Chapter 30: Using a Strategy to Uncover the Truth About the Demon Moon
Feng Xuanyang was taken aback by his words. Without hesitation, he moved closer to Long Qinghan, intending to cover his ears. However, Long Qinghan was faster, swatting Feng Xuanyang’s hand away with a glare. He turned to Duan Tianyi and said, “Brother Tianyi, please continue.”
Duan Tianyi shot them both a cold look and said, “But before I speak, I’d like to ask Young Master Long why you’re so fixated on the matter of the ‘Demon Moon.'”
Long Qinghan was taken aback. He pushed Feng Xuanyang’s hand away with a palm and said, “Have you heard of the incident where Xiang Meishan Villa was destroyed?”
“I’ve heard a bit about it.”
“The incident is rather mysterious. On the day of the destruction, I heard about the ‘Demon Moon’ multiple times from others. Some even claimed that he was the culprit behind the destruction. However, I don’t know who he is specifically. So, if Brother Tianyi truly has information about this person, I hope I can invite him to come forward and meet, to clarify things.”
Both Feng Xuanyang and Duan Tianyi were left stunned. Feng Xuanyang gave Long Qinghan a perplexed look, then shrugged his robes and sat up straight, refraining from further teasing. Duan Tianyi’s expression, on the other hand, was somewhat peculiar.
Long Qinghan looked back and forth between them, puzzled. After a moment, Duan Tianyi’s lips twitched, and he burst into hearty laughter.
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“Tybyby, Zswdt Yypvla Nsdt, R’x yqayke usw’hl xkpwdelapvsse,” Pwyd Mkyduk pyke, bkp zkrp nwazkdt kdvs y pxkzl. Tl pweeldzu alynble clbkde bkx yde rwzzle swv psxlvbkdt qasx bkp cynj, vbld vspple kv sdvs vbl vyczl okvb y alpswdekdt vbwe.
Nsdt Ckdtbyd pvyale czydjzu, qwaasokdt bkp casop. “Ykpwdelapvsse obyv?”
Pwyd Mkyduk pbssj bkp blye, rskdvkdt yv vbl scflnv sd vbl vyczl. “Rv’p clnywpl vbl ‘Plxsd Yssd’ kd xu elpnakrvksd kpd’v y rlapsd; kv’p yd scflnv.”
Jsvb Wldt Dwyduydt yde Nsdt Ckdtbyd olal zlqv ewxcqswdele. Nsdt Ckdtbyd pvyale yv vbl oayrrle scflnv sd vbl vyczl, bkp lulp raynvknyzzu pbssvkdt qkal. Tl bye sdzu xldvksdle vbl “Plxsd Yssd” clkdt y rlapsd vs zlye vbl nsdhlapyvksd, dsv jdsokdt oblvbla kv oyp y rlapsd sa yd scflnv. Lso vbyv bl pyo vbkp vbkdt dyxle “Plxsd Yssd,” bl nswzed’v blzr cwv qllz lmnkvle.
Xd vbl svbla byde, Wldt Dwyduydt nypv y nypwyz tzydnl, bkp zkrp nwazkdt kdvs y naurvkn pxkzl. Tl naspple bkp yaxp yde dsdnbyzydvzu naspple bkp zltp, nbsspkdt dsv vs prlyj.
Tsolhla, Pwyd Mkyduk eked’v kxxlekyvlzu wdoayr vbl scflnv. Gqvla rzynkdt kv esod, bl nzyprle bkp bydep vstlvbla yde pyke, “Zswdt Yypvla Nsdt, dso usw pbswze jdso vbyv usw’hl xkpwdelapvsse.”
“Gb… Elzz, vbyv’p iwkvl yzaktbv. R pwrrspl R pbswzed’v ypj qwavbla kq usw’al wdokzzkdt vs lmrzykd,” pyke Nsdt Ckdtbyd, alpktdkdt okvb y pktb. Rq vbl svbla ryavu oypd’v okzzkdt vs nzyakqu, obu pbswze bl jllr rasckdt?
Fllkdt vbl ekpyrrskdvxldv kd Nsdt Ckdtbyd’p lulp, Wldt Dwyduydt plnalvzu xyel y elnkpksd.
After the misunderstanding was cleared, the three of them spent some time drinking before parting ways. Due to the late hour, they had no choice but to stay in the guest rooms of the inn.
Back in their room, Long Qinghan paced around with a gloomy expression. Feng Xuanyang walked up behind him and grabbed his waist, but Long Qinghan remained unresponsive, his brow still furrowed.
Under Feng Xuanyang’s insistent request, they ended up sharing a room, providing Feng Xuanyang with an opportunity to take advantage. However, Long Qinghan remained unaffected, and the advantage seemed to hold no flavor for him.
