Chapter 24: Fallen Victim to the Enchantment Fruit

On Linglong Peak, Lu Linglong could not wait to begin refining the Crimson Pearl Immortal Pill after obtaining the Crimson Pearl Immortal Herb. She had thoroughly prepared for this moment, but as the actual process began, problems quickly arose. The Crimson Pearl Immortal Pill was a supreme elixir for the Nascent Soul stage, capable of boosting cultivation, yet its refinement was exceedingly complex. Even master alchemists at the Nascent Soul level dared not claim certainty in its creation.

A wild, turbulent aura enveloped all of Linglong Peak.

Chu Feng had just ascended to the Divine Transformation stage. His spiritual sense evolved into divine perception—within the entire Tai Xuan Dao Sect, nothing could escape his notice if he so wished. Even the alchemy furnace was on the verge of exploding.

Perceiving the abnormal situation, Chu Feng immediately rushed to Lu Linglong’s side.

Lu Linglong’s entire body was flushed red; her cheeks were drenched in sweat, her expression twisted in agony, her features contorted by pain. Chu Feng’s heart ached at the sight. He understood at once: Lu Linglong had failed in her attempt to refine the pill and was suffering the consequences. Alchemy was not easy; a failed attempt could mean anything from a mere furnace explosion to damage of the soul, deviation in cultivation, or even complete loss of one’s powers.

Lu Linglong now teetered on the edge of such calamity.

Chu Feng hurried to her side, channeling his power to calm the raging energy within her and suppress the imminent explosion of the pill. Fortunately, Chu Feng had just broken through to Divine Transformation; otherwise, the Crimson Pearl Immortal Pill would have been beyond his ability to control.

As he subdued the pill’s fury and calmed the chaotic energy in Lu Linglong’s body, Chu Feng overlooked one crucial detail: the pill’s recipe included the Joy Fruit, an ingredient known to ignite the fires of desire within the body, driving one to unbearable heat that could only be quelled by the union of man and woman. Without proper remedy, this fire could consume its victim, and under the sway of desire, only instinct remained.

A pale mist suddenly engulfed Chu Feng and Lu Linglong.

Chu Feng, who had meant to inspect the pill, was overtaken by a surging blaze of lust. In an instant, he understood what was happening and cursed inwardly. He had lived a thousand years, and in pursuit of advancement, mastered the arts of weapon forging, alchemy, talismans, and formations—his skills in alchemy were respectable. He quickly mobilized his strength to expel the Joy Fruit’s effects, but while the medicine could be purged, the desire it stirred was not so easily subdued, regardless of one’s cultivation or power.

Moreover, Lu Linglong was equally overcome, pressing herself against him. Her burning, delicate form, shrouded in mist, left Chu Feng utterly defenseless.

It was as if fate had presented an unavoidable choice:

Would he act the beast, or be less than one?

Under the pill’s influence, Lu Linglong completely lost herself. For Chu Feng, was there any choice to be made? Better to be a beast than a gentleman.

"Forgive me, junior sister," Chu Feng murmured, before he seized Lu Linglong in his arms.

Lu Linglong responded eagerly.

In the alchemy room, the two became entwined, each unleashing their full strength. Neither conceded to the other; they ventured into the primal, mysterious depths, testing one another’s limits.

Night passed.

Under Chu Feng’s deliberate guidance, they cultivated the Grand Sorrow of Heaven and Earth Yin-Yang Duality Technique—a practice not to be neglected, especially during one’s first time, when its effects were most potent.

Chu Feng benefited immensely. His bloodline, once at the primary King-level Infinite, advanced to high King-level Infinite. His soul and primordial spirit grew stronger. In Divine Transformation, the cultivation of the primordial spirit is paramount—the stronger it is, the faster one progresses. His physical body, his aptitude, all were enhanced. The technique circulated, returning its energies to Lu Linglong, who, in her confusion, broke through to late-stage Nascent Soul.

Meanwhile, as the two battled through the night, Nangong Yanran, who had come to check on Lu Linglong’s progress, witnessed the scene. Her heart filled with frustration.

"So, Lu Linglong, I treated you as a sister, and you sneak behind my back to indulge yourself."

"Hmph, I’ll break off with you for a day. If you don’t coax me, I’ll never forgive you."

"Men—none of them are any good!"

Morning came.

With her cultivation advanced, Lu Linglong, who should have been exhausted after such a tumultuous night, instead felt invigorated, scarcely aware of the previous night's chaos.

She turned, and there was Chu Feng beside her.

Memories of the night flooded back. Her face blushed crimson, her heart tangled in complicated feelings. Glancing at the shredded garments on the floor, she could only imagine how wild their passion had been.

"I thought I could successfully refine the Crimson Pearl Immortal Pill. It turns out my alchemy skills are still lacking."

She knew the pill’s main ingredient was the Joy Fruit.

Last night, she succumbed to its effects.

Though she had considered dual cultivation with Chu Feng before, she never imagined it would happen so abruptly, and in the alchemy room no less.

"My cultivation..." At this moment, Lu Linglong was astonished.

She had intended to break through to late-stage Nascent Soul by refining the pill, but despite the failed refinement, she had achieved her goal.

"Could it be..."

Lu Linglong recalled the Grand Sorrow of Heaven and Earth Yin-Yang Duality Technique that Chu Feng had mentioned. She immediately tried to circulate her energy, and indeed, a strange power surged within her. It was the very technique—the dual cultivation method was truly miraculous.

"You’re awake," came Chu Feng’s voice as Lu Linglong marveled.

She glanced at him, and suddenly, as if resolving herself, she took the initiative, pressing him down.

Since they had already cultivated together, she let herself go completely.

Once leads to countless times.

Chu Feng was taken aback.

"What are you doing?"

Lu Linglong replied, "Cultivating, of course. Enough talk. Let’s begin."

"Weren’t you the one who wanted to cultivate with me? What, are you afraid now?"

Chu Feng laughed.

"Well, woman, you’re playing with fire, you know? Last night, you were not yourself, controlled by the pill, so I spared you. Now you dare challenge me? Today, I’ll show you my true prowess."

Thus, another inevitable battle commenced.

Neither yielded.

Lu Linglong soon paid the price for her boldness.

Half a day later, she lay limp, unable to move even a finger.

Chu Feng, meanwhile, was refreshed and full of energy, laughing heartily.

"Now you know my strength, woman!"