eurekapd Chapter 1783 Fire in the Backyard
Chapter 1783 Fire in the Backyard
After the meeting in the Hanging Hall ended, Mingchuan was pulled aside by Jinman to handle several urgent clan affairs. By the time he could finally catch his breath, dusk had already fallen outside the window.
He rubbed his slightly throbbing temples, and was about to return to the quiet room in the back hall to recuperate for a while when a familiar, fiery fragrance wafted in.
"Mingchuan! You stop right there!"
Ran Qianqian stood with her hands on her hips, blocking the entrance to the palace. Her pretty face was contorted with rage, and her beautiful eyes were wide open, making her look like a little female leopard that had been provoked.
Today she wore a bright red outfit that accentuated her slender figure, and her chest heaved slightly with anger, adding to her vibrant and sexy charm.
Mingchuan was taken aback: "Qianqian? What's wrong?"
"What's wrong?" Ran Qianqian rushed to him, her finger almost poking his nose. "You're asking me what's wrong? Have you had a proper rest since you woke up? It's always dealing with this or planning that, Qingyuan Sect, Holy Domain, Dengyun Platform... Besides these important matters, do you even care about the three of us sisters?"
She grew increasingly agitated as she spoke, her eyes welling up with tears: "I know you bear a heavy burden, I know the Spirit Realm can't do without you. But you're human too, you need rest! Your injuries haven't fully healed yet! What if... what if you collapse again while pushing yourself so hard?"
Her voice choked with sobs; the image of Mingchuan unconscious and on the verge of death that day had become a haunting nightmare for the three of them.
Mingchuan's heart softened, and he reached out to pull her: "Qianqian, I didn't mean to..."
"Don't touch me!" Ran Qianqian shook off his hand, turned her head away, and her voice weakened, filled with grievance, "You don't care about us at all... It must be because we're old and faded, not as fresh as those holy maidens and fairies outside, so you don't want to spend time with us and only want to be busy with your important matters..."
This was clearly unreasonable, but with her reddened eyes and slightly trembling shoulders, Mingchuan couldn't get angry at all, only feeling heartache and helplessness.
Leng Xi and Dong Chuyan arrived outside the palace gates at some point.
Leng Xi remained aloof, but there was worry hidden in her eyes as she looked at Ming Chuan.
Dong Chuyan gently advised, "Qianqian, Mingchuan is busy too..."
"Chu Yan, you're not allowed to try to persuade her!" Ran Qianqian interrupted her, then glared at Ming Chuan. "You'd better make yourself clear today! Are you going to stay with us, or continue with your never-ending busy work?"
Mingchuan looked at this one, then at that one, and finally sighed, raising his hands in surrender: "I'll play along, I'll play along with you all today. What Qingyuan Sect, what Holy Domain, let them all go to hell. Is that alright, my little aunt?"
Ran Qianqian then stopped crying and started laughing, but still kept a straight face: "Talk is cheap! We need to see action! Come on, let's go to the back mountain!"
Without saying another word, he grabbed Mingchuan with one hand and called to Leng Xi and Dong Chuyan with the other, and hurriedly headed towards the hot spring villa in the back mountain.
Mingchuan was pulled so hard he stumbled, and could only smile wryly as he followed.
Ah Xiong peeked out from a short distance, but upon seeing this, he quickly ducked back, pretending he hadn't seen anything, muttering to himself, "Oh dear, Ming's backyard's on fire, we can't afford to mess with him..."
The Back Mountain Hot Spring Villa was specially opened by Mingchuan for the three of them after the Wanchuan Sect was established. It was formed by drawing spiritual spring water from the earth's veins, with water vapor and abundant spiritual energy. It was surrounded by exotic flowers and rare herbs, making it very quiet and secluded.
Ran Qianqian dragged Mingchuan all the way to the largest hot spring pool before letting go of him, raising her chin and saying, "Get in!"
Mingchuan looked at the steaming spring water in front of him, then at the three women, and touched his nose: "Um... I'm wearing clothes."
"Who told you to soak in the spring with your clothes on?" Ran Qianqian blushed, but tried to remain calm. She stepped forward and pulled at his outer robe. "Hurry up, this spiritual spring is good for nourishing your meridians. You've been traveling and working hard these days, so a soak in the spring is a good way to relax!"
Leng Xi and Dong Chuyan also came forward; one helped him untie his hair tie, and the other went to prepare clean bath towels and a change of clothes.
The movements were natural, as if they had been done a thousand times.
As Mingchuan looked at their faces so close to his own and felt the cool touch of their fingertips occasionally brushing against his skin, the tension in his heart finally began to ease little by little.
The outer robe was removed, leaving only the inner garment close to the body.
Ran Qianqian was still not satisfied and pushed him towards the edge of the pool: "What are you dawdling for? Hurry up and get in!"
Mingchuan slipped and fell into the hot spring with a "plop," creating a large splash.
The warm, spiritually rich spring water instantly enveloped my body, dispelling the fatigue of the past few days. My parched meridians, as if parched by rain, spontaneously began to absorb the gentle spiritual energy from the water.
“Comfortable…” Mingchuan couldn’t help but sigh as he leaned against the smooth rocks by the pool.
Before he could even enjoy it for a moment, there were several more "plop" sounds, splashing water everywhere.
Upon closer inspection, it turned out that Ran Qianqian, Leng Xi, and Dong Chuyan had also gone into the water!
The thin gauze dress, soaked by the spring water, clung to her body, outlining her breathtaking curves.
Amidst the rising steam, three stunningly beautiful faces, each with its own unique charm, came into view. Their skin glowed with a faint pink hue, and their eyes held a misty, watery quality, making them breathtakingly beautiful.
Mingchuan gasped. He had just recovered, and Ran Qianqian was already going at it so intensely. Could he handle it?
Why did you all come down?
"What? This hot spring is all yours?" Ran Qianqian swam up to him, speaking with an air of self-righteousness. "We want to soak too! And..."
She suddenly smiled slyly, "Hehe...so you won't miss us for a while, and you'll have to accept our punishment!"
Ran Qianqian chuckled and suddenly lunged into Mingchuan's arms.
The hot spring suddenly splashed with a "plop," and Mingchuan was immediately forced down into it...
Inside the hot spring pool, the mist grew thicker, and the spiritual energy almost solidified, making it possible to vaguely see a few figures...
……
I do not know how long it has been.
Mingchuan slowly opened his eyes, a flash of silver light appearing in them, much clearer and more solid than before.
He felt a surge of spiritual energy within his body, and a long-lost sense of fullness and smoothness emanating from his meridians, which shocked him.
I rely on...
I initially thought I might not be able to handle it.
Unexpectedly, the effect of dual cultivation was even better than when he repaired himself!
Not only have his injuries mostly recovered, but his cultivation level is also showing signs of a breakthrough!
He looked down at his chest.
Exhausted, Ran Qianqian leaned on his shoulder and fell into a deep sleep, her flushed cheeks still bearing the lingering passion and satisfaction of spring.
Leng Xi lay quietly on his other chest, breathing evenly, her cool eyebrows relaxed, sleeping soundly.
Dong Chuyan curled up beside his legs like a kitten, a faint smile on her lips.
The spring water rippled gently, reflecting their peaceful sleeping faces.
Mingchuan felt a surge of tenderness in his heart and gently hugged them tighter.
All the conspiracies of the Holy Domain and the important matters of the sect were now forgotten.
Only the real, warm touch in my arms, and the overflowing peace in my heart...