Chapter 1157 - 1154: Gentleman's Agreement
There's only one inn in the town, it's not very big, but the rooms are kept quite clean.
In the room, Huang Bo and Zhou Kai listened to Lin Chuan describe the events, their anger made them gritted their teeth, and they silently cursed that group of Maoshan Tao scoundrels in their hearts.
Lin Chuan didn't tell them about his plan to go to the Maoshan Tao headquarters. The people from Maoshan Tao were not easy to deal with. If Zhou Kai and the others knew, even if Lin Chuan forbade them from going, they would surely sneak along.
Zhou Rui was clearly frightened, her delicate face remained pale, with a touch of fear in her eyes.
Zhou Kai and Huang Bo, aware of Zhou Rui's relationship with Lin Chuan, made excuses to leave the room.
In the room, only Lin Chuan and Zhou Rui were left.
Zhou Rui gazed at Lin Chuan, unable to hold back any longer, she threw herself into his arms and cried bitterly.
Lin Chuan held Zhou Rui in his arms, gently comforting her, saying, "Xiao Rui, it's okay now, I won't let anyone hurt you again."
Zhou Rui cried in Lin Chuan's embrace for a while, then finally managed to stop her sobbing, raising her face, her delicate face was covered in sparkling tears.
"Xiao Rui, look at you, turning into a little cat." Lin Chuan lifted his right hand, wiping the tears off Zhou Rui's face, jokingly.
Zhou Rui's eyes were slightly red and swollen, she glared at Lin Chuan and said, "I'm in such a state, and you still find the heart to joke with me."
Lin Chuan was slightly taken aback, "Xiao Rui, I know you've been through a lot, when I heard you were kidnapped, I was really anxious, you know? I just wanted to rescue you; I can't let others hurt you."
His words were sincere, and warmth filled Zhou Rui's heart, prompting her to lean in and kiss Lin Chuan.
"Xiao Rui... you really don't regret being with me." Suddenly, Lin Chuan felt a momentary lack of desire, looking at Zhou Rui's graceful complexion, he felt a sense of falseness.
Zhou Rui opened her eyes, gazing at Lin Chuan with deep affection, shyly, "Since I decided to be with you, I've known you are the man I want for life. Being with you, I absolutely have no regrets."
Zhou Rui's skin was exceedingly smooth, even smoother than a baby's skin, Lin Chuan's right hand gently slid over her face, fearing that a slight pressure might break it.
Closing her eyes once again, Zhou Rui felt Lin Chuan's hand sliding across her face, softly saying, "Lin Chuan, I truly have no regrets. I know you'll be good to me, won't you?"
Lin Chuan gently kissed her flawless face, emotionally saying, "Rest assured, Xiao Rui, I'll take care of you for life, won't let anyone bully you again. I'll make you the happiest woman in this world." Saying this, he pressed his lips onto Zhou Rui's red ones.
Zhou Rui's clothing was very thin.
While kissing Zhou Rui, Lin Chuan's right hand slipped inside from underneath her clothes. Zhou Rui merely let out a soft sound, not stopping him, her body lightly trembled perhaps due to anxiety, with a rush of excitement overcoming her.
Lin Chuan gently laid Zhou Rui down on the bed, tenderly, softly.
This was entirely different from Tang Yumeng, Song Xiaojia when actual intimate contact happened.
With Xiao Ning, Lin Chuan only felt endless venting, accompanied by an inexplicable additional sensation.
Inside Lin Chuan's body, a stream seemed to quickly travel down, following the blood's path to reach all parts, his body emitting a faint red glow.
A pink hue blossomed from excitement around him, after Lin Chuan's climax, Zhou Rui felt as if her body was a softened dough, the strong impact making her reluctant to open her eyes.
Early the next day, Lin Chuan woke up seeing Zhou Rui sleeping sweetly beside him; he didn't have the heart to wake her, got dressed, and stepped out of the room. Immediately, he saw Qin Fang at the inn's door.
Qin Fang, still sporting a ponytail, seeing Lin Chuan, said, "Are you planning to go to the Maoshan Tao headquarters?"
