Over the next month, the entire Xiangsi Sect operated with unprecedented efficiency.
A plaza ten times more magnificent than the original rose from the ground under the hard work of countless disciples.
Li Fan's soul-cultivating Dao companion completely spent the massive amount of spirit stones provided by Su Ji, laying down layers of interlocking, complex grand formations all around the plaza.
Meanwhile, Su Ji, acting as the ultimate hands-off boss, spent most of his time lounging in Su Jiu's courtyard, aside from occasionally going to inspect the construction progress and showing approval of Li Fan's work.
He called it discussing important matters.
Junior Sister, look at these sects: the Blood Fiend Sect, the Joyous Union Sect, the Green Blade Sect... They will definitely jump out and make a fuss when the time comes. Tell me, which one should I rob first?
Su Ji lay on the edge of the wall by the back door of Su Jiu's courtyard, pointing at a map of the Great Xia sect power distribution that he had gotten from who-knows-where.
Su Jiu sat on a stone stool in the backyard, holding a cup of clear tea. Hearing this, she couldn't even be bothered to lift her eyelids.
Aren't you invincible in this world, Senior Brother? Just rob them all at once.
Over the past month, she had grown accustomed to Su Ji's state of intermittent ambition and continuous loafing around waiting to die.
As long as he didn't bring up the matter of her treatment, anything was fine.
That may be true, but there still needs to be an order of priority, Su Ji said self-righteously. This is called strategic planning.
Su Jiu put down her teacup and finally looked him straight in the eye.
Senior Brother.
Hmm?
That day, you told me not to take action... She hesitated for a moment but still asked, Why exactly was that?
The smile on Su Ji's face froze slightly.
Fortunately, he had used Peering into Heaven's Mandate to look again recently. After making up his mind not to fight with his full strength, those purple eyes had disappeared.
He fell silent for a moment and didn't answer. Instead, he jumped down from the wall and walked over to Su Jiu's side.
He reached out and gently tucked a stray strand of hair by her temple behind her ear.
His movements were very light and gentle.
The sensation of his fingertips brushing across her cheek caused Su Jiu's heartbeat to skip half a beat.
Because... Su Ji's voice carried a rare hint of seriousness. I don't want you to get hurt.
He didn't want her to see those purple eyes that looked down upon all living beings with indifference.
He didn't want her to experience that ultimate despair where one didn't even have the right to resist.
Some burdens were enough for him to shoulder alone.
Su Jiu looked into his deep eyes. Although she didn't understand the meaning behind his words, she could feel the heaviness hidden beneath his calm facade.
She didn't press the matter further.
She just gave a soft Mm and rested her head on Su Ji's shoulder.
The atmosphere in the courtyard was rarely this warm and peaceful for a moment.
Leaning on Su Ji's shoulder, Su Jiu felt a long-lost tranquility. The exhaustion from the past few days seemed to dissipate significantly.
She liked this feeling.
However, this cozy atmosphere didn't last very long.
Su Ji suddenly moved, breaking the silence.
Junior Sister.
Hmm? Su Jiu responded lazily, too lethargic to even open her eyes.
I suddenly remembered something extremely important. Su Ji's voice sounded incredibly solemn.
Su Jiu continued to lean against him, her voice carrying a slight nasal tone. What is it?
Counting the days, Su Ji cleared his throat and spoke in an unquestionable tone, it's time for your treatment again.
Su Jiu: ...
Her body, resting on Su Ji's shoulder, suddenly stiffened.
The warm atmosphere vanished without a trace.
She abruptly sat up straight. Her pretty face, which had just regained a bit of color, instantly flushed bright red.
What nonsense are you talking about!
I'm not talking nonsense. Su Ji wore a look of utter heartache. He pointed at Su Jiu's face. Look in the mirror yourself, isn't it starting to turn pale again? Let me tell you, illness comes like a falling mountain but goes like spinning silk. You must be treated on time to consolidate the healing effects. We absolutely cannot give up halfway!
He spoke with such righteous indignation, acting as if he were truly a divine doctor dedicated to saving the world.
Su Jiu gritted her silver teeth and squeezed a few words out from between them.
I'm not sick!
You are! Su Ji said resolutely. You're just hiding your illness for fear of treatment! Junior Sister, listen to my advice, this illness cannot be delayed!
As he spoke, he stood up and advanced toward Su Jiu.
Su Jiu instinctively backed away, her cold, clear eyes filled with vigilance.
You... what do you want to do?!
You.
I don't want to!
Without a second thought, Su Jiu turned around and tried to flee back into the house.
However, just as she turned, her wrist was caught by a strong, powerful hand.
Su Ji had appeared behind her at some unknown point. With a slight pull, he dragged her back and pulled her directly into his embrace.
Junior Sister, stop making a fuss.
Su Ji's voice rang in her ear, carrying a domineering tone that brooked no refusal.
If we delay your condition and it leaves behind a root cause, that would be terrible.
