Ouyang Qian didn't have much luggage to pack. The currencies of the Wanma Kingdom and the Twin Cities were not interchangeable, and besides, she believed that as long as she was by my side, she needed nothing at all. The two of them dressed and quietly slipped out of the room.

Only then could I clearly see the situation here. It wasn't a yurt. In my mind, a place for raising horses should have been a yurt, but this wasn't one. It was a normal dwelling, and quite thoughtfully built. Perhaps this was the capital of the Wanma Kingdom.

It seemed I should remember many things, but in reality, my mind was hazy and unable to distinguish anything clearly. Ouyang Qing told me about her experience. It turned out that after vaguely flying from the transport ship to the Twin Stars, she landed in the territory of the Wanma Kingdom. Then, because she fell from the sky, the locals treated her as sacred. Furthermore, because her knowledge far surpassed theirs, she became a kind of saintly great deity here, occasionally issuing guidance on how the people should act. Although Ouyang Qing wasn't famous on Earth, even a little ordinary experience from Earth was enough to instruct these uncivilized people. This was also the reason the Iron Horse Tribe was able to rise so quickly.

“What about your escape pod?” I asked Ouyang Qian. “The main drive shaft of my ship broke. It seems another important reason for leaving Hulu Village was to find a way to repair it, otherwise we can’t return to Earth.”

Ouyang Qing said, “My escape pod couldn't withstand the high temperatures and caught fire while traversing the atmosphere. Luckily, I was unharmed, but I checked the internal instruments and they were all damaged. Repairing it will probably be difficult. Moreover, that large egg-shaped object is regarded as a divine artifact by the Wanma people, guarded day and night by heavy troops. Otherwise, I could have taken you to see it, but now, for the sake of escaping, it’s best we are careful.”

I shook my head. Some things seemed to be trying to surface, yet they were right on the tip of my tongue, frustratingly impossible to articulate no matter how hard I tried. I said, “Never mind. We can’t use it for transport anyway. Since it’s broken, it’s not very useful. Our current mission is to find the other seven women. Repairing the ship and the escape pod is a plan for later. I’m sure those humans won’t be able to open it even if they guard it.”

“Mm,” Ouyang Qing nodded. “Follow me. We need to evade many of the sentries here, otherwise it will be a huge problem if they discover that their saintly woman has eloped with a man. You know, my acting was quite convincing before, not inferior to Liu Xue’s. They really thought I was a chaste goddess. Actually, hehe, they have no idea that Su Xue and I are two crazy women.”

No matter how much memory I had lost, finding Ouyang Qian brought me great comfort. It seemed I had some recollection—she was the last one remaining in the plan to find everyone—but the specifics of the situation were still fuzzy. I took Ouyang Qing’s hand and said, “In my eyes, you two are the sacred maidens.”

Ouyang Qian whispered in my ear, “The women you’ve handled before, right, husband? The girls from the Twin Cities are very beautiful. Have you charmed a few? You should consider that they count as aliens. Marrying an alien wife isn't an ordinary honor.”

I laughed, “Maybe I have, but I don’t remember. But won’t the truth be revealed once we get to the Twin Cities? There might even be several. Don’t get jealous then.”

Ouyang Qing let out a sharp, cold snort and pulled me past the sentry posts. After running half the night, the two of us finally thought we had escaped the compound. If Ouyang Qian hadn’t led the way, the terrain would have been incredibly complex, and I probably would have easily gotten lost. Lying on the grass, the two looked up at the twin moons in the sky for a brief rest.

“Which way do we enter the territory of the Twin Cities from?” Ouyang Qian asked me.

I was too tired to recall my past memories, as that almost-there feeling always irritated me. “You decide. It seems you should know more about the current situation than I do.”

Ouyang Qing took out a map from her bundle. “I have a detailed map of the Twin Stars here. It’s said to have been drawn by a big shot from the Twin Cities. Oh, I almost forgot!”

