(Net)~^^m;l;/brm;g; : Tragedy, I always thought today’s update was scheduled, but as soon as I logged in, I realized it hadn't been posted. There will be another chapter soon.

“This must have been crafted by the former Dark Spirit God of the Spirit Temple,” Nie Kong murmured, sensing the residual divine power lingering in the jade pendant.

This type of "Dark God Blood Pendant" was also a single-use item. After the Dark God Power within was completely drained, numerous fine cracks had appeared on the surface of the jade, tracing the intricate patterns, and they were still growing larger. Once the divine energy inside the pendant fully dissipated, this "Dark God Blood Pendant" would likely crumble into dust.

He had initially thought it held some value, but now it seemed utterly useless. Nie Kong chuckled and tossed the "Dark God Blood Pendant" aside, yet a faint suspicion tickled his mind. Judging by the previous exchange, Zhan Deng and Zhan Song hadn't utilized the "Dark God Blood Pendant" in the Spirit Sealing Marsh. How then did they manage aerial flight and still exert the effects of Dark Spirit Power? Could it still be that Alchemist Spirit causing trouble?

Pondering it over and over, he felt like he was back where he started.

After thinking for quite a while, Nie Kong asked, “Tai Yan, when we were fighting Zhan Deng and Zhan Song, did you sense that Alchemist Spirit observing us?”

Tai Yan shook her head. “No.”

Nie Kong smiled. “It seems the Spirit Sealing Marsh is the full extent of his vision.”

Qing Yue couldn’t help but ask, “Nie Kong, what do we do now?”

Nie Kong said gravely, “News of the death of one and the injury of another Heavenly Spirit Realm expert will spread quickly. Ordinary Spirit Masters certainly won't dare approach the Spirit Sealing Marsh anymore, but more and more Heavenly Spirit Masters will certainly arrive. We must lure out and capture that Alchemist Spirit before they do.”

“You have a plan?” Qing Yue brightened with joy.

“No.”

Hearing Nie Kong’s two words, Qing Yue couldn’t help but roll her eyes. Tai Yan also covered her crimson lips and let out a few soft chuckles. Suddenly, as if recalling something, she said, “Big Brother, there’s something I forgot to tell you. When you were tossing people into the mire a few days ago, that Alchemist Spirit seemed extremely averse to it.”

“Oh?”

Nie Kong was greatly surprised.

Qing Yue wondered aloud, “Does that Alchemist Spirit dislike corpses?”

Nie Kong waved his hand. “He doesn’t dislike the corpses; he dislikes the death energy within the corpses.”

“Death energy?” The Ghostly Eagle King, who had been listening for a while, couldn't help but interject... “Big Brother, if that’s the case, then let’s kill more people and throw them into the marsh.”

“Do you take me for a mass murderer?”

Nie Kong glared at it crossly, but then a smile quickly spread across his face. “He detests death energy, so I shall give him a massive dose of it. Coincidentally, we have a ready-made corpse here. I’ll infuse this corpse with death energy and toss it into the marsh to see his reaction. However, one Zhan Song isn't enough. You, Ghostly, go hunt down some slightly more powerful spirit beasts—about ten should suffice.”

The Ghostly Eagle King immediately became energized as if injected with adrenaline. “This is what I’m best at, hehe. Big Brother, just leave it to me.”

“Go quickly and return fast.”

“Got it, boss.”

With a few flaps of its wings, the Ghostly Eagle King shot high into the sky, its massive form instantly shrinking into a small black dot before vanishing into the distant horizon.

“Nie Kong, you are so wicked, but Grandma likes it,” Qing Yue glanced sideways at Zhan Song’s body, a mischievous grin on her face.

Nie Kong ignored her, instead looking towards Tai Yan with a cheerful smile. “Sister Tai Yan, you’ve helped your brother out again. I must reward you properly. Tell me, what reward do you want?”

“Really? I can ask for anything?” Tai Yan’s face lit up with delight.

“Of course.” Nie Kong was pleased and waved his hand generously. However, the moment the words left his mouth, Nie Kong caught sight of Tai Yan’s sparkling beautiful eyes and a sudden sense of foreboding washed over him.

“Wonderful! Big Brother, I want to fight you right now.”

Tai Yan’s eyes narrowed into crescents.

As soon as her voice fell, her red robe dissolved into her body, instantly revealing a figure of breathtaking perfection. Beneath her swan-like, beautiful jade neck, two mounds of snow-white jade peaks stood tall and proud, their trembling tips bearing pink jade beads that radiated a dazzling, seductive luster.

Below the full chest were a slender waist and a flat abdomen entirely devoid of any excess flesh.

The graceful curves of her body tightened sharply at this point, suddenly bulging exaggeratedly at the back, fully accentuating those two round, upturned hips, full as a perfect moon, before tapering once more into two long, slender legs, smooth and tender like newly spun silk, so sleek not even a single pore was visible.

“Ah?”

Nie Kong was startled by the sudden appearance of her body, but in the next second, Tai Yan’s delicate form had already lunged into his embrace. An incredibly firm and springy sensation surged through the points of contact, making Nie Kong’s heart flutter and causing an immediate, instinctive reaction in his body.

Nie Kong felt a wave of awkwardness and quickly drew back. “Tai Yan, how about we change the reward?”

“No, I want this one.”

“Change it, and I’ll give you two rewards.”

“No, I want this one.”

“Three!”

“Come...”

Repeating the same phrase unchangingly, Tai Yan’s body wriggled constantly. Although Nie Kong tried his utmost to suppress it, his blood still surged, and he truly longed to agree immediately. But when he looked at her clear eyes, which showed no trace of lust, Nie Kong felt as if a bucket of ice water had been dumped over his head.

Caught between fire and ice, Nie Kong felt immense pain, fine beads of sweat breaking out on his forehead. Yet, he knew that without making some sort of promise, Tai Yan would never agree. He could only try to appease her: “Tai Yan, this matter is at a crucial stage right now, we can’t afford to be delayed. After this is handled, Big Brother will give you this reward, okay? Be good, be obedient, and then Big Brother will like you even more, understand?”

“Oh.”

Tai Yan pursed her red lips slightly, clearly displeased. After hesitating for a long moment, she finally said, “Big Brother, then it’s settled. You mustn't go back on your word.”

“Never going back,” Nie Kong nodded quickly, deciding to get through this immediate hurdle first.

Tai Yan’s eyes sharpened, and she smiled sweetly again. “Big Brother, this matter might take a very long time to complete. You need to pay some interest first.”

“Interest?”

Nie Kong was dumbfounded. This girl even knew the term ‘interest.’ Who taught her? His eyes instinctively flicked toward Qing Yue, who had, at some unknown time, squatted down on Zhan Song’s corpse, her little face set in a serious expression, looking intently and diligently without glancing aside.

“Big Brother.”

Seeing that Tai Yan had already turned her soft pink left cheek towards him, Nie Kong quickly suppressed his confusion and lightly kissed her cheek, his lips making a brief contact. After a soft pop, Tai Yan presented her right cheek, and Nie Kong, having no choice, swiftly gave her another quick pop.

Tai Yan mumbled somewhat dissatisfiedly, “That was too fast, I didn’t feel anything. Big Brother isn't putting any effort into it.”

Nie Kong broke out in a cold sweat. “When we fight, Big Brother will put in a lot of effort! Hurry up and put your clothes on; an outsider might see.”

“Mhm, it’s a deal then.”

“A deal, a deal.”

“…”

Listening to their exchange, Qing Yue’s eyes darted around. She patted her small chest and let out a big sigh...

To be continuedRH