Chapter 158: Husband, don't you want to let Stronghold Master Zhu witness your heroic prowess

"Very well... Zhu agrees to the request of Stronghold Master Ning. For the remaining days... Zhu shall remain in your stronghold as a hostage!"

One can only blame the inaccurate intelligence.

Others are the knife and chopping board; I am the fish and the meat.

Under these circumstances, if she did not agree, for Yunxiao Stronghold, there would likely be only one path left to take: total annihilation.

After all, Liu Qingmei is a dignified True Person powerhouse, and with her as a hostage, slaughtering Yunxiao Stronghold would be effortless.

She cannot gamble!

Nor does she have the opportunity to gamble.

However, after agreeing, Zhu Yaluan suddenly raised her head, looked at Ning Mu in the seat of honor, knitted her brows, and said in a deep voice: "But... Zhu needs to set a time limit!"

"One year as the term!"

"After one year, Zhu leaves, how about that?"

Zhu Yaluan felt uncharacteristically anxious in her heart, staring at Ning Mu with trepidation.

Ning Mu stroked his chin, lost in thought, and remained silent.

At this moment.

Liu Qingmei, who had been silent opposite them, suddenly stood up.

"Three years!"

The words fell.

Liu Qingmei was stunned for a moment, her brows slightly furrowed.

The system suddenly issued another task.

【Task Two: Go crazy! Give your Xia Lu an ultimate experience, and give the Yunxiao Stronghold Master, Zhu Yaluan, an unforgettable, psychologically subversive live performance!】

【Task Details: After Zhu Yaluan agrees to the conditions and completes Task One, in front of Zhu Yaluan, in the great hall, take the initiative to throw yourself into the arms of your Binding Companion Ning Mu, and use methods including but not limited to hands, mouth, and chest to give your companion a perfect experience. At the same time, you must let Zhu Yaluan witness the whole process with her own eyes, and during the process, you must cause her sufficient shock! And order her that she must keep it a secret, otherwise, the antidote will be delayed!】

【Task Reward: Depending on the degree of Zhu Yaluan's shock and the experience of the Host's husband Ning Mu, you can obtain a maximum of 3000 Cultivation Points and 300 Heroic Couple Points!】

Glancing at the task description, Liu Qingmei raised her brows slightly, her eyes flickering with a hint of oddity.

But soon, she returned to normal.

Only, on her baby-fat cheeks, two blushes climbed up unconsciously.

Seeing Liu Qingmei step forward and propose a three-year term, Zhu Yaluan was startled, a flash of fear appearing in her eyes. However, the timidity she felt when facing Liu Qingmei, honed by long-term management of the Mountain Stronghold, vanished in an instant, and she regained her aura.

"One and a half years!"

"Two years, no room for bargaining. And it is not just being a hostage; this pill must be swallowed!" Liu Qingmei spoke again, her words resolute.

As she spoke, she flipped her palm.

A black pill appeared in her palm, the size of a fingernail, seemingly suffused with infinite spiritual energy.

"If by then you have not posed any threat to my Ningyang Stronghold, Liu will naturally offer the antidote. If not... this Poison Pill can make you die from the pain of ten thousand swords biting your heart!"

While speaking, Liu Qingmei walked over and held her palm out in front of Zhu Yaluan.

Clearly, Liu Qingmei did not give Zhu Yaluan the power to refuse at all! Zhu Yaluan's expression could not help but change.

Her eyes flashed with sharp light, first staring tightly at Liu Qingmei, and then casting her gaze toward the black pill in the other's palm.

"How you choose, you decide for yourself!"

"Since Liu became a True Person, I have never killed in the outside world, but I do not mind resuming the act of killing. To a True Person, a few lives are like grass and trees. I believe Stronghold Master Zhu understands this!"

Liu Qingmei's expression was indifferent, looking down at Zhu Yaluan from a position of superiority.

At this time, Zhu Yaluan was caught in a struggle between heaven and man, her eyes turning in confusion, a layer of fine sweat seeping from her forehead.

