Xuan Su's Proposal, Why Be So Distant?

Without wasting a moment, Liu Yuan quickly began cultivating the Demonic Body after adjusting his condition.

Inside the Quiet Room, the light was dim. Only the Fiend Ghost Yin Soul Grass placed before Liu Yuan emitted a faint black glow.

Its leaves twisted like ghost claws, while dense Yin Sha Qi coiled around its roots, as though even the surrounding space had been stained with a bone-chilling cold.

Liu Yuan took a deep breath, determination flashing through his eyes.

He hesitated no longer. Grabbing the poisonous herb that countless people feared, he stuffed it directly into his mouth and swallowed it whole!

Boom!

As the spirit herb entered his body, a vast and violent wave of Yin Sha energy instantly exploded within him, surging like a burst dam and wildly scouring his meridians and flesh.

"Hmph!"

Liu Yuan let out a muffled grunt, his brows tightly furrowed, yet his body remained utterly motionless.

The cultivation method of the Demonic Body was meant to use the most yin and fiendish power to temper the physical body, destroying it before rebuilding it.

Though the process was painful, it was not an insurmountable obstacle for the current Liu Yuan.

Liu Yuan guarded his mind and guided the violent Fiend Qi, letting it scour him again and again as it reforged every inch of his skin, bones, and even internal organs.

Time quietly flowed away amid this tedious and painful cultivation.

One day... two days...

Until the evening of the tenth day.

A low rumble, like muffled thunder, suddenly came from the previously silent room.

It was the sound of blood and qi surging through his body!

Liu Yuan, who had been sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them.

At that moment, it was as if two balls of black flame danced in his pupils, deep and uncanny.

"Demonic Body, activate!"

With a low shout, Liu Yuan willed it into action and directly activated the powerful physique he had just cultivated.

Buzz!

In an instant, visible Black Fiend Qi burst from his body and rapidly covered him from head to toe.

A faint layer of obsidian-like keratin emerged across his skin, with strange demonic patterns faintly flowing within it.

A fearsome, baleful aura spread outward from him in all directions.

"What terrifying strength!"

Liu Yuan clenched his fist, feeling the horrifying power within him that seemed capable of tearing mountains apart with ease. His eyes were filled with delight.

In this state, even without using any Origin Power, his pure physical strength alone would be enough to contend head-on with a Form Creation Realm Perfection expert without falling behind!

"As expected of a Body Refining Technique produced by the System. It really is overbearing!"

Liu Yuan contentedly dispersed the Fiend Qi around his body, returning to his original appearance as a gentle, jade-like youth.

However.

The instant he deactivated the Demonic Body, an unusual scorching heat suddenly rose from his lower abdomen and rushed straight to his head.

Immediately after, he felt a certain part of his body become hard as iron beyond his control.

What followed was a primal and violent desire, wildly burning away his reason like a prairie fire.

"Damn it..."

Liu Yuan's expression changed slightly. He hurriedly circulated his Origin Power in an attempt to suppress it, only to discover that this wicked fire was incredibly stubborn. It even grew fiercer as his Origin Power circulated.

"Is this... a side effect of the Fiend Ghost Yin Soul Grass?"

Liu Yuan helplessly exhaled a breath of hot air, a bitter smile flashing through his eyes.

The Fiend Ghost Yin Soul Grass was an object of utmost yin and evil. Although most of its yin energy had been used to temper his physical body, a small portion had transformed into an exceptionally pure Yang Fiend Flame and lay dormant within him.

It normally caused no trouble, but once the Cultivation Technique reached Great Accomplishment and yin and yang converged, this Yang fire would erupt completely.

"Too bad that little Qing Tan isn't by my side..."

That charming, lovable figure could not help surfacing in Liu Yuan's mind, and the wicked fire in his heart burned even more fiercely.

"Forget it. This time, I can only handle it myself."

Left with no choice, he rose to his feet, intending to soak in the cold-water pool in the Backyard and forcibly cool himself down.

However.

Just as he was about to push the door open, a set of light Footsteps suddenly came from outside the courtyard.

Then, that familiar, seductive voice sounded beyond the door:

"Little Brother Liu Yuan, are you in there?"

Liu Yuan stiffened.

Xuan Su?

Why had she come at a time like this?

