"Offering kindness without reason, one is either a conspirator or a thief!"

When Beautiful Demon Fox Chu Qing called again, offering to host a dinner for Shen Qiang, he sharply realized that the situation might be evolving beyond his control.

The reason was simple.

The previous night, Chu Qing brought a Black Bear Spirit and an octopus monster, meeting Shen Qiang at Wangjiang Tower.

Meeting in such a public place.

Shen Qiang thought that this should be a demonstration of goodwill.

But to meet at Chu Qing's home.

It was hard to say whether she had ill intentions.

Moreover, she was now fully aware of Xiu Ju's presence.

If she harbored any ill intentions, the dinner Shen Qiang and Xiu Ju would attend might turn into a deadly trap.

"Refuse!" As Shen Qiang thought this, Xiu Ju transmitted his thoughts very closely and coldly.

Shen Qiang glanced at Xiu Ju and smiled, "Okay, but I'm not familiar with Shanghai."

"No worries, my driver is already waiting outside the hotel for you."

Hearing this, Shen Qiang smiled and replied, "Okay."

He hung up the phone.

Xiu Ju's expression turned cold as he said, "Why agree? It's dangerous."

Shen Qiang laughed, "There's an old saying, 'Don't fear the thief that steals, but the thief that covets.' Even a tiger nods off at times. Whatever Miss Chu Qing's intentions are, as long as she's watching me, if she means harm, there's no escaping her at any time."

"So in such a situation, it's better to boldly attend the meeting. After all, whether I stretch out my neck or draw it back, it's a knife either way."

Xiu Ju frowned, "I think we need backup."

"It's not necessary," Shen Qiang said with a cold gaze. "They invited us to dine, and if we bring a big group of nervous people, we lose face if they mean no harm."

Xiu Ju frowned, "Is face more valuable than life?"

Shen Qiang laughed, "Taking my life, Shen Qiang, is not that easy. Or else the Dragon Group wouldn't have sent you to protect me. I am a cultivator with Disaster Level abilities, after all."

Xiu Ju remained silent.

He followed silently behind Shen Qiang.

They left the hotel.

A very discreet minivan drove up.

After they got on, they realized the car was driving towards the outskirts, much farther than Shen Qiang had anticipated.

So much so that half an hour passed and there was still no indication that the car would stop.

"Where does Miss Chu Qing live?" Xiu Ju asked, clearly worried.

"She Mountain."

The driver's response made Shen Qiang frown, "Is it much further?"

"About ten more minutes."

The lengthy journey made Shen Qiang frown slightly.

Meanwhile, one could not help but admit that compared to Provincial City, Shanghai was not only much larger, but its environment also seemed to be much better in every aspect.

About ten minutes later.

The car arrived at a villa area at the foot of a mountain under the cover of night.

The car stopped in front of a villa, and Shen Qiang, alighting from the vehicle, was visibly impressed.

Although it was already dark by then.

Shen Qiang could still make out the meandering river in front of the villa and the mountains at the back.

He could almost instantly determine that the house's feng shui was excellent, surrounded by mountains and rivers, its location perfectly splendid.

And unlike what he had anticipated before.

The area covered by the villa was not shockingly large.

It was just a simple three-story villa with a courtyard that looked to be around four or five hundred square meters.

Clean, tidy, with lush vegetation and flowers.

Under the courtyard lights, the Beautiful Demon Fox Chu Qing, with her striking figure, donned a tight, seductively mature red dress and black high-heeled strappy sandals, her red dress and black sandals highlighting her incredibly white calves.

"I apologize for the humble abode, which might make you laugh," said the radiant Beautiful Demon Fox Chu Qing, as she warmly led Shen Qiang and Dark Department Xiu Ju to the dining table that had already been set up in the villa's courtyard, inviting them to sit down.

Shen Qiang was then surprised to see that the Black Bear Spirit and the octopus creature, unlike before, did not sit down; instead, they stood behind Miss Chu Qing like two guards.

At the same time, two professional-looking, delicate female cooks were serving the dishes, which were standard French cuisine.

Observing the glamorous Beautiful Demon Fox who was lifting a glass of red wine, Shen Qiang smiled and said, "Miss Chu Qing is as beautiful as her residence, but I am an impatient person. I can feel that you didn't just invite me to dinner purely out of hospitality, so if you have something to say, please speak directly, as suspicions always tend to make a good atmosphere awkward."

Upon hearing Shen Qiang's words, Miss Chu Qing's eyes crinkled with a smile. After giving Xiu Ju a glance and a moment of silence, she said, "Miss Chu Qing did indeed invite you both here tonight because she needs Shen Qiang's help."

"To treat an illness or save a life?" Shen Qiang laughed, "No problem."

Miss Chu Qing chuckled and said, "Treating an illness does indeed have its place, but the person is not here. She will probably arrive tomorrow afternoon, so I currently have another matter I would like to discuss with Mr. Shen."

"Please speak," Shen Qiang smiled.

Miss Chu Qing smiled and said, "Here's the thing, I heard that the Daluo Heavenly Tribulation Heart Sutra is in Mr. Shen's possession. I wonder if Mr. Shen could bear to part with it?"

In that instant.

Not only did Xiu Ju's gaze become cautious.

Shen Qiang also immediately activated Plague Source.

A swarm of bacteria instantly enveloped everyone present.

Smiling as he sipped his red wine, Shen Qiang laughed, "The Daluo Heavenly Tribulation Heart Sutra? I think you're mistaken; it's not in my possession."

Hearing this, the smile on Miss Chu Qing's face vanished, and the expressions of the Black Bear Spirit and the octopus creature, standing behind her, also froze.

Just then, a man's voice rang out.

"Ahahaha, Shen Qiang my brother, you really know how to joke. I was sitting right beside you when you defeated Jing Haotian from the Jing Family and walked away with the Daluo Heavenly Tribulation Heart Sutra. How could there be a mistake about it?"

Shen Qiang turned his head, his gaze coldly settling on the man walking from the direction of the villa's living room, who was none other than Bianyi, a frequent figure at Shenghe Chengxin Yi.

Upon hearing this, Miss Chu Qing smiled again, "Mr. Shen, I heard that you acquired the Daluo Heavenly Tribulation Heart Sutra for 150 million. If you're willing to part with it, we can negotiate the price; money is not an issue."

Shen Qiang chuckled as he looked at the approaching Bianyi, and said earnestly, "I was wondering why Miss Chu Qing was so interested in me. It turns out it was for the Daluo Heavenly Tribulation Heart Sutra. Unfortunately, it is no longer in my possession. After leaving the auction, Young Master Jing Haotian had already bought it for a higher price."

"Shen Qiang my brother, why speak in riddles in front of someone who understands," Bianyi laughed upon hearing this, "In fact, ever since you acquired the Daluo Heavenly Tribulation Heart Sutra, I have been keeping an eye on you. So, I not only know that Jing Haotian never got the Daluo Heavenly Tribulation Heart Sutra, but I also know your secret."

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