Many children, many blessings: Stealing the offspring of powerful figures to cultivate immortality.

The weapon forging officially began.

Within the enormous furnace, the raging main material of the spirit boat churned violently under the scorching heat of the Nirvana True Fire. This was an extremely rare ancient spirit wood, containing spatial laws powerful enough to tear apart the void, and was the core material for forging a cross-dimensional spirit boat.

However, taming and shaping such a wild material is as difficult as climbing to the heavens.

Jiang Yining stood before the furnace, her body enveloped in a faint purple-gold glow. Her divine sense transformed into countless fine threads, cautiously probing into the furnace and resonating with the raging main ingredient.

"Take it a third longer," she said calmly.

Feng Liuyun, standing behind her, immediately activated his Nirvana True Fire upon hearing this. Although he harbored resentment towards Jiang Yining, he dared not falter at such a crucial moment. After all, his purpose in coming here was for those ten million top-grade star crystals, not to ruin his reputation.

However, as he tried to control the heat, his mind gradually became more active.

This distance, this angle...

Feng Liuyun's eyes flickered slightly. Taking advantage of the moment when Jiang Yining was focused on refining the weapon, he quietly took a step forward.

From this angle, Jiang Yining's graceful figure appeared exceptionally alluring under the purple-gold light. Her slender waist, pert curves, and the slightly taut lines of her shoulders and back due to her focus were like tiny hooks, making Feng Liuyun's heart itch with desire.

He took a deep breath and made a bold move.

He loosely wrapped his arms around Jiang Yining from behind.

"Island Master, I'm here to help you adjust the heat." Feng Liuyun's voice was deep and ambiguous, with a seductive tone. "The angle of your arm is not quite right, which will affect the accuracy of your divine sense."

As he spoke, he placed his hands on Jiang Yining's arms, attempting to break down her defenses through physical contact in a gesture of "instructing her on the timing."

This was Feng Liuyun's secret weapon, honed over years of navigating the dating scene—using suggestive physical contact to break down her defenses when she was completely absorbed in something. The moment she showed even a hint of panic, he could seize the opportunity and take complete control of the situation.

however--

Jiang Yining did not push him away with a cold face.

She even naturally went with the flow, leaning back slightly, her back gently pressing against Feng Liuyun's chest.

The soft, warm touch sent a shiver down Feng Liuyun's spine.

His breathing instantly became heavy, and as he inhaled the faint fragrance emanating from Jiang Yining's hair, he felt an unbearable heat rising within him. Instinctively, he tightened his arms around her waist, wanting to hold her even closer.

However, just as he was about to push his luck further...

Jiang Yining's voice suddenly rang in his ear, cool yet with a hint of languid allure: "Young Master Feng, are you teaching me how to refine weapons, or are you taking advantage of me?"

Feng Liuyun's heart tightened suddenly.

He feigned composure, but his words remained firm: "Island Lord is joking. I simply feel that this posture is more conducive to controlling the heat."

"Yeah?"

Jiang Yining turned her head slightly and met his eyes.

Those clear, cold eyes held a deep meaning that made Feng Liuyun uneasy. She didn't struggle, nor did she back down. Instead, in an almost provocative tone, she softly asked, "So, Young Master Feng, do you find this position... comfortable?"

Feng Liuyun was caught off guard by her directness.

Feng Liuyun had been a seasoned player in the dating scene for many years, and what kind of women hadn't he seen? But a woman like Jiang Yining, who could calmly turn the tables even after being taken advantage of, was truly a first for him.

This woman... is no ordinary person!

Feng Liuyun took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. He secretly told himself that this was just Jiang Yining bluffing. The calmer she appeared, the more flustered she was inside. As long as he put in a little more effort, he would be able to win her over sooner or later.

Thinking of this, Feng Liuyun's eyes darkened.

He leaned close to Jiang Yining's ear, his breath sweet as orchids: "If the island lord doesn't mind, I can... be a little more comfortable."

However, Jiang Yining simply smiled faintly.

A barely perceptible hint of mockery flashed in her cool, clear eyes.

"Young Master Feng, you seem to have misunderstood something."

"What?"

"In this secret room—" Jiang Yining slowly turned around to face him, "who is the hunter, and who is the prey?"

Her voice was soft, yet it carried a chilling certainty.

Feng Liuyun's heart sank suddenly.

He tried to back away, but found that Jiang Yining had already grabbed his wrist. Those seemingly slender fingers contained a terrifying strength that he could not break free from at all.

"Island Master... what do you mean by this?" A layer of cold sweat seeped from Feng Liuyun's forehead.

Jiang Yining did not answer, but looked at him with a half-smile.

Just then—

"boom--"

The Nirvana Fire in the furnace suddenly emitted a faint, out-of-control sound!

Fierce flames shot out from the furnace mouth, carrying terrifyingly high temperatures capable of melting metal and stone, heading straight for Jiang Yining's face!

Feng Liuyun's pupils contracted sharply, and he instinctively wanted to protect her—though deep down he wished the fire would burn even brighter.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Yining reacted even faster than him.

She gripped Feng Liuyun's wrist tightly with her other hand, using his strength to pull him forward, shifting her weight onto him.

The distance between the two suddenly closed, so close that they could almost feel each other's breath.

Jiang Yining's pretty face was inches away, her clear, cold eyes gleaming with a dark light. Her breathtakingly beautiful face appeared exceptionally alluring in the firelight, yet it also exuded a chilling aura of danger.

Feng Liuyun's mind went blank.

His heart was pounding wildly in his chest, and his breathing became heavy and labored.

Upon closer inspection, he could clearly smell the faint, alluring fragrance emanating from Jiang Yining. It was a scent that blended a cool fragrance with an extreme sense of danger, causing his reason to crumble instantly.

Damn it...

This woman... how can she be so beautiful...

However, what Feng Liuyun didn't know was...

At this moment, Jiang Yining was secretly sensing the changes within her dantian.

The massive Divine Tree of Myriad Spirits felt a secret yet intense longing the moment it sensed the Nirvana True Fire. Its roots quietly unfurled within it, ready to devour this supreme source of fire at any moment.

Feng Liuyun, the playboy who thought he had conquered the icy overlord with his charm, had no idea that his self-righteous romantic skills had already led him step by step into a trap carefully set for him by Jiang Yining.

She wants more than just weapon crafting.

What she wanted was his rebirth through fire.

And at this moment, this supreme source of fire was within her reach.