Xuanhuan: The Empress and I Swapped Bodies - Chapter 158

“Hmm? Fusing these sword techniques isn’t actually that difficult, so it didn’t take long.”

“N-not difficult? How could it not be difficult? And even if it weren’t, you couldn’t possibly have mastered all my techniques in such a short time! Y-you… did you already practice my sword techniques before??”

Yu Meiren was now seriously suspecting that Ye Wushuang had already practiced the very techniques she cultivated long ago.

Otherwise, how could he master her techniques so quickly, let alone integrate and fuse them all together seamlessly?

Hearing this, Ye Wushuang found himself torn between laughter and exasperation.

However, he didn’t go out of his way to emphasize his own talent. He simply said:

“These techniques really aren’t that hard. Now, let me teach you the key to fusing them.”

With that, he ignored any further speculation from Yu Meiren and began instructing her directly.

While Yu Meiren’s primary mission was to get close to Ye Wushuang, once he started explaining the principles of integrating the techniques, she suddenly felt she was gaining some insights.

She didn’t want to listen, but his words clearly entered her ears, forcing her to hear them.

Being forced to listen was one thing, but the problem was she actually thought the explanations from this Immortal Realm cultivator made perfect sense.

Keep in mind, she was a Celestial Immortal realm expert. For a Celestial Immortal to listen to an Immortal Realm cultivator lecture on the Dao and find it profoundly logical…

That sounded utterly absurd.

Yet, this absurd thing was truly happening right beside Yu Meiren. How could she not be astonished?

This explanation directly immersed Yu Meiren, and she felt her own progress skyrocketing.

It continued until Ye Wushuang finished his lecture.

Only then did Ye Wushuang calmly ask:

“Did you understand?”

“Ah! Yes, I understood! Wait… no, I didn’t!!”

To be honest, Yu Meiren had grasped most of it, and her strength had indeed improved rapidly.

So, she instinctively said she understood.

However, right after saying it, she realized that wasn’t good.

If she said she understood, wouldn’t it be time for her to leave?

Therefore, she hastily changed her answer, saying she hadn’t understood.

That way, Ye Wushuang would keep her here and continue explaining.

Sure enough, after giving her a puzzled look, Ye Wushuang began lecturing again.

This time, his explanation was even more detailed.

However, Yu Meiren’s mind was no longer on the lecture.

She was thinking about how to get closer to Ye Wushuang.

Because of this, she inched nearer and nearer to him, almost pressing against him.

This proximity made Ye Wushuang somewhat uncomfortable, and he subconsciously took a few steps back.

Yu Meiren, acting as if she noticed nothing amiss, closed the distance again.

This closeness wasn’t what Ye Wushuang was used to.

This time, however, he didn’t retreat. Instead, he focused his gaze inward and continued his explanation of the Dao techniques.

Only, the pace of his lecture sped up a bit.

Soon, he finished explaining, but Yu Meiren remained completely unaware.

She was still pondering how to approach Ye Wushuang without making him reject her.

After finishing, Ye Wushuang took several more steps back.

Then, he spoke:

“I’m done. How much did you grasp this time?”

Ye Wushuang didn’t know what Yu Meiren’s true goal was, but he felt her intentions might not be entirely pure.

Even though Yu Meiren looked beautiful now, Ye Wushuang was reluctant to get too involved with someone whose motives seemed impure.

Yu Meiren, unaware of this, was still figuring out the best way to get closer.

In her urgency to complete the mission given by the Two Realms Mountain, she was being somewhat overeager.

Of course, another reason for her haste was Ye Wushuang’s extended seclusion and the constant presence of people around him, making it incredibly difficult for Yu Meiren to find an opportunity to approach him.

That’s why she was so anxious to establish a good relationship with him.

However, this very eagerness was destined to lead to her failure.

“Not yet. Fellow Daoist, could you demonstrate it for me in detail?”

“No.”

“Then I’ll trouble you, Fellow Daoist… Huh??”

“Based on your comprehension, you should have grasped it long ago. I won’t demonstrate. If you truly haven’t understood, then go and contemplate it yourself.”

“Also, please call Shengsheng in for me.”

“Ah! I…!!”

Yu Meiren still wanted to say more, but seeing the look in Ye Wushuang’s eyes, she knew anything she said now would be useless.

So, her face paled, and she walked out to find Liu Shengsheng.

Once she was outside, Liu Shengsheng immediately noticed something was off with her expression.

“Master, what’s wrong? You look a bit… unwell!”

“N-no, it’s nothing. I’m fine. Just… practicing the sword techniques drained too much energy. I’m a bit tired now.”

“Oh, I see.”

“I’ll be fine after resting. You go in. Fellow Daoist Wushuang is calling for you.”

“Ah! Brother Wushuang wants me! I’ll go see him then!!”

In the end, Yu Meiren didn’t tell Liu Shengsheng what happened between her and Ye Wushuang.

Liu Shengsheng, noticing nothing amiss, walked straight into Ye Wushuang’s palace after Yu Meiren finished speaking.

Only Liu Ningxian smiled at Yu Meiren at that moment. Her eyes saw through everything.

As a Supreme Realm expert, she naturally could perceive what had transpired inside Ye Wushuang’s palace.

However, she chose not to speak of what she saw, merely finding the current Yu Meiren somewhat amusing.

Daring to try and charm Ye Wushuang on their first meeting? One had to admit, she was truly impatient!

Fortunately, Yu Meiren hadn’t used any special bewitching techniques, or else Liu Ningxian would have apprehended her on the spot.

Although Liu Ningxian didn’t take action now, she became particularly interested in Yu Meiren’s background and identity.

She decided she must investigate thoroughly which faction Yu Meiren belonged to.

She also had to understand why Yu Meiren was trying to charm a mere Immortal Realm cultivator like Ye Wushuang.

The one who noticed Yu Meiren’s attempt to charm Ye Wushuang wasn’t just Liu Ningxian. There was another being within the Divine Dragon Heavenly Palace who knew everything.

That was the Divine Dragon Human Emperor’s Seal.

Witnessing Yu Meiren’s attempt to charm and get close to Ye Wushuang, the Divine Dragon Human Emperor’s Seal instantly became frantic.

“Not good, not good! Something’s about to happen! Someone’s trying to steal your man!!”