Volume 2, Chapter 129 – Walking a Tightrope

Lu Zhuxin looked at the system notification that appeared before her eyes.

She knew it.

She had guessed this would happen.

The system wanted her to let Qu Qingtang help resolve her heat period.

Lu Zhuxin sneered inwardly.

‘Dog System, do you think I don’t know what you’re planning?’

‘You want to push me into Qu Qingtang’s arms, don’t you?’

‘Sorry, but I won’t let you have your way.’

Lu Zhuxin’s fingertips that were pressed against Qu Qingtang’s bosom moved slightly.

Through the thin gauze, she could clearly feel the softness and elasticity there.

It was truly…

Exceptionally good.

Lu Zhuxin’s breathing became even more rapid.

“Zhuxin?” Qu Qingtang looked at her, her voice remaining gentle. “If you don’t want to, I won’t force you.”

“I…” Lu Zhuxin’s voice was hoarse.

Her fingers unconsciously applied a bit more pressure.

Qu Qingtang’s body trembled slightly, but she didn’t make a sound, only quietly watching Lu Zhuxin.

“Qingtang.” Lu Zhuxin raised her eyes to look at her. “You said you wouldn’t touch me?”

“I won’t.” Qu Qingtang said firmly. “Unless you want me to.”

“Then…” Lu Zhuxin paused. “Can you help me with something else?”

“What is it?”

“Can you…” Lu Zhuxin’s voice grew even softer. “Help me take a bath?”

Qu Qingtang was stunned.

She hadn’t expected Lu Zhuxin to make such a request.

“Of course.” Qu Qingtang smiled gently. “I’ll go prepare the bathwater.”

She stood up, her half-undone garments still hanging loosely on her body.

“Wait.” Lu Zhuxin called out to her.

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“Hm?”

“Put your clothes back on properly.” Lu Zhuxin said. “Don’t walk around like that.”

Qu Qingtang looked down at herself, then smiled faintly.

“Alright.”

She properly fastened her garments, then left the sleeping quarters to prepare the bath.

After Qu Qingtang left, Lu Zhuxin finally let out a long breath.

Her body was still burning hot, the wicked fire in her lower abdomen showing no signs of subsiding.

But she had to endure.

She absolutely could not give in to the system’s arrangements.

Lu Zhuxin looked at the system notification still floating before her eyes.

[Emergency Quest: Have Qu Qingtang resolve your heat period problem]

[Time Limit: 2 hours]

[Failure Penalty: Plot Correction Mode will activate]

Plot Correction Mode?

What was that?

Lu Zhuxin frowned.

The system had never mentioned this before.

Could it be that if she didn’t complete this quest, the system would forcibly correct the plot?

‘Heh, trying to threaten me?’

‘Sorry, but I’m not that easily frightened.’

Lu Zhuxin’s lips curled into a cold smile.

She had her own plans.

After a while, Qu Qingtang returned.

“The bath is ready.” Qu Qingtang said. “I’ll help you there.”

“Mm.” Lu Zhuxin nodded.

Qu Qingtang approached and prepared to support Lu Zhuxin.

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However, Lu Zhuxin’s body went limp and she fell directly into Qu Qingtang’s arms.

“Sorry…” Lu Zhuxin said softly. “I have no strength.”

“It’s alright.” Qu Qingtang bent down and picked up Lu Zhuxin in a princess carry.

Lu Zhuxin’s arms naturally wrapped around Qu Qingtang’s neck.

Her fluffy fox ears pressed against Qu Qingtang’s cheek.

“Qingtang.” Lu Zhuxin’s voice was very soft. “You’re really good to me.”

“Because I like you.” Qu Qingtang said. “Zhuxin.”

Lu Zhuxin buried her face in Qu Qingtang’s shoulder, not speaking.

Qu Qingtang carried her to the bathroom.

The bathroom was filled with white mist. The warm water in the bathtub was already prepared, with petals floating on the surface.

“I’ll help you undress.” Qu Qingtang said.

“Mm.” Lu Zhuxin responded softly.

Qu Qingtang carefully removed Lu Zhuxin’s clothing.

When the final layer of gauze fell away, Lu Zhuxin’s perfect body was completely exposed before Qu Qingtang’s eyes.

