102: Chapter 12 Teasing the Little Fox Demon
"It looks like today will be another fruitful day."
Li Yifei was in a very good mood. He stood up, straightened his robes, and instead of choosing to fly directly on the wind, he stepped out of his courtyard, planning to take a stroll to the Guest Reception Pavilion.
Yifei Peak was now his private kingdom.
Taking a leisurely stroll, inspecting his territory, and admiring the scenery and "collections" along the way was also a pleasant enjoyment.
Moreover, his walking route today had been "specifically" planned.
...
Yifei Peak, Spirit Medicine Garden.
The morning mist had not yet fully dissipated. In the air, which carried a hint of coolness, the fresh fragrance of various spiritual plants and herbs permeated.
About a dozen Concubines, dressed in uniform plain short skirts and black thigh-high silk stockings, were busy in the medicine fields in a quiet and orderly manner.
The Absolute Domain revealed between the stockings and short skirts was so white it was dazzling.
They were either watering the spiritual plants with diluted spirit spring water or carefully removing weeds, their movements gentle and focused.
Among this group of people, a slightly clumsy figure was bowing her head, working hard to loosen the soil for a "Dew Condensing Grass."
This was exactly "Cold Heart Xue," who was transformed from the Hehuan Sect enchantress Jade-like Beauty.
While doing rough work she had never done in her life, she used the corner of her eye to calmly observe everything around her.
"The defenses of this Yifei Peak are indeed terrifyingly strict," Jade-like Beauty marveled inwardly.
Just on the outskirts of this small Spirit Medicine Garden, she sensed no fewer than three hidden Formation nodes, interconnected and supporting each other like horns.
Not to mention the third-grade Mountain-protecting Formation that constantly circulated above the entire peak, emitting a terrifying pressure.
Besides working, the Concubines' usual conversations never strayed from the word "Husband," and they even liked to make some suggestive jokes. Every one of them had a hint of unspeakable satisfaction in their expressions.
"These women, every single one of them is like they've been brainwashed..." Jade-like Beauty grumbled in her heart, yet felt a wave of shyness.
Listening to the Concubines discuss topics like "watering" and "flower arrangement," Jade-like Beauty couldn't join the conversation at all.
Just as she was feeling annoyed and shy, a suppressed commotion of surprise and awe suddenly came from the crowd behind her.
The busy Concubines seemed to have been hit by a pause button; they all stopped their work and bowed in unison toward one direction.
"Welcome, Husband!"
A uniform, delicate chorus of voices echoed in the silent medicine garden.
Husband?
Jade-like Beauty's heart skipped a beat! It was Li Yifei! Why would he come here?
Her brain worked rapidly. Not daring to be the least bit negligent, she hurriedly mimicked the others, bending her waist deeply and burying her face low, while her heart throbbed uncontrollably.
He's here! The main subject has finally appeared!
This was her first time contacting the target at such a close distance since she infiltrated Yifei Peak.
An opportunity! This was definitely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
But immediately, a surge of intense nervousness and fear seized her.
Will my disguise be seen through? Is my Qi imitation similar enough? Are there any flaws in my behavior?
Countless thoughts churned in her mind, making her feel cold sweat seeping from her palms.
The sound of footsteps approached from far to near, neither fast nor slow, carrying a unique rhythm, as if every step landed right on her heartbeat.
Jade-like Beauty could clearly feel that gaze sweeping over every Concubine one by one, finally coming to a stop on her.
She suddenly felt her scalp go numb, and every hair on her body stood on end!
"Alright, you may rise."
A gentle and magnetic voice sounded above her head.
Li Yifei walked forward slowly. As he passed by the Concubines, he carefully felt the texture of this new batch of silk stockings.
Patting the perky bottom of the last one, Li Yifei finally stopped beside the little fox who still had her head lowered.
"You, lift your head."
It's over! I'm going to be discovered!
This thought flashed through Jade-like Beauty's mind instantly, and a chill rushed from the soles of her feet straight to the top of her head.
She relied almost entirely on her powerful psychological quality as a Core Disciple of the Hehuan Sect to keep from collapsing on the spot.
Suppressing the turbulent waves in her heart, according to "Cold Heart Xue's" withdrawn and cowardly persona, her body trembled slightly as she slowly, inch by inch, lifted her head.
A delicate and beautiful face appeared before Li Yifei's eyes.
The girl's eyes darted around, not daring to meet his gaze. Because of nervousness and shyness, two natural blushes rose on her cheeks, and her lips turned somewhat pale from being pressed tightly together.
This pitiable appearance perfectly portrayed the image of a panicked little Concubine seeing the "Heavenly Countenance" for the first time.
"Good acting," Li Yifei chuckled inwardly, though his face still wore a gentle expression.
He walked slowly to the front of "Cold Heart Xue." The surrounding air seemed to freeze, and all the Concubines held their breath, looking at this scene with curiosity and envy.
"Have you been eating well? I feel like you've grown a bit thin from hunger," Li Yifei said softly, while reaching out his hand to feel Cold Heart Xue's thigh.
Hmm? This Transformation Technique really has something to it. The feel and elasticity of the fingers contacting the silk stockings were almost no different from the previous Cold Heart Xue.
"This... this servant... thanks Husband for his concern. The Spiritual Food of Yifei Peak is naturally delicious; this servant's Physique is just like this." Jade-like Beauty's voice carried a perfect tremor, as faint as a mosquito's buzz.
"That's good," Li Yifei said, reaching out his other hand and using his warm fingertips to gently and slowly stroke her cheek, which was somewhat hot from shyness.
Boom!
The moment Li Yifei's finger touched her cheek, Jade-like Beauty felt a current of electricity instantly spread through her entire body from the point of contact, making her freeze completely.
Her mind went blank!
This... what is the situation? Logically, with her Seduction Technique cultivation, any man who had physical contact with her should instead be influenced by her aura and become restless.
But now, not only did she not feel any lustful fluctuations from the other party, but her own mind was thrown into a mess by that strange, warm aura carrying a sense of absolute control coming from his fingers!
His fingers were very warm and his movements were very gentle, but Jade-like Beauty felt an indisputable dominance from them.
It was as if she were not a person, but a precious collection being carefully caressed and evaluated for its value by its owner.
This feeling made her feel incomparably humiliated, yet she could not muster even a shred of resistance.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, her cheeks turned from crimson to burning hot at a visible speed, spreading all the way to her fair neck and the roots of her ears.
"You certainly are thin-skinned." Li Yifei looked at her uncontrollably shy appearance, the smile at the corner of his mouth deepening.