Volume One, Chapter Seventeen: Let Her Win

Su Ran meticulously washed herself inside and out, then changed into a pair of black stockings with holes. Holding two boxes of infantile devices she found at the hotel, she made her way to Chu Ge’s room.

“You’re here...?” Chu Ge was momentarily stunned as he looked at Su Ran. Her devilishly proud figure stirred a rush of heat, and her long legs wrapped in black stockings were utterly captivating. But why was she dressed like this to see me? Was she trying to test this old hand with such a... seduction? Which old hand could withstand such a test?

“Come on!” Su Ran carefully sat on the bed, her heart pounding wildly.

“Hold this well.” Chu Ge handed Su Ran a beast-hide booklet inscribed with the Great Celestial Immortal Art.

What was he doing? What was this? Did he have some strange fetish?

Su Ran was momentarily confused, then took the beast-hide booklet with a puzzled expression.

“This contains a cultivation technique. Hold the beast-hide booklet in your palm and perceive it mentally,” Chu Ge explained seriously.

Su Ran was bewildered. “Chu… Chu Ge, you brought me here just for this?”

Chu Ge replied earnestly, “If not for this, then what else could it be?”

Su Ran: “#@￥#%”

It was her mind that was too twisted; he had no such intentions.

...

The next day.

Chu Ge emerged from his room refreshed.

Su Ran was in the living room practicing swordplay. When she saw Chu Ge, her eyes glowed with fierce battle intent.

“Got itchy skin?”

“Then let’s see if you have the skill,” Su Ran said with a proud smile, radiating an aura that seemed to dismiss all heroes under heaven.

Chu Ge laughed on the spot. This woman’s vision was clouded by power, and she dared to challenge him.

Having refined three fruits overnight, he was now at the peak of the first stage of Body Refinement. Coupled with the Heavenly Eye and the Golden Power—two divine abilities—he could easily subdue Su Ran with one hand.

“Heh, looks like I’ll have to show you what I’m capable of.”

He had to crush Su Ran thoroughly to let her know who was boss; otherwise, leading the team would be troublesome.

“Let’s go to the rooftop.”

Chu Ge grabbed Su Ran, ready to go outside.

“Wait!”

Su Ran waved her hand and said seriously, “Fighting without stakes is no fun.”

“What stakes do you want?” Chu Ge asked curiously.

A sly glint flashed in Su Ran’s eyes. “If you win, I’ll wash your hair three times. If I win, you give me a massage.”

Chu Ge laughed outright.

Even if he lost, it wouldn’t be a loss at all.

...

A thought of over an hour of paid content flashed through his mind, making him more and more excited. He couldn’t help but ask, “A full-body massage?”

Su Ran pressed her legs tightly together with excitement.

“Yes~”

...

On the rooftop.

The two stood facing each other, ten meters apart.

Confident, Chu Ge said, “To beat you, I only need 30% of my strength.”

Su Ran was overjoyed. She thought, Chu Ge was holding back, obviously wanting that massage. It meant her charm was sufficient.

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