Many children, many blessings; a stunningly beautiful wife is given to you right from the start.

After a fierce battle, Lin Mo finally subdued Shen Qinghe completely.

Inside the bedroom, the orange-red charcoal fire had long since died down, but the air still held an ambiguous atmosphere that made one blush and their heart race.

Shen Qinghe nestled in Lin Mo's arms, sleeping soundly and peacefully.

A captivating blush graced her exquisitely beautiful face.

Her long eyelashes trembled slightly, and a sweet smile played at the corners of her lips.

Clearly, this fierce battle brought her unprecedented joy.

She completely abandoned all her reserve and shyness, and became completely obedient to Lin Mo, granting him whatever he asked for.

Whatever my husband says goes.

My husband can do whatever he wants...

My husband is so amazing...

From now on... every day...

Hearing Shen Qinghe's innermost thoughts in her dream, Lin Mo's lips stiffened slightly.

Do you need it every day?

Are you treating me like an animal?!

Lin Mo lay limp on the bed, his gaze listless, feeling as if his body had been completely drained.

He took a deep breath, his thoughts sinking back into his mind.

I haven't claimed the previous rewards yet.

Sure enough, in a corner of the system, a gift pack shimmering with pink light lay quietly.

【Shen Qinghe - First Blood Gift Pack】

"Open the gift pack."

Lin Mo silently recited in his heart.

After all that hard work and sweating, you deserve something nice to reward yourself, right?

Can you give me a secret martial arts manual?

Or a peerless divine weapon?

If all else fails, some rare and precious herbs will do!

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained: Best Buddy Number One!]

Lin Mo was taken aback.

What the hell?

Good buddy?

Number one?

What the hell is this thing?

Lin Mo's heart skipped a beat, and an ominous premonition arose within him.

He quickly focused his mind on the system space.

There stood a small, bronze-colored object, quietly in the space.

That was... a bronze little man?

With a thought, Lin Mo brought up the detailed information about the bronze figure.

The next second, he was completely dumbfounded.

What appeared in Lin Mo's mind was a two-meter-tall, muscular man with a metallic sheen... a real hunk!

This muscular man was made entirely of an unknown metal, with every muscle clearly defined and exuding explosive power.

Those exaggerated pectoral muscles, and abs that look like washboards!

And his arms were even thicker than Lin Mo's thighs—a perfect combination of strength and beauty!

What's most striking is that this muscular man's face is sculpted with an expression that's both honest and a little arrogant.

Thick eyebrows, big eyes, and slightly upturned lips.

He seems very loyal!

He was shirtless, wearing only a pair of metallic shorts on his lower body, exuding a strong aura of masculine hormones!

Lin Mo's eyes twitched violently.

This……

What the hell is this thing?!

He worked tirelessly all night, completely drained by the goddess of art and literature, and all the system rewarded him with was one thing...

Metallic hunk?

System, do you have some serious illness?

What are you going to do with this thing?

Will you help me pick up the soap in a pinch?!

Lin Mo felt an unprecedented shock and quickly looked at the description of the metal figure.

[Best Buddy #1]: Simple and straightforward! Loyal and righteous! A good buddy is someone who would go to great lengths for you in a pinch!

...to go through fire and water for someone?

Does this mean it's a human shield/stand-in?

Is it someone who deliberately takes the blows for themselves?

Although it sounds quite practical...

But this design is just so ridiculous!

Suppressing the urge to complain, Lin Mo continued his research.

[Grade]: Low-grade Profound Rank (Upgradeable)

【Material】: Black Iron Copper Refinement

[Ability 1]: Absolute Defense (Passive). Can withstand any physical attack within the Body Tempering Realm.

[Ability Two]: Loyal Protection (Active). Can be summoned to the host's side at any time to carry out protection commands.

[Ability 3]: Punch Your Chest with a Little Fist (Active). Strike the enemy with powerful force, causing area-of-effect stun and physical damage.

[Note]: Best buddy for life! Please treat your best buddy well, he really is... very reliable!

After reading the introduction.

Lin Mo fell silent.

This ability...

That seems pretty impressive!

Can it block attacks within the Body Tempering Realm?

So from now on, if I get into a fight, I can just throw my best buddy in front of me and then unleash my fury from behind.

