196: Chapter 196 Mo Han's Observation: So This Isn't Torture

The morning sunlight streamed through the window into the Bedchamber, where a faint, lingering scent of last night's frenzy still hung in the air.

Xu Chen rose refreshed from the soft couch, casually draped an outer robe over himself, and glanced back at Hua Jieyu, who was still asleep.

The former Hehuan Saintess was now curled up in the quilt like a docile kitten, her face still flushed, and a faint, satisfied smile even playing on her lips.

"Tsk, truly a rare gem."

Xu Chen stretched, feeling the Saint barrier within him loosen a bit more. This Hehuan Imperial Scripture truly lived up to its reputation; combined with the Hongmeng Creation Body, it was practically a cultivation accelerator.

Just then, he suddenly felt a resentful gaze, tinged with deep reverence, shooting from the shadows behind the screen.

"Come out, Mo Han."

Xu Chen rubbed his temples helplessly. "I know you've been squatting there all night."

"Swoosh."

A black shadow flashed by.

Mo Han was still wearing her plain pale-green clothes, and in her hand... she was still holding that broom.

Only today, her eyes were a bit dark, and she looked somewhat dispirited, yet her gaze was exceptionally bright, as if she had just witnessed an extraordinary spectacle.

"Young Master."

Mo Han lowered her head, her voice a bit dry. "This subordinate... knows her mistake."

"Oh? What mistake?" Xu Chen raised an eyebrow.

"This subordinate should not have doubted Young Master's methods yesterday."

Mo Han looked up and said with a serious expression, "This subordinate always thought that torture was the lowest form of extracting confessions. But after personally witnessing Young Master's 'punishment' last night, this subordinate finally understood that there is such a profound and unfathomable method of torment in this world."

“...”

Xu Chen's mouth twitched. "Torment?"

"Yes."

Mo Han pointed at Hua Jieyu on the soft couch and began to analyze earnestly:

"That woman was resisting at first, then she started to scream, her cries extremely shrill, clearly in extreme pain. Later, she began to beg for mercy, even crying and shouting, 'I can't take it anymore,' and 'I'm going to die.'"

"To be able to make a Quasi-Saint Peak expert collapse to such an extent, Young Master's methods are simply... unfathomable."

Mo Han swallowed, her eyes filled with both admiration and fear:

"The most terrifying thing is that this punishment seems to also cause hallucinations. While she was being punished, she actually clung to Young Master and even wanted... even wanted another round."

"This is called... destroying the will and reshaping the soul."

"Young Master, you are truly a born Interrogation Master."

"Pfft—"

Xu Chen almost spat out a mouthful of old blood.

Interrogation Master? Destroying the will? How on earth did this girl's brain work? Interpreting Dual Cultivation as torture, that was just too outrageous!

How on earth did this girl's brain work? Interpreting Dual Cultivation as torture, that was just too outrageous!

"Mo Han..."

Xu Chen patted her shoulder earnestly. "Is there a possibility... that wasn't punishment, but a kind of... pleasure?"

"Pleasure?"

Mo Han's eyes widened, her expression saying, "You must be kidding me."

"Young Master, although this subordinate is not well-read, don't lie to me. Whose pleasure involves crying until their voice is hoarse? Whose pleasure involves twitching all over and rolling their eyes?"

“...”

Xu Chen was momentarily speechless.

Explaining this did seem a bit difficult. After all, for a young girl who only knew how to kill and lacked common sense, that scene was indeed a bit beyond her comprehension.

"Ahem, well... this is called 'pain and pleasure coexisting.'"

Xu Chen decided to try a different angle of persuasion. "This is an extremely profound cultivation method called 'Dual Cultivation.' Through the harmony of Yin and Yang, mutual assistance, one can achieve an increase in cultivation."

"Dual Cultivation?" Mo Han tilted her head, seemingly processing this new term.

"Yes, Dual Cultivation."

Xu Chen pointed at Hua Jieyu. "Look at her; although she looks quite miserable now, sense her aura carefully."

Upon hearing this, Mo Han immediately closed her eyes and released her divine sense.

A moment later, she suddenly opened her eyes, her face filled with shock:

"This... how is this possible?"

"Her aura... although a bit unstable, her foundation has become incredibly solid! Her previously somewhat Miscellaneous spiritual energy has now become incomparably pure! And... and there are even faint signs of breaking through to the Saint Realm!"

This completely overturned her understanding.

In her world, being injured meant becoming weaker, and being tortured meant dying. But this woman was 'tortured' all night, and not only did she not die, she actually became stronger?

"This is the profound mystery of Dual Cultivation."

Xu Chen put on a profound expression. "So, I, your Young Master, wasn't torturing her; I was... helping her."

"Helping her..."

Mo Han muttered to herself, her gaze at Xu Chen completely changed.

So, Young Master wasn't a perverted sadist, but an peerless expert with the ability to turn stone into gold!

"Then... Young Master."

Mo Han suddenly twisted her fingers bashfully, an unprecedented blush appearing on her face. "Since this cultivation method is so good... then... can this subordinate..."

"Can you what?" Xu Chen's heart skipped a beat.

"Can this subordinate ask Young Master... to also 'cultivate' with this subordinate once?"

Mo Han looked up, her eyes full of longing. "This subordinate isn't afraid of pain! Even if I scream more miserably than her, this subordinate can endure it! As long as I can become stronger, this subordinate is willing to accept any 'punishment' from Young Master!"

“...”

Xu Chen looked at the serious little assassin asking for 'abuse' in front of him and suddenly felt a headache.

This misunderstanding... seems to be getting deeper and deeper.

"Ahem, well... we'll talk about that later, later."

Xu Chen quickly waved his hand and fled in a panic. "That... Hua Jieyu should be waking up soon. Go get her something to eat. Remember, something to replenish blood."

"Yes! This subordinate will go now!"

Mo Han spiritedly accepted the order and left with light steps, like a kitten that had just stolen fish.

Watching Mo Han's retreating figure, Xu Chen sighed helplessly.

"What a sin..."

He thought to himself, "It seems I'll have to strengthen ideological education from now on. Otherwise, if everyone mistakes Dual Cultivation for cultivation practice, how will I live?"

As he was thinking, Xu Chen turned to pour himself a glass of water to moisten his throat.

"Young Master..."

Just then, a lazy, hoarse call, carrying a hint of sleepy softness, drifted from the soft couch behind him.

Xu Chen's footsteps paused, and he turned around.

He saw Hua Jieyu, wrapped in a blanket, barely sitting up, her dark hair falling to cover the marks all over her body. She looked at Xu Chen, her eyes extremely complex, with both shame and reverence, but more... a kind of addictive attachment.

"Awake?"

Xu Chen walked to the bedside, looking down at her, his face resuming its usual cynical smile.

"How do you feel? My... punishment?"

Hearing the word "punishment," Hua Jieyu's face instantly turned crimson, like a ripe tomato.

"Young Master... is truly naughty."

She lowered her head, her voice as faint as a mosquito's buzz: "But... this servant... likes it."