Chapter 77 Chapter 77 Dressing up.
Su Cheng leaned on the god's shoulder and breathed softly, sweat kept dripping down the side of his face, and the area around his collar was wet.
During this period, she also felt the magic coming from the other party.
His magic power was chilling, as if forged from ice and snow, swirling and colliding wildly within his body, sending bone-piercing chills radiating from his abdomen to his chest.
Because of the curse, her whole body was burning with fever, and when she encountered this kind of magic, it was like ice and fire merging together.
An unimaginable feeling of comfort exploded instantly, spreading from the spine to the top of the head.
That strange, intoxicating magic still rolled and flowed in the body, each time accurately crushing the most sensitive nerves.
She felt her vision go white, and then it was as if fireworks were exploding, and she was thrown into the sky in extreme joy.
Su Cheng tightly grasped the man's sleeve, her toes couldn't help but straighten, and she accidentally stepped on the broken ice on the ground, and the tiny debris splashed onto her skirt again.
A trail of wet water marks was left from the hem of the skirt to the sofa.
The laughter of the gods rang in my ears.
The magic power and fighting spirit in the body were churning, flowing along with the rhythm of the other party's breath.
“…Oh my god.”
Su Cheng stared at the pair of deep eyes with golden cracks, and through the gorgeous and beautiful appearance, he seemed to see a sea of sin woven by lust.
There is boundless happiness in it.
perhaps--
If you continue to indulge in it forever, you will be able to forget the troubles of the world and stay away from all kinds of pain and suffering.
“…Ah!”
Su Cheng felt like someone had bitten him.
The chaotic thoughts in her mind were instantly cleared.
Lu Xia was holding her wrist, leaving a row of bleeding teeth marks on the inside of her wrist.
Su Cheng: "...Are you a dog?"
The other party looked at her in disbelief, "You've established a connection with Him again."
Su Cheng's eyes widened. "Is that Him? Isn't that you? That...wait, that feeling is His?"
Lu Xia pinched her face and said, "You little fool, I never wanted to take away the souls of my followers. I only gave them the youth and strength to enjoy the pleasures of the flesh forever—"
Su Cheng looked at him speechlessly, "You only say nice things. Many of your followers are crazy."
"...I'm talking about the favored ones. As for those who have not been blessed by me and only claim to be my followers——"
He laughed, "Hahaha, dear, God is just an excuse for them to release their nature. Is it true that in a land without gods, there are no crazy people?"
Su Cheng was stumped by his question.
"Before I died, I met many people like this," he said casually. "The evil in their hearts had no place to vent, so they could only let innocent weaklings bear the brunt of it. A vicious noble might harm commoners, and a vicious commoner might harm children or small animals on the street. It all depended on how far they could go. These actions had nothing to do with the gods, but if they declared themselves to be believers of the gods, their evil would become the gods' crimes."
Su Cheng looked at him thoughtfully.
However, the other party did not continue the topic, but picked up a silk handkerchief and wiped her skirt and thighs.
"…What are you doing here, dear?"
The god's movements were gentle and delicate, like a caring lover, but the questions he asked gave her a headache again.
"What about you, Your Highness?" Su Cheng asked, "You are not here just for fun—you don't seem to look down on those people either."
Perhaps some people would have a private meeting and fun in the Jinzhan Palace under the pretext of attending the banquet, but the essence of this banquet was still auctions and transactions, and everything else was not important.
"Me?" Lu Xia said nonchalantly, "Maybe I came here to chase you?"
Su Cheng frowned, "...You obviously got here before me. If you knew I was coming here, then you should also know my purpose."
He gave her a resentful look, as if blaming her for not understanding romance. "I don't know, Miss Kahn. After all, you are a noble and mysterious silent person."
Su Cheng sighed, "Your Highness, let's be honest, okay? From now on, we won't interfere with each other—"
Lu Xia rubbed the teeth marks on her wrist. "If you want to sign a contract with me, then I might propose some interesting conditions, and maybe even tempt you to break the contract. Consider whether you can afford my price."
Su Cheng frowned at him and said, "Then I have to say this. If His Majesty Klaus doesn't like your conditions, I can probably not fulfill the treaty."
The God of Lust raised his eyebrows slightly, then laughed happily, "Hahahahahaha, you know how to use the rules better than before, that's really good."
"But let's be honest," Su Cheng tilted his head, "If there's anything I can do to help, I can try. After all, you helped me."
Lu Xia groaned for a moment, as if he was really starting to consider this possibility.
"... Let's put it this way. There might be a musical instrument in today's auction. Try to get it."
He spoke lazily, sounding as if he didn't care much, and picked up the wine glass on the table and shook it.
Golden-green wine appeared out of nowhere.
The translucent honey wine of strange color was swaying in the crystal glass, reflecting the slender palm that was as white as frost and snow, looking particularly gorgeous.
