Black Myth: The Legend of Tianpeng Seeking Demons

Empress Shangguan Wan'er stood on the balcony of the palace, gazing at the distant sunset, her mind filled with countless thoughts.

Having experienced the conspiracy of the Illusion Moon Sect and Shangguan Yanran's betrayal, she was filled with confusion and fear about this world.

But Zhu Xiaoxiao's image always lingered in her heart. He was handsome, witty, and humorous; more importantly, his sincere and kind heart deeply touched her.

"Feifei..." the Empress murmured to herself, her eyes filled with tenderness and love, "What should I do?"

She couldn't suppress her longing; she wanted to get closer to him, to express her feelings, and to experience a love she had never felt before.

The Empress arrived at the palace where Zhu Xiaoxiao was temporarily staying and gently pushed open the door.

"Feifei, are you there?" the Empress asked softly, her voice tinged with shyness.

Zhu Xiaoxiao was sitting at the table, carefully browsing the information database in the Moonlight Ring, searching for clues about the ancient demon god.

Upon hearing the Empress's voice, he immediately stood up and asked in surprise, "Wan'er, what brings you here?"

"I...I have something I want to tell you." The Empress lowered her head, her tone somewhat hesitant.

Zhu Xiaoxiao looked at the Empress and a strange feeling arose in her heart.

He discovered that the empress before him was no longer the high and mighty ruler, but a young girl yearning for love.

"Go ahead and say it," Zhu Xiaoxiao said softly.

The two arrived at a pavilion in the Imperial Garden and sat down.

"Feifei, I...I'm truly grateful to you." The Empress lowered her head, her tone tinged with gratitude and guilt.

"You not only saved the Kingdom of Women, but also helped me find my family. I... I really don't know how to repay you."

"Wan'er, you don't need to thank me. Everything I did was what I should do."

The Empress nodded slightly, then looked up at Zhu Xiaoxiao, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

"Feifei, I...I..." The Empress wanted to say something, but swallowed the words back.

Looking into the Empress's beautiful eyes, Zhu Xiaoxiao felt a ripple in her heart.

The Empress wanted to express more than just gratitude; she also wanted to...

"Wan'er, just say what you want to say, don't hold back," Zhu Xiaoxiao said with a smile.

The Empress took a deep breath, finally mustered her courage, and said, "Feifei, I...I like you."

Zhu Xiaoxiao was stunned for a moment; he hadn't expected the Empress to suddenly confess her feelings.

"Wan'er, you..." Zhu Xiaoxiao opened her mouth, but didn't know what to say.

Seeing Zhu Xiaoxiao's reaction, the Empress felt a pang of disappointment.

The gap between himself and Zhu Xiaoxiao was too great; he might not like her.

"I know you might not believe it, but... I really like you."

The Empress lowered her head, a hint of sadness in her voice, "I... I want to try... to see if there's any possibility between us..."

Zhu Xiaoxiao's heart softened when she saw the Empress's disappointed expression.

The Empress was a kind and brave woman, and her fearless courage moved him.

He took a deep breath and said, "Wan'er, I... I also..."

Just then, the Empress took out an exquisite wine jug from her sleeve.

He said, "I...I've prepared a bottle of acacia wine, and I hope you...can drink it with me."

"Acacia Wine?" Zhu Xiaoxiao asked疑惑地, "Is there anything special about this wine?"

The Empress explained, "The legendary 'Acacia Wine' can make hearts beat as one and lovers fall in love. If we drink this wine, we can...we'll know if we are destined to be together..."

Zhu Xiaoxiao looked at the Empress, his eyes filled with love and pity. He hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded.

The two sat down facing each other in the pavilion.

The Empress poured the aphrodisiac wine into two exquisite wine cups, and then handed one to Zhu Xiaoxiao.

"Feifei, let's drink together," the Empress said softly.

Zhu Xiaoxiao took the wine glass, took a gentle sniff, and a rich floral fragrance wafted into her nostrils.

A strange feeling welled up inside him, as if he were being drawn by an invisible force, wanting to get closer to the Empress.

The effects of the aphrodisiac wine burned like wildfire within them. They embraced tightly, their breaths mingling, their hearts pounding, as if they wanted to melt into each other. Empress Shangguan Wan'er's fingers gently traced Zhu Xiaoxiao's face, feeling his handsome features, as if trying to etch his image deeply into her mind. Her voice, trembling with a hint of intoxication, murmured softly like a nightingale's song: "Feifei..."

Zhu Xiaoxiao was also drawn in by this sudden surge of emotion. He closed his eyes, feeling the Empress's warmth and intoxicating fragrance. His hands gently caressed her waist, feeling her exquisite curves and soft skin. He had never imagined that a woman could be so beautiful, so captivating.

They couldn't help but kiss each other, their lips pressed together, greedily absorbing each other's warmth and breath. Their kiss was like two blooming flowers, intertwined and nestled together, releasing a rich fragrance.

However, the effects of the aphrodisiac wine swept over their reason like a raging flood. Zhu Xiaoxiao felt a strong burning sensation, and his body began to tremble violently.

"Oh no! I...I can't control myself!" Zhu Xiaoxiao exclaimed. He felt his cheeks starting to burn, his nose growing longer, and his ears becoming bigger and rounder...

