58: Chapter 58 An elegant and dignified noblewoman! A villain~

When Zhou Liangan's fingertips touched the side of Yong Ruxin's neck, there was not a hint of hesitation.

His palm gathered three parts of the soft power of the Tianji Qiankun Technique, aiming to ensure a one-hit knockout without injuring her Meridians.

As soon as Zhou Liangan's fingertips pressed against that delicate and warm skin, the power seeped in like a tiny stream. Yong Ruxin's eyes, which always carried a touch of coldness, suddenly lost focus. Her slender body swayed, and she collapsed softly into his arms.

The faint scent of orchids lingering on Yong Ruxin mixed with a trace of an unusual, sweet stickiness reached his nostrils, and Zhou Liangan raised an eyebrow slightly.

Zhou Liangan leaned down and scooped her up horizontally. Yong Ruxin's head tilted against his shoulder, her long hair falling down to cover most of her Face, revealing only a segment of her jade-white neck—she was breathtakingly beautiful.

Just as Zhou Liangan turned to step out of this dilapidated, chaotic building, his footsteps suddenly came to a halt.

A faint Divine Sense probed over, carrying the unique pressure of the Spirit Guiding Realm Peak, like a fine net silently enveloping the three-foot radius around him.

This Divine Sense was not sharp, but it carried a strong investigative intent, clearly trying to confirm his identity and strength.

Zhou Liangan's expression darkened instantly.

He had intended to resolve this quickly and take Yong Ruxin away from this place of trouble, but he hadn't expected to be targeted after all.

"If Your Excellency wishes to make a move, I, Zhou, will accompany you." Zhou Liangan let out a cold snort. His voice was not loud, but it carried a piercing chill that directly shattered that probing Divine Sense.

The Spiritual Qi around Zhou Liangan fluctuated slightly, and the Tianji Qiankun Technique circulated secretly, ready to deal with any sudden situation at any time.

As soon as his voice fell, a low chuckle came from the end of the corridor not far away. "Young man of the Zhou Family, it's been a few years, and you've become increasingly arrogant. However, do you know what place this is?"

Zhou Liangan looked up and saw two figures walking slowly towards him.

Walking in front was an old man with graying hair, dressed in a navy blue Zhongshan suit. His posture was upright, and although he was elderly, he was in high spirits. His eyes were cloudy yet sharp, as if they could see through a person's heart.

Following behind the old man was Chai Hanhe.

Zhou Liangan's gaze fell upon the old man, and his pupils constricted slightly.

Weng Jinglong.

The top official of Jiangcheng.

This old thing hides deep.

The Zhou Family had been established in Jiangcheng for many years and had always had dealings with the Weng Family. On the surface, things were harmonious, but that was just for show.

"Elder Weng, I don't quite understand what you mean by that." Zhou Liangan's gaze swept casually over the two, his eyes revealing a hint of distant indifference.

Weng Jinglong half-closed his eyes, his gaze circling between Zhou Liangan and the Yong Ruxin in his arms, before finally settling on Zhou Liangan's Face. His tone carried a hint of admonishment. "This is the Jiangcheng Sanatorium, which belongs to the official authorities. Look at what you've done to this place—tables and chairs shattered, Spiritual Qi in chaos. Damaging public facilities is no small matter."

Zhou Liangan followed his gaze and glanced at the small building behind him; it was indeed a scene of chaos.

Just now, when he and Yong Ruxin fought, the ordinary tables and chairs naturally could not withstand the collision of their spiritual power.

Zhou Liangan smiled, his tone relaxed. "Elder Weng, previously I was sparring with Director Yong, and for a moment I couldn't hold back my strength, which is why it ended up like this. It's inevitable to have some mishaps when Cultivators spar, so this shouldn't be unreasonable, right?"

"Sparring?" Weng Jinglong looked up and stared intently at Zhou Liangan, a half-smile curling at the corners of his mouth. "Little Zhou, this is, after all, just your side of the story. Moreover, Director Yong has been knocked unconscious by you. With both human and material evidence present, I cannot simply believe your side of the story, can I?"

Old fox.

Zhou Liangan sneered inwardly. Weng Jinglong's words seemed fair, but in reality, he had already judged him guilty.

What human and material evidence? He simply wanted to use the situation with Yong Ruxin to manipulate him.

Zhou Liangan looked at Weng Jinglong's shifty eyes, a cold light rising in his gaze. "Elder Weng, it's better to just say clearly how you want to handle this matter. Beating around the bush is a waste of time and meaningless."

