Chapter 34: I Promise You Any One Condition

The game sounded fair.

If she could endure twice within five strikes, Xu Sheng would grant her any one request.

Even though Zhu Yuexi usually looked down on Xu Sheng, she had to admit that his true strength was probably very close to her master’s, and his status in the world was among the highest.

Such a man promising to grant any request…

Taking a step back…

What if she made Xu Sheng lick her feet?

The mere thought of that scene made Zhu Yuexi, who was lying across Xu Sheng’s lap, almost laugh out loud. The fiery pain on her rear seemed to lessen a bit.

But…

Could she really endure twice?

To be honest, Xu Sheng’s previous actions weren’t that heavy, at most leaving red marks on her body. The little cat paw paddle probably left red marks shaped like cat paws too.

But even at that level, she had completely lost control and cried out instinctively just now. Xu Sheng’s strikes would only get heavier…

Zhu Yuexi wasn’t afraid of pain.

As a cultivator, what kind of hardship hadn’t she endured during body tempering? Even a genius like Zhu Yuexi couldn’t skip that step.

What she feared was another, stranger sensation.

That feeling was utterly numbing and tingling. It didn’t seem to just strike her body, but felt more like a brand seared into her soul.

What was worse, her body would become even stranger under that peculiar kind of pain.

No…

She absolutely couldn’t let Xu Sheng discover this side of her.

“Get lost! What right do you have to hit me, Xu Sheng?”

Zhu Yuexi lacked confidence, but her mouth remained defiant.

Xu Sheng raised an eyebrow. This time, he wasn’t in a hurry to respond with force, suppressing a smile instead.

“You’re afraid I’ll discover that you enjoy being hit by me, aren’t you, Zhu Yuexi?”

? How could he see that?

No.

Zhu Yuexi felt that if she turned her head now, Xu Sheng would definitely see her frighteningly red cheeks. She gritted her teeth and buried her face in the blanket.

“Xu Sheng, you just fantasize about such things. This saintess doesn’t need to prove anything to you.”

Smack!

“Ah—”

She couldn’t hold back.

She really couldn’t.

This time, Zhu Yuexi had been somewhat prepared. Even so, she still couldn’t stop herself from crying out.

What was worse… she felt like she was sweating.

Yes, that’s right. Sweat.

A lot of sweat.

Her body trembled a few times. Xu Sheng still wore that “gentle” smile.

“Whether the game continues is not up to you. That slap doesn’t count towards the five. I’m starting again now.”

As he spoke, the little paddle waved up and down in the air, as if the next strike could land at any moment.

Zhu Yuexi’s eyes widened.

She knew it was too late to refuse now. Xu Sheng had already unilaterally started the game. She no longer had any right to refuse.

What could she do?

Zhu Yuexi held her breath.

If Xu Sheng was serious about the game, then the first of these five strikes would definitely be the lightest. So, Zhu Yuexi couldn’t miss this opportunity.

Smack!

Zhu Yuexi’s body convulsed violently.

Perhaps because she had no vocal release this time, Zhu Yuexi trembled for several seconds without stopping.

His hand began to gently stroke Zhu Yuexi’s back.

“Very good. You actually held back this time.”

Xu Sheng’s gentle tone came from above and behind her. Zhu Yuexi, who had been floating on cloud nine, seemed to regain some of her senses. A flicker of excitement even emerged from the depths of her heart.

Perhaps she hadn’t realized it herself yet, but being praised by Xu Sheng was actually such a joyous thing.

Feeling Xu Sheng’s hand moving on her back, Zhu Yuexi’s breathing gradually calmed.

“Alright, that’s enough rest~”

Hearing these words, Zhu Yuexi held her breath again.

Then Xu Sheng raised the paddle high.

Smack!

“Ah—”

Zhu Yuexi’s eyes glistened with moisture. This time, her body even writhed against Xu Sheng.

The force of this strike was actually not much different from the last one.

The real difference was the location Xu Sheng struck.

The first strike was solid, hitting the flesh. Clenching her teeth tightly, she could still endure it.

But Xu Sheng’s second strike…

It was still solid, but different from the first.

The moment it landed, Zhu Yuexi felt a burst of pain, followed immediately by a numbing tingling and pleasure rushing over her. She almost bounced right off Xu Sheng’s lap.

And at this moment, Xu Sheng’s mouth still wore that mischievous smile.

“Oh… sorry, that one didn’t hit the right spot. Should we not count this one?”

“Count it…”

Zhu Yuexi knew she definitely wouldn’t pass this hurdle.

For the remaining three slaps, Xu Sheng wouldn’t hold back.

It might be the force, or it might be the location.

In any case, he wouldn’t let her win.

I’m so stupid, really.

Zhu Yuexi felt like crying but had no tears. The lingering sensation from just now remained in her body. She couldn’t even distinguish what she was feeling right now.

There was no time for Zhu Yuexi to think any further. Xu Sheng raised the paddle again.

Smack!

The third strike.

Smack!

The fourth strike.

Without exception, Zhu Yuexi couldn’t stop herself from making a sound.

For someone with her constitution, being handled by an experienced old hand like Xu Sheng, the fact that she could endure the first time was already impressive enough.

If they lifted Zhu Yuexi’s clothes now, they would probably see clear, distinct pink little cat paw prints.

Zhu Yuexi gasped for breath heavily. By now, a bit of glistening moisture had trickled from the corner of her mouth, and even her eyes had become dazed.

Xu Sheng’s hand gently stroked, feeling somewhat surprised.

Probably sweat.

“Zhu Yuexi, yesterday, just using my mouth, you were already like this. Today, just hitting you with this paddle, you’re like this again. Have you recognized your own constitution yet?”

Zhu Yuexi couldn’t answer Xu Sheng. Perhaps her defiant mouth would only go soft at a time like this.

Xu Sheng’s hand was somewhat gentle, and Zhu Yuexi felt a bit more at ease.

“For the first four slaps, you endured one. I said if you endure two, I’ll grant you any wish. You have to endure this last one.”

Hearing Xu Sheng’s words, Zhu Yuexi had no strength to respond, only thinking to herself how she could possibly endure it…

Xu Sheng raised the paddle, feigning several strikes above Zhu Yuexi’s body. Anyone watching would think this would be an especially forceful blow.

Xu Sheng’s hand finally raised high.

Imagining the sensation of it landing, Zhu Yuexi felt a trace of fear in her heart, but what was more was actually a sense of anticipation.

This time… how pleasurable would it be?

Her body unconsciously arched, as if welcoming Xu Sheng.

Xu Sheng’s paddle descended.

Zhu Yuexi froze. The euphoric state she was in just moments ago made her sober up a bit from the反差.

Xu Sheng hadn’t used any force at all. The paddle was simply placed on her body.

Zhu Yuexi turned her head back in confusion.

Xu Sheng smiled at her:

“Good, you endured twice. I promise you any one condition.”

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