Could it be that I am the cruel villain?

Despite the pain making him grit his teeth and grimace, Jiang Feng's eyes were lit with an emotion called "excitement" for the first time.

In just a quarter of an hour, the three-inch long wound on his arm had healed completely, leaving behind only a slight scar which was no different from the surrounding skin.

His body had never felt like this before, as if countless streams of "energy" were pouring into him from all directions, filling every inch of his body, making his veins feel like they were about to burst.

But as soon as Lu Luo let go, that strange "energy" disappeared without a trace, as if it had never existed, yet the waves of pleasure it left behind were so delightful that he almost became addicted to the sensation.

This was a realm he had never encountered before, and the clever him immediately guessed that it was probably achieved through some Immortal Technique used by the girl, and that "energy" that entered his body...

Must be the Spiritual Energy that only Cultivators can perceive.

"Awesome, way better than rolling in the sheets! Thanks, Miss Lu Luo, for your Immortal Technique!"

It blurted out almost involuntarily.

"Hmph."

She pouted and turned her head away.

In her eyes, there was an undeniable surprise because Jiang Feng's physique seemed to be naturally suited for Cultivation, with his meridians wide and unobstructed, displaying an incredible sensitivity to Spiritual Energy.

All she intended was to absorb some Spiritual Energy to heal this guy's body, but instead, he started to aggressively draw in the nearby Spiritual Energy like an inverse flow of the Heavenly Gang current, displaying a greedy thirst that was somewhat frightening.

No wonder Peak Master Liu was involved with him.

She kept a straight face, initially wanting to mock him, but upon seeing his fervent, adoring gaze and hearing the word "Immortal Technique," a small sense of pleasure grew inside her.

She couldn't help it, for with her race and Cultivation Technique, she would be viewed with prejudice wherever she went, and she wasn't really a master, only before an ignorant person like Jiang Feng could she enjoy the treatment of a "fairy."

Clearing her throat, her face expressionless, she nodded slightly, trying hard to assume the demeanor of a master. And truth be told, with her stern face, Lu Luo did give off the vibe of a slightly haughty junior sect sister—the only condition being...

If she could pull up her sagging clothes a bit.

Oh, and if she could cover up the fox-embroidered red bra, tuck away those long legs that were so exposed, and by the way...

If she could wipe off the "rectify" character written on her thigh with a brush, that would be even better.

"This minor skill is hardly an Immortal Technique, just a common Healing Technique, which is also the main focus of my cultivation. As you can see, it can provide some simple healing and enhance physical constitution."

The girl just reached out her hand.

Jiang Feng was still puzzled by Lu Luo's meaning, but when he saw the bright red wax seal on the girl's arm, he realized what she was trying to express.

There are no low-temperature candles in this world—wax on skin here can truly blister you, yet the wax mark on Lu Luo's body was visibly healing at an astonishing rate.

He finally understood why everyone wants to pursue Cultivation.

Because what they seek is not only the supreme social status but also the pursuit of immortality.

Seeing the boy's shocked expression, Lu Luo nodded with satisfaction and continued, "Just now, I used your body as a medium to introduce some Spiritual Energy. It was for healing and to give you a taste."

"Although your talent is decent, your physical constitution is too weak—so weak that it cannot withstand it. If it was a little bit longer, you might have burst."

"Oh, let me mention, two out of ten fledgling Cultivators die from ignorance and arrogance, either they attempt Cultivation without properly completing Body Refining."

"Or they are too greedy for nature's spiritual energy soon after beginning their training, leading to their meridians bursting, living with regret for life. So, Body Refining is fundamental. Look, that Wang Qi who you fought for your life against tonight was someone who had undergone Body Refining."

"If it were him, he might have lasted a quarter of an hour longer than you. So, with such a frail body, you'd probably be a flash in the pan in bed too, going down after a couple of thrusts."

"How are you going to keep Lady Yan happy for the rest of her life?"

She couldn't keep a straight face at the last sentence.

Her true colors showing.

With an evil smile on his face, looking at Lu Luo's lively, pretty face, he felt as if he was seeing a fox wagging its tail. In Jiang Feng's imagination, there might be nefarious Cultivators, but he never thought...

Why would someone be happy working in a brothel?!

Aren't you a Cultivator? Shouldn't manipulating gold and silver be a simple flick of the wrist for you? And with your abilities, isn't this line of work beneath you? I thought you were scarred from being mistreated by Su Yi, but now it seems you deserve what the customers... wait a minute.

His heart skipped a beat.

He had discovered a blind spot and asked with an expression of disbelief.

"You're not cultivating just to satisfy the perverse... fetishes of the customers, are you?"

"Hmm?"

Those fox-like eyes actually flickered with a bright light in an instant.

"Young Master Jiang actually knows the Kunlun Immortal Sect's Mind Reading Technique?"

Silence.

Everything that happened tonight not only overturned his understanding of the world but also completely upended his values.

Really, I just said it off the cuff.

Taking a deep breath, he felt that if he continued to discuss this topic with Lu Luo, he might have a heart attack, so he forcibly changed the subject.

"So, I still need to ask Miss Lu Luo, how exactly should I improve my physique, or what you call Body Refining?"

"Simple."

She raised an eyebrow.

That expression was like a sly little fox that had succeeded in its scheme, especially when paired with those fox-like eyes, which became even more crafty as she licked her lips.

"In the future, young master just needs to patronize Lu Luo's business more often and spend more time with Lu Luo in passionate activities, and your physique will naturally improve. The effect is much stronger than plain Body Refining~"

"..."

"You see, we've only touched each other just now and it allowed you to experience the subtleties of Spiritual Energy. Young master, if we were to be inseparably intimate day and night, with your talent, wouldn't you progress unimpeded?"

"..."

"Maybe in the future, you could even become the number one disciple under Peak Master Liu."

I just gave her a glance, without any fluttering of the heart, letting her pose alluringly while I remained calmly steadfast.

"Do you have membership cards, can I get a 30% discount?"

"What's that?"

She blinked innocently, this young master's mind was sharp, and he seemed to know quite a lot, always saying things she didn't understand.

But by the sound of it, it seemed like haggling.

"Cough, you heard wrong, what I meant to say was... um... isn't that Xue Wuwei with you every day? Judging by his look, he's almost been drained dry by you, yet he's still not a Cultivator, not even succeeded in Body Refining."

She quickly banished the dangerous thoughts from her mind.

The main point is that one could cultivate just by soaking in a brothel and playing with ladies every day, rising rapidly through the ranks—the temptation was too strong. If it were some older wealthy matron, he would probably refuse outright, but unfortunately, it's a young and cute girl.

...He still chooses to refuse.

"About him."

Mentioning that young master, Lu Luo's attitude changed quite a bit, just lifting her hand to support her chin. Perhaps because her top was too tight, or perhaps because her chest was too heavy, she casually placed that pair of weights on the table.

Her shoulders suddenly felt less sore.

"Not to mention talent, just in terms of physique, he's worlds apart from you. He's barely in his early twenties, and he can't move his waist after half an hour, really."

"I heard Mr. Xue even tried to collect Elixirs for him, but with his talent, even if he underwent Body Refining, cultivation would probably be tough."

"Speaking of which..."

Lu Luo looked at Jiang Feng dissatisfiedly, and the next sentence shattered the young man's values again.

"He said after Body Refining he'd come here to Ethereal Violet Pavilion to defile me, but you, this guy, ruined the good deal."

"Hmph!"