"Sweetheart, I actually deceived you."
Lu Jinan looked straight into Zhu Nanzhi's eyes, a plan already forming in his heart.
The possessiveness of a sickly person stems from a fear of the unknown. The reason Zhu Nanzhi wants to transform herself into a sword spirit is just an excuse. The biggest reason is that she fears that she cannot permanently control herself.
Because after she finished the task, she would inevitably return to Qingsiao Palace. Because Qingsiao Palace does not accept male disciples. Because of the good agreement that they separated peacefully when they were first classified.
Moreover, upon discovering that her husband by her bedside is a Tongsheng realm cultivator, she felt that Lu Jinan would definitely not leave with her, so she thought of refining Lu Jinan into his life spirit sword to fulfill her wish to be together forever.
It is impossible to make Zhu Nanzhi no longer a sickly person, as this is likely a nature – normal people cannot become sickly persons.
Therefore, Lu Jinan only wants to temporarily relieve her 'fear' and then carry out his plan to change from passive to active.
"Deceived me?" Zhu Nanzhi tilted her head to look at Lu Jinan, asking softly, "What do you mean, husband?"
Lu Jinan hesitated for a moment before saying, "Actually, I am not originally from Nanzhuo Domain."
Zhu Nanzhi cupped his chin with both hands and said smilingly, "I'm not either."
"I know that," Lu Jinan smiled. "You said back then that you came here for a reason... Is everything done?"
"It's almost done," Zhu Nanzhi said, tracing his chin with her fingers. "I can't bear to part with my husband."
"I'm reluctant to leave as well."
That's six parts truth.
After a year of interacting, simply looking at Zhu Nanzhi is a pleasing sight, let alone the fact that she can be 'ate'.
Lu Jinan lowered his head and spoke softly, "I came here for a matter that's very important to me."
Zhu Nanzhi thoughtfully looked at Lu Jinan. As her husband has reached the Tongsheng realm of cultivation, he should not have come to such a remote and desolate place for revenge... But how could one explain the existence of that demonic blood pool?
"Husband, can you tell me what matter it is that you came for?" Zhu Nanzhi spoke softly. "Maybe I can help you."
"That's my business," Lu Jinan said solemnly. "Don't interfere... What if you get hurt?"
Zhu Nanzhi smiled brightly, "Husband, don't underestimate me, oh～"
Lu Jinan looked at her and said, "I'm still worried about you getting hurt."
"Listen to my husband," Zhu Nanzhi obediently responded and then asked, "After the matter is completed, will my husband and I live together happily?"
Lu Jinan said without showing any emotion, "The time needed to complete this matter may be a bit long."
"How long?"
"Seven days."
"If it's seven days, I'm willing to wait for husband~"
"Mmm..." Lu Jinan nodded, hesitated for a moment, and then opened his mouth as if remembering something.
As he spoke, he fell silent again.
Zhu Nanzhi's eyes sparkled with amusement, and she comforted him softly, "Husband, if you don't want to say now, then there's no need to. No matter what you do, I'm willing to believe in you."
Lu Jinan let out a sigh and smiled, "Thank you..."
Zhu Nanzhi covered his mouth, "We don't need to thank each other between us, husband. All you need to do is not to deceive me~"
After husband has completed the matter, I would like to have an all-night talk with husband."
"I also want to learn more about you, my lady," Lu Jinan raised his hand to pinch her chin.
Zhu Nanzhi blushed and smiled softly.
Lu Jinan wasn't sure if she was acting or smiling from the heart, but he felt that at this moment, both of them seemed like a thousand-year-old fox spirit, playing at being deeply affectionate.
Just that Zhu Nanzhi's heart was moved earlier, but she hasn't opened her heart yet?
And he's fortunate that he has a clear mind... A licking dog can't tell the difference between genuine and fake feelings.
However, Lu Jinan was also aware that if Zhu Nanzhi discovered the flaws in his delaying tactics, she would undoubtedly turn herself into a sword spirit in a heartbeat.
