Now, there was only one problem left with the plan.
Two hundred years ago, the Blood Demon Ancestor had been killed by Wenren Ying himself. Although his spiritual essence had escaped, that final battle had left him deeply—deeply—wary of Wenren Ying.
It could be said that the reason he had targeted Wu Guanyue and used her as a hostage to threaten Wenren Ying was precisely because he knew that, in his current state, there was no way he could kill Wenren Ying and successfully take revenge.
So, after seeing Wenren Ying, the demon would undoubtedly be on the highest possible alert. If Wenren Ying tried to destroy Master Chongxu’s spirit abode directly, he would most likely fail.
After all, he was inside Master Chongxu’s body. Taking over his body would certainly be faster.
If he realized at that point that he had fallen into a trap and decided to perish together with his enemy by possessing Master Chongxu outright, then Master Chongxu would have no chance of surviving.
Therefore, figuring out how to lower the Blood Demon Ancestor’s guard had become the most important part of the plan.
Of course, clever Little Shopkeeper Wu had a solution!
It was already known that the Blood Demon Ancestor was a demon from the countryside, with an extremely traditional understanding of relations between men and women.
It was also known that he was a huge shipper of Wenren Ying and Wu Guanyue!
So, how could they lower his guard?
The answer was very simple: feed him sugar! Give him some sweet couple moments up close and personal!
While discussing the plan, Little Shopkeeper Wu blushed and leaned close to Wenren Ying’s ear, whispering and whispering… Then she saw the swordsman’s body abruptly tense.
He had gone tense in an instant. It was as if Wu Guanyue had said something unbelievably outrageous, causing every muscle in his body to tighten at once. His clothes clung to him, honestly outlining his physique and leaving his emotions nowhere to hide.
“No!”
Wenren Ying refused flatly.
“Then does Big Brother Ying have a better way to keep Master Chongxu alive?”
Clever Little Yue challenged him, her expression solemn and perfectly serious.
Wenren Ying: “…………”
A string of ellipsis bubbles appeared above Wenren Ying’s head… He really had no idea how to deal with that country bumpkin of an old demon!
Wu Guanyue: —ω—
Wu Guanyue put on a forgiving expression and said to Wenren Ying, “Big Brother Ying, don’t be difficult.”
Wenren Ying: “…………”
Another string of ellipsis bubbles appeared above his head.
…Hearing that from Little Yue, who was always getting into trouble, was truly bizarre.
In the end, Wenren Ying reluctantly agreed to the plan. After all, he couldn’t simply stand by and watch Master Chongxu be killed by the Blood Demon Ancestor.
Today was the day they would put the plan into action.
The spoiled young masters would be arriving soon, and Master Chongxu would show up at the same time.
Wu Guanyue sat on her little bed and said with an unusually serious expression to Wenren Ying, who was visibly ill at ease, “The time is almost here. Let’s begin, Big Brother Ying!”
Wenren Ying: “…Mm.”
Wenren Ying stood in the corner of the room farthest from Wu Guanyue. Although he answered in a low voice, his legs seemed rooted to the floor. He stood ramrod straight, like a spear—upright and formidable… yet terribly nervous.
That nervousness made him look almost like an inexperienced young man.
An inexperienced young man… Who would have thought that those four words could ever be used to describe Wenren Ying?
He always seemed lazy about everything, as though he never took anything too seriously. In truth, however, he was extraordinarily meticulous, and his strength was formidable. He appeared easygoing, but if anyone truly crossed his bottom line… then that person had better consider whether their life was tough enough to withstand the consequences.
If one were to name the person on Mount Mei whom no one should provoke… Wenren Ying would certainly be on the list.
But… when it came to facing girls, Wenren Ying truly was… completely inexperienced.
Ever since he had fled Donghua City at the age of six, Wenren Ying had devoted all his energy to revenge. His adolescence and youth had both been spent in monotonous cultivation, leaving no room for love. By the time he left the Profound Heaven Sect, he had already become a cripple in the eyes of the world.
His spirit abode was shattered, and he wandered the world—a drifter without a homeland.
He… had never believed himself worthy of marrying anyone.
He had no intention of starting a family, and naturally never interacted with women more than necessary. Wenren Ying was a kind man. Over the years, as he traveled from place to place, he had casually saved quite a few people. Among them had been several women who wanted to repay him by “offering themselves to him,” but he had always rejected them without the slightest hesitation.
Little Yue… Little Yue was an exception.
She…
She was adorable.
Wenren Ying felt his thoughts descend into chaos. He couldn’t help taking a deep breath, but that only made things worse. The scent that belonged to Wu Guanyue immediately enveloped him completely.
Her scent… it was clean, pure, and carried, for some reason, a strange chill. She was such a lively and energetic person, yet the aura around her was cool and detached, unlike that of a living human… which only gave her an added touch of mysterious allure.
“Big Brother Ying…”
The girl’s voice sounded right beside him. Wenren Ying suddenly came back to himself and realized that Wu Guanyue was standing directly in front of him, looking utterly serious and perfectly proper as she stared at… his chest.
…After all, Little Yue was shorter than him, and her head only reached his chest.
…But her ears were red.
