The Voyeurs

As soon as Xiao closed the door behind her, Zhen weighed in on leaving the two to their own devices.

<< At least take Yanmei with you if you are planning on snooping around, leaving those two alone is never a good idea. >>

Zhen commented on the two spirit beasts that are supposed to be part of Xiao's harem. It was by Zhen's design that she allowed Luqing to be close to Xiao, unfortunately, Xiao really can't pass through Luqing's barrier and dual cultivate with her as Luqing and Yanmei are constantly on their cat and dog routine. Cat and fox, to be precise.

For therein lies a secret to dual cultivation that would become a phenomenal boon to Xiao if she had ever unlocked it. Dual cultivation is intimate, it qi essence sharing to the extreme, therefore, Xiao would need to 'sample' all manners of subject for her to realize and use its potential.

Xiao ejected an invisibility pill from her mask and swallowed it one go, her body might have completely vanished, her voice still echoed as she answered her master.

"Maybe spending some time with just the two of them would help iron out their differences? I never understood what's the deal with them, Yanmei is usually the mature one but she would always be irrational when it came to Luqing. Sometimes, Luqing is also to blame, she always antagonizes Yanmei whenever she can."

<< Their qualms are due to their nature as spirit beasts. If I had to guess, as your ward, Luqing hates it whenever she smells Yanmei's scent on you. Naturally, she would want to cover it with her own scent. How about it Xiao, are you willing to let Luqing do exactly that? >>

"Why do I feel like you are whoring me out to Luqing, master? Yanmei and I agreed that she would welcome Lin into our relationship, but I don't think she would appreciate me making a move on Luqing. It's like how I tolerate Liuming but I wouldn't make a move on her."

The sultry voice inside Xiao's head chuckled. Her student was on point.

<< I cannot deny that. It is simply to boost your combat prowess, but the fact still stands that I want you to sleep with Luqing. In time, you will know the meaning behind my intention. >>

Xiao sighed as she decided to not respond anymore, now was the time to get on with her objective. That is to find out the circumstances behind Liuming's unbattered state. Seriously, Xiao thought Liuming would have been limped by her mannequin on the first night.

A few moments later…

Although the Shen family mansion was spacious, Xiao was eventually able to find Liuming's room with a bit of snooping around.

The problem now is how Xiao's going to get inside the closed room.

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Having bathed the mannequin, Liuming sat the mannequin on her bed and positioned herself right behind. Liuming was now ensuring that Xiao's hair remained smooth, her comb blending into it with every swipe. Liuming's lips curved into a warm smile, such gentle tending helped alleviate the stressful meeting she had earlier.

A smile that vanished into thin air as the loud knocking on her door interrupted her care for the mannequin.

"Who is it!?"

No answer, only a louder knock.

"Leave at once, I am busy!"

Then came a knock that was so loud it would've busted her door open. The infuriated Liuming immediately charged at her front door, wondering who it is that would take the full brunt of her ire.

The door opened to reveal no one on the other side. Was it one of the maidservants playing a prank? If Liuming ever catches who did it!

Suddenly, Liuming felt a gust of wind slip above her. Casually chalking it up to her mind playing tricks on her, Liuming closed her door and returned her attention to the catatonic Xiao.

"Don't worry, Xiao. It's nothing but the wind."

The real Xiao's heart almost leapt out from her chest, thinking that Liuming had some sort of sixth sense that could detect through the invisibility pill which hides even her qi presence.

<< Is she…Is she talking to your mannequin? Oh, this is quite the surprise. >>

Even though Xiao couldn't speak because doing so would blow her cover, she agreed with her master. Something more fishy than a barrel full of fish was going on with her mannequin and Liuming, and Xiao intended to get to the bottom of it.

"What clothes are you willing to try today, Xiao? Rejoice! Since I am feeling a tad bit generous so I will let you try my favorite dress."

Liuming raided her own wardrobe and brought out a regal dress that is soft blue in hue, like a clear night sky illuminated by graceful moonlight. Thus, it was a dress pretty enough even for Chang'e to consider putting on.

"What's that, you're excited to wear it? Hmph, Fine, I shall dress you since you're practically begging for it."

The real Xiao watched as Liuming removed the clothes on her mannequin without hesitation, she was ready to put a stop to whatever Liuming was doing then and there but her twisted curiosity made her freeze.

Through her mask, Zhen watched alongside Xiao as Liuming clothed the mannequin with the elegant dress.

<< Are you seeing this, Xiao!? She is playing dress up with your mannequin! >>

The first thing to pass through Xiao's mind was that the Liuqing in front of her might be an impostor, what was transpiring in front of her was so absurd, Xiao had liken finding a gentle Liuming into an unexplainable phenomenon similar to frogs raining down from the sky.

Proud of dressing up the unresponsive Xiao, Liuming beamed with pride as the outfit matched her new roommate. "There. Although don't forget that I am still prettier than you!"

In Liuming's heart of hearts, she found Xiao to be as equal, if not, more gorgeous than she is. But instead of envying Xiao like before, that realization made a different emotion bloom in Liuming's chest. For Xiao's beauty was now akin to a flower, instead of stepping on it, Liuming would hold it close to her chest and cherish it.

And what better way to cherish it than connecting their hearts together through the union of their body? Like they had done the night before.

Slowly, Liuming started undoing the mannequin's clothes, her heart rate thundered in excitement at the thought of engaging in carnal lust with Xiao.

All while unaware of the voyeurs inside her room.