I looked at her suspiciously. “What? Don’t be so dramatic.”

Ouyang Qing hugged me excitedly. “You always forget when you wake up, which made me anxious. I wanted to ask you just now but completely forgot—the ship! The ship!”

I hastily got up and looked around. “Where?”

“Not here, I mean, I saw a ship and a shuttle on the battlefield outside the Twin Cities!”

“It was those that broke my siege engines, and later shattered our ascent ladder. One should be yours, and the other is the shuttle from the escape pod! I—I’m truly confused, I almost forgot who I was. At that time, I even thought about sneaking into the Twin Cities to investigate the whereabouts of my sisters. Who knew that later you went mad and came to kill them, and then you got hurt. I took care of you day and night, and then I completely forgot about this matter.”

“Did you really see my disk-shaped ship? Then it shouldn’t be parked on Hulu Peak anymore.”

Ouyang Qian replied, “Yes, absolutely no mistake. Maybe you don’t remember, but the ship has been repaired, and you even used it in battle. Looking at it this way, you must have found other sisters. That’s good news.”

A wave of relief washed over me. “That is good news. If they are truly in the Twin Cities, I won't worry with a ship protecting me. It’s just that my mind is so muddled; it’s all that damned Baru’s fault. When I get the chance, I’ll make him pay for this!”

Ouyang Qing cuddled me coquettishly and said, “Husband, I should actually thank him. Otherwise, how could I enjoy you all to myself like this? Every part of you now belongs only to me to command. I want you to kiss me.”

I laughed out loud and took a bite out of Ouyang Qian’s cheek. The two picked up the map and started looking for the route to the Twin Cities. Ouyang Qing said, “We crossed the vast no-man’s-land relying on this map. I deduce that this map could only have been drawn from an aerial view. I’d bet it’s your masterpiece. Ah, I’m such a fool. It’s highly likely I was an enemy of my husband for a long time. The defeat of the Wanma Kingdom in the Fei Long and Fei Ying prefectures was probably also because you were involved. How could I possibly win fighting against my husband?”

I shook my head. “I don’t remember any of what you said, but never mind that. As long as you are safely by my side now, that’s all that matters. Let’s go. We’ll take the original path, but we forgot to steal two horses. How long will it take to reach the Twin Cities traveling like this?”

Ouyang Qian said, “Stealing horses will be easy; we can just rob two from any passing camp. However, when we retreated back to the Wanma Kingdom, we noticed that several checkpoints on that road were already guarded. Luckily, our cavalry troop was large enough, otherwise, we couldn't have returned safely. Now, being so few, it’s hard to take the original path again.”

I put down the map. “We’ll worry about that when we get there. There will always be a way. If not, we’ll take the main road. We can pose as honest civilians; they should let us pass, right?”

Stealing horses was indeed simple; these people didn't guard them at all. However, proceeding along the path Ouyang Qian had used before, things became impossible once we crossed into the border of the Twin Cities territory. The original narrow pass at the valley mouth had been fortified with city walls. As soon as any Wanma people approached, they loosed volleys of arrows, interspersed with gunfire from rifles.

Ouyang Qian said, “Actually, I should have realized the rifles meant sisters early in the initial stages of the fighting, but I was too stupid and actually had a great time fighting them.”

“Yes, you truly were stupid. They had already manufactured rifles, and you still had nothing to show for it.”

Ouyang Qing stomped her foot. “Husband, you’re making fun of me.”

I laughed, “Aside from your deep mastery of seduction, you’re just a fox spirit with an undeserved reputation in everything else.”

Ouyang Qing jumped onto a horse and galloped away, me chasing after her, constantly teasing her. The two of them talked and laughed all the way and weren’t lonely. A few days later, they returned to the main road, but the main road was also impassable. The Twin Cities soldiers seemed to have a deep-seated hatred for the Wanma people, firing randomly before they even reached the sentry posts. In the end, the two had to abandon both routes.

