35: Warming the bed? The Ice Soul Saintess is spying!

The forces of Fentian Valley and the Xiyun Sword Sect retreated in disarray. Before the shattered mountain gate, only that ice sculpture emitting a bone-chilling Death Qi remained, reflecting an eerie light under the sun. The air seemed to freeze, and the residual pressure was like an invisible boulder, weighing heavily on the hearts of every surviving Qingyun Disciple, yet it also ignited a post-disaster fervor and awe in their eyes!

Sect Master... is invincible!

Jiang Linfeng withdrew his gaze, and that aura—vast as a sea of stars and overbearing as a divine mountain—quietly retracted. He looked down; in his arms, Jiang Xingyu seemed disturbed by the earlier commotion. His little mouth pouted, letting out a dissatisfied whimper, and his small fists waved unconsciously, trailing bits of starlight.

"Star Universe, be good..." Jiang Linfeng's eyes instantly softened, carrying a trace of imperceptible doting as he gently patted his son's small back. That terrifying pressure, enough to freeze the Void Realm and repel powerful enemies, now turned into tender softness, all for the cry of an infant.

"Sect Master... the Young Sect Master might be hungry..." Beside him, Su Ningxue held the swaddling clothes, her deer-like eyes filled with timidity, her voice soft and thin, carrying a trace of imperceptible tension and concern. She took a cautious step closer, her clear Ice Soul aura like a mountain spring, silently smoothing over the residual heat and restlessness in the air.

Jiang Linfeng nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the young girl's flushed cheeks and those watery eyes that were almost glued to him. He naturally knew her heart was pounding like a drum, and he knew that the Ice Soul Origin within her—which had been stirred by Fentian Valley's fire energy and then soothed and organized by his Origin Spirit Power—had become even more pure and active.

"Mm," he responded, turning with Star Universe in his arms and striding toward the core Thatched Cottage. Su Ningxue hurriedly followed with small steps, keeping pace closely like a loyal little beast guarding the stars.

Inside the Thatched Cottage, Luo Yan had already prepared the warmed Spirit Beast milk. She took Star Universe and fed him gently, her beautiful eyes looking at Jiang Linfeng with a hint of inquiry.

"Fentian Valley's Elder of Fentian Valley, Xiyun Sword Sect's Elder of Xiyun Sword Sect," Jiang Linfeng said succinctly. "Just scouts; they've been sent away."

Luo Yan nodded gently, her eyes showing little reaction. With her husband here, these jumping clowns couldn't stir up any waves. Her gaze fell upon Su Ningxue, who stood quietly to the side with her head bowed; the girl's cheeks still bore an unfaded blush, her long eyelashes trembled slightly, and her fingers unconsciously twisted the corner of her clothes.

"Ningxue," Luo Yan's voice was gentle, "you've worked hard today. Star Universe seems to really like the aura on you; he's quieted down a lot."

"Ah! No... it's not hard at all! Madam!" Su Ningxue looked up suddenly, a flash of panic in her deer-like eyes, followed by the joy of being overwhelmed by favor. "To... to be able to care for the Young Sect Master is this Disciple's blessing!" She stole a glance at Jiang Linfeng; seeing his calm expression, the racing of her heart finally subsided slightly.

Night fell, and the galaxy hung low.

Inside the Thatched Cottage, Star Universe was already fast asleep in Luo Yan's arms, his breathing drawing in threads of starlight. Jiang Linfeng sat cross-legged on a futon, his mind sinking into his Sea of Consciousness. The star origin essence seed rotated slowly, blending with the Chaos Star Dao Rhyme of the source spirit medicine canon, digesting today's insights and gains. The Ice Soul insight fragments merged into his Source Spirit Body, making his control over the power of ice even more exquisite and harmonious.

In the side room, Su Ningxue was somewhat restless. She sat on the simple bed, her cold fingers tightly clutching the corner of her clothes. The Sect Master's words from earlier... "The fire of Fentian Valley... external stimulation... help you take a step further..." And that sentence... "Everything is up to the Sect Master's arrangement"... What... what did he mean? Could it... could it be... The girl's cheeks felt like they were on fire, and her heart beat so fast it almost jumped out of her chest. She remembered the feeling when the Sect Master's eyes, deep as a starry abyss, fell upon her during the day, and the warm current—both overbearing and gentle—when his palm pressed against her back... An indescribable shyness, expectation, and even... a secret longing, wrapped around her heart like vines.

[Ding! Su Ningxue's intimacy +5! (Current: 110%! Intimacy continues to overflow!)]

[Ice Soul Origin activity increased! Resonance with Star Dao Rhyme deepened!]

[Prompt: The target's Ice Soul Origin is in the optimal state for Fusion! Strongly recommended to guide Dual Cultivation!]

Jiang Linfeng slowly opened his eyes, his deep gaze piercing through the darkness and falling upon the thin wooden door of the side room. He could clearly "hear" the girl's erratic heartbeat and "see" the Ice Soul Origin within her—crystal clear as if ignited by moonlight, yet carrying a trace of restless agitation.

The time... has come.

He stood up, walked silently to the door of the side room, and pushed it open gently.

Creak—

The slight sound was exceptionally clear in the silent night.

Su Ningxue, like a startled deer, suddenly sprang up from the bed! Seeing the tall figure at the door, her brain instantly went blank! Her deer-like eyes widened, her small mouth opened slightly, her cheeks turned as red as ripe cherries, and even her breathing stopped!

"Sect... Sect Master..."

"The Ice Soul Origin is restless and needs external guidance." Jiang Linfeng's voice was calm, showing no ripples, yet it carried an unquestionable authority. He stepped into the side room and closed the door behind him. In the small space, only the shallow breathing of the two remained, along with the increasingly dense, crisp fragrance from the girl, like melting snow.

