25: Chapter 25 Madam, this soup is a little too hot!

Night fell, and the lanterns were lit.

Inside the main hall of the Hehuan Sect, the decor was exceptionally cozy.

Red candles flickered, and Ambergris incense burned in the censer, relaxing the mind.

The table was laden with a feast of spiritual food, and in the center sat a pot of thick, white "Ten-Ingredient Great Tonic Phoenix Marrow Soup."

"Husband, Sister Su specially simmered this for three hours for you."

Ye Qingcheng, looking like a virtuous wife, served Wang Yang a bowl of soup, her smile carrying a hint of imperceptible slyness. "It contains thousand-year-old spiritual ginseng, deer antler, actinolite... bought from the Wanbao Pavilion. It's most nourishing."

Wang Yang raised an eyebrow.

He wasn't a fool.

Although the soup smelled fragrant, the restless fluctuations of spiritual energy were practically hitting him in the face.

Plus, having seen those two women sneaking around the Pill Refining Room this afternoon, he could probably guess what "seasoning" had been added to the soup.

"Oh? Elder Su is very thoughtful."

With a half-smile, Wang Yang glanced at Su Qingge, who sat opposite him with her head lowered, not daring to look at him.

Su Qingge's hands were trembling with nervousness.

In that soup... was the powder of the "Dragon-Phoenix Harmony Pill," an enhanced version of "Hehuan Powder" that the Madam had spent a fortune on.

It was said that just a tiny bit could make a Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator lose all reason and turn into an untiring beast.

"Sect Master... please, please enjoy," Su Qingge's voice trembled.

"Good! Since it's Elder Su's kind gesture, this seat naturally cannot let it go to waste!"

Wang Yang picked up the bowl and downed it in one heroic gulp!

Su Qingge and Ye Qingcheng's hearts instantly jumped into their throats.

It's coming!

It's about to happen!

However.

One second passed.

Ten seconds passed.

The time it takes to drink half a cup of tea passed.

Wang Yang smacked his lips and put down the bowl, still wanting more: "The taste is good, just a bit bland. Is there more? Another bowl!"

[Ding! Detected a powerful aphrodisiac toxin invading the body.]

[Currently within the Absolute Invincible Domain.]

[System Judgment: Harmful substance. Automatic removal.]

[Host Status: Healthy (not only is he fine, he even feels a bit hungry).]

Su Qingge: "???"

Ye Qingcheng: "???"

The two looked at each other, their faces full of disbelief.

This was the Dragon-Phoenix Harmony Pill!

It was said that even a Golden Core Stage Old Ancestor couldn't withstand it, so how could Wang Yang drink it like it was plain water?

"Husband... do you not have any special feelings?" Ye Qingcheng asked, unwilling to give up. "Like... feeling hot? Or... impulsive?"

"Hot?"

Wang Yang unbuttoned his collar with an innocent look. "It is a bit hot. The soup is fresh out of the pot, so of course it's hot. Why, is there something wrong with the soup?"

"No! Nothing!" Ye Qingcheng waved her hands hurriedly, cold sweat breaking out on her forehead.

Su Qingge was now even more deeply mired in self-doubt.

Could she have bought fake medicine?

Or was the heat too high during the simmering process, boiling away the medicinal effects?

"It shouldn't be..."

Su Qingge stared at the remaining soup in the pot, her brow furrowed.

To verify if the medicine had failed, she picked up the spoon as if possessed and served herself a small bowl.

"Sister Su, what are you doing?" Ye Qingcheng was about to stop her.

Su Qingge had already taken a sip.

"The taste... does seem quite bland." Su Qingge frowned.

However.

Less than three breaths after that sip of soup was swallowed.

Boom—!

A terrifying heat current, like a volcanic eruption, instantly rose from Su Qingge's lower abdomen and rushed straight to the crown of her head!

How was this a failure?

The medicinal effect was clearly too powerful!

"Mm..."

The spoon in Su Qingge's hand fell onto the table with a clatter.

That originally cold and fairy-like face instantly turned bright red, like a ripe peach.

Her breathing became rapid and scorching, her eyes grew hazy and misted over.

The spiritual energy in her body surged uncontrollably, and an indescribable heat made her subconsciously tug at her collar.

"Hot... so hot..."

Su Qingge slumped onto the table, twisting her body uncomfortably, her mouth letting out heart-pounding murmurs.

"Oh no!"

Ye Qingcheng slapped her forehead. "This silly girl! This medicine is a catalyst for men, but for women, it's ten times more violent!"

Considering Wang Yang was unfathomable, they had used ten times the dosage just now!

"Sect Master... save... save me..."

Su Qingge's mind was now clouded.

She felt like a traveler who had walked in the desert for three days and three nights, and the Wang Yang before her was the only oasis.

She stumbled to her feet, her body going soft as she fell directly into Wang Yang's arms.

