Shocking the Nine Heavens With My Sword-Chapter 598 - 577: Drugging (2/3)

Seeing many prestigious family Old Ancestors vying to please Zhou Heng, a bevy of seductive beauties fluttered around him like butterflies. Even those high-and-mighty Pharmacists treated Zhou Heng with as much respect as they would their own fathers. Liu Hanye and Lin Caijun’s faces grew increasingly ugly.

Everyone’s conversations hinted at it—news that Zhou Heng had become a Three Stars Pharmacist had finally spread far and wide.

Three Stars Pharmacist!

That was a status on par with the Sunshine King, even the Sunshine Sovereign. And when it came to actual status, a Three Stars Pharmacist was surely a cut above—how many Sunshine Kings were there in the world, but how few Three Stars Pharmacists?

Rarity brings value, and the same goes for people!

Yang Tiehu couldn’t help but inwardly praise his daughter’s excellent judgment for finding such an explosively impressive son-in-law! Knowing part of the truth, he naturally understood why these clan Old Ancestors had brought their young and beautiful descendants along.

Damn it, it wasn’t that Zhou Heng was seducing these girls; they were eagerly presented to him for seduction, and he could hardly ask for more!

Yang Tiehu was no fool; he understood the principle of hoarding the rare. If Zhou Heng was only his son-in-law, all the benefits would naturally belong to the Yang family alone. But if Zhou Heng became the son-in-law of two families, the benefits would have to be shared.

What if it was three families, or four or five?

Yang Tiehu shuddered at the thought and quickly stepped forward, calling him a ’good son-in-law’ at every opportunity, not giving the Old Ancestors a chance to push their daughters onto him.

Zhou Heng couldn’t help but laugh secretly in his heart. Even without Yang Tiehu, he would not have accepted these gifts of beauty.

He wasn’t averse to beauty, but he was no lecher. Although the girls around him looked at him with affection, and perhaps a few were truly sincere, beauty alone was not enough to move him.

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Yang Lanxin was no pushover either, staying close to Zhou Heng to defend her territory. He was her man. Though he was once a flirt, now that she had him, she would never let him be fickle again.

A tiger guarding the gate is invincible, and even more so when it’s a tigress!

The atmosphere was still quite pleasant. That night, Yang Tiehu put on a grand banquet to entertain these distinguished guests from Wild Horse City, having made the decision that the clan would complete the move to Wild Horse City within a month.

The prestigious family Old Ancestors stayed on the mountain for another two days, giving Yang Tiehu enough face before taking their leave in succession. However, the young clan members they brought with them stayed behind.

The men wanted to befriend Zhou Heng, and the women... also wanted to befriend Zhou Heng, hoping it would be a particularly deep relationship. But even if Zhou Heng had the time, why would he keep company with these people? He spent all his days in his own courtyard, where there was Huo Tian, Ying Mengfan, Han Yiyao, An Yumei—those women who loved him and whom he also loved.

Of course, Black Donkey was not among them!

However, these past few days, something discordant had occurred. Several daughters of prestigious families discovered they had been robbed! Yet, they hadn’t lost valuables, but their dresses!

One person being robbed might have been overlooked, but such incidents constantly happened. In just a few days, almost all the women had been struck by the "Poison Hand," yet the identity of the thief remained a complete mystery.

Suddenly, everyone in the Yang family was talking in fearful whispers about the perverted fiend among them!

Since the incidents began after the prestigious families’ members stayed on the mountain, everyone naturally cast their suspicions on those men, who received many a pointed gaze whenever they moved about.

But the incidents of dress theft came as quickly as they stopped, simply because there were no more dresses to steal, and thus there was no more follow-up.

Others might not know, but Zhou Heng was well aware that this must be the work of Black Donkey!

This despicable donkey used to steal treasures and had developed a penchant for flower dresses, adding to its list of hobbies. Having had no outlet for its urges since arriving in the Immortal Realm, it couldn’t possibly resist when a whole bunch of women suddenly appeared on the mountain!

...

Lin Caijun looked at the flickering lights with an expression as unstable as the lights themselves.

Although he had formed a tactical alliance with Liu Hanye, it was essentially useless upon closer inspection. Even if they joined forces, could the two of them truly overcome a Moonlight Emperor? And even if they could match the Moonlight Emperor, didn’t they see how a multitude of Peak Moonlight Emperors still bowed down before Zhou Heng?

Liu Hanye was unreliable, and even if they did manage to oust Zhou Heng, Lin Caijun would still have to compete with him.

This was no permanent solution!

Lin Caijun took out a Pill Bottle from his bosom, uncertainty in his eyes.

Inside was the "Charm Fragrance Pill," which he had acquired during a visit to a Brothel in Wild Horse City.

There were always some girls in the Brothels who were initially uncooperative, but after being given a Charm Fragrance Pill, even the most defiant women would become licentious and lustful. The nature of human desire was to seek pleasure, and a Charm Fragrance Pill could amplify this instinct by a hundred, a thousand times.

If he were to use the Charm Fragrance Pill on Yang Lanxin... well, that would certainly accomplish his goal!

