He guided her hand to touch his own desire, his voice hoarse with lust, “My girl, give it to me.” “Mm,” she murmured softly, her voice seductive due to desire. Gradually, his desire entered her, cautiously, afraid of hurting her, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. “Ah…mm…” The sudden hot hardness brought a slight pain. Soon, both were lost in the paradise of desire. “No more, I’m so tired.” “One more time, just one more.” With skilled provocation, another round of passion began. “Gudong, what do you think they are doing?” Outside the door, two figures whispered. “…How would I know?” Gudong, her face flushed, replied in a hurry. “Do you think Bai Hua is bullying Tu Tu? We should go check.” Gudong quickly held back Lian Lian, pulling her away. “What are you doing? I need to see if Tu Tu is being bullied!” Lian Lian shouted. “If we go in, Bai Hua will skin us alive.” “What? Then let’s get out of here quickly.” With that, Lian Lian dragged Gudong away in a flash, fearing Bai Hua’s wrath.
After the passion, Xiao Tu lay against Bai Hua’s chest, drowsy. “My girl, actually, we have found a way to locate Shui Shui.” He couldn’t bear to see her in pain, thinking about Shui Shui’s disappearance every day, feeling guilty and heartbroken. “What, Shui Shui, really? The Four Great Elders searched for so long and found nothing,” Xiao Tu exclaimed excitedly, her eyes brightening, all traces of sleepiness gone. “Yes, you should go ask Huo Lian,” Bai Hua said thoughtfully. Huo Lian… yes, this matter is related to him, asking Huo Lian would be the most reliable approach. Shui Shui’s disappearance, their intrusion into the demon’s den, her being ensnared by the Soul Lock, everything was too coincidental, clearly a setup. But she had been deliberately avoiding it, not knowing why… Man Xie.
In a quaint courtyard, amidst a tranquil bamboo grove, by a flowing stream, under a blooming cherry tree, stood a figure in fiery red… It seemed as if her allure had diminished, replaced by a simplicity, less arrogance, more melancholy. Her white robes fluttered, her hair cascaded like a waterfall, adorned only with a silver ribbon tying back her myriad of sorrows, loose strands falling along her cheeks. Her silver Tang dynasty attire, with wide, flowing sleeves embroidered with silver cherry blossoms, and delicate tassels at her waist, swayed in the breeze. “Huo Lian, how are you doing?” Xiao Tu had snuck to the Bamboo Garden, hiding from Bai Hua’s watchful eyes. “I’m not blessed to receive the concern of a goddess like you, I can’t bear it,” Huo Lian replied with a scornful smile. “When are you leaving?” Xiao Tu didn’t mind, pretending not to hear. “Are you trying to kick me out?” She didn’t want to leave this place where she had found an unprecedented ease, free from the jealousy and scheming of the demon palace’s harem, not needing to constantly play mind games to climb into the king’s bed. She wouldn’t miss the man she both loved and hated, nor would she gaze at the opulent palace, wondering which concubine’s bed he would visit that night, leading to sleepless nights until her tears ran dry. “If you like it here, you can stay as long as you want; I won’t kick you out.” There was a hint of guilt in Xiao Tu’s heart; if it weren’t for her, perhaps Huo Lian’s fate might have been different. “I won’t thank you, never.” Huo Lian said with resentment, though perhaps not meaning it in her heart. “No need for your thanks.” Xiao Tu smiled, treating her like a child. “You didn’t come just to tell me to leave, did you?” “No, I have something to ask you.” Xiao Tu answered truthfully. This time, she came for her beloved husband, Shui Mi Tao. Thinking of Shui Shui’s sweet smile, her heart warmed; she truly missed that gentle and adorable little husband. “You’re here to ask about your husband’s whereabouts, aren’t you?” It was clear she knew, a hint of smugness in her voice. “Yes, will you tell me?” Xiao Tu’s heart raced with excitement; she knew, she definitely knew Shui Shui’s location. “What if I don’t tell you?” Huo Lian’s lips curled into a mischievous smile. “If you don’t tell me, I’ll find out anyway. You know my capabilities.” Here is the English of the provided Chinese text:
“Although she said so, her heart was not as calm as she let on. “Alright, I agree.” “I need you to help me find someone.” “Who?” “Xiaoyaozi.” For some unknown reason, there was a flicker of excitement in her eyes. “Alright, I agree.” “Your husband was abducted by Liu Qing, who is famously known as ‘Master Liu Ye’ in the demon realm.” “Thank you, I won’t go back on my promise.” With that, she used teleportation to return to her palace.
Just as Xiaotu entered her room, she cautiously moved towards the bed when suddenly a familiar voice came from behind. “Looks like someone’s been naughty, leaving her husband all alone in the empty room. When he wakes up early in the morning, his wife is nowhere to be seen. Could it be that I didn’t perform well enough last night?” Baihua was sitting on a round wooden table, sipping scented tea with a look of a wronged wife. “… Haha, Baihua, I, I went for a walk in the garden this morning, it’s quite beautiful, and I even ran into Lianlian.” Xiaotu turned around, making up an excuse. “Qianyu Lian seemed to have gone horse riding early in the morning. And by the way, wife, why do you have bamboo leaves stuck to your feet? I don’t remember when we planted bamboo in the garden?” Baihua asked curiously. “Sorry, Baihua, I went to ‘Zhu Yuan’.” Xiaotu hung her head in a pitiful manner. “Very well, and then?” His face turned ashen. “I went to find Huo Lian.” “And then?” “She told me where Shuishui is.” “Very well, and then?” “I promised to help her find someone.” “Come here, girl.” Baihua forced a bright smile. Xiaotu approached Baihua cautiously, and with a swift pull, she fell into his embrace, receiving a punishing kiss, overwhelming and all-consuming. “Girl, I was so worried about you. Really, I searched everywhere, and when I saw you at ‘Zhu Yuan’, I was relieved, but I was also afraid that Huo Lian might harm you, so I watched from nearby.” He held her tightly, feeling her unique fragrance, feeling her slender body in his arms, his heart, no longer in turmoil… He truly couldn’t bear to lose her again, truly, truly, never again… “Alright, I won’t leave Baihua again, absolutely not.” It was both a comfort and a promise.
“Goddess, please let us accompany you. ‘Master Liu Ye’ is a well-known figure in the demon realm; we can assist from the side.” The four guardians took turns persuading Xiaotu. “No need to say more, you stay here. ‘Cherry Blossom Kingdom’ cannot be left unattended.” With that, a group of eleven left the kingdom for the demon realm.
On their way to “Liu Ye Manor,” the journey was eerily peaceful, with no demons coming to cause trouble, instead, they avoided them. This unusual phenomenon puzzled Xiaotu. Upon arriving at Liu Ye Manor, the guards respectfully let them pass. Inside “Liu Ye Manor,” instead of the dark, terrifying atmosphere she expected, everything was like an ordinary manor with rockeries, bamboo, small bridges, and flowing water. There wasn’t anything strange along the way, except for the silence; it was almost identical to the human world.