Those boneless little hands began to roam uncontrollably over Wang Yang's body, her scorching form pressing tightly against him, seeking a hint of coolness.

"This..."

Feeling the warm, fragrant beauty in his arms, Wang Yang sighed helplessly.

He looked at Ye Qingcheng, who was standing aside watching the chaos with amusement.

"Madam, is this the 'surprise' you both had for me?"

Ye Qingcheng stuck out her tongue and stood up with an innocent look, backing toward the door.

"That... Husband, it seems Sister Su's medicine has taken effect. This toxin... ordinary detoxification pills won't work."

"The one who tied the knot must be the one to untie it."

"Husband, to save her, and for the sake of the Sect (and for my Beauty Preservation Pill), just... make a small sacrifice!"

"I'll help you close the door. No need to thank me!"

Bang!

The door was tightly shut.

Only Wang Yang and Su Qingge, who had completely lost her reason and was clinging to him like an octopus, remained in the hall.

"Sect Master... it hurts... Qingge feels so hot..."

Su Qingge's eyes were vacant as she instinctively sought more. Her cold and arrogant facade vanished under the medicinal power, leaving only the most primal longing.

Wang Yang looked down at the peerless face in his arms.

At this moment, her dark hair was in disarray, her clothes half-undone, revealing a large expanse of snow-white skin.

Those hands that usually held a sword or played the zither were now tightly clutching his lapels, as if grasping at a final lifeline.

"Sigh."

Wang Yang sighed with a look of "compassion."

"This seat originally wanted to be a quiet, handsome man."

"But saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda."

"Elder Su, pardon my offense."

"This is also to detoxify you. This seat is definitely not taking advantage of someone in a vulnerable position."

Having said that, Wang Yang no longer hesitated.

He swept Su Qingge up in his arms and strode toward the cloud bed at the back of the hall.

As the curtains fell.

Zheng—!

It sounded like a zither string snapping.

What followed was a night of "tempestuous storm."

...

That night.

Over the Hehuan Sect, Spiritual Qi surged.

The System's notification sounds rang in Wang Yang's mind all night, but he had no time to pay them any attention.

[Ding! Detected deep-level Yin and Yang complementation with an S-rank special Physique (Zither Heart and Sword Gall)!]

[Dual Cultivation guidance in progress...]

[Toxin converting... converted into pure spiritual power!]

[Congratulations to the Host! Mission One: Spread the branches and leaves for the Sect Master is complete!]

...

The next morning.

Sunlight filtered through the window screen, spilling onto the messy cloud bed.

Su Qingge slowly opened her eyes.

Her head was still a bit heavy, but the scorching heat in her body had completely vanished, replaced by an unprecedented sense of fullness.

She subconsciously circulated her spiritual energy.

Boom!

The spiritual energy in her body surged like a rushing river. That originally indestructible Early Foundation Establishment Stage Perfection Bottleneck was actually... gone?!

Foundation Establishment Middle Stage (Foundation Establishment Level 4)!

And it was a Middle Stage with an extremely stable Foundation!

"I... I broke through?"

Su Qingge sat up in shock, the brocade quilt sliding down to reveal red marks all over her body.

The memories of last night flooded back like a tide.

That shameful initiative... that frantic seeking... and that man's domineering yet gentle "detoxification" process...

"Ah!"

Su Qingge gave a startled cry, so embarrassed she buried her head directly under the covers.

It's over, it's over!

I can't show my face to anyone!

Just then, a large hand patted her head through the quilt.

"Awake?"

Wang Yang sat by the bed looking refreshed, holding a bowl of actual plain porridge.

"Stick your head out, don't suffocate yourself."

Su Qingge cautiously poked half her head out, revealing a pair of reddened eyes as she looked at Wang Yang, her voice as faint as a mosquito's buzz:

"Sect... Hus... Sect Master..."

For a moment, she didn't know what to call him.

Wang Yang smiled and held the porridge to her lips.

"Still calling me Sect Master?"

"Since the toxin is cleared, we can be considered to have a 'life-and-death' bond."

"In private from now on, just like Qingcheng, call me Husband."

Su Qingge's body trembled slightly.

Looking at Wang Yang's gentle gaze, the last trace of hesitation in her heart completely dissipated.

She reached out and took the porridge bowl, her eyes slightly red but wearing a sweet smile:

"Yes... Husband."

[Ding! Congratulations to the Host! Completely conquered the S-rank character Su Qingge!]

[Rewards obtained:]

Points + 500! (500 Points per time, regardless of cultivation level!)

System Store upgraded to LV2!

Special Reward: [god-level beauty preservation pill] x 2 (Rewards for the matchmaker and the newcomer).

Top-grade Spiritual Artifact: [flowing light zither].

Wang Yang looked at the generous rewards, his heart blooming with joy.

This wave.

This wave is winning big time!