Lu Chen was finally powerless to stop it; two streams of blood silently flowed from his nose.
Yang Jiangyu chuckled, took out a tissue, and wiped Lu Chen's nosebleed, asking as she did so, "Chen, haven't you had proper sex in a long time, have you? Why are you like this?
Just like this? Your girlfriend doesn't want to... you know?"
As she spoke, the teasing look on her face intensified.
Lu Chen protested, "No, who said it's been a long time? Nonsense!"
He added in his mind: Only about half a year.
Yang Jiangyu calmly pointed out, "Because it's been a long time, seeing such a scene easily makes you very excited. This excitement increases your heart rate, blood flow, and blood pressure. When blood pressure rises to a certain level, it puts pressure on the rich capillary walls in your nasal cavity, even causing the blood vessels to rupture, resulting in a nosebleed."
So knowledgeable? Lu Chen was speechless.
Yang Jiangyu suddenly said, "These girls are all girls I've trained since they were little. They all have great figures and looks, are incredibly talented at dancing, and have a natural affinity for water, but they all come from ordinary backgrounds with no family connections. They also share another common characteristic: they don't have boyfriends and are all virgins."
As she spoke, she gave Lu Chen a deep look and said calmly, "Ah Chen, since I've accepted you as my younger brother, and these girls aren't of any particular status, they're all yours if you're willing."
Lu Chen immediately let out a "pfft," and a few drops of blood spurted from his nose.
What on earth was going on? A dozen or so beautiful young women, all so alluring and charming, and all virgins, all for me? This was too much of a favor!
Unsolicited kindness is always suspicious! Besides, this was far more generous than just unsolicited kindness.
He became even more wary, waved his hand, and said seriously, "Thank you, Sister Xiaoyu, but I have a girlfriend. I won't take these girls. I just beg you, that's enough, let them find good families to marry into. So many men in the world are starving!"
As he spoke, a holy, angelic glow shone on his face.
Yang Jiangyu smiled meaningfully and said, "Achen, what you said makes sense, but I've trained them for so many years, I won't let them suffer in the future. They have to give back something. So, if you're interested, just tell me, and their first time will definitely be yours. As for them giving you their first time, it's up to you. Let them find boyfriends afterwards!"
This wasn't just a casual remark; it was an absolute certainty!
Recalling how she had given him a million-yuan deposit for some favor upon their first meeting, Lu Chen finally couldn't hold back any longer. He grabbed the tissue from Yang Jiangyu's hand, fiercely wiped the blood from his nose, and said sharply,
"Fine, Sister Xiaoyu, just tell me honestly. What do you want me to do? What use am I to you? Just tell me straight, don't keep me in the dark. Otherwise, do you think I'd accept these gifts from you?"
"A straightforward person, I like that!" Yang Jiangyu gave him a thumbs up.
Then, her tone became somewhat helpless: "Originally, I could have explained everything to you, I didn't want to keep you in the dark. But, due to some special reasons, I can't tell you these things right now. However, I need your help, so I can only try to build a good relationship with you first, cultivate a sibling-like bond, and nurture our feelings."
She let out a long sigh, then suddenly opened her arms and hugged Lu Chen's waist from behind, her two very firm breasts pressing against his back.
Lu Chen initially wanted to push her away, but after thinking it over, he held back.
He was very curious about the reason behind all this. He could also tell that Yang Jiangyu genuinely had some unspeakable difficulties, and in this respect, she was quite sincere.
"So," Yang Jiangyu continued, "Now, whatever you want, I'll agree to it—money, beautiful women, whatever I have, I'm willing to give you. I only ask one thing of you: in the near future, perhaps two years, perhaps three, you must help me. Otherwise, I will lose all of these things, even my life!"
As she spoke, a hint of fear crept into her voice.
Lu Chen could tell that her words were sincere and genuine.
However, what kind of person or what kind of situation could frighten someone as wealthy and powerful as Yang Jiangyu? Lu Chen was completely baffled.
He said coldly, "How do I know if I'd lose my life if I helped you with things I didn't even know about?"
Yang Jiangyu hugged Lu Chen tighter, as if seeking refuge from him. She said, "If I said there was no danger, I'd be lying; it could even be life-threatening. So I've thought it through carefully. If I were to bribe you with money and beauty, you might not help me."
"However, I'm giving you all this. If you encounter any trouble in the future, you can come to me. I'll help you as your sister. I'll try my best to make you feel for me. When I need you, I believe you'll seriously consider whether or not to help me."
"Of course, if you don't help me, I won't regret my previous efforts. It's like a gamble I've taken. Chen, I can see that you seem somewhat cynical on the surface, but you value relationships. Rather than hiring or bribing you, I'd rather build a relationship with you. I was planning to go see you again, but you unexpectedly came to my shop, so I can finally clear things up with you."
