There’s Something Wrong With These Demonic Women!

Chapter 184: Fortune Favors The Bold

Lu Xun gently held Su Jingyi's delicate, unimaginably soft hand, marvelling at her flawless skin. He couldn't help but wonder how this tender hand had ever held a sword, especially when there was no sign of calluses on her palm. It was as soft as satin.

He gazed at Fairy Su by his side through her thin veil. She had a slightly flushed complexion on both sides of her cheeks. A sense of mystery, elusive yet palpable, radiated from her. He gently gazed at her and spoke, "Jingyi, do you understand the courage it takes to do something you know you shouldn't?"

At that moment, Su Jingyi was stunned. When Lu Xun grabbed her hand, a shiver ran through her, and she couldn't resist the sense of exhilaration and shame that washed over her.

Was he really starting this now? This audacious young man, with only a few brief meetings and three occasions alone, was already boldly holding her hand. If more time passed, he might even be preparing to climb into her bed and snuggle under her covers.

However, the sensation of him gripping her hand was strangely pleasant, and he held it tightly, as if he feared she might run away. If she wanted to escape, she would have done so already. Why would she be willing to share a boat ride with him?

After a momentary daze, Su Jingyi snapped back to her senses and abruptly withdrew her hand. She turned her face slightly away and fixed her gaze on a random spot. She bit her red lips and slowly replied, "Jingyi, is that what you can call me?"

"Then what do you prefer to be called? Fairy Sister?" Lu Xun, who was sitting beside her, inhaled the faint sandalwood fragrance on her and spoke softly, "I call my wife ‘Sister,' so how about ‘Fairy Sister' for you?"

‘Fairy Sister' was a rather cheeky nickname, but she seemed to like it. Su Jingyi kept her composure and replied in a somewhat indifferent tone, "Call me whatever you like; your mouth is under your control, and I can't dictate it."

Tsk tsk, this seasoned lady is quite challenging, but I like women who are challenging.

Lu Xun decided to play with this mature Daoist nun. He added, "I've thought about it, and ‘Fairy Sister' doesn't quite work. ‘Sister' is reserved for my wife. So, let's stick with ‘Jingyi.' Actually, this works too because I often enjoy sitting quietly alone." ((TL:"Jing" (静) means "quiet" or "calm." "Yi" (怡)means "joy" or "pleasure")) 怡 (yí)

Su Jingyi remained silent and turned to face away, looking randomly in the cabin. Her quiet and reserved demeanor left Lu Xun puzzled. Compared to the overt coyness of the two demonesses, Su Jingyi's subtlety was more direct. The demonesses often used violence to conceal their inner embarrassment, but Su Jingyi responded with silence.

"I still prefer calling you ‘Fairy Su,'" Lu Xun continued gently, "The impression you made on me the first time I saw you in the capital was just too profound. That ethereal feeling was unforgettable, and I doubt I'll ever forget it."

Su Jingyi pursed her lips, a hint of softness crossing her face, though Lu Xun couldn't see it. She replied softly, "You should sit across from me."

Ah, why so cruel! I finally managed to get next to you, and you're chasing me away like this! Lu Xun replied with a wry smile. "I can't get up because my butt is stuck. How about we stay like this, and besides, I'm still quite far from you."

Su Jingyi silently stood up, walked to the opposite side of the young man, and sat down gracefully. She turned her face away as if gazing at the shore, but she sneakily stole glances at him from the corner of her eye. Observing his helpless and awkward demeanor, a faint smile played at the corner of her lips.

Even though she had already deduced his true intentions, which weren't guided by the instructions of the big demoness, his audacity was truly exasperating. However, there was nothing she could do about it. Upon careful reflection, the demoness hadn't been entirely wrong. Staying with him for an extended period made it easy to get entangled.

"Want some wine?" Lu Xun asked softly.

Su Jingyi glanced at the small wine barrel on the table and said, "The Daoist sect prohibits alcohol."

"Prohibits alcohol? I've never heard of that," Lu Xun replied, seeming unperturbed. He continued to sit there and sip his wine while contemplating his next move. How could he unlock the inner barriers of Fairy Su's heart? It seemed she had more locks than all the demonesses combined. Even though he had expressed his feelings, she remained aloof and even pushed him away.

"Tell me about your relationship with her," Su Jingyi said indifferently. "What do you two usually do?"

What do we do? We always stay in bed. Lu Xun hesitated for a moment and replied nonchalantly, "When I'm with you, I'd rather not bring up others."

