At this moment, Jiang Xuan was feeling a bit lost. Had he just confessed? He had no recollection of it at all.
Before he could ponder this further, Nangong Liu Yun had already shoved a strengthened version of the Big Revitalizing Pill into his mouth.
Then came the moment of truth: for Jiang Xuan, there were two pieces of news—one good and one bad.
The good news? The weakness that had been plaguing him vanished.
The bad news? Liu Yun announced she would be responding to his confession by showering him with affection for an entire month.
As far as this month of affection was concerned, Jiang Xuan planned a polite refusal, but Nangong Liu Yun wasted no time and immediately got started.
At first, Jiang Xuan struggled a bit and tried to resist… but in the end, he completely surrendered.
The other “bad women” around were left dumbfounded. They thought being stuffed into a bag was bad enough—now they had to endure such torturous treatment?
Not long after, those “bad women” all turned a rosy shade as Liu Yun worked her magic.
A day later, as Liu Yun regained some composure, she suddenly remembered she had forgotten to shield those “bad women’s” perception.
With that realization, she turned to Jiang Xuan and said, “Husband, I almost forgot about business! Let me handle these “bad women” first before we continue.”
Jiang Xuan was left speechless: “………”
Previously, Liu Yun had already teleported the unconscious Nangong Xin Wan to Nangong Mansion. Now, she glanced at Qing Qi in the corner, casually unsealing her so she could speak.
“Second Senior Sister, I’m planning to hand you over to Senior Sister. Do you have anything to add? Speak now or forever hold your peace.”
As soon as Liu Yun finished speaking, Qing Qi hurriedly piped up, “Um… I’ve seen how imposing Little Junior Sister looks, but… about that little request I made earlier, can you grant it?
Really… just let me experience being a succubus once, okay? You’ve had a whole day; just give me one turn. Please? I swear… after this, I’ll obediently go back to Qing Luan Sect and take my punishment.”
Nangong Liu Yun shot her a confused look: “？？？？？？”
“Second Senior Sister, your demands are too excessive! Plus, not long ago, you were stirring up trouble and have already lost my trust.
You can discuss whatever remains with the Senior Sister in the Mansion.”
Having said that, Nangong Liu Yun teleported Qing Qi away without further ado.
After dealing with Qing Qi, she moved on to unseal Leng Wu Shuang.
“I remember you; you’re that Empress from the Dynasty. The remnant soul of the Martial Emperor inside you is fast asleep.
So, is there anything you want to discuss with me?”
Upon hearing this, Leng Wu Shuang’s dazed gaze regained a flicker of hope.
With a humble tone, she replied, “Empress of the Dynasty… just a title in name… ultimately, I’ve met my downfall.
Um… Liu Yun, may I stay here in Nangong Mansion as a servant?”
“Hmm? You want to be a servant too?”
“Too?”
“Yes. There was someone who also wanted to stay by my husband’s side as a servant and passed my test, so I agreed.”
“Liu Yun… I can pass the test too…”
Jiang Xuan quickly cut in, recalling the previous servant Xiao Hong Xin’s antics, “Wait a minute, Liu Yun, I really don’t need any servants. Please don’t just arrange things for me…”
“Okay, okay, I’ll listen to my husband. If that’s the case, then this Empress can stay in the Nangong Mansion as a doorkeeper.”
After saying this, Nangong Liu Yun freed Leng Wu Shuang from the bag.
“You’ll be the doorkeeper here.”
With that, Leng Wu Shuang was promptly teleported away.
After taking care of another one, Nangong Liu Yun unsealed Ming Yue’s seal.
“Sigh, I’ve caught this Dark Phantom Phoenix two or three times already. Why do you keep coming back?
Last time, you brought your grandmother; what’s your plan this time? You want to keep stealing people from me again?”
Ignoring Nangong Liu Yun’s words, Ming Yue’s attention was fixated on Jiang Xuan in his monster form.
Then her gaze flickered, and she said to Nangong Liu Yun, “Um… I won’t dare again. He… he’s already a married man, and he only has eyes for you, Liu Yun.
I… I’ve lost completely…
To show my determination and sincerity, I’d like to consider him my master. I wonder how you feel about that, Liu Yun?
