Free Web NovelChapter 101: Chapter 85: Qi Yang Sends a Treasure Again
"Amitabha Buddha."
Xu Lei placed his palms together and said, "A sin, a sin."
「Three days later.」
"Demon, reveal yourself!"
With a low shout, Xu Lei slapped the young woman’s jade-like body with a sharp SMACK.
"BUZZ!"
A white light instantly shot out from her skin.
It was the Spirit Monster’s true form.
"Where do you think you’re going!"
Xu Lei, treading on the Locust Leaf Flying Ship, flickered away at incredible speed.
Before it could even escape the room, he had already captured it.
Afterward, Xu Lei returned to the bedside and placed his hand on the young woman’s body.
He absorbed and cleansed the residual Demonic Qi left behind from the Demon’s struggle.
"Little Divine Monk, stay, won’t you?"
But just then, the young woman—her face flushed and her body glistening with fragrant sweat—suddenly wrapped her delicate arms around Xu Lei. "I admit it, I have feelings for you!
I can see it in your eyes! It’s obvious you want me too!
SOB SOB SOB.
Please stay?
I’m willing to be your woman!
I can dance for you!
I can cook for you!
I can be your wife, bear your children!
I’ve had an excellent education since I was a child. I’ll be a very good wife!
I won’t be narrow-minded or possessive! I won’t demand that you love only me for your entire life!
I can even help you arrange to take other wives and concubines, as long as you like it!
As long as you love me too, I can give you my everything!"
As she spoke, she pressed her soft lips to Xu Lei’s cheeks and mouth.
"Amitabha Buddha."
But Xu Lei said, "Benefactress, this humble monk is a man of Cultivation. My apologies.
I can only fail to reciprocate your feelings. Please find another man who is worthy of you.
Farewell!"
With that said,
Xu Lei turned and walked away.
To be honest, the county magistrate’s daughter was indeed exceptionally beautiful.
She was also innocent and lovely, her heart just beginning to open to love.
Especially during the exorcism, when she had been completely bare before him, she was all the more breathtakingly alluring.
Xu Lei was at an age where his blood ran hot; it would be a lie to say he felt nothing!
In fact, his reactions had sometimes been quite strong.
The girl had taken this as proof that Xu Lei liked her.
Had this been the Xu Lei of his past life, he would have thrown caution to the wind and performed Charitable Giving on her without a second thought.
But now, he definitely could not.
Between the path to longevity and the fleeting beauty of one person, Xu Lei certainly knew which to choose.
He was in his prime. Unless there was some special method that would allow him to bypass the prohibition on female companionship, he would not risk ruining his Cultivation for it.
"Little Divine Monk!"
Tears fell from the young woman’s eyes behind him. In a delicate voice, she said, "I wish you success in your journey, may longevity be within your grasp!"
After all, for the past month, Xu Lei had faced her and truly remained unperturbed, even with her in his lap.
She naturally understood some of the situation.
She knew that a true, enlightened Cultivator like Xu Lei was seemingly not allowed to touch women at his current stage.
Her actions had forced Xu Lei to choose between longevity and her!
And now it seemed she was no match for longevity!
Although she was disappointed and heartbroken, she had anticipated this outcome.
After all, longevity... who wouldn’t want it?
How could a mere mortal woman like herself dare to hope she could outweigh longevity in his heart?
"Amitabha Buddha. Thank you, Benefactress."
Xu Lei paused but did not turn back. He simply spoke again, "I also hope that you, Benefactress, can find a worthy husband and live a happy life.
Do not think of this humble monk. You are merely experiencing the first flush of love.
Forget this recent experience and go meet new people.
Soon, you will find new love!
Your current sorrow is but a fleeting sadness, which time will soon wash away!"
「A dozen or so minutes later.」
Zhi Jian, knowing Xu Lei was leaving, came to see him off.
"Martial Uncle, I’m impressed!"
Zhi Jian said, "To be able to refuse even that... I truly am no match for you.
At first, I was a bit unconvinced. I thought you just hadn’t encountered a situation like it yet.
That if you really did, you wouldn’t necessarily do any better than me!
But now, I’m convinced!"
After all, his own experience served as a cautionary tale.
Having given up the path of longevity, he was now living the life of a ’winner’ that mortals yearned for, together with the woman he loved.
And yet, Xu Lei had resolutely refused—refused someone even more stunning than the woman he himself had met.
"Amitabha Buddha."
Xu Lei also sighed. "Such are the hardships of Cultivation."
At that moment, Xu Lei found himself reminiscing about his past life—a life of wine and meat passing through his gut, and beautiful women enjoyed beneath him.
But that’s just how Cultivation was in the Dharma-Ending Cultivation Era. One had to become a monk and practice abstinence; there was no other way.
"I heard back in the day that there were still some fortunate opportunities that allowed Cultivators to enjoy wine, meat, and the company of women!"
Zhi Jian sighed as well. "It’s just that such opportunities are indeed extremely hard to find."
"Amitabha Buddha."
Xu Lei said, "I will take my leave here. There is no need to see me off further."
Then, he strode away without another word.
He was in no mood to talk much with Zhi Jian.
After all, he had just rejected such a stunningly beautiful young woman.
The thought of missing out on her in this lifetime left a strange feeling in Xu Lei’s heart.
’Is a long life filled with regret what I truly seek?’
Xu Lei couldn’t help but wonder: ’Or should I just cast everything aside and enjoy beautiful women first and foremost?
But if I did that, wouldn’t all my Cultivation in this life be for naught?
Why am I even having such thoughts?
It seems my heart was moved after all.
Perhaps... she is my love tribulation.’
After that, Xu Lei returned to Ning’an Temple.
Faced with his love tribulation, he did not act as Zhi Jian had.
Although his heart was in turmoil for a time, he still chose longevity.
Afterward, Xu Lei didn’t bother pursuing Qi Yang either.
He had finally obtained the Demon Essence of the White Spot Spirit Monster.
Naturally, he had to return to the temple to cultivate and properly refine it.
「Another year passed in the blink of an eye.」
"I’ve reached the Lotus Platform Realm!"
On this day, Xu Lei, who was sitting cross-legged in meditation, withdrew his Magical Power and let out a sigh of relief.
That’s right, he had advanced again!
The Origin Lotus Embryo within his body had transformed into a Lotus Platform.
Moreover, the Magical Power attached to it was now as large as a bowling ball from Earth.
