Chapter 178: 178 Procreation, Night Invitation, Junior Martial Niece's Jealousy

Haa.

Fortunately, he did not enter.

Zhu Yaluan could not help but heave a sigh of relief in her heart.

But feeling that even now, though she had already released the muddy water, the flames did not seem to have been extinguished, her heart could not help but flutter slightly.

He wouldn't... want more, would he!

Just as she was thinking this.

Ning Mu suddenly let her go.

And then sat down in front of the round table.

Caught off guard, Zhu Yaluan almost fell; in that moment just now, her entire body was sore and weak, and she had been relying entirely on Ning Mu's strength to support her.

But quickly.

She stood steady, covering her chest in some shame.

Lowering her head to glance at the purple-blue marks scattered across her magnificent bosom, she could not help but knit her brows slightly.

It was also strange.

With such heavy force used to knead her.

She had not felt the slightest bit of pain.

Zhu Yaluan could not help but raise her brows slightly.

And at this moment.

After Ning Mu took a sip of tea, his voice drifted lightly into her ears, causing her expression to change instantly.

"Hmm, quite satisfied."

"Remember not to wash it off."

"Tomorrow at noon, I will inspect it."

Ning Mu looked at Zhu Yaluan with a smile, gesturing toward her thigh.

And before Zhu Yaluan could react.

Then.

Ning Mu was seen tapping his index finger lightly on the tabletop, saying: "This is a very precious delicacy; Stronghold Master Zhu has lived in lonely isolation, so perhaps you have never tasted it before?"

"Eat it, and then you may leave to rest."

Ning Mu tapped the tabletop.

Zhu Yaluan was stunned upon hearing this.

She followed his finger to look.

She saw that on the round table, the spot his finger was pointing to was the substance that had already gradually congealed.

Wasn't that what had just been released when Ning Zhaozhu was in the midst of pleasure...

Eat? Zhu Yaluan's expression changed abruptly, and her beautiful eyes flickered with intense shame, anger, and trepidation.

This thing, can it be eaten?

Isn't that the origin of life! Wouldn't that be cannibalism!

Zhu Yaluan's expression was filled with deep strangeness and resistance.

And just as she was frowning and hesitating.

Suddenly.

A voice rang out from outside the door once more.

"A-Luan, one must obey all commands of one's husband, otherwise this seat will never show mercy!"

Immediately following.

A powerful force penetrated the wall, pushing her from behind, and she walked straight to the table.

Zhu Yaluan's expression could not help but sink.

If not for this matter with Liu Qingmei outside the door, she actually would not have had much resistance in her heart.

But at this moment.

Looking at that, a sense of defiance could not help but rise from the bottom of her heart!

Only.

When she saw the anticipation and gentle smile in Ning Mu's eyes, her heart skipped a beat, and she bent down almost subconsciously.

And then.

She extended the tip of her tongue.

"Mmm~"

That beautiful and moving action immediately made Ning Mu feel deeply gratified.

Before long.

On the round table, upon that peach blossom, it vanished without a trace.

And Zhu Yaluan's face turned completely red.

She cast a shy glance at Ning Mu, then without a word, picked up her light gauze robes, wrapped them around her body, and rushed out the door in a state of shame and fury.

She could not stay in this room for even another moment! What had she done!

She had lived uprightly for thirty or forty years, had been deeply affectionate with her late husband, was strict yet kind to her children and nephews, and was open and honest in her treatment of her subordinates.

But now.

She, a dignified stronghold master, held the power of life and death over thousands of people.

Yet here, she was acting like a wanton, lewd woman.

Not only was her purity insulted by a young man not much older than her own son, but she had also provided him comfort at her side.

And this fellow wouldn't even let her wash up.

He threatened to inspect her tomorrow.

That would have been one thing.

But she had actually been infatuated, completely devoid of any sense of shame.

Something must be wrong with her head!

Zhu Yaluan thought to herself, filled with self-reproach as she walked outside.

