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Hearing Li Ji's words, Xiao Yefeng took two steps back, leaning against the door in shock as he stared at her. He never expected that the antidote would come from Li Ji herself, which finally made him understand why she had refused to create the antidote in front of everyone. However, he also didn't anticipate that he would have to put himself on the line this time.
"What... what are you going to do?" Xiao Yefeng asked cautiously.
Li Ji, sitting on the bed, casually patted the bedding and said, "Don't you understand? Hmm~"
The last "hmm" was filled with temptation, changing the atmosphere in the room. At that moment, Xiao Yefeng could clearly feel that Li Ji had already unleashed her Seduction Technique, and the scent of Stinging Fragrance Bug began to fill the air. Xiao Yefeng's expression changed as he held his breath and said in a low voice, "Li Ji, don't push your luck! I warn you, if you keep tempting me, I won't hesitate to take action! The Shikigami inside you has a life debt too!"
Xiao Yefeng pointed his sword hand towards her, resting it in front of his chest. A faint golden Righteous Qi began to emanate from him, forcing the Stinging Fragrance Bug's scent to swirl around Li Ji instead.
It was clear that if Li Ji went too far, Xiao Yefeng would strike down her Shikigami. The Yin Onmyoji of Wa Country and the Shikigami hidden within her were bound by a life debt; if Xiao Yefeng eliminated Li Ji's Shikigami, she would not escape unscathed either. The best outcome for her would be to end up like a living corpse, lying in a hospital bed for the rest of her life.
At that moment, sitting at the head of the bed, Li Ji felt the Righteous Qi within Xiao Yefeng and shivered involuntarily. This was a manifestation of fear from her Shikigami; spirits naturally feared Yang energy. However, Xiao Yefeng was unaware that by accident he had produced a form of Righteous Qi similar to Confucianism. At this moment, he could be seen as practicing Dual Cultivation of Confucianism and Daoism. His powers were a mix of various teachings but proved quite effective.
Xiao Yefeng practiced Heart Decision passed down from the Xiao Family, which was actually a remnant of the once-renowned Baoyun Palace. Baoyun Palace had thrived in ancient China by combining the strengths of Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism. However, it ultimately faded into history due to its eclectic approach; later generations found it impossible to cultivate on a large scale. Eventually, only the lineage of the palace master remained—namely, the Xiao Family.
Thanks to their unique constitution and ancestral memories passed down through generations, members of the Xiao Family had access to both Taoist and Confucian teachings. Typically, individuals from the Xiao Family would receive guidance from their elders during their cultivation journey and focus on mastering one discipline deeply. However, Xiao Yefeng learned both simultaneously, resulting in him possessing both Confucian Righteous Qi and Taoist Vital Energy—both effective against Yin Qi and malevolent spirits.
The faint golden light made Li Ji's Shikigami tremble with fear. At this moment, Li Ji said, "Mr. Xiao, please believe me; I am not trying to seduce you!"
After saying this, Li Ji collapsed onto the bed and could hardly move. Seeing this state made Xiao Yefeng realize something was off about her condition. He stopped silently reciting Heart Decision as the golden light gradually faded away. Finally, Li Ji stopped trembling and said, "Mr. Xiao, to be honest with you, I am an orphan from Wa Country. After being taken in by my master and consuming various medicinal foods over time, my body naturally exudes a certain alluring aura. It becomes even more pronounced when I feel emotional."
Thus, Li Ji revealed her background and how she used her body for poisoning and antidoting everything to Xiao Yefeng. At this point, he understood everything; indeed, Li Ji was a pitiful person. However, this did not change his perspective on her actions but helped him comprehend her situation better.
How should he put it? Li Ji's bodily fluids were sources of all poisons; however, traditional Chinese medicine teaches that there are no absolute poisons or tonics—an inappropriate tonic can become highly toxic while a poison can serve as an antidote when used correctly. Li Ji's body absorbed various medicinal herbs; any man who spent time with her would gain numerous benefits—though some herbs could not be consumed together with her essence.
Once they understood how her body worked as an antidote—if Li Ji became emotional again—the special substances within her bodily fluids could neutralize toxins upon contact with those poisoned. The challenge lay in needing stronger stimulation for sufficient medicinal properties to act as an antidote; hence why Li Ji had invited Xiao Yefeng—but he misunderstood her intentions.
Now came the real problem: actually having Uncle Mei engage with Li Ji once more could resolve the poisoning issue. However, this suggestion would clearly not be accepted by anyone from the Mei Family. Moreover, two strict principles loomed over Xiao Yefeng's mind making it impossible for him to accept such a woman. Yet saving Uncle Mei required providing Li Ji with even stronger stimulation; at this moment both individuals in the room fell into silence.
"Can't you do it yourself?" Xiao Yefeng asked.
"To be honest, I can't! After all, I'm a woman, and this...," Li Ji said, her face turning red for the rare occasion.
"Alright then!" With that, Xiao Yefeng began to take off his clothes, but Li Ji shot him a disdainful look.
