Sister-in-law

Even though the words were intimate, Zhu Qiniang spoke them with a cold, rigid tone that made Gao Xian's hair stand on end. He couldn't tell if he was excited or terrified.

Zhu Qiniang was the Boss Lady of the apothecary!

If Shopkeeper Zhu found out, his life would truly be forfeit.

Although he had fantasized about Zhu Qiniang before, it was mostly to spite Shopkeeper Zhu in his mind. He had never actually intended to do anything.

However, the tall and athletic Zhu Qiniang resembled a female warrior from a certain game, only with longer legs and more delicate features, perfectly matching Gao Xian's aesthetic.

At the same time, images of intimate encounters between a man and a woman flooded Gao Xian's mind.

Gao Xian was shocked; the original owner had realized the perks of a wealthy woman at such a young age and dared to make a move on Zhu Qiniang—this guy had real guts! He was absolutely insane!

Fortunately, fortunately, the original owner and Zhu Qiniang had only exchanged sweet nothings and had no physical relationship.

According to the original owner's memories, Zhu Qiniang practiced the Primordial Golden Body Art, which caused her body to transmute into something akin to metal, stripping away most normal functions and making intercourse impossible.

Shopkeeper Zhu had married her precisely because he valued her high cultivation and formidable combat prowess.

The two had never truly consummated their marriage.

The original owner had seen through Zhu Qiniang's plight and seized the opportunity to woo her with sweet talk.

Because the original owner was handsome and silver-tongued, he had actually managed to hook Zhu Qiniang quite quickly.

Now that the original owner was dead, it was his turn to enjoy the spoils.

Once Gao Xian figured out the cause and effect, he actually felt a bit of sympathy for Zhu Qiniang.

This woman had terrible taste in men. Her husband was mediocre, and her lover was a deadbeat.

He felt that the local aesthetic favored the traditional, delicate, and petite Oriental style; Zhu Qiniang was too tall and didn't fit the men's preferences here.

Zhu Qiniang likely didn't have a single friend here, and her association with the original owner was probably just to pass the time and relieve boredom—there was likely no real romantic desire involved.

"Qiniang..."

Gao Xian could appreciate her beauty, but he was in no mood to mess around.

A sudden inspiration struck him, and he took Zhu Qiniang's hand, channeling the Lightning Dragon Hand.

The Lightning Dragon Hand was exquisite and peerless, concealing the power of lightning that could reach directly into the nerves, bringing about an exceptionally soothing sensation.

Even if Zhu Qiniang's body was as hard as steel and she had lost all normal sensation, her nerves had not truly turned into metal.

At first, Zhu Qiniang was a bit unaccustomed to Gao Xian's gentle touch, but soon she felt her entire body go numb and soft, filled with an indescribable comfort...

From head to back, Gao Xian stroked her hundreds of times, kneading the adamantine-like Zhu Qiniang until she was as soft as if she had no bones, lulling her into a deep, comfortable sleep.

When Zhu Qiniang slept, she curled into a ball with her arms wrapped around her chest, looking unexpectedly fragile and cute.

Gao Xian let out a sigh of relief. Good grief, petting a Little Black Cat was a pastime, but petting a beast this large was a real physical workout.

Fortunately, he had pulled it off; the Lightning Dragon Hand could not only bring himself pleasure but also bring joy to others—excellent!

Hmm, although Qiniang's muscles were as hard as iron, her skin was tight and smooth; it felt fantastic to the touch!

It wasn't until nightfall that Zhu Qiniang finally woke up.

She rolled over and sat up, staring blankly for a long time before she fully regained her senses.

Looking at Gao Xian again, Zhu Qiniang actually appeared somewhat shy and coy.

Such a subtle emotional shift on her cold, stern face softened her harsh aura, giving her a genuine touch of femininity.

Zhu Qiniang truly didn't know what to say; she had sought out Gao Xian because he was handsome and could talk well, like an interesting toy.

Today, Gao Xian had made her feel a joy she had never experienced before.

