90: Chapter 90 A charming and graceful woman in a cheongsam! Walking right into the trap! Slave tattoo…

Next, it was time to reap the harvest.

Zhou Liangan lingered no longer. Transforming into a streak of golden light, he sped toward the location of his mark.

Deep within the ruins of the Marquis's Mansion, inside a hidden cave.

A faint chill permeated the cave, and glowing moss growing on the walls dimly illuminated the space.

Grand Elder Wo Shuyan was sitting on a smooth rock, meditating to regulate her breathing.

Her brow was furrowed, her face pale, and waves of stinging pain radiated from her Dantian.

She could clearly feel a strange strand of golden energy clinging to her Dantian. No matter how she channeled her Spiritual Qi, she couldn't refine it, nor could she even conceal it.

This energy clung to her like a maggot on a bone, tightly binding Grand Elder Wo Shuyan and filling her heart with unease.

Just then, Grand Elder Wo Shuyan snapped her eyes open, a flicker of panic flashing in her beautiful eyes.

She sensed a familiar aura rapidly approaching the cave.

It was Zhou Liangan's aura!

"How could he be so fast?" Grand Elder Wo Shuyan felt a bitter sorrow in her heart.

Her enchanting and seductive face looked somewhat pale under the dim glow of the cave's moss.

A deep sense of helplessness and despair showed in her beautiful eyes.

Grand Elder Wo Shuyan knew she truly couldn't escape this time.

Like a ghost, Zhou Liangan's figure appeared at the cave's entrance.

He effortlessly stepped through the cave's simple barrier. His gaze fell upon the graceful, seductive woman before him, and his lips curled into a wicked smile. "Elder Wo, you've chosen quite a nice spot."

Suppressing the panic in her heart, Grand Elder Wo Shuyan composed herself and squeezed out a bitter smile. "It seems Young Master Zhou has dealt with those Fellow Daoists..."

"You're quite clever. You're right. Those few have already been taken care of by me," Zhou Liangan chuckled.

The moment those words fell, Grand Elder Wo Shuyan felt a chill rush from the soles of feet straight to her crown.

The man before her was an absolute, uncompromising god of death!

Zhou Liangan slowly walked toward Grand Elder Wo Shuyan.

He stopped in front of her, leaning down slightly to whisper in her ear, his warm breath brushing against her earlobe. "But don't worry. I hate waste the most. I will make sure you are put to good use."

Grand Elder Wo Shuyan's entire body froze, her heart tightening.

She knew very well that those Fellow Daoists had profound cultivation. Yet, even when they joined forces and exhausted all their schemes, they were still no match for Zhou Liangan.

Trying to move against Zhou Liangan on her own would be like throwing an egg against a rock.

She forced herself to look calm, but a sorrowful, bitter smile slipped onto her face as regret bubbled up in her heart.

Had she known Zhou Liangan was this ruthless, she would never have provoked him in the first place.

Seeming to read her mind, Zhou Liangan chuckled. He reached out and lightly tapped his fingertip against the center of her brow.

In the next instant, a surge of powerful Qiankun Power flooded into Grand Elder Wo Shuyan's body.

"Ah!" Grand Elder Wo Shuyan cried out in pain, her entire body trembling violently.

Grand Elder Wo Shuyan could clearly feel that the Qiankun Power inside her body seemed to be locked tight by an invisible hand; no matter how she tried to circulate it, she couldn't channel a single shred of it.

This force rampaged through Grand Elder Wo Shuyan's Meridians like a maggot on a bone, the pain so intense she nearly fainted.

The corners of Zhou Liangan's mouth slowly curled upward, a playful smile crossing his face.

With a thought, he flipped his wrist and retrieved an Advanced tattooing kit along with a portable power bank from his System space.

The equipment was pitch-black, gleaming with a cold metallic luster—clearly a top-grade item at a glance.

Seeing this, Grand Elder Wo Shuyan's heart shuddered again. She snapped her head up, her beautiful eyes staring intently at Zhou Liangan, her voice trembling with unbelievable terror. "Young Master Zhou... a quick death is better than humiliation, what are you..."

Zhou Liangan sneered, a flash of coldness in his eyes. His voice was as icy as a winter blade. "Don't worry, beauty. My tattooing skills are actually quite excellent."

Before his voice could fade, a surge of golden Spiritual Qi swept forward, instantly binding Grand Elder Wo Shuyan's limbs tightly.

