Lu Jin'an suddenly opened his eyes, and what he saw above him was the canopy of the bed. The scent of soft hair lingered at the tip of his nose, and in his arms was a warm and soft presence, the sensation unmistakable.
He instinctively raised his hand to touch his neck. Yes, it's still there, still there, and not hurting at all.
A dream?
It wasn't.
Lu Jin'an felt the completely drained soul power and spiritual power, and a look of relief appeared on his face—it succeeded.
Relying on the "Great Freedom Visualization Technique," which served as a rebirth-like card similar to a 'save point' in a game or a 'simulator' in a novel, he had successfully used his own soul as a medium to experiment with the Immortal Law of time travel for the first time. He didn't need to be killed... or be turned into a Sword Spirit.
However, unlike those controlled by unknown forces, he relied on his own strength to take his fate into his own hands.
The feeling of controlling one's fate is truly splendid.
Though becoming a Sword Spirit isn't death, I still want to become Immortal.
Taking a deep breath, Lu Jin'an closed his eyes, feeling somewhat fortunate. Thankfully, Zhu Nanzhi wasn't so pathological as to want a dead person to accompany her always.
It was because she only wanted to turn him into a Sword Spirit that, when his soul left his body, he had a chance to activate the "Great Freedom Visualization Technique" to reverse time.
Oddly, Lu Jin'an felt a sense of relief since he didn't see an absurd scene where she held his head and kissed him...
Thinking about it, Lu Jin'an silently chuckled and then fell into contemplation. Although the scene of being turned into a Sword Spirit wasn't false, from the current perspective, it could also be seen as a simulated prediction of the future...
"Hmm~~" A soft moan came from his arms, and Zhu Nanzhi, rubbing her eyes, murmured, "Is my husband awake?"
Lu Jin'an looked down at the lazy yet somewhat cute woman, then turned his head to look at the clothes scattered chaotically on the floor. Judging by the color of the clothes, he figured out what day it was today.
The night after tomorrow, I will be turned into a Sword Spirit by Zhu Nanzhi.
Lu Jin'an's heart raced.
Loving a yandere is a story, but being loved by a yandere is truly a mishap!
Being liked by a beautiful and well-figured yandere might be thrilling, but Lu Jin'an doesn't want to experience this mishap again at all!
So, the crisis is still not resolved. Without doing something, I won't escape the fate of being turned into a Sword Spirit by Zhu Nanzhi!
"Husband woke up particularly early today~"
Zhu Nanzhi showed a playful smile while slowly crawling onto Lu Jin'an like a cat. Beneath the thin blanket, her legs gently swung as her warm, soft hands crossed behind his neck, making the weight of her upper body quite clear to Lu Jin'an.
The ends of her smooth, long hair brushed over Lu Jin'an's shoulder, reflecting a dark green hue in the dim light, a shade lighter than black.
Smack~
Zhu Nanzhi kissed Lu Jin'an on the lips. Her slender, flexible legs slid off Lu Jin'an's sides onto the sheets. She bit her lip shyly, chuckled softly, and then buried her head into his neck, breathing deeply, clingy as ever: "No matter how I look at my husband, I never grow tired of it～"
Lu Jin'an inhaled the fragrance wafting from her hair, feeling a bit complicated.
To be honest, it's somewhat hard to associate her current self with the image of a crazy, infatuated yandere.
Especially since he never expected that she hid the poison that seals cultivation within her body and used intimacy as the moment to poison…
Noticing that Zhu Nanzhi wasn't content and wanted another morning exercise, Lu Jin'an hurriedly sat up and pushed her aside, causing her to exclaim in an unhappy protest, "Husband~"
"I'm hungry," Lu Jin'an said, forcing a smile. "Aren't you hungry?"
The blanket slid off Zhu Nanzhi's shoulders as she tilted her head to look at him, unabashedly showing herself to her husband. The curve beneath her delicate collarbone was beautiful, and her flat belly showed no trace of fat.
Her long, slender jade legs were perfectly harmonious, accompanied by flawless, fair skin and a clear, pure aura—truly the perfect Innate White Silk Holy Body.
Rubbing her eyes, she replied cheerfully, "I was just about to feed my husband~"
Looking at this woman, who seemed like the reincarnation of a White Tiger, Lu Jin'an reached out to pinch her cheek, chuckling softly, "I'm always the one exerting effort. How about considering me?"