The fingers supporting the armrest gripped the end of the armrest tightly; the solid wood chair even began to develop cracks between her fingers.

She knew that Liu Qingmei was threatening her! With her own Sitting and Shining Great Completion cultivation, she only needed one opportunity to perhaps advance to Divine Origin and become a True Person, equal in strength and status to this Liu Qingmei.

If she swallowed the pill, not only would she be controlled by others, but she feared she would completely lose the chance to become a True Person! But if she did not swallow it...

How could she resolve the threat of a dignified True Person like Liu Qingmei? For a time, Zhu Yaluan's heart was incredibly conflicted, tangled, and anxious.

"Fine!"

"I will eat it!"

Finally, Zhu Yaluan made her choice.

A True Person powerhouse has a lifespan of five hundred years; ordinary lives are indeed no different from grass and trees in the eyes of a True Person powerhouse.

Grass and trees only live for one autumn.

A human life of a few decades, what difference does it make before a True Person with a five-hundred-year lifespan?

The words fell.

Zhu Yaluan let go of the chair armrest, stared tightly at Liu Qingmei, raised her pale hand, picked up the Jieshu Shixin Pill from her palm, and then tilted her head back and swallowed it.

Looking closely, one could see that on the armrest of the chair she was sitting on, two distinct, sharp-angled finger indentations were clearly visible!

Seeing Zhu Yaluan swallow the Poison Pill, Liu Qingmei was still not at ease.

She leaned over directly, grabbed her wrist, and checked her pulse.

A Grandmaster martial artist has strong power and too many means to neutralize a Poison Pill!

Checking the pulse, until she was certain the other party had truly swallowed the pill, Liu Qingmei felt slightly relieved.

【Notification: Congratulations to the Host for completing Task One. Reward: 2000 Cultivation Points, 200 Heroic Couple Points! The items required for this task have been stored in the Host's system warehouse. Please be aware!】

【Notification: Congratulations to the Host. The owner of the Number One Sub-System, Liu Qingmei, has completed Task One. Feedback to the Host: Task Reward, 200 Cultivation Points!】

Zhu Yaluan was not annoyed either.

She let Liu Qingmei hold her pulse.

Only suddenly, her expression changed.

"My Cultivation Points, what is going on... is this pill the cause of this?"

Zhu Yaluan suddenly raised her head, staring at Liu Qingmei in shock and disbelief.

Liu Qingmei smiled, relaxing her brows, and said calmly, "Correct, this pill can suppress your Cultivation Points by two realms; in other words, your Cultivation Points are now only at the Sitting and Shining Great Completion!"

"What!"

Zhu Yaluan was shocked and turned pale upon hearing this.

She, a dignified Sitting and Shining Great Completion, a Grandmaster martial artist, was about to step into the Nascent Origin realm.

To be forced down two realms by a single pill? How could such a strange object exist in this world! But more importantly, with her Cultivation Points fallen, wouldn't everything she had worked for have to start all over again! At this moment, Zhu Yaluan felt her scalp tingle, and her heart was filled with grief.

Anyone who suddenly learned that their Cultivation Points had fallen so drastically would likely find it hard to bear!

However, Liu Qingmei's next words made her expression soften slightly.

"No need to worry. As long as you follow the rules and behave yourself for these two years, I will give you the antidote when the time comes, and your Cultivation Points will naturally return to their peak state!"

"But if you have any other ideas, then don't blame me, Liu, for being heartless."

"Additionally, every ten days, I will give you a periodic antidote that can alleviate the pain of your Ten Thousand Swords Devouring the Heart. Of course, if you think you can endure it, you are welcome to try."

Liu Qingmei raised an eyebrow, looking at Zhu Yaluan with a calm expression.

Zhu Yaluan's expression relaxed slightly upon hearing this, but deep in her eyes, she still hid intense unwillingness and anger.

However, in the end, she could only let out a sigh.

She could not show it.

"Huang Yutang, take the two leaders of Yunxiao Stronghold to rest, and send them down the mountain tomorrow!"

