A god-level alchemist, starting by manually crafting forbidden pills.

Luo Fan's heart skipped a beat. He hugged the blanket, moved to the edge of the bed, and sat down.

The bed frame creaked in protest.

The two sat side by side, no more than half a foot apart, and could smell each other's scent.

Luo Fan had a faint medicinal scent, while Bai Jie had a cool and elegant fragrance; together, they created a strange harmony.

"Go to sleep."

Bai Jie lay down, facing inwards, with her back to him.

Luo Fan watched her slender back, his Adam's apple bobbed, and he lay down, facing outwards.

There was a small gap between them, and neither of them touched the other, but they could feel each other's body temperature.

Outside, insects chirped.

Inside the room, you could hear your own breathing.

Luo Fan stared wide-eyed at the few starlight rays filtering through the broken window, wide awake.

He quietly turned his head and glanced at Bai Jie's back.

She seemed to be asleep, her breathing steady and long.

Luo Fan turned back, staring at the thatched roof, and counted to the one hundred and thirty-seventh...

"What's this about a contract of servitude?"

Bai Jie suddenly spoke up.

Luo Fan froze, his eyes wide and round.

"Where...where is there any contract of servitude?"

Luo Fan chuckled, knowing full well that she was referring to Midozhi's casual remark.

Looking at Bai Jie's slightly furrowed brows, he touched his nose and stared at her chest as he explained.

"I swear, my love for my senior sister is as enduring as the sun and moon..."

Snapped!

Before he could finish speaking, Bai Jie tapped his forehead with her slender finger.

"Go to sleep."

She turned around, her back to Luo Fan, and in the moonlight, her red lips curved into an alluring smile.

This little rascal, if you're going to explain, then explain. Why are your eyes so restless?

Luo Fan woke up in the middle of the night because of the heat.

He realized that he had unknowingly pulled Bai Jie into his arms.

One hand was still on her waist, and his chin was resting on the top of her head.

My senior sister... she still hasn't woken up.

She was curled up in his arms, fast asleep, her cheek pressed against his chest, her breathing even.

Those cool and aloof eyes held an indescribable gentleness even in sleep.

Luo Fan tried to pull his hand away, but Bai Jie snuggled closer to him, finding a more comfortable position.

It stopped moving.

Luo Fan: "(ಥ‿ಥ)"

He stood frozen, too afraid to move, inwardly groaning in despair.

This is truly... self-inflicted trouble.

My senior sister doesn't consider his feelings at all!

Luo Fan silently recited the Heart-Cleansing Mantra, trying to calm the agitation, but the effect was minimal.

The warm, soft jade in his arms could suppress any curse. Just when he was in unbearable torment, Bai Jie moved.

Their eyes met, and the air was deathly silent.

Luo Fan could even hear his own heart pounding wildly.

Finished!

He wondered if his senior sister would chop him up with a sword if he was mistaken for a lecher.

However, Bai Jie simply watched him quietly.

I watched for a full three breaths.

"you..."

She hesitated for three seconds, then said, "It's uncomfortable."

Bai Jie turned over, closed her eyes again, and leaned her back against his chest once more.

His breathing quickly became steady.

"..."

Luo Fan looked down at the person sleeping peacefully in his arms, and then at his own erection.

Finally, he let out a long sigh, realizing he probably wouldn't be able to sleep tonight.

As the night deepened, a series of rustling footsteps came from outside.

Very light, and very alert.

Luo Fan looked up and saw several pairs of eyes that glowed with an eerie green light in the night, their bodies were gray.

Ironbacked Demon Wolves are low-level demonic beasts, known for their ferocity and hunting in packs.

Luo Fan glanced at Bai Jie, who was still asleep.

He made a hand seal, and as spiritual energy flowed from his fingertips, invisible ripples spread out from him, quickly enveloping the entire area within three zhang of the small house.

After Luo Fan left, Bai Jie opened her beautiful eyes, but did not get up, her mind fixed on the outside.

Under the moonlight, Luo Fan stood bare-handed in front of the three-headed demon wolf.

Those three beasts clearly didn't take him, a human with such a weak aura, seriously.

They roared and formed a triangle around us.

"You've come at the perfect time."

Luo Fan twisted his neck and cracked his wrists. "I'm really feeling pent up, I'll use you guys to vent my frustration!"

He was the first to move.

There are no fancy spells, no dazzling moves, only the most direct fists.

His figure was like a ghost, and he punched the nose of the wolf in the front.

"Awooo—!"

The demon wolf howled in pain and flew backward, blood gushing from its nose.

The other two were enraged and pounced at the same time.

