Chapter 140: 140 Sharing the Nuptial Cup, the Shitai is Ning's Person from Now On!

"This poor nun... has fallen in love with him!"

Once these words were out, it was as if Liuli had completely cast off a heavy burden, and her whole person seemed much more relaxed.

It was just that it felt as if all the Qi and blood in her body had rushed to her head in that instant.

Making that bright and charming face of hers turn incomparably crimson.

Gasp! For a moment.

The entire hall fell into silence.

Liu Qingmei and Tong Yuyue looked at each other, filled with disbelief and intense shock.

Several little maidservants also had expressions of inexplicable horror and alarm.

Although she had long expected it, hearing it with her own ears and seeing with her own eyes the dignified Divine Nun Ciyun openly confess to her husband, and even speak such deeply affectionate words, Liu Qingmei still had a very strange feeling in her heart.

She just felt it was very absurd.

Clearly she had already anticipated it, but for these words to come out of the mouth of Divine Nun Ciyun, it felt too unreal! The closed-door Disciple of the dignified Poluo Chanshi, hailed as the successor to the Northern Sect Buddha Gate, with the final hope of becoming the next Buddha Gate True Person, or even a Supreme Saint powerhouse—could this Divine Nun Ciyun actually stir a mortal heart? And for a youth so many years younger than her, at that.

However, this youth is her own personal disciple and husband... then it's fine! It's only natural!

Thinking this in her heart, Liu Qingmei could not help but gradually let a few brilliant colors bloom in her peach-blossom eyes.

She was a little impatient, wanting to see just how enchanting Liuli Shitai would be beneath her husband!

Now that she was absolutely loyal, in the heart of Liu Qingmei, even if her husband's Cultivation Points had not yet caught up to her own, he was still the best, most impeccable, and most flawless man! In this world, no man could compare to him.

With this near-brainwashing thought existing in her heart for a long time, she no longer felt Liuli's absurdity was too absurd!

"Hiss!"

At this moment.

Ning Mu's facial expression suddenly changed.

Originally, listening to these words from Liuli, even though he was informed beforehand, he was filled with satisfaction and excitement.

But as luck would have it.

Under the table.

Ning Xiaoxiu seemed too shocked by this sudden scene and accidentally bit down.

Fortunately, she reacted in time.

"Mm~ Sorry Master, Xiaoxiu lost focus!"

Ning Xiaoxiu hurriedly spat it out, then knelt on the ground, her voice filled with anxiety and self-reproach.

"It's fine, you may continue!"

Ning Mu scratched his head in embarrassment.

Liu Qingmei and Tong Yuyue, sitting on the left and right sides of the dining table, were startled upon hearing this.

What if something happened to their precious husband! However, seeing Ning Mu's calm and collected demeanor, they finally set their hearts at ease.

And after this commotion.

The somewhat dull and surprised atmosphere in the hall was finally slightly eased.

But that was only for the others.

Liuli stood in the position below Liu Qingmei, still sitting on pins and needles.

Feeling everyone's gaze fixed burningly upon her, filled with strangeness and shock, her mind went blank, and she was filled with nervousness.

Fortunately, at this moment.

The system's prompt sound rang out in time, allowing her to regain some of her senses.

【Prompt: Congratulations to the Host for completing Task Two, Sub-task One. Rewarding the Host with 500 Cultivation Points, 50 Heroic Couple Points, and obtaining Nine-Turn Divine Origin Pill * 0.5!】

【Prompt: Congratulations to the Host, Number Two Sub-System owner Liuli has completed Task Two, Sub-task One. Feeding back the task reward to the Host, obtaining 100 Cultivation Points and increasing Liuli Loyalty Value by 1%!】

【Current Loyalty Value 64%!】

"Hoo~"

Liuli exhaled gently, as if she had breathed out all the tension and helplessness in her body along with this breath.

The next moment.

She was seen turning her head to look at Ning Mu, her face charming and her eyes flickering with shyness, as she said softly: "Young Friend Ning, what this poor nun has said comes from the heart. This poor nun can swear upon this Buddha Heart..."

