Chapter 1229: Contradiction—Could there be something more behind this? Seeing that Xiao Huan was stammering, unable to clearly explain what was going on, and her face flushed with bashfulness, Lu Yun sensed that there must be something interesting unfolding. Taking advantage of the brief lull when Xiao Huan was resting, he promptly pressed on, asking, "Miss Xiao Huan, when you were alone, exactly how did you manage it?" "Don't ask me, I just kept thinking about things while you were away. Nothing like what you imagined ever happened," Xiao Huan blushed deeply, refusing to speak further. Lu Yun smiled and said, "Very well, if you don't wish to speak, then I won't press you. But I'll be holding this matter in my mind. When I start getting busy with you later, I might be a bit more intense than usual—so don't hold it against me if I'm not quite as tender as I should be." Xiao Huan was suddenly startled, recalling Land Yun's previous fierce demeanor. Her heart raced wildly, and she felt tense all over. After a moment of silence, she looked at Land Yun and said, "Xiao Yun, I truly haven't done anything special on my own. I only gently adjust the ring when I'm particularly troubled. Otherwise, I really don't know what else to do. Please believe me, okay?" Land Yun nodded. There was simply no way to explain this situation. If Xiao Huan only gently touched the ring when she felt particularly distressed, then forcing her to describe some unusual solutions would surely make him seem a bit eccentric. Thinking of this, Land Yun smiled at Xiao Huan and said, "Miss Xiao Huan, I haven't said I didn't believe you. Just rest a while, and once you're rested, we'll begin our main plans. I'm especially looking forward to seeing whether that vortex suction power in your cave has any signs of revival." "As soon as this came up, Xiao Huan's face turned instantly crimson. Last time, when she accidentally stumbled upon the affair between Lu Yun and Yu Ying at Yu Ying's home, she hadn't expected to reap such great benefits from it. As a woman, she had a waterfall cave-like body that could instantly transform men into eunuchs—something no one else could truly comprehend. Fortunately, she had met Lu Yun; otherwise, she might have never found a husband and would have spent her entire life as a widow. Her gratitude toward Lu Yun was simply beyond words. Now, all she could offer in return was her exceptional physical condition—rare among women in the village. Upon hearing this, Xiao Huan beamed with a radiant, life-restored smile, saying, 'Xiao Yun, I'm completely fine now, down there. I'll never forget your kindness.' " "Little Ring's words left Lu Yun drenched in sweat. His original intention had been simply to sleep with Little Ring—he hadn't anticipated that Little Ring's lower body exerted a vortex-like suction force capable of instantly turning a man's erection into a soft-bodied shrimp. As for completely eliminating that vortex force within the cave, in truth, it was pure luck—Lu Yun had only dared to try, relying on the modest dragon within his own body, and surprisingly, he succeeded. Lu Yun fully enjoyed Little Ring's body, while Little Ring, experiencing the magnificent and unparalleled sensations brought by Lu Yun's powerful performance, also found his own bodily discomforts gradually alleviated. Both of them gained immense benefits from each other's bodies—Lu Yun, in his mind, felt there was no debt of gratitude at all." A little embarrassed by Xiao Huan's single remark, Lu Yun composed himself and said, "Miss Xiao Huan, you're being too kind. I've merely done what I was supposed to. If it had been another capable physician who cured you, I'm certain they'd have done just as well." Xiao Huan nodded, yet still felt that Lu Yun's words sounded a bit awkward. After a moment's thought, she suddenly spat out, "You young fool! Are you teasing me? Even if another man—someone capable of healing my illness—had treated me, wouldn't my body still be so easily claimed by strangers under ordinary circumstances?" Hearing the subtle irritation in Xiao Huan's tone, Lu Yun quickly smiled and said, "Miss Xiao Huan, you're overthinking it. I was only making an analogy to show that I've cured your condition, and thus you owe me nothing. Look at me now—I've even gained your body, haven't I? For women, isn't the body something they value most of all? Isn't it the most precious thing they possess?" Little Huan listened to Lu Yun’s words, deeply moved and grateful. Her body had been plagued by the village men, yet she had finally encountered Lu Yun—what a blessing from heaven! From now on, she was certain that happy days lay ahead. And at this very moment, the most joyful thing for Huan was to be pressed beneath Lu Yun, cherished and loved by his strong and vigorous body. As if a red-hot iron rod gently caressing the moist, cascading entrance of her body, Lu Yun’s steady touch sent another shiver through her. Startled, Lu Yun quickly asked, “Huan sister, what’s wrong? Did you just rise up again?” “Go on—how could I not shiver when you’re so gently rubbing me?” "Xiao Huan blushed slightly and glanced at Lu Yun, smiling, 'Alright, now that I've rested enough, Xiao Yun, pour all your strength into me—don't hold back at all. I can handle it. Just let me remember your fierce intensity...' Lu Yun nodded, about to take action, when Xiao Huan chuckled softly, 'Perhaps, after you've done this, I'll never be interested in any other man again.' Lu Yun was startled. Of course, Xiao Huan is still young. If she truly only cares for me, how would he manage—how could he marry her? How could he even bring her into his harem? He hadn't yet established a truly grand harem, and even if he did, it would likely take many years. Could Xiao Huan endure the solitude, waiting for the day when Lu Yun achieves fame and success? 'Xiao Huan, are you really thinking of marrying me?' Lu Yun simply asked it outright. No matter what might happen in the future, it was better to make things clear now, so as not to jeopardize Xiao Huan's prime years. After all, a woman's most precious years are not many. Xiao Huan hadn't expected Lu Yun to raise such a question at this tender moment. Blushing slightly, she found herself at a loss for words, unsure how to respond. As Lu Yun had asked, she instinctively wanted to say yes—she wanted to marry him. Yet there was the age gap between them. Moreover, although she had been in a romantic relationship with Lu Yun, she had already been dishonored by several unscrupulous men in the village before meeting him, losing her maidenhood. Could Lu Yun truly accept her, a once-vibrant young woman now reduced to a fading bloom?