Fairy, please step aside, I've taken a liking to your man.

"I feel that he is looking for a breakthrough in the case. Vanka is in charge of intelligence processing, assassinations and other operations for the Rota Kingdom in the Xuan Yuan Empire. Taking down Vanka would basically mean finding an important clue to the rape/murder case."

Qi Rui knew more about the relationship between the Sixth Princess and Shen Bai than others, but having received so many benefits from Shen Bai, she would naturally speak well of him.

The Sixth Princess sighed. How could she not know how much injustice Shen Bai had suffered in order to clear his name?

But the thought of Shen Bai and that venomous woman, Vanka, exchanging glances made her uncomfortable.

Vanka has always been compared to herself by the world, so how could she tolerate her man pursuing this woman?

Seeing that the Sixth Princess was unhappy, Qi Rui couldn't help but ask, "Shen Bai has now practically infiltrated the ranks. At this point, occasional contact shouldn't be a problem, right?"

The Sixth Princess shook her head and said, "Let's forget it. He even left his flying sword with me this time, just to leave no trace. We've already waited a month, so what's a little longer?"

Qi Rui replied, "I will have my spies keep a close eye on his movements."

The Sixth Princess was silent for a moment, then suddenly laughed, "If I weren't certain you hadn't lost your virginity, I would have suspected that Shen Bai had taken you!"

Qi Rui was startled and immediately knelt down: "Your Highness, my loyalty to you..."

"Okay, don't overthink it, I was just joking."

The Sixth Princess looked at Qi Rui with a smile, her words tinged with teasing: "I'm just a little curious, how could a scumbag like Shen Bai be indifferent to you?"

"When I went to deliver the message before, he gave me some small gifts such as spirit stones and magic artifacts in Shen Wenwen's name. Apart from that, my relationship with him is absolutely innocent."

Qi Rui breathed a slight sigh of relief. No one could be sure whether His Highness was really joking just now, but some things had to be explained clearly, otherwise, if she were accused of having an affair with a foreign official, her position as a Phoenix Guard would be over.

"You'd better watch out, Shen Bai is such a scumbag, he's already entangled with four or five women."

Qi Rui's answer pleased the Sixth Princess greatly. She didn't mind her subordinates taking a few bribes, but if she took bribes and put them in Shen Bai's bed, then she would punish her according to family rules.

Qi Rui was filled with trepidation: "Please rest assured, Your Highness, my heart belongs only to you, and I will never marry!"

The Sixth Princess smiled and helped Qi Rui up: "How can you remain unmarried for life? When you meet the right person, you should get married. It's not like the Phoenix Guards forbid marriage and having children."

Qi Rui lowered her head, not daring to say anything more. The Sixth Princess then instructed, "Instigate the Night Fiend Hall to speed up the investigation of the rape/murder case."

"Yes, sir!"

……

For the next week, Shen Bai appeared in Vanka's office on time every day.

Everyone in the guild hall was increasingly impressed by the swordsman Li Bai.

One could even say, envious.

Who can date Vanka regularly at the same time for ten consecutive days?

There was no one else like him in the entire Kingdom of Rota.

What exactly is the charm of Li Bai?

How could the most famous socialite in the Kingdom of Rota be so infatuated?

While filled with jealousy, some people inquired everywhere about what kind of bewitching potion Li Bai had used to make Vanka so infatuated with him.

As the one who recruited Li Bai into the Luota Club, Luo Ge was naturally dragged out for drinks by many people.

Rogge felt both proud and somewhat ashamed.

He was naturally proud and pleased to have recruited Li Bai.

But he didn't know how Li Bai managed to get Wanka!

Although Li Bai told him how to pursue female cultivators, he still hasn't grasped the method.

He was reluctant to share these truths with others.

So he could only laugh and drink with his colleagues who came to inquire about information, while constantly harassing Li Bai at his door.

He tried his best to get Li Bai to teach him a few more tricks!

……

On this day, Shen Bai arrived at Vanka's office as usual. Just as he was about to enter, he was stopped at the door by Vanka's assistant.

"Does she have visitors?"

A strange light flashed in Shen Bai's eyes. He and Vanka were currently getting along very well, and in principle, Vanka would not meet with others during their daily fixed date time.

He thought for a moment, sat outside the door for a while, and then turned back inside.

More than half an hour later, Vanka saw the visitor to the door: "Phip, how long do you plan to stay in the Xuan Yuan Empire this time?"

The man named Philip was a very handsome Golden Core cultivator. He looked at Vanka with infatuation and said, "I'm going to visit a few friends. I'll probably stay here for about a month."

Vanka nodded, politely saw him off, and then glanced at the waiting room outside. When she saw it was empty, she paused, then turned to her assistant: "Li Bai didn't come today?"

He waited for a while, but seeing that you were busy, he left.

Vanka's fair and pretty face showed a hint of complexity. She wanted to send a message to call Li Bai over, but realized that she didn't have much free time today.

