In the Wild
Lu Chengwen held Luo Shiyin in his arms.
For some reason, every time, Lu Chengwen felt that the sight of a beauty's body, exposed in the wild…
Under the moonlight, amidst the grass and trees, by the creek, or beside strange rocks… held a unique allure.
Without any impure thoughts, he purely appreciated it from an artistic perspective, marveling at the wonders of creation.
To think that the Creator could craft the human form to be so beautiful and captivating.
Especially when the human body returned to nature, back to the forest—it added a sense of harmony between heaven and man, an aesthetic so pleasing it was like a balm to the soul.
"You pervert," Luo Shiyin pouted.
"Wow! You're biting the hand that feeds you?"
"You're so annoying!" Luo Shiyin buried her head in Lu Chengwen's chest. "I'll never speak to you again!"
"No way! When we were picking the spot earlier, you were even more enthusiastic than me."
"No! I wasn't! How could you say that!?"
"And when you were undressing, I think you were in even more of a rush than I was!"
"That was… just to hurry up and level up… that's all… yes, that's it."
"Then later, when I was cheering you on, you even shouted—"
Luo Shiyin quickly covered Lu Chengwen's mouth. "Don't say it! I won't let you say it!"
Lu Chengwen laughed heartily. "Hey, pack up—we're heading back."
"What? Heading back already?"
"What, do you want to…"
"I just… like the scenery here."
"Oh, then put on your clothes."
"You jerk! You're deliberately teasing me, aren't you? I know you've still got energy left! Stop pretending!"
Blushing, Luo Shiyin said, "Lie down obediently…"
…
By the time Lu Chengwen and Luo Shiyin returned, it was already quite late.
Coincidentally, Long Aotian and Hun Tiangang arrived just a little later than they did.
Long Aotian was brimming with excitement upon returning. "Hahaha! As expected of Master, a being of immense power. Such a complicated issue, yet he resolved it just like that."
Hun Tiangang, looking a bit fatigued, waved him off. "Alright, stop buttering me up. Aotian, your situation is a bit unusual, but… let's not dwell on that. Just know that your future advancements might become increasingly difficult. Be mentally prepared."
"Don't worry, Master! I will face every challenge head-on, overcome every obstacle, and strive to be stronger, faster, and better! I will never let down your expectations of me!"
Hun Tiangang waved dismissively. "I don't have high expectations for you. Oh, Chengwen leveled up too? Hmm, Upper Level of the Fourth Gate? Impressive, well done! Oh? Shiyin leveled up too? Did you two level up together?"
Long Aotian, overjoyed, went to the cellar to fetch some wine.
Hun Tiangang smirked mischievously. "Keep it up, Chengwen. While this heaven-sent supplement is still effective, maybe you can push yourself into the Upper Level of the Fourth Gate and give everyone a surprise."
Luo Shiyin blushed deeply, lowering her head. "Master, you're teasing me…"
"Hahaha!" Hun Tiangang laughed heartily. "Alright, I won't say more! Haha, I won't say more! Oh, if only Meifeng were here. She's skilled in this area. If she taught you a trick or two, hehe! I guarantee that Little Lu and you would harmonize perfectly in the future!"
Lu Chengwen grinned. "Mistress has already taught me everything."
"Huh!?" Hun Tiangang's eyes widened. "What… what what what… what mistress? Boy, don't you dare spout nonsense!"
"Master, you gave up personal happiness for the greater good of the world—I've already heard everything from Mistress."
"Is that so?"
"Absolutely! And based on my observations, Mistress has never stopped thinking about you. She's been living in seclusion for years, sigh…"
Hun Tiangang sighed as well. "Our generation endured a lot of hardship. Unlike you youngsters, who can live in harmony."
At this moment, Hua Xuening came running over. "Something's wrong! Something's wrong! Sister Meishao… it looks like she's not going to make it!"
Lu Chengwen was startled. "Impossible! I gave her half a Great Rejuvenation Pill!"
"That's not it! Sister Meishao is the inheritor of Nuwa's Bloodline Power. Her constitution is very peculiar…"
Hun Tiangang said, "I'll take a look!"
Long Aotian came up with two jugs of wine, and upon hearing about Meishao's danger, he quickly followed.
Indeed, Qi Meishao was on the verge of death, barely holding on.
Long Aotian was baffled. "How could this be? She's always the fastest to recover!"
Hun Tiangang's expression was grave. "It's the Nuwa's Bloodline at work."
"What… what exactly is going on?" Lu Chengwen asked. "Isn't Nuwa's Bloodline incredibly strong? Isn't it… known for its incredible restorative powers?"
Hun Tiangang explained:
"All things in heaven and earth are interconnected, with strengths and weaknesses. This inherited power, though called 'Nuwa's Blood,' isn't actually the true blood of Nuwa."
"What does that mean!?" Lu Chengwen asked.
Long Aotian interjected, "It means that this inherited power has healing effects for both others and oneself. That's why it's called Nuwa's Blood. It doesn't mean she's really a descendant of Lady Nuwa. That's just mythology, borrowed for convenience. Did you really think immortals exist in this world?"
Lu Chengwen pointed at Long Aotian. "Remember what you said today, okay? You're not allowed to become an immortal cultivator later on."
"What nonsense are you spouting!?"
Hun Tiangang said, "Chengwen, right now, you're the only one who can save her."