Whether it was because she had given up on caring or because the conversation had rushed her, the atmosphere had reached this point.

Liuli seemed to be worried that Ning Mu would not believe her, and she spoke again to assure him.

"How about this, Young Friend, this poor nun shall dance a piece for you. This poor nun has not specifically studied it, so if the dancing is poor, I ask that you, and everyone, please do not take offense!"

Liuli's expression was awkward, her face burning red.

As her voice fell, she lowered her head, stepped away from the chair, and walked into the hall below the steps.

"Benefactor, please trouble yourself to play another tune for me."

Walking in front of Dongxue, who was holding the zither, Liuli requested shyly.

The cold Dongxue was stunned for a moment, her gaze blankly looking up at Ning Mu.

Seeing Ning Mu nod, she then nodded, rearranged the zither, and plucked the strings.

Accompanied by the melodious zither music, it drifted through the hall once more.

Then.

Liuli, who was standing upright in the hall holding her Whisk, began to move.

What she danced was naturally not the kind of eye-catching, seductive dance found in a brothel.

Her physical movements complemented the Whisk in her hand; although at first glance it did not look like a dance, through the stretching of her limbs, the flexibility of a Martial Dao powerhouse was fully displayed at this moment.

Every movement seemed to be filled with the compassion of the Buddha Gate.

At first, Liu Qingmei and Tong Yuyue still had teasing looks in their eyes, but gradually, they began to watch seriously.

Accompanied by the melodious zither music of Dongxue.

One had to admit, this dance was like a dance capable of cleansing one's soul.

But that little maid Dongxue seemed to be harboring mischief.

She kept using the zither music to lead Liuli in the direction of an erotic dance.

Liuli felt somewhat shy and annoyed in her heart, but since she was already dancing, she could only continue to dance earnestly.

Very soon.

The dance ended.

With Liuli's strength, this level of intensity was not enough to make her pant.

But this was the first time in her life she had voluntarily danced for a man; her small face remained flushed, and there were even fine beads of sweat on her forehead born from nervousness.

"Good! Splendid!"

Ning Mu applauded immediately.

"I never imagined that not only is the Divine Nun's Cultivation Points profound, but she also dances so well. It seems that from now on, following my husband, we will all be able to feast our eyes~" Liu Qingmei also said with a playful laugh.

Yet, between the lines of her words, there was more mockery than anything else.

It instantly made Liuli's face flush with embarrassment, leaving her too ashamed to speak.

However, as the dignified Divine Nun of Ciyun, she could not take this lying down.

After her embarrassment turned to anger, she stared at Liu Qingmei with shimmering eyes, pouted, and sneered: "It's alright, though it doesn't compare to Benefactor Liu, who can even ride a horse right onto Young Friend Ning."

This nonsensical remark instantly left everyone present bewildered.

Tong Yuyue, Liu Xiaoya, and the other maids widened their eyes, looking at Liu Qingmei.

When did that happen? Does she not even let go of the Young Master during horse riding? The Madam/Sister is truly famished!

Ning Mu could not help but shake his head and smile bitterly.

One Liu Qingmei, one Liuli—these two going at each other was truly interesting.

Liu Qingmei was also left speechless for a moment by Liuli's sudden retort, and two clouds of red immediately climbed onto her bright, oval face.

But a moment later, she returned to normal.

Immediately, with a bewitching look, she leaned into Ning Mu's arms voluntarily, then looked at Liuli provocatively, blinked her eyes, and said in a soft, seductive voice: "That is only natural. Since this concubine is the husband's woman, let alone horse riding, at any time, in any place, and in any position, this concubine can satisfy the husband~"

"Divine Nun, can you do that?"

Wow! Once Liu Qingmei said this, the few pretty maids were instantly shocked.

This, is this still their Young Lady? Could she have been possessed by some Outer Realm Heavenly Demon, or has her brain broken?

She could actually say such things...

