Forced kiss, the alchemy of the underworld god

"Mu Lan, you may leave first."

"Yes, Little Master." Mu Lan glanced resentfully at Chen Yuan before silently retreating.

"What do you want from me? You are not welcome here," Lin Xue said coldly.

Chen Yuan's purpose in coming here was to gather information on Lin Heng and lay the groundwork for his next plan.

Therefore, he first needed to 'conquer' Lin Xue. That way, asking certain questions later wouldn't seem deliberate or abrupt.

Lin Xue's Aptitude was not low; she could become a great help to him in the future.

Most importantly, Chen Yuan really liked Lin Xue's girl-next-door type—youthful and lively, with a pair of beautiful, bright eyes.

"Lin Xue, I came here to apologize to you. My previous rude actions were wrong.

In the Secret Realm, I had no choice, because I didn't want to hurt you!"

Chen Yuan's words sounded sincere, every single word more precious than pure gold.

Looking at Chen Yuan's earnest eyes, coupled with the white robe he wore today, he looked like an immortal descending to the mortal world, causing Lin Xue to momentarily stare blankly.

The phrase "A Young Master as flawless as jade, unmatched in the world" perfectly described Chen Yuan.

Especially the phrase "didn't want to hurt you" kept replaying in Lin Xue's mind.

However, she quickly calmed her agitated heart.

She wasn't the simple, naive type; anyone could just talk.

Lin Xue looked at Chen Yuan with complicated eyes: "How much of what you said is true? How much is false?"

Chen Yuan actively approached her, his ink-black pupils shining with a captivating luster, like the deep night sky.

He said sincerely, "Completely true, because... hurting you is something I cannot do."

"Why are you standing so close?" Lin Xue blushed. At this moment, Chen Yuan was less than three feet away from her.

She instinctively took a step back, gently tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, her face slightly burning:

"Haven't you said that to many other girls? And this isn't an excuse for you to take liberties with me!"

"I've only said it to you."

"I don't believe you." Lin Xue's eyes held suspicion. "Didn't you say it to Ye Baixi?"

Chen Yuan shook his head. "You are the first."

This sentence was true, because before he underwent his Awakening of his past life memories, he had always bullied Ye Baixi.

"I came here today to apologize to you, hoping you can forgive my previous rude behavior."

As Chen Yuan spoke, he took out a bouquet of Ghost Orchids. He learned from Qin Meeting's letters that the Ghost Orchid was Lin Xue's favorite flower.

It grows near a Spiritual Vein, absorbing the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth, emitting a faint, elegant fragrance, symbolizing purity and grace.

"Do you like them? They're for you!"

Seeing this, Lin Xue's eyes immediately lit up, and she carefully accepted the Ghost Orchids.

"Are these really for me?" Lin Xue asked, looking surprised and delighted.

Ghost Orchids must grow in areas dense with Spiritual Qi, usually near a Spiritual Vein. They also possess a rare, sought-after effect of nourishing the spirit.

"Of course," Chen Yuan said seriously. "I searched the entire Desolate Region for the past two days and only found these few scattered blooms."

Actually... Chen Yuan asked the System for them.

But Lin Xue believed him. "Thank you."

She then called Mu Lan and asked her to plant the flowers in the back garden.

Then, Lin Xue looked at Chen Yuan, her heart complicated, and she hesitated: "I still can't forgive you. You treated me like that in public..."

Lin Xue was too embarrassed to say the rest.

"Then you can touch me back," Chen Yuan said, puffing out his chest, adopting a stance that invited her to take advantage of him.

Lin Xue immediately rolled her eyes and muttered under her breath, "Dream on..."

"Otherwise... why don't you become my Dao Companion! That way, no one will gossip about you!"

As Chen Yuan spoke, he stepped forward, cornering her against the wall.

Lin Xue's heart suddenly started pounding fiercely. Oh my god! How could a person be so handsome!

Looking at Chen Yuan's ink-like pupils, she was instantly mesmerized.

"Why aren't you speaking?" Chen Yuan leaned his face close to Lin Xue's ear and whispered the question.

