Chapter 150: Liu Xue's Seductive Plans For Night With Wang Li

She added, "But... I would like to bathe first. To... wash away the dust of the day. In fact, I want to wash the dust from your body, my love."

Wang Li's breath hitched slightly. The image of Liu Xue, her flawless skin gleaming with water droplets, sent a jolt of heat through him.

"A bath, you say?" he replied, his voice husky. "A most excellent suggestion, my love. And to make it even more... enjoyable, I have a request."

Liu Xue raised an eyebrow playfully. "A request? Do tell."

"Your attire for this bath," he began, his voice dropping to a husky whisper, "should be... provocative. A dress, perhaps, that barely conceals your exquisite curves."

He described the dress in detail, each word painting a picture of a garment that would leave little to the imagination. Liu Xue's cheeks flushed crimson, yet a thrill of anticipation shot through her.

"That's... quite a revealing dress, Wang Li," she whispered, her voice barely audible.

"But wouldn't it look absolutely stunning on you?" he countered, his voice dripping with desire.

Liu Xue could picture herself in the dress, the sheer fabric clinging to her every curve. A shiver ran down her spine, a mixture of nervousness and excitement.

"Alright, alright," she conceded, a playful sigh escaping her lips. "Just for you, my love."

The rest of the afternoon passed in a blur of stolen glances and whispered conversations.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and purple, the first group from the Azure Peak Sect emerged from the dense brush, their faces flushed with exertion and triumph.

Led by a young man named Wei Feng, they lumbered towards the Jade Lotus Palace group, arms laden with baskets overflowing with roots, flowers, and strange, glimmering stones.

"Greetings, esteemed Senior Sister Liu Xue!" Wei Feng called out, his voice booming with pride. "We, the Azure Wind Team, have gathered these rare and valuable resources, hoping they meet with your approval!"

Liu Xue, surrounded by her giggling sisters, feigned surprise. "My word, Wei Feng-shixiong," she exclaimed, her voice laced with playful wonder. "Such a bounty! You've truly outdone yourselves."

Wei Feng puffed out his chest, basking in her praise. The other disciples from his group exchanged self-satisfied glances.

Soon, more groups arrived, each vying for Liu Xue's attention.

A disciple from the Emerald Sea Palace, boasting of a rare nightshade bloom, nearly came to blows with a rival group claiming their assortment of luminous mushrooms held far greater value. The air crackled with nervous energy and thinly veiled competition.

The approaching midnight found the combined camp buzzing with nervous anticipation. Sect Leader Deng and Palace Mistress Gao Ming, their faces illuminated by flickering torches, cleared their throats to address the restless crowd.

"The time has come!" boomed Sect Leader Deng, his voice amplified by his spiritual essence. "After a grueling day of competition, it is now time to announce the victors of this Joint Training Exercise!"

A collective gasp rippled through the crowd. The disciples of the Azure Peak Sect and Emerald Sea Palace, despite having been manipulated by Liu Xue, had still poured their hearts into the competition. Now, they eagerly awaited the moment their dedication would be rewarded.

Across the camp, nestled beneath the shade of a willow tree, Liu Xue and Wang Li found themselves immersed in a world of their own. Wang Li, with a mischievous grin, had finally deactivated his invisibility technique.

The sight of him caused Liu Xue to gasp. There he stood, bathed in the moonlight, his handsome face etched with a familiar roguish charm. Without a moment's hesitation, Liu Xue launched herself into his arms, her lips meeting his in a passionate kiss.

"Xue'er, you're as enthusiastic as ever," he teased, inhaling the sweet scent of her hair.

"Li," she murmured, burying her face in his chest, "I simply can't believe you're here. It feels like an eternity since I last saw you."

He brushed a stray lock of hair from her face, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "Then let's make the most of this stolen time, shall we?" His gaze dropped to her attire, a hint of disappointment flickering across his eyes.

"Remember that dress I described?" he whispered, his voice husky with desire.

Liu Xue's cheeks flushed crimson. "Oh, that..." she stammered, her voice betraying a mix of nervousness and anticipation.

"Exactly that, my love," he affirmed, a playful glint in his eyes. "The night is ours, and I can't wait to see you adorn it."

Liu Xue bit her lip, a playful smile tugging at the corners of her mouth. "Alright, alright," she conceded, "but promise me this – after tonight, no more teasing for a while."

Wang Li chuckled, a low rumble in his chest. "A promise, if only to ensure your cooperation for now." He held out his hand, and Liu Xue, with a playful sigh, allowed him to lead her behind a concealing curtain of willow branches.

Behind the foliage lay a secluded pool, its surface glimmering like a mirror reflecting the moonlit sky. Here, with only the moon as their witness, Liu Xue began to disrobe. Each layer removed revealed her stunning curves, bathed in the cool night air.

Finally, she stood before him, adorned in the provocative gown Wang Li had described. The sheer fabric clung to her body, barely concealing its breathtaking contours.

Wang Li's breath hitched. "Xue'er," he whispered, his voice thick with desire, "you are a vision that I won't forget ever."

A blush crept up Liu Xue's neck. "Do you like it, Li?" she asked, her voice soft and laced with a hint of vulnerability.

He pulled her close, his arms tightening around her waist. "Like it?" he scoffed, his lips brushing against her ear. "This is beyond mere like, my love. You are intoxicating."