Zhang Fan had fought against both Nie Shuang and Hao Sanjun, and both of them were defeated by him.

He didn't know Su Qin's background and was deliberately testing her. When he pulled Su Qin's wrist just now, he took the opportunity to check her pulse.

Nie Shuang and Hao Sanjun both listened to Su Qin. He thought Su Qin was the most capable among the three, but the result was different from what he had guessed.

Su Qin was only at the Qi Refining stage, while Nie Shuang and Hao Sanjun were at least at the Foundation Establishment stage.

Zhang Fan wondered if Su Qin might have the ability to hide her instincts.

Anyway, he has plenty of time; he has time to verify it.

Su Qin hurriedly ran back to her room, leaned against the door, and placed her hand on her chest.

My heart was pounding wildly beneath my palm, like a fawn leaping about.

She recalled Zhang Fan's handsome face, tall stature, burning body temperature, and the cool scent of pine resin, all exuding male hormones, and her heart began to beat faster.

Thinking about how Zhang Fan had spoken to her so intimately, his voice close to her ear, her ears burned.

To save money, Su Qin and Nie Shuang shared a room, but to prevent Hao Sanjun and Zhang Fan from fighting, they slept separately.

Nie Shuang lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling with her eyes wide open, looking utterly miserable, muttering to herself, "Roast chicken, roast duck, roast fish, Dongpo pork..."

Hearing the door open, Nie Shuang jumped out of bed: "Sister Qin, did Zhang Fan mention his method? Can I eat as much as him in the future?"

Su Qin took a deep breath and walked out: "He said it's something he was born with, and the reason he was able to eat so much this time is because he didn't eat well before, so don't think too much about it."

Nie Shuang's shoulders slumped, and she instantly looked like a wilted eggplant: "What a pity."

Seeing that Su Qin's face was flushed, she asked worriedly, "Sister Qin, why is your face so red? Could it be that you have a fever?"

Su Qin fanned herself with her hand: "It's a bit hot today."

...

Before dawn, Zhang Fan was woken up and forced to set off.

These past few days, aside from eating and sleeping, they've been constantly on the move, finally arriving at a relatively prosperous place.

Hao Sanjun: "Let's eat here."

He pointed to a spot, and Zhang Fan woke up from his slumber, looking up to see a restaurant called Kelai Restaurant in front of him.

This isn't Taohua County, but the layout of this restaurant is exactly the same as the Phoenix Restaurant in Taohua County.

Judging from these people's accents, this is Hudong Province, and this shop is a branch opened by Bai Rou'er.

Zhang Fan hadn't eaten at Kelai Restaurant for a long time and missed it terribly, so he headed towards Kelai Restaurant.

Hao Sanjun hurriedly stopped Zhang Fan: "Not here, it's there."

He pointed to a small, cramped restaurant next to the Kelai Restaurant. It was tiny, with only four tables and a narrow aisle that could only accommodate one person at a time.

Zhang Fan thought for a moment. Bai Ting and Qing Tuo were both here. They would definitely tell Bai Rou'er when they saw him.

He wasn't sure if he was safe this time, so he decided not to worry Bai Rou'er and the others.

Zhang Fan followed Hao Sanjun into the fly restaurant, and Hao Sanjun breathed a sigh of relief.

His wallet was almost empty; he simply couldn't afford to eat at the restaurant.

Perhaps it was a sense of trepidation at returning home, but Zhang Fan's appetite was poor, and he didn't eat much.

Hao Sanjun was so moved he almost cried. Zhang Fan actually knew how to save him money. He would definitely treat Zhang Fan to a nice meal when he got his salary.

Nie Shuang was heartbroken. Zhang Fan's appetite had indeed returned to normal, and her wish to get her money's worth at the buffet was shattered.

Su Qin ate her food in small bites, seemingly focused on eating, but her attention was entirely on Zhang Fan. When she saw Zhang Fan go to the restroom, she immediately put down her chopsticks and followed him.

Zhang Fan really did go to the toilet, and Su Qin followed him the moment he found out.

He turned a corner and sped up. Su Qin quickly followed, cautiously peeking out, only to find the alleyway at the corner empty.

She quickened her pace, but still couldn't see Zhang Fan. She started to panic, her steps hurried.

"Miss Su, are you looking for me?" Zhang Fan's deep voice came from behind.

Su Qin was startled. She slowly turned around, her expression no longer showing any panic, and smiled, "I'm here to use the restroom too."

Zhang Fan's eyes scrutinized him: "You've been acting strangely since yesterday. Tell me, why were you following me?"

Su Qin insisted, "I said it was on the way."

Zhang Fan crossed his arms and said in an icy voice, "Then I won't go to your station. I'm afraid you'll set me up."

As Zhang Fan took a step, he turned to leave, but Su Qin immediately called out, "Wait a minute."

Zhang Fan stopped in his tracks, a triumphant smile playing on his lips. When he turned around, his expression had returned to its usual coldness: "Speak."

Su Qin looked around and, after confirming that no one was nearby, slowly said, "I don't know who it is, but news of your destruction of the Heavenly Dragon Sect has spread everywhere. Recently, many people may be looking for you."

Zhang Fan narrowed his eyes slightly and remained silent.

His scrutinizing gaze sized up Su Qin. The news of his return to Miao territory had already reached them, indicating that someone was well-informed, so it was quite normal for him to destroy the Heavenly Dragon Sect.

Su Qin said, "Don't worry, we haven't told anyone about the Heavenly Star Sword."

Zhang Fan's eyes were deep as he gave Su Qin a long look before simply saying, "Let's go back."

Su Qin walked in front, and Zhang Fan followed behind. Suddenly, a hand reached out from around the corner and pulled Zhang Fan inside.

Bai Rou'er looked at Zhang Fan with deep affection in her eyes, her voice filled with a sense of grievance: "Zhang Fan, where have you been? I miss you so much."

Zhang Fan casually put his arm around Bai Rou'er's slender waist: "What are you doing here?"

Bai Rou'er pressed her face against Zhang Fan's chest, listening to his heartbeat. She tapped Zhang Fan's chest with her fingertip and said in a fascinated voice, "Its voice is so beautiful."

Zhang Fan's eyes were deep: "You complained before that it jumped too hard."

A hint of unease flashed across Bai Rou'er's face. She looked up and gave a coquettish smile: "You haven't called me in so long. Do you have another woman?"

Zhang Fan stroked her soft waist: "You're the one I like the most."

Bai Rou'er snorted: "I just saw you walking with a woman, and you came from the alley. What's your relationship?"

Zhang Fan lifted Bai Rou'er's chin and stared at her face: "I have nothing to do with them."

Bai Rou'er pouted and removed Zhang Fan's hand: "Since I love you, of course I will forgive you."

She pressed her face tightly against Zhang Fan's chest, listening to his heartbeat again: "Its voice is so beautiful. I wish it could stay with me forever."

Zhang Fan: "Then I'll stay with you forever."

Bai Rou'er's eyes lit up: "Is it okay?"

Zhang Fan: "Mm."

Bai Rou'er's expression suddenly changed. Her claws grew long and slightly curved, like claws, as she dug towards Zhang Fan's chest.