“Alright, Demon Emperor. Now, you only need to enter the Six Desires Life Realm—the internal Small World of the Six Desires Turbid World Scroll—and undergo the Baptism of Six Desires. Then, you can use the six desires to eliminate the external evil thoughts within your body!”
Pei Xianyun said.
Su Qiulian nodded.
She glanced back at Shen Qingyi, who Bai Luoshuang was currently clinging to, and then shot a cold glare at Bai Luoshuang before walking toward the passage formed beneath the Six Desires Turbid World Scroll.
She leaped inside.
“The Six Desires Life Realm is the internal Small World of the Six Desires Turbid World Scroll. This Small World is used solely to store various desires collected from the mortal world since the founding of the Yushenzong. Lust, Sound, Fragrance, Taste, Touch, and Conscious—these six desires each occupy a space within the Six Desires Life Realm, cycling endlessly and operating without pause…”
Pei Xianyun’s voice echoed in her ears.
As soon as Su Qiulian entered, she felt her various desires being stirred.
The Divine Sense in her mind grew restless.
Her six desires were being provoked, and various cravings became a tangled mess, making her head feel as if it were filled with paste.
“Little… Little Shen…”
The first illusory image of desire manifested before her.
She saw Shen Qingyi standing before her, wearing only a thin undergarment.
Her exquisite features were faintly visible beneath the gossamer-thin fabric, presenting a sight of boundless temptation.
Her chest, waist, and thighs were all snow-white, tinged with a seductive rosy hue.
This sensual scenery caused a surge of lust within Su Qiulian, yet she was forced to endure it.
Once she succumbed, even a Demon Emperor would sink deeper and deeper into the mire.
‘No! I must hold back. At the very least… I can just ask Little Shen after I get out!’
Su Qiulian shook her head, trying to cast out all the improper thoughts from her mind.
But at that moment, the illusory image before her moved of its own accord, appearing lifelike.
“Shen Qingyi” let her robe slip halfway off.
Her dainty, moist feet stepped onto the ground, each movement graceful as she slowly approached Su Qiulian.
The closer she got, the fewer clothes remained on “Shen Qingyi.”
Finally, by the time she stood before Su Qiulian, nothing was left to cover her.
The corners of “Shen Qingyi’s” eyes were flushed with a seductive red.
Her lips, like pink cherry blossoms, curved into a faint smile.
She raised a hand, her slender fingers grasping Su Qiulian’s chin and forcing her to stop shaking her head.
“Shen Qingyi’s” cheek drew close, her breath seemingly carrying a mist that could drive one to the brink of life and death.
Her cherry lips neared Su Qiulian’s ear, and she whispered, “A Lian, why won’t you look at me? Do you no longer like my body? Have you grown… tired of me?”
‘How could I ever be tired of you?!’
Su Qiulian desperately wanted to shout it out.
Although she knew the figure before her was merely an illusion, the appearance was identical to Shen Qingyi.
Every detail matched Su Qiulian’s memories perfectly, without the slightest discrepancy.
It was as if Shen Qingyi were truly saying those words right in front of her.
How could she possibly say she was tired of her?
However, she could not answer.
Once she spoke, she would be ensnared by the illusion, her soul stolen away.
Thus, she closed her eyes, calmed her breathing and the sensual thoughts in her heart, and walked straight ahead, passing right through the body of the “Shen Qingyi” before her.
“Heh~”
The fading illusion curled its lips into a light chuckle.
Su Qiulian continued forward.
She had to walk through every region of the Six Desires Life Realm, experiencing a cycle through each as Pei Xianyun had instructed, in order to purge the external evil thoughts.
Within the Lust Domain, none of the manifested illusions had physical forms.
They could not touch Su Qiulian, and as long as she chose to ignore them and kept walking forward, she would be fine.
Soon, she arrived at the Sound Domain.
Her expression was far from calm.
After all, the poses and outfits of the “Shen Qingyi” illusions in the Lust Domain were things she had not seen in either of her two lives.
It was difficult for her to ignore them completely.
“Aha~ A Lian~”
As soon as Su Qiulian stepped into the Sound Domain, the decadent sounds of Shen Qingyi’s voice echoed in her ears.
Joyful songs and pleasant rhythms flowed from the lips of “Shen Qingyi.”
This time, the illusions did not stop at a single sentence.
Su Qiulian felt as if countless versions of Shen Qingyi had surrounded her in an instant.
The sounds they made were the very melodies played during her and Shen Qingyi’s intimate moments—perhaps even more intense.
Even when Su Qiulian covered her ears, the voices of the “Shen Qingyis” still reached her mind, disturbing her Divine Sense and plucking at her heartstrings.
Su Qiulian struggled forward.
After the Sound Domain came the Fragrance Domain.
It was the same; building upon the previous two domains, the illusions in the Fragrance Domain could emit the scent of Shen Qingyi from her memories.
That fragrance had lingered with her for two lifetimes, making even a Demon Emperor willing to bow her head.
It was the scent of plum blossoms in the snow.
By the time she reached the Taste Domain, Su Qiulian’s condition was quite poor.
This was truly difficult for her.
In a way, the Six Desires Life Realm was filled with both the “Shen Qingyi” she loved and versions she had never seen before; it was like paradise to her.
She really wanted to succumb right then and there, drowning in this land of tenderness.
