At Least Light Two Red Candles

So, Quentin Chin went to Anna's room and found the rice bowls that hadn't been washed yet.

The Spiritual Alchemist concluded that one of the bowls had been drugged—with an aphrodisiac.

Evan Xiao asked, "Is there an antidote?"

The Spiritual Alchemist gave Evan Xiao a knowing smile. "General, this kind of drug usually doesn't have an antidote, nor any other effective way to calm it down, except... well, you know."

Evan Xiao frowned but said nothing.

"General, who do you plan to have help her? Why not call him over? I have a few instructions to give."

Evan Xiao paused, then said, "I'll do it myself."

"Oh! Haha! General, you're in luck. This girl is beautiful and naturally seductive. If you keep her for yourself, that's just perfect. Hahaha!"

"Weren't you going to give instructions?" Evan Xiao asked, his face darkening.

"Yes, yes! General, the drug she took is very strong. When you help her, it'll take a while." The Spiritual Alchemist handed Evan Xiao a packet of powder. "This will help you last longer—two hours, no problem."

"How long will it take?" Evan Xiao didn't take the powder.

"At least an hour of effective contact."

"Effective contact?" Evan Xiao was a bit confused. "What do you mean by effective contact?"

"Well... let's put it this way: if she cries out, her voice sweet and not in pain, that's effective contact," said the Spiritual Alchemist.

"Then how do I know when she's cured?"

"That's easy! When she says she's had enough, she's cured."

Evan Xiao nodded. "Got it. Thanks for coming all this way."

"This..." The Spiritual Alchemist lifted the packet of powder in his hand.

"No need." Evan Xiao said, his expression unreadable.

"Oh..." The Spiritual Alchemist gave Evan Xiao a thumbs-up.

After sending the Spiritual Alchemist away, Evan Xiao carried Grace into the inner room and laid her on the bed.

The moment Grace touched Evan Xiao, she couldn't hold back anymore. She wrapped her arms around him, rubbing her little head against his chest, miserable: "Evan Xiao, I feel awful. I'm dying..."

Evan Xiao looked helplessly at the girl in his arms. "Wait a minute."

He got up, found two red candles, and lit them.

No chance for a proper wedding night!

At least light two red candles...

After lighting the candles, he returned.

Grace immediately clung to him again.

He reached for her collar, starting to undress her...

What happens next cannot be described.

......

The next morning, when Grace woke up, her dantian was still burning hot.

That heat had started the moment he first released last night and never faded.

In her last life, this same burning sensation appeared—then her Spirit Root was reborn.

This time, it was the same.

She felt completely refreshed, body and soul.

This time, it actually didn't hurt as much.

Only at the very beginning did it hurt a little; after that, it was a feeling she couldn't even describe.

Even though it was Evan Xiao's first time, he controlled his strength perfectly. She didn't feel any pain—just incredible pleasure.

Later, when she was finally cured and felt exhausted, he didn't go for a second round. He just stopped, held her, and slept.

From start to finish, it was a wonderful experience.

She looked up at Evan Xiao. He was already awake, gazing at her lazily.

Grace's face flushed. "General..."

Why was her voice so hoarse...?

Evan Xiao smiled gently and asked, "Still feeling uncomfortable?"

"No..." She pulled the blanket over her face, too embarrassed to show herself.