Chapter 95: The Most Unlikely Option! (5! Please Subscribe!)

On the Lingxiao Wind-Riding Chariot heading toward Hua Man Ge.

Ning Mu appeared to be resting with his eyes closed, but in reality, he was issuing new tasks to Liu Qingmei and Liuli.

Meanwhile, the nun Liuli, sitting in the lower seat, had deep, restless eyes that kept darting toward Ning Mu, giving the impression of someone who was ashamed to speak and had words stuck in her throat.

At this moment, it was perfectly quiet and empty.

Inside the carriage, there were only her and Ning Mu; there wasn't even a driver outside.

The old driver was highly spiritual.

Aside from the occasional bit of mischief, it was very disciplined once on the road, and even with its massive size, it rarely bumped into passersby, roadside debris, or eaves.

This was the perfect time to find a way to complete Task Three.

But... such a sudden embrace—let alone her being unable to let go, even Ning Mu would be startled, right?

Liuli frowned, her heart filled with nervous speculation.

Yet, just as she was hesitating.

Suddenly.

Her eyes widened abruptly.

"Again?"

Almost subconsciously, she exclaimed aloud.

"What did you say, Master?"

"What do you mean by 'again'?"

Ning Mu opened his eyes at the right moment, turning his head to look at Liuli with a puzzled expression.

"No... nothing, Young Friend, do not be alarmed!"

Liuli's eyes flickered imperceptibly; not daring to look Ning Mu in the eye, she pressed her palms together in a Buddhist salute and pretended to return to her meditation.

Yet, her heart was incredibly conflicted.

【Notification: You have a new task to claim!】

【Task Three: Do you feel that a rash embrace is a bit too much to handle? Then start from the subtle details. Complete one of the following three options to receive a reward!】

【Option One: Tell your Binding Companion Ning Mu that you fell in love with him at first sight when you met, but were hindered by your identity as a Buddhist nun and couldn't speak up; now, unable to suppress this longing any longer, you pour your heart out and throw yourself into his arms—you can complete two tasks at once! Upon completing this option, you will receive the reward: 'Nine-Turn Divine Origin Pill' fragment * 0.5, and 200 Heroic Couple Points!】

【Option Two: Tell your Binding Companion Ning Mu that his strength is too weak and you are worried he will encounter insurmountable dangers while wandering the pugilistic world, so you intend to be his personal bodyguard for two years to protect his safety. Note: You must fulfill the duties of a bodyguard. If you choose this, the time limit for 【Task One】 will be extended to two years! Upon completing this option, you will receive the reward: 'Nine-Turn Divine Origin Pill' fragment * 0.5, and 200 Heroic Couple Points!】

【Option Three: Devote your full effort to treating the prostitutes in Hua Man Ge so they may recover sooner. Additionally, your Binding Companion has customized various outfits for them; you may choose one of the pleated short skirt and stocking outfits to wear and ask your Binding Companion Ning Mu if it looks good and fits well. Upon completing this option, you will receive the reward: 'Nine-Turn Divine Origin Pill' fragment * 0.5, and 200 Heroic Couple Points!】

Ning Mu smiled faintly.

He knew that Liuli would definitely be unable to let go at the beginning.

Just like Liu Qingmei, who only called him over to perform the task after several days had passed and everything was properly arranged.

So, after careful consideration, he had given Liuli Option Two and Option Three, which seemed like the less outrageous choices.

Option Three might be more humiliating than Option Two.

After all, she was a nun, not a prostitute; making her put on a short skirt to please others might still be something she couldn't fully let go of.

Therefore, Option Two should be the optimal choice.

But it added a year of time.

How she would choose, Ning Mu couldn't be sure of Liuli's thoughts.

He could only wait and see.

"Master, you usually fly through the skies and burrow into the earth, why are you so leisurely today, sitting in a carriage?"

Ning Mu spoke with a smile.

And at this moment.

Faced with the new task and three options suddenly given by the system, Liuli, though pretending to meditate, was actually in turmoil, her brow furrowed in hesitation! Suddenly hearing Ning Mu's voice, her heart gave a violent jolt.

Following that.

A scene that surprised both of them occurred!

Shock! Ning Mu looked stunned, momentarily frozen in place, at a loss for what to do.

His body was lunged at by Liuli, and he fell backward out of inertia.

This resulted in his and Liuli's position: one above, one below. He was on the bottom, and Liuli, in her plain dress and long skirt, was straddling his waist and abdomen, her arms wrapped around his neck, her head buried behind his shoulder.

This posture... was very thought-provoking.

"Master, this is..."

Ning Mu reacted and immediately reached out, hugging Liuli without hesitation.

Not to mention, it wasn't usually apparent, but with the Master wearing plain clothes, her alluring figure was almost entirely concealed, making her look somewhat thin.

But the tactile sensation at this moment made him realize his eyes had been playing tricks on him.

The body beneath those plain clothes was actually quite voluptuous! 【Notification: Number Two Sub-System holder Liuli has chosen the first option among the three in Task Three.】

As the system notification sounded.

