her toes as she slowly stepped into her embroidered shoes.

Wang Xuan helped her sit in front of the dressing table and carefully combed her messy long hair.

This warm and sweet little moment actually dispelled some of the embarrassment that had accumulated last night.

The two walked out of the room together.

Wang Xuan has an upright posture, a bright smile, and a composed demeanor; she possesses a refined and elegant appearance.

Leng Bingxin was dressed in luxurious clothes, with a slender figure and a cold aura, and once again put on the dignified and elegant appearance of the Palace Mistress of Xuan Nu Palace.

The handsome man and beautiful woman stood side by side, truly a perfect couple.

The disciples of the Xuan Nu Palace were aware of the special restrictions of the Xuan Nu Technique and knew that the two could not have the intimacy of an ordinary married couple.

In front of his disciples, Wang Xuan was very restrained, showing no affection and always protecting Leng Bingxin's dignity.

In front of outsiders, she should naturally be given the utmost respect.

As for private matters...

Wang Xuan couldn't help but recall her pitiful, tearful appearance last night.

Leng Bingxin led Wang Xuan slowly along, recounting the various wondrous and magical sights within the Xuan Nu Palace.

The two walked slowly and eventually stopped beside a shallow stream.

Leng Bingxin gazed at the flowing water and softly recalled the past.

"Ever since my master brought me into the Xuan Nu Palace, this is the place I come to most often."

Wang Xuan smiled slightly: "This place is really beautiful. You have good taste, and you are beautiful too. But I have even better taste."

A gentle and sweet smile bloomed on Leng Bingxin's lips.

Wang Xuan sat down on the ground and gently tugged at her skirt, gesturing for her to sit down as well.

With an elegant posture, Leng Bingxin gently touched the hem of her skirt and sat down gracefully.

The next moment, Wang Xuan rested his head on Leng Bingxin's lap.

Leng Bingxin rolled her eyes at him helplessly. This man always managed to find ways to get close to her; he was never one to stay put.

She reached out and grabbed Wang Xuan's ear, warning, "If you don't behave tonight, I'll tie you up."

Wang Xuan was not afraid at all. Instead, he put his arm around her soft waist and said bluntly, "Then why don't you tie me up now?"

Leng Bingxin remained silent for a moment, feeling helpless.

As night deepened, all was quiet.

Leng Bingxin ultimately couldn't resist Wang Xuan's persistent pleading.

"Palace Master, turn around. Can you look at me with such disdain?"

Leng Bingxin immediately stopped and started pulling Wang Xuan's ear: "Where did you learn all these weird requests!"

Wang Xuan stayed at the Xuan Nu Palace for seven days without ever mentioning leaving.

Instead, Leng Bingxin spoke up first, asking, "Do you want to go back?"

Wang Xuan chuckled: "I don't want to lie to you, but there is a tiny bit of a thought I might have."

"I don't care about your other women," Leng Bingxin said, forcing a nonchalant tone. "But how often do you plan to come see me?"

"I will come every year," Wang Xuan promised earnestly. "Sometimes once, sometimes two or three times, or even more."

"Okay. I'll wait for you."

Wang Xuan leaned down slightly and gently covered her lips with his. The long kiss made them both breathe heavily, and they reluctantly parted after a long time.

……

Leng Bingxin did not go out to see him off.

Wang Xuan walked out of the Xuan Nu Palace alone, still feeling a sense of melancholy.

He wanted to spend more time with Leng Bingxin, but he couldn't just spend time with Leng Bingxin.

Ao Jin quickly stepped forward and asked softly, "My benefactor."

Wang Xuan forced a smile: "Have you been waiting long?"

Ao Jin smiled and shook her head: "Where are we going now? Straight back to Qiantang?"

"No, we're going to the Nanzhao Kingdom."

Since we've already been away for so long, we might as well travel a little further.

According to Feng San Niang, the Water Spirit Orb is in the hands of the descendants of Nuwa in the Nanzhao Kingdom.

The Water Spirit Orb is one of the Five Spirit Orbs, containing endless water elemental essence. It can not only amplify water-based spells, but also control water-related celestial phenomena.

Wang Xuan did not want to place all his hopes for Mingzhu's survival on the Water Spirit Orb, but it was, after all, a way to save his life.

It's worth a try.

If the descendants of Nuwa are willing to make the exchange, that would be ideal.

If the Water Spirit Orb cannot be easily lent out, he will seek other methods.

Of course, he also had another purpose for this trip: to confirm which of the current descendants of Nuwa in the Nanzhao Kingdom was the one.

Logically speaking, the appearance of Poisonous Lady and Caiyi could very well be part of the plot of the first Legend of Sword and Fairy game.

But this is, after all, a world where mythology has been integrated, and Feng San Niang once said that the Water Spirit Orb is in the hands of Nuwa's descendants.

So he'll have to find out the specifics himself.

Ao Jin looked up and asked, "My benefactor, would you like to ride me?"

"No. Let's fly together like this."

Ao Jin nodded obediently: "Okay, benefactor, tell me if you get tired of flying."