Coercion

The wisps of smoke rising from the incense burner mingled with the billowing white mist, and all sounds fell silent, freezing the three figures in the inner hall like a painting.

Oh no, to be precise, it's two men who remained conscious, frozen in time like a painting.

Xia Qing doesn't count.

After staring at Xu Yuan, who had suddenly arrived, for a few moments, she unconsciously began to fiddle with Tang Ruofu's clothes in front of her.

Tang Ruofu remained unmoved, his gaze fixed on Xu Yuan, the unexpected guest who had suddenly appeared, while his muscular physique trembled slightly as if he were preparing something.

Tang Ruofu was looking at Xu Yuan, but Xu Yuan wasn't looking at him.

No man is as beautiful as a woman, let alone this alluring young woman who has fully unleashed her charm.

A faint fragrance wafted into his nose. Xu Yuan casually raised a finger and naturally traced it along Xia Qing's half-undone clothes, down to her soft, flat stomach without an ounce of fat.

"Mmm~"

A soft moan broke the silence, and Xia Qing's body trembled slightly as if she had been electrocuted.

Her phoenix eyes, shimmering with cherry blossom pink light, looked over, her elegant and beautiful face filled with confusion and doubt.

Xia Qing stared at Xu Yuan for a few more breaths, a hint of joy suddenly appearing in her eyes, and slowly propped herself up.

With this slight movement, the red robe that was originally hanging halfway on her shoulders slipped down to her armpits, revealing a large expanse of fair and smooth skin.

Perhaps because her request to Tang Ruofu was unsuccessful, or perhaps because she had a new goal, with the rustling of her clothes, Xia Qing, a powerful cultivator who Mortal Shedding realm, slowly crawled towards Xu Yuan on all fours.

The two were not far apart, in fact, they were very close. Soon, Xia Qing was about to throw herself into Xu Yuan.

Xu Yuan showed no intention of dodging, and casually squatted in place.

As far as the eye can see,

Beneath the conservative embroidered phoenix bodice, a deep, soft cleavage swayed gently, its alluring curves revealing a captivating allure.

"That's enough," Tang Ruofu said softly, his voice trembling slightly.

Xu Yuan ignored him and sat down on the ground, ready to force his way into the young woman's arms.

"Stop!" Tang Ruofu raised his voice, dissipating the energy he had been building up within him.

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Sensing this, Xu Yuan immediately raised his hand to press down on the cheek that was leaning closer, his eyes narrowing as a smile curved his lips:

"Auntie, we can't do that between us, at least not in front of Uncle, right?"

After saying that,

After a brief silence, a mysterious energy fluctuation emanated from Xu Yuan's palm.

As this energy continued to spread, Xia Qing's alluring phoenix eyes gradually dimmed, and she eventually fainted and collapsed into his arms.

Holding Xia Qing's voluptuous, boneless body in his arms, Xu Yuan turned his gaze, his words tinged with a smile:

"I thought I'd see a good sex show when I got back; the uncle is a real man."

Tang Ruofu sat cross-legged on a futon, his eyes half-closed, his tone calm:

"I'll accept that as a compliment, but let's cut to the chase. Your plan wasn't intended to humiliate us, was it? If you want something, just say so."

As he spoke,

Tang Ruofu raised his eyes and looked directly into Xu Yuan's eyes.

If this kid wanted to kill them both, he wouldn't waste any time talking.

If this kid wanted to humiliate them, his first action upon entering the room should have been to cripple him completely before enjoying himself.

Since neither of those are the case, then he probably needs to speak with someone.

"Hehe."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yuan let out a soft chuckle.

He enjoys talking to intelligent people like him.

Gently laying the woman in his arms flat on the ground, Xu Yuan took out a blanket from his Sumeru Ring to cover her exposed skin, and said with a chuckle:

"My little tricks can't fool you, senior. I've come here to ask you two for a favor."

Tang Ruofu listened to the young man's respectful voice, remaining noncommittal, with a hint of self-deprecation:

"Ask?"

Xu Yuan smiled, his eyes crinkling, his smile radiant:

"Yes, it's a request. If you're unwilling, you can refuse, senior."

Tang Ruofu stared at him for a few moments, then said solemnly:

"Speak," Tang Ruofu said. "If it can be done, I, Tang Ruofu, will certainly do it."

"Don't worry, don't worry."

Xu Yuan smiled and waved his hand, his words tinged with amusement:

"Senior, you don't need to be so serious. This matter is a piece of cake for you, it's just..."

At this point, Xu Yuan paused for a moment, a sinister glint appearing on his smile:

"Just help me kill that Heavenly Oversight Pavilion Holy Maiden."

Tang Ruofu's eyes widened in surprise.

Xu Yuan seemed oblivious to the other person's odd behavior, sighed, and continued speaking to himself:

"Senior, you may not know this, but that Holy Maiden is like a dog. She can find me by smell if I'm in the same place as Tianyan for more than ten days. So I hope that you will consider our friendship and help me get rid of this trouble."

Silence fell after he finished speaking, and the inner hall of the pavilion was quiet for a moment. Tang Ruofu slowly exhaled:

"You really think highly of me, kid."

Xu Yuan straightened his brocade robe, sat cross-legged on the ground, and spoke earnestly:

"Of course, I have personally experienced the power of your young master, senior. If my swordsmanship had not been exactly the opposite of yours, I'm afraid it would be Tianyan and I who have been captured by now."

Tang Ruofu pondered for a moment, then shook his head:

"I cannot do that."

"Can't do it?"

Xu Yuan's eyes widened in surprise as he glanced at the woman's voluptuous and slender figure before him. His voice was sincere and earnest. "Really, you can't do it?"

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Tang Ruofu felt a surge of anger; to harm the Holy Maiden of the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion was tantamount to declaring war on the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion. After suppressing his anger, he said slowly:

"If I kill that woman, what's the difference between that and suicide?"

"Difference? The difference is quite significant."

Xu Yuan's lips curled into a meaningful smile:

"Senior,

"To die at the hands of the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion should at least prevent one from suffering humiliation."

Having said that,

He reached out and pulled back the blanket covering Xia Qing's body, glanced at it, and chuckled softly:

"With such a beautiful woman lying here, being a beast would be more pleasurable than being a real man."

"Ah, senior, don't misunderstand, I wasn't the one who did the actual work."

"Tianyan is still waiting for me outside. Knowing her personality, once she finds out about this, she probably won't speak to me for a long time. A moment of pleasure wouldn't warrant me taking such a risk, but..."

At this point, Xu Yuan abruptly changed the subject, glancing at the dense forest outside the door shrouded in white mist, and said in a low voice:

"I, Jing He, can find some real beasts for you within this All Swords Valley."

As he spoke,

Xu Yuan stared into Tang Ruofu's eyes while counting on his fingers and speaking softly:

"The Lion Ape, the Sky Ghost Monkey, the Yin Spirit Vine, and oh right, the tribe of Rakshasa people."

"If you are truly unwilling to assassinate the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion Holy Maiden, I will not force you."

"However, before that, I humbly request that you select one of the above-mentioned beasts to send you on your way."

"Certainly,

"If you have any other needs regarding other species, I can bring them to you."

After the words were spoken, a chilling silence descended.