Having saved up his reserves for over a month, Han Lie was exceptionally fierce.

Despite Zhuo Hongyi’s strenuous efforts to restrain herself and avoid making any embarrassing sounds, Han Lie’s increasingly violent assault gradually caused her to lose control. Fortunately, Han Lie promptly covered her mouth. Otherwise, the disciples outside would likely have figured out what was happening inside the reception room.

Roughly two hours later, the battle between Han Lie and Zhuo Hongyi, their first in two months, finally came to a temporary end.

Exhausted and drenched in fragrant sweat from the intense battle, Zhuo Hongyi’s chest still heaved violently, perhaps due to the overly stimulating environment. Yet, the expression of excitement and utter satisfaction on her face spoke volumes about her current state of mind.

Before meeting Han Lie, Zhuo Hongyi never knew she possessed such a wanton and shameless side. But this feeling was incredibly wonderful, continuously stirring the primal pleasure deep within her heart throughout the process.

The added benefit of enhancing her cultivation while experiencing such ecstasy made it all the more irresistible for Zhuo Hongyi. Frankly, not just Zhuo Hongyi; any woman in the mortal world would likely find it hard to resist.

“How was it, Captain Zhuo? Satisfied?” Han Lie asked with a faint smile as he dressed.

“Very satisfied with your performance, but I want more,” Zhuo Hongyi replied, straightening her clothes and disheveled hair. “Once we go out, wait until dark before coming to my residence. I’ll go find Senior Brother Zhui Ming directly to ensure he doesn’t learn of your whereabouts.”

Zhuo Hongyi was already looking forward to returning to her residence and engaging in an earth-shattering battle with Han Lie.

Han Lie nodded in acknowledgment.

After Zhuo Hongyi finished tidying up, the two of them left the reception room as if nothing had happened.

Leaving the Vermilion Bird Squad office and ensuring his own safety, Han Lie headed straight to the sect’s training plaza not far from the Violet Heaven Palace.

Sitting on a stone bench at the edge of the plaza, Han Lie scanned his surroundings with his peripheral vision. He noticed many eyes fixed on him, and without exception, they all belonged to female disciples.

Han Lie wasn’t particularly surprised by this; he figured his Pure Yang Sacred Body was at work. If not for the crowd, he had no doubt these female disciples would pounce on him like hungry tigers and devour him completely.

“Ah, sometimes this Pure Yang Sacred Body is quite troublesome,” Han Lie sighed, resting his forehead in his hand.

Not long after, the sun set behind the western mountains, and the sky gradually darkened. Once night had fully fallen, Han Lie silently vanished from the training plaza under the cover of darkness.

Unbeknownst to Han Lie, among the crowd at the training plaza, a pair of eyes had been fixed on him all along. Shortly after Han Lie left, the owner of those eyes followed closely behind him.

Elsewhere, Zhuo Hongyi and Zhui Ming were handling a conflict between two Inner Disciples. The two had come to blows in public due to their dispute, forcing the Law Enforcement Hall to intervene and mediate. The Law Enforcement Hall generally didn’t interfere with disciples fighting each other privately to the death unless it spilled out into the open.

After resolving the incident, Zhuo Hongyi estimated it was about time. She then parted ways with Zhui Ming, each heading back to their own residence.

When Zhuo Hongyi returned to her residence, Han Lie had already been waiting inside for some time.

“So? Was anyone following you when you came?” Zhuo Hongyi asked as she sat down and leisurely poured herself a cup of tea. She had kept Zhui Ming occupied, but there was no guarantee he hadn’t sent one of his subordinates to tail Han Lie.

“This Senior didn’t sense anyone following me physically,” Han Lie replied cautiously. “But as you know, Captain Zhuo, my cultivation level is still too weak compared to Inner Disciples. If someone really was tailing me and hid well enough, I might not have noticed.”

Han Lie shook his head, speaking conservatively.

“Hmm, it doesn’t matter,” Zhuo Hongyi said. “At least here with me, you’re safe—as long as whoever comes isn’t at my master’s level or higher.”

Zhuo Hongyi wasn’t afraid of being discovered by Zhui Ming; she was only worried about Han Lie’s safety.

“Heh, that’s true,” Han Lie agreed with a faint smile.

After all, he probably wouldn’t be staying at Zhuo Hongyi’s place for long. Once Ye Qingxuan returned, he could go back to his own little wooden hut.

After chatting for a bit longer, Han Lie and Zhuo Hongyi once again entered that light-proof room. Closing the door securely behind them…

Zhuo Hongyi eagerly sat down in front of Han Lie. Han Lie smoothly wrapped his arm around her slender waist while letting one hand roam freely over her body. Inhaling the feminine fragrance emanating from her neck, Han Lie teased with a mischievous grin, “Captain Zhuo, if Captain Zhui Ming knew what a wanton woman you are in private, what kind of expression do you think he’d make? It must be quite spectacular.”

“I never realized before how wicked you are, you old servant disciple,” Zhuo Hongyi retorted while swaying her hips coquettishly. “Heh, with his temperament, if he found out, he’d probably fly into a rage on the spot.”

“But who cares? I certainly don’t.”

Han Lie deliberately asked, “Why is that, Captain Zhuo? Compared to This Senior in my youth, Captain Zhui Ming may be slightly inferior, but he’s still quite handsome. His cultivation talent isn’t bad either. You really have no feelings for him?”

“No feelings at all,” Zhuo Hongyi replied. “That man is too boring. He only knows how to fawn over me endlessly. Besides having passable cultivation talent, I see no other redeeming qualities in him.”

“Women aren’t so simple that mere flattery is enough.”

“Besides…” Zhuo Hongyi turned around, sharing an intimate kiss with Han Lie before continuing, “I have you now, don’t I, old servant disciple?”

“Compared to that dull Zhui Ming, I prefer you more, you little old man. You can give me a woman’s true joy. So why should I bother trying to convince myself to accept him? Wouldn’t that just make things unpleasant for myself?”

Han Lie chuckled. “I don’t even know what’s so good about this little old man that has Captain Zhuo so captivated.”

“It’s simple,” Zhuo Hongyi said. “Just like I don’t know what’s so good about me that makes Senior Brother Zhui Ming so devoted. There are plenty of Senior Sisters and seniors within the sect who are more outstanding than I am.”

“That does make sense,” Han Lie conceded.

With that, Han Lie and Zhuo Hongyi shared a knowing smile.

Immediately after, Han Lie gave Zhuo Hongyi’s firm buttocks a firm slap. Zhuo Hongyi understood instantly and promptly stood up to undress…