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第五卷 天云十二州 第九百一十五章 劫后余生

One evening, the Fairy Peacock personally prepared a lavish feast in the kitchen. Although they had reached such a cultivation level, naturally, they could dispense with food and medicine long ago. However, occasionally indulging their taste buds was also a joy of life.

Cultivation, cultivation—more than just sitting and enduring hardships.

That night, the moonlight was hazy, and with the beautiful company of a beauty, it was a feast for the eyes. Lin Xuan couldn't help but indulge himself heartily.

Seeing him eat so contentedly, Fairy Peacock was also delighted. A smile appeared on her thin lips, which seemed somewhat eerie under the moonlight. However, Lin Xuan didn’t notice; no matter how cunning he might be, he wouldn’t think that Fairy Peacock would secretly plot against him now.

Fairy Peacock flipped her hand, and a silver wine pot materialized in her palm. She leaned forward, pouring amber-colored wine into Lin Xuan’s cup before him.

Immediately, the air was filled with a pleasant aroma as a pure alcohol scent permeated the spacious stone room.

Lin Xuan took a breath. "Fine wine. Why aren’t you drinking it too?"

"Brother Lin, just enjoy your taste. This wine is brewed using an ancient secret method by our Peacock clan. It takes over a hundred years to produce such a pot. It’s not advisable to drink much on a daily basis. I had this last three days ago, so try some. Besides its rich flavor, it also has the effect of strengthening one's body."

Lin Xuan was startled. His mind raced with thoughts. Was Fairy Peacock poisoning him?

Impossible!

He might be overconfident in his ability to recognize people, but he trusted her sincerity from earlier. Even if there were poison, his cultivation included the碧幻幽火(Bi Huan You Huo), making it unlikely for him to fall ill.

Lin Xuan was puzzled as his body felt unbearably hot. Sometimes, mental resilience could be a double-edged sword. Here he was, like an idiot, unable to take advantage of the beautiful woman in front of him, while he tried to endure the overwhelming desire.

Sure enough, Fairy Peacock had intentions for Lin Xuan. She was initially delighted but then found his subsequent behavior amusing. He seemed more cunning than a log in other areas but utterly naive here.

Fairy Peacock sighed softly. Lin Xuan’s tenacity was admirable; it explained why he had advanced to the中期(Mid-Innocence) stage so quickly. However, judging by how things were going, she doubted they would consummate their relationship tonight.

Well, well, this troublesome person must have owed him something in a past life.

Under the hazy moonlight, Fairy Peacock looked like a blooming flower. Her rosy cheeks blushed as her eyes sparkled with desire. She gently removed her robe…

Lin Xuan was inexperienced and thus emotionally dull, but he wasn’t a fool. In this situation, it was clear what was happening.

Fairy Peacock had taken the first step. With his feelings for her, there was no point in being coy anymore.

Lin Xuan’s hand caressed Fairy Peacock’s skin, which felt soft as jade. He transformed into a green light, wrapping around her delicate figure and heading straight to her chamber.

The moon slowly climbed up the branches. This night would surely be beautiful and enchanting…

A single encounter with Lin Xuan, who appeared ordinary on the surface, was actually an中期(Mid-Innocence) cultivator. Fairy Peacock, though seemingly gentle, had the bloodline of a celestial bird. As lovers, their bodies were well-equipped to handle such experiences, making it like honey and oil, lasting all night.

By the time the sky began to lighten, with dawn on the horizon, Lin Xuan and Fairy Peacock reluctantly parted ways.

"Fairy," Lin Xuan said.

"Why are you calling me that now?" Fairy Peacock leaned against his chest, giving him a playful look.

"What should I call you then?" Lin Xuan scratched his head. He really didn’t know her name.

"In our clan, we’re different from humans. I have no father or mother; I hatched from an egg and named myself Aiyi (meaning 'precious' in Chinese). Only you know this."

"Alright, I’ll call you that," Lin Xuan said as he gently stroked her back. He didn’t notice the hint of sadness in her eyes.

"But what about the future?"

"What did you say?"