And that "little fists pounding your chest" thing...

Lin Mo imagined the scene.

A muscular bronze statue over two meters tall shouts, "I'll punch you in the chest with my little fists!" and then smashes the enemy into the ground with one punch...

hiss!

The scene was too beautiful for him to bear.

Despite its name and design being full of flaws, this is definitely a good product!

Lin Mo's mood instantly brightened.

"Not bad, not bad. From now on... I'll call you A-Tong."

He nodded in satisfaction, which was a name he had given to his "good buddy".

……

Night has fallen, and the rain has stopped.

The moon peeked out from behind the dark clouds, casting a silvery frost over the entire Dingbei Prefecture.

In a small courtyard in Dingbei Prefecture, which was specially used to entertain distinguished guests, Fengniang stood alone by the window, wearing only a thin silk nightgown.

The fiery red color made her already fair skin even more striking.

Qingzhu walked quickly over, carrying a thick cloak, her face full of worry.

"Master, your injury has just healed. It's windy outside, be careful not to catch a cold."

Upon hearing this, Fengniang did not turn around, her gaze remaining fixed on the view outside the window.

Raindrops dripped from the eaves, splashing into tiny water droplets under the moonlight.

"Qingzhu, do you think... he'll come tonight?"

Fengniang remained silent for a long time before finally asking a question softly.

Qingzhu was taken aback upon hearing this.

Of course she knew who the "he" the hall master was talking about was.

There's only one man in the entire Black Wind City who can be mentioned in such a tone by their own sect leader.

"...Definitely...it will."

Qingzhu's answer lacked confidence.

"Young Master Lin isn't a bad person. He kissed you... no, he saved you, so he'll definitely take responsibility for you..."

"Responsible?"

Feng Niang's lips twitched, her smile full of mockery.

This Lin Mo is even worse than all the bad guys in Black Wind City combined.

His methods, his cunning, and his unfathomable strength...

The most deadly thing is those eyes; they seem to care for everyone, but they're actually colder than anyone else.

Feng Niang knew very well that Lin Mo saving her had nothing to do with taking responsibility.

He needed someone to help him manage Nancheng, and Fengniang was exactly the most suitable and useful person for him.

This was originally a naked exchange of interests, a game she had been playing for half her life.

Can……

That kiss lingered in Fengniang's mind.

When the warm medicine enters the mouth, the sensation of lips and teeth touching is as clear as ever.

Fengniang's heart was in complete turmoil.

This was the first time in her life that she had completely lost control of the situation in front of a man.

This feeling is dangerous.

Yet... it's damn intoxicating.

Suddenly, she felt that the disappearance of Chifeng Hall wasn't such a big deal.

She used to be her own queen.

And now...

It seems she has found a king she can rely on.

"The sect leader?"

Seeing the change in his master's expression, he clearly called out in a low voice.

Feng Niang then came to her senses.

She took the cloak from Qingzhu's hand, casually draped it over her shoulders, and her face quickly regained its seductive smile that could steal the souls of any man.

"Go to sleep first."

"But your health..."

"Go."

I want to be alone for a while.

Feng Niang's voice was calm, yet it carried an undeniable air of authority.

Qingzhu wanted to persuade her further, but seeing Fengniang's expression, she swallowed her words.

"Yes, Master. You should get some rest."

Qingzhu bowed and withdrew, the door closing gently behind her.

Once again, only Fengniang remained in the room.

She walked to the dressing table and carefully examined her face in the mirror, as if she had returned to the past.

Lin Mo fed her the pills, and it was miraculous.

Not only did it heal her injuries, but it also restored her physical appearance to that of someone in their early twenties.

Skin is firmer, figure is more shapely.

Even her fox-like eyes were watery and alluring, and every glance seemed to beckon.

Now she is like a ripe peach, so sweet that it bursts forth with the slightest touch.

Fengniang loosened the ties of her nightgown.

The fiery red silk silently slid down her smooth shoulders, exposing a breathtaking expanse of snow-white skin to the air.

Looking at the alluring body in the mirror, a body that even she herself found unfamiliar, Fengniang smiled with satisfaction.

She just didn't believe it.

Even now, that little man...

Can it hold on?