Qin Juan's heartbeat skyrocketed as she watched a familiar man look around. Shu Zhe stood beside him. On his shoulder perched a palm-sized golden dove emitting a warm brilliance that seemed to acknowledge and accept all her emotions.
She had been worried this entire time.
Her thoughts and heart were subjected to a cruel manipulation when the other nine sects colluded to get rid of Lo Jik and prevent Spirit Affinity House from gaining a Venerable's inheritance.
Compared to Sun Yao or Feng Jin Huang, the relief and waves of intense emotions of longingness and love washing over Qin Juan made her body quiver.
The gu immortals had already left the mortals to their devices.
'He is Gu Yue Lo Jik.'
It didn't take a genius to notice Lo Jik's changes. The man she saw through an investigative gu worm was filled with a sense of languid confidence, like everything was a part of his plan to the extent he did not have to work hard. He was handsome and his might awe-inspiring. However, the man before her lacked facial hair to the point of having no eyelashes and eyebrows.
He looked weird to others, but he positively glowed in Qin Juan's vision.
To the hopeless lass, he was brighter and more comforting than the legendary Love Gu on his shoulder.
She missed him sorely.
But her feet refused to move.
She spent countless hours imagining this moment, to finally behold her lover's true presence and to admire his brilliance openly.
Her throat went dry, and her eyes were moist, overflowing with moving emotions.
His gaze had already pinned Qin Juan for a few breaths. She did not know what to do.
Lo Jik possessed a legendary Rank 9 gu! His battle strength was no worse than a gu immortal in direct confrontations. Would he even acknowledge her? —
"How many desolate beasts do I need to kill to get a hug around here?" His lips tugged into a wide grin. Qin Juan had already launched herself by the time he finished speaking, her body effortlessly caught and twirled in the air by a being far bulkier than her thin and curvaceous body. He was tall and sturdy, leaving Qin Juan with a feeling of warmth and protectiveness as she buried her head in his chest. Unknowingly, as Lo Jik twirled her briefly in the air, she was hidden from Feng Jin Huang's and Sun Yao's gazes.
Only her arms clutching onto Lo Jik's brown robes were observed by Feng Jin Huang and Sun Yao.
"I missed you, too."
Lo Jik whispered, his voice deep and filled with sincerity he never showered her sisters with.
Suddenly, Feng Jin Huang noticed Qin Juan's hands freeze. Her fingers clung tighter before they stiffened again.
"Hmm, I did indeed."
Lo Jik's whisper grew a note huskier. His back was against the two girls, leaving several things to their imaginations.
Meanwhile, Qin Juan melted in Lo Jik's arms. His bear hug only surpassed by the positively thrilling moment of his illicit hands nearly lifting her perky ass in one fell swoop. His thumbs pressed in, and his fingers kneaded discreetly. Her chest was no longer the only region throbbing with happiness and overflowing with emotions. He took his time fondling her butt out in the open, pressing them, grabbing them, and even spreading them!
"I'm sorry for worrying you, Juan'er."
Lo Jik stopped playing around as Qin Juan pulled back, her smile filled with happiness and her face stained with tears. But she was also slightly breathless.
"There's nothing to apologize for, Brother Lo Jik. I'm just glad you're safe."
"I would have kissed you if not for your Senior Sister drilling a hole in my back with her sharp gaze." Lo Jik chuckled as he retrieved a cloth from his storage gu worm and gently wiped her face.
"Mm." Qin Juan leaned into the tender touch, cooing so softly that only the couple could hear. But of course, everyone had their investigative gu worms ready. Little Hu Immortal also saw everything from before. "We can do a lot more later… dear."
She flushed, no longer feeling shy—complete with love.
Lo Jik nodded and turned around after feeling satisfied with his work on Qin Juan's stains. The only kind of stains he liked on his lover's face were definitely not tear stains.
"You were extremely ferocious and outstanding, Elder Shu."
Qin Juan turned to Shu Zhe, speaking clearly without shying away from the official wife's cool gaze.
"Thank you for being there with Brother Lo Jik."
"Hmm."
Shu Zhe replied with a hum, recognizing Qin Juan's growth after the intense despair and cruel tricks she was forced to endure.
"You are as shameless as ever."
Feng Jin Huang's biting words cut through the harmonious atmosphere coldly.
Lo Jik blinked before he turned to Shu Zhe.
"My apologies, Zhe'er. Did you also want to hug Qin Juan?"
"Not as passionately as you, no," Shu Zhe answered without any change in her expression as Feng Jin Huang's expression cramped.
