"Haha! Here it is! I knew my sister-in-arms would carry it with her always—indeed, it's true!" Brother Lu was overjoyed, pulling out a small red wooden box from among the pile of items. The lid was already open, but Han Li, due to the angle, could not see what was inside. Her curiosity grew stronger, yet she dared not move hastily. After all, the person across from her had been so ruthless—capable of even turning on his own beloved companion. If he discovered her as his "junior brother," he would surely eliminate her, perhaps even kill her outright. Moreover, Han Li had personally witnessed the power of the wind-based spells he used—both in offense and defense, they were sharp and effective, far beyond what a mere beginner like himself could match. And in terms of spell power, the opponent was also significantly stronger, clearly at the level of twelfth-tier mid-stage. Thus, in both spellwork and spell strength, Han Li was clearly at a disadvantage, with little hope of victory. Yet, Han Li believed that if he truly committed himself, he could still hold his own against the other. After all, his original artifacts, combined with the new ones he had recently acquired, were no ordinary assets—when the time came to fight, it was far from certain who would prevail. However, Han Li had no interest in playing the hero, risking his own life to save a beautiful maiden. The "Chen sister" had no familial ties to him; she herself had been blind to his value, treating a long-suffering, overlooked companion as her romantic interest and willingly presenting him as a suitor. Who could blame her? To expect Han Li to make a selfless, unwavering sacrifice for such a connection seemed unreasonable. Therefore, he intended to simply watch the entire drama unfold until its conclusion, then part ways with the "Lu senior brother" as if they had never been involved at all. Of course, he would certainly pay closer attention to this "Lu senior brother" in the future—someone who could be so cruel and merciless, he had never encountered before. Han Li would have to admit that his own sense of compassion and empathy fell far short in comparison. Thinking of this, Han Li quietly activated the recently acquired Qi-concealing technique, careful not to let the other person sense his presence, which might otherwise force him into a direct confrontation. At that moment, "Master Lu" placed the wooden box into his storage pouch and then chuckled lustfully, once again approaching "Master Chen's" side. Excitedly, he continued tearing at the woman's garments while speaking softly to her, revealing all his inner thoughts, leaving Han Li, who had been standing by, feeling chilled to the bone. "Sister, don't blame me! This is truly beyond my control. As you know, Dong Ni, that headstrong girl, personally stated that if I completely sever our relationship and instead establish a foundation with her, and then jointly cultivate with her, she will personally request her maternal aunt—Red Fu, the Senior Master—to formally take me as her disciple and teach me extraordinary, world-shaking powers. This would be a golden opportunity to soar to the heavens! I simply cannot afford to miss it, so I have no choice but to make you suffer. Lying on the ground, the "Chen sister" whose eyes were blazing with fury, felt her body trembling violently upon hearing this impassive, indifferent speech. She longed to sit up immediately, rush over, and bite hard into this uncaring man to vent her inner resentment. Yet alas, this unfeeling suitor had already employed the "Wind Binding Technique" to completely immobilize her—she could not move an inch, nor even manage to open her mouth to curse him, only allowing herself to be at the mercy of his words. But what followed from this unfaithful lover was even more chilling, sending a cold shiver down her spine and nearly causing her to faint. Who could possibly doubt my intentions, given how close we've always been?!" Lu Senior pretended to say, yet his hands never ceased their movements. In a flash, "Chen Sister" was completely clad in rags, her dignity utterly lost. Seeing this scene, Lu Senior's eyes sparkled with desire, his fingers slowly gliding over the smooth skin, his expression one of deep appreciation, and he continued, "What truly moves me is that, just like me, Sister has yet to use her Foundation Pill. I suspect she intends to wait until her foundational techniques are fully perfected before taking it—after all, that would greatly increase her chances of successful foundation establishment." He murmured softly, "Now that Sister's purity is being entrusted to me, I'm certain she won't hesitate to part with her Foundation Pill either. I had initially been rather concerned—fearing that even a single pill might not be enough, especially since even those with rare spiritual roots often fail to establish their foundation." "But now that his junior sister has provided this pill, establishing the foundational stage will absolutely be no problem." Saying this, "Master Lu" withdrew his hands and retrieved from his storage pouch the wooden box he had just placed there, as well as another jade bottle of a jade-green hue. He examined them carefully from left to right, beaming with pride. At this moment, the "Chen sister" exhibited unusual symptoms—her earlier resentment was gradually fading, replaced by a dazed, entranced expression. Her exposed skin had turned a delicate pink, and her lips trembled slightly, yet she could not utter a single word. "Ha! It seems the Huahuan pill is taking effect. Now, Sister must be suffering terribly. To repay Sister's great kindness, I shall have to make a small sacrifice—subject Sister to the agony of wanting to live yet wishing to die. Only then shall I truly honor the bonds of friendship we've shared in the past." The "Lu brother" murmured this utterly unseemly soliloquy, then tucked away the object in his hands and reached for his belt, clearly intending to remove his garments and fully indulge himself. Observing this, Han Li's mind stirred. If, after the "Lu brother" had undressed, he launched a sudden attack, the latter would surely be overwhelmed, and his plan would surely succeed. The more Han Li thought about it, the more confident he became that this approach would succeed, and thus he paid closer attention to his "Land Senior Brother," even unconsciously glancing at his face several times. Han Li didn't hesitate; he quickly slapped the scroll against his body, and instantly a shimmering blue aura enveloped him. At that moment, a slender, ribbon-like streak of jade color swiftly approached and began to wrap around him—only to be promptly blocked by the blue light. "Ah!" "Hmph!" "Master Lu!" Both of them exclaimed at the same time. Master Lu was surprised because his surprise attack had failed, while Han Li was startled and indignant due to the opponent's cunning and deceit, which had nearly tricked him. "Excellent! Excellent! Such a swift response—clearly, you're no ordinary guest! However, having observed you thus far, wouldn't you now like to step forward and have a chat with Lu here?" Master Lu raised his hand, and the jade ribbon instantly returned to his grasp. Then, he calmly faced Han Li's hiding place, clearly having detected his presence all along. Recommendation: Check out my friend's novel, *My Wife Is a Reincarnated One*—it's definitely not a typical "type-A" romance!