'This is quite fun.'

Kierra giggled in her heart.

Right, this was it. Kierra had always been a teaser—a cheerful, easy-going woman. Perhaps somewhere along the line, under pressure from virtually every force in her old world, she had turned into this arrogant, scummy, and shameless wizard.

Was it time for her to change back?

In this world, no one knew her as the absolute best yet. No one would complain if she were to be a bit mischievous. If so, couldn't she enjoy the moment and blend in with everybody else?

As she thought about it, her eyes, reflecting the image of a flustered Yu Chen, softened. On the archwizard's face right now was a bitter smile.

Old habits die hard.

Kierra knew she wouldn't be used to acting like her 'newborn' self right away. If so... why wouldn't she regress gradually?

'...Let's do it.'

At this moment, Kierra made a decision that would significantly change her life going forward.

She was about to abandon her facade.

The Crimson Tower's master, the almighty archwizard's mask, would slowly crumble down, starting right this moment. This, she swore under the starry sky!

''...''

If it wasn't for her decision to take a break from her old world. If it wasn't for the silly yet honest people in this world who eased her up. If it wasn't for Yu Chen, who reminded Kierra of who she was...

If it wasn't for Yu Chen...

Unknowingly, Kierra's smile got brighter and brighter. It was a rare sight.

Just then, Yu Chen finished processing the bombshell that Kierra had just dropped and was greeted with this face.

''Yu Chen.''

''Y-Yes...?!''

Kierra got closer to Yu Chen, showing the martial master of Qinling her unparalleled charm at its finest.

''Have you thought of an answer?'' Kierra asked softly.

''Ah? Um... Yes!'' Yu Chen clumsily responded, diverting her eyes. ''I-I mean... Yes!''

"I see. A 'yes.'" Kierra cupped Yu Chen's chin and turned it forward, making their eyes meet. ''However... don't you think it is too boring?''

''B-Boring...?''

''Say... why don't we play a game? A challenge, perhaps?'' Kierra continued. ''You see, every prize needs effort to win, and I consider myself a prize.''

''That's... fair.''

Yu Chen couldn't agree more. If bedding Kierra wasn't a prize, then the super rare hundred-thousand-year Ginsheng, which was said to be able to skyrocket one's cultivation base to heaven itself, would just be a piece of trash!

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''I'm glad we are on the same page.'' Kierra smiled sweetly, once again sending Yu Chen's heart thumping. ''So... for each advanced spell you can wield, we will do it once. How about it?''

''Advance spell...''

This was the territory that Yu Chen needed much effort to reach; however... she knew she could do it. For once, Yu Chen was confident. She could do it—no, she had to do it!

''Of course, I won't be as petty as to make you learn all existing advanced spells. Some of them are quite bad, after all.'' Kierra said, stroking Yu Chen's cheek. Her touch was cold, gentle, and somehow seemed lewd. ''After you have learned the basic ones... let's say, around forty? We can do it whenever you want.''

''W-Whenever I want?!''

''Whenever you want.''

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Yu Chen's third eye just opened. She felt like she understood the universe itself. The heavenly dao? Pfft, just a piece of cake! She was about to fold it in half and then fold it again!

''Is there such a good thing...??'' Yu Chen asked blankly.

Looking at this adorable creature, Kierra couldn't help but giggle. ''Fufu, that is what friends with benefits do, my dear.''

''Friends with benefits...''

''So, are you down?''

''O-Of course!''

Just like so, under the vivid night sky, with the stars overseeing them, the two formed a bond. Yu Chen grabbed Kierra's hand and gazed into her calm red eyes. They both smiled at each other.

''Mhm... please do take care of me, partner.''

''Ah—''

Before Yu Chen could react, Kierra quickly closed in and pressed their lips together. Feeling the devilishly soft sensation on her lips once again, Yu Chen thought a lightning current had just run through her spine.

When Kierra pulled away, Yu Chen was left dumbfounded. Her eyes were wide open, and her mouth wasn't exactly closed either. The archwizard grazed Yu Chen's lips with her thumb.

''This lipstick... suits you.'' She said, smiling.

''Uuu...''

Yu Chen nearly collapsed.

She fixed her head down; the red shade fell even onto her ears. Seeing this, Kierra was even more amused. Who would have thought teasing innocent women was this fun?

That night, the two returned to the Crimson Tower amidst the cheerful celebration. Yu Chen tried to act cool, fanning her steaming face, but every time she thought of the woman beside her, it started to get hot again.

''What were you two doing?'' Tian Yun asked naively, holding a chicken drumstick.

''That's right; what were you two doing?'' The little fox on White Lotus's shoulder, Shen, echoed the question.

Kierra pondered lightly and simply replied. ''Bonding.''

The two tilted their heads.

Well, it probably was nothing.

Just like that, the celebration continued as usual, and one person had their determination steeled.

Yu Chen stuffed her mouth with a piece of chicken before excusing herself out of the party.

''What is wrong with her...?'' Tian Yun was puzzled.

''Let her be,'' Kierra responded, amusement practically written on her face.

''??''

The next day.

The party had ended successfully, and Mie Xieren was to be an official member of the Crimson Tower. In the early morning, Kierra scheduled the abbess for a session of mana awakening.

At this, Mie Xieren was puzzled. Not because of the content of the session but the location.

''...Why are we in your bedroom?'' She asked.

''In addition to awakening your mana sense, I want to gauge your talent in detail,'' Kierra replied seriously.

''Hm... I see?''

''Good. Now, strip and get on the bed.''

''???''

After much confusion and explanation, the two finally settled down, sitting opposite each other on the bed with only their underwear on. Feeling a bit mischievous, Kierra opened her arms and spoke coquettishly.

''Come here.''

''O-Okay...''

Mie Xieren obediently came over and ran her arms under Kierra's armpits and around, pulling her into a hug. Kierre reciprocated, hugging the other's neck.

As the warmth of the other person spread through their bodies, Kierra began to move her mana accordingly. The magical energy slowly entered Mie Xieren's body, bit by bit getting closer to her heart.

''This is...''

''Mana. Amazing, no?''

''Mhm...''

Mie Xieren closed her eyes, enjoying the sensation of a newfound power entering her veins.

Just like so, time passed steadily with the two hugging each other, and by the time Kierra had finished her job, the abbess was close to dozing off.

''It is done.''

''A-Ah... alright.''

Mie Xieren's face was rosy.

Afterward, Kierra taught her new disciple a few basic lessons before bringing her out. She sent off Mie Xieren, who was eager to try magic in the training area, and looked to the sky.

''...''

Silently, Kierra began to recount the events that had just happened in the past twenty-four hours.

All she did was... seducing women. From Mie Xieren to Yu Chen...

Kierra didn't know how to feel about this as a proud archwizard, but she got joy out of it, so shouldn't she do it again?

Just like that, Kierra decided to find Yu Chen and tease her some more!