"What did you say? Fire poison?" Yuan Shu froze for a moment, clearly not expecting Yao Qianci to say such a thing.
"Yes, fire poison. Your cultivation level isn't high enough to feel it, but right now I am in agony all over. My heart is pounding like thunder, and I feel like my whole body is going to explode."
Yao Qianci spouted this utter nonsense with a completely straight face. "I was just affected by the fire poison, which made my mind a bit muddled."
"If the fire poison isn't removed soon, my mind will become confused again. Guest Elder Yuan, please save me!"
As Yao Qianci spoke, he aptly revealed an expression of pain on his face and turned his head toward Yuan Shu.
Yuan Shu's eyes widened slightly as she looked in shock at the man in front of her who was lying through his teeth.
Fire poison?
This Divine Fire Space was formed from heaven and earth spiritual fire; where would fire poison come from?
Besides, fire poison had a far greater effect on low-level cultivators. How could it only affect a high-level cultivator?
If she were truly just an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator with little experience, she might have actually been bluffed by him.
But as for acting, who hadn't put on a show before?
Yuan Shu didn't expose his lie. Instead, she stepped forward with a worried look on her face and leaned in close to Yao Qianci.
"Peak Master, I... I am just an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator. How can I save you?"
Yao Qianci lowered his eyes, his spiritual sense looking at Yuan Shu through perception. His Adam's apple bobbed, and for a fleeting moment, hesitation arose in his heart.
Was it really okay to deceive such a pure, lovely, and kind-hearted woman like this?
However, this might be his one chance to get intimate with Yuan Shu. If he missed it, there wouldn't be another!
In just an instant, Yao Qianci made up his mind.
"The power of the fire poison lies in how it confuses the mind and stirs up carnal desires. As long as... as long as those desires are satisfied to a certain extent, I can rely on my own strength to suppress the poison."
"Guest Elder Yuan, please, you must help me!"
He squeezed his eyes shut, his words ringing with earnest pleading.
Anyone who didn't know better would think he was a true gentleman of impeccable virtue, able to remain completely unbothered even with Yuan Shu standing naked before him, unable to rouse his interest.
Only Yuan Shu knew that Yao Qianci's burning gaze, which swept over her body time and time again, looked as if he wanted to devour her right on the spot!
Yuan Shu lowered her eyes to hide the amusement in them, while her face maintained a worried expression as she looked at Yao Qianci.
"How... how can I help you?"
The Divine Fire Space fell silent for a moment.
Yao Qianci's gaze landed on Yuan Shu's pretty little face, desire and reason warring within him.
Having lived for over two hundred years, it was the first time he despised himself so much.
To actually use such a lie to deceive a young girl.
But as his eyes fell on Yuan Shu's bright red, enticing little mouth, his mind couldn't help but recall the kiss from just moments ago.
Her lips were even sweeter!
They were even more captivating than her body. If he really let this slip by, he wouldn't get the chance to have her again, right?
Yao Qianci gritted his teeth, suppressing his conscience, and spoke in a deep voice.
"Could I ask you to take the initiative to kiss me?"
"What did you say?" Yuan Shu asked, a look of surprise on her face.
The tips of Yao Qianci's ears turned slightly red. "I'm sorry, this request is a bit much, but it is the only way to save me."
"Guest Elder Yuan, the fire poison has invaded my body. If it cannot be cured, my spiritual sense will be completely swallowed by the Crimson Sun Fire in this space!"
"Are you going to just watch me die here?"
Saying this, Yao Qianci's knees gave out. With a thud, he fell to the ground on one knee, his expression turning incredibly pained at that very moment.
Yuan Shu watched Yao Qianci's acting skills in shock.
As expected of a mature man who had lived for over two hundred years; this series of self-sacrificing tricks was performed so realistically!
She almost believed it!
Yuan Shu twisted her fingers together and gently bit her lip, a conflicted look appearing on her face, as if she were hesitating.