"I didn’t say anything." Fairy Peacock shook her head and propped herself up to look into his eyes. Her gaze was earnest. "My lord, Aiyi has one request: I hope that a thousand years from now, you won’t forget me."

"That’s ridiculous! Of course, I’ll be with you!" Lin Xuan frowned in confusion.

"Of course, we will always be together. There is no reincarnation or afterlife; eternal life means never separating," Fairy Peacock murmured.

"Haha, that’s natural. Although the path to immortality is difficult, as long as we work hard, we’ll surely ascend to the higher realms," Lin Xuan said confidently. He was young and Fairy Peacock had an endless lifespan, making it possible for her to advance to the离合期(Lihe Period).

Women were often sentimental. As Lin Xuan thought this, he didn’t fully appreciate Aiyi’s deeper meaning.

Fairy Peacock leaned into his embrace again as Lin Xuan wrapped his arms around her waist and headed towards her chamber. However, at that moment, something unexpected happened…

The once gentle Fairy Peacock suddenly burst with powerful妖力(Yao Li), pressing both of her breasts against Lin Xuan's chest. Her long fingers danced, emitting faint electric sparks.

"What are you doing?"

Lin Xuan was shocked. It wasn’t because he wasn’t vigilant; it’s just that even a golden immortals in the higher realms wouldn't expect their wife to suddenly attack them after making such heartfelt vows and enjoying intimate moments together.

Lin Xuan tried to summon his Nine Heavens Spirit Shield, but it was too late. Fairy Peacock had used some secret technique to immobilize him, both her magical power and mobility were restricted.

"Why are you doing this?" he asked, bewildered that he had fallen into such a trap by his wife.

Fairy Peacock sighed softly, gently helping Lin Xuan lie down and covering him with the blanket. She leaned in and kissed him on the cheek. "I’m sorry, my lord. Aiyi didn’t mean to offend you. I have to leave for now, but I was afraid you might try to stop me, so…"

Lin Xuan was stunned. His expression turned strange: “Leave? Why? Don’t you want to stay with me forever?”

"Of course not, my lord," Fairy Peacock said softly. "If Aiyi didn’t love you, how could I have offered myself to you? It’s precisely because of this that I must leave for now."

"Why?" Lin Xuan was increasingly confused.

"Because humans and demons are different paths."

"What does that mean? You’re already in the化形期(Hua Xing Period) where you can transform into human form. Besides, last night, I didn’t feel any difference from a human woman. It felt… comfortable."

Fairy Peacock’s face turned red as she heard Lin Xuan say this. Even though they were in her chamber, he was being too open.

"Are you really going to leave me?"

"Not because of me, but because I have no choice," Fairy Peacock said with a sigh. "Besides, it will only be temporary."

"What’s the deal then?"

"Fairy, as an中期(Mid-Innocence) cultivator, you should know that when we demons reach the fourth stage, we are called化形期(Hua Xing Period). We can shed our animal forms and take human shapes, but not completely."

"Completely? What do you mean?" Lin Xuan frowned. He hadn’t seen any tail or feathers on her.

"It’s not about that; it’s that there is still primordial妖气(Yao Qi) lingering in us."

"What is this primordial妖气(Yao Qi)? I’ve never heard of such a thing before," Lin Xuan said, genuinely curious.

"I can’t explain exactly what it is, but with this, demons and humans cannot truly unite. When I serve you here, it will cause significant harm to you."

Lin Xuan was stunned. "Are you serious? Then last night…"

"It’s fine now; I’m still a virgin. In six hours, the阴(Yin) energy can block the primordial妖气(Yao Qi). But after those six hours, my Yin energy is gone, and if I serve you again, it will be very detrimental to you."

"So, you’re leaving?"

"Correct. If I stay, even knowing it’s harmful, one day we might resist our desires and try again, which would harm you," Fairy Peacock said.

Lin Xuan remained silent. He had never heard of such a thing before, but he trusted Fairy Peacock wouldn’t lie to him. The human-demon divide meant so many trials for dual cultivation? Lin Xuan sighed. "You mentioned we can only be apart temporarily. When will we be able to stay together?"

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