After entering the room, Teng County first closed the door, then immediately flung herself into Zou Feng’s arms, clinging to him.

"Brother Feng, I’m so scared..." Teng County said in a whiny, coquettish tone, hugging Zou Feng tightly.

Suddenly arriving in such a strange place, everything from her past—especially her status and position—had been all but erased.

Although she was pursuing the great path to immortality, it was only natural for Teng County to feel uneasy.

"Scared? What are you scared of?" Zou Feng didn’t comfort her with gentle words as one might expect.

Teng County sighed. "So many things..."

"On this ship, never mind Brother Chen and his group, all the other people brought here seem to possess extraordinary skills. They’re clearly all prodigies from their respective Earth Realms."

"Compared to them, I feel like I can’t measure up to anyone..."

As she spoke, her voice began to crack, and she sounded utterly helpless.

But unexpectedly, Zou Feng just chuckled. "That’s not right, is it? Ever since we realized we’d arrived in the Eastern Earth Immortal Realm, I’ve noticed you holding back a smile. You clearly look thrilled."

Teng County froze, stammering, "Ah... h-have I?"

Zou Feng gently pushed her away and stared into her eyes. "Look at me and tell me again that you’re scared."

At this, Teng County could no longer keep up the act. With a wry smile, she said, "Brother Feng... did you have to call me out like that?"

"You don’t need to pretend to be fragile. I’m not fond of weak women," Zou Feng said sternly.

Just as Zou Feng had surmised, Teng County was only pretending to be weak and seeking comfort to solidify their relationship.

After all, she was still terrified of being taken, so she could only resort to such convoluted schemes.

Besides, even though Tian Yun and Bian Yixia weren’t here, Gongsun Jinghong had also been intimate with Zou Feng.

Thus, while she felt her bond with Zou Feng was deeper, she knew she had no real advantage over Gongsun Jinghong, who had already been truly intimate with him.

"Also, now that we’re in the Eastern Earth Immortal Realm, you shouldn’t be focused on romantic entanglements. It will severely hinder your Cultivation."

"This opportunity is right in front of us. We must pursue the Dao with all our might. Strength is the priority."

"If your power surpasses mine, I’ll be the one walking on eggshells around you. How would I dare to go looking for other women then?" Zou Feng continued.

His words left Teng County overwhelmed with shame.

At the same time, her admiration for Zou Feng deepened.

’Yes, that’s the true mindset of the powerful. I shouldn’t let other things distract me.’

At this thought, the expression on Teng County’s face hardened with resolve, as if she had made a decision.

She wasn’t some ordinary woman; she had become a True Inheritor of the Silk Cave and ultimately emerged victorious.

She was incredibly excited about her future path of Cultivation at the Pinnacle Celestial Immortal Sect, but she had also been intent on latching onto a powerful backer like Zou Feng.

After all, in Teng County’s eyes, an unpredictable prodigy of an Evil Skill like Zou Feng was bound to thrive no matter where he went.

"Brother Feng, I understand. I was being too shallow!"

"But my feelings for you are absolutely real. So... just knock me out and take me!" Teng County said with a completely serious expression. "That way, I won’t have an episode, and we can still be together!"

"..."

Zou Feng was speechless, not knowing how to reply.

But this told him one thing: Teng County’s psychological trauma about being taken was extraordinarily severe.

If it happened while she was conscious, she would likely be consumed by extreme emotions, lose control, and suffer a complete mental breakdown...

That’s why she had proposed they be intimate while she was unconscious.

’It’s not a bad solution, I have to admit.’

’But the question is, does she really see me as that desperate?!’

’Other than for cultivating the Dragon and Tiger Kan and Li Skill, I’m not particularly fixated on women...’

"Wait, what kind of person do you take me for?" Zou Feng waved his hand dismissively. "Our relationship doesn’t need to be solidified like that, and I don’t require someone to warm my bed at night."

Seeing Zou Feng’s firm refusal, Teng County understood that being with her while she was unconscious probably held no appeal for him, so she didn’t press the issue.

She could only shake her head with a wry smile.

"If you understand, you should head back for now." Zou Feng was dismissing her.

Teng County asked, confused, "Brother Feng, can I just sleep here tonight?"

Back at the Silk Cave, the two of them had often slept in the same bed. And while they had never actually done *it*, Teng County had other ways of helping Zou Feng relax.

But this time, Zou Feng immediately shook his head. "Not tonight. I have something to do."

"Uh, what?" Teng County couldn’t imagine what business Zou Feng could possibly have on the Flying Celestial Ship.

Zou Feng said with shameless confidence, "I’m going to find Gongsun Jinghong for dual cultivation, of course!"

’Just a moment ago, he was saying he wasn’t interested in that sort of thing, and now he’s kicking me out to go find his lover...’

’It was the same back at the Glazed Immortal Palace. While all those masters were fighting Gongsun Xiang to the death, Zou Feng pulled the heavily wounded Gongsun Jinghong to a hidden spot for a quick... *session*.’

’This kind of scummy behavior struck a chord deep in her heart, making her find him all the more irresistible.’

"Then... I’ll wait here for you to come back..."

Zou Feng shook his head. "Don’t bother. I probably won’t be back until morning. You’d be better off sleeping in your own room."

’Teng County knew she was in no position to tell him not to go. Besides, even though it was dual cultivation, it was still a form of training to increase his power. How could she argue against that?’

"Alright then, Brother Feng. Just... take care of yourself..." After a moment’s thought, all Teng County could do was tell him not to overexert himself.

After seeing Teng County off, Zou Feng didn’t bother resting and went straight to find Gongsun Jinghong.