A Peerless Temptress and the Meridian Opening Middle-Tier Transformation

Inside the dimly lit air-raid shelter.

Thank you.

Dongfang Yueming put away the precious jade slip of "Azure Wood Nether-Penetrating Art), his voice hoarse, but his tone now carried a genuine sense of politeness.

A Profound Grade Meridian Opening Method —in the underworld of Demon Capital, even spending tens of millions wouldn't guarantee you a glimpse of it. Although this woman acts recklessly, her generosity is truly astonishing.

"Hmph, you slap me and then offer me a sweet treat, your attitude changes faster than flipping through a book!"

Hong Gui rubbed her still throbbing buttocks, her beautiful eyes glistening with tears, and glared fiercely at Dongfang Yueming.

However, when she saw Dongfang Yueming put the jade slip away, a dangerous, vengeful, and provocative smile reappeared on her alluring face.

"Little brother, since you've accepted my generous gift, how about expressing your gratitude..."

Instead of learning her lesson, the Hong Gui became even more brazen and pressed herself against him!

Her long, slender, fair arms, like water snakes, wrapped directly around Dongfang Yueming's neck. Her full breasts pressed against his chest without reservation, and an extremely alluring fragrance filled his nostrils.

"You hit me so hard just now, and now you're not even going to say a kind word?"

Hong Gui tiptoed slightly, bringing her stunningly beautiful red lips almost to the edge of Dongfang Yueming's mask, her breath sweet as orchids, "If you really feel bad about it, I'm available tonight. This desolate place, though the environment is a bit rough, is very exciting..."

He felt the amazing softness against his chest and the provocative look in Hong Gui's eyes.

Dongfang Yueming's muscles tensed instantly.

This woman is truly a peerless beauty who devours people without spitting out the bones!

"..."

Dongfang Yueming abruptly took a step back, forcefully breaking free from Hong Gui's embrace. "If you continue like this, I won't hesitate to slap you twice more."

Seeing Dongfang Yueming's expression, as if avoiding a snake or scorpion.

"Giggle..."

Hong Gui laughed so hard her body trembled, her alluring figure heaving beneath her purple trench coat. She reached out her jade-like hand and pulled a faintly fragrant gold room key from her deep cleavage, casually tossing it to Dongfang Yueming.

"Snap."

Dongfang Yueming subconsciously took the room key. It was printed with the logo of Demon Capital's most luxurious "Cloud Hotel" and a string of gold-plated room numbers.

"Since the little brother doesn't like outdoor sex, then this is the most luxurious presidential suite in Demon Capital."

Hong Gui winked at him, her voice brimming with irresistible allure, "This is my private residence. I'll try to get you that Earth Grade Meridian Opening Technique in a few days. If you feel lonely or need any 'special services' in the meantime... just come find me with this card. I'm all clean and ready for you in bed~"

Looking at the room key in his hand, Dongfang Yueming felt that this thin card was like a hot potato.

He took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed those chaotic thoughts.

"Put away your seductive tricks. I have something serious to ask you."

Dongfang Yueming looked at Hong Gui, her tone extremely serious, "What exactly is the power structure in Demon Capital? Also, what is the strongest person at the ' Myriad Treasures Pavilion ' auction house?"

When Dongfang Yueming asked about serious matters, Hong Gui put away her flirtatious smile and her expression became somewhat serious.

"The waters of Demon Capital are unfathomable."

Hong Gui tidied her disheveled long hair and slowly said, "On the surface, Demon Capital: the Chu Family, the Tang Family, and the Li Family. These three families have extremely deep foundations, and each family has at least several terrifyingly powerful experts at the [True Power Realm]! Moreover, the ancestors of these three families have all stepped into the legendary [Sea of Consciousness Realm], which is said to be able to materialize the spirit and open up the Sea of Consciousness!"

"True Power Realm... Sea of Consciousness Realm?" Dongfang Yueming's heart skipped a beat.

Above Qi Gathering is Meridian Opening, above opening the Meridian Opening is True Power, and above True Power is the Sea of Consciousness!

"Besides the three major families, the strongest official force is naturally the Great Xia Night Watchers," Hong Gui continued. "The highest commander of the Night Watchers stationed in Demon Capital is a [Sun Grade] investigator, also a powerful figure at the Sea of Consciousness Realm!"

"Below these giants are first-rate families like the Pan Family behind ' Myriad Treasures Pavilion '. Although the family doesn't have a patriarch at the Sea of Consciousness Realm, it certainly has many experts at the Meridian Opening Realm and True Power Realm."

At this point, Hong Gui's eyes suddenly turned extremely cold.

"As for those Variants..."

"Some of them operate openly as families, conducting business under the guise of humanity. Most of these Variants families are second-rate, yet they fiercely protect two first-rate families like stars surrounding the moon!"

Upon hearing this...

A chilling killing intent flashed in Dongfang Yueming's eyes beneath his mask.

"Just as I suspected. This Demon Capital is practically a giant Variants nest!"

"As for the Myriad Treasures Pavilion you asked about..." Hong Gui looked at Dongfang Yueming, a warning glint in her eyes, "The Pan Myriad Treasures Pavilion Pan Family. But behind the scenes, at least three elders at the [Meridian Opening Realm] are in charge of handling the dirty work. The strongest of them is at least at the Meridian Opening Eighth Level, or even higher!"