Su Cheng's gaze fixed on his fingertips for a moment, and he almost uncontrollably recalled the previous touch.
The man tapped the wall of the cup with his fingers.
A crisp clanging sound.
"Come back to your senses, dear."
He leaned over to her ear and whispered softly, biting the girl's ear gently as he spoke.
No pain at all.
However, the numbing feeling that followed immediately spread, and my neck and shoulders felt weak.
"Your Highness—"
Su Cheng said with some dissatisfaction, "You obviously came here for that thing! Why are you pretending that it's just a coincidence?"
"Dear," he sighed, "nothing is necessary for me. If I can't get it, it doesn't matter. I'm already used to the feeling of 'not getting what I want' and 'plans failing'."
Su Cheng was speechless.
"Also," Lu Xia winked at her, "even if you don't do it, you don't have to pay the price. I can even give you a 'deposit'."
Su Cheng nodded slowly. "...I don't mean to pry into your personal affairs, but are you sure how musical instruments could appear here? The items auctioned today should all be used by elemental mages to make various props, right?"
"Not all of them," he lowered his head and took a sip of wine. "Most of today's guests are nobles, so it's not surprising to see a few thousand-year-old artifacts."
Su Cheng thought that he must have some concerns, otherwise there would be something he couldn't get, after all, he was a god.
But now he has only formed a body, probably like some kind of disposable tool, and perhaps its power is limited?
"Go change your clothes."
The dark-haired man smiled and said, "It's almost time for the dance."
Su Cheng immediately stood up and looked at the hem of her skirt, which was still messy after wiping off the water stains. "...Among those attending the banquet today, besides Prince Cassiopeia, are there any other members of the royal family?"
"some."
"several?"
"One, Prince Aquila, the third child of Leo III."
"Then," Su Cheng nodded, "find a way for me to attract her attention."
Lu Xia readily agreed.
Su Cheng walked into the cloakroom next door.
She pushed open the oak door carved with vine patterns, and the aroma of spices immediately filled her nose. The crystal chandelier illuminated the gilded frame on the wall.
In the center of the room stood a huge oval full-length mirror and dressing table, with open hangers on the left and right sides, displaying all kinds of dresses.
Su Cheng picked out a burgundy strapless long dress with a short front and long back train. A rose gold chain went around her waist, and the layered ruffles looked like rolling waves.
She sat in front of the sandalwood dressing table, tidying up her slightly messy hair.
Suddenly, a beautiful hand with distinct joints picked up the long-handled comb carved from ivory on the table, and the nails painted with rose-red branches scratched the teeth of the comb.
The mirror reflected the tall and muscular figure of a man. His shirt was slightly open, revealing his snow-white and plump chest muscles. He looked lazy and unrestrained.
"...slow down, dear, you've broken several of them."
He leaned over and hugged the girl at the table, then gently gathered up her waterfall of black curly hair. "Such beautiful hair, what a pity."
The slender fingers with delicate lines patiently rubbed out the tangled knots in the hair.
Then he picked up the comb and began to groom his hair. The teeth of the comb slid across his hair, making a slight rustling sound, just like spring silkworms gnawing on mulberry leaves.
Su Cheng was a little surprised.
She couldn't help but look at the mirror. The mirror reflected the image of the god behind her. He lowered his head slightly, looking very focused, as if he was maintaining some treasure.
Su Cheng: "By the way, those hair growth potions work quickly, don't they?"
Lu Xia looked up at her, meeting her gaze in the mirror. "If you know how to choose. If you buy the wrong one, it might not work, or... your hair might grow quickly, and it won't just be on your head."
Su Cheng laughed out loud, "I mean you don't have to be so careful."
The man behind him was silent for a moment, then suddenly laughed, "My dear, you are so kind. Well, don't rush to refute me. At least in some aspects, you are like that."
Su Cheng blinked. "I don't want to refute it, because you said it. You must have seen a lot of outrageous people. I think I deserve this word compared to them."
"Ha," the god laughed happily, "that's right."
His fingertips occasionally touched his scalp, which still felt warm.
The ivory comb teeth caused waves of comfortable, fine tingling when they passed over, spreading all the way down the spine, causing shivers on the exposed back of the neck and back.
Lu Xia put down the comb and skillfully and elegantly separated and straightened her hair. She took out a tiny diamond-studded hairpin from the jewelry box and deftly ran her fingers through her hair, twisting and securing the small braids. The sparkling white diamonds seemed like stars dotted in the night sky.
He raised his hand again and clamped a few strands of hair.
Su Cheng could feel the heat rising from his fingers, and the hot breath was steaming her neck.
After letting go, the curls of the hair became more obvious.
Su Cheng: “…”
It’s really just manual perm!
He patted her shoulder, "How do you feel?"