Also, I have an advanced version of the Hehuan Formula to present to you.”
Upon hearing this, Nangong Liu Yun released Ming Yue.
“Alright, it seems your little phoenix has finally calmed down. Since you want to acknowledge my husband as your master, that sounds like a good thing; I won’t refuse.”
Under Nangong Liu Yun’s watch, Jiang Xuan and Ming Yue formed a master-servant contract.
During this process, Ming Yue was itching to leap at Jiang Xuan.
No way, in his monster form, the allure Jiang Xuan exuded was just too overwhelming for her.
But with Nangong Liu Yun watching, she suppressed that temptation.
In reality, forming a master-servant contract was a well-thought-out choice for Ming Yue.
On one hand, she would always know where Jiang Xuan was afterward.
She firmly believed she would eventually find a chance to settle the score.
On the other hand, of course, it was because she chose to join him rather than fight, a survival strategy for the phoenix clan.
Upon completing the master-servant contract, Ming Yue presented the advanced Hehuan Formula to Nangong Liu Yun. While she was busy examining the technique, she suddenly leaped at Jiang Xuan.
“Master, please take good care of me from now on.”
But before her hands could wander too far, Nangong Liu Yun teleported her away.
After finishing up with Ming Yue, the secret room was left feeling quite spacious.
Aside from Jiang Xuan and Nangong Liu Yun, there was only Murong Ying remaining, along with Xiyao, Jiang Xuan’s former disciple from his past life, who was now possessing Murong Ying.
Nangong Liu Yun approached Murong Ying unhurriedly and unsealed her.
“By the looks of your aura, you… you’re my husband’s disciple from his past life.
So, the truth from back then, Mo Han must have informed you all about it.
As my husband’s top disciple, do you have anything to say to him?”
At that moment, Xiyao chuckled lightly, “Master, I more or less guessed your identity. When I was in my soul state, I inadvertently learned many things.
For instance, a thousand years ago, you did that to Master, and ended up dead at his hands. Aren’t you worried he will run away again once he regains his memories?”
Nangong Liu Yun: “！！！！！！”
Right then, her expression darkened.
“It seems you’ve learned quite a lot of sensitive information.
However, if you keep talking, I might just lose control and decide to take care of you myself.”
“How about this… Master, let me have one experience with a succubus, I guarantee I’ll keep the things that happened a thousand years ago a secret forever. What do you say?”
“Your request is out of line—I certainly can’t agree. It seems you’ve turned out to be a rebellious disciple.
Let me take good care of you for your master. Now, you need to sleep for a while.”
After saying this, Nangong Liu Yun tapped Xiyao’s forehead.
The next moment, she was out cold.
Nangong Liu Yun expertly teleported her away.
As the secret room appeared quite empty now, Jiang Xuan turned to Nangong Liu Yun, puzzled.
“Liu Yun… what exactly happened a thousand years ago? Why do Xiyao and Mo Qing Yue keep saying… you died by my hand…?”
Upon hearing this, Nangong Liu Yun suddenly flashed a wicked smile.
“What they said… is true. So, in this lifetime, I’m going to make you pay dearly, my husband, and get my revenge.”
Jiang Xuan was left in shock: “！！！！！！”
Even though he didn’t understand why Nangong Liu Yun said that so suddenly, he decided to play along and feigned terror.
“I’m sorry… I don’t have memories from a thousand years ago… If I really harmed you, Liu Yun… I wouldn’t run away. I’d make it up to you…”
“Fine, but don’t plead for mercy too easily, my dear husband.
The harm you inflicted upon me a thousand years ago requires you to keep me company for at least a month to help me forget my past.”
Jiang Xuan: “？？？？？？？”
……………
Meanwhile, in the main hall of Nangong Mansion.
After being released, Qing Qi was sipping spirit tea with Senior Sister Luo Sheng.
“Senior Sister, that Little Junior Sister is just too much! She’s gone completely mad!”
“What happened? Did Little Junior Sister beat you again? She specifically told me to escort you back to Qing Luan Sect.”
“She… in front of all of us, she spent a whole day enjoying being a succubus, and wouldn’t let me touch her at all.”
