The Arch-Enemy Must Not Become a Wife

Chapter 224: Chapter 131: Haitang, Let Me Explain_3

Besides, wasn’t Chu Xuan’s action a bit rushed? Last night, after all...

Pei Shurou shook her head, washed her face thoroughly, and upon returning to stand before Chu Xuan, she resumed her usual cold fairy demeanor.

"Let’s go."

Chu Xuan was about to agree when he suddenly paused and said awkwardly, "Um, Fairy Pei, do you know the Earth Escape Technique?"

Pei Shurou naturally shook her head, "The Five Elements Escape Technique requires a specific special constitution to master; I certainly don’t have that."

We’re a hundred miles underground here, does she expect me to dig up bit by bit with a flying sword?

In the end, Chu Xuan had to say in as gentlemanly a tone as possible, "Fairy Pei, the situation is like this, I’m still not proficient with the Earth Escape Technique."

"If I were to take someone with me, the speed would be relatively slow, and the area covered by earth element magic is limited."

"If we are to go up together, we might need to be a bit... closer."

Pei Shurou furrowed her brow slightly, "Is there no other way?"

Chu Xuan paused before suggesting, "How about I carry you on my back?"

This level of intimacy felt a bit lower than embracing.

Pei Shurou shook her head, then she stepped forward, embraced Chu Xuan, buried her face in his chest, and whispered, "Let’s go."

Chu Xuan agreed softly, hugged her in return, felt her gentle tremble in his arms, and ascended into the earth.

...

Meanwhile, over at Wuyou Valley, the little snow ferret was still feeling indignant. Just as it saw the critical moment last night, it was thrown out by its master, who said children shouldn’t watch this. freёwebnovel.com

What, am I considered a child too? I’m actually twenty-nine years old, you know. I shouldn’t have transformed into such a small form when I had the chance.

Of course, it also knows that it usually can’t choose the age appearance when transforming; it mostly aligns with the psychological age at the time.

Nonetheless, the little snow ferret felt it ought to have watched further to see what Chu Xuan did or didn’t do.

Confined outside the door, it could only hear sporadic sounds from the cave, sounding strange? It had never heard such sounds before.

When the little snow ferret went back inside, all it saw was Chu Xuan washing his hands, completely clueless about what had occurred.

It asked its master, who just coldly faced it and said nothing.

However, the little snow ferret speculated that since its master wasn’t furious like the last time, Chu Xuan likely kept his composure and was still a good boy, reminiscent of the innocence of the past.

At this moment, Ji Mingyu watched coldly as Chu Xuan tightly embraced Pei Shurou, moving underground, unaware of what thoughts were brewing in his mind.

...

As for Chu Xuan, initially, he could sense Pei Shurou’s body was very tense and nervous, but then she gradually relaxed.

Earlier, he worried what would happen if Pei Shurou had another episode during this process?

Thankfully, after last night’s "release," Pei Shurou’s physical reactions had become more normal, although her body temperature was still slightly higher than usual and her face was somewhat flushed, it was manageable.

Indeed, the previous reactions were ailments from prolonged repression.

In fact, even Pei Shurou was somewhat surprised; she knew her body best, but last night was like a dream, wasn’t it?

Recalling those details made her heart race, and she quickly recited her heart method to force herself into a meditative state.

Actually, Pei Shurou and Li Fanzhou, Supreme Elder of the Cyan Lotus Daoist Palace, belonged to the same generation, and Li Yucheng could only be considered junior in front of her.

She had experienced Chu Xuan’s "Time Reversal" experiment, equivalent to living two lives. Given her dual lifetime’s experiences and insights, coupled with her understanding of the Dao, she should have broken into the seventh realm long ago.

But over the years, she hadn’t been able to overcome the inner demons, thus remaining at the sixth realm.

However, at this moment, Pei Shurou was surprised to find that the long-quiet barrier within her had begun to shift.

Was it due to her change of mindset? Moreover, recalling old memories related to Chu Xuan didn’t seem so terrifying anymore. At least she didn’t feel like fainting just by hearing his name, unlike at the Hundred Flowers Banquet.

Thinking of this, Pei Shurou tightened her grip around Chu Xuan.

...

Elsewhere, the group from the Purple Heaven Jade Mansion had originally been searching for Chu Xuan and his companions. Yesterday, the commotion caused by Blood Robe Old Monster digging three hundred feet into the ground directly attracted them to the scene.

Li Yucheng then engaged in a battle with Blood Robe Old Monster, resulting in a draw. Seeing that he couldn’t gain any advantage, the old monster cursed and left.

Nevertheless, Li Yucheng found no trace of Pei Shurou by following the deep pit the opponent dug. Using sect talismans to sense, he found she wasn’t within range, and had to continue the search elsewhere.

After nearly a day and night, at noon, his sect talisman suddenly reacted!

Seeing a red dot appearing on the edge of the talisman, Li Yucheng rejoiced and hurried to bring Gu Haitang and others along.

Under a lush tree, they saw Chu Xuan waving at them, while Pei Shurou stood quietly beside him, seemingly unharmed.

Finally, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and landed to meet them.

Unable to find Chu Xuan for a long time left Gu Haitang feeling very anxious inside.

Now seeing him safe and sound, still smiling at her, Haitang felt both upset and amused. She wanted to rush forward to hug him properly, but hesitated with junior disciples watching, reconsidering her impulsive move.

Then Gu Haitang’s gaze shifted back and forth between Chu Xuan and Fairy Pei, making Chu Xuan feel quite guilty.

At this point, Li Yucheng was already chatting with Pei Shurou, so Chu Xuan stepped up to hold Haitang’s hand, smiling as he asked, "Aren’t you happy to see me?"

Gu Haitang suddenly embraced Chu Xuan, sniffing him all over, and just as she thought, he was covered in Fairy Pei’s scent!

Seeing Haitang look up with a shocked expression, Chu Xuan quickly said, "Wait, Haitang, let me explain!"