Martial Arts Crossover: My Master is Huang Rong

Thinking of this, the shame and indignation she felt at being teased were suppressed by the gratitude she owed for saving her life.

Although this man had a foul mouth and behaved like a rogue, he was ultimately his savior.

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Chapter 153: Riding Together

Lin Xuan stood up from the ground, stretched his limbs, and his joints made a series of soft cracking sounds.

Sunlight streamed through the cave entrance, casting a soft golden glow on him, making him appear exceptionally free and unrestrained.

"Alright, it's getting late. I'll take you back to Wanjie Valley to recover." Lin Xuan patted the grass clippings off his clothes, his tone returning to its usual calm.

Upon hearing the words "Valley of Ten Thousand Calamities," Qin Hongmian's body stiffened almost imperceptibly.

She slowly turned her head, looked at Lin Xuan, and gently shook her head.

"I'm not going back." Her voice was soft, but unusually firm.

"Hmm?" Lin Xuan was somewhat surprised. "You're so badly injured. If you don't go back to Wanjie Valley and have your junior sister Gan Baobao take care of you, where can you go?"

Qin Hongmian's gaze drifted into the distance, carrying a hint of loneliness and pride that was hard for others to detect.

“I don’t like living under someone else’s roof,” she said slowly. “And I especially don’t like… being seen like this.”

Lin Xuan instantly understood her thoughts.

Qin Hongmian, known in the martial arts world as "Shura Blade," is just like her blade—cold, sharp, and never showing weakness.

It would probably be very difficult for her to appear before Gan Baobao and Zhong Ling in a frail state, suffering from severe internal injuries and struggling to walk, and to receive their sympathy and care.

Lin Xuan looked her over with great interest.

Although her pretty face was pale at this moment, her back was still straight.

Her well-tailored black outfit accentuated her curves perfectly.

Even when simply sitting on withered grass, the slender outline of her waist is clearly visible.

Her slender waist and the full, rounded hips tightly wrapped in her tight-fitting clothes formed a beautiful curve.

That figure doesn't look like someone who's seriously injured at all; it's clearly that of a bewitching enchantress who can steal your heart at any moment.

"So where are you planning to go?" Lin Xuan asked, his gaze subtly sweeping over her.

"I want to go home." When Qin Hongmian said these two words, the icy look in her eyes seemed to melt a little, revealing a hint of softness and longing.

"Going home?" Lin Xuan seemed to have heard something new. He smiled and teased, "You actually have a home? I thought a female knight-errant like you would wander the world, with the sky as your blanket and the earth as your mat."

Normally, Qin Hongmian would have responded coldly to this sarcastic remark.

But at this moment, perhaps her internal injuries made her vulnerable, or perhaps she simply glanced at Lin Xuan indifferently without getting angry.

"I want you to manage."

Seeing that she was unusually calm, Lin Xuan smiled, took two steps closer, looked down at her, and asked casually, "Would you like me to give you a ride?"

This question caused Qin Hongmian to fall silent instantly.

Her heart was in turmoil.

Reason told her that, given her current physical condition, traveling alone would undoubtedly be extremely dangerous.

With severe internal injuries and stagnant internal energy, not to mention fighting with others, even walking for a long time would worsen the injury.

The world is a dangerous place, and she has many enemies. If some foolish person were to see her in this state, the consequences would be unimaginable. Having someone escort her is undoubtedly the best option right now.

But emotionally, she was extremely resistant. She had always been a loner and hated getting involved with people, especially men.

And Lin Xuan in front of her... gave her an indescribable and subtle feeling.

His roguishness, his teasing, his eyes that seemed to see right through people, and... the warm, firm chest he held as she fell asleep last night—all of these made her feel inexplicably flustered.

Her hesitation was clearly written on her face.

Her beautiful phoenix eyes drooped slightly, and her long eyelashes trembled restlessly like two small brushes.

Her tightly pursed lips revealed her inner struggle.

This inner turmoil completely shattered her usual icy demeanor, revealing a pitiful and vulnerable side that was exceptionally moving.

Lin Xuan took in her expression, but didn't bother waiting for her to make that difficult decision.

He said bluntly, "Alright, stop thinking about it. If you're going to help someone, help them all the way. I'll take you home. Tell me where you live."

His tone was domineering and unquestionable, yet strangely it calmed Qin Hongmian's chaotic heart.

Sometimes, for someone who is used to making their own decisions, having someone else make those decisions for them can be a relief.

She raised her eyes, gave Lin Xuan a deep look, and finally gave in.

“Near Wuliang Mountain,” she said softly, “there are a few bamboo houses deep in the mountains.”

Wuliang Mountain… Bamboo House… A serene and beautiful scene instantly flashed through Lin Xuan's mind. This place perfectly matched her cold yet refined temperament.

"Okay, let's set off."

After Lin Xuan finished speaking, he extended his hand to her.

Qin Hongmian looked at that slender and powerful hand, hesitated for a moment, but finally placed her slightly cool and soft hand on it.

Lin Xuan grasped her hand and, with a slight effort, pulled her up from the ground.

Perhaps it was due to poor blood circulation from sitting for a long time, or perhaps it was due to internal injuries that made her legs weak. When he pulled her like that, Qin Hongmian's legs suddenly went weak.

She couldn't control herself and fell forward, landing squarely in Lin Xuan's arms.

"Well!"

As her soft, delicate body collided with his firm chest, Qin Hongmian felt her head buzz and go completely blank.

She could clearly feel her breasts pressed tightly against his chest, the firm, full flesh seeping through the thin fabric, making her feel utterly ashamed and indignant.

