The exploration of the secret realm was coming to a close. Not much else notable happened after Edrick regrouped with the other disciples, only several days of peaceful hunting and gathering.

Apart from Chang Sheng, they didn’t run into any disciples from another sect, which was the whole point of remaining hidden until now. They didn’t have to worry about competing for the same resources or having to deal with suspicious lone wanderers.

As such, Anoteros mostly spent his time gathering a few things, but really, he was taking this occasion to observe Shu.

Basically, immediately after they got out of the secret realm, the noble scion intended to make Shu work exclusively for him. After all, the scrawny inner disciple was far more useful than he might appear at a glance.

Firstly, the technique he cultivated wasn’t actually that simple, but most importantly, he was skilled as a merchant and broker. Despite Shu’s mousy personality, he had been fully capable of establishing strong connections with the local black market. He was even able to use his connections to seek out information and specific goods when needed.

Clearly, he had been able to gain the trust of his shady contacts.

Shu was a talent worth nurturing and owning, and from what Edrick could see, everything was going just as planned.

The biggest problem the inner disciple had was that he was impressively gullible despite it all… For him to achieve what he did, he had to be cunning and thoughtful. However, these traits seemed to wash away when it came to the woman of his desires.

Unfortunately for him, not only did he never stand a chance to be worth something in Yin’s eyes, but she was Edrick’s fifth wife now, entirely devoted to him.

Currently, Shu was being played like a fiddle, not suspecting a thing, even as Yin moved to the stage right before the finale, whispering some ludicrous things in his ear.

Anoteros watched as this happened, unnoticed by his prey.

Obviously, Shu was taken aback and surprised, but his infatuation was simply too strong. He ended up nodding and agreeing regardless of the crazy stuff Edrick had told Yin to say.

Frankly, even Yin had been a bit doubtful that Shu would buy that or go along with it. However, her husband had clearly known better, as Shu agreed nearly instantly…

…Soon enough, everyone said goodbye to the secret realm. For most, this would be their only experience within it, as it only opened every fifty years and was only accessible by certain righteous sects for their disciples to enter.

In half a century, it was unlikely for most of them to still remain disciples. They would have either been promoted higher within the sect or would have left to seek their own opportunities. Edrick, however, was going to be able to return here very soon.

Within the fifty years that it would take for new people to enter, he should have made all the necessary decisions to fully claim ownership of the realm… 

But first, he had to focus on claiming ownership of Shu. At this point, doing such a thing was not difficult. All of the work had already been done.

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Merely a few days after returning from the realm, everyone had handed over some of what they had gathered and were now focused on selling the rest on the large market that had formed. It was currently filled with merchants hoping for good deals on the products coming out of the secret realm.

Instead of haggling for prices, Shu had been lured to a certain inn outside of the city, located in a small village.

This inn, in particular, was chosen because it was in a quiet portion of the village, situated a distance away and surrounded by trees. It had earned a reputation for being a good spot for secret lovers to meet, as the walls were soundproofed.

Edrick had paid so that the whole inn would be only for his own usage. Therefore, as soon as Shu and Yin arrived, even the owner departed, locking the front door as the people inside were left to their own devices.

The owner did not know what Edrick planned to do inside, but they honestly didn’t care. The pay was good, and the one handing out the money was a noble. Even if something sordid were to happen, the owner wouldn’t say anything.

“I’ll prepare in here, get ready~” Yin struggled to produce the right voice for this. Trying to sound seductive wasn’t exactly her speciality. However, even her poor attempt had Shu fully convinced.

But in the room she entered, Yin wasn’t alone. Edrick was waiting in the shadows.

“Everything is ready, Edrick”

“You did good, it mustn’t have been easy” Anoteros cupped her face in his hand, kissing his fifth wife on the lips.

After several long minutes, Yin stepped back out again, wearing a bathrobe. Only a few seconds after that, Edrick heard the signal, stepping into the room as well.

There, on the bed, Shu was blindfolded and clearly excited. His arms were tightly bound behind his back with red rope, his hair was long due to the potion he had consumed a while back, his face was covered in make-up, and he was completely naked, backside spread wide open.

How did this happen? It was very simple. Shu’s obsession with Yin was strong, and Edrick had recognised it. As such, he had instructed Yin to tell the inner disciple that she was actually a ‘Duookois’.

What is a Duookois? In essence, they are similar to a Foppoof or Rococoli in the sense that they are somewhat uncommon, and that the reason why they happen is unclear.

Rather than an effeminate male, or an oddly small female, Duookois looked like regular women, only that, on top of that, they also had a male member hidden beneath their clothes.

Yin claimed to be one to Shu, and then stated that she wanted to move to the next level with him. Basically, Yin said she wanted to use him as though he were a girl.

Most would have been a bit put off by all that sudden information. But as expected, Shu was too infatuated with Yin to refuse her at all. Clearly, although the situation was brand new for him, he was finding something to look forward to.

With the make-up, long hair, and submissiveness, the scrawny inner disciple might not match a Foppoof, but he definitely made for a convincing twink.

Anoteros took off the bathrobes he was wearing, letting them fall to the ground, revealing his fully naked body.

“Are you ready for me, Shu?” Yin spoke as her husband slapped his limp rod onto Shu’s backside.

“Of course!”

“Then… Let’s get started…”

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