135: Chapter 135 A stunningly beautiful goddess! Calling her husband…

Gongye Peining slowly strolled around the living room, looking over the entire suite from top to bottom. As she looked, she gently shook her head, her tone tinged with a hint of disdain as she spoke to Zhou Liangan, "Hubby, see, I told you, the facilities in this hotel really won't do. Look at this living room; it looks big, but the layout is actually terrible, the lighting is poor, and this carpet isn't even top-tier cashmere. It's not comfortable to step on at all."

As she spoke, she walked a few steps to stand in front of Zhou Liangan, reached out to gently take hold of his wrist, her eyes shimmering with a playful, smiling glint, "Hubby, you should just come back to my home to stay. My Family's villa is more than ten times larger than this place, with front and back gardens, a swimming pool, and a dedicated cultivation room. The security is also top-tier; it's much more comfortable than here."

Moye Miaoyan, who was sitting on the sofa, couldn't sit still the moment she heard this. She stood up abruptly and was just about to start cursing when Zhou Liangan stopped her with a single look.

Zhou Liangan pulled his hand back, walked over to sit in the middle of the sofa, and looked up at Gongye Peining standing before him, then glanced at the fuming Moye Miaoyan standing on the other side. He chuckled and said, "Alright, there are no outsiders here now, so just say what you need to say. Young Miss Gongye, you went to such great lengths and put forward such a precious quota—what exactly do you want to get from me? Don't give me that 'love at first sight' nonsense; I don't buy it."

Gongye Peining's pair of watery, peach-blossom eyes were locked straight onto Zhou Liangan. As her gaze shifted, it was as if they held a pool of unmelting spring water, her delicate, coquettish look almost enough to make one's bones turn to jelly.

"I naturally fell for you at first sight, Sir, please do not doubt that." Her voice was soft, carrying a perfectly timed, coquettish lilt. She lowered her long eyelashes, masking the complex emotions that flashed through her eyes. When she looked up again, there was a touch of genuine sincerity in her tone, "Of course, my invitation to you with such great hospitality, and pouring my heart out to you, isn't entirely about romance. It's also because our Gongye Family is currently facing an insurmountable hurdle. We were truly at our wit's end, which is why I dared to come and ask for your help."

Zhou Liangan walked to the sofa and sat down, crossing his legs. With a flick of his finger, a cup of spirit wine appeared in his palm. He carelessly stroked the cold surface of the cup with his fingertips, his Face devoid of any extra expression, though he had already sneered inwardly.

Just as he had expected.

From the moment this woman met him, flirting and softening her demeanor, practically wishing she could write "I'm interested in you" on her Face, he knew clearly that her intentions were definitely not what they seemed.

Love at first sight?

Who are you trying to fool?

Zhou Liangan had seen all kinds of storms; this level of honey trap was no different from children playing house in his eyes.

He looked up, his gaze calm, even carrying a faint smile. He leisurely swept his eyes over Gongye Peining's impeccably beautiful Face, his tone playful, "Fine, since things have reached this point, let's not beat around the bush. Just say what you need to say directly; there's no need to be evasive. Everyone is very busy, right?"

Gongye Peining's body stiffened slightly, then immediately relaxed.

She raised her head, straightened her posture, and looked at Zhou Liangan earnestly with her beautiful eyes. Her voice remained soft, with a touch of coquettish naivety, yet it also concealed a sense of desperate resolve, "Mr. Zhou should also know that our families all belong to the meritorious families recognized by the Human Council. Back in the day, our ancestors were all mighty figures who risked their lives and rendered great service for the Human Race, which is why they earned this merit and glory, and secured some privileges for us descendants to establish ourselves."

As she spoke to this point, her tone unconsciously carried a hint of desolation. Her fingertips tightly gripped her skirt, her knuckles turning slightly white, "But Sir, you also understand that wealth rarely lasts beyond three generations, let alone for a Family like ours that has a Legacy spanning hundreds of millions of years. Over the years, our Gongye Family has truly declined; each generation is worse than the last. Let alone finding mighty figures who can stand shoulder to shoulder with our ancestors, we can't even find a single talent who can be presented or hold their own."