"Meridian Opening Eighth Level Realm?"

Dongfang Yueming nodded, already having a plan in mind.

"Thank you for the information."

He stopped talking and turned to leave. "As for this room key..."

Dongfang Yueming casually stuffed the golden room key into his pocket, waved his hand with his back to Hong Gui, and said, "I'll wait for your news about that Earth Grade technique. Forget about the other services; I'm afraid you won't be able to handle them."

"Whoosh!"

[The Horizon Within Reach, Yet Far Away] was activated, Dongfang Yueming's figure instantly disappeared into the air-raid shelter.

Looking in the direction where Dongfang Yueming disappeared.

Are you afraid I can't handle it?

Hong Gui paused for a moment, then a playful, even slightly manic smile appeared on her alluring face.

"Little brother, you're so adorably arrogant."

"I love taking on challenges, especially difficult ones!"

In Demon Capital, in the extremely hidden basement of an unfinished building.

Dongfang Yueming sat cross-legged, took out the gold room key that smelled of Hong Gui from his pocket, and glanced at it.

The image of that fleeting glimpse of snow-white skin and that incredibly soft touch involuntarily surfaced in my mind.

"Fairy."

Dongfang Yueming gave a wry smile, shook his head violently, and completely banished those unpleasant thoughts. In this perilous world, women would only hinder his speed in drawing his sword, even if they were peerless beauties.

He composed himself and took out the extremely precious Profound Grade jade slip—"The Azure Wood Nether-Penetrating Art".

"They really helped a lot this time."

If he were to rely solely on his own to wander aimlessly through the black market in Demon Capital, he would likely be watched and killed by the spies of those powerful forces before he even found the method to open his Meridian Opening.

"System, enter the cultivation technique!"

[Ding! Learned the Profound Grade Meridian Opening Method - "Azure Wood Nether-Penetrating Art" (0/1800, not yet at the Entry)!]

"Consuming 1800 points? That's several times more expensive than Profound Grade cultivation technique for the Qi Gathering Realm!"

Looking at the numbers on the panel, Dongfang Yueming was secretly astonished. The Meridian Opening Realm was an extremely dangerous process of opening up the eight extraordinary meridians of the whole body with true qi, and the resources consumed were naturally enormous.

"However, the one thing I have plenty of is points!"

"Point Allocation!"

[Ding! 1800 points consumed, advancing to the first level of Meridian Opening!]

"BOOM!!!"

The moment the command was given, Dongfang Yueming felt the extremely pure purple true energy spring within his dantian suddenly boil over!

A surge of extremely violent true energy, yet imbued with boundless Vitality, burst forth like a wild horse, instantly breaking free of the shackles of his dantian and slamming violently into the first blocked main meridian within his body!

"Click click click..."

A sharp, tearing sensation came through the meridians, but immediately afterward, the Vitality contained within this true energy began to repair and expand the meridians at an incredible speed.

"Continue!"

[Ding! 1800 points consumed, advancing to the second level!]

[Ding! 1800 points consumed, advancing to the third level!]

As each meridian was forcibly opened, faint blue true energy patterns, resembling coiled dragons, began to appear beneath Dongfang Yueming's skin!

"Cool!"

[Ding! 2400 points consumed, advanced to the fourth level!][2400 points consumed, advanced to the fifth level!][2400 points consumed, advanced to the sixth level!]

The true energy formed a small circulation within his body, Dongfang Yueming felt that even a casual flick of his finger could unleash terrifying power far exceeding ten times that of the Qi Gathering Realm Perfection!

"Don't stop! Keep it running at full speed!"

[Ding! 3600 points consumed, advanced to the seventh level!][3600 points consumed, advanced to the eighth level!][3600 points consumed, advanced to the ninth level!]

[Ding! 5400 points consumed, "Azure Wood Nether-Penetrating Art" advances to the Meridian Opening Perfection!]

"Buzz--!!!"

As the last of the eight extraordinary meridians was completely opened, a thunderous sound, like the roar of a dragon and the howl of a tiger, erupted from Dongfang Yueming's body!

The pure purple true energy formed a flawless great cycle within his body, and the total amount and quality of the true energy reached an extremely terrifying level!

He doesn't even need to deliberately circulate his qi and blood; his extremely resilient meridians alone are enough to withstand a massive burst of true qi that could instantly tear an ordinary martial artist apart!

[Middle-Tier Perfection: Meridians Like Dragons]!

"Call..."

Dongfang Yueming suddenly opened his eyes, and two solidified beams of purple-blue true energy pierced directly through the load-bearing wall of the basement!

"Meridian Opening Realm Perfection!"

Dongfang Yueming clenched his fists, feeling the terrifying power within his body, like a true dragon lurking in the night, and a cold killing intent curled at the corner of his mouth.

"Now that we have already achieved the Meridian Opening Perfection stage..."

He stood up, his gaze sharp as he looked towards the bustling commercial district of Demon Capital.

"Myriad Treasures Pavilion Auction House sent people to kill me; it's time to settle this score!"

"Today, I'll just demolish your lair and loot it while I'm at it... see if your treasure trove contains the new Meridian Opening Techniques I desperately need to synthesize Heaven Grade materials!"