Leon Ma, a freshly graduated doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, never expected his life to take such a dark turn. Drugged and sold to the Darkwood Continent — a land where sunlight never shines, demons rule, and humans are treated as little more than pawns. Confused and disoriented, Leon wakes to find himself forced into a marriage with the seemingly gentle yet scheming second prince of the demon realm. Just as he begins to accept his grim fate, the cold and fearsome first prince intervenes, shattering the engagement and abducting Leon for his own purposes. Trapped between the two princes—one calculating and manipulative, the other ruthless and enigmatic—Leon must navigate their dangerous power plays while struggling to survive as a powerless human in a world of darkness and demons. With no allies and only his skills in medicine and his supernatural sensitivity to rely on, Leon must find a way to escape the web of schemes that binds him before he becomes a casualty in the deadly rivalry between the two princes.
View MoreFew dared to speak of it, and those who did rarely lived long enough to regret it. Even within the royal family, its very mention carried a weight of fear and taboo.If it weren’t for Aric mentioning it and his secret investigation, he would probably still be in the dark about the existence of this place. Even after looking into it, the details he managed to uncover were scant and superficial at best. All he ever heard were fragments of old tales—this was said to be the domain of a dark deity, a forbidden ground shrouded in myth, untouched by human footsteps for a thousand years.“What could be hidden in the forbidden land?” He pondered for a moment, his breathing growing heavy. “With Elian still focused on analyzing the samples and unable to inspect Selena’s workshop directly, I might as well take this chance to explore the forbidden land myself.”Under the cover of the night, Leon slipped quietly through the long corridors of the palace. The closer he drew to the forbidden land, the
Leon’s voice cracked a raw edge of desperation, cutting through the air. He stepped closer, his hands trembling slightly, but he forced himself to stay steady. “It’s me! Leon! You have to calm down! You can fight this!”But his words seemed to dissolve into the chaos, barely reaching Aric, who remained lost in his storm. His eyes flickered, blazing with wild, unchained energy, unrecognizing, unyielding. Leon’s pulse raced, yet he refused to back down."Come back to me," he whispered the plea almost a prayer, his voice trembling with fear and unbreakable resolve.No response.A flicker of despair passed through Leon’s eyes, but it was quickly replaced by an even stronger resolve. He drew a deep breath, then threw himself at Aric without hesitation, wrapping his arms tightly around him."If you don’t listen, I’ll just hold on to you! Hit me, shove me—I don’t care. Ignore me all you want, but you must calm down!"Bang!Aric struggled again, his immense strength flinging Leon away with ea
"Elian! I need to find Elian!"Leon didn’t hesitate for a second. He turned and sprinted toward the Medical Division, his steps fast and uneven, heart pounding painfully in his chest from both exhaustion and the weight of his emotions.He burst through the doors without knocking. Elian stood at a long table, a stack of potion analysis reports in his hands, completely absorbed in his work.“Elian!” Leon’s voice came out urgent and breathless. “Aric’s been arrested.”“What? Arrested? I’ll—” Elian froze mid-sentence, the shock clear in his eyes. It was obvious he hadn’t heard the news yet.“No, listen! I don’t need you to go to him right now. You have to analyze this.” Leon thrust a small vial into Elian’s hands, his words tumbling out in a hurried rush. "I need you to figure out who’s been making this potion recently. It’s critical. Even if it’s not directly related, it might give Aric a way out—an excuse to cooperate and mitigate whatever punishment he’s facing. This kind of potion bei
Leon was about to retort when a sudden thought struck him. His body tensed, and without warning, he sat up abruptly, his expression sharp and focused. His eyes narrowed, a flicker of urgency flashing across his face. "Wait. Aric… what exactly is beneath Lady Lisa’s residence?"Aric blinked, still half-drowsy, and answered lazily, "Selena’s workshop. Why?""Never mind that. Just answer my questions," Leon said, his gaze unwavering, his voice low but pressing. "Now tell me… what’s the real story behind you sneaking into Selena’s workshop?"Aric’s smile deepened as his sharp eyes gleamed with amusement. "How do you know about that? Impressive, Leon. You’ve been busy—digging up secrets and all.""Don’t try to change the subject!" Leon snapped, reaching out and pinching Aric’s waist with surprising precision. "Spill it!""Alright, alright!" Aric laughed, catching Leon’s mischievous hand in his own, though his tone grew more serious. "Yes, I did sneak into her workshop. At first, it was to
