This chapter is âbehind closed doorsâ â so we donât get anything too explicit. Sahl has spiced it up a little so itâs mildly NSFW. You will lose nothing of the story by skipping this chapter if you so wish.
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The situation was too dangerous.
Although Jiang Yinghe was inexperienced, he could still sense the change in Li Huanhanâs tone.
For some reason, he had a subtle premonition of danger.
âNo, actuallyâŚâ
Before he could say anything, he was kissed again by Li Huanhan. The otherâs breath grew warmer as it approached, almost engulfing Jiang Yinghe entirely.
Li Huanhanâs lips were slightly cold, but his movements were gentle enough. Jiang Yinghe was momentarily entranced by his tender actions and did not push him away. It was only when the other party began to explore his mouth with his tongue and steal away his breath that he reacted and called out quietly.
âHuanhanâŚâ
His faltering voice was breathy and wavering at the end, finishing with an airy note that was like an unintentional tease.
The blood red eyes in front of him deepened in colour as the other person hummed deeply in response.
Jiang Yinghe only discovered now that Huanhan had gently untied the sash of his shirt at some point. His hands slid into Jiang Yingheâs robes and wrapped tightly around his waist. But before things could progress further, the candles and lamps in the room suddenly started to burn with blue phosphorus flames. A thick fog radiating resentful energy quickly spread to his side.
Qin Jun had returned to the White Crane Jade Manor.
He left for the Nether Realm before to attend to his internal affairs, only to return to such a scene. He rushed to Jiang Yinghe at top speed.
Qin Jun seemed to think that he had come at a very opportune time as his form emerged from the mist. That pair of gray eyes showed no hint of his emotions as he shot a glance at Li Huanhan.
âSo the guard is into embezzlement.â Qin Junâs voice rang out from behind Jiang Yinghe.
His words were addressed to Li Huanhan. Immediately after, Jiang Yinghe felt Jun-erâs icy cold hand encircle his waist from behind to tightly grasp his fingers.
A slightly hot breath swept across his neck as Qin Jun lowered his head to Jiang Yingheâs shoulder and inhaled. His voice was tinged with slight dissatisfaction, âLi Huanhan is always full ofâŚflowery words. He might speak like heâs the most gentlemanly, but he acts more out of line than any of us.â
The duo were less than half a meter apart, with one Jiang Yinghe crushed between them.
âShizun,â Jun-er called to him quietly, âis he the only one youâre willing to favour?â
His remarks demonstrated a bit of resonance with Chang Yeâs emotions.
Jiang Yinghe was stunned by his question. Then he remembered that this apprentice was not so spoiled and hastily said, âMy body is still too fragileâŚâ
Before he could bring up this convenient excuse again, Jun-er squeezed his fingers. A cold current penetrated into his body. It seemed like a physique enhancing spell.
Jiang Yinghe shuddered out a breath. ââŚâ
How cruel.
Qin Jun wasnât the only one being unforgiving. Even his ruthless System wordlessly popped up with a second unification task, which was to dual cultivate with the Acquired Mentality.
Jiang Yingheâs hair was brushed away by Qin Junâs cool fingers. Lips pressed onto his mouth from the side.
âŚLooks like I might have the opportunity to complete two tasks at once.
But he would prefer not to have them both inside him at the same time, if possible.
As the atmosphere became more tense and ambiguous, a fluffy tail hooked around Jiang Yingheâs ankle.
He shifted his eyes and saw Chang Ye, along with the two beast ears sticking out of his head.
âShizunâŚâ he said, having woken up sometime prior, âActually, I also want toâŚâ
Chang Ye flicked his tail, as if embarrassed. His long, plush tail sweetly wrapped around Jiang Yingheâs ankle and rubbed back and forth.
Right after he spoke, the System dutifully issued a third unification task. Not surprising at all, it was also about dual cultivation.
Jiang Yinghe blinked. ââŚâ
What kind of trash system is this? Canât I uninstall it??
Jiang Yinghe sighed deeply and looked at the three split souls of his target. He lamented the deep animosity heaven was showing him.
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Early the next morningâŚ
There was a brisk spring breeze circling the mountain, with few birds about. The spirit cranes outside the entrance chirped.
The candles inside were about to burn out. Sunlight hazily peeked through the window, falling on the side of his cheek.
This thin morning light seemed to be as pale as falling snow, softly highlighting the pale frost hue of his skin.
Jiang Yinghe opened his eyes in a slight daze.
He was still somewhat out of it, with his mind in disarray. The first thing he touched was the soft, white cat in his arms.
WhiteâŚcat?
âŚA cat with backward barbs.
Those five words had been deeply engraved into his mind last night. Jiang Yinghe expressionlessly looked at this soft, fluffy kitty for a moment, before shoving him out of his arms.
This cat was a real jerk.
Jiang Yinghe cursed in his heart, as he was too wrung out to speak. When he tried to turn over, his body protested something fierce, like someone had taken his bones apart, put them on the ground and run over them ten times with a truck before putting them back.
