An Nishang delicately picked up a strawberry between her slender, soft fingers and placed it into her mouth. Red lips enveloped the berry, and her white teeth gently bit down, letting the strawberry's juice burst into her mouth.

A unique blend of fruity sweetness and fragrance began to spread from the tip of her tongue throughout her entire mouth.

This distinct flavor made An Nishang squint her eyes, slightly intoxicated by this unique taste.

"A strawberry? Where did you get this fruit?" An Nishang asked Chen Che curiously, her beautiful phoenix eyes showing a hint of wonder.

An Nishang was certain that even among the fruits offered to the Royal Family in the capital of the Night Empire, none could compare to the deliciousness of this strawberry.

"I managed to grow some from seeds, didn't expect the result to be this good.

Nishang, if you like them, have more."

The pre-dinner fruit greatly satisfied An Nishang.

The steak, pan-seared to a crispy brown on both sides and served with a specially prepared red wine sauce, further stimulated a waltz on An Nishang's tongue.

An Nishang cut the steak with a knife and fork, gracefully placing it into her mouth. As her neck tilted back, the movement of swallowing highlighted her swan-like snowy-white throat, making Chen Che's heart itch with desire.

Her body was a forbidden allure for Chen Che, comparable to contraband.

And wasn't An Nishang's body equally captivating?

This evening, there would be a few more neck tilts, more things to swallow... Chen Che thought silently to himself.

In an instant, lust surged up within him.

Since the Demon Calamity, the enhancement of physical abilities had also magnified pleasure several times, increasing both intensity and endurance, immersing one deeply into these primal instincts.

An Nishang parted her red lips and unexpectedly said, "You've been stirring up quite a disturbance in the Upper City District lately. Some of the businesses used to belong to Tasting Commerce Association, and with past grudges unresolved and the Apocalypse Society's issues still looming, extending yourself on multiple fronts, can you handle it?"

In response to An Nishang's inquiry, Chen Che curled his lips into a smile: "Nishang, don't worry, I have it under control.

The gang system in the Upper City is inherently chaotic. Any idle punks with a bit of ruthlessness can gather and call themselves a gang.

Their personnel quality and weaponry are no match compared to the real gangs of the Lower City District."

"I know that most of these gangs are the dogs kept by the Tasting Commerce Association, making a huge profit for them.

I killed Ulat, which has already pitted me against the Tasting Commerce Association, and once they're done dealing with the major casino incidents, who knows what underhanded tricks they'll pull on me.

Why not strike first while we're already at odds?

The Upper City gang system is too chaotic, making overall security bad, so since no one else is managing it, I will."

An Nishang nodded slightly and softly reminded, "Just make sure you know not to touch certain neighborhoods."

Chen Che understood which areas An Nishang was referring to.

They were the backyards of some influential figures.

In the Upper City, there are neighborhoods nurtured by prominent figures working in the government, serving as their Treasure Basins.

The gangs stationed in these areas are there to secretly rake in cash for the influential figures behind them.

Chen Che certainly knew this: "I'm not that foolish to make enemies of myself; half of the chaotic places in the Upper City are already cleared by me.

Most are linked to the Tasting Commerce Association; there are certain neighborhoods I haven't disturbed..."

Unable to act now doesn't mean unable in the future.

The Count's abilities require power.

Accumulating more authority will allow the Count's capabilities to evolve.

For Chen Che, it's a means of self-preservation.

An Nishang gently nodded and redirected the conversation: "How's it going with Apocalypse Society?"

After their all-night heart-to-heart, An Nishang had entrusted the Apocalypse Society matters to Chen Che to plan.

An Nishang herself was busy with other affairs, a testament to her current confidence in Chen Che's capabilities.

An Nishang's proactive inquiry indicated her desire to reclaim that batch of military arms.

Chen Che, contemplating his chin, said, "Those two really have patience, as they still haven't contacted me, but I figure they will soon."

Chen Che's lips curled into a sly smile: "I won't let myself suffer loss for nothing..."

…

After eating and drinking enough, An Nishang wiped her vivid red lips with a napkin, got up, and headed upstairs.

Those phoenix eyes cast a charming glance back at Chen Che, causing Chen Che's heart to itch, instantly grasping An Nishang's message.

As they say, after nourishment comes desire.

Chen Che coughed twice and said to Xia Na, "Nana, I'll leave the dishwashing to you."

Xia Na glared fiercely at Chen Che, watching his retreating figure up the stairs, her eyes filled with jealousy.

Xia Na, stroking Bogita's head, gritting her teeth angrily, said: "Bogita, can your chainsaw chop off the stick in one go?"

"Woof?" Bogita looked up, eyes clear and innocent.

Xia Na could only helplessly stroke the dog's chin.

…

Upstairs.

Having just finished her bath, An Nishang lay on the bed, her snow-white skin without a bit of excess flesh or crease, as smooth and soft as silk.

Chen Che straddled An Nishang's thighs, his hands coated with glistening oil, rubbing evenly along the line of An Nishang's shoulders and down her back.

Her originally fair skin gained a glossy sheen under the oil's application, appearing even more exquisite and captivating.

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