These were the thoughts racing through Ni Ni Layan's mind as she stared into Morse's eyes—eyes that clearly showed he was suffering from agonizing lust.
Yet, he looked directly into her eyes; not once did his gaze wander to her private charms. Even though she was breathtaking, he didn't look.
Could it be that this body type isn't his preference?
No matter. A Phoenix always has a solution.
Suddenly, and quite magically, Ni Ni Layan's body shifted. She became an incredibly enchanting woman, alluring to an unbelievable degree. An immeasurable chest size, a slender waist, and a "forbidden fruit" that heralded utter destruction.
Morse felt a crushing pressure. This was getting dangerously close to his "type." If she continued this transformation, he wouldn't be able to restrain himself.
He shut his eyes tightly and backed away, gasping and panting, shielding his member with his hand as if it were his last fortress.
"What do you think... of my offer, Miss?"
He sounded like a frightened little chick. She couldn't understand; she was at her peak of seductiveness, yet he remained standing. She could sense he had absorbed massive amounts of Yang energy from her feathers. He had been looking specifically for her, as if he knew her.
Despite having enough lust within him to populate three entire families down to the hundredth grandson... he was still holding on.
This shattered all her expectations. Ni Ni Layan had wanted a man who would break her, who would shatter every last shred of decency she possessed. She wanted a man who would make her sink deeper and deeper into the sea of pleasure.
But now, someone had defied those expectations.
"It seems you don't like large breasts... how about I shrink them a bit for you?"
Oh god. She began to take the form of the young female cultivators. This was his absolute favorite type—he used to take pleasure in drawing women in uniform, cultivating in silence or training with their swords.
If she shortened her height just a little more, he wouldn't be able to endure it. The Phoenix had the ability to shapeshift into any form... it was as if she were designed to satisfy every possible fetish.
But he couldn't face her now. He had to get out—he had to leave. Just as he was about to turn and flee, Ni Ni Layan grabbed his wrist and pulled him toward her, forcing him to feel the incredible softness of her body against his.
The sensation was more than heavenly; he could even feel the hot pre-cum dripping into his trousers. Yet, he did not submit. If he did, he would be sucked dry. Instead of saving himself, he would become the cause of her downfall.
The Xuan Clan was a clan of "Balance," renowned for their unique Yin and Yang techniques. They were masters of spiritual equilibrium. That's why the original novel's heroine said that the next person to ascend to the Upper Realm would be from the Xuan family—because they provided the perfect foundational training for it.
He began to recite the clan's mantras to her, trying to bring her back to her senses, even though it seemed impossible.
"Balance is the foundation of all things... The Great Heaven is attained through a pure and serene heart... Spiritual immortality is the immortality of the self."
Hearing his words, Ni Ni Layan felt as if he were reciting exorcism chants to ward off demons. It was incredibly frustrating. If he didn't want sex, he should just stop annoying her and leave. His lust would consume his heart if he didn't release it anyway.
As Ni Ni Layan put her clothes back on while Morse continued his mantras with closed eyes, she began to ignore him and walk away.
"Wait a moment... Miss, don't leave! The world is wider than you think. Sex is only one percent of the pleasure in this world. Why not come out and experience spiritual cultivation in a practical, organized environment?"
What the hell was he saying? Was he offering spiritual training to an immortal master?
It was hilarious. Ni Ni Layan had experienced everything in life and found no joy in staying alive; sex was the only thing she hadn't tried. She just wanted to feel alive again.
"Oh, really? And then what? Betrayal, hypocrisy, selfishness, isolation, and eternal boredom? Why bother? For power? What use is being strong... respect, money, authority? None of it matters if you don't feel its impact. Leave this place if you don't want sex."
But this time, it was Morse who stopped her, grabbing her shoulder. Ni Ni Layan smiled, thinking he had finally succumbed to his desires.
Instead, he handed her a full erotic magazine, looking at her with cold eyes from behind.
"Satisfy yourself with masturbation; it offers the same pleasure. I am the author of this book. While sex is enjoyable, you will only find the truth through me. Sex is fun, but it's an abyss... it robs you of your mind and makes you a slave to your lower half. It shuts down your brain and turns you into an animal."
She was stunned. What was he saying?
"If you negate your mind, what is the difference between you and a dog, a cat, or even a pig? They all follow nothing but their lust."
Ni Ni Layan listened to the words of this strange man. Why did he have to be so right? The Celestial Phoenix, one of the most terrifying and powerful beings on earth... what would separate her from common animals if she fell into the abyss of lust? Nothing. She would be nothing more than a follower.
But how could she give up the pleasure of sex just like that? She took the erotic magazine from him. On the cover, written in elegant calligraphy: "How About We Go to the Treehouse? – Volume One."
As she opened it and read the first ten pages, her eyes sparkled. She closed them, inhaling the cold air. She smiled, looking at Morse, who was being consumed by his own desire.
"How about... we masturbate together?"
There was no other solution. Her suppressed lust had to be released, but she wouldn't do it with a man; she wouldn't be an animal.
When the two entered the cave together, Morse Xuan stripped off his clothes, heat radiating from his body in waves. He had been terrified that the heroine would violate him, but he had fought to restrain her wild impulses. He would do whatever it took.
Ni Ni Layan began to pleasuring herself, staring at the numerous illustrations in the magazine, becoming more and more aroused. Meanwhile, Morse gazed at her naked body and her intensely provocative expressions as she reached a state of peak estrus. He, too, used his hand to release his own lust before her.
Finally, after twenty minutes, Morse let go—and Ni Ni Layan followed at the exact same moment. Their fluids mixed together on the ground.
But Morse Xuan's desire did not stop; it renewed itself instantly. He began again... and Ni Ni Layan hadn't had enough of the book yet, either.
The two of them were like a pair of lunatics.
Mixed emotions... a shared madness without physical contact. As much as Morse and Ni Ni Layan might have wished to meet—for his pillar to enter that mysterious abyss and for them to truly know one another—they didn't.
No. They were far above mere carnal lust. This was a lust of the mind. Finding pleasure exactly when they desired it, without shame, without guilt.
A conscious, uninhibited lust.
A lust that dictated their every breath and boiled within their blood.
The two of them indulged until they reached a state of delirium—pleasure after pleasure after pleasure. Yet, they were fully aware. They knew they were in complete control. Everything was under their command.
They could have had sex at any moment, but they were psychologically powerful enough to satisfy themselves without a partner. Yes—this was the true, ultimate pleasure.
The very next morning...
The place was heavy with the scent of seed and estrus; the pleasure had persisted non-stop until the second day. Both were satiated, feeling an indescribable bliss. Now, they woke up side by side, their bodies coated in their mingled fluids.
Morse opened his eyes as he rose from the bedding.
"My god... why do my testicles hurt so much?"
Yesterday had been grueling. Now that he had taught the heroine a way to soothe her lust, he knew it wasn't a permanent solution—it was merely a sedative. He knew it wouldn't be long before she would want to jump on his member.
Therefore, before time ran out, he had to teach her Yin techniques to achieve balance. After much hesitation, he immediately made his choice.
"System, I choose the Yang path."
[ Congratulations to the Host on choosing the Yang path... The System will now begin linking the Yin system to the nearest potential Dual Cultivation partner... Selection complete: Ni Ni Layan. ]
[ The System will now begin the assignment process... Time is required to revive the destroyed meridians with new ones. The Host's body must remain in a state of dormancy until the awakening. ]