Volume 1, Chapter 5: The Dragon-Nurturing Sacred Physique, Liu Ruyan

“Could it be that Senior Sister’s Dragon-Nurturing Sacred Body has finally reached its full potential!?” Long Zhan was filled with excitement.

Dragon-nurturing meant nourishing a man’s body.

Senior Fifth Sister, Liu Ruyan, was born with the dragon-nurturing constitution every man dreamed of possessing.

Once she shared the intimate bed with a man, each time would nourish his body, strengthening his power and enhancing his physique.

Thus, Long Zhan had long coveted this senior sister’s body.

Besides Liu Ruyan’s undeniable beauty and stunning figure, part of his desire was driven by her dragon-nurturing sacred body.

Long Zhan quickly approached Liu Ruyan.

But before he could touch her, her gaze warned him, “There’s still one day left, so you are still forbidden to touch me.”

Long Zhan’s freshly ignited excitement was instantly doused by a bucket of cold water.

“Then, Senior Sister, you promised to help me relieve my fire.”

“What choice do I have but to help you?” Liu Ruyan clapped her hands, and a maid stepped out from outside the door.

Although the maid’s beauty was only about seventy percent of Liu Ruyan’s, her resemblance was striking.

Seeing Long Zhan, the maid shyly lowered her head and bowed, “Greetings, Master…”

“What’s this about, Senior Sister? I’m not that kind of person,” Long Zhan pretended to be innocent.

Liu Ruyan smiled, “Enough. Your future is destined to be a man with power over the land. It’s normal for you to be with more women. While I cannot let you touch me now, I can find you a substitute to use temporarily.”

With that, Liu Ruyan stepped out and closed the door behind her. “Enjoy yourself. Only after tomorrow will I truly belong to you.”

Soon, the sounds of the bed shaking echoed from inside the room.

Outside, Liu Ruyan sighed deeply.

Following the orders of their master, she was here to nurture Long Zhan’s rapid growth, even if it meant offering herself to him.

Though a bit reluctant, she could not defy the master's command.

“Tomorrow…” Liu Ruyan sensed her dragon-nurturing sacred body was about to fully mature, yet she felt a trace of fear.

After a cup of tea, the bed grew silent again.

The door opened, and the maid, her clothes slightly disheveled, hurried out with her head bowed.

Only then did Liu Ruyan enter, her gaze sweeping over the exhausted Long Zhan who had just dressed.

Seeing that Long Zhan’s expression was calmer, no longer as dejected as before, Liu Ruyan spoke seriously, “How did the visit to the Northern Town Prince’s mansion go? If you eliminate Zhao Wujiang, you will become the most celebrated figure in the capital.”

Long Zhan snorted coldly, “It’s all the fault of that Seventh Princess’s sudden betrayal. Otherwise, today I would have surely killed Zhao Wujiang! The Emperor has made it clear—once Zhao Wujiang is dead, he will choose a new prince consort! Such a meteoric rise opportunity is destined to be mine!”

“Seems you failed…” Liu Ruyan sighed. “Junior Brother, you’re still too young. Zhao Wujiang is indeed influential in the capital. With him around, you won’t be the most prominent young man.”

“However, killing him doesn’t necessarily require an official imperial decree,” she continued. “You must learn to be flexible.”

Long Zhan’s eyes lit up. “You mean?”

Liu Ruyan smiled lightly. “After the death of his father and now being rejected by the princess, if the heir apparent were to hang himself at home, wouldn’t that be reasonable?”

Hearing that, Long Zhan immediately understood. “Makes sense! If I kill that useless wretch, Li Yunrui will surely come to his senses! Then, taking her hand in marriage and becoming the prince consort will be only a matter of time!”

Liu Ruyan shook her head. “You cannot act against Zhao Wujiang now. Since you just had a conflict with him, acting rashly will only invite trouble. Tonight, find some people to drink with and have them vouch that you were present.”

Her eyes gleamed with sharpness and killing intent. “As for Zhao Wujiang, I have stayed with you long enough. It’s time for me to go out and clear my mind.”

Long Zhan immediately caught her meaning. “Then I entrust this to you, Senior Sister! When you succeed and return, I will work twice as hard to repay you.”

Liu Ruyan laughed. “Aren’t you afraid I’ll suffer losses with Zhao Wujiang too?”

“That’s impossible. Zhao Wujiang doesn’t have that capability!” Long Zhan said confidently.

Liu Ruyan was equally confident. “Fine, then prepare to receive news of Zhao Wujiang’s demise.”

…

The night was as black as ink.

In a dark, hidden doghole in the corner of the Northern Town Prince’s mansion, Zhao Wujiang crawled in, looking disheveled.

The hawk had already delivered the family letter.

Zhao Wujiang felt this delivery was extremely secure.

He had to crawl through the doghole to enter and exit the mansion, and at night, the streets were deserted—no one could recognize him.

Now, he only had to survive inside the mansion until the Northern Town Prince returned.

But just as he crawled in, he saw a purple-clad figure leap into the mansion at the same time.

Their eyes met.

Zhao Wujiang was dumbfounded. “Who are you?”

Liu Ruyan was momentarily stunned too, surprised someone else had emerged from the doghole.

She immediately glanced at Zhao Wujiang’s filthy appearance and the servant’s clothes he wore.

A servant of the Northern Town Prince’s mansion?

With jade flute in hand, she struck swiftly, pressing it against Zhao Wujiang’s neck, her voice cold: “Tell me! Where is Zhao Wujiang?”

Zhao Wujiang raised one hand in surrender, while the other slipped into his chest, ready to spray poison, all the while assessing her appearance.

Purple robes, jade flute…

Quickly recalling the storyline, this was none other than the Fifth Senior Sister of Long Zhan, Liu Ruyan, the one who possessed the dragon-nurturing sacred body.

Liu Ruyan’s body was born with the dragon-nurturing sacred constitution.

Men with her could continuously enhance their power.

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