That evening, they found a mountain cave, built a fire, and huddled together to study their next plan. Ouyang Qing said, “Since both roads are blocked, why don’t we take a detour by sea to the Jin Kingdom, and then enter the Twin Cities territory from the Jin Kingdom?”

I said, “Didn’t you say the Jin Kingdom was also involved in the war between the two countries? It might not be peaceful over there either.”

Ouyang Qing replied, “If not, what is your solution? We have to go and see. The Jin people have also discovered a secret passage into the Twin Cities. Although the terrain is more perilous, it probably hasn't been discovered by the Twin Cities people yet. Maybe we can make use of it.”

“Going to check it out is not impossible, but we are too far from the sea here. Taking this route would undoubtedly be going in the wrong direction.”

Ouyang Qing said, “I know a major road. We can reach the pier in a day and a night by riding fast horses, and then find a boat to travel along the coast into the Jin Kingdom. This journey is long, but I’m very happy that I can spend more time with you.”

In the firelight, Ouyang Qing’s fox-like face, filled with infinite seduction, made it hard for me to refuse. “Alright then. Let’s rest early tonight and set off at dawn tomorrow. I hope we can see those few women when we reach the Twin Cities.”

Ouyang Qing said, “Don’t worry, husband. I know you’ve always been lucky. I’ve been away from you for so long without incident; they must be safe too. But you yourself said we should rest early tonight, so don’t come over and touch me, okay?”

I laughed and burrowed into the grass pile. “Holding you while we sleep is fine, right? Otherwise, I’m afraid you’ll catch a chill if you wake up in the middle of the night, especially since the temperature has been quite low recently.”

Ouyang Qing snuggled into my embrace. “Holding is fine, but don’t take off my clothes. You said the low temperature might make me cold.”

“No problem, hehe. I suddenly like it when you use your mouth to help me—that way we don’t have to take off our clothes.”

“You shameless pervert! Do you think I’m like Sister Xiaorou and Susu? Fine, just promise to tell me in advance before the explosion, or else…”

Ximen Yan was utterly furious. Setting aside Ximen Qing’s hypocritical demeanor, she felt a burning heat every day after meals. And every time she felt hot, she would transform. Thankfully, Little Cui sensed it and sent Ximen Qing away early; otherwise, he would have stumbled upon the situation.

“Is there something wrong with the food he sends us?” Ximen Yan asked Little Cui after transforming again one day.

Little Cui replied, “But I eat it every day too. Why don't I change?”

Ximen Yan said angrily, “Damn it. Maybe some substance in the food triggers the conditions needed for my transformation. Remember how we always felt strangely hot for a while after every meal? The source must be here.”

“Yes,” Little Cui blushed. “Every time it reminds one of things that make one blush and the heart race. Who knows if that guy is trying to harm us? But we can’t just starve ourselves, or forget saving the Emperor and the Crown Prince, even our own lives won't be saved if no one comes.”

Ximen Yan grumbled, “Exactly. That’s why I said it’s utterly despicable. Although the pain of each transformation is getting lighter, if this continues for too long, I really will turn into a monster.”

Little Cui said, “Princess, you shouldn’t put it like that. If you really become like them, think about it, your situation with him might actually work out.”

Ximen Yan’s face flushed. “Little Cui, have you been aroused lately? You keep secretly rubbing your chest. Don’t think I haven't noticed. You’re trying to instigate me now, don't even think about it. There’s nothing between him and me; you’re just wishfully talking.”

Little Cui was greatly embarrassed by Ximen Yan bringing up the secret she held close. “Princess, don't you feel it? You really wish for hands to squeeze your chest forcefully, and the feeling down there is also strange, indescribable, like a deep emptiness, a need for something.”

Ximen Yan didn't deny Little Cui's words, but she said, “But we are girls. Even if we have such impulses, we must restrain them.”

Little Cui felt much more relaxed knowing Ximen Yan shared the same impulse. She gently rubbed her own chest. “Princess, try it yourself. Rubbing really makes it feel much better; it even dissipates the heat in your heart.”

