Category: They All Want to Be My Female Lead

Chapter 52: Yun Xiu, You Wouldn’t Want Wenqing to Know…

How could this be? Yan Zhen had recognized her long ago? But how? And when…?

“Yan Zhen, w-why didn’t you tell me sooner?”

He was embarrassed.

“I… wasn’t sure, so I didn’t say anything…”

She lowered her head, thinking that since she had already decided to end their relationship after leaving the Demon Dragon Mountain Range, it was fine to reveal her identity now.

Especially with Master Chen Xi as a witness. He wouldn’t dare have any inappropriate thoughts about her now.

However, just as she thought this, Chen Xi spoke.

“You called him ‘Yan Zhen.’ You must have recognized him too, right?”

Huh? She froze, realizing her slip of the tongue. She quickly denied it.

“I… I called him ‘Chen Zhen,’ didn’t I?”

Chen Xi shook her head.

“There’s no need to pretend. Jiu Youyue already told us. You both knew he was your disciple’s fiancé from the beginning. That’s why you were so comfortable… staying with him in the cave.”

She looked at Yan Zhen, who was smiling faintly, a knowing smile. She asked, her voice a desperate plea, “You… you knew… I knew…?”

He nodded slightly.

“You called me ‘Yan Zhen’ several times. You just didn’t realize it.”

A wave of shame washed over her, spreading through her body, making her skin crawl, her face burning crimson.

She had been exposed all along. And she had thought she had hidden it so well! She had not only accepted his confession, becoming his temporary lover, but she had also used her breasts to massage his bruises, taken turns riding him with Jiu Youyue, been filled with his essence, replaced the defeated Jiu Youyue, and offered herself to him by the pool…

Humiliating images flashed through her mind, and she nearly fainted.

— He must think she’s a shameless woman, seducing her disciple’s fiancé!

She wanted to leave, to never see him again, but she was trapped within the Fire Refining Starry Sky.

She should have given him a nickname, like Jiu Youyue’s “Little Zhenzhen.” That way, she wouldn’t have slipped up!

She lowered her head, unable to face him, her plan to have him marry into Cloud Heaven Palace, becoming her son-in-law, now in ruins.

And he still had the recording of her… riding him.

If he ever revealed that recording, she would have to obey his every whim, completely at his mercy.

Because she would have no way to refuse.

— You seduced me, Yun Xiu. Knowing I’m Wenqing’s fiancé, you still acted so intimately with me, even offering yourself. It’s your fault. So take responsibility. Become my secret lover, and satisfy my every desire. Otherwise, I’ll tell Wenqing everything, let her know what kind of shameless woman her respected master truly is.

— No, Yan Zhen, please don’t tell Wenqing! I’ll do anything!

— Oh?

She bit her lip, her thighs pressing together, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. She glanced at him timidly.

“I’m sorry.”

That was all she could say, hoping he would forgive her, that he wouldn’t be too… rough.

He scratched his head.

“It’s fine. I didn’t say anything either. We’re even.”

“Yan Zhen…”

“Heehee.”

…

Seeing their reconciliation, Chen Xi, dissatisfied, interrupted them.

“It’s just a small misunderstanding. There’s no need to dwell on it. I’m Zhen’er’s master, and you’re his fiancée’s master. We’re practically family. There’s nothing we can’t resolve.”

The word “family” intensified her shame and guilt, yet also a strange sense of excitement.

“Thank you for your understanding, Master Chen Xi.” She wanted to leave. “If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave.”

“Mmm, Zhen’er, escort Palace Master Yun Xiu out, then come back in. I have something to discuss with you.”

“Yes, Master.”

He had a bad feeling. He activated his Star Shifting Fire Seal, sending Yun Xiu out, then returned.

“What is it, Master?”

“Kneel.”

What?! He was startled. She had never spoken to him in such a serious tone before.

He quickly knelt down, his back straight, his demeanor obedient.

She was indeed angry, especially after hearing him say “a night of passion, a hundred nights of grace” to Yun Xiu. She wanted to spank him.

— They had shared countless nights, and he had never said that to her!

“Yun Xiu’s virginity is gone. It seems she’s… been with someone. Was it you, Zhen’er?”

His scalp tingled.

“Master, let me explain! It was an accident!”

She said coldly, “What kind of accident?”

He had no choice but to recount the events in the dragon’s lair.

“So… she and Jiu Youyue, in their aroused state, forced themselves on you?”

He nodded repeatedly. Although it felt wrong to shift all the blame onto them, he had no other choice. He had to survive this interrogation first.

“What are you going to do, Zhen’er?”

“What do you mean?”

“She’s your fiancée’s master! Are you planning to… have them both?”

“Absolutely not!” He said without hesitation. “I won’t marry into Cloud Heaven Palace, no matter what. If possible, I’ll have Huangfu Wenqing break off our engagement. After all, that agreement was made by our elders. It shouldn’t dictate our happiness.”

Her eyes narrowed, her tone dangerous.

“So you want to marry Yun Xiu?”

“What? No! I… I like her, but I’m not planning anything serious. I’m only focused on my cultivation!”

He felt like that wasn’t enough, so he added, “And you, Master! You’re the one who’s been the best to me!”

“Really?”

“Absolutely!”

Her beautiful face finally softened, a smile returning to her lips.

“I’m glad to hear that, Zhen’er… Alright, you can get up.”

“Thank you, Master~”

He quickly stood up.

She gently stroked his head, her eyes filled with love.

“You’ve obtained the Evil Spirit Dragon Breath Fire. The sooner you refine it, the better. But you need to prepare some ingredients first. Take this list and gather them, Zhen’er. Then come back. I’ll transfer the flame to you, just like before.”

He took the list, scanning it. As described in the script, the required ingredients were all Tier 3 and above, the highest reaching Tier 6.

“Half of these ingredients can be found in the Demon Dragon Mountain Range. The others can be purchased from the Chamber of Commerce. The ‘Water Elemental Heart,’ however, will be difficult to find.” She pretended to think for a moment. “I suggest you cross the Demon Dragon Mountain Range and go to the Water City in the Great Marsh Desert.”

***

This concludes Volume 4.

Chapter 51: The Beautiful Sect Master’s Finishing Blow

Of course, he had returned to complete the system’s task.

The acting requirements were simple: rescue Yun Xiu and repel Ying Ling.

However, Yun Xiu had sent him twice as far as in the script, over a hundred miles away, which was ridiculous.

Thankfully, he had obtained the Special Trump Card: Soaring Together. Activating it, he had sprouted wings, flying back in a flash. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have made it in time.

Seeing the system interface displaying “Completion Rate: 50%,” he had instructed Yun Xiu to stay put, then went to confront Ying Ling alone.

She had been startled, grabbing his arm.

“Are you crazy?! That little girl is a Mystic Sovereign!”

In her previous life, she had been poisoned and quickly lost consciousness after being hit by the Blood Bullet Rain. She hadn’t known about his confrontation with Ying Ling. Wasn’t he supposed to stay here and wait for her to leave?

He hadn’t understood it initially either. Why not just stay safely inside the Fire Refining Starry Sky? Why bother showing off? But he had quickly realized, a protagonist in a power fantasy novel couldn’t pass up an opportunity to be awesome!

Besides, his persona completion rate was low. He needed to show off to recover his points.

“Don’t worry, I’ll be fine.”

He smiled confidently, then activated his Star Shifting Fire Seal, leaving the crystal space, reappearing where Yun Xiu had been.

…

Ying Ling saw her blood tide miss its target, replaced by a young man with wings, a mere Mystic Scholar.

She could no longer sense Yun Xiu’s aura within a ten-mile radius. Only this boy remained.

“Who are you? Where is that woman?”

He hovered in the air, his hands clasped behind his back, his voice indifferent.

“I’ve taken Yun Xiu to a safe place. For Jiu Youyue’s sake, I’ll spare your life. Leave.”

A flash of killing intent flickered in her eyes. A mere Mystic Scholar, daring to act so arrogant before her?

