Xuanhuan World: Guarding the Sword Pavilion! I Am the Protagonist Investor – Chapter 122

Liu Su’s Shocking Transformation! How Wicked!

Liu Su’s appearance was already considered a peerless beauty, captivating all who saw her.

At this moment, she applied a touch of makeup, changing into a sheer gauze dress; the translucent hem lightly trailed, outlining her perfect figure…

Forget Xie Fei.

Even those with homosexual relationships, or those utterly cold-hearted and ruthless, would have their hearts stirred!

“Uh…”

Xie Fei quickly lowered his head, forcibly suppressing his rapidly beating heart.

His thoughts involuntarily drifted back to the scene in the B-Grade Bath that day.

Seeing Liu Su dressed like this again now, those images surged back into his mind like a tide.

Leaving him momentarily captivated.

“Brother-in-law, want to try the bath here?”

Liu Su’s voice was crisp and pleasant, pulling Xie Fei back from his reverie.

“Ah? Oh, okay…”

Xie Fei snapped back to his senses, chuckling nervously to cover his embarrassment.

He didn’t take off his robe, only rolled up his sleeves, carefully stepping into the bath.

As soon as he contacted the water, he was stunned.

“This Spirit Spring…”

A flash of shock crossed Xie Fei’s eyes.

The water was smooth as jade, rich in Spiritual Energy; after entering his body, it actually reached his soul, bringing a feeling of refreshing comfort.

He had previously suffered soul damage due to condensing the True Dragon Avatar.

For cultivators.

Soul and foundation damage is a serious matter.

Ordinary recovery methods either rely on natural treasures or take years, even decades or hundreds of years to slowly recover.

But this Spirit Spring actually has the miraculous effect of repairing the soul!

Xie Fei closed his eyes and concentrated, carefully perceiving.

He immediately discovered that this was no ordinary Spirit Spring; it was clearly a pool of top-grade medicinal liquid infused with many rare Spirit Medicines!

He already possessed knowledge of Pill Refinement and had considerable research on the characteristics of medicinal herbs.

The faint medicinal fragrance emanating from the pool water contained the aura of at least seven or eight precious Spirit Materials, including Purple Cloud Mushroom, Dragon Saliva Grass, and Profound Soul Fruit.

Each of these Spirit Medicines was priceless; ordinary cultivators might not be able to obtain one or two in their entire lifetime.

What’s more.

They were ingeniously fused, their medicinal properties gentle yet astonishingly effective, specifically targeting soul repair.

Under the nourishment of such a medicinal bath.

Xie Fei felt the cracks deep within his soul slowly healing at a speed visible to the naked eye.

That long-lost sense of clarity invigorated him, and the circulation of his Limitless Sword Qi became even smoother.

He opened his eyes and looked at Liu Su with a complex gaze.

The atmosphere was somewhat silent.

To break the awkwardness, Xie Fei chuckled dryly, “This is the first time I’ve seen you dressed like this.

“Is there some joyous occasion today?”

Upon hearing this, Liu Su gently played with her long hair hanging over her shoulders. “There’s no joyous occasion.

“Xiao Yun gave me the clothes, saying that wearing this would make a woman look more beautiful, so I tried it on.”

“I see.” Xie Fei nodded.

That maidservant, Xiao Yun, is indeed a bit mischievous; she’s capable of doing such a thing.

Liu Su seemed to notice Xie Fei’s constraint and asked in a casually feigned tone, “Brother-in-law, do you think I look good like this?”

This question was light and casual, yet it carried a hint of probing.

Xie Fei was startled; his gaze involuntarily swept over her.

The gauze dress, under the reflection of the Spirit Spring mist, faintly revealed a hazy beauty, making her skin appear snowy white and her bearing ethereal.

He quickly looked away, coughing dryly, “Beautiful, naturally beautiful…”

To quickly change the subject, he abruptly changed the topic, “Speaking of this A-Grade Bath, you used so many rare Spirit Medicines; the cost must be quite high, right?

“But it’s not open to the public; isn’t it losing money?”

Liu Su gently shook her head, “This bath was prepared for Brother-in-law; the cost is not a consideration.