Perhaps Little Cui’s expression influenced Ximen Yan. She involuntarily reached out and gently rubbed her full, swollen breasts a couple of times, hesitantly at first. A feeling of exquisite relief actually caused her to let out a low moan through her nose. The two didn't know much about intimacy, but Little Cui could distinguish that comfortable moan. She said, “Princess, doesn't it feel wonderful? Like a full-body electric shiver. I wasn’t lying to you, was I?”

Ximen Yan said, “Yes, but it’s so shameful. We shouldn’t be doing this. If others knew, they would call us lunatics, say we are indecent.”

Little Cui wasn't as cautious as Ximen Yan. Firstly, technological advancements made the Dwarves different from the feudal ways of the Twin Cities people. Secondly, Little Cui was just a maid, which was different from the high-and-mighty princess. Even so, touching herself felt somewhat embarrassing. So Little Cui suggested, “Then let’s do this, Princess: you touch me, and I’ll touch you. We can pretend we were forced; that way, we get relief and lessen the psychological burden.”

Ximen Yan chuckled coquettishly, “You can think up such strange reasons. Isn’t that just deceiving ourselves?”

“Then do you agree or not? If you don’t speak, I’ll take it as consent. I’ll touch first.”

Ximen Yan had become somewhat numb from the torment of lust and transformation these past few days. She half-heartedly agreed, and her full, swollen breasts fell into Little Cui’s hands. Little Cui couldn't hold one of the enlarged breasts with both hands, but this contrast between large and small was even more stimulating for her. It was like a child playing with cotton candy, constantly squeezing and nipping at it. Ximen Yan naturally couldn't bear this ‘abuse’; her moans grew louder and louder, until her body trembled violently and she inexplicably reached her first climax.

Immediately afterward, something strange happened. Her body rapidly shrank like a def

The further they walked, the more distant the path became. Xiaocui remarked, "Princess, so the underwater city truly is dangerous. The Merfolk's counterattack is far too formidable. When we first arrived, the City was clearly holding the upper hand."

Ximen Yan replied, "There are no eternal victories; invaders never fare well in the end. Let's go. Perhaps taking advantage of the chaos is the best way for us to slip away."

"Wait a moment, Princess, look!" Xiaocui stopped Ximen Yan, pointing toward a half-open doorway.

Ximen Yan peeked in. "The server room? Someone's inside."

Xiaocui brandished the weapon in her hand. "Perfect for a test run. Don't you want to try contacting that Zhao Qian again? With his help, escaping might be much smoother."

A light sparked in Ximen Yan's eyes. "Good point, you are the clever one."

The two slipped silently into the server room. Ximen Yan delivered a kick to the technician seated at the computer, sending him flying before he could utter a sound. Before he could even hit the ground, Xiaocui fired a shot at his body. A substance resembling a cloud or a fish net sprayed from the barrel, spreading rapidly over the technician. Before he landed, he was enveloped by this misty net, held suspended in mid-air as if paralyzed, unable to move or speak.

Ximen Yan exclaimed with delight, "It really is a good weapon. Excellent for maintaining public order and suppressing riots. It shouldn't cause any permanent harm, right?"

Xiaocui responded, "Except that your legs will go numb if you stay in one position for too long."

Ximen Yan gripped her weapon tightly. "Then we'll take one back for research and try to replicate it. Oh, and you’re proficient with electronics, and you know Zhao Qian's phone frequency—hurry up and try contacting him."

Xiaocui glanced over the equipment. "Princess, this is just a terminal room. Accessing the main system will take some time."

Ximen Yan insisted, "We must do it, no matter how long it takes. If we can't find transport, our safe return to the Underdark will depend entirely on him. Besides, he seemed to promise to help us that day, but we were too focused on Ximen Ding and refused. His abilities far surpass ours; with his help, our chances of rescuing my father and brother might be greater."