She was a very strict career woman when it came to time management, and she knew that by the time Li Bai arrived, she wouldn't be able to say more than a few words.

I'll explain it to him tomorrow.

Huh? Why should I explain it to him?

……

The next day, Shen Bai came to Vanka's office again. This time, he was not hindered at all and went straight into Vanka's office.

The same bouquet of roses placed on the balcony instantly brightened Vanka's mood: "Yesterday I had..."

"It's alright, no need to explain!"

Shen Bai didn't let Wanka explain, but looked at her affectionately: "I know that business is more important than personal matters. We can see each other anytime, but some business cannot be delayed."

Vanka's words were cut off, and she panicked.

She didn't know how to explain it.

However, the people of Rota are straightforward, so she said it directly: "A friend from Rota came yesterday, and we chatted for a while, which is why I was late."

Shen Bai, without changing his expression, continued with a smile: "When friends come, we should chat more."

He didn't give Vanka a chance to explain further, but instead moved closer to her: "I've learned a new foot massage technique, would you like to try it?"

The less opportunity they give to explain, the more likely they are to make excessive demands.

Vanka shyly pulled her feet back: "I haven't washed my feet yet."

Shen Bai casually scooped up Vanka's leg and pulled it into his arms: "Golden Core cultivator, do you still need to wash your feet?"

Reaching out to stroke the fine black stockings, Shen Bai's eyes revealed a strange light: "These stockings from Dongdao Island really do feel good."

It seems that Mrs. Mikami has been faithfully carrying out her goals and plans since I left.

Everyone needs a way out, and Shen Bai was wholeheartedly loyal to the Sixth Princess.

However, in the Great Gan Kingdom, there are always people who want to die, so we have to be on guard.

Even a cunning rabbit has three burrows.

Only by being cautious can one live longer.

Vanka felt the heat emanating from Shen Bai's hands and tried to remain calm: "The Mikami Stocking Company, which recently opened in Dongdao, produces stockings that are sold all over the world and are sought after by many women."

"I've heard that fair-skinned female cultivators look better in red stockings. You can try it if you have the chance."

The heat slid down her thighs, then down to her two delicate feet. Vanka's breathing suddenly became heavy: "I... bought... some."

Shen Bai was overjoyed upon hearing this: "Then, would you like me to help you change and see?"

"What? How can this be?"

Vanka suddenly opened her eyes, wanting to refuse, but she was met with a pair of loving eyes.

"Well... let's give it a try!"

……

An hour later, Shen Bai left Vanka's office on time. As soon as he stepped out, he saw a handsome man standing in front of him.

"You are Li Bai?"

The handsome man looked at Shen Bai with a hint of arrogance.

The arrogant swordsman Li Bai was naturally not going to be outdone by anyone else's arrogance, and besides, there was no such thing as humility in the Kingdom of Luota. He snorted, "And who are you?"

"I am Vanka's high school classmate and academy classmate, Philip."

The handsome man, Philip, looked at Shen Bai with deep disdain in his eyes: "A mere Foundation Establishment mid-stage cultivator, you'd better focus your attention on cultivation."

Shen Bai scoffed: "I haven't asked yet, how old are you this year? I'm just 33."

Fip's face flushed red instantly. He knew perfectly well that Li Bai was mocking him for being too old.

However, he still scoffed, "I'm the same age as Vanka, and we're both at the Golden Core stage. By the time you reach the Golden Core stage, we'll both be Nascent Soul True Monarchs. Maybe by then your lifespan will have already run out."

"That's hard to say."

Shen Bai retorted sharply, "At your age, you're only at the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm. I reckon by the time I reach the Golden Core realm, you'll probably still be stuck in the same place."

Fip was furious: "Don't bother with your words. If I wanted to, I could crush you with a single finger, you mere summoned dog..."

"Phip, that's enough!"

Vanka's office door suddenly opened, and Vanka walked out angrily: "Li Bai is already our colleague, and he is currently the number one swordsman below the Golden Core stage in the Rota Guild. His cultivation and swordsmanship at such a young age are different from others."

When Philip was refuted to his face, his handsome face immediately turned somewhat ugly.

However, he immediately realized that this was a tactic used by Vanka to win people over, since the development of Qiyuan Star was imminent and sword cultivators were needed to expand the territory of the Luota Kingdom.

Since that's the case, what's wrong with letting you jump around for a few more days?

Thinking of this, his expression softened: "Sorry, Vanka, I acted impulsively. Do you have time later? I've arranged to meet some old classmates; how about we chat together?"

Vanka breathed a slight sigh of relief when she saw that Fei Pu was no longer provoking Li Bai. She looked at Shen Bai and found that his eyes were filled with boundless sword intent. She knew something was wrong.

"Very well, you think you can crush me with one finger? I wonder if you dare to challenge me to a life-or-death duel?"

The soaring sword intent suddenly erupted, and the unparalleled Chongyue sword intent pressed down, causing Feipu's legs to bend.