You Want My Child, I Want Your Body

The atmosphere in the cave fell into a sudden silence.

Bai Yuji's face grew darker by the second; although she did not know much about the affairs between men and women, she believed the medicinal liquid she had concocted was superior to any display of affection or bedroom arts, especially when aided by her own body.

Looking at Qin Muye's dazed expression, it was clear he had fallen for it.

Yet, somehow...

In a single instant, countless thoughts raced through her mind.

But before she could sort through them, Qin Muye suddenly lunged at her.

A sneak attack!

"Smack!"

Bai Yuji was jolted awake, feeling a wet, itchy sensation on her neck. She wiped it with her hand, and her fingertips came away with a streak of grease.

Glancing at the greasy mouth Qin Muye had just used to eat a roasted chicken, she was instantly filled with a mix of shock and rage.

"Lecher!"

"Bang!"

Qin Muye was kicked against the wall.

But he was already deep in the throes of the drug; this kick didn't sober him up, but instead left him feeling frustrated by the sensation of having two heads but only being able to use one.

Anger welled up in his heart, and he lunged at Bai Yuji again: "You're the one who drugged me, yet you turn around and call me a lecher?"

Bai Yuji knew she couldn't blame him for this, but she couldn't control her own fury.

She raised her right leg, pressing her bare foot against his chest.

Her long leg stood between them, pinning him against the wall so he couldn't move.

Then, a tingling sensation brushed against her ankle.

She froze, glaring fiercely at Qin Muye: "If you touch me again, I'll chop your hands off!"

Qin Muye's eyes were bloodshot; he tried his best to control the lascivious thoughts in his mind and keep the hand gripping her ankle from moving: "Then give me the antidote... urgh! Cough, cough, cough..."

A pill flew into his throat, nearly choking him to death.

Fortunately, the medicinal pill melted the moment it touched his tongue, quickly turning into a cool stream that surged into his dantian.

The dry heat was soon extinguished, and that feeling of impotent rage dissipated along with it.

He looked up.

Bai Yuji had already put on her clothes and run outside the cave, where she was frantically scrubbing her neck and ankle with rainwater.

Qin Muye couldn't help but curse under his breath; this little wench was offering herself just a moment ago, and now she's playing the innocent?

Bai Yuji seemed to sense his gaze and immediately turned around to glare at him.

"Shut up!"

She then flashed forward, pressing a dagger against Qin Muye's throat.

Qin Muye was stunned: "I didn't even say anything!"

"Your eyes were talking!"

"..."

Are you serious, big sister?

Do I look like Tony Leung to you?

You are way too eccentric!

Extremely, invincible-level eccentric!

Qin Muye's head was buzzing, and he quickly said: "If you kill me, you'll never have another chance to raise the Gu to kill my father! His strength is peerless, and my brothers are all elite youths; you wouldn't be able to get close to them easily."

Killing intent flickered in the depths of Bai Yuji's eyes, and the hand holding the dagger trembled slightly.

She never imagined that, through a twist of fate, things would reach a stalemate simply because Qin Muye couldn't perform.

She gritted her teeth: "You really are a piece of trash!"

Qin Muye gave a self-deprecating smile: "I could have been less of a waste."

Bai Yuji: "..."

Hearing this, she couldn't help but show a trace of pity.

The hatred of a clan's destruction was indeed irreconcilable, but as she had said, she had no direct grudge against Qin Muye; in fact, Qin Muye was a pitiable man who was worthy of respect in some aspects.

After a moment of silence, she finally withdrew the dagger.

However, seeing that Qin Muye's gaze was still wandering over her body, she viciously made a gesture of gouging out his eyes.

Qin Muye quickly averted his gaze.

Even though this woman had put her clothes back on, her stats were simply too high; being cinched by the fabric only made her more distracting.

He shook his head, dispelling the stray thoughts in his mind: "Are you still going to kill me?"

"What do you think?"

"But you didn't strike, so does that mean you think I can still be saved?"

"..."

Bai Yuji found this man's way of speaking infuriating, yet it hit the nail on the head.

If it were merely about inciting a rebellion, given Qin Kaijiang's foundation in Annan, he could at least hold his own territory. Even amidst chaos, he would not be someone an ordinary expert could simply assassinate.

Therefore, the "gu" cultivation was critical.

However, she also understood that Qin Muye saying this was nothing more than a stalling tactic.

Moreover, the medicine she had personally concocted couldn't even make him stand up, which was enough to show that his body was depleted beyond measure. Although she had methods for recuperation, with his origin essence damaged to this extent, even spending vast sums of money on rare medicines might not guarantee success.

She could not afford such a massive expense.

So, what was to be done?

Give up on the "gu" cultivation and just kill him?

Seeing the shifting expressions on her face, Qin Muye could guess with his eyes closed that she was struggling with whether or not to kill him.

The timing wasn't right yet to trick her into taking him back to the capital.

He needed to pour more oil on the fire: "Miss Bai, I think someone is trying to harm you!"

Bai Yuji knitted her delicate brows: "Are you trying to sow discord again?"

