Chapter 47: You Smell So Good

The moon rose above the willow branches; it was the perfect time for a meeting at dusk.

Su Xuan followed Huan’er into the living room.

Though the room was small, it was decorated in a warm and clean manner. Several pots of roses sat by the window, swaying enchantingly in the evening breeze.

He nervously straightened his clothes and unconsciously sat a bit more upright.

Compared to the game, he was facing a real person this time. Since his method of approach had changed, his previous experience might not even be useful.

‘What if she doesn’t have a good impression of me? If she does, should I pretend to be serious, or just…’

Just as he was pondering how to face Su Yunjin, the living room door was pushed open gently.

He looked up.

Su Yunjin wore a pure white shawl draped casually over her shoulders. A Golden Silk Hairpin was tucked loosely into her hair, which was slightly disheveled. A single lock of dark hair fell playfully over her chest. A fiery red nightgown was faintly visible beneath the shawl, her provocative figure half-hidden, with every curve appearing so supple they seemed as if they could drip with moisture.

She had only dressed herself in a hurry, but combined with her naturally enchanting and seductive face, it added a certain ripe charm of a mature woman.

When he recalled how he had played with her and heard her soft cries in the game, Su Xuan felt his head spin and his body grow stiff.

“Brother, you… you smell so good.”

Before he could hide his embarrassment, he realized Su Yunjin was staring at him blankly. Her face was flushed red, her eyes were misty, and the words had escaped her lips instinctively.

Su Xuan froze and subconsciously sniffed himself. Aside from the scent of soap from his laundry, there was nothing else.

Perfume wasn’t something that existed in the Immortal World. Besides, he hadn’t brought any scented sachets with him when he left. How could there be a fragrance?

And…

‘Wait, we only just met for the second time, why the hell are you blushing? Besides, even if we’re following a script, you shouldn’t start with “you smell so good.” You should start with “let’s compare heights,” then “your hands are so small,” then “I think I can carry you,” and finally “you smell so good” or “I’ll just give you a kiss”… Who starts like this?’

“Ahem, what?” Su Xuan blinked and asked instinctively.

“No… it’s nothing. I… I was talking about the flowers.”

Su Yunjin felt a bit guilty. She pointed at the windowsill, but her heart was pounding. She subconsciously walked toward Su Xuan.

With her years of experience in Pill Refinement, she discovered that although this younger brother clearly had no cultivation, his body carried an extremely fierce and overbearing aura. It was like… a sturdy, powerful beast brimming with vitality.

That scent made her body feel as if it were cheering. Waves of warmth filled her limbs, and even the sense of emptiness within her seemed to weaken significantly. She wanted to get closer, wishing she could bury herself in him and take a deep breath.

Only when she was nearly in front of the youth did Su Yunjin suppress her inner excitement. She sat down gracefully beside him and asked softly, “How should I address you, Fellow Daoist?”

“Sister can just call me Su Xuan.”

The distance between them was barely over two feet. Su Xuan could even faintly smell the rose fragrance in her breath as he responded softly.

‘Actually, you’ve also called me good brother, husband, and even daddy…’ He swallowed hard, not daring to say it out loud.

“Brother Su, are you… a disciple of the Pill Saint Sect?”

Su Yunjin elegantly picked up the teapot and poured him a cup of hot tea. She placed her hands gently near his as she probed for information. She caught the pleasant scent on the youth again, wanting to clear up the doubts in her heart.

Yesterday, she had heard Su Xuan reciting the words her mother used to coax her with as a child. She had to find out how he knew them. As for the Pill Saint Sect, that was the sect where her parents’ family resided. Once she confirmed his background, she would basically know what was going on.

“The Pill Saint Sect? I did practice there for a while.”

Su Xuan was a bit surprised. After a moment of thought, he nodded. The original owner of this body had been a servant in the Pill Saint Sect for several years, but because he could never successfully refine an Elixir, he had been kicked out.

But why was she asking this?

“Oh…”

Su Yunjin’s beautiful eyes turned slightly red as she looked at him.

‘That explains it. That explains everything.’

She assumed he was someone arranged by her parents. They likely didn’t dare to help her openly, so they were looking after her in secret. She just didn’t know why they had sent a man this time.

She scanned Su Xuan again and noticed that he did indeed carry the aura of a Cultivation Method from the Pill Saint Sect. Her heart believed him more, so she asked, “Is the sect… is the Sect Master and the others doing well?”

“They should be fine. To be honest, I left the sect several years ago, so I really don’t know their current situation,” Su Xuan scratched his head and said awkwardly.

“So you’ve been searching for several years…” Su Yunjin murmured softly.

She believed this youth had been sent by her parents to find her and that it had taken him several years to finally succeed.

Overcome by emotion, she grabbed Su Xuan’s hand. Her eyes sparkled with tears, and the beauty mark at the corner of her eye added a touch of sorrow that made one instinctively want to pull her into an embrace.

‘What the heck? What kind of development is this? I haven’t even done anything yet, so why is her favorability almost maxed out?’ Su Xuan felt the warmth of her hand and saw her pitiful expression, feeling completely bewildered.

“Brother, then you came to find me because…?”

Su Yunjin finally calmed her emotions after a long while. She let go of his hand and asked in a low voice. She had run away because she didn’t want to face her parents, and she didn’t know what their plans were.

“To be honest, I wanted to ask you for guidance regarding some Pill Refinement techniques.”

Facing her question, Su Xuan hesitated for a moment before choosing to tell the truth.

‘Of course, besides that, it wouldn’t hurt to have some… intimate interactions,’ he thought to himself.

“Ask me for guidance?” Su Yunjin was stunned.

Then, as if she realized something, she became even more moved. This youth was at the most critical age for cultivation, yet he had been sent by her parents to find her. He hadn’t practiced for several years; she wondered if he had neglected his progress. Moreover, he had helped her yesterday. She had to teach him well from now on!

“I happen to be about to perform Pill Refinement. You try it first, and I’ll see how your foundation is.”

Su Yunjin made up her mind. After a moment of thought, she pulled Su Xuan toward the bedroom.

‘She’s teaching me just like that? She’s going straight to the point? Is being sincere really this effective?’

Su Xuan didn’t know the full story and only thought his sincerity had worked. He followed her into the bedroom, feeling a bit dazed.

Su Yunjin had just woken up, and Huan’er hadn’t had time to tidy the bedroom yet, so it looked a bit messy. As soon as he entered, there was not only the scent of Elixirs but also the lingering fragrance of Su Yunjin’s body, which was incredibly alluring.

“I will explain the recipe and the refinement techniques to you beforehand. Pay attention to your control of Spiritual Power and follow my instructions.”

Having confirmed he was one of “her people,” Su Yunjin became brisk and efficient when it came to Pill Refinement. She tossed the shawl onto the bed and tied up her hair, which was getting in the way. She arranged for Su Xuan to sit in front of the Pill Furnace while she sat cross-legged beside him, pressing close to his side.

“This is a Third-tier Pill. Listen to my commands and try it once. I need to verify your skills.”

Su Yunjin set aside a portion of the materials and placed them next to him.

“And while we’re at it, let me smell you more.”

She leaned her head closer to Su Xuan, licked her lips, and squinted her eyes, her heart full of enjoyment.

Su Xuan felt the warmth of her supple body pressed tightly against his right side. His arm occasionally brushed against her, making the situation feel almost unbearable. He forced himself to focus, doing his best to suppress the agitation in his heart.

‘The furnace hasn’t even been lit yet, but I’m already burning up. How am I supposed to refine anything like this?’