Grand Elder Wo Shuyan tried to struggle, only to find the Spiritual Qi wrapping around her wrists and ankles like a living thing, pinning her completely.

Zhou Liangan operated the tattoo machine, its cold needle glinting under the light.

He slowly walked up to Grand Elder Wo Shuyan, his gaze landing on her lower abdomen, a teasing smile playing on his lips.

As a member of the Hehuan Sect herself, Grand Elder Wo Shuyan naturally realized what Zhou Liangan intended to do.

Her beautiful eyes widened, her pupils shrinking to pinpricks as she screamed in despair, "No! Don't!"

Zhou Liangan didn't pause for a second. Gripping the machine tightly, he plunged the cold needle into Grand Elder Wo Shuyan's skin.

"Ah—!"

A sharp, stinging pain instantly washed over Grand Elder Wo Shuyan's entire body.

Grand Elder Wo Shuyan could clearly feel the needle slithering beneath her skin like a venomous snake, each puncture bringing a fresh wave of pain.

Zhou Liangan sneered, his tone laced with mockery. "At this point, you don't get to say no."

Grand Elder Wo Shuyan felt utterly miserable, but she was completely powerless.

She could only watch helplessly as Zhou Liangan worked, feeling the needle trace across her skin, leaving behind bizarre patterns.

As the minutes ticked by, Zhou Liangan worked with incredible speed. Before long, the Slave Mark began to take shape.

Like a coiled snake, the pattern wrapped around Grand Elder Wo Shuyan's lower abdomen, subtly radiating an eerie aura.

Just then, several faint auras began speeding toward their location almost simultaneously.

These auras were extremely well-concealed. Had it not been for Zhou Liangan's profound cultivation, he likely wouldn't have noticed them at all.

Sensing these auras, a sharp glint flashed in Zhou Liangan's eyes. A cold look crossed his face as he turned to Grand Elder Wo Shuyan, his tone teasing. "My beauty, you really aren't behaving."

Grand Elder Wo Shuyan's heart tightened. She looked up at Zhou Liangan, confusion filling her beautiful eyes. "Please don't misunderstand, Young Master Zhou. I have no idea what is going on either."

Her tone carried a touch of earnestness; she didn't seem to be lying.

Zhou Liangan stared into her eyes for a moment. Seeing that her gaze was clear and devoid of any panic, she truly seemed ignorant of where these auras were coming from.

Zhou Liangan nodded slightly, then pinched his fingers together and waved his hand.

An invisible force instantly enveloped the area where the two of them were.

At the same time, Zhou Liangan sped up the movement of the tattoo machine in his hand even further.

His goal was very clear: he had to finish this before those people arrived.

Outside, three figures were rushing toward the cave.

"The ancient records point to this exact spot. There should be a teleportation array here used by the Marquis's Mansion's servants to transport inside," a man's voice sounded, carrying a hint of urgency.

"Indeed. Through the teleportation array, we can enter the Marquis's Mansion," another man chimed in.

Liang Wanqing wore a dark purple Qipao that accentuated her slender, graceful figure. Her features were elegant and pure, but at this moment, her brow was tightly furrowed as her beautiful eyes warily swept over her surroundings.

Her voice carried a touch of solemnity. "There seem to be fluctuations from a barrier ahead. Could it be just up there?"

"Let's go take a look together," the other man said, his tone tinged with excitement.

Liang Wanqing nodded slightly. "Very well, let us go take a look together."

Chatting as they walked, the three of them headed deeper into the cave.

Zhou Liangan, of course, heard every single word they said.

His heart stirred slightly. Turning to Grand Elder Wo Shuyan with a smile, he said teasingly, "You really chose a wonderful spot, beauty. To think fortune would deliver itself right to our door."

The Slave Mark on Grand Elder Wo Shuyan's body was already complete. A look of deep helplessness appeared on her bright, gorgeous face. "Please stop teasing me, Young Master Zhou."

Zhou Liangan turned, his gaze sweeping over Grand Elder Wo Shuyan's exquisite, curvaceous body. The smile on his lips grew even wider. "I am certainly not teasing you. I am thanking you for delivering yet another massive Opportunity to me."

Grand Elder Wo Shuyan's delicate brows knitted closely together, a flicker of doubt crossing her beautiful eyes. "But don't you think everything is just too coincidental, Young Master Zhou?"

Zhou Liangan stared intently at Grand Elder Wo Shuyan. He found nothing unusual in her expression or demeanor.

