Kadan, the Beautiful Young Woman Involved with Gu Ye

After Gu Ye looked at Zhu Zhuqing and gave her a few instructions, he headed toward the City Lord's Manor of Suotuo with Qin Xiao.

Meanwhile, Flender led Tang San and the others back to Shrek Academy.

"Dean, was that man powerful? Why were you being so polite to him?" Ma Hongjun asked in confusion on the way back to Shrek Academy.

In his impression, Dean Flender had never been the kind of person to lower himself like that.

"A Soul Sage as strong as me. What do you think?" Flender shot Ma Hongjun a glance.

Ma Hongjun was somewhat surprised when he heard that. No wonder Dean Flender, who usually taught them not to back down when trouble came and said that Spirit Masters who dared not cause trouble were no good Spirit Masters, had been so polite. So he had run into a worthy opponent.

"And let me tell you, he's not merely a Soul Sage. Behind him stands the City Lord of Suotuo, a member of the imperial family, whose personal guard he is. He is also one of the protectors of the Suotuo City Great Spirit Arena. His strength must not be underestimated."

"Besides, your classes start at the Suotuo City Great Spirit Arena tomorrow. If you offend the owner behind the Great Spirit Arena, how am I supposed to make money?" Flender said irritably.

"So that's how it is."

Ma Hongjun nodded in understanding.

But after nodding, he realized something was off.

Likewise, Tang San, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong all looked at Flender. Clearly, Flender's words had made them question his motives.

"Ahem, let's return to Shrek Academy first. We'll talk after we get back." Having accidentally voiced his true thoughts, Flender spoke awkwardly before quickly walking ahead. Then he paused and added, "Also, Zhu Zhuqing, once we're back, tell me in detail about your breakthrough to rank thirty." After saying that, he walked even faster.

The Shrek group watched Flender, who seemed somewhat guilty, and seriously suspected his intentions.

Meanwhile, Gu Ye had already arrived outside the City Lord's Manor of Suotuo.

This was the place he least wanted to come to, yet had no choice but to visit.

That was because there was a woman inside—Xue Hong's wife, the City Lord's Wife of Suotuo. This stunningly beautiful, mature woman had shared an intimate relationship with him.

No, to be precise, she had shared that intimate relationship with the previous Gu Ye. It had nothing to do with him, Gu Ye.

Before Gu Ye transmigrated here, three months ago, the previous Gu Ye had already been involved in an improper relationship with that beautiful mature woman.

And naturally, the reason was that Gu Ye's looks were simply too astonishing.

Gu Ye vaguely remembered that it had been a dark and windy night. He had encountered that beautiful mature woman in the wilderness, and they had left a deep impression on each other. After that, they had gotten to know each other deeply out in the wild.

In the end, they met in the wilderness again. At that time, a bright jade disc hung in the night sky. Their eyes met, and war was on the verge of breaking out in the little grove.

And three months ago, when Gu Ye transmigrated here, the previous Gu Ye had still been secretly meeting that beautiful mature woman in the wilderness.

At the time, Gu Ye had even doubted himself. Could it be that the reason his predecessor had been soul-possessed by him was because that beautiful mature woman had—"Physician Gu, my lady has been waiting for a long time. Please come in with me." Seeing Gu Ye stand at the entrance for so long, Qin Xiao spoke to remind him.

"Mm."

Gu Ye nodded. With a sigh in his heart, he entered the City Lord's Manor.

"By the way, is the City Lord in the manor?" Gu Ye asked.

"Of course. When the City Lord learned that Physician Gu was coming, he and my lady had long prepared a banquet to await you."

"Is that so? Then I'm truly honored."

Gu Ye gave a dry laugh.

He was at a loss for words regarding Xue Hong, the City Lord of Suotuo and prince of the Balak Kingdom.

Especially when he thought of that night two months ago, Gu Ye was speechless to the extreme.

Two months ago, Gu Ye had only been in this world for one month. His strength had been average at best, a rank 32 Soul Elder barely able to gain a foothold in Suotuo City.

That very night, under the City Lord's Wife's insistent invitation, Gu Ye had no choice but to keep an appointment with the beautiful mature woman—and the meeting place had been inside the City Lord's Manor.

The reason Gu Ye had come that night was because he had confirmed that Xue Hong, the City Lord of Suotuo, was away. Who could have expected things to turn out so coincidentally? Just after he had chatted with the beautiful City Lord's Wife for a while, Xue Hong returned.

Even more coincidentally, Xue Hong returned severely injured and on the verge of death.

Gu Ye happened to be skilled in medicine, and after treating him, he saved Xue Hong.

From then on, he became Xue Hong's lifesaver. Xue Hong treated Gu Ye as an honored guest.

Every so often, he would send someone to invite Gu Ye to gather at the City Lord's Manor.

