“W-What?” Dantai Yuruo blinked, confused.
Now, Ning Chen was certain—
This woman was a complete novice.
So where had Duanmu Yao come from?
Was the late emperor secretly a hermaphrodite?
Or was this “imperial consort” an imposter?
As his thoughts raced, Ning Chen patiently explained what “switching mouths” entailed.
But Dantai Yuruo’s reaction was immediate panic—even terror.
She clutched her chest, shaking her head frantically.
“No! Not that! Anything but that!”
Ning Chen cut straight to the point.
“Is it because of your Pure Yin Body?”
Time seemed to freeze.
Dantai Yuruo stiffened, her face draining of color.
After a long pause, she let out a hollow, despairing laugh.
“So… Senior already knew. That’s why you orchestrated all this today.”
Her decades-long secret… was finally exposed.
Ning Chen didn’t respond, though his expression was odd.
Wasn’t it you who came to me first?
I just set the trap. Since when was this some grand scheme?
He’d only just learned about her Pure Yin Body!
Dantai Yuruo’s heart swelled with tragic resolve.
Tears? Already spent.
“Senior may take my purity. You may even keep me as your cauldron or plaything. I ask only that you treat A’Yao kindly.”
Her eyes were those of a woman marching to her death.
In her mind, once a Pure Yin Body was exposed, escape was impossible.
Unless one reached invincible heights, those discovered midway were doomed—drained of every last drop of value before dying in agony.
That was why she had used the secret medicine given by Sister Lanxin to avoid the emperor’s advances.
With trembling hands, she began undoing her belt.
Layer by layer, her robes slipped away.
Soon, her flawless jade-like body lay bare before him.
She shut her eyes, lying stiffly on the bed, her slender neck arched in resignation.
Meanwhile, Ning Chen, who had just settled comfortably against the headboard: “…”
“Get over here. Climb on. And do it yourself.”
Ning Chen couldn’t help but roll his eyes.
How audacious—daring to order him around?
The emotions Tantai Yuruo had carefully built up were instantly shattered.
“You!” She bit her lip hard, her beautiful yet fragile face flushing with humiliation and anger.
She had already compromised so much, yet he still insulted her !
But what could Tantai Yuruo do?
She had no means left to resist.
Bearing overwhelming shame, she slowly rose to her feet.
Step by step, she straddled his waist.
“Weren’t you doing just fine earlier? Same method, different approach.” Ning Chen chided softly.
Tantai Yuruo didn’t respond, but the hand gripping the spear trembled even more violently.
Yet, in the end, she aligned it with the target.
With a decisive thrust—
Blood splattered five steps away!
“Mmm—!!!” Tantai Yuruo’s face paled again and again.
Her body reacted intensely, the pain nearly making her collapse.
Feeling the tight constriction below, Ning Chen reacted swiftly, steadying her by grabbing her chest to prevent her from falling.
But in his haste, he squeezed a little too hard.
A stream of spiritual essence splashed directly onto his face.
“Damn it!” Ning Chen quickly wiped his face with his hand, finally able to open his eyes again.
He licked the corner of his lips, then paused in surprise.
Normally, breast milk varied in taste by individual, and it was never particularly pleasant.
The essence processed by Tantai Yuruo’s heart chamber was exceptional—more like a creamy, fragrant dairy drink, rich and velvety without a trace of fishiness.
Still, Ning Chen was a bit disgusted.
He grabbed Tantai Yuruo’s discarded luxurious robe and wiped his face clean.
Glancing down, he saw blood trickling from the woman’s lips.
A sense of confirmation rose in Ning Chen’s heart.
His guess had been right.
She had been a virgin!
Good. At least he wasn’t driving a used car—his little brother wouldn’t suffer.
Looking back at Tantai Yuruo’s pained, restrained expression, he teased, “So careless? You even hurt yourself.”
“Take it easy. What’s the rush?”
She acted reluctant, but she’d clearly prepared well.
Otherwise, how could it have gone so smoothly?
Ning Chen realized he’d underestimated her. Not only was she stunning, but her inner beauty was also extraordinary.
She had managed to pull him entirely into her secret realm.
Capable of both ascent and descent.
Truly a versatile talent.
Hearing his words, Tantai Yuruo nearly lost her composure again.
How dare he mock her after taking advantage!
If only she weren’t so hopelessly outmatched, she would have torn him to pieces to vent her hatred.
Her resentment toward Ning Chen had reached its peak, but despair also loomed.
She might never get another chance.
Tantai Yuruo’s heart ached as she endured the violent tremors in the secret realm beneath her.
The natural order of small worlds was inherently unstable.
If a powerful being forcibly entered, the balance of heavenly laws would collapse, risking the realm’s destruction.
But Ning Chen was dissatisfied.
He stirred up chaos inside.
“What are you spacing out for? Weren’t you doing fine earlier? The method below isn’t much different,” Ning Chen scolded.
“Yes…” Tantai Yuruo clenched her teeth and reluctantly began circulating her energy.
The abrupt movement made her gasp sharply in pain.
After a long pause, she gradually resumed.
Unintentional sounds escaped her lips.
Ning Chen raised an eyebrow. “Oh? You like it?”
“In your dreams!” Tantai Yuruo snapped back immediately, teeth gritted.
How could she ever submit to such a vile man?
Even if she could never escape his grasp, her heart would remain unyielding.
She pressed her lips together tightly, refusing to let out another sound.
But the wet, squelching noises made her wish she could vanish into the ground.