Although she used light gauze to wrap her body.

The transparency of the gauze, combined with her hurried movements and flustered expression, meant it covered almost nothing at all.

Instead, it made her appear even more alluring.

Fortunately, the place where she resided was in the backyard, and there were no outsiders peeking.

Everyone she met along the way was one of the beautiful women in Ning Mu's chambers.

……

"Husband, was it enjoyable?"

Just as Zhu Yaluan had left, Liu Qingmei, Tong Yuyue, and Liuli Shitai arrived together, winking at Ning Mu.

Outside the door.

One could still vaguely see Zhu Yaluan's panicked and disheveled figure hurriedly crossing the terrace and gradually disappearing at the top of the stairs.

"You three..."

Ning Mu kept a straight face, pretending to look at the three of them with helplessness, pointing his finger at them.

Liu Qingmei, Tong Yuyue, and Liuli immediately looked at each other, their expressions turning nervous.

"You really know how to please me!"

Hearing this, the three of them finally relaxed.

"Bad husband, you scared me to death, I thought you were unhappy!" Liu Qingmei rolled her eyes speechlessly and said with a coquettish pout.

At the same time.

Liu Qingmei's gaze paused, but she quickly returned to normal.

【Notification: Congratulations to the Host for completing Task One. Because the task completion was perfect, and your Xia Lu Ning Mu not only had physical contact with Zhu Yaluan but also had her clothes completely removed, allowing your Xia Lu Ning Mu to find comfort, you have received the highest reward: 5000 Cultivation Points and 500 Heroic Couple Points!】

Liu Qingmei's eyes lit up instantly.

【Notification: Congratulations to the Host, Number One Sub-System owner Liu Qingmei has completed Task One. Feedback to the Host for the task reward: you have gained 500 Cultivation Points, and Zhu Yaluan's favorability toward you has increased significantly!】

Ning Mu laughed, stood up directly, and reached out to wrap his arms around the waists of Liu Qingmei and Tong Yuyue.

Then, he signaled to Liuli with his eyes.

Liuli's pretty face flushed slightly; she rolled her eyes helplessly, then willingly knelt before him.

Her mouth held the imperial decree.

Ning Mu patted the plump buttocks of Liu Qingmei and Tong Yuyue.

He laughed: "I'm very happy, but you aren't like them; they can't let go, they didn't have enough fun."

"At critical moments, I still have to rely on you all."

Ning Mu smiled.

He then reached out and gently stroked Liuli's head.

Hearing this, Liuli moved up and down even more diligently.

Liu Qingmei and Tong Yuyue, with bright eyes, also knelt or leaned in, each using their own bosoms to soothe their husband's loneliness. Ning Mu was enjoying himself with great satisfaction.

But it wasn't long before.

Footsteps sounded outside the door.

The door was not closed.

Looking up.

Liu Xiaoya was seen walking over in a hurry.

"Young Master, Mistresses, that Libationer Wei from Jixia Academy has suddenly arrived, saying she is looking for you, Young Master..."

Liu Xiaoya stood at the doorway, her face slightly flushed, her expression bright, her eyes shyly gazing at the scene in the room as she reported in a low voice.

Liu Qingmei, who was faithfully performing her duty as a "face cleanser," heard this.

Her brows couldn't help but twitch.

Her words carried a hint of displeasure as she said impatiently: "It's so late, why is she here?"

"Don't tell me she wants to persuade Husband to join that whatever-it-is Academy again?"

Tong Yuyue, who was massaging Ning Mu's feet, looked up. She didn't mind Ning Mu's feet at all, pressing them against her chest and gently rubbing them, looking quite proud instead.

Compared to Liu Qingmei, Tong Yuyue did not want Ning Mu to go to Jixia Academy.

After all, this Ningyang Stronghold was her roots.

Not to mention that Jixia Academy was far from home, it had many rules, and her own aptitude was slightly inferior, so she was even more worried that her husband would be dazzled by other flowers in the future and no longer fancy her.