"Very well, Princess, rest assured, I will complete the mission."

Xiaocui was certainly no ordinary maid; calling her Ximen Yan's assistant was hardly an exaggeration. She pulled out the chair, sat before the computer, and rapidly tapped symbols onto the screen. It was a touch-sensitive handwriting screen, requiring no additional input system. Time passed quickly. Ximen Yan listened to the sounds of people moving back and forth outside, causing beads of anxious sweat to form on her brow.

"How is it? Why isn't it done yet?"

Xiaocui replied, "Princess, I'm hacking into the Mainframe System of the Underwater City! Do you think this is like playing a game? If their guards detect us, they could trace this terminal room very quickly... Success! Princess, you talk to him now."

Ximen Yan leaned closer to the screen. The signal displayed a waiting connection. After a few heart-stopping seconds that felt both brief and endless, the system finally opened. A beautiful face, tear-streaked like a pear blossom in the rain, appeared on the screen. "Hello, who is this? How did you connect to our phone? Sister Yun Yao, come quickly and look! Is Zhao Qian trying to contact us?"

Ximen Yan was stunned. "Xiaocui, are you sure this is right? Who is this?"

Xiaocui responded, "Yes, who is she? We don't know her. Hello, we are looking for Zhao Qian. Can you please help us find him? We are his friends, and we are in grave danger. We need his..."

"Princess Ximen Yan? Miss Xiaocui? How... how did you break in?"

Finally, a familiar face appeared in the camera view. Ximen Yan said, "You are Miss Yun Yao. We need to speak with Zhao Qian; please ask him to help us."

Hearing the name, Yun Yao's eyes uncontrollably filled with fresh tears. "I apologize, Princess Ximen Yan, Zhao Qian, he... he has disappeared."

Ximen Yan and Xiaocui gasped in unison. "What? Why did he disappear?"

Yun Yao explained, "During the battle against the Marauders and the Jin people, he charged alone into the enemy ranks to kill their leader. In the end, he was overwhelmed by numbers and trampled by the horses. Now, there is no sight of him, living or dead. We..."

Xiaocui interrupted, "Princess, we've been discovered, and the signal is being jammed! This terminal is about to be kicked out of the system. They'll find us soon. Let's go!"

Ximen Yan was still lost in thought. "How could this happen to him? What should we do now?"

Xiaocui urged her, "Princess, the planet won't stop turning without him. We must continue our escape."

Bang! The door was kicked open, and a squad of Dwarf soldiers rushed in, guns raised. Xiaocui scooped up Ximen Yan, activated the drilling tool, and the two of them shot through the crowd. Two soldiers who couldn't dodge in time fell, wounded.

"Quick, over there! There are speeders there!" Ximen Yan had already spotted a parking bay at the end of the passage.

Xiaocui piloted the drill tool rapidly forward. Passing through the corridor, they indeed saw two speeders—a form of transportation in the Underdark, capable of high velocity powered by energy converted from crystal stones, but restricted from true flight because the limited space of the Underwater City necessitated this constraint.

"It won't open without a key," Xiaocui said, steadying their descent as she pulled the door handle.

"Drill it open!" Ximen Yan said firmly. She saw Ximen Qing approaching with his retinue. If he captured them now, things would escalate beyond repair; the consequences would be unimaginable.

The drill head was exceptionally sharp. It shattered the lock upon contact. The two opened the doors and settled into the cockpit, but without the activation code, the vehicle wouldn't respond. Xiaocui was an expert in such matters, but deciphering the code required time, and Ximen Qing was closing in fast with his guards.

Ximen Yan held the door shut tightly, preventing anyone from forcing their way in. Ximen Qing wasn't in a hurry; he tapped the glass towards Ximen Yan. "Sister Yan, what are you doing? Has your brother done anything to wrong you?"

Ximen Yan retorted, "We are going home. Please do not stop us. If you let us leave, I, Ximen Yan, will be forever grateful."