She flicked her finger, a streak of crimson blood light shooting towards him, passing through his body.

Not piercing, just passing through.

He was unharmed, no wounds, no blood.

Her eyes narrowed. She had sensed a spatial fluctuation.

“Spatial power… A Mystic Venerable?”

His expression grew colder.

“Leave, before I change my mind.”

Her face remained expressionless, but her vacant eyes held a hint of apprehension.

She could still fight a low-star Mystic Venerable, but this one, capable of rescuing Yun Xiu without a trace, and effortlessly negating her attack… he had to be at least a Five Star Mystic Venerable.

She was no match for him.

She turned and fled without hesitation, disappearing into the distance.

…

He maintained his pose, then activated his Star Shifting Fire Seal, returning to the Fire Refining Starry Sky.

“Chen Zhen! Are you alright?!”

Yun Xiu rushed towards him. He waved his hand dismissively.

“I’m fine. I scared that little zombie girl away. We’re safe now.”

Seeing him unharmed, she sighed with relief.

He also relaxed.

Facing a Mystic Sovereign, he had been nervous, but he had maintained his composure, perfectly portraying a powerful Mystic Venerable, scaring that little girl witless.  Hmph, he snorted in satisfaction.

He gave his performance an 82 out of 100. The remaining points, in the form of 666, he awarded to himself.

Although, as a reader, he had grown tired of these “showing off and face-slapping” tropes, experiencing them firsthand was surprisingly satisfying.

“What do you mean, ‘scared her away’?” Yun Xiu asked, puzzled. “What did you do to her?”

He briefly explained his act.

She chuckled, shaking her head.

“You’re so bold! What if she had seen through your bluff?”

He shrugged.

“If she had, I would have just come back here.”

Below the Mystic Venerable realm, no one could prevent him from returning to the city.

She gazed at his handsome face, her eyes filled with affection.

“Thank you, Chen Zhen. You saved me again.”

“There’s no need for thanks between us.” He said shyly. “Are you… injured? I have some medicine.”

He remembered that in the script, she had been severely injured, almost dying. He had had to beg his Beautiful Sect Master to save her life. But she seemed fine now.

“I’m fine.” She shook her head, then, after a moment of hesitation, asked, “Where… are we?”

He blinked.

“This is… a secret realm within my Mystic Treasure–”

“—Zhen’er.”

His Beautiful Sect Master’s voice interrupted him, a sense of foreboding washing over him.

As she spoke, he and Yun Xiu were teleported from the edge of the altar to its center. Her figure materialized, her translucent form solidifying, her silver hair, blue eyes, black dress, and ample bosom… She looked even more beautiful than usual, as if she had… dressed up.

It’s rare for Master to… dress up… He thought to himself, surprised.

“Greetings, Master.” He bowed, then explained, “We were being chased, so we came here to hide. Sorry for disturbing you.”

Yun Xiu also bowed her head. Chen Xi hadn’t liked her in her previous life, so she wanted to make a good impression this time.

“Greetings, Master. I am Yun Xiu.”

Then she realized addressing her as “Master” was inappropriate, as if she were already close to Yan Zhen. Her cheeks flushed, and she quickly corrected herself.

“I mean… I misspoke. I didn’t mean that… Greetings, Senior.”

He looked at her, puzzled by her sudden nervousness. It was as if she were meeting his parents.

Chen Xi’s gaze, cold and indifferent, fell upon Yun Xiu, the “wicked woman” who had hurt him the most in his previous life.

“There’s no need for introductions. I know who you are.”

Huh? Yun Xiu was stunned, while his expression changed drastically.

— No, Master! Don’t say it!

However, oblivious to his inner plea, she continued, “You’re the Grand Palace Master of Cloud Heaven Palace, the Gallo Kingdom’s National Preceptor, one of the kingdom’s top ten strongest individuals, one of the ten most beautiful women, and more importantly… you’re Huangfu Wenqing’s master, my Zhen’er’s fiancée’s master, correct?”

Yun Xiu’s breath hitched, her eyes widening, her body trembling slightly. She instinctively denied it.

“I-I’m not–”

“There’s no point in hiding it now, is there?” Chen Xi smiled, her smile gentle. “Zhen’er recognized you long ago. He was just too embarrassed to say anything. He’s quite shy, you know.”

“!!!”

Yun Xiu felt like she had been struck by lightning. She glanced at him, hoping it wasn’t true, but he awkwardly averted his gaze, silently confirming Chen Xi’s words.

Chapter 50: Growing Wings to Save You

Jiu Youyue looked at Yun Xiu again.

In her previous life, after she left, Yun Xiu had nearly been killed by Ying Ling. Yan Zhen had arrived just in time to save her.

But Yun Xiu was clearly stronger now.

Mystic Saints possessed a “Saint’s Domain.” Within their domain, all beings had to submit.

If Yun Xiu could manifest her Saint’s Domain from her past life through a Mystic Skill, it would be a devastating blow. Ying Ling wouldn’t stand a chance.

However, it was also unlikely that Yun Xiu could kill Ying Ling, who possessed a protective treasure bestowed by the Demonic Consort and could even summon the Demonic Consort’s will in times of need.

It seemed there was nothing to worry about here.

She turned and left without hesitation.

Yun Xiu, seeing this, tried to pursue her, but Ying Ling intercepted her.

The small girl, clutching her tattered straw doll, her eyes vacant, her face expressionless, spoke in a chilling tone.

“You’re going to die here.”

“In my previous life, I might have been no match for a Mystic Sovereign,” Yun Xiu said calmly, “but now… you’re the one who’s going to die.”

Mystic Sovereigns had already begun their soul transformation, their Spiritual Power far exceeding that of ordinary cultivators.

Mystic Lords could only manipulate the world’s energy around themselves, while Mystic Sovereigns could resonate with it, drawing upon its power, their strength far greater.

The ability to walk on air without circulating Mystic Power, to create energy chains and barriers using the world’s energy—these were hallmarks of a Mystic Sovereign.

Mystic Lords, facing Mystic Sovereigns, were usually suppressed, unable to access much of the world’s energy, unless they cultivated superior techniques.

And Yun Xiu possessed just such a technique.

After becoming a Saint in her previous life, she had become the Holy Master of the Evergreen Sacred Ground, gaining access to their secret technique, a Saint-level Mystic Art. She had immediately begun cultivating it after being reborn.

As for Mystic Skills, besides Mystic Sovereign Skills and Mystic Venerable Skills, she also possessed a Saint-level Mystic Skill.

Saint-level Mystic Skills involved the “Saint’s Domain,” like Starry Sky Dance, which Yan Zhen had learned within Chen Xi’s domain.

If she could integrate her Saint’s Domain from her past life into her Saint-level Mystic Skill, she could unleash power comparable to a Half-Saint.

She was confident she could defeat even some Mystic Venerables with this technique, let alone a Mystic Sovereign, though it would come at a cost.

“…”

Ying Ling didn’t waste her breath. She attacked, another blood-red palm print appearing in the air, a demonic rune glowing in its center.

Yun Xiu felt her blood turning cold, her body stiffening.

This second secondary body of the Demonic Consort cultivated Blood Mystic Power!

She immediately abandoned her Cloud Heaven Palace cultivation technique, activating the Saint-level Mystic Art, the Eternal Evergreen Scripture. Her aura surged, dispelling the stiffness.

Then, with another sword strike, she shattered the palm print, the sharp wind blade continuing towards Ying Ling.

Enhanced by the Saint-level Mystic Art, her sword could now injure even a Mystic Sovereign!

Ying Ling, surprised by Yun Xiu’s strength, was grazed by the sword light, blood splattering.

She felt a sharp pain, but her expression remained unchanged, her eyes becoming even more vacant.

“I’m leaving. Die quickly.”

Her eyes glowed blood-red, and she formed a ball of blood in her hand.

The blood sphere grew larger, exceeding her small body, then she threw it.