Liu Qingmei looked toward Huang Yutang below the steps, as well as the two leaders of Yunxiao Stronghold.

Huang Yutang nodded, looked at the two heads of Yunxiao Stronghold opposite him, raised an eyebrow, and said in a low voice, "The two of you, follow me out!"

The Fifth Stronghold Master of Yunxiao Stronghold, Zhao Pu, and the Commander Sun Zhengqiang were still in a state of resentment, but due to their lack of strength, they dared to be angry but dared not speak.

Hearing Huang Yutang's words, the two did not respond, but stood up at the same time and looked at Zhu Yaluan, who was sitting calmly on the steps.

"Great Stronghold Master!"

The two called out, feeling unwilling.

Zhu Yaluan turned her head to look at the two, her tone filled with regret, and she waved her hand, saying, "Things have reached this point; our strength is inferior to others, so we can only accept our fate!"

"You two go back and report the situation here in full to the Second Stronghold Master. In the future, the Mountain Stronghold will be managed by the Second Stronghold Master, the Third Stronghold Master, and the Fourth Stronghold Master. If there are any undecided matters, send someone here to find me. I will write a letter later for you to take back..."

"Also, take the Eighth Stronghold Master's body back and bury it properly!"

Zhu Yaluan gave the order solemnly.

Afterward, she let out a long sigh and sat down dejectedly, no longer looking at Zhao Pu and Sun Zhengqiang.

Things having reached this point, further agitation was useless.

She could only preserve her strength.

As Huang Yutang left with the unwilling Fifth Stronghold Master Zhao Pu and the Commander Sun Zhengqiang.

Liu Qingmei smiled, then walked to the main seat with a swaying gait, cast a flirtatious glance at Ning Mu, and leaned softly into his arms.

"Husband~ does it feel good to play with a nun?"

Liu Qingmei's beautiful eyes were charming, her expression revealing a somewhat intriguing, ambiguous smile.

This big woman.

She really is getting better and better at stirring up the clouds and rain! Immediately.

He slapped the big woman's curvaceous buttocks directly.

Her waist was like a string.

Her buttocks were like drums.

With rhythmic slaps, he performed a piece of exquisite music in his hands.

Even a slightly heavier force would make her let out muffled groans.

On her cheeks, clouds gathered, delicate and bright.

Speaking of which, Ning Mu couldn't help but be startled.

He glanced at the main hall and then asked in surprise, "Where is Liuli Shitai?"

Liu Qingmei was also stunned, then turned to look back.

Tong Yuyue was also looking around for her.

Liuli Shitai had always been elusive, and everyone had already grown accustomed to it.

But being elusive before was one thing.

Now that she was already Ning Mu's person, she was still playing disappearing acts?

And at such an important moment? "I don't know. It seems that after we came out of the room and parted ways outside, we haven't seen her since..." Liu Qingmei blinked and recalled.

At this moment.

Tong Yuyue remembered that when they were in front of the Gu Family courtyard earlier.

She saw a figure in the night sky crossing over the main hall and flying straight toward the back mountain. Could that figure have been Liuli Shitai? Immediately, Tong Yuyue said it out loud.

"Perhaps she has some business; never mind." Ning Mu waved his hand.

"Is Husband not worried that Liuli Shitai might run away?" Tong Yuyue asked.

Ning Mu paused, then smiled and shook his head, saying, "What is mine cannot be driven away, and what is not mine cannot be kept by force. To accept what comes with equanimity and lose with indifference—isn't that what life is about?" Listening to Ning Mu's reflection, Tong Yuyue nodded thoughtfully.

And at this moment, Liu Qingmei had already buried her head.

Her slightly flushed cheeks revealed a touch of delicacy, and as she moved up and down, her charm was unique!

Following Liu Qingmei's movements.

Suddenly, Zhu Yaluan, who had been secretly grieving, stood up with an awkward expression.

"Ahem... I shall not disturb the two of you, I will take my leave first!"

