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"So that was it. I suppose you meant something else when you offered yourself to me just now, Madam. I, Li Hao, wronged you by assuming the worst. In that case, farewell." Li Hao was so angry his teeth ached.

Ever since he'd made a name for himself, he'd always been the one taking advantage of others. He'd never been the one getting played.

In that case, he'd be better off leaving.

If he forced himself on her, he'd have to kill her and dispose of the body, then hunt Yun Zhonghe down and kill him. Otherwise, Li Xunhuan would eventually find a clue.

He didn't dare risk his life by betting against the luck of a protagonist.

"Please, sir, I beg you! Save Xiaoyun!" Lin Shiyin was dumbfounded. How could this young rogue just leave without a second thought? He had no appreciation for a woman's charms at all.

Besides, this pit was at least thirty meters deep. She was only a weak woman with a little knowledge of martial arts, and she had to carry Long Xiaoyun, who was on the verge of death. She'd never manage to climb out, even if she exhausted herself!

"Madam, we have nothing more to say to each other. Let's never meet again." Li Hao didn't want to get entangled with her any further. Yi Lin and the others were waiting for him to return.

"Sir..." Lin Shiyin's voice was already hoarse.

"You can call me 'sir,' but don't mistake me for a fool. I won't do anything for nothing. I'm the Amorous Swordsman, not the Lovesick Swordsman. Besides, we barely know each other."

"However, there's one more thing I should tell you. I gave Long Xiaoyun a Lesser Rejuvenation Pill. Its effects will keep his injuries from worsening for two hours. After that, if you can't find some heavenly treasure to prolong his life, you'd better prepare funeral offerings and wood for his coffin!" Li Hao kindly reminded her.

The Lesser Rejuvenation Pill was precious too. He couldn't do a good deed without leaving his name. If this came to light later, at least he'd have an explanation for his second brother.

"Master Li, I agree. Please, save Xiaoyun!" Lin Shiyin said through gritted teeth.

"Are you sure?" Li Hao was overjoyed.

"I'm sure," Lin Shiyin said firmly, though tears streamed down her cheeks.

"Good. I'll stabilize his injuries right away." Li Hao always acted swiftly and decisively. He never dragged his feet.

Lin Shiyin watched as Li Hao pulled a pouch from inside his clothes, then took a gleaming golden bean from it and handed it to her.

"Put it in Xiaoyun's mouth. One Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom will stabilize his injuries and keep them from getting worse."

"But he'll need a second one to wake up, and a third to heal his injuries. After swallowing all three, he'll be completely recovered and full of vitality. The medicinal power of the Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom will also improve his constitution, making him a martial arts prodigy with extraordinary potential," Li Hao explained.

"Why is there only one?" Lin Shiyin asked in confusion.

He clearly had a whole pouch, yet he insisted that each one was nearly impossible to find.

Men's words were lies. The ancients certainly hadn't been wrong.

"Madam, you didn't think I'd hand over the Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom just because you said one thing, did you? What if you went back on your word?" Li Hao made no effort to spare her feelings. This woman had a history of doing just that.

She'd agreed to offer herself to him, then immediately denied it.

Lin Shiyin had no choice but to place the golden bean in Long Xiaoyun's mouth. It melted as soon as it touched his lips and went straight down into his stomach.

Once the Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom reached his belly, Long Xiaoyun, who had been gravely injured and on the verge of death, immediately regained color in his cheeks. His breathing steadied too. Anyone who didn't know better would have thought he was asleep.

"Master Li, what are you doing?" Lin Shiyin turned around and saw Li Hao take a red bedsheet from his pocket and spread it over the grass. Then he pulled out a red quilt and pillow as well.

Lin Shiyin: Are you Doraemon or something? Do you have everything in that pocket?

"Madam, there's no time like the present. I just checked the stars, and today's an auspicious day. Why don't we have a wedding ceremony and consummate the marriage?" Li Hao gazed deeply into Lin Shiyin's eyes.

"Isn't this a little rushed?" Lin Shiyin stammered.

She'd never imagined this man would be so lustful. They were out in the wilderness. If anyone saw them, how could she ever show her face again?

"I think it's just right. Madam, you don't want Xiaoyun to stay like this forever, unable to wake up, do you?" As Li Hao spoke, he secretly slipped some colorless, odorless powder into Lin Shiyin's mouth.

Seeing this, Lin Shiyin closed her mouth and said nothing more.

But a few seconds later, Lin Shiyin's pretty face flushed crimson, and her fingers involuntarily reached for her belt. She still had a sliver of reason left and managed to stop herself from undoing it, but not much.

At once, Li Hao knew the drug had taken effect.

The system's products were always top-notch.

The effects of the Yin Yang Hehuan Powder were truly beyond reproach. Li Hao wasn't a good man. Having watched plenty of movies, he knew all too well that villains talked too much before they died.

He was a villain, so he'd learned from those who came before him. He wouldn't say one word more than necessary.

If he could use his hands, he wouldn't waste time running his mouth. All that blather would only give his opponent a chance.

"Sir, why do I feel so hot?" The drug had taken effect, but Lin Shiyin was still somewhat conscious.

That was why the Yin Yang Hehuan Powder ranked as the world's number-one strange poison: it let you retain your awareness, but you couldn't control yourself.

Afterward, it even made you feel as though you'd done it of your own free will.

"Madam, let's go to bed." Li Hao knew you had to strike while the iron was hot. Before Lin Shiyin could react, he slipped under the quilt.

As someone the system had deemed destined to be a villain for his entire life, Li Hao had naturally packed everything he might need in the wilderness into his system space, in case of emergencies.

As a string of system notifications rang out in his mind, Li Hao received a large number of rewards.

System, get out here! Why are the rewards different this time? And what do you mean by that last reward, "horizontal"? Are you looking down on me or something? Li Hao was furious.

The system had been silent for ages, and when it finally spoke, it went straight for the personal insults. Still, after he blocked the last reward, the rewards he'd received were double what he'd gotten from Ning Zhongze and the others.

"Lin Shiyin, you really are my lucky star." Li Hao couldn't help pulling her into a tight embrace again and kissing her fiercely.