Dual cultivation makes you stronger, everyone else is a prodigy, and I'm the only one slacking

Yu Luoning was the only one completely unaware of the test being conducted.

She said nonchalantly, "What else can I do with my own? Of course I have to raise it! But I don't plan to have children for the time being. Raising children is too troublesome, and it also affects a cultivator's cultivation."

Cui Xiu's expression, which had just softened, turned cold again. Yu Luoning looked at his face and immediately understood what was going on.

Could it be... that Cui Xiu wants to use the child to tie her down?

What a vicious idea! They actually want her to have a child, so that it will interfere with her slacking off and cultivating?

"Why...why are you suddenly asking me these things?"

Cui Xiu turned her head away and snorted coldly, "I'm just afraid that you'll get addicted to being someone's mother and one day you'll bring back a few more sons from outside."

Yu Luoning was completely speechless.

Bai Rongling lowered his eyelashes. His expression seemed calm, but his pupils were deep and unfathomable, as if he were thinking about something.

He nodded slightly to Yu Luoning, then turned and walked towards the palace where he had settled down. Only after the white figure disappeared into the snow did Yu Luoning turn his gaze away.

Upon seeing this, Cui Xiu's face darkened further. "Still looking?"

Yu Luoning, reluctant to part, blurted out, "If I'm not looking at the road, am I supposed to be looking at you?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Yu Luoning realized she had said the wrong thing.

Looking at Cui Xiu again, her eyes were gloomy and her lips were tightly pursed as she stared at him.

Yu Luoning's heart skipped a beat. Oh no, this guy was already incredibly jealous. He had just seen her help Bai Rongling up, and now, in front of Cui Xiu, his eyes were practically glued to Bai Rongling.

She herself wouldn't believe it if she said this wasn't infidelity.

"I...I don't know what happened!" Yu Luoning said, looking aggrieved.

"Even though I didn't even see his face, I just couldn't help wanting to look at him a few more times."

Cui Xiu stared at her for a while, then sighed. The person who had been so aggressive just moments before had softened up.

It must be that bewitching man's charm.

Yu Luoning spent several days with Bai Rongling in his sea of ​​consciousness, and was inevitably influenced by her divine thoughts.

Cui Xiu raised her hand and gently touched Yu Luoning's brow with her fingertips.

The next moment, a cool spiritual energy flowed into Yu Luoning's sea of ​​consciousness through her brow, like fine snow, carrying a hint of coolness.

The two were extremely close, so close that Yu Luoning could clearly see Cui Xiu's long and beautiful eyelashes.

Like a small fan, it tickled her heart.

Thinking about how she had neglected Cui Xiu these past few days, Yu Luoning asked softly, "Xiu, are you still angry?"

"no."

"That's a lie."

Cui Xiu's eyes trembled slightly. "Close your eyes and repeat the Heart-Cleansing Mantra after me."

Yu Luoning obediently closed her eyes and repeated the Heart-Cleansing Mantra word by word after him.

A moment later, she felt refreshed, her mind clear, and her heart at peace.

Cui Xiu withdrew her hand. "Starting tomorrow, recite the Heart-Cleansing Mantra three times every morning."

Yu Luoning asked in confusion, "Why?"

Cui Xiu sneered, "Your eyes are glued to him, why do you think that is?"

Yu Luoning gave an awkward "oh".

She couldn't help but wonder, "We've both seen his face, so why does it seem like it affects me more?"

"My cultivation is superior to yours; how could mere charm possibly affect me?"

Very well, I've been hit hard.

Yu Luoning shook his hand and said, "Okay, I'll listen to you. I'll recite the Heart-Cleansing Mantra three times a day. I'll keep my distance from him and never overstep the mark."

Cui Xiu snorted, her expression visibly softening.

Yu Luoning's greatest talent is climbing up the ladder; she smiled with her eyes crinkling.

She added, "I've been so good and obedient, shouldn't you reward me?"

Cui Xiu scoffed, "You're quite greedy. Tell me what kind of reward you want. A spiritual treasure or cultivation technique? I can consider that."

"That's too much! I don't want any of that. I just want... a personal treat from Master."

She was implying something, and the two were on the same wavelength.

Cui Xiu's long eyelashes drooped, and even her aura seemed to become somewhat disordered.

"Have you thought this through? Anyway, I am... someone you can't handle."

Yu Luoning retorted, "Based on our past experience fighting each other, you're more likely to be the one who can't hold on first."

Cui Xiu gritted her teeth: "Fine, then let's wait and see. We'll only know who's stronger after we try."

Yu Luoning shrugged, still stubbornly insisting, "I'll give it a try!"

He took a step forward, and the two were now very close.

The next instant, Yu Luoning felt a tightness around her waist, and in the blink of an eye, she was already inside the Ice Palace.

Outside the palace, the wind and snow rustled, while inside, the mermaid pearls and fireflies shone brightly.

At first, Cui Xiu was still somewhat cautious and only tried a little, but later she gradually lost control.

When people do bad things, they become aroused and forget their ruthlessness.

The only sound in the quiet hall was the sound of their intermittent breathing.

The layers of clothing fell to the side of the couch, the messy creases resembling the entanglement between the two at that moment.

Yu Luoning's lips were held in his mouth until they were slightly swollen and red, at which point Cui Xiucai stopped.

Her whole body went limp, and her beautiful eyes welled up with a thin layer of mist.

Cui Xiu chuckled softly, her low, husky voice whispering in her ear, "Was I wrong?"

Yu Luoning opened her eyes, breathing heavily, feigning ignorance, "What's wrong?"

Seeing her stubbornness, Cui Xiu chuckled, "Is this what you call a master of empty talk?"

Yu Luoning: "..."

……

The wind and snow outside the palace grew stronger, gradually silencing the commotion inside.

The night was long, and when Yu Luoning opened her eyes again, it was already the next day.

She propped herself up on her arms, but just as she was about to get up, her body went limp and she fell back onto the couch.

Some harsh words really shouldn't be said casually.

Just then, the palace door was pushed open, and Cui Xiu, still dressed in neat purple robes, looked refreshed, arms crossed, and a nonchalant expression.

"woke up?"

Yu Luoning glared at him, then slowly shrank into the blankets, turning herself into a silkworm.

Cui Xiu laughed, walked to the couch, and pulled the person out of the bedding.

"Tell me, who is stronger and who is weaker?"

"Shut up!"

Cui Xiu's hearty laughter swept away the gloom that had lingered for the past few days.