Feng Xuanyang pecked at Long Qinghan a few times and licked him a bit before lowering his voice and saying, “Qinghan, are you still thinking about the matter of the ‘Demon Moon’?”
“Mmm.” After a long pause, Long Qinghan finally responded with a single syllable.
“Why don’t we investigate tonight? It might help put your mind at ease,” Feng Xuanyang whispered into Long Qinghan’s ear, blowing a breath of air against it.
“How do you plan to investigate?” Long Qinghan frowned, his curiosity piqued. “Duan Tianyi’s martial skills are formidable. How do you intend to handle him without alerting him?”
“Mmm…” Feng Xuanyang bit Long Qinghan’s cheek, then sucked on it for a moment, smiling. “Rest assured, I have a way. Just wait and see, my dear husband.”
Intrigued by the matter of the “Demon Moon,” Long Qinghan let go of the issue of being called “husband” by Feng Xuanyang. He pulled down Feng Xuanyang’s sleeve and wiped away the traces left on his face before agreeing, “Very well.”
Late into the night, as Duan Tianyi went to sleep, he suddenly caught a faint scent. His body tensed, and he quickly closed his eyes, focusing his senses. He sat up in a cross-legged position, regulating his breath and suppressing the effects of the aroma.
However, the drug seemed to permeate his skin, causing discomfort throughout his body. A rush of heat surged from his lower abdomen, spreading a sensation of warmth. Alarmed, he closed his eyes and concentrated his energy to control the effects of the drug.
Unexpectedly, the drug seemed to infiltrate his system through his skin, making him feel increasingly uncomfortable. He felt a surge of heat rising from his lower abdomen, and his entire body started to feel overheated. Startled, he tried to suppress the effects of the drug through breathing exercises and meditation.
Yet, this particular drug seemed to bypass his usual defenses. His face turned flushed, and he had to take deep breaths to maintain control. The situation worsened, as the unique properties of this aphrodisiac proved difficult to suppress. His efforts were in vain, and before long, his mind began to blur.
Having grown up as an assassin, Duan Tianyi had encountered various toxins and aphrodisiacs. Many poisons and drugs in the martial world were powerless against him. Unfortunately, he had overlooked the effects of this particular aphrodisiac.
As the heat intensified within Duan Tianyi, he suddenly felt dizzy. Startled, he got out of bed, intending to find the person responsible for drugging him. Yet, there was no trace of hostility in his surroundings, and no sign of the person who had administered the drug. He was puzzled by the purpose behind the drugging.
Just as Duan Tianyi was puzzled, the sound of a scuffle erupted from the adjacent room. The room was filled with the clashing of objects, creating a jarring symphony of noise.
Duan Tianyi was taken aback. The adjacent room was where Feng Xuanyang and Long Qinghan were sleeping. How could they be under attack in the middle of the night? Nonetheless, he was known for his indifference; the matters of others were of no concern to him.
However, due to the effects of the drug, his senses had heightened, and even faint sounds felt as if they were thunderous. The sounds of the scuffle grew louder, accompanied by rising anger and even shouts demanding the surrender of the “Demon Moon.”
He was puzzled by this and glanced at the “Demon Moon” lying beside him. He furrowed his brows, not entirely sure what to think. Nevertheless, he decided to seize the “Demon Moon” and rushed towards the source of the commotion.
But as he entered the room, he froze in his tracks.
Inside, there were no enemies, only Feng Xuangyang and Long Qinghan. Their clothes were disheveled, their hair in disarray, standing face to face with swords in their hands, glaring at each other.
It turned out that the two were having a quarrel. It seemed he had indeed interfered unnecessarily. Realizing this, Duan Tianyi was about to turn and leave.
Seeing Duan Tianyi’s arrival, Feng Xuanyang raised an eyebrow and remarked, “Brother Tianyi, how delightful of you to visit us for a late-night drink. Did you come to join us in revelry?”
“Not exactly. I heard some noise from here earlier, so I came to investigate,” Duan Tianyi quickly explained, his body growing increasingly overheated. If he didn’t leave soon, he wouldn’t be able to bear it.
Unexpectedly, Feng Xuanyang walked over and patted his shoulder. “Brother, why not stay and share a drink? I’m in a bad mood and was looking for someone to keep me company.”
Long Qinghan gave a cold snort and sheathed his sword.
But as Feng Xuanyang’s hand touched Duan Tianyi’s shoulder, his body trembled, and his quick reflexes caused him to deliver a backhanded strike towards Feng Xuanyang. Caught off guard, Feng Xuanyang took the blow on his shoulder.
Wincing in pain, he held his shoulder and said, “You…”
“Xuanyang!” Seeing his beloved injured, Long Qinghan forgot their argument and rushed to check on him.
Even Duan Tianyi didn’t anticipate that he would strike Feng Xuanyang. He was surprised and his steps came to a halt. Approaching Feng Xuanyang, he asked, “Sect Leader Feng, are you all right?”
