“Hurry up and undress.”
Dae Bok urged Yeon Woo to change, sporting a mischievous expression.
Yeon Woo’s embarrassment, uncharacteristic of a man, amused him; his eyes seemed eager to tease.
Yeon Woo, annoyed by Dae Bok’s staring, grumbled.
“Why are you staring like that? You’ll burn a hole through my face.”
“Come to think of it, I’ve never seen such a pretty man in my life.”
Yeon Woo’s heart sank again at Dae Bok’s words, fearing her true identity was discovered.
Dae Bok, with eyes narrowed, continued gazing at her intently.
“If you were a woman, I would’ve taken you as my wife, not my sibling. It’s such a pity. Why not just give up and become my wife?”
Yeon Woo wondered how far Dae Bok would continue with his nonsensical talk.
Though they had agreed to a brotherly relationship, showing weakness here would be a loss.
Men need to be impressed from the start to avoid trouble later.
Trying to hide her panic, Yeon Woo retorted sternly.
“You’re going too far! Do you have an interest in men?”
“What a scandalous accusation! I love women!”
Dae Bok’s face flushed red with anger at Yeon Woo’s words.
It seemed he was just excessively mischievous.
Sighing, Dae Bok sat back down.
“Tch. Can’t even joke around my sibling.”
Ignoring Dae Bok, Yeon Woo was deep in thought.
She had to change into the clothes he gave, or he might find her behavior odd.
But changing here would reveal her female identity.
Caught in a dilemma, she devised a plan.
It was a risky move, but worth a try.
Yeon Woo hunched over and rubbed her stomach gently.
Then she slightly opened her lips and made a sound of discomfort.
“Ah, my stomach… Did I eat something wrong this morning?”
“Is something wrong, sibling?”
“My stomach feels like it’s churning. I feel like I’m about to explode.”
Even though she was in disguise, mentioning such a thing in front of a man was embarrassing.
Her face turned red with shame and embarrassment.
But in this situation, there was no other way.
Dae Bok, even more embarrassed, jumped up again.
“Disappointing, sibling! How can you speak of such unrefined things? So dirty!”
“What can I do? It’s urgent!”
“Go away! I don’t need a sibling like this!”
Dae Bok’s reaction was so extreme, Yeon Woo thought he might have been a frog in a past life.
Seeing his flustered state, she wanted to get back at him for the earlier teasing.
Once was hard, but twice was easier.
Yeon Woo spoke up louder.
“How can you say that? You wanted to make me your wife, and now you don’t need me? Are you casting me aside?”
As Yeon Woo feigned distress and approached, Dae Bok backed away in horror.
“Stay back! You’ll pass on the smell!”
“Help me, brother! I think I’ll soil my pants!”
Every time Yeon Woo moved closer, Dae Bok ran away like a chicken chased by a dog.
Their game of cat and mouse continued.
Yeon Woo was starting to find amusement in Dae Bok’s over-the-top reaction.
Dae Bok, seemingly defeated, declared his surrender.
“Alright, I get it! I’ll keep watch. Follow me to a secluded spot!”
“You really are the best, elder brother! It’s urgent, so please find a place quickly.”
All that was needed was a secluded place, but Dae Bok even offered to keep watch.
Yeon Woo internally appreciated his gesture and followed him.
The place Dae Bok found was near a secluded food storage shed.
One side was the shed, and two sides were blocked by rocks, making it a perfect spot for changing.
Dae Bok stood at the entrance, keeping watch, muttering under his breath.
“Such a fussy one.”
Regardless.
Before changing, Yeon Woo warned Dae Bok one last time.
“Don’t turn around!”
“As if I would! Even if you beg, I won’t look!”
Dae Bok protested vehemently again.
Yeon Woo, watching the back of his head as he grumbled, barely contained her laughter.
He was an odd man, but unexpectedly kind.
Thanks to Dae Bok, Yeon Woo could change her clothes in peace.
The test was held in a large open area within the training ground.
About a hundred participants were arranged in rows according to their numbers, then grouped into tens for the examination.
It seemed like the supervisors were going to score each group.
Since Dae Bok’s number was quite different from hers, it was time to part ways.
Feeling a bit sad, Yeon Woo realized she had grown attached to him in a short time.
Putting those feelings aside, she observed the diverse appearances and ages of the participants.
From young boys to elderly with white hair.
Among them were a shaved monk and a hairy outcast.
Their stories were unknown, but they certainly looked like a motley crew.
Seeing the crowd, Yeon Woo began to feel the reality of being at the training ground.
She had to pass this test, not knowing when another opportunity for independence might come.
Yeon Woo clenched her small fist, determined.
Then, one of the supervisors stepped forward to explain the test.
“The first test is spear thrusting. Target the head, chest, and stomach of that dummy.”
Male lead fell into her trap — and shattered when she walked away
This is also on my reread list!
This one is a slow burn, but when it burns, it burns hard.
Definitely worth a read, y’all!
The story follows a thousand-year-old seductive spirit who, on a bet, sets out to charm the male lead—a once-promising but unfortunate cultivator.
But just when she succeeds in making him fall for her, she heartlessly leaves, driving him to madness.
Determined to find her at all costs, he captures her, keeping her by his side no matter what, even if she hates him.
I love this kind of trope—I enjoy watching the male lead suffer in agony.
The ending drags a bit with unnecessary filler, but that’s fine.
As long as I enjoy the beginning, I’m good.
Intro
As an enchantress, Su Heng possesses captivating eyes and charming beauty, easily manipulating the joys and sorrows of living beings at her fingertips.
But to enchant a god, making him taste the bitterness of love’s separation, long-lasting resentment, unattainable desires, and inability to let go…
Do you dare?
Su Heng assists a divine lord in his cultivation, aiming to make him experience all the sufferings of love, so that he can attain the Great Dao.
Only after being chased down from the heavens by the divine lord, confined and completely possessed by him, does she realize how successful she has been.
The once gentle and polite youth has transformed into someone she no longer recognizes.
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