Staring blankly at Lu Jin'an, the warmth of her husband's hand on her cheek left Zhu Nanzhi momentarily stunned.
Although their relationship had grown very intimate over the past six months, they rarely communicated afterward. When had her husband ever acted so intimately?
Zhu Nanzhi shyly lowered her head, her cheeks blooming like spring clouds that contrasted with her chilly aura, akin to the peach blossoms of March.
Lu Jin'an noted, oh, aside from that hidden yandere trait, she's also high attack, low defense?
"What does my husband want to eat? I'll prepare it," Zhu Nanzhi asked with a smile, her eyes curved joyously.
She was overjoyed, always hoping to reach the supreme level of intimacy and mental connection with her husband.
Being able to converse with her husband like this allowed her to enjoy their time together more, not rushing to turn him into a Sword Spirit.
After all, forcibly crafting a Sword Spirit not only failed to achieve perfect harmony, but her husband was sure to ignore her for a long time and not speak to her... That would be too torturous.
"Anything is fine," Lu Jin'an said softly, "Your cooking suits my taste very well."
"I'll prepare it right away," Zhu Nanzhi said, beaming as she got out of bed. She quickly dressed in the Hezi skirt resembling a tube top she removed last night, then exited the bedroom with light steps, leaving Lu Jin'an with a graceful silhouette, her shoulders and arms still bare.
'What a wonderful woman. Why did she have to be a yandere?'
Lu Jin'an sighed lightly. Though his emotions were complex, he didn't say he disliked Zhu Nanzhi.
He wasn't someone with a heart of stone. How could he not feel anything after living together for more than a year?
But due to ignorance of her true intentions, he could only allow himself to 'grow fond' but not 'fall in love.'
As for now... knowing Zhu Nanzhi's motives, Lu Jin'an was not only unafraid but even considered turning the tables.
After all, Zhu Nanzhi's painstaking purpose was to turn him into her Lifebound Sword Spirit so that he could always stay by her side.
And becoming a Sword Spirit is not death, just losing the physical body and merging one's soul into the Lifebound Immortal Sword.
If I had no talent in cultivation, maybe living like this wouldn't be bad, but I have no desire to become the Sword Spirit of a rich, beautiful fairy.
Then, I'd just have to train her to be a bit more obedient, preventing her yandere self from achieving her goals.
After all, I have to 'get back' at her for her misdeeds…
Even though, normally, you should stay far away from a yandere, as a cultivator, I'm driven by my heart's whims, and if I don't 'get back' at her, I'd get a Heart Demon!
So, the first step is to eliminate the unknown toxins in my body. Only with cultivation can I have the confidence to face off against a yandere.
The only good news now is that I know Zhu Nanzhi's purpose, and since I'm already poisoned, she can easily render me powerless with an antidote, stripping me of any resistance.
This means I no longer need to maintain constant vigilance like before.
Unfortunately, Zhu Nanzhi was too cautious, and I couldn't find out what poison it was before activating the "Great Freedom Visualization Technique."
However, being in this situation is already good, and I have enough time to figure out a solution to the problem.
Lu Jin'an reached for the loose Martial Arts Uniform on the chair at the bed's end, dressed himself, casually tied his hair with a wooden hairpin, got out of bed, entered the outer hall, pushed open the wooden door, and stepped into the light.
The June breeze brushed against him, a bit dry, slightly cool.
As the morning sun cascaded over the mountains, it filled my heart, and the sound of waterfalls and streams flowing through the mist could be heard beside the ear.
Stepping into the courtyard, Lu Jin'an looked up to see birds darting through the clouds, seemingly deep in thought.
It's been exactly twenty years since I reincarnated onto the Yunding Continent. I've experienced many things, big and small, but being played by a woman like this is the first time... no, actually, it's the second.
Just that the second time was a bit more dangerous, but no harm was done.
It's not that I wasn't cautious enough, but who would've thought Zhu Nanzhi would hide the poison in such a place?
Truly a crazy woman who, when ruthless, could come up with even a method of coercing to hide poison!
Thinking of this, Lu Jin'an couldn't help but smile again. Having been reincarnated and somewhat reborn once more, this buff sure seems maxed out.
Clearing his mind of distractions, Lu Jin'an, listening to the sounds of Zhu Nanzhi preparing breakfast in the kitchen, started his morning exercise while recovering his depleted soul power and spiritual power.
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Author: During the new book period, please add to your library and chase to read!