Chapter 125

When the room quieted down again, the sky was beginning to lighten with the first hint of dawn.

Ding Dang was breathing rapidly, her body covered in white fluid and red marks, her fair skin still flushed.

At this point, she was completely limp and didn’t want to move a single finger.

The bed sheet was faintly visible with traces of blood and watermarks, like red plum blossoms reflected in the snow, creating a unique and charming scene.

“A delicate flower in its early bloom, I was a bit too presumptuous!” Nie Yun’s fingers continued to roam over the girl’s beautiful body. “But who can blame me for being so alluring!”

Ding Dang did not answer, but simply closed her eyes helplessly, her face still bearing the lingering warmth of spring.

During her last climax, she was so stimulated that tears streamed down her face, she became incoherent, and her body convulsed violently. It was a pleasure she had never experienced before in her life.

Ding Dang never imagined that such a strong desire was hidden in her petite body, nor did she know that she could be so wanton under a man as if she had completely become a different person.

She couldn’t remember how many times she had ascended, only that if she hadn’t pleaded so desperately, the man behind her would probably have sprinted until dawn.

“Alright, from now on, just stay with me.” Nie Yun smiled and kissed her on the cheek. “With me backing you up, you’re much better off than your grandfather!”

Ding Dang opened her eyes and looked at Nie Yun, revealing an extremely complicated expression.

For women in this era, losing their virginity is a devastating blow.

The previous hatred and the idea of ​​fighting to the death gradually faded, replaced by intense unease and anxiety.

“How…are you going to treat me?” After a long silence, the girl asked softly, her voice carrying a faint hint of expectation.

Nie Yun said casually, “Of course you’ll be my maid. What? You feel it’s an insult to you? Don’t forget, you’re my spoils of war, and you’re the one who provoked me! By the way, from now on you’ll call me master, and refer to yourself as Little Bell. Don’t get it wrong!”

The girl’s face turned deathly pale instantly, and her small hands clenched unconsciously.

Ding Dang, who had reached marriageable age, had thought about what kind of ideal husband she would find in the future, and had often fantasized about the wedding night.

But now all her hopes have been dashed. Nie Yun has not only completely taken her body, but also wants to make her his slave.

Thinking of the various rumors about wealthy families abusing their servants, Ding Dang felt that her future was utterly bleak.

“I never imagined that I, who was always so confident in my beauty and intelligence, would not only lose my virginity out of wedlock, but also become someone else’s maid…” Ding Dang’s nose tingled, and tears slowly streamed down her face. “What should I do?”

Just then, she was suddenly pulled into a warm and broad chest.

Ding Dang looked up and saw Nie Yun looking at her with a smile. His eyes were no longer filled with the previous lust and tyranny, but only with tenderness.

“Although she’s a maid…” Nie Yun’s hand slid across her chin and gently scratched it a few times, “she’s still a delicate, fragrant, and beautiful maid.”

He took a silk handkerchief and gently wiped the girl’s body, his tender movements as if he were handling some rare treasure.

Ding Dang, who had expected to be tortured again, was stunned. She felt the warmth of Nie Yun’s hands, and the painful and uncomfortable parts of her body slowly became comfortable.

“He…he’s using his inner energy to heal me?” Ding Dang gritted her teeth, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

Actually, when she learned that the man in front of her was Nie Yun, she was a little surprised and delighted.

Nie Yun rose to prominence like a comet, quickly reaching the pinnacle of the martial arts world and becoming a force to be reckoned with.

His youth and handsomeness, his superb martial arts skills, and his romantic charm all captivated many women in the martial arts world, and Ding Dang was no exception.

She never imagined that she would meet Nie Yun under such circumstances, let alone that she would lose her virginity to him in less than a day.

Right there on the bed, he humiliated her in every way, ignoring her pleas and forcibly taking her.

It was on this very bed that he looked at me with such tenderness as he helped me cleanse and heal my wounds.

