A spirited horse gallops, a beautiful maiden in his embrace. As the maiden urges the horse forward, she turns her face to speak tenderly, her breath fragrant, her words filled with laughter.
Half an hour later, a majestic city wall appears on the horizon. Passing through a bustling town, residents willingly make way for Wang Zixue, shouting, "Miss is back! Clear the way!"
The influence of the Wang family is formidable in this region, both in the town and the city ahead.
Wang Zixue, accompanied by Yan Yuchen, smoothly enters the city, displaying the dignified demeanor of the Wang family's young lady.
"Look, Miss is followed by a young man."
"Miss has never been so close to a man before. Could he be the captured husband brought back by Miss?"
"Possible. Miss has practiced martial arts since childhood. That young man might be in for a tough night."
Listening to these comments, Yan Yuchen, sitting on the horse, can only smile wryly.
Soon, a grand mansion comes into view, guarded by imposing stone lions and armored warriors at the entrance—a testament to the Wang family's strength.
"Welcome back, Miss!" As Wang Zixue dismounts, the guards bow, and she leads Yan Yuchen into the mansion.
Servants and maids along the way are astonished at the sight of Miss personally bringing in a young man.
Passing through winding corridors, Wang Zixue enters the hall and calls out, "Dad, Mom, I brought the young man who saved us."
Laughter fills the room as a tall middle-aged man in brocade and an elegant woman step forward.
"Welcome, our Xue Er's lifesaver," the man says with a hearty laugh.
The woman adds, "Please come in, kind sir. We are deeply grateful for saving Xue'er. Fortunately, she found you; otherwise, we might never have peace of mind."
Despite Yan Yuchen's attempts to excuse himself, Wang Zixue keeps a firm grip on his hand, seemingly enjoying the playful exchange.
Wang's father and mother glanced at each other and entered the living room without saying much, wearing smiles on their faces.
The tea was exquisite, and the conversation flowed with gratitude and sincere smiles from Wang's parents. When Yan Yuchen began to feel uneasy under their appreciative words and smiles, father Wang chuckled, "I wonder, where is Master Yan currently cultivating?"
As he posed this question, Yan Yuchen, with keen perception, noticed a slight pause in the breath of mother Wang and Wang Zixue.
Smiling, he replied truthfully, "To be honest, I am not currently cultivating. I'm just a little handyman cleaning cells in the Demon Subduing Sect."
This revelation left the three momentarily stunned. After a brief pause, father Wang burst into laughter, saying, "A cell-cleaning handyman? Hehe, since when do handyman disciples have such cultivation? Nephew, you really know how to joke."
Just as Yan Yuchen was about to explain, Wang Zixue interjected with a smile, "Dad, there might be rules in his sect about not revealing identities outside. Please don't ask more; otherwise, Master Yan might be displeased."
Mother Wang chimed in, radiant, "The Demon Subduing Sect is one of the top cultivation sects in our Weiyang Kingdom. Master Yan is truly remarkable. Xue'er being saved by Master Yan is a blessing accumulated over several lifetimes."
Wang Zixue stood up, saying, "Dad, Mom, let's discuss this during dinner. I'm sure Master Yan is tired. I'll take him to rest for a while."
Father Wang and mother Wang promptly stood up, saying, "Please, Master Yan," and personally escorted them to the door.
Observing their excessive courtesy, Yan Yuchen felt something was off. Walking through the corridor, he glanced at the surroundings and asked Wang Zixue, "Miss Zixue, where is the exit to the outside world?"
Wang Zixue stopped, looking at him with a hint of resentment, "Does Master still refuse to call me by my name directly? Is it because my parents' inquiries made Master uncomfortable?"
Yan Yuchen smiled, "We've only met twice. Calling you by name might feel unfamiliar."
Wang Zixue bit her lip, on the verge of tears, "I just asked you to call me Zixue, not like my dad calling me 'Xue'er'. Is that too much to ask?"
Wanting to find the exit quickly and not wanting to upset her, Yan Yuchen conceded, "Alright, I'll call you Zixue. Can you tell me where the exit is?"
Wang Zixue, tilting her face, asked, "Does Master really want to know that badly?"
Yan Yuchen shrugged, saying, "I was just asking casually, no ulterior motive."
Wang Zixue stared at him for a moment, approached him, and with a seductive expression, whispered, "The exit is in... my boudoir. If Master is curious, I can take you in."
Yan Yuchen furrowed his brow slightly, asking, "Why would it be in your boudoir?"
Wang Zixue giggled, "What's the matter? A great man and a cultivator like you, afraid to enter a girl's boudoir?"
Yan Yuchen hesitated and said, "It's not that I'm afraid, just concerned about appropriateness."
Wang Zixue playfully hugged his arm, blinking, "What's inappropriate about it? You know, I know, heaven and earth know. If Master sneaks in secretly, who will find out, right?"
Yan Yuchen looked speechless, saying, "You're making me sound like a sneak thief. Why can't I just walk in openly? Why sneak in?"
Wang Zixue, with a teasing look, said, "Master, a girl's boudoir isn't a place everyone can just walk into boldly. Don't you understand that?"
Not wanting to complicate things further, Yan Yuchen sighed, "Alright, I'll sneak in. Let's go."
Wang Zixue shook her head, her eyes containing a playful charm, "Master, not now. The mansion is full of servants. Let's wait until tonight when it's quiet. Master can sneak over then."
She continued, her body twisting coyly, "At that time, I'll leave the window slightly ajar, personally waiting for Master."
Watching the alluring and coy demeanor of this young lady, and thinking about the scenario she described, Yan Yuchen swallowed hard. Something felt off.
Could this young lady have set her eyes on him, planning to lure him into her boudoir during the dark night, tie him up, and forcefully claim his body?
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