Lu Chengwen's eyes widened. "Me!?"
"Exactly."
Lu Chengwen chuckled. "How can I save her? My senior brother is the divine healer and the main protagonist. Isn't it more fitting for him to do it?"
Long Aotian shook his head. "My King's Aura won't save Nuwa's bloodline. I've already tried."
Huntian Gang said, "You're the Ancient Divine Ape's bloodline. Your blood complements Nuwa's blood. Now, only you can save her."
Lu Chengwen shook his head. "I don't understand."
Hua Xuening said, "So my master really is the Ancient Divine Ape!?"
Long Aotian's expression grew serious.
"Ancient Divine Ape… Ancient…"
Huntian Gang explained, "The bloodline of the Ancient Divine Ape is said to share ancestry with Nuwa's descendants. They were originally two separate tribes that warred for many years. The Ape Lord and Nuwa's descendants eventually united their tribes to fight against Chiyou."
"The Ape Lord became the king, and Nuwa's descendants became the queens. The tribes intermarried, and over generations, their combined bloodline produced descendants far stronger than before. Over time, the complementary powers between their bloodlines became even more profound."
Huntian Gang looked at Lu Chengwen. "In short, if her bloodline can heal others at 100% efficiency, healing you could be 300%, 500%… or even more. And the reverse is true too. Your blood can save her life."
Lu Chengwen said, "That's too far-fetched. Are you guys secretly cultivating immortality?"
Long Aotian looked at Qi Meishao's pale face, his own growing grim. "She's never been this weak before."
He turned to Lu Chengwen. "Chengwen, you really have to save her. This isn't mystical or otherworldly—it's just the resonance between two ancient bloodlines. Think of it like blood transfusions. Some rare blood types, like what people call 'panda blood,' can only be matched by specific donors. This is no different."
Lu Chengwen said, "Then let's do it quickly. Don't let her keep suffering like this!"
Huntian Gang said, "You all need to think this through. Saving her will have a huge impact on all three of you."
"Huh!?"
Huntian Gang continued, "First of all, if Qi Meishao accepts the blood of the Ancient Divine Ape… she'll develop a dependence—not just physically, but emotionally too."
Lu Chengwen widened his eyes. "What does that mean? I don't get it."
Huntian Gang explained, "It means that she'll instinctively be drawn to you, like you, cling to you. It'll be like she's… addicted to you."
"No way!" Lu Chengwen and Long Aotian shouted in unison.
Long Aotian protested, "Master! This is unacceptable! Meishao is my woman! Mine! I object!"
"And what about me?" Lu Chengwen asked.
Huntian Gang said, "Once the treatment starts, you'll have to keep supplying her with your blood without stopping. If you stop, she'll die. But if you don't stop… you might die from blood loss. So it's dangerous for you too."
Long Aotian, hearing this, immediately changed his tone. "Master! No more hesitation! I agree! Let's do it this way! Junior Brother, it's all up to you now!"
But then Long Aotian paused, sensing something was wrong. "Wait, Master, you said all three of us would be affected. What does this have to do with me?"
Huntian Gang said, "If Lu Chengwen saves her and doesn't die, then it's related to you. That is to say, if both of them survive the danger, Qi Meishao will end up following Lu Chengwen. Are you okay with that?"
"I…"
Lu Chengwen thought for a moment. "Is this outcome inevitable?"
Huntian Gang paused and admitted, "I don't know. It might happen, or it might not. Just like how you might die—or you might not."
Lu Chengwen looked at Long Aotian. "Big Brother, should we take the gamble?"
"I…"
"What do you mean, 'I'!?" Huntian Gang knocked Long Aotian on the head. "Didn't you two swear at the peak that you wouldn't let a woman come between you? Now Lu Chengwen might only take one of your women, and you're already hesitating and stuttering. If he takes all of them later, are you going to hold a grudge?"
"Master, it's not that… It's just that this is… too hard to accept!"
Lu Chengwen took a deep breath. "Alright, Big Brother. If I save her and don't die, I'll make it my mission to annoy her every time I see her. I'll provoke her, make her hate me, and disgust her so much she'll want to kill me. How's that?"
Long Aotian asked, "Really?"
Lu Chengwen raised three fingers. "I swear to the heavens!"
Hua Xuening interjected, "Hurry and decide! Sister Meishao won't last much longer!"
Luo Shiyin cried uncontrollably. "Young Master, please save Sister Meishao!"
Long Aotian gritted his teeth. "Junior Brother, remember your promise! But you'd better die—not that I want you to—um, what I mean is…"
"Big Brother, I get it. Don't say more. Saying too much will hurt our relationship."
"Sigh! I'm… I'm so flustered right now. Chengwen, don't take it personally!"
Lu Chengwen nodded. "Leave the room."
Long Aotian went off to drink in frustration.
Luo Shiyin stared blankly.
Hua Xuening anxiously paced back and forth.
"It's been so long—so long! Master… Master won't be in trouble, will he…"
Huntian Gang closed his eyes. "If there's still no reaction, then Lu Chengwen might be nearing his limit."
Hua Xuening panicked. "What do we do!? What do we do!?"
Huntian Gang sighed. "It's up to fate now."
Unable to wait any longer, Hua Xuening pushed open the door and rushed inside.
The moment she saw Lu Chengwen, she burst into tears.