bookcurios Chapter 490 Sitting in Lotus Position for Long Enough to Question My Life Choices
Chapter 490 Sitting in Lotus Position for Long Enough to Question My Life Choices
The comparison appeared in Chu Shuran’s mind involuntarily.
Once it surfaced, she found herself unable to ignore it no matter how much she tried.
Her husband had always seemed completely normal to her before, but compared to Lin Feng now, the difference felt shockingly obvious.
A strange heat unknowingly crept back onto her face.
Chu Shuran quickly lowered her eyes again, feeling deeply embarrassed by her own thoughts.
She had only just been freed from the snake mark’s influence, yet now her mind was becoming chaotic once more for entirely different reasons.
Qiao Mei, meanwhile, was struggling even harder to maintain a normal expression.
Every few moments, her gaze would unintentionally drift downward again before she quickly looked away in panic.
The atmosphere in the room became increasingly strange.
Lin Feng naturally noticed everything.
With his cultivation, missing such obvious reactions would have been impossible.
Still, he chose not to expose them.
Instead, he maintained his calm and dignified expression as though nothing unusual was happening at all.
Internally, however, he could only sigh helplessly.
"This snake mark truly left behind troublesome effects," he thought inwardly.
Yet despite the awkwardness of the situation, Lin Feng did not regret his decision.
Compared to allowing Chu Shuran to continue suffering under the curse, enduring this little debuff and discomfort himself was insignificant.
And although neither woman said it aloud, the image of Lin Feng standing there calmly while enduring the curse in her place left a deep impression within both their hearts.
***
Lin Feng returned to Clear Moon City later that day while riding atop his majestic phoenix.
The enormous divine beast cut across the skies like a blazing comet, its scarlet flames illuminating the clouds as countless people below raised their heads in shock and admiration.
"A phoenix!"
"So it’s really Master Lin Feng!"
"He’s the owner of that great terrifying beast!"
"He has returned!"
"What terrifying pressure..."
Cultivators throughout the city immediately recognized the legendary creature.
Even from afar, they could feel the overwhelming aura radiating from the phoenix’s body.
Ordinary beasts would have already collapsed from fear under such pressure.
Yet despite the majestic entrance... Lin Feng himself looked unusually troubled.
His expression remained calm on the surface, but internally, he was suffering greatly.
"That damned snake mark..." he cursed inwardly.
The effects still had not fully disappeared.
No matter how much divine energy he circulated to suppress it, the reaction below his waist remained stubbornly active.
And because of his physique... Suppressing it only made the situation more obvious.
Soon, the phoenix descended gracefully into Lin Feng’s courtyard.
The moment he landed, the lively atmosphere around the residence instantly turned silent.
Many women had already gathered there waiting for his return.
But right now, every single one of them stared at him with strange expressions.
More specifically... Their eyes unconsciously drifted downward. Lin Feng instantly realized the problem.
Even beneath his flowing robes, the massive outline pressing against the fabric was impossible to hide.
It was painfully obvious. Several women immediately blushed.
The servant Chen Nuo nearly dropped the tea tray in her hands.
Another woman covered her mouth while her face turned completely red.
"W-why is it so..."
"No wonder Master Lin Feng looks uncomfortable..."
"Heavens..."
The whispers quickly spread.
Lin Feng’s face twitched slightly in embarrassment.
For perhaps the first time in a very long while, the mighty Lin Feng felt utterly helpless.
"Don’t ask," he said immediately before anyone could speak. "It’s a very long story."
His tone carried deep exhaustion.
Without waiting for questions, Lin Feng quickly walked deeper into the courtyard with forced composure.
However, his movements only made the situation even more noticeable, causing several women to lower their heads in panic.
Naturally, everyone followed behind him curiously.
After all, anything related to Lin Feng was never ordinary.
Inside the main hall, Lin Feng finally sat down heavily while rubbing his temples.
The women gathered around him carefully, their curiosity burning intensely.
"What happened, Lin Feng?"
"Did someone poison you?"
"Are you injured?"
Lin Feng let out a long sigh.
"Injured? Not exactly..."
He then began recalling everything that happened at the Chu Clan, especially the strange snake mark that affected Chu Shuran.
The more he explained, the stranger everyone’s expressions became.
"So the mark transferred all of its effects onto you?" one woman asked in disbelief.
Lin Feng nodded bitterly.
"That thing is unbelievably troublesome."
Several women exchanged awkward glances. They wanted to sympathize with him...
But at the same time, seeing the usually calm and untouchable Lin Feng in such an awkward state was strangely amusing.
The bed tonight would surely be chaotic for all of them.
***
Meanwhile...
Far away inside the Chu Clan, another person was suffering just as badly.
Inside her cultivation chamber, Chu Shuran sat cross-legged atop a jade mat while attempting to calm her restless mind.
Unfortunately... It was completely useless. Her breathing remained uneven.
Her heart beat rapidly.
And no matter how much she tried suppressing her thoughts, one particular image kept replaying endlessly in her head.
"That thing..."
Chu Shuran bit her lip lightly.
"Why was it so ridiculously big?"
The moment she thought about it again, her face immediately flushed crimson.
Earlier, she had only accidentally glanced downward during the chaotic situation.
Yet that single glance had left an absurdly deep impression on her mind.
The outline beneath Lin Feng’s robes had looked almost unreal.
Now, the image refused to leave her thoughts.
She quickly shut her eyes tighter and circulated spiritual energy through her meridians.
Calm heart. Clear mind. Empty thoughts. Those were the principles of meditation.
Yet the more she tried calming herself, the more vivid her memories became instead.
Lin Feng’s handsome face. His calm voice. And unfortunately... That terrifying outline.
Chu Shuran abruptly opened her eyes in frustration.
"This is bad..."
She could already feel her dao heart becoming unstable.
As a proud mistress of the Chu Clan, she had always remained composed and disciplined.
Men rarely affected her emotions.
But now?
Her mind was a complete mess.