Book 4 Chapter 30 – Ji Xiaoqin’s Sorrow

　　*Warning, some readers might find it hard to read this (Which is why I'm putting this in red). This was a difficult chapter to translate…*

　　Guo Xiang returned to his room, still frustrated by his encounter with Stargaze. The latter's entrancing silhouette and delicate features fueled the fire of l.u.s.t that burned within him. He then looked at Ji Xiaoqin, who was watching the television from a sofa in the corner. The collar of her sweater wrapped around her left shoulder, exposing inches of her silky smooth skin. Her legs rested on the tea table in front of her, and between her black stockings was an utmostly erotic sight, but Guo Xiang did not find it attractive at all today. 'Well, I suppose it's better than nothing.'

　　After receiving Ying Mei's invitation ten days ago, Ji Xiaoqin moved into the Guo mansion. This was the luxurious lifestyle she had been longing for, but somehow Ji Xiaoqin did not feel any fulfillment. Instead, the memories of that fateful night in the nightclub resurfaced in her mind over and over again, and the hollow satisfaction that followed her resignation soon turned into bitterness and regret. Guo Xiang had returned from overseas three days ago. He slept beside her every night since then, but Ji Xiaoqin was starting to feel convinced that this was not the life she wanted. Instead, every day, she longed for night to arrive and for an opportunity to meet Li Yiming in her dreams. Ji Xiaoqin knew what Guo Xiang wanted the moment she saw him approach. Frustration slipped past her eyes, and she looked away.

　　"What's that expression? You should count yourself lucky that I'm choosing you!" Guo Xiang grabbed Ji Xiaoqin's chin, his nails sinking into her flesh.

　　Ji Xiaoqin looked at Guo Xiang fearfully, unable to speak due to the sharp pain.

　　Guo Xiang stared at Ji Xiaoqin for a bit before noticing that there was something oddly arousing about Ji Xiaoqin's evident terror and distorted features. He had finally found a way to de-stress himself. He pushed Ji Xiaoqin onto the sofa, picked up her ankle, and suddenly bit into Ji Xiaoqin's thigh.

　　"Ah! You're hurting me." Ji Xiaoqin screeched and tried to stop Guo Xiang.

　　"Hurt? I'll make you feel like you're in heaven soon." Guo Xiang continued on. He grabbed Ji Xiaoqin's stockings and ripped them apart. It did not take long before cries of pain and sadness and a maniacal laugh reached the corridors outside of the master bedroom.

　　After a while, Guo Xiang stood up with a frown, looking down at his crotch. He opened the nightstand drawer and took out two blue pills from a small black bottle. After a moment of consideration, he took out a third pill and swallowed everything down. He turned back to look at Ji Xiaoqin's bruised body and pounced on her again like a hyena onto a carca.s.s. This time, the latter's only reaction was tears that dribbled down her cheeks silently.

　　However, after another while, Guo Xiang stood up and went for the nightstand again. This time, he broke the seal on a brand-new bottle and swallowed down five pills. He then sat down on the bed and waited for the effects of the drug. Guo Xiang did not know that it was destined to be fruitless; this was Stargaze's punishment for defiling a sage.

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　　"What's wrong with Guo Xiang? Does he ever take a break?" Ying Mei stomped the ground in discontent, disgusted by what she was hearing.

　　"Who knows, maybe she likes it." Bing Shuai looked at the ceiling and then shook his head. With Stargaze on his side, he was much more confident. Guo Xiang had lost his value, and Ji Xiaoqin was no longer a critical a.s.set. The most important concern at hand was the showdown that was bound to happen soon. Should Bing Shuai emerge victorious, he would be able to ma.s.s-produce experimentations like Ji Xiaoqin.

　　"We shouldn't have awakened him. He's being a nuisance." Due to her young age, it bothered Ying Mei quite a lot to have to listen to such noises, especially since her heightened senses captured every detail.