Desolate Devouring Art

Chapter 659 - Intimacy

The fifth knife was much smaller than the previous ones—only the length of an adult's pinky. Its speed was unmatched, and its trajectory was even more tricky as it whistled through the air and appeared near Liu Wuxie's neck.

Such a bizarre technique was unheard of, even for Liu Wuxie. However, he had relied on the Ghost Eye to discover the trajectory of that knife. Just when the knife was about to reach his neck, he vanished from where he stood.

No one could discern how Liu Wuxie disappeared so abruptly. The moment the blade missed, Qin Dao instantly realized something wasn't right.

The knife burrowed into a nearby boulder and vanished, while Liu Wuxie mysteriously reappeared to Qin Dao’s right.

"H-How did you find out the trajectory of my knives?" Qin Dao panicked. No one had been able to deal with his fifth knife before, which meant his trump card had been rendered useless against Liu Wuxie.

Liu Wuxie did not bother to explain. He summoned the Earth-Binding Chains, wanting to end the fight quickly. The commotion of the battle had already drawn attention, and many people could be seen hurrying over.

He knew he had to kill Qin Dao quickly and leave with Murong Yi to a secluded spot to treat the poison in her body.

"W...What...the hell is this?!" Qin Dao stuttered in disbelief as he couldn't fathom how Liu Wuxie came to possess such a heaven-defying treasure. The more he resisted, the tighter the Earth-Binding Chains became, slowly crushing his bones inch by inch.

After Qin Dao was dragged into the Sky Devouring Divine Cauldron, Liu Wuxie wasted no time to clean up the battlefield and scooped Murong Yi from the boulder before he vanished.

Murong Yi was semi-conscious, her condition alternating between clarity and confusion. Although her body was only mildly heated initially, it became burning hot the moment Liu Wuxie held her.

Perhaps because Liu Wuxie's masculinity influenced her, she began to rub her body against him while being carried. As she had removed her outer garment, she was only left with a tight-fitting inner garment.

As Liu Wuxie carried Murong Yi, an intoxicating fragrance wafted into his nostrils, causing an involuntary reaction in his body.

Murong Yi suddenly wrapped her arms around Liu Wuxie's neck, leaning her lips against his ears. She muttered, "I-I can't hold on much longer!"

Her voice was soft, but Liu Wuxie heard it clearly. This made Liu Wuxie speed up and head toward the icy peak.

With all the snowmen descending from the icy peak, it was now the safest place on the Heavenly Mountain. After all, the ten-thousand-year Snow Lotus had been harvested by Liu Wuxie, and there was no need for other cultivators to go up the peak.

Fifteen minutes later, Liu Wuxie appeared beneath the icy peak. He performed the Nine Heavenly Crane Dance and arrived at the entrance to the underground chamber once more. The snowmen had already sealed it up, but it wasn't very sturdy. Liu Wuxie easily broke through the blockage with little effort.

He swiftly descended, carrying Murong Yi. He immediately set up a spiritual array in the surroundings to prevent snowmen from entering.

After sealing off all connections with the surroundings, this illusory array concealed everything inside from the outside world.

"Don't worry, I'll treat your poison," Liu Wuxie said as he placed Murong Yi on the ground. He began to carve out an ice bucket, planning to use the same method to deal with the aphrodisiac poison in Murong Yi's body.

Once he finished setting everything up, Liu Wuxie turned, intending to place Murong Yi inside. But as he turned, Murong Yi suddenly threw herself into his embrace.

"It's useless; there's no cure for the Scattering Passion Powder!" Murong Yi's consciousness began to blur, and the influence of aphrodisiac dictated her actions as she removed her last piece of clothing.

"We can’t do this!" Liu Wuxie protested, attempting to push Murong Yi away, but she clung to him tightly, leaving him unable to break free.

"This is my choice... you won’t bear any... responsibility. Quick, take... me while... I still have a shred... of clarity left," Murong Yi said haltingly. Despite the haze clouding her mind, she retained a sliver of awareness, making her decision willingly. She had no intention of holding Liu Wuxie accountable.

"B-But I have a wife," Liu Wuxie protested, feeling conflicted. If he got intimate with Murong Yi, how could he face Xu Lingxue?

"Are you going to just stand by and watch me die?" Murong Yi's eyes filled with desperation. She didn't want to die when she hadn't rescued her parents. Her consciousness gradually faded, slowly being overwhelmed by her primal desires, and she slowly removed Liu Wuxie's clothes.

Liu Wuxie was stunned, his heart heavy. What Murong Yi said wasn't wrong—was he going to watch her die like that?

