I'll Absorb It Myself

Because the questions involved private matters, everyone else left the room, leaving only Fang Zhou, who was also male.

Wang Minghong seemed much more relaxed, looking timidly at Fang Zhou with eyes like a small animal, and quietly asked, "Big brother, where are you from?"

A chill ran down Fang Zhou's spine. He quickly placed both hands in front of his chest, palms facing upwards, and began to circulate his energy, using the spiritual power within his body to suppress the sudden surge of anger in his chest.

Otherwise, he feared he might lose control and punching this effeminate man on the bed to death.

If it had been some good looking pretty boy acted this way, Fang Zhou might not have reacted so strongly. But Wang Minghong's appearance was clearly like his mother's, with thick eyebrows, big eyes, a square face, and even a little stubble around his mouth.

With a face that even if portrayed as a villain, would have the audience suspecting he was an undercover hero, acting in such a timid manner was a bit more than Fang Zhou could bear.

Wang Minghong curiously looked at Fang Zhou, his large eyes under his thick eyebrows blinking repeatedly.

After adjusting his mentality, Fang Zhou finally said to Wang Minghong, "Brother Wang, please tell me the whole process of encountering the fox demon, in detail. This concerns your life."

Wang Minghong slowly lowered his eyelids and pouted, "I... I am still young and don't deserve to be called 'brother.' Big brother, just call me Hong Er."

Fang Zhou felt the anger he had barely suppressed surging out again, and veins were popping on his forehead.

"Big brother, are you angry?" Wang Minghong asked.

Fang Zhou took two deep breaths, rubbed his face with both hand, and then forced a rigid smile, gritting his teeth, "You brat, stop fooling around and answer my question honestly. Or I'll strip you naked, hang you outside, and turn you into a waxed chicken. Understand?"

Wang Minghong stared blankly at him.

"Speak!" Fang Zhou commanded.

"Oh~" Wang Minghong replied, in a wronged tone.

[Wang Minghong thinks you are a rude stinky man. Award 1 point of masculinity.]

Fang Zhou: (≖_≖)

If someone sincerely perceived Fang Zhou as a man, the system would reward him with masculinity points, the amount varying depending on the situation.

Fang Zhou had made many attempts to understand this rule but had never succeeded. He was about to give up when the first reward came so unexpectedly, and it was even from another man.

How disgusting! Can I return it?

Wang Minghong began recounting his encounters with the fox demon. It was almost the same as what Wang Fulai had described. A month ago, Wang Minghong encountered a beautiful woman on his way home.

He fell in love with the beautiful woman at first sight. They talked and got along very well, and Wang Minghong couldn't get her out of his mind. That night, she suddenly appeared in Wang Minghong's room.

Although Wang Minghong felt something was odd, he could not resist his affection, and they spent the night together.

Afterward, every few days, the beautiful woman would appear in Wang Minghong's room in the middle of the night to meet him. A month passed, and Wang Minghong became increasingly emaciated until he finally fell seriously ill.

Obviously, this beautiful woman was the fox demon. Fang Zhou began to ask Wang Minghong for details about their night together, but Wang Minghong blushed and stuttered, refusing to reveal the specifics.

Fang Zhou was very dissatisfied, "Do you not care about your life? What's there to be shy about? Was she on top and you were at the bottom?"

At this remark, Wang Minghong immediately became silent and stopped responding, like a lifeless body.

Fang Zhou: "?"

In the end, he did not manage to extract much detail, and Wang Minghong's energy couldn't hold up, so Fang Zhou had to leave.

Outside, Fang Zhou told Ling Xiaoyue everything.

Ling Xiaoyue pondered and said, "That little fox should only be at the Qi Refining Stage, but how could a fox of the Qi Refining Stage dare to act wildly in Qingde City?"

Fang Zhou was very surprised, "That fox demon is only at the Qi Refining Stage? Wasn't she very strong last night?"

It's not Fang Zhou bragging, but among his defeated foes, there are four at the Qi Refining stage. That's right, they are the four disciples from the Xuan Ji Sect who aren't even worthy of having names."

The fox demon had caused quite a commotion last night, and Fang Zhou felt that he didn't have the confidence to win even if he used his illusion and Random left hand.

Seeing Fang Zhou's ignorant appearance, which reflected poorly on his master, Ling Xiaoyue had to explain to him clearly, "It's difficult for demonic creatures to cultivate. Those that can transform into human form are somewhat capable, naturally stronger than humans. Moreover, most demonic creatures have innate abilities. For example, the fox demon last night was skilled in illusion techniques and Wind Control Techniques because foxes are adept at seduction and escaping."

