Chapter 444 - 426: Staying Overnight at the Lin Mansion

After leaving the Public Security Headquarters, Su Yu had intended to head straight back to his mansion. But just as he turned to leave, his senior sister, Lin Wanzhu, gently took his hand.

"Ah Yu, don’t be in such a hurry to leave. Walk with me on the street for a while."

Su Yu turned his head just in time to see Lin Wanzhu lift a delicate hand, languidly tucking a stray lock of black hair behind her ear. A rare, bewitching charm graced her usually cool and aloof face. His heart skipped a beat, and he smiled.

"Then I’ll walk you home, Senior Sister."

The two walked side by side along the wide Black Stone Avenue. Twilight deepened as the vast, red sunset cast its light across the sky, stretching their two tall, close figures into long shadows on the street.

"My lord! My lady! Come take a look! Sugar figures, blown and shaped while you watch!" a stall owner shouted enthusiastically from his small, tidy wooden stand by the road.

"Oh! I remember this candy maker. Ah Yu, hurry, come and see!"

Today, Lin Wanzhu had completely cast off her usual reserve and dignity, acting like a lovely young girl experiencing the first blush of love all over again.

However, as she turned to pull Su Yu, her impressive bosom surged like a tidal wave, straining her taut clothes until they trembled. It was truly difficult to see her as a young girl.

Su Yu smiled, letting her pull him over to the stall.

"Sir, make a sugar figure that looks just like him!" Lin Wanzhu said, her eyes sparkling as she pointed a delicate, smiling finger at Su Yu.

"Right away! If you two will just wait a moment, I’ll show you my craft!"

The beaming stall owner scooped a glob of scalding, viscous, amber-colored syrup from a steaming copper pot. His hands began to move with blinding speed, like butterflies flitting through flowers.

Knead, roll, pull, blow!

The glob of syrup seemed to come alive at his fingertips. In just a few moments, he used small scissors to carefully trim the hem of its robes, then gave a light flick to the head with a bamboo skewer. A lifelike sugar figure appeared before their very eyes.

The little figure wore green robes and carried a long saber on its back. Though made only of syrup, its expression was full of heroic spirit, exuding a natural air of authority. It was a remarkably good likeness of Su Yu.

"Excellent craftsmanship. This is for you."

Her beautiful eyes shining like stars, Lin Wanzhu happily tossed a piece of Broken Silver onto the stall. She carefully picked up the exquisite sugar figure, cradling it in her pale palm to examine it closely in the light of the setting sun.

"You really have changed. Ah Yu, you now carry yourself with the unconscious dignity of a man in power. You’ve truly become a major figure."

While looking at the sugar figure in her hand, she leaned in close to Su Yu’s face, tilting her head to study him. A stray lock of her black hair brushed against his cheek, sending a tingling, ticklish sensation straight to his heart.

They continued to walk at a leisurely pace. Despite both being masters of the Muscle Forging Realm, they walked the entire length of Black Stone Avenue, which was not particularly long, side by side, taking until the sun had completely set.

By then, the sugar figure in Lin Wanzhu’s hands had been replaced by flaky pastries, osmanthus cakes, candied hawthorns, and more...

At the entrance to the Lin Mansion.

"Senior Sister, we’re at the Lin Mansion. I’ll take my leave here."

Just as Su Yu was about to turn and leave, a delicate hand caught his wrist. "Ah Yu, come inside. Have dinner before you go. I’ll cook for you myself tonight."

"Oh, you know how to cook, Senior Sister?"

Su Yu looked astonished. His senior sister always seemed so lofty and unapproachable; he never imagined she could cook.

"You’re asking for it!"

She playfully smacked his shoulder, causing another dizzying surge.

Su Yu grinned and strode into the Lin Mansion.

"Senior Sister, I’m going to eat my fill tonight!"

"Hey, wait for me!"

Lin Wanzhu hurried after him, a hint of delight in her eyes.

At the gate, two saber-wielding guards stood as still as statues, staring straight ahead, not daring to even breathe too loudly.

Only after Su Yu and Lin Wanzhu’s figures had completely vanished into the Inner Courtyard did they let out a great sigh of relief.

"That was Lord Su, wasn’t it? He’s incredible. Even our Patriarch Lin acts like that in front of him."

"Tsk, tsk. You know, seeing them like that... does this mean Lord Su and our Lin Family are going to be joined by marriage?"

"That’s fantastic news! Doesn’t that mean our Lin Family is about to reach a new height?"

"Exactly! Whoever can get on Lord Su’s good side right now will have their future made. You have no idea, all those young ladies from the great families are secretly scrambling over each other to send gifts to the Su Mansion. The only thing they haven’t sent is themselves..."

...

Night fell, black as ink. Inside Lin Wanzhu’s elegant and tranquil boudoir.

Su Yu sampled his senior sister’s cooking.