The massive blood sphere exploded, transforming into countless blood bullets, raining down.

The blood bullets were highly corrosive, instantly dissolving any organic matter they touched.

In her previous life, Yun Xiu had relied on her Wind Mystic Power’s agility to evade Ying Ling’s attacks, until this unavoidable Blood Bullet Rain, which had left her severely injured.

If Yan Zhen hadn’t arrived, she would have been killed.

…

The thought of him invigorated her. She retreated, her sword moving in a circular motion, creating layers of wind barriers, utilizing the regenerative properties of the Eternal Evergreen Scripture to block the blood bullets.

By the time the attack ended, she was breathing heavily.

Maintaining the Saint-level Mystic Art was incredibly taxing on both her body and soul.

— I can’t drag this out any longer.

She decided to use her Saint-level Mystic Skill, ending this fight.

“Hmm?”

Ying Ling sensed a dangerous aura emanating from her, becoming wary. She also realized she couldn’t prolong this fight. She unleashed her Mystic Sovereign aura, a swirling mass of blood forming in her palm.

She pushed her hand forward, the blood transforming into a massive, surging wave, crashing towards Yun Xiu.

Runes flickered within the blood wave, ready to detonate, amplifying its destructive power.

Mystic Sovereign Skill: Extreme Curse Blood Tide!

Yun Xiu, still charging her attack, had no choice but to dodge.

However, the blood tide, like a living creature, pursued her relentlessly under Ying Ling’s control, preventing her from counterattacking, forcing her to constantly evade.

Ying Ling released her straw doll.

“…Help.”

The doll floated into the air, its hand-like appendage forming an energy chain, momentarily immobilizing Yun Xiu.

Although she quickly broke free, that brief moment was enough for the blood tide to catch up.

— No!

She had been so focused on the doll’s ability to act as a substitute that she had forgotten it was also a Mystic Sovereign, capable of assisting Ying Ling in battle.

The rune-filled blood tide, like a giant maw, lunged towards her.

“Here!”

She felt a powerful force pulling her into another space.

A vast plaza, surrounded by towering pillars, a dark void and burning stars beyond. She stood on the altar in the center of the plaza.

She had been here before…

The Fire Refining Starry Sky, the powerful treasure capable of subduing Extreme Flames, and the realm where Master Chen Xi resided.

She turned, seeing the young man beside her, puzzled by his sudden appearance, hundreds of miles away, and even more puzzled by the pair of wings on his back.

Had he… grown wings to fly here and save her?

He wiped the sweat from his brow, his voice filled with relief.

“Just in time.”

Her heart ached, her eyes welling up as she gazed at him.

“Chen Zhen, how… how did you…? And these wings…?”

*They’re from the Special Trump Card: Soaring Together.

“Just a little… gadget.” He waved his hand dismissively. “Are you alright, Yun Xiu? You nearly scared me to death.”

She shook her head, biting her lip, her heart filled with a mixture of gratitude and annoyance.

“You fool! I told you not to come back! Why are you so reckless?!”

“I couldn’t just leave you two behind.” He scratched his cheek, his voice lowering. “After all… we shared a night of passion…”

She blushed.

“Don’t be ridiculous! We’re not… married!”

“Ahem, forget about that. Who’s that little girl? And where’s Jiu Youyue?”

Chapter 49: The Demonic Consort’s Second Secondary Body

Jiu Youyue considered herself superior to Yun Xiu in this area.

After all, she knew some… techniques, and she had experience in her past life. Her abilities were comparable to Yan Ruyu’s. Her earlier… underperformance had simply been due to her recent… deflowering.

Yun Xiu, on the other hand, was a complete novice. Once aroused, she could only helplessly submit to his advances. If not for her cultivation, she would have been reduced to Yan Meng’er’s level.

However, now that they had both been “defeated” by him, there was no clear winner, making Jiu Youyue feel less smug.

“…”

Not only Jiu Youyue, but even Yun Xiu was embarrassed and annoyed.

She had told him not to be seduced by Jiu Youyue, yet he had been the one initiating their… activities, even in front of her! And when Jiu Youyue had been overwhelmed, she had been forced to… help!

It was infuriating!

Now, as Jiu Youyue “punished” him, she simply watched coldly, ignoring his pleading glances.

I’m so angry!

…

After being thoroughly ravaged by Jiu Youyue, he finally escaped her clutches, regretting his earlier impulsiveness.

The system had issued another warning, a severe one this time. It was practically whipping him.

His persona completion rate had dropped significantly. He had to recover quickly.

Fortunately, there was a chance to show off coming soon.

…

They slowly descended the mountain.

As they reached the foot, Jiu Youyue suddenly spoke.

“Alright, our business here is concluded. I should be going now.”

Yun Xiu, remembering Jiu Youyue’s purpose, frowned slightly.

“Are you really going back?”

“I’ve obtained what I needed. Of course I’m going back. Do you expect me to stay at Cloud Heaven Palace forever?” She chuckled, her eyes, accentuated by the green eyeshadow, appearing strangely alluring. “Are you being naive, Sister? That’s not good~”

She stepped back, distancing herself from them, her smile fading, her voice turning cold.

“I advise you not to stop me, Sister. Otherwise, there will be… consequences.”

She changes her attitude so quickly… he thought, then asked, feigning ignorance, “W-what’s wrong with her?”

“Don’t ask.” Yun Xiu said calmly. “You should leave, Chen Zhen. Go as far as possible.”

“What’s going on?”

“Just go. Don’t look back.”

She gently pushed him on the back.

A surge of Mystic Power, a gentle wind like a soft cloud, enveloped him, lifting him into the air.

He struggled, but he couldn’t break free, floating away like a runaway balloon.

“Hey, Yun Xiu! Jiu Youyue! What’s going on?! Don’t keep me in the dark!”

…

They watched him disappear into the distance.

Jiu Youyue sighed softly.

“Why, Sister? You could have just stayed with him in the Demon Dragon Mountain Range for a while longer, then taken him back to the Gallo Kingdom.”

Yun Xiu said indifferently, “I used more force this time. He’ll be sent hundreds of miles away. He won’t be able to come back like last time.”

Jiu Youyue was impatient.

“You’re barely a match for me, Sister. And Ying Ling is coming soon. You won’t be able to escape then. Do you expect Little Zhenzhen to come back and rescue you?”

Ying Ling, the Demonic Consort’s second secondary body, looked like a five-year-old girl, but her cultivation had reached the Ninth Star Mystic Sovereign realm, even stronger than Jiu Youyue after her power was unsealed.

Yun Xiu remained unfazed.

“I can help you kill her.”

“You?”

“Jiu Youyue, you were only a Half-Saint when you died. You can’t comprehend the Mystic Saint realm.” Her aura shifted, becoming sharper. “But I’ve been there. There’s an insurmountable gap between Mystic Saint and those below. They say ‘transcend the mortal realm and become a Saint.’ Once you reach Sainthood, you’re no longer a mortal.”

Jiu Youyue was silent. She wasn’t as ignorant as Yun Xiu claimed. After all, the Demonic Consort was a high-star Mystic Saint.

As a secondary body, she could sense the vastness of the Demonic Consort’s power.

Half-Saints, in the face of a true Mystic Saint, were no different from ants. That’s why Yi Xian’er hadn’t taken Han Feng, Master Mo Lan, or even the Sacred Ground Academy seriously. She had killed without hesitation, because she had once been among the strongest in this world.

— Of course, except for Yan Zhen, that anomaly. After reaching the Half-Saint realm, he could even defeat a One Star Mystic Saint. It was ridiculous!

“I don’t know what you’re planning, Sister, but Ying Ling can’t die yet. If she dies now, the Demonic Consort will find a way to recover. It would be pointless.”

“We’ll leave the Demonic Consort to Master Chen Xi and Yan Zhen… Your life is in her hands. If she discovers your intentions, you’ll die!”

Jiu Youyue sighed.

