Raining nonstop.
Waiting for two hours in Qiaoyin's room, Chen Yun not only didn't expect the heavy rain to stop, but instead it rained even harder.
During this time, he was invited by Jinqiaogao to have dinner together.
Chen Yun agreed because he suspected Jinqiaogao to be a demon, but he didn't eat even a single bite of the food.
On the contrary, Jinqiaogao, not knowing whether she was in a good mood, drank a little wine.
Here, just as the maids had finished clearing the tableware and closed the door to the room, Jinqiaogao, unable to bear the alcohol, asked Chen Yun to help her return inside to rest.
"Oh, my head is a bit dizzy."
Jinqiaogao leaned half against Chen Yun's chest, looking very coy.
She's better off not talking.
The moment she speaks, a faint smell of alcohol and an unknown fragrance permeate the air.
Chen Yun instinctively looked down, seeing Jinqiaogao's flushed cheeks and red lips dripping with allure just inches away. It seemed as if he only needed to lean in, and he could kiss her.
He felt an inexplicable jolt in his heart.
Now that Jinqiaogao is slightly tipsy and very active, it seems as if as long as he is willing, he could do some things that cannot be described.
But Chen Yun had malnutrition since childhood and his physical structure was still incomplete. In reality, he had the courage but lacked the strength.
Moreover, he had felt something off about Jinqiaogao from the very beginning and was on guard.
Therefore, Chen Yun quickly turned his head away, not staring at Jinqiaogao.
He quickened his pace to help Jinqiaogao to the pink brocade bed, "Miss Qiao, lie down."
Jinqiaogao acted like a cat that had her claws out, actively grabbing Chen Yun's neck with her hands. She slightly cooed, "No, I want you to carry me to bed."
Chen Yun: "..."
Holy cow!
Do you think I'm a child?
Anyone with normal sense can tell that something's wrong with you!
Even in a society similar to the Tang Dynasty in ancient China, where women are relatively more open, they're not open to being so with a man after just a few encounters, are they?
Chen Yun guessed that Jinqiaogao, although had ulterior motives, didn't know much about the matters between men and women. Therefore, she would only use her body to entice him incessantly.
If he were a normal ancient man, he would certainly be confused and lost in the allure.
After all, for most men, it's something worth boasting about to have a woman throwing herself at them.
Having a beauty by their side and something to boast about afterward, who wouldn't be tempted?
Chen Yun was already on guard; how could he be led by her charm?
Even more so, he began to suspect her motives.
Does she really turn out to be a demon?
Could it be that she really is a demon, but her powers are insufficient and she can only perform indecent acts to absorb human vitality?
As it turns out, he was half right.
She Yunghua, although not a demon, was taken as a disciple by Lü Dunjin when she was only in her teens. She had never experienced romantic affairs, so she naturally wouldn't know any "charm" techniques and would instinctively use physical seduction.
Fortunately, it was He Xianqu who came to test Chen Yun in place of Zhongli Quan, which is why she showed so many flaws.
If it were Zhongli Quan himself who tested Chen Yun, he might be easily deceived unless Chen Yun genuinely had an indomitable will to seek enlightenment.
Thinking that something was amiss, Chen Yun immediately felt like the Jinqiaogao he was supporting was a hot potato.
He quickly broke free from her embrace and roughly pushed her onto the bed.
"Oh," Jinqiaogao cried, rubbing her sore arm. She propped herself up on the bed with her elbow and raised her skirt slightly, displaying herself provocatively, then gestured to the side, "Master Chen, come and sit here."
Chen Yun thought to himself that she thinks I'm an idiot.
Indecent matters may bring temporary pleasure, but what's the use if you lose your life?
Moreover, my ability is not strong enough at present, and I don't have too much desire for that aspect.
He sternly refused, "Miss Qiao, please respect yourself!"
Seeing that method didn't work, Jinqiaogao immediately switched to another approach.
"Wu... wu wu."
She sat on the bed and cried softly.
In Jinqiaogao's eyes, men can't stand to see women cry.
She presented a pitiful appearance, and Chen Yun would certainly be moved to mercy.
But Chen Yun turned around and left directly, "Miss Qiao, farewell!"
Jinqiaogao: "..."
You must be made of solid granite!
She was bewildered by Chen Yun's attitude.
She just didn't know whether Chen Yun was a true gentleman or was pretending.
He hasn't tested out his true character yet.
Of course, Jinqiaogao would never let Chen Yun go that easily.
She suddenly sat up straight and said playfully, "Master Chen, if you take another step forward, I will loudly shout 'sexual harassment.' By then, the household servants would come, catch you, and send you to the magistrate's office. It wouldn't be a good look for either of us."
Chen Yun sighed and turned around, locking his brows and speaking bluntly, "Miss Qiao, just say what your intentions are. If Chen can do it, I will certainly fulfill your wishes. Please stop harming me."
"I have no ulterior motives," Jinqiaogao said with a hint of affection in her eyes, "I'm just impressed by your handsome appearance, so I wanted to talk to you for a while longer."
Chen Yun said, "We can chat for a moment, but please don't do that."
Jinqiaogao blinked, "What do you mean by 'that'?"
Chen Yun was too tired to argue with her. "You know it yourself."
"Alright, I'll let you have your way. Please sit over here," Jinqiaogao said, patting the bedside.