Liu Xiaoya was the most shocked! Ever since the Young Master was taken as a personal disciple by the Madam, in these short days, the Madam's changes, if not earth-shattering, were as different as heaven and earth from before! She would unhesitatingly declare her love for the Young Master in front of everyone.

In the past, this was something that could never have happened to that dignified and elegant Young Lady.

In truth, Liu Qingmei's heart was also pounding.

It was just that the conversation had reached this point, and she wanted to deliberately provoke Liuli to urge Divine Nun Liuli to consummate her relationship with her little husband this very night.

In this way, she could also satisfy her curiosity as a 'bystander'.

Of course, more importantly, almost everyone present was her own people, so there was no need for her to pretend to be noble.

Hearing Liu Qingmei's words, the corners of Liuli's eyes twitched violently, and a trace of helplessness and shame flashed across her eyes.

There was no help for it.

She truly was not like Liu Qingmei; she could not let go.

Let alone horse riding.

Even in private, when it was just her and Ning Mu, she could not bring herself to truly and completely abandon everything, put down her Buddhist thoughts, cast aside her restraints, and consummate the relationship with him.

【Notification: Congratulations to the Host for completing Task Two, Sub-task Two. Received reward: 500 Cultivation Points, 50 Heroic Couple Points, and 0.5 Nine-Turn Divine Origin Pill.】

【Notification: Congratulations to the Host. The owner of the Number Two Sub-System, Liuli, has completed Task Two, Sub-task Two. Feedback to the Host for the task reward: 100 Cultivation Points, Liuli Loyalty Value increased by 1%!】

【Current Loyalty Value: 65%!】

Looking at the System Interface, the task completion information flashed by.

Liuli frowned slightly.

This Sub-task Three... how should she find an excuse to complete it smoothly? As a nun, drinking alcohol rashly was already breaking the precepts, which would surely arouse the curiosity of Liu Qingmei and the others.

And to voluntarily request to share a drink mouth-to-mouth...

This inevitably made her feel embarrassed.

And just as Liuli was pondering.

Liu Qingmei, sitting in Ning Mu's arms, smiled slightly, picked up the wine jar, poured a bowl of wine, and then looked at Liuli, smiling faintly: "Divine Nun, since you have already confessed to my husband and even have the intention to accompany him for a lifetime, why not start tonight?"

"Let's not mention other things for now; why not start by having a drink, how about it?" Liu Qingmei laughed playfully, completely transforming into a character dedicated to stirring up trouble and teasing Divine Nun Liuli.

Liuli was startled, a flash of joy appearing in her eyes.

It really lived up to the saying: just as one gets sleepy, someone brings a pillow.

Drink!

But, how should she proceed afterward? Thinking this, Liuli walked over, picked up the wine bowl, looked deeply at Liu Qingmei, and snorted softly: "Drink then!"

Naturally, she still felt somewhat unhappy in her heart.

Toward Liu Qingmei.

"Wait!"

She lifted the wine bowl and had just brought it to her lips when Liu Qingmei suddenly raised her hand to stop her.

What does she want now?

Liuli frowned as she looked at her.

Liu Qingmei smirked and said, "What's the point of drinking like this? Why don't you, Shitai, share a nuptial cup with my husband?"

Whoosh! The maidservants were instantly struck silent, though their hearts were churning with turbulent waves.

Was this really their own Young Lady, usually so gentle, virtuous, and kind to others!

How could she always be at odds with the Divine Nun Ciyun! Tong Yuyue was also stunned and bewildered; had her sister truly made up her mind to send the Divine Nun Ciyun to her husband's bed? Just like she had sent her own self last time.

At the mention of this, a sense of anger rose in Tong Yuyue's heart for no reason.

Liuli, meanwhile, was in a bind; the hand raising the wine bowl remained stiff in mid-air, neither able to withdraw nor to lift it further.

She glared resentfully at Liu Qingmei.

Then, she subconsciously looked at Ning Mu, who was leaning back in the grand armchair, watching the show.

This bastard.

He was actually watching the show!