But Gu Ye had no choice but to refuse. It was entirely because he felt guilty, so he could only keep making excuses.

And today, the greatest reason he had come was to sever all ties with that beautiful mature woman. After all, he was not some Cao fellow.

Very soon, led by Qin Xiao, Gu Ye arrived inside the City Lord's Manor of Suotuo.

Inside the main hall, a man around thirty-six or thirty-seven sat in a chair.

This man was Xue Hong, the City Lord of Suotuo.

A prince of the Balak Kingdom.

His father, King Barak Kunder, was the cousin of Heaven Dou Empire Emperor Aokula Xueye. His status was noble.

Beside Xue Hong sat a mature woman in her early thirties.

She wore a purple dress, her golden hair casually cascading down her shoulders. Her face was as captivating as autumn waters, and a smile always lingered on her red lips, making her look exceptionally charming.

Especially when paired with the mature, exquisite, curvaceous body beneath her purple dress, one glance was enough to make people marvel at how the world could contain such a woman of such captivating charm.

This woman was naturally Xue Hong's wife, the City Lord's Wife of Suotuo. At the same time, she had another identity: a princess of the Silves Kingdom, Kadan.

One was a prince of a kingdom, the other a princess of a kingdom. Their statuses were well matched, but from what Gu Ye understood, they had only come together through a political marriage and held no real feelings for each other.

Moreover, Xue Hong was naturally fond of indulgence, spending his days drinking and chasing pleasure. He was rarely at the residence, and it was precisely because of this that Kadan, this beautiful mature woman, had approached Gu Ye at some point in the past.

"Physician Gu should be arriving soon, right?" Xue Hong asked the beautiful mature woman beside him, Kadan.

"Yes, he should be here soon."

"But isn't it somewhat inappropriate for us to trick Physician Gu into coming like this?"

Kadan feigned concern as she asked, though inwardly she was eagerly anticipating seeing Gu Ye. It had already been two months since she had last met him in secret, and she missed him dearly.

"If we didn't put it that way, with Physician Gu's temperament, he probably wouldn't come."

"That's true."

"I heard Physician Gu has been busy treating illnesses and saving people lately, even treating the people of Suotuo City for free. Is that true?"

"Yes, it is. His medical skills are truly admirable."

"Indeed. If not for Physician Gu, I might already be dead." Xue Hong sighed, then looked solemnly at the beautiful mature woman beside him. "Wife, last time, Physician Gu hurried off before I could thank him properly. And I've been busy with work recently, with no time to visit him. When he arrives later, we must make sure to thank Physician Gu properly."

Kadan nodded seriously. "Don't worry. I'll take good care of him."

And she would entertain him with both body and heart. That was what she thought to herself.

Just then, Qin Xiao and Gu Ye arrived outside the main hall.

"City Lord, City Lord's Wife, Physician Gu has arrived."

Upon hearing this, Xue Hong and Kadan hurriedly stood up. When they saw that the visitor was indeed Gu Ye, both of them were overjoyed.

"Physician Gu, please, have a seat." Xue Hong walked over to Gu Ye and quickly invited him to sit.

Kadan, meanwhile, could hardly wait to take Gu Ye's hand and entertain him properly.

"City Lord Xue, there's no need to be so courteous." Gu Ye smiled, then looked at the beautiful mature woman beside him in confusion. "Madam Kadan, didn't you say you were feeling unwell and wanted me to examine you?"

"Well..." Kadan looked at Xue Hong with slight embarrassment.

She wanted to tell Gu Ye the truth. Her body really was feeling somewhat unwell. Whenever she thought of Gu Ye, her heart became a little damp, and her mouth felt very dry. She truly needed Gu Ye to treat her—and moisten her lips while he was at it.

But Xue Hong and others were beside her, so naturally she would not say something so private aloud.

"Physician Gu, if I hadn't said that, how would you have come?"

"I sent people to invite you several times before, but you always said you had no time. I had no choice but to resort to this."

Xue Hong said with a smile.

"Exactly." Kadan also looked at Gu Ye reproachfully.

She was very unhappy that Gu Ye had not come to see her for two whole months.

"So that's how it is." Gu Ye understood what the two of them meant.

One truly wanted to see him.

The other's body wanted to see him.

"Physician Gu, I still haven't properly thanked you for saving my life before. I specially arranged this banquet today to invite you here and express my gratitude. I hope Physician Gu will not refuse."

"City Lord, you are too kind. I am merely an ordinary physician. How could I deserve such regard from you?" Gu Ye replied politely.

Yet his gaze lingered on Kadan, the beautiful mature woman.

Madam Kadan parted her small lips slightly, as though she were sending Gu Ye a message, and made a seductive little gesture.

With her delicate hand, she lightly brushed her full, soft lips.

The sight sent a jolt through Gu Ye's heart, and he quickly turned to speak with Xue Hong.