A Different Kind of Punishment

This was her only chance. Thinking of this, Zhu Zhuqing went straight to the table. Without hesitation, she downed all the medicine in the bottle.

The violent medicinal effects erupted inside Zhu Zhuqing's body, causing her excruciating pain. Cold sweat poured down her face, and breathing gradually became difficult.

Am I going to die? That would be fine. At least I wouldn't have to be controlled by my family anymore.

As Zhu Zhuqing spoke, an expression of relief appeared on her face. However, the intense pain did not last long.

Zhu Zhuqing was utterly astonished. "Could this poison not kill anyone? Did he deceive me? Did he do it on purpose?"

Thinking this, Zhu Zhuqing sank completely into despair.

Her intermittent sobs spread throughout the room, stirring Bai Ying awake.

"All right, stop crying."

Bai Ying got out of bed and was about to pick up Zhu Zhuqing when he suddenly discovered that all the medicine he had painstakingly prepared was gone.

Looking at the empty bottle, Bai Ying felt as though his heart were bleeding.

"Do you know how much effort I put into making this?"

"You wanted to eat poison and kill yourself, didn't you?"

Zhu Zhuqing did not answer, which amounted to an acknowledgment.

Bai Ying covered his face in pain. His expression held both relief and deep regret.

"Why didn't I put it away? All that perfectly good medicine is gone. It's all gone. Everything is gone."

Bai Ying suddenly thought of something important and turned to look at Zhu Zhuqing.

"How are you feeling now? Is anything uncomfortable?"

"These are all restorative medicines. There are only a few bottles of poison, and I used most of them long ago. So the medicine you took can't kill you."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing did not know whether to feel happy or sad. The happy part was that she could stay alive, but the unhappy part was that she had still fallen into the hands of this devil.

Zhu Zhuqing slowly stood up and looked at the man before her. "What do you want to do with me? Kill me or torture me, as you please."

"Hmph, dream on. If I killed you, wouldn't all my medicine have gone to waste? I don't make losing deals."

"You ate so much of it. Can your body really withstand it?"

"My Heavenly Mountain Snow Silkworm, my Thousand-Year Ginseng, and my Ice Spirit Fruit and Fire Spirit Fruit. Do you know that all the medicine you drank was brewed from these top-grade Immortal Herbs? Don't you really feel anything at all?"

These Immortal Grade Medicinal Herbs had extremely overbearing effects. Ordinary people would be in mortal danger from drinking even a tiny amount.

Zhu Zhuqing put on an unconcerned expression and said, "How could anything happen to me? I'm perfectly fine. Either release me now, or I'll do the same thing again later."

"Release you? In your dreams. You really do think highly of yourself. Don't assume I wouldn't dare kill you just because you dare act so insolently in front of me. I originally wanted to talk to you, but you insisted on seeking death."

After saying this, Bai Ying carried Zhu Zhuqing to the bed. Zhu Zhuqing tightly closed her eyes, as though that could give her a sense of security.

What Zhu Zhuqing did not expect, however, was for Bai Ying to take out a feather.

"In a moment, I'll let you experience the taste of torture. You'd better enjoy it."

What kind of harm can a feather do to me?

However, what she had not expected was for Bai Ying to remove her shoes and socks.

Zhu Zhuqing felt a chill sweep up from the soles of her feet. The feather lightly brushed across them, like a gentle breeze passing over them. Yet this breeze carried an indescribable itch that made her instinctively want to draw her feet back.

She tried to control herself, but that itch seemed almost magical. Her toes curled involuntarily, and her soles began to twist. She tried to hold back her laughter, but it surged from the depths of her heart, impossible to suppress.

Zhu Zhuqing's laughter echoed through the room. Her body trembled uncontrollably, and her expression twisted. She wanted to escape this torment, but those large hands gripped her ankles tightly, leaving her no way out.

"Haha."

"Hahahaha."

The unending laughter made Zhu Zhuqing feel as though life itself had lost all meaning.

"How is it? Do you admit your mistake?"

Bai Ying watched Zhu Zhuqing laugh and began laughing himself.

"Pah! If you have the ability, fight me head-on."

"What skill is there in using underhanded tricks like this?"

Zhu Zhuqing gradually began to reach her limit, and only then did he stop.

Zhu Zhuqing's laughter gradually subsided, but the blush had not yet faded from her face. Her breathing was rapid, and her chest rose and fell unevenly. Anger flashed in her eyes, mixed with a trace of helplessness. She struggled to sit up, but Bai Ying gently pressed her back down.

"What? You still refuse to surrender?" A teasing glint flashed through Bai Ying's eyes. He released his grip, allowing Zhu Zhuqing to sit up.

Zhu Zhuqing glared at him but did not answer. Her heart was filled with humiliation and fury, but she knew that she was no match for this man at the moment. She had to remain calm and look for an opportunity.

Bai Ying looked at her, a trace of appreciation flashing through his eyes. He knew that although this woman was stubborn, she was also intelligent. He would not let her off easily, but neither would he allow her to die just like this. What he wanted was for her to submit to him.

"Forget what happened today. But if you do it again, you'll receive the same punishment as today."

After saying this, Bai Ying lay down and tightly held Zhu Zhuqing in his arms.

"This is to keep you from trying any tricks on me."

Just then, Zhu Zhuqing suddenly felt as if a fire had been lit inside her body, leaving her gasping for breath. An uncontrollable blaze burned within her, her cheeks scorching as though two flames were burning there. Her heartbeat accelerated, as if it were about to leap out of her chest.

She lowered her head and looked at her body, only to see a faint blush spreading across her skin, as though it had been scorched by fierce flames. The blaze was not merely burning her skin; it was also raging through her veins. She felt as though her body were being devoured by the flames, and she trembled uncontrollably.

"What is going on? What did you do to me? Why am I like this?"

"You lecher! Even if I die, I won't let you off!"

Zhu Zhuqing's gaze gradually grew unfocused. Her body seemed to be drawn by an invisible force, involuntarily leaning toward Bai Ying. Her heartbeat echoed in her ears as though it were about to burst from her chest. Her cheeks were burning, her lips slightly parted, and moans escaped her mouth from time to time.

"Hmph, of course you'd end up like this after eating so many of my restorative medicines. You should be grateful that I, your grandpa, am not the kind of person who takes advantage of others. Otherwise, I could deal with you right now."

Zhu Zhuqing forced herself to stay upright and threatened him, "You dare."