Although Ding Dang was unmarried before, she knew that there were probably very few men in the world who could do such a thing.

Powerful, lustful, gentle… such an enigmatic man is always the most attractive to women.

Nie Yun helped her dry off, then used his inner energy to relieve her pain. He got up, dressed, and walked towards the door.

“Where…where are you going?” Ding Dang sat up, her black hair cascading over her fair and smooth skin, her voice filled with unease as if she were about to be abandoned.

“You can rest peacefully this morning, and come down to serve me lunch at noon.” Nie Yun opened the door and walked out. “Don’t forget, your grandfather is still in my hands, so don’t try anything funny.”

The girl gritted her teeth, tears streaming uncontrollably from the corners of her eyes. She buried her head in her knees, sobbing softly…

Nie Yun wasn’t worried at all. Ding Dang had been practicing dual cultivation with him all night, and he had softened his stance before leaving.

With a combination of punishment and reward, and with the full power of the “Hidden Dragon Heart-Hunting Technique,” even without Ding Busan as a hostage, she couldn’t escape his grasp.

Although he hadn’t slept all night, Nie Yun didn’t feel tired at all. He hummed a little tune as he walked towards his room.

Just as I reached the door, I heard a creak, and the door to the next room opened.

“Where did you go last night?”—A slightly resentful voice, a pretty young woman, and a pair of meaningful eyes—it was none other than Min Rou.

“Cough cough… Mother, I… I can’t sleep, I’m going out for a walk.” Nie Yun coughed lightly and said casually.

“Going out for a walk all night?” Min Rou snorted and said irritably, “Why don’t you come in and check on him?”

Nie Yun raised an eyebrow, surprised that Min Rou would actually use him to address Shi Qing now, it seemed that she had truly given up completely.

Shi Qing lay on the bed with his eyes closed, his face as pale as paper, his breath faint, and his whole body wrapped up like a mummy.

Although Nie Yun had previously used his true energy to help him straighten out his meridians, Ding Bu’er had attacked with hatred in his heart, and the chest and abdomen that were hit were vital organs of the human body—just as Nie Yun had judged, Shi Qing was now unable to speak or move, and had become a completely useless person.

“Mother, actually, Father’s condition is not incurable.”

Nie Yun looked directly into Min Rou’s eyes and said softly, “I learned a healing technique on Xia Ke Island called the Resurrection Technique. If I transfer all my internal energy into my father’s body, he can slowly recover. However, in doing so, I will lose all my martial arts skills and will never be able to practice martial arts again.”

He reached out and grasped Min Rou’s slender, soft hand. Min Rou trembled, but did not struggle.

“Mother, do you think I should use this technique to save…save him?” He glanced at Shi Qing, “As long as you say the word, Yun’er will listen to you.”

Upon hearing this, Min Rou also turned to look at her husband.

If it were the old her, she would have been in tears and completely lost by now.

But this time, a hint of reluctance and struggle flashed in her eyes, which ultimately turned into a calm lake.

“Yun’er, from now on, my family… will depend on you.” Min Rou sighed, as if she had used up all her strength. If Nie Yun hadn’t been there to support her, she probably would have collapsed to the ground.

Nie Yun reached out and embraced his adoptive mother’s soft, full body. He knew that his beautiful wife was currently experiencing deep self-reproach and uncertainty about the future.

“Mother, don’t worry, leave everything to me.”

Nie Yun pressed his lips to Min Rou’s smooth forehead, then slowly moved them down her nose, finally capturing her rosy lips with a gentle kiss, soothing Min Rou’s sensitive and uneasy heart.

Min Rou trembled slightly, but showed no sign of refusal. Once she understood why Shi Qing had been distracted and injured, she had already lost all attachment to her husband.

Women, when they fall in love, their affection is as deep as the sea, making you drown in it; when they change their hearts, they leave without warning, leaving you with no way to hold on.

