Months

"Hmph! I almost lost it when I heard that Little Bastard hit you—mmpgh~!" The Cold Mo Yan melts in Lo Jik's embrace as he pins her against the wall, revealing his impatience. His lips seize hers the second he lets her inside in the dead of the night. His passion makes all her frustrations shift and build in one aching spot! Her watery eyes shut down, and her hands tugged him closer, letting his erect and throbbing member rub against her crotch.

"Haah!"

It's been a few days since Lo Jik's encounter with Fang Zheng, and his nose is already healed.

"Welcome, Yan," Lo Jik beams. "I missed you."

She slowly presses her lips before smiling, "Then why didn't you visit me in the External Affairs Hall?"

"Heh," Lo Jik strokes her bangs. "You're setting a bad example, Elder Yan. You want your junior to distract himself from his cultivation?"

"Oh?" Mo Yan regains her frosty demanour. "Distractions like Shen Cui?"

Lo Jik's smile instead brightens.

"Would others even imagine we're together if I have rumors about another woman?"

She softly knocks his chest, scoffing, "Ah! My hero!" she swoons sarcastically. "I should thank you for publicly seducing another woman. Of course!"

Lo Jik sighs before taking her hands. He meets her eyes and fondly states, "I missed you, Mo Yan." He kisses her hands, making the chiding woman blush as she snorts and glances away, grumbling, "You naughty sweet talker."

"Those earrings look good, too," Lo Jik whispers as Mo Yan's blush deepens. She purposely looked sideways to show them off.

"Hmph," pouting, Mo Yan looks at him indignantly. She quickly pulls him in a tight embrace as her slender body relaxes. "I missed you, too. Stupid. Why do you like saying these embarrassing things?"

"Because I also love doing even more dirty things," Lo Jik snickers, stroking her head. However, what kind of man tries having sex the second an exhausted lady walks in? He leads her into his room, offering her tea, and asks about her past days.

"Sigh," Mo Yan shakes her head. "I was unlucky this time, and it took me four tries to refine the Rank 2 Swift Shadow Gu. It was my primary movement-type Gu Worm, but Mo Bei has it now. I remember how it took me two tries to refine it before. Swift Shadow with the Rank 3 Shadow Concealment allowed me to avoid anyone following me."

Rank 3 Shadow Concealment Gu is what Mo Yan chose as her free Rank 3 Gu. It allows concealment in dark regions, a notch less precious than the Concealment Mane Gu.

Ever since she exposed her secret lover, she's been under constant surveillance. Her Grandfather might have kicked her out had she been a Rank 2 Gu Master. However, he doesn't dare poke her the wrong way, fearing worse internal conflicts within the family that might allow the Chi Faction to earn benefits from the sidelines.

"The cheek of Mo Chen to ask me to seduce that Zie Qi," Mo Yan scowls, glowering her Grandfather's name. "If he likes that boy so much, he should go fuck him— ah!" She blinks before blushing. Glancing at an amused Lo Jik, she lowers her head further.

"You don't want to hear my problems," She shakes her head as Lo Jik snickers. "I do. You're bearing the brunt for both of us. I will cultivate more and try to reach the Peak Stage quickly. Until then, I understand I'm helpless. Yet, it only makes me appreciate you more, Yan."

Mo Yan's eyes flicker. His acknowledgment makes her tearful as she nods quietly, wiping errand tears away.

"Come here," Lo Jik pulls her inside the blanket. When she believes Lo Jik wants to do it right away, almost disappointed by his impatience, she's wrapped in his arms and curled beside him. She can feel his eager member against her butt cheeks. However, he doesn't make a move. He whispers, "Sorry about that down there. But try and relax. Forget about everything else."

She calms down, closing her eyes. A sweet sensation overflows from her heart as Mo Yan smiles fondly.

"I can't help but feel guilty, Jik," she musters. "I'm not often here. Don't you want some pretty female servants?"

While it's true Gu Masters under Rank 3 cannot have mistresses, they can undeniably house beautiful maids.

"Servants? Hmph," Lo Jik sneers. "I don't need them."

"Oh?" Mo Yan presses her pliant ass against his throbbing member. "Someone must nurse that unreasonable thing when I'm not here. Hmm. I can purchase your favorite Maid from Fang Zheng's family and gift her to you."