“Therefore, there’s no question of losing money.”

Xie Fei was startled, then repeatedly chuckled nervously, “Ah? Prepared for me?

“Haha, this… this is too extravagant!”

In his heart, he secretly wondered: What’s wrong with Liu Su today?

First, she dressed so stunningly, then specially prepared this soul-repairing bath, and her attitude is so…

He felt something was wrong; perhaps she discovered what happened in the bath that day…

Thinking of this.

Xie Fei felt a chill down his spine and thought: Could she be trying to retaliate against me here?

Liu Su didn’t seem to notice his rambling thoughts and continued, “Brother-in-law, you can come here whenever you need it.

“Whether it’s cultivation or healing, the environment here is in no way inferior to the Everflow Spirit Realm.”

Xie Fei was surprised upon hearing this.

The Everflow Spirit Realm was the supreme secret realm of the Everflow Sword Sect; the Spiritual Energy was dense, and the Laws manifested.

Only the Sect’s Heaven’s Chosen or Grand Elders were eligible to cultivate within it.

Although he was now an Elder, his seniority and cultivation were far from enough to qualify him to enter the Spirit Realm.

While he was lost in thought.

Liu Su got up and took several plates of snacks from the nearby pavilion and placed them on the jade table beside the bath.

She softly said, “Brother-in-law, these are snacks I just learned to make; try them?”

Xie Fei turned his head to look.

Several exquisitely shaped snacks were arranged on the jade plate; their colors were alluring, emitting a faint fragrance of Spirit Fruit.

Each snack was carved like a work of art, faintly emitting spiritual energy fluctuations; it was clearly refined from Spirit Materials.

However, he hesitated to use his chopsticks, a sense of alertness rising in his heart: Could there be something wrong with these snacks?

Hiss!

Could she be trying to poison me?!

Although the thought was absurd.

But mainly, Liu Su today feels very unusual.

Everything is strange.

Xie Fei chuckled dryly, probing, “These snacks look good, but…”

“Does Brother-in-law want some wine?”

Liu Su quickly got up, “I’ll go get some wine.”

“No, no!” Xie Fei quickly waved his hand, pretending to take a pot of wine from his Storage Bag, but actually from his System Space.

He smiled, “I have Hundred Fruit Wine from the Exquisite Holy Land; it tastes good; let’s drink this.”

He thought to himself: Drinking is fine, but I must drink what I brought to feel safe.

This pot of Hundred Fruit Wine was originally intended to be shared with his apprentices.

Taking it out in an emergency is also appropriate.

At worst, I’ll just refill some from the large jade bottle for my apprentices later.

Liu Su didn’t say much and slowly sat down.

The snack plate Liu Su brought had wine cups, chopsticks, and other items.

Xie Fei picked up the wine pot and filled the two jade cups with Hundred Fruit Wine.

The wine was clear as a spring, emitting the rich aroma of Spirit Fruit.

He raised a cup and gestured to Liu Su, “Come, let’s toast you first…”

He wouldn’t touch the snacks for now; first, he would appease her with the wine, and maybe everything would be fine.

His only experience with drinking culture from his past life was being put to use here.

However, when he looked at the other cup of wine, he found that Liu Su had not raised her hand to pick it up.

Liu Su’s gaze fell on the jade cup; she was silent for a moment, seeming to hesitate.

For a long time.

She slowly spoke, her voice soft but with a hint of apology, “Brother-in-law, I actually can’t drink alcohol.”

“Ah?” Xie Fei’s raised hand froze in mid-air, his face full of astonishment.

Can’t drink?

Then why did you ask me if I wanted to drink?

Could it be another test?

He secretly wondered in his heart, but his face remained calm as he asked, “Can’t drink? Then just now…”

Liu Su explained, “I was just thinking that many men like to have a few drinks, so I asked Brother-in-law if you needed some.

“My physique is weak; one cup of ordinary wine will make me fall, let alone this Hundred Fruit Wine.

“Spirit Wine entering my body would be even harder to bear.”

Xie Fei was stunned for a moment, then nodded, “I see, then I’ll drink both cups of wine to avoid wasting them.”