"Lie down."

Su Ningxue trembled all over, as if a freezing spell had been cast on her. She felt a massive, irresistible force envelop her, leaving her unable to think, only able to obey. She stiffly lay back down on the cold straw mat, her hands tightly clutching the thin quilt beneath her, her deer-like eyes tightly shut, her long eyelashes trembling violently like butterfly wings, with even tiny ice crystals condensing on them.

Was she... was she really going to... warm the bed for the Sect Master?!

Jiang Linfeng leaned over but did not touch her immediately. He extended his right hand, and a wisp of pure, gentle Origin Spirit Power containing Star Dao Rhyme slowly gathered at his fingertip, like a dancing spark. He did not directly guide Dual Cultivation, but instead... lightly tapped the girl's brow!

Buzz!

A warm and vast power instantly surged into Su Ningxue's Sea of Consciousness! Like the rising sun, it dispelled all fear and anxiety. The Origin Spirit Power, carrying the strength to soothe the Soul, instantly calmed her frantic mind. Following that, the power, like the most skillful craftsman, began to guide the restless Ice Soul Origin within her, slowly flowing, organizing, and returning to the source along specific Meridians... "Concentrate, look inward," Jiang Linfeng's deep voice sounded in her ear, carrying a strange magic.

Su Ningxue did as she was told subconsciously. Her mind sank into her body, and she "saw" it! The Ice Soul Origin that was originally galloping like a runaway horse was now, under the guidance of that warm star power, flowing as obediently and smoothly as a tamed icy river! Wherever it passed, the Meridians were nourished and became tougher, and the Ice Soul Origin also became more pure and condensed! She could even clearly feel a faint star power, like tiny starlight, quietly merging into her Ice Soul Origin, bringing a strange, comfortable sensation of ice and fire blending!

[Ding! Guided Dual Cultivation begins!]

[Su Ningxue's Ice Soul Origin purity +5%! Star affinity +3%!]

[Jiang Linfeng's Origin Spirit Power (Ice attribute) control +10%! Star Insight Fragmentss ×3!]

[Obtained special reward: Ice Soul Star Fusion Seed ×1 (Can be merged into the Source Spirit Body to enhance the power of ice and fire blending)!]

A massive sense of comfort and the pleasure of power enhancement instantly overwhelmed Su Ningxue! She couldn't help but let out an extremely faint yet immensely satisfied moan: "Mm..."

This sound was like a feather brushing against the heart, carrying the shyness of a young girl's first taste of rain and dew, and an indescribable temptation.

Jiang Linfeng's eyes darkened slightly. The Origin Spirit Power at his fingertip did not stop; instead, he guided it even more exquisitely. He leaned down, close to the girl's ear, his hot breath puffing against her sensitive earlobe, his voice deep and magnetic:

"Relax... feel the blending of Origins... this... is only the beginning..."

Su Ningxue's whole body trembled violently! That hot breath and deep words were like a powder keg with a lit fuse! An unprecedented, indescribable numbness and longing swept through her entire body like an electric current! She felt as if she were about to melt in this intertwining of ice and fire... Her deer-like eyes were dazed, her red lips slightly parted, and she unconsciously let out even more seductive gasps... Deep within the endless Void Realm, at the Ice Soul Divine Palace's traveling palace, on the ten-thousand-year profound ice jade platform, Ning Yudie's ice-blue pupils suddenly constricted! The ice soul divine talisman's radiance flowed, clearly reflecting the scene within the side room of the Qingyun Sect's Thatched Cottage... that blood-pumping scene!

In the mist-like image:

The girl's clothes were half-undone (in her nervousness, Su Ningxue hadn't completely removed her outer garment, but the collar was slightly open, revealing delicate collarbones and a patch of snowy skin), her eyes were tightly closed, her cheeks were flushed as if drunk, and her red lips were slightly parted, letting out silent, seductive gasps... That damn man! Jiang Linfeng! He leaned in close, starlight flowing at his fingertips, almost touching the girl's skin! He lowered his head, his hot breath seemingly puffing in her ear... That posture... That gaze... was filled with naked possession and... lust!

"vile maid! Shameless!"

A bone-chilling shout, carrying heaven-toppling rage, exploded in the ice palace! Ning Yudie's jade hand slammed onto the profound ice jade platform!

Boom!

The indestructible ten-thousand-year profound ice jade platform was actually struck with spiderweb-like cracks by her palm! Terrifying cold air swept out like a storm, instantly freezing the entire ice palace into a world of ice crystals!

In her ice-blue pupils, anger burned like substantial icy flames! That image... that image was simply filthy! That little Ice Soul vile maid! She dared... she actually dared to use such a lowly posture to seduce... And that man! He dared... he dared to be so flippant! So... presumptuous!

An unprecedented heat, like a volcanic eruption, suddenly exploded from deep within her Ice Soul Origin! That feeling... was even more intense than when she was wounded by Jiang Linfeng's punch! Even more... unbearable! She could even clearly "feel" the strange, Soul-shivering... pleasure when the Ice Soul Origin and star power within that girl in the image blended?!

"Jiang Linfeng!!" Ning Yudie's silver teeth were almost crushed, her beautiful face was cold as ice, yet deep within those ice-blue pupils, that trace of heat—like a frozen volcano—surged and roared frantically! It almost broke through the seal of the ten-thousand-year profound ice!

"This Palace... will surely tear you into ten thousand pieces! And that vile maid... will be eternally suppressed at the bottom of the Profound Ice Prison! I will make your... Souls perish!"

However, in the depths of her cold killing intent, a trace of an even hotter, more secretive thought quietly coiled around her heart like a poisonous snake—

"He... seems... to be very good at... guiding the Origin?"

"That... feeling of blending... what exactly... does it taste like?"