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How utterly ridiculous!

"I'll think about it," Sang Xinghui said softly.

Ran Zirou swept back her hair, revealing a smile that could enchant all living beings. "I can give you all the Cultivation Resources you need. Medicinal Pills, Spirit Medicines, Martial Arts Techniques, Cultivation Methods—anything. Think it over carefully."

In the Small Courtyard.

Li Zi sat cross-legged, circulating her Cultivation Method to absorb the surrounding Spiritual Power.

The system brought her fresh gossip. "Host, Ran Zirou wants to keep Sang Xinghui as her lover."

The news nearly startled Li Zi into circulating her Cultivation Method the wrong way.

She quickly steadied her breathing and focused her mind. "What about Sang Xinghui? Isn't he a proud man? Would he agree? Should I interfere?"

"Don't rush," the system said. "I think there's still a chance this could turn around. They've agreed to meet tonight."

Li Zi seized on the important part. "Tonight? Under cover of darkness, a man and woman alone?"

"Your mind is filthy," the system said.

Li Zi rose to her feet. "If those two get together, the force of the plot will make Ran Zirou cultivate far faster than me. I couldn't catch up even on a rocket. By then, the entire Cultivation World will be done for."

Just then, a Maid knocked and entered the Small Courtyard, followed by a crowd of people.

The Maid said respectfully, "Miss, our Manor Master asked us to bring you some food. Please see if there's anything you like."

A line of Young Attendants carrying trays filed in after her.

Li Zi caught a rich scent of osmanthus cakes.

The Maid uncovered the first tray. Inside lay chilled lychees, their round, plump flesh still wreathed in icy mist.

There were also osmanthus cakes, dragon's beard candy, jujube pastries, walnut cookies...

And several