Hu Mei-niang had left, and without her to draw from her yin essence to nourish his yang, his vital energy was now depleted—making it impossible for him to continue refining his water-based abilities. Zhou Chao felt profound regret and anguish, wailing, "Hu Mei-niang, I can't do without you!" Just as he finished speaking, a delicate, sweet voice came from outside: "Master Zhou, what are you murmuring to yourself about? Didn't you just say you couldn't do without someone?" Zhou Chao looked up—wow! How quickly had this little flame arrived? The young woman wore a thin, translucent white gauze like a veil, her eyes glinting flirtatiously at Zhou Chao, and he felt as though electrified. Good heavens, he couldn't take it anymore—without Hu Mei-niang, he could no longer draw yin to replenish his yang. He was a man who simply couldn't endure solitude, not even for a moment. Zhou Chao rushed at the young woman like a starving wolf. Yet she quickly stepped back, saying, "Oh, don't be so eager!" "I've been dying to see you! Let's begin right away!" Zhou Chao's The young pepper gently stroked Zhou Chao's erogenous zone with her slender, graceful fingers, then shook her head and declared, "This time, I'm going all out!" Zhou Chao was puzzled. The young pepper lay down on the bed beside him and waved her hand, saying, "Come here! Come here! I'm calling you!" Zhou Chao grew increasingly flustered, quickly removing all his clothes and even eagerly tugging at the young pepper's underpants. But the young pepper held firm, her hands steady. Damn it! She's playing the pure, innocent girl now—though you know, she's surely been with countless men, and yet she's still holding out on me? If I weren't so desperately in need of intimacy, I'd have barely noticed you! Zhou Chao thought he was about to lose his temper when he suddenly noticed the young pepper pointing at his open mouth and saying, "Husband! Here! Hurry! Here!" Wow! She really wanted that! Zhou Chao instantly understood. Damn, she truly had him playing along—though he was thoroughly enjoying himself! Zhou Chao eagerly pushed the already swollen, tall iron rod into Xiao La Jiao’s mouth, and she held it firmly. At that moment, Zhou Chao felt as if he had been transmuted into a celestial being. This lively girl truly had a way of captivating men—just this one move had made him absolutely exhilarated. "Ah! No, no!" As he was reaching his peak, he realized a force—no, more precisely, energy—had begun to flow from within him. The water-based supernatural energy he had diligently cultivated over the days to match her luminous presence was now flowing out through his life force, directly into Xiao La Jiao’s mouth. No way—this little girl was absorbing his energy! As Zhou Chao tried to forcibly withdraw his rod, he noticed Xiao La Jiao gently caressing his life force with both hands, "Be good! Be good!" she murmured in a syrupy, seductive tone, while also casting flirtatious glances at him. Zhou Chao was completely enchanted by her charm—what a delightful sensation! Just being touched and receiving those lingering glances made him genuinely feel obedient and sweet. Yet, while Zhou Chao was deeply absorbed, Xiao Laojiao's eyes flashed with fierce determination, desperately drawing upon Zhou Chao's water-based spiritual energy with her mouth—no, with sheer force. For half an hour, Zhou Chao's vital root was finally extracted, leaving him as drained as if his essence had been completely squeezed out. With Zhou Chao's powerful energy flowing within her, Xiao Laojiao shone with a healthy glow, her skin radiant and dewy, more alluring than ever. She exhaled gently, blowing the breath toward Zhou Chao's ear, making him itch. "Thank you so much! Come back to me whenever you miss me!" With a soft kiss on Zhou Chao's cheek, Xiao Laojiao drifted away. Zhou Chao felt mentally drained, as stiff and lifeless as a piece of dry wood, motionless in place. Only after a while did he regain his composure, picking up the phone and shouting into it, "Luo Qi, Wang Lei, Liu Qiang! Hurry and bring my grandfather to Kyoto! Say I'm unwell!" "Three voices immediately came through the phone: 'Boss, don't worry—by tomorrow, your grandfather will be in Kyoto! Also, the Hei-虎 Clan members have arrived. They're planning to establish themselves in the city and need your help with accommodations!' 'Great! I'll call my father right away. My father has a friend who's currently serving as the district mayor in Kyoto!' Zhou Chao was instantly energized upon hearing that the Hei-虎 Clan intended to settle in Kyoto! Haha! With my team of young brothers and a powerhouse clan like the Hei-虎, I'll sweep the entire city clean! You, Huang, are nothing! And you, Chen Zixue—though we present ourselves as partners, you're actually undermining me. You're making my little chili pepper absorb my energy while simultaneously taking away my beloved Hu Meining. Don't think I'm stupid—eventually, I'll have you and Huang both completely out of the game. Together, we three will stand strong—no, I'm going to unify Kyoto!" → Culture, no people, no books, no house ← High-light and his group of passionate brothers marched proudly onto the main street, just encountering Zhang Yuping—yet they seemed like strangers. The timid Wu called out, "Sister-in-law!" The others followed suit, shouting, "Sister-in-law!" But Zhang Yuping only paused briefly and didn’t turn around. "Brothers! Come with me!" High-light ordered. The brothers were puzzled and immediately asked, "Boss, what's going on between you and Sister-in-law?" "Come with me!" High-light grew angry—the force of his voice caused Zhang Yuping to pause again at a distance. The brothers reluctantly followed. How could three close friends be any more perceptive? Clearly, the young couple had a misunderstanding. But now, with the boss in a huff, it wasn’t the right moment to ask questions. Gao Liang rented a large compound near Kyoto University with his brothers, but the funds were insufficient—so they had to pay rent for a week in advance, and would need to find another solution next week. Rent in Kyoto is astonishingly expensive, making it clear that establishing a solid base for his younger brothers here is no easy task; they’ll have to find ways to earn money. The original 40,000 yuan he had was nearly exhausted after paying tuition alongside Zhang Yuping. Gao Liang, a man who always treats women well, had given most of his money to Zhang Yuping, leaving only a modest amount for himself. Despite his financial constraints, Gao Liang never held costs tightly. As long as there was money to spend, he ensured his brothers had both food and shelter. This spirit of sharing blessings and standing together through hardships deeply moved the brothers of Fenghuo Hall. That night, the brothers slept soundly, but Gao Liang couldn't fall asleep. He stepped out alone into the courtyard, underwent an intense, all-out physical training session, and then, in a spacious open area, called out to the sky: "Ying'er, Ying'er, come out! Come out quickly! The master needs you!" In his mind, a virtual line of text appeared: "Master, whenever you think of me, I am right beside you." Gao Liang immediately looked around, but found no one there. He sighed and said, "Ying'er, why still won't you appear?"