Ximen Qing replied, "Sister Yan, haven't I explained? It's chaotic outside. Moreover, Nangong Quan's forces are too strong; without my family's help, you'll never rescue anyone. Can't you have a little patience? I've been patient with both of you; can't you show me half that effort?"

Ximen Qing truly was patient with the woman before him, but he had no choice. The Merfolk attacks were growing more ferocious with each wave. He had just led his men to repel one attack and had rushed back from the battlefield upon receiving the alert, leaving him no time to pursue his designs on Ximen Yan even if he wanted to.

Ximen Yan snapped back angrily, "You have patience, but I do not! Xiaocui, is the code cracked yet?"

Xiaocui slammed the accelerator down. "Princess, hold tight! Here we go!"

The speeder accelerating violently jolted Ximen Qing, causing him to nearly stumble. His guards quickly supported him. "Crown Prince, should we capture her?"

Ximen Qing smirked. "All exits from the Underdark are closed now, and the Merfolk can't break in. Do you think she has a way out? Let her run for a while, and then let the Mainframe's vehicle control program send her back to me. I want to see the look of disappointment on her face."

Xiaocui frantically left Ximen Qing and the guards behind. They sped down the straight boulevard. The construction of the Underwater City and the Underdark were fundamentally similar, both utilizing vast caverns beneath the crust. Some naturally formed stone chambers spanned hundreds of square kilometers, and even where roads were blocked or space was insufficient, their technology allowed them to easily bore through.

Some residents of the Underdark lived in stone chambers, but most lived in houses much like surface dwellers. The underground city also had skyscrapers, reserved only for the wealthy and powerful, because constructing tall buildings there, unlike on the surface, was extremely difficult. The two women zipped the speeder through the Underdark at breakneck speed, covering nearly every corner, but still found no sign of an exit.

Ximen Yan regretted their rashness. "We only knew the entrance from the sea floor, but that area is heavily guarded and vehicle access is impossible. We truly should have inquired about the route out before attempting to escape. I wrongly assumed the end of the road would be the exit."

Xiaocui agreed, "Yes, Princess, we were a bit too hasty. We'll have experience next time."

Ximen Yan sighed. "Next time? One attempt like this nearly cost us our lives."

"No, no, the vehicle is out of control!" Xiaocui suddenly began wildly slapping the control panel; the buttons were unresponsive, and even the steering wheel wouldn't obey her commands.

Ximen Yan's expression changed drastically. "We're heading back! This speeder is linked to the Mainframe System. Damn it, it seems our limited escape experience is no match for Ximen Qing. No wonder he wasn't in a hurry to chase us."

Xiaocui was on the verge of tears in frustration. "What do we do, Princess? After finally escaping, how can we fall back into his clutches? Let's jump out!"

Ximen Yan released the door handle she had been gripping tightly. With a sudden rush, the wind generated by the speed caught the door, ripping it clean off. Startled, Ximen Yan clutched the interior grab bar. "No! The speed is too fast; jumping now will kill us even quicker."

Xiaocui argued, "But being caught by Ximen Qing again might kill us even faster! Let's jump, Princess. Do you really want to go back and drink that soup?"

"Fine!" Ximen Yan gritted her teeth. But before either woman could move, the shattered door frame was abruptly encased in a layer of glass. The vehicle's internal system issued a friendly reminder: "Please ensure your safety."

Furious, Ximen Yan shouted, "Xiaocui, drill out the system of this car! Let's see how it dares to control us now!"

Xiaocui pointed ahead. "It's too late, Princess, we're already back."

Indeed, the vehicle braked sharply. The two had been too hurried when boarding to activate the safety systems. They slammed against the control panel with a thud, their heads striking hard, and they passed out.

When Ximen Yan awoke, she found herself back in her original bed, but her limbs ached intensely. Struggling a couple of times, she realized she was tightly bound with ropes.

