Allure of a Country Maiden-Chapter 1260 - 1257_1

Gu Xuan channeled the green light from the willow sword into a bottle.

The small sprig inside the bottle started to twitch and wriggle, as if a person was struggling within.

Then, Gu Xuan quickly burnt a charm and chanted several spells, coalescing another green light on the willow sword with two fingertips, and directed it onto the small plant.

After three attempts, the struggling little plant continued to resist. Gu Xuan could no longer hold on, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.

Damn it! How dare it defy him this way! It had been under control for just a moment, only to break free again! He glowered at the plant, his eyes filled with shadow.

But now, he had depleted much of his magic power and couldn’t do anything!

Transferring a soul required a substantial amount of magic power! Moreover, this soul had just been subdued and was hardly obedient. To suppress this defiance it would require even more magic power!

Moreover, Princess Rui’s constitution was exceedingly peculiar. Transplanting a soul into her was twice as difficult as an ordinary person! Could it be this space that was interfering? He also couldn’t capture the soul of Princess Rui!

It must have hidden within the space!

Dammit! He must seize that space!

Thankfully, with this failed attempt, he now had a somewhat clear idea on how to control it next time.

Until his magic power was restored!

Gu Xuan quickly sat down cross-legged and began to meditate to cure his injuries and recover his magic power.

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Xiao’er had been looking through relevant books in the spatial study room, seeking a solution to save herself.

If she was trapped in here forever, she would be fine with it, but what about her child?!

She surely couldn’t expect her child to spend his entire life in this space with her, right? Even though there was nothing lacking in this space.

Yet, humans were social creatures. As good as the space was, it could not compare to the wonder and diversity of the outside world!

As Xiao’er was reading books and attempting to leave the space, she unexpectedly succeeded this time.

As soon as Xiao’er emerged from the space, she quickly jumped off the bed and ran towards Shangguan Xuanyi.

"Brother Shangguan, how badly are you hurt? Does your wound still hurt?"

The moment Xiao’er opened her eyes, Shangguan Xuanyi noticed her. With his eyes unwaveringly fixed on Xiao’er, he tried to discern whether or not the person in front of him was indeed Xiao’er.

Xiao’er reached Shangguan Xuanyi and started to unbutton his clothing to see the extent of the injury on his body.

Shangguan Xuanyi watched as Xiao’er efficiently and confidently undid his buttons-it was a scene all too familiar, just like the many times before.

This must be Xiao’er! Even her chaotically graceful, elegant movements as she climbed off the bed, only Xiao’er could pull it off! These movements were also familiar to him.

A sigh of relief escaped Shangguan Xuanyi’s lips, "Sweetheart?"

Xiao’er nodded her head guiltily, "It’s me! I’m sorry, I almost caused your death!"

Just recalling the previous events filled Xiao’er with guilt and heartache.

If this body hadn’t been hers, Shangguan Xuanyi wouldn’t have been caught off guard and stabbed twice!

Having said this, Xiao’er threw her arms tightly around Shangguan Xuanyi.

"Sweetheart, are you trying to murder your husband?" said Shangguan Xuanyi. His injury at the back had not completely healed, and when Xiao’er jumped on him, it aggravated the wound, causing a wave of piercing pain.

On hearing this, Xiao’er quickly released him and moved away from his embrace, proceeding again to undress him.

She hadn’t seen how severe the wound was yet.

Not wanting Xiao’er to see his injury and feel more guilty, Shangguan Xuanyi grasped her hands and joked, "Sweetheart, I can’t believe you’re so impatient after such short separation! Even though your husband is wounded, I’ll do my best to fulfill your passionate desires!"

"What are you talking about?! I just want to check your injuries!" retorted Xiao’er after hearing his playful jest.

"Don’t worry about me, my injuries aren’t that serious. If you wish, I’ll do my utmost to satisfy you!" Shangguan Xuanyi retorted playfully and leaned in to kiss her.

Xiao’er quickly jumped a meter away. Making a joke at a time like this, when he was injured and unable to tolerate strenuous movements.

Shangguan Xuanyi was just jesting, of course. He wouldn’t actually make love to her in this condition. What if her soul was replaced by someone else in the middle of their intimate encounter?

Even the thought of being intimate with another woman made him feel disgusted, even if it was only for a second!

Even if that body was Xiao’er’s, if the soul inside isn’t hers it isn’t Xiao’er!

He only recognized Xiao’er’s soul, no matter what her shell might look like!

Xiao’er was an extremely sensitive person, and he didn’t want her to feel hurt due to his cautious behavior. So Shangguan Xuanyi decided to explain everything to her, "Sweetheart, did you hide your soul within the space earlier?"

"Yes! I can’t believe Gu Xuan is so cunning. All he did was let a bug bite me, and he was able to switch my soul!" Xiao’er recalled how suddenly she felt sleepy and drifted off, and woke up inside the space, unable to leave. The thought terrified her!

What if she could never make it out again? What should she do then?!

"Sweetheart, since we haven’t apprehended Gu Xuan, we have no idea when he might try to control you again. So until then, I can’t help but be suspicious of you. For instance, when you rushed over to hug me, instinctively, I would first verify if you’re indeed you, and only then would I let you hug me. I hope you’re not hurt by this arrangement." said Shangguan Xuanyi.

"Why would I feel that? Do I seem like someone who can’t tell right from wrong to you? I’d be delighted if you’d firstly verify it’s me before you let me hug you! I wouldn’t rush over and hug you out of the blue anyway, so you can rest easy, Brother Shangguan! Impulsively throwing myself into someone’s arms isn’t my style!"

Realizing Xiao’er’s understanding, Shangguan Xuanyi felt a sense of relief. Normally, being constantly doubted might not affect someone initially, but, in the long run, the person might begin to think, ’After all this time, why am I still being suspected?’ This could make a person feel hurt.

Shangguan Xuanyi didn’t want Xiao’er to feel hurt because of his actions, hence the need for a clear explanation.

His identity warranted doubt towards everyone until the truth was been ascertained. Although he didn’t need to explain himself to other individuals, Xiao’er was different.

All he wanted to give her was happiness.

The fact that Xiao’er understood the reason for his actions was even better.

So he again couldn’t resist teasing Xiao’er, "Just now, who rushed over to hug me and even undid my clothing? If this isn’t impulsively throwing yourself into someone’s arms, then what is it?"

Xiao’er felt contempt towards him for misinterpreting her concern, so she decided to ignore him.

She went back to the table, sat down, and continued to work on her unfinished blueprint of the swallow house.

Shangguan Xuanyi approached and sat down next to her, watching her design the swallow house. Only then did he begin to harp on her, "Why didn’t you tell me about Gu Xuan’s insect bite?"