Wu Xingzi is an adviser to the magistrate of Qingcheng County and deeply unhappy with his life.

He feels life is meaningless due to his parents being dead, his lack of property, his virginity, and his unattractive appearance.

On his fortieth birthday, he decides to commit suicide.

Before ending his life, he confesses his long-time affection to a local tofu seller.

During this errand, he learns about a secret male-matching organization called the Peng Society for Gentlemen, which uses messenger pigeons for communication.

After some hesitation, Wu Xingzi joins the Peng Society and starts searching for a male lover through pen pal exchanges.

Wu Xingzi’s life brightens as he becomes excited by the new potential lovers he’s meeting.

He receives an illustration of a penis, supposedly belonging to the Lanling Prince of the Peng Society, which arouses him deeply.

Overcome with desire, he decides he must meet the man behind the illustration.

He ends up in a passionate encounter with General Guan Shanjin, which he considers one of the luckiest events of his life.

After returning home, Wu Xingzi is surprised to find that Guan Shanjin has followed him back and wants to stay with him, even though they’ve already slept together.

Despite having gotten what they both wanted, the general continues to show interest in him and refuses to leave.

The story frames their relationship as a dynamic between Guan Shanjin, a philandering man who’s never had true love, and Wu Xingzi, a lonely, isolated man unfamiliar with romance.

Together, they begin an awkward, but evolving journey toward love.

Wu Xingzi, an adviser to the magistrate in Qingcheng County, has been taking frequent trips to Goose City, sparking concern from locals, especially Old Liu and Auntie Liu.

Old Liu suspects Wu Xingzi is being scammed, as he lives alone, is nearing forty, and has no significant prospects or romantic relationships.

Auntie Liu confronts Wu Xingzi, assuming he's either cheating or being cheated in a romantic or financial scam.

Wu Xingzi reassures Auntie Liu that he’s not involved in a scam and finally reveals that he’s been communicating with pen pals through the Peng Society for Gentlemen, a secret organization where men interested in other men connect via pigeon post.

Auntie Liu, though confused, is relieved, but gossip quickly spreads around town about Wu Xingzi’s pigeon post pen pals.

The story rewinds to how Wu Xingzi got involved in the Peng Society. He was planning to commit suicide on his fortieth birthday due to his loneliness, financial situation, and unfulfilled romantic desires.

Before his suicide attempt, Wu Xingzi buys a jade hairpin and tries to confess to a young tofu seller, who he finds very attractive.

The tofu seller, however, already has a male partner but introduces Wu Xingzi to the Peng Society for Gentlemen, explaining the system and encouraging him to join.

Wu Xingzi is hesitant but eventually decides to join the Peng Society, paying fifty coins for a subscription to The Pengornisseur, a book listing other men seeking partners.

He submits his personal information and a self-portrait to the Peng Society and waits eagerly for his copy of The Pengornisseur, hoping to find a romantic partner.

When he receives The Pengornisseur, Wu Xingzi finds over 100 profiles of men, including his own, all drawn with detailed portraits.

Wu Xingzi selects five men he’s interested in and sends letters through the pigeon post. These men are of a similar age to him and are primarily scholars.

Wu Xingzi is shocked when he receives replies from all five men, but instead of personal letters, each letter contains a highly detailed drawing of a penis.

Though initially stunned and unsure how to respond, Wu Xingzi quickly becomes enamored with the drawings and even starts comparing the different depictions, noting their size, shape, and aesthetic appeal.

He realizes that he is more interested in the erotic satisfaction he gets from the illustrations than in forming a romantic relationship.

Wu Xingzi begins sending more letters to various men listed in The Pengornisseur, collecting explicit illustrations of their genitalia.

He spends his days in anticipation of new letters, making frequent trips to Goose City and collecting dozens of these erotic drawings over a few weeks.

Old Liu and Auntie Liu grow suspicious of Wu Xingzi’s trips, but he continues to indulge in his new obsession.

One day, Wu Xingzi encounters a mysterious and handsome man dressed in black at the Peng Society's shop. The man’s voice and appearance make a strong impression on Wu Xingzi, leaving him flustered and embarrassed.

