Woman, You're Playing With Fire

After pre-empting the Advanced Demonic Arts to Great Accomplishment, Lin Fan had no intention of stopping.

[Do you wish to expend eighty years of lifespan to pre-empt the Blood Gathering Art to Perfection?]

A line of text, visible only to him, reappeared before Lin Fan.

"If I recall correctly, the last time I pre-empted the Blood Gathering Art from Minor Accomplishment to Great Accomplishment only cost forty years of lifespan."

"Why has the lifespan consumed this time doubled?"

Lin Fan blinked and muttered.

Since he could stay here and copy books to gain lifespan rewards, eighty years was eighty years!

With a slight pang of regret, Lin Fan decisively said, "Agree to pre-empt."

As soon as the words left his mouth, the final insights into the Blood Gathering Art flooded his mind.

At this moment, the young man who resembled Lin Fan reappeared. His expression was resolute as he sat cross-legged, unmoved by the swirling snow around him.

As his Internal Breath circulated, his acupoints suddenly lit up, making his entire aura obscure and unfathomable.

In the next second, not only his aura but also the young man's appearance and physique began to change. One moment he looked like a gaunt old man, the next like a handsome youth, as if he could transform endlessly!

Lin Fan was startled and exclaimed, "Could it be that upon reaching Perfection in the Blood Gathering Art, one can not only conceal their aura but also alter their appearance?"

With a hint of anticipation, he quickly followed the young man's movements, channeling the Internal Breath within him to circulate through various important acupoints.

Time passed slowly, and Lin Fan's aura began to change. His skin and blood vessels started to writhe, and then, at a speed visible to the naked eye, his appearance transformed into that of a mature middle-aged man.

However, this was just the beginning. As his skin and blood vessels continued to writhe, his appearance changed again, becoming that of an aged elder.

"As expected, the effect of this cultivation method for concealing one's aura is truly beyond expectations."

After several transformations, Lin Fan finally returned to his original appearance.

He immediately summoned his Panel.

Name: Lin Fan
Lifespan: 1191
Talent: Pre-emptive Dao Fruit
Realm: Meridian Condensing Realm (Fifth Grade)
Cultivation Methods: Advanced Demonic Arts (Great Accomplishment), Blood Gathering Art (Perfection), Talisman Secret Manual (Novice), Sword Control Technique (Novice), Houtian Gang Qi (Novice)

He continued to examine his latest changes.

"From now on, I can not only conceal my aura but also alter my appearance for a period of time using the Blood Gathering Art."

"This way, even if I encounter cultivators from the Flowing Cloud Sword Sect, as long as I don't easily use my Internal Breath, it will be difficult for them to detect my true identity."

Lin Fan's eyes lit up.

The Blood Gathering Art cultivation method had brought him a pleasant surprise.

If the stall owner who sold it to him knew that this cultivation method had such an effect upon reaching Perfection, would he regret it so much that he'd beat his chest and stamp his feet?

In the following days, Lin Fan diligently stayed in the ancient library, copying books.

Soon, another half a month passed.

Two months had already gone by since he left the Blood Demon Sect.

One day, just as Lin Fan finished copying a book, there was a knock on the door from outside.

Besides Lin Fan, only Mo Xue came to the ancient library.

"Come in," Lin Fan said, putting down his brush and ink.

The stone door opened, and Mo Xue, dressed in a white dress, walked in.

Her hair cascaded like a waterfall, her skin was fair and delicate, her waist was slender, and her legs were straight and long. She also possessed a hint of the arrogance that only those in positions of authority had.

Yet, even so, in front of Lin Fan, she didn't seem like the person in charge of the Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion, but rather like a respectful young maid.

"Brother Shuang, I made a bowl of chicken soup myself. If you have time, why don't you try my cooking?" Mo Xue said softly.

Due to the effect of the Infatuation Pill, her gaze towards Lin Fan seemed to linger.

A rich aroma of chicken soup wafted from the steaming soup bowl.

"Did you put any poison in it?" Lin Fan asked with a half-smile.

"How would I dare?" Mo Xue pouted.

Seeing her demeanor, Lin Fan didn't refuse. He took the soup bowl and drank the chicken soup in a few gulps.

He had the Grain Abstinence Pill, which tasted like chewing on wax. Occasionally tasting some regular food or chicken soup was also a kind of leisurely enjoyment.

"Speak, what is it?"

Lin Fan touched his mouth and looked at Mo Xue.

In the past half month, Mo Xue had rarely bothered him, and even less so had she been so solicitous as she was today.

Mo Xue was startled, but not annoyed that Lin Fan had guessed her thoughts.