“You don’t trust me, do you, Sister?”

Yun Xiu’s voice was cold.

“Do you think you’re trustworthy? You haven’t told me a single truth.”

“That’s a bit harsh~”

“Hmph.”

“Sigh, I won’t argue with–”

She suddenly sensed a familiar aura rapidly approaching, its speed far exceeding that of a Mystic Lord, a speed only a Mystic Sovereign, capable of traversing the void, could achieve!

Seeing Yun Xiu showing no signs of leaving, Jiu Youyue soared into the air, flying towards the source of the aura.

Yun Xiu immediately gave chase.

In terms of speed, Jiu Youyue was no match for Yun Xiu, a Wind Mystic Power cultivator, but Yun Xiu remained behind her, not overtaking her.

Jiu Youyue gritted her teeth, turning, sending a sword energy, sharp as moonlight, towards Yun Xiu.

Yun Xiu, as if anticipating this, dodged effortlessly.

The Mystic Sovereign aura grew stronger, a small black dot appearing on the horizon, rapidly growing larger.

The Demonic Consort’s second secondary body, Ying Ling, had finally arrived!

…

From a distance of over a thousand meters, the small girl, holding a straw doll, gently clapped her hands. A massive, blood-red palm print appeared above Yun Xiu, locking onto her aura, then descended with a resounding boom.

This attack was powerful enough to severely injure any Mystic Lord.

Yun Xiu looked up, her eyes flashing with a sharp, silver light, her aura surging. She unleashed her Mystic Venerable Skill, Extreme Wind Annihilation Sword, its sharp blade piercing the palm print’s weak point.

Bang.

The palm print shattered into countless bloody fragments, falling like snowflakes, highlighting the white-clad swordswoman’s imposing figure.

…

Ying Ling had arrived beside Jiu Youyue, her small, pale face expressionless, a hint of confusion in her eyes.

“Jiu Youyue, who is she?”

Jiu Youyue glanced at the little girl, who was like a younger sister to her.

“The Gallo Kingdom’s National Preceptor, the Sect Master of Cloud Heaven Palace.”

“She’s quite strong.” Ying Ling said indifferently. “Since she’s followed us here, let’s kill her.”

Jiu Youyue was speechless. Why does everyone want to kill each other? Can’t we just be peaceful?

“Let’s not. I want to leave and report back as soon as possible.”

“Then you go first. I’ll kill her. It won’t take long.”

***

T/N: Ying Ling means Baby

Chapter 48: The Temptress’s Image Ruined

In short, it was a decent Trump Card for chasing and escaping.

The system’s cards had usage restrictions.

A Trump Card could only be used once per major realm, and only when he was in danger. Using it would allow him to escape his predicament, but the card would then disappear.

Special Trump Cards, however, could also only be used once per major realm, but they had no usage restrictions and no prerequisites. He could use them whenever he wanted, but they would then enter a cooldown period.

At the Mystic Academy, he had used a Tier 1 Trump Card to transform into a “Heavenly General” and defeat the Silver Moon City Lord. And in the Sunward Kingdom’s Royal Capital, he had used his “Burst Deck,” composed of Special Trump Cards, to defeat Master Mo Lan and his friend.

Those cards were currently on cooldown, unusable until he advanced to the next realm.

…

After completing the task, drenched in sweat, he decided to take a bath.

He unknowingly walked back to the mountainside, his Spiritual Perception encountering a Mystic Power barrier, triggering ripples.

He instantly sensed danger, dodging instinctively.

A wind attribute sword energy, as tall as a man, shot towards him from a distance, slicing through the trees, passing through the spot where he had just been standing.

Simultaneously, a beam of moon-white light, like a laser cannon, also shot towards him, freezing the surrounding forest, striking the same spot.

Boom!

The resulting explosion sent dirt and debris flying, pelting him, causing him pain and covering him in dirt.

His scalp tingled. He quickly guessed who was responsible, shouting, “Stop attacking! It’s me!”

The two powerful Mystic Lord auras gradually subsided, and Jiu Youyue’s voice echoed from the distance.

“If you want to peek, Little Zhenzhen, just peek! Why use your Spiritual Perception to probe us? We thought it was a pervert~”

Heh heh… He hadn’t expected them to set up a barrier around their makeshift hot spring in the wilderness, and their reaction to his intrusion had been so violent! He had nearly had a heart attack.

“I just… wandered over here accidentally. Sorry.”

“Too bad you’re late! We’re almost done~”

His eyes lit up. It would be his turn soon. Then he heard her say, “You can still catch a glimpse if you come over now~”

He approached the area concealed by the rocks, finding a shimmering Mystic Power barrier.

Judging by the Mystic Power, it was Jiu Youyue’s barrier.

As if sensing his approach, she deactivated the barrier, revealing the steaming hot spring and the two naked beauties within.

“…”

Yun Xiu was covering her breasts with one hand, but they were too large, only the tips concealed, her ample cleavage on full display, water droplets glistening on her skin like tiny diamonds, sparkling in the afternoon sunlight.

Jiu Youyue was standing behind her, her hands on Yun Xiu’s shoulders, a mischievous smile on her face, as if presenting her senior sister’s alluring body for his viewing pleasure.

Their wet hair was tied up, giving them a different look, less ethereal and seductive, more… domestic, especially after their recent… activities, their auras resembling those of newlywed wives.

He stared, momentarily mesmerized, then swallowed, the image of the two beautiful “newlywed wives,” their virginity taken by him, making his mouth dry.

“What are you standing there for? Come on in, silly Little Zhenzhen~”

Jiu Youyue slapped the water, sending a stream of water towards him, soaking his clothes, then wrapping around his waist, pulling him into the hot spring.

Splash! She giggled, covering her mouth with her hand.

Yun Xiu sighed, about to scold her, when she saw his figure beneath the water, poised like an arrow, ready to launch. Her eyes widened, and she quickly dodged.

Splash! He burst from the water, pouncing on Jiu Youyue.

She hadn’t expected him to retaliate. Caught off guard, she was tackled, both of them sinking beneath the water.

…

They resurfaced moments later, water cascading down their bodies, creating more steam.

Amidst the swirling mist, she was in his arms, her arms wrapped around his neck, her long, fair legs wrapped around his waist, her body clinging to him like a koala.

And his hands were on her hips, his fingers moving rhythmically, punishing this audacious temptress.

After a hundred “thrusts,” each one hitting the mark, her body trembling, she finally cried out, “Little Zhenzhen, s-stop! I’m sorry! I was wrong!”

“…”

He buried his face in her chest, continuing his “punishment” without a word.

He had been slaughtering Mystic Beasts for nearly an hour, his body filled with bloodlust, his desire to conquer at its peak. And she had chosen this moment to provoke his male ego. He couldn’t control himself.

And she, having just… experienced him, hadn’t fully recovered. His renewed assault quickly overwhelmed her, her pleas for mercy echoing through the cave.

Yun Xiu, watching their intimate embrace, was stunned, her gaze fixed on them, unable to look away, even though she could move.

Even after Jiu Youyue reached her peak, he showed no signs of stopping.

Her voice, soft and weak, called out, “Sister… help me~”

Yun Xiu, snapping out of her daze, looked at her junior sister, her expression hazy with pleasure, then at Yan Zhen, his eyes slightly bloodshot. She hesitated, then gently embraced him from behind.

“Yan Zhen… stop bullying Jiu Youyue… I’ll… I’ll take her place.”

He stopped, turning to her. She offered her lips, kissing him tenderly, like a wife on her wedding night.

He released Jiu Youyue, letting her sink into the water, then turned to Yun Xiu, kissing her as his hands explored her body.

…

The sounds of their lovemaking filled the steam-filled hot spring.

…

Half an hour later, they climbed out of the pool, changing into clean clothes.

As soon as he was dressed, he tried to leave, but he was no match for a Mystic Lord’s speed. Before he could take a step, Jiu Youyue grabbed him, pulling him into her arms.