Qu Qingtang’s breathing hitched slightly.

Even though she had seen it before, she was still shaken by Lu Zhuxin’s beauty.

“Qingtang?” Lu Zhuxin looked at her with hazy eyes. “What’s wrong?”

“Nothing.” Qu Qingtang averted her gaze. “I’ll help you into the bath.”

She picked up Lu Zhuxin and gently placed her in the bathtub.

The warm water enveloped Lu Zhuxin’s body, making her let out a comfortable sigh.

“So comfortable…” Lu Zhuxin leaned against the edge of the bathtub, closing her eyes.

Qu Qingtang knelt beside the bathtub, taking a cloth to help Lu Zhuxin wipe her body.

Her movements were very gentle, as if afraid of hurting Lu Zhuxin.

“Qingtang.” Lu Zhuxin suddenly spoke. “Can I ask you a question?”

“Of course.”

“Why do you like me?” Lu Zhuxin opened her eyes to look at her. “Is it just because I’m beautiful?”

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Qu Qingtang paused in her movements.

She was silent for a moment before speaking.

“At first, perhaps it was because of your appearance.” Qu Qingtang said honestly. “But later, I discovered that you’re not just beautiful.”

“You’re interesting, intelligent, cunning, yet also adorable.”

“You clearly scheme against others, yet make people unable to truly hate you.”

“You’re like a contradictory existence.”

“The more I understand you, the more I’m attracted to you.”

Qu Qingtang’s voice was very gentle.

“So, Zhuxin, I like you.”

“Not just your appearance.”

“But all of you.”

Lu Zhuxin looked at her, emotions in her eyes unclear.

“What if I told you…” Lu Zhuxin said softly. “That I’m not the person you think I am?”

“What do you mean?” Qu Qingtang frowned slightly.

“Nothing.” Lu Zhuxin closed her eyes again. “Just asking casually.”

Qu Qingtang continued helping her bathe.

The warm water gradually relieved some of Lu Zhuxin’s discomfort.

However, the heat in her body still hadn’t subsided.

After bathing, Qu Qingtang wrapped Lu Zhuxin in a large towel and carried her back to the bed.

“Feeling better?” Qu Qingtang asked.

“A little.” Lu Zhuxin said. “Thank you, Qingtang.”

“No need to thank me.” Qu Qingtang smiled. “Get some rest. I’ll be right here with you.”

“Mm.” Lu Zhuxin closed her eyes.

But she didn’t fall asleep.

She was waiting.

Waiting for an opportunity.

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Time passed bit by bit.

Lu Zhuxin could feel Qu Qingtang sitting beside the bed, quietly watching over her.

This woman truly had patience.

After about an hour, Lu Zhuxin suddenly opened her eyes.

“Qingtang.” She called out softly.

“I’m here.” Qu Qingtang immediately responded. “What’s wrong?”

“I… I feel uncomfortable again…” Lu Zhuxin’s voice carried a hint of crying. “It hurts so much…”

“Where does it hurt?” Qu Qingtang asked with concern.

“Here…” Lu Zhuxin’s hand pressed on her lower abdomen. “It feels like it’s burning…”

Qu Qingtang’s expression grew serious.

She knew this was a sign that the heat period was about to fully erupt.

“Zhuxin.” Qu Qingtang said. “If you continue like this, your body won’t be able to take it.”

“Let me help you.”

“How… how will you help me?” Lu Zhuxin’s eyes were hazy.

“I’ll use my spiritual power to help you suppress the heat.” Qu Qingtang said. “But I need to touch your dantian.”

“Mm… alright…” Lu Zhuxin said softly.

Qu Qingtang reached out her hand and gently placed it on Lu Zhuxin’s lower abdomen.

Pure spiritual power flowed from her palm into Lu Zhuxin’s body.

However, what Qu Qingtang didn’t know was that while she was helping Lu Zhuxin suppress the heat…

Lu Zhuxin had already taken out a small porcelain bottle from her storage space.

Inside the bottle was the sinister medicine from the Bliss Demon Sect ruins.

The medicine specifically designed to target advanced female cultivators.

Lu Zhuxin’s lips curled into a barely perceptible smile.

‘Sorry, Qingtang.’

‘But I can’t let you have your way.’

She gently opened the porcelain bottle.