Chapter 2474: Chapter 2538: Narrow Escape from Death
"As long as my husband and Ali wake up before the New Year, we can have a family reunion." Chu Xiaoyao leaned over and said. After speaking, she turned to Jiang Ningxiang and asked, "Ningxiang, do you think my husband will wake up in another month or so?"
Jiang Ningxiang lifted her head at these words and thought for a moment before saying, "Probably, I’m not very sure..."
"Alright." Chu Xiaoyao raised an eyebrow and said, "I’m sure he will. I, Chu Xiaoyao, have always been incredibly accurate in my predictions."
"Hehe, Xiaoyao, come over and lend a hand, put the child next to the dining table." Li Xinyue called out.
All the women hoped that Li Yifei would wake up before the end of the year. Of course, it didn’t matter even if he didn’t, as long as he was at home and safe from danger.
Actually, there was another hope in their hearts—if Li Yifei could wake up. Elder Yao did say that it seemed there were no longer any Worms in Li Yifei’s body or that they were dealt with. This meant that once Li Yifei woke up, he could be intimate with them, and then the Li family would truly be a normal family.
For the women now, the term "long deprived" was inevitable, so everyone hoped Li Yifei would wake up, and they could joyfully engage in some physical activities, achieving a harmonious union of spirit and body.
Of course, this wish was buried deep in their hearts and not absolute, more like a wishful accessory when hoping for Li Yifei’s awakening.
Dinner began, and the women of the Li family left the main seat for Li Yifei. The children would also say they missed Li Yifei, but soon, they would be attracted by the delicious food. The women of the Li family each chatted with each other. In the past six months, due to the threat of Noah’s Ark, the family’s business could only develop steadily. However, it has now entered a stable phase, better than the previous two years.
While the women were having dinner, in a villa over a hundred meters away, in Su Lio’s bedroom, the True Qi surrounding the couple who had been together for months suddenly stopped. The True Qi, which had been enveloping the two like a breathing entity, expanded and contracted.
In the bedroom, it seemed there was a "pop" sound, and the True Qi mass suddenly retracted, splitting into two arcs that entered Li Yifei’s body and Su Lio’s body respectively.
The two slowly opened their eyes, appearing unchanged, but only they knew the changes within each other.
They looked at each other, each seeing only the other. About two months ago, Li Yifei found a way to help Su Lio build her Upper Dantian, which also helped her cultivate. Therefore, Li Yifei decided to make a concerted effort, allowing Su Lio to grow from nothing to something, from weak to strong, steadily cultivating until she became a true expert. If measured solely by the strength of True Qi, she had already surpassed the previous Xu Shanshan and Jiang Ningxiang. Of course, Li Yifei was unsure how much time had passed, so he didn’t know whether Xu Shanshan and Jiang Ningxiang had improved.
Transitioning from an ordinary person to the current Innate Expert was a significant leap, very rare and precious.
Su Lio’s eyes gradually revealed a smile. She was so beautiful, and as an Innate Expert now, her eyes carried a spiritual significance. Even without speaking, she conveyed many words to Li Yifei, and the lingering love surrounded them, all absorbed by Li Yifei.
No requests needed, Su Lio proactively kissed and locked lips with Li Yifei.
Li Yifei responded, both still holding the same posture. After a while, Li Yifei released Su Lio, whispering, "Little girl, let’s go take a bath!"
"Ah?" Su Lio’s cheeks turned red, and she instinctively glanced down, then licked her lips and nodded lightly, "Okay, let’s... take a bath."
"Don’t move, I’ll carry you there!" Li Yifei said.
Over time, Su Lio had gained self-awareness, knowing what they were doing. During the Dual Cultivation, emotions were exchanged, and she understood how much Li Yifei had sacrificed. They had nearly died, yet survived against adversity, and this understanding had helped her grow significantly.
Wrapping her arms around Li Yifei’s neck, Su Lio rested her head on his shoulder, and they headed to the bathroom together. This bathroom was specially built for Su Lio, featuring excellent temperature control and a large bathtub with various functions. Li Yifei filled the water and didn’t rush to lie in but first helped Su Lio to wash their bodies clean.
They didn’t know how long they had been cultivating; their bodies were filthy, not just from dead skin, but also internal impurities. With each advancement, they expelled impurities, so after waking up, it was necessary for them to have a thorough cleanse.
Su Lio was no longer as shy as before. Although naked, she remained relatively comfortable.
"Need me to scrub your back?" Li Yifei leaned over and asked.
Su Lio turned her head to glance at him, then quickly turned back, saying, "Sure."
