Temptation from Kadan

"Phew~"

"So tired... so tired."

"I can't do this anymore. I'm done for."

Elsewhere, at Shrek Academy.

As a support-type Spirit Master, Ning Rongrong was panting heavily after running several laps around Shrek Academy.

Oscar, who had been running alongside her, heard Ning Rongrong's weak little groans and hurriedly said, "Rongrong, if you're tired, how about we slow down?"

Ning Rongrong glanced at Oscar. Then, thinking about how she had never suffered such hardship in all her life, she had just stopped to rest when she suddenly recalled what Gu Ye had told her before.

More exercise would help her develop and keep growing bigger.

At the thought of growing bigger, Ning Rongrong, who had been panting and on the verge of giving up, was instantly filled with determination. Gritting her teeth, she continued running.

This showed just how desperately Ning Rongrong wanted to change her flat-as-a-board figure.

As a man, Oscar had better stamina than Ning Rongrong. He jogged behind her, running while watching her slender back.

As he watched, Ning Rongrong's figure seemed to brand itself into Oscar's mind. He suddenly realized that he had fallen for her.

Then Oscar sped up and ran to Ning Rongrong's side, intending to chat with her as they ran. He also wanted to use this chance to get to know her better and see whether he had a chance to win her over.

But Ning Rongrong was thinking about everything Gu Ye had told her the entire time and could not even be bothered to respond to Oscar.

What Ning Rongrong and Oscar did not know was that Flender had watched the entire time. After seeing Ning Rongrong complete a few laps, he returned to his office to prepare for tomorrow's lesson at the Suotuo City Great Spirit Arena, where they would earn some money.

Elsewhere, in Suotuo City, at Gu Ye's Medical Clinic.

After returning from the City Lord's residence, Gu Ye thought about all his interactions with the beautiful mature woman, Princess Kadan, as well as his promise to visit the Suotuo City Great Spirit Arena. For some reason, he felt a little happy.

Moreover, he could take this opportunity to collect Martial Soul Blood from those Spirit Masters at the Suotuo Great Soul Arena.

After tidying up the clinic, he returned to his room to cultivate Soul Power.

The night passed without incident. The next morning, Gu Ye rose early, intending to freshen up before heading to the Suotuo Great Soul Arena.

However, just then, a luxurious carriage arrived outside the clinic. Two people stepped down from it: none other than Xue Hong, the City Lord of Suotuo, and the beautiful mature woman Kadan.

"Madam, if you had kept Physician Gu behind yesterday and properly entertained him, we wouldn't have had to come here so early today." Thinking of how Kadan had not invited Gu Ye to stay the night after he got drunk yesterday, Xue Hong looked at her reproachfully.

"Hmph, wasn't it your own fault? You clearly couldn't drink that much, yet you insisted on drinking until you were drunk. How was I, a woman, supposed to keep Physician Gu here?" Princess Kadan said, feigning anger.

"Uh!" Seeing his wife turn the blame on him, Xue Hong became a little embarrassed. "Wasn't I just too happy yesterday? But, Madam, it's the same for us to come find Physician Gu now. The same, the same." Xue Hong laughed heartily and changed the subject.

By coincidence, the moment the two arrived at the entrance, they ran into Gu Ye, who was about to leave.

"Physician Gu!"

"Gu Ye."

Xue Hong and Kadan called out to him.

"What a coincidence. I was just about to head out when City Lord Xue Hong and Madam Kadan arrived."

"Yes, it truly is a coincidence." Madam Kadan wore a faint smile as she carefully examined Gu Ye.

Xue Hong, meanwhile, called him "Physician Gu" every other word, sounding incredibly intimate.

They looked exactly like close brothers.

After chatting for a moment, Xue Hong, clearly preoccupied, hurriedly said, "Physician Gu, let us head to the Great Spirit Arena now."

"Mm, that works." Gu Ye nodded in agreement.

Gu Ye then boarded their carriage and headed with them toward the Suotuo City Great Spirit Arena.

Halfway there, the carriage suddenly stopped. Immediately afterward, the Soul Sage named Qin Xiao came to Xue Hong's side and whispered a few words into his ear.

After hearing them, Xue Hong's expression turned solemn, only to be replaced by wild delight. Looking somewhat apologetically at Gu Ye, he said, "Physician Gu, I have something to take care of. How about my wife takes you to the Great Spirit Arena? She can discuss the rest with you afterward."

Gu Ye glanced at the beautiful mature woman, Princess Kadan, then at Xue Hong, the City Lord of Suotuo. He coughed lightly. "Wouldn't that be a little inconvenient?"

