Chapter 9: Appetite and Lust!

Bian Zhenxin dared to swear to the almighty Flame God that he had never seen such a beautiful woman in his entire life.

This was also the reason he was willing to risk taking her away, knowing he would regret it for the rest of his life if he missed this opportunity.

Yes, he had encountered love.

From the first moment he saw Phoenix, he fell in love with her and thought of making her his own.

Only above the Star Sky could such a delicate daughter be raised; it was impossible on the Old Land. Everyone there was covered in dirt, their skin unattractive, and they knew nothing about dressing up…

Even if there were a few with passable looks and fair skin, the temperament they carried...

Yes, temperament!

He now understood why he was so moved by Phoenix, as her disposition was exceptionally special.

Standing there silently and quietly, she involuntarily drew everyone's gaze solely to her, still as an orchid, resembling the bright moon.

Such radiance was dazzling, such delight for the eyes was truly rare in a lifetime.

No, it was a once-in-a-lifetime sight.

He had also followed his father to some banquets and seen the family members of some high-ranking Shrine officials, but compared to the woman before him, they were mere commoners encountering a Phoenix.

"You, let me go!"

"Let go of me... my dad will come back and kill you!"

"You foolish creatures..."

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Deep in the dense forest, Phoenix was cursing vehemently.

Sadly, her refined upbringing meant she couldn't bring herself to utter any real obscenities, and compared to the splendid performance of Tang Fei and Little Fatty earlier, it was hardly effective.

She was learning for the first time that cursing was an art, where a skillful combination of relatives, various animals, and body parts could trigger such a strong chemical reaction, causing blood pressure to skyrocket and emotions to become uncontrollable, easily leading to all sorts of desperate, bottom-line actions.

She had to admit, her verbal skills had ample room for improvement!

"Let her go!" Bian Zhenxin spoke up.

This woman was already his possession, his personal property. Therefore, he couldn't help but feel a sense of cherishing beauty.

Moreover, in these secluded woods, what could a delicate girl from New Star do?

Run away? That was impossible.

Even if she hadn't fallen into his hands, she would have ended up in the mouths of those Mutant Beasts....

Better alive than dead, a saying everyone from the Old Land knew all too well.

They truly lived by that rule.

The man in the Grey Robe released Phoenix's arms, giving her freedom once again.

Phoenix flexed her body, demonstrating her "delicate punches and kicks," and glared at the man in the Black Robe, saying angrily, "Do you know what you are doing? You just took me away... my dad will surely bring people to kill you."

Bian Zhenxin watched with great interest, unfazed by Phoenix's threats, his smile wild, "Kill us? Do you know who I am? Do you know where I am?"

"They can only reach the Flame Shrine, but we in the Flame Shrine are numerous... Even if your family has some power in New Star, what of it? It's far from the Emperor, beyond reach, do you understand that?"

"How many people can you bring? Fifty? A hundred? But do you know how many of us are in the Flame Shrine? Do you know how many members we have just in the Henshan Gathering Area?"

Life was too harsh, despair too deep, and humanity longed for someone to lead them out of this misery and provide direction to their life.

Thus, an omnipotent god was born.

When the Flame Shrine was first founded, it was a sacred place for a group of the faithful.

As their influence grew and they were on the verge of replacing the previous governing institutions, many began to have wicked thoughts.

For survival, for power, for women, even for self-preservation... everyone tried their best to join the Shrine.

Consequently, countless ruffians, bullies, thieves, and even some predators swapped their usual gear and joined the Flame Shrine...

It became a haven for criminals, a paradise for terrorists.

"Moreover, even if you could mobilize a regular army here, what of it? We could just hide deeper into the forests or forbidden zones... where would you find us then? And even if you did, what then? You couldn't kill us, and you might still fall prey to giant beasts..."

Bian Zhenxin looked at Phoenix and coldly said, "So, if I were you, I would obediently comply... As long as you please your master, your future might not be so difficult... Otherwise, you will beg for death..."

"Once I tire of you, I'll pass you to my brothers. When they tire of you, I'll sell you to those predators... Do you know what you'll face then? When that time comes, you will surely long for my mercy…"

Beside him, a figure named Skinny Monkey heard the leader mention giving Phoenix "to my brothers," his eyes gleaming, he approached the man in the Black Robe and suggested, "Lord Divine Envoy, my calculations show that today is an auspicious day... why not make her your wife right here under the sky as your cover, the earth as your bed?"

Bian Zhenxin looked around, quite tempted.

Seduced by her beauty and sexiness, he had no resistance. Already feeling parched and his blood boiling, if he could possess her body sooner, he was all too willing.

The area was remote and quiet, with brothers around to protect him. Completing a grand harmony of life in nature was always his preferred style.

His only concern was Phoenix's emotions and attitude. He didn't want to appear as a desperate ruffian or a vulgar wretch. He wanted to gain her favor as much as possible and capture her heart...

"Strange, why do I care about what a woman thinks?" Bian Zhenxin was startled by this realization.

He had taken women before, using them once and then casting them aside. Only those of exceptional quality were kept at the Shrine for long-term enjoyment.

What was happening today?

No, no, women would only ruin his composure, preventing him from being as heartlessly just as before.

Feeling he must not be swayed by a woman, Bian Zhenxin decided to accept his subordinate's suggestion and get the happy event underway in this desolate wilderness.

After returning, who knew if the old man at home would have other ideas...

His eyes gleamed wickedly as he looked towards Phoenix and said, "I think they make a good point... What do you think?"

"Don't come any closer!" Phoenix clutched her chest. In those melodramatic love dramas she had watched, that's how the heroine reacted when she was being violated.

Her body continuously backed away, her face pale, her voice filled with panic as she repeated, "Don't come any closer...."

"Lord Divine Envoy, she is summoning you...." Skinny Monkey said with a sly grin.

To them, a powerless woman screaming this to a man was surely a call to action.

Bian Zhenxin, momentarily enlivened, waved to his subordinates to back off and widen the circle, indicating they shouldn't follow and disrupt their refined pleasure.

"Enjoy yourself, Lord Divine Envoy...."

"Lord Divine Envoy, we'll keep count....Hopefully, you can break your record this time..."

"Security is on us, not even a fly would get through...."

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The Grey Robes jeered cheerily, more thrilled than if they were in the fray themselves.

Bian Zhenxin, clad in a Black Robe, advanced towards Phoenix with a playful smile.

Step by step...

When Phoenix retreated quickly, he chased quickly.

When Phoenix moved slowly, he paced himself too.

He liked this game. Women from New Star really knew how to play, unlike those women from the Old Land he had captured, who lay there like dead pigs, never picking up anything new.

Thud!

Phoenix's back slammed hard against the trunk of a large tree, its diameter over a meter long, with lush leaves that blocked out the sun.

"This is the spot!" Bian Zhenxin reached forward with both hands, restraining Phoenix's body.

His arms and the tree formed a perfect circle, trapping Phoenix completely, their faces just inches apart.

"This is the spot!" Phoenix narrowed her eyes and smiled.

Bian Zhenxin felt dazzled, her smile was too beautiful.

But then, he felt something was off...

Why was she smiling? Was this something she had longed for?

She said, "This is the spot"...

Why would she say that?

Danger!

Just as this thought surfaced in his mind, he saw Phoenix's knees rise sharply.

Bang!

A loud crash sounded.

It seemed like something shattered.

Then, Bian Zhenxin's body bent like a bow, his face contorted in agony.

Simultaneously, a dark figure descended from the sky.

Snap!

The blade of the Dog Leg Knife cleanly pierced Bian Zhenxin's skull, embedding into his brain.

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