Chapter 300: To Be a Beast of Burden

"Whoosh!"

It seemed to have sensed something.

In the Soul Sea, the energy brought by the Fire Lotus Seed boiled and surged, becoming increasingly volatile.

The detoxification had already begun.

The moment their bodies made contact, the restless energy within Luo Zijun's body naturally found an outlet for release.

At first, it was like a trickling stream, flowing slowly, then it became rapid, its speed increasing.

Finally, it was as fierce as a tide!

It was almost dawn outside, and Luo Zijun felt anxious, not daring to delay.

Thus, the energy was transferred faster and faster, becoming more and more intense.

"Boom—"

When all the volatile energy had been completely transferred, Luo Zijun's divine soul finally became relaxed, and the Soul Power within his body that had been restless along with it also gradually calmed down.

"Hoo..."

He let out a long breath, finally setting his mind at ease.

But could this tyrannical energy that helped him break through really be transferred back tomorrow night? How would it be sent back?

"Fairy, how will you return it to me tomorrow night?"

He asked immediately.

The Moon Palace Fairy did not answer; her eyes were tightly closed, her eyelashes trembling, as if she were digesting and savoring the vast energy within her body.

After a long while, she finally stood up, smoothed her messy hair, and said coldly, "The same way."

"The same way?"

Luo Zijun was stunned for a moment: "What do you mean by the same way?"

The Moon Palace Fairy did not speak again and walked out of the cave coldly.

Thinking that it should be dawn outside by now, Luo Zijun hurriedly stood up and followed her out of the cave.

The two of them, one after the other, walked into the pitch-black tunnel.

"Remember what you said."

At this moment, the Moon Palace Fairy, who was walking in front, suddenly spoke coldly.

Luo Zijun said, "What words?"

The Moon Palace Fairy stopped, turned her head to look at him, her black hair and snow-white dress fluttering without wind, and said coldly, "To be a beast of burden, at my beck and call."

Luo Zijun said sincerely, "Of course, I will keep it in mind and would never dare to forget."

"Hmph."

The Moon Palace Fairy snorted and continued walking forward.

Luo Zijun followed behind, carefully examining his own divine soul and the Soul Power in his Soul Sea, and asked in confusion, "Fairy, why do I feel that my divine soul seems a bit weaker than yesterday?"

After the two walked out of the tunnel, the Moon Palace Fairy said indifferently, "Normal. With every breakthrough attempt, the divine soul weakens by a fraction. Once you successfully break through, the divine soul will completely shatter, then be reborn, re-condensing into a divine soul capable of splitting itself."

Luo Zijun realized: "So that's how it is."

He suddenly added with concern, "Then if the breakthrough fails at the final moment, wouldn't the divine soul be almost transparent, ready to dissipate at the slightest breeze?"

The Moon Palace Fairy said, "Yes. If it fails, the divine soul will suffer heavy damage, which will also affect the physical body, requiring at least one to two years of cultivation to recover."

Luo Zijun said with a grave expression, "Fairy, what are the odds of my breakthrough this time?"

The Moon Palace Fairy was silent for a moment, and only after stepping onto the stone bridge did she say, "That depends on whether I help you or not."

Luo Zijun was startled: "What do you mean?"

On the stone bridge, cold winds blew, the Moon Palace Fairy's white dress fluttered, her black hair dancing lightly as she continued to walk forward, saying coldly, "If I help you, ninety percent. If I don't help you, ten percent."

Upon hearing this, Luo Zijun hurriedly caught up and said, "Fairy, you must help me!"

The Moon Palace Fairy turned her head to look at him: "Why must I help you?"

Luo Zijun said, "We have already..."

"Hmm?"

The Moon Palace Fairy's tone was unfriendly.

Luo Zijun hurriedly changed his words: "Because I promised you, Fairy, that in the future I would be your beast of burden, at your beck and call. Only by successfully breaking through can I become a powerful and qualified beast of burden worthy of your status. If I cannot break through and my life is at stake, even if I want to keep my promise, I would be willing but unable."

Forget it, just bluff for now.

For the sake of the breakthrough, what was a little grievance? Besides, the two of them had long since become each other's beasts of burden; it was just that a certain tsundere, stubborn-mouthed fairy refused to admit it.

"That makes some sense."

The Moon Palace Fairy continued to walk forward, and after reaching the exit, she said, "Then I shall reluctantly continue to help you."

Luo Zijun said, "How will you help?"

"Whoosh!"

A pillar of light appeared, and the exit opened.

