113: collapsed to the ground

Inside the Alchemy Department hall, a group of Disciples stared longingly at Red Silk's swaying figure, their throats bobbing, drool almost dripping to the ground.

"That waist, those legs, that figure."

Someone muttered to himself, his eyes glazed over.

"Is Senior Brother Jiang even a man? How can he endure this?"

Another gritted his teeth, wishing he could rush up and claim this Inner Academy goddess for Jiang Donghua.

"Alas, what a waste of natural resources!"

Everyone beat their chests and stamped their feet, wishing they were Jiang Donghua.

Upstairs, at the door of the alchemy room.

Red Silk leaned against the corridor, her red lips slightly curved, her beautiful eyes holding a mischievous smile as she sized up Jiang Donghua.

Today, he had uncharacteristically not worn his usual Alchemist robe.

Instead, he had changed into a set of fifth-tier crimson flame beast armor, the dark red armor clinging to his body, outlining his strong muscle lines, exuding a sharp aura.

"Oh, Junior Brother Jiang, so formal today?"

Red Silk chuckled, lightly tapping her red lips with her fingertip, her eyes playful.

"Afraid I'll go too hard?"

Jiang Donghua was expressionless, but his eyes were exceptionally vigilant.

The difference was not insignificant; if he wasn't careful, he feared he would be beaten like a sandbag by Red Silk!

"Senior Sister, sparring is sparring, don't play dirty."

He said coldly.

Red Silk blinked, feigning innocence.

"Oh my, Junior Brother Jiang doesn't trust me?"

Jiang Donghua.

"..."

Trust her? Only if there was a ghost!

From the very first day they met, this woman had been all about "chance encounters," "accidents," and "oops." Who knew if she would accidentally pin him to the ground and rub him during their spar?

"Don't worry, Senior Sister will be very gentle~"

Red Silk smiled, taking a step closer, her fingertip lightly tracing his armor, her tone ambiguous.

"At most, you'll be laid up for a few days?"

Jiang Donghua's eye twitched, and he immediately retreated half a step, creating distance.

"Let's begin."

He didn't want to waste any more words and directly assumed a fighting stance.

Seeing this, Red Silk's red lips curved slightly, and a hint of excitement flashed in her eyes.

Finally, she could openly "bully" him!

"Alright~"

She chuckled, and the next second, her figure suddenly vanished!

"Swish—!"

A purple Lightning Light flashed, and Red Silk's figure had already appeared behind Jiang Donghua, her jade hand lightly raised, her fingertips entwined with wisps of lightning arcs, as she gently pressed on his shoulder.

"Slap!"

"Ugh!"

Jiang Donghua grunted, his entire body pushed back a few steps by a huge force, almost falling.

So fast!

He was shocked, the speed of a Lightning Attribute Dou Spirit was indeed terrifying!

Red Silk tilted her head, smiling as she looked at him.

"Junior Brother Jiang, your reaction is a bit slow~"

Jiang Donghua gritted his teeth, his Dou Qi circulating wildly within him, and he stomped his foot, his figure flashing out like a swimming dragon, striking Red Silk with a palm!

"Blazing Flame Palm!"

Scorching flames swept out, but Red Silk merely chuckled, her figure vanishing again, easily dodging it.

"Too slow~"

The voice came from all directions, carrying a teasing smile.

Sweat beaded on Jiang Donghua's forehead, and he cursed inwardly.

This woman was clearly toying with him!

"Junior Brother Jiang, don't just focus on dodging~"

Red Silk's voice suddenly sounded in his ear, her warm breath brushing past his ear, making him stiffen all over.

He spun around abruptly, only to see Red Silk had already retreated a few steps, her arms crossed over her chest, smiling at him.

"Senior Sister, is this sparring or teasing?"

Jiang Donghua gritted his teeth.

Red Silk blinked, looking innocent.

"Of course it's sparring~"

"But!"

She suddenly smiled mischievously.

"If Junior Brother Jiang wants to be teased by me, I don't mind either~"

This woman was hopeless!

He took a deep breath, deciding not to passively take a beating anymore. The Heaven Burning Art circulated wildly within him, and the flames around him surged!

"Again!"

He let out a low roar, and his figure suddenly charged forward!

A hint of appreciation flashed in Red Silk's eyes, and her red lips curved slightly.

"That's more like it~"

Finally, it was getting interesting!

Downstairs, in the Alchemy Department hall.

The Disciples listened to the dull thuds of "Boom!" "Slap!" "Bang!" coming from upstairs, and they all looked at each other.

"Is that sparring or tearing down the building?"

Someone swallowed hard.

"How come it sounds like a one-sided beating?"

Another mumbled softly.

"Senior Brother Jiang, he won't be crippled, will he?"

Someone asked worriedly.

The crowd fell silent for a moment, then suddenly spoke in unison.