"And this setup of the Human Council's meritorious families is, to put it bluntly, a double-edged sword." Gongye Peining took a deep breath, finally laying the core dilemma on the table, "On one hand, it is to commend the contributions our ancestors made for the Human Race, leaving some shade for us descendants. But on the other hand, it is actually to force us families not to just lie flat; we must continuously select talent and contribute to the Human Race."

"The Human Council has ironclad rules. If a meritorious Family fails to have a clan member successfully elected as a Human Council member for ten consecutive council elections, the Family's recommendation quota for members will be revoked, and all meritorious privileges will be wiped out." Her voice trembled slightly, and her eyes were already faintly red, "Of course, there will be some compensation before the revocation, which is considered the final dignity for our ancestors. But that compensation is merely a drop in the ocean compared to everything our Family currently possesses. Once these privileges are gone, it won't even take ten years for our Gongye Family to completely disappear from the top-tier circles, and we won't even be as good as an ordinary aristocratic Family."

By this point, Gongye Peining's voice already carried an imperceptible sob; she was clearly truly pushed to the edge.

Zhou Liangan wore an expression of sudden realization, but inwardly, he was not surprised at all.

Such rules are too normal. No matter which world or civilization it is, it is impossible to allow a group of useless people who only know how to live off their ancestors to endlessly occupy the public resources of the entire race.

This setup of the Human Council is simply as reasonable as can be.

He knew clearly in his heart that this rule, firstly, could force the descendants of these meritorious families not to lie flat and to strive hard, otherwise, the Family foundation would be ruined in their hands. Secondly, it could also prevent these families from acting domineeringly by relying on the merits of their ancestors; after all, without ability, they could be beaten back to their original form at any time.

Zhou Liangan raised an eyebrow, tapped his fingers lightly on the surface of the cup, and swept his gaze casually over Gongye Peining. A hint of something different appeared in his eyes, along with lingering suspicion.

This sounded reasonable, but he always felt that things were not that simple.

Just for a member quota, this woman is willing to bet herself on it?

That's a bit too exaggerated.

Gongye Peining had been staring fixedly at Zhou Liangan's expression. Seeing that he still had no reaction, and that there was even suspicion in his eyes, she panicked instantly.

She gently bit her tender, thin lips with her pearly teeth, hesitated for a few seconds, and finally threw out her biggest bargaining chip. Her red lips parted slightly, and she lowered her voice to be soft and low, carrying an intimacy that only the two of them could hear, "Mr. Zhou, I felt it just now when I got close to you. Your body carries a very pure Yin-Yang Energy, and your Yin and Yang are balanced and blended extremely well. I assume you must have cultivated a top-tier Yin-Yang related Cultivation Technique, right?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the smile on Zhou Liangan's Face faded instantly.

He raised an eyebrow, and the fingertips of the hand resting on the sofa armrest instantly tightened.

Even his own people who had been with him for a long time rarely could accurately detect the Yin-Yang Energy on him. This woman actually saw it at a glance?

In an instant, Zhou Liangan's vigilance toward this delicate woman in front of him was maxed out.

He looked over Gongye Peining calmly, his mind racing to calculate: what exactly is this woman's background?

How much of her strength is she hiding?

Gongye Peining was so quick-witted; she saw Zhou Liangan's vigilance and tension at a glance. She quickly waved her hands, shrank her body back, put on a harmless appearance, and hurriedly explained, "Mr. Zhou, please don't be nervous, don't misunderstand! I don't have any other intentions, really!"

"The reason I could tell is that our Gongye Family has been specializing in the Dao of Yin and Yang since our ancestors. I've been exposed to this since I was young, so my perception of Yin-Yang Energy is much sharper than ordinary people. I am definitely not intentionally prying into your secrets, please rest assured." Gongye Peining spoke quickly to make herself clear, fearing that Zhou Liangan would misunderstand, then leaned forward again, her eyes full of sincerity and urgency, "Mr. Zhou, to tell you the truth, our Gongye Family has an ancestral Holy Land that was personally opened by our ancestors. The Innate Yin-Yang Energy inside is extremely dense; it is simply a treasure land tailored for those who Cultivate Yin-Yang Cultivation Techniques! Let me put it this way: one year of cultivation outside doesn't compare to the effect of one month of cultivation in that secret land. Especially for those who Cultivate Yin and Yang together, it is twice the result with half the effort. Many people who have been stuck at a Bottleneck their whole lives can directly achieve a Breakthrough after going in once!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Zhou Liangan's eyes finally flickered.