“A succubus…?”
“Yes, Little Junior Sister’s husband was transformed into a monster and can switch forms at any moment.”
“Is there really such a thing? Little Junior Sister really is too much, letting you guys see this kind of thing. I want to see too…
Um… Second Junior Sister, did you record this with the Recording Stone?”
“Um, I was all tied up in a bag; how could I use the Recording Stone?!”
“Oh… that does sound like a real shame…”
Suddenly jolted back to reality, Qing Qi looked at Luo Sheng in confusion.
“Wait a minute, Senior Sister, aren’t you practicing a path of indifference? Why are you interested in stuff like this?”
Realizing she had misspoken, Luo Sheng straightened up, adopting a serious demeanor: “Second Junior Sister, you don’t understand! These experiences could actually strengthen my resolve on the path of indifference.”
“Senior Sister, since you’re interested, how about… we team up?”
“I refuse. I won’t do anything to harm Little Junior Sister.”
Qing Qi: “………”
“What kind of talk is that? Is that really how you view me? Liu Yun is your Little Junior Sister, but she’s also mine.
No matter how heartless I am, I would never do anything to harm her. You can rest easy.”
With Qing Qi’s assurance, Luo Sheng finally began to open up, albeit warily:
“Alright, what are you planning, Second Junior Sister? You’d better think this through.
Otherwise, I might just drag you back to Qing Luan Sect so Master can deal with you properly.”
“Don’t! I really don’t want to go back to Qing Luan Sect. Senior Sister, do… do you want to experience being a succubus?
Oh, I almost forgot, Senior Sister, you might not be familiar with these things.
Let me rephrase it: if you want to strengthen your resolve, you could help me sneak out a succubus.
Then… in front of you, I could lavish that succubus with attention, which would also help you solidify your resolve.
It’s a complete win-win! Of course, sneaking the succubus out will be kept a secret from Little Junior Sister.
Once I manage to get her, that succubus won’t dare tell Little Junior Sister.
So, this will not harm Little Junior Sister; the only one who’ll get hurt is probably that succubus. Trust me.
I promise this will not affect the bond between our sisterhood.”
Luo Sheng: “………”
In that moment, it seemed like Luo Sheng had thought of something, and she nodded, “Alright, if it won’t affect our sister bond, then I’ll agree.
However, getting rid of Little Junior Sister will be quite challenging; there are only two ways to achieve that.
One is if the Head of the Nangong Family speaks personally, and the other is if Master summons her.”
Just then, Qing Qi puffed up with confidence, “There is a way to get rid of Little Junior Sister, but it’ll require Senior Sister to cooperate fully.”
………..
Three days later, in the secret room.
Nangong Liu Yun held Jiang Xuan’s face and said, “Husband, your sincerity in apologizing for what happened a thousand years ago still isn’t enough; it’s only been three days.
What I want to hear is not pleas for mercy but pleas for my affection. Got it?”
Jiang Xuan: “……..”
At this moment, Jiang Xuan’s thoughts were:
“This life really isn’t fit for humans; serving her is too tough! I want to bolt!
This advanced Hehuan Formula is too torturous. Ming Yue has ruined me, and I’ve got it on record—this grudge will be settled sooner or later.
Sigh, it’s been ages, and the system still hasn’t leveled up. If it doesn’t come out soon, this host is going to be toast…”
On the surface, Jiang Xuan prepared to plead for… affection, when suddenly, Nangong Liu Yun’s communication jade pendant lit up.
Seeing it was a message from Senior Sister, Nangong Liu Yun felt more puzzled.
After channeling some spiritual energy into it, Luo Sheng’s voice came through.
“Little Junior Sister, not good! We need to hurry back to Qing Luan Sect.
Second Junior Sister received news that Master… she got heavily injured in battle against the Empress of the Divine Martial Dynasty.”
Upon hearing this, Nangong Liu Yun instantly became uneasy.
She hung up the communication jade and turned to Jiang Xuan, saying, “Husband, tidy yourself up! We need to head out now; something happened at Qing Luan Sect.”
Jiang Xuan: “！！！！！！”
