Better to Take More Advantage

"What do you think, junior disciple?"

Cui Hao glanced at Su Hao, then his gaze returned to Liu Mei on the stage, as if looking away for even a moment would be a great loss.

"Senior Disciple Cui's invitation is hard to refuse. If I were to decline, it would be ungrateful.

But I fear my low strength will only hold you all back."

Su Hao's eyes flickered.

"It's fine, you don't need to be modest. The gap within the Qi Refining stage isn't that large. It's common for a Level 5 cultivator to defeat a Level 6 cultivator."

Cui Hao smiled and beckoned to his three companions.

They walked over.

[Name]: Cui Ziming [Realm]: Qi Refining Level 7 [Talent]: Earth Spirit Body (White)

[Name]: Wei Ying [Realm]: Qi Refining Level 6 [Talent]: Wise Heart (White)

[Name]: Zhang Yanyan [Realm]: Qi Refining Level 6 [Talent]: Frost Condensation (Blue)

Including Cui Hao, there were two men and two women.

Cui Ziming appeared indifferent, nodding coldly before continuing to observe the scenery, occasionally stealing glances in Liu Mei's direction.

"I didn't expect to meet Fairy Liu here. I wonder if she's heading to the Blood Soul Secret Realm or out on a mission with an Elder.

Su Hao, why are you keeping your head down? Could it be that you're not even interested in a beauty like Fairy Liu? No way... or are you not interested in women?"

Cui Hao reluctantly shifted his gaze back, teasing.

"Of course not. I've heard of Fairy Feimeng's reputation and would love to look more, but I've also heard that the female cultivators of Joy Peak have peculiar methods and can steal one's soul without them even realizing it."

Su Hao explained.

"Haha, I see. Junior Disciple Su is quite self-controlled, able to resist looking.

However, if Fairy Liu wanted to steal our souls, she could do it even if we didn't look. So, you should look if you want to."

Cui Hao patted Su Hao's shoulder.

Wei Ying nodded in agreement, "What man isn't lustful? Even I, a woman, am captivated by Senior Sister Liu's beauty. Senior Brother Ziming, stop pretending. You've already stolen dozens of glances in Senior Sister Liu's direction. Doesn't your neck hurt?"

Zhang Yanyan covered her mouth and chuckled.

Cui Hao suppressed a laugh and winked at Su Hao, hinting at the close relationship between Wei Ying and Cui Ziming.

"You..." Cui Ziming's face turned red. "What nonsense are you spouting... I'm just interested in this matter of capturing prodigies, so... so that's why I was eavesdropping, not looking at Senior Sister Liu."

Liu Mei and Fang Yunrong's conversation hadn't been kept from the others.

Wei Ying pouted, clearly not believing him. "Right, right, I misunderstood you."

Cui Ziming snorted, crossed his arms, and turned his body away, no longer looking towards the upper floor of the small building.

"Capturing prodigies?" Su Hao's eyes darkened. It was likely that, like Zhang Yunfei, they would refine them and use them as materials for the Myriad Souls Pagoda.

"I heard that the Myriad Souls Pagoda suddenly trembled a while ago, and hundreds of thousands of malevolent spirits within rioted. They said the Myriad Souls Pagoda had sensed an excellent material for its Artifact Spirit."

Cui Hao chuckled.

"Myriad Souls Pagoda Artifact Spirit?" Su Hao mused. However, capturing prodigies was essentially no different from killing Zhang Yunfei, and he could only suppress his indignation.

Just then, a fragrant breeze wafted over, its scent incredibly rich and intoxicating.

Liu Mei descended gracefully from the small building. Elder Fang Yunrong of the Outer Sect had already returned inside.

Everyone stared as Liu Mei landed and walked towards the crowd, unconsciously parting to make way.

She approached Cui Hao's group.

"Senior Sister Liu." Cui Hao reacted quickly, cupping his fist in greeting.

This was already a corner; she could only be looking for them.

Wei Ying and Zhang Yanyan realized this and quickly bowed in greeting.

Cui Ziming's heart jolted, and he could no longer maintain his aloof demeanor, fawningly asking, "Senior Sister Liu, are you looking for me?"

He actually had a slight acquaintance with Liu Mei. When he was at Qi Refining Level 3, he had followed a group of senior disciples led by Liu Mei on a mission.

