"Xue Niang, cry out, there's no one here."
Xiao Shan went to pry open her mouth. To avoid making a sound, her pearl teeth bit down, turning her red lips pale, her willow brows furrowed, a sight that only made him more frenzied.
But he couldn't bear to see her endure.
She was like this because they had heard a few coughs during their intimate moments at home that day.
It was Granny Hua's cough from next door, quite clear in their bedroom.
Now, it was different. Xue Niang used to moan softly, but since then, she either bit her lip or bit the quilt. He could no longer hear those melodious, beautiful sounds.
Xiao Shan's hand pried open her mouth and reached in, only to be bitten by Xue Niang in her passion.
The once gentle cat had instantly transformed into a man-eating beast, finally revealing its true nature, its sharp fangs bared to devour its delicious meal.
In the swirling mist, the two, one dark and one white, intertwined like two snakes.
"A Shan, A Shan, A Shan, ah—"
Pleasure swept through her mind, and Xue Niang finally let out a scream, her thoughts exploding into a blank expanse like fireworks.
...
Xue Niang fell into a deep sleep, and Xiao Shan quietly left the cave.
Her graceful body was covered by Xiao Shan's clothes, with little red plum blossoms blooming on her shoulders.
"Goddess... Goddess..."
A man's voice sounded in her ear, different from Xiao Shan's steady, deep baritone; it was clear and pure, like a young boy's.
Xue Niang startled, her eyes snapping open, still carrying the lingering haze of intimacy.
Before the stone platform stood a giant wolf, pure white, without a single impurity, as noble as a king.
"Goddess, would you permit me to cultivate by your side?"
The boy's voice spoke again, and Xue Niang realized it wasn't an illusion.
Was the giant wolf she saw last time real? Could a wolf speak human words?
The giant wolf's head was turned outwards, not towards Xue Niang, showing a human-like respect.
Xue Niang pulled her clothes tighter and said with a trembling voice, "You, are you a spirit cultivating in the mountains?"
"Goddess, do not fear. I am not a spirit. I am of the Snow Wolf clan. If I can receive the aid of the Goddess's celestial aura to cultivate, I can extend my lifespan to five hundred years."
"You, can you transform into a human form?"
"Goddess, you misunderstand. The Snow Wolf clan is merely sentient, not spirits. There are no spirits in the world."
Xue Niang's heart relaxed a little. It was good that it wasn't a human, but the voice was still unsettling. Fortunately, the wolf knew not to look at what it shouldn't.
"How can I help you?"
"Just by being by the Goddess's side." The giant wolf lowered itself, turned its back to Xue Niang, and lay on the ground, its eyes closed as if asleep.
Just like that?
Xue Niang lay down in confusion, staring at the giant wolf for a long time before her eyes began to grow heavy again.
After an unknown amount of time, the giant wolf stood up. "He is here! Thank you, Goddess, for your help!"
In her daze, Xue Niang only saw a flash of white light, and the wolf was no longer in its place.
Xue Niang came to her senses and looked at the spot. At least she saw a few white hairs, proving it had indeed existed.
A moment later, Xiao Shan appeared, carrying a cloth bag. Seeing Xue Niang awake, he couldn't hide his joy.
"It seems your body has truly recovered!"
"No, I'm still tired!" Xue Niang covered herself with her clothes and quickly lay down again, closing her eyes.
"What are you afraid of? I'm not a beast." He looked content, leisurely sitting on the stone platform, tucking a strand of her hair away from her face.
"You are a beast," Xue Niang mumbled, grabbing his hand and biting it.
"Alright then, Mrs. Beast, would you like some fruit?"
Who was Mrs. Beast!
"What fruit?"
Xiao Shan smiled and took out fruit from his pocket. They were wet, having been washed. There were several kinds: red mountain berries, large dates, a few wild pears, and finally, he pulled out a handful of purple berries from his embrace.
"Open your mouth!"
Xiao Shan popped the berries into Xue Niang's mouth. "These are purple sunflowers. They are good for your health."
"So sweet."
Juicy and abundant, they moistened Xue Niang's dry mouth, and a trace of purple juice trickled down the corner of her lips.
"Let me taste."
Xiao Shan leaned in and licked it away, lingering for a moment before releasing her. "Indeed, incredibly sweet."
"Hurry and get away! Otherwise, I won't eat anymore!"
Xue Niang was about to go mad. How had this man changed? Sweet words came so easily, as if they were free!
Xiao Shan temporarily left her alone.
That day, they did not descend the mountain. They spent two days and nights in the deserted mountains, lost in their passion.
Their marital affection grew deeper and more harmonious.
Xue Niang's previous worries and anxieties about the Great Sun Divine Lord were cast aside in their repeated lovemaking.
She thought perhaps the great shaman had just been scaring her.
On the third day at noon, they tidied themselves up and descended the mountain together.
"If you like it, you can come often."
Here, with no one to disturb them, Xue Niang felt more at ease. The cave was warm as spring, and she was always warm, feeling quite well.
"I think you're the one who likes it."
"Yes, I do." Xiao