Unbeknownst to Wu Xingzi, the man observes him closely as he leaves, hinting at a future connection.

Wu Xingzi is captivated by a drawing of a penis, which he refers to as the Lanling Prince of pengornises, completely mesmerized by its beauty and perfection.

After his usual routine, including delivering a meat bun to Old Liu and working at the magistrate’s office, Wu Xingzi hurriedly returns home to enjoy the newly received letters, all of which contain drawings of penises.

Wu Xingzi finds three particularly impressive drawings, with one so magnificent that it overshadows all others, driving him to an intense physical reaction, leading to arousal and an almost orgasmic experience just from viewing it.

He becomes obsessed with this specific drawing, repeatedly studying it and imagining the physical sensation of the depicted phallus.

That night, Wu Xingzi has an intense wet dream featuring a mysterious man who resembles the owner of the voice he heard in a previous encounter. In the dream, the man exposes a penis identical to the one in the drawing, and Wu Xingzi is overcome with desire to touch and taste it.

Upon waking from the wet dream, Wu Xingzi feels a deep restlessness and frustration. He reflects on his increasing obsession with this particular penis drawing and the effects it has on him.

He decides to draw his own penis and send it in response to the mysterious owner of the impressive phallus, struggling with whether to write a letter as well.

Wu Xingzi’s obsession affects his daily life, leaving him anxious and restless as he awaits a response, losing his appetite and weight in the process.

Gossip begins to spread in Qingcheng County about Wu Xingzi's possible heartbreak due to a pen pal from the pigeon post. Ansheng becomes worried and visits Wu Xingzi to check on him.

Wu Xingzi confides in Ansheng about his obsession with the penis drawing and his anticipation of a reply, but assures him that he’s not in trouble, just distracted by his feelings.

On the sixth day, Wu Xingzi goes to the Peng Society, hoping to receive a reply. While waiting, he encounters Guan Shanjin, a man dressed in black who instantly recognizes him.

Guan Shanjin reveals that he is the owner of the phallus Wu Xingzi has become obsessed with, showing Wu Xingzi the drawing of his own penis that he had sent.

Wu Xingzi is stunned and embarrassed, but before he can fully process the situation, Guan Shanjin aggressively seduces him, leading to an intense sexual encounter.

The sexual experience is overwhelming for Wu Xingzi, both physically and emotionally, as Guan Shanjin dominates him, fulfilling many of Wu Xingzi's fantasies while also pushing him beyond his limits.

Afterward, Guan Shanjin remains distant and cold, even though he shows some care by ensuring Wu Xingzi is cleaned up and fed.

Wu Xingzi is conflicted, embarrassed by his own desires but also deeply drawn to Guan Shanjin, struggling to understand the situation.

Guan Shanjin teases Wu Xingzi about his obsession with his penis and questions whether Wu Xingzi would ever want to leave his small village to explore the wider world.

Wu Xingzi, overwhelmed by the entire experience and feeling out of place, repeatedly denies any desire to leave Qingcheng County, likening himself to a frog in a well, content with his limited life.

Guan Shanjin wakes up to find Wu Xingzi gone after a night of passion, which infuriates him.

He punches a table, shattering it, overwhelmed by his frustration at Wu Xingzi’s sudden disappearance.

Guan Shanjin reflects on their earlier intimacy, reminiscing about how Wu Xingzi, though initially shy, became more open to him.

After some sensual teasing, Guan Shanjin notices Wu Xingzi’s arousal and playfully indulges him, though he decides not to engage in penetrative sex due to Wu Xingzi’s soreness.

He instead gives Wu Xingzi intense oral pleasure, overwhelming the older man to the point of tears and physical exhaustion.

Wu Xingzi reaches his climax multiple times, struggling to endure Guan Shanjin’s expert teasing and overstimulation.

Guan Shanjin’s enjoyment of Wu Xingzi's reactions is clear, but he refrains from being too aggressive, knowing Wu Xingzi’s physical limits after their earlier activities.