Zhou Liangan's tone carried a hint of impatience, and the air pressure around him dropped slightly.

For someone as cunning and calculating as Weng Jinglong, the more polite you are, the more he will push his luck. It was better to just lay the cards on the table.

Weng Jinglong seemed to have expected him to say this. He looked up at Zhou Liangan with a smile, his voice calm. "As expected, you are straightforward. Since that's the case, I'll be direct. Little Zhou, you may leave, but Director Yong must stay."

As expected, he was aiming for Yong Ruxin.

Upon hearing this, a playful glint appeared in Zhou Liangan's eyes. He swept a cold glance over Weng Jinglong. "Elder Weng, Director Yong's Spiritual Qi was in reverse during our fight earlier, and it has already disordered her heart. If it is not combed through in time, I fear it will damage her Foundation. I need to take her back to help her comb through her Spiritual Qi."

Zhou Liangan's words were half-true and half-false.

Yong Ruxin's Spiritual Qi was indeed in chaos, but it was mostly due to the influence of the hehuan powder. Combing through her Spiritual Qi was just an excuse; his true goal was naturally...

Weng Jinglong chuckled, his tone dismissive. "Liangan, don't do anything foolish. The sanatorium has specialized medical staff, all of whom are Cultivators proficient in the art of combing through Spiritual Qi. They will naturally take good care of Director Yong, so there is no need for you to trouble yourself."

"Is that so?" Zhou Liangan stared fixedly at Weng Jinglong, a cold, chilling Killing Intent emerging in his eyes.

He deliberately released a sliver of Divine Sense, sweeping through every corner of the sanatorium like a radar.

Sure enough, in a quiet building not far away, he sensed a fluctuation of spiritual power that was 70% similar to Weng Jinglong's Aura.

Weng Hongzhi!

Weng Jinglong's grandson.

Zhou Liangan understood instantly.

This old thing must have arrived long ago. When he was fighting Yong Ruxin earlier, he must have secretly probed in with his Divine Sense, discovered that Yong Ruxin was drugged with hehuan powder, and then developed crooked thoughts.

Weng Jinglong wanted his grandson, Weng Hongzhi, to intercept this Opportunity and seize this massive Opportunity!

Having figured this out, a cold curve appeared on the corner of Zhou Liangan's mouth.

It was always he, Zhou Liangan, who intercepted others' Opportunities; never had anyone dared to snatch food from the tiger's mouth from his hands.

This old scoundrel Weng Jinglong really had quite the nerve.

Zhou Liangan's gaze sank slightly, his tone as cold as ice. "Old thing, are you sure you want to make a move against me?"

His voice was not loud, but it carried a heart-stopping chill. His Killing Intent spread out like a physical substance, making the surrounding air seem to freeze.

Chai Hanhe, standing behind Weng Jinglong, felt this Killing Intent and couldn't help but shiver, subconsciously taking a step back.

Weng Jinglong naturally felt the Killing Intent on Zhou Liangan. It was a sharp, cold Aura that could only be forged through life-and-death battles, far beyond what an ordinary Cultivator could possess.

He looked up at Zhou Liangan, his Face still smiling, but his tone carried more of a threat. "Little Zhou, you must think this through clearly. Director Yong's status is extraordinary; behind her is the Beijing Yong Family. Your actions today are inviting trouble for your Zhou Family."

The Beijing Yong Family was indeed a behemoth with deep Foundations and countless experts.

If an ordinary Family were to provoke them, it would certainly lead to the disaster of total annihilation.

"Trouble?" The Tianji Qiankun Technique on Zhou Liangan's body operated at full power. A vigorous force was released from within his body, causing the surrounding air to be compressed and make a "buzzing" sound. The gravel on the ground trembled slightly. "Old thing, I have already given you the Face you deserve. If you do not move aside, if I make a move today, I will definitely kill you."

Zhou Liangan's words were decisive, leaving no room for negotiation.

The Killing Intent around him surged out like a tide, and that unstoppable Aura finally caused Weng Jinglong's expression to change.

Weng Jinglong groaned inwardly.

He had originally thought that the fierce battle Zhou Liangan just had with Yong Ruxin must have consumed a huge amount of energy, and even if he wasn't exhausted, it was impossible for him to still have his Peak-level strength.

He himself was at the Spirit Guiding Realm Peak, so he might not lack a chance of winning.

At that time, he could snatch the massive Opportunity of Yong Ruxin, suppress the increasingly arrogant Zhou Family, and establish a connection with the Beijing Yong Family—it was killing three birds with one stone.