Fang Zhou was enlightened and felt that he had learned a little bit of knowledge. Seeing that Ling Xiaoyue was in a good mood, he took the opportunity to ask, "Then you said that Wang Minghong is suffering from Yang Essence deficiency. What is Yang Essence?"

Ling Xiaoyue did not fall for it, extending two fingers towards Fang Zhou and twisting them.

Seeing that he couldn't get a bargain, Fang Zhou shot Ling Xiaoyue a displeased look, then generously waved his hand, saying, "Put it on my tab."

With so many debts, he wasn't concerned; perhaps she would profit, but he certainly wouldn't lose out, because he had no intention of repaying, "Hahahaha."

Ling Xiaoyue gracefully noted down the debt for Fang Zhou, and then explained, "From its name, you can guess that Yang Essence refer to a pure Yang energy that a man carries from birth, and it will gradually disappear after sex."

Saying this, Ling Xiaoyue looked at Fang Zhou with a playful smile, "For men of outstanding talent, this pure Yang energy is a great supplement for cultivators, more effective than miraculous pills or elixirs."

Fang Zhou suddenly shivered. No wonder Li Ruyu was so desperate to push herself onto him.

"What about women?" Fang Zhou asked, "If there is Yang, there should be Yin. Don't women have something like Yin Essence?"

Ling Xiaoyue snapped her fingers, "Of course, women are also born with a pure Yin energy, which is beneficial for cultivators."

Fang Zhou was immediately displeased, "Then why haven't I heard of women being harvested for their energy? All the stories I've heard are about men being harvested."

Ling Xiaoyue laughed heartily and knocked on Fang Zhou's head with the wine jug, but he dodged. "My foolish apprentice, there are many female cultivators in this world who have already absorb their own Yin energy. Why would they need someone else's? Besides, between women, how could they harvest without the necessary 'tools'?"

Fang Zhou was rendered speechless.

Damn, she made a lot of sense. So it was a lack of tools for committing the act, and self-absorption was a kind of cunning operation?

This world was really too malicious towards men. Cultivation was already difficult. They were already weak, and this innate pure Yang energy attracted the coveting of both demonic creatures and female cultivators. One misstep could lead to death. It was indeed tough.

Suddenly, Ling Xiaoyue extended her slender hand and gently tapped Fang Zhou's chest, her smile growing more suggestive, "My dear apprentice, your master sees your Yang energy is thriving, your innate Yang energy is becoming purer. Rather than letting some unknown wretched woman take advantage of it in the future, why not benefit your master? The 'water' from our own 'field' shouldn't flow into others' 'fields'. Plus, it can strengthen the comprehensive power of our sect, and deepen the relationship between master and disciple. Three birds with one stone, isn't it wonderful?"

Fang Zhou threw a punch at her shameless face, but she dodged it.

"You wish! I will absorb it myself!"

"Don't be so stingy. If you insist, your master is willing to pay for it."

"Get lost!"

..

Night fell, and the Wang residence was brightly lit.

In the backyard, where the light couldn't reach, two figures emerged, deftly scaling the wall to enter the Wang family home.

These two were none other than Master Ji and the little Daoist boy. They were frightened away by the fox demon last night, but had returned this evening.

"Master, why did we come back?" the Daoist apprentice asked nervously.

"Shut up!" Master Ji scolded. "We're here to thwart those two food snatchers."

After being frightened away last night, Master Ji learned today that the Wang family had not been harmed last night, but was instead rescued by those two young people who had also scammed them into giving them food and drink.

This was something Master Ji could not accept. She came to Qingde City to expand her market, and deliberately chose the Wang family to make a big splash. She didn't expect her plan to start off on the wrong foot. If the business with the Wang family was secured by those young competitors, then there would be no share of the Qingde City market for Master Ji.

Fortunately, the fox demon had not been eliminated. Master Ji came back tonight to 'pick peaches' - planning to step in when the young pair and the fox demon had worn each other down, to seize victory and restore her reputation while also undercutting her competitors, killing two birds with one stone.

For this, she had spent a lot of money to buy a more potent fox-killing potion, not believing that it couldn't kill that fox demon.

"Master, after being beaten and fleeing in a panic last night, isn't it very dangerous to come back tonight?"

"You know nothing," Master Ji retorted. "That was a strategic retreat, to confuse the fox demon and those two youngsters. Tonight, we will come back and capture them all in one fell swoop."