After Wu Xingzi has fainted from the intense experience, Guan Shanjin carefully cleans them both up and replaces the soiled bedclothes.

Wu Xingzi wakes up before dawn, his body aching but feeling content after the intense night. He dresses and quietly leaves the room, heading back to his life as an adviser.

Upon realizing that Wu Xingzi has left, Guan Shanjin explodes in rage, smashing furniture and punishing his guards for allowing Wu Xingzi to leave without his permission.

Wu Xingzi goes about his routine, but Manager Rancui stops him, wanting to discuss his subscription to The Pengornisseur and his future encounters with Guan Shanjin.

Rancui questions whether Wu Xingzi sees a future with Guan Shanjin, but Wu Xingzi dismisses the idea, thinking their time together was just a fleeting affair.

After the discussion, Rancui arranges for someone to escort Wu Xingzi back home.

Meanwhile, Guan Shanjin is seething, unable to understand how Wu Xingzi, whom he sees as timid and meek, could simply walk away from him after such an intense encounter.

Back in Horse-Face City, Guan Shanjin remains frustrated, still fixated on Wu Xingzi and plotting to pursue him further.

Adviser Wu is introspective about his previous night with General Guan Shanjin, wondering what he did wrong for the general to stay.

Wu Xingzi tidies up after the meal and awkwardly attempts to ask why Guan Shanjin stayed.

Guan Shanjin questions Wu Xingzi’s decision to leave without saying goodbye after their previous encounter.

Wu Xingzi apologizes but expresses his belief that he isn’t worthy of Guan Shanjin’s affection.

Guan Shanjin is infuriated by Wu Xingzi’s lack of interest in continuing the relationship and breaks Wu Xingzi’s table out of frustration.

Guan Shanjin demands Wu Xingzi strip naked, and though Wu Xingzi is embarrassed, he complies.

Guan Shanjin introduces Wu Xingzi to a toy called "Mr. D" and coerces Wu Xingzi into using it on himself.

Wu Xingzi, overwhelmed, begins using Mr. D as Guan Shanjin watches, teasing and guiding him throughout.

Guan Shanjin further humiliates and tortures Wu Xingzi by inserting a jade rod into his urethra, causing him great pleasure mixed with pain.

Wu Xingzi is brought to the brink of orgasm multiple times but is denied release by Guan Shanjin until he finally climaxes and faints from the intensity.

Guan Shanjin reflects on Mr. Lu, seeing similarities in Wu Xingzi, though Wu Xingzi’s foolishness frustrates him.

After regaining consciousness, Wu Xingzi expresses a desire to avoid toys in the future, to which Guan Shanjin agrees with a mischievous smile.

Vice General Man Yue, dealing with the fallout of Nanman invaders, is curious about Guan Shanjin’s latest dalliance and impressed by the civilian who caught the general’s attention.

Man Yue is pestered by Hua Shu, a servant of Mr. Lu, who hints at Mr. Lu missing the general, though it’s clear Mr. Lu is pursuing a marriage with a woman from the Yue family.

Rumors spread in Qingcheng County about Wu Xingzi’s relationship with Guan Shanjin, with the village women gossiping that Wu must have used some shameful method to attract the general.

Auntie Liu defends Wu Xingzi against these rumors, physically confronting the gossiping women.

Wu Xingzi walks in on the aftermath of the confrontation, remaining oblivious to the depth of the rumors but grateful for Auntie Liu’s support.

Guan Shanjin continues to stay with Wu Xingzi, cooking for him and being affectionate, which further confounds Wu Xingzi as he reflects on the general’s behavior.

Wu Xingzi feels trapped by Guan Shanjin’s constant presence, fearing he can’t continue his previous life, especially his interest in collecting The Pengornisseur.

Guan Shanjin offers to take Wu Xingzi to Goose City for food, and though Wu Xingzi is nervous, he agrees, seeing it as an opportunity to visit Manager Rancui.

At the House of Taotie, the restaurant staff initially refuses to let Wu Xingzi enter due to his ordinary appearance, but Guan Shanjin uses his influence and threatens the manager to gain entry.