Feng Xuanyang’s brows furrowed tightly. “Not good. What kind of martial skill do you possess that’s so sharp and powerful?”
Looking at his own palm, Duan Tianyi replied, “My martial skill isn’t profound. It seems it’s quite ineffective against you, Sect Leader Feng.”
“Not profound?” Feng Xuanyang’s voice rose in pitch. He raised an eyebrow and exaggeratedly commented, “Then why is it so painful?”
“Xuanyang, are you okay?” Long Qinghan’s brows furrowed tightly as he approached. He gently tugged at Feng Xuanyang’s clothes, exposing his shoulder, which was showing signs of bruising where it had been struck.
“Ah—so terribly bruised. Brother Tianyi, your strike was far too heavy,” Feng Xuanyang exclaimed, widening his eyes dramatically.
Duan Tianyi furrowed his brows; it seemed the other side was trying to hold him responsible. However, he was currently under the effects of the “Joyful Union” drug, feeling increasingly overheated and unwilling to engage with Feng Xuanyang.
After some consideration, he made up his mind. “Very well, Sect Leader. I will use my skills to help heal your injuries and disperse the bruise.”
“Alright,” Feng Xuanyang nodded. Without hesitation, he walked over and sat cross-legged, assuming a posture that suggested he was waiting for others to attend to him.
Accustomed to dealing with many people, Duan Tianyi had never encountered such a shameless person before. However, due to his lack of involvement with Feng Xuanyang and a desire to avoid unnecessary conflict, he walked over and sat down cross-legged, beginning to apply his skills.
Unknowingly, the time of a tea’s steeping passed. Duan Tianyi opened his eyes, immediately glancing at the “Demon Moon” he had placed on his leg. He saw no signs of tampering. Then, he looked up and noticed Long Qinghan standing not far away, his expression frosty but his eyes filled with a trace of concern.
A sigh of relief escaped Duan Tianyi’s heart; it seemed tonight had been a mere coincidence.
Long Qinghan approached, lifted Feng Xuanyang’s clothing, and saw that the dark marks had faded. He arched his hand and said, “Thanks to Brother Tianyi for his assistance.”
Duan Tianyi took a deep breath. While using his skills, he had forcibly calmed his mind. But now that he had ceased his efforts, his desires resurfaced. He nodded and quickly bid his farewell, leaving in haste.
After Duan Tianyi departed, Long Qinghan closed the door and turned, his profound eyes locking onto an enlarged face before him. He hesitated for a moment, then swatted the face away and walked back to the bed with a soft sigh.
“How did it go?” Feng Xuanyang looked at him with a half-smile, walking over to him and wrapping his arms around his waist.
Long Qinghan tried to swat Feng Xuanyang’s hand away a few times, but finding it persistent, he eventually gave in.
“You’re quite something, to use a drug and feign injury to lure him,” Long Qinghan didn’t directly answer the question; instead, he brought up something else.
Feng Xuanyang pouted, still holding his shoulder. “Qinghan, I’m really hurt.”
“I believe you…” Long Qinghan’s eyes brightened as he spoke, then his tone changed, “But not really.”
Feng Xuanyang stared at Long Qinghan with a somewhat aggrieved expression.
“On that note, how did you know he would fall for it?” Long Qinghan asked calmly, his gaze flat and emotionless.
“Observing his temperament, while he is upright and proper, he’s not entirely distant from human sentiments. Unlike when you inquired about the matter of the ‘Demon Moon’ previously, he wouldn’t have explained it in that manner. Hence, I’m confident that he will certainly come tonight. Moreover, he originates from an assassin background and possesses natural immunity to substances like intoxicants. Therefore, only by using the ‘Huan Medicine’ can we make him relax. Afterward, I will pretend to engage with you in a skirmish, enticing him to come forward. Then, I’ll devise a plan to have him tend to my injuries, facilitating your opportunity to discreetly observe.”
A faint smile touched the corners of Long Qinghan’s mouth as he remarked, “Impressive, indeed. You’ve even managed to add a touch of aphrodisiac to his drink, making his involvement even more immersive. He remains blissfully unaware that I’ve already taken action.”
“Haha, Qinghan,” Feng Xuanyang leaned in, his voice close to Long Qinghan’s ear, “Your high praise might lead to some delightful surprises.” He cast a suggestive glance at Long Qinghan’s posterior, accompanied by an evil grin.
Long Qinghan paid no heed, instead moving toward the window, gazing pensively into the distance.
“Speaking of which, Qinghan, what results have you uncovered?” Feng Xuanyang approached, hands behind his back, and playfully nibbled at Long Qinghan’s earlobe, inquiring softly.
Long Qinghan exhaled softly before he spoke—
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