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Seeing that she was in a good mood, Pang Wan subconsciously asked a question that had been lingering in his mind for a long time: "Since you don't like Alliance Leader Gu, why do you act as if you are in love with him in every way?"
Sang Chan snorted and laughed, "I have what I want, and he has what he's reluctant to give up. It's a matter of each getting what they need."
"What do you mean by 'mutual benefit'?" A clear, melodious voice rang out, and a purple figure stepped in, lifting the beaded curtain. "Junior Sister, what brings you to my residence as a guest?" Gu Xiju stood smiling in front of the couch.
Upon hearing his voice, Sang Chan frowned and stood up.
“Senior brother.” She turned to look at him, her expression turning solemn and serious in an instant. “At the Kunlun Heaven Sacrifice in ten days, please remember to give Chan’er what she deserves.”
Gu Xiju patted her shoulder with a smile, as if greeting a brother: "When have I ever failed to keep my promise to you?"
Sang Chan lowered her eyes, seemingly relieved: "Since someone wants to use me to dampen your new favorite's arrogance, Senior Brother should really examine the hearts of his subordinates." She turned and gave Pang Wan a captivating smile, then flicked her sleeve and gracefully left.
Gu Xiju watched Sang Chan's departing figure until it disappeared before turning to look at Pang Wan on the couch.
From the moment he entered until now, she hasn't moved an inch, just quietly leaning against the window frame, observing him.
"Isn't she beautiful?" Gu Xiju smiled, sat on the couch, and casually put his arm around the girl's waist.
"She is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen in the world." Pang Wan calmly avoided his lewd hand.
Gu Xiju wasn't angry, he just smiled and said, "She's also the smartest woman I've ever met." He picked up a strand of her hair, twirled it between his fingers and played with it lazily. "All the women in the entire Yanbo Manor combined can't compare to her toenails."
Pang Wan didn't speak.
Gu Xiju chuckled, "Are you angry? Jealous?" His large, warm hand gently caressed her fair and delicate face.
Pang Wan shook her head.
"You really don't know how to make people happy." Gu Xiju looked at her resolute denial and withdrew his hand listlessly.
"Don't worry, even though I'm praising her like this, I don't really like her deep down." He said slowly, regretfully reminiscing about the way the girl used to act cute and charming when she was naive.
Pang Wan stared wide-eyed.
"Women are best when they're a little silly," he said as he washed up. "I don't really like the self-righteous type."
Pang Wan bit her lower lip and sighed, "You don't believe her at all."
"What do you think?" Gu Xiju flicked her smooth cheek, a half-smile on his face.
"I'm curious, has there ever been anyone you've truly trusted in your life?" She gazed into his unfathomable black eyes.
"Yes." Gu Xiju picked up her teacup and took a sip with a languid expression. "I trust you, and she trusts Bai Xiaosheng, doesn't she?"
Pang Wan laughed: "Yes." She gave him an affirmative answer.
"Since I trust you so much, what about your revenge? When will you give it to me?" Gu Xiju rarely saw her so obedient. On a whim, he lifted her chin, his eyes filled with expectation and inquiry. "You won't let me down, will you?" He lowered his head and touched her forehead with his warm, moist breath, licking her cheek.
"Soon..." Pang Wan looked up at him and smiled sweetly, her smile as beautiful as a flower, "I won't let you down."
Night falls, at midnight.
Amidst the swirling mist, Gu Xiju was completely naked, immersing himself in the milky-white hot spring.
This was the most enjoyable moment of his day.
The reason he chose this location to build the resort was because of the natural hot springs here. Both the temperature and the water quality suited him perfectly. Martial arts practitioners often experience muscle and bone pain, and using hot springs for treatment is the best way to relax.
He usually drinks a little wine while soaking in the hot spring, and today was no exception. The maid had already brought in the warmed wine.
He picked up the wine jug and took a sip, his eyebrows slightly raised. When he turned his head and saw the pair of small, jade-white and pink feet vaguely visible under the canopy, he smiled and drank the entire jug of wine in one gulp.
A moment later, the heat spread from his toes to his cheeks, and he turned to the veiled area and sighed, "Come out." His eyes crinkled.
A graceful woman slowly emerged from behind the curtain, her face lowered and her dark hair covering her chest.
Amidst the swirling steam, she lifted her skirt, revealing two smooth, bare legs. After testing the water with her toes, she stepped into the hot spring and gracefully walked towards the pool. The wide skirt floated behind her, like a blooming lotus flower.
Gu Xiju leaned lazily against the marble wall, watching the shadow approach him with an air of leisure.
Using Nanke to take revenge on me? That's really novel. Are you going to use your own body as a weapon again?
Although this was not the counterattack he had expected, it was undeniably far beyond his expectations.
His lips curled up high, and his eyes and brows couldn't hide his smugness.
As the woman drew closer, he suddenly stopped halfway, seemingly hesitant.
"Why not continue?" he smiled at her. "It's rare for you to be willing to invest so much, I will definitely play along to the end."
Before he could finish speaking, he anxiously raised his hand and pulled her into his arms.
As the white mist dissipated and a sweet fragrance wafted over, his expression suddenly changed.
In that split second, a muffled splash came from the water, and a piercing pain shot through my calf. Looking down, I saw several splashes of blood bubbling up in the hot spring.
"Who goes there?" He grabbed the girl by the throat and slapped her hard, her black hair falling loose to reveal a dazed face—Lu Kui.
At the same time, a loud splashing sound came from the bottom of the pool, and another slender figure emerged from the water.
"My Lord, a moment of bliss is worth a thousand pieces of gold. Please be gentle and considerate."
The figure darted to the edge of the pool and climbed ashore, her jet-black hair flowing freely, her wet clothes clinging to her body, making her look like a mermaid from afar.
Gu Xiju narrowed his eyes, about to gather his strength and take a step, but stopped in surprise—his legs felt weak and he couldn't muster any power!
"How is it, Alliance Leader? Doesn't this enhanced version of 'Nanke' taste especially good?" The "Mermaid" smiled at him, her face as beautiful as a lotus in the mist. "You see, my principle in life is—if you fall down, you get up from there."