This joy wasn't just about intense stimulation; it had a long, lingering aftertaste that made her feel comfortable, at ease, and tranquil.

Ever since she began practicing the Primordial Golden Body Art, she had felt like a piece of metal, having lost most of her senses.

Now, she felt as if she had come back to life.

"You are very good."

Zhu Qiniang held it in for a long time before managing to say those three words.

She took away two boxes of medicinal pills but left Gao Xian two talismans.

One Golden Body Talisman and one Geng Metal Sword Talisman.

Gao Xian didn't want to be a kept man and refused earnestly, but he was no match for Zhu Qiniang's brute strength and had to accept them helplessly.

Through the turmoil of the past few days and the integration of the original owner's memories, Gao Xian had gained a basic understanding of spells and talismans.

The Golden Body Talisman was a defensive talisman that, when used, made the entire body as hard as gold and iron. It was a first-grade mid-tier item, worth about two Low-grade Spirit Stones.

The Geng Metal Sword Talisman unleashed an exceptionally sharp ray of Geng metal sword light; it was a first-grade low-tier item, worth one Low-grade Spirit Stone.

One massage session had earned him three Low-grade Spirit Stones. That was quite a high fee.

The talismans were made from the hide of demonic beasts, two inches wide and four inches long, covered in complex, vermilion-red runes.

These one-time-use talismans only required the user to channel their spiritual sense and mana to activate their power.

They were extremely convenient and quick to use.

The price of spell talismans is exorbitant; ordinary low-level Qi Refining cultivators truly cannot afford to consume them.

Generally, they only buy a few for protection, keeping them for use at critical moments.

Gao Xian held the spell talisman, turning it over to examine it for a while, but in the end, he couldn't bring himself to test its power.

Gao Xian put the two spell talismans away and took out the Wind and Moon Mirror, pleasantly surprised to find that his Humanity Aura had increased by thirty-two points.

So, stroking the big sister yields this much income.

Thirty at a time, three hundred for ten times, three thousand for a hundred times...

Calculated this way, accumulating Humanity Aura isn't difficult.

A smile couldn't help but bloom on Gao Xian's face; with a divine skill like the Lightning Dragon Hand, the Great Dao is within reach!

He also suddenly realized that as long as there is a hint of subtle romantic sentiment between a man and a woman, it can generate Humanity Aura.

Gao Xian suddenly thought of the three hundred and thirty-five points of Humanity Aura he had started with, and the smile on his face slowly faded.

Having lived for over thirty years, no woman had ever loved him at all, right...

Such a life is truly so gray it lacks any color...

Gao Xian sighed for a while over the bleak life of his past incarnation, but he quickly pulled himself together.

Middle-aged corporate slaves are mature like this; they occasionally feel sentimental, but they won't wallow in self-pity and self-injury.

Life might be terrible, but it must go on.

Sympathizing with and pitying oneself is a matter for Sister Daiyu. A man should let himself off the hook and not live so twistedly.

Gao Xian took out the Wind and Moon Mirror, studying how to make the most effective use of his Humanity Aura.

Upgrading the Lightning Dragon Hand is still far off.

However, the proficiency of the Lightning Dragon Hand had actually increased by seven points. This technique works for stroking himself, works for stroking a cat, and works even better for stroking others.

It's just that stroking himself is too damaging; it's better to stroke others, with stroking a cat coming in second.

Therefore, this job must be done more often. It benefits others and himself—a win-win.

The Great Idol Spirit Method is even more powerful, but he currently has less than seventy points of Humanity Aura in his hands, which is not enough for an upgrade.

Right, he should go and acquire some Yellow and Red Arts now. Perhaps he could learn something new.

He needs to quickly convert Humanity Aura into combat power.

This world is too unsafe.

Just like with Qiniang earlier, the result was quite good. But if he hadn't handled it well, he might have been torn to shreds by an enraged Qiniang.

He dislikes conflict, is also very afraid of death, and loathes this kind of completely passive situation.

As Gao Xian was thinking about his next plan, he discovered that his Humanity Aura had suddenly increased by another point...