"Did you also miss me, Little Sun Yao?" Lo Jik smiled broadly as Sun Yao instantly stepped back with a yelp.
"Not that much!"
"Hehe!" Lo Jik shrugged. "And you, Sister Feng? Did you miss me not being around?"
Feng Jin Huang narrowed her eyes as she noticed his gaze roaming her body. It would elicit her fury if not for her already knowing that's what Lo Jik hoped for. Why else would he try and provoke her? He used to do the same thing before when masquerading as Bai Shou. When she would turn around, his gaze wouldn't leave her swaying ass. When she turned to him, he would constantly peek at her chest. When they ate, he would stare at her lips with dark and heavy desires.
But she wouldn't fall for his schemes!
"Eat shit, Gu Yue Lo Jik. We have much work to do."
Lo Jik nodded.
"I will if it helps me become a gu immortal. Also, I cannot help you."
"Why not?"
Feng Jin Huang crossed her arms. She had waited enough time already! Her impatience to reunite with Lo Jik might even surpass Qin Juan. After all, he was the only person in the current generation to hold his own against her. And now that he wasn't considered the sect's fairy, she did not have to stay guarded against him because it was a title she desired, too.
"Do you have any idea how long I have been waiting?" Feng Jin Huang demanded as Sun Yao looked around, her cheeks red and slightly bashful. Meanwhile, Little Hu Land Spirit's fluffy snow-white fox ears folded inwards. Qin Juan also averted her gaze while Lo Jik met Feng Jin Huang's glare with a deadpan.
However, Feng Jin Huang wasn't oblivious.
"What I'm saying is, you and your lovers can engage in your sexual affairs after we earn a tidy profit. Doesn't that make more sense?"
"Sister Feng…" Gu Yue Lo Jik spoke humbly. "Eat shit. I'll return to work tomorrow."
He felt Qin Juan's panicked gaze.
"A week later." He corrected himself without missing a beat.
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As usual, Shu Zhe wasn't keen on sharing a bed with other women. Lo Jik respected her choices and didn't push. Sure, he believed in the holy saying—the more the merrier. However, there was no gain to be achieved by pushing Shu Zhe out of her comfort zone. Lo Jik wasn't going to earn any achievements from threesomes for a long while unless the other party involved multiple female gu immortals. Or at least beings with extreme physiques similar to Lo Jik.
Lo Jik returned to Qin Juan's bedroom. He truly was a shared consort. Earlier, he lived with Shu Zhe in her residence built within Hu Immortal Blessed Land. He had yet to own any residence. So, either he spent his nights with either of the two girls or he cultivated under heaven… which was Little Hu Immortal's sky.
But that realization did not dampen Lo Jik's enthusiasm. It was about time others valued his true use, like he did for others. His hands eagerly undressed Qin Juan, his fervent lips leaving the poor woman breathless. After having explicit consent so many times in the past, he latched onto her perky breasts instantly. His hands tore her undergarments away as Qin Juan did the same with the ordinary fabric around Lo Jik.
He still didn't use armor and clothes fashioned from gu worms to cover his body. There was no practical use for it aside from maintaining one's decency, an aspect Lo Jik paid the least attention to.
No more streams of heated mist escaped Lo Jik. His skin remained unscarred and for Qin Juan to map with her nails.
Qin Juan soon felt her lover's fat erection against her crotch. She looked up heatedly, her gaze filled with passion and slight craze as his cock steadily spread her open. A contended groan left her lips when Lo Jik brought comfort to her most worried depths.
He hoisted her flexible legs around his shoulder, holding her in the air as she clung to his chest and pecked his neck. Her fingers wrapped around his neck.
"Why didn't you visit if you missed me?"
Lo Jik demanded sadistically, knowing full well the effects of his words on Qin Juan. She shivered as he pulled out before driving himself deep inside her again.
"I- I-"
Qin Juan gasped, her voice raw with emotions.
"And you want a week off the second I arrive?" Lo Jik husked into her ear. He picked up his pace after noticing Qin Juan's body growing more accommodating. His thrusts rocked more than just Qin Juan's body. Her emotions surged, playing more cruel tricks on her mind and dampening her reasoning.
"That's not it, aah! Aah!" Qin Juan moaned loudly.
"So, you want me to stop?" He twisted her words. Qin Juan's body froze as if struck by lightning. She snapped.
"No!" She growled, losing her bearings. "Never! Please don't do this to me, Brother Lo Jik!"