Liu Yuan took a deep breath and tried his utmost to suppress the surging blood and qi within him before forcing himself to respond.

"So it's Sister Xuan Su. Please come in."

Creak—

The door was pushed open, and Xuan Su, dressed in red, gracefully walked in.

Tonight, she seemed to have dressed up deliberately.

A fiery red Flowing Cloud Brocade Robe tightly wrapped around her exquisite, curvaceous figure, vividly outlining her full breasts, slender waist, and pert hips.

Below her long neck lay a broad expanse of snowy-white, delicate skin that gleamed enticingly beneath the candlelight.

Her already alluring face was adorned with delicate light makeup. Her eyes shimmered with endless charm, making her seem like a perfectly ripe peach that one could not resist taking a bite from.

She also carried an exquisite wine jug in her hand.

"It's been a long time since I came to see you, little brother. Sister happened to acquire a jug of aged Drunken Immortal Sorrow today, so I thought I'd come have a few drinks with you and chat for a while."

Xuan Su walked to the table with a smile and took a seat. Her captivating eyes swept over Liu Yuan, seemingly not noticing anything unusual.

"You're very thoughtful, Sister Xuan Su."

Liu Yuan forced out a smile and sat opposite Xuan Su.

His throat felt somewhat dry, and he did not dare let his gaze linger on Xuan Su for too long, afraid that he might lose control and do something improper.

Yet Xuan Su seemed to be in high spirits. She personally filled a cup of wine for Liu Yuan, and its rich fragrance immediately filled the room.

"Come, little brother. Tell me what you think of this wine."

Liu Yuan raised the cup and drained it in one gulp.

The strong liquor slid down his throat and turned into a warm current that flowed into his stomach.

However, instead of suppressing anything, that warmth met the already restless Yang fire like oil poured onto flames, instantly causing his desire to boil over completely!

"Little brother, what's wrong? Why is your face so red?"

After several rounds of drinks, Xuan Su finally noticed that something was wrong with Liu Yuan.

She set down her cup and leaned forward slightly, her beautiful eyes fixed on Liu Yuan with concern.

It would have been fine if she had not leaned forward, but the moment she did, the view beneath her collar was exposed directly before Liu Yuan's eyes.

Boom!

Liu Yuan felt as though the final string in his mind known as reason was giving a dangerous snapping sound.

His breathing grew heavy, his eyes reddened, and his body trembled slightly from the sheer effort of restraining himself.

"Sister Xuan Su..."

Liu Yuan's voice was hoarse. He struggled to shift his gaze away and said awkwardly,

"To be honest, I just cultivated a Body Refining Technique. Because of the side effects of the medicinal herb, there is... an excess of Yang fire within my body right now."

"So... could Sister Xuan Su please leave first? I would like to be alone for a while."

He was already asking her to leave.

Xuan Su was stunned for a moment upon hearing this.

Then, her intelligent eyes swept over Liu Yuan's embarrassed expression and his obviously unusual sitting posture, and she instantly understood everything.

So that was it...

If it had been any other woman, she would likely have blushed furiously and fled at once after hearing such words.

But who was Xuan Su?

She was a manager of the Myriad Gold Merchant Association, a strong woman who had struggled in the business world for many years. More importantly, she had long held a favorable impression of the extraordinarily talented youth before her.

Seeing Liu Yuan desperately restraining his desire, sweat covering his forehead, Xuan Su was not angry at all. Instead...

"Pfft."

She suddenly covered her mouth and laughed softly. Her laugh was crisp and pleasant like silver bells, sounding especially provocative in the quiet night.

Liu Yuan looked at her in confusion, unable to understand what she was laughing about.

The next moment.

Xuan Su slowly rose to her feet.

Rather than walking toward the door, she stepped toward Liu Yuan one step at a time.

As she moved, the faint fragrance of a mature woman grew increasingly rich, drilling straight into Liu Yuan's nostrils.

She stopped only when she stood before him.

She extended a slender finger and gently lifted Liu Yuan's chin. Her beautiful eyes seemed to ripple with a pool of spring water as she gazed at him seductively.

"Little Brother Liu Yuan, why be so distant between us?"

Xuan Su's voice became soft and intoxicating, carrying an irresistible magic.

"Since little brother has such troubles..."

"How about..."