He had to admit, the flavor was far beyond his expectations—perfect in color, aroma, and taste. His appetite whetted, Su Yu devoured the entire table of exquisite dishes like a whirlwind.

After the meal, warmth and a full stomach gave rise to lustful thoughts.

Lin Wanzhu’s lovely face was flushed. In the flickering halo of the red candlelight, she had changed out of her intricate robes. Now, she wore only a cool, slippery, ice-blue silk dress that did nothing to hide her full, curvaceous figure—a body as ripe and succulent as a peach, displayed entirely for Su Yu’s eyes.

Their eyes met, and the air in the boudoir instantly grew scorching hot.

Su Yu read the deep passion in his senior sister’s eyes. With a slight smile, he reached out a long arm, clasped her warm, smooth wrist, and with a gentle tug, pulled her ripe body onto his lap.

A large, warm hand skillfully covered her towering, snow-white peaks.

"Mmm... Ah Yu, in the future... no matter how high you climb... don’t... forget your senior sister..."

"I’ll never forget you, Senior Sister."

This night, the red candle wept tears.

This night, the snow-white peaks trembled violently under a furious assault.

This night, spring rain fell in torrents, and a blizzard raged in the deepest part of the boudoir...

...

The next morning, the sun was just beginning to rise.

Leaning against the headboard, Su Yu recalled the lingering madness of the previous night, and the corners of his mouth turned up in a slight smile.

’Senior Sister truly is a perfectly ripe peach. That full, soft embrace, her tender yet teasing advances... the pleasure was enough to make my bones melt, completely intoxicating.’

’Even the deep-seated exhaustion from a great battle had vanished without a trace in her gentle embrace.’

"Senior Sister, I’m heading back now," Su Yu said, now fully dressed. He lifted a corner of the blanket.

"Go on, you little rascal. Your darling little wives at home must be worried sick."

Lin Wanzhu rose languidly, propping her cheek on one hand. She lay on her side, revealing a large expanse of snow-white, smooth skin as she watched Su Yu with an ambiguous smile.

’The feeling of being filled by him last night was so wonderful. I’ve truly fallen for this little rascal.’

Su Yu tactfully chose not to reply, and quickly left.

Back at the Su Mansion, breakfast was already prepared. Zhen’Er and Ai’Er said nothing, silently serving him his rice and soup.

Su Yu ate quickly. He wanted to offer an explanation but couldn’t find the words, so he escaped to the courtyard to practice his Martial Arts.

[Greenwood Shadow Ape Fist Skill Level +12]

[Greenwood Shadow Ape Fist Skill Level +12]

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[Martial Arts]: Greenwood Shadow Ape Fist (Skilled 1220/2000)

For the next several days, Su Yu completely immersed himself in his Martial Arts training, while also waiting for news from Mansion Master Pang.

The merger of the Inner and Outer Cities, and with it, the Public Security Bureau and the Inspection Bureau, was the most crucial first step.

How that merger was ultimately handled would determine the political climate to come.

Many people were watching this matter closely, awaiting the final announcement.

"Younger Brother Su, come, come! I just got some Ice Bone Jade Marrow Tea from my family yesterday and brought some over specially for you to try."

Li Jingxuan had come to visit, bringing several pounds of a rare Spiritual Tea.

"This Spiritual Tea grows on the glacial cliffs high above the snow line of the Great Snow Mountains. The tea plant itself is miraculous. It doesn’t root in soil, but in the crevices of ancient ice. Only in the dead of an extremely cold night, when the blizzards are at their fiercest, will the tips of the plant put forth tender, feather-like buds. They must be picked with white jade tweezers; move too slowly, and the buds will freeze solid and dissolve into the blizzard."

Su Yu curiously inspected the Spiritual Tea. The leaves were a translucent ice-blue, each one shaped like a miniature, snow-white feather.

Su Yu immediately ordered a servant girl to brew the Spiritual Tea.

The moment the hot water was poured, no steam rose from the cup. Instead, a ring of frigid white mist billowed out. Faint snowflakes seemed to bob in the water as a unique, chilly fragrance drifted to their noses.

The two men lifted their cups and each took a sip.

A cool, crisp fragrance instantly spread through his body. Su Yu felt a placid coolness settle over him, clarifying his Divine Sense.

"Excellent tea! Not only is the aroma incredible, but it also seems to calm the mind and suppress inner agitation."

Li Jingxuan nodded proudly. "Exactly! This Spiritual Tea is considered a top-shelf item even in the Inner City. My own monthly allotment is quite small."

"Then I must thank you, Brother Li."

Su Yu didn’t stand on ceremony and accepted it. With his elevated status, he now received many guests. It wouldn’t do not to have some high-quality tea on hand to serve them.

"Younger Brother, there’s another reason I came to see you today."

"Go on."

Li Jingxuan put down his cup, his expression turning serious. "Right now, the Inner City is holding the Grand Tournament of the Suspended Mirror Covenant."

"This tournament is to select the young candidates for the next City Lord!"