n the 21st centuryBut upon hearing Qi Lin's explanation, the man was greatly surprised. He had not even considered this kind of extreme cruelty before and had never heard of anything like it. Compared...The Fourth Chapter: A Long, Dark Night
The Phoenix Kingdom is a country through which goods from neighboring nations must pass. It primarily exports spices, medicines, and silk, and it is also a nation that worships ghosts and spirits. Romance穿越小說更新首發，僅在151 看書網。
Its advantageous geographical location originally made it one of the top economic powers.
In addition to its formidable fighting strength, the monarchs of the Phoenix Kingdom have always placed great importance on the nurturing of talent, resulting in a multitude of war heroes. They also emphasize the development of scholars and literati.
More importantly, the Phoenix Kingdom is surrounded by natural defenses that protect it from all sides, with heavily guarded checkpoints making it easy to defend but difficult to attack.
Hence, the prosperity of the Phoenix Kingdom was predestined.
Especially since Prince Feng Changqing ascended to the throne seven years ago, the Phoenix Kingdom has reached a peak period of splendor.
The first thing Feng Changqing did upon ascending the throne was to renovate the Phoenix Palace on a large scale. He invited the best carpenters in the country to design it and spent three whole years and most of the national treasury, depleting vast amounts of manpower, physical resources, and finances before completing today's magnificent palace.
That year, Feng Changqing built Phoenix Palace right against this mountain. The entire Phoenix Mountain is Phoenix Palace, divided into nine levels from top to bottom. Each level has a military base, and the back of the mountain drops off into an abyss, making it impossible to break through any attack.
With such unique geographical advantages and ingenious design, there are numerous mechanical contraptions within the palace grounds. Without someone guiding you specifically, it’s hard to keep yourself safe.
Moreover, Feng Changqing had all those who participated in this project killed back then.
This was originally an impregnable fortress.
But all of this was shattered by a mysterious black-clad figure. That night there was no moon, and as usual, Feng Changqing bathed. But with his profound martial arts background, he could still hear the faint sounds on the roof.
The intruder's light-footedness was superb; even if he chased for a long time, all he saw were corners of clothing. It also alarmed the Imperial Guard.
However, upon checking, nothing had been stolen at all.
But entrusting this matter to Qin Xiao, Feng Changqing felt it was foolproof.
The candle on the candelabra has burned halfway down; the surroundings are quiet, only the sizzling sound of the candle can be heard. Two blue-clad maids stand respectfully outside the pearl curtain. The room's temperature is unusually high due to the man’s heavy breathing and woman's moans, yet the two women remain unperturbed, clearly accustomed to such scenes.
"Your Majesty, General Qin Xiao requests an audience."
The eunuch carefully bows his body down low, burying his head.
There is no response from within the room; instead, woman's moans continue one after another. The eunuch does not take it seriously and raises his voice again to say, "Your Majesty, General Qin Xiao requests an audience."
"Ah~" When the pleasure reaches its peak, the woman can no longer suppress her excitement, emitting a seductive scream. She opens her dazed eyes, still immersed in the previous high, with her mind not yet recovered.
The man looks satisfied at the woman's reaction and strokes her snow-white breasts fiercely, causing her to emit low moans. The man smirks, lifts the bed curtain, and stands up.
His bronze-colored skin is completely exposed in the air; his body has not a single ounce of fat, perfection itself.
Spreading his hands, the maids immediately bring him clothes to help him dress deftly.
"Has General Qin captured the assassin" The man leisurely walks into the outer hall, ignoring Qin Xiao, and directly goes to his seat, sitting lazily on tatami mats. There is a lipstick mark on his neck from the woman's lips, but he completely disregards it.
Noticing Qin Xiao’s injured arm, the man frowns slightly, "Where is the assassin"
"This subject deserves ten thousand deaths," Qin Xiao clasps his fists and ignores the bleeding wound on his arm. He again falls to both knees, pressing his head down hard, "Our group was ordered to capture the assassin, but he escaped into White Tiger Mountain. When we went to investigate, unexpectedly we were attacked by a pack of wolves. This subject…
"You mentioned White Tiger Mountain" The man toyed with the glass cup on the table, lifting a corner of his mouth. "I've heard that there are packs of wild wolves in White Tiger Mountain. I went hunting there two years ago, but the wolf pack was too fierce; I could only徘徊在外山。刺客逃到那裡，可是會被撕成碎片，屍骨無存了。”
Qin Xiao listened to what the man said and felt like he was about to give up on pursuing the assassin. However, he didn't want to放棄，一定要將他斬儘殺絕。
But Qin Xiao still honestly handed over the torn clothes of the assassin, raising it high above his head. "Reporting to His Majesty, this minister only found this and did not find any remains of the assassin. However, all those who went with me were killed by the wolf pack. This minister failed in his mission and caused subordinates to lose their lives; please allow His Majesty to punish me."
