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Late at night, the two arrived at the small town at the foot of Longhu Mountain. Li Chang'an covered the hundreds of miles in half a day.
Even if it were to break through mountains and destroy temples, it would be more convenient to wait until daytime, and the two of them had traveled for most of the day and needed to find a place to rest.
The small town at the foot of Longhu Mountain is a gathering place for devout men and women, with inns of all levels. Minister Nangong certainly knew this, and when he was with Li Chang'an, he had to choose the best inn.
So the two of them went to the most luxurious inn in the city to stay. When Nangong Pushe casually asked, he found out that the most expensive room cost fifty taels of silver a night.
Among the pilgrims who came to the mountain to offer incense, there were wealthy merchants and high-ranking officials. Back then, Wu Lingsu accumulated six million taels of silver with the help of Qingyang Palace, not to mention Longhu Mountain, a Taoist ancestral temple recognized by the imperial court.
"I need a room."
Nangong Pushe's words were concise and to the point, and the innkeeper didn't think much of it, since there was nothing wrong with two men sharing a room.
Although Li Chang'an was not short of money at all, Minister Nangong still felt deep down that fifty taels of silver was too expensive, so he preferred not to have a room.
Li Chang'an did not stop him, because Minister Nangong was used to traveling alone and could easily find a place to spend the night. This room was reserved for Li Chang'an.
Although Li Chang'an is already the number one martial artist in the world, it seems that he has never traveled the martial arts world before. The last time he ventured into the martial arts world was when he was young in his previous life.
To Li Chang'an's surprise, Minister Nangong did not leave the inn, but followed Li Chang'an to the top-floor guest room.
As expected of a room costing fifty taels, it had three suites and two beds, all clean and tidy, with a fragrant aroma. The beds were brand new, probably meant to be replaced after each use.
Li Chang'an had just sat down on the edge of the bed when he noticed that Minister Nangong had taken off his bamboo hat, crossed his arms, and stood beside Li Chang'an's bed.
This woman's emotional threshold was already at its maximum, and Li Chang'an didn't mind her standing there. However, Minister Nangong was acting strangely today, or rather, he had been acting strangely lately.
Having seen countless women, Li Chang'an was somewhat puzzled as to what this aloof and proud female knight-errant was thinking.
Now that he's topped the list of most charming men, Li Chang'an is never short of beautiful women. So he knows very well that he hasn't actively tried to seduce Nangong Pushe; his main focus has been on doting on Hongshu.
Li Chang'an didn't bother to talk to Nangong Pushe; he figured she would say what she wanted to say herself.
Seeing Li Chang'an lying down fully clothed and looking completely at ease, Nangong Pushe opened his mouth, but the words remained unspoken.
Li Chang'an could sense that Nangong Pushe's fists were clenched tightly, clearly indicating that he was somewhat nervous.
"Your Highness, the White-Robed Guanyin said that dual cultivation can help me break through the nineteenth stage."
Li Chang'an didn't even open his eyes, and said lazily, "Don't listen to her nonsense. That woman's mind is full of dual cultivation, as if all the bottlenecks in the world can be solved by dual cultivation."
Nangong Pushe's breathing became much more even, clearly indicating that he had relaxed. "Then, Your Highness, how long will it take me to break through to the nineteenth level?"
"Didn't I say that if you use the method I taught you and practice diligently for one or two decades, you'll definitely be fine?"
Minister Nangong was only in his early twenties when he learned martial arts. He always made rapid progress and never spent one or two decades mastering a single move.
"Can't you be faster?"
Li Chang'an still didn't open his eyes. "Dual cultivation."
Nangong Pushe couldn't help but roll his eyes. It turned out that what the White-Robed Guanyin said was right; Li Chang'an really did have a solution.
Then, Li Chang'an heard the rustling sound of clothes being undressed. This most beautiful woman in the world had made such a hasty decision about her life's most important matter.
"I said...why don't you just reconsider?"
Li Chang'an sat up, and Nangong Pushe's fair and tender body was already mostly exposed, with his flat stomach and long, shapely thighs appearing before Li Chang'an's eyes.
Nangong Pushe's face flushed slightly, but his hands did not stop moving. "No need, I've already thought it through."
"However, I haven't considered it yet."
Li Chang'an was very proactive with all the women in his harem; once he set his sights on one, he could quickly win her over.
Li Chang'an naturally wouldn't let Nangong Pushe leave, but he wasn't in a hurry either; sometimes, hunting slowly was quite interesting.
In this world, there are still quite a few beauties that Li Chang'an hasn't managed to win over: Minister Nangong, Xuanyuan Qingfeng, Chen Yu, Li Baishi, and thank you...
Seeing that Li Chang'an seemed a little surprised, Nangong Pushe didn't stop what she was doing. She casually threw the clothes on the ground, then sat down on the edge of the bed, looking at Li Chang'an with clear eyes.
"Li Chang'an... The princess cried so pitifully this morning, were you exhausted from being with her?"
No woman in the Prince's mansion dared to call Li Chang'an by his name directly; Minister Nangong was the only one to do so, and her bright eyes clearly held a hint of doubt.
This wasn't a mocking remark, nor was it flirtatious banter between lovers; it was a genuine question—she was asking Li Chang'an if it was feasible.
"If you're tired, let's do it another day."
Nangong Pushe's eyes showed a hint of disappointment, then he bent down to pick up his clothes. "The White-Robed Guanyin said that this kind of thing is indeed quite tiring..."