Everyone has their own little thoughts.

This is not strange.

Liuli also couldn't help but speak up, looking up and saying: "Actually, with Husband's cultivation aptitude, it makes no difference whether he joins the Academy or not. In my opinion, even if he really wants to join, he should join the Buddha Gate. Husband's attainments in the Buddha Gate definitely exceed those of the Confucian Sect. The Confucian Sect is just a bunch of sour, rotten scholars who love to show off their literary knowledge; Husband would certainly not be accustomed to it."

Liuli also wanted to persuade Ning Mu to join the Buddha Gate.

Ning Mu had finally managed to break free from that "face cleanser."

He couldn't help but smile, reached out to pat his three wives, and laughed: "Don't worry, I won't join the Buddha Gate, nor will I join the Confucian Sect. We will take root right here on Ningyang Mountain and multiply. Speaking of which, it's been so long, why is there still no movement in your bellies?"

Hearing this.

The three wives were all startled, then immediately blushed, rolling their eyes with charming coquetry.

It was Liu Qingmei who offered an explanation first.

"Husband, you may not know this, but the higher one's Cultivation Points, the harder it is to conceive an heir. My pregnancy with A Yin happened before I entered the Sitting Reflection Realm. Generally speaking, once one's Cultivation Points exceed the Sitting Reflection Realm, it becomes very difficult to conceive again."

Speaking of this, Liu Qingmei could not help but feel a bit regretful, lowering her head in a dejected manner.

"I am very sorry, Husband. I fear that Liuli Shitai and I may not be able to bear children for you. This heavy responsibility might have to fall to Ayue..." Liu Qingmei said, her tone filled with regret.

Liuli Shitai also wore a dejected expression.

She was thinking to herself, what kind of experience would it be to have a child of one's own? To nurture life, what a magical thing that is! Ning Mu blinked, looking astonished as he said, "There is such a thing? How have I never heard of this?"

"It is no surprise that Husband has never heard of it. After all, once one's Cultivation Points reach the Sitting Reflection Realm, most are obsessed with cultivation, longing to ascend to more profound realms to witness a thousand years of spring and autumn; who would talk about such matters of reproduction?" Tong Yuyue shrugged, explaining with a smile.

Having finally scored a point, Tong Yuyue was incredibly happy inside.

Because after a martial artist cultivates to the Sitting Reflection Realm, their body has already been transformed, nourished by Qi for a thousand years, and thus their constitution becomes increasingly pure.

But it is not a total sterilization.

Rather, the constitution of a female practitioner is so pure that it exceeds the scope of a mortal's constitution.

Therefore, after uniting with an ordinary male, it is very difficult to conceive a new life.

But once conception occurs.

The offspring born will inevitably be a heaven-gifted prodigy.

Ning Mu could not help but nod in sudden realization.

Perhaps, is it reproductive isolation?

That was the only explanation he could come up with.

But this was not important.

He smiled and shrugged, comforting them: "Mei'er, Shitai, do not worry about heirs. Time is still abundant. If not in a year, then ten; if not in ten, then a hundred. There will always be one or two brave souls who break through the shackles of time and reach the other shore of life, thus being born into this world!"

Liu Qingmei nodded with a smile, stood up to make way, and said gently, "Husband, go ahead. I wonder what that Libationer Wei wants with you."

"After all, she is a Libationer in the Jixia Academy and a Disciple of the Master. Even if Husband does not join the Jixia Academy, you should still treat her well. Perhaps one day in the future, she might become a help to you; having more friends is always good."

Liu Qingmei smiled and fetched clothes for Ning Mu.

Liuli and Tong Yuyue also stood up, serving Ning Mu as he dressed.

Tong Yuyue blinked and said, "Husband, why don't you also win over Libationer Wei? That way, not only will we have another well-read and sensible sister, but Husband will also have the Jixia Academy backing you. Just thinking about it is domineering."

Tong Yuyue instigated.