The eunuch presented the torn cloth. The man took over the bloody cloth and put it aside before looking at Qin Xiao, "I know that General Qin is highly respected by your subordinates. I believe they would wish for you to survive. Although the assassin escaped, he may not have survived either. General Qin, rest a while and recuperate for a few days; I will make my own arrangements."
"This..." Qin Xiao wanted to request permission to besiege White Tiger Mountain but realized that His Majesty had no intention of pursuing any further.
“General Qin, is there anything else” The man glanced impatiently.
“Minister thanks the Emperor for sparing my life.” Although he was unwilling, this emperor's character was unpredictable; when happy, he would grant amnesty to all under heaven, and in a fit of rage, he could also cleanse the world with blood. He had no choice but to take his leave "I will withdraw."
As Qin Xiao left, the man picked up the bloody cloth again, bringing it close to his nose.
There was a woman's scent on it. Although faint, it was indeed there.
He always had sharp senses and a meticulous mind; how could he not know what Qin Xiao was thinking It was just that he still hadn't figured out the assassin's motive.
"Your Majesty, are you worried about the assassin"
The man put away the cloth and instantly recovered his cheerful smile, looking at the woman who had just woken up from her peak of ecstasy.
Her makeup had been completely wiped off, but she still exuded a unique charm. She covered herself with a semi-transparent garment, making her plump body even more enticing. However, now that her desire had subsided, this woman no longer aroused any interest in him.
"Your Majesty, I also wish to help you relieve your worries," the woman slowly approached and pressed against the man's body, deftly slipping her hands into his broad chest, trying to press herself closer to him. But she was caught by a firm grip of one hand. She was shocked and blushed "My lord..."
The man sneered coldly, pushed away the woman clinging to him, grabbed a silk scarf already prepared by the maid, and repeatedly wiped on the spots where she had touched before tossing it aside. "Oh my beloved concubine, having served me for so long, do you not know my rules"
Realizing the man's displeasure, the woman quickly kneeled down, knowing that without permission, nobody was allowed to touch him擅自碰他。“臣妾罪該萬死，求皇上饒恕。”
The man glanced disdainfully at her and lifted her chin. “愛妃啊，你一會兒讓朕恕罪，一會兒又說該死，你是想讓朕饒恕你呢？還是要賜你死罪？”
Realizing she had spoken improperly, the woman's large eyes were filled with fear as her lips trembled. "皇上···臣妾···"
"Haha... I was just kidding," the man released the woman and added another sentence upon seeing her relaxed expression "leave you a full body."
She was stunned, completely unable to react; when she came back to her senses and tried to plead for mercy, he had already left...
The stars outside were dazzling, with a meteor streaking across the sky.
A swift breeze passed by Qilin's ears, making her skin prickle.
It was this chill that brought her back to consciousness. Seeing the rapidly retreating trees before her, she thought she must still be dizzy; but when she realized there was no ground underfoot, she found herself in midair, being carried by the black-clothed man she had saved earlier. Although she had seen firsthand his legendary light-foot skills, she couldn't find any joy in it.
"Let me go," Qilin did not want to stay in this rogue's arms and tried to push him away; but found that he was hugging her tighter around the waist.
"If I let you go now, you might be reduced to powder and dust." The black-clothed man ignored Qilin’s anger and continued to move between trees using vines. "Although your life or death is irrelevant to me, there's still something unfinished."
Unfinished business Recalling what had just happened, Qilin blushed; she pushed the man even harder. "Let go of me! You're despicable and shameless, what else do you want to do
The Black Cloak didn't care about Qi Lin's struggles. A faint sound of flowing water and a weak white light could be heard ahead. The man leaped forward, using the rebound force from the branches to arrive at the source of the water in just a few moves. It was a small waterfall, and under the moonlight and starlight, the water served as the best lighting.
