Chapter 317: Pinned Against the Stone Wall [R18]
By late afternoon, Shen Yu made his way to the inner sanctuary of the Cao Estate.
Waiting for him in the secluded, lotus-scented inner courtyard were Cao Shuying and her daughter, Cao Wanru.
The mature, elegant matriarch stood alongside her daughter, both wearing matching, form-fitting silk robes of lavender and jade.
The contrast between Shuying’s ripe, experienced allure and Wanru’s youthful, ambitious beauty was a sight that fed Shen Yu’s possessive pride.
Without a word, Shen Yu entered the lavish chamber and shut the heavy doors.
What followed was a night of unbridled indulgence with the mother and daughter duo.
Cao Shuying, eager to secure her family’s absolute standing under his shadow, served him with practiced, breathless devotion, holding her daughter’s hand as Shen Yu took them both on the wide, velvet-draped bed.
He spent the entire night switching between Shuying’s soft, experienced curves and Wanru’s tight, eager warmth, exploring every sinful position until both women lay in a tangled heap of silk, panting and utterly fulfilled beneath his gaze.
As the first light of dawn broke the following morning, Shen Yu left the Cao Estate and slipped into the subterranean alchemy chambers hidden beneath the city’s trade network.
Deep inside the quiet office, Li Na was meticulously analyzing the reports.
She was tired from long hours of work, her dark hair pinned back simply, but her eyes remained sharp and focused on her craft.
Sensing his presence, Li Na immediately paused her hand seals and turned, bowing with crisp, professional respect.
"Young Master Shen."
Shen Yu stepped out from the shadows into the warm glow of the spirit lamps, his demeanor shifting back to that of a calm, authoritative strategist.
"You’ve done well maintaining the supply, Li Na," Shen Yu said, his voice smooth and commanding.
"Thank you, Young Master," she replied neutrally.
Shen Yu’s golden eyes slowly trailed over her taut, athletic figure.
He began walking toward her with unhurried steps.
Sensing the shift in the air, Li Na instinctively retreated a step, but her heel hit the stone wall behind her.
Shen Yu didn’t stop.
He pressed forward, bringing his body inches from hers before slamming one palm against the wall beside her head, trapping her.
As he closed the distance, his subtle, clean scent flooded her senses.
Li Na swallowed hard, taking a deep breath as he leaned in.
"Li’er, do you remember our last conversation?" Shen Yu purred softly.
She stuttered slightly, her usual composure cracking, "Y-Yes."
"So, what have you thought about it... about becoming mine?" he whispered directly into her ear, his breath warm against her skin.
"About lying right beside your sworn sister on the bed while she moans beneath me?"
His lips grazed the delicate curve of her earlobe as he spoke.
Li Na’s breath hitched, a sudden, betraying tremor running down her thighs.
To her internal horror, a slick heat pooled between her legs at the vivid image, sprawled on a bed alongside Meng Yan while Shen Yu took them both.
She glared at him, a flash of fiery anger in her eyes, furious at herself for letting this man ignite such a reaction inside her.
Sensing her body’s natural response, Shen Yu smirked. "I will stop if you tell me to."
He tilted his head and pressed a soft, lingering kiss against her tanned neck.
Li Na gritted her teeth, her pulse skyrocketing as her moisture only deepened.
Shen Yu trailed his lips upward along her neck to her jaw line, kissing her flushed cheek before hovering just millimeters above her lips.
"This is your last chance to say no," he murmured softly, waiting five agonizing seconds.
Li Na stared at him with reluctant, conflicted eyes, but no words left her mouth.
Accepting her silent surrender, Shen Yu captured her lips.
Li Na’s eyes widened in brief disbelief that she was letting this Playboy have his way with her, but as his tongue slipped past her teeth, invading her mouth, the last of her resistance crumbled.
She found herself melting into the deep, possessive kiss.
Shen Yu’s smile pressed against her lips as he reached down, his large hand cupping her firm, athletic rear.
He squeezed the toned curve through her robes, kneading her cheek teasingly while deepening the kiss.
When he finally pulled back, Li Na was panting, her eyes glinting with a teary sheen, a deep blush dusting her tanned skin.
Sliding his hand around front, Shen Yu pressed his fingers against her damp pants right over her core.
"Ah...!" a soft moan escaped her lips.
Shen Yu pulled his hand back, lifting his glistening fingers to his lips to lick them clean right in front of her.
He leaned in one last time, whispering darkly, "I will take you right beside Meng Yan."
Li Na gasped at the sheer audacity of his words, her knees turning to water.
Unable to support her weight, she slid down the stone wall, sitting on the cold floor with her legs spread slightly, breathing heavily.
Standing tall before her, Shen Yu looked down at her disheveled state with an amused, appreciative expression.
"Your administrative work here is nearly done," Shen Yu said, his tone returning to a smooth, commanding register.
"While you excel at everything you turn your hand to... I must admit, I much prefer watching you swing a sword with a body like yours."
He paused, offering her a faint, handsome smile.
"Manage the transition here for a few more days. A replacement will arrive shortly to relieve you, and then you may return home to Thousand Waves City."
Hearing his words, a soft, involuntary smile broke across Li Na’s lips as she looked up at him.
Shen Yu smiled back, and with a casual wave of his sleeve, his Phantom Steps activated, dissolving his figure into the shadows without leaving a trace.
Silence reclaimed the alchemy room.
Sitting on the floor, Li Na touched her damp, throbbing core through her pants, letting out a soft, breathless laugh.
"Fucking playboy..." she whispered into the quiet room, her smile lingering in the dim light.