Free Web NovelChapter 115: Chapter 88: A Beauty in His Arms
The so-called merits and salvation from reincarnation were the grand vision he offered.
"Yaoyao, you must have heard the saying, haven’t you? ’When one person achieves the Dao, even their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven!’"
Furthermore, Xu Lei added, "Things like this have happened since ancient times.
When someone from the Daoist Sect achieves enlightenment, they can bring their chickens and dogs to heaven with them. Is our Buddhist Sect any worse than the Daoist Sect?
Since time immemorial, the Daoist and Buddhist Sects have shared a common origin and have always been equals!"
"Living Buddha, I believe you. It is my honor to serve you."
Mu Yao then said, "But I have no experience... I don’t know what I should do. Do... do you?"
"Amitabha Buddha."
Xu Lei wrapped his arm around Mu Yao’s slender waist, feeling the smooth, supple skin of her back. He spoke softly, "Don’t worry. Though I have never been with a woman in this life, this is my first time as well.
However, during my cultivation in the Buddhist Sect, I have come across certain techniques for Yin and Yang Harmony.
Yaoyao, all you need to do is not resist and follow my instructions to the letter.
Relax. I will be gentle. I certainly won’t cause you any discomfort.
Legend has it that the art of Yin and Yang Harmony can make one’s spirit feel as though it is ascending to the Realm of Ultimate Bliss.
Tonight, I shall take you on a journey to that very realm to witness its wonders."
As he spoke,
Xu Lei lowered his head and kissed Mu Yao’s delicate lips.
Mu Yao’s body stiffened for a moment, but she closed her eyes and let his presence wash over her.
Then, her passivity melted away as her slender arms wrapped tightly around his body.
「The next day.」
Xu Lei hired a carriage and continued on his journey with Mu Yao, who had now blossomed from a girl into a woman.
The two Human Puppets sat inside the carriage as well, silent and motionless, sitting perfectly upright.
He hired a woman to be the charioteer.
After all, controlling the Human Puppets still consumed a bit of his power, albeit a very small amount.
But there was no need for that when money could solve the problem.
So he simply hired a driver from the carriage rental stable.
Inside the carriage, Xu Lei held Mu Yao’s soft and supple body.
Cradling her neck, he savored the softness of her lips.
"Living Buddha, I need to rest today," Yaoyao said, squirming in his arms.
"The Buddhist Sect has a technique called the ’Blooming Lotus’," Xu Lei replied.
「Half a day later.」
The charioteer stopped the carriage.
Xu Lei and Mu Yao, who was wearing the Jade Pendant, disembarked and entered a tavern for a meal.
The two Human Puppets remained in the carriage, sitting silently.
After securing the carriage, the middle-aged female charioteer also followed them inside to eat.
’Well, I’ve seen everything now.’
The female charioteer watched Xu Lei and Mu Yao walk in, shoulder to shoulder and far closer than was proper.
A strange expression crept onto her face.
She grumbled internally, ’I can’t believe it. Two such handsome, remarkable young masters... and they’re lovers!
And one of them even likes being called a Living Buddha.
Plus, they do it right in front of their two black-clad bodyguards in the carriage!
The nerve!
Ah, whatever. The pay is good.
Respect their choices. Yes, respect.’
Xu Lei glanced at the charioteer’s expression. He knew exactly what she was thinking, but he said nothing and simply smiled.
"That’s so humiliating."
Mu Yao, on the other hand, couldn’t help but blush as they entered their private dining room.
She couldn’t help but say, "Living Buddha, could you please... not be so loud next time?
It’s so embarrassing, with the charioteer listening.
She’s not a Puppet, after all; she’s a living person.
I know she’s just a stranger we’ve met by chance and we’ll part ways when we get there, but it’s still mortifying."
「A day later.」
Finally, Xu Lei returned to the city where Zhi Jian was staying.
Since he had to pass through here to take Mu Yao home, it was Xu Lei’s natural first stop.
Although everything that could happen between him and Mu Yao already had,
he hadn’t forgotten the young girl whose heart had first fluttered for him, the one who had cried in sorrow after he rejected her.
So, upon arriving in the city, the first thing Xu Lei did was direct the carriage straight to the Lord County Magistrate’s manor.
But when they arrived, he saw that the manor’s gates were covered with official seals!
"Excuse me, friend, may I ask what happened to the Cheng Family?"
Stunned, Xu Lei got out of the carriage and stopped a passing middle-aged man selling candied fruit skewers. "Why are there official seals on the gates?"
"Greetings, Young Master."
When the middle-aged man saw Xu Lei hand him a small silver piece, he immediately became forthcoming. "Ah, you must be from out of town, Young Master. The Cheng Family’s estate has been seized.
Word is, the head of the family, Cheng, was involved in a massive corruption case.
Ever since our founding ancestor, Shang Yin, established the Great Shang dynasty, we’ve never been lenient with corrupt officials!
That man Cheng... he was beheaded just a few days ago!
As for the women of the Cheng Family, they’ve all been made into Official Slaves.
I heard they’re going to be auctioned off in the next few days.
And the Cheng Family’s daughter, Cheng Shawu, is a peerless beauty of the highest order. She’s the most sought-after prize right now!
They say that many of the young masters whose marriage proposals she rejected are now rubbing their hands together, eager to buy her at the auction.
Back in the day, banking on her status as the county magistrate’s daughter and her good looks, Cheng Shawu turned down a lot of the local young lords!
They could only swallow their pride and walk away dejected back then, but they were definitely holding a grudge.
Now, no matter which one of them gets their hands on her, her fate is sure to be a tragic one.
Some daughters from official families who were well-liked, even if they become Official Slaves, don’t face this kind of resentment.
When a rich lord or young master buys them, they see an extraordinarily beautiful and well-behaved woman.
They might just have their fun for a while and leave it at that, without torturing her too much.
But now?
Cheng Shawu is probably doomed to a miserable end.
I’m afraid she’ll be toyed with and debased until she’s dead."
’How can this be happening?!’
Of course, Xu Lei couldn’t let that happen.
’I have to go rescue her at once.’
After all, Cheng Shawu was a woman Xu Lei considered his own!
She was destined to be one of the mothers of his future children.
