The protagonist stole my spiritual root? Hey, heroine, give birth to me!

"Master's wife, you don't know this, but my peach blossoms can't lock in the life force on them. So the longer they're left out, the more life force they lose, and the less effective they become!"

"Oh? Is that so?"

"Hmph, you're really short-sighted. This kind of precious life treasure should be used as soon as possible. How can it be left unused for long? Chen Xuan, you don't need to worry about her. Let's talk about our own things!" Yu Gang scolded Long Yuyan.

Actually, he had originally planned to keep it for future use, but after hearing what Chen Xuan said, he immediately decided to take it now.

When Long Yuyan heard Yu Gang say those words about her, a wave of sorrow washed over her; she felt sorrow for Yu Gang...

You understand nothing about Chen Xuan. Perhaps in a little while, you too will lose me forever! Oh well, maybe this is my fate! I haven't seen Chen Xuan for the past few days; I guess I've angered him...

"Well, that's all the precautions we need to take. With my master's wife and I here, there shouldn't be any major problems!"

After Chen Xuan explained the precautions to Yu Gang, Yu Gang planned to use the green life peach blossom.

"Yu Yan, you must protect me well with Chen Xuan, understand?"

Before going into seclusion, Yu Gang solemnly gave Long Yuyan some instructions, which clearly showed that he still didn't quite trust Chen Xuan.

"Well, I see."

Long Yuyan's voice was cold and devoid of emotion.

After finishing his explanation, Yu Gang swallowed the green peach blossom of life in one gulp.

In an instant, a surging life force continuously converged within Yu Gang's limbs and bones. He felt every cell in his body rejoice, like a withered tree blossoming in spring, brimming with vitality.

Yu Gang closed his eyes and quietly absorbed the life force from the Peach Blossom of Life. His aura gradually strengthened, and he even showed faint signs of breaking through his cultivation level!

Chen Xuan and Long Yuyan stood side by side, quietly watching Yu Gang go into seclusion, neither of them speaking.

Finally, after Yu Gang had completely entered a meditative state, Chen Xuan revealed a wicked smile.

"Master's wife, I've missed you so much these past few days." He reached out and took Long Yuyan's delicate hand.

Long Yuyan looked at Chen Xuan, hesitant to speak.

"You, you should stop calling me 'Master's Wife'. I can't bear it."

"Alright, Yan'er, I know you have your own concerns, but my feelings for you are genuine."

Long Yuyan's cheeks flushed instantly.

Chen Xuan has gone mad! Yu Gang is still meditating here, and he dares to call himself Yan'er!

"Enough, Chen Xuan. I've already told you, I'm your master's wife. We can't continue like this."

"Yan'er, do you still remember the first time we met? At that time, you were like a ray of sunshine, illuminating my world."

Long Yuyan remained silent for a moment, her eyes revealing complex emotions.

"Chen Xuan, listen to me. Your infatuation with me may just be temporary. As time goes on, you'll find that your feelings for me aren't that deep."

“Master’s wife, I know what you’re worried about. I won’t force you. I will wait until the day you are willing to accept me.”

"No, don't call me Master's wife... Why are you doing this? There's no way we can be together."

"Impossible? Then why won't you let me call you Master's Wife? Or have you already guessed what I'm about to do?"

"No, no!"

"I don't care, as long as you're still here, I won't give up."

Long Yuyan struggled internally, but finally, she took a deep breath and said to Chen Xuan, "Chen Xuan, if you really love me that much, then please respect my choice."

"I would regret it for the rest of my life if I did. Admit it, Yan'er, don't say you don't have me in your heart, otherwise you would have slapped me away long ago!" Chen Xuan's eyes were full of determination and deep affection.

Long Yuyan looked at Chen Xuan, her heart filled with mixed feelings.

She didn't know how to face this relationship, nor did she know how the future would unfold.

Seeing that Long Yuyan remained silent, Chen Xuan already knew the answer in his heart. Now all she needed was an excuse to go along with it.

"Hey, Master's wife, do you know how worried and heartbroken I was when you refused to see me for so many days?"

Long Yuyan remained silent, though she was actually quite upset inside.

"So... I'm going to punish you a little."

"No, Xuan'er, don't do this!"

"If you don't agree, you're welcome to take action against me."

"..."

(See bonus chapter)

After an unknown amount of time, just as dawn was breaking, a powerful vortex of spiritual energy emanated from Yu Gang's room.

"Xuan, Xuan'er, Yu Gang might be coming out of seclusion soon." Long Yuyan looked at Chen Xuan nervously.

"Well, we can't bother cleaning up here right now. He probably doesn't even know what this is. Let's go take a look."

"Ugh, you just said it was holy water!"

Chen Xuan stood up and walked with Long Yuyan towards Yu Gang's room. Actually, they had been inside for quite some time and had only just come out.

Pushing open the door, they saw Yu Gang with his eyes closed, a look of pain on his face.

"Yugang, what's wrong?"

"Cough cough, I'm fine, it's just that this peach blossom has too much vitality, and my body can't handle it, even though I've broken through!"

"Teacher, don't worry, let me take a look." Chen Xuan stepped forward and carefully observed Yu Gang's condition.

"Don't worry, this is normal. Your vitality is too strong, which is causing some discomfort in your body. Let me explain it to you now."

As he spoke, Chen Xuan took out silver needles and began to help Yu Gang regulate his life force.

After a long while, Yu Gang slowly opened his eyes, his gaze sparkling with brilliant light.

"Chen Xuan, your Peach Blossom Luck is truly amazing. I feel that my lifespan has increased by at least 160 years, and my cultivation has become more stable!"

"That's good. I was worried you wouldn't be satisfied, teacher!" Chen Xuan said with a smile.

"I am truly grateful to you this time. Without your life-giving peach blossom, I would not have been able to obtain such a great benefit," Yu Gang said with deep emotion.

"Teacher, you flatter me. I am just trying to fulfill my duty as a disciple."

Chen Xuan said modestly, but when he looked at Long Yuyan, a hint of teasing appeared in his eyes.

"See, he has to thank us!"

Long Yuyan also gave Chen Xuan a coquettish look, but Chen Xuan only gave up after she glared at him with a stern face.