Su Jiu struggled in his arms, but her meager strength was no different from a kitten's scratch in front of the current Su Ji.
Let me go! You bastard!
I won't.
Not only did Su Ji not let go, but he hugged her even tighter.
He gave Su Jiu no further chance to resist, directly pressing her against the cold stone table.
You... what are you doing?! Su Jiu was completely panicked.
Treating your illness, Su Ji answered self-righteously. Right here is fine. The scenery is good, the air flows well, and it helps the circulation of spiritual energy.
Su Jiu's mind instantly went blank, and all her struggles vanished into nothingness amidst extreme shame.
She could only bury her face in the crook of her arms.
Looking at her ostrich-like posture, the corners of Su Ji's mouth curled into a triumphant smirk.
He reached out his hands, wandering over her back in a seemingly professional manner while muttering under his breath.
Hmm... the meridians are blocked, qi and blood are not flowing smoothly. No wonder your divine soul is weak.
...
Half an hour later.
Su Ji.
Hmm?
Just you wait.
After saying these three words, Su Jiu rolled her eyes back and completely passed out.
ng to die together with you." Lin Xuan is dead, his body thrown into the river by his scumbag lover and her accomplice. She, the president of the Su Group, is decisive, ruthless, and ice-cold. For three days and three nights, she had his body fished out of the river, and without hesitation, she kissed the bloated corpse of Lin Xuan. She laid down beside him in a cold coffin, their fingers intertwined, a smile lingering on her lips as she closed her eyes. The noble and cold-hearted woman, only bending for one man—Lin Xuan. Lin Xuan, with his golden finger, is reborn and returns to the day of his wedding to the treacherous woman. Su Qiang comes to steal the bride. Lin Xuan's eyes light up, eager to pledge his loyalty on the spot, but instead, her kiss transfers a glass of drugged wine into his mouth, causing him to pass out... 【Male Protagonist with Single Female Lead】【Yandere Tycoon】【Action-Packed】【True vs. Fake Heir】
] [Lone Wolf, No Male Gaze] [Protagonist is pursued early on; extreme protagonist-stans, stay away!] The "Carnival Paradise" descends and slowly devours the real world in the form of a game. By chance, Zhu Yan awakens the talent [Roleplay], becoming one of the first beta players. He thought he could develop safely, but after clearing the first instance, he is branded by humanity as the chief culprit behind the game's spread—a traitorous villain. A villain? Who would ever... become one! He'll be the villain! From then on, Zhu Yan is not only a player but also a lackey for the Carnival Paradise. Between the straight path and the crooked path, he chooses the con. With his left hand, he dons the villain's mantle, staging scenes within instances, infuriating players who decry him as a despicable traitor, all while the game happily promotes him. With his right hand, he joins the non-human organization "Fangcun Mountain," which opposes the Carnival Paradise, transforming into a mysterious player who slaughters game bosses, earning cheers of "Long live the expert!" from fellow players. Gradually, Zhu Yan rises to become an S-rank human player in Fangcun Mountain's archives, while also being the Carnival Paradise's certified top game Boss. But when the final war erupts and both major factions place their hopes in him— Players tag his various aliases: "Experts, this offensive depends on you." The Carnival Paradise's supreme Boss throws an arm around his neck: "Bro, you're the iron, I'm the steel; you can't let me down again!"
grated, and just when he finally managed to get into an elite academy, he discovered that he actually had a system, and the way to earn rewards was extremely ridiculous. So for the sake of rewards, he had no choice but to start acting ridiculous as well. Su Cheng: "It's nothing but system quests after all." But later, what confused Su Cheng was that while he was already quite ridiculous, he never expected those serious characters to gradually become ridiculous too. And the way they looked at him became increasingly strange... (This synopsis doesn't do it justice, please read the full story)
ut it can buy an entire year of absolutely perfect training results! Su Yu stared at his empty wallet and decisively opened up various online loan platforms. “Borrow a thousand bucks! Recharge my vitality!” Boom! His vitality broke a hundred points, shattering the limits of the human body! “Borrow ten thousand bucks! Recharge my combat skills!” Boom! A basic punching technique so common it was everywhere instantly maxed out, revealing the ultimate assassination technique of Five Elements Unity—Inner Force! When a rich kid hired assassins for a midnight ambush, aiming to break both of his legs, they instead ran headfirst into a monster—a human-shaped tyrannosaur, brimming with dragon-like vitality. With just two fingers, Su Yu snapped a steel staff reinforced with alloy. Staring at the killer’s stash of stolen cash—a staggering quarter-million dollars—he showed a corporate-sincere smile: “Thanks for the pre-exam gift pack, Mr. Zhao! I’m gonna go re-invest this!” Three days later, at the National Martial Arts College Entrance Exam, while everyone else struggled just to reach the passing line, Su Yu threw a single punch—and more than a thousand vitality points literally detonated the entire arena!