A buzzing sound came from the room, but Shi Qing on the bed remained motionless, though his heartbeat suddenly quickened.

Nie Yun’s ears twitched, and he kissed her even more passionately.

After comforting Min Rou, Nie Yun went to Shi Zhongjian’s room.

Shi Zhongjian, who used to be obsessed with Bai Axiu, first realized his own incompetence during the human trafficking incident, and then experienced his father’s paralysis, which made him mature a lot.

“Brother, I will never be able to learn martial arts in this lifetime, but I can’t just sit around doing nothing.”

Shi Zhongjian said calmly, “My elder brother is so powerful in the martial arts world. Although I can’t emulate him, I still need to try to learn something so that I can support myself and my mother in the future.”

“I’ve completely led this protagonist astray!”

Nie Yun sighed inwardly and said with a smile, “Second brother, you are simple-minded and naive, but you have good aptitude. Although you can’t practice martial arts now, you can still study and take the imperial examinations in the future. You don’t need to become an official; just be a teacher at the foot of Mount Hua, and I will definitely ensure your safety for the rest of your life.”

Shi Zhongjian was greatly surprised and thanked him repeatedly.

The next morning, everyone packed their belongings and slowly headed towards Xuansu Manor.

Nie Yun hired three carriages. One carriage carried the two unfortunate brothers Ding Bu’er and Ding Bu’san, another carried Shi Qing and his family of three, and the last carriage was for Bai Zi and his two grandsons, along with Shi Jian.

Whether Ding Dang had come to a realization or given up, she obediently followed Nie Yun and became his maid.

Nie Yun didn’t make things difficult for her and let her go to the first carriage to serve the two brothers.

Although the two men are still alive, their martial arts have been crippled, and they are now just two seriously injured old men who really can’t do without each other by their side.

Upon arriving at the inn that day, Nie Yun first escorted Shi Qing’s family to their room, then instructed the waiter to bring them food before going downstairs to eat.

As soon as I went downstairs, I saw Shi Jian and Ding Dang standing by the table, staring at each other like two fighting roosters.

“Brother Nie, you’ve worked hard. Let me wipe your sweat.” As soon as Nie Yun approached, Shi Jian walked up gracefully and held a silk handkerchief to Nie Yun’s forehead.

Before Nie Yun could politely refuse, Ding Dang came to his other side and said sweetly, “Master, these are some snacks that Little Bell bought on the way. Why don’t you have a bite?”

As she spoke, she opened the paper package, took out a beautiful pastry, and was about to feed Nie Yun.

“Feeding Brother Nie things from the roadside, who knows if they’re even clean!” Shi Jian reached out to stop him, her face full of disdain. “And you call yourself a maid? You have no manners at all!”

“I just saw you wipe your mouth with that handkerchief, and you still dare to use it to wipe your master’s sweat? You have no shame!” Although Ding Dang is still unable to use martial arts, she is not at all inferior in verbal sparring.

“You…you’re talking nonsense!” Shi Jian pointed at Ding Dang, her eyes spitting fire. “Don’t think I don’t know what you’re thinking, you vixen, aren’t you ashamed!”

“Who are you calling a vixen!” Ding Dang, already feeling guilty, jumped up as if her fur had been bristled. “You’re the vixen! Always calling me ‘Brother Nie,’ you’re such a wild girl, no manners at all!”

“Enough! Everyone, sit down and eat properly!” Nie Yun frowned and scolded softly.

“Hmph!” Upon hearing this, the two women dared not make any more noise. They exchanged a glance and then sat down.

Bai Zizai and Shi Xiaocui exchanged a glance, both sighing inwardly, while Zi Axiu, standing beside them, pouted so much her lips could hang an oil bottle.

Nie Yun appeared serious on the surface, but secretly he was laughing to himself.

