Chapter 28: Auntie, this is my answer

We only found out about this recently; otherwise, I and Chu Youqing's father would have already personally gone to thank him.

Murong Wan lightly pursed her red lips, her tone carrying a hint of apology, then she broke into a smile: "Good thing it's not too late now."

She elegantly took out a card from her handbag, her slender jade-like fingers gently pushing the card toward Lu Xun.

"Auntie, what is this?"

Lu Xun looked puzzled.

"Chu Youqing owes your family a life; this is our small token of gratitude. The card contains twenty thousand units of Dark Energy, and I've written the password on the back—please be sure to accept it."

Murong Wan said in a gentle voice.

Twenty thousand units of Dark Energy!

That's a huge sum.

However,

At this moment, Murong Wan produced some Dark Energy, saying she wanted to repay the life-saving kindness his parents showed Chu Youqing several years ago.

Her intention goes without saying.

Lu Xun could guess Murong Wan's purpose even with his eyes closed.

Nothing more than wanting to use money to sever that past favor, preventing Chu Youqing from continuing to associate with Lu Xun.

Fine,

He really thinks of himself as a yellow-haired youth.

These rich people, why do they love using money to solve problems?

Do they really think money is omnipotent?

"Auntie, back then it was my parents' own choice; they didn't save only Chu Youqing, so you don't need to deliberately thank me."

Lu Xun's expression remained calm, his long fingers pushing the card back.

"We can only take out this much Dark Energy now; we also have a villa in Rong Cheng, which we can transfer to you if you wish."

Murong Wan furrowed her willow brows slightly, then pushed the card over again.

Is this because she thinks Lu Xun finds the money too little?

"Auntie, you've misunderstood; I really don't need it."

Lu Xun shook his head with a wry smile, firmly pushing the card back.

"Lu Xun..." Murong Wan's eyes suddenly reddened, her voice choking: "Then Auntie begs you, would you please leave Chu Youqing? For you, she would rather give up her ancient spirit root and flatly refuse to accept the He family's marriage."

"As long as you agree, we are willing to compensate you even if it means losing everything."

Seeing Lu Xun unmoved, Murong Wan finally dropped her pretense, revealing a pleading expression.

At last we've gotten to the point.

Lu Xun knew that Murong Wan had come to see him this time surely for this matter.

His relationship with Chu Youqing must have been overheard during an argument between mother and daughter.

Otherwise, how would Murong Wan know?

"Auntie, it's just innate spiritual energy, why are you so anxious?"

Lu Xun was puzzled.

As long as Lan Xing enters the Starry Sky Ancient Path next time, even if the Chu family can't obtain it themselves, buying it will be much easier.

It wouldn't be like now, being strangled by others, forced to have Chu Youqing marry over there just to get it.

"You don't know, but a Six Realms expert said that once Chu Youqing's ancient spirit root exceeds eighteen years old, the chance of activating it becomes minuscule."

Murong Wan's face full of worry: "Chu Youqing still has one month before she turns nineteen; this is the last month."

I see.

Lu Xun had just turned nineteen not long ago, and Chu Youqing is a few months younger than him.

In that month's time, Lan Xing showed no sign of entering the Starry Sky Ancient Path at all.

It's no wonder Murong Wan is so worried.

Perhaps, the family in the capital possessing innate spiritual energy has taken note of this, which is why they use marriage as leverage.

"Lu Xun, for Chu Youqing's future, I beg you—if you're willing to leave Chu Youqing, I'll agree to anything."

Murong Wan pleaded bitterly.

Gazing at the beautiful yet delicate Murong Wan, some indescribable thoughts flashed through Lu Xun's mind, and he almost blurted out, "Auntie, you'd really agree to anything?"

"What are you thinking about?"

Lu Xun quickly gathered his thoughts.

Chu Youqing is his girlfriend; he's not that kind of person.

"Auntie, just like you, I also want Chu Youqing to be well; rest assured, I know what to do."

Lu Xun said solemnly.

"Lu Xun, thank you so much..." Murong Wan, feeling relieved, hurriedly handed the card over again: "Please accept this card in front of Chu Youqing; I'll tell her you're leaving her for the money, so she'll give up..."

"It's just that I've wronged you; consider these Dark Energy units as our compensation."