Wenren Ying: “…………”
He reached out and awkwardly tugged his open collar closed, covering the small patch of skin exposed on his chest.
Wu Guanyue: “Hehehehehe…”
Wu Guanyue let out a strange, teasing laugh.
Wenren Ying: “……………”
He coughed twice and said, “The time is almost here.”
Wu Guanyue: “Indeed! Master Chongxu will be coming to investigate very soon. Big Brother Ying, are you ready?”
Wenren Ying: “………………”
Wenren Ying said nothing, doing nothing but produce yet another string of ellipsis bubbles.
Wu Guanyue put on an oddly suggestive tone. “You were pretty practiced at this before… Mmph!”
At that moment, Wenren Ying suddenly clapped a hand over Wu Guanyue’s mouth!
The faintest of footsteps sounded outside the door—Master Chongxu had arrived.
The Blood Demon Ancestor was indeed on his guard.
The last time, he had been defeated at the inn. Thus, the moment he entered this inn, he remained on high alert.
People arrived at the inn one after another. Several spoiled young masters sat in the main hall on the first floor, but they could not find She Wenjie anywhere. Gradually, everyone began to feel that something was wrong and prepared to search the inn.
Master Chongxu had used this opportunity to come to the door of the room where Wu Guanyue was staying. For some reason, the room gave him a strange feeling… There was a… peculiar power inside.
A cool, detached power unlike anything a living person should be able to wield…
But that was not the most important matter right now.
The most important matter was—
“You were pretty practiced at this before… Mmph!”
Wu Guanyue’s voice suddenly came from inside the room.
It sounded as though someone was complaining about something… but the words of complaint were suddenly cut off, turning into a short, muffled moan.
Then the tightly shut wooden door suddenly began to move—once, twice—in a steady, forceful rhythm!
The Blood Demon Ancestor suddenly came back to life. “What are you doing?! What are you doing?! Fornication in broad daylight! You really are a pair of adulterous lovers!”
The single old demon, who had been a bachelor for more than three hundred years, let out an indignant curse!
Master Chongxu: “……”
Master Chongxu turned and walked away.
Instead, the Blood Demon Ancestor began shouting, “Why are you running?”
Master Chongxu said coldly, “See no evil, hear no evil.”
The Blood Demon Ancestor gave a snort and said sarcastically, “You nobles sure love making a fuss over nothing! So stiff-necked. While those two are having their fun in there, we could just charge in and strike them down… Heh! Wouldn’t it be perfect to make them die as a pair of star-crossed lovers?”
At those words, Master Chongxu stopped. His brows drew together slightly.
The Blood Demon Ancestor said smugly, “My plan isn’t much worse than yours, is it?”
Master Chongxu said blandly, “When it comes to shameless depravity, I am no match for you.”
The Blood Demon Ancestor: “I knew you’d… Hm? What did you say?!”
Master Chongxu ignored him.
However, his footsteps also grew appropriately lighter… lighter… until he slowly reached the door.
The door was moving more and more violently, even becoming rather fierce, while strange sounds seeped through the gap… Then a man suddenly let out a gasp he could no longer suppress. Anyone could tell that something intensely pleasurable and utterly absorbing was happening inside.
That was right! This was Wu Guanyue’s plan!
Earlier, to stop Chu Yingfeng from entering the rear courtyard, Wenren Ying had performed an amorous little act behind the door… Though he had done so in a moment of desperation, the scene had clearly left a deep impression on Wu Guanyue!
So, when she was thinking of how to throw the Blood Demon Ancestor off guard, it was only natural that Wu Guanyue would immediately think of that moment—and of Wenren Ying as he had been then!
It was just that no one knew why. Although he was usually bold and uninhibited, Ying-ge appeared extremely resistant and bashful, acting all coy and awkward.
In response, Little Yue expressed her dissatisfaction with heavy sarcasm!
And then Ying-ge punished her for it!
The moment he heard the noise, Wenren Ying clamped a hand over Wu Guanyue’s mouth and nose, his entire body covering hers.
The room was bright and well-lit, yet at that moment, Wenren Ying drew her completely into his embrace, and all Wu Guanyue could see was darkness… Darkness filled with the scorching heat of his blood and vitality, wrapping around her entire body and making her tremble uncontrollably.
The swordsman’s gaze, however, remained sharp.
When alone with Wu Guanyue, he let down his guard somewhat. He had removed his bamboo hat long ago, and now a loose strand of hair had fallen across his forehead, casting a quivering shadow over his face. His pupils were black and keen, like a drawn blade.
One hand covered Wu Guanyue’s mouth and nose, while the other braced against the door, pushing hard enough to make it creak suggestively.
Only… perhaps he was too intent on fooling their enemies that he forgot one crucial detail: not a single sound came from his throat that might have made the act convincing.
This wouldn’t do… It really wouldn’t do… Ying-ge’s acting was so terrible that he was going to get them both in trouble!
Wu Guanyue thought hazily.
At that moment, her actions seemed to rely entirely on instinct.
Purely on instinct, Wu Guanyue licked Wenren Ying’s palm.
The swordsman’s strong, compact body suddenly trembled, and a sound he could no longer suppress escaped from his throat.
No—
