Bridal Chamber

Fate thought for some time before answering.

"There is one pill that is suitable for her."

"You don't know anything about it as well?" Su Kang asked.

"I don't know its name or function, but this one is related to body constitution and lifespan."

"Body constitution? If it can improve hers, then her talent might improve as well," Su Kang thought.

"If it can improve her constitution, then it is also suitable for me, right?" he asked. If Su Kang could enhance his talent, he might match Li Fang's cultivation speed.

"No, it isn't suitable for you. Before showing any treasures, I use destiny to see your compatibility. This way, I can determine which item is more suitable for you in different scenarios."

"It's not suitable for me? Then forget it," he muttered.

Su Kang decided to trade the pill for Bai Yunxi. It cost him 2000 destiny points.

They were close to their house on the outskirts of the village when they met a group of people who wished them well—the same people who had decorated their home.

In the bridal chamber, adorned with crimson silk and fragrant blossoms, the atmosphere was thick with anticipation.

Bai Yunxi stood at the center, the faint flicker of candles casting playful shadows on the walls.

She felt a flutter of anxiety and excitement as she smoothed the delicate fabric of her wedding robe, reminding herself to breathe.

The room was a breathtaking spectacle of traditional decor. A large, red bed dominated the space, its curtains embroidered with auspicious symbols.

Dates, peanuts, and lotus seeds—symbols of fertility and good fortune—were artfully scattered around. A low table stood in the center, laden with an array of exotic fruits and delicate pastries, all meticulously arranged.

Su Kang entered the room and closed the door behind him.

"Is it really going to happen now?" Bai Yunxi thought, her heart racing.

He walked to her and took her hands before whispering, "Xi'er, my wife. You are way more beautiful than I imagined."

"Husband, thank you," she replied, her voice barely above a whisper.

He took out the pill that Fate had given him and placed it in her hand.

"This is my wedding gift for you. It will be beneficial for you."

She opened the small wooden box and saw a green pill inside. Her expression changed suddenly.

"Husband, do you really want me to give you a child?" she asked, her tone complicated.

Su Kang frowned. "What's wrong, Xi'er? I won't force you in such matters."

"Then what is this?" she asked, pointing to the pill.

"This is an extremely rare spiritual pill. It will increase your lifespan and can improve your constitution," he explained.

After hearing his words, Bai Yunxi's expression became doubtful. She was still not fully convinced, but he was her husband now.

Without saying anything, she sat on the bed, opened the box, and took the pill into her mouth.

Su Kang watched her, confused by her reaction. Her doubtful expression had puzzled him, and now her sudden action left him unprepared.

Even with his divine sense, he could detect nothing special about the pill. If not for his trust in Fate, he wouldn't have believed it was a treasure.

The pill dissolved on Bai Yunxi's tongue, a wave of warmth spreading through her, then intensifying into a searing heat that coursed through her veins.

Then she heard his worried voice.

"Xi'er, immediately sit in the lotus position and circulate the qi."

A faint green light emanated from her skin, her body shimmering as if veiled in moonlight.

At first, she appeared to age, her features growing older until she resembled how she had looked five years ago when Su Kang first met her.

Hours later, her body began to rejuvenate, and she looked like a teenage girl. Su Kang observed her changes.

By midnight, her body had returned to its previous state, though her beauty was now more refined.

She opened her eyes. Green light was vanishing into her body.

Her senses were heightened, her soul purified, and her spiritual consciousness had reached the Foundation Building stage.

"Xi'er, how are you feeling?" Su Kang asked.

"I'm fine. My body feels slightly different, and my soul power has become purer and stronger," she replied.

"Why did you suddenly eat the pill? You should have been more careful," he said, his tone tinged with anger.

Bai Yunxi felt guilty for doubting him. She explained her reasoning. "I thought it was a pregnancy pill."

She told him that Li Xiao had once given her a similar pill found in some ruins without explanation.

It had resulted in her becoming pregnant within three days of their marriage and had also improved her child, Li Fang's talent.

"I thought that you..." She didn't say anymore but Su Kang understood it.

He gently cupped her face, his thumbs brushing against her soft skin.

"Xi'er, believe me. I will never do anything to betray your trust. If you don't want to have children, I won't force you."

He wanted her to understand that what Li Xiao had done, was a betrayal, and he would never repeat such actions.

She nodded, they started talking about many things.

"You were not wearing this five years ago, right?" She asked, her fingers gently touching the silver earrings that adorned his ears.

"No, I was in the the sect at that time. When I returned to the Su family later, a coming of age ceremony was arranged."

Su Kang then explained some customs of his family to her.

"Your family is very different. I had never seen a man wearing such jewellery. You are gentle and calm yet you have an aura of ....wild."

She hesitated a little. Sometimes Su Kang gave her feeling of a supressed beast but she didn't want to say it.

"It might be because of my family. Since we were originally from Southern barren lands, our family customs and traditions are slightly different."

"The South?" Bai Yunxi's eyes widened in surprise.

"But that's… that's considered a barbaric land."

She was surprised by this information. She didn't know about this.

"Elite families of the Jiang state are still calling us barbarians behind our back. But our family will not change it's rules because of this." He said with a pride in his voice.

He paused, his gaze softening as he looked at her. "Do they displease you, my wife?

Bai Yunxi shook her head, her fingers still lightly touching his earrings.

"No, Husband," she said, her voice filled with sincerity and boldness.

She leaned ahead and kissed his ear and whispered in low voice,

"They are… a part of you. And I find them… interesting."

Su Kang was taken aback by her actions. She has changed a lot in past few days.

"It feels like a dream, you have changed a lot," he spoke with a chuckle.

She gazed at her young, handsome husband, his eyes filled with love and passion.

He had taken care of her son silently, found her mother, and was willing to marry her despite their age difference.

"Husband, do you love me?" she asked.

"My wife, I love you," he replied.

She wanted to hear his confession repeatedly, and they continued this exchange until she finally said,

" I'm ready. Love me tonight"

She was mentally prepared, grateful for his love and respect. Though their marriage would remain a secret, in this village and this house, she was his wife.

After hearing her words, Su Kang's eyes burned with naked passion. He leaned in, his lips capturing hers in a passionate kiss.

He tasted the sweetness of the wedding wine on her tongue, the subtle fragrance of jasmine in her hair.

She opened her mouth in response, their tongues dancing together. Her tongue met his, a delicate dance of exploration and desire.

Bai Yunxi's hands moved from his chest to his neck, her fingers tangling in his short hair, her body molding against his.

The scent of her body filled his senses. His breath was hot against her skin, sending tingles down her spine.

His hands roamed her body, exploring the curves and valleys beneath the soft fabric of her robe.

He felt the rapid beat of her heart against his palm, the slight tremor of her body as he caressed her.

He moved his lips from hers, trailing soft kisses down her jawline, along the delicate curve of her neck, to the hollow of her throat.

His hands moved to the collar of her exquisite crimson wedding robe, his fingers deftly undoing the intricate fastenings. The heavy silk slid off her shoulders, revealing blue inner robe.

He untied the sash of her inner robe, the fabric parting to reveal the creamy expanse of her skin. He peeled away the garment, his gaze feasting on the beauty of her form.