Sorry, I'm a cultivator.

Even if it's not a virus, it could be a reaction like a self-destruction.

In conclusion, Li Xingzhou would not do anything excessive to an automaton she did not trust. If she were to suffer a loss, she would be the one who would lose face.

More importantly, he might be able to use this automaton to monitor his daily activities at Apocalypse University.

Li Xingzhou feigned surprise: "Really?"

“Really.” Jiang Wanzhao smiled and pinched Li Xingzhou’s cheek: “All those young masters outside keep automatons to some extent. You’re my brother, what’s wrong with keeping one? You can’t be worse than them.”

"Who can compare to them?" Li Xingzhou said noncommittally. "Tong Yan is much prettier."

"Uh-huh!"

Tong Yan nodded vigorously, tilting her head back with a smug look on her face: "Tong Yan is the best!"

The best...

Li Xingzhou and Jiang Wanzhao exchanged a glance. This "best" should not only refer to appearance and physique, but should also include aspects such as combat power and defense, right?

"never mind."

Jiang Wanzhao looked away and said with a smile, "It's been a long time since you celebrated my birthday."

"I'll go get the cake..."

"I'm going to change my clothes." Jiang Wanzhao strode forward. "Come to my room."

Li Xingzhou watched her retreating figure, as if he had anticipated something, and slowly made his way to the kitchen refrigerator.

"Lord Xingzhou, shall we eat the cake now?"

"Aren't you full yet?"

"I can have another bite."

"Tomorrow then," Li Xingzhou smiled. "You stay in the living room and don't go anywhere, understand?"

Okay~

Tong Yan obediently sat back on the sofa. Li Xingzhou carried the cake and slowly walked upstairs to the second floor. He paused for a while in front of Jiang Wanzhao's bedroom door before knocking.

Jiang Wanzhao flung the door open, looking at him with displeasure: "Are you a guest? Why are you being so polite with me all the time?"

Li Xingzhou smiled awkwardly, and just as he was about to speak, Jiang Wanzhao pulled him into the room.

In sight, Jiang Wanzhao was only wearing a simple silk nightgown, with extremely thin straps that clung to her fair and plump shoulders. The deep V-neck design even revealed the rounded curves of her beautiful armpit, not to mention the deep, dark shadows that seemed capable of burying a person.

Judging from the straps, she was clearly not wearing a bra.

Li Xingzhou's gaze couldn't help but travel downwards. The lace-trimmed hem of the nightgown barely covered her round, snow-white thighs, leaving a delicate distance of about a hand's breadth from the top of the stockings that were digging into her thighs.

Two smooth, long legs were wrapped in thin black stockings, from thighs to ankles, with rounded and slender curves. Every line seemed to be perfectly proportioned, making them appear incredibly straight, and the muscle lines were so exquisite and convex.

The creamy, smooth skin on her legs elevated the texture of the stockings to a new level, while at the slender ankles, her jade-like feet were encased in a pair of glossy black high heels with red soles.

"..."

Li Xingzhou silently closed the door. If it weren't for the temptation, Jiang Wanzhao would have washed her hair upside down!

Jiang Wanzhao's bedroom was not small. She sat down in front of the dressing table with her left leg crossed over her right. Her high heels dangled from the toes of her black stockings, swaying gently with her movements, making her look exceptionally alluring.

"Go and unpack it first." Jiang Wan looked at herself in the mirror: "I'll put on some lipstick."

"Why wear lipstick when we're about to eat cake?"

Li Xingzhou made a casual remark, walked to his desk, put the cake down, and then, with a slightly serious expression, untied the ribbon bow on the packaging.

You'll find out in a moment.

Jiang Wanzhao looked in the mirror and used her little finger to spread her lipstick evenly: "I've been looking forward to today."

This move was both sexy and seductive; at least Li Xingzhou glanced at it a couple of times.

"But your body..."

Snapped!

Jiang Wanzhao put the lipstick back on the dressing table, stood up and walked step by step towards Li Xingzhou, smiling slightly: "Little brat, what am I talking to you about?"

Li Xingzhou opened his mouth, only to find that his brain was working unusually slowly.

"Shy?" Jiang Wanzhao reached out and lifted Li Xingzhou's chin, looking at his slightly serious expression, and chuckled softly, "You know, your expression right now is very cute in my eyes~"

As he spoke, he placed his hands on Li Xingzhou's shoulders and pressed him into the chair.

Li Xingzhou turned his head away, averting his gaze. Jiang Wanzhao's eyes brightened even more: "To me, any evasive expression you give right now seems like a seductive attempt to seduce me~"

"You're trying to seduce me, aren't you?"