When Lin Xue recovered and turned her head, she met Chen Yuan's dark eyes directly. At that moment, their lips were less than half a foot apart.

Lin Xue could clearly hear Chen Yuan's breathing.

She pressed her hand against Chen Yuan's chest, trying to push him back.

Seeing that she couldn't push Chen Yuan away, Lin Xue grew anxious. "W-What do you want to do?"

The Lin Xue in front of him was indeed beautiful! Chen Yuan sighed internally. No wonder Qin Meeting had been a simp for so many years.

Looking at Chen Yuan, who was so close, Lin Xue unconsciously swallowed. Chen Yuan... Chen Yuan... He wouldn't kiss me, would he?

The moment that thought emerged, Chen Yuan pressed his lips against hers.

Suddenly, Lin Xue's eyes widened, and her mind immediately crashed.

Finding strength from somewhere, she pushed Chen Yuan away, then immediately slapped toward his face—a natural, instinctive reaction.

Chen Yuan reacted faster than her and clamped down on her wrist.

The entire arm held by Chen Yuan was trembling constantly, showing her extreme internal turmoil.

After a moment, Lin Xue regained her composure, her eyes misty with tears. Her first kiss! It was... just gone, like that?

"Chen Yuan, you are shameless! Not only did you take liberties with me, but you... you even kissed me!" Lin Xue's voice trembled slightly.

Just then, a figure walked into the small courtyard.

Seeing Lin Xue constantly wiping away tears, Lin Heng immediately stepped forward, shielding her.

He glared angrily at Chen Yuan. "Chen Yuan, why are you here?"

Chen Yuan shrugged. He disliked Lin Heng's tone and replied coldly, "Naturally, I walked in."

Lin Heng turned his head and asked Lin Xue, "Little sister, did he bully you? Tell your brother, and I'll chase him away."

Lin Xue shook her head. "Brother, he didn't do anything to me."

She knew how much her brother doted on her. If he knew her first kiss had been stolen, he would definitely cause trouble for Chen Yuan.

But Chen Yuan's strength was obvious, and she was afraid her brother would get hurt.

She looked at Chen Yuan, her eyes filled with indescribable complexity. "Junior Brother Chen, please leave!"

Chen Yuan nodded slightly, not forgetting to remind her before leaving: "What I asked you earlier, you can think about it!"

That was the matter of asking her to be his Dao Companion.

Lin Xue's face darkened. This guy was so shameless.

He was still thinking about this now? That gentlemanly facade was clearly fake!

Even if I die, even if I die outside, I won't consider you, Chen Yuan, for a second.

Chen Yuan, who had just walked out of Lin Xue's Residence, suddenly froze.

Because the System in his mind had already given a prompt.

[Ding, detected that Lin Xue's favorability toward the Host has reached 60. Does the Host wish to bind?]

Chen Yuan chuckled softly. It was nothing special.

"System, bind her for me."

[Ding, binding successful. Binding reward triggered. Congratulations to the Host for obtaining the Heaven Rank Cultivation Technique: 'Nether God Alchemy Technique'.

(Produced by the System. It includes all Rank 1 to Rank 5 Pill Formulas. Upon achieving Perfection in Cultivation, the Host can reach Rank 5 Alchemist status.

The System can fully integrate this knowledge for the Host at any time.]

Chen Yuan was inwardly startled. A Rank 5 Alchemist? On the Xuanling Continent, Alchemists were a rare profession.

The Elder of the Xuantian Sect Spirit Medicine Garden was renowned throughout the Eastern Wasteland, yet he was only a Rank 6 Alchemist.

Returning to his Residence, Chen Yuan immediately Cultivated the 'Nether God Alchemy Technique'.

A few breaths later, Chen Yuan opened his eyes. Flipping his right palm, a cluster of purple flames burned in his hand. As the flame rose, the temperature in the entire room increased significantly.

This was Pill Fire. Reaching Rank 5 Alchemist status made refining Rank 5 Medicinal Pills effortless, and most importantly, allowed for Cauldron-less Alchemy.