Chapter 1: Chu Liang's First Time - Young Noble Be Monster Slaying

Chapter 1: Chu Liang's First Time "Hello, my name is Chu Liang." A young man in fine clothes sat straight On his chair. He was somewhat slender, with hair cascading down to his shoulders, a fair complexion, clear and bright eyes, and a slightly childlike face. He carried a pleasant smile as he introduced himself, his voice gentle. "Greetings, Young Master Chu. My name is Yi Nian Hong." Opposite him was a delicate woman, her hair adorned with gold pins, her face as radiant as a peach blossom. She hid her laughter behind her sleeve, revealing a pair of sparkling eyes. Between them was a table laden with a feast that was as appealing in aroma as it was in appearance. The setting was an elegantly decorated, candle-lit pavilion, complete with a landscape painting on the folding screen and light red curtains gently draped. "The lady's name sounds... quite elegant," Chu Liang remarked with a smile. "Is this your first time in a place like this?" Yi Nian Hong inquired softly, observing his demeanor. "Yes," Chu Liang nodded, "My elders wouldn't let me come before. They said I was still too young..." "How old are you, Young Master?" Yi Nian Hong followed up with a question. "Seventeen," Chu Liang replied. "That's not too young. You should have tried this earlier," Yi Nian Hong laughed lightly, "Once you've experienced it, you won't be a child anymore." "I... have tried before, but only around my home, in places much smaller..." Chu Liang chuckled somewhat awkwardly, "Meeting someone your size is certainly a first for me." "Heh." Her eyes filled with tenderness, Yi Nian Hong said, "Youthful ignorance of a seasoned sister's charm..." Chu Liang earnestly said, "If I lack experience later, I hope you can bear with me and... cooperate as much as possible. Thank you in advance." "No need to be so formal." Yi Nian Hong lifted her delicate hand and poured a drink, pushing it toward Chu Liang. "Sister guarantees you an ecstatic experience." "Um..." Chu Liang blinked, "I should be the one saying that. I guarantee the lady will find bliss." "Heh." Yi Nian Hong rolled her enchanting eyes, "Such confidence, little guy. Are you that sure of your skills?" "My skills... might not be fully honed, but I can use tools to compensate," Chu Liang stated. "Oh? You even use tools?" Yi Nian Hong raised an eyebrow, "You look so proper but seem to be quite resourceful. What did you bring? Show me." "Alright, let's start early then." Chu Liang nodded, then reached behind his waist, pulling out an object and thunking it onto the table. It was half a brick, gleaming gold, radiating an otherworldly luster. Her expression shifted, "I truly don't know how to use this... If you're into weird stuff, count me out." "Hmm..." Chu Liang mused, suddenly pointing behind her, "What's that?" "What?" Yi Nian Hong turned to look. The gentle-faced youth suddenly sprang up, snatching the brick from the table and striking the back of her head with it! Thud. With that strike, a golden ripple spread out. From where the brick hit emerged a stream of black mist! "Ah—" Yi Nian Hong clutched the back of her head, crying out in pain, "You... you deceived me!" She stepped back two paces, black mist spewing from the back of her head like a fountain, revealing her sinister demonic aura. Her entire body spun, transforming into a gigantic spider about ten feet long! The spider's abdomen bore the same face as Yi Nian Hong's—beautiful no longer, only vicious and furious. This seemingly harmless young man had acted with such cunning, and the spider demon's rage was palpable. With one strike of the brick, the true form was unveiled! By now, Chu Liang had already stowed away the golden brick. Calmly facing the daunting creature before him, he smiled, "I didn't deceive you. It truly is my first time personally exorcising a demon." "Argh—" The giant spider roared repeatedly, "Where did this brat come from? Watch me tear you apart!" "I am a disciple of the Shushan Sect. It was reported to Shushan that demons were lurking here, masquerading as a brothel to harm lives. I received orders to exterminate them!" Chu Liang proclaimed with determination. "Shushan disciple?" On hearing this, the spider demon grew fearful. The Shushan Sect, one of the nine renowned sects of the celestial world, still commanded respect and fear among common demons despite recent declines. From its mouth, it released a red glow that transformed mid-air into a large net, descending upon Chu Liang. Meanwhile, it spun around, its eight legs propelling it rapidly toward the door in an attempt to flee. Unfortunately, its plan to hinder him failed. Chu Liang evaded the net in a flash, raised his left hand shaped like a sword, and shouted aloud: "Sword Control Technique! Release!" A flash of light emanated from his left wrist, and the bracelet he wore flew off, transforming into a flying sword! Swoosh— In one swift stroke, the flying sword pierced straight through the spider demon's massive body, leaving it with no escape. "Ah!" The enormous spider shrieked, plummeting down with a crash, collapsing the ground of the first floor, revealing a grisly pile of bones beneath the floorboards—a testament to the many lives it had claimed earlier. Faint traces of golden light, invisible to ordinary eyes, drifted from the spider demon's corpse and merged into Chu Liang's body. Satisfied, he retracted his sword, which reverted to a bracelet on his wrist. The dust settled. He let out a long breath. Chu Liang truly was on his first mission to hunt demons alone. Despite appearing calm on the outside, he had felt a bit anxious inside. Though the spider demon wasn't high in cultivation, its strength lay in illusions, making its human form hard to detect. If not for reliable intelligence and his unique magical tool, dealing with it might have been more challenging for Chu Liang. ... After the battle, Chu Liang didn’t hurry to leave but sat cross-legged on the spot, closed his eyes, and focused. His consciousness sank into a void space. Inside, it was empty except for a towering white tower before him. Nine-tiered and hexagonal, it stood majestically, the surface adorned with intricate, obscure engravings and illustrations, exuding an air of ancient solemnity. Chu Liang entered the tower and found a series of black-railed iron cells—like a prison! There seemed to be countless cells, all empty save for one containing something. Within that iron cell was a golden phantom, resembling a large spider... The cell lacked a door, only a wall bearing a red "Refine" character. Chu Liang approached and lightly pressed it. Boom— A flash of red light, and the golden phantom vanished instantly. A stream of white light emerged from the cell. Indeed, with each demon Chu Liang vanquished, a phantom would appear in this tower. By refining the phantom, he could obtain treasures... a reward for his efforts in demon-slaying. Chu Liang held the white light in his hand, discovering as it dimmed that a bundle of red ropes remained in his grasp, along with a mental indication of its purpose. 【Demon Binding Ropes】: Activated by infusing true energy, these ropes automatically enforce a tight diamond binding on the enemy. While incapacitating the foe, they can also shatter mental defenses or even unlock hidden personas, wielding immense power.