The restaurant owner, Su Yang, reluctantly allows them in, warning Guan Shanjin not to cause trouble.

Wu Xingzi acknowledges that Guan Shanjin must eventually return to Horse-Face City, even though they've lived together for a month.

Wu Xingzi expresses a desire to part amicably, which deeply upsets Guan Shanjin.

Guan Shanjin and Wu Xingzi visit the House of Taotie, where they meet Su Yang, Guan Shanjin’s impatient childhood friend.

Guan Shanjin gives a brief tour of the antiques in the House of Taotie, but Wu Xingzi is too distracted by Guan Shanjin's closeness to pay attention.

Su Yang shows his distaste for Wu Xingzi, making comments about his ordinary appearance and longing for Mr. Lu, Guan Shanjin’s former teacher, to be present instead.

Wu Xingzi doesn’t understand the appeal of the House of Taotie's "countryside flavor," seeing it as something that only city people find impressive.

Su Yang tries to belittle Wu Xingzi, but Wu Xingzi’s calmness irritates Su Yang, who becomes visibly frustrated.

The meal progresses with Su Yang and Guan Shanjin having an intimate conversation, making Wu Xingzi feel excluded and small.

Wu Xingzi grows uncomfortable with the rich and fancy atmosphere and barely eats anything, feeling out of place in Su Yang's presence.

Su Yang bids farewell and mockingly suggests that Guan Shanjin bring Mr. Lu next time instead of Wu Xingzi.

Guan Shanjin offers a half-hearted reassurance to Wu Xingzi that Su Yang’s words shouldn’t be taken to heart.

Wu Xingzi admits to Guan Shanjin that he didn’t enjoy the fancy meal and prefers simple, filling foods like noodles and buns.

Guan Shanjin and Wu Xingzi visit a dumpling stall in the entertainment district where Wu Xingzi enthusiastically enjoys dumpling noodles, while Guan Shanjin watches with mild disinterest.

After eating, they take a walk through the quiet streets, eventually reaching Guan Shanjin’s mansion in the wealthy Qingyang Square.

Wu Xingzi is surprised to learn that Guan Shanjin owns property in Goose City, but Guan Shanjin remains indifferent about it.

Inside the mansion, Guan Shanjin has a conversation with his guard about his duties and Mr. Lu’s betrothal arrangements.

Wu Xingzi overhears the conversation and asks Guan Shanjin if he’s returning to Horse-Face City, revealing that he's looking forward to it so he can resume his normal life.

Guan Shanjin is deeply upset by Wu Xingzi’s indifferent attitude and questions whether Wu Xingzi will miss him at all.

Wu Xingzi downplays any emotional attachment, emphasizing that it’s only natural for Guan Shanjin to return to his duties.

Guan Shanjin, hurt and frustrated, confronts Wu Xingzi about whether he cares about him beyond their physical relationship.

Wu Xingzi offers physical affection to make amends, but Guan Shanjin becomes conflicted, expressing his exasperation with Wu Xingzi's emotional detachment.

They spend the night together intimately, with Guan Shanjin still upset but unable to break away from Wu Xingzi.

The following morning, Guan Shanjin leaves on military duties, leaving a guard to protect Wu Xingzi.

Wu Xingzi seizes the opportunity to visit the Peng Society, accompanied by the guard Hei-er.

At the Peng Society, Wu Xingzi is warmly welcomed by Manager Rancui, who acknowledges the trouble caused by Guan Shanjin’s involvement with Wu Xingzi.

Wu Xingzi asks to resume receiving The Pengornisseur, which he had missed due to Guan Shanjin’s presence in his life.

Manager Rancui expresses concern about Wu Xingzi’s relationship with Guan Shanjin, suggesting that it complicates his participation in the Peng Society.

Wu Xingzi reassures Rancui that he has no intention of pursuing a deeper relationship with Guan Shanjin, emphasizing that their paths in life are different.

Rancui waives the fee for The Pengornisseur as compensation for the inconvenience caused by Guan Shanjin, and Wu Xingzi gratefully accepts.

