Soon, Lu Ren, disguised as Dai Yue, returned to Xue Fan'an's side, maintaining his sinister expression.
Xue Fan'an sat on a throne, chin propped on one hand. His gaze swept over Qiu Yaoyao as she sat cross-legged, tending to her injuries. He watched her with amusement, waiting for her to yield.
He did not like forcing women. He preferred them to submit willingly; it gave him the thrill of conquest.
In the distance, more than a dozen Blood Heaven Manor guards were scattered across the mountains, using Dao Power to mine the rare Great Dao materials within Iron Mountain. The clang of their tools echoed through the valley.
"Dai Yue, is it done?"
Xue Fan'an did not turn around. His eyes remained on Qiu Yaoyao as he asked the question casually.
Lu Ren took a step forward, imitating Dai Yue's voice and manner. "Young Manor Lord, the entrance to the Myriad Severance Mystic Realm has been completely sealed with a formation diagram. Its spatial coordinates are fully concealed. Outsiders will have little hope of finding it."
"Very good."
Xue Fan'an nodded with satisfaction. "Stand by."
Lu Ren withdrew to one side and stood with his head bowed, quietly surveying the situation from beneath lowered eyelids.
Xue Fan'an had plenty of patience.
He knew Qiu Yaoyao all too well!
More than her own chastity, what Qiu Yaoyao cared about was her father's approval.
She had failed in her mission to secure the Myriad Severance Mystic Realm. If she returned empty-handed as well, she would lose all standing in her father's eyes. Proud as she was, she could never bear that blow.
As Xue Fan'an saw it, her surrender was only a matter of time.
Qiu Yaoyao appeared to be meditating with her eyes closed, but her thoughts churned like boiling water.