Chapter 1389: I have Enlightened

One hour later.

Gong Caiyi's collar was open, and a damp strand of hair clung to her slightly flushed cheek. She took a few breaths, then picked up a teacup and rinsed her mouth.

Only then did she realize her mouth was numb. She couldn't help but complain playfully, "Are you satisfied now?"

After Jiang Fan got a taste, he craved more and became insatiable. Even with her inconvenience, Jiang Fan treated her this way. She couldn't imagine what kind of life Fairy Yunshang led.

Jiang Fan sat cross-legged on the chair, hands clasped, his expression serene, a look of enlightenment on his lips. He said, "I've attained enlightenment."

Gong Caiyi burst out laughing and playfully punched his arm. She said:"Before it, you're like a demon; after it, you're like a saintly Buddha!""We should really invite the monks from White Horse Temple to guide you into Buddhism!"

Jiang Fan couldn't help but laugh aloud, pulling her into his arms. He skillfully held one of her breasts and said:"I've put you through a lot. When we return to the Pavilion of Heavenly Secrets and you're more comfortable, I'll properly compensate you."

Gong Caiyi's face flushed. This guy still wasn't giving up! She lightly poked Jiang Fan's forehead, hesitating to speak.

After a moment of silence, she said, "Jiang Fan, I've thought it through. I won't be returning to the Pavilion of Heavenly Secrets with you."

Jiang Fan was surprised. "You've changed your mind?"

Gong Caiyi said seriously, "If I had changed my mind, I wouldn't have served you like this. I just don't want to go to the Pavilion of Heavenly Secrets. If you miss me, you can come back to find me anytime. My door will always be open for you."

Jiang Fan frowned.Did she mean her heart would return, but she wouldn't physically?"Caiyi, is there something you're hiding from me that you can't speak about?"Jiang Fan vaguely sensed something was amiss. Why did Gong Caiyi insist on staying on the mainland? It would clearly be better for her to be by his side.

Gong Caiyi quietly glanced at her abdomen. If she returned to the Pavilion of Heavenly Secrets, her changes certainly wouldn't escape notice, especially from Fairy Yunshang. So, she wanted to stay on the mainland. If the ancient giants' threat ended, she would tell Jiang Fan as a surprise. If it continued, she would remain on the mainland and give birth to the child alone.

Looking at Jiang Fan's tightly furrowed brow, she wrapped her arms around his neck, snuggling into his embrace. She asked, "Can I not tell you?"

Jiang Fan looked at her suspiciously. "You're not, by any chance, reluctant to leave those who proposed marriage to you, are you?"Jiang Fan had seen the matchmakers being driven out. He had also overheard the conversation between Gong Caiyi and Yuan Zhiyu inside the hall.

Gong Caiyi paused, then burst out laughing. "You're actually jealous?"She wasn't angry; instead, her heart was filled with joy. Jiang Fan truly cared about her.

Jiang Fan retorted impatiently, "Give me a reason why you absolutely must stay."

Gong Caiyi pecked a kiss on his cheek, saying affectionately:"Silly, I never fancied any man from the Nine Sects; I've been single for thirty years. Now that I'm your woman, Jiang Shanren, why would I suddenly be interested in them?"

Jiang Fan's brow relaxed slightly. That was true; if Gong Caiyi truly wanted a man, she wouldn't have remained single at thirty.

Gong Caiyi continued, "I had originally planned to never marry. I never expected to meet you, and even less did I expect to be bolder than Yue Mingzhu, offering myself to you proactively. I somewhat understand why someone like Concubine Yunxia would give herself to you behind the Azure Sky Demon Emperor's back. Because when you love someone deeply, you truly abandon yourself, disregarding all boundaries."

As she spoke, she pursed her red lips, her face filled with shyness. Jiang Fan's doubts also dissipated, and he gently embraced her. Indeed, wasn't Gong Caiyi, such a conservative person, actively offering herself enough to explain everything?

After a long silence, he sighed helplessly, "Alright, I won't ask you why you want to stay on the mainland. However, being in two separate places is ultimately not good. I'll only agree to you staying on the mainland for half a year."

Gong Caiyi nodded without hesitation, choosing to concede half a step. She said, "Okay."

Jiang Fan felt lighthearted; a regret had been fulfilled.He thought for a moment.

Jiang Fan took out a sword box and placed it in Gong Caiyi's arms."What's this?" Gong Caiyi curiously tried to open it.Jiang Fan, however, held the sword box down and said, "This is the Ruyi Sword Box. It seals a powerful sword intent within. If sufficiently nurtured, its power is equivalent to an attack from a Nine-Aperture Nascent Soul. Keep it and open it only at a crucial moment."

An attack from a Nine-Aperture Nascent Soul?Gong Caiyi was startled and quickly withdrew her hand. "What are you giving this to me for? You should keep it for your own protection."

Jiang Fan said, "With my current strength, this sword intent is no longer of much use to me. Keeping it will be enough for you to handle all ancient giants below the Giant King."

As he spoke, Jiang Fan took out another jade talisman. It was the Soul Transformation Strike Talisman from Venerable Xin Nie's spatial storage ring."Take this jade talisman as well. If you encounter an enemy that even the sword intent can't defeat, use it."

Gong Caiyi didn't need to sense it to guess that the jade talisman was even more precious than the sword intent. Deep gratitude shone in her eyes. First the Heaven-Reaching Marrow, then the sword intent, and now a mysterious jade talisman. Jiang Fan had given her all the best things.

She cradled Jiang Fan's face and said softly, "Thank you, husband. Meeting you is a blessing granted to me by heaven."

Jiang Fan smiled, reaching behind to cup her breasts. He chuckled, "So, how are you going to thank me?"

Gong Caiyi's face flushed. She complained playfully, "Even a dissolute emperor isn't as depraved as you."Despite her words, she slid off Jiang Fan's lap and knelt before him. Then she bent down, lowering her head.

One hour later.Jiang Fan exhaled a long breath, feeling refreshed. "I've attained enlightenment again!"

Gong Caiyi wiped her mouth, amused and annoyed. She said:"If you stay a few more days, won't you achieve immediate enlightenment and become a Buddha?"She was just joking; she knew well that Jiang Fan was busy and wouldn't stay.

To her surprise, Jiang Fan readily agreed, chuckling, "Alright. But I'll need three enlightenments a day—no, five, or even ten!"

Gong Caiyi hugged his arm, delighted."Okay, okay, as long as you're willing to stay, you can have as many enlightenments as you want!"

She simply couldn't believe Jiang Fan would stay for her.

Jiang Fan wrapped his arm around her waist, smiling. "When life is good, one should enjoy it to the fullest; don't let the golden goblet sit empty before the moon. From now on, I'll spend more time with you whenever I can."

Amidst her surprise, a hint of bewilderment arose in Gong Caiyi's heart. She wondered if it was her imagination, but Jiang Fan seemed to have changed slightly. He appeared more carefree and also seemed to cherish the opportunities to be with her more. However, this was a good thing, so she suppressed her astonishment.

She couldn't help but think of Yue Mingzhu, who also lacked companionship and was lonely and confused. She said:"Husband, please also take good care of Sect Master Yu. She's actually like me, feeling down because she thinks she's a burden. It's just that her personality is cheerful, so she doesn't show it."

Jiang Fan's smile faded, and he nodded seriously. "I'll go find her at the Joyful Harmony Sect shortly and give her an explanation."

What?Gong Caiyi sat up abruptly, surprised. "Sect Master Yu didn't return to the Pavilion of Heavenly Secrets?"