Lo Jik grows alert. That's the last thing he wants!

He rolls up, making Mo Yan yelp as he climbs atop her with a playful smirk.

"Shen Cui? Again? I will probably take you on your offer, Yan. I'd love to see you two," he leans down, pecking her lips, "—naked and panting. Do you like that?"

She snorts.

"Me? Nope!"

"Good. Let's forget that Shen Cui. How about this? If I want her, I'll come to you instead of her."

Leave it to the Gu World to twist such relationships as Mo Yan nods with warmth in her eyes.

"Good," she states firmly. She might not express control over Lo Jik, but he knows Mo Yan innately desires control, too. So, he will offer her such control once Shen Cui is ripe for the taking.

"So," Mo Yan clears her throat as she peeks dat tent pitched between his trousers. Lo Jik chuckles, blowing the nearby candles away.

"I was thinking of trying something new, Yan," Lo Jik whispers.

"Oh?" Mo Yan blinks before grinning. "I heard about those things from my former teammates."

She feels his hands massage her breasts.

"I doubt it," Lo Jik whispers. "How about I demonstrate it? Just tell me when it's uncomfortable."

"Nothing you do can make me uncomfortable," she unwaveringly replies.

<<<>>>

'Damn. Footjob is a tough one in this world, too,' Lo Jik sighs.

Lo Jik was observant last night and had regular sex after a thigh job. He wanted to clear out the slightly more unorthodox ones quicker, using his desire to experiment as an excuse. Foot job and thigh jobs can be troublesome. Meanwhile, boob job and butt job depends on his partner's physical build. Mo Yan is capable of performing both!

Blowjobs and handjobs are the easiest.

Lo Jik knows from experience there is even weirder stuff like humping against navels, ears, nose! However, those experiences prevent Lo Jik from being anywhere near the women interested in those acts!

[Between Fleshy Towers (Silver): Experienced an entire sexual act between Mo Yan's thighs till orgasm. Parties Involved—Host, Gu Yue Mo Yan. Rewards Stored.]

[A Taboo Makeout (Bronze/Repeatable): Made out with Mo Yan. Parties Involved—Host, Gu Yue Mo Yan. Rewards Stored.]

[Scouting Booty Call (Bronze/Repeatable): Had Penetrative Sex With Mo Yan, Parties Involved—Host, Gu Yue Mo Yan. Rewards Stored.]

Lo Jik quietly counts his lucky stars. It's good he managed to postpone the majority of achievements till Rank 2, or else he would be playing with several Green Relic Gu.

'But it also means my growth will stall once I advance to Rank 3,' Lo Jik sighs. Their Clan Leader doesn't have any daughter or wife—a pity. However, he has few traveling records. Lo Jik can leave Gu Yue Clan after solidifying his combat strength and seeking stronger women in terms of status. Since it's dangerous, he may even try influencing Mo Yan to leave with him.

Although it's a distant worry, Lo Jik can only start preparing early.

'Heh, it also means there will be a day where I won't get rewards from anyone?'

He never considered this because his previous world's social system was more complicated.

However, only Gu Cultivation matters here!

The day he is close to the peak is when his Trait's assistance falls.

Clearing his head, Lo Jik summons his rewards under his blanket.

Luck isn't on his side since the first reward turns out to be another precious material rarely found in the Bamboo Groves near the peak—the Tungsten Bamboo Section. It's an arm-long dark-green bamboo-section with a Tungsten's toughness. It can be sold for 1900-2200 Stones depending on market conditions.

He continues and lets the light flash. A slightly familiar Gu sits atop his lap. It's a grey, fossilized carp with realistic scales.

'Rank 2 Stealth Scales Gu,' Lo Jik is tongue-tied. The Rank 3 Concealment Mane Gu can wrap the Gu Master's body with concealing fur, hiding them from naked eyes AND boosting their defenses. He tried refining the Gu twice, failing both times. He lost the Concealing Fur Gu, too.

Who doesn't want to be invisible when dealing with Lightning Wolves?

It tackles their best sensory organ! Of course, things will be different if the wolf kings possess Lightning Pupils Gu.

The Rank 2 Stealth Scales achieve one portion of Concealment Gu's effect—Stealth. This Gu can conceal the user and their clothes. Using this Gu while in direct contact with someone else can spread its use. However, it drastically raises the Primeval Essence consumption.

