After descending the mountain, my aloof fiancée became completely devoted to me.

Four jet-black claw-like energies pierced the air, their chilling aura tearing through the surrounding atmosphere with a piercing whistling sound.

Lin Ping stood firmly in place, his feet not moving an inch.

Faced with the four menacing attacks, he placed one hand behind his back, quietly circulating his remaining ten percent of internal energy in his palm.

hum!

A faint white aura appeared, simple and unadorned, yet carrying a heavy, oppressive aura that suppressed everything.

"All show and no substance."

Lin Ping spoke calmly, his palm striking out horizontally.

The seemingly light palm strike instantly shattered the four sinister claw strikes, and a violent shockwave exploded outwards, sweeping across the entire ruins.

The four men in black robes suddenly changed their expressions and retreated rapidly, shattering the rubble beneath their feet.

The leader, dressed in black, had his hand split open, his robe sleeves torn, and his palms covered in fine bloodstains. His eyes widened in shock: "Impossible! Your cultivation is sealed by ninety percent, how could you possess such combat power?"

The other man felt a jolt in his chest, his blood surging, and he stared intently at Lin Ping, his expression filled with fear: "He's been playing dumb! He's been hiding his true strength all along!"

The remaining two had already decided to retreat. They quickly exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with apprehension.

The four of them originally thought they had the heavily injured and weakened Lin Ping under control, but in just three moves, their deadly attacks were completely broken. Their opponent was calm and composed, and his combat power overwhelmed the four of them working together.

"withdraw!"

The leader of the black-robed men gave a low shout and turned to flee without hesitation.

The four figures scattered, transforming into four black shadows, and darted away in all directions of the city at lightning speed, their movements strange and swift.

"Trying to leave?"

Lin Ping's eyes turned cold, and with a flash of afterimages beneath his feet, he shot out, chasing after the nearest black-robed man.

However, the four had planned this all along, their escape routes were mutually restrictive and they provided cover for each other, and their movement techniques were naturally strange and unpredictable.

Lin Ping's internal restrictions were not lifted, limiting his internal energy circulation and greatly reducing his speed. After several chases, the four of them finally managed to escape completely by taking advantage of the city's intricate streets and alleys, disappearing without a trace.

He stood in the middle of the street, a chill surging in his eyes.

This group has low combat strength and is only there to probe and contain; their real trump card is hidden very deep.

"Sir, did you lose him?" Adele quickly caught up to him and asked softly.

Aru clenched her fists, her face full of resentment: "These rats ran away so fast!"

Just as Lin Ping was about to speak, a languid and charming female voice suddenly came from the alleyway beside him.

"It's rare to see a reclusive master being toyed with by a few small fry."

The three of them turned to look at the same time.

A stunningly beautiful figure stood backlit at the alley entrance.

The woman wore a tight black leather outfit that accentuated her curvaceous and voluptuous figure. Her high heels lightly touched the ground, her posture alluring and seductive. Her stunning face possessed a natural charm, her eyes were full of allure, and every gesture exuded the elegance of a mature woman.

It was a little fish.

She walked slowly over, her alluring eyes scanning Lin Ping from head to toe, her red lips curving into a sly smile.

"Who are you?" Lin Ping asked calmly and in a cold voice.

Xiaoyuer chuckled softly, then countered with a question in her soft, alluring voice: "Are you looking for someone from the Shen family? Especially your fiancée, Shen Aoxue?"

Lin Ping's eyes suddenly sharpened. He stepped forward, his voice tense and urgent: "Do you know their whereabouts? Is Shen Aoxue still alive?"

At this moment, all his thoughts were focused on Shen Aoxue. The loss of the earth vein was a serious matter, but the safety of his beloved was even more worrying to him.

Xiaoyuer raised an eyebrow, her alluring demeanor intensifying, and deliberately dragged out her words: "I not only know where the Shen family members are, but I also know all the secrets you want to know."

She leaned closer, her warm breath brushing against Lin Ping's ear: "Seven o'clock tonight, Shangrong Hotel, top-floor suite. Come find me alone. If you want to save someone, don't bring anyone else."

