Xu Yuan's steps slowed slightly, and he glanced back at her.
The lake shimmered, and a gentle breeze stirred the woman's dark hair. Her alluring peach-blossom eyes, seemingly capable of making anyone lose their senses, looked remarkably clear and limpid at that moment.
Xu Yuan was quite pleased with Su Jinxuan's reaction.
When it came to most things, he preferred talking about money to talking about feelings.
Talking about money might hurt feelings, but sometimes talking about feelings hurt both your wallet and your feelings.
The cultivation secret art for the Soul-Bewitching Seed was precious, but only to those with the Charm Soul Demon Body.
Without the Charm Soul Demon Body, even the most precious secret art was only good for propping up a table or gathering dust.
"All right. I'll remember that too. I'll wait for you to pay me back someday."
"Mm."
Su Jinxuan murmured softly, a hint of amusement in her beautiful eyes as she carefully tucked the secret art into her sleeve.
The weather by the Wetland Lake was beautiful, and everything was still just right. Beneath the warm winter sun, the two walked together, but after they had gone some distance, only the woman remained by the quiet lakeside.
Xu Yuan had left.
Since he had already made the investment, he needed to report it to Aunt Lou Ji in the Imperial Capital.
He headed toward the courtyard in the northwest. This time, the guards on duty there didn't stop him as they had in his memory.
The Third Young Master's status still carried weight. And since he had become more dependable in his conduct lately, all the restricted areas in the estate had been opened to him.
He entered the secluded, empty chamber alone. The enormous spherical crystal used for communication rested quietly at