Qin Muye spread his hands: "Whether it's sowing discord or not, can you listen to my analysis before reaching a conclusion?"

Bai Yuji pondered for a moment and nodded: "Speak!"

Qin Muye took a deep breath: "I don't know how you managed to snatch me away, but given the sensitivity of my identity, to spirit me out of the capital without anyone noticing must have required extremely meticulous preparation.

After I entered the capital, I indulged in pleasure, but I never wallowed in debauchery. While this isn't common knowledge, it wouldn't be hard to investigate.

Since your plan was so meticulous, why did you overlook this?"

"..."

"As the final link in the kidnapping process, someone must have promised you that you would be allowed to steal the bloodline of our Qin Family. That should have guaranteed my safety, yet I nearly died."

"..."

Bai Yuji remained silent, but her expression slowly turned grim.

Because every word Qin Muye said was reasonable. Just a moment ago, it wasn't that Qin Muye nearly died; he had actually lost all vital signs for a period of time.

With the organization's capabilities, it was impossible for them to make so many amateur mistakes.

Qin Muye struck while the iron was hot: "Killing me is meant to incite my father to rebel; keeping me alive for now is meant to deliver a fatal blow to him. Yet, among your companions, someone wanted me dead immediately.

If your organization is large and ideas diverge, I can understand that.

But I'm not sure if that person letting you waste your time was just to fool you, or if they had another motive?

If my estimation of time is correct, you've already wasted at least twelve hours trying to save me, right?

This is the golden period for escape. If you want to extract my bloodline, you should have found a safe place by now.

Yet, after all this time, we are still in the mountains within three hundred miles north of the capital.

I don't doubt your ability to continue hiding your tracks, but what if your whereabouts were sold out by someone?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Yuji's face changed drastically. She immediately curled her slender fingers and blew a whistle into her mouth.

The next moment, shadows flickered outside the cave as if people were scattering in all directions.

Qin Muye's words had completely pierced the veil of suspicion in her heart.

The only reason she joined the organization and took on this mission personally was for the Qin Family bloodline.

Yet, someone had dealt a lethal blow—a blow so malicious that she could see something was wrong at a glance.

The person who struck had likely already prepared for her not to return.

The best way to achieve that was to borrow the imperial court's hand.

She knew Qin Muye was sowing discord, but he was sowing it in exactly the right place.

She did not speak.

Qin Muye did not speak either.

The two remained in a stalemate for the duration of an incense stick.

A while later, a petite, masked woman entered the cave, whispered a few words into her ear, and left.

Bai Yuji's face darkened for a moment before she suddenly revealed a smile: "Are you trying to say that the imperial court's people might find us soon? And if I want to survive, I had best turn around and beg you?"

Qin Muye felt a surge of relief; he had actually guessed right. The person who set him up really didn't have any good intentions.

He smiled and waved his hand: "My life is in your hands now, how could I have such arrogance? I just hope you can remain rational and come up with a plan that is good for everyone."

"For instance... why not feed me a poison that only you can cure?"

"That way, even if you return to the capital with me, you'll be safe. Perhaps you might even find an opportunity to heal my body, and when the time is ripe, we could have a child with the blood of the Qin Family."

"Heh, you certainly have thought this through."

Bai Yuji sneered. Her emotions gradually calmed, yet she found him increasingly detestable.

To be able to remain so calm and talk so eloquently under these circumstances.

Who exactly is the kidnapper here, you or me?

She said indifferently: "Many people say you are a good-for-nothing, but I don't think so. In fact, you..."

Qin Muye leaned back tactically, waiting for her to praise him.

Bai Yuji added: "In fact, apart from being unable to be a man, you are quite masculine in other aspects."

Qin Muye: "???"

He was a bit triggered. Why the hell was she resorting to personal attacks?

Although it wasn't his fault that he couldn't perform in this life, it was a problem he had to solve.

The feeling of being blinded by lust just now while his body remained unmoved was truly not a pleasant experience.

Seeing his annoyed expression.

A smile finally appeared on Bai Yuji's face. Now, that looked more like a prisoner!

Much more pleasing to the eye.

She rummaged through her robes and tossed a medicine bottle over: "Here! Eat it!"

Qin Muye rolled his eyes at her, opened the stopper, and swallowed the pill inside.

Bai Yuji was somewhat surprised: "This is a poison that can take your life. You don't hesitate at all?"

Qin Muye scoffed inwardly. This lass had a clan-extermination grudge against him, and she wasn't stupid; she could clearly assess the situation. Once trapped in a crisis, she would likely kill him.

Might as well be direct.

Besides...

He smiled: "By taking the poison, I can at least live a while longer. Perhaps I can even heal my foundation and be a husband and wife with you for a few days."

Bai Yuji's expression froze, and she looked at him with ill intent.

Qin Muye seemed completely oblivious, saying with a sincere face: "Although I was under the influence of the aphrodisiac just now, one thing I said was not nonsense."

"What thing?"

"Your appearance and figure are exactly to my taste. I fancy you very much. Please, by all means, heal me. That way, you can have my child, and I can have your body."

"???"