“…”
Shen Mu looked at Tang Yueyao in her lolita dress, his expression slightly stunned, momentarily at a loss for words.
Good grief… she brought clothes from that world here?
“What do you think, Senior Brother? Doesn’t Junior Sister Yueyao look great in this dress?” Lin Yuhe stepped out of the room, raising her brows at Shen Mu.
“You…”
Shen Mu glanced up and down at the adorable pink-haired lolita before him, noticing the faint anticipation in her sparkling pink eyes as they occasionally lifted toward him…
Seeing this, his heart stirred with an inexplicable feeling, a trace of indulgence rising, unwilling to dampen her expectations.
Shen Mu nodded. “Mm, of course she looks good. This dress is like the cherry on top.”
But the moment those words left his mouth, he sensed something off.
Since when did I start complimenting girls’ outfits like this?
In my eyes, don’t they all look the same regardless of what they wear?
“Does Senior Brother like it…?”
Tang Yueyao raised her glossy, rippling eyes, filled with heartfelt joy and anticipation, completely unmasked.
Shen Mu’s emotions felt tugged by her genuine feelings, and he nodded slightly without thinking.
“That’s great.” Tang Yueyao’s cute, fair face lit up, her pure heart deeply satisfied by his approval.
“See? I told you Senior Brother would like it.”
Lin Yuhe stepped beside her, smiling as she took her wrist. “Let’s go. We shouldn’t keep her waiting.”
“Mm!”
Tang Yueyao’s response carried a newfound confidence.
But Shen Mu’s eyes darkened slightly, lost in thought.
What was that just now…
Why did it feel like my heart was being pulled by some emotion? So strange…
And this feeling seems tied to Tang Yueyao’s emotional fluctuations.
“…”
What’s wrong with me… Am I under some kind of spell?
Or a technique?
Or maybe it’s the effect of her special physique?
He rubbed his forehead, glancing sideways at the two girls’ retreating figures, especially Tang Yueyao’s, his brow furrowing in confusion.
“Senior Brother, hurry up! Weren’t you in a rush earlier?” Sensing his gaze, Lin Yuhe turned her head to urge him.
“…”
Shen Mu fell silent for a moment, suddenly recalling that Lin Yuhe was a restless troublemaker. Suspicion grew in his heart as he stepped forward to follow them.
***
“Mm… their relationship is getting better and better.”
From Myriad Phenomena Peak, Luo Qingling observed their every move, showing a hint of satisfaction.
But then, she sent a divine sense transmission to a certain girl.
[Ning’er, he’s headed to the Moon Shadow Chamber. Seize the opportunity.]
“Mm, Ning’er understands.”
At Lingxuan Peak, the black-haired youth studying an unnamed sword manual promptly put it away, flying off on her sword toward Xuanyong City.
***
Moon Shadow Chamber.
Lin Yuhe arranged a separate room for Tang Yueyao, stocked with yang-rich spiritual fruits and dishes, letting her eat while they handled their discussion.
Then, she led Shen Mu into an elegant, spacious reception room.
Inside, a woman in a strapless, floor-length purple dress sat gracefully in the guest seat.
Her posture was refined, her figure elegant and full, her presence striking, exuding an extraordinary aura.
Even with half her face veiled in purple, revealing only her mature, alluring eyes with a beauty mark, it was clear she was a stunningly beautiful woman.
Seeing Lin Yuhe enter with an exceptionally handsome man, her eyes flashed with a hint of admiration before she prepared to rise in greeting.
“Young Miss.”
Lin Yuhe raised a hand to stop her, indicating it wasn’t necessary.
“Let me introduce him. This is my Senior Brother, Shen Mu, who I mentioned gets along well with me.” She brought Shen Mu forward, introducing him.
“And this is the special writer I appointed. You can call her Xinya.”
“Hello, Miss Xinya. Sorry for keeping you waiting.”
Shen Mu gave her a warm, courteous smile, politely apologizing.
“No worries. Since you’re Young Miss’s fellow disciple, waiting a bit longer is no issue.” The woman responded gently, her demeanor refined and gracious.
“See? I told you my Senior Brother’s great. Perfect as a template for your material, right?”
“Mm, he does seem ideal. Very suitable.”
The woman smiled, carefully studying Shen Mu’s face and figure, as if memorizing every detail.
Shen Mu felt uneasy under her intense, almost burning gaze, trying to avoid her captivating, alluring eyes.
“Let’s be clear: if you want to share the content of this discussion, keep my real name out of it.”
“Of course, everything will be based on Young Master Shen’s wishes.”
“Then let’s sit and talk.”
They took their seats.
Lin Yuhe placed a few adult books with simple, catchy titles on the empty tea table beside Shen Mu.
“Take a look. These are some of our best-selling male-oriented reads recently, complete with special illustrations.”
Shen Mu picked up a book titled Romantic Recollections, glancing at the two pairs of eyes fixed on him, hesitating as he slowly opened it.
Reading adult books in front of two women made him feel a bit embarrassed and restrained.
***
An hour later.
Under their gazes, Shen Mu steeled himself, skimming through all the books’ contents.
He had to admit… her theoretical knowledge in that area was impressive.
As a seasoned internet surfer, her mind was filled with no small amount of risqué ideas.
But…
It was clear her practical experience was nonexistent.
She even seemed to misunderstand what men truly wanted from such reads.
“Your flowery, ornate language is a bit overdone,” Shen Mu began, pointing out issues.
“While the stories are decent enough to stir some instincts, the excessive embellishments really hurt the reading experience.”
“And the descriptions of the male characters’ mental and physical sensations are often inaccurate, making it hard to relate.”
“Also, the themes and character designs are a bit monotonous. You could diversify them.”
“Like mind control, niche genres, or even cuckoldry… try exploring those.”
“That way, you can cater to a broader range of preferences.”
“And the plots need more careful crafting to be surprising and engaging.”
Clap! Clap! Clap!
Lin Yuhe couldn’t help but clap, praising, “As expected of Senior Brother. Your knowledge and expertise in this area surpass mine by far.”