On the morning of the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, as soon as Shen Qiang opened his eyes, he was greeted by the charming gaze and pink lips of Baihua Palace Master Weisheng Zhimei. Her delicate hand propped her head to the side, with snow-like arms resembling lotus roots, making her rosy cheeks look even more stunning.

Seeing Shen Qiang awake, she smiled charmingly and said, "I thought you would sleep until I left without saying goodbye."

Shen Qiang laughed, pulled her slender waist towards him, and said, "Although I don't like farewells, I should personally see you off. I can't possibly bring you here and let you leave alone."

Weisheng Zhimei smiled with crinkled eyes, then lazily lay on Shen Qiang, her snow-like arms around his neck, and softly said, "These past two days have been so joyful that I feel increasingly reluctant to leave you."

Shen Qiang laughed, "Then stay! I've already prepared a room for you at the Mountain Villa."

Weisheng Zhimei giggled, "I've already said, stop dreaming. I'm the Baihua Palace Master, the King of Baihua Palace, and I won't abandon the power I hold to go to your Mountain Villa as a trophy, because what I hate most is idly waiting for a man to come home."

Shen Qiang chuckled, "You still think power is more important than me."

Weisheng Zhimei laughed, "I'm not a naive girl. I obviously know that earning my own living is far better than stretching my hand out to ask a man for money. I can lavishly buy lipsticks worth tens of thousands as long as I like them. But if I asked you for money, you'd think I was a spendthrift."

Shen Qiang laughed, surprised, "You speak as if you have a lot of experience."

Weisheng Zhimei laughed, "My mom was like that. I remember, from my childhood, whenever she needed money from my dad, she'd think it over and over. And my dad would always say to save and not spend recklessly, and then complain about us buying unnecessary things."

"So, from a very young age, I resolved that in this lifetime, I'd never rely on a man for money, because that completely lacks dignity."

Shen Qiang chuckled, "How about I give you a billion every year to splurge?"

Weisheng Zhimei giggled, then pouted, "If you give it for one year, that would be alright. By the second year, you'd think I spend too much. By the third year, you'd be tired of it. Everyone is the same; no one likes to give anything to others for free. Therefore, I think if we're together, it's best to keep it pure."

"You don't have to give me money, and I won't give you any either. At most, when I'm happy, I'll buy you a suit, and when you're happy, you can give me a bouquet of roses."

Looking at the charming Weisheng Zhimei, Shen Qiang smiled, "I thought you'd like the dress I gave you more."

Weisheng Zhimei pouted and smiled, "No way, knowing your taste, you'd likely give me a revealing dress. Don't forget, I am a woman standing at the peak of the Cultivation World."

Shen Qiang chuckled, raising his eyebrows, "You could wear it when it's just the two of us."

Hearing this, Weisheng Zhimei's pretty face blushed as she sulkily glared at Shen Qiang and teased, "Alright, when I lose my mind, I'll wear it for you, but now get up quickly. It's the fifteenth day of the lunar month, and I need to return to Baihua Palace to host an event."

Shen Qiang sighed, feeling somewhat reluctant.

Seemingly noticing Shen Qiang's thoughts, Weisheng Zhimei smiled charmingly and whispered in Shen Qiang's ear, "When you miss me, you can come to see me, but remember to sneak into the village quietly, without firing a shot."

Shen Qiang laughed.

"Definitely!"

Shen Qiang sent the graceful and curvaceous Weisheng Zhimei back to Baihua Palace quickly with Ye Guyun's help. If it weren't for their lingering affection on the way, the round trip would have taken only about ten minutes.

After all, the straight-line distance is just over three hundred kilometers.

Such a distance isn't enough for Ye Guyun to warm up.

Returning from Baihua Palace.

It was nearly noon.

According to Huaxia tradition, after the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the Spring Festival is considered completely over, and it's time to resume usual activities.

All the women in the Mountain Villa were joyous.

The four Great Demons from Happiness Gate and Uncle Gui were helping out, maintaining the festival atmosphere.

However, as time passed, Shen Qiang's heart grew more anxious.

Illusion Demolition Group.

These were people Shen Qiang couldn't avoid and must meet.

Because it represents an opportunity.

One of the three most powerful Hunter groups on the Bounty Hunter platform.

Legend has it that every member has power beyond the Dao Fruit Stage, and once they act, they never fail.

At the same time,

This also signifies risk.

Though Shen Qiang's Hunter Level isn't high enough to accept tasks involving assassinating himself or even view task details,

The members of Dragon Group can.

Qing Xie specifically informed Shen Qiang that Illusion Demolition Group was the strongest executor of the task to assassinate Shen Qiang.

Risk, opportunity.

Fortune and misfortune are still hard to predict.

But Shen Qiang cannot retreat.

Because if the Illusion Demolition Group's affairs aren't quickly resolved, Shen Qiang cannot leave Provincial City at ease, as there are people he can't abandon here.

Even if Shen Qiang isn't worried about the women's safety, without resolving the Illusion Demolition Group's issues, going to Beijing would likely mean constant anxiety.

Therefore, this matter is urgent and must be solved immediately.

After dinner, the women wanted to see lanterns, enjoy the moon, and watch fireworks.

Shen Qiang declined tactfully, insisting they stay together and not get separated.

Furthermore, Zuo Lianghao, Xiu Ju, and Beautiful Demon Fox Chu Qing were arranged to accompany them.

After all, one must maintain vigilance; if this was a tactic by the Illusion Demolition Group to lure him away, Shen Qiang would be in trouble.

Once the women left, the Mountain Villa quickly settled into silence.

The bright moon was nowhere to be seen.

Snow began falling from the sky.

Sitting quietly at the stone table in the courtyard, Shen Qiang peacefully watched the snowflakes dancing under the courtyard lights, which turned them a yellow hue.

Just as Shen Qiang was lost in thought, the sound of crunching footsteps echoed in the snowy night.

"Boss, the task you instructed has been completed, here is the inventory." Sleeping Fire Lotus Demon Ke Bizhu said playfully.

Shen Qiang smiled, taking the inventory.

Ji Wei spoke in a deep voice, "Twelve carefully selected Guard Teams have been ambushed within two kilometers of the sports stadium. If needed, they can appear beside the boss within ten seconds. Besides, around the boss are me, Ke Bizhu, Feifei, Ye Guyun, four of us following. Even with Illusion Demolition Group, we have the strength to fight."

Hearing this, Shen Qiang, dressed in a smart traditional Chinese collar, smiled, rose calmly amidst the swirling snow, and walked ahead lightly, leaving them with a tall and imposing silhouette, saying, "There's no need, Ye Guyun should follow me."

Standing under the courtyard lights, the others stared at Shen Qiang's carefree silhouette with awe.

"Boss..."

Hearing their anxious voices, Shen Qiang's shiny leather shoes stopped in the dark night, speaking calmly, "You stay together with the Guard Teams. I'll talk with them first. If they don't heed reason, tonight we'll let them die here."

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