"Serves him right!"

Upstairs, the battle continued.

Jiang Donghua was panting, and his crimson flame beast armor already had several scorched marks, clearly injured by Red Silk's lightning force.

Red Silk, however, was still at ease, even having the leisure to tidy her long hair.

"Junior Brother Jiang, are you tired?"

She asked with a smile.

Jiang Donghua gritted his teeth.

"Again!"

Red Silk chuckled.

"Alright~"

Before her words finished, her figure vanished again. The next second, Jiang Donghua only felt a tightening around his waist.

"Slap!"

Red Silk's jade hand lightly pressed on his waist, and the lightning force instantly invaded his meridians, making him go numb all over, almost kneeling on the ground.

"Junior Brother Jiang, you lost~"

She leaned close to his ear, her breath like orchids.

Jiang Donghua gritted his teeth, wanting to break free, but found his whole body paralyzed by the lightning force, unable to move.

Seeing this, a hint of mischief flashed in Red Silk's eyes, and she suddenly reached out and pinched his face.

"So cute~"

Jiang Donghua.

"...?!!"

This woman dared to pinch his face?!

He glared angrily, but Red Silk smiled even more brightly.

"See you tomorrow, Junior Brother Jiang~"

With that, she let go, turned gracefully, her long hair flying, leaving Jiang Donghua standing rooted to the spot, stiff all over, gritting his teeth.

This wasn't sparring? This was clearly torture!

And, she even pinched his face?!

Jiang Donghua took a deep breath, secretly vowing.

"One day, I will make her taste this feeling too!"

Downstairs, the students watched Red Silk descend the stairs in a good mood, their eyes filled with complex emotions.

"Is Senior Brother Jiang still alive?"

Someone asked cautiously.

Red Silk heard this, her red lips curved slightly, and a hint of playfulness flashed in her eyes.

"Of course~"

"And, I'll be back tomorrow~"

Everyone.

"..."

Senior Brother Jiang, take care!

Jiang Donghua slumped on the corridor floor, his muscles still paralyzed by the residual lightning force, unable to move even a finger.

Ten minutes?

No, it might not even have been ten minutes!

He gritted his teeth, veins throbbing faintly on his forehead.

"Is this the strength of the 13th on the inner academy strong ranking list?"

He finally understood why those Inner Academy Disciples always had reverence in their eyes when they spoke of Red Silk.

This woman was not just a pretty face; her strength was a genuine, crushing force!

"Heh, still thinking about making her taste this feeling one day?"

Jiang Donghua pulled at the corner of his mouth in self-mockery.

"Right now, I probably can't even touch the hem of her clothes, but who knows who will be strong or weak in the future!"

He tried to circulate the Heaven Burning Art, wanting to dispel the lightning force within his body, but as soon as he mobilized his Dou Qi, a sharp pain shot through his meridians, making him grunt.

Lightning Attribute Dou Qi was indeed overbearing!

"Junior Brother Jiang~"

Suddenly, a familiar, charming voice came from the stairwell.

Jiang Donghua stiffened all over, slowly raising his head. Red Silk was leaning against the railing, smiling at him, a bottle of medicinal pills dangling in her hand.

"What, can't move anymore?"

She blinked, her tone carrying a hint of teasing.

Jiang Donghua was expressionless.

"Didn't Senior Sister leave?"

Red Silk chuckled.

"Leave? How could I bear to leave you~"

Saying that, she lightly leaped down the stairs, walked a few steps to him, squatted down, and her slender jade finger gently poked his shoulder.

"Tsk tsk, lightning force has entered your body, meridians are paralyzed. You'll be paralyzed for at least another half an hour~"

This woman was definitely doing it on purpose!

Red Silk saw his gloomy expression, and her smile deepened, shaking the medicinal pill bottle in her hand.

"Do you want Senior Sister to help you?"

Jiang Donghua said coldly.

"No need."

Red Silk raised an eyebrow.

"Oh? Then you can continue to be paralyzed~"

She made to stand up, and Jiang Donghua's eye twitched. He finally gritted his teeth and said.

"Wait."

Red Silk smiled as she looked back.

"What, changed your mind?"

Jiang Donghua took a deep breath, suppressing the humiliation in his heart.

"Thank you, Senior Sister."

Red Silk nodded contentedly, reached out and pinched his chin, gently lifting it, and slipped the medicinal pill into his mouth.

"Good boy~"

The medicinal pill melted upon entry, and a cool medicinal power quickly spread. The lightning force in his meridians was slowly neutralized, and the numbness gradually receded.

Red Silk propped her chin on her hand, watching him with interest.

"How is it, the medicinal pill from your master and Senior Sister's love works well, doesn't it?"

Jiang Donghua tried to move his fingers and found that he could move them. Only then did he say coldly.

