"We've got it! The key to open the grand hall is really in our hands!" In the villa, the beautiful heroic thief Jiang Hanyang exclaimed in surprise as she looked at Shen Qiang, who had returned safely, "We've already succeeded halfway. Once Hao Deben delivers the prepared iris tomorrow, we can take away all their magical treasures!"

Shen Qiang smiled.

Just then, the big-eyed beautiful demon Feifei appeared in the room with a sudden waft of fragrance.

Immediately, she looked at Shen Qiang with shock in her eyes and said in astonishment, "Boss, how did you do it? I didn't notice at all how you got in and out! If I hadn't received the news that it was done, I would have thought you didn't go at all!"

Shen Qiang laughed and said, "It's a secret."

The beautiful demon fox Chu Qing charmingly hugged Shen Qiang's arm and giggled, "See, I told you, if anyone in this world can do it, it must be Shen Qiang."

The beautiful heroic thief Jiang Hanyang looked at Shen Qiang with joy in her eyes and said, "I really thought about giving up before because getting the Baihua Palace Master's iris information was as difficult as climbing to the sky. I kept thinking that unless you cold-heartedly kill her, we would have no way of getting it quietly."

"I never thought you could turn the impossible into the possible and achieve what seemed so unachievable effortlessly. You truly are my boss."

Looking at the admiring and convinced eyes of the beautiful thief.

Shen Qiang smiled calmly and said, "It was just a lucky coincidence."

The voluptuous and enchanting Sleeping Fire Lotus Demon Ke Bizhu looked at Shen Qiang with a sparkle in her eyes, saying, "Boss, you are indeed broad-minded and humble. If it were someone else who accomplished such an unbelievable feat, they would probably be bragging everywhere by now."

Hearing this, all the women nodded, looking at Shen Qiang with even more admiration in their eyes.

Shen Qiang smiled slightly and then put away his smile and said solemnly, "When I went to the Summer Hotel, I not only collected the Baihua Palace Master's iris data but also learned that the Kunlun Sword Sect was secretly supporting Qingyun Sword Pavilion and Carefree Valley."

"Their plan is to kill us here after the treasure exhibition, then gather forces to wipe out Heshenghe in the Provincial City."

At the moment of hearing this, the expressions of the women became instantly serious.

"Is it really like this? Then what should we do now?"

Shen Qiang smiled slightly and raised his eyebrows, saying, "Since they are focusing here, it means they will definitely have to pull strong elites from their own sects, so ordinary demons will be of no use. Just call our twelve Guard Captains from Heshenghe over, other personnel will stay and follow CEO Shen Bian's instructions."

The beautiful demon fox Chu Qing nodded and immediately went to make phone calls.

The beautiful heroic thief Jiang Hanyang furrowed her brows and said, "With only twelve Guard Captains, plus us, can we hold them off? They are determined to kill us, and the situation might get out of control."

Shen Qiang confidently smiled and said, "It's already enough; more people won't help, and they have more important tasks to do while staying at Heshenghe."

The big-eyed beautiful demon Feifei, upon hearing this, said, "Indeed, when truly facing an elite siege, companions with weak cultivation will only be a burden."

"So, let's rest early. The iris that Hao Deben is responsible for creating will probably be delivered around 10 a.m. tomorrow. Everyone needs to restore their energy and simultaneously prepare for battle. Once they make a move, I require everyone to abandon all tolerance and must strike with full force at the first opportunity, using only the strongest techniques and methods, showing no mercy."

"Alright!"

The women responded in unison.

As they began eagerly preparing to rest.

A thousand miles away, Bai Villa.

Bai Shiyi, wearing pajamas, sat somberly in the living room.

"Family Head, the Sect Leader of the Kunlun Sword Sect traveled with eight people to Baihua Palace. Judging by the timing, they likely set off before the appearance of the Divine Artifact Black Blade, which makes us all believe that he went there to hit Shen Qiang and Heshenghe."

Upon hearing this, Bai Shiyi's gaze turned cold as he sneered, "Heshenghe has been established for less than half a year, so they plan to take advantage while it's still finding its footing and eliminate it quickly. If Heshenghe can survive this collaborative siege from several sides, then in the Cultivation World, no one will dare to act recklessly in the future."

"Family Head, so what are your intentions?" the young man inquired respectfully.

Bai Shiyi sneered, "Originally, I was planning to give my son-in-law some challenges. But now, with even the Kunlun Sword Sect involved, we can't stand by, so prepare the plane for tomorrow morning to fly to Baihua Palace. I want to see what this bunch of riffraff can do against my Bai family's son-in-law."

"Understood." The young man turned and left.

Meanwhile, at Doushi Temple.

The new presiding monk at Doushi Temple sat cross-legged on the mat, fingers running over Buddha beads, eyes filled with a sharp sparkle as he looked at Bianyi sitting opposite him.

"It's an honor for the temple that Benefactor Shen visits so late at night," he said.

Bianyi smiled, took a sip of tea, and then laughed, "Master, this tea is a bit bland." He then took out a beautifully packaged bag of tea leaves, placing it on the small square table atop the mat, "I happen to have some good tea here, maybe the Abbot would like to try it."

The new abbot smiled warily, "A person of the religion finds humble tea and simple meals sufficient. If Benefactor Shen has something to say, you may speak directly."

Bianyi laughed, his white teeth gleaming under the dim light.

"I've just received news that Qingyun Sword Pavilion, Hidden Sword Villa, Carefree Valley, Baihua Palace, and Kunlun Sword Sect are planning to ambush my boss around Baihua Palace, so I came here promptly to discuss with the abbot about maintaining the peace and the great duty of saving all living beings."

Upon hearing this, the new abbot's eyes turned cold, "A monk is beyond the Three Realms, not within the Five Elements. But if Benefactor Shen needs it, we can perform a religious service for him free of charge for solace."

Bianyi laughed, "Heshenghe is short on personnel because I need to take them to do something significant, so I'm not here to mess around. I ask the abbot to arrange your most skilled martial monks to protect Heshenghe."

"A monk does not take up arms lightly..."

Bianyi, with frustration, raised an eyebrow and interrupted, "Stop the useless talk, I'm not asking you to kill, I'm asking you to protect. And I'm not interested in circling around with the abbot. Listen carefully, as long as Heshenghe stands, you will have Dahe Luojianan Fragrance, and you, as abbot, will have a large following of monks. Without Heshenghe and subsequently without Dahe Luojianan Fragrance, you will have nothing."

After hearing this, the new abbot was silent for a long while before sighing, "Saving a life is more meritorious than building a seven-story pagoda. Protecting all beings in the world is every monk's duty. Benefactor Shen can rest assured. If anyone dares to take arms, Doushi Temple will never stand idly by."

Bianyi smiled and then took back the bag of exquisite tea, saying, "Alright then, don't let me down."

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