116: Let me end with a poem.

“That’s enough.”

Chu Jiang stopped there, not going any further.

After all, there would be plenty of opportunities in the future.

Sikong Miaoyin felt that if her relationship with Chu Jiang continued to heat up like this, her innocence might be lost one day.

“Do you have any wine?”

Chu Jiang smiled faintly, changing the subject.

“Wine? You… what do you want to do?!” Sikong Miaoyin shivered, wondering if he wanted to get her drunk and then… do that.

“What are you thinking about all day? I just genuinely want to drink!”

Chu Jiang said, annoyed.

With his strength soaring and a beauty in his arms, it was a perfect evening.

It was worth celebrating.

“Alright, I’ll get it for you!”

Sikong Miaoyin got up and left, quickly returning from the back room with a bottle of treasured fine wine.

“This is the Hundred Flowers Sect’s unique Moonlight Dew, brewed on a full moon night with special dew and fruits grown under moonlight. It’s mellow and clear!”

Sikong Miaoyin introduced it to Chu Jiang. After pouring him a cup, she felt it might be rude for him to drink alone, so she poured herself a cup as well.

Chu Jiang and Sikong Miaoyin clinked glasses and drank them dry.

“My Lord, what is the purpose of your Cultivation?” Sikong Miaoyin put down her glass, continuing to pour wine for Chu Jiang, and asked casually.

“It’s simple!”

“Drunk, lying on a beauty’s lap; awake, wielding power over the world!”

Chu Jiang answered without hesitation. This was his ultimate goal, which required invincible power. He was not strong enough yet.

“You’re quite open about it… I thought you would say something about slaying demons, protecting the common people, or saving them from suffering.”

Sikong Miaoyin said. This guy was truly bold.

However, with his talent, that day might truly come in the future.

And then, would she be a part of it?

Stop, stop, stop.

Sikong Miaoyin’s cheeks flushed slightly, and she quickly cleared her mind. Why was she thinking in that direction? Had she already stopped resisting him in her heart?

It had only been a few days.

Were you already falling for him?

Stop it.

“You’re not wrong about that; those are the smaller, accompanying goals!”

“By solving these problems, my grand ideals can be better realized.”

Chu Jiang said with a faint smile. If he had the ability, he would naturally resolve these matters.

“Enough about me! Tell me about yourself!”

“Me? When I took over the Hundred Flowers Sect from my Master, my biggest goal was to restore the Hundred Flowers Sect to its level of several decades ago, making it the seventh largest force in Annan Prefecture.”

“To achieve this, I allied with Myriad Sound Valley, a major sect in Yunze County, becoming one of its subordinate forces.”

“But in the end, when crisis came, no one cared about an insignificant force.”

“Only by becoming strong ourselves can we achieve long-term development.”

This was also why she had a good impression of Chu Jiang but dared not directly accept him.

She was afraid of loss.

She feared he would just have a one-night encounter with her and then they would forget each other in the Jianghu.

She feared betrayal again.

She feared her hopes would be dashed.

She understood very well that Chu Jiang was definitely not that kind of person, but she needed time.

“Oh, our great beauty is also a strong woman. Tell me about the challenges you’ve faced over the years and how you solved them.”

Chu Jiang chuckled. A quick way to warm up a relationship with a woman was to consult her in her Domain of expertise, understand her difficulties, and praise her achievements.

Not just simple flattery.

Saying she’s beautiful and pretty.

She had heard those words thousands of times and no longer felt anything from them.

At this point, one needed to do the opposite, find a new approach.

To conquer a woman psychologically.

Only then would there be a sense of accomplishment.

Sikong Miaoyin quickly told Chu Jiang about the twists and turns since she took over the Hundred Flowers Sect, how it developed, and her hundred-year plan for its growth.

She also spoke of the setbacks and difficulties encountered.

And how they were resolved.

Chu Jiang interjected appropriately, discussing them with her.

As the Sect Master, Sikong Miaoyin had to be tough externally and confident internally, never showing weakness. Even if she faced difficulties, she couldn't confide in others.

Now, it was as if she had found someone she could confide in, someone who understood her, and she spoke with increasing enthusiasm.

Only with Chu Jiang would she let down all her guard and pretense.

As they spoke.

The two drank dozens of cups.

Sikong Miaoyin’s cheeks were flushed, and her entire body was hot.

But she still didn’t stop.

“Why aren’t you using your Qi to dispel the alcohol?”

Chu Jiang asked, puzzled. The more she drank, the more he noticed the great beauty was almost swaying.

“Using Qi to dispel it? That would be disrespectful to you… This maiden is no less than a man! Come… one last cup, bottoms up!”

Sikong Miaoyin’s words were slurred, and the wine glass in her hand was unsteady.

Her eyes gradually became hazy, and a hint of languor and charm was added to her originally cool demeanor.

Her skin, originally like white jade, took on an alluring pink hue, like peach blossoms blooming in spring, delicate and inviting.

She looked as if she could collapse at any moment.

“You’re amazing!”

Chu Jiang stood up, extended his arms, and gently lifted Sikong Miaoyin.

Sikong Miaoyin’s eyes moved slightly, and she shifted into a more comfortable position, leaning against Chu Jiang’s chest. Her posture was slightly tilted, and her graceful curves became even more captivating in the moonlight.

As the intoxication spread, her breathing gradually became more rapid.

Chu Jiang walked into the room and placed her on the bed.

She unconsciously stretched, revealing her fair, long legs, especially her delicate collarbone, as beautiful as if carved from white jade.

Under the lamplight, it emitted an alluring glow.

Chu Jiang immediately turned and left; this was too tempting.

Just then.

Sikong Miaoyin’s jade hand suddenly unconsciously reached out and pulled Chu Jiang towards her. Chu Jiang’s eyes widened; oh, so this is how she wanted to play.

He didn’t struggle.

(…)

(…)

“Great beauty, if you continue, I’m afraid I won’t be able to hold back!”

Chu Jiang’s face was flushed. How many men could resist such temptation?

His face instantly turned crimson, and his heart pounded almost out of his throat.

Every touch felt like an electric current, spreading throughout his body, plunging him into an inescapable dilemma.

Finally, Sikong Miaoyin placed his hand beside her, not continuing.

“Phew!”

Finally, it stopped.

If Sikong Miaoyin hadn't said that her Cultivation Technique, “Bright Moon Jade Heart Scripture,” had reached a critical point and she couldn't lose her virginity, he truly wouldn't have been able to hold back.

This great beauty.

Was truly tormenting.

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Let’s end with a poem.

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Drunk Night, Beauty’s Dream

Anonymous Author

Slightly tipsy, steps sway light, under moonlight, beauty’s laughter bright.

Cheeks flushed, leaning by his side, hazy eyes, affections tied.

Stars hang low, night yet long, light robes shed, graceful form strong.

His heart stirred, emotions deep, fragrance lingers, sleep hard to keep.

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Hundred Flowers Arc ends.

The next chapter will begin a new arc.

Roaming Yunzhou Thirteen Prefectures, who sees Lord Chu and doesn’t offer a cigarette?