He chuckled softly, his tone relaxed. "It is indeed a bit coincidental, but as they say, there is no story without coincidences. Perhaps it is because I possess immense fortune."

Grand Elder Wo Shuyan opened her mouth as if she wanted to say more, but after a moment's hesitation, she swallowed her words.

She knew that since Zhou Liangan had already made up his mind, nothing she said would make a difference. "You are right, Young Master Zhou. Perhaps it is because of your great fortune that everything goes so smoothly for you."

Zhou Liangan smiled and waved his hand.

A trace of coldness lingered in his eyes.

He wouldn't easily trust anyone, whether it was Grand Elder Wo Shuyan or the three people outside.

What he needed to do was beat them at their own game and follow the clues to the source.

He wanted to see what the mastermind plotting behind his back was actually trying to achieve.

With this in mind, Zhou Liangan raised his hand and dispelled the barrier.

*Rumble!*

The moment the barrier vanished, Liang Wanqing and the two men outside abruptly halted their steps.

They turned around. When they saw Zhou Liangan standing behind them, their hearts shuddered, and looks of utter disbelief washed over their faces.

"Young Master Zhou!" Liang Wanqing gasped, a flash of terror crossing her beautiful eyes.

Zhou Liangan chuckled. Without the slightest hesitation, he threw two punches through the air.

Baji Fist!

Two gusts of fist wind whistled forth, carrying an incomparably vast and matchless momentum.

Wherever the fist wind passed, the air tore apart, letting out ear-piercing shrieks.

The two men at the fifth level of the Meridian Opening Realm had absolutely no time to react. With a loud bang, their heads instantly exploded.

Blood and brains splattered across the ground as the two corpses fell flat, twitching a few times before going completely still.

Both Grand Elder Wo Shuyan and Liang Wanqing were dumbfounded, their faces frozen in sheer terror.

They stared at Zhou Liangan as if looking at a demon.

Liang Wanqing's delicate body trembled slightly, her beautiful eyes filled with panic. She looked at Zhou Liangan, her voice shaking. "Young Master Zhou... why... why did you do this..."

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Zhou Liangan sneered, sweeping his gaze across Grand Elder Wo Shuyan's exquisite and beautiful face, the corners of his mouth curling upward, his tone laced with a hint of mockery: "Don't be nervous! I, of all people, hate waste the most! As long as you are obedient, I won't destroy such a beautiful flower."

Liang Wanqing's delicate body trembled again. She looked at Zhou Liangan, a flash of panic in her beautiful eyes, "Young Master Zhou, do you not wish to enter the ruins?"

Zhou Liangan did not answer; he waved his hand casually, and a burst of Qiankun Power rushed fiercely toward Liang Wanqing.

Liang Wanqing only had the cultivation of the Meridian Opening Realm fifth stage; before Zhou Liangan, her cultivation was simply not worth mentioning.

It was impossible for her to dodge this wave of Qiankun Power that Zhou Liangan had sent with a wave of his hand.

"Pfft—!"

The Qiankun Power struck Liang Wanqing's chest instantly. She let out a muffled groan and spat out a mouthful of blood, her entire body flying backward like a kite with a broken string.

Only now did Liang Wanqing finally realize just how terrifying Zhou Liangan truly was.

She stared fixedly at Zhou Liangan with her beautiful eyes, her delicate body trembling slightly, a hint of despair in her voice, "Young Master Zhou, why are you doing this?"

Zhou Liangan chuckled lightly, taking a step forward nonchalantly, his gaze landing on Liang Wanqing, his tone playful: "Beauty, there is no need to be so nervous. This young master merely has a few questions to ask you. As long as you answer obediently, I guarantee that I will not harm you."

Liang Wanqing looked up at Zhou Liangan, a flash of pleading in her beautiful eyes, "I will certainly answer Young Master Zhou's questions with sincerity. I only ask that Young Master Zhou release me from these restraints."

Zhou Liangan smiled, his tone carrying a trace of sarcasm, "Are you telling me what to do?"

The moment Zhou Liangan's voice fell, the killing intent on his body surged out like a tide, enveloping the entire ruins.

After feeling the coldness in Zhou Liangan's eyes, Liang Wanqing's jade-white, delicate face turned pale.

She shook her head hurriedly, a hint of panic in her voice, "Young Master Zhou has misunderstood! This humble one naturally would not dare."

Zhou Liangan snorted coldly, his tone icy: "Enough nonsense. Answer me, what is your true purpose for coming to this place?"