No matter whether the big shot is telling the truth or not, it’s always right to go along with it.

Liu Su’s behavior today is so unusual, everything is strange; he didn’t dare to be careless.

Just as he was about to drink both cups of wine, Xie Fei saw Liu Su suddenly frown, as if struggling internally.

A moment later.

A look of determination flashed in her eyes, and she reached out to pick up the cup of Hundred Fruit Wine, her tone carrying a sense of resignation, “Since it’s wine poured by Brother-in-law himself, I’ll try it today.

“I think the Hundred Fruit Wine from the Exquisite Holy Land, known for nourishing Spiritual Power, should be very beneficial to ordinary people and shouldn’t be as harmful as ordinary wine.”

“Uh…” Xie Fei was completely dumbfounded; the wine cup in his hand almost slipped.

What is Liu Su doing?

Just now she said she couldn’t drink, and now she’s acting like she’s going all out?

He stared at Liu Su, trying to see some clue on her face, but he only saw her expression firm, with no intention of retreating.

Then…

Under Xie Fei’s astonished gaze, Liu Su gently raised her cup and drank the cup of Hundred Fruit Wine in one gulp.

The wine flowed down her white neck, creating a shimmering gleam.

However, after drinking this cup of wine.

In just a few breaths, Liu Su’s face flushed visibly.

The redness spread from her cheeks to her neck, and even her ears were dyed a faint crimson.

Her eyes gradually became hazy; her originally clear gaze was covered with a thin mist; her whole person exuded a captivatingly charming aura.

“This is…” Xie Fei’s eyes widened in surprise.

She really couldn’t drink alcohol?!

And the effect of this Hundred Fruit Wine is too exaggerated!

He looked down at the wine cup in his hand.

Then he wondered, “Although this wine is Spirit Wine, it mainly nourishes Spiritual Power, and the alcohol content isn’t strong; why is its effect on her so intense?”

As the saying goes, “Fine wine intoxicates spring flowers, every frown and smile adds a blush.”

Liu Su at this moment was breathtakingly beautiful.

She was already unparalleled after dressing up, but now that she was showing signs of intoxication, she possessed even more alluring charm.

Her long hair was dampened by the Spirit Spring mist; a few strands stuck to her face, making her skin look like jade; the tenderness in her eyes seemed to make one forget all the worries in the world.

Xie Fei’s throat moved slightly as he forcibly suppressed the ripples in his heart.

He carefully put down his wine cup and tentatively asked, “Are… you alright?”

Liu Su gently held her forehead, her voice slightly stammering, “I’m fine, it’s just… a little dizzy.”

She tried to maintain her dignified posture, but as the intoxication surged, her tone was no longer as steady as usual.

Her gaze became increasingly hazy, and she even started to say things she would never say in normal circumstances: “Brother-in-law, don’t you like my sister very much?”

“Uh…”

Xie Fei was startled; the question came too suddenly, catching him off guard.

Saying he liked her would go against his heart; saying he didn’t like her might cause her to lose face.

He chuckled nervously, vaguely saying, “It can’t be said that way…

“Your sister has a good personality, I…”

Liu Su didn’t seem to care about his answer.

In her intoxicated state, her thoughts were somewhat erratic, murmuring, “Brother-in-law, if I were more mature, more beautiful, wouldn’t I be able to…

“Be liked by many people?”

Xie Fei quickly waved his hand, “That’s not right.

“You’re much more likable than your sister!

“Look at the young Tower Master of the Beacon Tower; he’s so devoted to you…”

“The young Tower Master of the Beacon Tower…” Liu Su said, gently shaking her head, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.

She continued, “That’s different.

“Sister has the best brother-in-law; for her, that’s enough.

“But I…

“I want to be like my sister too…”

Her words came to an abrupt halt, as if she realized she had said something she shouldn’t have.

She lowered her head and bit her lip, trying to hide the turmoil in her heart, but the blush became even more noticeable.

Xie Fei’s mouth twitched slightly.

He didn’t know if this was intentional or Liu Su’s true thoughts.

It’s hard to guess the thoughts of a big shot.

But he knew one thing.

His “brother-in-law” is definitely not the “best” in her mouth.