After placing Qi Lin down, he quickly pressed two spots on her body and caught her softening body with his hands: "Rest assured, I'll decide your fate after this."
Qi Lin was unable to resist or speak as she had been struck by acupoints. She could only watch helplessly as the man placed her on a white rock. The cold seeped through her skin but she couldn't utter a word in protest.
All she could do was glare at him, hoping that some wolves would suddenly appear and tear this wolf to pieces.
The man pushed aside Qi Lin's long hair hanging across her chest and carefully examined her body as if admiring a work of art, searching for something on her.
Qi Lin had never been looked at like this by any man before. She found it extremely uncomfortable. With slightly lowered eyelids, she would rather let the man kill her than be humiliated in such a way.
No special marks were found on Qi Lin's body as per the information he had stolen when entering the palace. Every spy should have a unique mark, but there was none on Qi Lin. Could it be... The Black Cloak thought deeply.
Qi Lin didn't know what the man was thinking about. Her whole back pressed against the cold rock as her body's cells slowed down due to the chill, causing goosebumps all over her skin.
Suddenly, she felt lighter and was lifted up by the Black Cloak. Just when Qi Lin thought he might have a change of heart and let her go, she felt something cool against her chest.
The last piece covering her chest was taken away by this damned man, who stared at her bare breast for a long time before circling around her again. In Qi Lin's mind, the Black Cloak was cursed to hell and back, but what hurt more were the humiliations she had never experienced.
"Rip"
The Black Cloak tore off the animal skin that covered Qi Lin’s waist.
He stared at her completely naked body under the starlight, his gaze sweeping over every inch of her skin. Even with starlight to illuminate, he couldn't see clearly. So he decided to touch her instead, covering her neck with his hand and carefully feeling around from top to bottom.
The tips of his fingers glided across Qi Lin’s icy skin; his palm covered the goosebumps caused by the cold. The Black Cloak couldn’t resist touching again and again, as if trying to warm her up.
When he reached her breasts, he didn't hesitate, pressing down with the hope of finding something through touch. Although it could be faked, he couldn't take this risk. If there was even a slight mistake, seven years of plans would fall apart and his brother who had saved him would be implicated.
Thinking about this, the Black Cloak’s grip tightened slightly, causing Qi Lin to involuntarily hold her breath.
Moving neither could she speak; Qi Lin was at the mercy of others like a fish on a chopping board.
The moment his hand boldly moved between her legs and freely searched around, all the pent-up humiliation and shame turned into icy coldness in her eyes. She couldn't cry or shed tears—especially not in front of this person.
Qi Lin repeatedly warned herself never to cry in front of others, a habit she had formed from childhood. Because she knew that even if she cried and sought comfort, no one would understand; they’d only look down on her. She could never forget when the stepfather snatched away her damaged homework book and trampled it underfoot as if it were her self-respect and identity.
Since then, she had never shed a tear in front of others, even when she felt like crying, she would hide somewhere alone.
No marks could be found on Qi Lin’s body. Had he mistaken someone The Black Cloak frowned as his gaze met Qi Lin's wet eyes, glistening faintly in the dark night, seemingly accusing him and trying to maintain something within herself.
The Black Cloak looked at Qi Lin; a part of his heart softened seeing her cold hatred and fierce determination. He couldn't help but reach out and lift her chin so she faced the starlight. But he knew that if Qi Lin could move, she would fight to the death against him.
Then a light, sweet scent wafted into his nostrils. The Black Cloak inhaled deeply; there was indeed a faint fragrance with a hint of sweetness that one wouldn't notice unless they were careful.
The man realized he had leaned close to Qi Lin’s neck and was greedily breathing in the aroma, which came from her body and intoxicated him. His desire for her surged as his hand on her back moved involuntarily over her smooth skin.
With a slight exertion of strength, the Black Cloak pulled Qi Lin into his arms, kissed her cold lips under the starlight, and felt that sweet aroma in his mouth like honey, making him want more. He embraced her waist and pushed them both gently to lie down on the smooth white rock.
The Black Cloak had his back to the stars; Qi Lin couldn't see his face clearly.
