Chapter 45: The Place I Long For—Young Master Qin Has Arrived!

Before he knew it, three days had already passed.

During these three days, Qin Mu’s life was quite comfortable—eating and drinking his fill every day, and even cultivating under Wang Yan’er’s personal guidance.

Although his cultivation didn’t see much improvement—well, that couldn’t be helped, the big shots spoke too profoundly—Young Master Qin admitted he couldn’t understand a word.

Every time Qin Mu zoned out or dozed off, Wang Yan’er would smack him on the head.

Qin Mu felt that Aunt Yan’er’s teaching style was even stricter than his sisters.

A daily quiz was one thing, but there was even combat practice!

He used all his strength but couldn’t even grab Aunt Yan’er’s sleeve.

If he made a mistake circulating his True Qi anywhere, she’d hit the corresponding body part with a bamboo stick—after three days of this training, his ability to withstand beatings had improved considerably.

“Alright, let’s end here for today.”

Wang Yan’er looked at Qin Mu, who was lying on the ground gasping for air.

She took out a handkerchief from her bosom and delicately wiped his sweat.

“Aunt Yan’er, I can do this kind of thing myself.”

Qin Mu said helplessly.

Being treated like a child all the time was just too unbearable!

Wang Yan’er seemed not to hear him, and after she finished wiping, she took out a Pill and fed it to Qin Mu.

After swallowing the Pill, a warm sensation spread through Qin Mu’s whole body.

It felt wonderful.

This was also a method Wang Yan’er devised to help repair Qin Mu’s meridians.

Because Qin Mu’s meridians had been reshaped once by the Marrow Cleansing Fruit, trying to expand them further couldn’t be forced.

Using her Tribulation Stage-level True Qi control, Wang Yan’er guided True Qi into the blocked parts of Qin Mu’s body, then combined high-intensity training to exhaust his own True Qi, depleting the meridians.

After that, Wang Yan’er would infuse True Qi to reconstruct the meridians, along with Pills.

Over time, this could indeed broaden the meridians.

Wang Yan’er probed Qin Mu’s body with her hand, confirming there was slight progress.

“Mm, not bad.

You’ve done well these days.

This afternoon, Mu’er, you can go out and play.”

To prevent any accidents, Wang Yan’er had been watching over Qin Mu constantly for the past few days.

She barely left his side, refusing his requests to go out and look around.

“Really?!”

Hearing this, Qin Mu immediately stood up, as if he hadn’t been exhausted a moment ago.

“Of course.

Would Aunt lie to you?”

Wang Yan’er said playfully.

That was hard to say.

Even his two sisters could change their moods in an instant—one second calm, the next a terrifying storm if he so much as mentioned seeing someone pretty.

Qin Mu had deeply experienced the unpredictable face-changing of women.

***

“Sir, I have returned.”

Wang Ji set down the letter in his hand, the same one the strategist had delivered a few days earlier.

Before Wang Ji stood a Red-robed Figure, an aura of cold and evil radiating from their whole body.

Wang Ji looked at the Red-robed Figure.

“What you wrote in the letter—was it true?”

The Red-robed Figure smiled.

“Of course.

How could I deceive you, sir?”

Wang Ji was silent.

After a long pause, he spoke.

“The Mistress of the Star-Picking Tower—across the entire continent, few can match her. We don’t even have a single Soul Formation realm, yet you dream of assassination?!”

“And besides, what kind of place is the Star Plucking Tower?

Everyone there is an expert in assassination!

As the Mistress of the Tower, how could she be weak?!”

Wang Ji was angry—the plan was brainless from the start.

“No need for such anger, sir.”

The Red-robed Figure sat on a nearby chair.

“Who said our Demon Clan only sent a few Nascent Soul realms over?”

“Oh?”

Wang Ji’s interest was piqued.

“You mean, the Demon Clan plans to send a Tribulation Stage powerhouse as well?”

The Red-robed Figure was silent for a moment.

Unhurried, he said,

“To ensure the plan’s success, our Demon Clan has invested heavily. Rest assured, sir. If this plan succeeds, not only the entire Great Yu Dynasty, but even the entire Eastern Region will be in our hands!”

“Excellent!”

Wang Ji was reassured.

“It seems our grand cause will succeed!

Ahahaha!”

Fool, I’ll just stall you a little longer.

When the reinforcements arrive, I’ll wipe you all out.

Then I can report to the Court that I only worked with the Demon Clan to gather intelligence—this way, I’ll clear my name and get promoted!

A perfect win!

The Red-robed Figure raised a teacup.

“Sir, let’s toast with tea instead of wine and celebrate in advance!”

Heh!

This damned official really has a pig’s brain.

How could I possibly come in person to discuss something this important with you?

What if you betray me?

I’d be finished!

If you do betray me, that’s fine too—I’ll just report above that I risked my life to escape to protect the plan.

Afterwards, I can retire to the sidelines and never have to live in fear again!

“Come! To our success! Hahaha!”

“Well said, sir! Hahaha!”

***

Qin Mu walked out of the Zhaixing Tower Branch, patting the bulging Storage Pouch at his waist.

Having money really was different—his steps felt powerful!

“Take care, Young Master!”

Xu Jing sent him off respectfully.

The past few days had been especially tough for Xu Jing.

He’d secretly prepared a few beauties and treasures, planning to bribe the youth to speak well of him to the Mistress and have him transferred elsewhere.

But, alas, he was caught by the Mistress on the spot.

Xu Jing had felt utterly hopeless, thinking his life was over.

Unexpectedly, the youth shouldered all the blame alone.

Xu Jing was moved to tears, only regretting he was a man.

Luckily, Qin Mu didn’t know what Xu Jing was thinking.

Small Southern beauties were at least pleasing on the outside, but with Xu Jing’s hefty build—just thinking about it… ugh!

Qin Mu wandered the streets, finding them not much different from other places.

Crowds bustled, people in various clothes coming and going.

Since he was out, had money in his pocket, and no sisters watching him—such a great opportunity—Qin Mu wanted to do something all men love.

Visit the brothels and listen to music!

Let’s go!

Qin Mu stopped a passerby and slipped him a few Ling Stones.

“Hehe, brother, this is my first time here—any recommendations for the best place?”

He winked, showing a knowing man-to-man smile.

The man looked at the Ling Stones in his hand—top-grade!

He looked at the young man before him and, feeling like they were long-lost brothers, gave a hearty wave.

“Brother, you’re asking the right person.

I’m Liu Kui!

Known as ‘Worldly Wise’—there’s nothing I don’t know.

Just follow me!”

Qin Mu’s eyes lit up.

His luck was really good today!

“I’ll trouble you, then.

By the way, I’m Zhang San—nicknamed ‘Outlaw of the Law’.”

The man heard this, glanced at Qin Mu, and grinned.

“Yo!

That’s a unique nickname.

I like it!”

“Come, Brother Zhang, follow me! I guarantee you’ll never want to leave! Hahaha!”

“Haha!

Then I look forward to it!”

Not long after Qin Mu left, space rippled in a nearby alley.

A tall, voluptuous woman appeared, her beautiful eyes fixed on Qin Mu’s departing figure.

Recalling the earlier conversation, her expression grew stormy.