Last night, one of those bastards tried to convince him that it would feel much better if he was prepared properly. In the end, after copious preparation from various hands sliding into and stretching that most intimate part of his body, he was dizzy after just one round. After thatâŚwell. Letâs just say that his waist ached so much that he couldnât move today.
His disciples were all lying, smooth-talking beasts.
After being unceremoniously pushed away, the little white cat also opened his eyes with some confusion. When he saw his Shizun turning away sternly, Chang Ye immediately remembered what heâd done yesterday. While acting cute and pitiful, he guiltily moved his paws in Jiang Yingheâs direction.
When Jiang Yinghe managed to turn over, he saw another deceitful beast.
Qin Jun was fully clothed and only his outer robe was missing, so it was obvious he had been awake for sometime. Or perhaps he had never slept at all, spending the remainder of the night arguing with Li Huanhan using their divine senses.
Jiang Yinghe took one look at him before closing his eyes again. He had no intention of moving himself for the moment, especially not his waist.
What dual cultivation techniques⌠There was way too much force being used near the end by all three of them.
The words of evil cultivators really were untrustworthy. They had promised him that there would only be one round, then each of them fucking took a turn. Even more unforgivable, they all had inhuman stamina and went well over an hour!
Jiang Yingheâs mind was still clouded with fatigue as he thought about the slide into his aroused body of thick, hard lengths, the glide of hands across his most sensitive places, the press of mouths on his skin . Then Qin Junâs hand pressed on his waist and slowly massaged the area to ease the pain.
âAre you still uncomfortable?â Qin Jun leaned over and kissed his eyelashes, âShizun, I was wrong. I didnât think you would agree and I-we couldnât control ourselves. This will be the last time, I promiseâŚâ
ââŚShut up.â
Jiang Yingheâs voice was very hoarse. Despite only saying two words, there was something off about his tone.
So you only think about that now? Then what was running through your head yesterday when you pinned me down on the bed?
Jiang Yinghe had already made it clear that he couldnât go on, that his body was about to reach its limits.
However, Qin Jun was way too good at that dual cultivation technique of his. Although Jiang Yinghe felt like he couldnât take it anymore, his cultivation and spiritual energy continued to rise at a rapid pace, thousands of times faster than the righteous techniques he used in his first life. In just one night, his body and foundation was rebuilt.
Jiang Yingheâs ice and snow path body was cold, and by definition so was Qin Junâs body. However, the heat generated from friction caused by that hot length inside him almost literally burned his brains out. He could slowly try to cooperate in the beginning, but in the end he was completely overwhelmed and didnât even know he was shedding tears.
The problem was that even crying didnât spare him.
The more the corners of Jiang Yingheâs eyes reddened, the more tears that fell from his inky eyes and the more overstimulated he appeared, the more excited the other person became. He pressed on, with no signs of letting up.
My disciples are all so wicked⌠Theyâre all traitorous and bullying wretches...
He was still too soft on them. Jiang Yingheâs resolve to be a strict teacher firmed once again.
This âstrict teacherâ buried himself into the bedding without a word. He let Qin Jun rub his waist and apologize, but he didnât want to look at him right now.
Last night went too far. Too far!
The more Jiang Yinghe wanted to sleep, the less sleepy he became. The quiet and weak purrs of the cat by his ear became clearer before being replaced by Chang Yeâs voice.
âShizun, donât be angryâŚâ
Chang Ye whispered into his ear, âIâll retract the barbs next time. I didnât know that they would stop me from pulling out eitherâŚâ
Jiang Yinghe turned to give him a cool look. His voice was hoarse. âFuck off and get neutered.â
Qin Jun nodded in agreement. âRight, right, right. You need to be neutered. Since Shizun doesnât like them, what if those barbs remain after we reunifyââ
âThat includes you.â
Qin Junâs words came to a screeching halt. Only after a long time did he cough and say, ââŚOn second thought, this doesnât sound like a good idea.â
He slowly rubbed Shizunâs waist as his gaze slid down the length of Jiang Yingheâs neck, taking in the mottled red marks on his skin. When he reached his undergarment, Qin Jun recalled how many marks were concealed inside, before looking away.
Jiang Yinghe didnât say anything for a long time. When he regained some semblance of composure, he tried to get up to start his morning routine. However, his body ached even more once he got up, so he had no choice but to lay back down.
He silently stared at the culprits hovering around him.
He didnât even want to waste his breath on them. Each one was more of a bastard than the last. The good looks of these clothed beasts were wasted on them.
As he thought that, a cup of warm tea with throat soothing medicine was handed to him.
Jiang Yinghe didnât need to look to know it was from Li Huanhan. He took a few sips and slowly exhaled, âAll of you, leave and donât bother me for the next two days.â
Right after his anger-laced words, Li Huanhan leaned down and pressed a kiss to his brow, apologising quietly, âIt wonât hurt in the future. Those two were too fierce, I couldnât stop them.â
As soon as the words left his mouth, Qin Jun immediately frowned. âFierce? Me? I told you so many times to be gentle, but you ignored me and kept thrusting. Now youâre saying Iâm the fierce one? Li Huanhan, what were you doing when I told you that Shizun was crying, huh?â
He didnât hide his hostility at all as his anger rose exponentially. Chang Ye spang up indignantly to fan the flames. âQin-shixiong is right! How can you just omit how forceful you were and how deep you went, and blame it all on my barbs? Besides, Iâm not asâŚâ
Chang Ye originally wanted to say that he wasnât as long as Li Huanhan, but on second thought that seemed to imply that his was short.