It's rare because its Rank 1 component, Stealth Rock Gu, is troublesome to identify and obtain!

'I should be ready to enter the wilds again,' Lo Jik heaves. It's been months since he left the village.

He calms down and summons the final reward.

The familiar shape of it makes Lo Jik smirk.

Such a reward is acceptable to the current him!

<<<>>>

"Senior Brother, this—" Fang Zheng stares at the black ladybug in Qing Shu's hand as the Green-haired man smiles warmly. "Using these Beast Strength Gu is disruptive to my combat. However, you are different. You already possess a White Boar's strength. You should continue and attain the Black Boar's strength, too."

Fang Zheng slowly accepts the Gu from Qing Shu.

"Don't hesitate, Junior Brother," Qing Shu encourages. "Clan Leader would never let me lend it to you if you weren't focused on cultivation and completing missions. Your record is almost caught up to a few famous veteran Gu Masters. Others in the team also accept your role as their leader because of your sensible nature. You deserve this."

"This is the Gu Elder Brother purchased from the caravan, right?" Fang Zheng questions softly as Qing Shu sighs. He hoped to avoid the topic altogether.

"Fang Yuan sold it to me for a wolf enslavement Gu and a Fish Scale Gu."

A mocking smile appears on Fang Zheng's face.

"So, I boast a White Boar's strength due to a man who dared touch my Cui. Now I get a Black Boar's strength due to a man who made Cui cry and publicly slapped me."

"Fang Zheng," Qing Shu firmly pats his shoulder. "A man is defined by how he deals with his problem. I look after you because I've come to consider you my Brother. I advise you to not focus on those things. However," the green-haired man's expression turns stern. "Every man makes a choice on how to lead their lives. You are an adult. I can't guide you forever. Just know this—I will stand by your decisions."

Fang Zheng grits his teeth as his eyes redden. He's been feeling stressed for several days. Completing missions and cultivating without rest is bound to string him up. He snapped at Shen Cui many times, blaming her for the mess. Why couldn't she just sit at home? Why did she have to attract Lo Jik? Why doesn't she brighten like she used to when seeing him?

Doubt and frustration clouded his mind, forcing him to focus on straightforward cultivation. Qing Shu's words and trust are like a ray of sunlight piercing these clouds, letting Fang Zheng see through the mist of confusion.

"Thank you, Senior Brother," he nods with a heavy heart.

"Good!" Qing Shu smiles. "Clan Leader is kind to us. However, we must walk our paths. Wasn't I like you? Despite becoming an Elder, I strive to protect the Village. That's my desire. Even if you have duties to the Clan, you must also pursue your desires."

<<<>>>

Fang Yuan stares at the grey, fossilized carp on his lap.

'I successfully refined this Gu in my current life, too,' he smiles. 'My preparations for Zie Qi are almost complete. I also sold the Black Boar Gu for an additional Wolf Enslavement Gu instead of a Bear Enslavement Gu like last time. I don't want to attract that crazy bitch again. The most important thing is to gather 50000 Primeval Stones. All of it depends on me reaching Rank 3 again. My next objective is to get that Bitter Shell to refine Rank 2 Four Flavors Liquor Worm. That Rank 5 Gu will take months to arrive. I can't depend on chances.'

'I must fish it myself.'

'Fang Zheng is not the same. He's probably sleep-deprived with how fast his cultivation is. It seems like Lo Jik surviving in the current timeline and preying on Shen Cui affected Fang Zheng the most.'

He realizes how his speed of cultivation lags.

<<<>>>

Time waits for no man. Spring breeze makes way for comforting summer as days fly by. Qing Mao Mountain is experiencing a slight shift as the Gu Yue Clan faced another small beast tide in these few months.

Lo Jik didn't suffer too much this time. He did encounter a medium wolf pack with 80 beasts chasing him. However, he used kiting tactics through the Stealth Scales Gu to deal with the pack. As time passes, his worries start increasing. The food for White Jade Gu will soon run out. Using the caravan to relieve that pressure was only a temporary measure.

Not only that, Lo Jik also had a few more meetings with Mo Yan. As she got comfortable around him, not all sessions led to more than one achievement since Battle Elders were the busiest during the Beast Tide.

