101: Chapter 101 Infiltrating the Enemy's Interior

[At the Peak of the back mountain, Chu Sheng slowly opened his eyes.]

[He still hadn't broken through.]

["I'm still short of one final push."]

[Inside the demon refining pot, the Twin Snakes were exhausted to the point of collapse, entangled together and unwilling to move even an inch.]

[To help him charge into the True Firmament realm, the two snakes had exhausted all their reserves.]

[Chu Sheng patted the pot.]

["Thanks for the hard work. I'll give you an extra meal later."]

[The Twin Snakes hissed weakly, as if saying, 'Extra meal my foot!']

[The Old Grandfather's voice rang out leisurely.]

["That hurdle to True Firmament isn't so easy to cross. Your progress is already fast enough; don't be greedy."]

[Chu Sheng nodded.]

Watching the screen, Chu Sheng couldn't help but touch his own Dantian.

"Short of one final push? I'm familiar with that feeling."

"But the Old Grandfather is right. You can't rush it, or you'll burn your mouth. This simulation has just begun; there's plenty of time."

[Late at night, light footsteps came from outside the bamboo hut. Zhou Wantang had arrived.]

[She pushed the door open and entered, her long purple dress shimmering with a faint luster under the moonlight.]

["Master."]

[Chu Sheng looked up.]

["What is it?"]

[Zhou Wantang sat down opposite him and whispered, "Murong Tian, the adopted son of the Jin Xiao City Lord, is coming to the Yan Yue Sect for an exchange in three days."]

[Chu Sheng was taken aback. "Murong Tian? Who's that?"]

[Zhou Wantang explained, "Murong Xiao's adopted son. He has a Peak Profound Rank talent and was granted the Murong surname. He's at the Mid-Stage True Gathering realm, arrogant and conceited. It's said he walks with his head held high in Jin Xiao City."]

[After listening, Chu Sheng curled his lip. "Peak Profound Rank?"]

["That's it?"]

[Zhou Wantang was stunned. "Master... Peak Profound Rank is already very impressive..."]

[She found herself understanding this man less and less.]

"Peak Profound Rank is impressive? That's because she hasn't seen my daughter. A low-grade earth artifact, the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal Body—now that's impressive."

He crossed his legs comfortably.

"But it's normal. Zhou Wantang doesn't know I have a cheat. In her eyes, Peak Profound Rank is indeed a Genius."

[Three days later, at the Yan Yue Sect's mountain gate, Murong Tian arrived.]

[He arrived with quite a display. Four attendants, two men and two women, all in the True Gathering realm. One look and you could tell he was the kind of second-generation immortal who had never faced a setback in his life.]

[Fairy Lanyue personally came out to greet him, giving Murong Xiao plenty of Face.]

[Murong Tian bowed slightly with a respectful attitude, but his eyes were wandering all over the female Disciples of the Yan Yue Sect.]

["I have long heard that the female cultivators of the Yan Yue Sect are peerlessly elegant. Seeing them today, they truly live up to their reputation."]

[Fairy Lanyue smiled faintly but did not respond.]

[Chu Sheng stood at the back of the crowd, watching this scene and complaining wildly in his mind.]

["Old Grandfather, how long do you think a person like this would live in a storybook?"]

[The Old Grandfather chuckled. "Three chapters. Four at most."]

Chu Sheng watched Murong Tian's wandering eyes and silently shook his head.

"This kind of character wouldn't survive three chapters in a novel. In a simulation... it's probably about the same."

He rubbed his chin.

"But he's one of Xia Nihuang's people, so I have to be careful. That woman is not to be trifled with."

[That night, Zhou Wantang came again. Her expression was somewhat solemn.]

["Master, I'm afraid he has another purpose for coming to the Yan Yue Sect."]

[Chu Sheng was playing with the snakes and looked up at her words. "One of Xia Nihuang's people?"]

[Zhou Wantang nodded. "Murong Xiao is a staunch supporter of Commandery Governor Xia Nihuang. His adopted son's visit to the Yan Yue Sect is likely to scout our strength."]

[Chu Sheng was silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled. "It's just mutual exploitation."]

[Zhou Wantang was startled. "Master wants to use him?"]

[Chu Sheng nodded. "He's a second-generation immortal; he must have good things on him. It wouldn't be too much to ask him to do some things for me, right?"]

[Zhou Wantang hesitated to speak. Chu Sheng waved his hand. "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. Let's see who is the better strategist."]

Chu Sheng narrowed his eyes.

"Mutual exploitation? That's the right way of thinking. People like Murong Tian are the easiest to deceive. Give him a false promise, make him work for me, and then toss him aside when he's done."

He paused.

"But Zhou Wantang's reaction... Is she wary of Murong Tian for some reason?"

[Late at night, Zhou Wantang still hadn't left.]

[She sat opposite Chu Sheng, the moonlight spilling through the window lattice onto her, her purple dress glowing with a faint luster.]

[The atmosphere suddenly became somewhat subtle.]

