"Miss Luo, are you alright?"

Ye Aojun ran towards Luo Pianhong with a concerned expression, carefully looked her up and down, and found that she was safe and sound, so she was relieved.

Seeing how much "Chen Zhao" cared for her, Luo Pianhong felt a warm current flow through her heart. At the same time, she was secretly annoyed that she had failed to protect the Thousand-Leaf Lingzhi Grass, and she was also afraid that the man might have feelings for her.

So she whispered, "I'm sorry, Young Master Shen... I failed to retrieve the Thousand-Leaf Spirit Grass, and I've disappointed you."

Luo Pianhong felt extremely ashamed for losing face in front of the person she cherished most.

Ye Aojun was shocked to see the dignified Empress of the Heavenly Ranking in such a state: "Impressive, Shen Zhao, you are something else!"

"To think I could tame these unapproachable empresses so docilely. It's a pity that Luo Pianhong now belongs to me."

So he shook his head and said gently, "It's alright. I believe Miss Luo has done her best. It's just that the thieves were too cunning."

Besides, how could a mere medicinal herb compare to Miss Luo's physical and mental well-being?

Upon hearing this, Luo Pianhong's heart fluttered.

He was so gentle and understanding; he didn't blame me at all for losing the Thousand-Leaf Lingzhi Grass.

No, the more this happens, the more I must snatch this Thousand-Leaf Lingzhi Grass back from that despicable Xu Fanghe. I can't let him think that I'm inferior to Song Yanran!

"Young Master Ye, rest assured, I will definitely help you retrieve the medicinal herbs. Please give me some time."

Ye Aojun hurriedly said, "Miss Luo, I really..."

"Don't say anymore, I understand."

Luo Pianhong quickly stopped the man from continuing.

"I will deliver the Thousand-Leaf Lingzhi Grass to you intact within one day at the latest."

After saying that, Luo Pianhong turned to leave.

"Miss Luo, please wait a moment."

Ye Aojun called out to Luo Pianhong.

Ye Aojun slowly approached, gazing at her with a puzzled look.

Meeting that burning gaze, Luo Pianhong felt her cheeks flush.

Little did Ye Aojun know, a pink glint suddenly flashed in her eyes, which then entered Luo Pianhong's body through her soul.

Luo Pianhong felt a slight numbness all over his body, as if he had been electrocuted. He quickly took two steps back and shook his head.

Ye Aojun smiled and said, "Miss Luo, please be careful. I'll be waiting for you at the Ye residence."

"Um!"

Luo Pianhong responded forcefully, then turned and vanished into light into the distance.

"snort."

As soon as she left, Ye Aojun let out a soft hum and licked her dry lips.

At this moment, Ye Aojun's two cronies suddenly appeared and couldn't help but ask, "Young Master Ye, this woman is really hot!"

"I've never seen such a beautiful woman. Why don't you hurry up and win her over?"

Ye Aojun laughed and said, "This is still her disguised appearance. In fact, her true appearance is far more beautiful than it is now."

"Wow, this is just a disguise? Just how beautiful is she in real life?"

"Young Master Ye, we're brothers. Once you've had your fill, don't forget your brother here."

Ye Aojun sneered: "Don't worry, after I've had my fun, I'll make sure you all have your fill."

The three of us can even play together then, and if that doesn't work, we can call all our buddies over.

Hehehe, sharing happiness is worse than keeping it to yourself, and besides, if you knew her real identity...

They'd probably want to cut their own kidneys off.

Really?

Upon hearing this, his two cronies immediately swallowed hard, filled with longing for Luo Pianhong.

Ye Aojun was very satisfied with their appearance.

One of his quirks is sharing his women with his friends, especially the prettier and higher-status women, the more eager he is to enjoy them together.

Because he enjoys turning those high-ranking, privileged women into vessels, trampling their dignity into the ground.

"Lin Feng, your death was truly worthwhile. After absorbing your Myriad Paths Slave Scripture and Pure Yang Body, many things became so much easier, hahaha."

Ye Aojun couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Little did he know that somewhere within his body, a fragmented remnant of his soul's fortune was slowly awakening and repairing itself.

...

Early morning, on the outskirts of Dazhou New Township, in a secluded mountain forest by a stream.

Xu Fanghe gently waved his folding fan, gazing at the enchanting scenery of the small bridge and flowing water, feeling in high spirits.

After stretching, he turned around and said, "Hey, what are you doing here?"

Behind her, Jiang Qingluan, also dressed in white and transformed into a bluebird, stood timidly in place, head bowed, remaining silent.

Upon hearing Shen Zhao's question, her delicate body trembled slightly.

"I... I only learned that there is a thousand-leaf Ganoderma lucidum in the Great Zhou territory, which can treat heart failure, so I wanted to get it for you."

She spoke very softly, like a gentle breeze and drizzle, as if afraid of offending the man in front of her.

Xu Fanghe asked curiously again, "Then how did you recognize me?"

Jiang Qingluan blushed even more: "Because of my intuition, when I first saw you last night, I sensed that it might be you."

Also, back in the Holy Land, I smelled that faint scent of jade thorn blossoms on you once and remembered it immediately; it can't be wrong.”

Looking at Jiang Qingluan's delicate appearance, Shen Zhao didn't know how to respond for a moment.

"So what are your plans for the next step? Are you going back to the Jade Pool Holy Land or something?"

"I... I don't know either. If possible, I'd like to stay with you for a while."

After saying this, Jiang Qingluan's heart pounded.

She was afraid that Shen Zhao would refuse, and she was also embarrassed by her own suggestion.

How embarrassing! What kind of girl would take the initiative to suggest spending time with a man?

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