Looking at Shen Qiang's earnest eyes, the beautiful heroic thief Jiang Hanyang blushed for no reason. In fact, for her, the greatest significance of staying at Heshenghe might lie in this. Without Shen Qiang, she couldn't even find the meaning of staying at Heshenghe.

Hearing Shen Qiang's straightforward words at this moment, her heart was full of surprise, but looking at Shen Qiang, she still couldn't believe it was true. So, despite the blush on her face and her shy eyes, she avoided Shen Qiang's gaze and softly retorted, "Only a fool would believe you."

Shen Qiang chuckled, focused on driving, and said softly, "I'm not perfect; I'm greedy, I'm lustful, and for survival, I can use any means necessary. But at the same time, I also have noble ideals and evil desires deep in my heart."

Sighing calmly, Shen Qiang said very calmly, "You are all exceptional, like the brightest stars in the night sky. Greedily, I want to keep you by my side. This may seem like the most evil wish in your eyes, but it is my true thought."

"I'm not a child who doesn't dare to speak his mind, nor am I the kind of coward who only grieves alone after losing something."

"I'd rather be described by everyone as a shameless philanderer, a scoundrel, a playboy, than lose you! Because this is my only goal to strive for! If a person can't be with the woman he loves despite all his efforts, then what is the point of all the struggles in life?"

Upon hearing this, the beautiful heroic thief Jiang Hanyang was silent for a long time, suddenly smiling charmingly, saying, "I believe you are an honest man. Now, focus on driving, don't stare at me, as it makes me very nervous. Besides, I'm staying at Heshenghe right now, if you want to keep me, then show your sincerity."

Shen Qiang smiled.

The car raced on, and when the sky was completely dark, they arrived at the nearest city to the Oasis.

According to the original plan, Shen Qiang and the group from Green Scorpion would travel overnight to the Oasis, but received a message from the Dragon Group asking Shen Qiang and the others to first stay in this city for safety reasons and to meet with other cultivators.

This made Shen Qiang feel a bit uncomfortable.

But thinking carefully, it made sense, as the strength of the demon they were facing was too strong.

None of the accompanying cultivators were above the Dao Fruit Stage.

Traveling overnight to the Oasis was indeed not safe.

So following the Dragon Group's instructions, Shen Qiang went to a local hotel named Tian Island.

At the hotel, Shen Qiang clearly sensed that this hotel was specially built for hosting cultivators. Divine Sense couldn't penetrate, the walls couldn't be pierced by True Yuan, and privacy was well protected unless force was used to break in.

The hotel manager, a very shrewd cultivator, greeted Shen Qiang very politely and arranged a double room for Shen Qiang and the beautiful heroic thief Jiang Hanyang, but Jiang Hanyang refused and requested another room.

Besides that, it must be mentioned.

In the hotel's lobby, not only did Shen Qiang see the Sword Cultivator of the Dao Fruit Stage from the Kunlun Sword Sect, but he also encountered many other sect's cultivators.

Their purpose was all about the demons of the Oasis.

"Boss Shen, your coming to subdue the demon is a blessing for all the people of Huaxia!"

"This demon is extraordinary, but fortunately, with Consultant Shen here, and with our wholehearted assistance, I believe it won't be difficult to subdue this demon."

"Yes, indeed, now we are all gathered here. As long as everyone works together, subduing that demon is a piece of cake. Once that demon is subdued, everyone present will surely go down in history."

In the hotel lobby, upon hearing these words, Shen Qiang found it somewhat absurd because their words clearly showed they hadn't even seen the demon and were already claiming credit.

What wholehearted assistance?

What gathering of heroes?

And they want to go down in history?

Come to think of it.

Legendary stories about demons in the Cultivation World are endless, with each era having great demons and cultivators who subdued them becoming legendary heroes.

Who doesn't want to be a legend?

But with this mentality, full of fame and fortune, without understanding the demon's details, ignoring risks, only wanting to become famous, Shen Qiang didn't think there was any good reason to associate with such cultivators.

"Yes, yes, what everyone said is right, you're all capable people. I believe if you work together, you can handle that demon. I'm just here to cheer you on."

Before Shen Qiang's words finished.

The Dao Fruit Stage cultivator from the Kunlun Sword Sect, Nie Yongsheng, who had been silent, scoffed coldly, "At least you have some self-awareness. Even our Kunlun has no way against this demon, and your little Heshenghe certainly can't handle it! And don't forget, I'm a super strong one at the Dao Fruit Stage. Things even I can't handle; do you really think a Yang God Realm weakling can? How preposterous!"

Instantly, everyone's eyes turned odd.

Shen Qiang smiled calmly, "Yes, indeed, a mighty Dao Fruit Stage expert who can't even protect those around him from a demon. Yet, a Yang God Realm weakling has over three hundred demons under him bowing their heads. There's truly no small gap here."

Having said that, completely ignoring Nie Yongsheng's suddenly livid face, Shen Qiang took Jiang Hanyang back to their rooms.

After they had all left, in the hotel lobby.

Green Scorpion and a tall, burly, and fiercely tempered member of the Dragon Group sat in the hotel's lobby, with a cold smile on his lips, looking somewhat disdainfully at the cultivators who were praising each other.

"Master Li is indeed noble, coming from afar with such a chivalrous heart to rid the world of harm, worthy of being a model in the Cultivation World."

"Friend Wang's warm-heartedness makes him the most honorable of knights."

"Senior Huo's great virtue and fame, still running errands for the people at the age of sixty, he's a paragon of righteousness and morality..."

Watching them praising each other, sitting there chatting, Green Scorpion's eyes grew more contemptuous, transmitting a message to the burly man beside him, "It's really funny, clearly coming for fame, treasure, and to garner some attention, yet they sanctimoniously claim it's for the public good."

"The Oasis doesn't even have residents, and the demon has never left it. So far, no ordinary person has been harmed. I truly wonder how they can say such shameless things."

The Dragon Group member laughed, "Trying to add glamour to themselves, real strong ones don't even bother with self-promotion. Like Consultant Shen, he's the main force in this demon suppression operation, yet listening to these people's talks, it sounds like they can handle it alone. To be frank, if they didn't know Shen Qiang was here, they'd probably lack the courage to even stay here."

Green Scorpion chuckled, transmitting back, "So, Consultant Shen is the key. You must keep a close watch on these schemers."

The burly Dragon Group member was stunned for a moment, "The orders we received were to ensure Consultant Shen's safety at all costs, weren't they?"

A cold gleam flashed in Green Scorpion's eyes, "Yes, that's why I will protect him personally."

Upon hearing this, the burly Dragon Group member nodded, "Understood, with the captain here, Consultant Shen will definitely be safe."

Green Scorpion nodded with a smile, "As long as you understand."

Just then.

The hotel door opened.

The cultivators in the entire hotel lobby's resting area all looked with amazement at the stunningly beautiful woman stepping inside.

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