The Holy Land this woman spoke of was indeed a huge temptation for him.

Gongye Peining had been watching his expression. Seeing that he finally had a reaction, she was overjoyed and quickly struck while the iron was hot.

As she spoke to this point, a faint blush instantly appeared on her enchanting and stunningly beautiful Face, spreading all the way to her earlobes, even staining her neck with a layer of pink.

She dodged his gaze for a moment, then gathered her courage to look straight at Zhou Liangan. Her voice became much quieter, filled with intense shyness and a desperate resolve, "To tell you the truth, Peining... Peining's Yin essence is still intact. Since childhood, I have also practiced the Family's most core Yin-Yang harmony Cultivation Technique, which is absolutely homologous to yours and will complement each other perfectly. If you are willing to help our Gongye Family get through this difficult time, Peining... Peining is willing to offer her Yin essence to you, serve you for the rest of her life, and will never have two hearts."

Once these words were spoken, Gongye Peining's Face was as red as a ripe apple. She lowered her eyelids, her long eyelashes trembling continuously, and even her breathing became rapid. It was clear that she had mustered the greatest courage of her life to say these words.

Every word was sincere and earnest, and the seriousness in her eyes didn't look like she was lying at all.

Standing on the side, Moye Miaoyan, who hadn't spoken and was like a background board, exploded the moment she heard this.

Her pair of soul-stirring, beautiful eyes stared fixedly at Gongye Peining. The hostility in her eyes was almost overflowing, and her eyes churned with intense displeasure, along with a hint of imperceptible bitterness.

She stepped forward half a step without changing her expression and secretly sent a voice transmission to Zhou Liangan. Her voice was filled with thick jealousy and immense worry: "Husband, this woman clearly has bad intentions. She is trying to lure you with these meager benefits; who knows what kind of evil she is plotting behind our backs? Her motives are definitely not small! You must be extremely careful in how you handle this. Don't be deceived by her sweet words and beauty, or you'll fall into this bitch's trap!"

Moye Miaoyan's voice transmission was as sour as if eight hundred jars of vinegar had been overturned.

How could Zhou Liangan not tell? He couldn't help but find it slightly amusing.

Of course he knew that there is no such thing as a free lunch in this world, let alone pie falling from the sky for no reason.

This woman was offering a Cultivation Holy Land and even offering herself; the conditions she set were absurdly generous. The more generous they were, the harder the task she wanted him to perform would be—it might even be a death trap.

Zhou Liangan had lived for a long time and was never the type of hot-headed youth to be swayed by beauty and lose his head.

No matter the situation, he always left himself a margin for error, maintaining a degree of suspicion and vigilance towards everyone and everything. He would absolutely never place himself in a dangerous position.

Gongye Peining sat there waiting for a long time. Seeing that Zhou Liangan still gave no clear indication—neither agreeing nor refusing—she became thoroughly panicked.

Her eyes instantly turned red, moisture welled up, and it looked as if tears were about to fall.

She stood up abruptly, walked quickly to Zhou Liangan's side, reached out with her slender, fair hand, and grabbed his arm. Her entire body pressed against him. The sensation of her soft, fragrant body came through the fabric, and the faint, cool scent on her body drilled straight into Zhou Liangan's nose.

She gently shook Zhou Liangan's arm, her voice so delicate it could drip water, filled with a thick, tearful tone as she pouted: "Mr. Zhou~ If there is anything you are still dissatisfied with, please just tell me~ As long as it is something our Gongye Family can provide and can satisfy you, we will absolutely satisfy you without a word! Please have pity on us and help us, okay?"

