After Shen Qiang and Qian Shanxue left with Ali and Ye Xiaolei.

Various demons gradually appeared, showing up at the place where they had fought earlier.

"The boss is really fast in the rain, but to be honest, that Qian Shanxue's rain techniques are not very good," a demon with bright eyes said. "If I used water techniques, I would be stronger."

"First of all, you have to be pretty!" said the beautiful big-eyed demon Feifei, revealing her form with a light laugh. "Among us in Heshenghe, the Fourth Elder Baoyulaosan is obviously very powerful with his pure water techniques, but I think the boss has no interest in playing with him."

All the demons laughed at this.

At this moment, the Eagle Demon said coldly, "These cultivators dare to cause trouble on Heshenghe's territory; they really deserve to die."

The ancient beast Feifei chuckled lightly, "Since ancient times, profitable businesses always have takers, but no one does losing ones. Provincial City is large, with millions of people, hiding a few cultivators and demons is hard to notice, so even with the boss's iron fist, it's impossible to truly make the world free of thieves."

The Eagle Demon said coldly, "So we should conduct a grand purge and eliminate all the cultivators."

The ancient beast Feifei laughed, "You, if you want to die, do it yourself. Our Heshenghe is doing very well now. At least the ordinary cultivators no longer dare to mess with us. That's good; we prefer the peaceful and beautiful times ahead."

"As for those working in the shadows, leave them to the Dragon Group to handle. Also, let me remind you, unless the boss gives the order, you better keep your mouth shut and don't do pointless things."

With that, the ancient beast Feifei walked away.

The other demons also dispersed.

"Makes sense, just do what the boss says."

"Yeah, I need to visit the canteen and eat a couple of plates to calm my nerves."

"Long live the boss, I love Heshenghe's canteen."

After the demons had mostly dispersed.

The Tiger Demon Fu Bo revealed himself, frowning slightly as he stood on the hill. He said, "Shen Qiang is very perceptive. Just at the Nascent Soul stage, he has already realized the fighting method based on the immediate characteristics of True Yuan. I only vaguely understood this when I reached the Yang God level and could only genuinely apply it when my cultivation reached the Mixed Element Realm."

Xiong Zhenghui, who appeared beside him, laughed, "I said earlier, Shen Qiang is a genius. And don't forget, where there's a dragon, there's rain. Perhaps it's time for us to help him find the perfect water element attendant."

The Tiger Demon Fu Bo nodded, "Indeed, Qian Shanxue's true prowess lies in ice and snow, which is her nature. Therefore, she is still some distance from being Shen Qiang's perfect partner. Shen Qiang knows this, but it seems he has a bit of interest in this aloof female superior of his."

Xiong Zhenghui said, "This Qian Shanxue is okay—aloof, but not malicious. She doesn't pose a threat to Chu Qing. And if there's a user of pure water techniques, it would greatly benefit her."

The Tiger Demon Fu Bo laughed, "Exactly, and I thought of a powerful being."

"That Great Sea Demon who rules the deep sea?" Xiong Zhenghui frowned, "It's too terrifying, and its temperament is very violent. In the sea, even if Heshenghe mobilized everyone, we would just be its snacks. So, forget about it; it's untouchable."

The Tiger Demon Fu Bo laughed, "Yes, it is terrifying and unapproachable, but I know where its little daughter is!"

Jinyu Huacheng.

In the now-vacant house.

Shen Qiang and Qian Shanxue stood quietly by the railing of the terrace garden, looking at the bustling Provincial City.

The winter sun was not warm in the wind.

But the faint body fragrance from the long hair fluttering in the wind made Shen Qiang feel inexplicably comfortable.

"Thank you for saving Ye Xiaolei," Qian Shanxue said softly.

Shen Qiang smiled, "It's my duty, no need to thank me."

Qian Shanxue was silent for a moment and then said, "Actually, you can leave the team now; no one would say anything. Then you can focus on being a big boss, occasionally helping the Dragon Group when needed."

Shen Qiang smiled and said, "Did you skip the Mountain Villa celebration yesterday because you had a mission?"

Qian Shanxue nodded, "We had been trailing those two for three days straight to capture them."

Shen Qiang made a sound of acknowledgment and then said solemnly, "Actually, I think it's better for girls to dress up beautifully and do something within their capabilities rather than getting involved in bloody battles."

"Looking down on women?" Qian Shanxue's tone turned cold.

Shen Qiang didn't mind, and calmly said, "I've saved Ali, saved Ye Xiaolei, so I don't want the next person I save to be you."

Qian Shanxue was silent for a moment and then said, "I am very strong."

Shen Qiang smiled helplessly, "Drowned people are usually good swimmers; those who can't swim never go into the water. Similarly, no matter how perfect the rescue, it is better not to get injured at all. If you think my words are looking down on women, you can pretend I never said them. But the truth is, if you have the choice, I suggest staying away from the combat team."

"Then who will uphold justice?" Qian Shanxue asked calmly.

Shen Qiang smiled, "When I was in primary school, I thought the world couldn't function without me, but later I realized, even if I didn't go to class, everything went on as usual."

Qian Shanxue said, "Are you deceiving yourself?"

Shen Qiang raised an eyebrow, "You, Ali, and Ye Xiaolei are all lovely girls. Why not treat yourselves better? Why must you do such dangerous things?"

"Often, what you do isn't decided by what you want to do but by what you can do," Qian Shanxue said. "I can fight, Ali can do live restoration, Ye Xiaolei has an extraordinary sense of smell. So, we are best suited for the combat team."

"Nonsense," Shen Qiang said calmly, raising an eyebrow. "The one deceiving themselves is you. Ye Xiaolei can research perfumes, Ali can teach. Similarly, you can do other things, like opening an ice rink, running a cold storage, or sunbathing on the beach."

Turning around, looking seriously at Qian Shanxue, Shen Qiang said, "All the supposedly 'no choices' are just because you don't want to choose. I'm saying these words because I consider you a friend. If you keep brushing me off, I won't say them again."

Looking at Shen Qiang, Qian Shanxue was silent for a moment, then sighed and said seriously, "You're right. In fact, I do have other choices, and justice can still be upheld without me. But I want to be a general, and staying in the combat team is the fastest way to get promoted."

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