If another way also fails to control her, then he would have to leave in a hurry before his cultivation is sealed... Although he doesn't know if he can actually run away, there's always a chance.
After bathing, Lu Jinan put on the blue and white brocade sleeveless jacket prepared by Zhu Nanzhi, and Zhu Nanzhi gracefully helped him tie his belt. When she bent over to help, the tender white skin at the neckline of her heshou skirt gently undulated with each breath.
"I can put on my shoes myself."
"It's no problem."
Zhu Nanzhi gathered her skirts and squatted down, with her thighs squeezing, as if she was about to burst.
Lu Jinan slightly bowed his head, looking where he should, for the blurred beauty was more enchanting. It was not until Zhu Nanzhi was about to help him put on his shoes that he discreetly shifted his gaze away.
Zhu Nanzhi, having helped him put on his boots, looked up with satisfaction and smiled at him. Their clothes were of the same color, and they looked like a pair of deeply in love cultivation partners.
"Husband, come over~"
Zhu Nanzhi pulled him into the bedroom, and as she pushed him down to sit in front of the dressing table, she said, "Husband, you've reached the age of majority this year, so I've specially prepared this Shuiyun crown for you. You mustn't find it offensive."
Lu Jinan was not unfamiliar with this Shuiyun crown. He even clearly remembered that before reversing time, she had said, "I can't wait for your birthday anymore."
Now that I think about it, this Shuiyun crown is like a 'death sentence'.
Lu Jinan asked with polite laughter, "Why didn't you wait for my birthday?"
"There's still over a month until your husband's birthday, and I couldn't wait," Zhu Nanzhi said.
Zhu Nanzhi thought as she helped him tie his hair, that the matter her husband needed to handle only required seven days, so he definitely wouldn't have to wait until a month later.
Thinking so, Zhu Nanzhi fixed his hair with a jade hairpin, her expression a bit distracted... Once her husband becomes her life spirit sword, these things will no longer be needed.
Too bad.
But the fact that she could keep him by her side was already a perfect ending.
Zhu Nanzhi's mouth curved up again. Once her husband becomes a spirit sword, she can slowly train him, and he will eventually be attuned to her heart. On the path to immortality, they will excel in battles, unmatched by anyone in the world.
"Can't you wait for over a month?" Lu Jinan asked helplessly, smiling.
"Hmph~" Zhu Nanzhi leaned in and kissed him on the lips. "Husband, you must have been exhausted last night. Let's have breakfast first."
"All right."
"Oh, right. How about I go and have lunch with you today?" Zhu Nanzhi asked enthusiastically.
"Would it be better to bring dinner instead?"
"Whatever the husband says, the wife will listen."
After breakfast, Zhu Nanzhi saw Lu Jinan off at the gate with a faint smile and waved at his retreating back.
"Miss, have you tried to persuade her?" Han Wu asked in a low voice.
"It's unnecessary." Zhu Nanzhi reflected on her husband's honesty today, feeling delighted: "My husband cares for me in his heart."
She thought that, before her husband becomes a sword spirit and they are in tune with each other, the integration with Zanming will be perfect. More importantly, her husband is definitely not as hateful towards her anymore.
"Not being willing to be the life spirit sword of the one they love isn't liking them, can it be called that?"
Zhu Nanzhi smiled foolishly.
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Han Wu stared blankly at the Saintess, listening to her laughter, and felt a shiver run down her spine, giving her the creeps.
After her eyes could no longer see Lu Jinan, Zhu Nanzhi turned around and returned, the smile on her face fading: "Return to Qing Xia Palace in seven days."
"Seven days?" Han Wu asked in a hurry after closing the door, "It can't take that long, right?"
Zhu Nanzhi turned and looked at Han Wu, smiling faintly, her voice clear and refreshing.
"It's up to my husband to decide when, and that's when it is. Understood?"
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Author: During the new book period, please follow and read. Keep it steady, and I'll definitely write more after going live.