Wu Xingzi leaves the Peng Society and reunites with Hei-er, who informs him that Guan Shanjin has arranged for them to meet at the Restaurant of Songs.

At the Restaurant of Songs, Wu Xingzi and Guan Shanjin share a meal together, with Wu Xingzi taking a more active and affectionate role.

They engage in a brief game of Go, which Guan Shanjin easily wins, though Wu Xingzi is more interested in the materials of the game pieces than the game itself.

After their meal, the two men reflect on strategy and luck, with Guan Shanjin explaining his views on war, strategy, and fortune.

Wu Xingzi is tearfully emotional, crying in Guan Shanjin's arms.

Wu Xingzi mistakenly believes Guan Shanjin needs to leave for the imperial exams, showing he is thinking about someone else.

Guan Shanjin, offering him liquor, realizes that Wu Xingzi is missing someone else and becomes bitter.

Wu Xingzi, getting drunk, becomes affectionate with Guan Shanjin, kissing him and commenting on how handsome he is.

Guan Shanjin feels tenderness but remains curious about who Wu Xingzi is truly thinking about.

Wu Xingzi reveals he had feelings for someone named Zaizong-xiong, talking about lending him money for the imperial exams.

Guan Shanjin becomes increasingly jealous and angry, especially realizing Zaizong-xiong never returned.

Wu Xingzi recalls a painful past where he waited for Zaizong-xiong, only to find out years later that he married and had children, crushing his hope.

Wu Xingzi also reveals that Zaizong-xiong gave him a special perfume sachet as a memento, which Wu Xingzi cherished deeply.

Guan Shanjin connects Zaizong-xiong’s real identity to a court official named Yan Wenxin and grows angrier, vowing revenge.

Despite his jealousy, Guan Shanjin comforts a drunk and tearful Wu Xingzi.

Guan Shanjin then receives a message that Mr. Lu, someone he cares about, has been injured.

Guan Shanjin immediately leaves Wu Xingzi, racing to Mr. Lu’s side in Horse-Face City, leaving Hei-er to care for Wu Xingzi.

Hei-er contemplates how to handle Wu Xingzi’s feelings as they prepare to travel to Horse-Face City without Guan Shanjin.

Wu Xingzi is confused about his sudden transportation but quickly falls into a new routine in the general’s estate.

Wu Xingzi meets Mr. Lu's caretaker, Hua Shu, who condescendingly warns him that he can never compare to Mr. Lu in Guan Shanjin's heart.

Wu Xingzi spends time gardening and adjusting to life in Horse-Face City, growing accustomed to the place.

Hei-er struggles with how to explain to Wu Xingzi that Guan Shanjin has been ignoring him for Mr. Lu.

Man Yue mocks Guan Shanjin’s conflicted feelings, noting that Wu Xingzi has been living happily, while Guan Shanjin wrestles with his emotions.

Guan Shanjin and Man Yue spy on Wu Xingzi, with Guan Shanjin feeling conflicted over his feelings for both Mr. Lu and Wu Xingzi.

Guan Shanjin remains torn, wanting to care for Mr. Lu, but still drawn to Wu Xingzi’s growing importance in his life.

Wu Xingzi wakes up late and is flustered by the knock on his door from Mint and Osmanthus.

Mint informs him that General Guan Shanjin has sent someone to invite him over.

The twins prepare Wu Xingzi in a formal outfit, perfuming his clothes and styling his hair, despite his awkward reluctance.

The general's messenger, Fang He, arrives to escort Wu Xingzi to the general.

Wu Xingzi struggles to keep up with Fang He, arriving exhausted at Guan Shanjin's garden.

Guan Shanjin, coldly dismissing formalities, directs everyone to leave them alone in the garden.

Wu Xingzi, still panting, tries to speak but hesitates when Guan Shanjin interrupts him, hinting at his impatience and expectations.

Fang He informs Guan Shanjin that Mr. Lu wants to see him, and Guan Shanjin rushes off without a second thought, leaving Wu Xingzi feeling out of place.