He earned six bronze-tier achievements and—

[Take a Hint (Silver): Experienced an Orgasm Through Mo Yan's Hands. Parties Involved—Host, Gu Yue Mo Yan. Rewards Stored.]

Dark Red Primeval Essence from his second aperture nourishes the first one. He received another Red Steel Relic Gu after a thigh job, allowing him to advance to peak stage Rank 2 cultivation. Lo Jik stops nurturing the water wall, feeling incredibly close to another breakthrough.

He's started exploring the wilds again. Needless to say, he's prudent with his acts in the forest, always alert! It reduced others' attention on him. After all, there is another man as bright as the summer sun in the clan—Fang Zheng!

'Strength of two boars and an outstanding record. He also possesses a Rank 2 Moon Raiment, capable of defending a wide area, and a Rank 2 Moon Scar Gu for long-range methods. He also must have one trump card given Qing Shu's and Gu Yue Bo's support.'

Since exchanging Fang Zheng with Zie Qi might be more damaging, Gu Yue Bo went all in to nurture Fang Zheng. The youth did not disappoint such trust as he grew by leaps and bounds, earning massive contributions in the recent Beast Tide. He is already one step away from reaching the Peak Stage. Such speed is frightening! Only a rare few individuals can reach Rank 3 in three years. Even Bai's clan talent took three years to achieve Rank 3.

However, nurturing the Crystal Wall to its limits and further breaking it is complicated. Mo Yan barely slept a few hours in days to cultivate like a woman possessed! She also had deep foundations. Meanwhile, Fang Zheng is doing all that while completing missions.

If someone sees Fang Zheng now, they will see a hardened man and his piercing black eyes. His body is not as thin as before, and some rumors state that Fang Zheng beat a Wolf King to death! He also contributed the looted Gu Worm to the Clan since they weren't useable, revealing his righteous character! Others cannot help but compare Fang Zheng with his twin brother and the scoundrel who tried stealing Fang Zheng's lover!

Fang Yuan's and Lo Jik's meager achievements became a stepping stone for Fang Zheng.

Other Gu Masters will point at Lo Jik and speak behind his back. However, Lo Jik's skin is thicker than their fathers' pencil cocks as he moves around shamelessly, consuming the fruits he likes and completing missions if he feels like it. Others can notice how Lo Jik will often accept high-paying, dangerous missions.

Elders like Qing Shu and Chi Shan noticed his success rate, quietly informing their superiors. It allowed other Elders to possess a more detailed understanding of Lo Jik's strengths.

How can they forget his combat prowess? He and Fang Yuan's battle during the graduation competition is still entrenched in their minds. Lo Jik's undermined success rate was merely another reminder of his depths.

If possible, Lo Jik didn't want to complete some missions. However, he needed to feed his Gu.

He didn't get any new Gu from his trait. The Gu he needs to feed is something of his creation.

He's on a streak for earning materials. Lo Jik sold a few of these with the cover of Adventuring in the Wilds. This alleviated some financial tension for him in the public's eye. His net disposable income has fallen sharply to 1098 Primeval Stones—

"You truly went all-out for this material, huh?" The Shopkeeper in the Internal Affairs Hall glances at Lo Jik's ragged appearance. "I will purchase this Azure Moon Crystal for 1400."

Lo Jik snorts and quietly takes the glimmering piece of azure crystal away.

"Wait! Wait! Hmph! Fine! 1480!"

Lo Jik sighs and smiles, "Are you offering your wife or daughter for the other 570 Primeval Stones?"

The aged Initial Stage Rank 2 Gu Master gapes. Fury flashes in his eyes when Lo Jik returns the favor by narrowing his eyes and leaning forward. "Do you want me to visit them now? You can fight me with a written challenge. It'll be easier than escaping with this crystal from a damn Boar King!"

The shopkeeper's anger fizzles away as he doesn't dare meet Lo Jik's gaze.

"Fine," he mutters meekly.

"Also, add another uniform for me," Lo Jik scoffs.

—3148 Primeval Stones.

He quietly returns to his grove under others' mocking stares. Lo Jik's pathetic appearance contrasts with Fang Zheng's heroic appearance whenever he returns from the missions. So, Lo Jik can't help but feel happy!

'Hahaha! My skills in faking my appearance are getting better~!'

