Chapter 127: Coercion

Cheng Feng stood by the bed, his gaze falling upon the beautiful woman before him; her countenance was as bright as the clear moon, yet it carried a faint trace of melancholy.

Watching Xu Miao's eyes remain tightly shut, a playful smile curled the corners of Cheng Feng's mouth.

"Since you're awake, why not stop pretending to sleep?" Cheng Feng's voice was low and magnetic, as if possessing a magic capable of piercing through one's heart.

Xu Miao on the bed moved slightly, her long eyelashes fluttering as if struggling with something. However, she still did not open her eyes, as if immersed in her own world.

Seeing this, Cheng Feng couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, his tone carrying a hint of mockery: "If you keep pretending, I'll have to change your clothes again."

As soon as these words were spoken, a faint blush immediately appeared on Xu Miao's face. She felt that the clothes on her body had already been changed; the black outfit, once thick with the stench of blood, had vanished, replaced by a garment she had never seen before.

The exposed arms and calves caught Xu Miao off guard, and this strange garment even had a sense of simple comfort.

The garment was naturally the cheongsam taken from Cuier at the Cheng Mansion.

Xu Miao and Cuier had similar figures; Cheng Feng had even tested it later, and between the two, Cuier's bosom was a cut above.

Xu Miao slowly opened her eyes, complex emotions flickering within her bright pupils.

She looked at Cheng Feng, her eyes holding both gratitude and vigilance, as if testing the true intentions of this man.

"You..." Xu Miao's voice was somewhat weak, and somewhat conflicted.

Cheng Feng smiled slightly, his eyes revealing a trace of gentleness: "No need to thank me, I only did what I should have done."

Suddenly, as if thinking of something, Xu Miao said hatefully: "Why did you capture my younger brother? Don't you know we are people of the Green Bamboo Gang? The Green Bamboo Gang will not let you off."

Looking at Xu Miao's fierce-on-the-outside-but-weak-on-the-inside appearance, Cheng Feng smiled indifferently; being able to communicate was a good start.

"When the Green Bamboo Gang will come, I don't know, but I know that your injuries have damaged your Martial Dao foundation. Without Great Medicine for recuperation, I fear you won't be able to fight others in the future. And without martial power, how will you protect yourself and your brother?" Cheng Feng was unclear about what Xu Miao had encountered to end up in this state.

But this was precisely the right time for Cheng Feng to win over Xu Miao.

Whether it was taking advantage of someone in a precarious position or using power to bully others,

Cheng Feng simply did it.

Moreover, Cheng Feng needed to obtain results quickly; the doctor said Xu Miao's injuries would allow for intercourse in seven days, so Cheng Feng gave Xu Miao this opportunity.

If she looked down on the situation, then Cheng Feng would adopt coercive measures.

It was just that the consequences of such an action might be more troublesome.

Without waiting for Xu Miao to answer, Cheng Feng had already sensed her unease. His tone was serious and concerned as he continued: "You can circulate your cultivation technique yourself and feel it. When you circulate your Blood Qi, is it like trying to carry water with a leaking sieve? You are, after all, a Martial Artist at the Blood Refining Late Stage; you don't need me to explain what this represents, do you?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Miao felt a shock in her heart. She had no time to retort, immediately closing her eyes to begin circulating her technique, feeling the flow of Blood Qi within her body. Sure enough, just as Cheng Feng said, her Blood Qi was like a leaking sieve when circulated, with fine amounts of Blood Qi constantly being lost, unable to condense into the familiar strength of the past.

Xu Miao opened her eyes. As a Martial Artist at the Blood Refining Late Stage, she had always prided herself on having no small amount of strength, but at this moment, she discovered that the problem with the Blood Qi in her body was so severe. She looked at Cheng Feng, waiting for him to continue.

Seeing this, Cheng Feng sighed lightly and explained: "The loss of Blood Qi in your body is because your meridians have suffered damage. This damage could come from your previous battles, or it could be due to improper circulation while practicing your technique. If not treated in time, your strength will be greatly diminished, and it may even affect your life safety."

Hearing this, Xu Miao's heart tightened. She knew she had to solve this problem as soon as possible, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable.

She looked at Cheng Feng, her eyes mocking as she said: "Since you are treating me this way, what do you want to take from me?"

Having made a living in the gangs, she naturally understood that to receive, one must pay.

It wasn't that no one had coveted her beauty, but Xu Miao had used her strength to block those disgusting and greedy gazes.

This was also the reason why Xu Miao had not appeared in the gang for long periods, only doing black-market work in the shadows.

The Cheng Feng before her was also a man, and the heat in his eyes was no less than that of other men.

Cheng Feng felt disdain in his heart; this was another woman who could not see the situation clearly. He said in a deep voice: "It seems you still haven't seen the situation clearly. Without your Blood Refining Realm, just based on your looks, you should be able to imagine how much trouble you will have later, not to mention that you still have a brother to take care of. Furthermore, we are currently in a hostile relationship, understand? You had better lower your arrogant posture as a Blood Refining Realm Martial Artist, otherwise I cannot guarantee your brother's safety."

"Don't you want to possess a Martial Artist who has cultivated to the Blood Refining Late Stage as your subordinate? And she is also a stunning beauty! In the future, she will be obedient and submissive to you, letting you do whatever you want with her!" The beauty, who had been cold as frost, now seemed to transform into a bewitching and charming fox spirit, radiating her incomparable charm to Cheng Feng to the fullest.

Cheng Feng's face was as calm as water, his gaze clear, yet in his heart, he was secretly calculating that if the two sides could not reach an agreement, he would have to resort to hard-line methods.

After all, the woman before him was truly too charming and moving; her bewitchment index could be called explosive!

Between long-term planning and seizing the day, how should one choose?

Cheng Feng knew very well that this matter was not something he could decide alone; the key depended on the other party's subsequent attitude and performance!

Thus, he said airily: "It cannot be denied that I am indeed lacking a woman by my side, but for a strong woman like you whose cultivation has reached the Blood Refining Late Stage, I truly don't have the confidence to control you. Actually, keeping the status quo is quite good; the relationship between us is just right. If you are willing to accept the conditions I have set, then from now on you will be my Concubine, and I will certainly do my utmost to help you find the Great Medicine; if you have other plans and refuse to agree, that is also fine, but I need to remind you of one thing: I, Cheng, have always upheld the principle of 'either friend or foe' in my conduct. Please think it over carefully before giving me an answer!"

Looking at Cheng Feng's face as he explained to her in all seriousness, Xu Miao couldn't help but feel a bit surprised. She had originally thought that by relying on her beauty, she could at least cause a trace of emotional fluctuation in the other party, but at this moment, it seemed this man was completely unaffected.

His gaze was firm and profound, revealing a confidence that he understood everything around him. This confidence was not blind arrogance, but stemmed from the strength and foundation deep within his heart. Facing such a person, Xu Miao suddenly didn't know what to say, and could only listen silently as he continued to speak.

However, at the same time, Xu Miao's heart was churning like a stormy sea, unable to be calm. She had once thought highly of herself, believing she was gifted and talented, and that she would surely become an expert in the future, pursuing the peak of the Martial Dao.

But now, reality had dealt her a heavy blow—her Martial Dao foundation was damaged, making her path of cultivation look bleak; her brother had been captured by the enemy, his life or death unknown; and finding the Great Medicine to repair her foundation was as difficult as finding a needle in the ocean.

These three things were like three great mountains pressing down on Xu Miao, making her unable to breathe. For a time, all sorts of complex emotions surged into her heart: frustration, helplessness, anger... In the end, all these emotions turned into deep silence.