Lingyuan, You're Playing with Fire!

Lingyuan watched Ning Chen's awkward look—wanting to touch but not daring to, his face red as a monkey's butt—and felt much of her sorrow at parting fade away.

She giggled, and the breathtaking fullness of her chest rose and fell with the motion, making Ning Chen's eyelids twitch.

"Giggle... Look at you. Such little nerve."

Lingyuan extended a slender jade finger and teasingly scraped Ning Chen's nose, her eyes brimming with charm as she chided him:

"Weren't you quite capable just now? Why did you chicken out the moment your big sister let you touch?"

"I... I didn't chicken out!" Ning Chen craned his neck and stubbornly argued.

He felt utterly aggrieved.

Damn! Is this chickening out? I'm afraid I won't be able to control myself!

You little enchantress, do you know how deadly you look right now?

That curvy, smoking-hot figure, paired with that expression that was both pure and seductive, plus those soul-stealing words... who could possibly withstand that?

Only Ning Chen, relying on the composure of someone who had lived two lives, along with the tempering of his state of mind by the Ice Fire Yin Yang Eyes, could barely maintain his rationality.

If it had been some ordinary hot-blooded youth, he probably would have already turned into a beast and pounced on her!

Ning Chen took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the Evil Fire in his lower abdomen that was showing signs of stirring again. His gaze drifted as he said:

"Lingyuan, y-you should be serious! You're about to enter seclusion and break through to Titled Douluo. This is a huge matter, so don't... don't keep thinking about this kind of nonsense."

"Oh? Now you're lecturing your big sister?"

Rather than restraining herself, Lingyuan became even more brazen, practically pressing herself against Ning Chen.

Standing on tiptoe, she brought her sexy red lips close to Ning Chen's ear and breathed out like an orchid as she whispered seductively:

"What? Don't you really want to know... what it feels like here when you touch it?"

"I guarantee it'll be... even softer than you imagine."

Softer... even softer?

Damn!

This enchantress! Has she gone crazy?

Can she just say things like that?

Ning Chen felt as though his cheeks were hot enough to fry eggs, and his heart began pounding uncontrollably.

He could even feel Lingyuan's warm breath brushing against his ear, bringing wave after wave of indescribable tingling that traveled down his spine and left half his body weak.

No! This can't go on!

If she keeps teasing me like this, I might really lose it tonight!

At that moment, his powerful will to survive overcame everything else.

Ning Chen suddenly bit the tip of his tongue, and the sharp pain instantly cleared his head somewhat.

He grabbed Lingyuan's soft hand, which had still been setting fires all over him, and finally dared to look directly into her watery phoenix eyes. In a deep voice, he said:

"Lingyuan! Stop playing around!"

"You're playing with fire!"

Lingyuan was stunned by his sudden forceful attitude.

Looking into Ning Chen's eyes, which had turned deep and carried a hint of aggression, her heart skipped a beat.

This brat...

He seemed... different somehow.

He had been bold before too, but it had mostly been the glib talk of a young man. The moment she teased him, he would immediately blush in embarrassment.

But now, there was a dangerous aura in his gaze that belonged to an adult man.

The feeling was unfamiliar to her, yet somehow... a little thrilling.

Still, Lingyuan was a mature woman who had lived for so many years. What scene had she not seen?

She quickly adjusted her mindset. Not only was she not frightened by Ning Chen, she found him even more interesting.

Instead of pulling her hand back, she took hold of Ning Chen's large hand in return and lightly scratched his palm with her bonelessly soft fingers.

"Playing with fire?"

Lingyuan licked her glossy red lips, her smile becoming ever more enchanting.

"Your big sister plays with fire. Didn't you know?"

"And besides..."

She paused, then gently stroked Ning Chen's scorching cheek with her other hand, her gaze hazy as she said:

"Your big sister likes seeing you like this... wanting to touch, but not daring to."

"It's really... very cute."

Ning Chen: "..."

Cute my ass!

He felt as though he was about to go insane.

This woman was simply an enchantress by nature! Her level was far too high! He was no match for her at all!

"Fine, fine, I surrender! Is that enough?"

Ning Chen completely capitulated. He released Lingyuan's hand, raised both hands, and wore an utterly lifeless expression.

"Sis, I'm begging you, hurry up and enter seclusion! If you don't go soon, dawn will be here!"

"Pfft..."

Seeing Ning Chen's comical look of total surrender, Lingyuan finally laughed in satisfaction.

"Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore."

She knew when to stop. If she really pushed this little wolf cub too far, who knew what he might do?

Then she put away her seductive manner and returned to the appearance of a considerate older sister, gently straightening Ning Chen's slightly rumpled collar.

"Alright, your big sister is leaving."

Lingyuan took two steps back and looked deeply at Ning Chen.

"Ning Chen, wait for me."

"When I come out, I'll be a Titled Douluo."

"Then, your big sister will definitely... repay you properly."

After saying that, she did not wait for Ning Chen's reply. She resolutely turned around, and her fiery red figure flickered a few times before vanishing into the night, leaving behind only a faint, refreshing fragrance.

Ning Chen stood where he was, staring in the direction she had disappeared for a long time without moving.

"Whew..."

Only after that alluring scent had completely dissipated into the air did he let out a long breath. He felt as though he had just fought a hard battle and was utterly drained.

He raised a hand to touch his still-burning cheek, then lowered his head to look at his still somewhat unruly little brother, smiling helplessly.

"Damn it, she's a truly lethal enchantress."

He shook his head and turned to push open the doors to his bedchamber.

The furnishings inside were exactly the same as when he had left—clean, tidy, and spotless. It was obvious that someone had continued cleaning it even while he was away.

Ning Chen casually removed his outer robe and tossed it onto a chair, then sprawled out in the shape of a "big" character and heavily flopped onto the soft bed.

So tired.

Too much had happened today.

He had only just managed to fool Bibi Dong, then Lingyuan, that enchantress, had nearly teased him into losing control.

This life was damn exciting.

Ning Chen closed his eyes, and scenes from the past began replaying in his mind without his control.

Dugu Yan's shy yet stubborn face...

Dugu Bo's tearful gratitude...

The concern Bibi Dong hid beneath her cold exterior...

And Lingyuan's seductive, fiery figure and bold, explicit teasing...

One vivid female figure after another took turns appearing in his mind, leaving him restless.

"Ah, this damned charm of mine, with nowhere to go."

Ning Chen shamelessly lamented to himself.

Still, lamenting was one thing. Deep down, he was actually quite pleased.

Especially when he thought about how this trip had not only raised his strength to level forty-nine and resolved the hidden danger of the Evil Fire, but had also gained Dugu Bo, such a powerful henchman, snatched the Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone, and finally looted all the Immortal Herbs from the Ice Fire Yin Yang Eyes.

This operation had simply been a massive profit!

"Tang San, Tang San, don't blame me."

Ning Chen silently said to himself:

"Who told you to be the protagonist? Your opportunities are my opportunities, and your wife, in the future... cough, cough, we'll talk about that later."