Zhu Yaluan cupped her hands in a salute, then, with her face slightly flushed and her eyes lowered, she turned to leave.

It is often said that at thirty one is like a wolf, and at forty like a tiger.

She was at exactly that age of being like a wolf or a tiger, hungry and thirsty for a drink.

This sudden shift into romantic atmosphere instantly stirred a ripple deep within her heart, leaving her with a sense of loss.

Deep down, she even missed her husband, who had long since passed away and, by now, was likely already reincarnated as a human.

It seemed that she could no longer even remember his appearance.

Zhu Yaluan could not help but feel a wave of grief, her expression filled with desolation.

Ning Mu cupped his hands and nodded.

"Stronghold Master Zhu, please do as you wish!"

However, just as his voice fell.

"Wait a moment!"

Liu Qingmei suddenly raised her head, looking up at him.

"Husband, don't you want to let Stronghold Master Zhu witness your heroic spirit?"

Liu Qingmei's beautiful eyes were like silk, radiating a hint of moving romance, and she whispered seductively in a delicate voice.

Ning Mu immediately feigned shock and embarrassment! Beside them, Tong Yuyue had a faint, ambiguous smile on her lips; as her eyes darted, she immediately understood what her sister was planning.

To be so tender and affectionate in front of Zhu Yaluan on purpose.

Isn't it just to provoke her?

To make that heart of hers, sealed for many years, stir once again?

But...

This woman is already so old!

Although she looks young, the gap is there after all.

Her son is even a bit older than Husband.

To play matchmaker like this, is Husband really not picky? But one has to admit, Zhu Yaluan's external conditions are truly impressive.

Although she is in her early forties, thanks to her Sitting Reflection Realm Cultivation Points and long-term nourishment, her skin is as delicate as a sixteen-year-old beauty, her figure is exquisite, her curves are plump, and compared to a sixteen-year-old virgin, she possesses a maturity and richness that only a married woman has.

Those full buttocks, the willow-thin waist, and the towering, firm breasts.

Everything about her exudes her unique charm.

Coupled with the fact that she has long managed a large stronghold of thousands, she possesses a temperament that no other woman in Ningyang Stronghold has.

That aura of someone in a high position, decisive in killing and cutting, strong and efficient.

This presence is not at all inferior to most men.

If one could subdue such a strong woman, and even make her willing to submit beneath Husband.

Then it must be said, it truly provides an indescribable sense of accomplishment! Tong Yuyue raised her eyebrows slightly.

This woman Liu Qingmei seems very keen on pimping for Husband?

Zhu Yaluan finished speaking.

And turned to leave.

Hearing Liu Qingmei's words, a flash of unnaturalness crossed her face, and she stopped in embarrassment.

At this moment.

Liu Qingmei, who had already begun greeting little Ning Mu, also turned her head to look at her.

"Stronghold Master Zhu, stay your steps!"

"There is no one else here, and I trust you will not harbor any disloyal thoughts!"

"Later, I will take you to your residence, how about that?"

Liu Qingmei's face was flushed red, but her tone was very firm.

Zhu Yaluan's footsteps halted, and a strange feeling arose in her heart; she naturally heard the threat in the other party's words.

Currently, she only has Zhou Tian Realm Cultivation Points.

The other party could take her life just by sneezing.

Dare she disobey? But... in this current scene, is it really a matter of whether she harbors disloyal thoughts?

Zhu Yaluan hesitated, her eyes full of helplessness and shame.

She then lowered her head, eyes downcast, and returned to her seat, but she did not look at the romantic scene on the tiger-skin chair at the head of the table; instead, she closed her eyes slightly, observing her nose with her eyes, and her heart with her nose!

But soon.

She could no longer remain so calm and composed.

Even though she tried to remain steady, the sounds of debauchery coming to her ears made her heart restless and chaotic.

Time slipped away.

Not knowing how much time had passed, Zhu Yaluan only felt her whole body stiffen, her brows furrowed tightly, and her pretty face was burning hot.

Not just her face.

