A Sheep Among Wolves

Starting today, at night, you all belong to Qin Hao. I won't interfere. But during the day, you must all listen to me. Liu Ruyan was still laying down her rules, but to Qin Hao's ears, these rules sounded incredibly awkward.

What did she mean 'at night they are mine, and during the day they are yours'? What did that make Qingyue and the others? A shared wives club?

Based on what? Jiang Xinyao was the first to jump out. She raised her chin and looked at Liu Ruyan. So what if you are strong? Does being strong mean you get to be the big sister? Hmph, we don't accept that. Here, we go by first come, first served!

Exactly! Qin Kexin immediately chimed in. If you want to be the big sister, you should ask everyone sitting here. After all, you are just one person, and we are a whole group. Between one and a group, I think Qin Hao knows how to choose.

After saying that, Qin Kexin looked at Qin Hao. Seeing that he remained silent, she stomped her foot. Qin Hao~ Say something!

Qin Hao was just about to open his mouth when he saw Liu Ruyan raise her hand, signaling him to keep quiet for now.

Liu Ruyan glanced at the sisters present, her lips curving up slightly into a profound, enigmatic smile rather than a mocking one.

Are you sure you want to rank by first come, first served? The expression on Liu Ruyan's face was quite intriguing.

That's right! First come, first served! Jiang Xinyao puffed out her chest, her tone firm.

Su Qingyue was even more excited, taking a few steps forward. First come, first served!

She was Qin Hao's very first client. If they went by the order of arrival, the position of the main wife would fall right into her lap. How could she not be excited?

Liu Ruyan ignored them and instead turned to face Qin Hao. She reached out and gently stroked his cheek, her movements slow, as if caressing a precious treasure.

To the side, Jiang Xinyao and the others widened their eyes, glaring at Qin Hao with warning looks. Staring down the awkwardness, Qin Hao muttered, Ruyan...

Before he could finish his words, Liu Ruyan stood on her tiptoes and pressed her red lips against his. It wasn't a fleeting peck, but an unapologetic, deep, and lingering kiss that carried a clear declaration of sovereignty.

By the time Liu Ruyan finally released him, a faint trace of rouge lingered on the corner of Qin Hao's mouth. Liu Ruyan turned around, looked at Jiang Xinyao and the others, and reached out a slender finger to gently wipe her own lips.

First come, first served. I think that's a pretty good rule.

After saying this, Liu Ruyan paused, her gaze sweeping over everyone present.

However, I don't know if Qin Hao has mentioned this to you, but I was his first woman.

As soon as those words were spoken, a dead silence fell over the room. Jiang Xinyao and the rest froze in place. The first? She was the first? Everyone suddenly snapped their heads toward Qin Hao, their eyes filled with questioning intent.

Qin Hao rubbed his nose and stayed silent, his expression thoroughly awkward. Seriously, was this kind of topic really appropriate to discuss out in the open?

Seeing Qin Hao's reaction, the women realized Liu Ruyan wasn't lying. They all turned their probing gazes back to Liu Ruyan, wanting to figure out exactly who this person was. To think she was actually the first to conquer Qin Hao!

Just then, Shen Suning spoke up. Her name is Liu Ruyan, but most people are more accustomed to calling her Fairy Miejue.

What! The legendary Fairy Miejue who single-handedly slaughtered her way through the entire Foreign Realm? Jiang Xinyao's face was filled with shock.

Liu Ruyan waved her hand dismissively. I was set up. Otherwise, with my strength back then, it wouldn't have been enough to shake the entire Foreign Realm.

I imagine you have nothing left to say now. Whether we go by strength or by first come, first served, the position of the main wife belongs to me.

At this point, Liu Ruyan paused, the corners of her mouth curling up slightly. However, as your senior, I should still leave you with a glimmer of hope. Feel free to challenge me. If any of you can defeat me, I will gladly hand over the position of main wife.

Hearing this, dazzling light burst from the women's eyes. Are you serious?

Words spoken are like spilled water; naturally, there is no taking them back.

Watching the highly motivated women, Qin Hao couldn't help but twitch his mouth. Good lord, is she using me as the explosive catalyst for their cultivation?

While he was lamenting, a soft body wrapped around him. In my eyes, it doesn't matter who the main wife is. I don't care. Hao Hao, it's been so long since we exercised together. I missed you so much~

Shen Suning's face was flushed red, looking at Qin Hao with hazy, alluring eyes.

...

One month later.

The courtyard was still the same courtyard, but Qin Hao was no longer the same Qin Hao from a month ago.

The morning sunlight spilled in through the window. Qin Hao pushed open his room door. As one foot stepped over the threshold and the other was still inside, his body swayed uncontrollably.

Qin Hao immediately grabbed the doorframe, took a deep breath, and slowly exhaled. The cool morning air entered his lungs, clearing his muddled brain a bit.

A month. A whole month!

When Qin Hao took his second step, his calves trembled.

Husband~ Are you leaving already? Don't tell me you can't keep going~ From behind came Liu Ruyan's teasing voice.

Qin Hao's body stiffened, his mouth twitching uncontrollably. Is she provoking me?

Qin Hao slowly turned around, only to see a group of women covering their mouths, looking at him with unconcealed amusement in their eyes.

Husband, now you know your own limits, right? This is your absolute max. You better not dare bring any more people home in the future.

Looking at their suppressed smiles, Qin Hao felt as if his pride had been dug out of his chest, thrown on the ground, and stomped on twice.

He took out a mirror. Looking at his haggard reflection, Qin Hao couldn't help but sigh.

A sheep thrown to the wolves! A sheep in a wolf pack! I need to go into secluded cultivation!

Pfft. Seeing Qin Hao's utterly defeated look, Liu Ruyan couldn't help but burst into laughter. She got dressed, flashed over to Qin Hao in an instant, straightened his collar, and comforted him:

Alright, don't fret. I am very satisfied with your performance.

Qin Hao clutched his chest and took two steps back. Seriously, why did that sentence feel even more hurtful than outright mockery?

I'll stop teasing you. It's time to talk about serious business. Qingxue's order is finished, right? And you can now designate clients, correct?

Qin Hao nodded. He glanced at Liu Ruyan, feeling like he had absolutely no secrets in front of her. How did she know everything?

Excellent. For your next client, don't take anyone from the Three Realms and Nine Heavens. Designate the little princess of the Foreign Realm's Lingxiao Divine Dynasty as your client. Try to use this little princess to pull the entire Lingxiao Divine Dynasty into our faction.

Huh? She's just a princess. She can't possibly sway an entire Divine Dynasty, can she?

Hearing this, Liu Ruyan smiled mysteriously. She is far more than just a simple little princess.