"Feifei, what's wrong with you?" the Empress asked in surprise. She could feel Zhu Xiaoxiao's body temperature rising rapidly, and his body becoming increasingly stiff.

"I...I..." Zhu Xiaoxiao realized he was about to transform, and he tried to control his emotions, but it was too late.

He shoved the empress away, trying to escape from the pavilion, but the empress held onto his arm tightly.

"Feifei, don't go!" The Empress's voice held a hint of pleading and despair. "I... I don't want to lose you..."

Looking into the Empress's sorrowful eyes, Zhu Xiaoxiao felt a pang of pity and helplessness. He took a deep breath, trying to suppress his instincts and control his body's transformation.

But the effects of the aphrodisiac wine were too strong; his body was burning with uncontrollable desires, like a volcanic eruption.

"Bang!" Zhu Xiaofei's pig snout slammed into a pillar of the pavilion with a loud thud. He collapsed to the ground in pain, and his body began to swell rapidly, eventually transforming into a giant wild boar!

"Ah!" the Empress exclaimed, quickly retreating to avoid the wild boar's attack.

"Feifei! Wake up!" The Empress shouted anxiously as she dodged Zhu Xiaoxiao's attacks.

However, Zhu Xiaoxiao, like a maddened beast, ignored the Empress's cries and continued his frenzied attack. His enormous pig-like body rampaged through the palace, shattering vases, overturning tables and chairs, leaving a trail of devastation in his wake.

Empress Shangguan Wan'er looked at the out-of-control wild boar before her, feeling both fear and anxiety. She knew that Zhu Xiaofei was not inherently cruel, but rather controlled by the effects of the aphrodisiac wine, and he was completely unable to control his behavior.

She nimbly dodged the wild boar's attacks, using the lightness skills she had honed over many years as the Empress of the Women's Kingdom to weave through the palace. Her movements were elusive, like a nimble snake, narrowly avoiding the boar's attacks each time.

"Feifei, calm down! You can't hurt yourself!" The Empress shouted anxiously as she dodged, trying to awaken Zhu Xiaofei's consciousness.

However, Zhu Xiaofei was completely enraged. His eyes were filled with the insane desire ignited by the aphrodisiac. He only wanted to grab the woman in front of him who was driving him crazy and to possess her completely.

The Empress realized that simply avoiding the problem wouldn't solve it; she had to find a way to calm Zhu Xiaofei down.

She looked around and noticed a large bath nearby. A thought struck her, and she decided to lure Zhu Xiaofei into the bath.

"Feifei! Over here!" the Empress called out as she ran toward the bath.

Zhu Xiaofei seemed to sense something as well, and his enormous pig body charged towards the Empress.

Using her skillful movements, the Empress lured Zhu Xiaofei to the edge of the bath, then leaped into the water, grabbing his pig's trotter and dragging him into the water with her.

"Ah!" Zhu Xiaofei was drenched in the icy pool water, and his body jolted violently. He struggled painfully, trying to climb out of the water.

"Feifei, calm down!" The Empress gripped Zhu Xiaofei's trotters tightly, trying to press him into the water and use the cold pool water to relieve his fever.

The icy pool water gradually soaked through Zhu Xiaofei's fur, and his restless heart gradually calmed down. The medicinal effects of the acacia wine gradually faded in the cold pool water, his pig body began to shrink, his pig hair began to fall off, and finally, he returned to human form.

Zhu Xiaofei climbed out of the water and sat weakly on the edge of the bath, looking at the Empress in front of him with eyes full of guilt and heartache.

"Wan'er, I'm sorry... I... I couldn't control myself..." Zhu Xiaofei said weakly. He realized that he had almost hurt the Empress and was filled with remorse. He regretted that he had indulged in pleasure and drunk that cup of aphrodisiac wine, which almost led to a terrible mistake.

Looking into Zhu Xiaofei's pained eyes, the Empress felt a pang of sorrow, and tears streamed down her face again. She gently embraced Zhu Xiaofei and said softly, "It's alright, Feifei. I know you didn't mean it."

The two nestled together in the bath, feeling each other's heartbeats and warmth. The cold water could not extinguish the fire in their hearts.

The Empress finally understood that Zhu Xiaofei had not intended to harm her; he was simply under the influence of the aphrodisiac wine.

She understood even more clearly that her love for Zhu Xiaoxiao was so intense, so deep, that it was beyond her control.

She gently stroked Zhu Xiaofei's hair and whispered, "Feifei, I love you."

Zhu Xiaofei's eyes were filled with love. He held the Empress tightly, feeling her soft body, her heartbeat, and her love.

However, just then, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside the door, breaking the rare tranquility.

"Your Majesty, something terrible has happened!" a guard's voice rang out, filled with anxiety and tension.

"What is it?" the Empress asked, frowning, a hint of displeasure flashing in her eyes.

"News has come from the border that the remnants of the Illusion Moon Sect have made a comeback. They have already breached several cities on the border of the Women's Kingdom and are approaching the royal city!" the guard said urgently, speaking rapidly as if pursued by enemies.

The Empress's expression changed drastically. She quickly stood up and said, "Quickly, gather all the soldiers and prepare for battle!"