Upon hearing this, a look of complexity rose upon Liang Wanqing's jade-like, delicate cheeks.

She opened her mouth, seemingly wanting to say something, but not knowing how to begin.

Zhou Liangan glared at her coldly, his tone laced with a hint of threat: "Is it that hard to answer?"

Liang Wanqing shook her head hurriedly, her voice trembling: "It's not hard! It's not hard!"

"Then why aren't you answering me quickly!" Zhou Liangan said coldly, the killing intent in his eyes growing even more intense.

Liang Wanqing swallowed, her voice trembling so much it was almost incoherent: "Of course not, Young Master Zhou, please don't misunderstand. Actually, I also found some information in an ancient book, discovering that this place seems to be a procurement teleportation Formation for the servants of the Marquis's Mansion, and it seems one can teleport directly into the Marquis's Mansion from here."

Zhou Liangan raised an eyebrow, a look of suspicion appearing on his face.

He looked at Liang Wanqing, his tone carrying a hint of doubt: "There is such a thing? This place is only a few hundred miles from the Marquis's Mansion. For a Meridian Opening Realm Martial Artist, it takes at most an hour to travel from the Marquis's Mansion to this place. Building a teleportation Formation here seems a bit overkill."

"Young Master Zhou, the teleportation Formation here does not need to consume Spirit Stones; it only needs Spiritual Qi to be injected," Liang Wanqing explained hurriedly, her tone laced with a hint of urgency, "Such a small teleportation Formation can save those servants over an hour of rest time every day, so they are naturally willing to do so."

Zhou Liangan nodded thoughtfully, his tone carrying a hint of sudden realization: "So that's how it is."

Liang Wanqing raised her head, her beautiful eyes fixed on Zhou Liangan, her voice carrying a hint of ingratiation: "Young Master Zhou, would you like me to take you to see the teleportation Formation here?"

Zhou Liangan waved his hand casually, his tone carrying a hint of disdain: "That is not urgent."

Liang Wanqing raised her head again, her beautiful eyes staring tightly at Zhou Liangan, her voice carrying a hint of probing: "Young Master Zhou, are you not interested in the Treasure Trove within?"

Zhou Liangan's mouth curled upward, turning to sweep his gaze over Liang Wanqing's exquisite and beautiful face, his eyes showing a touch of playfulness.

He spoke slowly, his tone laced with a hint of mockery: "I am naturally interested in the teleportation Formation here. However, before that, I must give you a gift."

Liang Wanqing felt a shock in her heart, thinking to herself that this was bad.

She wanted to struggle but discovered that all the Spiritual Qi in her body was wrapped by a special golden force.

This force was like an invisible shackle, and she was completely unable to mobilize even a shred of Spiritual Qi.

Zhou Liangan chuckled and walked in front of Liang Wanqing.

Liang Wanqing looked at Zhou Liangan, a flash of horror in her beautiful eyes.

Zhou Liangan reached out, then immediately wrapped his arm around Liang Wanqing's slender yet curvaceous willow waist.

His arm was like iron pincers, tightly clamping Liang Wanqing's waist, preventing her from breaking free.

Zhou Liangan turned his head to look at Grand Elder Wo Shuyan behind him, his tone carrying a hint of command: "You, guard this place well."

Grand Elder Wo Shuyan nodded slightly, her voice carrying a hint of obedience: "Very well, Young Master Zhou."

Zhou Liangan took out the tattooing instrument again, the corners of his mouth curling upward, his eyes filled with a hint of mockery.

He looked at Liang Wanqing, his tone icy: "Beauty, are you ready to receive your gift?"

Liang Wanqing looked at the cold instrument, a flash of despair in her beautiful eyes.

Zhou Liangan's fingers gripped the tattoo machine tightly, the cold needle gleaming with a chilling light under the light.

He walked slowly to the front of Liang Wanqing, his gaze landing on her lower abdomen, the corners of his mouth curling into a mocking smile.

"Beauty, don't be afraid," Zhou Liangan's voice carried a hint of mockery, "My tattooing technique is truly unique."

Liang Wanqing's body trembled violently; she looked at Zhou Liangan, her voice filled with a desperate roar: "No! Don't!"

But Zhou Liangan's movements did not pause in the slightest.

His finger pressed down lightly, and the tattoo machine began to operate at high speed.

"Ah—!"

