The next morning, in dicine King Valley, it was still drizzling outside, but the mont Shen Qiang opened his eyes in the room, what he saw beside him was Baihua Palace Master Weisheng Zhii, her skin snow‑white and smooth like congealed cream, gazing at him with enchanting eyes full of happiness.
As one of the twelve Peak powerhouses of the Cultivation World, at this mont she no longer had the bearing of a strong, domineering woman at all; not only was she as charming as a little wife, but the way she pursed her lips in a secret smile, with her face flushed with shyness, was simply a completely different person from her usual self.
Shen Qiang smiled, wanting to speak.
The shy Weisheng Zhii gently pressed her slender, snow‑white fingers to Shen Qiang's lips and murmured softly, "Shh, don't talk."
With that, she quietly rested her beautiful head on Shen Qiang's shoulder.
Breathing in the faint fragrance from her hair and feeling the heat like fire from her body, with the sound of the dehumidifier working by his ear, mixed with the patter of rain hitting the window, the rushed Elixir Pills Convention suddenly, for so reason, seed to gain an extra touch of tranquility.
The two of them just lay there quietly.
Though there were plenty of sweet words he wanted to say to Weisheng Zhii, at this mont Shen Qiang inexplicably understood her.
As a woman, as a top‑tier big shot of the Cultivation World, in charge of everything in Baihua Palace, all of this, in others' eyes, might just be envy—how impressive, how glorious!
But very few people can understand that the higher one climbs, the narrower the road becos.
The higher the position and greater the power, the less room there is for mistakes, because one wrong step ans losing everything.
So behind the boundless glory of Baihua Palace Master Weisheng Zhii, she also bears a pressure that ordinary people can't even begin to imagine.
And Shen Qiang right now—how could he be any different?
The three hundred Alchemists of the Pill Alliance seem very loyal now, because Shen Qiang is the dicine King and can bring them enough benefits. Of course they call him "Alliance Hierarch" at every turn. But if Shen Qiang were to fall one day, then at that ti he wouldn't be the Alliance Hierarch anymore, he would just be… heh.
Heshenghe, with the addition of Qingyun Sword Pavilion, the existence of the Pill Alliance, and the three hundred Great Demons of the Mountain Villa, had beco so powerful that it shocked the entire Cultivation World.
But if Shen Qiang were dirt poor and couldn't even afford to eat, expecting those Great Demons and the people of Qingyun Sword Pavilion to obey his every word would be pure nonsense.
No one will be loyal to anyone forever, unless there is enough profit.
Right now the vast majority of cultivators in the Cultivation World already know how formidable dicine King Shen Qiang, King of Demons, is, and they also know that Heshenghe is not to be ssed with.
But while they envy Shen Qiang's romantic luck and earth‑shattering power, who has actually stopped to think: for this day, how long had Shen Qiang been preparing? What has he gone through?
In the tranquil atmosphere, holding Weisheng Zhii's fragrant shoulders in his arms, Shen Qiang quietly pondered.
After a long while, Weisheng Zhii, her waterfall‑like hair soft as silk as she lay in Shen Qiang's embrace, suddenly asked in a low voice, "What are you thinking about?"
Shen Qiang was stunned for a mont, then after a brief silence said, "I'm thinking about the Sea Demon King's daughter, Jinli Qianning."
Weisheng Zhii was taken aback. "You've got sothing going on with his daughter?"
"I'd actually love for that to be the case, then things would be much simpler." Shen Qiang said.
Weisheng Zhii blinked, then burst out laughing with a soft "pfft". "Tch, you're this handso, what's so great about the Sea Demon King's daughter? Why wouldn't she like you?"
Shen Qiang laughed. "Things aren't as simple as you think. I want to ask the Sea Demon King to help with sothing. He agreed, but he said if I want it done, Jinli Qianning has to help. The problem is, this Jinli Qianning and I seem to clash in our very bones. We've t twice, and our relationship is extrely strained."
"How strained?" Weisheng Zhii asked curiously. "Maybe I can help you."
"So strained that she's constantly thinking about drawing her sword and stabbing ." Shen Qiang said, looking at Weisheng Zhii with a smile.
Weisheng Zhii also laughed. "Then forget it. In that situation, I'm not getting involved."
Shen Qiang chuckled and said, "Tonight, as soon as the Elixir Pills Convention ends, I have to rush back to Heshenghe imdiately because the people of Qingyun Sword Pavilion are waiting for . What about you, what are your plans?"
Weisheng Zhii let out a sigh and said, "I'm leaving overnight as well. There's a problem over at the main academy."
"Are you sure you really don't want to co to Heshenghe with ?" Shen Qiang asked.
Weisheng Zhii couldn't help but laugh out loud. "Shen Qiang, are you stupid? I already told you, I'm one of the twelve Peak figures of the Cultivation World. Right now I hold a high position with great power, Baihua Palace Disciples are spread all over the world. As long as I'm sitting in this seat, people in the Cultivation World have to show respect."
"When I want to help you, my words carry weight, and anyone who hears them has to think twice. But once I step down from this position and go to Heshenghe with you, who will I still be able to command? At that ti, those people who don't even want to give you face—do you think they'll care about what I say?"
Shen Qiang said helplessly, "I never said you couldn't be Palace Master anymore. I just want you to co to Heshenghe."
Weisheng Zhii smiled and coaxed Shen Qiang in a coquettish tone. "All right, all right, when there's a chance I'll definitely go to Heshenghe. But don't expect to leave Baihua Palace. That's my turf. Before I get tired of being Palace Master, I absolutely won't allow anyone to ddle in my domain."
Shen Qiang was helpless, then he smiled and said, "Fine, do as you like. Just rember, there will always be a room for you at Heshenghe's Mountain Villa."
Mm!
Seeing that Shen Qiang wasn't going to force her to leave with him, Weisheng Zhii planted a hard, fragrant kiss on Shen Qiang's face, then her beautiful eyes shimred as she deftly changed the subject. "Oh right, aren't you going to Dan Fighting with those Alchemists today? Are you sure about it?"
Shen Qiang smiled and raised an eyebrow. "Of course I'm sure. Otherwise, what do you think I am, an idiot? After holding out this long, I finally beca the dicine King and gained so fa, and Heshenghe has just gotten on the right track. I'm not stupid enough to hand all of this over to soone else at a ti like this."
Hearing this, Weisheng Zhii's eyes curved in a smile. "I knew you'd have so sche cooking. Looks like you're determined to win a few Alchemists back to work for you. It's just that anyone with half a brain can see this coming, so I'm afraid today things may not go entirely your way."
Shen Qiang smiled at that and said, "Don't worry, heavy rewards bring brave n. Besides, anyone who dares to Dan Fight with will definitely have their own unique Pill Recipe and ratio. So they'll all think that since I don't know their Pill Recipe, there's no way I can beat them. That's where they believe their odds lie. Which is why I think there won't be few people Dan Fighting today."
Weisheng Zhii's eyes curved again as she smiled, and she said thoughtfully, "You know this and still have such confidence. Don't tell you really understand all Elixir Pills?"
Shen Qiang laughed. "But of course."
Then he turned his head and gently kissed Weisheng Zhii. "I heard that morning exercise for two is good for one's health."
Weisheng Zhii's pretty face flushed red in an instant, then she gave a charming laugh. "Co on then, you think I'd be afraid of a bad guy like you?"
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