At this moment, she felt as if countless ants were crawling all over her body.

It is said: those who have not experienced human affairs do not understand this path; when encountering such things, although they have some feelings, they watch the excitement first.

But those who have already experienced human affairs, upon suddenly hearing this debauchery, will subconsciously put themselves in the situation, and thus, be seduced by it.

And Zhu Yaluan, who has had one child.

Is clearly the latter.

From who knows when.

Her eyes, which had always remained calm, were no longer indifferent, but filled with a rich, fiery intensity, casting a gaze that seemed almost capable of drawing out silk toward the tiger-skin armchair on the main seat.

Gasp! It was too shocking!

Could it even be played like this? Seeing Liu Qingmei, with her hands cupping his chest, looking as devout as if she were on a pilgrimage.

Zhu Yaluan could not help but feel a wave of horror! She had never imagined that between a man and a woman, there could be so many novel tricks she had never heard of or seen before.

There was absolutely no real, physical combat.

Liu Qingmei was able to make Stronghold Master Ning feel as if he were wrapped in the warmth of a bridal chamber on his wedding night, relying solely on various parts of her body.

This was just too outrageous! But...

What truly made her feel it was outrageous was this.

Who was Liu Qingmei?

The former Manor Mistress of Cangjian Villa, the legitimate daughter of the Liu Family, a Martial Dao family with a prestigious reputation in Liutang County.

Now, she was even at the Small Success stage of the Divine Origin Realm.

A figure with a lifespan of five hundred years! Such a heroine, yet at this moment, she was like the lowliest private slave, like a female dog.

Exhausting all her martial arts.

Just to please this young man.

Stronghold Master Ning's age... was probably about the same as her own son's, right? And his strength could not possibly compare to Liu Qingmei's.

How could a powerhouse like Liu Qingmei be so willing to humble herself and serve Stronghold Master Ning as if he were a god?

At this moment.

In Zhu Yaluan's heart, the shock and impact simply subverted her soul.

But amidst the shock.

Accompanied by Liu Qingmei's soft, indistinct murmurs.

Irrepressibly.

Zhu Yaluan suddenly grabbed the armrest of the grand armchair, her pretty face flushed with clouds of color, her eyes flickering, and her body trembling imperceptibly.

Immediately after.

She slowly exhaled, moving cautiously, as if afraid of being discovered by Liu Qingmei, Tong Yuyue, and the others.

And almost as she was still savoring the tide of pleasure she had not experienced in over a decade.

On the high platform, Ning Mu, who was sitting on the tiger-skin armchair with one arm around Tong Yuyue and stealing kisses, suddenly raised his hand and let her go.

Tong Yuyue leaned halfway against the large chair.

Her breath was like orchids.

Ning Mu then pressed down on Liu Qingmei's head.

And then.

Under Zhu Yaluan's incredulous gaze.

Oral service.

Gasp! Zhu Yaluan was completely stunned! He...

She...

They!

They say that even a fierce tiger does not eat its cubs.

Yet Liu Qingmei, a dignified True Person, was stronger than a fierce tiger.

And she was actually, openly, swallowing the tiger's cub? And just at this moment.

A figure walked in through the entrance of the great hall.

"Ning... Brother Ning, this nun caught a few bandits, people from the Blood Lotus Sect, sneaking around in the back mountain, and I discovered them... uh..."

Liuli Shitai, who had burst into the great hall, was in a rush.

Before she had even entered, her voice, carrying a hint of wanting credit, came straight in.

But when she entered the hall.

Discovering the scene before the tiger-skin armchair, her pretty face immediately turned red, and she could not help but mutter.

"This nun is out there risking her life for you, and you, you rascal, are actually here indulging in soft, fragrant jade and unable to extricate yourself, hateful!"

Muttering to herself.

Liuli walked up with a dark face, and seeing Liu Qingmei's charming and amorous appearance, she became even more furious.

Especially when she saw.

That Liu Qingmei's chest was covered in dragon saliva, she became even more annoyed! (End of chapter)