"Mhm." Li Yifei’s hand had already reached over, and Su Lio’s body trembled slightly but did not shy away. By the time Li Yifei had finished scrubbing her back, Su Lio’s entire body had shifted from fair to a light blush—a noticeable change which Li Yifei hadn’t observed before.
Moreover, Su Lio’s body seemed to have undergone some transformations. Though the two hadn’t eaten or replenished themselves in months, their bodies remained healthy thanks to dual cultivation. Especially Su Lio, who now had a bit more flesh, no longer looking so gaunt. Her small breasts even filled out a bit, which caught Li Yifei’s eye. The two had just met like Gold Wind and Jade Dew, and before they could savor the fleeting moments of human beauty, they began dual cultivation, enduring trials and suffering. At this moment, Li Yifei felt the Worm had disappeared and found himself eager.
Feeling Li Yifei’s change, Su Lio turned around, her moist eyes fixated on him, lips enticing. Li Yifei leaned in for a kiss.
"Yifei, should we... finish our bath first?" Su Lio whispered.
"Alright." Li Yifei suppressed his passion. After they had finished bathing, they lay together in the tub, with Su Lio resting against Li Yifei’s chest, listening to his strong heartbeat. After a pause, she said, "Yifei, thank you!"
Li Yifei lifted his hand, gently patting Su Lio’s soft, smooth, and elastic buttocks, feeling much better than before. He thought about the sensation of holding her before dual cultivation.
"You hit me!" Su Lio pouted, seeming a bit wronged, but it looked more like she was pouting coquettishly.
Good comprehension, Li Yifei nodded to himself and then said, "I wouldn’t hit you. I was just touching."
"No, you’re not allowed to touch." Su Lio gently wriggled, yet this motion was not evasive but rather a deliberate tease, so Li Yifei’s large hand quickly succeeded, lightly kneading. Of course, he didn’t exert force, avoiding any pain to Su Lio.
Just as Li Yifei had previously said, some things come naturally after the first time, as they did now.
Su Lio had changed significantly. She had transformed from a tormented patient of the Sky Yin Absolute Vein into a dignified Innate Expert. This was an immense change, from her spirit to her demeanor, from her physique—everything had shifted dramatically. Already beautiful and captivating, she now carried an exceptional charm, a quality seen only in someone like Jiang Ningxiang or Xu Shanshan, the allure of a master expert.
This charisma greatly attracted Li Yifei. After dual cultivation, the two understood each other more deeply, elevating their affection.
Embracing beauty in his arms, Li Yifei, although he agreed to wait until after they finished bathing, couldn’t help but touch all over. This left Su Lio breathless yet not annoyed; instead, she held some anticipation for the forthcoming events.
The bath was quite enjoyable. Li Yifei used a large, soft towel to wrap Su Lio, drying off her body, then carried her out of the bedroom, drying themselves off, and gently placed the lovely girl onto the bed.
"Yifei..." Su Lio crossed her hands over her chest, aware that a significant, meaningful moment was about to occur in her life. Though it wasn’t her first time, it was her first with clear awareness.
"Mhm." Li Yifei gazed at her tenderly, pulling the towel away and tossing it onto the nearby chair. Su Lio, nervously, pulled the bedcover over herself.
Li Yifei didn’t stop her, admiring her beautiful delicate face, enhanced by the effects of the Dual Cultivation Technique. Their emotions had transcended, a piece of himself in her and vice versa.
"Baby, you’re really beautiful," Li Yifei softly approached, speaking gently. Due to the Dual Cultivation Technique, Su Lio’s body had recovered significantly, no longer as frail as before. He believed that in some time, she could not only return to her original state but even reach a certain level of perfection, given that Su Lio was now an Innate Expert, a rarity in the world.
Simply put, a Dual Cultivation Technique alone couldn’t have caused such a transformation. It had to be attributed to her Sky Yin Absolute Vein and Li Yifei’s desperate rescue, possibly aided by other factors Li Yifei couldn’t yet comprehend upon awakening.
After waking, Li Yifei briefly pondered, initially suspecting the Worm, yet it didn’t seem quite right.
Whatever, he brushed off the thought, lowering his head to kiss Su Lio.
Hmm... Su Lio responded fervently.
Having barely escaped death, Su Lio gained deeper insight. Many suffer from terminal illnesses, yet few experience a life from birth, spanning over twenty years, constantly overshadowed by an illness liable to kill at any moment. When truly confronted by imminent death, Su Lio felt an indescribable sentiment. Now reborn, her entire state naturally differed.
Of course, she still needed time to adapt to this new sensation of being a top-tier expert. For instance, now, intending to touch Li Yifei’s face, she inadvertently infused True Qi, causing, in a moment of passionate kissing, to punch him flying with a crash, landing miserably on the ground.