Reusing the same old tactics and classic responses, but they worked every time. Su Jingyi, upon hearing Lu Xun's words, secretly unlocked a door within her heart. A feeling of being valued by him washed over her, which was crucial in her comparison with Miao Fengxian.

"Silver-tongued," Su Jingyi slightly frowned, saying coldly, "Saying this in my presence and then giving a different account later, it won't work on me with these tricks of yours."

"Do you believe it or not? I always speak the truth." Lu Xun lifted his wine jar and took a few sips. He then set it down and looked at Su Jingyi, softly saying, "I want to sit beside you."

"No," Su Jingyi replied coldly.

However, in the face of Fairy Su's refusal, Lu Xun remained undeterred. In his slightly intoxicated state, he stood up and walked straight to her side. He sat down, and just as he was about to settle in, Fairy Su stood up and returned to her previous seat, opposite him.

Lu Xun, persistent as ever, stood up once more, sitting down next to her. The two engaged in a playful tug of war, one standing as the other sat, and vice versa. They seemed to be enjoying themselves, to the point that the boat began to sway, leaving the old man at the rear of the boat puzzled.

Just when Fairy Su was about to stand up again, Lu Xun swiftly grabbed her arm. He looked at her with a pitiful expression and said, "Don't go. Stay by my side, okay?"

This sudden and unexpected plea, consisting of only a few words, deeply embedded itself in Fairy Su's heart. Especially when she saw the young man's imploring expression and heard his low, deep voice, it momentarily left the mature Daoist nun somewhat helpless. She silently bent over, her slender figure accentuating her full curves.

Without a word, the two sat next to each other, with the noisy street bustling on the shore while the boat remained quiet and serene. Unintentionally, an atmosphere of ambiguity began to ferment between them. A gentle breeze brushed against Fairy Su's veil.

Lu Xun summoned his courage and extended his hand. He discreetly reached towards the edge of her slender hand and lightly hooked her jade fingers with his pinky. Su Jingyi's body stiffened, and goosebumps rose all over her.

Hastily turning her face, she gazed at the shore, her eyes revealing bewilderment, embarrassment, and a touch of eager anticipation. She wasn't sure what she expected. While her instinct told her to retract her hand, deep down, she hoped he would continue using these subtle gestures to seduce her.

Lu Xun, holding her finger, saw that she did not resist, emboldening him even further. In the blink of an eye, he firmly grasped the back of her hand.

"Mmm…" Fairy Su couldn't help but tremble inside, her cheeks burning. She bit her lip forcefully in an attempt to bring herself back to her senses, but the sensation of her hand being gently held in his overwhelmed all her reason.

How many women's hands has this young man touched? How could he be so experienced?

Her breathing gradually grew more rapid, and her gaze slowly became dreamy. The heavy chains that once bound her psyche began to be released, one by one. A hint of loneliness began to overflow, swallowing her reserve and amplifying her impulsiveness. This new, unfamiliar feeling left Fairy Su feeling somewhat powerless.

Lu Xun, calm and composed, shifted his butt, reducing the distance between himself and Fairy Su. When they were about to be in close proximity, he paused. An intoxicating fragrance enveloped them. This aroma was more intense than the subtle one from before.

What should be the next step? Should I go all-in and strive for a remarkable future?

Lu Xun contemplated his next move. According to the original script, this was the moment he should gently pull her into his embrace, wrap his arms around her waist, and use the most endearing words to stimulate her emotions. However, the pace of this script was too slow for his liking. Lu Xun wanted to accelerate things. Perhaps he should book a top-tier room at the inn right away.

After some quick thought and calm analysis, Lu Xun decided to take a gamble. After all, fortune favored the bold, and being timid wouldn't get him anywhere. Even if it didn't work out, there was no harm done. They were already in this situation, and where could she run?

Releasing her hand back, Lu Xun gently lifted her thin veil while gazing at her with intense affection. Su Jingyi, in response, continued to look at him. Her face was just inches away from his, but the strong sense of shame forced her to look away, unable to maintain eye contact.

At that moment, Lu Xun softly held her chin, slowly moving her face towards his. He exerted no force because, from the moment he took her chin in his grasp, Fairy Su's entire body trembled, and she nearly went limp.

What is he doing?

Just as Fairy Su was unsure of what to do, she witnessed the young man right in front of her slowly, gently bringing his head closer.

At the same time, Lu Xun discreetly held onto her waist, ready to pull her into his embrace at any moment.