"Ah, what's inconvenient about it? It's settled, then. Madam, take Physician Gu to the Suotuo City Great Spirit Arena and make the arrangements later. Remember, you must entertain Physician Gu properly."

After saying that, Xue Hong prepared to leave with the Soul Sage Qin Xiao. Before leaving, he especially reminded his wife that she had to treat Gu Ye well and not neglect him.

"Go on without worry. I'll entertain Physician Gu properly."

"Mm, then I'll be leaving."

Xue Hong stepped down from the carriage and came before Qin Xiao, asking gravely once more, "Are you certain the Crown Prince will be traveling in a few days?"

Qin Xiao nodded in confirmation. "This news came from Heaven Dou City. It cannot be false."

"Good, good." Xue Hong left happily. He had things to prepare, and he did not care at all that his wife Kadan would be alone with Gu Ye.

Inside the carriage, the moment Xue Hong left, the beautiful mature woman Kadan could no longer suppress the thoughts in her heart as she looked at Gu Ye, the man with whom she had had an affair.

At this moment, only Gu Ye and the beautiful mature woman, Princess Kadan, remained in the carriage.

A captivating springtime allure filled Madam Kadan's eyes. She had originally sat opposite Gu Ye, but after confirming that Xue Hong had left, she moved over to sit beside Gu Ye, very close to him.

"Physician Gu, Xue Hong said just now that I should entertain you properly. You can rest assured about that—I will certainly take good care of you."

Kadan's voice was soft and gentle, making Gu Ye's heart itch. But Gu Ye was an upright man—how could he do anything improper?

He coughed lightly and hurriedly asked, "Madam Kadan, has your condition improved at all?"

"Mm, wasn't my illness caused by you, Physician Gu? Wouldn't you say so?" Kadan smiled faintly, her beautiful eyes fixed on Gu Ye.

"Then... shall I examine your condition, Madam Kadan?" Gu Ye asked cautiously.

"Mm, then I'll have to trouble you, Physician Gu." Madam Kadan took Gu Ye's hand and placed it over the afflicted area that required his treatment—her chest.

Thump! Thump!!

Inside the carriage, Gu Ye felt Kadan's heartbeat growing increasingly rapid.

Her limpid eyes gazed at him so intently that Gu Ye was nearly beginning to wonder whether she was truly ill.

"Physician Gu, my... my heart is beating so fast. Can you feel it?" Madam Kadan asked softly.

Gu Ye nodded. "It is indeed rather fast. Your heartbeat... is also somewhat soft."

After saying that, Gu Ye looked solemnly at Madam Kadan's lovely, voluptuous face. "Your illness is rather serious. It cannot be cured in a day or two."

"Then, Physician Gu, could you explain the treatment process to me? So I can prepare myself mentally." Madam Kadan held Gu Ye's hand tightly against her chest and looked at him expectantly.

Gu Ye glanced at the hand she was holding against her chest and said calmly, "The meridians must be cleared and circulation stimulated. The path is blocked, and it must be opened."

"Then, Physician Gu, I'll entrust my illness to you." Madam Kadan looked at Gu Ye shyly.

Because she understood the deeper meaning behind Gu Ye's words.

Gu Ye nodded. "Don't worry. Treating patients is my duty as a physician. And for your illness, only I am suited to treat it."

"Mm." Madam Kadan pressed Gu Ye's hand against her chest even more firmly.

The carriage continued along the road toward Suotuo City Great Spirit Arena.

Accompanied by the clopping of the steeds' hooves, the previously steady carriage began to jolt rather violently.

Inside the carriage, Gu Ye brought out his signature skill, using the techniques in his hands to give Madam Kadan, his patient, a round of treatment first.

By the time they arrived outside Suotuo City Great Spirit Arena and stepped down from the carriage, Madam Kadan's cheeks were rosy and glowing. She looked much better.

Although Gu Ye had been in Suotuo City for some time, this was still his first visit to Suotuo City Great Spirit Arena.

Looking at the enormous circular structure before him, Gu Ye praised it. It was certainly impressive.

"Physician Gu, let's go in. Today's spirit battles will not begin until evening. Once we're inside, come back to my room with me first. I'll properly entertain you. When the spirit battle tournament begins tonight, more spirit masters will be injured. I'll have to trouble you then, Physician Gu."

"It's no trouble. As a physician, treating illnesses is my duty."

Gu Ye replied with a smile and entered Suotuo City Great Spirit Arena with Kadan.