The cold rigidity of his restraints clashed seductively with the growing heat spreading within him, creating a contrast both cruel and exhilarating. Under the relentless surge of sensation, Leon let out a series of deep, broken cries—his body trembling, his soul spiraling into an abyss of irresistible surrender.Guided by Aric’s untamed instinct, Leon shed every last inhibition, surrendering himself to the wild, all-consuming tide of pleasure. Aric, like a seasoned warrior on a battlefield of desire, moved with relentless precision, meticulously exploring every spark of passion. No inch of Leon’s body was left untouched, each sensitive spot transformed into a battleground of ecstasy, conquered again and again with unyielding devotion.Leon’s body, under Aric’s command, tensed and relaxed in rhythmic waves, each collision sending ripples of pleasure coursing through him like an unstoppable tide. In that fleeting eternity, they seemed to forget everything—their surroundings, even time i
The female ghost floated closer, her presence growing colder, her voice lowering to a whisper. "Yes… time is running out."Leon felt an overwhelming sense of urgency wash over him, his chest tightening as though an invisible weight pressed down on him. Breathing became a struggle, each inhale heavy and strained."Wait," he said suddenly, his gaze locking onto the ghost’s pale, translucent eyes. "I need your help with something important." His voice was steady despite the storm brewing in his heart. "Please search every corner of the palace during the full moon. Look for any unusual energy fluctuations or strange presences. We can’t overlook anything."The female ghost was silent for a moment, then gave a solemn nod. "Understood, my kind benefactor. I will help, but the palace is vast. I may need to enlist the aid of other spirits." Her form began to blur, fading into the thick mist, her voice lingering like a fading echo. "Whatever you plan to do, please… be careful."Leon woke with a
“No… even demons shouldn’t be like this,” Leon whispered, dread gnawing at him. This wasn’t just a simple burn. Something far more insidious was at play.Frantically, Leon rummaged through his bag, searching for anything that could stabilize Aric’s condition. He combined potion after potion, adjusting the formulas in desperation, but none seemed to work. His panic grew with every second that Aric slipped further away.“Think, Leon, think!” His hands trembled as he bit down on his lip. He couldn’t let Aric die—not here, not like this.With a determined breath, Leon stripped off his cloak and any extra layers until he was down to his underwear. Wrapping their remaining clothes around Aric, he pressed his body against him, skin to skin, hoping to transfer as much warmth as possible.“Don’t move, Aric,” Leon murmured, his voice soft but fierce. “I’ll warm you up… I won’t let you go cold on me.”The cave was wrapped in an almost eerie stillness, broken only by the soft crackle of the dwind
This wasn’t the palace. This wasn’t the safe, familiar place he once knew. This was the Fourth Tier and the Bottom Tier—a ruthless world where the strong preyed on the weak.If he acted recklessly, he might not only fail to save the young man but also end up being dragged into the chaos himself."Stay calm, Leon. Stay calm," he told himself, clenching his fists so hard his knuckles whitened. After a tense breath, he forced down the impulse, swiftly veering off down a side path to avoid the confrontation.Yet even without turning back, the agonized screams behind him clung to his ears, sharp and unrelenting."So, this is the place Aric and the others tried so hard to stop me from coming to."A complicated mix of emotions swirled in Leon’s chest. He wasn’t ignorant of the world’s cruelty, but he hadn’t expected it to be so raw, so brutally blatant.As dusk fell, the Fourth and Bottom Tiers were swallowed by darkness. No streetlights, no lanterns—only the occasional flicker of distant fl
Leon instinctively took a step back, his shoulders pressing against the cold, unyielding wall. His heart thundered in his chest. "You can’t do this! The rules forbid it!"Lisa chuckled softly, her voice dripping with disdain. "Impressive. You’ve only been here a short while, yet you’ve already learned so much."Selena advanced slowly, her eyes glinting with cruel delight. "Too bad… knowing the rules won’t save you from what’s coming tonight."Her hand reached toward him, cold and deliberate, but just as her fingers were about to close the distance—"Stop!" A commanding voice cut through the tension like a blade.The door swung open, and Jasper stepped inside. His face was pale with exhaustion, but his posture was firm and unwavering as he placed himself between Leon and Selena.Lisa’s brow furrowed, her tone laced with irritation. "Jasper… Still so disobedient."Jasper let out a dry, humorless laugh. His eyes burned with resolve. "I’m simply here to remind you, Mother—Leon is no longe
He suddenly opened his eyes, only to be met with complete darkness. It felt as if his eyes were tightly bound, blocking out even the faintest hint of light. The air around him hummed with low, indistinct noise, mingled with the faint sound of several voices, tinged with laughter. His mind was still hazy, but a deep sense of unease surged within him, sweeping over his heart like a rising tide."Ahem, now we come to the final lot of the night—Lot number 1036!" A woman's voice rang out, filled with excitement yet strikingly clear and detached. "A healthy, clean-shaven 26-year-old virgin, thoroughly examined and confirmed to be free of disease or disability."Each word struck him like a sharp blade, sinking deep into his mind. He froze, disoriented. Where was he? How had he ended up here?"According to the auction intermediary, the subject's obedience is rated at seventy-five percent," the woman's voice continued, now carrying a hint of ambiguity, even tinged with a subtle, almost mischie...
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