Lo Jik sat on the edge of her bed, pulling Qin Juan into a deep kiss. With her legs still hoisted over his shoulders, she couldn't move and felt him fill her deepest parts. Just this passionate kiss left her body a quivering mess. She shuddered and climaxed on him as her gaze turned hazy.
"Wanna get drunk with me?"
Lo Jik questioned as his gaze brightened with an idea.
"Liquor?" Qin Juan breathed deeply, still reeling from her orgasm. She watched Lo Jik reach out for the golden gourd he set on the desk beside her bed.
Because this gourd was modified into something similar to an immortal killer move by Love Gu, Lo Jik couldn't store it inside his rank 4 storage gu worm.
"This gourd contains the wine Love Gu created."
Lo Jik revealed as he lowered Qin Juan's legs. She adjusted herself on top of Lo Jik, the movement causing her insides to clench tighter.
"Do you want to share it with me?" His words were filled with a demonic charm.
"Love's wine… with you?" Qin Juan's heart throbbed.
"As long as I ingest in moderation, I should be able to keep my Divine Travel Immortal Gu from activating. But you can truly enjoy its taste."
Lo Jik leaned down while opening the gourd's mouth, filling the room with a sweet and intoxicating fragrance.
"Wanna get drunk on love for a week?"
His words melded with the fragrance as Qin Juan's mind threatened to float out from her body. She inched forward, kissing Lo Jik with a heated ferocity that her rapidly 'floating' body should have been unable to muster. Then again, love was truly a source of irrational power.
"This wine won't be enough, dear." She demanded boldly. "I want a lot more than just wine this entire week. I want to remember your taste through this intoxicating treasure." She started moving while enjoying the intoxicating taste of the wine poured into her mouth by her lover.
Qin Juan closed her eyes with extreme satisfaction.
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*Tsss*
Dark smoke emerged from a charred spot on the floor not far from a peerless beauty. Her blonde length was like a golden waterfall, covering her back. Her phoenix eyes were filled with competitive spirit after being rejuvenated using a healing gu worm. A red birthmark in the center of her brows sang to her fortune and added an undeniable natural charm to her looks.
"Failed again…"
Feng Jin Huang muttered softly, heaving deeply as the motion left her voluptuous chest shuddering the slightest bit.
"Hmm. You aren't discouraged by failure and even appear more spirited."
A gentle voice praised and laughed as Feng Jin Huang glanced sideways, meeting her grandmother's gaze. The latter lay on her sides on a long couch, relaxed and unperturbed.
"But you don't have to rush this project, Huang'er. What you're trying to achieve is very difficult."
"Not as difficult as a mortal killer move competing with an immortal gu worm's might."
Feng Jin Huang replied indifferently, but the urge to surpass her peers lit her spirit with deep desires. Earlier, she had been slightly worried about Lo Jik's safety. Now, she wanted to surpass him. Only such a life of constant growth and fulfilling competition could satisfy Feng Jin Huang.
Bai La sighed. She was well aware of her granddaughter's nature.
"Sigh. Actually, Lo Jik's act of killing Shadow Scale Tiger Cobra isn't as outstanding as it looks on the surface. Softy He is an enslavement path gu immortal specialized in raising snakes and serpents. He surely preserved his trump card and invested in the nine sect's scheme using a weak desolate beast."
Feng Jin Huang stopped what she was doing and listened to her grandmother.
"Desolate beasts are like gu immortals, their bodies filled with certain dao marks. A Shadow Scale Tiger Cobra in its prime is a desolate beast whose attacks naturally leaves shadow and poison path dao marks on its victims. These dao marks make it difficult for a gu immortal to heal. It's a form of vicious attack not seen with mortal beasts such as beast emperors and mutated beast kings. But the desolate beast Softy He sent out must be a recently nurtured desolate beast. It had many rare and outstanding gu worms, but it lacked in several aspects."
Feng Jin Huang frowned and shook her head.
"Nothing that you say can change my mind, Grandmother. Even if your words are true, it doesn't take away anything from Lo Jik's achievements. If I were faced with such a beast, my trump card could only let me live for a few more breaths. The most I could achieve would be the same as Lo Jik when he lost his mind, only being able to survive and receiving a beating from the enemy."
Bai La narrowed her eyes, expertly noticing traces of odd frustration wrecking Feng Jin Huang's state of mind.
The languidly relaxing woman sighed deeply.
"Ah, the troubles of young hearts."
Feng Jin Huang looked confused.
"What do you mean?"