She nuzzled his ear, her voice a forced smile.

“Someone was quite… vigorous just now. My heart is still pounding~”

He was embarrassed. He had gotten carried away, making a grave mistake.

“Let’s talk this out. And stop twisting my ear~”

“Why didn’t you listen to me when I tried to talk things out?”

She was annoyed and humiliated. Even in her previous life, she hadn’t revealed such a… vulnerable side of herself. And now Yun Xiu had seen everything, her image ruined. How could she maintain her dignity in front of her sister now?!

Chapter 47: Filled to Overflowing

This temptress has no shame! She even recorded herself to get leverage over me!

Yun Xiu, both embarrassed and furious, seeing her wanton behavior in the recording, wanted to snatch the mirror.

However, Jiu Youyue had anticipated this. She quickly put it away.

“Don’t even think about destroying the evidence, Sister. I recorded it from three different angles with three mirrors.”

Three? Not only Yun Xiu, but even Yan Zhen was shocked.

“…Delete the recordings!” Yun Xiu glared at her. “What if they’re… accidentally leaked?”

Jiu Youyue chuckled.

“Don’t worry, Sister, I’ll keep them safe. I won’t let anyone else see them.”

How can I not worry?!

Seeing her unmoved, Yun Xiu turned to Yan Zhen, her eyes pleading.

He understood, clearing his throat.

“Jiu Youyue, delete the recordings. It feels… strange being recorded like that.”

“Are you sure, Little Zhenzhen?” She teased him. “It’s our first time together, after all. It’s a precious memory. I was planning to use it… for inspiration during our future… activities.”

— As expected of a temptress! That’s kinky!

He grimaced. “Only if it’s a one-time thing.”

Yun Xiu was panicking. With this leverage in Jiu Youyue’s hands, who knew what she would be forced to do!

“If you don’t delete it, you’re not leaving this cave alive! I mean it!”

Seeing her murderous intent, Jiu Youyue put on a helpless expression, clinging to Yan Zhen.

“Look, Little Zhenzhen, Sister is so scary! My heart is pounding~”

“I’m not joking.”

Jiu Youyue, realizing she had gone too far, pouted.

“Fine, Sister, don’t glare at me anymore. How about this? I’ll give the mirrors to Little Zhenzhen for safekeeping.”

“What?”

Yun Xiu was stunned.

“Give them to me?” He glanced at Yun Xiu. “Maybe… you shouldn’t?”

“It’s a precious memento! It would be a waste to delete it. Keep it, Little Zhenzhen. You can look at it and remember us when you miss us.”

Uh… Honestly, he was tempted.

He had kept his eyes closed for most of their encounter, afraid of losing control if he saw their alluring forms. He had missed a lot.

With this recording, he could relive those moments.

After all, Jiu Youyue was his “first time” in the script, and Yun Xiu was his first love. They both held special places in his heart. Perhaps he had gotten too into character.

Before he could answer, she had already placed the three mirrors in his hands, her smile seductive.

“Keep them safe, Little Zhenzhen. I’ll be checking next time we… do it~”

He swallowed, glancing at Yun Xiu, who remained silent, then stored the mirrors in his storage ring.

“I’ll keep them for now. I’ll seal them away. I won’t peek, I promise.”

The last part was directed at Yun Xiu.

She blushed, lowering her head, her anger dissipating.

She wanted to delete the embarrassing recordings, but now that they were in his possession, she couldn’t just snatch them. She would have to find a way to trick him into giving them to her later.

“Alright, everyone’s happy now~”

Jiu Youyue climbed off him, adjusting her clothes, concealing her exposed skin.

A milky-white substance trickled down her inner thigh, visible through the tear in her skirt, making Yun Xiu’s face burn even brighter.

Feeling the lingering warmth between her legs, she bit her lip, suddenly reluctant to stand up.

Although she wasn’t wearing a short skirt, the lower part of her dress was translucent. She was worried he would notice.

“I feel so… sticky. It’s all your fault, Little Zhenzhen, staying so still! I almost twisted my waist…” Jiu Youyue said, her words deliberately suggestive, her gaze fixed on him, until he blushed, scratching his cheek, then she turned to Yun Xiu. “Let’s take a bath, Sister.”

Yun Xiu shook her head, her expression unnatural.

“I’ll pass. You go ahead.”

“Aren’t you always the one who’s obsessed with cleanliness, Sister? Why don’t you want to bathe today?”

“…I don’t want to bathe with you.”

Jiu Youyue stared at her for a moment, then, seeing her reluctance to stand up, she smirked.

“Are you afraid I’ll see your overflowing essence, Sister?”

Her blunt words made Yun Xiu gasp, her blush deepening, spreading to her ears.

She glanced at Yan Zhen, finding him staring at her, his eyes gleaming, and she quickly pressed her thighs together.

“You… you…”

“Oh my, I’m sorry, Sister! I shouldn’t have said that! Let’s go take a bath! There should be a hot spring nearby. I saw it when we were coming up the mountain.”

To prevent Jiu Youyue from saying anything more outrageous, Yun Xiu, carefully keeping her legs together, stood up, forcing her expression to remain cold and aloof.

“Let’s go.”

Jiu Youyue took her arm, then turned to Yan Zhen, smiling.

“Little Zhenzhen, do you want to–”

Do you want to come too? She had been about to say that, but she suddenly noticed he was still aroused. She hesitated.

He had been “drained” twice by each of them, yet he was still energetic? And he hadn’t even refined the Evil Spirit Dragon Breath Fire yet.

The burning sensation between her legs reminded her that it was best not to provoke him right now.

She quickly changed her words.

“Ahem, Little Zhenzhen, you can… peek if you want~”

She winked at him, then pulled Yun Xiu away, leaving the lair.

…

He scratched his head, then, after they were gone, summoned his system interface, finding the first two acting requirements completed, only the third remaining. The mission’s completion rate was now 66%.

Thankfully, despite being… ridden by them, he had maintained his composure, not succumbing to his desires, demonstrating his unwavering willpower to the system, fulfilling the requirements.

“Being the protagonist is hard work.”

He sighed, then got dressed, leaving the lair to find some Mystic Beasts to fight.

…

After slaughtering a few weaker Tier 3 Mystic Beasts, he successfully completed the mission, receiving the Special Trump Card: Soaring Together.

[Special Trump Card: Soaring Together. Upon activation, grants Host a pair of wings, allowing free flight until Mystic Power is depleted. Speed can be stacked with movement techniques and items.]

This… wasn’t very useful. He could already fly with Starry Sky Dance.

The only advantage was the stacking effect.

He had learned Shadowstep and Starry Sky Dance, he had the Flowing Spring Boots, and he could also draw the Wind Rune for speed and agility. Stacking all these together would make him incredibly fast!

Chapter 46: Jiu Youyue: I Recorded Everything

A small cart pulling a large horse (X)

A large cart crushing a small child (X)

A rice bowl devouring a man incident (√)

Despite his meticulous planning, Yan Zhen had miscalculated.

He had assumed the main challenge would be resisting their advances, but he had overlooked the fact that they were Mystic Lords.

How had the Yan Zhen in the script managed to escape their grasp, then use pills and a special massage technique to dispel the aphrodisiac’s effects?

They hadn’t been docile and submissive at all, their strength far exceeding his. They had completely overpowered him, a mere Three Star Mystic Scholar.

First, Jiu Youyue on top, Yun Xiu below, then they switched positions, her long legs wrapping around his waist, riding him, while Yun Xiu continued kissing him, guiding his hands to her breasts, her moans encouraging his exploration.

He had been pinned to the ground, unable to do anything but move his hands and thrust his hips. Or r ather, he hadn’t dared do anything, desperately suppressing his urges.

Because he had to maintain his “unwavering virtue”!

“…”

After an hour, having been “refilled” twice each, they finally stopped, collapsing on either side of him, their chests heaving, their beautiful faces flushed with satisfaction.

