Chapter 48: Waiting
"This foreign devil is with Sun Haoran, that son of a turtle is indeed resorting to sneaky moves."
Lu Yao suggested, "Senior sister, as you've seen, my firearms are quite powerful. Let's take them down and wipe out that scoundrel! You just need to hold him off, and leave the rest to me."
"I still have use for Sun Haoran, can't kill him yet," Liao Ya said with a light chuckle as she put the long spear back on the weapon rack.
"I used the Color Ultrasound Instrument to comb through my cultivation from beginning to end, making my foundations even more solid. Forget Blood-Exchange, 'Innate Realm' is no longer just a wishful thought! Therefore, every step from now must 'heart and body' perfectly shatter the mirror, and killing Sun Haoran in a fair duel is just the beginning."
Lu Yao nodded. When it came to the path of martial arts, he would let her arrange it as she saw fit.
After experiencing numerous battles, Lu Yao found firearms to be quite fun, and a great stress-reliever. A boy's happiness is just that simple!
By that time, Liao Qe had already searched the two enemies. "The bodies are gone, which saves us some trouble. Brought back these things."
Upon closer look, aside from the silver and weapons, there was a book and a strange gem.
The book belonged to Yan Gui, titled "Enigmatic Butterfly." Lu Yao glanced through it; it described the advanced techniques of using Inner Breath.
Spreading the Inner Breath across the surface of the body to refract light, achieving an optical camouflage effect. Mastered to perfection, one could become completely invisible. Yan Gui was still worlds away from that step.
This was a fine item, and Lu Yao was very interested. He set it aside to study further later.
The gem left behind by the Vampire Luo Su was too eye-catching. It was a ruby, radiant in color, flawless and clear, and shone brilliantly like a quail egg.
If brought to Blue Star, it would have to be auctioned at an international auction house, starting at eight figures.
"What's this thing?" Liao Qe asked out of curiosity.
Liao Ya blinked her big eyes and stared at it for a while, then said:
"Such things drop out of Western demon beasts when they die; it's said to be the crystallization of their life force. Many forces offer a high price for them, even the consecrated Daoists are very eager, but they keep its specific uses a closely guarded secret."
"Consecrated Daoists?"
"Those who practice Dao Arts, all Spirit Refining Experts. Ambergris is made by them. Daoists are very rare; in the entire Yunzhou, there's only one, employed by the Prefectural Governor as a consecrated expert." Experience the narrative at m_vl_em_p_yr
He learned a new term. Then, pointing to the gem, Lu Yao said, "Do you have any use for this thing? If not, shall I take it?"
The sisters had no objections.
"Take it then, but be careful not to let others see it. After all, killing a foreigner, even if he is a monster from the Opium company, is not something you can openly discuss."
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Lu Yao packed away the spoils of war and noticed Liao Qe's eyes shining at the sight of the AK.
He quickly passed it to her, "I was just about to let you play with it, but we were interrupted by those bastards. You've seen the power of this thing. Let me teach you how to use it."
The girl learned quickly; by the second magazine, she could already manage full-auto fire control.
Liao Ya also fired a few shots, her dignified and delicate demeanor giving way to a girl's playful innocence, gleefully having fun as the courtyard crackled like the sound of firecrackers.
After a while, Liao Ya had her fill of fun. She looked up at the sky and said, "Prepare the medicinal bath, increase the dosage by thirty percent."
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The two young men and women worked together to prepare the medicinal bath.
As Lu Yao sorted the various herbs, he also made small talk, "There's a realm in martial arts that's not afraid of bullets, right?"
Liao Qe fetched water for the bath barrel and replied in a soft voice, "It's called 'Indestructible Golden Body Realm,' not even cannons can kill you. It's precisely because the Imperial Court has four Great Grandmasters of this realm that the foreigners don't dare to overstep."
"You sister mentioned spreading martial arts, wanting to gather a whole team."
"She loves to dream big. 'Indestructible Golden Body Realm' Great Grandmasters aren't so easy to come by," Liao Qe said as she carried water back and forth until the barrel was full, the effort causing her to break into a slight sweat, her fair skin flushed with a pink hue.
After they finished their busyness, the two sat together, the younger sister nestled in the embrace of her beloved, and said,
"Lu Yao, can you bring more clothes? The kind that are worn close to the skin. It's getting hotter, and I have to change every day. Two sets aren't enough."
Lu Yao, hugging her with a mischievous smile, said, "No problem. But… I need to know your size to buy the right ones, right~~"
As he spoke, he was about to conduct a geological survey.
After a precise measurement, he obtained the accurate data. But since he was already there, he took the opportunity to also explore further south to ascertain the vegetation coverage.
The two were affectionate for a while until they were startled awake by the sound of water boiling in the bath tub.
Liao Qe hurriedly struggled free, blushing, "I am yours sooner or later... Just wait for it, it's all good."
After speaking, she ran off like a frightened little deer.
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The medicinal bath was soon ready. Inside the spacious luxurious bath tub, the verdant medicinal liquid bubbled continuously.
Liao Ya stripped off her clothes, tested the water with her lotus-like arms, and then slowly soaked in, humming contentedly, "Ah~ this is nice~"
Liao Qe followed suit, leaning on the tub wall like a lazy little kitten, "How's that, lucky I brought back Lu Yao, right? Otherwise, we couldn't enjoy this~"
Liao Ya glanced at her sister teasingly, "You also picked up a husband for yourself, hugging and embracing in broad daylight without any shame."
Her sister's cheeks reddened, "You saw that?~"
"I've seen it several times! You really should look at yourself in the mirror, tsk tsk, about to melt into his arms..."
After some playful banter, the two women settled down. Liao Qe rested her chin on her sister's shoulder and inquired, "Remember you once said, the belly button is related to little babies?"
Liao Ya's face stiffened slightly, she wasn't very clear on the matter herself, and after pondering for a while, she replied, "It must be! After Organ Refining, the Inner Breath travels all over the body, I feel this place connects the inside with the outside, it must have something to do with little babies."
"Oh, I see." Liao Qe nodded, deep in thought.
"You're asking this, you want to give yourself to him?"
"Yes, I love him so much, I want to have his babies."
Hearing her sister's decisive answer, Liao Ya wasn't surprised at all; anyone could see what was in her heart.
"I've dedicated myself to the Martial Path; it's a good thing you found someone worthy to continue the Liao Family's lineage. It's just happening a bit fast, it's only been a month, and the little cabbage I painstakingly raised is about to be taken~"
"This month has been the happiest of my life." Liao Qe touched her belly button, a shy but happy smile on her face, "Sister, I want to join Lu Yao in 'union of sect mates'… I won't be coming back to my room tonight~"
A Martial Artist's love and marriage are different from ordinary people.
Lu Yao and Liao Qe were senior and junior disciples; their union as "sect mates" was equivalent to being "husband and wife," accepted and blessed by all.
Liao Ya cautioned, "Your physique is much stronger than normal people, be careful not to hurt Lu Yao."
"Don't worry, I'll be gentle."
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The sisters came out of the bath all wet, and Lu Yao felt their gazes on him were a bit off, but he didn't think much of it and went inside to take a bath.
"Ah, refreshing! Not only pleasurable but also assists in cultivation, spending money really is the real deal. How else can one get stronger without spending on it~"
Lu Yao had a pleasant soak, humming a tune as he went back to his room to sleep.
Before sleep, he unfailingly attempted the practice of the "Forgetfulness in Meditation" of Spirit Refinement, still without a clue.
Then, suddenly, a knocking at the door. When he opened it, to his surprise, it was Liao Qe!