Chapter 40: Yin Buqi, Are You a Puppy?

Jiang Niannian gazed at him, remaining silent.

At this moment, Yin Buqi looked like a cornered beast, ready to devour her whole.

Could it be that his previously obedient and gentle demeanor was all just an act? Is this his true nature?

She looked again and saw Yin Buqi’s long lashes droop, lips tightly pressed together, as if filled with some unspoken grievance, though faint, as if everything from a moment ago was merely her imagination.

“Niannian doesn’t want to make love with me… Everything she said before… she was lying…”

His voice was muffled, his handsome face awash with pitiful sorrow, and his crimson eyes glistened with unshed tears.

Jiang Niannian’s heart softened.

She leaned forward and kissed his lips.

“Why… why would I lie to you?”

Yin Buqi’s lips curved up high, a boyish smile of joy spread across his face.

“It was Niannian who seduced me first. Niannian started the fire… Niannian, you can’t run away now.”

Hearing this, Jiang Niannian couldn’t help but smile helplessly.

Indeed, there was no running.

She was tightly bound, her clothes already stripped clean.

Where could she go?

Feeling embarrassed, she avoided looking at him, but Yin Buqi let go of her lips and bit down on her neck.

“Hiss—Yin Buqi! You bit me too hard! Ease up—are you a puppy?!”

With his beloved woman lying bare in his arms, such a beautiful sight caused Yin Buqi’s throat to go dry instinctively.

He couldn’t help but glance at Jiang Niannian’s lips, which were emitting soft, shallow breaths.

“I love Niannian,” he murmured, as if entranced, staring at her deeply, his eyes filled with burning, almost crazed affection, like a vortex of heat threatening to engulf everything.

His fingertips gently stroked her face.

“Buqi, wait a moment…”

“I love Niannian…” he whispered, kissing her again and again.

“So much love…”

Jiang Niannian felt his nibbles and was both embarrassed and annoyed.

Oh no, this man had lost all sense of reason…

[ Congratulations, Host! Target’s affection has reached 100%. Total points: 910.]

[You’ve successfully passed the initial stage, and the system binding has been lifted. From now on, you’re on your own for the storyline! Since you’re busy right now, the system has kindly converted all your points into charm value—a big breast bonus. Enjoy!]

Jiang Niannian’s inner thoughts exploded: “Damn it, damn it, damn it! System, please take back this bonus! You can’t be so mean!!!”

—One thousand, one hundred and eighty-six words that you and I both know well are omitted here.—

The night was bewitching.

Jiang Niannian stared out at the pitch-black sky and, with her back to Yin Buqi, awkwardly laughed, “Buqi, the moonlight is beautiful tonight.”

Yes, she was trying to divert his attention.

But her efforts were in vain.

As soon as she spoke, her lips were captured by the devastatingly handsome man beside her.

“So is Niannian,” he murmured, his voice husky with possessiveness and desire.

Meanwhile, Coal Ball next door wondered: “What on earth have these two been up to in the middle of the night recently?”

—

Three days later, it was time to enter the secret realm.

When Jiang Niannian finally woke up, it was broad daylight, and the sun was high in the sky.

Covered by a soft silk blanket, she struggled to sit up.

As the blanket fell, it revealed her completely bare body.

Her back ached, her legs were weak, and her heart was heavy.

Three seconds later, Jiang Niannian’s face turned bright red.

She was furious.

Looking down at her arm, she noticed marks all over her fair skin, especially around her wrists, left from… let’s just say, ‘intense activities’.

Is this the decline of morality, or the distortion of humanity!!

A cool hand slid onto her waist, and a gentle voice soothed her, “Does it hurt here?”

Startled, Jiang Niannian snapped, “When did you come in?”

“Just when you were admiring your own body.”

Blushing furiously, Jiang Niannian buried herself under the blanket, ignoring him.

But he pulled her back up and held her in his arms, gently massaging her waist.

“Niannian, it’s time to get up. Soon, we’ll be entering the secret realm.”

Jiang Niannian, with her eyes closed, collapsed back onto the bed.

She muttered in response, “Alright.”

—

An hour later, the two, along with a small creature, flew by sword to a huge square within Rimuli.

The area was expansive, with dozens of massive stone pillars carved with runes arranged in a pattern. In the center of the square, a large array was drawn, brimming with spiritual energy, creating an awe-inspiring scene.

Many disciples were already gathered, and the heads of various sects had been waiting for some time, while others arrived from distant places like them.

The secret realm was a world of illusions where various beasts would appear, matched to the strength of those who entered.

Injuries suffered inside were not real, though the pain would still be felt.

It was the perfect place for training and leveling up.

“That’s strange. Why is Tang Murou here? Wasn’t she expelled?” Jiang Niannian murmured under her breath.

Yin Buqi, standing behind her, replied, “You’ve been indoors for the last few days, so you wouldn’t know. The Sect Master said Tang Murou’s cultivation is still weak, and she needs more practice inside the secret realm.”

“Wait, they’re adding another person?”

Yin Buqi shook his head. “No, she’s taking another disciple’s spot. The secret realm can only handle a limited number of people.”

Jiang Niannian was surprised.

“And that person was okay with giving up their spot?”

“There was quite the uproar, but Tang Xuanye settled it.”

—

After noon, the array activated, and a hundred disciples stood inside, ready.

Jiang Niannian stood among the crowd, clutching her waist.

Yin Buqi’s cool hand covered hers.

“Niannian, you must be tired.”

Jiang Niannian glared at him.

“It’s all your fault!”

Yin Buqi smiled roguishly.

“Yes, it’s my fault. I didn’t know when to stop. I’m worse than a beast.”

Despite his words, his hands didn’t stop moving, continuing to massage her.

His touch was soft, like butterfly wings, leaving Jiang Niannian feeling warm inside.

Knowing he was in the wrong, Yin Buqi was exceptionally obedient.

“Niannian, does that feel good?”

“Stop saying that.”

“Why not?”

“Don’t play dumb!”

“Then how about… Niannian, is the strength alright?”

“Stop saying that too!”

She had heard those two lines way too many times over the past three days.

Now she was completely fed up with them!

Just then, one of the sect leaders, skilled in array formations, suddenly murmured, “Hmm? I don’t remember the array for entering the secret realm looking like this. It seems more like… a teleportation array?”

Yin Buqi’s eyes narrowed, scanning the area.

His heart dropped.

“Not good!”

“Niannian, we need to leave—now!”

He grabbed her hand, and they rushed toward the edge of the array.

But it was too late.

A burst of red light flashed, and all one hundred disciples vanished from sight.