ââŚNot as impulsive as you.â
Li Huanhan ignored them. He quietly asked Jiang Yinghe, âMay I apply medicine to your injuries?â
His injuries were all in a very private location, but Jiang Yinghe wasnât as embarrassed because the other person was his own disciple. He simply said, âJust leave the medicine here.â
Huanhan was silent for a few moments, before nodding and setting down the medicine. He attentively reminded, âRefine the spiritual energy left in your body quickly. Otherwise, it will affect your recovery.â
Jiang Yinghe nodded as he adjusted his collar. âAlright, you all go out first. Iâll rest by myself for two days in the White Crane Jade Manor. Donât come and bother me.â
He remembered something else. Turning, he fished out Chang Ye, who had turned back into a cat to try and weasel his way into the blanket. After casually tossing him out, Jiang Yinghe said coldly, âDonât pretend to be a cat. You shouldnât come to act spoiled either.â
As his annoyance became more distinct, Qin Jun and Li Huanhan called a temporary truce. They seemed to have an entire conversation in a few glances, like there was a secret code that only split souls knew. Neither insisted on staying and left with a few soothing words. Of course, they didnât forget to take away the green tea cat that was steadfastly crawling towards the bed as well.
Only after the inner room had quietened down did Jiang Yinghe sigh in relief. He took a few more sips of tea and contemplated the unification progress bar provided by the system.
Just last night, while he was being bullied into a dazed, disorganised mess that whimpered unconsciously, the original blackened status bars had inadvertently been emptied entirely, leaving only this unification progress bar.
When it first appeared, it was at ten percent. Now that he looked at it again this morning, it suddenly became eleven percent.
It was far too easy to link this progress to the events of last night. Jiang Yinghe couldnât help but feel that this system was becoming more and more inappropriate and racy.
This kind of progress bar didnât seem to mesh with his core values.
Jiang Yinghe silently took another sip of tea. The medicinal additions within were beginning to take effect. He felt like his throat was less sore than before, and his voice was returning to normal after crying out so much last night. Only then did he glance at the medicine Li Huanhan had left behind.
The bottle was made of exquisite, cold, white porcelain. It was covered with a light gold pattern of mandarin duck pairs. There were no labels attached, but a familiar mark was imprinted on the bottom. A complicated script was engraved in the centre of the mark.
Jiang Yinghe took a closer look and saw that it read:
He Huan Sectâs secret formula.
Jiang Yinghe stared. ââŚâ
Given your sectâs corporate culture and areas of interest, Iâm surprised thereâs actually something thatâs kept under wraps like thisâŚ
Though Jiang Yinghe had to admit it made sense that pill refinement formulas were not made public.
However, since this medicine was made by He Huan Sect, it made people very assured of its efficacy. Jiang Yinghe pulled out the stopper and poured out some of the dew-like substance inside. He would start with the areas he could see.
There were a series of teeth marks on the inside of his calf. The teeth were very sharp, so they were probably from Chang Ye. The wound was quite irritated, like it had been licked repeatedly by a cat.
A ring of bruises faintly surrounded his ankle⌠Jiang Yinghe had some impression of how this came to be. When he couldnât take anymore, he shifted from under Li Huanhanâs heavy thrusts, only for him to drag him back, hooking Jiang Yingheâs ankle over his shoulder so he could go even deeper into that tight place. Jiang Yinghe was so overstimulated at that point that his bones were like putty. He didnât even have the strength to retreat under the erotic assault.
Jiang Yinghe calmly applied the medicine, thinking that all children were clumsy their first time. What was the point of being angry with themâŚ? It was normal for them to not know their strength as they grasped his waist and bent him over⌠Leaving hickies all over his body could also beâŚ
He stiffened when he touched the lustful bite marks on the inside of his thighs.
âŚWhich one of those beasts was responsible for this?
Frowning, Jiang Yinghe rubbed at them some more.
It didnât hurt, butâŚ
After applying the medicine to all the areas he could see, he created an ice mirror and used it to examine what lay beneath his undergarment, between his legs.
After a moment of silence, he set the medicine bottle aside and expressionlessly put his clothes back on.
Abstinence, abstinence was definitely the way to go.
Was it too late for him to switch to cultivating the Emotionless Path at this point?
No, even that wasnât enough.
He had to become a monk.
Authorâs Corner
HeHe: Iâm on the verge of becoming a monk.
Abbot: Please donât come over qaq
Sahl:
I did my best to add hot spices to this chapter â itâs disappointing the author couldnât include more, ahem, âdetailâ as I think it would have been both sexy, funny and sweet. Hope you guys enjoyed the chapter for what it was and arenât too disappointed at Shizunâs first time with his disciples. (I honestly thought weâd get an aborted attempt or be waiting until they were one person â was totally not expecting a mĂŠnage a quatre). đ