Ding Dang had been the apple of everyone’s eye for over a decade. Although she was suppressed by Nie Yun and dared not resist, it was absolutely impossible to expect her to be as gentle and obedient as Xiao Zhao and Shuang’er.

In the first few days, he never called her “master,” and he even kept a straight face and didn’t smile at Nie Yun all day long.

Nie Yun wasn’t in a hurry; he just spent his days chatting and laughing with Bai Axiu and Shi Jian, often making them smile.

Bai Axiu had long harbored feelings for Nie Yun, and now that Nie Yun showed affection, she was overjoyed and would never refuse.

Shi Jian was initially filled with a sense of crisis because of Ding Dang’s appearance, but now that she saw that Nie Yun not only did not neglect her, but was even closer to her, she felt relieved and served him tea and water every day, being extremely attentive.

Ding Dang saw it all. Although she remained indifferent on the surface, she missed the gentle way Nie Yun had wiped her body that day, especially the smile when he held her in his arms, which often appeared in her dreams.

The three young women were all beautiful. Nie Yun was gentle, kind, and humorous towards the other two, but he ignored her and bossed her around. This made Ding Dang feel embarrassed, but it also aroused her competitive spirit.

Not long after, Ding Dang changed her strategy, somewhat clumsily imitating Shi Jian in serving Nie Yun, and her attitude towards him changed from cold to smiling. Her change made Shi Jian even more gentle and considerate towards Nie Yun.

The two women were vying for Nie Yun’s favor. Although Bai Axiu was still too proud to compete for his affections, she had come to realize his allure. She had originally hoped to have him all to herself, but now she no longer harbored such a wish.

Bai Zizai and his wife watched helplessly as their granddaughter became increasingly entangled in the situation.

Shi Zhongjian was so devastated that he completely severed all ties to his heart. Min Rou, who had the right to be jealous, was in an awkward position. Even though she felt a little uncomfortable, she could only pinch her waist in private as a token gesture.

Back in their room, Bai Zizai and Shi Xiaocui remained silent.

Bai Zizai sighed, “It seems that Axiu is completely devoted to Nie Yun!”

Shi Xiaocui also frowned and said, “It’s normal to be attracted to such a talented young man. But Nie Yun is a womanizer. I heard he already has several female confidantes. Ah Xiu is so stubborn. I’m afraid… I’m afraid she will suffer.”

After a long silence, Bai Zizai said, “Go and find out what the child is thinking. If… if she insists on marrying only Nie Yun, I will risk my old life to make sure A-Xiu suffers!”

Shi Xiaocui arrived at Bai Axiu’s door and knocked gently a few times.

Bai Axiu, who had been sitting at the table lost in thought, jumped up, her face full of surprise. She first tidied her makeup, then opened the door with a smile.

As Shi Xiaocui watched her granddaughter’s smiling face turn into disappointment, she immediately understood what her granddaughter was thinking.

She wasn’t one to dawdle, and after entering the room, she took her granddaughter’s hand and asked, “Ah Xiu, tell Grandma, are you sure you’ve decided on Nie boy?”

The girl blushed deeply upon hearing this, her pretty face turning as red as if it were covered in peach blossoms. She lowered her head, twisting the hem of her clothes, and remained silent for a long time.

Shi Xiaocui patted her head and laughed, “Axiu, what’s there to be shy about with Grandma? Your eyes are always glued to that brat, can’t anyone not tell!”

“Grandma…I…I…” Bai Axiu became even more shy upon hearing this, and lowered her head even further.

Shi Xiaocui sighed and said, “Axiu, Nie Yun is indeed good, but…”

The grandmother and granddaughter whispered to each other for half the night. In the end, Shi Xiaocui held her granddaughter’s hand tightly, her eyes red, and said, “Axiu, since you have made up your mind, your grandpa and grandma will not stop you. But if you suffer any grievances in the future, don’t suffer in silence. Our Snow Mountain Sect is not to be trifled with.”

