Chapter 5

She felt a bit nervous and instinctively placed her hand on Yu He’s arm. Their body heat mingled through a thin layer of fabric.

Xue Ming had just been soaked in hot water, and her body was still burning with heat; the temperature in her palm was very high. On the other hand, Yu He was ice-cold to the touch, feeling like a soft block of ice, entirely unlike a person’s normal body temperature. The feeling of embarrassment was slow to come, creeping up from the depths of her heart, climbing up, and eventually manifesting as patches of red on her fair skin, painting her neck and ears with a rosy hue. Although Yu He was a ghost, aside from his unusual body temperature, he was a man.

As she came closer, Xue Ming could also smell the faint fragrance emanating from him, as if he had been here for so long that he had absorbed the scent of lotus flowers; it was very refreshing. His strong arms and tall frame gave him a commanding presence, even while sitting, making him impossible to ignore.

Instinctive reactions that arose when close to the opposite sex gradually appeared in Xue Ming. Yu He’s gaze remained fixed on her, his head slightly lowered, his eyes full of inquiry.

When Xue Ming inadvertently looked up and met his gaze, it felt like she had been struck by an electric shock, sending a shiver down her spine. Her heart raced suddenly, and unlike the fear she had felt earlier when escaping, the emotions flooding her chest now were soft and intense.

This made Xue Ming instinctively avert her eyes and lower her head. She had lived for more than 20 years and had never kissed a man, so she was still a little shy. However, she knew in her heart that the man in front of her was a ghost; she was trying to survive and transfer her yang energy, and it had nothing to do with lust. She closed her eyes and thought of kissing a piece of pork.

Xue Ming gritted her teeth secretly and decisively cut through her hesitation. She knelt, supported herself with her arms, raised her upper body, and moved closer to his lips.

Yu He did not move at all and looked like he was letting her do whatever she wanted. He lowered his eyes and watched her approach.

Xue Ming made up her mind and moved quickly. She found his lips accurately and then pressed hers against them. She felt a soft touch instantly, and her heartbeat began to race wildly. No matter how well she had mentally prepared herself, it all collapsed completely when her lips touched his. This was not the feeling of kissing a piece of pork at all. Although his lips were not warm, they were incredibly soft.

Xue Ming’s nervous arms trembled slightly. After touching his lips, she did not dare take any other action. She only slightly opened her lips and waited for him to absorb her yang energy. Unexpectedly, Yu He didn’t react at all. His lips remained closed as if he had no intention of taking the initiative.

Why wasn’t he absorbing it?

Xue Ming was so anxious. She tried to blow air into Yu He’s mouth, but he refused to cooperate and kept his mouth closed without moving.

Xue Ming decided to stick out the tip of her tongue to pry open his lips. Fortunately, Yu He didn’t resist much and quickly opened his lips, allowing Xue Ming to blow air into his mouth.

As the name suggests, yang energy was the life force of the living. Xue Ming believed that what she had just done could be considered transferring yang energy. She blew several puffs of air and then quickly pulled back. At this point, her face was as red as a cooked shrimp, steaming with heat, and her eyes were slightly moist, giving them a sparkling, bright appearance. She tried to keep her eyes wide open, cautiously observing Yu He as if seeking his approval with her gaze.

Yu He’s lips glistened with moisture, but his expression remained indifferent. He lifted a hand and grasped her jawbone firmly in his palm.
“So this is your so-called transfer of yang energy?” His fingers were long, the skin as white as if it had been dead for several days, and the dark fingertips pressed into the soft flesh of her face.

The icy touch enveloped the lower half of Xue Ming’s face, and upon meeting Yu He’s displeased gaze, she instantly felt a surge of fear. It was clear that he was very dissatisfied with the way the yang energy had been transferred. He seemed to display a hidden anger, his eyes full of aggression, his expression dark and menacing, taking on a ghastly appearance.

Xue Ming was so frightened that she shivered and instinctively tried to retreat, but she couldn’t move an inch because her cheeks were tightly grasped.

“N-no, that’s not it…” Xue Ming stammered, “I did blow air into you…”

Yu He’s lips curled into a slight smirk, a mocking smile. “Do you think what you blew was divine energy?”

Xue Ming replied, bewildered, “Isn’t that how it’s done?”

Isn’t that how you pass on the yang energy? It’s shown like this in TV dramas—just put your mouth on it, and it’s sucked away!

Xue Ming felt that it was Yu He’s fault. He was a ghost, and she had fed him all the yang energy he wanted, but he didn’t absorb it. Instead, he blamed her. How could that be justified?

Yu He asked, “Is that how you pass on yang energy to others?”

“I, I, I don’t know. I haven’t passed it on to others. This is my first time.” Xue Ming panicked and spoke incoherently. She whispered, “Maybe I didn’t blow hard enough just now, but my lung capacity isn’t very large…”

Before she finished speaking, Xue Ming felt something climbing up her lips, and then something cold and soft entered her mouth.

It was Yu He’s finger. His fingertips probed along Xue Ming’s lower teeth and pressed on her tongue like a gentle, exciting caress.