Luo Fan dodged its sharp claws by sidestepping, then grabbed its front leg and threw it over his shoulder!

boom!

Dust flew everywhere.

Finally, the last one attacked from the side, its foul-smelling mouth gaping open, biting at his neck.

Without turning his head, Luo Fan swung his elbow and broke its throat.

"Well..."

The demon wolf rolled its eyes and collapsed to the ground.

Bai Jie remained motionless inside the room, but her slightly furrowed brows betrayed her surprise.

She sensed with her divine sense that each of the three demonic wolves was no weaker than a cultivator at the third level of Qi Refining, and their actual combat strength was comparable to that of a cultivator at the sixth level of Qi Refining.

Even when they attacked together, they were no match for Luo Fan; this little rascal's martial arts skills were surprisingly solid.

I also saw that when he threw a punch, there was a faint golden spiritual energy flowing around his body.

That was clearly a manifestation of having cultivated the body-refining technique to a certain level.

When did he begin practicing his physical training?

Bai Jie increasingly felt that she didn't know enough about Luo Fan.

Outside, the battle was nearing its end.

The other two demon wolves lay on the ground whimpering, their eyes filled with terror as they looked at Luo Fan.

This person didn't hit their vital points; he just targeted the most painful spots—the nose, under the ribs, the joints...

Each punch caused them excruciating pain, yet none of them were fatal.

This is even more painful than killing them outright!

Luo Fan dusted off his hands and looked at the two bruised and battered beasts, finally letting out most of the nameless anger in his heart.

"roll."

He uttered that word.

The two wolves, as if granted a pardon, scrambled into the forest and never dared to look back.

Luo Fan breathed a sigh of relief, waved his hand to remove the soundproof barrier, and looked back at the quiet little house. The inside was pitch black, and Bai Jie seemed to still be fast asleep.

"Luckily, I didn't wake up Senior Sister Bai."

Pushing open the door and returning inside, Luo Fan saw that Bai Jie was still lying on her side.

He stood by the bed for a moment, but ultimately didn't dare to lie down again, afraid that he would lose control again.

Luo Fan sat cross-legged on the bed.

Night returned to silence.

In the darkness, a barely perceptible curve appeared at the corner of Bai Jie's lips.

The next morning.

Luo Fan was the first to wake up. It was already bright daylight, and the morning sun shone into the room through the broken window.

Bai Jie was still asleep, her profile incredibly soft in the morning light.

Luo Fan watched for a moment, then got up, pushed open the door, and went outside to start a fire.

Then he skinned and gutted the wolf he had killed the night before, and roasted it over a fire.

The sizzling sound of dripping oil filled the air, along with the aroma of meat.

Luo Fan then took out a few small bottles from his storage bag and sprinkled the ground spices on them.

These spices are a blend of more than a dozen medicinal herbs, which not only remove fishy smells and enhance fragrance, but also nourish the blood and qi.

The meat was roasted until golden brown and crispy when the door creaked open.

Bai Jie walked out, her moon-white dress looking elegant and ethereal in the morning light.

"Senior sister is awake?"

Luo Fan looked up and smiled brightly at her, "Try it, it's freshly baked, eat it while it's hot."

He tore off a piece of the tenderest leg meat, wrapped it in a clean leaf, and handed it over.

Bai Jie took it, feigning ignorance, and asked, "Where did this come from?"

She took a small bite; the outer skin was crispy, while the inside was tender and juicy.

The spices were just right, making it even more delicious than the roast meat in many restaurants.

"Well…"

Luo Fan's eyes flickered, his smile undiminished, "Actually, it was thanks to my senior sister's blessing."

Ok?

Bai Jie paused in her eating, looking at him with a smile.

"Just as dawn was breaking, this demonic wolf ran to our door and knelt down with a thud."

Luo Fan looked at the smile in Bai Jie's eyes and said, "I asked it why, and it said that its flesh was quite plump and it wanted to offer it to the fairy in the house."

I couldn't stop it, and in the end, I had no choice but to give in.

Luo Fan spread his hands, looking very troubled. "Senior Sister is still the most charming. Even demon beasts can't help but offer themselves to her... ah, no, they offer themselves to feed her."

puff!

As Bai Jie listened to his increasingly outrageous fabrications, she finally couldn't help but let out a soft laugh from her red lips.

"You're so sweet-talking!"

She tapped Luo Fan's forehead with her fingertip, then strode forward, "Let's go, let's get down to business!"

"Senior sister, wait for me!"

Luo Fan put away the roasted meat and chased after her, shouting, "Let me taste how sweet your mouth is!"

"..."

Bai Jie blushed slightly, grabbed Luo Fan by the collar, and unleashed a burst of sword light.