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Lu Changsheng meets his son Lu Shouzheng, who proves to be disciplined, and later spends time with his wives. He then visits Bai Ling's crystal coffin, noting she has been in a deep sleep. Lu Changsheng then embraces Xiao Xiyue, who confronts him about his relationship with Yun Wanshang and Caiyun True Immortal, leading to a discussion about their past encounters.
"Master?"
Nestled in Lu Changsheng's embrace upon the bed, Xiao Xiyue's delicate jade hand rested softly against his chest, her fingertips absently tracing patterns as she listened to him recount tales of his past involving her master.
Upon hearing the description, "the woman adorned in vibrant robes," her eyes, usually holding a dreamlike glaze, fluttered open. They fixed directly upon her beloved.
"Hmm."
Lu Changsheng clasped her jade hand, nodding, a distant look clouding his expression. He then continued softly, "At that time, I was unaware of Caiyun True Immortal, nor did I know she was your master."
"Back then, the True Immortal was in a rather peculiar state. I was utterly terrified..."
Lu Changsheng paused here, letting out a profound sigh.
This particular incident was, by all accounts, Lu Ancestor's most private and regrettable memory.
Ending up in the wilderness overnight, he found himself forcibly claimed by a female cultivator, his innocence irrevocably lost.
One could only lament that a young man must indeed take precautions when venturing beyond familiar grounds.
"Hmm!?" Noticing Lu Changsheng's contemplative expression, Xiao Xiyue's curiosity intensified. "Then what transpired?" she inquired, eager for the continuation of the story.
"Then... then Caiyun True Immortal forcibly... it went on for three days and three nights before it finally concluded..."
A moment of hesitation preceded Lu Changsheng's sigh. He then spoke the rest in a single, drawn-out breath.
"That's impossible!"
Xiao Xiyue immediately pushed herself up, her jade-like body straightening as she voiced her disbelief. She simply could not fathom her master acting in such a manner towards Lu Changsheng.
Her master was none other than the esteemed Peak Master of Caiyun Peak within the Qingyun Sect, the formidable head of the Enforcement Hall, a cultivator of the Nascent Soul stage.
How could such an act befall Lu Changsheng, who, at that time, was merely in the Energy Refining stage of Cultivation? Even a Nascent Soul Female Cultivator, especially one practicing a Refining Technique, would find it impossible to accomplish such a feat against an Energy Refining Cultivator. The notion seemed utterly absurd.
Yet, Xiao Xiyue held deep trust in Lu Changsheng. She sensed the genuine emotion resonating in his words, detecting no hint of fabrication. This led her to believe that there must be a deeper explanation for the events.
She gently bit her lower lip, murmuring softly, "Don't speak nonsense, Master... how could she possibly do such a thing?"
"Perhaps she was under the influence of a potent seductive poison, or fell victim to some potent Desire Divine Ability..."
Lu Changsheng sighed with a sense of helplessness, offering his explanation.
"Seductive poison, Desire Divine Ability..."
Xiao Xiyue acknowledged this possibility, finding it a plausible rationalization.
However, even with a potential reason laid out, accepting this reality proved immensely difficult for Xiao Xiyue.
After all, this was her master, the very figure who had been both her teacher and a maternal presence in her life!
That this woman had a past encounter with Lu Changsheng over a century ago, and that it was her master's deliberate initiative…
Recalling the time she had brought Lu Changsheng to meet her master, seeking a blessing for their union, Xiao Xiyue felt a sudden surge of internal chaos, leaving her speechless.
Simultaneously, a cascade of past memories flooded her mind.
For instance, she remembered her master's subtly altered demeanor whenever Lu Changsheng was mentioned or when she brought him to meet her.
At the time, she had attributed it to her own practice of the "Supreme Forgetful Love Technique"; engaging in romantic affairs was supposedly frowned upon by her master, causing displeasure.
Now, it seemed more probable that her master's peculiar attitude was intrinsically linked to Lu Changsheng himself...
Xiao Xiyue's exquisitely beautiful face, usually serene, now held a faint, unsettling ripple. Her expression became vacant, lost in thought.
Immediately thereafter, she realized that the period Lu Changsheng had alluded to coincided precisely with her own preparations to cultivate the "Supreme Forgetful Love Technique." It was also around that time her master had departed to gather ingredients for refining the Red Dust Elixir...
Could this entire situation also somehow involve her?
In that fleeting moment, four words crystallized in Xiao Xiyue's mind – "Fate plays its tricks!"
"What year was it? When precisely?"
Xiao Xiyue bit her red lip, a tempest of conflicting emotions churning within her heart, as she posed her question.
Lu Changsheng reflected briefly before replying, "It was likely around fifteen years and five months into the Qian era."
Upon hearing this specific timeframe, Xiao Xiyue felt a near-absolute certainty that it was indeed the period when her master had ventured out to procure the Red Dust Elixir ingredients for her.
Considering how the events had unfolded over a century ago, yet Lu Changsheng remembered them so vividly, she couldn't help but suspect he had harbored desires for her master for a considerable time. Her willow-like brows furrowed slightly as she questioned, with a hint of indignant curiosity, "How can you possibly recall such precise details!?"
"???"
Lu Changsheng was rendered speechless.
In his heart, he mused that such matters were simply beyond rational explanation when dealing with women.
He gently took her delicate jade hand, his voice tinged with a slight grievance as he explained, "Xi Yue, even though I had not yet reached the Nascent Soul stage, my soul had already ascended to the Nascent Soul realm. Isn't it only natural that I would remember such profound experiences?"
"Hmph."
Observing his seemingly innocent demeanor, Xiao Xiyue felt that Lu Changsheng was feigning virtue while clearly having benefited from the situation. She let out a soft huff.
She continued her questioning, "And then what? Even if, at that time... it was initiated by your master, but with her under the influence of seductive poison, how could things possibly progress further with you..."
In stark contrast to Lu Changsheng’s perceived promiscuity, Xiao Xiyue held her master in immense regard. She firmly believed that any subsequent entanglement was initiated by Lu Changsheng bothering her master.
"???"
Lu Changsheng felt that his wife's perception of him was deeply flawed and needed a significant shift.
His large hand landed firmly on her rounded, plump backside, proclaiming, "Is that truly how you perceive me, blinded by mere lust!?"
"Even then, it was your master who forcefully took me!"
Lu Changsheng declared this with a tone of righteous indignation, tinged with a hint of grievance and accusation.
While it was true that he had harbored some thoughts about Yun Wanshang, even going so far as to become a rebellious disciple within the 'Soul Path Dreams' simulation once.
However, a gentleman judges actions, not mere intentions. In reality, he had never once shown any disrespect towards Caiyun True Immortal.
Conversely, not only did the other party forcibly claim him and defile his innocence, but she also took advantage of his repeated visits to the Qingyun Sect, abducting him to assist her with her cultivation.
This, Lu Ancestor recounted, was another chapter of his bitter history.
"That's utterly impossible!"
Xiao Xiyue found it impossible to believe her master would stoop to such actions.
"And why should it be impossible?"
In that moment, Lu Changsheng's demeanor was one of utter frankness, as if stating an undeniable truth.
Observing Lu Changsheng’s unreserved stance, Xiao Xiyue began to waver in her certainty.
After all, having been husband and wife for so many years, she possessed a keen sense for detecting any flicker of guilt in Lu Changsheng's eyes.