Liuli, who was lying on top of him, also spoke at the right moment. "Young Friend, I don't fear you laughing at me, but this poor nun has practiced in purity since childhood, for over twenty years now. I am over thirty, my youth is gone, but... ever since I inadvertently caught a glimpse of you in the forest that day, I have been deeply attracted to you. This is likely what those scholars and beauties call love at first sight!"

"Hindered by my identity as a Buddhist nun, it is indeed difficult to speak these words, but many things have no logic to them. The Buddha says: 'The coming and going of fate are all predestined from a past life; the depth or shallowness of fate is all cultivation in this life.' I think... Young Friend Ning is likely the tribulation this poor nun needs to undergo!"

Liuli hugged Ning Mu's neck, her head buried deep behind his shoulder, pressing against the soft cushion, her eyes tightly shut, her little heart pounding wildly.

Accompanied by a voice that was slightly ethereal yet filled with immense shyness, she spoke.

She felt her entire body burning like fire.

It was too shameful!

She, the only closed-door female disciple of the legendary Puluo Zushi, a legendary figure whom even the abbot of Bolu Ciyun Temple had to respectfully call Junior Uncle.

Now, not only was she throwing herself into someone's arms, but she also had to say such embarrassing things!

If one could see her face at this moment, they would certainly see what it means for a fiery red sunset to rise into the sky.

"Shitai... are you confessing your feelings to me?"

Listening to Liuli's words, which carried a hint of tremor and nervousness, Ning Mu asked with a cheeky grin.

During the time Liuli was speaking.

He naturally could not remain well-behaved.

That pair of hands, which had already experienced several fragrant blossoms, pressed against those firm, plump, and full buttocks.

They even reached through the silk plain robe to stroke her plump and shapely legs.

Regarding his actions, Liuli did not resist excessively, only shifting uneasily to show her dissatisfaction.

Yet this only added a touch of allure.

Hearing Ning Mu's teasing tone, Liuli frowned; the shyness in her eyes instantly vanished, replaced by depth.

"Stop touching!"

Her voice returned to a calm and composed state as she looked up at Ning Mu; the two were so close that they could almost see the lines on each other's faces.

"If you, little friend, think it is, then it is; this nun merely said what ought to be said."

Liuli looked at Ning Mu calmly.

After all, she was a Half-step Divine Origin Realm expert who had been immersed in Buddhist teachings for many years and was nurtured by Buddha-nature.

Even if that Shuyin Mixuan Hand was formidable, it was ultimately just a beginner's technique, and his strength was low.

Liuli Shitai exerted her Cultivation Points, and she recovered from that annoying shyness.

The system had not yet sent a message that the task was complete, and she was a bit worried, so she still allowed Ning Mu to hold her.

But in her heart, she felt a bit of vexation.

A monastic does not speak falsehoods.

Yet she had gone against her heart and told a lie, which made her feel very self-reproachful.

"But you are already thirty, while I am only eighteen; furthermore, you are a nun, and even lay disciples of the Buddha Gate are not allowed to marry or have children. For a high monk like you, I fear the restrictions in this regard are even stricter, right?"

Ning Mu continued to tease her.

Hearing this, Liuli's aura suddenly deflated a bit.

That is right.

As a nun like her, a disciple of Puluo Zushi, how could she think of the mortal world!

If she were to fall into the red dust of the world, would that not be a betrayal of her own Buddha-nature and Zen heart? "If this nun breaks through to the Divine Origin Realm, I will have a lifespan of five hundred years. You, little friend, just focus on your cultivation and catch up to this nun as soon as possible; this nun will also assist you and help you break through early. Five hundred springs and autumns—times change and situations shift; perhaps by then, everything will no longer be a problem."

Liuli sighed and spoke again.

She could only resort to stalling! She herself could not understand why she had chosen option one and revealed these 'heartfelt words' that did not truly belong to her.

But at the time, it felt as if thunder was rolling in her head, leaving no room for detailed thought, and she subconsciously made this choice that seemed the most impossible.

Thinking of Ning Mu before her, since he was already the Xia Lu determined by the system, the 'Will of Heaven,' rather than choosing two or three and only prolonging this awkwardness, it was better to get straight to the point from the start and completely pierce this layer of window paper.

In this way, it would also be convenient for the future.

If there were any more bizarre tasks, she could follow the 'feelings' extended from these 'heartfelt words,' so it would no longer appear abrupt.

But after saying it, Liuli could not help but feel vexed and regretful.

This brat is truly unruly! She felt her buttocks aching painfully, as if they were no longer her own! She had no choice but to forcibly use her cultivation power to disperse the soreness and swelling.

But for some reason.

A strange feeling she had never experienced before surged in her heart! She could not describe what this feeling was.

It was as if she were about to fly.

Her head felt dizzy, like the feeling of having one's soul shaken and spirit swayed after being cleansed when listening to Sanskrit sounds under the master's seat at their most melodious.

But that was not quite appropriate either.

And what surprised her even more was that this brat's hands seemed to have some kind of magic.

Accompanying his constant movements, it felt as if countless ants were crawling all over her body; it was tingly, and she even began to burn, feeling scorching hot.

What has happened to her? Deep within Liuli's profound eyes, a thick sense of confusion flickered.

(End of this chapter)