"I'm looking for him." Liu Mei smiled and pointed at Su Hao, not even glancing at Cui Ziming.

"Him? A mere cultivator at Qi Refining Level 5?"

"Could it be that Fairy Liu has taken a liking to that person's Yang energy?"

"Hahaha... that guy is dead for sure!"

"..."

A commotion erupted around them. Everyone sized up Su Hao. His cultivation was unremarkable. The only reason a Joy Peak disciple like Liu Mei would pay attention to him was likely his Yang energy and vital essence.

Cui Ziming's expression turned grim.

Cui Hao pulled Zhang Yanyan back a step.

"Junior disciple brother Su, we really are fated to meet again. What's with that expression? Don't tell me you don't remember me?" Liu Mei teased, acting as if she and Su Hao were old acquaintances.

Su Hao forced a smile and cupped his fists towards Liu Mei. "Senior disciple sister Liu, it's only been a few days, of course, I remember you..."

"Where are you guys headed?" Liu Mei asked.

"Senior disciple sister Liu, we're planning to go to the Blood Soul Secret Realm. Seeing this junior disciple brother alone, we invited him along."

Cui Ziming eagerly interjected, desperate to replace Su Hao. He was furious at Su Hao's perceived disrespect.

"Perfect timing, I'm also heading to the Blood Soul Secret Realm. You don't mind if I join, do you?" Liu Mei smiled at Cui Ziming. "Junior disciple brother Ziming, it's been a while. Your strength has improved greatly. If I hadn't gained some benefits recently, I might not even be your match."

"Senior disciple sister Liu is too kind. The Rock Crushing Art I cultivate is crude and simple, with limited potential and weak power. Your Wife-Pleasing Scripture is different; it's the foremost technique of Joy Peak, profound and powerful. Even if you were only at Qi Refining Level 1, you could kill me like swatting a fly. How could I dare compare myself to you?" Cui Ziming sighed.

The people around nodded in agreement, having all witnessed or heard of the Wife-Pleasing Scripture's peculiar nature. Cui Hao and the others chimed in.

Only Su Hao remained silent, unwilling to believe Liu Mei's pursuit of the Flying Ship and her intention to also go to the Blood Soul Secret Realm were mere coincidence. He felt he had retreated enough; this woman was pushing her luck too far!

"Junior disciple brother Su, you look unhappy. Are you unwilling to have me join?" Liu Mei asked playfully.

"Senior disciple sister Liu, if he's unwilling, then let him scram," Cui Ziming said, glaring at Su Hao. "Stop putting on that arrogant act, as if you're some heavenly prodigy deserving of being treated with such disrespect by Senior disciple sister Liu!"

"Hey, Senior disciple brother Cui, you've misunderstood. Fairy Liu must be an old acquaintance of Junior disciple brother Su. Otherwise, why would a disciple at Qi Refining Level 5 dare to put on a sullen face?" Cui Hao pulled Cui Ziming back, reminding him.

Cui Ziming chuckled awkwardly. "So that's how it is." He, along with Wei Ying and Zhang Yanyan, looked at Su Hao with surprise.

"I'm just overwhelmed with gratitude that Senior disciple sister Liu remembers a nobody like me," Su Hao said, forced to humble himself and plaster on a smile.

Liu Mei moved closer, linking her arm with Su Hao's. She exhaled a fragrant breath, whispering ambiguously, "How could I forget? Those few times we were together, every little moment is etched in my memory. I'll never forget them in this lifetime."

Their movements were incredibly intimate, her chest pressing against Su Hao's arm.

"..." Su Hao deliberately swung his arm, rubbing against Liu Mei. At this point, instead of continuing to be the honest one, he might as well take advantage of the situation.

This small action stunned everyone. Liu Mei's clothing style was sexy and revealing, and her demeanor was bold; she would sometimes flirt with people. The men she fancied were often bewitched, with no chance to get close and take advantage of her. The onlookers had seen Liu Mei seduce men before, but this was the first time they saw a man making physical contact with her. After all, the Wife-Pleasing Scripture was incredibly strange; it could drain a person's vital essence from a distance, killing them alive. For those who died from it, the lucky ones would simply pass away unknowingly in their dreams.