Chapter 203: The Tuodi Temple

Inside the room.

Gong Bingye's pretty face flushed slightly as she let Lin Fan pull her arm, her heart pounding wildly. She wondered if that kind of thing was about to happen.

Although Gong Bingye had never experienced it, she had heard about it. The maids sometimes whispered about it, and out of curiosity, she had secretly eavesdropped.

It would hurt, there would be blood, and it could even create life.

Thinking of this, Gong Bingye's delicate, fair face grew even redder, and even her eyes seemed to glisten with moisture.

“Alright, there’s no one else here, and no one will disturb us.” Lin Fan pulled Gong Bingye into a room. Although this was a shop, it also had a resting room. Here, when he questioned her later, he wouldn’t have to worry about being overheard.

Hearing this, Gong Bingye's lithe body trembled slightly, a mix of nervousness and hesitation.

Undressing, fair skin and beauty—he would surely be captivated by her.

Gong Bingye looked at Lin Fan's back and gently extended her jade-like hand, wanting to undress him. This man before her had an extraordinary status. For her own happiness and for the future of the Gong family, she should take the initiative.

“This fragment—where did you get it?” At that moment, Lin Fan took out the Supreme Fragment and asked.

Gong Bingye, who had been ready, was momentarily stunned. Her outstretched hand quickly withdrew, and the amorous expression on her face instantly returned to normal.

So it had all been her overthinking.

At that moment, Gong Bingye felt utterly embarrassed, wishing she could find a crack to crawl into. Fortunately, he hadn’t noticed.

“Milord, this fragment was left by my ancestors of the Gong family. As for where it came from, I don’t know either.” Gong Bingye composed herself and pretended to speak casually.

Lin Fan sighed helplessly. He hadn’t held much hope before coming. If the Gong family had known where it came from, they would have already collected all the token fragments.

“Forget it. I’ll keep this fragment for now. But I’m not the kind of person who takes others’ things for nothing. If anything comes up in the future, you can come to the Holy Sect to find me.” Lin Fan said with a straight face, as if it were only natural.

Gong Bingye couldn’t help but chuckle. She found this lord amusing. He had essentially looted the fragment, yet now he claimed he didn’t take things for nothing—how strange that sounded.

“What, you don’t believe me?” Hearing her laugh, Lin Fan felt she was doubting him. Who was he? He was the sixth patriarch of the Holy Demon Sect on Nameless Peak of the Holy Sect. His word was his bond; he never joked.

“I believe you, Milord.” Gong Bingye’s voice was soft. Her coiled hair exuded a feminine charm, and her eyes, seemingly brimming with spring water, gazed at Lin Fan with deep affection.

Every blink was utterly alluring.

“Hmm, I’m not one to make empty promises. Keeping this fragment on you would bring no good. I’m keeping it safe for you. If anything happens, come to the Holy Sect. I mean what I say; I never deceive.” Lin Fan said.

“I will remember your words, Milord.” Gong Bingye knew this matter couldn’t be rushed and would have to take its course.

“Hmm, I’ll take my leave now. Stay, no need to see me out.” Lin Fan flicked his sleeves, clasped his hands behind his back, and strode out with his chest puffed out.

Gong Bingye watched Lin Fan’s retreating figure and smiled faintly.

He had touched her body, wiped his mouth, and now wanted to walk away—how could things be so easy?

Moreover, he had tricked her out of the family heirloom fragment. No matter what, he wouldn’t escape.

Gong Bingye was sharp-minded. She could discern a person’s character from their behavior and words.

If Lin Fan were a vicious, ruthless person, Gong Bingye, no matter how confident, wouldn’t dare to provoke him. But now, things were different.

There were still many rogue cultivators outside. When they saw Lin Fan come out, they were all stunned, their faces showing disbelief.

How had he come out so quickly? And judging by his smug expression, something must have happened. But that was way too fast.

Ah, it must be that Miss Gong, with her innate allure and breathtaking beauty. No man could resist her enticing figure for long.

Gong Bingye came out of the room, already having a plan. As she was about to leave the shop, she pinched her fair, jade-like cheeks slightly to bring a hint of redness to them.

At the same time, she let down her coiled black hair, which cascaded like a waterfall behind her, and then walked out the door.

“Miss Gong is out!” someone in the crowd exclaimed.

When the crowd saw Gong Bingye’s appearance, they were even more convinced of their assumptions. Then, one by one, they looked at the departing figure with envy and jealousy.

Another peerless beauty had been deflowered.

Gong Bingye gazed into the distance with affectionate eyes, her jade hand resting on the counter, her pitiful appearance utterly captivating.

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Having failed to get useful information, Lin Fan felt a bit regretful, but he wasn’t in a hurry. There was still plenty of time. He didn’t believe that after scouring the entire Eastern Spirit Continent, he wouldn’t find the remaining fragments.

Sha Dulong and the others had already prepared the carriage. Though not luxurious, it was very practical.

Lin Fan took out the parchment map he had obtained from Liu Yiyuan and showed it to Sha Dulong.

“Let’s go. Head in this direction.” Lin Fan waved his hand and began the journey forward.

Three days later.

“Milord, we’ve arrived.” Sha Dulong’s distinctive voice came from outside.

For the past three days, Lin Fan had been in a state of cultivation, initially comprehending “One Finger Annihilation.” There was still much to deeply understand. The skill’s experience had increased, but it was still far from leveling up.

It seemed that powerful skills were slow to upgrade.

Lin Fan stepped out of the carriage. Along the way, they hadn’t encountered much danger, aside from a few reckless beasts. No major trouble had arisen.

The ruins before them were the location marked on the parchment map.

The surrounding trees were dense, blocking out the sky and sun, giving the place a gloomy and eerie feel.

“Milord, this is the Tuodi Temple. It’s been abandoned for hundreds of years.” Sha Dulong had lived in this area for a long time and knew some places.

The temple was very strange. Only one roof was exposed above ground, with no other buildings behind it, as if the temple were tilted into the earth. It was unclear how large it was inside.

Lin Fan surveyed the Tuodi Temple. At the entrance, there were some fallen stupas. Inside the entrance, it was pitch black, with no visibility.

“Sha Dulong, you come in with me. The rest of you, stay outside and keep watch.” Lin Fan said.

“Prepare torches.”

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