But Weng Jinglong never imagined that Zhou Liangan's strength would be so unfathomable.

The Qiankun Power released just now was vigorous and pure, far more formidable than his own Spirit Guiding Realm Peak level, which was propped up by Spiritual Plants and Spirit Medicine.

He knew very well that he was definitely not a match for the young man in front of him.

The reason he dared to be so tough earlier was just to use the tiger skin and pull the banner, hoping to intimidate Zhou Liangan.

But now it seemed that his plans were likely to fall through.

Looking at the unmasked Killing Intent on the person in front of him, Weng Jinglong did not doubt at all that if he dared to block him again, Zhou Liangan would really deal a lethal blow.

The people of the Zhou Family were always ones to seek revenge for the slightest grievance, and Zhou Liangan was the most outstanding among them.

If they really started fighting, not only would he gain nothing, but he would likely bring a disaster of annihilation upon the Weng Family.

After thinking it over, the sliver of luck in Weng Jinglong's heart completely vanished.

He looked up, smiled at Zhou Liangan, and his tone softened considerably. "Little Zhou, it's a misunderstanding. I was just worried about Director Yong's safety. However, I still want to remind you that Director Yong's background is not simple. If you take her away and something goes wrong, the Yong Family will likely not let it go. You must not bring fire upon yourself."

"Old thing, don't think I don't know what you are plotting." Zhou Liangan swept a cold glance at Weng Jinglong, his tone carrying a hint of sarcasm. "If you want to scheme against me, you can try. Let's see who ends up falling here in the end."

Upon hearing this, the expression on Weng Jinglong's Face tightened suddenly.

Weng Jinglong did not expect that his thoughts had been seen through so thoroughly by Zhou Liangan. This made him feel embarrassed, and a trace of anger rose in his heart.

However, Weng Jinglong quickly covered up this trace of anger, his Face still wearing a hypocritical smile. "Little Zhou, it's a misunderstanding. Your grandfather and I are old acquaintances. Reckoning by that, I can be considered your elder; how could I scheme against you?"

Before Weng Jinglong finished speaking, he felt a surge of extremely pure Qiankun Power blasting towards him like a sharp arrow.

This power came fast and fierce, carrying an irresistible momentum that gave no time for anyone to react.

Weng Jinglong was shocked and hurriedly circulated all his spiritual power, condensing a thick Spiritual Qi shield in front of him.

With a loud "bang," the Qiankun Power slammed heavily into the Spiritual Qi shield. The shield was instantly covered in cracks, which spread out like a spider web.

Weng Jinglong only felt a massive force surge through the shield and into his body, shaking his blood and Qi so violently that it felt as if his internal organs had been shifted out of place.

He couldn't help but let out a muffled groan, retreating three steps before barely managing to steady himself. With every step he took back, the bluestone slab beneath his feet shattered, leaving behind a deep footprint.

"Old man, this is just a warning for you." Zhou Liangan swept a cold glance at Weng Jinglong, his tone icy and piercing. "I, Zhou Liangan, do what I say. If I really wanted to act, wiping out your Weng Family alone would be as easy as flipping my hand. You should think twice before doing anything."

Weng Jinglong clutched his chest, his Face turning alternating shades of green and white.

He could feel that Zhou Liangan hadn't used his full strength in that strike just now; if he had truly gone all out, he would likely be lying on the ground, severely injured.

At this moment, there was no longer a shred of contempt in Weng Jinglong's heart, only deep dread.

Weng Jinglong dared not act arrogant anymore; he merely swept a cold glance at Zhou Liangan and forced a smile. "You have become increasingly overbearing."

Zhou Liangan snorted coldly, too lazy to waste any more words on him.

He looked down at the still-unconscious Yong Ruxin in his arms and turned to leave.

Naturally, Zhou Liangan would not actually kill Weng Jinglong here.

After all, Weng Jinglong was a person from the official side, and now was not the time for him to fall out with the authorities.

But not killing him now did not mean he would let the Weng Family off in the future.

This grudge had already been formed, and in the future, he would definitely storm the Weng Family.

Chai Hanhe stood to the side, watching as even Weng Jinglong proved to be no match for Zhou Liangan. He was already so terrified that his Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering, and he dared not intervene or step forward to block him.

Chai Hanhe could only watch helplessly as Zhou Liangan held Yong Ruxin, tapped his feet, and leaped up like an arrow released from a bow, disappearing beyond the walls of the sanatorium in a few bounds.