Holding one in his arms, and another under the table.

Now he was watching her predicament without offering a word of help.

It was just too much!

Liuli couldn't help but glare at Ning Mu, her deep eyes filled with shame and annoyance.

Seeing that Ning Mu remained silent, she had no choice but to frown, her face flushed red, and prepare to speak.

At this moment.

Ning Mu smiled with calm composure, picked up his wine bowl, looked at Liuli, and said, "Shitai, you can consider this borrowing flowers to offer to Buddha; Ayue's Daughter Red has brought about our nuptial cup."

"Mm~"

As soon as these words were spoken, both Liuli and Tong Yuyue were stunned, and then both blushed.

But a strange glint flashed in the depths of Tong Yuyue's eyes as she feigned generosity, waved her hand, and said, "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. As long as Shitai truly and sincerely likes my husband, then it is also a gesture of goodwill from me, the sister who entered the household first, isn't it~"

Tong Yuyue's "generosity" made Liuli's face burn.

She couldn't help but feel discouraged, wishing she could tear this smug little brat into eight pieces and let him experience what the wrath of Buddha was! But constrained by the task, she had to swallow her pride.

After all, if today passed, it would not be so easy to complete Task Two, Sub-task Three! Such an opportunity, if not once in a millennium, was at least very hard to come by.

If she missed tonight, and wanted to do this task later, she would have to take the initiative herself, which would seem too deliberate.

Liuli's eye twitched; she realized she was no match for these women when it came to bickering.

Without further ado, she simply raised her wine bowl and crossed arms with Ning Mu.

The two looked at each other.

Then they both tilted their heads back and drank the wine in their bowls.

"Nuptial cups shared, joined as one; from now on, Shitai is a member of the Ning family~"

Liu Qingmei said at the right moment.

She then started clapping, and Tong Yuyue, Liu Xiaoya, and the others excitedly joined in.

Being able to see a Shitai renowned throughout the martial arts world become a lady of their own household—this feeling was beyond words.

Hearing Liu Qingmei's words, Liuli's heart skipped a beat.

In her desperation, she grabbed the back of Ning Mu's neck and took the initiative to kiss him.

Immediately.

Her eyes closed.

The spicy, mellow wine acted like a silk thread connecting the two.

Ning Mu's eyes widened.

This sudden assault on his lips made him tremble violently.

This, however, was bitter for Ning Xiaoxiu.

A long while later.

When the wine had all been passed over.

Liuli's face was completely flushed, and her deep eyes were shy and reserved, shimmering like leaves brushed by the mountain wind.

"Cough, cough, cough..."

Ning Xiaoxiu, who was on the floor, also began to cough violently.

But she did not waste a single drop.

Instead, she absorbed all of that Original Yang.

Having not received her master's grace for a long time, she had noticed over the past few days that the Blood Lotus on her body was gradually beginning to bloom again.

Therefore, she cherished it dearly.

【Notification: Congratulations to the Host for completing Task Two, Sub-task Three. Received rewards: 1000 Cultivation Points, 100 Heroic Couple Points, and 【Nine-Turn Divine Origin Pill Fragment*0.5】*2!】

"Phew..." Liuli couldn't help but breathe a slight sigh of relief.

She had originally thought that this task could only be fully completed after Ning Mu released his Original Yang within her.

After all, the task description had mentioned it.

But she hadn't expected that Ning Xiaoxiu's actions would also count toward this task.

However, upon reflection, it made sense; after all, the moment Ning Mu erupted was exactly when she was executing the task.

But the thought that this little brat had gone wild while sharing the nuptial cup with her made her want to curse, and filled her with intense shame.

"Congratulations to Shitai for stepping through the gates of our Ning family; from now on, we are sisters~"

Tong Yuyue stood up and spoke at the right moment.

Her tone held a hint of joy and a hint of mockery.

After all, Liuli Shitai's strength was recognized by the martial arts world, and she had the backing of Puluo Zushi; having such a sister would make the future development of Ningyang Mountain even more secure, wouldn't it?