Bai La smiled softly and broadened Feng Jin Huang's horizons. "There are different ways you can use to surpass Gu Yue Lo Jik, my dear granddaughter. These things aren't something your mother would dare teach you—"
"I'm not going to sleep with Gu Yue Lo Jik," Feng Jin Huang retorted curtly as Bai La's eyes widened furiously.
"Bullshit! What do you mother-daughter pair think of me? I'm not so depraved to fill your heart and mind with illicit ideas! You are a grown woman and can decide your future dao partner by yourself. Hmph!"
Feng Jin Huang looked away, shrugging casually.
"I see…"
"Yes. All that nonsense is in your head." Bai La snorted. "What I was going to suggest was for you to leverage your hold on your father."
"Father?" Feng Jin Huang glimpsed.
"Hehe. Feng Jiu Ge might be bold and publicly acknowledged as the strongest gu immortal from the ten ancient sects, but his heart cannot bear your mother's tantrums. And Little Qing'er's heart cannot suffer your sadness."
Feng Jin Huang tossed her grandmother a flat look before standing and reaching for the door.
"Where are you going?" Bai La laughed. She loved teasing her cute granddaughter.
"Out to clear my mind!"
"Well, be sure to learn a few things from your junior sister Qin Juan. It might be helpful." Bai La's words almost sent Feng Jin Huang falling face-first as she hurriedly escaped the hall with an embarrassed expression.
After all, her grandmother knew her the best.
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One Month Later.
Lo Jik got to work after spending a week appeasing all of Qin Juan's desires and worries. It was indeed a blissful period, offering the couple some much-needed relaxation and refreshed their hearts to accept new loads of responsibilities.
Being the brains behind the budding variant human enslavement business, Lo Jik persuaded Feng Jin Huang into letting him connect with Treasure Yellow Heaven daily to study its trends.
Treasure Yellow Heaven was a hub filled to the brim with gu immortals of all the five regions selling their goods. Many established characters possessed great businesses and several links with other competitors. Among them, slaves were one of the greatest sources of profit. But it was a market filled with skilled competitors.
"Just look at gu immortals from Central Continent. This Tiger Demon Gu Immortal is Immortal Crane Sect's third supreme elder and has one of the greatest shares in the sale of rockmen slaves. The rockmen he nurtures and sells have a great portion of rank 5 gu masters! But they are all obedient, too. Compared to him, our appearance is barely worth any notice."
Feng Jin Huang and Lo Jik sat in an elegant golden hall. They were alone and discussed ways to gain greater profits. In terms of Treasure Yellow Heaven, both Lo Jik and Feng Jin Huang were equally inexperienced. Imaginative Strength Immortal's memories were only so helpful since this market was volatile when perceived at longer durations due to the change in materials and resources formed in the gu world, leading to rise or decline of certain paths.
"Naturally. Lord Tiger Demon is a seasoned character, a veteran rank 7 gu immortal and great battle strength. But to reach this stage, he needed to possess a good sense for business and talents in other avenues aside from battle proficiency." Feng Jin Huang was already pushed aside in the trade within Treasure Yellow Heaven. Almost all slave owners had several trump cards and used it to suppress their speck of a business.
"I'm going to be honest, Sister Feng," Lo Jik spoke with a sincere expression as several great entities rolled in their graves. He didn't come across as sleazy or insincere the entire time, leaving Feng Jin Huang with a sense of emptiness in her heart.
"I want to advance further. Due to Love Gu, I couldn't be transported to Hu Immortal Blessed Land using Hole Earth Gu. So, Second Elder Yi carried me here. Her grotto heaven…"
Lo Jik looked daze, his gaze filled with longingness.
"I want to be able to reach that stage. But we all have limited lifespans. To wait until I'm at my last breath to charge to the next realm was never my intentions. For that, I need to develop my foundation even more. And that requires…"
"Money."
Feng Jin Huang responded with a sigh. Didn't she already know about this issue.
"I would have received the entire sect's support… alas…" Lo Jik sighed regretfully. Feng Jin Huang was also aware of the shocking change about Lo Jik not being appointed as the sect's next fairy. However, she wasn't aware of his otherworldly status and couldn't understand the reason behind the higher-ups' decision. Even her parents refused to answer her.
"The best chance I have is by sincerely collaborating with you." Lo Jik spoke firmly. "Your background is several times stronger than mine. You are wealthier than me and possess the support of three great gu immortals. Your mother was the previous generation's fairy. Your father is publicly hailed as the strongest gu immortal of the current generation. And your grandmother… I only heard that your father beat your grandmother to the point she crashed into a mortal's house and was caught in an embarrassing situation."
