Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest

The young rake, Third Master Chen, rolled away slickly, leading his gang of riffraff, tails tucked between their legs, in a disgraceful escape.

He swore that if he had known Xu Xinlan's offering was to an Inner Sect Disciple of the West Sea Sect, even if he had three times the courage, he wouldn't dare call the other party an adulterer.

This detestable scoundrel who deserved to be drowned in a pig cage!

Third Master Chen, whose intelligence was rarely online, was all too aware that Xu Xinlan had tricked him.

But much to his dismay, he realized that reclaiming his dignity was impossible, and even visiting the Xu family would be out of the question in the future.

Unless Wang Chen perished or no longer served as the Xu Family's offering.

Otherwise, he would have to swallow this mouthful of blood, teeth and all!

When Wang Chen returned to the upstairs of the small building, he saw Xu Xinlan kneeling on the floor with her knees touching the ground.

Curiously, he asked, "Madame Xu, what is the meaning of this?"

Xu Xinlan bowed her head and said, "Superior, please forgive your servant for deceiving you."

"Oh?"

Wang Chen took a seat, picked up a cup of wine, and took a sip, "What have you deceived me about?"

Xu Xinlan lifted her head and removed her veil.

This time, the red blemishes on her face had vanished without a trace, revealing a flawless, delicate white complexion!

Wang Chen also saw the widow's true face clearly. Continue reading stories on empire

She was stunningly beautiful!

Under Wang Chen's piercing gaze, a faint blush crept over Xu Xinlan's pretty face, making her appear even more exquisite.

She pursed her lips and said softly, "The poison within me, it can actually be controlled."

Wang Chen couldn't help but laugh, putting down his cup and asked, "Was that Third Master Chen also deliberately summoned by you?"

It couldn't just be a coincidence that as soon as he stepped inside, the latter came knocking on the door to cause a scene.

And to top it off, they had given him the label of an "adulterer"!

Considering that Wang Chen had been serving as the Xu family's offering for a while now.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Would that Third Master Chen dare to insult an Inner Sect Disciple of the West Sea Sect so arrogantly and brazenly if not misled?

Xu Xinlan lowered her head, "This servant knows her mistake, please punish me, Superior."

She confessed outright but presented herself in a very low and pitiable manner, as if ripe for the taking by Wang Chen.

"Forget it, get up," said Wang Chen, waving his hand, "I know things aren't easy for you, just don't let it happen again."

He could understand Xu Xinlan's cunning; if she had truly been a naive simpleton, she probably would have been devoured long ago, leaving no trace behind.

Considering she had taken the initiative to admit her mistake, Wang Chen decided not to hold it against her this time.

Xu Xinlan was stunned, a glint of something special flashing through her eyes.

Wang Chen then said, "Remember, there is no next time, or our agreement will be void."

"This servant will not dare again," replied Xu Xinlan.

Gratefully, Xu Xinlan got up and filled Wang Chen's cup from the jug on the table, "Thank you, Superior, for your great generosity."

Wang Chen shook his head, "Sit down, please."

He was, after all, just there for a New Year's Eve feast.

Obediently, Xu Xinlan sat down next to Wang Chen and, taking the maid's duties upon herself, she began to pour wine and serve dishes for him with utmost attentiveness.

Not only that, she was ambiguously cuddling up to Wang Chen, displaying an attitude of soft charm readily available for his pleasure.

Wang Chen, who just wanted to enjoy his meal, put down his chopsticks and said helplessly, "Madame Xu, I am not that kind of man."

"This servant has made a mistake," Xu Xinlan said quickly, correcting her behavior and ceasing her lingering touches, focusing solely on attending to Wang Chen.

Wang Chen heaved a quiet sigh of relief and began to eat heartily.

The New Year's Eve feast Xu Xinlan had prepared for him was indeed exquisite, with several dishes of Spiritual Food tasting superb.

He found himself heaping praise on the meal without end.