Chen Yun shook his head, "No, I can chat with you while standing."
Seeing that Chen Yun was unyielding, Jinqiaogao had to threaten again, "If you still don't come over, I'll really have to shout 'sexual harassment' loudly."
For heaven's sake!
You're making it seem like you've got me pegged?
As it turns out, Chen Yun was genuinely worried about Jinqiaogao causing a scene.
Don't let yourself get really caught up in this and end up in prison.
By then, it would be a relief not to suffer at all, let alone pursue immortality.
Straining against his displeasure, he had to walk slowly over to the bed and then sit down at a distance from Jinqiaogao, "I've sat down, so don't go overboard."
"Alright, I'll accommodate you. I'll accommodate you," Jinqiaogao said.
Jinqiaogao said this, but she moved closer.
Chen Yun wanted to dodge.
Jinqiaogao said, "I've called for help!"
Chen Yun was itching to hate her, but he was powerless against her, so he could only allow her to get closer.
Fortunately, this time Jinqiaogao didn't act as promiscuously as before; she just quietly leaned against Chen Yun's arm and started to complain pitifully, "Ah, I really don't want to do this."
Chen Yun misunderstood her intentions and said, "Oh."
Jinqiaogao continued to speak for herself, "My mother passed away when I was three years old, and my father was too busy with the affairs of the official world. To put it simply, I've been lonely since I was young..."
She went on and on, talking about her experiences from childhood to the present.
It was mostly about how she had a difficult childhood, despite coming from a wealthy family, and that her inner happiness was not fulfilled.
These words sound quite pitiful.
Chen Yun came from an information explosion modern society and had a strong logical ability. After a moment of listening, he found that the story Jinqiaogao was telling was full of holes.
Chen Yun thought that even the female technicians in foot bath shops could tell more believable and pitiful stories.
The female technicians would at least say things like father gambling, mother ill, and brother studying.
You, on the other hand, come from a wealthy family and tell me you have a condition called "nervous weakness"?
I may have believed in your insanity?
Chen Yun decided not to respond and let Jinqiaogao continue her monologue.
It went on for about half an hour.
Jinqiaogao, seeing that Chen Yun was unmoved, had to change her approach again.
She reached out to grab Chen Yun's neck again.
Chen Yun instinctively wanted to dodge.
Jinqiaogao pulled out the same routine again, "I've called for help!"
Chen Yun rolled his eyes, "Is that your only trick up your sleeve?"
Jinqiaogao smiled mischievously, "It's not like you're the only one who eats this up."
Chen Yun was tightly controlled by her, and he wanted to escape but feared she would really call for help. Therefore, he had to let her hold him.
At this moment, Jinqiaogao again became unscrupulous.
She blew warm breath into Chen Yun's ear while also holding his hand, "I'm worried. Will you rub my chest and see if I have any heart trouble?"
Chen Yun was truly afraid that he wouldn't be able to resist and might end up getting hurt.
He quickly withdrew his hand and warned, "If you keep this up, I'm really leaving."
"You dare to leave, and I'll scream!" Jinqiaogao threatened again.
Even though Chen Yun had a good temper, he couldn't help but get angry after being threatened by a woman one after another. "Call away, I'll go to prison if I get caught!" he said angrily.
Yes, he was betting on his intuition that Jinqiaogao had ulterior motives and wouldn't really scream and take him to the magistrate's office to be imprisoned.
What if he guessed wrong?
Chen Yun also had a way out.
What is the way out?
It's simple. First, lift your hand and bring it close to your nose, then... then what? Just pinch your nose and accept it?
Fortunately, he guessed right!
Jinqiaogao hesitated slightly, seeming a bit at a loss as to how to handle the current situation.
Chen Yun saw through the other party's trick.
At that moment, he suddenly let go of her arm and directly freed himself, "I'm leaving. If you want to scream, go ahead, I Chen Yun don't mind going to prison."
After speaking, he went straight out and plunged into the heavy rain.
This time, Jinqiaogao did not stop him.
She sat up straight for a long time, with an interesting gaze towards the outside.
"The young man has a strong will, his determination to seek enlightenment seems very firm, it looks like a promising talent."
With her words, a sense of pure energy surged through Jinqiaogao's body, transforming her into a serene and exquisite woman holding a lotus flower.
It was the eighth immortality, He Goddess.
Of course, this was not her true self, but rather one of the myriad emanations of her yang spirit.
Not only was Jinqiaogao and all the members of the Jin family embodying the incarnation of He Goddess.
Including the several inquirers that Chen Yun had encountered when he arrived, who were all her emanations as well.
At that moment when Jinqiaogao transformed back into He Goddess, the surrounding mansions and pavilions gradually became illusionary and disappeared.
At the same time, the heavy rain abruptly stopped.
The dark clouds in the sky were scattered, revealing a brilliant night sky studded with stars.
He Goddess's form gradually became intangible. She pondered to herself in her heart, "As long as he can pass the challenge of power, it should be worth it for Master Zhu to admit him into the Daoist sect. This matter, I'll try again after a few days."
Suddenly, as the form of He Goddess was about to become completely intangible and disappear, she once again reformed her body.
He Goddess looked puzzled and gazed south, "Hey? Such thick demonic aura! I can't let him go unguarded. I'll secretly follow him back to the Daoist sect to protect him. Otherwise, this little guy will definitely die if he encounters evil forces."