She chuckled, stepped forward, and naturally began to massage Lin Fan's shoulders. "Brother Shuang, I want to avenge my father. I've already found the killer, but the opponent has a powerful force and many experts protecting them."

Her meaning was obvious: she wanted Lin Fan to help her.

Lin Fan's eyes flickered, but he didn't respond immediately, as if weighing the pros and cons.

Mo Xue grew a little anxious and added, "I know you're obsessed with martial arts, but if you don't help this time, the Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion will be hard-pressed to survive."

"If something happens to me, you won't be able to stay here peacefully either."

"Are you threatening me?" Lin Fan's expression darkened, and he said coldly.

Mo Xue's delicate body trembled, and she quickly replied, "I wouldn't dare."

"Brother Shuang, the mastermind behind the assassination of my father is the Hall Master of Greenwood Hall."

"I have confirmed information that Greenwood Hall and the Black Shark Gang have formed an alliance and will attack our Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion in the next few days."

"Their goal is not only to take over the Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion but, more importantly, to seize this ancient book pavilion and obtain the various martial arts manuals within."

Mo Xue said softly.

At this moment, before Lin Fan, she appeared as a frail woman filled with helplessness.

Lin Fan's expression shifted slightly. If what Mo Xue said was true, then he really couldn't stand by and do nothing.

He could ignore Mo Xue, but he couldn't allow others to interfere with his staying in the ancient book pavilion.

"It's not impossible for me to help you deal with them."

"But from now on, the entire Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion must obey me."

Lin Fan said domineeringly.

He wasn't some thug to be ordered around. Since Mo Xue wanted him to act, she had to pay the appropriate price.

There was still a long time before the three-year deadline. If he could help the Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion rise, it would also serve as a source for him to gather information about various factions.

"Brother Shuang, I can promise you."

"If you want it, not only the entire Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion, but I can also be yours."

As she spoke, Mo Xue seemed to make up her mind and gently unfastened her sash.

Her white gauze dress fell open, revealing a graceful and alluring sight.

Under his bamboo hat, Lin Fan swallowed. Mo Xue's beauty was no less than Wang Yuyao's, and her temperament was even more charming and lively. As a normal man, it was impossible not to feel something.

"Brother Shuang, what are you waiting for?"

Mo Xue asked coquettishly.

If any martial artists from the Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion saw this scene, they would surely be stunned.

The usually aloof Pavilion Master was acting so charming and proactive in front of Lin Fan, like two different people.

This was the terrifying effect of the Infatuation Pill!

"You are very clever, but I hope you know when to stop."

Lin Fan saw through her intentions at a glance.

Mo Xue valued his strength, and with the influence of the Infatuation Pill, she was willing to offer herself.

Mo Xue was stunned for a moment, but she still pursed her lips and smiled, "Don't you want me?"

Woman, you're playing with fire!

Lin Fan took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in his heart, and said, "You may leave."

However, the next second, a soft, warm body suddenly pressed against him.

"Brother Shuang, I think of you every night until I can't sleep. Just take me..."

A pleading female voice came from beside Lin Fan's ear.

If I can bear this, I can bear anything!

Lin Fan transformed into the appearance of a scarred man, then directly removed his bamboo hat and scooped Mo Xue up by the waist.

Mo Xue's breath was like orchid fragrance, her neck flushed, and her eyes gazed at Lin Fan like autumn water.

She hugged Lin Fan, her red lips slightly parted, straight, and unconsciously opening a little.

In the cold night, candlelight flickered, and a soft moan spread, making the cold wind incredibly alluring.

A drop of red bloomed. The person who was once the virgin leader of the Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion became mature and charming overnight.

Absorbing Mo Xue's Yin essence through dual cultivation, Lin Fan's Internal Breath became slightly purer than before.

This was the power of the Demonic Sect's cultivation methods. As long as he had intercourse with someone, even if Lin Fan didn't actively use it, it would automatically absorb the other party's Yin or Yang essence.

The next morning, early.

Her clean undergarments fell to the floor as Mo Xue, like an octopus, clung tightly to Lin Fan, unwilling to let go even in her sleep.

Lin Fan was already awake but found himself unable to get up.

He didn't rush to wake Mo Xue, instead taking out the Talisman Secret Manual Master Ruan had given him earlier and began to read it slowly.

He was not only a cultivator in the Meridian Condensing Realm now, but also a true Blood Talisman Master.

To go further in the path of talismans, he could not afford any complacency or arrogance.

As his cultivation improved, Lin Fan also needed to put more effort into talismans.

An hour later, Mo Xue finally woke from her slumber.

Seeing how she was clinging to Lin Fan, her pretty face instantly flushed red, and she quickly got up and put on her clothes.

"I'm leaving now."

Mo Xue fled as if escaping.