"I'm making this so clear because you're a smart person. If I didn't, you'd think I was using you. Since that's the case, I might as well be frank and think it over carefully."
As she spoke, Yang Jiangyu looked at Lu Chen with a sincere expression.
Lu Chen was both amused and exasperated by this long explanation.
Damn it, calling me smart? I think you're the smart one! So adept at scheming, clearly trying to use me, yet putting on this "I'm being honest by openly telling you I'm using you" act. This emotional manipulation, so blatantly done, coupled with her incredibly alluring beauty, truly made it impossible for Lu Chen to refuse.
He clearly felt himself falling into a terrifying trap of gentleness, yet he couldn't resist.
This feeling was truly frustrating.
Lu Chen gave a cold laugh, hooking his hand around Yang Jiangyu's chin and saying flippantly, "Sister Xiaoyu, could you give yourself to me too?"
"If you need it, of course!" Yang Jiangyu said decisively. "I can also tell you, you might think I'm a pretty open-minded woman, but I've never been with a man before; it's my first time."
Lu Chen hesitated, genuinely surprised that Yang Jiangyu was also a virgin.
With a slightly embarrassed smile, Lu Chen released her hand, then sighed, "Alright, I'll think about it."
This was indeed something worth considering. Since obtaining the Seven-Life Flower, Lu Chen understood even more clearly that life is always risky, and the greater the risk, the greater the reward.
The saying goes, "No pain, no gain," but more accurately, it should be, "No risk, no gain!" Isn't there a saying, "Fortune favors the bold"?
No one is content with a mundane life, including Lu Chen, the runaway heir to a prestigious family. Actually, he also hoped that after running away from his arranged marriage, he could rise to prominence and achieve great success. Maybe then, he could return to Jiaying City and loudly declare "no" to Wan Qian.
Then, with his own power, what did it matter how skilled Wan Qian was in martial arts? With a wave of his hand, a dozen or twenty highly skilled bodyguards would rush out and utterly subjugate her—how satisfying!
This would redeem him from the loss of face caused by running away from the arranged marriage.
Although he didn't fully understand the reasons for cooperating with Yang Jiangyu, Lu Chen sensed a huge opportunity. At least for now, Yang Jiangyu's influence could help him solve many problems. Add to that the influence of the Shangguan family, and he figured he could practically roam freely in Yunzhou City.
And even if he couldn't actually have all those beautiful women, could he really have them all? Even if he couldn't, the thought itself was quite exciting!
Yang Jiangyu chuckled softly, "Alright, there's no rush. You can take your time to consider it. But let's just continue our sibling relationship as it is! Of course, it's not purely sibling-like. If you want me, I'm always available. Anyway, I've really reached a point where I need a man to solve my problems, and who else but you?"
As she spoke, Yang Jiangyu gently patted Lu Chen's face.
Suddenly, Lu Chen felt confused. Damn it, wasn't this "I want you," but "you want me"?
Then, Yang Jiangyu made a few more gestures.
Lu Chen saw the mermaids at his feet pick up a particularly large clam, then swim back down to the bottom of the glass floor, holding the clam up with both hands.
One after another, alluring and beautiful bodies blossomed right before Lu Chen's eyes, towering peaks standing proudly at his feet, trembling slightly.
He could also see that the girls were somewhat shy, their eyes filled with bashfulness. But it was precisely this shyness, coupled with their graceful and alluring naked bodies, that made them even more captivating to him.
At this moment, their fair and delicate fingers gently caressed the edge of the shell. Lu Chen quickly realized that they were also martial arts practitioners, albeit at a very basic level, but they had already reached the stage of projecting internal energy. With their caresses, wisps of internal energy seeped from their fingers, flowing into the shell.
The clams, clearly stimulated, slowly opened.
Lu Chen's eyes shone even brighter.
Within the clam's flesh, the pearl glittered. Gold, silver, jade, black—pearls of various colors emitted their own unique brilliance. This radiance was clearly emitted after the girls infused their internal energy, bringing out a natural spiritual glow unique to each pearl.
Even through the thick glass, Lu Chen deeply felt a strange movement.
This internal movement had appeared vaguely before, but not as intensely as it was now.
Once again, that faint, shadowy yet powerful energy flow emerged. This time, it was more pronounced, flowing even more powerfully within Lu Chen's body, its passage resembling a surging wave.
Lu Chen felt its yearning, like a hungry tiger eager to devour the pearls. Simultaneously, another sensation unfolded, even more vividly. To Lu Chen, those high-quality pearls appeared as concentrated essences of spiritual energy, their effects no less potent than the Dragon Elixir, perhaps even purer.
Yang Jiangyu sighed deeply, her eyes fixed on the pearls with fascination. She murmured, "In my eyes, these pearls are not ordinary ornamental pearls. They are the essence of seawater, the condensation of spiritual energy, treasures, even… more precious medicinal herbs than lingzhi or he shou wu."