She hung entirely on Zhou Liangan's arm, and when she spoke, her warm breath sprayed onto Zhou Liangan's ear, making it itchy and numb. Her watery, tear-filled eyes looked at him, and that tear-streaked, beautiful Face was enough to make any man find it hard to harden his heart.

Feeling the soft sensation on his arm and listening to this delicate coquetry, Zhou Liangan raised an eyebrow, a playful smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

He looked down at the tearful beauty in his arms and spoke slowly: "Oh? Since the beauty is so sincere and has said as much, if I were to refuse, wouldn't I seem too unromantic and ungrateful?"

Upon hearing this, Gongye Peining was stunned for a moment, her eyes instantly shining like stars. Before the tears on her Face had dried, she revealed an expression of incredulous surprise, practically weeping with joy.

Her voice trembled: "Mr... Mr. Zhou? You... you agreed? You really agreed to help us?"

Zhou Liangan nodded with a smile. Before he could say anything else, Gongye Peining exclaimed and threw herself directly into his arms, wrapping her arms tightly around his neck and burying her Face in the crook of his neck, her body trembling slightly with excitement.

Her voice carried a tearful tone, yet was wrapped in immense joy, as she kept muttering: "Great! That's great! Thank you, Mr. Zhou! Thank you! Peining knew that you must be a kind person! Don't worry, Mr. Zhou, I will absolutely not go back on what I just promised you; I will keep my word!"

She rubbed against Zhou Liangan's chest, then looked up. Tears still hung on her stunningly beautiful Face, but she smiled remarkably movingly, like a peach blossom covered in dew after the rain.

She looked at Zhou Liangan, licked her luscious red lips, and her beautiful eyes swirled with emotion. Filled with thick anticipation and a hint of unconcealable temptation, she said softly: "Mr. Zhou, since you have agreed, why don't we move now to the residence of our Gongye Family? I will take you to that Yin-Yang secret place right now. We can Cultivate the Dao of Yin and Yang together within the secret place. What do you think?"

When she said this, the ambiguity in her eyes was almost overflowing, her breathing became scorching hot, and her subtle and overt hints were practically written on her Face.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Liangan chuckled and waved his hand at her, his tone slow: "There is no rush for this matter."

As he spoke, he reached out and took the opportunity to wrap his arm around Gongye Peining's slender yet curvaceous willow waist, his fingertips gently caressing her delicate waist, the smile on his lips becoming increasingly playful.

He leaned down to her ear and spoke slowly in a voice only the two of them could hear: "I think what you and I should do right now is communicate and get to know each other better, right? Otherwise, if I go to your Family rashly without even fully understanding who you are, wouldn't I be too passive?"

Warm breath sprayed onto her ear, and Gongye Peining's body instantly stiffened. Feeling that warm, large hand on her waist, her fair, delicate Face instantly flushed with a deep, rosy glow that reached all the way to the root of her neck.

Her body went slightly limp, and she leaned entirely into Zhou Liangan's arms. Her eyes darted away, and her voice was as thin as a mosquito's buzzing, filled with intense shyness: "Mr... Mr. Zhou..."

She steadied herself, quickly looked up at Zhou Liangan, and softly urged: "Mr. Zhou, it is not that I am unwilling, but... the Yin-Yang secret place in our Gongye Family contains Innate Yin-Yang Energy, which is the most suitable place in the world for cultivating Yin and Yang together, bar none. Cultivating there will not only allow both of our cultivation bases to advance by leaps and bounds, but it can also help you quickly break through your Bottleneck; the effect is a hundred or a thousand times better than anywhere else. So, Mr. Zhou, why don't we move to the Family first and talk about it then, okay?"

As she spoke, her pink lips were almost touching Zhou Liangan's Face, and her tender, affectionate eyes looked straight at him. Her breath was like an orchid, and her voice was as soft as cotton candy: "This would be of immense benefit to both of our cultivation Breakthroughs, so why not?"

Moye Miaoyan, standing to the side, watched the two of them being intimate as if no one else was there. Her Face turned pale with anger, her chest heaved incessantly, and she was so furious she felt like her lungs were about to explode.

