Little Pink Starfish

The young girl admitted… She didn’t know anything. That’s right, absolutely nothing.

As the granddaughter of a powerful Demon Realm ruler, her tragically cliché background had kept her under her grandfather’s strict protection. Her world had been so sheltered it was suffocating, and naturally, she knew nothing about the grand schemes of the Demon Realm. Later, when her grandfather’s political enemies discovered her identity and exposed her, she was promptly exiled. That was when she began her career as a petty thief—targeting only weakly guarded places due to her meagre skills as a low-level Wu Shi. With such limited strength and experience, what could she possibly know?

After listening to her story, Gu Bai couldn’t bring himself to look at Qiguan Rui’s expression. Two Snake Gu wasted, and nothing of value extracted. How are you holding up, you deranged sadist?—Alright, it was all his fault.

The first girl to share the protagonist’s bed in the original story had been written by Gu Bai with minimal thought. She was designed as a voluptuous, brainless beauty with exotic appeal, catering to readers’ tastes. She served only as a tool to unlock access to the Demon Realm and provide connections to major storylines. Intelligence and emotional depth? Who needed that when you had steamy, vivid scenes to steal the show? _{[Y/N: Indubitably.]}

After mustering his courage, Gu Bai finally glanced at Qiguan Rui. Huh? Still smiling? Was he underestimating this sadist’s tolerance level?

Qiguan Rui was indeed only slightly disappointed. His focus shifted instead to the girl’s identity. She could still be useful.

If he could leverage her connection to her grandfather, he could infiltrate the Demon Realm and plant his forces there. From that point, both the Demon Realm and the Lingwu Continent would gradually fall under his control. He’d gain all the intelligence he needed at his whim.

Having made his plans, Qiguan Rui ordered her release. Under the influence of the Snake Gu, her loyalty to Qiguan Yao was absolute, and her loud protests had subsided somewhat. Calmly, Qiguan Rui instructed Qiguan Yao to remove his outer garment and drape it over her before having him escort her away to settle her in. Then, he pulled Gu Bai back to their shared quarters.

As for how many people now assumed this girl was Qiguan Rui’s new mistress—and lit a candle for Luo Susu—such concerns didn’t even cross Qiguan Rui’s mind.

Gu Bai sighed as he was led away. Another harem candidate, down. What was even going on anymore?

***

The room prepared for Qiguan Rui was undoubtedly the finest in the estate. It was several times larger than a typical room, filled with soft bedding, luxurious furniture, and elegant décor. While it fell slightly short of the opulence of the Tiandu City Lord’s chambers, the difference was marginal and rooted in deeper resource disparities.

Gu Bai surveyed the room with satisfaction and headed straight for the bath. Just as he removed his outer clothing, the door swung open. Unsurprisingly, the culprit was none other than the perverted Qiguan Rui. From obsessed admirer to full-blown stalker—this transformation was an eyesore.

Gu Bai raised a hand and slapped him right out the door. Ha! As if I’d let you do whatever you please, you twisted freak!

Qiguan Rui let himself be slapped out, the corners of his lips curling slightly, entirely unbothered.

This wasn’t the first time. Every time Ziche Shubai bathed, Qiguan Rui endured this routine. Ziche Shubai, soft-hearted as he was, always let him back in eventually. Sure enough, after being thrown out twice more, Qiguan Rui finally managed to stay.

Gu Bai soaked in the water, tossing a towel at him this time. This isn’t soft-heartedness—it’s resource optimization!

Qiguan Rui smiled warmly, kneeling by the edge of the bath to help Gu Bai wash his back.

“Mmm… That feels nice.” Gu Bai half-closed his eyes, clearly enjoying the massage. The twisted freak’s skills were impeccable, as always…

Qiguan Rui’s gaze grew tender, his hands massaging and kneading with precision. He relished the low hum of satisfaction Gu Bai emitted, his own body growing heated. Desire pooled within him, surging relentlessly. He wanted… No… Needed. His fingers began drifting lower and lower.

Gu Bai, lulled by the comfort, tilted his head back, unwittingly exposing more of his skin to Qiguan Rui’s ravenous gaze. Nor did he notice when the man at the pool’s edge shed his own clothing and slipped into the water.

“Gege…” Qiguan Rui whispered huskily.

“Hm?” Gu Bai murmured, still dazed. What was this pervert up to now? Opening his eyes, he was met with Qiguan Rui’s strikingly handsome face mere inches away. Damn it. When did this guy sneak in? Was his guard really this low?

Before he could react further, Qiguan Rui’s hands gripped his shoulders, pulling him close—so close their bodies nearly fused. Gu Bai didn’t need to be sharp to notice something hard pressing against his waist. What the hell? This makes me want to chop something off.

Qiguan Rui let out a low, throaty sound—husky and sensual, with a tantalizing edge of seduction.

Gu Bai’s heart… wavered. Damn it! Using beauty as a weapon? That’s cheating!* This guy’s a pervert, a pervert, a pervert! Wake up, damn it! _{*[T/N: That’s the game sweaty.]}

Qiguan Rui leaned closer, brushing his cheek against Gu Bai’s, his tongue flicking lightly across his skin.

Goosebumps prickled down Gu Bai’s spine. A strange, electrifying sensation shot through him, tracing a path down to his tailbone and leaving him unsteady. His body, previously soft, began to betray him. Oh, for the love of… Was he really going to let this pervert bend him? This couldn’t be happening. This wasn’t logical! Am I developing Stockholm syndrome?

Qiguan Rui, sensing Gu Bai’s reaction, chuckled lowly, his hips subtly shifting to grind against him. The slick sensation of pre-cum only heightened the charged atmosphere. This maddeningly teasing rhythm—Qiguan Rui had never done this before when he was the dominant one. Now, as the “submissive” player, he employed this roundabout strategy to his advantage.

Gu Bai’s entire body was paralysed by sensation, leaving him helpless but determined to resist. He had a feeling that if he gave in now, things would spiral out of control.

Qiguan Rui nibbled at Gu Bai’s earlobe, his voice a hypnotic murmur. “Gege… Won’t you let me…?” Each syllable was laced with dangerous allure, like the siren call of the deep. All Qiguan Rui needed was a single nod, and he’d consume Gu Bai entirely, leaving no escape.

Gu Bai faltered. Even as his mind repeated warnings of “beware of seduction” and “resist the pervert,” his body betrayed him, overheating beyond control. He cursed his own lack of experience.

As Qiguan Rui’s skilled hands found every sensitive spot, all reason crumbled. “Gege… Let me in… please?”

That final plea, soft as silk, coupled with relentless stimulation, shattered Gu Bai’s defences. Unwillingly, his head dipped in a small, imperceptible nod.

Qiguan Rui’s fingers slipped inside, preparing him swiftly before he entered fully. The wave of pleasure that followed engulfed them both, and all rationality was drowned in a tsunami of sensation.

As Qiguan Rui moved with fervent intensity, he whispered over and over again: “Gege… Gege…” Then, at last, he confessed, his voice trembling with emotion: “Gege… I… love you.”

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Pinky says: Yooooooooooooo! I didn’t know he could do that, say “I love you” and shit! Side note, what is “love”?