They were still clothed, but their dresses were torn and disheveled, Yun Xiu’s at the neckline, Jiu Youyue’s around the hem.

Beneath the tattered fabric, their fair skin was covered in red marks, some self-inflicted, others from his grasp.

He wasn’t much better off. His neck, collarbone, chest, and lower abdomen were covered in strawberry marks, even more expertly placed than Instructor Yu Xuan’s. And his lower body was soaked, partly his own doing, but mostly theirs.

Yun Xiu had already drifted off to sleep, her face serene, while Jiu Youyue was still awake, her finger tracing circles on his chest.

His hands finally free, he sighed silently, gently stroking their hair, offering them comfort.

“You took both me and my sister, Little Zhenzhen. What are you going to do now?”

He grimaced, thinking his mission might be a failure. “You were the ones who… forced yourselves on me.”

“That’s true, but it was your weapon that ruptured the aphrodisiac sac, wasn’t it? The only explanation is that a fragment from the explosion pierced it.” She blinked. “It might have been an accident, but it was still your fault, Little Zhenzhen~”

He was embarrassed, relieved that she hadn’t realized he had done it on purpose. Otherwise, he would be in trouble.

“I… I’ll take responsibility.”

“How will you take responsibility?” She leaned closer, their faces almost touching. “Are you going to marry us both?”

He blinked, carefully considering her words.

A wrong answer could lead to… unpleasant consequences.

“If you’re both willing…”

“What if we’re not?” She caressed his face, a mischievous smile playing on her lips. “What if you can only choose one of us?”

Uh… He was speechless. A life-or-death question right after their… activities? How was he supposed to answer this?

He glanced at Yun Xiu, who seemed to be fast asleep. Should he choose Jiu Youyue?

After all, she would eventually become his… sort of wife in the script, while Yun Xiu had only been his first love.

No, no, only a fool would answer directly. He had to find a way to avoid the question.

His mind raced, and he quickly said, “Ahem, as a mere Mystic Scholar, I don’t have the right to choose between two Mystic Lord realm experts. It should be up to you whether you choose me or not.”

Jiu Youyue was slightly dissatisfied. Clever boy, dodging the question again!

She had been hoping to manipulate him into choosing her while Yun Xiu was still “asleep.”

“I’ve already given you my precious body, and you’re still talking about us choosing you? How mean~” she pouted. “Do we even have other options besides marrying you?”

He chuckled nervously.

“But whether Sister chooses you or not… that’s still uncertain—Sister, do you want to marry Little Zhenzhen with me?”

Yun Xiu’s eyebrows twitched.

“Oh, stop pretending to sleep, Sister. We’re both Mystic Lords. We can’t be so exhausted after just a few rounds that we pass out. Who are you trying to fool?”

Pretending to sleep? He looked at Yun Xiu, finding her eyes open, though her face was still buried in his chest.

He sighed with relief. It was a good thing he hadn’t chosen Jiu Youyue. The consequences would have been dire.

Despite her cold and aloof exterior, Yun Xiu had a temper and was easily jealous.

“Well, Sister? Do you want to marry him or not?”

“I don’t know.”

“So that’s a no?”

“I-I… If you don’t speak, no one will think you’re mute!”

Yun Xiu was getting angry. If not for Jiu Youyue’s interference, she wouldn’t have… lost control.

Jiu Youyue chuckled.

“Someone’s getting flustered~ I wonder who it is~ Little Zhenzhen, who do you think it is?”

His hand reached behind Jiu Youyue, gently covering her mouth, silencing her.

Yun Xiu was easily embarrassed, and she valued her purity highly. In the script, she had been incredibly resolute, even threatening to kill him, then herself. He was worried she might do something drastic.

He thought for a moment, then said, “Yun Xiu, I’m sorry. It’s my fault. I shouldn’t have let you stay, leading to… this.”

“Don’t say that. It’s not your fault.” She shook her head, sighing. “It’s just… fate’s cruel joke. You don’t have to apologize. Just… consider it my repayment for saving my life.”

He felt a pang of guilt.

“I told you, I don’t need your repayment.”

“…Anyway, I can’t marry you.” She said, her voice filled with a strange melancholy. “You deserve a more suitable partner.”

Was she referring to Huangfu Wenqing? She must be struggling.

But he was planning to have Huangfu Wenqing break off their engagement. His relationship with Yun Xiu, her master, would be the perfect excuse.

Two birds with one stone!

“Let’s just… pretend this never happened.” She sat up, turning away from him, adjusting her clothes, concealing her breasts. “If word gets out, it won’t be good for either of us.”

“Yun Xiu…”

He was speechless.

“Pretend it never happened? That’s not right, Sister.”

Jiu Youyue, still in his arms, chuckled, then retrieved a Shadow Imprinting Mirror from her storage ring, activating it, displaying a recording.

In the mirror, the two women, taking turns riding him, their bodies swaying rhythmically, their moans, although suppressed, still incredibly seductive, making his face burn.

“I recorded everything. How can we pretend it never happened?”

Yun Xiu’s eyes widened. She hadn’t expected this!

Chapter 45: I Shouldn’t Have Used That Cheat

Although there had been some unexpected twists, he had ultimately succeeded in arousing them, fulfilling the first acting requirement.

Now for the second requirement: maintain his composure and help them dispel the aphrodisiac’s effects.

He had been regulating his breathing since rupturing the sac, minimizing his exposure to the gas. Aside from a slight warmth, he wasn’t particularly aroused. It was similar to how he felt when he woke up in the morning.

The problem was Yun Xiu and Jiu Youyue. Even without the aphrodisiac, most men wouldn’t be able to resist being sandwiched between two beautiful women like this.

Fortunately, he wasn’t an ordinary man.

He had experienced similar situations before: with his cousins, with Ji Ya and Yi Xian’er, with Ji Ya, Aunt Mu, and the twins… and even with Yun Xiu and Jiu Youyue themselves, when they had massaged his bruises.

Having experienced so many “rice bowl” scenarios, he had developed some resistance. He wouldn’t instantly crumble.

Of course, resisting wouldn’t be easy!

In the script, he hadn’t been able to resist initially. He had kissed and fondled them, enjoying the moment.

It was only after hearing Yun Xiu’s pained words, “If you take my purity, I’ll kill you when I wake up, then myself,” and Jiu Youyue’s threat, “If you touch me again, I’ll castrate you,” that he had snapped out of it, pushing them away, then, suppressing his own desires, retrieved the pills to help them dispel the aphrodisiac.

That meant he had to wait for their desperate pleas before acting. Until then, he had to play along, pretending to be equally aroused.

“…”

He wanted to embrace them both, as described in the script, but his left arm was trapped between Yun Xiu’s breasts, and his right arm was pinned beneath Jiu Youyue’s leg. He could only respond verbally to their advances.

When Yun Xiu paused for breath, he turned to Jiu Youyue, who immediately released his ear, cupping his face and kissing him.

Her kiss wasn’t as gentle as Yun Xiu’s, more passionate and unrestrained, her tongue invading his mouth, her saliva mingling with his.

It was normal for those at the Mystic General realm and above to have increased saliva production.

He was forced to swallow her saliva, the taste surprisingly sweet and refreshing, like spring water.

Yun Xiu, seeing her position usurped, felt a surge of displeasure, even in her aroused state. She pushed Jiu Youyue, but Jiu Youyue didn’t budge. She then turned to his neck and collarbone, showering him with kisses, each one leaving a distinct mark.

She wanted to move lower, but his clothes were in the way. She tugged at his shirt, ripping it open.

Rip! The sound startled him, snapping him out of his daze. That was close! I almost lost control! Her technique is getting better!

As he thought this, her lips found his chest, her kisses more frantic, her mouth closing around his nipple, making his breath hitch, a moan nearly escaping his lips.

His arms were trapped. He couldn’t retaliate. And if he didn’t retaliate, they wouldn’t regain their senses and issue their warnings, and the plot wouldn’t progress.

