Chapter 145: Snapshot of Beauties (R18)
In a lavishly-furnished circular bedchamber, the air was thick with tension as the imposing Jia Shizi struggled into his snug knee-length white shorts.
With each rough tug on the fabric, his voice dripping with dissatisfaction echoed through the room, "...You two should have cultivated harder while I was gone. Your measly cultivation isn’t enough for my recovery. Disappointing."
The perspective of the vision inclined her head, falling upon her own busty figure wrapped in a white blanket, and her voice velvety soft rung out. "It’s Jia Fei's fault for not working harder to support her husband."
Jia Shizi proceeded to slipping on his open-front fur tunic, a wicked grin spread across his face. "No matter. You two still have a chance to redeem yourselves."
Jia Fei's voice sounded again, deferential. "Husband, please give your orders. Jia Fei and Wan’er are willing to do anything."
Beside her, the younger blonde beauty nodded eagerly. "Yes, father. Wan’er is very obedient."
“Hahaha!” Jia Shizi chuckled happily, walking over to affectionately pet his daughter on the head. "Good. I always favor those who are willing to work hard to amend their mistakes.”
Jia Shizi then turned towards his wife. "Tonight, I will send you two over to the young man from last time."
Jia Wan looked up, her innocent eyes wide. "The one with the ugly face?"
Jia Shizi lightly chastised his daughter with a chop on her head. "Now, now, Wan’er, how many times did I teach you not to judge others by their face? It’s the essence that matters."
Jia Wan stuck her tongue out playfully. "Yes, father. Wan’er is wrong."
“Hahaha!” Jia Shizi laughed heartily, ruffling her hair. "Alright, I won’t fault you this time, but remember to make sure he doesn’t hear it. You wouldn’t want to ruin your impression in his eyes. After all, you still need to harvest lots of essence from him."
“Wan’er understands.” “Good.”
Seeing Jia Shizi turning around and walking over to the bed, Jia Fei interjected, her voice hesitant. "Husband, there is something Jia Fei is confused about."
Plopping himself on the bed, Jia Shizi waved his hand dismissively, "Ask away."
Jia Fei brought up a question of interest, "Why does husband not just capture that young man and lock him up?"
Sitting on the bed with his legs propped open, Jia Shizi hunched over, resting his chin on his hand.
"Hah! If only it was that easy. That man also has elders behind him, more than one. We can’t rashly touch him."
"Can’t husband go to Grand Duke Jia?"
Jia Shizi shook his head, a touch of grimness in his expression. "I don’t want to bother great grandfather too much. He also has troubles to deal with recently- Um, these are matters you shouldn’t pry into. Just do as I say."
Jia Fei answered dutifully, "Yes, Jia Fei will heed husband’s orders."
“Wan’er will listen to father, too~”
“Good. I like it when others do as I say. But, I hope you two don’t disappoint...” Jia Shizi grinned, his eyes flashing with a maniacal gleam as he stared at the duo.
"Use all your tricks and make sure he wants more. If neither of you can keep his interest, don’t blame me for demoting you two into the dungeons with the rest."
At his words, the younger Jia Wan bowed her head timidly. Seeing this, her mother reached out to give her a comforting pat.
Letting out an enchanting giggle, the vision panned back over to the bed, and Jia Fei responded in a sultry tone, "Husband, don’t worry, when has Jia Fei ever disappointed you?"
Jia Shizi's grin widened. "It’s good that you are confident. Now robe up, lest other flies come lust after your beauty when we go…"
The scene dissolved like water, its voices fading away into the tranquil stillness.
Seated upon the shallow steps of a pool, Bubai’s eyes gradually opened, mumbling to himself. "Huh, doesn't seem like he was injured. Did he hide it well?"
Suddenly, the surface of the crystalline water rippled before him-
A beauty’s head broke the surface, her soaked violet locks cascading like liquid silk, framing her expressionless yet breathtaking face.
From her wet hair, droplets trickled down, glistening on her collarbone and tracing a route downwards over the breathtaking scenery.
