Xiao Shan finally stopped, and Xue Niang was almost collapsing to the ground, her petal-like red lips parted as she panted.
"Where, where is it? What's here?" kuAiδugg
Xue Niang looked at Xiao Shan, feeling stifled and deceived. Apart from rocky cliffs, there were only vines and grass. What good place was this? A lie!
However, Xiao Shan had already put down his carrying basket and squatted down. "Come up!"
Xue Niang climbed onto Xiao Shan's back, not understanding why.
"Hold on tight!"
Xiao Shan shouted and leaped up. Xue Niang, startled, tightly clutched his neck and closed her eyes. After a few leaps, Xiao Shan stopped. Xue Niang opened her eyes to see that they were surrounded by stone walls, in a hidden flat area where only a circular patch of sky was visible. It was much warmer here than elsewhere, with blooming flowers all around.
"Could this be a hidden paradise?"
"Walk this way."
Xiao Shan led her forward. In front of them, a stone wall revealed a natural cave entrance. Xue Niang followed in surprise, feeling warmer the further she went. The unknown flowers and plants growing beside them were incredibly vibrant.
Moreover, a misty vapor swirled around, making it feel like entering a fairyland.
Could it be...
Xue Niang's premonition came true; this was indeed a hot spring!
"Ah! A hot spring!" Xue Niang ran forward, joyfully scooping up a handful of water. The warmth flowed through her hands. It felt so comfortable!
"Feng Que Lou also has a hot spring, but the water is diverted. It's not natural and not as hot as this. So this is what real hot spring water feels like!"
"Mmm, I heard soaking in hot springs is good for the body. It should help with your coldness. If you like it, I'll bring you here often."
Xue Niang paused.
"Xiao Shan, actually, my coldness is almost gone. I've been sensitive to the cold since I was young, which is why Father built the hot spring for me."
This was because she was born in a yin year, on a yin month, at a yin hour, on a yin day. Her body naturally had more yin energy than ordinary women.
"Then you still have a lot of coldness. Soaking more is always good for your health. Hurry and take off your clothes to get in. I'll bring the things inside."
"Oh! You didn't say earlier, I didn't bring any change of clothes!"
"How could I not bring them for you?" Xiao Shan hooked her chin, grinned mischievously, and turned to leave.
Xue Niang's cheeks were flushed from the heat. She looked at the clear spring water, her moist eyes flickering with hesitation.
Wasn't this bathing in front of him?
Completely exposed.
Xiao Shan returned quickly. Xue Niang was pulling down her pants. When she heard footsteps, she rushed into the water to hide. Her ankle was caught by her pants, and she plunged headfirst, letting out a cry.
Fortunately, the spring water wasn't very deep. The center seemed to be only as high as her, and she soon stood up, dripping wet.
Xiao Shan was already standing in front of her. Seeing that she was unharmed, he relaxed his brows. "Be careful."
"I know."
Xue Niang's bodice was completely soaked, clinging tightly to her skin. The perfect curves and visible bulges were more revealing than being naked! She quickly crouched down, immersing herself in the water.
However, the water was so clear that nothing could be hidden. Instead, the bodice floated and billowed, the water's force lifting and lowering her soft form.
Her skin was as smooth as snow, her three thousand strands of hair spread across the water's surface. The exquisite, bright red bodice offered a partial view, and a string of blood bodhi and love beans adorned her wrist. Though seemingly insignificant, they made her appear as if blooming all over.
A red lotus bloomed in the center of the water.
Like a water sprite.
Xiao Shan, unseen by Xue Niang, had already stripped naked behind her and glided through the water like an eel.
"Ah!"
Xue Niang's waist was embraced, and she was involuntarily pulled into the deeper part of the water.
"It's too deep, I can't stand!" Xue Niang swayed, frantically grabbing Xiao Shan's head.
Xiao Shan's face was pressed against her delicate navel, and he couldn't help but lick it with his tongue.
"Xiao Shan, let me up quickly, I'm scared!"
Xiao Shan emerged from the water and steadied Xue Niang, his eyes shining as he looked at her. His bronze chest was covered in water droplets.
Now that she was stable, Xue Niang could see him clearly. He was completely naked, and the refraction of water made his lower body indistinct, but it was enough to make her afraid to look directly.
She hadn't even dared to examine him closely at night. This was too embarrassing in broad daylight.
But where was the light coming from in the cave?
Xue Niang looked up and saw a ray of sunlight shining on her face. It turned out there was an opening above, and the sunlight streamed down, enveloping them in a beam of light.
This place was truly blessed.
"Xue Niang, soaking in a hot spring is about relaxing."
Xiao Shan moved behind her, brushing aside her flowing hair to reveal the red lotus on her back. His large hands roamed over her body, cleansing her.
By the time Xue Niang realized what was happening, that small piece of cloth was already drifting a meter away.
"No wonder you let me go last night; you had it all planned..."
Xue Niang's face flushed with anger, and she bit his arm.
Xiao Shan mischievously bit her earlobe, his hands not stopping as he also pulled off her underpants.
"Xue Niang, you're so beautiful... are you a spirit in disguise?"
You're the spirit in disguise! A turtle in disguise!
Xue Niang's feet were not on the ground, and she had nowhere to exert force, so she could only cling to him. Xiao Shan had already caressed her entire body.
"Washed clean."
Xue Niang gritted her teeth, "Then take me up quickly!"
"Alright..."
This time, Xiao Shan was very decisive. He took her back to the shore. Before Xue Niang could breathe a sigh of relief, he pressed her from behind.
"Xiao Shan! No!" Xue Niang commanded urgently.
She disliked this position intensely due to past unpleasant memories, which had always made her feel disgusted by it.
And Xiao Shan hadn't been like this a few days ago.
Xiao Shan lifted himself slightly but didn't let go. Instead, he kissed the red lotus with a gentleness she had never experienced before.
This was not Xiao Shan's usual style, but it plunged Xue Niang into endless torment.
Moving downwards, an electric current seemed to surge through her spine, and her whole body trembled.
"Xiao Shan, don't..."
Xiao Shan flipped them over, placing Xue Niang on top. Now facing each other, Xiao Shan was mesmerized by the beauty before him. Her eyes were like the deepest spring water, both clear and turbulent, gazing intently, her gaze a tangible caress.
"You do it," he said hoarsely.
"I... I don't know how."
Xue Niang's face felt hot and burning. Her eyes darted around, and her hands pushed against his chest, wanting to get away.
"Then close your eyes and feel. I will be gentle..."
Xiao Shan lifted her and walked a few steps quickly to a stone platform, where bedding was already laid out.
He... he had even brought blankets?
To Xue Niang's astonishment, Xiao Shan had already encircled her from behind. "On the bedding, you'll feel more at ease, won't you?"
"You—"
Xue Niang's mouth was sealed. After a few muffled sounds, she stopped resisting, twisting her head to accept his passionate kiss.