Shen Qiang understood perfectly well that this was what they call putting on an act.

Sleeping with her, Shen Qiang's own intention was to complete the bad-man persona, to build the image of a wealthy bad man, giving Wang Lizhi and his associates the illusion that this man is lecherous and easy to control, to see if they have any further moves.

Assuming they are indeed related to the homicidal demon of Doushi Temple, then now Shen Qiang is exactly aligned with their target profile.

Over 1.8 meters tall, with a strong build, aged between thirty and thirty-five, rich, ambitious, and enjoys sleeping with women.

If there are no further actions, or if it is confirmed that they indeed have nothing to do with the homicidal demon of Doushi Temple, then Wang Lizhi is nothing more than a scumbag who coerces women. Next, Shen Qiang would prioritize helping Qian Shanxue deal with Wang Lizhi, first helping Qian Shanxue earn some points, and then go all out to solve the Doushi Temple murder case.

Pondering over this, although fatigued to the point of barely being able to open his eyes, the stunning woman next to him, radiating infinite satisfaction on her face, gently stroked Shen Qiang's chest and murmured dreamily, "I didn't expect that beneath your sharp suit, there would be such a strong body."

Shen Qiang smiled, saying nothing.

But in reality, ever since entering the Nascent Soul Stage, Shen Qiang's cultivation not only hadn't stalled in the slightest, but instead, he trained even harder.

The Plague Source's toxins are indeed very powerful.

But it has an inherent flaw.

It takes a certain amount of time to generate sufficiently strong destructive and controlling power.

And when dueling with true experts, a second can determine life or death.

So relying solely on the Plague Source would leave a significant flaw.

After all, cultivators are very clever and cunning. Using a strategy of delaying time for each encounter until completely annihilating the opponent won't work many times before being seen through by cultivators.

By that time, if the enemy sends a super expert at or above the Dao Fruit Stage, seeking a quick resolution, with Shen Qiang's current strength, there would be no way to resist.

Therefore, self-cultivation is of utmost importance; while one cannot hasten progress, steady cultivation is a must.

And with the augmentation of the Heavenly Palace Jade Lock, now bearing a load of up to fourteen thousand kilograms, Shen Qiang's physique is not just perfect, his muscles are so solid they are almost comparable to steel. Frankly speaking, even without True Yuan or True Qi, the sheer strength of his muscles alone is enough that an ordinary person couldn't pierce him with a knife.

So under these circumstances, even knowing it's all an act, even aware she has other intentions, Shen Qiang's handsome and nearly perfect strong physique still left her captivated.

Upon hearing this, Shen Qiang couldn't help but reach out and gently embrace her waist.

After ten-plus minutes.

Shen Qiang sat up, looking at the freshly washed beauty, and said, "I still don't know your name."

The seductive beauty glanced at Shen Qiang with a light smile and said, "You can call me Lady Rose." With that, she reached for Shen Qiang's phone, entered a number, called it, then hung up and smiled as she got up, saying, "I have to go."

Shen Qiang smiled, "Since I'm here for business talks, I'll have time over the next few days, but in three days I need to leave here and go south."

"Got it, my busy man." The seductive beauty chuckled flirtatiously, swaying as she left.

After she left.

Shen Qiang's smile faded, and he soon got up, showered, dressed, and came out of the room.

In the bar on the second basement level, there weren't many people left.

Most of the once numerous alluring beauties had stopped dancing feverishly as well.

Glancing at the time, it was already past ten at night, with the club's operating hours being from six in the evening to two in the morning.

Looking at the sparse crowd and those beauties no longer able to stir desire.

Shen Qiang turned and left.

Only upon exiting did he realize that the front entrance of the club was actually at the back of the entire building.

And at this moment, the sky's fine snowflakes, coupled with the chilly wind, inexplicably invigorated Shen Qiang.

But soon after, as Shen Qiang rounded the building and was about to reach the street.

Bang!

A muffled noise sounded, and a silhouette crashed onto the alley's garbage bin like a cannonball.

Then Shen Qiang smiled.

Because within his Divine Sense, Shen Qiang had already clearly detected the presence of Bianyi, Wu Zhaoyang, Lan Yong, and Cheng Hai, and not just them, but there was also an aura above the Mixed Element Realm following Bianyi.

So Shen Qiang stopped in his tracks.

Under the dim yet bright streetlights, the dancing snowflakes flew wildly.

But compared to Bianyi's current arrogant swagger, they paled significantly.

Crack.

Cheng Hai pressed his finger joints till they cracked, his expression serene as he stomped and shattered that man's arm bones.

Then, with a somewhat excited look in his eyes, he raised his foot again.

"Enough!" Bianyi beside him spoke up.

This made Shen Qiang breathe a sigh of relief.

After all, Cheng Hai is a combat maniac, his heart like a wild beast, torturing enemies is his hobby, and if unchecked, he appears more like a demon.

"Is Red Queen District logistics profitable?" Bianyi smiled, squatting beside the man, grabbing a handful of his hair.

Under the lamplight in the alley, Shen Qiang could clearly see that this was the person who had been very arrogant before and had once grabbed Bianyi by the neck.

Now it seemed that just causing him diarrhea and using the chili essence paper towel still hadn't satisfied Bianyi.

"Speak." Bianyi used his other hand to slap the man several times, then smiled and said, "If you think you can play dumb and bluff your way past me, then I don't mind turning you into a corpse."

The man, held by the hair by Bianyi, glared at Bianyi and said sternly, "Shen Bian, don't be arrogant, I'll be honest with you, you won't be dancing for long, you think we don't know you're wrestling with Doushi Temple?"

"If you dare kill me, then Hidden Sword Villa, Qingyun Sword Pavilion, Carefree Valley, and Baihua Palace will immediately go to war with you, and along with Doushi Temple, all you demons will die!"

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