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Chapter 98: Taking A Bath With The Sect Master

Ah Qin, noticing something off, asked, "Holy Son, you don't look well. Is something bothering you?"

Li Ran shook his head. "You're too young to understand."

Ah Qin puffed out her chest proudly, "Holy Son, I'm not that young. I'm a year older than you."

"..."

Li Ran rubbed his forehead. "That's not what I meant."

Ah Qin had been with him since childhood and never interacted with anyone else, especially not another man. Though she had already been intimate with him, she had no understanding of matters of love and relationships.

Moreover, the issues between him and the sect master weren't something he could discuss with her.

"Hmm, to show my sincerity, I should go visit the sect master again. Even if she scolds me, it’s better than overthinking it here."

This whole situation was his fault.

Even though he had a marriage engagement, he had confessed to Leng Wuyan...

Although neither situation was entirely his doing, since they had happened, he couldn't shirk his responsibility.

Determined, Li Ran made up his mind.

At this moment, Ah Qin said, "Holy Son, the water is heated. Would you like to take a bath?"

"I want to have you first," Li Ran pressed his large hand on the back of her neck, pulling her toward him. His tongue slipped into her mouth, teasing hers as they danced together. Their lips moved, transparent liquid slipping from the corners of their mouths, dripping down their chins and onto their collars.

Her robe slipped open, revealing her smooth, white shoulders and perfectly shaped collarbone.

His kisses followed the trail of moisture, licking and biting her flawless collarbone. One hand slipped inside her robe, cupping her soft breast, massaging with a hint of force.

Their breaths deepened, hands entwined, and Li Ran held hers above her head. He tore open her already disheveled robe, moving his mouth to her other breast, sucking lightly on the tender flesh, before capturing her nipple in his mouth, sucking hard.

"Ah... uh..." Ah Qin tilted her head back, offering more of her breast to him, but the intensity of his suction made her gasp, begging for mercy.

After a brief moment of indulgence with Ah Qin, Li Ran remembered the more pressing matter at hand.

Putting on his robe, he walked toward the door. "Ah Qin, I need to go out for a bit."

...

Bathed in moonlight, he made his way to Rakhasa Peak.

The guards were used to this. "Holy Son, you're back again. Why aren't you resting this late?"

Scratching his head awkwardly, Li Ran replied, "Could you please announce my arrival? I need to report something important to the Sect Master."

After being turned away several times, his pride was starting to take a hit.

The guards shook their heads. "No need to report."

Li Ran sighed, "I guess she's still refusing to see me..."

The guards stepped aside. "Please enter."

"..."

Li Ran froze, not believing what he just heard. "The Sect Master is letting me in?"

The guard nodded. "The Sect Master said that if you come again, we shouldn't stop you."

"Looks like she's not angry anymore!"

Overjoyed, Li Ran hurriedly stepped into the palace.

...

Behind the intricate silk screens embroidered with gold and silver threads, steam rose gently.

Leng Wuyan soaked in the bath, her body submerged in the warm spring water, looking thoroughly relaxed.

Although her spiritual body was free from impurities, and immune to heat or cold, she still enjoyed taking baths.

During these moments, the burdens of leading the sect, the responsibilities of managing the sect's affairs, and even the ongoing conflict between righteous and demonic cultivators seemed to melt away, leaving her mind clear and serene.

It felt as if she was cleansing her soul, not just her body.

She indulged in this quiet luxury almost every day.

Leaning against the edge of the bath, she toyed with the stone sculpture Li Ran had gifted her, growing increasingly fond of it.

Fearing the moisture from the bath might damage the ink, she had already set aside the sketchbook.

Both gifts, though not the most precious of treasures, were the most heartfelt and meaningful she had ever received.

Despite his hidden engagement, the sincerity in these gifts swayed her heart.

Her lips curved into a slight smile. "I'll reluctantly forgive him, just this once."

Suddenly, the sound of footsteps broke her reverie.

Surprised, Leng Wuyan realized she had been so absorbed in her thoughts that she hadn't even noticed someone entering her palace!

"Who's there? Why didn't the guards stop them?"

Her spiritual senses quickly identified the intruder, and she was startled.

"Ran'er?"

No wonder there had been no commotion outside. She had told the guards not to stop him.

But she hadn’t expected him to come so late.

"What do I do now?"

As the footsteps neared, her mind went blank.

Before she could make a decision, the silk curtains parted, and they locked eyes.

The room fell silent.

"Sect Master?"

Li Ran stood frozen, staring at the woman before him.

Leng Wuyan's hair was loosely tied up, her body submerged in the water, revealing only her delicate collarbone. The heat had flushed her cheeks a soft pink, and through the flower-dappled water, he could faintly see her graceful figure, though it was indistinct.

Cough, cough.

Leng Wuyan cleared her throat, trying to suppress her embarrassment. "Ran'er, what brings you here?"

Li Ran gulped, awkwardly replying, "I was worried that you were still upset with me, so I came to check on you. I... didn’t expect you to be bathing..."

Leng Wuyan averted her gaze. "It’s rather late, don't you think?"

Scratching his head, Li Ran mumbled, "I thought I'd take a chance. I didn’t expect to actually get in... I was planning to bathe as well, you know. The water was already prepared."

"Is that so," Leng Wuyan blurted out before she could stop herself. "Do you... want to join me?"

Instantly regretting her words, she pinched herself under the water. 

What kind of invitation was that? Who invites someone to bathe together?

"Huh??"

Li Ran was dumbfounded. "That... that doesn’t seem appropriate, does it?"

Bathing with the Sect Master? He had never even dared dream of such a thing!

Seeing no way out, Leng Wuyan continued, "It's fine. This pool is large enough for both of us."

Li Ran hesitated, "It's not really about the size..."

The suddenness of the offer caught him off guard.

Sensing an opportunity to back out, Leng Wuyan offered, "If you find it inappropriate, I can finish first, and then you can change the water for your bath."

"Change the water?"

Li Ran quickly thought, "If I don’t join her now, won't she think I’m disgusted by the water? That could cause another misunderstanding!"

After all the effort he had put into making amends, he couldn’t afford to upset her again!

Resolved, he said, "No need. I’m happy to join you."

Leng Wuyan: "..."

Her throat felt dry. "But... this water has already been used by me."

Li Ran stood firm. "I don’t mind!"

"..."

With no other option, Leng Wuyan relented.

Li Ran awkwardly approached the edge of the pool. "Uh, Sect Master... should I undress?"

Blushing, Leng Wuyan turned her head away. "There’s no need to report every detail."

Nodding, Li Ran quickly disrobed and slipped into the pool, though not fast enough to hide his muscular frame, making Leng Wuyan’s heart flutter.

Now they both sat submerged, with only their heads above water.

The atmosphere grew tense.

Though the pool was private, it wasn’t large enough to keep much distance between them. In fact, only an arm's length separated them, meaning they could touch if either one reached out.

Leng Wuyan clenched her toes, embarrassed by the situation. 

She had never expected to find herself bathing with Li Ran... how bizarre!