After the stormy night, Dugu Yan lay nestled in Su Bai's embrace.
Su Bai's arm wrapped around her slender waist, savoring the softness of her fair, delicate body. It was pure bliss.
Dugu Yan snuggled closer to him, her face flushed as she recalled the wildness of the previous night. "Su Bai, your stamina is unbelievable."
The early part of the night had been manageable, but by the later hours, she had been begging for mercy. Su Bai's endurance seemed inexhaustible.
He chuckled, enjoying the warmth and softness of her body, feeling himself stir again.
Dugu Yan's eyes widened in surprise. She bit her lip and then straddled him, her legs wrapped around his waist. "I want more," she declared boldly.
With a grin, Su Bai obliged, flipping her over and resuming their passionate encounter.
Dugu Yan was a determined and competitive woman, even in moments like these. She wanted to take the lead, but she forgot how she had begged for mercy the night before. Soon, the room was filled with their intertwined voices once more.
...
Meanwhile, Tang San was still diligently picking the celestial herbs, each with its unique harvesting method. He had to be extremely careful.
By the time he finished collecting all the herbs, a long time had passed, and he was mentally exhausted.
Phew~
He breathed a sigh of relief after harvesting the last herb. He couldn't help but marvel at Dugu Bo's fortune in discovering such a treasure trove like the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, filled with so many rare herbs.
Ironically, Dugu Bo didn't even recognize the value of these herbs. It was like a man with a mountain of gold not knowing its worth.
These herbs should have been Tang San's path to ascension, but now, they were being taken by Su Bai.
"Curse it all!"
Tang San's teeth clenched in frustration.
Su Bai was too strong, so powerful that it left Tang San feeling utterly hopeless. He had no choice but to endure and wait for an opportunity to rise.
Looking at the pile of herbs, Tang San's envy turned his face red. If these herbs were his, he could repair the damage from absorbing a ten-year spirit ring...
But now, everything was lost.
After completing his task, Tang San returned to Su Bai.
At that moment, Dugu Yan was snuggled up to Su Bai, the two of them locked in an intimate embrace. The sight filled Tang San with rage, especially when he thought about Xiao Wu.
If he were in Su Bai's position, he would cherish Xiao Wu and not pursue other women. He believed he was far superior to Su Bai in every way except strength.
But strength was everything in this world.
Tang San handed over the herbs, "These are all the celestial herbs."
"Are you sure?" Su Bai asked casually.
Tang San's expression faltered but quickly regained composure. Was Su Bai testing him?
No, it couldn't be. He was just trying to scare him.
Resolving not to give himself away, Tang San replied earnestly, "Yes, Senior. I wouldn't dare hide anything from you."
Inside, he was fuming. He vowed to make Su Bai pay once he gained enough strength.
Su Bai smirked, "Tang San, you must have a death wish."
Tang San's face paled.
Su Bai knew!
"Don't think I didn't notice you hiding a herb," Su Bai said sternly.
"Please, Senior, have mercy!" Tang San's forehead was now covered in sweat, his face ashen. He hadn't expected Su Bai to truly know. "I only kept one herb, the rest are yours. Consider it my reward for gathering them. Please?"
"Hand it over," Su Bai demanded, extending his hand.
"Senior..."
"Tang San, I don't want to kill you yet. Don't push me," Su Bai warned, his gaze icy.
With no other choice, Tang San retrieved the hidden herb from his soul tool. It was the King of Flowers, the Lovesick Heartbroken Red.
Su Bai had noticed it right from the start. With his strength, Tang San's little tricks were no secret.
The boy had guts, Su Bai had to admit.
Taking the herb, Su Bai released a powerful aura. Tang San, overwhelmed, fell to his knees, pleading for his life.
"Please, Senior, spare me!"
Tang San felt Su Bai was about to kill him now that he was of no further use. He regretted hiding the herb. Treasure was worthless without life.
After a long silence, Su Bai finally retracted his aura. "Get lost."
Tang San didn't hesitate, scrambling away as fast as he could. He swore to avoid Su Bai until he became strong enough.
Su Bai was like his nemesis; nothing good ever came from their encounters.
After Tang San left, Su Bai picked a celestial herb and handed it to Dugu Yan. "Here, take this. It will benefit you."
It was the Water Immortal Jade Muscle Bone, a herb that not only enhanced one's beauty but also increased cultivation.
Without hesitation, Dugu Yan asked how to consume it, then immediately followed his instructions.
After consuming the herb, she felt her spirit power surge by several levels.
"Su Bai, thank you!" she said, her excitement clear as she hugged and kissed him.
"You're my woman. Of course, I'd give you the best," Su Bai replied, his tone gentle.
Moved, Dugu Yan clung to him, her fair skin glowing with allure, making Su Bai's desire stir again. He carried her back into the cabin.
For the next half month, Su Bai and Dugu Yan were inseparable, their days filled with passion and intimacy.
One day,
Dugu Bo returned.
He glanced at his granddaughter and knew immediately that she had given herself to Su Bai. Seeing her devoted gaze towards Su Bai, he understood it was her choice.
With Su Bai's power, it was a good match for her.
Approaching Su Bai, Dugu Bo bowed respectfully. "Senior, how is the antidote coming along?"
Su Bai handed him a porcelain bottle. "Here it is. Take one every ten days. Because the poison has seeped into your bones, you will also need a spirit bone to expel the remaining toxins into. Then, with the antidote, you'll be cured."
"Thank you, Senior!" Dugu Bo said gratefully.
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