However, she could clearly feel the man's desire seeping through her clothes onto her skin. Her eyes flashed with alarm and every cell in her body went on high alert.
Zi Lin wanted to refuse but found that she still couldn't move her entire body, not even being able to produce a sound.
Seeing Zi Lin trying to speak, the black-clad man raised one corner of his mouth and reached out to push aside her dark hair. He looked at her cunningly as he lightly pressed on the area below her left shoulder; she trembled slightly before her lips parted.
The moment was used to silently kiss her lips. After their previous kiss, these lips had already warmed up. The man had just unblocked Zi Lin's voice point, but she seemed not to have noticed as she allowed him to take her kiss without resistance. His fiery tongue tasted the sweetness and beauty of hers, delving deeply and sucking wildly.
"Mm..." Zi Lin felt countless flies buzzing in her ears, making her head feel like it was about to explode. This kiss was entirely different from before; filled with aggression and a strong desire for possession, it robbed her breath away crazily. If not for the man sending air into her mouth, she would have suffocated.
Although unable to move, Zi Lin gradually felt heat rising in her chest. Even though they were separated by clothes, rubbing against his muscular torso caused her temperature to rise rapidly.
The black-clad man's kiss deepened from shallow to intense, with his long tongue first caressing her lips and then entering her mouth, cleverly parting her teeth before entwining with hers.
This sudden kiss and the swift change in attitude left her unprepared. All she knew was that when their tongues met fervently, the air around them changed as well.
Under the starlight, two cute blushes climbed up Zi Lin's cheeks; there was a vague amorous atmosphere between them, swirling and dancing, making the surrounding air seem to be in an indescribably beautiful world.
No matter how much she tried to deny it, this woman really set him ablaze. Her scent was so sweet, like freshly blooming flowers with delicate fragrance; no matter how much he indulged himself, it seemed never enough.
Thus, the man deepened his kiss naturally. His agile long tongue, like a snake, plunged in again and again, biting at Zi Lin's shrinking little tongue while frenziedly sucking and gnawing.
"Sss..."
A numbing pain came from her lips, snapping Zi Lin back to reality.
Her mouth still had a faint scent of tea. Before she could savor it, he left her lips and moved to her neck, sucking greedily like an infant on its finger, causing her to shiver with the heat in her chest surging uncontrollably to her head, robbing her consciousness.
"Mm~" A gentle moan escaped Zi Lin as she snapped out of her daze; her mind had been carried away by his kisses.
The man's hand freely wandered over her body wherever it went, raising a wave of heat. Her body temperature was at its peak; trapped and unable to move, all she could do was let the rapid rise and fall of her chest dissipate the heat.
Suddenly feeling something like an electric current enter her body, Zi Lin moved her stiff arm only to touch the man's heated figure.
At this moment, he had already removed his clothes; bloodstains and wounds were still visible on his arms. This terrified Zi Lin into pulling back her small hand and clinging tightly to the stone. But again feeling the numbing sensation from her chest sent her mind soaring once more; she didn't care about anything else but wanted desperately to cool down, so she awkwardly shifted closer to him.
Zi Lin quickly raised her hands between them as a barrier.
Feeling Zi Lin regaining consciousness, the man slightly lifted the corner of his mouth and grabbed her hands before abruptly thrusting forward.
"Ah" A tearing pain instantly replaced everything; she felt herself being ripped apart by an unbearable agony. Her hands involuntarily clutched onto his strong arms as she used all her strength to dig in, causing blood from his wounds to flow down her arm.
However, the man did not stop but began to thrust wildly and fiercely.
"So painful..." Zi Lin struggled to say through clenched teeth, furrowing her brow as she buried her head into his neck.
"Relax."
Zi Lin was momentarily stunned before her body inexplicably relaxed; the man's hands gently caressed her back in a soothing motion, stirring up suppressed desire within her.
Autumn winds blew fiercely through the long night, and an atmosphere of amorous joy permeated the air. Zi Lin felt as if she was dreaming; a white-robed figure led her tenderly through forests and over rivers, dashing past surging waves, until they reached a place where flowers bloomed everywhere under the warm sunshine.you mind playing the zither again" Bu Yao smiled slightly, but her gaze swept past the elm wood, landing on someone she didn't recognize. Was this person Peony's helperPeony blushed and nodded shyly,...