The tree-lined avenue you yearn for is actually draped with white dew every morning and night.
When Chen Jiuyang woke up, he held a warm and soft beauty in his arms. The ground was littered with the shredded remnants of a qipao. Lin Yuexian, who had been wearing it, was now nestled in his embrace, her pretty face still flushed.
With their clothes gone and Lin Yuexian's current state, Chen Jiuyang knew what had happened after he had lost consciousness.
Gazing at Lin Yuexian's fair skin as she held him tightly, Chen Jiuyang's eyes held a trace of love and satisfaction. He gently raised a hand, and a bedsheet from the adjacent room floated over, landing on them and covering their bodies.
There was still a trace of blood on Lin Yuexian's thigh. Her beautiful eyes were closed, her brow slightly furrowed as if in pain.
Chen Jiuyang gently embraced her waist, then discovered a surge of pure Yin energy within Lin Yuexian, while a portion of the cold energy in his own body had dissipated, and his pure Yang energy had grown by a tenth.
Chen Jiuyang was astonished, "Did I subconsciously activate a dual cultivation technique?"
Sensing Chen Jiuyang's movement, Lin Yuexian slowly opened her beautiful eyes. Seeing Chen Jiuyang looking at her, her gaze flickered. She shyly held him even tighter and softly called out, "My lord."
"Mmm," Chen Jiuyang replied, his large hand around her waist, gently feeling her skin, as smooth as white silk. "Xian'er, I'll pass you a dual cultivation manual later. Remember to cultivate it diligently; we'll need it every time from now on."
"This manual will help us cultivate. Through the interaction of Yin and Yang, it will not only rapidly increase your cultivation but also improve your skin."
Lin Yuexian's beautiful eyes lit up, "Really, my lord?"
Chen Jiuyang gently flicked her nose, "When have I ever lied to you?"
"Mmm-hmm," Lin Yuexian nodded, appearing docile and gentle.
Truly worthy of being a refined lady from a scholarly family, Chen Jiuyang felt a surge of affection. He lifted her up in a frontal embrace.
"My lord, it hurts," Lin Yuexian's pretty face flushed, and she immediately pleaded for mercy.
Chen Jiuyang had not been intimate with a woman for a long time. After tasting some sweetness while unconscious, he felt a desire to indulge upon waking. In the end, Chen Jiuyang let Lin Yuexian off.
Firstly, Lin Yuexian was still a maiden. Secondly, many Lin family members were stationed outside the villa where they were.
Through his divine sense, Chen Jiuyang perceived that most of the Lin family members outside had flushed faces, as if they had overheard the entire process of Chen Jiuyang's indulgence.
"..." Chen Jiuyang couldn't help but blush. He called out loudly, "Send two sets of clothes in. The rest of you, disperse."
The Lin family members outside responded in unison, "Yes, Young Master-in-law."
Hearing the Lin family address Chen Jiuyang in such a manner, Lin Yuexian's face turned even redder. She felt both embarrassed and ashamed, wondering how she would ever face her family members again.
"Ahem..." Even with his thick skin, Chen Jiuyang felt a bit overwhelmed. He quickly adjusted his mindset. Lin Yuexian becoming his woman was a fact, and she was the young matriarch of the Lin family. It was indeed normal for the Lin family to call him Master-in-law.
A young maidservant brought in the clothes. Upon seeing the traces left by the intense struggle, the maidservant's face also flushed. She quickly retreated after delivering the clothes.
After Chen Jiuyang and Lin Yuexian were dressed, Chen Jiuyang said, "The hidden danger at Rongtai Manor has been resolved. Your Lin family can now proceed with developing the remaining land, and no one will trouble you further."
Lin Yuexian nodded, her jade-like hands entwined with Chen Jiuyang's arm. A smile graced her pretty face, "It's all thanks to my lord's efforts."
At this moment, a servant came to inform them, "Young Matriarch, the Patriarch wishes to see you."
