CHAPTER 318: A SWIFT KISS

" Greetings, Master. Your beauty seems to be grown in these few days." Long Ming smiled as he cupped his fist.

Xia Yuqing languidly sat on her seat as she glanced at Long Ming. " Will you turn into mute if you don’t fawn over me like that?"

" Master, The journey of cultivation is to seek the dao, the truth. How can I not speak the truth the moment I see you?" Long Ming answered innocently.

" Is this how you seduced so many disciples of Four Seasons Valley?" Xia Yuqing asked curtly.

Long Ming rubbed under his nose when he heard the accusations. " I don’t know what you are talking about, Master. I have been always an honest senior brother in this sect."

" What happened in Southern Fortress?" Xia Yuqing asked in a curious voice. " The Holy Qilin City is completely in chaos."

" Well, It started from the..."

Long Ming sat before Xia Yuqing and explained everything from the beginning to the end. The more she heard, the more enthralled Xia Yuqing got.

" And I have to use the Scroll of Serene Winter to kill them all." Long Ming gave an apologetic smile. " I am sorry, Master. I wasted a Blessed Imperial Treasure."

" You think I care about that?" Xia Yuqing gave a light snort. " I am more glad that you managed to keep yourself and the disciples safe even in such a dire situation."

" Remember, The treasures are here temporarily. But your lives are more precious than them."

Long Ming felt a warmth in his heart when he heard Xia Yuqing.

" But I am surprised. You said you used the Blessed Imperial Treasure?" Xia Yuqing asked in a weird voice.

" Haha, Master must be surprised that I was able to carry the burden of wielding a Blessed Imperial Treasure, hm?" Long Ming grinned.

" Don’t forget, I am a genius who comes in ten thousand years. It’s normal for me to achieve such a feat."

Xia Yuqing couldn’t help but make a disgusted expression. " Along with your cultivation, your narcissism is also growing."

" With this, I believe that Holy Qilin Empire owes us an explanation." Xia Yuqing tapped on the arm of her chair. " But then, they might just push forward the marriage of you and Jiang Wanxue."

" Uhh... I believe that won’t be an issue." Long Ming gave a wry smile. " Princess of Qin Family is quite understanding."

" Besides, the First Prince will do his best to not let it happen. Because marrying Jiang Wanxue means an indirect interference of Four Seasons Valley in Imperial Family."

" You are well versed in Imperial Family’s politics" Xia Yuqing replied curtly. " But this time, You managed everything better than expected."

" Ming Yuexin helped to quell the beast tide in the Southern Green Mountain. And Luo Yingying had an epiphany in the Bei Family’s household. Her contribution in the field of array formations is quite a lot."

" She might soon reach the rank of Grandmaster of Rune Inscription."

" Well, I always trusted in their abilities." Long Ming gave a chuckle." Hehe, Then can I ask for a reward?"

"... No."

Long Ming’s face fell when he heard that. " Excuse me? Master, did you just say no?"

" Yes, I said no. Because I know you have some ulterior motives." Xia Yuqing replied flatly.

" Wh-What does that mean? I didn’t even ask for anything." Long Ming grumbled.

Xia Yuqing snorted lightly. "Currently, you can use any treasures in the Treasure Pavilion and don’t need my permission. But if you are asking me, I think you want something...not good."

’ Damn, Since when Master became so perceptive? Did I reveal too much of my lustful intent?’ Long Ming rubbed under his nose.

" Umm, I think you are right. However, I believe this reward will give me encouragement to do greater good to the sect." Long Ming took the time to explain.

" Fine, What do you want from me?" Xia Yuqing huffed as she looked at Long Ming.

" For one breath of time, be a complete statue, and don’t move."

" No." Xia Yuqing refused instantly.

" Whaaat? Is Master afraid I will do something inappropriate?" Long Ming crossed his arms. " I just asked for a breath of time. Surely I can’t undress you that fast, yes?"

Xia Yuqing’s face turned red. " Who is talking about undressing? I just don’t want..."

" Fine, Looks like no reward this time." Long Ming sighed with disappointment as he got up and turned to leave.

" F-Fine..."

" Yes?" Long Ming turned around with a bright grin.

" I said fine! You have...one breath!" Xia Yuqing rubbed her blushed cheeks as she nodded.

" Now!"

Suddenly, Xia Yuqing felt a gust of air on her face as Long Ming’s face appeared right before her.

As she was stunned, Long Ming leaned forward, sealing her lips with his.

Subconsciously, her lips parted like delicate flower petals, allowing Long Ming’s tongue inside.

" Mmhhmnn!!!!!"

One breath of time passed, then another breath fleeted. Her heartbeat sped up, like a galloping horse in grassy fields.

As their lips parted, Xia Yuqing was still in a trance. However, from the corner of her eyes, she could see Long Ming giving a goofy chuckle before rushing to leave.

" LONG MING!!!"

Her sword unsheathed in a blink with an icy brilliance as Xia Yuqing’s thunderous roar shook the entire Desolate Winter Palace.

*CHIII!*

A sword ray streaked across the sky like a beam of light slicing the heaven itself. Long Ming could feel the chill on his back as his face became forceful.

" Damn, Master! You have already started to touch the surface of Grand Dao of Sword. Yet to think you will use such power on your beloved disciple!"

Lightning crackled around Long Ming as a pair of wings appeared on his back.

" Raging Storm Wings! Lightning Flashing Steps!"

His true qi revolved like crazy as Long Ming’s body turned into a bolt of lightning.

*BOOM! BOOM!*

The disciples of Four Seasons Valley looked at the sky with curiosity. There were no clouds in the sky, but the booming thunder appeared as a streak of lightning and an icy ray competed with each other.

*KHEKKH!"

Long Ming dodged the side as the cloth on his torso sliced up instantly. Blood splattered around as a gush of the wound appeared on his chest.

Xia Yuqing sheathed her sword as she looked at the distance with a cold gaze.

" Not bad, Even I went easy, you managed to dodge my attack." She mumbled as she fell on her seat. The aftertaste of Long Ming’s taste still lingered in her mouth, making myriads of thoughts bubble in Xia Yuqing’s heart.

’ What a rascal! To think he would dare to molest his master!’

She raised her hand to wipe her lips. But Xia Yuqing stopped in mid-way.

" Haah, I should really go to secluded cultivation for a while."

At the Solitary Flower Peak, Long Ming arrived.

" Young Master, You have returned!" Xiao’er rushed to Long Ming’s embrace.

Long Ming hugged her back with affection. " Anything happened while I was gone?"

" Nothing really. I have been handling various tasks and focusing on my cultivation. I have already reached the peak of the True Core Formation realm." Xiao’er spoke in a bright voice.

" But...I feel like there is barrier. It’s stopping me from ascending to the Primordial Spirit Unification realm."

" Well, I have a good way to help you."

Xiao’er was surprised when she heard Long Ming’s words. But when she noticed his gaze, her face turned red.

" Ah, You mean..." Xiao’er blushed furiously as she looked around.

" Umm, I have already prepared the bed. But it’s still daylight..."

What else could it be other than Dual Cultivation?

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