Jiang Wanzhao straddled his lap, her eyes lowered, a few strands of hair falling down to obscure her beautiful, dreamy eyes.

"I can't resist your seduction, so..."

Jiang Wanzhao grasped Li Xingzhou's wrist and whispered something in his ear.

"Let me fall for you!"

"?~"

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Chapter 97 Imprinting the 'Soul Ring'

"Why is your body so stiff?"

Jiang Wanzhao's slender fingers traced across Li Xingzhou's chest, slipping under the hem of his short-sleeved shirt to caress his skin: "Relax, it's not like it's anything bad~"

"You're about to start teaching at Tianqi University, so I need to make sure you don't get scammed, so..."

With a smile playing on her lips, Jiang Wanzhao's long hair was disheveled, her delicate face flushed, and her beautiful eyes, filled with mist, exuded a hazy allure.

It was as if, to her, Li Xingzhou's very existence was the best medicine.

Despite his inner resistance, Li Xingzhou couldn't help but blush at this moment.

Putting everything else aside, Jiang Wanzhao is definitely a top-tier beauty.

Needless to say, her figure was simply the only thing that Li Xingzhou could sense at that moment: soft and fragrant.

It seemed as if she was already in the zone, just waiting for him to take the initiative.

Li Xingzhou guessed Jiang Wanzhao's purpose; on this birthday and the eve of her departure, she would definitely do something.

Just because you guessed it doesn't mean you'll take the initiative.

However, Jiang Wanzhao didn't seem to care about his silence and reaction. She simply slid off the chair, her neat, pearly teeth becoming weapons to tear through his defenses.

Li Xingzhou couldn't help but look over. He never imagined that Jiang Wanzhao would one day show the charming expression that only game heroines in CG scenes possess.

However, it is far more stunning than the visuals in the game's CG.

"is it beautiful?"

Jiang Wanzhao looked up at him, and Li Xingzhou's eyes flickered. He wanted to say something, but the words fell into silence.

Jiang Wanzhao was speechless at this moment, only feeling that her heart was beating exceptionally strongly and quickly.

This was excitement, and also an indescribable surprise.

At this moment, it seemed as if the lights on the roof could no longer be seen.

Li Xingzhou's breath hitched. In his line of sight, Jiang Wanzhao was squatting on the floor in high heels, her beautiful legs, wrapped in black stockings that reached past her knees, spread apart in a V-shape. An indescribable aura emanated from her body.

Her thick, jet-black hair gradually cascaded down, a few strands clinging to her slightly damp cheeks, her beautiful legs slightly tense, outlining a sexy and graceful curve.

Her heels, glowing with a rosy sheen, would occasionally peek out from inside her high heels, only to disappear again.

Li Xingzhou's mind completely shut down, as if he had forgotten all his senses, until suddenly a dazzling light shone outside.

Bang, bang, bang—

Outside the window, clusters of fireworks burst forth against the dark night sky.

In the flickering light and shadow, Li Xingzhou's body was tense.

In the courtyard.

"Liu Ying," Tang Yao sighed, looking at Liu Ying, "you're not getting any younger, why do you still want to set off fireworks? His Majesty ascended the throne today, haven't all the fireworks been set off? Are you trying to celebrate in person?"

"His Majesty's order."

Liu Ying casually remarked, "Maybe she felt happy too."

"Really?" Tang Yao, dressed in military uniform, paused for a moment. "There are still nine left. Why didn't you release them all at once?"

"His Majesty's order."

Liu Ying continued, "Let me play it every half hour."

"why?"

"Go ask His Majesty."

"It's so late, I'd better not bother you any longer."

Tang Yao took a step forward and patted Liu Ying on the shoulder: "Then you wait here, I'm going on patrol."

Liu Ying nodded, squatting on the ground watching the fireworks bloom in the night sky, but deep down she didn't understand why His Majesty had asked her to do it.

Especially setting off ten fireworks displays at intervals... Why is that?

Liu Ying rested her chin on her hand, lost in thought.

"Fireworks...they're really powerful!"

Jiang Wanzhao slightly rose and used her finger to lift a piece of cream from the cake, observing Li Xingzhou with a playful expression.

She didn't care what complicated feelings Li Xingzhou had at this moment. Anyway, he didn't resist or run away, did he?

"Liu Ying will also set off fireworks ten times in the yard!"

"You...like watching it, right?"

"Hmm...you've already proven it to me."

Jiang Wanzhao spoke with a smile, knowing in his heart that his powerful younger brother might need Liu Ying to set off fireworks every hour, but at this moment, he did not yet approve of the report.