Even if Xie Fei were more narcissistic, he would never be narcissistic to this extent.

“Uh…”

Xie Fei lightly coughed, carefully choosing his words, cautiously saying, “Su Su, I’ll take the liberty to call you by your name.

“I can’t bear this title of ‘best brother-in-law’.

“You’re still young; you should have a broader perspective…”

Upon hearing this, Liu Su’s intoxicated eyes flickered slightly, as if digesting his words.

She supported her forehead, her tone somewhat hazy, “A broader perspective?

“How far does it have to be to be considered broad?

“If you always stare at the distance, will you…

“Ignore the people around you?”

“…” Xie Fei was startled and speechless.

Alright.

She speaks so eloquently.

He couldn’t argue.

The Spirit Spring mist was dense, and the area beside the bath was quiet and silent.

At this time, Liu Su shook her head; she was even more intoxicated, “Brother-in-law, Xiao Yun said…

“I should have a sweetheart.”

“What? Who?” Xie Fei was startled, a flash of surprise in his eyes.

To make someone like Liu Su fall in love, that person must be an extraordinary figure!

Could it be some Heaven’s Chosen from the Southern Border, or some reclusive expert?

Liu Su seemed to be angered by his reaction.

Her voice carried a hint of anger, “I don’t know!

“That person… likes to hide himself and stay away from everything!

“An irresponsible man!”

A drop of cold sweat appeared on Xie Fei’s forehead; he secretly thought: This description sounds a little familiar?

But he quickly denied his guess and chuckled dryly, “This… who is that person?”

Liu Su didn’t respond.

She seemed to have become more sober after her outburst, “Brother-in-law, I feel a little uncomfortable; I want to lie down and rest.

“Can you help me to my room?”

Xie Fei was startled, his gaze sweeping towards the small pavilion not far away.

The pavilion was exquisite and elegant, hidden among the Spirit Spring mist and petals, like a corner of a fairyland.

He nodded, got up from the bath, and shook off the water droplets from his robe.

Then he carefully supported Liu Su and walked towards the pavilion.

But Liu Su’s intoxication was far more serious than he imagined.

Her steps were unsteady; her body was limply leaning on his arm, as if she couldn’t stand at all.

Even stranger was that her body was abnormally heavy!

Even Xie Fei found it a little difficult to support her.

Seeing this.

He quickly turned and said, “Su Su, it’s too tiring to walk like this.

“Or… I’ll carry you in?”

“Mm.” Liu Su softly responded, her voice almost inaudible.

Then she unhesitatingly raised her hands and placed them on Xie Fei’s shoulders.

Xie Fei took a deep breath, bent down, and picked her up in a princess carry.

Liu Su’s body was light yet substantial; leaning against him, she exuded a faint fragrance of Spirit Fruit Wine and petals.

The breeze blew, and the surrounding petals danced, falling around them, like a frozen painting.

The Spirit Spring mist was dense; the entire small world was as beautiful as a dream.

However, Xie Fei had no intention of admiring the scenery.

He looked ahead, his steps steady, forcibly suppressing the instinctive desires stirring within him.

Liu Su, carefully dressed, was charming in her drunken state; her soft body pressed against him; every breath brought a heart-stirring fragrance.

Xie Fei gritted his teeth and secretly circulated the 《Limitless Sword Classic》, allowing his Sword Qi to flow through his meridians.

Maintaining his mental clarity at all times.

He had to do this!

Otherwise…

The consequences would be unimaginable!

At the same time.

Liu Su hung her head, her face deeply buried in Xie Fei’s chest.

Her gaze was clear as water; where was there any trace of intoxication?

At this moment, she recalled Xiao Yun’s “teachings” from the past few days, and a hint of shyness and complexity arose in her heart.

“Young Lady, do you know that women sometimes need to be a little ‘bad’, a little ‘seductive’…

“Since you’re so troubled, why not take this opportunity to test that man.

“It’s not just testing him, it’s also testing yourself…”

Thinking of this.

Liu Su suddenly felt a little “shameful”.

At this moment, her cheeks were so hot they were almost smoking.

She immediately buried her face even deeper.

“How could I be so bad…”