Slowly opening his eyes, Li Yunjing checked his internal state. His mana was more robust, his body stronger, and even his divine sense could radiate twelve miles away.
His mental state was also far better than the day before.
Li Yunjingâs cultivation level at the eighth layer of the Qi Cultivation Realm was strong enough to easily slaughter a group of loose cultivators at the Great Perfection of the Qi Cultivation Realm!
He even felt an eagerness to try his hand against some newly ascended cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Realm within the loose cultivator community.
In Li Yunjingâs view, his cultivation wasnât inferior to experts at the First Heaven of the Foundation Establishment Realm!
At the inner sect competition in three and a half years, he might just be able to snatch the championship!
"Knock, knock, knock..."
At this moment, there was a knock on the door from outside.
"Ruyan, come in."
Li Yunjing had long sensed the movements outside and knew when Liu Ruyan had come into the backyard.
Now, hearing Liu Ruyan knock, he motioned for her to enter.
"Oh? You seem different today? More spirited than yesterday?"
Liu Ruyan was not an ordinary woman. She pushed the door open and walked in, noticing Li Yunjingâs unusual state at first glance.
"Yes! After resting for the night, Iâm in better shape. Where are XingâEr and YueâEr?"
Li Yunjing casually explained and then asked with concern.
"Heh..."
Liu Ruyan found a chair, sat down, and chuckled, "I thought you wouldnât recognize anyone after putting on your pants?"
"Ahem... How could that be!"
Li Yunjing coughed awkwardly to cover his embarrassment, "Stop talking nonsense."
"Hehe! You heartless guy, you wore them out. XingâEr and YueâEr are still resting! You should be a bit more gentle."
Liu Ruyan laughed lightly and looked below Li Yunjingâs waist, "But you do have quite the asset!"
"Hey! You little demon, if you keep this up, Iâll deal with you!"
Hearing that XingâEr and YueâEr were fine, Li Yunjing was relieved and started joking with Liu Ruyan.
Last night, Li Yunjing had shown great prowess, nearly capturing Liu Ruyan completely.
But thinking about Liu Ruyanâs different cultivation technique and the critical moment when XingâEr and YueâEr sacrificed themselves to help, Li Yunjing only got a bit of an advantage but didnât fully conquer her.
Now, this little demon still dares to provoke him?
Li Yunjing pretended to be about to unleash his fury, immediately scaring Liu Ruyan into retreat, her face pale with fright.
The madness of last night had shown Liu Ruyan Li Yunjingâs might. Seeing him come for her now, she naturally got startled.
At this moment, Liu Ruyan didnât have XingâEr and YueâEr to help defuse Li Yunjingâs desires!
"Stop messing around! Iâm here to tell you some good news!"
At this point, Liu Ruyan quickly stated her purpose for coming.
"What?"
Li Yunjing stopped chasing Liu Ruyan and asked.
"Gong Renju died from a heart attack last night! Today, the news has spread throughout the âRed Sun Marketâ, with people everywhere discussing his demise. Gong Renju has become the biggest joke in the Red Sun Market."
Liu Ruyan smiled, "How are you going to thank me?"
"Great news! How about I give myself to you as thanks?"
Upon hearing the news, a great weight in Li Yunjingâs heart finally dropped.
Now, there would be no evidence left!
As for gratitude?
Li Yunjing shamelessly offered himself to Liu Ruyan.
"Stop fooling around! Iâm talking about serious matters!"
Liu Ruyan pressed down Li Yunjingâs mischievous hands and said coquettishly.
"Alright! Whatâs the serious matter?"
Li Yunjing stopped his antics, sat down beside Liu Ruyan, and in a swift motion, Liu Ruyan yelped as she found herself sitting on his lap.
With soft beauty in his arms, Li Yunjing played with her delicate hands, deciding not to take it further for now.
"Oh yes! Gong Renjuâs shop isnât bad, and his family members are not formidable. This morning, word spread that they are looking to sell. Are you interested?"
Seeing Li Yunjing had no further actions, Liu Ruyan felt much relieved. Wrapping her arms around Li Yunjingâs neck, she leaned her head against his cheek, whispered in his ear.
"Hmm! Whatâs the use of a small shop?"
Li Yunjing shook his head slightly. If it were a large store, heâd be interested in taking it over, but a small general store? What class is that?
Not worth spending the effort to manage!
"Hmph! After sleeping with XingâEr and YueâEr, youâre just going to walk away and ignore them?"
Liu Ruyanâs face turned somber, clearly displeased. She pinched Li Yunjingâs cheek fiercely with a jade hand.
"Hey! I didnât say I wouldnât take care of them!"
After confirming last night that XingâEr and YueâEr were both virgins, Li Yunjing had no intention of ending it after one night and walking away.
A sentimental person wouldnât do such a heartless thing.
At this point, hearing Liu Ruyanâs accusations, Li Yunjing felt a bit upset.
"Hmm! So, youâll let them continue living in âSmoke Rain Towerâ? Dealing with those foul men?"
Hearing Li Yunjingâs words, Liu Ruyanâs expression eased a bit, and she continued, "Or do you dare to bring XingâEr and YueâEr into the âShenxiao Dao Sectâ?"
"Uh..."
Liu Ruyanâs words made a lot of sense. Leaving XingâEr and YueâEr here made him somewhat uneasy.
Although he knew XingâEr and YueâEr had illusion and charm techniques for protection, so generally men wouldnât take advantage of them.
But words alone, and some men like himself, being handsy, Li Yunjing couldnât accept it.