Morning light filtered through the window, casting soft shadows over the cluttered room. Robes lay strewn across chairs, empty pill bottles rolled on the floor, and the faint scent of alchemy mixed with a some heat from last night lingered in the air.
Goldie, the puppet, sat quietly in the corner of the room, its glow subdued.
Li Feng woke up and stretched, then he glanced toward Yue Lan, who lay on the bed, her black hair spread like silk over the pillow. Her soft delicate skin seem to be radiant under the soft light. Her bare breast , half cover by the blanket seem to be inviting him. Li Feng gulp and couldn't help but reach out for another touch.
' I now understand why man are so addict to this ... , I can do this for the rest of my life '. Li Feng start kneading it into different shape with one of his hand.
Yue Lan's eyelids started to tremble as she began waking up, sensing the movement and the rising heat on her chest.
"Good morning, Senior Sister. This is the first time you've woken up later than me," Li Feng grinned as he lightly pitched her small pink bead which start to harden with his finger.
Yue Lan didn't seem to mind his hand but still slapped it away a little annoyingly.
"You seem to be getting stronger... in that regard. You were active all night without rest, so do you think I can get any rest?" Yue Lan spoke with a hint of surprise, as the last time she remembered he wasn't this active.
Yue Lan of course didn't know that this was due to Li Feng acquiring the special physic, although he hadn't ignited any of its stars yet, just possessing this legendary physique made his body and mind stronger than others at his cultivation level.
He smirked to himself and feeling a bit proud after hearing this. And couldn't help but notice that Yue Lan is still that cold and aloof Senior Sister, but after all the thing he make her do… now she's less tense. Not much, but enough for him to casually touch her soft jade without asking or setting up the mood.
Yue Lan then stood up revealing her full naked perfect body to Li Feng, and start dressing back up and adjusted her robe, voice cool and calm. "Now I better head back and start cultivating, with the flawless grade pill you refine for me , there shouldn't be any problem with breaking through to 9th realm of Qi Refinement".
Li Feng whose body start to heat up again after seeing a beautiful immortal fairy start dressing up in front of him with no shame. Seeing those delicate jade and peach swaying infront of him make Li Feng start to think hard on how to experience Yue Lan amazing body again.
He could feel his mind racing, working harder than usual. It was like he was using 120% of his brain: 100% was his own, and the other 20%… well, let's just say his little brother was doing its part too.
A sly grin crept across his face as a brilliant idea suddenly sparked in his mind.
He approached her with a casual smile. "Senior Sister, I think I can help you reach the peak of the 9th realm before the tournament."
He rubbed his hands together, eyes gleaming with a mix of mischief and ambition.
Yue Lan turned her gaze to him, her golden eye narrowing slightly. "And how exactly do you plan to do that?"
Li Feng smiled, hiding the excitement bubbling inside.
"During the epiphany a few days ago, I also learned about a certain Peak Rank 1 pill that's perfect for breaking through all the way to the peak of the 9th realm of Qi Refinement. If the pill is of flawless grade, it will have no side effects at all. It's called the Foundation Cleansing Pill."
Her gaze lingered on him. "A lost ancient pill? You're willing to give me something this precious?"
Li Feng showed a pitiful smile and replied in a righteous tone,
"You know my situation, Senior Sister. As I've always said—I want to see you rise to the peak. This is nothing but a small sacrifice!"
Seeing this junior brother's righteous appearance, Yue Lan knew she wouldn't be able to change his mind and sighed, "I know how firm your will is once you've decided on something. Just let me know if you need anything."
Li Feng had been waiting for this moment.
"Ahem... Actually, Senior Sister, there is one thing you can help me with. Please stay at this junior's place until the tournament starts—and, from time to time, lend me your b-.... mortal shell. It helps calm my mind and body and even improves my pill refinement."
Yue Lan felt a sense of déjà vu as she heard his request. But after thinking it over, she realized there was no disadvantage for her at all. She could simply cultivate and meditate here, and help her junior brother relax from time to time.
But she still frowned and said, "This feels like I'm taking advantage of you even more…"
Li Feng interrupted her mid-sentence,
"There's no need to feel that way, Senior Sister...But if you still think so, then allow this junior brother to test a few more play—ahem—techniques from the mortal world." Li Feng's smile deepened inwardly seeing her seem to agree expression.
She considered for a moment, then nodded with resignation. "I don't care about mortal indulgences. If it helps you, fine. Let me know when you need me".
"Of course," he assured her, while inwardly thinking, 'With this, my nightlife is going to be so blissful for a while.'
Li Feng watched her leave, a sly grin spreading on his face.
Just as everything seemed to settle down, the system notifications began popping up:
[Ding! Congratulations, host, for helping Yue Lan last night. Favor Points +150.]
[Ding! Host receives double the resources back.]
[Ding! Yue Lan's karmic entanglement with host has deepened.]
Seeing the big rewards, Li Feng couldn't help but smile. He had worked so hard last night that even his waist was starting to feel a little sore. It seems Yue Lan truly feel indebt to him with him providing the flawless grade pill for her breakthrough.
As planned, he proceeded to buy the pill recipe for that ancient lost pill. He had noticed it before while scrolling through the shop and was surprised to find it listed for only 20 Favor Points and the ingredients isn't too rare. That was why he made the plan to help Yue Lan break through to the peak of the 9th realm—he was confident that anything from the system shop was legit and overpowered.
"Time to get to work," Li Feng stretched, then prepared to head to the Alchemy Hall to buy the necessary ingredients.
And so, Li Feng's life of hard work and indulgence with Yue Lan began.