Wu Xingzi watches in awe as Mr. Lu arrives, being carried by Guan Shanjin in an entourage.

Mr. Lu is described as ethereally beautiful, capturing Wu Xingzi's attention.

Guan Shanjin tenderly cares for Mr. Lu, setting him down on a chaise longue, further cementing the strong bond between them.

Mr. Lu greets Wu Xingzi, noting that Guan Shanjin had spoken highly of him, leaving Wu Xingzi surprised.

Wu Xingzi tries to make polite conversation, but it only seems to emphasize Guan Shanjin’s preference for Mr. Lu.

When Wu Xingzi mentions wanting to return to his hometown for New Year's, Guan Shanjin grows enraged, asking bitterly why Wu Xingzi always wants to leave him.

Guan Shanjin becomes so furious that he spits up blood, alarming both Wu Xingzi and Mr. Lu.

After ordering Mr. Lu to be escorted away, Guan Shanjin angrily drags Wu Xingzi away for a private conversation.

In a secluded spot, Guan Shanjin confronts Wu Xingzi about his feelings, expressing his frustration that Wu Xingzi doesn’t seem to care about him, only wanting to leave.

Wu Xingzi is confused and speechless as Guan Shanjin’s emotional turmoil becomes clear, hinting that he is struggling with deeper feelings for Wu Xingzi.

The conversation shifts as Guan Shanjin attempts to seduce Wu Xingzi, teasing him about their physical relationship.

Despite Wu Xingzi’s initial hesitation, he succumbs to Guan Shanjin’s advances, leading to an explicit and intimate encounter between them.

The two engage in prolonged, passionate sex outdoors, with Wu Xingzi taking the lead at first, only for Guan Shanjin to later take control.

The chapter ends with the two lying together, Wu Xingzi exhausted and Guan Shanjin satisfied, though unresolved tensions about their relationship remain.

A cowherd in Qingcheng County lives alone with an old bull. He is poor, shy, and awkward, which makes it difficult for him to find a wife or friends.

The villagers are unaware that something unusual is happening between the cowherd and his bull because his house is far from the village.

At night, intense sounds of sexual activity are heard from the cowherd’s home.

Inside the house, the cowherd is having rough and passionate sex with a tall, muscular man who is thrusting deeply into him.

The man is extremely strong, with muscles flexing as he holds the cowherd's buttocks and thrusts powerfully into his swollen, well-used hole.

The cowherd has been repeatedly climaxing, but his body is overwhelmed by the man’s large cock, which reaches into his stomach with every thrust, causing a visible bulge.

Despite his exhaustion, the cowherd is unable to stop the man, who continues to thrust harder, making the cowherd moan and beg for mercy.

The man chuckles and kisses the cowherd deeply, his long tongue reaching into the cowherd's throat, causing the cowherd to gag and convulse in another orgasm.

The man thrusts so deeply that it feels like his balls are entering the cowherd’s hole, leaving the cowherd on the brink of collapse.

The cowherd, using the last of his strength, manages to pull away from the man and the cock inside him.

The moonlight reveals that the man’s lower half is unusual: his cock is extraordinarily long, thick, and shaped differently from most men, with a pointed tip and wide shaft, resembling a weapon.

The cowherd, still dripping with semen, tries to move away, but the man grabs him again and resumes thrusting into him, eliciting more moans and cries from the cowherd.

The cowherd calls out to his bull during the act, revealing that the man is, in fact, the bull in human form.

The man is a magical beast who had been on the verge of becoming king of all magical beasts before his enemies forced him back into his bull form.

Years ago, the bull met the cowherd, then a young boy, and initially intended to absorb his life force to heal himself.

However, the cowherd made sacrifices to keep the bull with him, even giving up his inheritance.

The bull, touched by the cowherd’s loyalty, began to care for him and secretly used his powers to ensure the cowherd lived a comfortable life.

The bull had planned for the cowherd to marry one of the heavenly fairies, but the cowherd refused, wanting only to be with the bull.

The bull, realizing that the cowherd loves him, concludes that perhaps their bond was fated.