Before Lin Ping could respond, she turned and walked away, her high heels clicking on the ground, leaving behind an alluring silhouette.

Adele frowned and cautioned, "Sir, this woman's origins are unknown, she exudes an evil aura, and she is definitely not a good person. You must be careful."

Aru looked wary: "She's clearly setting a trap on purpose, don't fall for it!"

Lin Ping's expression was solemn, and he said in a deep voice, "Whether it's a trap or an opportunity, as long as I can find out about Ao Xue, I must go."

He would never allow Shen Aoxue to be in danger while he stood by and did nothing.

Night fell, at exactly 7 p.m.

Lin Ping arrived alone at the Shangrong Hotel's top-floor suite on time.

The door was ajar, and he pushed it open and went inside.

The suite was dimly lit, and Xiaoyuer, dressed in a sexy black silk nightgown with her long hair cascading over her shoulders and her skin as white as snow, leaned lazily against the sofa, exuding charm and allure.

Upon seeing Lin Ping enter, she stood up and slowly walked forward, her eyes filled with allure as she stared intently at him.

"I didn't expect you to actually come."

"Tell me, where is Shen Aoxue?" Lin Ping went straight to the point, his tone cold and decisive.

Xiaoyuer chuckled softly, raising her hand to gently press against Lin Ping's chest, her fingertips caressing him intimately: "You can have the information you want."

"Stay with me tonight, and I'll tell you everything, including the hiding place of the Shen family and the direction of the earth's veins."

Lin Ping avoided her touch, his expression frank: "I'm anxious to find someone, and I have no intention of getting entangled in romantic feelings. We're complete strangers; a transaction is a transaction, there's no need for this."

"Reasoning?"

Xiaoyuer chuckled, a hint of stubbornness and domineering in her eyes. She raised her hand and wrapped it around Lin Ping's neck, pressing her body against him and throwing herself into his arms.

Lin Ping remained stiff and did not resist.

He was clear-headed; any move he made now would fall into the other party's trap. He could only wait and see, and continue to pretend to be patient.

Xiaoyuer teased his neck and ears with her fingertips, her actions extremely intimate, but she could tell that Lin Ping remained unmoved, his whole body cold and indifferent, without the slightest emotion.

A moment later, she finally stopped moving, released her arms, and her pretty face instantly turned angry. She frowned and questioned, "Am I not beautiful?"

"It's beautiful," Lin Ping answered truthfully, his tone completely flat.

Little Fish bit her red lips, pressing closer step by step, her eyes filled with defiance and competition: "Then, between me and Shen Aoxue, who is more beautiful?"

Lin Ping remained silent.

Shen Aoxue was the only tenderness in his heart, incomparable to anyone else, and to say anything more about her would be a desecration.

This silence completely enraged Xiaoyuer.

Her face darkened completely. She shoved Lin Ping away, her tone icy and furious: "You won't talk, huh? Since you only have Shen Aoxue in your heart, then get out of here!"

She raised her hand and tossed a folded piece of paper into Lin Ping's palm.

"Take the note and get out of here; it contains the clue you're looking for!"

Lin Ping didn't say much, and immediately took the note and unfolded it.

The moment the note was unfolded, a faint hissing sound rang out!

A wisp of colorless and odorless mist suddenly burst forth from the paper and instantly entered Lin Ping's mouth and nose.

The next instant, Lin Ping felt his meridians suddenly stiffen, his blood and qi stagnate, his body freeze in place, and his limbs were completely unable to move. He couldn't even mobilize a trace of internal energy.

The seemingly mild poison could instantly seal his physical body and internal energy!

Seeing this, Xiaoyuer's anger vanished, replaced by a cunning and charming sneer.

She walked slowly toward Lin Ping, who stood frozen in place, her eyes gleaming as she scrutinized this peerless master who was completely at her mercy.

"Lin Ping, Lin Ping, do you really think I'd talk business with you?"

"Your cultivation is sealed and your mind is preoccupied with your lover; this is your biggest weakness."

She raised her hand and gently stroked Lin Ping's cheek, her tone languid yet laced with a playful, all-controlling tone: "Now that you can't move, I want to see who can protect you, your Shen Aoxue, and those two Western Region beauties who came with you..."