Upon hearing this, Liu Qingmei's eyes also lit up, and she nodded in deep agreement, saying, "Ayue makes a valid point. There is no rule in the Academy that forbids Disciples from marrying."

When she said this, Liu Qingmei glanced at Liuli, clearly targeting her.

Liuli's movements as she fastened Ning Mu's buttons paused for a moment.

But soon, she regained her composure.

Facing Liu Qingmei's words, she remained noncommittal, too lazy to argue with her! Ning Mu could not help but laugh out loud and pinched Liu Qingmei's cheek.

He did not respond to the suggestion from her and Tong Yuyue.

Instead, he stepped directly out the door.

He knew that Wei Youqing inviting him in the middle of the night meant it was time to complete the task!...

Time rewinds by half a stick of incense.

【Notification: Congratulations to the Host for completing Task Five, receiving a reward of 200 Cultivation Points and 50 Heroic Couple Points!】

【Notification: Congratulations to the Host: Wei Youqing, owner of Sub-system No. 3, has completed Task Five. Feedback to the Host's task reward: received 100 Cultivation Points, and Wei Youqing's Loyalty Value has increased by 3%!】

After coming out of Pi Yalu's room, Wei Youqing returned to her own courtyard.

Pi Yalu lived right next door to Wei Youqing.

They were houses connected in a row on both sides of the mountain path.

As for Pi Yalu's attitude toward Ning Mu, Wei Youqing had basically grasped and understood it.

Pi Yalu's attitude toward Ning Mu was likely in the range of being more than a friend but not yet a lover.

If not for her own interference.

Perhaps in the near future, Pi Yalu would have become one of those charming beauties in Ning Mu's chambers.

But now...

Sigh! Wei Youqing could not help but let out a sigh.

Since Pi Yalu could not let go of this master-disciple bond, she naturally had to abandon her feelings for Ning Mu.

After all.

In this triangular relationship, she had a system-bound Xia Lu and could not withdraw!

She would just have to take good care of her and compensate her in the future!

Wei Youqing sighed in her heart and secretly made a decision.

And as Wei Youqing returned to her room to retrieve the storybook she had just written.

By the roadside.

Qi Yulou, who had been squatting on a stone keeping company with the night, immediately stood up and greeted her.

"Junior Uncle!"

Wei Youqing frowned, glanced at him, and ignored him.

But as she walked to the door and was about to push it open, her heart suddenly stirred, and she thought of the task requirements.

Task Four: Have a midnight tryst with Ning Mu and ensure Qi Yulou notices.

She had just been wondering how to let Qi Yulou know without leaving a trace.

Now that Qi Yulou had come knocking on the door himself, wasn't this just like someone sending a pillow when one was feeling sleepy?

After a moment of thought, Wei Youqing turned around, looked at Qi Yulou, and said, "What are you doing here, Junior Nephew, at such a late hour?"

Qi Yulou's expression revealed a hint of trepidation and dejection.

Seeing that Wei Youqing was acknowledging him, excitement immediately surged across his face, and he hurriedly stepped forward.

"Junior Uncle, this Disciple has come to apologize for what happened during the day!"

Qi Yulou wore an apologetic expression, looking at Wei Youqing with sincerity.

Wei Youqing nodded noncommittally without responding, instead glancing at him and saying, "Go back and rest early; I still have matters to attend to and need to go find Ning Mu."

She deliberately exposed her itinerary to Qi Yulou.

After speaking, she turned directly into the room, took the Erotic Storybook that she had only written the beginning of, and tucked it into her bosom, her face involuntarily heating up slightly.

He hesitated on the spot for a moment before hurriedly turning and heading out the door.

Tonight, it seemed destined that something would happen!

"Junior Uncle, it is already so late, are you still going to look for that bas... Ning Mu?"

And just as she walked out of the room.

Qi Yulou greeted her with an anxious and worried look on his face, his tone filled with urgency and concern.

(End of this chapter)