"Guest Elder Yuan, save me!"
Yao Qianci clutched the area over his heart in agony and let out a cry, drawing Yuan Shu's gaze over to him.
Yuan Shu looked and saw that, just for the sake of acting, this guy had actually melted a large hole into the chest of his spiritual sense!
"Peak Master Yao! You are a good person. You were the one who brought me to Yaoyun Peak. You... you can't die!"
Yuan Shu threw herself in front of him in a panic, grabbing his arms with both hands, looking terrified.
A moment later, as if she had made some sort of decision, Yuan Shu reached out, cupped Yao Qianci's face in her hands, and lowered her head to kiss his lips.
Mhm...
The familiar scent of orchids was indeed pleasant.
Yuan Shu's eyes curved into a smile.
The soft touch, mixed with a faint fragrance of pear blossoms, drifted into his nose; it was the unique natural scent belonging to Yuan Shu.
Yao Qianci's long eyelashes fluttered slightly, his gaze resting gently on Yuan Shu's features.
Her brows were slightly furrowed, seemingly filled with worry, as she clumsily opened her mouth and began to kiss him softly.
She really was a kind and brave girl!
She wouldn't just leave him to die!
A triumphant smile curled the corners of Yao Qianci's mouth, and his arm naturally wrapped around Yuan Shu's waist.
With a strong pull of his hand, he drew her into his embrace.
Meanwhile, his other hand expertly cupped the back of her neck, gently lifting it so that Yuan Shu's face was tilted up toward him.
After a couple of soft nibbles, he boldly pried her lips open.
"Mmh." Yuan Shu's eyelashes fluttered, and she put up a small struggle.
"Guest Elder Yuan, please save me."
A low, husky voice rang in her ear; it was Yao Qianci whispering as he let go of her after seeing her struggle.
Yuan Shu's expression showed a hint of conflict, and the hands pushing against his chest relaxed their force, clearly taking his words to heart.
The amusement in Yao Qianci's eyes deepened. This time, he unceremoniously parted her lips and deepened the kiss.
His hand slid up her smooth, jade-like waist, uncontrollably landing on a more substantial curve.
Yuan Shu's body trembled slightly, a whimper escaping her lips, and her hands tentatively gripped the front of his robes.
"Peak... Peak Master Yao, we... we can't... mmh."
Before her broken words could finish, Yao Qianci sealed her lips once again.
"Guest Elder Yuan, I... I am only a spiritual sense right now, so we won't go all the way. But the fire poison in my body needs you. Please, save me."
He kissed her, caressed her, and begged in a low, husky voice.
His burning kisses trailed from the corners of Yuan Shu's mouth, slowly moving down her jawline and onto her neck...
Yuan Shu's body trembled lightly, feeling somewhat overwhelmed by his teasing. Her half-closed eyes darkened slightly, and the hand resting on Yao Qianci's chest very consciously pulled open his robes.
Looking at the highly defined pectoral muscles in front of her, Yuan Shu blinked and leaned in.
Just like when they were in the cleansing room.
"Peak Master Yao, will this help cure your fire poison faster?"
She tilted her head back and asked with a pure and innocent gaze.
Yao Qianci's Adam's apple rolled as he looked at Yuan Shu, who was draped across his chest, tilting her small face up to look at him.
Her exaggerated curves were now fully displayed before his eyes. In an instant, the flames within his body flared up.
Yao Qianci grabbed Yuan Shu by the waist, and as he sat down on the ground, he pulled her onto his lap.
Holding the back of her head, he kissed her once again.
His mind flashed back to the scene in the woods, where Yuan Shu was entangled with Zhai Shuo, her snow-white skin flushed with a pink hue, enchanting and dazzling.
Then he recalled when he was hiding in the cauldron, and Yuan Shu's exquisite figure had pressed against him.
Yao Qianci's blood boiled, and the throbbing desire he had suppressed for so long completely erupted in this moment.
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