Lin Chuan was slightly puzzled; how did she know? Yet, despite the question, he nodded.
Qin Fang suddenly grinned at Lin Chuan, "Do you realize there are dangers all around the Maoshan Tao headquarters, it's full of various array formations."
Lin Chuan shook his head. Regarding array formations, although Qin Zhenghe sent him a book, he hadn't had the chance to study it.
Qin Fang continued smiling, "Though I'm not well-studied in array formations, I do understand a bit. Perhaps you could ask me to assist you."
Lin Chuan also smiled, realizing this girl roundabout just wanted to accompany him to Maoshan Tao headquarters, "How did you know I wanted to go there?"
With a playful grin, Qin Fang blinked at him, "Your skills are impressive, I guessed when you questioned Qin Cheng in a private room."
Lin Chuan was taken aback, then laughed, "You little girl, clever as a fox, alright, you can come with me, but let's make a gentleman's agreement."
Qin Fang, initially smiling brightly, was puzzled by Lin Chuan's remark, "What gentleman's agreement?"
Lin Chuan responded, "Simple, I just want to learn how you perfected your Tracking Technique."
Qin Fang blinked, "Okay, not everyone can master this technique. Maybe if you were a woman, I'd agree."
Her words were clear; the technique suited women only. Lin Chuan awkwardly chuckled, "Forget I asked, let's go."
Heavenly Dao Temple nestled in the southern mountains of Double Dragons Mountain was a well-known temple within a mile radius, who'd think Maoshan Tao's main hall was here?
Disguised as tourists, Lin Chuan and Qin Fang arrived at Heavenly Dao Temple. The temple itself was indeed grand, the towering main hall was the temple's center, beneath it lay smaller halls, past it stood simplistic, elegant houses.
Inside the main hall, statues of Taoist Ancestor The Three Pure Ones were enshrined, each showing a benevolent expression, having a distinct charm.
Visitors indeed crowded Heavenly Dao Temple, numerous devotees kneeled before the grand statues, incense burning, smoke wafting.
After circling Heavenly Dao Temple, Lin Chuan and Qin Fang found nothing, the temple disciples didn't appear particularly skilled.
As both continued wandering, suddenly someone shouted, "The Bodhisattva Guanyin has manifested, everyone come and look."
This one shout prompted numerous people to rush behind the main hall.
Lin Chuan and Qin Fang exchanged looks, joining the crowd heading behind the main hall.
Behind the main hall was a large courtyard, many people gathered in a circle on the east side.
Pushing through the crowd to see, Lin Chuan and Qin Fang saw a white statue of The Bodhisattva Guanyin slowly rising from the ground, surrounded by a white mist.
Seeing the slowly rising statue, people kneeling around bended down prayerfully, yet Lin Chuan and Qin Fang didn't kneel, not believing The Bodhisattva Guanyin existed in this world.
Strangely enough, the statue truly seemed to emerge from the earth without being supported.
"The Bodhisattva Guanyin really manifested, please bless my son with a wife." From the crowd, an elderly man in a black suit shouted.
The others kneeling started wishing towards the statue too, the scene growing quite chaotic.
With disbelief, Lin Chuan was about to check, but Qin Fang held him back, giving him a subtle look.
Just then, someone appeared in front of the crowd, seemingly aged around thirty-two or thirty-three, wearing a Taoist cap and gray robe, with a cold glint in his eyes.
The look Lin Chuan was all too familiar with, aside from Qin Zhenghe and Qin Fang, all other Maoshan Tao disciples bore that look.
Walking to the statue, respectfully bowing, suddenly shaking, and then acting hysterically, his eyes turning dark, raising his hands shouting, "I am the reincarnated disciple under The Bodhisattva Guanyin, bow to me."
As soon as he finished, a faint gold glow radiated from his body, a halo resembling Buddha's light atop his head.
This child disciple said, "I am commanded by The Bodhisattva to descend and aid everyone. Join my sect to escape calamity, or else great disaster awaits."