He could see Murong Yi's dire state when his divine sense entered her body. If she wasn't treated immediately, her meridians would slowly rupture, and she would die, bleeding through her seven orifices.

With a heavy sigh, Liu Wuxie waved his hand, and the surrounding scene changed once more. A small tent appeared. He gently carried Murong Yi into the tent.

Time seemed to blur, and they were exhausted as they fell asleep. However, Liu Wuxie remained in a light slumber, his divine sense actively monitoring the surroundings.

When he finally opened his eyes, he wasn’t sure how much time had passed. His first instinct was to scan the area for potential threats before his gaze shifted to the beauty lying beside him. A wry smile crossed his face as he took in her appearance.

Her skin was smooth and radiant as jade; each inch was flawless. Her long, silken hair cascaded like a waterfall over his shoulders, carrying an intoxicating fragrance. He couldn't resist her beauty and gently kissed her forehead.

When Murong Yi gradually woke up and opened her eyes, she saw Liu Wuxie planting a peck on her forehead.

"You're awake!" Liu Wuxie said, reaching for a garment to cover them both. It was mainly to prevent Murong Yi from feeling awkward.

Her consciousness had gradually faded earlier under the Scattering Passion Powder, and her actions were beyond her control. Now that she was fully conscious, the circumstances had changed entirely.

Murong Yi was too beautiful, too breathtaking. When he embraced her, she didn't resist and rested her head against his chest.

But the moment Liu Wuxie flipped around, the latter was startled.

"Wuxie, no!" Murong Yi wanted to resist, but Liu Wuxie silenced her with a firm yet gentle kiss. This time, everything happened in full clarity.

Murong Yi was so nervous that she didn’t dare to lift her head and rested it against Liu Wuxie’s chest instead. Each subtle motion sent waves of sensation through her body, like an electric current coursing through her entire being, intensifying with every deliberate movement.

An hour later, they were exhausted as Murong Yi nestled herself in Liu Wuxie's embrace. After she recovered her strength, she stood up and changed into a new set of clothes from her interspatial ring.

"What happened today remains between us. I won't hold you responsible, and everything was of my own will," Murong Yi said with tears rolling down her cheeks. She knew that Liu Wuxie had a wife, and their relationship could never be fully justified.

"Although you might not be my official wife, you're my first woman. I, Liu Wuxie, swear that I won't abandon you in this lifetime," Liu Wuxie said as he stood up and pulled Murong Yi into his arms.

If their first union had been driven by the necessity of neutralizing the aphrodisiac poison in Murong Yi's body, the second was a choice made with full awareness. Without realizing it, Murong Yi had found her way into Liu Wuxie's heart. Allowing her to bear the burden alone was something Liu Wuxie could never do.

Murong Yi wept silently in Liu Wuxie's embrace. She said nothing as she allowed Liu Wuxie to hold her.

"Don't worry about it. I'll explain everything to Lingxue," Liu Wuxie said. He understood Murong Yi's concern as he released her and donned a long robe.

"Let things take their natural course," Murong Yi replied. She would do anything to repay Liu Wuxie as long as the latter could rescue her parents.

The atmosphere was a bit heavy, and they were both surprised to hear footsteps coming from outside. They nervously stored the tent as they exited the passage, quickly darting down the mountain.

"What are your plans next?" Murong Yi asked, looking at Liu Wuxie.

Liu Wuxie briefly explained Bai Yuan's plan to Murong Yi; he had to find Xu Lingxue next to prevent her from falling into Bai Yuan's clutches.

"Then what are you waiting for? Go and find her quickly!" Murong Yi said. She felt guilty that she had delayed him for so long. Half a day had been consumed, and Murong Yi would never forgive herself if anything happened to Xu Lingxue.

"Let's go together," Liu Wuxie said. This would ensure that what had happened previously wouldn't happen again and that they could also support each other against unforeseen dangers.

Murong Yi nodded, her demeanor reflecting the maturity she had gained through this ordeal. Together, they executed their movement techniques, skimming across the mountain range with practiced ease. Only ten days remained until the final battle, and while the death toll continued to rise, it was notably lower than in the preceding days.

Over a dozen Misty Sect disciples led by Xu Lingxue were trapped in a valley. They tried breaking through multiple times, but all their attempts were thwarted, with some disciples suffering injuries.

Meanwhile, Liu Wuxie's face gradually became grim when he couldn't find Xu Lingxue's whereabouts.

"It's fine. No news is the best news," Murong Yi comforted.