‘But these are all just illusions. I know the Shen Qingyi outside is the real one, the one worth pursuing.’
The illusions of the Taste Domain were just like before, but more vivid, making Su Qiulian’s mouth water.
That waist, those hands, and those feet—every part was like sweet cream, tempting Su Qiulian to cast aside all decorum and take a bite.
She struggled through the Taste Domain and arrived at the Touch Domain, where the situation was even more dire.
All the illusory “Shen Qingyis” became physical.
When they approached, they could make contact with Su Qiulian.
If she wanted to move forward, she had to push them aside, which naturally meant touching them.
This drove her desire to its peak.
In the end, she had to dejectedly weave through the gaps between these “Shen Qingyis” like a slippery loach to escape the Touch Domain.
Finally, she reached the last realm of the Six Desires Life Realm, the Conscious Domain.
Su Qiulian once again calmed her inner desires.
Believing she was fully prepared, she took a step inside.
However, that single step caused her entire body to freeze in place.
“A Lian, you’re here…” the “Shen Qingyi” before her said with a bright, breezy smile.
Her hands were tucked behind her back, her eyes curved into crescents.
Then, without waiting for a response, “Shen Qingyi” turned and ran.
“A Lian! Hurry up and follow me! We’re going to the Teahouse to hear stories today!”
Amidst the bright spring scenery, the girl ran and waved before Su Qiulian’s eyes, heading toward the Teahouse where they had first met.
Su Qiulian’s pupils trembled, and she was about to reach out when the scene shifted.
It was now a wilderness.
The Great Demons she was familiar with surrounded the area, each emitting a majestic Yao Power.
In the open space among them lay a person—the one she yearned for most.
Her mouth was filled with blood, yet she looked at Su Qiulian with the gentlest smile and said, “A Lian… don’t blame them. It’s just that I was too foolish… I—”
“No!”
Before “Shen Qingyi” could finish, Su Qiulian’s emotions were instantly triggered.
Violent Yao Power poured out, more terrifying than all the Great Demons present combined.
In an instant, her peerless killing intent crushed them to pieces.
But the girl before her still could not be saved.
Su Qiulian stepped forward, trembling, and held the cooling body tightly.
She desperately tried to use her own Yao Power to preserve the life that was slipping away, but it was in vain.
The sorrow of her Past Life surged into her heart once again, and she could only sob while clutching the person in her arms.
“A Lian!”
Suddenly, another voice called out from ahead.
Su Qiulian looked up blankly to see an uninjured Shen Qingyi.
She asked with a smile, “A Lian, why are you crying? I’m right here!”
“Little Shen…”
The “Shen Qingyi” in her arms had already vanished.
Su Qiulian struggled to her feet and lunged toward the Shen Qingyi in front of her.
This time, the figure was also solid, but it did not stir any of the sensual desires from before.
Shen Qingyi simply held her back and gently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes.
“A Lian, why the long face? That was all fake! It was a dream! See, I’m perfectly fine now!”
“A Lian, don’t be afraid… I won’t leave you!”
“I am only yours…”
Shen Qingyi whispered into Su Qiulian’s ear.
Su Qiulian nodded through her tears.
“Mm… mm.”
“Come on, dry your tears. Let’s go listen to stories!”
Shen Qingyi took Su Qiulian’s hand and ran toward the Teahouse.
Su Qiulian followed behind, stumbling.
She did not take her eyes off Shen Qingyi for a single moment.
***
In Hao Ren Town, gongs and drums reached the heavens, for today, the Little Shen whom the Haoren Townsfolk had raised together was finally getting married!
The entire town was filled with a festive atmosphere.
“A Lian, starting today, no one will ever dare to say I’m not yours again!”
Shen Qingyi was dressed in a bright red wedding gown, staring intently at Su Qiulian.
Her lips were a seductive red.
Su Qiulian smiled and kissed her directly.
The newlyweds then entered the bridal chamber.
“Su Lianyi! If you keep running around, don’t even think about coming back for dinner today!”
Su Qiulian chased after a little brat and, upon finally catching her, gave her a few firm swats on the bottom.
Immediately, the girl—whose features bore a striking resemblance to both Su Qiulian and Shen Qingyi—put on a tearful expression.
In an instant, she transformed into a tiny fox, leaped from Su Qiulian’s arms into Shen Qingyi’s, and shifted back into human form.
Pointing at Su Qiulian, she shouted, “Mama! Mommy hit me again! She’s a bad person!”
“Alright, alright! I know! I’ll deal with her later. Let’s eat first. Today, we have all of Little Lianyi’s favorites!”
Shen Qingyi said, playfully pinching Su Lianyi’s nose.
“Really?! Is there roasted chicken?!”
“Really!”
“Yay! Mama is the best!”
Su Qiulian and Shen Qingyi smiled at each other and entered the house—their Small House.
“Little Shen…”
Su Qiulian walked forward as if her eyes were hollow.
But she was not walking toward the exit of the Conscious Domain; she was walking toward a massive vortex…
Pei Xianyun took all of this in, a satisfied smile appearing in her eyes.
Then, she glanced at Bai Luoshuang, who was still being affectionate with Shen Qingyi.
Her expression shifted instantly to one of panic as she shouted, “Oh no! Something has gone wrong!”