Lin Caijun’s hesitation stemmed from the fact that, although his cousin appeared coquettish on the outside, she was quite steadfast at her core. If he were to seduce Yang Lanxin with such a despicable ploy, there was no guarantee that she would concede to him just because the deed was done—more likely, she might stab him through the heart with a sword!

In the end, he couldn’t compete with Liu Hanye. His status was derived from Yang Tiehu. If Yang Lanxin made the matter public, Yang Tiehu would undoubtedly slap him to death!

And could Zhou Heng swallow such an insult? That was a Three Stars Pharmacist able to summon countless Moonlight Emperors at his beck and call!

But after coveting for so many years and longing for so long, could he simply watch Zhou Heng take Yang Lanxin away?

He coveted not just the Yang family’s power, but also Yang Lanxin herself!

I was close to going mad!

His breathing became rapid all of a sudden, and with a violent slap on the table, he finally made up his mind.

I have to risk it all!

If Yang Lanxin refuses to comply afterwards... just kill her and then immediately flee from the Yang family, and henceforth live under an assumed name!

What he couldn’t have, nobody else would even dream of having!

Besides, he had at least possessed Yang Lanxin’s body, which made him stronger than Zhou Heng, and stronger than Liu Hanye!

It’s settled!

He abruptly stood up and strode out.

Yang Lanxin had been very busy these past couple of days. A major family relocation involved various aspects. The mountain the Yang family occupied was something they could not abandon, and Wild Horse City only provided the main residence of the Fu Family, which didn’t bring any income increase, only a status elevation.

This mountain was the foundation of the Yang family. Once their family’s power grew, they would build a second mountain, a third one, becoming a true power house.

"Cousin—" Lin Caijun strode into the study, "You’ve been busy for several days now, take a break; I’m worried sick about you!"

He looked at Yang Lanxin with eyes full of deep affection, not hiding his feelings. Indeed, he was genuinely fond of Yang Lanxin, and because of that, there was no need for pretense.

Yang Lanxin felt secretly troubled. Whether it was Lin Caijun or Liu Hanye, she was well aware of both men’s feelings for her, but she was interested in neither. Proud in nature and worshiping power, to win her heart, one must surpass her in every aspect and make her willingly submit!

No one in Xihai City was capable of that!

Not until Zhou Heng appeared, breaking one miracle after another, that he had completely conquered her.

She couldn’t possibly fall in love with someone else, but Lin Caijun was her cousin and had always loved her. She might not accept this love, but she couldn’t trample on it either.

"Cousin, sit down!" Yang Lanxin decided to have a proper talk with Lin Caijun, to clear things up, so he would stop opposing Zhou Heng; those who opposed Zhou Heng generally met with no good end.

"Cousin, I understand your feelings for me, but I already have someone I like!" She was straightforward when it came to matters of the heart.

"Cousin—" Lin Caijun’s heart bled, a raging fire of fury and resentment blazing within him!

Damn that bastard!

Half a year ago, that guy was down and out. If it hadn’t been for Yang Lanxin’s kindness in taking him in, who knows which corner of the cosmos he’d still be drifting in! Yet that ingrate, with sweet words and slick talk, had beguiled Yang Lanxin!

"No more words needed!" announced Yang Lanxin sternly, "Cousin, I appreciate your care and concern over the years, but feelings can’t be forced. I hope you understand!"

Seeing Yang Lanxin’s resolute expression, Lin Caijun realized that his strong-willed cousin had made up her mind, and his heart felt torn apart.

But it also helped him make his decision!

He stood up, took a teapot from the side, poured a cup for himself and one for Yang Lanxin, and said with a heavy tone, "I understand! Cousin, in lieu of wine, I toast to you with tea; I wish you happiness!"

With things said to this point, Yang Lanxin naturally couldn’t refuse. She lifted her teacup, clinked it with Lin Caijun’s, and drained it in one gulp.

"Cousin, I have matters to attend to!" She looked at Lin Caijun, her intention to dismiss him clear as day.

"Let me gaze at you a moment longer!" murmured Lin Caijun.

Yang Lanxin’s eyebrows knit together, thinking that after this frank talk, he would let go, but why did he continue to cling to her? Just as she was about to speak, she felt a wave of heat rise from below her belly and rush into her limbs and veins, instantly filling her with an intense urge.

She longed to throw herself into Zhou Heng’s arms and savor his tender love!

But she was, after all, a woman of strong will. She violently bit her tongue, restoring a brief clarity to her senses. She looked angrily at Lin Caijun, and with her intelligence, how could she not guess what was happening?

This cousin, how disappointing!

But now was not the time to think about these things!

She suddenly leaped up andsprinted towards the wall.

"Stay!" Lin Caijun hadn’t expected Yang Lanxin’s self-control to be so formidable; even after swallowing a Charm Fragrance Pill, she managed to regain her clarity. But he had passed the point of no return!

He reached out with one hand, grabbing for Yang Lanxin.

Bang!

Yang Lanxin did not look back as she countered with a palm strike. The collision of Vigorous Power sent Lin Caijun stumbling back seven steps, his face deathly pale, while Yang Lanxin had already crashed through the wall and disappeared in an instant.

Lin Caijun felt utterly devastated, collapsing to the ground. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, we welcome you to vote for it with recommendation tickets and monthly tickets at Qidian. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please go to m.qidian.com to continue reading.)