Moreover, Xu Xinlan softly narrated related stories to these Spiritual Foods, enhancing his dining experience.

With the beautiful company gently offering tender affection, it truly was a pleasure from all angles.

Wang Chen finished off a pot of Spiritual Wine and felt a bit tipsy.

"Die."

Xu Xinlan instructed, "Go fetch two pots of Immortal Cloud Wine."

"Yes."

The maid accepted the order and left, quickly returning with two pots of Spiritual Wine.

Xu Xinlan poured for Wang Chen once more.

"Huh?"

Wang Chen was a little surprised.

The newly poured Spiritual Wine was clearly superior to what he had just had, at least a tier higher in quality. It was mellow and wonderfully fragrant upon entry, overflowing with Spiritual Energy that refreshed the heart and spleen. After it dispersed, it blended into his organs, giving him an incomparably comfortable feeling.

He couldn't help but praise, "This wine is not bad."

Xu Xinlan's eyes curved into smiles, "This is the secret-family-brewed Spiritual Wine from my household, aged for thirty years."

"Good wine!"

Wang Chen was no wine connoisseur, but he thoroughly enjoyed the Immortal Cloud Wine, the flavor striking his heart as he drank. Coupled with the fact that it was New Year's Eve, he let go of his usual self-restraint, drinking freely until his cup was empty.

What Wang Chen didn't expect was that after two pots of Spiritual Wine, he was about seven or eight parts drunk.

His consciousness began to grow heavy, and even the circulation of Mana within his body started to stagnate.

Fatal mistake!

Wang Chen suddenly had a bad feeling.

Yet before he could become fully alert, a bundle of warm, fragrant softness threw itself into his arms, and his lips tasted a sweet flavor.

Boom!

Wang Chen's head thundered, and a fierce flame suddenly ignited within him, threatening to burn his entire being to ashes.

At that moment, a maid quietly put the leftovers and cold dishes from the table into a Storage Bag.

Another maid produced a velvet blanket and embroidered quilt from the Storage Bag.

As well as a white handkerchief.

Wang Chen paid no attention to their actions; at this moment, he had fallen into a dream that seemed both real and illusory.

A familiar face surfaced in the deepest recesses of his memory.

"Chen..."

Wang Chen instinctively activated the techniques of the Yin and Yang Reunion Secret Technique, indulging and sinking into it without resistance.

On New Year's Eve, fireworks exploded brilliantly in Wanling City, the cold wind howled past, dispersing the lingering smoke.

Inside the Xu Family's small building, the spring passions and encounters of clouds and rain were incessant throughout the long night.

At one point, Wang Chen regained consciousness, but by then it was too late, the raw rice had already turned to cooked rice. The Yin and Yang Reunion Secret Technique reached the peak of its cultivation, impossible to abandon.

He had no choice but to pass on the cultivation incantations to the beauty in his arms on the spot, so she would not suffer a tragic fate.

As time went on, two maids also joined the fray.

The spring colors of the small loft continued, unabated until the break of dawn.

Wang Chen's intoxication had completely dissolved, his Dantian Mana replenished to the brim, and his Cultivation Level deepened by another layer.

Moreso, the harmonization of yin and yang had dissolved most of the excess heat within his body, truly leaving him feeling thoroughly revitalized.

Sensing that the beauty in his arms had just awakened, Wang Chen couldn't help but ask, "Why?"

He truly hadn't expected that Xu Xinlan was still a virgin!

In fact, last night was only the second time Wang Chen had met her, and their prior relationship was nothing more than employer and employee.

Although Wang Chen was tricked by Xu Xinlan again, he couldn't bring himself to be angry with her.

With blushing cheeks, Xu Xinlan pursed her lips and softly said, "I am willing."

Tears still lingered at the corners of her eyes.

A single "willing" encompassed all the reasons.

Wang Chen didn't know what to say, so he could only raise his hand and gently stroke her silky hair.

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