Teasing Shen Nianchu led to being tricked by the system.
After leaving the contract pearl, Chen Yuan immediately headed toward Ye Baixi with Little Phoenix.
Ye Baixi was naturally delighted to see Chen Yuan, but it was hard not to notice the delicate, doll-like Little Girl standing beside him, who was curiously examining her with a pair of pure, ruby-red eyes.
"Brother Chen, who is this?" Ye Baixi crouched down and looked gently at Little Phoenix.
Chen Yuan smiled and explained, "Her name is Little Phoenix. She is my Spiritual Pet, and she just passed her Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation, allowing her to take human form."
"Little Phoenix? What a lovely name." Ye Baixi gently stroked Little Phoenix's hair; it felt soft to the touch.
Just then, Ling Er, who lived with Ye Baixi, also came out upon hearing the noise. Seeing how adorable Little Phoenix was, she was also utterly smitten and brought out her treasured Spiritual Fruit desserts to coax her.
Although Little Phoenix had taken human form, her Heart-Nature was still childlike. She was quickly drawn in by the two gentle older sisters and the delicious food. She relaxed, sat obediently on the side, and ate the Spiritual Fruit in small bites, looking incredibly cute.
The night deepened, and the candlelight inside the residence was warm.
Perhaps it was the surging emotions of a long-awaited reunion, but the gazes Ye Baixi and Ling Er directed at Chen Yuan gradually became tinged with intimacy.
Chen Yuan understood immediately.
As his eyes met those of the two women, an infinite mutual understanding passed between them.
Short was the spring night, warm was the silk curtain, and soon there were overturned blankets, red waves, and the clouds and rain of Mount Wu.
The details within are not fit for outsiders to speak of.
The next morning, Chen Yuan walked out of the inner chamber, feeling refreshed.
He saw Little Phoenix sitting on a chair in the outer room, dangling her little legs, her ruby-like eyes fixed on him with deep confusion.
"Master," Little Phoenix's voice was childish and full of incomprehension, "why did you bully Older Sister Ye and Older Sister Shen yesterday? I think I heard them crying..."
"Pfft—cough, cough, cough!"
Chen Yuan had just picked up a cup of Spiritual Tea and nearly choked upon hearing that, a flash of embarrassment instantly crossing his face.
Only then did he recall that, swept up in passion last night, he had forgotten Little Phoenix was still outside and had neglected to set up a Formation to isolate the sound.
He quickly crouched down, looked into Little Phoenix's pure and innocent eyes, rubbed his forehead with a headache, and gave two dry coughs:
"Little Phoenix, well... Master didn't bully them.
That was... a way for adults to express affection and closeness. You're still small; you'll understand when you grow up."
He secretly resolved that in the future, when being intimate with his Dao Companions, he must remember to properly settle Little Phoenix or set up a more thorough Formation; he couldn't corrupt the child.
Little Phoenix nodded her small head, seemingly understanding yet not understanding. Although she still didn't quite grasp it, out of trust for her Master, she chose not to press further, merely muttering softly:
"But it sounded like ducks, horses, and butterflies."
Chen Yuan: "..."
He could only helplessly rub her hair again.
Leaving Ye Baixi's residence, Chen Yuan reflected that he had spent most of his recent time with Ye Baixi and Ling Er, perhaps neglecting Liu Meier a little, so he returned to his own residence.
Liu Meier's temperament differed from the other women, possessing an extra touch of charm and seductiveness.
Seeing Chen Yuan arrive, a trace of surprise flashed in her eyes, immediately turning into a radiant smile, like a blooming rose, lush and tempting.
"Little Master, why are you here!" Her voice was soft and sweet, and she lowered her head shyly.
She was already Little Master's woman, and she had been afraid of Chen Yuan coming; a woman's first time always brings fear.
But she was also afraid of being neglected. Since Chen Yuan hadn't come for over a month, she felt a little sad.
As her gaze shifted, she naturally spotted Little Phoenix beside Chen Yuan.
After Chen Yuan finished explaining, she also showed an expression of fondness and spoke a few gentle words to Little Phoenix.
Red candles warmed the curtains.
"From now on, calling me Chen Yuan or Husband is fine."
Liu Meier's face was flushed, and she said timidly, "H-Husband..."
The beauty was a flower waiting to bloom, and Chen Yuan was no Liuxia Hui... The next day, Chen Yuan left his residence and headed to Shen Nianchu's place.
The Restriction on Shen Nianchu's residence naturally couldn't stop Chen Yuan.
Chen Yuan entered effortlessly.
Seeing Chen Yuan arrive, Shen Nianchu woke up from her Cultivation.
She looked at him nervously, "What are you here for?"
Chen Yuan didn't speak, examining her curiously. "Not bad, you're already at the Middle Stage Nascent Soul."
After speaking, he strode forward, forcing the Little Girl into the corner.
Shen Nianchu was a little afraid, but Chen Yuan had already lifted her chin, forcing her to look him in the eye.
Her cherry lips invited affection, and a seductive atmosphere permeated the air.
Shen Nianchu also looked at Chen Yuan, who was so close. His sharply defined jawline and peerlessly handsome face were exactly to her liking.
Very handsome, but very wicked.
Chen Yuan's large hand cupped her small face, his fingers continuously stroking her cheek.
The Little Girl's face turned crimson at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Lush and tempting.
"May I kiss you?" Chen Yuan leaned down, pressing his forehead against hers.
"N-no..."
Shen Nianchu didn't know why her body felt soft and her voice lacked strength.
"What if I insist?" Chen Yuan pulled her into his embrace and gradually nibbled on her earlobe.
"Ngh!"
Shen Nianchu felt as if her entire body had been struck by an electric current, and her heart pounded rapidly.
Her body went limp in Chen Yuan's arms, and her eyes gradually became hazy.
Shen Nianchu's soft body provoked another surge of Lust in Chen Yuan.
Shen Nianchu suddenly widened her eyes, and her hazy gaze cleared up slightly.
She didn't know what had poked her.
The blush on Nianchu's face instantly spread to her neck.
"Do you know what this is?" Chen Yuan asked.
"I... I don't know." Her voice was timid.
"Generally, people only think of it when they are lonely, using it to resolve inner scars."
Chen Yuan paused, then said, "So it's called Jiba."
Shen Nianchu widened her beautiful eyes again; no matter how pure her thoughts were, she understood the implication.
Chen Yuan looked at her, ripe with emotion, and couldn't hold back, kissing her directly.
A quarter of an hour later, Chen Yuan released her and then offered a critique.
"Room for improvement."
Shen Nianchu's small face puffed up with annoyance; she had been kissed again.
A kiss couldn't be free. She stretched out her hand toward Chen Yuan.
Chen Yuan was slightly bewildered. "What is it?"
"You... you kissed me again. Give me a Cultivation Technique this time, and I... I'll forgive you."
To display her Aura, Shen Nianchu even glared at Chen Yuan.
Chen Yuan chuckled, deciding to casually grab a Cultivation Technique for her.
But when he asked the System for it, Chen Yuan realized the Strategy Fund was gone.
"Little Cherry, what exactly happened?"
[Ding, Host, Shen Nianchu meets the System's binding conditions, so the Host can bind her directly. Therefore, there is naturally no Strategy Fund.]
"What the heck!"
The System upgraded, and the Strategy Fund disappeared because of it.
In the future, anyone who doesn't meet the System's criteria will score below 80 points. Furthermore, the original purpose of the Strategy Fund was to help achieve the binding condition, which clearly isn't needed for those below 80 points either.
This meant the Strategy Fund was completely gone.