Chapter 40: Taking Action

Wang Yan’er did not choose to take action and capture the three people from earlier.

It was unwise to act rashly—if the commotion grew too large, it could alert the mastermind behind the scenes, making it even harder to obtain further clues.

So, you have to know how to cast a long line to catch a big fish.

After all, being empty-handed was impossible, since they weren’t fishing hobbyists.

Then, the two left the village.

Qin Mu once again arrived at the Inn.

There was no other choice—this was the only resting place nearby.

“Yan’er Aunt, why don’t we just return to the Feizhou?”

Qin Mu whispered.

Wang Yan’er glanced back, her enchanting eyes looking at Qin Mu with a faint smile.

“What’s wrong? Mu’er, you don’t like it here?”

“Yan’er Aunt, you don’t understand, this place is a black shop.”

Qin Mu explained his previous experience staying here.

“All right, with Aunt here, what are you afraid of?”

Wang Yan’er grabbed Qin Mu’s hand and pushed open the door.

Thinking about it, Qin Mu realized she was right.

Yan’er Aunt was the Mistress of the Star-Picking Tower—a top-level big shot!

Creak—

As the two entered, the familiar scene greeted them.

However, the Store Clerk had changed—Qin Mu remembered it wasn’t this person before.

The Store Clerk, who was wiping the table, noticed the guests and smiled, running over.

“Esteemed guests, would you like food or lodging?”

Wang Yan’er found an empty table, pulled Qin Mu to sit down, and handed a few Gold Coins to the Store Clerk.

“Tell me, have any strangers come to this place recently?”

The Store Clerk’s face stiffened, and he pushed the Gold Coins back.

“Oh, esteemed guest, you’re asking the wrong person. I just arrived a few days ago—I don’t know much about that.”

Wang Yan’er laughed softly.

“Is it that you don’t know, or that you’re afraid to say?”

The Store Clerk quickly replied, “Esteemed guest, what are you saying? I’m just here to make a living.”

Wang Yan’er picked up the teapot on the table, poured a cup of water for Qin Mu and for herself, and took a sip from her cup.

“Making a living?”

Wang Yan’er smiled.

“If a Golden Core Realm can fall to this level, isn’t it a bit of a joke?”

As her words fell, the Store Clerk’s expression turned grave, and his smile disappeared.

“Esteemed guest, it seems you neither wish to eat nor stay.”

Wang Yan’er played with the cup in her hand, her tone casual.

“Three Golden Core, ten Foundation Establishment—this is the confidence behind your words?”

Boom!

The Store Clerk was the first to act.

He unleashed his full power.

A dark green dagger appeared in his hand, True Qi swirling around it like a snake.

Qin Mu, who had been idly sipping water, jumped in fright.

Why did things escalate so quickly?

He hadn’t even prepared himself!

As the blade swept through the air, even the space rippled.

Yet Wang Yan’er remained calm, lightly tapping her finger on the teacup.

Ding!

An invisible pressure, as heavy as a mountain, pressed down on everyone present.

Bang!

The Store Clerk instantly fell to his knees, smashing two holes in the floor.

“You… Who are you?!”

No matter how hard he tried, the Store Clerk couldn’t move an inch.

This pressure far surpassed the Nascent Soul Realm.

“I wanted to have a proper conversation, but you still chose violence.”

Wang Yan’er sighed softly.

Her beautiful eyes turned to Qin Mu beside her.

“Mu’er, go ask about their identity.”

“Ah?”

Qin Mu wondered if he’d misheard.

“Yan’er Aunt, I’m only at the Qi refinement stage.

With my cultivation, even torture would only tickle them.”

Wang Yan’er nodded, realizing the same.

She waved her jade hand, and a long whip floated before Qin Mu.

“This is a Fabao—even a Golden Core Realm can’t withstand its lashes.

Just infuse a little True Qi.”

Qin Mu took it in his hand.

As expected of a Fabao—it felt extraordinary.

But just having a whip was a little lacking.

If only there was a candle, things would become unspeakable, especially between men.

How would they go to the restroom?

Holding the whip, Qin Mu stepped forward.

“Mine is very big! Very long! You have to endure for a while—I estimate I won’t finish quickly.”

He swung the whip, and then—

Pa! Pa! Pa!

After a series of attacks, Qin Mu was exhausted and panting, while the Store Clerk didn’t even twitch his eyebrows.

For Qin Mu, this was pure humiliation, yet the other party…

Qin Mu sat down heavily, picked up a teacup, and drank.

After drinking, he noticed a red mark on the rim.

Wait—this wasn’t his cup…

“Yan’er Aunt, I didn’t mean it! I…”

Qin Mu hurriedly explained.

Wang Yan’er, however, showed no displeasure.

She took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat from Qin Mu’s face.

“It’s all right, Mu’er, don’t be afraid.

I won’t eat you.”

The rich fragrance was intoxicating, with a faint hint of milk.

Qin Mu was briefly dazed, then quickly snapped back to his senses.

Wang Yan’er said nothing, but the smile in her eyes grew even deeper.

Lu Qian, oh Lu Qian, you never imagined it, did you?

Mu’er is now captivated by me.

Just wait—I’ll make Mu’er obediently listen to me.

Then, fufu! I’ll take Mu’er, who listens so well, to see Lu Qian.

The look on her face will definitely be interesting!

At this moment, Qin Mu had no idea what Wang Yan’er was thinking.

Whether it was his sisters, Aunt Lu, or Yan’er Aunt, the poor Young Master Qin was toyed with by women, making others (envious) (to) (death).

“Yan’er Aunt, this guy is too stubborn!”

Qin Mu tried every trick, but it was useless.

Our side used a skill, saw the damage, and HP decreased by 1.

Wang Yan’er’s beautiful eyes turned to the Store Clerk.

“I didn’t expect you, as a Dead Soldier, to be so loyal.

In that case…”

She stretched out her hand and pinched her fingers.

A terrifying suction erupted, pulling out the Store Clerk’s Lingzhi.

Wang Yan’er closed her eyes.

A white light flashed on her forehead as her powerful Lingzhi surged forth, searching through every experience the foreign Store Clerk had since birth.

After the scan, the Store Clerk’s body collapsed bonelessly.

Everyone in the Inn was terrified.

So ruthless!

But compared to those two women last time, this woman was still better.

Who was this youth, anyway?!

Last time, it was two stunning beauties.

This time, it was a breathtaking and enchanting queen!

Is there any justice left?

How are us single dogs supposed to live?!

Unknowingly, Qin Mu was labeled as a Life Winner by these people.

Wang Yan’er opened her eyes, cold light flashing as she looked at the kneeling crowd before her.