Lin Yuexian's pretty face flushed, knowing why Lin Buwen wanted to see her.
Lin Yuexian released Chen Jiuyang's arm, "My lord, I'll go and see my grandfather."
Chen Jiuyang nodded, "Go ahead. I also need to visit the Marquis of Fenglian's residence."
Chen Jiuyang had thus taken Lin Yuexian. Lin Buwen likely had something to say to call Lin Yuexian over specifically.
"Deng Zun, let's go to the Marquis of Fenglian's. I want to see his injuries."
"Yes, Young Master Chen."
At the Xue Mansion of the Marquis of Fenglian, the atmosphere within the residence was one of gloom and despondency.
The Marquis of Fenglian had suffered severe injuries many years ago and had been kept alive only by a Gu doctor from Yunxi Province. Now that the Gu doctor had left, no one knew how long the Marquis could hold on.
Furthermore, the young Marquis, Xue Baogui, had also been severely injured and it was uncertain if he could recover.
If Xue Baogui could not be healed, the entire Xue family would decline. Those who had once depended on the Xue family were now contemplating severing their ties.
At this moment, Chen Jiuyang, accompanied by Deng Zun, arrived to pay a visit.
Xue Baogui was lying on his bed, recuperating. Upon hearing that Chen Jiuyang had arrived, his face darkened, "What does he want?"
News about the Gu doctor's subsequent fate had arrived. He had been crippled by Chen Jiuyang and then arrested by the Six Doors.
Beside Xue Baogui, a white-haired old man sat in a medicinal bath. "Is the visitor the disciple of the Marquis of Feng'an, the young man who injured you?"
Xue Baogui nodded, "It is him."
The Marquis of Fenglian's voice was hoarse, "Since he has come to visit, let us meet him."
A moment later, Chen Jiuyang entered, his brow furrowed, "I could smell the medicinal scent from several hundred meters away."
The Marquis of Fenglian said, "Young man, what brings you here?"
"If you intend to finish me off, do so in a few days. I don't have much time left to live."
Xue Baogui's face contorted, "Old man!"
Chen Jiuyang said indifferently, "You are mistaken. I came to see if you, Marquis of Fenglian, can still be saved."
"Your injuries are not too severe. I had originally intended to offer my medical assistance. Since you no longer wish to live, consider this a wasted trip. I shall take my leave."
With that, Chen Jiuyang turned to leave.
Xue Baogui's expression froze, then he exclaimed in disbelief, "My old man can be saved? Young Master Chen, please stay!"
Chen Jiuyang continued walking forward. Xue Baogui, disregarding his own injuries, spat out a mouthful of blood. He staggered forward and blocked Chen Jiuyang's path, then knelt before him with a thud, stating in a deep voice, "Young Master Chen, I judged a gentleman with a villain's heart. It was my fault. Please, Young Master Chen, stay!"
Chen Jiuyang asked indifferently, "What do you want me to stay for?"
Xue Baogui gritted his teeth, "Mr. Chen, I know you are angry that I aided the wicked. As long as you are willing to treat my old man, I, Xue Baogui, will accept any punishment you deem fit, be it beating or hacking."
"Your filial piety is commendable," Chen Jiuyang said calmly. "The Marquis of Fenglian has protected the safety of the people in this region, which is why he has been gravely injured for years. I am a doctor, and I merely wish to lend my humble efforts to see if the Marquis of Fenglian can be cured."
The Marquis of Fenglian, from within the medicinal bath, said hoarsely, "Young man, feel free to proceed. I have only a few days left to live anyway. As long as you are not here to seek revenge on my Marquis of Fenglian's mansion, you can do as you please."
For decades, he had not believed that he could be cured and recover.
Chen Jiuyang approached the medicinal bath, his divine sense expanding. He then frowned deeply, "The toxicity has entered the bone marrow. As expected, you don't have many days left."