She hadn't finished speaking when a clear female voice suddenly rang out:

"Mom, what are you doing???"

Chu Youqing saw this from afar, couldn't hold back, and rushed over like a gust of wind.

"Chu Youqing, do you know..."

"My affairs I decide myself; even if I never activate my ancient spirit root in a lifetime, I won't marry someone surnamed He. Lu Xun, let's go!"

Chu Youqing interrupted her mother's words.

She was truly angry, she grabbed Lu Xun and was about to leave.

Lu Xun remained motionless.

He was already at Qi Sea Third Layer, Chu Youqing still hadn't opened her meridians, and there was no way to move him.

"Lu Xun?"

Chu Youqing looked at him, puzzled.

"Chu Youqing, Auntie is right; your most important task now is to activate the Ancient Spirit Root."

Lu Xun gazed at her reddening eye corners, his voice sinking like a deep pool.

Chu Youqing seemed to understand something, the light in her eyes gradually fading: "So then, Lu Xun, what is your choice?"

"My choice."

Lu Xun stared deep into Chu Youqing's eyes.

The next moment,

In Murong Yan's incredulous gaze, Lu Xun cupped her face and pressed his lips to Chu Youqing's luscious, tempting lips, kissing her deeply.

"Ah.."

Murong Yan gasped, covering her mouth with both hands, her beautiful eyes filled with astonishment.

"Ding—"

The waiter holding the coffee trembled, and the cup and saucer shattered.

"Pap pap pap~"

"Brothers, awesome!"

The surroundings erupted in a chorus of cheers.

Chu Youqing's body went rigid, her eyes wide open, her mind blank.

She never expected Lu Xun to suddenly kiss her forcefully, leaving her completely dazed.

Lu Xun eagerly sought the kiss.

He showed no sign of stopping.

【Binding conditions met, Chu Youqing bound】

【Current return multiplier: 20】

【Note: Chu Youqing possesses a top-grade Ancient Spirit Root, activation progress 9%; the Ancient Spirit Root is an Innate Spirit Root, capable of opening at least nine spirit meridians and the Heaven Earth Meridian.】

【Reminder: The host can claim the binding reward.】

After a full minute, Lu Xun received the system's prompt.

Yes, the purpose of this kiss was to bind Chu Youqing.

When initially binding Murong Wan, it was after the two had the most intimate union that the system performed an automatic binding.

Besides the most intimate union, there is another binding method.

That is, when the target's favorability toward Lu Xun reaches 100%, a prolonged kiss can also achieve binding.

Chu Youqing's favorability toward Lu Xun had already reached 100%.

Thus, Lu Xun's kiss naturally bound her.

Lu Xun immediately claimed the binding reward.

【The host obtained a wisp of Innate Spiritual Qi, which can help Chu Youqing activate her Ancient Spirit Root...】

Lu Xun guessed correctly; after binding Chu Youqing, the system indeed rewards Innate Spiritual Qi.

Without a word, he transferred the Innate Spiritual Qi to Chu Youqing via a kiss.

"Mm..."

Chu Youqing's little head rebooted, her face flushing red up to her neck.

She forgot to struggle, just being passionately kissed by Lu Xun.

After another minute, finally, Lu Xun transferred all the Innate Spiritual Qi to her.

He left Chu Youqing.

"Lu Xun, what, what are you doing!!!"

Murong Yan then came back from her shock, her beautiful eyes blazing with anger.

Lu Xun actually, right in front of her as her mother, forcefully kissed her daughter!

Lu Xun licked the corner of his lips, meeting Murong Yan's angry gaze: "Auntie, this is my answer."

"You!"

Murong Yan's still tender hand trembled with anger.

"Chu Youqing, what's wrong?"

At this moment, she noticed Chu Youqing was off.

Chu Youqing stood there, face completely red, motionless, as if stunned.

Murong Yan hurried forward to check.

"Lu Xun, look at what you've done."

Upon seeing this, Murong Yan grew even more worried.

Chu Youqing had no reaction at all, just like a system crash.

Just as she was taking out her phone to call 120, Chu Youqing regained consciousness.

"Chu Youqing?"

"I'm fine."

The girl's body suddenly glowed with a crystalline white halo, her hair drifting without wind.

She slowly lifted her head, her eyes flowing with strange light: "Mom, I feel my Ancient Spirit Root is awakening."