Inside the Profound Yellow Sect.

Xu Nian held a brush, moving it back and forth across the map before him. The map depicted the mountain ranges surrounding the Profound Yellow Sect's location, as well as the layout of various major villages and towns. Apart from Liang City, which was the closest, all others were quite distant.

This time, returning to the Capital City, Xu Nian knew he would stay there for a while. He even guessed that after his business in the Capital City concluded, it would be time for the Third Test Players to arrive. Therefore, affairs in the Capital City could not be taken lightly. He had to be certain of his success.

He decided to leave matters here to the Blood Demoness, letting this hired hand continue her work. Apart from the five leading players, the rest of the players were to stay at the Sect to continue developing Sect Construction. The current Profound Yellow Sect indeed required extensive construction. The attics, the Great Hall, residential houses, and the like all needed to be expanded. Arenas for the disciples to spar in were also needed. The Profound Yellow Sect was now considered a Major Sect in Jianghu. It had to display the demeanor befitting one. Internal construction could not be neglected.

Ever since the Blood Demoness had returned with them from the Nine Dragons Secret Treasure, she rarely seemed to read Jianghu tales anymore. Instead, she was always by Xu Nian's side or keeping an eye on Shen Rongyin. It seemed she had forgotten she was a member of the Blood Demon Sect.

Xu Nian marked several things on the map, then turned and said, "After I leave, the Profound Yellow Sect will rely on you. I have marked some places on the map. If possible, let the disciples build some useful buildings there."

The Blood Demoness glanced at the map and nodded gently. However, her gaze drifted toward the door as she whispered, "What about her? Are you planning to take her with you to Capital City?"

"Of course, the fish bait must come with me. How else shall I fish?" Xu Nian said softly. "You don't need to worry about her. I will handle it."

The Blood Demoness hummed in acknowledgment, then moved closer, whispering into Xu Nian's ear, "Are you sure you want to entrust the Profound Yellow Sect to me?"

Feeling the touch on his back, Xu Nian's eyelids couldn't help but twitch.

A siren! This woman is really becoming more audacious.

"You... aren't wearing a brassiere?" he blurted out.

Even the Blood Demoness's face flushed at his remark. Yet she pressed closer, asking in a soft voice, "Don't you want to try it, my Great Sect Leader?"

Great Sect Leader?! How would she know I'm 'big'? Xu Nian muttered internally, then glanced outside. Shen Rongyin was standing at the edge of the courtyard, staring blankly at the distant sky. The players were all sitting on the ground, seemingly unlikely to log on anytime soon.

Since that's the case…

"Siren, you're forcing me to vanquish demons!" Xu Nian squinted, a dangerous smile playing on his lips.

"I hear there's a Vajra Subduing Demon Staff Technique in Jianghu. I wonder if you know it, Sect Leader?" the Blood Demoness's voice was laced with seduction.

Xu Nian's breathing grew heavier. He stood up abruptly, staring at the Blood Demoness, who looked utterly inviting. "I do know it, but your business isn't finished yet!"

Xu Nian slowly advanced, then casually closed the doors to the Great Hall. He turned back, regarding the Blood Demoness with a calm expression. It was as if the agitation he'd displayed moments before had been entirely feigned. "The affairs of the Blood Demon Sect aren't over yet, are they?" he asked.

Xu Nian walked up to the Blood Demoness, looking down at her, now somewhat shy and flustered. One of the majestic Five Great Elders of the Blood Demon Sect, yet here she was, looking like this. If outsiders saw her now, they would hardly believe this was the Blood Demoness. But it was the truth. The Blood Demoness was still the Blood Demoness.

"Are you sure you want to know? Some secrets, once known, bring regret!" The Blood Demoness licked her blood-red lips, a hint of gravity in her eyes.

"Let's hear it. I'm a straightforward person!" Xu Nian reached out, tilting up the Blood Demoness's chin, observing this beautiful prey that had walked right into his hands. For the players, this was a game. But for him, it was a new life. And right now, wasn't this a new experience and challenge?

"I am the Sect Leader of the Blood Demon Sect!" the Blood Demoness said softly. "Or rather, the new Sect Leader. The previous one died three years ago. After that, I became the new Sect Leader, while also remaining one of the Five Great Elders of the Blood Demon Sect."

Xu Nian inhaled sharply. This news was indeed unexpected. The Sect Leader of the Blood Demon Sect was the Blood Demoness?! The previous Sect Leader had died long ago. Does that mean the person responsible for the tragedy in Fengxiang Prefecture has been by my side all along? This is truly overwhelming.

"Do you regret knowing now?" Seeing the change in Xu Nian's expression, the Blood Demoness's own look darkened. It seemed she, too, regretted revealing this secret.

"Regret? No, I've never regretted anything." Xu Nian pressed one hand on her head and, with the other, began to undo his belt. "I'm really worked up right now," he said, his voice low. "You've made me very angry."

Faced with Xu Nian's actions, the Blood Demoness's eyes widened in shock, then quickly filled with joy.

This explained everything, didn't it? Xu Nian didn't care about her identity. He accepted her. That was enough for her!

(A hundred thousand words—no, a million words omitted here!)

「Outside the Great Hall.」

Shen Rongyin, her face etched with worry, was still pondering how to kill Xu Nian to ensure her own safety and that of the Shen Family. But thinking of Xu Nian's terrifying power, she couldn't help but feel a surge of apprehension. Can such a person truly be killed by me? After a long time, feeling isolated and helpless, she couldn't help but sigh.

But then, sounds from within the Great Hall made her eyes flicker with suspicion. Immediately, her face flushed crimson. She recognized those sounds and guessed what was happening inside. Looking rather flustered, she couldn't help but mutter angrily, "Shameless!"

Isn't it shameless? While the disciples are outside having 'epiphanies', the Sect Leader is inside the Great Hall doing *that* with the Blood Demoness. Truly devoid of any sense of decency!

Time passed slowly, but the commotion inside the Great Hall showed no signs of stopping. Shen Rongyin, feeling somewhat embarrassed to continue eavesdropping, finally turned and walked towards the Back Mountain. Her goal was to kill Xu Nian. She could not be distracted by other matters. She had to find a way to kill Xu Nian as soon as possible.

「Half an hour later.」

The doors of the Great Hall opened, and a refreshed Xu Nian strode out, straightening his clothes as he walked.

One really needs release to think more clearly. At this moment, he felt as if the entire world had quieted, his mind terrifyingly clear.

Inside the Great Hall, which was in disarray, the Blood Demoness hurriedly dressed, fearing the disciples outside might see her in such a state. "You really are bold. Aren't you afraid the disciples will see?"

Hearing the Blood Demoness's words, Xu Nian turned and smiled openly.

The players are all at an offline gathering; how could they possibly know what I'm doing?

"Not afraid!" Xu Nian declared, laughing confidently. This elicited a roll of the eyes from the Blood Demoness...

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