SWNOVELXO Chapter 405: Flee Far Away
Chapter 405: Flee Far Away
Liu Mei noticed that Lin Fengmian seemed distracted and asked curiously, “Little rascal, what’s wrong with you?”
Lin Fengmian snapped out of his thoughts and smiled at the two women. “I was too busy admiring the beautiful scenery – you both look so enchanting when you’re half-hidden by the rain.”
“You pervert!” Liu Mei glared at him. “Do you want me to undress for you?”
“Senior Sister, you don’t understand. The allure of something half hidden, half revealed is the ultimate charm,” Lin Fengmian teased.
Chen Qingyan raised a hand to shield herself from the rain, and then sighed. “Junior brother, can you be serious for a moment?”
“Senior sister, don’t pay attention to this pervert. Let’s find out where we are first.”
Liu Mei also shielded herself from the rain, and then used her spiritual energy to dry her clothes. As someone with dual Fire and Wind spiritual roots, drying her clothes was effortless.
She took Chen Qingyan’s hand and helped her dry her clothes as well.
“Senior sister, what about me?” Lin Fengmian asked eagerly.
Liu Mei gave him a flirtatious look and smiled. “What a coincidence, I also enjoy the allure of something half hidden. You can stay wet.”
With that, she grabbed Chen Qingyan’s hand and walked away, leaving Lin Fengmian behind.
“Senior Sisters, wait for me!” Lin Fengmian called out, shaking his head helplessly as he hurried after them.
The next morning, the trio found a small village nearby and learned that a full day had passed since their ordeal.
What was even more astonishing was that they had somehow traveled from the Southern Hills to the central region of the Jun Dynasty, not far from Chongmeng City.
The news elicited different reactions from the three of them.
Liu Mei was both surprised and excited. She glanced at Lin Fengmian several times, her expression gradually growing more resolute.
On the other hand, Lin Fengmian subconsciously touched the spot on his chest that had felt warm. His eyes became deep and unreadable.
Cao Zhengyu must have used some kind of soul pursuit technique to lock onto his general location. Finding him was just a matter of time.
He couldn’t drag Liu Mei and Chen Qingyan into this any longer. If he did that, they would be implicated as well.
He stood a chance of escaping from a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator, but a Soul Severing Realm expert was far beyond his capabilities.
Since they had accidentally arrived near Chongmeng City, he decided to head straight to Junlin City to find Jun Yunshang.
If Jun Yunshang believed him, the Joyful Union Sect and the Heavenly Deception Sect would be nothing more than dust in the wind.
Now, it all depended on whether or not he could reach Jun Yunshang before Cao Zhengyu found him.
The Heavenly Deception Sect was located in a remote area. Even if Cao Zhengyu used the nearest teleportation array, it would take him at least two days to get here. Lin Fengmian still had some time left.
He couldn’t let Liu Mei and Chen Qingyan know about this. If they did, they would never allow him to leave on his own.
Chen Qingyan, who had fewer concerns, looked at the two of them and asked, “What should we do next?”
Liu Mei, acting like a carefree and playful girl, hugged Lin Fengmian’s arm and swung it back and forth. Her eyes sparkled as she looked at him.
“Little rascal, since returning to the Joyful Union Sect would mean facing annihilation, why don’t you take us far away with you?”
Lin Fengmian and Chen Qingyan both stared at her, momentarily unsure if she was serious or joking.
“Senior Sister, are you serious?” Lin Fengmian asked.
Liu Mei nodded. “You don’t like me seeing other men, do you? Then I’ll stay with you forever.”
“If Qingyan is willing, you could even enjoy the company of two beauties. What do you think?”
Lin Fengmian found himself in a dilemma. With the Lingering Poison Insect and the mark from the Heavenly Deception Sect on him, how could he possibly escape?
Seeing his serious expression, Liu Mei suddenly burst into laughter, her laughter echoing as she bent over.
“You little rascal, you actually believed me? Do you really think you’re that lucky?”
Lin Fengmian chuckled awkwardly. “I thought you were serious. I was actually quite tempted.”
Chen Qingyan let out a sigh of relief, shaking her head in resignation. “Can you two stop joking around? What should we do next?”
Liu Mei smiled. “We should send a message to the sect and wait for instructions. Let’s stay here for a few days.”
Lin Fengmian nodded in agreement, planning to find an opportunity to slip away that night.
The trio exchanged some silver for an empty house at the back of the village and some clean bedding from the villagers.
A woman who came to deliver the bedding noticed that Lin Fengmian, though unattractive, was quite amiable. She couldn’t help but strike up a conversation with him.
“Young master, which of these two fairy-like ladies is your wife?”
Lin Fengmian smiled faintly. “Sister, which one do you think it is?”
The woman glanced at Liu Mei and Chen Qingyan before pointing at Chen Qingyan. “Is it the lady in green?”
Lin Fengmian chuckled. “Sister, you have a sharp eye. But actually, both of them are!”
Liu Mei and Chen Qingyan, who were tidying up the bedclothes, froze for a moment before glaring at Lin Fengmian.
The woman was stunned and took a moment to respond. “Young master, it seems that you come from a wealthy family!”
Lin Fengmian felt a pang of embarrassment at this simple remark. Was she indirectly saying that he was ugly?
Chen Qingyan couldn’t hold back her laughter, her shoulders shaking as she turned away.
Liu Mei laughed so hard that her whole body swayed, her voluptuous figure pressing against Lin Fengmian.
“Sister, my husband may not be handsome, but he’s certainly big!”
Hearing such bold words, the woman couldn’t help but cast a curious glance.
Lin Fengmian felt extremely uncomfortable. After finally sending away the woman who kept looking back at him, he shot a glare at Liu Mei.
“You little vixen, are you trying to ruin me?”
Liu Mei pouted, clinging to him and pressing her soft, warm body against him. “I was just telling the truth.”
Lin Fengmian found himself at a loss for words. Irritated, he said, “How can you talk so casually about such intimate matters?”
Liu Mei giggled. “Why not? It might even lead to a fleeting romance. Look how eager that sister was.”
Lin Fengmian laughed and shook his head. “Stop making trouble for that innocent woman. I have to deal with you, this little fox.”
“Really?” Liu Mei asked with a mischievous smile. “I’m afraid someone is enjoying what’s in the bowl while looking at what’s in the pot.”
She glanced at Chen Qingyan, making Lin Fengmian feel a bit uncomfortable.
“Senior sister, stop joking.”
Liu Mei hummed in response, then pouted cutely. “Little rascal, it’s rare to have some free time. How about taking a walk with me?”
Lin Fengmian, looking for an opportunity to escape and already helpless against this enchanting woman, nodded in agreement.
Liu Mei’s eyes lit up, and she turned to Chen Qingyan. “Qingyan, come with us!”
“No, you two go ahead. I need to recover from my injuries,” Chen Qingyan replied.
“Alright,” Liu Mei said, then pulled Lin Fengmian away, her movements like those of an innocent, carefree girl filled with joy.
She was completely different from her usual seductive and alluring self, now resembling a playful, naive neighborhood girl.
With her fiery figure and occasional cute gestures, she was both pure and alluring, stirring Lin Fengmian’s heart.
Even though Lin Fengmian was intimately familiar with every inch of her body and knew her well, he still couldn’t tell which side of her was the real Liu Mei – or if both were.
The two of them played and explored the mountains, enjoying themselves immensely.
Liu Mei’s laughter echoed through the mountains like silver bells, clear and distant.
Chen Qingyan followed from a distance, watching the two of them interacting playfully. Her mind seemed to be wandering, lost in thought.