After infiltrating the main characters' group, I became the most beautiful woman in the world.

Just then, a powerful shockwave suddenly erupted from the crowd not far away, causing the surrounding rubble and debris to fall in a flurry.

Lou Xianyue immediately turned around, put her other arm around the girl's waist, and spun around to pull her tightly into her arms.

His shoulders and back were met head-on by the flying debris. As the air surged, their clothes fluttered, the boy's dark hair was suddenly whipped up by the wind, and his chin rested on the top of the girl's head, calmly and quietly protecting her.

As the shockwave subsided and the surroundings returned to normal, cheers erupted from not far away.

Su Ning stepped out of the person's embrace and looked up at the roof. "The thief is dead?"

Lou Xianyue also looked into the distance, her voice calm: "Judging from the strength of the shockwave just now, it's safe to say that person self-destructed. Surrounded by so many people, he had no chance of escape today."

Then he turned to look at the girl, his eyes filled with complex emotions: "You gave me the breastplate, and Xianyue was very happy, but my actions in the manor were not aimed at Yue Zijin."

After he finished speaking, he seemed to sigh, his lips parted slightly, but the words caught in his throat, and his fingertips unconsciously rubbed the corner of his sleeve.

Then he handed the box to the other person.

"From Luofu Water Pavilion all the way to Lingzhou, I heard the legend of the Moon Goddess in Fuxian Town. Although I have never seen the Moon Goddess, I think Miss Su is even more beautiful. It just so happens that a feathered robe is up for auction among rare treasures."

"It's said to be modeled after the moon goddess's feathered robe. I've seen it with my own eyes, and it is indeed exceptionally gorgeous. Just then, the image of you came to mind, and in a daze, I took a picture of this garment. After much deliberation, I decided to give it to you."

The boy was tall and slender, his eyes swirling with anticipation and helplessness. All the arrogance he once possessed had crumbled, and he now appeared somewhat flustered.

Su Ning knew he wanted to ease the tension from earlier, but she still shook her head, her tone gentle: "I gave you this gift to repay you, but you protected me again just now, so how could I accept your gift?"

"You...you really don't want it?"

Lou Xianyue was surprised by Su Ning's decisive rejection, and a sense of disappointment welled up in his heart. But above the disappointment was a layer of anger, not directed at Su Ning, but at himself.

"If Miss Su truly doesn't want it, then there's nowhere else for this garment to go. I'll have Kong Qing burn it."

His tone was cold and hard, reverting to his former aloof and unapproachable demeanor as the young master of the Lou family. He turned to leave.

"etc."

The girl's voice wasn't loud, and it wasn't even very intimidating, but it made Lou Xianyue stop in his tracks. He turned around and looked at the person in front of him, with a hint of expectation in his eyes.

Su Ning stepped forward gently and took the box from his hands. "Young master, you can tell me the price of this dress. Once we return to the manor, I will send someone to give you all the money for this dress."

Seeing the girl's aloof demeanor, Lou Xian Yue clenched his fists. The silent, oppressive aura emanating from him was enough to reveal his anger. Despite being clearly upset, he maintained the dignity of a noble family and refused to lose his composure.

He turned around, his voice tinged with coldness, "No need. I can afford this little bit of money. If you don't want it, young lady, you can burn this dress."

Su Ning didn't stop him, but watched the young man stride away.

He walked briskly, yet carried a hint of dejection and disappointment.

He originally thought Su Ning would accept it, or at least persuade him to accept it. But he didn't expect that she would be so distressed about the dress. Was he, Lou Xianyue, not worth the value of an inanimate object?

Having your first kiss stolen isn't enough?

If someone has no interest in you, they're probably just playing with you. Lou Xianyue, why should you be that clown jumping around, making yourself annoying?

Su Ning, standing still, casually admired her own delicate, white fingers.

Just then, Xiao Qi popped into my head, asking, "Su Su, why did you make Lou Xianyue angry?"

Su Ning didn't reply immediately, but only asked, "What's Lou Xianyue's progress so far?"

Xiaoqi stammered, "10%"

"Yes, a kiss is only worth 10%. Someone born into wealth shouldn't be so easily swayed."

"You need to keep him hanging on, offering him small rewards when necessary, but more often than not, you need to let him experience the bitterness of life. He's seen too much, gained too much, so he has too much to lose."

"I want him to understand that life isn't always a smooth road."

Su Ning has a big heart, so it can hold many people, such as the high-mountain flower of Taihang Temple, the dashing and free Flying Thief Saint, and many more in the future.

As the saying goes, "one radish and one basket," meaning the basket must match the shape of the radish.

If everyone were as naive and easily fooled as Yu Xinglai, she could save herself a lot of trouble.

"Su Su!"

During our casual conversation, a call suddenly came from afar.

Yue Zijin's voice was loud and clear, and could be heard from a great distance.

In no time, Yue Zijin ran up to her, panting. His hair was a little messy, and his clothes were slightly torn, but his eyes were exceptionally bright: "Su Su, why did you come down? Are you hurt?"

Su Ning shook her head, and then Tang Xi and Pei Yunlian followed closely behind. The two of them were also a little disheveled, but not too badly.

"Is the Poison Demon dead?" Su Ning asked.

As they walked, Tangxi remarked, "Yes, that poison demon even tried to take us down with him before he died. Thank goodness for Senior Brother Song and the others."

"This poison demon has been on the run for so many years, and the only place he dared not go was Qingyun. He committed countless evils, and now that he's dead, it's a good thing for him."

"Where is Physician Song?"

The group arrived at the spot where the Poison Demon had just died. Disciples of the Heavenly Sword Hall were cleaning up the mess, including some wandering martial artists who had just participated in the auction of rare treasures. Many others were also injured.

The disciples of Hundred Flowers Valley were treating them on the spot, but the white-robed young master, whose skills were as fine as jade and as elegant as polishing stone, was missing.

Tangxi subconsciously looked in the direction of the Treasures of the World, "Senior Brother Song just said that there was a strange woman's death on the fourth floor of the Treasures of the World, probably done by the Poison Demon."

"We originally intended to go with him, but we ran into you on the street, so we didn't go."

Su Ning nodded, as if the murder on the fourth floor had nothing to do with her.

"Brother You should still be in the building. Hopefully, he'll be alright."

Pei Yunlian looked at Su Ning and then remembered that there was still one person missing.

"Sigh, Brother You's medical skills are so good. If he knew martial arts, he would definitely have pinned the Poison Demon to the ground and beaten him." Yue Zijin said casually, arms crossed.

Although Yue Zi's words were a bit rough, none of them disagreed with his point of view. After all, Brother You's background was a mystery, and even though they had been traveling with him for so long, they still couldn't see through him.

"I also think Brother You will be alright. Why don't we return to the Treasures of the World? I also want to know why the Poison Demon dared to break into the Treasures of the World," Su Ning suggested.

The fourth floor, a place of unparalleled treasures, is a private residence. Yet, the person inside has been murdered, allowing thieves to break in—this is unprecedented.