She really couldn't watch anymore. She glared fiercely at Gongye Peining, then shot a resentful look at Zhou Liangan, and snorted coldly. Without saying a word, she twisted her slender yet curvaceous willow waist, clicked her high heels, walked to the door of the suite's second bedroom, and slammed it shut with a loud "bang." The deafening sound of the door closing was filled with thick jealousy and dissatisfaction.

Hearing the sound of the door slamming, the smile on Zhou Liangan's lips grew even wider, and he couldn't help but feel a bit helpless.

However, he wasn't in a hurry to coax her; he still had a delicate beauty in his arms.

He looked down at the affectionate Gongye Peining in his arms, whose eyes were swirling with emotion, chuckled, exerted strength in his arms, and swept her up into his arms horizontally.

Caught off guard, Gongye Peining exclaimed, subconsciously reached out her arms, wrapped them tightly around Zhou Liangan's neck, and buried her Face in his chest. Her heart was pounding incessantly, and her Face was so red it looked like it was about to drip blood.

Zhou Liangan held her, feeling her soft body in his arms, and looked down at her, too shy to raise her head, and said with a smile: "Fine, since the beauty has said so and has laid out the benefits so clearly, if I don't go, wouldn't I be giving too little Face? Then I will listen to you. Let's go now to your Gongye Family and see if that Yin-Yang secret place you mentioned is really as miraculous as you say."

Hearing this, Gongye Peining suddenly looked up, her eyes shining as if filled with starlight. She looked at Zhou Liangan with a remarkably radiant smile, like a little girl who had finally received a piece of candy, and nodded vigorously, her voice full of joy: "Mm-hmm! Don't worry, Mr. Zhou! I will absolutely not let you down!"

Zhou Liangan held her and walked steadily toward the door with a faint smile on his Face, but deep in his eyes, there was not a hint of relaxation.

He knew very well that this trip to the Gongye Family would definitely not be as easy as this woman claimed; there were surely more things waiting for him behind the scenes.

But it didn't matter. He, Zhou Liangan, was never afraid of trouble. Since he dared to take on this challenge, he had the confidence to control the situation—to get the benefits he wanted while absolutely refusing to be used as a pawn.

Gongye Peining, in his arms, held his neck tightly, pressed her Face against his chest, and a glint of sharpness flashed in her beautiful eyes.

Being held steadily in Zhou Liangan's arms, Gongye Peining froze, her slender arms still hooked tightly around his neck, her cheeks burning as if they could catch fire.

She subconsciously twisted her body slightly, but the movement was soft and powerless. It wasn't a struggle at all; instead, it looked more like a shy refusal. Her long eyelashes trembled incessantly, and she lowered her eyes, not daring to look at Zhou Liangan's Face, her earlobes glowing with an alluring pink.

After hesitating for a while, she spoke shyly in a voice as thin as a mosquito's buzzing, her tone full of embarrassment: "Mr. Zhou, why don't you put me down first? This is really inappropriate. I can walk by myself, and it will be easier to take you to our Gongye Family's Yin-Yang secret place. What do you think?"

Her breath trembled as she spoke, and she leaned softly into Zhou Liangan's arms, both shy and somewhat flustered. That adorable and bashful appearance made Zhou Liangan's heart stir slightly.

Zhou Liangan looked down at the person in his arms, who was too shy to raise her head. The mischievous smile at the corner of his mouth grew, and he didn't stop walking. Instead, he leaned over slightly, his warm breath brushing gently against her ear, causing Gongye Peining's body to tremble slightly.

His voice was low and carried a hint of banter as he spoke slowly: "We have reached this point, yet you still call me Mr. Zhou every other word—isn't that too distant?"

The warm sensation on her ear and the teasing tone made Gongye Peining's cheeks instantly turn bright red. The rosy glow spread from her cheeks to her neck, and even the skin on her neck was stained with a pale pink.

Gongye Peining bit her tender lower lip, her eyes darting away. After struggling for a moment, she finally summoned all her courage and, in a soft, sweet, and bashful tone, gently called out: "Husband~"