[Chu Sheng looked at her and suddenly realized this woman was exceptionally... moving tonight.]

["Master." Zhou Wantang stood up and walked over to him. "I..."]

[Before she could finish, Chu Sheng already understood. He was all too familiar with the look in those eyes.]

["Are you sure?" he asked. Zhou Wantang nodded.]

[Chu Sheng was silent for a second. "Then what are we waiting for?"]

[The night passed in silence.]

[Only the next morning, Chu Sheng sat up while supporting his waist, cursing in his heart: The Peak True Firmament realm is indeed powerful; I almost lost the battle.]

Watching this scene, Chu Sheng almost spat out his tea.

"Holy crap? Just like that, she's been taken down?"

He wiped the corner of his mouth.

"But thinking about it, it makes sense. Zhou Wantang already had feelings for him. The Heavenly Demon Body is a supreme treasure of the Demonic Path; following him doubles cultivation speed. Anyone would be interested."

He rubbed his chin.

"And this woman is smart. She knows Chu Sheng has great potential and is investing early. It's understandable."

[Zhou Wantang lay beside him, her Face flushed with a hint of satisfaction.]

[But Chu Sheng noticed that in her eyes, there was something else. Calculation.]

[This woman didn't let down her guard even at a time like this.]

[Chu Sheng laughed inwardly. Calculating against each other? Fine, let's see who's better at it.]

["Master." Zhou Wantang suddenly spoke. Chu Sheng looked at her. "What is it?"]

[Zhou Wantang was silent for a moment before shaking her head. "It's nothing."]

[Chu Sheng didn't press her. He knew this woman had things on her mind. But it didn't matter; he had plenty of time to dig them out slowly.]

Chu Sheng nodded.

"That's more like it. How could a woman like Zhou Wantang fall in love so easily? Mutual exploitation and taking what each needs is the norm."

He took a sip of tea.

"But Chu Sheng didn't lose out either. A Peak True Firmament Cauldron, plus the 'Many Children, Many Blessings' buff—maybe she'll get pregnant one day."

[Afterward, Chu Sheng lay on the bed and suddenly thought of a question. "Old Grandfather, can she... get pregnant?"]

[The Old Grandfather was silent for a few seconds. "Well..."]

[Chu Sheng was startled. "Don't tell me you were eavesdropping just now."]

[The Old Grandfather gave a dry cough. "Am I that kind of person?"]

[Chu Sheng sneered. "You are."]

[The Old Grandfather said sheepishly, "Cough... well, her Physique is special. As a Hidden Demon, her Primordial Yin is stable, making it difficult to conceive."]

[Chu Sheng was stunned. "Not easy to get pregnant?"]

[The Old Grandfather nodded. "Yes. If you want her to bear your child, it'll depend on luck."]

[Chu Sheng looked down at Zhou Wantang, then thought about his other children and suddenly smiled. "It's fine."]

[He touched the ring on his hand. "I'm a Lust Demon. With 'Many Children, Many Blessings', there will be plenty of opportunities."]

[Old Grandfather: "..." "Lust Demon? You sure know how to give yourself a nickname."]

Chu Sheng laughed so hard he slapped his thigh.

"Lust Demon? That's a great nickname! Perfect!"

He wiped away the tears from laughing.

"But if the Old Grandfather says she won't get pregnant easily, that's also good. If she really did, a woman like Zhou Wantang would be even harder to handle."

[Suddenly, Chu Sheng froze. He realized a problem—the ring... couldn't be taken off.]

["Old Grandfather?!"]

[The Old Grandfather remained silent.]

["Did you do something to it?"]

[The Old Grandfather continued to remain silent.]

[Chu Sheng: "..." Fine. It doesn't get in the way of wearing it anyway.]

["Forget it, forget it," he waved his hand, "Listen if you want to. It's not like I have anything to hide."]

[Only then did the Old Grandfather leisurely say, "That's more like it."]

[Chu Sheng rolled his eyes. This old man was becoming less and less human.]

[Outside the window, the sky was gradually brightening. Zhou Wantang had already gotten up, dressed, and was standing by the window.]

["Master, regarding Murong Tian..."]

[Chu Sheng waved his hand. "Let him bounce around for a couple of days. We'll talk after I've figured out how to drain him dry."]

[Zhou Wantang nodded and pushed the door open to leave.]

["Old Grandfather, would you say I've infiltrated the enemy from within?"]

[The Old Grandfather was silent for a moment before saying gloomily, "You call this infiltrating the enemy from within?"]

[Chu Sheng said as if it were a matter of course, "Yeah. Persuading the enemy in bed is also a form of infiltration."]

[Old Grandfather: "..."]

Chu Sheng laughed out loud.

"Persuading the enemy in bed? That's a good phrase! I'll use it in the future!"

He stretched lazily.

In the past, he didn't understand why some protagonists would kill the male villains and take the females for themselves, but he hadn't expected it to feel this good.

"How delightful, how delightful. Continue the simulation."