Exposed

Inside the cave abode, Dongfang Jintang walked up to Jiang Ping'an's bedroom door and knocked.

Before long, the door opened.

Dongfang Jintang said, "I'll allow you to bring a friend to the cave abode as a guest once without asking my permission."

Jiang Ping'an had no interest whatsoever in Dongfang Jintang's proposed compensation. He would move out after this month was over, and had no need to bring friends to the cave abode as guests.

"If you sincerely want to compensate me, give me one spirit stone," Jiang Ping'an said.

The mention of spirit stones pained Dongfang Jintang. Without saying a word, she turned and walked away.

Jiang Ping'an did not chase after her to demand it. He closed the door, returned to his bed, sat cross-legged, cleared his mind of stray thoughts, and began absorbing Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi to cultivate.

Time flew by, and another five days passed.

That evening, the night sky was clear and filled with stars. Jiang Ping'an stood by the stone table outside the cave abode, sipping tea and admiring the nightscape.

Dongfang Jintang emerged from the cave abode and sat down at the stone table as well.

"Jiang Ping'an, eleven days have already passed. Where are the spirit stones you promised me?" Dongfang Jintang asked.

Jiang Ping'an set down his teacup and turned his gaze to Dongfang Jintang's face. "Didn't I tell you? The deal has been canceled."

"I don't agree," Dongfang Jintang said coldly.

Jiang Ping'an gave a derisive chuckle. "You've already taken a hundred spirit stones for free. Don't be greedy beyond all measure. If you really lack spirit stones, you can find someone else..."

Before Jiang Ping'an could finish, Dongfang Jintang abruptly released her pressure. The surrounding flowers and grass were pressed flat against the ground, frost formed across