He would only sink deeper into this pleasure. After all, his willpower was limited. Unless he… stopped being human.

His arms were immobile, but his fingers could still move.

His left hand was beneath Yun Xiu’s arm, near her ribs, while his right hand was trapped between Jiu Youyue’s legs. Perfect positions for a counterattack!

An idea sparked in his mind. He silently summoned the system.

— System, activate “Special Trump Card: Golden Fingers”!

[Acknowledged.]

The card activated, his fingers glowing with a faint, platinum light. He felt a surge of power, his fingers transforming into the most nimble and dexterous digits in the world, surpassing even the greatest musicians and masseurs.

— Time for a counterattack!

If he “attacked” their most sensitive areas, they would definitely snap out of it and warn him to stop.

Even a Demon Realm temptress valued her purity, let alone the incredibly conservative Cloud Heaven Sword Immortal.

As he began his counterattack, they both moaned, their arms tightening around him.

“Yan Zhen…”

“Little Zhenzhen…”

They opened their eyes, their gazes hazy with desire, filled with longing, like children craving candy.

— It worked! They’re awake!

He intensified his assault, two words suddenly popping into his mind.

Dounai (豆奶): soy milk.

Doubi (逗比): a silly, funny person; a joker.

— Ahem, the Chinese language is truly profound!

Their moans turned into whimpers, their bodies writhing against him, a mixture of pleasure and protest.

This should be enough, right? He felt his own body burning. He couldn’t continue much longer.

— Say your lines!

However, they only continued to writhe and moan, their words incoherent.

— Still not saying anything? Not enough stimulation? They don’t feel violated?

He gritted his teeth, his left hand skillfully slipping into Yun Xiu’s open neckline, his right hand reaching beneath Jiu Youyue’s skirt, his “golden fingers” finding their most vulnerable spots, launching his attack.

If there were a ranking system for “teasing” similar to cultivation realms, he would undoubtedly be at the Emperor level, capable of teasing even the heavens, making the celestial rivers overflow, their waters flooding the mortal world.

And he did just that.

He felt their bodies stiffen, then convulse, a high-pitched moan escaping their lips.

He felt a cold sweat break out.

— They should be snapping out of it now, right?

He looked at them, and they also looked at him.

Then he realized their eyes were glazed over, their pupils dilated, their arousal even more intense than before.

— Why aren’t they waking up?!

Then he remembered. Men and women reacted differently. Men had a refractory period, while women… didn’t.

His “golden fingers” hadn’t offended them. Instead, they were enjoying it immensely! His skills were too good!

He was dumbfounded, filled with regret!

— I shouldn’t have used that cheat!

He had been punished for cheating!

“Yan Zhen~”

“Little Zhenzhen~”

They leaned against him, their gazes like hungry lionesses eyeing their prey.

His scalp tingled. He tried to struggle, but he was completely immobilized.

They were Mystic Lords!

“C-calm down! Let’s talk this out!”

They exchanged glances, then, in perfect synchronization, climbed on top of him, one in front, one behind.

Chapter 44: It’s Taking Effect!

As expected, the aphrodisiac sac was ruptured, a small hole the size of a fingertip leaking a pinkish-white gas.

However, the cave was filled with white mist from the clash of hot and cold energies. The pinkish gas, mixing with the mist, went unnoticed by the two women.

But how did the sac rupture? Jiu Youyue had tried several times to lure the Evil Spirit Dragon Breath Fire to attack it during the battle, but Yun Xiu had always intercepted. It had been intact then.

They were both puzzled, while a certain someone was inwardly smirking.

Heehee, that’s right, I did it.

He had deliberately guided a fragment from the exploding Mystic Tool Embryo to pierce the sac.

Although he had sacrificed the embryo, he would soon be forging the Gold and Silver Fire into his personal weapon. He wouldn’t be needing it anymore, so it wasn’t a big loss.

— No one can stop me from completing my mission, not even my “first love” or my “first time”!

“…”

Feeling a surge of heat within her body, Yun Xiu quickly circulated her Mystic Power to suppress it, covering her nose and mouth, not daring to inhale the mixed gases.

This was a substance potent enough to arouse even Tier 6 dragons. Its effects on a Mystic Lord like her were significant.

Jiu Youyue, however, reacted differently, taking deep breaths, her face quickly flushing, her breathing becoming heavy.

Yun Xiu turned to Yan Zhen.

“Chen Zhen, we have to leave! Now!”

He feigned ignorance.

“Why?”

She said, her voice slightly breathless, “The aphrodisiac sac… it’s ruptured. We can’t stay here.”

“The sac ruptured?” He pretended to be surprised, feeling his blood starting to boil, his body warming. It seemed the aphrodisiac was taking effect. “What happened? Who broke it?”

“I don’t know. It was probably… an accident during the battle.”

— Heehee, it wasn’t an accident~ I did it on purpose!

He felt a surge of excitement, the inhaled gas invigorating his “dragon,” a restless energy building within him. But he had to remain calm. Losing control would be embarrassing.

“Let’s go, Chen Zhen. We can gather the herbs another time.”

“But…” He pretended to be reluctant to abandon the valuable herbs, playing hard to get. “Why don’t you two go first? I’ll be fine on my own.”

“Chen Zhen!”

Yun Xiu’s voice was sharp with worry, but Jiu Youyue pushed her aside, her voice a seductive purr.

“I’ll stay with you, Little Zhenzhen. This aphrodisiac gas isn’t that effective on a Mystic Lord like me. And if you can’t handle it, I can help you dispel it.”

“Thank you. That’s reassuring.”

He smiled gently, his smile as sweet as green tea.

He smiled at me… Her heart fluttered, a wave of heat washing over her, her body burning, her jade-like eyes filled with desire.

If Yun Xiu weren’t present, she would have pounced on him, taking him right there and then.

The Demonic Dragon Aphrodisiac was that potent.

Yun Xiu, seeing this, felt a pang of jealousy.

Jiu Youyue was right. In their previous life, they had inhaled a large amount of the gas during the battle, becoming completely aroused by the time it ended, too late to dispel its effects. But now, as long as they held their breath, they would be fine.

She bit her lip.

“Then I’ll stay too. I can’t just leave you two here alone.”

“Don’t force yourself, Sister. If you want to leave, then leave.” Jiu Youyue’s hands rested on his shoulders, her gaze, over his shoulder, meeting Yun Xiu’s, her tone mocking. “If something happens to you, the Grand Palace Master, I can’t be held responsible.”

Yun Xiu ignored her, suppressing the tremors in her body, her mind working.

“I can try to gather the gas. That way, we won’t inhale it.”

She cultivated Wind Mystic Power, giving her precise control over air currents. This wouldn’t be difficult.

She had been too panicked earlier. Now, calmer, she had countless ways to deal with this aphrodisiac gas.

After all, she was a Mystic Lord!

…

She circulated her Mystic Power, creating a vortex in her palm, drawing in the surrounding mist, gradually forming a pinkish-white sphere.

The mist within the cave visibly thinned, converging on her hands, merging into the sphere.

This isn’t good! He was about to stop her when Jiu Youyue spoke.

“Sister, let me help you.”

She also circulated her Yin Mystic Power, creating a black singularity, competing with Yun Xiu to absorb the surrounding mist, also forming a pinkish-white sphere in her hands, though smaller.

The mist within the cave quickly dissipated, concentrating around them, leaving the rest of the cave clear.

“Uh…”

He was speechless. He had gone through all this trouble to rupture the sac, yet he had been outmaneuvered.

Was this task really that difficult? Damn it!

…

Yun Xiu suddenly increased the vortex’s suction power, drawing in the surrounding mist with greater force.

Jiu Youyue, seeing this, also increased her efforts.

The two vortexes clashed, each trying to devour the other.

“Jiu Youyue, stop messing around.”

“You’re the one messing around, Sister! I told you not to interfere!”

“…”

“…”

They glared at each other, neither willing to yield.

