Chapter 228 - 113: Having a Hardcore Party and Didn’t Invite Me, Huh?

Chapter 228: Chapter 113: Having a Hardcore Party and Didn’t Invite Me, Huh?

This is absolutely not...

Wait!

Her pupils suddenly dilated.

The Imperial Extreme True Qi within Zhao Ci’s body had begun to surge manically, snapping his remaining meridians. His Imperial Extreme True Qi was even more ferocious, and since it was tearing through his own body, the speed was like a bursting dam. The destruction spread in the blink of an eye.

"You!"

Gu Xiangzhu was horrified. She wanted to stop him, but it was already too late. In an instant, her back was drenched in a cold sweat.

’If he shatters them but can’t rebuild, the consequences will be dire.’

But she soon realized she had been worrying for nothing.

No sooner had his meridians been shattered than they showed signs of reforming. The patterns of the Celestial Demon Tendons were already faintly taking shape.

Gu Xiangzhu was speechless.

Her head was spinning. Her own aptitude for Demon Cultivation was considered exceptional throughout the entire Demon Sect, yet it had taken her a full day and night just to grasp the basics of the Celestial Demon Body Refining Secret Technique. ℯℯ𝑙.

’And Zhao Ci... he’s already mastered it?’

’No!’

’I need a moment to process this!’

A long while later.

A long, long while later.

Zhao Ci slowly opened his eyes. Seeing Gu Xiangzhu’s pale cheeks, he quickly helped her up and said guiltily, "I didn’t realize the Celestial Demon Body Refining Secret Technique was so draining. You performed it on me three times. That must have been incredibly taxing for you!"

Gu Xiangzhu was speechless.

Zhao Ci asked, "Your True Qi is in disarray. Do you need to rest?"

"Mm."

Gu Xiangzhu nodded. Performing the Celestial Demon Body Refining Secret Technique on herself and performing it on someone else were two completely different levels of exertion.

She was indeed weakened.

She let Zhao Ci support her back to the bedroom. Though their arms were separated by layers of clothing, she could still feel his warmth, stirring a strange feeling within her.

Too much had happened tonight.

She couldn’t figure out how she should adjust her path forward.

But one thing was certain: her relationship with Zhao Ci could not get any closer. Otherwise, something terrible would happen!

So, the moment she sat on the bed, she said, "I’m tired. You should go back and rest. We can talk about whatever it is tomorrow."

"Huh?"

Zhao Ci asked, "Can’t I stay here and take care of you?"

Gu Xiangzhu shook her head. "No need! You still need to properly comprehend the Celestial Demon Body Refining Secret Technique. Go back and review what you’ve learned."

"Alright then! Rest well, Sister Zhu."

Zhao Ci could only nod.

Gu Xiangzhu finally let out a small sigh of relief.

But then, unexpectedly, Zhao Ci suddenly cradled her face in his hands and asked, "May I?"

Gu Xiangzhu: "???"

’Oh no!’

’He’s addicted!’

Nine hundred and ninety-nine parts of her heart screamed in protest.

And the remaining nine thousand and one parts felt it was wrong, too.

Seeing her silent for a long time, Zhao Ci asked in disappointment, "I can’t?"

Gu Xiangzhu was speechless.

’If I say no...’

’...then what was that just now?’

’This boy... a moment ago he was so impulsive he didn’t even ask.’

’Why is he suddenly remembering his manners now?’

She bit her lip and, forcing a calm expression, said, "Don’t you think that’s a question you shouldn’t have to ask?"

Hearing this, Zhao Ci’s face lit up. He leaned down, gave her a light kiss, and said, "Sweet dreams, Sister Zhu," before quickly departing.

Leaving Gu Xiangzhu utterly flustered.

’Oh no!’

’It’s becoming a habit.’

’I’m afraid it’ll be unavoidable from now on!’

’Forget it.’

’It’s fine as long as it stops here.’

’He’s forward, but not lustful. He only dares a light touch, and he even remembered to ask permission.’

’If I don’t yield, he won’t dare take another step.’

’As long as we don’t cross the line, I can erase the influence of this with meditation.’

’I am a genius Demon Cultivator. How could I let my will be swayed by this?’

’This is just one of my methods, that’s all.’

’Huuuh...’

Gu Xiangzhu shook her head, put away the Alchemy of Wine technique Zhao Ci had left, then lay down and closed her eyes, preparing to sort through her tangled thoughts.

But as she was thinking, her slender, jade-like fingers unconsciously came to rest on her lips.

She felt a flash of irritation.

’Why hasn’t that feeling faded yet?’

’And the corners of my mouth...’

’Why are they turning up?’

...

Zhao Ci left Wangshu Palace with a bounce in his step.

He was in a rather good mood.

But he wasn’t arrogant enough to think he had already won a total victory.

Because at the last moment, another line of text had appeared above Gu Xiangzhu’s head.

[Gu Xiangzhu’s Current Wish]: For Zhao Ci to know where to draw the line; otherwise, you won’t be able to handle the consequences. Wish Completion Reward: Comprehension +1000, Stop Token x1.

’Knowing when to stop? Not a chance.’

’An experience this amazing? How could I possibly stop?’

Zhao Ci even suspected Gu Xiangzhu had used a Charm Art on him. He’d originally just had a thing for the "little auntie" type, but now he felt like Gu Xiangzhu was completely reshaping his aesthetic sensibilities.

It was intoxicating.

Unless absolutely necessary, he had no intention of resisting it.

’As for restraint? Please, don’t make me laugh.’

Today’s light touch was just to pave the way for future exploration, to test her boundaries until he found the line.

’This little auntie is strange.’

’Not bad strange!’

’Actually, she’s kind of great.’

’But she’s dead set on controlling me and making me do things for her.’

Zhao Ci didn’t actually mind helping her. As long as what she wanted didn’t violate his own interests or principles, he was willing to do whatever she asked.

But a member of the Demon Sect was still a member of the Demon Sect.

Regardless of whether feelings were involved, she seemed more interested in his usefulness as a tool.

This was the one thing Zhao Ci couldn’t stand.

However, his own thinking was clear. It was perfectly fine for them to use and rely on each other, to have a mutually beneficial relationship as a community of shared interests.

’But you want to treat me like a tool.’

’So I’ll make damn sure I’m not just a tool.’

’You want to conquer me? Fine.’

’I want to conquer you, too.’

’The loser gets on their knees and calls the winner Daddy!’

’If I can have your body...’

’...but can’t win your heart...’

’...then I won’t be happy even if we unlock every position imaginable.’

What he wanted...

...wasn’t some fake, puppy-love romance between an older woman and a younger man.

Instead, he wanted to teach this arrogant "little auntie" a lesson.

He wanted to make her fall for him. Completely and utterly.