Lin Xuan's heart fluttered slightly; the warm, soft jade in his arms was incredibly pleasant to the touch.

He instinctively wrapped his arms around her waist, only to find that the area he touched was too fragile to hold.

Beneath my palm, I could even feel her taut lower abdomen unconsciously tensing.

Qin Hongmian panicked and tried to push him away. She quickly stood up straight, her flustered movements resembling those of a startled fawn.

Lin Xuan chuckled softly at her shy expression, but his arm remained firmly around her waist to prevent her from falling again.

"Don't be shy," he whispered in her ear, his warm breath brushing against her sensitive ear, his voice full of teasing, "I carried you here last night to heal your wounds."

"With your figure, what part of your body haven't I touched? I know it all too well."

These words were like a spark, instantly igniting the shame and indignation that Qin Hongmian had just suppressed.

“You…!” She suddenly raised her head and glared at Lin Xuan.

The slight undulations in her fullness revealed the turmoil in her heart, and her beautiful phoenix eyes seemed to be spitting fire.

However, the surge of anger immediately aggravated the injuries to her internal organs. A sharp pain came from her chest, causing her to groan and her face to turn even paler.

"I told you not to be angry, why won't you listen to advice?" Lin Xuan shook his head helplessly, but his smile didn't fade.

Before Qin Hongmian could refuse again, he put one of her arms on his shoulder without saying a word.

His other hand went around her slender waist, his palm pressed against her taut waist.

"Let go!" Qin Hongmian instinctively tried to struggle.

"Don't move!" Lin Xuan's tone left no room for argument. "If you want to get home sooner, behave yourself."

This pose makes the two appear very close.

Qin Hongmian's body was almost half leaning against Lin Xuan, her cheek pressed against his shoulder, her breath filled with his scent.

His arms were like an iron hoop, tightly encircling her soft waist, the scorching heat from his palms seeming to burn through her clothes.

Qin Hongmian struggled a couple of times, but found it was all in vain and only made her feel worse.

In the end, she had no choice but to give up resisting and, amidst humiliation and helplessness, chose to acquiesce.

And so, half-heartedly, she was helped out of the cave that had witnessed her embarrassment all night by Lin Xuan in an extremely intimate manner.

……

In the early morning, the mountain forest is filled with fresh air, carrying the fragrance of grass and trees and the moisture of dew.

The two left the mountain and came to a small path leading to the official road.

Due to Qin Hongmian's injuries, her steps were unsteady and she walked very slowly, with almost all of her weight resting on Lin Xuan.

After walking for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Lin Xuan stopped.

“No, if we keep going like this, we won’t reach Wuliang Mountain before dark,” he said, looking at Qin Hongmian, who was already panting in his arms. “It seems we need to get a horse.”

Qin Hongmian knew he was telling the truth, but where could she find a horse in this desolate wilderness?

However, as if to prove the old saying "Speak of the devil, and he shall appear," just as Lin Xuan finished speaking, a series of crisp hoofbeats came from the end of the road, growing louder as they approached.

Soon, a middle-aged man wearing a straw hat and dressed as a merchant appeared in their field of vision, riding a magnificent yellow horse.

Qin Hongmian and Lin Xuan exchanged a glance, a hint of surprise flashing in each other's eyes.

This is... such a coincidence!

Lin Xuan smiled.

He helped Qin Hongmian sit down on a large rock by the roadside so she could rest.

Alone, he smiled and went to greet the merchant on horseback.

After exchanging a few words, Lin Xuan pulled something out of his pocket and flashed it in front of the merchant. The merchant bowed and scraped as he handed the reins to Lin Xuan, took the item, and happily walked away.

Lin Xuan led the tall yellow horse back to Qin Hongmian with a smug smile on his face.

"It's done."

Qin Hongmian looked at him, her emotions a complex mix. This man always seemed to have a way of solving any problem.

"Come on up," Lin Xuan said to her.

Qin Hongmian frowned as she looked at the high horse's back.

Given her current physical condition, it would indeed be difficult for her to go up there on her own.

Just as she was pondering how to mount her horse, Lin Xuan had already walked up to her.

She felt a sudden tightening around her soft waist, and then she was easily lifted up by a tremendous force.

In that moment of weightlessness, one of his hands inevitably landed on her plump, full buttocks.

The next second, she was already sitting steadily on the horse's back.

Before she could recover from the sudden physical contact, Lin Xuan had already flipped over and lightly leaped onto the horse's back, settling steadily behind her.

In that instant, Qin Hongmian's entire world seemed to be enveloped by a solid chest and a pair of strong arms.

Her back was pressed tightly against Lin Xuan's burning chest.

His arms wrapped around her sides and gripped the reins in front of her, forming an impenetrable embrace that completely enclosed her.

She leaned softly and helplessly against his chest.

She sat on the saddle, with him pressed close behind her. This position brought her round, firm buttocks into close contact with his body, creating a blush-inducing friction as the horse moved.

"drive!"

Lin Xuan gave a soft shout, squeezed the horse's flanks with his legs, and the yellow horse neighed and started running forward steadily.

The jolting motion of the horse as it galloped brought the two bodies even closer together.

Qin Hongmian felt waves of heat coming from behind her, enveloping her completely.

She froze, unsure of what to do with her hands and feet.

This is... how many years has it been since she had such close contact with a man?

Shyness, panic, resistance, and a hint of...desire that she herself was unwilling to admit.

A complex mix of emotions welled up inside her, making her cheeks flush red as if they were about to bleed.

How similar this scene is!