Chapter 578: Reverse Strategy 37

"Shu'er, don't talk nonsense; I certainly won't let you leave."

"Jin Chen gently rubbed the earlobe of the person in his arms, his voice extremely tender: 'Don't worry, I've long prepared your inner core for you.'"

"When you're a bit older and the poison in your body is cleared, I'll give it to you; you should stay with me forever."

"That's also quite good."

"Chenshu relaxed, hugging his neck and rubbing against it, smiling with eyes curved."

'"Ah Chen, kiss me."'

"Jin Chen's icy expression from the whole night melted instantly at Chenshu's request."

"A hint of tenderness welled up in his eyes, and he lightly pressed his lips to Chenshu's."

"Saying it's a kiss, it's just a kiss."

"Jin Chen still remembered how tired the person in his arms had been for several days, holding both person and blanket tightly."

'"Go to sleep."'

"Chenshu obediently lay in his arms, and sleepiness quickly swept over again."

"I'm very sleepy tonight; I'll be a peace hero again tomorrow."

"——"

"After receiving the order to speed up progress, Ji Qiu had been preparing for the plan these past days."

"Fortunately, the love potion Bai Ze gave is still enough."

"Everyone in the Slay Demon Sect knew that the new sect master Yue Zongyang, on the eve of his wedding, was still being affectionate with Mister Ji Qiu, even not leaving the house for three consecutive days."

"In the courtyard where they lived together, there was constant feasting and music day and night, the noise making even passing servants feel embarrassed."

"With only two days left until Yue Zongyang's wedding to Chen Ning as his principal husband, he not only failed to produce the betrothal gift as previously agreed, but also seemed completely indifferent to this marriage."

"Now the Chen family is ruined and the Slay Demon Sect is entirely under his control, so no one dares to say anything."

"Even if Chen Ning felt angry and upset, to avoid being driven out of the Slay Demon Sect like a stray dog, he could only swallow all his pain."

"He even felt that he had completely lost his former arrogance, behaving like a lowly scoundrel vying for favor, yet still failed to win back Yue Zongyang's heart."

"That day, Yue Zongyang rose early, spent less than half a day handling affairs in the Study, then after eating the soup that Ji Qiu had a servant send over at noon, he began to feel restless all over."

"Clearly he was looking at letters sent from various sects, but his mind was full of Ji Qiu's image."

"He had become completely dependent on Ji Qiu lately, so he simply delegated all matters to Xuan Mo and left the house, somewhat anxiously."

"Xuan Mo, as usual, calmly accepted the task, his gaze seemingly drifting to the empty tea cup that had just been finished."

"It seems those who want Yue Zongyang's life are not only the demons."

"Yue Zongyang had just stepped out when he bumped into Chen Ning, who was preparing to go to the Study to find him."

'"Zongyang."'

"Chen Ning instinctively put on a welcoming smile; to win back Yue Zongyang's heart these days, he even endured the mockery of his old friends and went to learn from the young masters of the Zui Xian Lou."

"He certainly knew that doing this was no different from being shameless."

"But he couldn't let Yue Zongyang give up on him; he had to secure his position as the principal husband of the Slay Demon Sect."

"Moreover, he didn't know what was wrong with his body, coughing up blood every few days; since no one in the Slay Demon Sect would harm him, it could only be attributed to his old injuries not yet healed."

'"Ning'er, do you need something from me?"'

"Yue Zongyang could only stop his steps; the next second his hand was taken and placed on Chen Ning's cheek."

"Chen Ning took his hand and rubbed it against his cheek, speaking in his softest tone, a mix of shyness and timidity, as if complaining yet full of grievance."

'"In two days it will be our wedding, yet you haven't come to see me for a long time."'

"Just as irritation surged in his heart, Yue Zongyang was glanced at by him, his breath suddenly growing much heavier, and the hand rubbing his cheek exerted a bit more force."

"So it's almost time for the wedding."

"He muttered softly, only then realizing he felt a bit guilty, and he put his arm around Chen Ning's waist as they walked toward his courtyard, saying, 'It's my fault; I've actually neglected Ning'er these days.'"

"Before even entering the bedroom door, he was already quite adept at untying his sash, and Chen Ning cooperated, naturally removing his outer robe."

"But although he had learned, Chen Ning, who had long considered himself a graceful young gentleman, still felt embarrassed to perform those ingratiating acts."

"Just after entering the room and taking off his clothes, he stiffened, not knowing what to do."

"Just then, Yue Zongyang's servant brought a jug of wine."

"Chen Ning poured him a cup and drank one himself, as if to bolster his courage."

"Neither of them noticed the servant leaving the courtyard, looking around seeing no one, then hurrying to a corner."

"Ji Qiu, dressed in purple, was sitting there; he called the servant over, stood up, and stroked his cheek, his eyes alluring yet his depths ruthless."

'"How did it go?"'

'"The drugged wine has already been drunk by those two; young master, you can rest assured."'

"The servant rubbed his hands, the lewdness and anticipation in his eyes impossible to hide; he served in this courtyard, every night driven mad by the sounds from the rooms, never expecting he would actually get to spend a night with this beauty."

'"Just as he embraced Ji Qiu to nibble and kiss his neck, Ji Qiu giggled and kissed his lips instead."'

"Afterward, the servant's expression changed instantly."

"A continuous flow of vital spirit was sucked from his mouth; the servant only struggled a few times before going limp on the ground, becoming withered and frail."

"Ji Qiu became even more bewitchingly beautiful, black aura emanating from his whole body."

'"Thank you for the hospitality."'

"He threw that withered corpse into the well behind him, feeling the demonic energy within him surge ever stronger."

"Meanwhile, inside the courtyard."

"Chen Ning, who had drunk the wine, also began to feel somewhat heated."

"Driven by lust, he cast aside his aloofness, and using what he had learned these days, he exerted all his efforts to entice."

"The techniques from the Zui Xian Lou, combined with the love potion's effect, soon had them rolling onto the bed, both abandoning reason and entwining wildly."

Half an hour later, Chen Ning, immersed in lust, suddenly spat out blood, feeling extreme suffocation.

The desperation of his dying struggle made him wake up, and he frantically slapped the person on him, but Yue Zongyang had already been controlled by the passion drug; let alone spitting blood, even if Chen Ning died on the bed right now, he wouldn't care at all.

"No…… Zongyang… let go……"

The desire to live made Chen Ning struggle wildly; before he could think of a plan, Yue Zongyang also suddenly spat out blood.

"Ah——"

Chen Ning screamed in shock, feeling the man's body on him go rigid, he shuddered violently, and then lost consciousness and collapsed.

Chen Ning lay there for a long time, his breathing gradually eased, then he got up to look at Yue Zongyang, but what he touched was already a cold corpse.

He couldn't believe it, trembling as he reached out to check his breath.

Just then, the door of the bedroom was burst open.

Ji Qiu, who had been waiting a long time, strode into the room, saw the scene before him and laughed unrestrainedly, "Oh dear, what's going on with you guys?"

"No…… I didn't……"

Chen Ning panicked, wanting to explain, but Ji Qiu's reaction frightened him; only then did he glance at the dead Yue Zongyang and finally understood.

"It's you! Did you do this?"

"What are you talking about, brother? The person lying in bed with him isn't you, is it?"

Ji Qiu gave a contemptuous smile, cleared his throat, turned around, and already showed a panicked expression.

"Someone come!! Quick, someone! The Sect Master has met with disaster!"