The moment the light enveloped them both, the Moon Palace Fairy said indifferently, "Detoxify, of course."

The two quickly returned to the ground.

Just as Luo Zijun was about to speak, he saw a white shadow flash before his eyes; the Moon Palace Fairy had already flown into the sky and disappeared.

At this time, the morning sun had already poked its head out from the distant green mountains.

Luo Zijun was dazed for a moment, but not daring to delay, he immediately flew back to his room, his divine soul returning to his body.

Fortunately, he returned in time, and his physical body was safe.

Lying on the bed, scenes of last night's breakthrough and the energy transfer during the detoxification with the Fairy just now couldn't help but surface in his mind. Recalling it carefully, it had a unique flavor.

Before he knew it, he had drifted into dreamland.

When he woke up, it was already afternoon.

In the small courtyard outside the window, the voices of Xiaohuan, Ziyuan, and his sister-in-law Bai Qingtong could be heard talking.

"Creak..."

Luo Zijun got out of bed, walked over, and pushed open the window.

Bai Qingtong was wearing a cyan-green long dress, standing gracefully in the courtyard, smiling as she teased Xiaohuan; hearing the movement, she turned her head to look at the window.

Xiaohuan also looked over, her face flushed. "What are you chatting about?"

Luo Zijun asked, though in truth, he had already heard.

Bai Qingtong did not hide it, saying with a half-smile, "We were talking about Xiaohuan and Ziyuan's bellies; your sister is also very concerned."

The two little maids immediately turned red from ear to ear.

Luo Zijun was speechless and said, "Can you not be so boring? Do you have business with me?"

Bai Qingtong said, "Can I come into your room to talk?"

Luo Zijun thought for a moment, walked out of the room, and stood on the corridor, saying, "There are no outsiders here; Xiaohuan and Ziyuan are our own people and won't spread it. If you have something to say, just say it."

In broad daylight, talking alone with his sister-in-law in a room—if seen by those next door, wouldn't he be unable to clear his name? As for last time, that was due to special circumstances.

Bai Qingtong said, "I don't mind, I'm just afraid the brother-in-law would be embarrassed."

Luo Zijun said, "I'm not afraid of embarrassment. Speak."

In front of the two little maids, what was there to be embarrassed about? They had long been so familiar that there was no distinction between them.

Bai Qingtong said, "The night before last, I stayed in the same room as brother-in-law, and didn't return all night..."

"Stop!"

Luo Zijun's expression changed, and he immediately said, "Come inside to talk!"

Bai Qingtong let out a "pfft" of laughter and stepped onto the corridor.

Xiaohuan and Ziyuan immediately widened their eyes, watching the two of them.

"Don't listen to her nonsense!"

Luo Zijun glared at the two of them as a warning, brought his sister-in-law into the room, closed the door, and said, "What is it?"

Bai Qingtong smiled and said, "It's just that the night before last, the two of us didn't return all night, and my father, mother, and sister all asked me about it."

Luo Zijun said, "What did you tell them?"

Bai Qingtong said, "I told the truth, of course. I said I went to Daguanyuan to play, and after brother-in-law saw me, he wouldn't let me leave, making me stay to keep him company; then I worked hard to keep brother-in-law company all night, and returned with him in the morning."

Luo Zijun: "..."

"What nonsense are you spouting? Did you really say that?"

Bai Qingtong blinked her pitch-black eyes and nodded, saying, "Yes, is there something wrong with that? Did I say it wrong? Didn't I work hard to keep brother-in-law company all night?"

Luo Zijun covered his forehead, looking like he had a headache.

Seeing his expression, Bai Qingtong finally couldn't hold it in, let out a "pfft" of laughter, and then began to giggle incessantly, covering her mouth, laughing until she swayed back and forth, almost falling into his arms.

Luo Zijun rolled his eyes and said, "Alright, alright, I trust you wouldn't dare say such things that ruin your own reputation."

Bai Qingtong stopped laughing and said, "Brother-in-law, you also know that you kept me to keep you company all night—a lone man and a woman—wouldn't that ruin my reputation? Now, those maids and servants in Daguanyuan, and your sister Liu Chujian, who knows how they are badmouthing us behind our backs? Brother-in-law and sister-in-law, a lone man and a woman, a secluded little room, staying in the same room, dry wood and raging fire, not returning all night... tsk tsk..."

Luo Zijun hurriedly stopped her words and said, "This matter was indeed my lack of consideration. Consider it as me owing you a favor; if you have any commands in the future, just give them."