Feng Jin Huang had been feeling irritated as Lo Jik chose to pin the source of all her accomplishments on her parents and grandmother until the last part. An ill-humored chuckle escaped her lips involuntarily.
"Oh, yes. That."
Feng Jin Huang smirked.
"Don't let my grandmother hear you say that. It's still a sore topic for her."
Lo Jik nodded as he continued.
"Noted. Lastly, you managed to gain Little Hu Immortal's recognition. Among the other elites in the ten ancient sects, you stood out as the most prominent genius."
Feng Jin Huang's heart eased slightly but she snorted on the surface.
"Save all this flattery for Juan'er. Hmph! Just speak clearly."
Lo Jik smiled.
"I want to take a loan and develop my business in Hu Immortal Blessed Land. In return, I will pay you fixed rental fees and even continue helping you develop the slavery business for slightly lowered share."
Feng Jin Huang furrowed her brows.
"A loan? I don't have enough resources to kickstart a business, Lo Jik. Aren't I as poor as you?"
She stopped and realized the truth behind his words. Lo Jik didn't want a loan from her but her parents or her grandmother.
"Why are you coming to me about this? You already have Love Gu Worm's acknowledgement and are qualified to contact them directly!" She frowned with dissatisfaction.
Lo Jik grew quiet and sighed softly.
"I… Juan'er told me how she turned to you for comfort when I was away."
He worked his jaw and spoke with slight emotions.
"My usual antics aside, I wanted to pay my respects and acknowledge your help. And this is still your blessed land. I might get a loan from others, but I didn't want to get their approval by going over your head."
Feng Jin Huang's gaze softened. She had long noticed Lo Jik's talents and was keen on surpassing him. But she witnessed another side of him today. His emotions and protectiveness for Qin Juan were real, something he shared with Feng Jin Huang.
'But all that didn't stop him from doing all those mean acts with Juan'er…' Feng Jin Huang thought internally. Well, at least Qin Juan appeared to be enjoying her week off. So, she didn't have much to say without exposing her acts of voyeurism.
"I understand." Feng Jin Huang sighed. "We are already part of the same sect. Even Heavenly Court came in your defense after Love Gu acknowledged you and stopped the other nine sects from being overbearing. Who am I to keep you from growing and getting stronger? In fact, I want to surpass you, too."
She admitted her deepest emotions as Lo Jik shrugged.
"What else can you do?" He spoke innocently. "Mountains are meant to be scaled and surpassed or admired from a distance. I'm already vastly superior to you. That's why I want to build a business and supplant my foundation."
All of Feng Jin Huang's pleasant feelings evaporated. Lo Jik appeared as ugly as she imagined, like a hairless monkey he was. She met his gaze while smiling coldly.
To be honest… she did want to beat his face in since their first meeting, didn't she?
His stupid… ugly face…
"Don't get lost in my looks, Sister Feng." Lo Jik laughed as Feng Jin Huang snapped out of her stupor. "I know I'm handsome. But I must focus on business before pleasure."
'Breaking you would be a pleasure.'
Feng Jin Huang shouted in her heart.
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Alternate Title: Feng Jin Huang: Guh! Are You Suggesting You are Stronger Than Me? *Lo Jik: Yeah. I wasn't Suggesting*; The Goku to her Vegeta; What did Feng Jiu Ge do to Bai La?; Bai La's Embarrassing Past?; Hairless Monkey Rubs Big, Perky Peaches; Mister Restless Hands; Lo Jik Even Hugs with a Plan; Qin Juan Wants her Week Off!; Missed Sorely; Feng Jiu Ge's Will's Honest Reaction Within Feng Jin Huang as Lo Jik Enters Her:…; A Knowing Grandmother; Bai La: Do You Think I'm as Bad as Hu Mei Er's Grandmother?! *Hu Mei Er and Granny Mei Hua Casually Discussing Secrets of Anal Dao in the Distance*; Lo Jik: I Won't Lie *Suffers From a Heavenly Tribulation Instantly*; Lo Jik's Peak Harem Arc; Lo Jik Can't Get Enough; Drunken Idea; Drunk Sex?; The Drunken Cock Guzzler; Feng Jin Huang's Hidden Cultivation; Lo Jik When he Looks at Sun Yao, Qin Juan, and Feng Jiu Ge: It's Free Real Estate; Xin Cheng's Sleepless Nights; Lo Jik's Plan Forward: Offending Feng Jin Huang as Much as Possible; Future Great Dream Vs Current Dreamer; A Loan
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