Because he actually saw that Night Owl wasnât angry at allâinstead, her pretty face flushed red as she closed her eyes.
Whatâs even more outrageous was that she had pulled open the collar of her clothes herself.
âNo⊠this canât be, right?â
Yi Fengâs face darkened, and he was completely dumbfounded.
This woman couldnât possibly be this absurd.
Not only was she not angry, but she was even willing to⊠try him out?
Especially with that expression of hersâshe actually seemed eager?
Good heavens.
Yi Feng scratched his head frantically.
What was wrong with this world?
He was clearly acting like a scoundrelâshe shouldâve slapped him to death or poisoned him with the deadliest toxin!
Not⊠spread her legs and let him have his way!
No, no, no.
There was no way a woman like this existed in the worldâthis was beyond ridiculous.
Suddenly, Yi Feng recalled a saying:
The most skilled hunters often appear as prey.
Could it be that this woman had already marked him as her prey?
That she had long wanted to manipulate and toy with him?
The more he thought about it, the more terrifying it became.
This woman was too horrifying.
And whether his suspicions were true or not, the situation had already spiraled completely out of his control, veering into uncharted territory.
Yi Feng turned to flee, but the moment he stood up, a hand grabbed onto his underpants.
âYoung Master Yi, where are you going?â
This only scared Yi Feng even more. Without a second thought, he tore free, leaving his underpants in shreds as he scrambled away in panic.
Back in his room, Yi Feng shut the door and leaned against it, panting heavily, his heart still pounding with lingering fear.
This womanâs schemes ran too deep.
Under normal circumstances, as a red-blooded man, he wouldâve had some⊠thoughts about a woman like Night Owlâsomeone with both beauty and a stunning figure.
But the way things had unfolded had instantly killed any such desires.
He truly hadnât expected that his flawless plan would end in such a manner.
Meanwhile, on the other sideâŠ
Night Owl stared blankly at the now-empty room, her face filled with disappointment.
âWhy?â
âAm I not good enough?â
She turned to the mirror, scrutinizing her reflection as she searched for answers.
Just then, a lizard crawled out from under the pillow.
âDamn it, so it was you!â
The moment she saw the lizard, Night Owlâs expression turned icy.
âYou ruined everything for me.â
With a cold snort, she formed a hand seal, and a dark light enveloped the lizard.
The creature stiffened instantly, turning to stone.
âIâll seal you away for the next decade or so.â
With that, she tossed the petrified lizard into her Storage Ring before sitting back down in front of the mirror.
âDid Young Master Yi really run away because of the Demon Pill?â
âOr⊠does he simply not like me?â
Her brows furrowed tightly before she suddenly straightened up. With a wave of her hand, she cast several seals, locking the doors and windows.
At the same time, she expanded her senses, ensuring she would detect anyone approaching within a hundred yards.
Then, she walked over to the bed.
There, lying on the sheets, was a torn pair of underpants.
After confirming once more that no one was nearby, she picked them up with both hands, bringing them nervously to her nose.
âIs this⊠the scent of a man?â
She held them close to her chest for a long time before finally folding them with utmost care, treating them like a priceless treasure as she tucked them into her Storage Ringâthe one reserved for her most precious belongings.
Just then, she sensed someone approaching.
With another wave, she dispelled the seals on the doors and windows, sitting down with an unreadable expression.
Soon after, several master poisoners from the Poison Sky Island came to seek an audience.
âGreetings, Lady Night Owl.â
An invisible pressure weighed down on them, and none dared to even breathe loudly as they bowed respectfully.
Even though they were fellow poisoners, they couldnât help but fear this Poison Queen.
And they knew all too well what she was capable of.
If she was displeased, she wouldnât care who you wereânot even if you were her subordinate.
Poisoning an entire city on a whim was nothing to her.
And the number of Semi-Saints who had died by her hand? At least eight, if not ten.
In short, she was a ruthless demonessâone you had to tread carefully around.
Their visit today was to seek guidance on some alchemical matters.
Night Owl remained cold and indifferent throughout, answering only selectively.
Still, they managed to get some answers to their questions.
Eager to leaveâsince even a moment longer in her presence was suffocatingâthey prepared to take their leave.
âWait.â
Night Owl stopped them.
âDoes my lady have further instructions?â they asked, turning back respectfully.
âThereâs something you need to remember for the upcoming trials,â she said sternly. âYou must ensure Young Master Yiâs survival.â
âHuh?â
The Poison Sky Island elders were stunned.
âEnsure his survival?â
âMy lady, you know as well as we do that if the experiment fails, itâs one thing. But if it succeeds⊠keeping the test subject alive is extremely difficultâŠâ one of them couldnât help but say.
âHmm?â
âAre you questioning me?â
Night Owlâs gaze turned frosty, and a faint black mist began to seep from her body.
The group shuddered, hastily lowering their heads. âWe wouldnât dare!â
âWhat we mean is⊠we can only try our best, but we canât guarantee it,â an elder said helplessly.
âI donât care how you do it. Just make sure he lives,â Night Owl said flatly, leaving no room for argument.
The poisoners were at a complete loss.
This was downright impossible!
While they admired Yi Fengâs character and his willingness to step forward as a volunteer, ensuring his survival once the toxins took hold was beyond even their expertise.
What baffled them even more wasâŠ
Had anyone else said this, it mightâve made sense.
But coming from Night Owlâsomeone who cared for nothing and no oneâit felt bizarre.
Since when did she care about anyoneâs life?
Noble ideals?
They didnât believe for a second that such things could change her.
If anything, the number of so-called ânobleâ types sheâd killed probably numbered in the hundreds.
Still, none dared to defy her orders.
They could only do their best to keep Yi Feng aliveâespecially since they, too, didnât want such a righteous man to die.
Once they left, Night Owl sealed the doors and windows again.
She studied her makeup and attire in the mirror.
âCould it be⊠Young Master Yi doesnât like my usual style?â
She waved a hand, summoning a mist of water to wipe her face clean.
As the makeup faded, her natural beauty shone through, her delicate features even more striking without the heavy cosmetics.
She reapplied her makeupâthis time opting for a fresh, youthful look with rosy hues.
âAs for these clothesâŠâ
She glanced down at her outfit before transforming into a streak of light, flying away from Poison Sky Island.