Xue Ming’s mouth was very hot, so the presence of his cold fingers was even more obvious. He seemed to be sure that Xue Ming would not dare bite, so he used two fingers to stir in her mouth, behaving badly.

Xue Ming certainly did not dare to bite, so she had to open her mouth slightly as if a dentist was examining her. She was also very nervous, afraid that Yu He would get playful and pull a tooth out of her mouth.

Yu He saw her body trembling. She was so scared that she became very obedient. She didn’t dare to struggle, even when she was being bullied. The temperature in her mouth was too high, and her tongue was soft and tender. Instinctively, she would dodge when he played with her. It was rather interesting. His eyes curved slightly, and he suddenly smiled, adding a bit of charm to his already handsome face. When he withdrew his hand, Xue Ming’s mouth was full of saliva. She looked as if she had been tortured, and her back was covered in sweat.

At first, she thought it was over, but it was only the beginning.

Yu He grabbed the back of her head with his other hand and pulled her forward. Without a word, his lips covered hers, almost biting them. He abandoned his earlier passivity and acted violently with a touch of dominance. After biting her lips, his soft and slippery tongue pried open her teeth and went straight in to lick the tip of her tongue. Xue Ming was terrified, and her tongue instinctively moved back to hide, but he chased after it, stretching out and fiercely hooking and licking it, not giving her a chance to breathe.

Xue Ming was robbed of all her breath, and a trembling sensation rose from her back, rushing straight to her head. Her body trembled uncontrollably, and her heartbeat quickened so much it felt like it would leap out of her chest. She pushed against Yu He’s shoulders, but her bones were so soft she couldn’t summon any strength. Her tightly bound waist trapped her, preventing her from retreating, so she was only pulled forward by him, their bodies tightly pressed together. Soon, Xue Ming’s entire body turned red, her ears burning like fire, and even her pale neck flushed. Her strength was quickly drained.

The night deepened, and outside, only the sound of lotus leaves rustling in the wind could be heard. The house, in the middle of the lotus pond, remained undisturbed by the outside world, shrouded in a peaceful stillness.

Only one lamp was lit in the room. Its light spread outwards, falling on the two tightly entwined figures on the low couch, faint sounds emanating from them. The handsome male ghost held the delicate girl in his arms, pressing down on her like a beast that had caught its prey and wouldn’t let go, biting and nibbling at her lips as if savoring a delicacy. The girl couldn’t resist and retreated step by step, her long black hair spread out on the couch, her body limp and weak, breathing erratically, entirely in a posture of surrender.

Yu He’s hand slipped inside her loose collar at some point, and the cold touch on Xue Ming’s fragile skin made her shiver violently. She hurriedly grabbed his arm to stop him. But this slight force was nothing to Yu He, unable to stop his hand from wreaking havoc under the black robe. His grip was not light, and a very distinct sensation followed wherever he pinched.

Xue Ming felt as if her yang energy was being drained. She was unable to breathe, her strength completely gone, and her body as limp as mud mixed with water. Moreover, the cold touch continued to roam all over her body. If he continued to absorb her yang energy, she would die.

“Ugh…” Xue Ming let out a sound of extreme distress; her will to survive made her struggle desperately.

Yu He actually kept his word and quickly let her go. He pursed his lips, which were shiny and glistening. His lips were rubbed red, making his face look more beautiful and like a living person.

Xue Ming panted heavily. After the force of the shackles on her waist disappeared, she half-lay on the low couch, her face flushed and eyelashes trembling. Her tongue was completely numb from being sucked, and the feeling of being bitten by teeth on her lips was undeniable, unsure how much of this ghost’s saliva she swallowed on the way. This yang energy actually passed in this way. Xue Ming was confused.

This male ghost was simply untrustworthy. He could suck yang energy, but why was his hand not honest?

Xue Ming dared to be angry but did not dare to speak. She crawled to the side and wiped her mouth full of saliva with her sleeve. This wipe made her feel a faint tingling on her lips. When she touched the painful area with her fingertips, she actually touched out some bright red blood.

She was shocked. When she heard her colleagues discussing her bad kissing skills in the past, she didn’t take it seriously. She thought that kissing was just two mouths kissing and licking. How bad could it be?

Now, touching her stinging lips, she cursed in her heart. Damn, this kissing skill is terrible.

Xue Ming didn’t dare to argue with him. She just wanted to leave quickly, so she asked: “Master Yu He, you had sucked the yang energy. Where should I sleep tonight?”

Yu He was probably very satisfied with the sucking. Hearing her words, he smiled lightly and said: “There is a spare room next door.”

Xue Ming didn’t stay. After thanking him, she got off the bed quickly. When she stepped on the ground, she almost fell. Her legs were so weak that he couldn’t use any strength. Thinking about it now, she still feels scared. She didn’t know how much her yang energy was sucked; her legs were so weak that she couldn’t walk. If she hadn’t stopped it in time just now, she would definitely be sucked to half-death.

It was a dangerous deal, after all, Xue Ming thought. Fortunately, it was over now; after this night passed, she had to leave quickly and couldn’t delay it.