Su Cheng looked at himself in the mirror. His hair was tied up in a bun, which made his head look round and full. He looked very energetic and had a youthful and playful air.
Lu Xia hugged her from behind, his chin resting lightly on her shoulder, and one arm loosely around her waist.
Their two faces put together.
Su Cheng was originally looking at himself, but soon he couldn't help but look at him.
Su Cheng: "...Thank you, Your Highness. It may be that I am just used to seeing my own face. Anyway, now I feel that you are really beautiful."
Lu Xia raised his eyebrows and said, "Say the same thing in front of Jerel next time."
Su Cheng suddenly froze.
He suddenly mentioned the God of Jealousy, probably because he knew that he had met the God of Jealousy.
Su Cheng puffed up his cheeks, "I never belittled you in front of him, and you didn't hear what we said. Besides, most of the time he was criticizing the God of Purity!"
The God of Lust pinched her chin. "He looks down on me, so of course he won't talk about me too much. But even if I didn't hear your conversation, I can guess that you must be completely bewitched by him, and afraid that he would kill you, so you try to please him in every way possible."
Su Cheng: “…”
"It's human nature." Lu Xia said this, but continued with a resentful tone, "Besides, you don't dare to look at me seriously, because if you do, you will lose control. So you can't really think about who is more beautiful between me and him."
Su Cheng: "...In fact, is there a possibility that when beauty reaches your level, it is difficult to truly distinguish the winner. At most, the answer is determined by the evaluator's aesthetic preferences."
The God of Lust narrowed his eyes, "Don't treat me the same way you treat him."
Su Cheng coughed lightly, "He is more stunning."
“You can say whatever you want,” Lu Xia curled his lips, “I’m not him, I don’t care that much. I once wished I were uglier—”
He bent down and kissed the girl's cheek, then brushed his fingertips across her cheekbone. "It's a little smudged. Let me touch up your makeup, dear."
Then he looked at the exquisite bottles and jars on the dressing table.
Most of them are masterpieces of alchemy, and they are all rare materials on the market.
He picked up a small white jade box, took out the finely ground pearl powder, then picked up the soft ball made of monster fur and gently swept it across her forehead and nose.
The two were so close that they could hear each other's breathing.
Su Cheng could see every detail on the other person's face. The smooth and flawless skin looked like jade under the light, and the long black eyelashes were like fluttering butterfly wings.
She couldn't help but reach out to touch his mouth. His lips were plump and bright red like flowers. "Did you rub them just now?"
Lu Xia didn't comment, but reached out and picked out a can from the pile and handed it to her.
Su Cheng took it and unscrewed it, revealing a translucent paste inside, bright pomegranate red, exuding a sweet floral scent.
It's a lip balm made from magic plants, beeswax, and oil.
She pinched the man's chin and pressed the small brush against the hollow of his lips, feeling a little nervous for a moment.
"...I'm sorry, I don't usually put makeup on other people," Su Cheng felt like he had messed up, "It doesn't seem to be the case?"
Lu Xia blinked nonchalantly, "It's okay."
He picked up another smaller brush and put it in her hand, then held the girl's slender wrist and slowly brushed it along her lip lines.
“…That’s good.”
He let go.
Su Cheng faced those two extremely gorgeous lips with a moist luster. His breathing stopped for a moment, and then he turned his head away silently.
She looked at the alien beauty egg placed aside, couldn't help but pick it up and squeeze it, and then pressed it on the other person's face.
However, it was softer than she had imagined.
She didn't control her strength well, and a small ball of white pearl powder was squeezed out and flew onto the man's high nose bridge.
Su Cheng: "...Sorry."
Lu Xia was amused by her, and held her hand again, guiding her to wander across his face.
Su Cheng: "Hmm, I can't seem to see any difference. Your skin is so good."
He tilted his head, "I'm not human."
Su Cheng: "That's right."
The more she thought about it, the more excited she became. She picked out a mahogany pen with a tip made of animal hair and dipped it in the black gel from a bottle.
Use your other hand to lift the other person's eyes.
Lu Xia obediently let her do what she wanted and comforted her, "Don't be nervous."
Su Cheng tried to draw the eyeliner in one go, but the tip of the pen was too soft, and she found it a bit difficult after trying it.
Su Cheng: "...Is there anything hard?"
He smiled again, took her hand for the third time, and without even glancing at the mirror, he let the tip of the pen run steadily across the inside of her eyelid, leaving a smooth shadow.
The outline of those deep eyes became clearer and sharper, and the slightly raised corners of the eyes became even more alluring, like a sharp knife scraping across the chest.
Su Cheng heard his own heartbeat again.
Of course, in a sense, this has become the norm when you're with this guy.
She slowly put the pen back down. "Thank you, Your Highness, for everything."
"You're welcome," the god said, smiling at her, "Come on, dear, it's time for us to go dancing."
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