However, after removing his outer garment, Xiao Yefeng approached with a brocade bag containing the Seven Star Revitalization Needle. Seeing the bag, Li Ji was taken aback. The embarrassment from their earlier conversation made her blush even more; she realized she had misjudged him once again.
"I'll help you with acupuncture stimulation, but you'd better cover your mouth. I don't want anyone to misunderstand me!" With that, Xiao Yefeng tossed the bed sheet to Li Ji.
"Is that really necessary? I'm truly old now~," Li Ji began, but before she could finish, Xiao Yefeng swiftly jabbed a needle into her abdomen. Instantly overwhelmed by an unbearable itch and numbness, Li Ji let out a startled scream. However, under Xiao Yefeng's gaze, she remembered the bed sheet he had thrown her way and stuffed it into her mouth as much as she could.
Then, with six needles inserted at once, Li Ji's face flushed bright red. Her rapid breathing filled the room with feminine gasps. Thankfully, the bed sheet muffled her cries; otherwise, Xiao Yefeng believed everyone in the Mei Family Old Residence would hear her. Holding his breath to block out the fragrant scent of the Stinging Fragrance Bug that wafted through the air, he noticed a figure soaked in sweat on his bed.
"Oh!" As the last needle was pulled from Li Ji's body, she collapsed entirely. The dress she had just changed into was drenched in her sweat. Struggling to collect her bodily fluid in the Black Porcelain Bottle, she nearly dropped it after sealing the lid. Fortunately, Xiao Yefeng was quick enough to catch it before their efforts went to waste.
"How do I use it?" Xiao Yefeng carefully cleaned each Silver Needle and returned them to the brocade bag before calmly asking.
"Apply it to the private area and tell Madam to get ready!" Li Ji lay on the bed and replied.
"Got it! You can rest for a bit; I'll take you home tonight!" Xiao Yefeng said as he stored away the Black Porcelain Bottle.
"You're really going to let me go, Mr. Xiao?" Li Ji asked in surprise.
"What else do you plan to do? Should I kill you?" Xiao Yefeng turned to look at Li Ji.
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"Enough of that! What do you know? If I let you go this time, are you planning to return to Wa Country?" Sitting calmly in a chair and absorbing the Qi in the air, Xiao Yefeng couldn't ignore Li Ji's half-hidden demeanor. Thus, he asked the question he most wanted answered. After all, only he and Li Ji had heard Kitagawa's words; he still wanted to know her thoughts on the matter.
“Mr. Xiao! I think it doesn't matter. Whether these special powers from the East or West were created by our ancestors or passed down by those who have long since disappeared, the Earth still belongs to us. People today will not give up fighting over these things; on the contrary, knowing what those who left these things behind experienced, I believe the competition will only become fiercer! Kitagawa Kai, as the envoy sent by the Emperor to find relics in Huaxia, is right. Right now, only you, Mr. Xiao, are in that location, and with Yuan Xun knowing about it, I think you should make an effort,” Li Ji analyzed while lying on the bed.
“And you?” Xiao Yefeng noticed that Li Ji had excluded herself as the third person who knew the location, which puzzled him.
“Me? I plan to return to Eastern Japan. I want to continue following my master. If I encounter Mr. Xiao or Yuan Xun now, I would end up in a terrible situation. So for that relic, which may or may not even exist, I think I’ll just give up!” Li Ji replied.
Seeing Li Ji's decision, Xiao Yefeng appreciated her perspective. “You have good sense. You should know that Kitagawa's relic might not only contain spirit stones but also special methods of cultivation from Eastern traditions. Don't you care at all?”
“Of course I care, but no matter how good something is, one must have the fortune to obtain it. I don’t think I'm that lucky!” Li Ji said calmly as she looked at the ceiling.
“How can you escape from the Yin Yang Master of Wa Country then? You should know that paper cannot contain fire forever. You killed Kitagawa; I believe many people will be able to find out!” Xiao Yefeng stated.
“Mr. Xiao, Eastern Japan values potential and ability. Kitagawa had his qualifications to become an imperial apprentice; however, talent is everywhere—what's lacking is opportunity! Kitagawa's death isn't important; as long as someone can be better than him, the Emperor and the Onmyoji will quickly shift their focus from Kitagawa's death to new talents,” Li Ji confidently asserted.
Seeing Li Ji so self-assured made Xiao Yefeng suspect something, so he said directly, “I believe your new talent is yourself!”
“Exactly! This time Kitagawa has failed; I will bring back crucial clues about who killed him. Moreover, I believe my Illusion and Seduction Technique will shine brightly. Soon, I will become the new generation of imperial apprentices,” Li Ji said with enthusiasm, yet she overlooked Xiao Yefeng's presence.
Only after turning to look at Xiao Yefeng did Li Ji realize and say, “Mr. Xiao, please don't misunderstand. You were never present in the abandoned warehouse; it was only me, Kitagawa, Zhu Ganglie, and the sole murderer—Huaxia Fengshui Master Yuan Xun!”
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