She was only halfway through her sentence when she felt Li Chang'an's large hand reach out from behind her and wrap around her slender waist.
Before she knew it, she was already lying on the large, soft bed, her breasts heaving even more violently from the sudden movement.
On Nangong Pushe's flushed cheeks, a clear look of nervousness was visible, and her two delicate hands tightly gripped her thin undergarment.
Seeing Li Chang'an's somewhat burning gaze, the female martial arts heroine felt a little scared. It seemed as if she had accidentally set herself on fire, so she immediately began to explain.
“Your Highness… The White-Robed Guanyin said that you have never refused a woman, and she also said that I am the most beautiful woman in the mansion, so Your Highness would definitely not refuse me… Therefore, I thought you were really tired.”
Staring at Nangong Pushe's clear and tender eyes, Li Chang'an was speechless.
I originally wanted to cultivate a relationship with this woman gradually, but reality didn't allow it.
Once the car starts moving, it can't be stopped.
Once you've gotten used to bullying men and oppressing women, you can't stop even if you want to.
That night, Nangong Pushe cried out far more pitifully than Hongshu.
Chapter 255 Ascending Longhu Mountain, Breaking Through the Mountain, Destroying the Temple, and Slaying the Dragon!
Three poles in the sun.
With a charming smile on his lips, Nangong Pushe groggily woke up from his sleep to find Li Chang'an already sitting at the table, ready to depart.
"If you get tired, I'll go up the mountain alone."
The most beautiful woman in the world smiled awkwardly. She now realized that even if she worked herself to death, Li Chang'an would not get tired; the difference in their physical strength was simply too great.
"Your Highness... wait for me."
Nangong Pushe quickly dressed, then limped off the bed and sat opposite Li Chang'an.
"Nangong, are you alright?"
"Okay, it won't affect the killing."
The stubborn Minister Nangong quickly adapted to her physical discomfort and followed Li Chang'an downstairs. A smile unconsciously appeared on her lips, making her look even more radiant and beautiful.
As soon as the two stepped out of the inn, a group of local young men surrounded them, with one boy at the front, pushing some teenagers behind him.
This clever-looking little boy was wearing a white robe, and his delicate face radiated enthusiasm.
"Brother, are you going to Longhu Mountain to worship the gods? The terrain in Longhu Mountain is complicated. It is dozens of miles from the foot of the mountain to Shangqing Palace. Without a guide who is familiar with the road, you will take many detours."
The other young men all expressed the same wish. This inn was frequented by wealthy pilgrims, who, to show their sincerity in worshipping the gods, would walk up the mountain themselves, no matter how powerful or influential they were. These people were just there to earn a little money by guiding the way.
Li Chang'an glanced at the boy in white, then nodded slightly, "You're the one. Be quick-witted."
The three entered the gate of Longhu Mountain, and the boy kept talking non-stop. Nangong Pushe, who had never been to Liyang before, listened with great interest.
"You know so much."
The little boy said proudly, "Not only do I know a lot, but I also know quite a lot. When we rest in the mountains later, I will catch and grill fish for you. I just hope that my sister will give me some reward money after she comes up the mountain."
Listening to the boy's words, Li Chang'an casually asked, "Not bad, you know quite a lot."
Hearing that Li Chang'an had finally spoken, the little boy shamelessly said, "Big brother, I'll also bake pancakes on your bottom."
Nangong Pushe didn't understand this slang, so he frowned and was too embarrassed to ask what it meant.
The phrase "a man's buttocks are being roasted" refers to romantic affairs between men, and "little boy" means someone willing to be Li Chang'an's male concubine.
Li Chang'an is surrounded by beautiful women, and now he also has Minister Nangong by his side. He has no need for a man to cook for him. He disdainfully threw the boy aside.
The boy continued to fawn over Minister Nangong, "Sister, you carry two swords, your martial arts must be very strong. Sister, I want to become your disciple."
Nangong Pushe shook his head and said, "I never take on disciples."
If it were based on Nangong Pushe's previous personality, she would not have paid any attention to such nonsense, but after being enlightened by Li Chang'an, she felt that her mind had become much more active and she was not so cold anymore.
The little boy was not discouraged. Instead, he asked with concern, "Sister, have you caught a cold? Why is your voice so hoarse?"
Minister Nangong stopped talking; he had screamed so pitifully last night that his voice was hoarse.
As the boy was speaking, he actually reached out his little hand, trying to grab Nangong Pushe's arm, but Li Chang'an reacted quickly and kicked him away.
"Oh dear, brother, you're really protective of your wife. I'm still just a child, what bad intentions could I possibly have..."
He had just stood up from the river when he felt a strong wind rushing towards him, and the surging earth immortal energy had already struck his face.
Nangong Pushe, wielding the Winter Thunder Blade, cleaved the river in two with a single strike, but the little boy swiftly dodged to the side.
"There is indeed a problem."
At first, she just thought the boy was too eager and precocious, unlike a child of about ten years old. But the moment Li Chang'an kicked him away, Minister Nangong realized that something was wrong with the boy's aura.
She decisively drew her sword to test the waters, but as expected, the opponent dodged it. Such skill and agility indicated that he was a terrestrial immortal.
The little boy stood on a rock not far away, a smile on his face that seemed out of place for his age. "You have good eyesight; you actually figured it out."
Minister Nangong asked, "Who are you?"
The boy stood with his hands behind his back, his expression arrogant, as if he had everything under control. "So you can die knowing why, this old man..."