Chapter 2236 - 2239: The Flute-Playing Beauty Using the Push-and-Pull Strategy

When Venus barely showed its head at the horizon, Shen Qiang woke up. Immediately, he saw the dark department's Xiu Ju beside him, looking affectionately at him. Although her face wasn't particularly beautiful, her smile was very sweet. Shen Qiang smiled and tightened his embrace around her, saying, "Why not sleep a little longer?"

"I have to go back." The dark department's Xiu Ju rested her head on Shen Qiang's shoulder, sighed softly, and said, "I have never been this anxious. If the slaughter tonight ends with you unable to stabilize Gong Ziyi, then Heshenghe will face utter destruction."

Smelling the fragrance in her hair, Shen Qiang smiled and said, "I can handle it. Besides, even if Gong Ziyi isn't stabilized, we can apply pressure in other ways to make him sit back in his chair."

"Weisheng Zhimei is a rational beauty. She likes you, loves you deeply, but she will never sacrifice Baihua Palace's disciples to clean up your mess."

The dark department's Xiu Ju lifted her head, smiled at Shen Qiang, and said, "Actually, you should understand; whether it's Cheng Xinyi or Wanxin Hesheng, they will help you, but there are limits. Understand? They can add flowers to the brocade for you; however, when facing a formidable enemy like Gong Ziyi, they will choose to take their daughters away, find a way to protect your life, but they won't risk everything to save your Heshenghe."

"Medicine King Valley and Yu Xinghuo are no different. In alchemy and pharmaceutical collaborations, they do great, but it's unrealistic to expect them to risk their lives for you against Gong Ziyi."

Looking into the dark department's Xiu Ju's beautiful eyes, Shen Qiang smiled and said, "Isn't everyone like that? Only fools would hand over the decision of their fate to others. So I have never expected Cheng Xinyi, Wanxin Hesheng, or Medicine King Valley to take a bullet for me."

"As long as they maintain an attitude, it's fine since these things, once started, mean lives will be lost. It's best not to involve others. Because that's really a case where it can only make others turn against you."

After a moment of silence, Xiu Ju said, "If Gong Ziyi doesn't have any other killing moves behind him, tonight his people are bound to come with no return. But you know, I don't have to tell you the severity of the aftermath. Gong Ziyi won't just let it slide. In non-official situations, the War God won't come to your aid."

Shen Qiang smiled and said, "I have a way; I can make Gong Ziyi swallow this loss."

After a brief silence, Xiu Ju gave a slight smile and said, "I must return before dawn. As long as you can stabilize Gong Ziyi and prevent him from acting desperately, then we've won."

"Rest assured, it'll be fine."

Xiu Ju stood up and kissed Shen Qiang on the cheek.

Watching her mature figure, Shen Qiang smiled and said, "I won't see you out because I know in situations like this, you will survive."

Xiu Ju giggled and said, "True victory means the enemy is annihilated without harm to our side. That's what you said; I've always remembered."

Shen Qiang smiled and said, "Good that you know."

"Don't worry, nothing will happen to me." Putting on her fitted night suit, Xiu Ju said, "I'm leaving; remember your responsibilities."

Shen Qiang nodded.

Xiu Ju left the room and stepped onto the balcony.

A flying demon from Heshenghe carried her away.

Shen Qiang remained lying on the bed, unmoving.

, the door creaked open.

Obviously, it was the sleepless Sleeping Fire Lotus Demon Ke Bizhu who walked in, sitting gracefully beside the bed. After a moment of silence, she said, "You're going to have to confront him; are you ready?"

Shen Qiang smiled and said, "One mountain can't accommodate two tigers. To wear the crown, one must bear its weight. If you want to become the King, you can't shrink back from challengers."

"The Great Elder sent a message. He is happy that you and Qian Ning are together, but he reminds you that this risks provoking Gong Ziyi."

Shen Qiang said calmly, "I don't want to talk about principles anymore; tell the Great Elder I will make Gong Ziyi swallow this resentment, at least to avoid large-scale retaliation in the short term."

Hearing this, Sleeping Fire Lotus Demon Ke Bizhu responded.

Then she said, "I'll reply to the Great Elder right away. There's another thing: the woman who went to the studio yesterday to play the flute lives in the front building. She sent a message last night saying she doesn't have a car and asked if she can ride with you to the studio this morning."

Shen Qiang smiled: "Her disciple plays really well, with nimble lips and great breath control, very high-level. Reply to her that I invite her to breakfast and then we'll go to Song Weiyin's studio to practice together."

With a response, Sleeping Fire Lotus Demon Ke Bizhu started messaging immediately.

Moments later, the sky was barely bright.

"The Great Elder asks you to be careful, put yourself first," Sleeping Fire Lotus Demon Ke Bizhu said.

Shen Qiang smiled and said, "Tell him not to worry; I haven't had enough of being the family head yet, I know what to do."

Ke Bizhu responded.

Then, she looked at Shen Qiang with slight surprise and said, "She replied, saying just let her know when we leave. She's not coming for breakfast because she needs time to freshen up and dress up."

Hearing this, Shen Qiang laughed and then said, "Interesting, this woman called Yu Wenzi plays the flute very well and has a great figure. Yesterday when I saw her, I thought she looked familiar but couldn't recall where I'd seen her."

Sleeping Fire Lotus Demon Ke Bizhu laughed and said, "You've seen too many beauties; they all look familiar to you."

Shen Qiang pursed his lips and said, "No, I'm sure I've seen her somewhere before. And very strangely, although her face is rigid and she doesn't smile often, yesterday I kept feeling her body language was expressing she wanted to be with me, yes, in the way where we meet openly, in bed."

Sleeping Fire Lotus Demon Ke Bizhu laughed, "You're charming; it wouldn't be surprising if she did have such thoughts."

Shen Qiang said, "Then why doesn't she come for breakfast?"

"Maybe she's too shy," Sleeping Fire Lotus Demon Ke Bizhu speculated.

Shen Qiang laughed and said, "Then it's strange. If she's shy, why would she say she needs to freshen up and dress? Because these words easily make men, like me, imagine her taking a shower. It's a hint, like her body language from yesterday."

Hearing this, Sleeping Fire Lotus Demon Ke Bizhu laughed, "Shen Qiang, you think too much. Which girl doesn't freshen up and dress? Seriously, she probably just said it casually, and you're daydreaming. If you've taken a liking to her, just say so directly; why guess?"

Shen Qiang smiled and said, "Maybe I overthought. But perhaps, she's playing hard to get."