Bai Qingtong hummed, "Can a sister-in-law command her brother-in-law?"

Luo Zijun said, "Of course, a sister-in-law commanding her brother-in-law is only natural and right."

Bai Qingtong said, "Then can brother-in-law be a beast of burden for his sister-in-law?"

Uh... a beast of burden?

Luo Zijun suddenly remembered being a beast of burden for the fairy last night; why did women nowadays all like to make men be beasts of burden? Is the world turning upside down?

"How can that be? After all, brother-in-law is an elder, how can I be a beast of burden for a junior?"

Luo Zijun immediately refused.

Bai Qingtong gave a cold hum and said, "Brother-in-law, don't forget, you owe me quite a few favors. I even gave my own essence blood and hair to brother-in-law; are you unwilling to just be a beast of burden for me?"

Hearing her bring up the "embarrassing incident" of the past, Luo Zijun could only say, "What I mean is, the term 'beast of burden' isn't suitable between a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, but no matter what you command, I will do my best to satisfy you."

Bai Qingtong said, "Then I insist on using the term 'beast of burden', so what? Does this term have some other meaning?"

Luo Zijun was helpless and could only say, "Fine, it doesn't matter. What do you want me to do for you?"

Only then did Bai Qingtong let him off, saying, "I haven't thought of it yet, but don't forget, brother-in-law. When I ask you to do something later, you can't make excuses."

Luo Zijun said, "Of course I won't."

Bai Qingtong was very satisfied with his attitude. She looked around the room before bringing up the real business: "The Marquis of Weiyang has already discovered that his son is missing and is sending people to search; I estimate they will reach Daguanyuan very soon. After all, many people saw that young Marquis Wei stop Daiyu to talk on the street that day. Does brother-in-law have anything you need me to tell Daiyu?"

Luo Zijun pondered for a moment and said, "You don't need to tell her anything. Aside from the two of us, no one else knows about what happened that night. If someone really goes to ask, Lin Guniang just needs to tell the truth. If you go to specifically instruct her, it might instead reveal flaws."

Bai Qingtong said, "Then I think the Marquis of Weiyang will definitely track it down to you very quickly, after all, you two had an unpleasant encounter that day."

Luo Zijun said, "That would be for the best. As long as he doesn't go to Daguanyuan to cause trouble, it's fine. If he finds me, I'll just say one thing: I don't know. He has no evidence, so what can he do to me?"

Bai Qingtong said, "I have already sent guards to watch over Daguanyuan; if there is any situation, they will report it immediately. Brother-in-law, rest assured, your harem will be well taken care of by your sister-in-law. I'm just afraid that if my sister finds out, she will blame me; when that time comes, brother-in-law must help me."

Luo Zijun: "..."

Bai Qingtong made a joke, then added, "If the Marquis of Weiyang comes looking, I will have my father talk to him, so brother-in-law doesn't need to worry. He is just a mere Marquis; my Bai Family won't be afraid."

Luo Zijun said, "Naturally, I won't be afraid either."

At this moment, he unexpectedly thought of the Queen in the Royal Palace, who was bewitchingly beautiful, ambiguous in her attitude, towering in her chest, and soul-stirring.

"Xiaohuan, it's broad daylight, why did they close the door and hide inside to do something sneaky?"

At this moment, in the small courtyard outside, Fenfen's voice suddenly came.

Luo Zijun hurriedly signaled for his sister-in-law to go out quickly.

Bai Qingtong suppressed a laugh, went over to open the door, walked out, and turned her head to deliberately say in a way that tried to cover up the truth to the room: "Brother-in-law, I'll remember this. I will never tell anyone else about this matter; this is a little secret that belongs to the two of us, a little secret between brother-in-law and sister-in-law!"

Fenfen's suspicious gaze immediately turned toward him.

The corners of Luo Zijun's mouth twitched, and he glared at his sister-in-law, saying, "Stop messing around. Regarding the text I just taught you, go back and read it a few more times. When a book is read a hundred times, its meaning will reveal itself."

Bai Qingtong let out a "pfft" of laughter and said, "Alright, brother-in-law, your sister-in-law accepts the order."

After saying this, she left with a smile.

"Hmph!"

Seeing this, Fenfen became even more suspicious.

Luo Zijun ignored the girl, thought for a moment, and prepared to go out to see his senior sister, taking the opportunity to tell her that he had already advanced to become a Martial Artist Seventh Realm expert.

(End of this chapter)