Chapter 12: The Devil's Kiss
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"She came with blades and left with my name carved on her heart."
—Qin Feng
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Ice Moon City – Tournament Rest Day
After the chaos of the team battle, the tournament officials called for a 24-hour recovery phase.
No matches. No violence. Just rest.
Except, no one could actually rest — not when the whole continent was now whispering about one name.
Qin Feng.
The villain who rewrote fate.
The rogue who defeated Lin Tian.
The madman who fought beside a Frost Saintess and walked away stronger.
His name was now in every sect's scouting report.
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1. Enter the Devil Girl
Qin Feng had just stepped into the market square to grab meat buns when he felt it.
A spike in spiritual pressure. Hot. Chaotic. Wrapped in lust and killing intent.
He turned—
And there she was.
The same girl from last night.
Long white hair. Red lips. Tight black silk robes that clung to every curve like they were painted on. A red lotus tattoo glowed on her chest.
She chewed a cherry slowly. Then spoke:
"You're cuter than I expected."
Qin Feng raised a brow. "You stalk everyone you plan to fight?"
"No. Only the ones I want to kiss after."
Ziyue, nearby, choked on her tea.
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[New Female Detected: Lian Ruo – Devil Lotus Sect]
[Cultivation: Early Foundation Realm]
[Trait: Devil Flame Physique – Converts desire into power]
[Affection: ??? | Bond Path: Seduce or Be Seduced]
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She strolled toward Qin Feng with the confidence of a queen in heat.
"I'm not here to assassinate you," she said, voice smooth. "That would be too boring."
"So what are you here for?"
"Fun," she said. "And maybe a few scratches."
Ziyue stepped in front of her.
"Back off."
Lian Ruo grinned. "Oh? The lightning brat. You're cute, too."
"I'll fry your bones."
"I'm into that."
Yun'er appeared behind them, deadpan. "Should've known you were Devil Sect."
"I am the Devil Sect," Lian Ruo corrected, flicking her tongue over her lip. "You must be the pure one. Don't worry. I'll corrupt you last."
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[System Update: High-Risk Bond – Devil Lotus Queen]
[Caution: Her loyalty is unstable and directly tied to romantic tension.]
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2. Midnight Duel
That night, a jade message slipped under Qin Feng's door.
Come alone. Spirit Blossom Pavilion. Midnight. Bring your lips and no rules.
He sighed.
Su Mei was in his bed, half-asleep with her dagger tucked under her pillow.
Ziyue was snoring on the couch.
Yun'er had locked herself in the next room, meditating loudly.
And Mei Xue was nowhere to be found.
"…If I die, it's because I'm too curious."
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Spirit Blossom Pavilion was empty when he arrived.
Until Lian Ruo dropped from the ceiling like a panther.
"Took you long enough."
"I was brushing my teeth."
"Don't need to. I like the taste of blood."
She launched forward. Not to fight.
To kiss.
Their lips collided — fiery, rough, shameless.
Qin Feng caught her waist. She wrapped her legs around his, straddling him.
They tumbled to the floor.
And soon they were copulating.
Lian Ruo moaned into his mouth, nails dragging down his chest. Her robes loosened. His hands slid up her thighs. Every kiss. Every thrust, fed her qi.
She bit his neck, drawing blood. Then pulled back, eyes glowing.
"If I take you now, I'll never stop."
Qin Feng smirked. "Try me."
He began thrusting in her harder and faster, groping and carresing all her curves. As she moaned louder.
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[Bond Progress: Lian Ruo – 40%]
[Skill Gained: Flame Sync — Passive bonus when fighting beside her (15% damage boost)]
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After their intercourse, they eventually lay on the floor, breathing hard but not broken.
Lian Ruo rested her head on his chest.
"You're different," she whispered. "You make me feel like I want to stay."
He stroked her hair.
"And you make me wonder what I'd do if one of you actually left."
She smiled. "Now you're stuck with me."
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3. Morning Madness
By sunrise, rumors had already spread.
Someone had seen Lian Ruo sneaking out of Qin Feng's room window. Barefoot.
Ziyue almost kicked him.
Su Mei threw a knife at his head — he caught it midair.
Yun'er didn't say anything… but broke her teacup.
Mei Xue walked in last, glanced at all of them, and said:
"You let the devil sleep over?"
"She didn't sleep," Zihan mumbled, red-faced. "I heard things."
Qin Feng raised both hands. "I was... bonding."
"Bond this," Ziyue growled, summoning lightning.
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[System Update: Bond Pressure High – Next major conflict approaching]
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4. Royal Invitation
An elder from the hosting sect arrived at noon with a sealed scroll.
The girls read it first, jaws dropping.
Qin Feng opened it calmly.
Qin Feng. You are invited to attend the Heaven's Crown Council as an honorary guest. A private audience with the Four High Elders. Tonight.
He frowned. "Now they want to talk?"
Yun'er nodded. "They saw what you did. You've become a real contender."
Su Mei added, "Or a threat."
Ziyue cracked her knuckles. "Want me to tail you?"
"No," Qin Feng said. "Let me hear what the big shots really want."
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That evening, dressed in a fresh black robe with gold trim, he stepped into the upper palace.
It was lined with ancient cultivators — silent, unmoving, but watching with eyes like burning stars.
The lead elder, a woman with white-gold hair and a phoenix tattoo across her chest, finally spoke.
"We've been observing you."
"I know."
"You disrupted the Hero's path."
"I improved the story."
The elder smiled.
"You're bold. Arrogant. Dangerous. But powerful. We have a proposition."
She leaned forward.
"How would you like to… become a Crown Candidate?"
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[System Prompt: Legendary Choice Incoming]
[Accepting this title grants continent-wide authority and unlocks the Ascension Trial path.]
[But it also puts you on the gods' radar.]
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Qin Feng smirked.
"Now we're talking."
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"The world opened the door. I'm already halfway through."
—Qin Feng
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TO BE CONTINUED…
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Chapter 13 Preview:
Qin Feng makes his biggest political move yet.
Lian Ruo and Mei Xue finally clash.
The next round of the tournament is a 4-way battle royale.
And Zihan gets caught in a deadly trap that forces Qin Feng to choose: save her… or win.