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Chapter 8 - Poisoned Petals

At the outer edge of the Jade Lotus Sect, cloaked in a perpetual haze of violet mist and blooming toxins, lay the forbidden grounds of Serpent Bloom Peak. Few dared venture here. Those who did, often returned... different. Or not at all.

Elder Yan Mei, the Poison Mistress, reigned here alone. Her name was spoken in whispers, her smile considered more dangerous than any blade. Rumor held that she could kill a man with a kiss—or revive a corpse with her moans. No one had tested either in decades.

Until now.

Shen Mo's bare feet sank into the dew-drenched earth as he stepped through the poisonous mist, his demonic aura suppressed but pulsing faintly with anticipation. His crimson eyes flickered with inner fire as system prompts guided his path.

> [>] Quest Triggered: Crimson Venom Objective: Seduce Elder Yan Mei without being poisoned Reward: Poison Immunity Passive + Yin-Toxic Dual Skill Risk: High – Death by internal corrosion on failure

The scent of lilac and sin grew stronger.

He pushed through a wall of spirit vines, emerging into a clearing where a single black cauldron bubbled with viscous pink fluid. Glass bottles, strange roots, and half-carved corpses of spirit beasts lay strewn across wooden tables. Yan Mei stood at the center of it all, her back turned.

She wore a robe of violet silk that barely clung to her curves, back exposed, the swell of her ass visible through a high slit. Her long hair was twisted into a loose bun, held together by a single bone pin. Her skin shimmered faintly, as if kissed by poison light.

"I did not summon you, disciple," she said, without turning.

Her voice was low, smooth, with a metallic edge that hinted at blades hidden behind lips.

"No," Shen Mo replied, taking a step closer. "But your scent did."

She chuckled darkly.

"Poetic. Dangerous."

She turned.

Her face was beautiful in a cruel, sharp way—high cheekbones, long lashes, lips dyed faint purple. Her eyes locked with his.

"And suicidal."

She flicked her wrist.

A cloud of lilac mist erupted from her sleeve, enveloping him.

> [>] Status Effect: Lust Venom (Mild) Duration: 15 minutes Libido: +200% Resistance Check… PASSED.

He smiled through the haze.

"I've tasted worse things. Ask the heavens."

She arched an eyebrow.

"You think your cock impresses me?"

He stepped into her space.

"No. But my hunger might."

He grabbed her waist, pulling her flush against him. Her breath caught—half in amusement, half in arousal.

"You'll regret this," she whispered.

"Not before you scream."

They kissed.

No. They collided.

Lips crashed, teeth clashed. Her nails dug into his chest as he tore open her robe, revealing breasts so round and firm they looked sculpted. Each nipple was pierced with lotus-shaped rings. Her pussy glistened between toned thighs, the lips already flushed and puffy with heat.

She wrapped her legs around his waist as he sat on the potion table, knocking over bottles. He thrust into her with one motion, his cock buried balls-deep.

Her head flung back. "Fuck—YES!"

> [>] Yin Drain Active – 42% Seduction Compatibility Spike Detected Resistance Overridden: Elder Yan Mei – Willing

He slammed into her, each thrust making her tits bounce, the piercings jingling faintly. She moaned into his ear, breath hot and ragged.

"Harder. Break me if you can, demon!"

He flipped her onto all fours, pulling her hair as he drove into her from behind. Her ass clapped with every motion, pussy dripping down his shaft. Vials shattered around them.

"I'll fuck the venom out of you."

"More! My poison hole's yours!"

He growled, slapping her ass. She screamed.

"Breed me with your cursed cock!"

And he did.

He came deep, demonic seed overflowing from her soaked slit.

> [>] Bond Complete: Elder Yan Mei Skill Acquired: Blooming Toxin Arts (Tier 1) Passive: Poison Immunity Achieved Stat Boost: Yin-Toxic Affinity +2

She collapsed onto the table, panting, body twitching with aftershocks.

"You're... worse than they say."

He kissed her spine.

"You haven't seen my best yet."

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Hours later, Shen Mo stood at the ridge of Serpent Bloom Peak, overlooking the valley below. His robes were tattered, hair tousled, cock still semi-hard beneath the silks. He exhaled slowly.

Progress was intoxicating.

But danger brewed like thunder.

A familiar presence blocked the trail.

Elder Xue Yuelan. Her white robes were tight, aura still cool as moonlight. Her fox ears twitched slightly.

"You've stirred too many peaks, Shen Mo," she said.

He smiled. "And yet... they keep opening for me."

She stepped close, brushing her fingers along his jaw.

"I should punish you."

He captured her hand.

"You already have. Twice."

They shared a kiss, brief and sharp. Then she stepped aside.

But he felt it.

A shift in the wind.

Behind the trees, watching silently, was a figure in dark lotus robes. Their eyes glowed faint green, tracking his every move.

> [>] Alert: Infiltrator Detected Identity: Lotus Inquisition Agent #1 Quest Triggered: Hunt Before Hunted

He narrowed his eyes.

The war in shadows had begun.

And the Crimson Bloom had yet to fully bloom.

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