"Uh, it's nothing, we'll take it as it comes!" Wang Xiaoqiang appeared unfazed.

"Little Qiang, do not let your guard down, if things don't go well, don't go…" Gong Ziyu's attitude suddenly took a 180-degree turn.

"Hey, last night you were persuading me to temporarily act as the Sect Leader of the North Pole Gate, and now, just one night later, why did you change your mind?"

Last night, they were merely intimate friends, but now, Wang Xiaoqiang was her man. They had been physically intimate, sharing a marital bond, and perhaps, after last night's passionate moments, she was already carrying Wang Xiaoqiang's child.

This was why Gong Ziyu changed her mind; she was worried something might happen to her man, but she was too shy to say it out loud.

"I know you're worried about me, but don't worry, I'll be fine." Wang Xiaoqiang embraced Gong Ziyu, comforting her by gently stroking her fragrant shoulder.

"No, I can't relax," Gong Ziyu felt an inexplicable sense of unease. Whenever there was danger, she would have a premonition. Just like a few days ago, she sensed Fan Renruo would attack the Moon Crescent Palace, and he did.

"I have already promised, I can't break my word," said Wang Xiaoqiang.

"You can go, but you need to be cautious," Gong Ziyu pondered and said, "With your current cultivation base, it's impossible for the North Pole Gate to kill you openly. But if they resort to assassination, you won't be able to guard against it... Little Qiang, when you go to the North Pole Gate, you mustn't eat anything from them and don't let them get too close…"

"Mm, I'll remember, don't worry..." Wang Xiaoqiang replied.

"I'm still not at ease," Gong Ziyu said with a troubled frown. "Assassinations often involve poison. Here's what we'll do: Little Qiang, wait here for a moment. I will get you an antidote from the Pill Room. Take it in advance… to be prepared for any possibility."

As she spoke, Gong Ziyu decisively stood up and walked outside with soft steps. Her manner of walking was different from usual, her legs were slightly splayed, and she seemed a bit unsteady.

Wang Xiaoqiang watched her and laughed, "Hey? Ziyu, why do I see you walking a bit bow-legged, that's how officials walk… Haha!"

Gong Ziyu's cheeks flushed red when she heard this. She glanced back at Wang Xiaoqiang with a mix of affection and annoyance, "It's all your fault!"

Soon, Gong Ziyu returned, handing a small white porcelain bottle to Wang Xiaoqiang, "Little Qiang, this is a Rejuvenation Pill, it can neutralize all kinds of deadly poisons..."

Wang Xiaoqiang took the bottle and said, "Rejuvenation Pill, it neutralizes all kinds of deadly poisons, this pill is amazing..."

"Actually, this type of pill is very common, all major sects have it, and it's not considered miraculous. If you take it after being poisoned, it might not save your life as the effects are slow. That's why you need to take it in advance," Gong Ziyu explained earnestly.

"Oh, I see. Then I will take a few." Wang Xiaoqiang said as he poured out the pills, revealing small round cyan-green granules that looked nothing unusual. Just as he was about to put all the pills into his mouth, Gong Ziyu stopped him, saying, "You can only take three. Any more would be poisonous too."

Wang Xiaoqiang obediently took three pills, then Gong Ziyu had breakfast brought over, and the two ate together.

The breakfast was sumptuous: duck gizzards, duck intestines, duck liver, and an old duck vermicelli soup made with old duck broth. The soup was a milky white with a fresh and delicious taste. The tofu dish was tender and refreshing, crispy but not falling apart, oily but not greasy. There were crispy pancakes, light and appetizing shrimp dumplings. Gong Ziyu thoughtfully fed the delicious food to him, making Wang Xiaoqiang feel both sweet in his mouth and heart.

The love and intimacy from last night continued to resonate in their hearts, and Gong Ziyu happily lowered her dignity to feed her man.

Wang Xiaoqiang was a bit hungry, after the strenuous activity last night, and having such a warm, caring woman like a big sister, he felt deeply contented. Even though he could reach the food himself, he preferred to be fed by Gong Ziyu.

There was something special about the food she handed him. The saying "love makes even the plainest meal delicious" was apt here.

While eating, Wang Xiaoqiang's eyes were glued to Gong Ziyu. He would occasionally pick up a dumpling and feed it to her, his fingers brushing against her soft, warm lips, making his heart flutter. Gong Ziyu's face lit up with a blissful smile as she ate the dumplings fed by Wang Xiaoqiang.

This was a natural trait for girls, even a woman of Gong Ziyu's age was no exception.

When he had eaten his fill, Wang Xiaoqiang stood up. Gong Ziyu asked with hopeful eyes, "Little Qiang, will you come to my place again tonight?"

Gong Ziyu knew Wang Xiaoqiang had a wife, hence the question.

"Of course." Wang Xiaoqiang nodded with a smile.

Then, under Gong Ziyu's reluctant and slightly worried gaze, Wang Xiaoqiang left the Moon Crescent Palace. Instead of heading straight to the North Pole Gate, he went to the Five Spirit Sect.

At the Five Spirit Sect, Wang Xiaoqiang called Little Qing and twenty-one elite disciples and then proceeded to the North Pole Gate.

On the way, Wang Xiaoqiang recounted the events of last night to everyone.

Because the Five Spirit Sect was not far from the North Pole Gate, the disciples had heard about the events. When they learned that Wang Xiaoqiang had killed the North Pole Gate Leader Fan Renruo, they couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement. And when they heard Wang Xiaoqiang was going to assume leadership of the North Pole Gate, all the elite disciples raised both hands in support.

When they were a hundred meters away from the North Pole Gate, Wang Xiaoqiang had Little Qing and the elite disciples stop. He instructed them solemnly, "Wait here for me..."

"Little Qiang, let us go in with you, it's too dangerous for you to go alone," Little Qing said worriedly.

"Yes, Sect Leader, you just killed Fan Renruo. His son, Fan Hongyun, is a vengeful person. He won't let it slide. It's too dangerous for you to go alone, we should go in together..." Jiang Yingxue also advised, showing her concern for Wang Xiaoqiang.

"Sect Leader, we should go in with you," the disciples voiced in unison.

"Listen to me," Wang Xiaoqiang said, "Since I am going to be the Sect Leader of the North Pole Gate, bringing so many people would seem insincere. So you cannot come in with me. If there is truly any danger, my pet beast will signal you. Then it won't be too late for you to come in." After saying this, Wang Xiaoqiang walked towards the North Pole Gate, amid everyone's worried gazes.

At the North Pole Gate's entrance, four elders, including Stone Millet, and a group of strong disciples were waiting for Wang Xiaoqiang. Seeing him arrive, they were overjoyed and quickly stepped forward to welcome him.

Stone Millet pulled Wang Xiaoqiang aside and quietly reminded him, "Sect Leader Wang, be careful once you're inside, I'm afraid someone may try to harm you..."

Wang Xiaoqiang nodded and said, "Thank you for the reminder. I have it under control." (To be continued. If you like this work, you're welcome to vote for it at Qidian (qidian.com) and give it your support. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)

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