"Thanks."

He was also annoyed in his heart. Now, who was Mo Xuan's Disciple? How come this kind of medicinal pill was also in her hands? Or had he already been sold out?

Red Silk chuckled.

"You're welcome~"

She suddenly leaned closer, her red lips almost touching his ear, and whispered.

"However, Junior Brother Jiang, you must work hard tomorrow~"

"If you're still this weak, Senior Sister will be disappointed~"

"Less than ten minutes, it's really too short. Senior Sister prefers men who can last a little longer."

After speaking, she lightly patted his face, stood up, and left, leaving behind only a faint, lingering fragrance.

Jiang Donghua stared at her retreating figure, his fists slowly clenching.

Weak?

Good, very good!

He took a deep breath, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes.

"Red Silk, you just wait for me!"

Downstairs, the students watched Red Silk descend the stairs in a good mood, their eyes filled with complex emotions.

"Is Senior Brother Jiang still alive?"

Someone asked cautiously.

Red Silk heard this, her red lips curved slightly, and a hint of playfulness flashed in her eyes.

"Of course~"

"And, I'll be back tomorrow~"

Everyone.

"..."

Senior Brother Jiang, take care!

Jiang Donghua slumped on the corridor floor, his muscles still paralyzed by the residual lightning force, unable to move even a finger.

Ten minutes?

No, it might not even have been ten minutes!

He gritted his teeth, veins throbbing faintly on his forehead.

"Is this the strength of the 13th on the inner academy strong ranking list?"

He finally understood why those Inner Academy Disciples always had reverence in their eyes when they spoke of Red Silk.

This woman was not just a pretty face; her strength was a genuine, crushing force!

"Heh, still thinking about making her taste this feeling one day?"

Jiang Donghua pulled at the corner of his mouth in self-mockery.

"Right now, I probably can't even touch the hem of her clothes, but who knows who will be strong or weak in the future!"

He tried to circulate the Heaven Burning Art, wanting to dispel the lightning force within his body, but as soon as he mobilized his Dou Qi, a sharp pain shot through his meridians, making him grunt.

Lightning Attribute Dou Qi was indeed overbearing!

"Junior Brother Jiang~"

Suddenly, a familiar, charming voice came from the stairwell.

Jiang Donghua stiffened all over, slowly raising his head. Red Silk was leaning against the railing, smiling at him, a bottle of medicinal pills dangling in her hand.

"What, can't move anymore?"

She blinked, her tone carrying a hint of teasing.

Jiang Donghua was expressionless.

"Didn't Senior Sister leave?"

Red Silk chuckled.

"Leave? How could I bear to leave you~"

Saying that, she lightly leaped down the stairs, walked a few steps to him, squatted down, and her slender jade finger gently poked his shoulder.

"Tsk tsk, lightning force has entered your body, meridians are paralyzed. You'll be paralyzed for at least another half an hour~"

This woman was definitely doing it on purpose!

Red Silk saw his gloomy expression, and her smile deepened, shaking the medicinal pill bottle in her hand.

"Do you want Senior Sister to help you?"

Jiang Donghua said coldly.

"No need."

Red Silk raised an eyebrow.

"Oh? Then you can continue to be paralyzed~"

She made to stand up, and Jiang Donghua's eye twitched. He finally gritted his teeth and said.

"Wait."

Red Silk smiled as she looked back.

"What, changed your mind?"

Jiang Donghua took a deep breath, suppressing the humiliation in his heart.

"Thank you, Senior Sister."

Red Silk nodded contentedly, reached out and pinched his chin, gently lifting it, and slipped the medicinal pill into his mouth.

"Good boy~"

The medicinal pill melted upon entry, and a cool medicinal power quickly spread. The lightning force in his meridians was slowly neutralized, and the numbness gradually receded.

Red Silk propped her chin on her hand, watching him with interest.

"How is it, the medicinal pill from your master and Senior Sister's love works well, doesn't it?"

Jiang Donghua tried to move his fingers and found that he could move them. Only then did he say coldly.

"Thanks."

He was also annoyed in his heart. Now, who was Mo Xuan's Disciple? How come this kind of medicinal pill was also in her hands? Or had he already been sold out?

Red Silk chuckled.

"You're welcome~"

She suddenly leaned closer, her red lips almost touching his ear, and whispered.

"However, Junior Brother Jiang, you must work hard tomorrow~"

"If you're still this weak, Senior Sister will be disappointed~"

"Less than ten minutes, it's really too short. Senior Sister prefers men who can last a little longer."

After speaking, she lightly patted his face, stood up, and left, leaving behind only a faint, lingering fragrance.

Jiang Donghua stared at her retreating figure, his fists slowly clenching.

Weak?

Good, very good!

He took a deep breath, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes.

"Red Silk, you just wait for me!"