Once Zhou Liangan's figure had completely vanished, the smile on Weng Jinglong's Face instantly disappeared without a trace, a flicker of gloom and unwillingness flashing in his eyes.

He walked quickly into the small building nearby, and as soon as the door closed, a mouthful of blood sprayed from his mouth, staining the front of his Zhongshan suit red.

"Grandfather!" Weng Hongzhi rushed out from the inner room, supporting the swaying Weng Jinglong with a look of concern on his Face. "Are you alright? Is it serious?"

Weng Jinglong waved his hand, his breathing somewhat rapid. "It's nothing major, just some internal injuries. However, that brat's strength is extraordinary; he is truly not someone to be trifled with."

Weng Jinglong had never imagined that despite Zhou Liangan's young age, his cultivation had already reached such a Realm.

Upon hearing this, a cold expression appeared on Weng Hongzhi's Face, his tone full of unwillingness and anger. "That bastard is simply too arrogant! I really don't know who gave him the courage to dare not give you, Grandfather, any Face!"

Thinking of Yong Ruxin's dignified and beautiful Face and the Opportunity of the heavenly phoenix origin fruit, Weng Hongzhi couldn't help but feel an itch in his heart.

The duck that was already in his hands had just flown away like this; how could Weng Hongzhi be reconciled?

Weng Jinglong's Face revealed a hint of solemnity, mixed with a few parts of regret. "Sigh! I had thought that after that brat had just fought with Yong Ruxin, he would inevitably be exhausted, and even if he still had strength left, he couldn't possibly be my match. But I never imagined that the brat was still unfathomable; that strike just now, I fear he didn't even use thirty percent of his strength. A pity, truly a pity."

If he had known earlier that Zhou Liangan was so formidable, he would not have rashly made a move no matter what.

Not only did he fail to snatch the Opportunity, but he also got injured himself; it was truly a case of trying to steal a chicken only to end up losing the rice used to lure it.

Weng Hongzhi recalled Yong Ruxin's graceful and exquisite figure and beautiful Face, and his heart was also filled with sighs. "Sigh! It is indeed a pity. I didn't expect that playboy to still have energy left. Otherwise, if our Weng Family could have hitched a ride on the Yong Family's big ship, we could have climbed to a higher level in Jiangcheng and even the whole of Huaxia in the future. However, this Zhou Liangan actually dared to lay hands on Yong Ruxin and even took her away. If the people from the Yong Family find out about this, I'm afraid they won't let the Zhou Family off."

Weng Jinglong's brows furrowed into a ' river' shape, and he looked at Weng Hongzhi with a solemn expression. "Hongzhi, you must remember, this Zhou Liangan has a vengeful nature and uses ruthless methods. You must not be impulsive and go looking for trouble with him. Otherwise, not only will you suffer, but you will also implicate the entire Weng Family."

Weng Jinglong knew Zhou Liangan too well; this young man appeared playboy-like, but in reality, he was meticulous and extremely ruthless in his actions.

If Weng Hongzhi went to look for trouble with Zhou Liangan, he would likely be going on a one-way trip.

Weng Hongzhi opened his mouth, wanting to say something more, such as secretly tripping up the Zhou Family or revealing this matter to the people of the Yong Family.

But seeing Weng Jinglong's cold gaze, he swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue and reluctantly let out an "Oh."

Weng Jinglong looked at his appearance and sighed inwardly.

His grandson was good at everything, but he was just too impatient and couldn't hold his temper.

However, Weng Jinglong didn't say anything more; some truths could only be understood after one had experienced them personally.

Weng Jinglong was not the type of person who would swallow his anger.

He had noted down today's humiliation.

It was just that Zhou Liangan was currently riding high on his momentum, and the Zhou Family's power was strong, so the Weng Family could not go head-to-head with them for the time being.

But when the future came, once the Zhou Family encountered a mishap, or Zhou Liangan stumbled, and it reached the point where everyone pushed when the wall fell, he would definitely make the Zhou Family pay the price and return the humiliation he suffered today twofold.

Thinking of this, a sharp glint flashed in Weng Jinglong's eyes—the light of forbearance and calculation.

Weng Hongzhi looked at the expression in his grandfather's eyes and faintly guessed his thoughts. He stopped complaining, nodded, and helped Weng Jinglong into the inner room to heal his injuries.

Meanwhile, Zhou Liangan had already carried Yong Ruxin back to the Zhou Family's villa.

The Zhou Family villa was located on a hillside in the outskirts of Jiangcheng, covering a vast area, nestled against the mountains and near the water, with a quiet and serene environment.