It was another snapshot he couldn’t take his eyes off from, and those gasping purplish lips emanated an allure that completely took his breath away…
Xiao Lan - this iceberg woman’s beauty seemed to be eternally frozen in his memory.
After gasping for breath a couple of times, Xiao Lan’s eyelids fluttered open, meeting his heated gaze.
Facing the predator, Xiao Lan still calmly utter in her typical emotionless tone.
"Body refiners in the foundation realm possess fine control over their muscles and organs. Unless it's poison to the true Qi or damage to their spirit, they can suppress most physical injuries to wait for treatment. If done well, there will be no visible clues."
Right on point. Professional.
Bubai's fingers grazed the softness of her lips, his gaze deep like an abyss, murmuring with mock helplessness, "Oh, really a difficult opponent to deal with."
Though Xiao Lan’s facial expression remained unreadable, there was a flicker of softness in the her eyes, betraying a hint of emotion.
She lifted her jade hand to grasp the hand on her lips, gently guiding his hand to explore further downwards...
Accompanying this initiative, Xiao Lan waded towards him...
Face to face, loose strands of wet violet hair partially veiled her face as her alluring purplish lips hovered just centimeters away from his own.
Here, she posed her question in a soft tone, "Found no other weaknesses?"
Her words prompted Bubai to shift his gaze to the hot blonde Jia Fei and her daughter slumbering at the pool's edge.
A pensive expression clouded his features, "It's difficult. Many of the memories of these two seem to be protected by vows or other factors. The slightest stimulation could shatter their dreams. If not for the dream incense, they would have awakened by now…”
“Though I've managed to fish out plenty of fragments, complete memories are rare. Perhaps given more time, I could dig deeper, but a day really isn't enough…"
Bubai’s words trailed off when he felt the slender fingers gently grasping his chin, guiding his gaze back to meet the beauty's glassy eyes.
Her voice, devoid of emotion, cut through the air. "You want to keep her."
Bubai’s heart skipped a beat, and he hastily denied, "No, of course-"
Xiao Lan’s finger shushed him. Shortly after, her fingers brushed past his lips, drawing a trail over to his face.
Her hand caressed his cheek, emanating a cool sensation that mirrored her voice. "There's no need to explain. Do what you must. Xiao Lan will follow you to the very end."
Bubai stared into the ocean reflected in her eyes, and he felt the waves of warmth crashing against his heart.
Despite her icy exterior, this beauty’s understanding certainly pierced through his defenses.
Bubai’s hands instinctively snaked their way around her willowy waist, and he uttered in a hoarse voice, "Xiao Lan, my promises to you... I will bring you to see it through to the very end."
Upon hearing his declaration, Xiao Lan's arms tightened around his neck, pulling him closer as she leaned in, greeting him with a fiery passion, a stark contrast to her cool expression.
This fervent intensity… it was the type that he couldn’t escape from, even if he wanted to.
It wasn't until he poured out his thoughts to her, sharing his innermost desires, that the irresistible lips reluctantly parted ways.
Facing each other once more, Bubai couldn't help but notice a faint rosy blush tinting the gasping beauty's otherwise expressionless face, a subtle yet telling sign.
"You like it like this?"
Reining in her gasps, Xiao Lan’s glassy eyes met his gaze, her face still devoid of emotion as she replied simply, "Like."
“Hahaha!” Bubai’s laughter echoed through the bathhouse.
Staring at the breathtaking beauty, Bubai’s hand instinctively reached up to tenderly caress her lips. "Oh, Xiao Lan, I really want I could give you more, but there are still important matters to handle.”
Xiao Lan stared at him, her icy facade returning, transforming into a cold secretary once more.
"I'll go wash off their scent.”
His cold secretary stated matter-of-factly before slipping away from him, gracefully wading through the shallow water towards the two sleeping blonde beauties.
Left alone, Bubai leaned back against the edge of the pool, gazing up at the plain white jade ceiling, his mind already occupied with the game that lay ahead.
“This can be worked with. Yes, vent in them once more to fill them up, then send them home.”
A plan gradually took shape in his mind...