"To the downfall of the Doushi Temple serial killer, cheers!" In the dining room of the house in Jinyu Huacheng, with a slightly flushed face, Ali excitedly raised her glass.

Shen Qiang smiled at the charming Ye Xiaolei and the cold-eyed Qian Shanxue, lifted his glass, and drank it all in one go.

Putting down her glass, Ali said excitedly, "It's really surprising, the Doushi Temple serial killer turned out to be the abbot Shi Shengyi. No wonder no one discovered it for so long."

Listening to this, Ye Xiaolei looked at Shen Qiang with admiration and said, "Yes, the most unexpected part is his motive, which was to kill strong men to make incense to help monks cultivate. If it weren't for Shen Qiang seeing the connection between him and Wang Lizhi, finding him at Doushi Temple wouldn't have been easy."

"Shen Qiang is amazing!" Having drunk a bit, Ali admitted Shen Qiang's prowess for the first time, then suddenly laughed and said, "I suddenly thought, no wonder that guy Shen Bian arranged for a dance troupe to perform in front of Doushi Temple. Shi Shengyi caved in because that's what he feared the most."

Qian Shanxue smiled, turned her head to look at Shen Qiang, and when their eyes met, she calmly avoided his gaze, then said coldly, "Indeed, Shen Bian accidentally struck Doushi Temple's soft spot, but without Shen Qiang, this case wouldn't be solved quickly, leading to more victims."

Hearing these words, Shen Qiang looked entirely helpless.

Accidentally struck the soft spot?

It was clearly Shen Qiang's arrangement, wasn't it?

But things like this are better left unsaid; otherwise, it would make them feel he was boastful, so Shen Qiang had no interest in speaking out.

Moreover.

Listening to their conversation, Shen Qiang felt an impulse to make incense.

After all, the inheritance from the Medical Saint recorded dozens of recipes for calming incense. If Shen Qiang were to make it, the effect would likely be excellent, and the cost shouldn't be too high.

Additionally, the crux of the problem remains Shi Shengyi, the abbot of Doushi Temple.

In fact, after the battle ended, while sitting alone in contemplation, Shen Qiang realized that Shi Shengyi's thinking wasn't that difficult to understand.

He began his crime spree thirty years ago.

At that time, society was gradually becoming more open.

Thirty years ago, ordinary monks found it difficult to meet women. Women of that time were conservative, wrapped up no matter the season, unlike the boldness of women today, which created a serene environment for most monks.

But things are different now.

Modern society has developed rapidly.

Women know how to attract attention.

Plus, with the spread of television and the internet, even the most proper sites release alluring female pictures to catch the eye.

In such a setting, allure is everywhere.

So, setting aside the identity of a monk, from a man's point of view, desiring to secularize and marry isn't a grave sin.

The actions of Shi Shengyi at Doushi Temple are indeed unique but also hint at a massive business opportunity.

Because allure is ubiquitous, temples find peace rare.

Under these circumstances, if Shen Qiang launched a sandalwood that calmed disciples, prestigious temples might be eager to purchase it.

Furthermore, Buddhism doesn't flourish only in Huaxia, so doing it well could guarantee vast profits daily.

This industry has low entry barriers and little technical complexity. A precise formula could facilitate production, and development would be straightforward once recognized.

Thinking this, Shen Qiang smiled at the three women during the meal.

At this time, it was already past midnight.

The case details had long been reported, verified by the Dragon Group.

That's why this celebratory feast started so late.

After eating.

It was almost 2 am.

At that hour, Shen Qiang didn't want to return to the Mountain Villa to disturb the women's rest.

So he decided to stay at Jinyu Huacheng for a simple night's sleep.

Shen Qiang staying made Ye Xiaolei bashful naturally.

But Qian Shanxue and Ali were nervously glued to their phones.

"Actually, you don't need to worry too much. The case is concluded, and at least 137 points are secure. Unexpectedly, overturning the score is almost certain for Colonel Qian Shanxue." Shen Qiang, eager to rest, raised his eyebrows helplessly.

Sitting in the living room, Ali said while checking her phone, "It's easy for you to say. You have no stake. That Wenren Meiqiao is so arrogant she wants to fly. Look at her battle declaration: 'Who dares to be her equal?'"

"This is clearly mocking Colonel Qian Shanxue, so until the major general selection points update, we can't sleep at all."

Hearing Ali's words, Shen Qiang felt completely helpless.

At this moment, it was Qian Shanxue who calmly told Shen Qiang, "Go rest if you're tired, it's been hard on you."

Hearing this, Shen Qiang smiled and, without hesitation, pulled Ye Xiaolei up, ignoring her blush, and said, "You guys continue then."

After taking the shy Ye Xiaolei upstairs, Shen Qiang boldly led her into the bathroom.

After a bath.

He took Ye Xiaolei to bed.

In the unlit bedroom, Ye Xiaolei threw herself passionately into Shen Qiang's embrace.

Yet for all his passion, Shen Qiang felt oddly distracted.

Not only did Lady Rose's parting smile before her death keep haunting Shen Qiang's mind, but so did images of Shi Shengyi's terrifying Immovable Ming King and Qian Shanxue's vast, breathtaking glacier.

Especially when Qian Shanxue's wrist flickered, and the silver light pierced through the glacial skies, it repeatedly replayed in Shen Qiang's mind.

It forced Shen Qiang to reflect.

After all, in the Cultivation World, strong personal power is the real deal.

If Qian Shanxue hadn't shown up, Shen Qiang was sure Shi Shengyi would have died regardless.

The combination of the coronavirus and botulinum toxin assured Shi Shengyi's death.

Yet, even so, Shi Shengyi exhibited incredible combat power before dying from the poison.

"If it were Qian Shanxue facing them, maybe no virus would have been needed. So reaching the Mixed Element Realm quickly is essential for tackling more risks."

With this in mind, Shen Qiang cleared his thoughts and soon sent Ye Xiaolei to the clouds.

Then both fell into a deep sleep.

The next morning, when Shen Qiang was still embracing the petite Ye Xiaolei in sweet sleep, their bedroom door was burst open by Ali.

The moment Shen Qiang opened his eyes, he heard Ali shouting excitedly, "Comeback! Colonel Qian Shanxue has topped the points ranking!"

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