Lingering feelings!
The heat of the moment still burned in Li Mei's body, her skin flushed with warmth as she clung to her boyfriend, Wu Han, against the rough bark of the tree. His kisses trailed along her neck, his hands gripping her waist with a possessiveness that once sent shivers through her.
But now…
Her mind was elsewhere.
Her breath hitched, her heart pounding—not from the man pressed against her, but from the stranger who had walked past.
That brief, stolen moment...
Golden eyes. Sharp, piercing, smoldering.
Ye Xuan's gaze had locked onto hers, and in that single heartbeat, something inside her shifted. It wasn't just the shock of being seen—it was the way he looked at her.
Not embarrassed. Not apologetic.
No, it was something else. Something deeper. Something dangerous.
Her thighs tensed involuntarily, pressing slightly together as an unfamiliar heat coursed through her. Why… Why was she reacting like this?
Wu Han groaned against her neck, clearly too lost in his own pleasure to notice her sudden distraction. His grip tightened, his breath ragged as he tried to regain his rhythm.
But she didn't want to continue.
Not anymore.
Not with him.
Li Mei placed her hands on his chest, gently pushing him away.
"H-Han… Stop," she whispered, her voice tinged with a softness that masked her racing thoughts.
He pulled back slightly, his brows furrowing. "What's wrong, baby? You were into it just now."
She had been.
Until those eyes looked at her.
Until that fleeting moment where her breath had caught in her throat, her body instinctively reacted to something far beyond Wu Han's touch.
"I just…" Li Mei bit her lower lip, her cheeks growing warm. She turned her head slightly, trying to mask the way her heartbeat refused to settle.
Wu Han sighed in frustration, running a hand through his hair. "Are you serious? Right now?"
"I'm sorry," she murmured, stepping away, tugging down the hem of her shorts that had ridden up in their earlier passion.
It wasn't like she could explain it to him.
That moment, that feeling...
It was still lingering in her chest, coiling deep in her stomach like a secret she wasn't ready to admit.
"Whatever," Wu Han grumbled, zipping up his jacket. "Let's just go. You're acting weird."
Li Mei nodded absentmindedly, her fingers lightly brushing her lips—the same lips Wu Han had been kissing moments ago.
But now…
Now they felt cold.
As they left the park, her gaze flickered toward the path where that man had disappeared.
She shouldn't be thinking about him.
She had a boyfriend.
She was in a happy relationship.
And yet…
As the morning sun filtered through the trees, warming her skin, Li Mei realized something unsettling.
She wanted to see him again.
Ye Xuan leaned back against the bench, the crisp morning air cooling his heated skin. His mind still lingered on the girl—Li Mei. The way her breath hitched, the slight tremble in her lips when their gazes locked...
A smirk tugged at the corner of his mouth.
She felt it.
Even if she didn't fully understand it yet, her body had already responded. The seed was planted.
But he'd deal with that later.
Right now, he had something else to focus on.
"System, open menu."
A familiar translucent screen materialized before him.
[Incubus System Menu]
Status & Abilities: Displays current stats, skills, and progress.
Incubus Shop: Exchange points for items, abilities, and special perks.
Ye Xuan's eyes flicked to the second option. The shop.
"System, open the shop."
The menu shifted, revealing a new panel filled with various tempting selections.
[Incubus Shop]
Consumables:
[Incubus Wine]: 200 Points 🥂 (A fine liquor that enhances a woman's desires and lowers inhibitions.)
[Ecstasy Mist]: 500 Points 🌫 (A fragrance that subtly affects the mood, making the target more susceptible to pleasure.)
[Sensory Boost Candy]: 150 Points 🍬 (Heightens a woman's physical sensitivity for a short duration.)
Special Items:
[One-Time Passion Ticket]: 1,000 Points 🔥 (Allows the user to push a target into a heightened state of arousal, making them unable to resist their desires.)
[Lust-Drunk Perfume]: 750 Points 🌺 (A scent that leaves a lingering effect, causing the target to think about the user even after they part ways.)
[Body Ownership Mark]: 5,000 Points 🔥 (A special mark that binds a woman's pleasure to the user, ensuring she can never truly feel satisfied by another man.)
Skill Upgrades:
[Seduction Lv. 2]: 300 Points (Enhances natural charm, making interactions even smoother.)[Erogenous Sense Lv. 2]: 500 Points (Expands detection range and increases effectiveness.)
Ye Xuan's eyes gleamed as he scanned the items.
This system was dangerous.
Even with just the basic shop options, the potential was insane. He could already imagine how each item could be used—how they could push women into a state of no return.
His hand clenched with anticipation.
Now, he just needed to earn points.
Ye Xuan exhaled sharply, closing the system panel for now. No matter how tempting the shop's offerings were, he needed points first. And to get points, he needed resources.
Inside his mind, Zhang Hu's voice chimed in.
"Boy, you've got your first pot of gold already. What's the plan?"
Ye Xuan rubbed his chin. Last night's earnings from the host club had netted him 21,600 yuan—a decent start, but far from enough to sustain long-term success.
"I don't want to waste time grinding small cash. We need something that can grow exponentially," Ye Xuan said.
Zhang Hu smiled. "Smart. That's exactly what I was waiting to hear."
Ye Xuan leaned forward, his mind running through possibilities. "Tell me, Zhang Hu... If you were in my position, how would you invest?"
The businessman's soul hummed thoughtfully.
"There are a few routes we could take, depending on risk tolerance."
Flipping Luxury Goods: Buying limited-edition items—watches, sneakers, and collectibles—to resell at a premium.
Private Gambling Circles: high-stakes poker and underground betting, where a skilled manipulator could turn odds in their favor.
Short-Term Investments: Leveraging quick, legal ventures like night market food stalls or exclusive escort services targeting the elite.
Networking with the Rich: Using charm and connections to access private business deals and insider trading.
Zhang Hu grinned. "Of course, if you want real power, we need to aim at the upper-class circles. Money is just a means to get there."
Ye Xuan smirked. "Then let's start small but aim high."
He pulled out his phone, eyes glinting with determination. It was time to move.
Ye Xuan's fingers tapped rhythmically against the bench as he mulled over the options. Luxury flipping was too slow. Gambling was too risky. Short-term investments would require too much legwork.
But crypto?
His eyes narrowed. It was a market that had insane volatility but equally insane potential. With the right moves, money could multiply overnight.
Inside his mind, Zhang Hu chuckled. "I was wondering when you'd bring that up."
Ye Xuan smirked. "You know the future, don't you? You must have seen how crypto evolved."
Zhang Hu snorted.
"If you're expecting me to just hand over a list of future winning coins, forget it. Multiverse rules prevent me from giving direct financial prophecies. However—" His voice took on an amused edge.
"I can still analyze patterns and trends far better than any retail investor in your time."
Ye Xuan's smirk widened. That was more than enough.
"Alright, break it down for me."
Zhang Hu clicked his tongue. "Crypto investing comes down to three major plays."
Short-Term Trading: Watching the charts, buying dips, and selling highs. High risk, high reward.
Long-Term Holding: Finding promising projects, investing early, and sitting tight for massive gains.
Leverage trading: borrowing funds to trade at amplified rates—potentially multiplying money but equally dangerous.
Ye Xuan leaned back, considering.
"How much of my 21,600 should we start with?"
Zhang Hu chuckled darkly. "All of it, if you've got the balls."
Ye Xuan's lips curled. He wasn't here to play it safe.
"Then let's go all in."
He opened his phone and navigated to a crypto exchange platform, fingers moving swiftly. It was time to make his first real investment.