The corners of Zhou Liangan's mouth curled upward slightly; he looked at Liang Wanqing's painful expression, feeling not a shred of pity in his heart.

He only felt that such a scene was more interesting than anything else.

Zhou Liangan's fingers gripped the tattoo machine tightly, constantly adjusting the angle and depth.

Time passed second by second, and Zhou Liangan's speed was incredibly fast.

Soon, a Slave Mark took shape on Liang Wanqing's lower abdomen.

The pattern was like a poisonous snake, winding around Liang Wanqing's lower abdomen, faintly emitting a strange aura.

Liang Wanqing's consciousness began to blur, and everything before her eyes turned black.

She only felt that her body had been hollowed out.

Zhou Liangan watched Liang Wanqing's painful appearance, the smile on his lips growing thicker.

He slowly stopped his movements and put the tattoo machine away.

He swept a casual glance at Grand Elder Wo Shuyan not far away, then spoke indifferently: "You, come here."

Grand Elder Wo Shuyan felt a chill in her heart; not daring to hesitate in the slightest, she hurriedly tidied her clothes, walked quickly to Zhou Liangan, bowed slightly, her tone respectful: "Young Master Zhou, do you have any instructions?"

Zhou Liangan's mouth curled into a playful smile, and he raised his hand to point at the unconscious Liang Wanqing on the ground, his voice flat but carrying an unquestionable command: "Take her and follow me."

A flash of strangeness quickly flickered in Grand Elder Wo Shuyan's beautiful eyes; she lowered her voice and asked cautiously: "Then, what about the matter of the teleportation Formation..."

The moment the words left her mouth, Zhou Liangan's expression turned cold, his gaze instantly chilling like an icy pool, carrying a bone-piercing coldness.

Grand Elder Wo Shuyan's heart trembled, her delicate body shrinking involuntarily; she hurriedly lowered her head, her tone carrying a hint of panic and apology: "I am sorry, Young Master Zhou. It is this humble slave who spoke out of turn; I hope Young Master Zhou will not blame me."

"Since you know you spoke out of turn, remember not to do it in the future. If there is a next time, do not blame this young master for punishing you." As Zhou Liangan spoke, he reached out and brushed his hand across Grand Elder Wo Shuyan's snow-white, delicate cheek.

Grand Elder Wo Shuyan's delicate body trembled slightly, and she nodded hurriedly, "Young Master Zhou is right to teach me; this humble one will definitely not speak out of turn in the future."

Hearing this, Zhou Liangan's expression softened slightly.

Grand Elder Wo Shuyan felt Zhou Liangan's anger dissipate and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhou Liangan said nothing more and strode out of the cave.

His purpose for this trip was to head to the place where the Yin-Yang Energy was most abundant.

With the help of these two supreme conditions, he would achieve another Breakthrough.

As for what schemes these two women were plotting in their hearts, to Zhou Liangan, it was simply not worth mentioning.

He had always believed in the principle that "absolute strength overcomes all tricks."

In the face of absolute power, all conspiracies and schemes were nothing but empty talk not worth mentioning.

Zhou Liangan's figure turned into a stream of light, instantly disappearing into the night, rushing toward the distance.

In the darkness not far away, a group of experts was hiding in the shadows, looking at each other, their faces full of doubt and confusion.

Within this Marquis's Mansion, Opportunities were everywhere, with countless treasures and fortuitous encounters, enough to make any cultivator go crazy.

Theoretically, anyone who knew the method to enter the Marquis's Mansion would try every means to break their heads to get in.

But right now, Zhou Liangan's actions were completely unconventional.

They did not dare to follow rashly and could only vaguely perceive her general location through the mark left on Liang Wanqing's body.

After all, spending two Meridian Opening Realm fifth stage experts just to let Liang Wanqing stay by Zhou Liangan's side to flush out the snake was actually not ideal.

Meanwhile.

Zhou Liangan brought Grand Elder Wo Shuyan and Liang Wanqing along, rushing all the way, and soon arrived at the Secret Realm where the Yin and Yang Qi was most abundant.

He waved his hand casually, and a powerful barrier instantly enveloped the entire area; spiritual light flowed on the barrier, solid as a rock, and ordinary experts could not break the defense at all.

Zhou Liangan turned to look at Grand Elder Wo Shuyan, his eyes carrying a hint of mockery: "Go in."

Grand Elder Wo Shuyan did not dare to disobey in the slightest; she hurriedly picked up Liang Wanqing from the ground and stepped into the barrier cautiously.

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