Eloquent Ascent

"Of course, I don't wish to make my senior sister uncomfortable." He cleared his throat, trying to ease the sudden tension in his own voice. However, he didn't move away. He even put on a knowing smile that somehow amused Xiao Yue.

Xiao Yue chuckled lightly, her melodious voice tickling his senses. "You're quite the charmer not just with your words, Xu Qi. But you have to be careful. Not everyone is as... understanding as me."

Her words were a warning and a tease. Despite not being against how the situation unfolded, she had to maintain her status as his inner court senior sister.

"I understand, senior sister. Like I said, I am merely repaying you for the opportunity," Xu Qi said with a roguish smile, his eyes never leaving hers as his hands tightened around her. "Should I continue? I think I still need to ensure you're not feeling unwell here." Xu Qi's hands moved upwards, stopping at the base of her breasts, his thumbs brushing against the fabric covering them.

He felt her heart skip a beat but she remained calm. The qi around her in turmoil as her hand tightened their grip over his. Her chest heaved up and down in a gentle yet exhilarating manner.

"Very well, continue," she said, her voice a breathy whisper that sent another jolt to what he's keeping in his pants..

He took her consent as a sign to keep going, his thumbs now brushing against the firm mounds of her chest in a way that was no longer purely therapeutic.

Xiao Yue looked down at his naughty hands that were still covered by hers but never urged him to stop. Her body was responding to his touch, her breaths growing shallower and her eyes fluttering closed once more.

"You're so tense, senior sister," Xu Qi murmured provocatively. He knew he was already pushing his luck here but he couldn't stop, "Let me ease the stress from your body."

His words were like a gentle coax, a devil's whisper that seemed to weave its way into her very being.

Xiao Yue's eyes fluttered open, her gaze locking with his. For a moment, she hesitated, the gravity of the situation sinking in. But then she nodded with her cheeks a deeper crimson shade of red.

"Just a little more, Xu Qi," she breathed, her voice barely above a murmur.

And with that, he knew he had the green light to push the boundaries of their interaction even further. He leaned in closer, his lips grazing her ear as he whispered sweet nothings. If he knew how to ease his customers to buy his products, he also knew how to flatter a woman more expertly.

His voice became a symphony of seduction. His words painted a picture of a serene garden filled with exotic scents and tantalizing whispers, each syllable wrapping around her like a warm embrace.

Eventually, Xiao Yue turned her face to him again, her lips parted invitingly.

 Xu Qi, being as tempted as she was, leaned in to kiss her lightly.

It was supposed to be a quick kiss.

But as his fingers pressed her mound like buttons in need of calibrations, their kiss grew deeper and more passionate.

Following that, he started exploring her body more freely, his massage technique turning into a slow, sensual dance of touch and pressure that spoke of his desire and appreciation for Xiao Yue.

"You're so beautiful, senior sister," he murmured against her neck, his teeth grazing her sensitive skin as he untied the sash of her robe, revealing the delicate fabric beneath.

Xiao Yue gasped at the suddenness of it all, but she still didn't pull away. 

Instead, she leaned into his touch, her hands finding relief on his shoulders as she anchored to them.

"Xu Qi..." His name became a sigh of pleasure from her mouth as his hands spread open cupping her supple softness, his thumbs traced delicate circles around the subtle peaks of her cherries beneath the fabric, drawing out a soft gasp from deep within her.

The room was alive with their combined energy. If Xu Qi would look over, he'd find the candle flames dancing in time with their ragged breaths.

Xu Qi kissed her collarbone. His silver tongue had worked its magic, turning a simple act of gratitude into a dance of passion that neither of them could ignore. But as the flame of desire grew, so did the ticking clock of reality.

Xiao Yue pulled away, her breathing heavy and her eyes filled with a mix of passion and wariness. "Xu Qi, I must go. Elder He has called for me." she murmured, her face crimson red as it produced a glowing jade slip. A communication talisman used by the inner court disciples.

Her voice was a sweet melody that washed over him, pulling him out of his haze of desire. He nodded, his own breathing unsteady as he took a step back, his eyes never leaving hers.

"As you wish, senior sister," Xu Qi said, trying to compose himself as he helped her fix her disheveled robe, his hands lingering for a moment longer than necessary on her skin.

Xiao Yue's eyes searched his, a silent question in their depths. Xu Qi understood it, his own gaze filled with regret. He had to be careful. He didn't want to ruin what they had.

Who would have thought he could do this with his senior sister, right? Was she too easy? That's probably not it.

But Xu Qi knew better. Xiao Yue was a powerful woman, and she had her reasons for letting this happen.

After ensuring that nothing was amiss, Xiao Yue stood up, cupped his cheeks, and said, "Before I go, let me leave you with something."

With a swift move, she kissed him on the lips, her tongue clashing against his, sending a jolt of electricity through his body. It was a kiss more passionate than their last.

"Also... Here, do your best to cultivate the scroll, Xu Qi. Give me a surprise soon," While he's still lost at what Xiao Yue did, she pulled out a small pouch from somewhere inside her robe.

She emptied it into his hand revealing a pile of shimmering crystals. "These are Elemental Synthesis pills. Take them, they will help in your growth. Use them wisely, Xu Qi. An Elemental Awakener like you will need months to finish all of that."

Her voice gave a push on his back, urging him to strive for greater heights.

Xu Qi felt his heart race as he clutched the crystals tightly, their coolness a stark contrast to the heat of the moment.

"Yes. I will, senior sister! You can count on that." Xu Qi nodded vigorously before offering his arm to Xiao Yue, his face calm but beneath it were the tumultuous emotions churning inside him, "Let me escort you."

"Thank you but I can manage," Xiao said with an impish smile, stepping back and gliding towards the door like a blur.

Xu Qi felt a pang of disappointment but he knew better than to push his luck.

He watched as she left, her silhouette framed by the flickering candlelight.