Mother-In-Law...

Mother-In-Law...

Mother-In-Law...

Li Ming was not able to get these words out of her mind no matter what.

The mysterious voice.....or, the said Mother-In-Law, disappeared right after dropping the bomb on her.

It was like hours had passed when in reality it had been only two minutes.

Just as she was busy making her mind calm down a little, the first bolt of lightning descended from the sky and landed on the iron ball that was sitting right in front of her.

Li Ming was definitely not prepared but she immediately pulled the essence of the bolt towards her body.

Miraculously it worked, and soon she got busied in absorbing the essence of the lightning bolts.

As time kept passing, everyone was waiting for Li Ming to return to the ice cave.

Right after fifty-nine hours since the trial began, the Immortals suddenly felt a sudden barrier that stopped their powers from transferring into their mate.

"What is going on?" Snowy asked as he looked at the six Immortals with confused eyes.

"Don't worry. The trial has passed. Your master is completely fine. We just have to wait for her to return." Zhang Yong told the little furball.

The days kept passing and just like that, an entire week had passed.

It was the end of the week when an unconscious Li Ming finally returned to the high platform of the Weapon Section in the Ice Cave where all her mates, Snowy, Immortal Master, and Kara were waiting for her.

A Huadian, or a forehead pattern, of bright dark blue color, was visible on her forehead, confirming her status as the bearer of the Thunder power and the Master of the Lightning Whip.

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"Congratulations on breaking through the Grand Master Cultivator Rank. You are doing fabulous, dear." The Heaven Immortal said with a sweet smile as he landed a soft kiss on her forehead.

It was the only thing that he was comfortable in doing with her, kissing on her forehead, except for hugging her.

But even that made his ears turn bright pink in embarrassment.

"At this rate, we would never be able to have babies, Your Highness." Li Ming said with a shake of her head as she looked at her shy mate.

"..."

"....cough...cough...cough!"

"...WHAT?"

Her mates were left completely shocked and baffled by her words.

Ruoshan, Wen Guiying, and Lord Yueliang stared at her with their jaws hanging on the floor.

While the Heaven Emperor looked like he was about to dissolve in dust right that moment due to embarrassment.

"Babies?" Ruoshan asked as he looked at her while waiting for her to say something.

"Of course, babies. Wait, are we not having any?" Li Ming asked with a horrified look on her face.

She was well aware of what she was doing to her mates but their reactions were just too funny to not take advantage of.

Wen Guiying was the first one to recover as he hurriedly pulled her away from the Heaven Emperor as he said, "Don't you all have anything important to do? Just scram all of you from here."

The other Immortals were quick to disappear, they were not ready to deal with their mate and her sudden bombs that she loved to drop on then every now and then.

After the living room of the cabin emptied and she was left alone with the Supreme Immortal she turned to glare at her mate.

"Stop playing with us." Wen Guiying said in a strict tone.

"What do you mean? Did I say something wrong?" Li Ming asked with raised eyebrows.

Wen Guiying wrapped his arm around her waist as he pulled her closer to him, barely any space was left between their body.

"You are very well aware of what I'm talking about. Stop teasing us, Sweet mate. We also have a limit and your teasing is making it even harder for us." Wen Guiying softly whispered in her ear as his warm breath fanned her nape.

The tingles started waking up as they ran freely throughout her body, a normal reaction of her body due to the closeness of her mate.

"Good. Maybe now you all can finally understand at least a little bit about how I have been feeling for such a long time." Li Ming said with a scoff.

Wen Guiying's fingers dug a little harder in her waist, almost making a groan skip her lips.

"Fine! Go on. Tease us as much as you want. But remember, Sweet One, the day our patience snapped you won't be able to run away."

Wen Guiying's eyes held promise in them as he looked at her with an intensity that held the power of devouring her.

"Who said that I want to run?" Li Ming asked with a smile playing on her lips as she mocked the Supreme Immortal.

She was well aware of the dangerous game that she was playing with him but her naughty soul was enjoying the moment too much to care.

"You...!"

Wen Guiying's grip on her waist tightened even more as she watched a fire taking over his beautiful eyes.

She could feel her heartbeat increasing as she waited for her mate to snap, but she was left amazed when just in a blink he returned to his calm self.

He pulled himself away from her as he turned his back towards her to calm down himself.

And this made her soul's anger rise. Somehow, no matter whatever she did, she was never able to break through the control that her mates were carrying within them.

She should be happy that her makes were respecting her decision of waiting for the time being before completing their bonds and she was.

However, her damn soul had its own unique ideas. The thought that her mates were not attracted to her even a single bit because of her child-like body was trying to settle in her mind.

For the first time in both of her lives, Li Ming was feeling like she had two minds. One that was under her control while the second one that belonged to her soul.

Her current appearance was not that bad. She was 5'3" in height with her usual three or sometimes four inches heels.

Her figure was not model-like but it definitely did not look like one that of a child.

Within the next two to three years, her body would be fully matured and would be at its peak.

"You don't have to pretend to be attracted to me when in reality you can't even stand to hold me in your arms." Li Ming found herself saying as she let out her frustrated soul's feelings.

"Wait, what?" Wen Guiying immediately looked at her with confused eyes.

Li Ming rolled her eyes as she started walking towards her room. Of course, the Supreme Immortal was quick to follow her.

She was picking up a book from her bedside desk when a group on her arm made her turned towards her mate who was looking at her with a little bit of anger and frustration in his eyes.

"I'm asking you, Ming'er? Why did you say something like that?" He asked her with seriousness.

Li Ming pulled her hand out of his grip as she replied with a sigh, "Nothing. Just forget it. I was not in my right mind. I'm sorry."

The longer she looked at Wen Guiying's eyes that were penetrating her soul, she started feeling her anger and frustration retreating back in some back corner of her mind.

Wen Guiying stepped closer to her and it took everything in her to not step back.

"I'm asking you something. Don't try to avoid the question, Sweet One. Why did you say that I can't even stand you being close to me?" His eyes bored into her, making her gulp to moisten her suddenly dry throat.

For a moment she thought about avoiding his question again but knowing him she was well aware that he won't let go of this matter without getting answers.

"I'm really sorry about that. It's just what my soul is making me think and I'm getting frustrated because of it. I....I just lost control...and....." She trailed off as she looked at him with sadness and guilt visible in her eyes.

Li Ming did not get the chance to even blink before her lips were covered by the soft warm lips of her mate.

She was expecting the kiss to be fierce because of his anger, however, it was so slow and warm that all her worries immediately melted away.

His hands wrapped around her waist as he pulled her closer to his body, wrapping her in his warmth.

The kiss lasted for a few minutes and when they finally separated, all that she saw in his eyes was love and warmth for her.

"It's okay, Sweet One. It is okay." He said softly while placing a peck on her forehead and at that moment she knew, it was actually okay as long as she had her mates with her.

But what about when they won't be with her?