Lo Jik quietly closes his door before straightening his back and entering his bedroom. He glances at a potted plant with five tender shoots sprouting from the dark-black soil. Four nail-sized leaves grow from these shoots.

'It's the final step already. It's already been months since I started refining this Gu.'

Lo Jik undoes his bloodied pouch, carefully retrieving an eyeball. Only Heaven knows how many times he threw up during the early stages when he wasn't accustomed to the process. He sighs and gently pinches the eyeball between his thumb and index, slathering the disgusting goo on the moist black soil. He continues retrieving more and more eyeballs from his leather pouch.

These eyeballs are the reason he leaves the village for missions. He cannot keep purchasing Eyeballs of Beast Kings since it's unsustainable. And Lo Jik shouldn't have the assets to make such purchases consistently. Instead, he farms these eyeballs, digging them out of the eyes of his targets before utterly ruining the corpses to hide his intentions.

He stops after his tenth eyeball.

'Fertilize with ten eyeballs every week and await the results,' Lo Jik sighs.

He plops down on his bed after a bath and sleeps quietly. He wants to be at his best for tomorrow. He started refining the Gu in March, and it's already the start of July! However, the Gu Worm is worth every second of patience.

Lo Jik wakes early in the morning. He returns to the potted plant only after salting his teeth and meditating for half an hour to calm his nerves.

The Gu he is refining is artificial. The most relatable example of such a Gu is Rank 1 Moonlight Gu. Moonlight Gu is Gu Yue Clan's foundation since several core recipes involve this Gu. Since it's not born in nature, Gu Yue Clan's experts combine various materials to 'create' the Gu. It's similar to burying a seed, fertilizing the soil, and letting the plant grow before harvesting it.

Although this Gu starts from Rank 1, Lo Jik skipped it and decided to refine the Rank 2 variant from the recipe book.

He licks his dry lips and slowly digs out one of the tender shoots. Once pulled out, Lo Jik can see this shoot sprouting from a bulbous white 'fruit.' Breathing deeply, Lo Jik gently tugs the plant out. It separates with a 'tuc' sound before drying rapidly and turning into ashes under Lo Jik's gaze.

Not letting the ashes touch other sprouts, Lo Jik carefully transfers them into a glass jar.

With that done, he starts peeling the fruit's skin. It's thin and milky-white with a silk-like texture. After peeling seven layers, Lo Jik stops.

*Squelch*

The white fruit suddenly compresses and turns into a jelly-like goo.

Sighing deeply, Lo Jik uses the Moonglow Gu to destroy the filth into shreds!

He pulls out one of the remaining four sprouts before performing the same thing.

1…

2…

4…

5…

*Squelch*

The fruit compresses before the sixth layer.

Lo Jik thins his lips. He only had materials worth five tries—five plants.

He digs out the third plant.

1…

2…

3…

6…

8…

*Squelch*

'Motherfucker!' Lo Jik chews his lips in frustration.

Lo Jik stares at the remaining two plants, sighing.

He randomly picks one, knowing the success rate of this Gu's creation is too small. However, he knows that once he has this Gu, advancing it will be a piece of cake.

Still, it's hard to maintain his indifference. He wants this refinement to succeed.

Shaking his head and clearing his thoughts, Lo Jik starts peeling the fourth fruit.

1…

3…

4…

6…

He holds his breath.

7…

8…

He forcibly keeps his hands from shaking.

It didn't burst apart.

'Remove the nine layers, peel the nine heavens; One Eye sees them all.'

He carefully peels the last sticky layer. He gazes upon an eyeball possessing multi-colored irides staring at him.

Rank 2 Heaven Piercing Eye!

***

Alternate Title: Eager Mo Yan; Lo Jik Passing Dem Towers; Foot Job is an Obstacle He Must Fuck!; Silver Achievements; A Timeskip!; Mo Yan Regaining Her Means; Sneaking Out; Offering Control; Shen Cui Doesn't Know It, But She's Fucked; Stealth Scales Gu; Materials; Pretense; Fang Zheng Supported By His Pragmatic Psychopathic Twin and a Blue-Balling Rival; One's Path is Their Own; Qing Shu's Advise; Depending on Oneself; Plans; Months Fly By; Gu Yue's New Hero; Contrasting Appearance; Oyakodon for 570 Stones; Collecting Material; Months of Hardwork; Feeding Eye; 1, 2, Squelch;