Finally, the two vortexes, unable to maintain their form, collapsed, the compressed spheres of mist exploding.

Bang!

A wave of pinkish-white mist engulfed them, two soft moans echoing from within.

— Why are they suddenly competing again? I hope they’re not injured!

He frowned, waiting, but they didn’t emerge. He rushed into the mist, calling out, “Hey, are you two alright?”

He couldn’t see clearly, so he activated his Spiritual Perception, finding two figures lunging towards him.

— Holy shit!

Caught off guard, he was tackled to the ground, two hot, soft bodies pressing against him, pinning his arms.

“Sorry, Yan Zhen~”

“I can’t hold back anymore, Little Zhenzhen!”

“Yun Xiu? Jiu Youyue? What are you– Mmm!”

Before he could finish, his lips were captured, a soft, warm, and wet sensation, the fragrance telling him it was Yun Xiu!

He suddenly understood. The aphrodisiac gas had taken effect!

As he thought this, he felt another pair of lips on his ear, a tongue teasingly probing his ear canal.

This seductive moan… it had to be Jiu Youyue!

— It’s really happening!

He held his breath, preventing himself from inhaling any more of the gas, lest he lose control.

 

Chapter 43: Did the Sac Just Break?

The Evil Spirit Dragon Breath Fire, still in its nascent form, was also known as the Infant Evil Dragon Breath Fire.

When it had first emerged from the underground fire veins, it had encountered the two dragons, the rulers of this region of the Demon Dragon Mountain Range. Mistaking them for its parents, it had transformed into their form and, through instinct, taken control of them, living with them in their lair.

Therefore, the small, grayish-black dragon currently hovering before them wasn’t its true form. Its true form was a five-clawed, silver-gray dragon, its mature body reaching a length of ten thousand feet, capable of incinerating an entire city.

The Evil Spirit Dragon Breath Fire, ranked thirteenth on the Extreme Flame Ranking, possessed power comparable to a Mystic Saint. However, its infant form was far weaker, its power only around rank fifty, barely reaching the Mystic Sovereign realm.

But it was still more than enough to deal with the three of them.

“…”

The small dragon, its wings flapping, hovered in the air, its gaze sweeping over them, then pausing on Yan Zhen.

It sensed a strong threat from him.

However, its intelligence was limited. It didn’t recognize the Fire Refining Starry Sky, the natural nemesis of all Extreme Flames. It roared, unleashing a wave of gray flames towards them.

Yun Xiu and Jiu Youyue quickly pulled him back, their swords creating Mystic Power barriers to shield them from the intense heat.

The little dragon, seemingly amused, continued to breathe fire, its wings flapping as it approached them, until they were cornered.

“Scatter!”

He shouted, activating Starry Sky Dance, soaring into the air. The two women also used their movement techniques, dodging the flames.

Even they, Mystic Lords, didn’t dare face a Mystic Sovereign level Extreme Flame head-on. As for him, a single touch would incinerate him.

Extreme Flames with nascent intelligence were incredibly dangerous and difficult to tame. And the Evil Spirit Dragon Breath Fire was the most difficult of them all!

Without the Fire Refining Starry Sky, he wouldn’t even consider trying to refine it at his current cultivation level. He would simply run.

But there were no “ifs.”

As long as the two women weakened it, he could subdue it with the Fire Refining Starry Sky.

…

As planned, they drew their swords, engaging the not-so-bright little dragon, their movements agile and strategic.

They had struggled in their previous life, but now, they easily outmaneuvered it, playing with it like a toy.

Jiu Youyue, a mischievous glint in her eyes, suddenly appeared near the nest, standing before the aphrodisiac sac, as if saying, Come and get me!

The not-so-bright little dragon took the bait, unleashing a torrent of flames towards her.

She smirked, dodging the attack.

This way, the flames would strike the sac, rupturing it.

However, Yun Xiu had anticipated her plan. She moved swiftly, creating a wind barrier, deflecting the flames.

— Damn you, Sister!

Jiu Youyue, unwilling to give up, continued to lure the dragon towards the sac, but Yun Xiu thwarted her every attempt, infuriating her.

The little dragon, although not particularly intelligent, felt insulted. It roared, unleashing a mental attack.

Despite their precautions, they couldn’t completely resist the mental assault, their minds momentarily stunned.

“Yun Xiu! Jiu Youyue! Wake up!”

He shouted, using the Sound Transmission technique from the Ancestral Talisman Scripture, snapping them out of their daze.

They quickly recovered, narrowly dodging the dragon’s flames.

The little dragon turned to him, hiding in the corner, sensing his weaker aura, ignoring the threat it felt from him, and charged.

He remained calm, retrieving the Mystic Tool Embryo, condensing it into an Extreme Flame Sword, then threw it at the dragon.

“Fire Rune, explode!”

The Fire Rune he had drawn on the embryo detonated, triggering a massive explosion, barely stopping the dragon’s advance.

Yun Xiu and Jiu Youyue arrived, their swords flashing, their strongest Mystic Skills striking the little dragon.

Mystic Venerable Skill: Extreme Wind Annihilation Sword!

A blinding sword light pierced the dragon’s fiery body, creating a tunnel through the mountain, the size of a human head.

The dragon roared in pain and rage, but Jiu Youyue’s attack followed.

Mystic Venerable Skill: Solitary Heaven Moon Slash!

A cold crescent moon, like a guillotine blade, descended from the sky, slashing the dragon’s back, pinning it to the ground, its Yin Mystic Power suppressing the dragon’s flames.

The clash of their opposing energies created a thick fog, filling the lair, obscuring their vision.

“Yan Zhen/Little Zhenzhen, now’s your chance!”

He immediately activated his Star Shifting Fire Seal, appearing on the altar in the crystal space.

“Master!”

Chen Xi nodded, using her World Spirit abilities to activate the Fire Refining Starry Sky.

Beyond the Heavenly Pillars, a large star, as if summoned, shot outwards, striking the suppressed Evil Spirit Dragon Breath Fire, shattering its dragon form, reverting it to a mass of pure gray flames.

The flames instinctively wrapped around the star, then returned to the Fire Refining Starry Sky, settling in its designated position.

He blinked, impressed.

“Is that it?”

“That’s it.” She smiled. “Come back later, Zhen’er, after you’ve… prepared. I’ll transfer the Evil Spirit Dragon Breath Fire to you, just like I did with the Gold and Silver Fire.”

Another dual cultivation session to transfer the flame… He blushed. Although she was doing this for his benefit, he couldn’t help but think about the… intimate aspects.

“I’ll go out now, Master.”

“Go.”

…

He activated the Star Shifting Fire Seal again, returning to the dragon’s lair.

“Did it work, Little Zhenzhen?”

“Yes, I’ve captured it. I’ll refine it later.”

“Congratulations, Chen Zhen.”

“It’s all thanks to your help. Thank you.”

“It was nothing. You saved us, after all.” Yun Xiu said softly. “Since you’ve obtained the Extreme Flame, let’s leave this place quickly.”

“What’s the rush, Sister?” Jiu Youyue said. “There are a lot of valuable treasures here. They might not be useful to us, but they’re incredibly beneficial to Little Zhenzhen, especially these medicinal herbs and Fire Crystals. They’re excellent materials for Mystic Refining. Right, Little Zhenzhen?”

He scratched his head.

“Mmm, if possible, I’d like to gather some herbs and Fire Crystals.”

“Then let’s get to it! I’ll help you.”

“Me too! I’ll go gather some from the dragon’s nest~”

As Jiu Youyue was about to leave, Yun Xiu grabbed her arm, her face serious.

“I’ll go. You stay here with Yan Zhen. Keep an eye on him.”

“I called it first!” Jiu Youyue protested. “Let go, Sister!”

“Jiu Youyue!”

As they argued, Yan Zhen suddenly spoke.

“Do you… smell something strange? A sweet, metallic scent, like… blood. Is anyone injured?”

They looked at each other, their expressions changing as they turned towards the dragon’s nest.