However, Tong Yuyue suddenly thought that if Liuli truly entered the Ning family, it would be a betrayal of the Buddha Gate's Dao.

If that were to happen... I fear Bolu Ciyun Temple would fight Ningyang Mountain to the death, wouldn't they?

When Zen Master Poluo was over eight hundred years old, he took in this one precious closing disciple.

Yet in the end, it benefited her own husband.

If it were anyone else, I fear they would not let it rest! To have an old monster who has lived for eight hundred years as an enemy...

Tong Yuyue dared not think any further.

Seeing that Ning Mu, Liu Qingmei, and the others were all in high spirits, and even seeing Ning Mu pressing down on Liu Qingmei's shoulders, performing the maintenance work that made her feel a bit envious in front of everyone.

Plus, Liuli herself was present.

Tong Yuyue had no choice but to hide this unease in her heart.

【Notification: Congratulations Host, Sub-system owner Liuli has completed Task Two, Sub-task Three. Feedback for Host's task reward: obtained 200 cultivation points, Liuli Loyalty Value 1%】

【Notification: Current Loyalty Value 66%!】

And at this moment, among everyone present, although they were all excited, there was one person whose eyes were incomparably complex, even carrying a bit of small grievance and timidity.

This person was Liu Xiaoya, who was wearing a white cross-strap camisole and a black short skirt.

Encouraged by Chunzhi and Xia Chan, and also having the intention herself, she planned to offer herself to the Young Master during this special night just as he had arrived.

But who could have imagined.

She had prepared everything, and her mind was also prepared.

Yet a Divine Nun of Ciyun appeared halfway through.

Looking at the posture of the Divine Nun of Ciyun, having drunk the nuptial wine and even taken the initiative to dance for the Young Master, it seemed certain she would not escape tonight and would go with the Young Master to explore those great and beautiful mountains and rivers! As for herself, she would likely have to be postponed.

It was impossible for the Young Master to attend to her on such an important night for the Divine Nun of Ciyun.

Even if the Young Master were willing, a woman as strong-willed as the Divine Nun of Ciyun would not be! Liu Xiaoya gripped the corner of her clothes, her gaze flickering incessantly, filled with intense little emotions.

And at this moment, Liuli, who had already completed the task, had a blushing face and bright eyes; facing the teasing and jokes from Liu Qingmei and Tong Yuyue, she could only turn a deaf ear.

Shyly glancing at Ning Mu, as well as Liu Qingmei kneeling at Ning Mu's feet, she coughed lightly and said, "Traveling today has been a bit tiring; this nun will go to rest first. Little friend, esteemed guests, please enjoy yourselves."

As the words fell.

Without waiting for Ning Mu to react, she fled as if escaping, her toes lightly touching the ground, and her entire person transformed into a streak of white light, flying directly out of the hall.

There were plenty of rooms in this stronghold.

There was no need to worry about where she would stay.

"Eh, what is she doing? Does she not intend to fully consummate the good deed with husband?"

At this moment, Liu Qingmei, having finished the maintenance work, stood up and watched Liuli's back disappear at the entrance, unable to help but feel somewhat puzzled.

Tong Yuyue, preoccupied with her own thoughts, echoed, "Perhaps our teasing made the Shitai feel shy. Since the nuptial wine has already been drunk, she certainly won't run away; there is no need to rush for this moment."

Tong Yuyue spoke casually, and anyone could hear that her mind was not on this matter.

Liu Qingmei did not suspect anything, only thinking that she was already somewhat impatient and longing for her husband's comfort.

Since there was no business with Liuli Shitai tonight.

Liu Qingmei's heart stirred, and she cast her gaze toward Liu Xiaoya, who was waiting expectantly below the steps.

And ever since Liuli flew out of the hall, Liu Xiaoya's expression had become excited and somewhat shy.

Now noticing her Young Lady's gaze, she became even more bashful, like an ostrich, almost burying her head deeply into that pair of towering, magnificent mountain peaks.

(End of this chapter)