Chapter 602 - 602: A Woman with Ulterior Motives

'Good grandson?'

Jiang Xinghai kept up his awkward smile, but he didn't actually feel uncomfortable.

The two of them addressing each other as grandfather and grandson quickly eased the unfamiliarity of their first meeting.

"There's nothing else, really. I just wanted to ask you one thing: what are your thoughts on the Celestial Profound Realm Shadow Sect?"

The senior official kept his smile. "Speak freely. Tell me what's on your mind. You don't need to worry about your choice of words."

Jiang Xinghai mulled it over for a moment before answering, "I believe the Shadow Sect is recruiting geniuses in the Dragon Country simply to strengthen itself. As for why they established Mirror Lake Manor as a prison—besides incarcerating those who won't obey them—I think there's an even greater conspiracy brewing behind it all."

"Mm, go on," the senior official said with a nod.

"How influential is the Shadow Sect in the Celestial Profound Realm?" Jiang Xinghai asked.

The senior official seemed to know this already and answered without hesitation, "Quite influential. They're considered one of the top ten sects."

Jiang Xinghai nodded. "In that case, as the Shadow Sect's influence grows, they'll surely become a major threat. By recruiting geniuses from the Dragon Country, they're probably trying to cultivate a group of people loyal to them... If their conspiracy succeeds, the consequences will be unimaginable."

"You have a point. We certainly need to be wary of the Shadow Sect's movements. Do you have any suggestions?" the senior official said, nodding after a moment of thought.

"I think we should increase our surveillance of the Shadow Sect."

"And we should also establish contact with other sects in the Celestial Profound Realm to jointly counter the Shadow Sect's threat."

Jiang Xinghai thought for another moment, then added, "At the same time, we need to strengthen the development of the Dragon Country's own Martial Arts talent to raise our overall strength."

The senior official nodded in agreement. "Your ideas are excellent. I'll consider taking action. However, this matter needs to be handled with caution. We can't let the Shadow Sect discover our intentions."

Jiang Xinghai understood this as well, so he just nodded and said no more.

"Based on my calculations, news of Mirror Lake Manor's destruction will reach the Celestial Profound Realm Shadow Sect in five days. When they find out, they'll definitely be enraged and dispatch Guiyuan Realm experts to crush you. Are you prepared?"

The senior official's voice was tinged with complexity as he stared at Jiang Xinghai.

"Don't worry, Grandpa. From the moment I decided to destroy Mirror Lake Manor, I was mentally prepared. Rest assured, I guarantee I won't involve any more innocent people," Jiang Xinghai said.

"No. I won't allow you to bear this alone."

The senior official's tone suddenly shifted. "Tang Zhen told you, didn't he? Our Dragon Country has been swallowing its pride before the Shadow Sect for years. It's time we showed them our muscle."

'Grandpa, are you saying...?' Jiang Xinghai's breath hitched.

"Jiang, I'll be waiting for you in the Imperial City. We can talk more face-to-face then. I won't just stand by and watch the Shadow Sect hunt you down. I also hope you'll reach the top ten of the Martial Arts Hidden Dragon List soon. When you do, you'll learn the whereabouts of your grandfather, Jiang Long," the senior official said with a meaningful smile.

"My grandpa... he's still alive!" Jiang Xinghai broke into a wide grin.

He just knew his grandfather was too blessed to die!

"That's all for now." The senior official didn't say much more. He gave Jiang Xinghai a mysterious and complex look, then ended the video call.

Jiang Xinghai's heart was racing, and he couldn't calm down no matter what.

He had to tell his father that his grandfather was alive as soon as possible!

He opened the door to the suite, about to leave, when he suddenly saw a woman lying on the large bed, completely naked.

This woman was none other than Yuan, the female soldier who served under Tang Zhen.

She gazed at Jiang Xinghai, her eyes filled with passion, as if inviting him to sleep with her.

"Sorry, I didn't know you were resting."

Jiang Xinghai forced himself to look away, suppressing the desire in his heart. Just as he was about to hurry away—

"Young Master Jiang, am I beautiful?"

Yuan's voice seemed to possess a magical quality, penetrating straight into Jiang Xinghai's mind.

"Beautiful. Very beautiful," Jiang Xinghai said, his steps faltering. He kept his back to Yuan.

Yuan was quite direct. "Then, Young Master Jiang, why don't you turn around and take a look? Tell me exactly what part of me is beautiful."

Jiang Xinghai didn't play coy either. He turned and fixed his gaze on Yuan's delicate body. "Full and well-proportioned. Firm and perky. Everything is beautiful."

"I don't believe you. You're lying."

Yuan couldn't help but blush, her heart racing. She lowered her head and said, "I'll only believe you if... you come over here and point to the parts you described."

Jiang Xinghai felt a headache coming on.

He could tell that this Yuan wanted to play with fire.

'Since she's offering herself up on a platter, if I don't play along, wouldn't she think I'm not man enough?'

'In for a penny, in for a pound.'

Jiang Xinghai strode to the edge of the bed. Before Yuan could speak, his large palm was already pressed against her proud chest. "Here. Full and well-proportioned."

"Your hand... it's so hot..."

Yuan hadn't expected Jiang Xinghai's personality to shift so quickly. He had pressed his hand to her heart without the slightest hesitation. As her own heart pounded erratically, she asked, "And... how's the firmness?"

"Among all the firmness I've ever felt... yours is upper-mid tier. Not bad."

Jiang Xinghai gave a deep smile. Since she was the one who started this, of course he had to respond. "As for whether it's perky and firm... my hand can't be certain."

Yuan's face turned as red as a ripe apple. "Then... then you should use something you *can* measure with to be certain."

As she spoke, her delicate body fell into Jiang Xinghai's arms.

"Why?" At the critical moment, Jiang Xinghai managed to calm himself down.

Yuan forced herself to explain, "Do you really need to ask why for something like this? Isn't there a saying? 'When feelings run deep, it's hard to pull away.'"

"But I also know that there's no such thing as a free lunch..."

"What if Elder Tang arranged it?" Yuan cut Jiang Xinghai off.

"So, you were forced?" Even as Jiang Xinghai spoke with Yuan, his hand was moving skillfully, causing the woman's breathing to become increasingly ragged.

"Of course I wasn't forced."

Yuan panted, "I just want to have you."

"No, you lied to me. Tell me, what do you need me to do for you to offer yourself to me like this?" Jiang Xinghai said, pushing Yuan down onto the bed.

"I admit I need a small favor from you, but aside from that, I've personally admired you for a long time..." Yuan felt a chill run down her spine under Jiang Xinghai's gaze, and her body couldn't help but twitch.

There was only one reason for this.

Jiang Xinghai's hands were being very naughty.

"You..."

Yuan suddenly opened her mouth and bit Jiang Xinghai's shoulder. "This... is my first time..."

"You're still... a vir—"

Jiang Xinghai instantly felt like he'd hit the jackpot. His Adam's apple bobbed as he said, "Alright, then I'll be gentle..."