“Grandmother…” Bai Axiu buried her head in her grandmother’s arms, already choked with sobs and unable to speak.

“Madam Shi, Sect Leader Nie, Young Master Shi, there are many matters to attend to in the sect, so this old man will take his leave now.” Outside the gate of Xuan Su Manor, Bai Zizai and his wife were saying goodbye to Nie Yun and the others.

Bai Axiu stood behind them, keeping her head down and not daring to look at Nie Yun. Nie Yun smiled and cupped his hands, saying, “Grandpa and Grandma, don’t worry, as soon as I return to Mount Hua, I will immediately arrange for someone to go to the Snow Mountain Sect to propose marriage.”

Upon hearing this, Bai Axiu’s heart still fluttered, even though she already knew about it. She couldn’t help but secretly look up, only to meet Nie Yun’s smiling eyes.

The girl felt extremely embarrassed and lowered her head again. Suddenly, she heard Nie Yun’s gentle voice in her ear: “Axiu, wait for me.”

“Ah!” Bai Axiu quickly looked up, only to see that Nie Yun was already talking to his grandfather about proposing marriage.

“Ah Xiu…he called me Ah Xiu!”

The girl murmured softly, a happy smile on her face.

She had been called by her nickname for over a decade and was long used to it, but this was the first time she felt incredibly sweet about it.

After seeing the three off, Min Rou began to take stock of her family’s assets. As for Xuan Su Manor, Nie Yun didn’t plan to sell it off entirely like he had done with the Ling Mansion or the Shui Mansion.

There’s a saying: “Above is heaven, below are Suzhou and Hangzhou.” Hangzhou has the Plum Blossom Manor by West Lake; Suzhou would be just as good to have its own Xuan Su Manor.

A few days later, Min Rou entrusted the household affairs to the steward, and she and Shi Zhongjian took Shi Qing with Nie Yun to Mount Hua.

Before leaving, Nie Yun summoned the steward and gave him a good dressing down, and even took his son with him from Mount Hua. He never wanted to give anyone a chance to prove the greed in human nature.

After rushing all the way, we arrived at the foot of Mount Hua in mid-March.

Upon reaching the top of the mountain, before Nie Yun could even speak, Qu Feiyan grinned mischievously at Shui Sheng and said, “See? I told you so! Hurry up and pay!”

Shui Sheng slapped her hand away impatiently and said, “Don’t worry, I keep my word!” After saying that, she glared at Nie Yun, apologized to Min Rou, and then turned and left.

Qu Feiyan chuckled and came to Min Rou’s side to greet her, but didn’t even glance at Nie Yun.

As Nie Yun was pondering his doubts, Ling Shuanghua stepped forward and asked softly, “Brother Nie, are these two girls your reason for insisting on going to Xia Ke Island?”

Nie Yun then realized what was happening and quickly explained, “No, Shuanghua, listen to me…”

Ling Shuanghua sighed, and Yue Lingshan stepped forward and grabbed her hand, saying irritably, “What did you say? That we were worried about you day and night on the mountain, while you were out there having a good time?”

Nie Yun smiled wryly, “They have absolutely no connection with Xia Ke Island. I was on my way…”

Yue Lingshan was even angrier and said, “Fine, you say you’re going to Xia Ke Island, but you’re actually flirting with all sorts of women along the way!”

Nie Yun said helplessly to Ning Zhongze, “Master’s wife, please save me! I’m truly innocent!” Then he turned to Min Rou and said, “Mother, please say something for me!”

Min Rou found it amusing but didn’t respond to Nie Yun’s comment.

Ning Zhongze stepped forward, first giving Nie Yun a look that said, “I’ll deal with you later,” then smilingly went to Min Rou’s side, took her hand, and walked inside together.

Yue Lingshan gave a soft snort, then pulled Ling Shuanghua and turned to leave.

Nie Yun stood there dumbfounded for a long time, then said with a bitter smile, “I’m truly innocent!”