Zhou Liangan carried Yong Ruxin and walked straight into an independent small building deep within the villa grounds.

He placed Yong Ruxin on the ground, his gaze falling upon her graceful and exquisite figure, his eyes filled with a touch of heat.

Her white qipao clung tightly to her body, outlining her curvaceous figure. Her skin was as white and lustrous as jade, and her long eyelashes drooped, fluttering gently like butterfly wings. There seemed to be a faint, elusive smile on the corners of her lips, adding a touch of allure.

If it were an ordinary man, seeing such a beauty, he would likely have been unable to restrain himself long ago.

But Zhou Liangan dared not relax even a little bit.

He knew very well that Yong Ruxin was by no means as weak as she appeared on the surface.

This woman was a Meridian Opening Realm expert, possessing fierce strength and a meticulous mind. If she hadn't been struck by the hehuan powder, taking her down would never have been this easy.

Moreover, Yong Ruxin was only unconscious now and not injured. Once she woke up and regained her mobility, with her strength, if she were to really launch a surprise attack, it might actually pose a threat to him.

Therefore, he had to be careful in every aspect and could not afford the slightest carelessness.

While thinking this, Zhou Liangan walked to the corner of the wall and took out the specially made alloy rope he had prepared long ago.

This type of rope was refined from extraterrestrial meteorite iron mixed with refined steel, making it extremely tough. It could not only withstand immense pulling force but also insulate Spiritual Qi; even a Cultivator at the Tongmai Realm, once bound, would find it very difficult to circulate their spiritual power to break free.

Zhou Liangan helped Yong Ruxin up and then used the alloy rope to bind her, circle by circle, to the torture rack in the center of the room.

The torture rack was forged from the same alloy and was exceptionally sturdy.

The rope wound tightly around Yong Ruxin's body, outlining her graceful figure beneath the white qipao even more exquisitely.

Zhou Liangan checked it carefully once to ensure the rope was tied securely and that there were no loose spots, only then did he heave a sigh of relief.

He took a few steps back, stood to the side, and looked at Yong Ruxin, who was tied to the torture rack, a flash of heat appearing in his eyes.

Zhou Liangan raised his hand and waved it, a stream of pure spiritual power striking Yong Ruxin's philtrum.

Yong Ruxin's eyelashes fluttered a few times, and she slowly opened her beautiful eyes.

Just after waking up, her eyes were still somewhat dazed, carrying a touch of the languor of someone who had just woken up.

But when she saw Zhou Liangan standing in front of her and felt the sense of restraint on her body, as well as the increasingly intense heat within her, her beautiful eyes instantly cleared, her gaze shifting, reflecting layers of strange brilliance.

Yong Ruxin lightly licked her luscious red lips, her voice carrying a hint of hoarseness, yet it was exceptionally coquettish. "Dear~ so you like...~"

Zhou Liangan couldn't help but sigh; this hehuan powder was truly worthy of being an Advanced item.

The previously high and mighty, cold and aloof ice-cold jade maiden was now dazed, her cheeks flushed, and her entire body exuded a fatal temptation, having completely transformed into a charming and seductive woman.

Zhou Liangan smiled and slowly walked in front of Yong Ruxin, his gaze falling upon her watery, glistening eyes, his tone carrying a touch of playfulness. "Director Yong, how do you feel now?"

Yong Ruxin suppressed the heat in her heart and looked at Zhou Liangan with complex eyes. "Zhou Liangan, what exactly do you want? Let me go, and I can give you everything you want. Whether it's Spiritual Plants, Spirit Medicines, or Cultivation Techniques and Secret Manuals, as long as the Yong Family has them, I can give them to you."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Liangan couldn't help but laugh. "Director Yong, don't forget, I already gave you a supreme treasure like the heavenly phoenix origin fruit; do you think I lack these few treasures of yours?"

He paused, his gaze falling upon Yong Ruxin, his tone carrying a touch of profound meaning. "The thing I want, Director Yong knows very well, doesn't she?"

Yong Ruxin's expression changed slightly; she naturally knew what Zhou Liangan was referring to.

Moreover, Yong Ruxin was also very clear that in her current state, she had absolutely no room to resist.

Perhaps it was due to the influence of the hehuan powder.

Yong Ruxin only felt that the person in front of her was becoming increasingly handsome, and the trace of persistence and struggle in her heart vanished completely.

Yong Ruxin looked fixedly at Zhou Liangan with her beautiful eyes and sighed faintly, saying, "Bad guy~"

The corners of Zhou Liangan's mouth curled upward...