"Sister Yan, you're finally awake. Is there something my care hasn't provided? Why wouldn't you listen to my advice and insisted on fleeing? All passages in the Underdark are shut due to the Merfolk attack. Didn't you use your brain before trying to escape? Is this what they call having looks but no brains?" Ximen Qing sat by Ximen Yan's bed, his eyes constantly darting over her ample chest.

"Where is Xiaocui?" Ximen Yan scanned the room but couldn't find her.

"Her? I imagine she's enjoying herself right now. My subordinates will certainly take very good care of her." Ximen Qing's words were thick with suggestive lust.

Ximen Yan’s face paled with alarm. "You wouldn't dare!"

Ximen Qing laughed chillingly. "Why wouldn't I dare? Lust is natural. Sister Yan, your escape this time reminded me—a man's patience is limited. Shouldn't we make things right now?"

Ximen Yan stated coldly, "Either kill me, or let me go. Don't even think about insulting me!"

Ximen Qing chuckled. "Sister Yan, honestly, I admire your endurance these past few days. I thought you might eventually be overcome by your own desires and beg me to take you. But even after eating all those fish whips every day, your arousal wasn't triggered. Are you perhaps frigid? Or do you handle things yourself daily? I regret not installing surveillance in your room; otherwise, I'm sure I could have watched some excellent shows every day."

Ximen Yan spat out in fury, "Ximen Qing, you really poisoned our food? You are despicable!"

Ximen Qing adopted an expression of injured innocence. "Sister Yan, you can't just falsely accuse people. That fish whip is the most valuable organ on a Merfolk; it's incredibly nourishing for yin, boosting yang, and improving complexion—something even the wealthy struggle to buy. For you, I wasted at least a dozen pieces. It’s one thing that you don't appreciate my efforts, but to insult me on top of that? Nutritional supplements and poison are entirely different concepts. What a pity that all my good intentions went to waste."

Ximen Yan was utterly speechless against such a scoundrel. She had certainly seen Merfolk in data footage, but she had never seen a real one. As for what a 'fish whip' was, Ximen Yan had no idea, as a princess, she wasn't expected to learn such matters. She only knew that besides evolving their two useless hind legs into tails more practical for swimming, the Merfolk were otherwise physically similar to normal humans. But if that 'fish whip' caused such intense desire, it couldn't be a good thing—which was evident from Ximen Qing's lecherous gaze.

"Get out! Send Xiaocui back immediately, or I won't forgive you!" Ximen Yan roared in anger.

Ximen Qing raised his hand and flicked something. In his hand, he held a rope. The rope snapped against Ximen Yan's body, the force landing precisely on her chest. She gasped in pain, unable to help a soft cry escaping her lips. This was all the fault of the base, shameless person who had bound her. The rope looped around her back, waist, and ankles, then pulled her hands behind her back, aligning her wrists with her neck and feet. This posture forced Ximen Yan into an arched stance, chest thrust out, abdomen protruding. Her already full breasts were cinched tightly by two loops of the rope, the external pressure making them appear even more pronounced.

"Does it hurt?" Ximen Qing smirked. "Don't worry. I have an aphrodisiac refined from that fish whip. You enjoy playing the martyr, don't you? Let's see if you can resist this time. I want you kneeling, begging me to take you. Ximen Yan, you are destined to be my woman. Even if you run to the ends of the earth, you are mine. No other man will touch you but me, and I want you to willingly be impaled by me. I want you kneeling beneath me, begging me to thrust into you. Soon, you will be ashamed of rejecting me before. From now on, you are my sex slave, Ximen Qing's property! I say you are human, you are human; I say you are a dog, you must whimper beneath my feet!"

Ximen Yan trembled with terror. "You are insane. You've gone mad."

Ximen Qing snatched a syringe from the table and slapped it against Ximen Yan's thigh, plunging it in to the hilt. Ximen Yan gasped in pain and shock. Though her clothes remained intact, being stabbed in the thigh was no joke, especially with the dark, viscous fluid injected—who knew what that substance would do?