People in the Qin Dynasty, entertained during the Warring States period

He casually picked up a few plum blossoms from the ground.

I must say, such delicate, smooth, and exquisite white plum blossoms are truly rare.

Just like the honey pot he was playing with earlier.

Unfortunately, the honey pot lacks the fresh elegance and pristine purity of the white plum blossom.

"This is for you, do you like it?"

Tian Mi took the plum blossom from Cao Ze's hand and smiled brightly at her pretty face, which Cao Ze had just washed. She said in a sweet, coquettish voice, "Sir is the best. Tian Mi loves plum blossoms the most, and she loves sir the most."

She selectively forgot that the plum blossoms were on the ground, and that she had just complained that they were blocking her way.

Zhu Zhong, standing to the side, was shocked to see Tian Mi acting so despicably.

It felt as if a huge rock was pressing on his chest, making it hard for him to breathe.

The words "Why, why, why!" kept echoing in my mind.

Situ Wanli had no time to consider Zhu Zhong's feelings.

He then extended an invitation to Cao Ze, saying, "Sir, the leader of the martial arts school is waiting downstairs. Would it be convenient for you?"

"Naturally convenient."

Tian Mi held Cao Ze's arms with both hands and accompanied him downstairs in small steps.

It wasn't that she didn't want to walk with an elegant and sexy gait; it was just that the fact that she could walk at all was a testament to Cao Ze's mercy earlier.

Situ Wanli paused and said to Zhu Zhong, "Take my advice, you can't handle Tian Mi. The situation here is very complicated, and even I, Wanli, may have to be careful around her in the future."

Zhu Zhong remained silent behind Situ Wanli.

First floor of Baihu Hall.

Tian Mi sat down close to Cao Ze, not finding it at all too affectionate.

Zhu Zhong stood behind Situ Wanli, his teeth clenched, staring blankly.

Seeing Tian Mi and Cao Ze so inseparable, it felt as if a dull knife was slowly cutting into his heart, causing him to twitch and ache with unbearable pain.

But he still harbored a sliver of hope. Maybe Tian Mi was just putting on an act, maybe Tian Mi had some unavoidable hardship, maybe...maybe...before he gave up, he had too many "maybes".

Cao Ze took a small sip of hot tea.

He had seen countless young people like Zhu Zhong online back then.

At best, they'll be broke; at worst, they'll jump into the river.

The saying "a simp never dies a good death" is perfectly embodied in them.

It's pitiful, it's pathetic, but it's no longer worthy of sympathy.

Seeing Cao Ze and Tian Mi so intimate, Tian Guang had no choice but to accept it; Tian Mi was very good at judging people.

Cao Ze did indeed have a fondness for beautiful women, unlike the learned scholars he knew, such as Fu Nian.

It was unexpected, common, and widespread, yet it made perfect sense.

Power, fame, money, and sex—people always want one or more of these.

"Mr. Cao Ze".

Tian Guang raised his wine cup and said, "Tomorrow I will return to Daze Mountain to hold the annual festival. Would you be interested in watching, sir?"

Cao Ze said, "It is said that farmers hold annual sacrifices to worship their ancestor Shennong. The scene is very grand. I have heard about it for a long time and am very interested in it."

"Unfortunately, I haven't finished my lectures yet, and I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint the chieftain's good intentions."

Tian Guang paused, thinking for a moment, and tentatively asked, "How much longer, sir?"

Cao Ze thought for a moment, "The lectures are not even halfway done yet, and it may take another year or two to complete them."

Tian Guang glanced at Tian Mi with a cryptic look in his eyes.

Tian Mi smiled gently and said, "Sir, please hurry up and start your lesson. Mi'er is waiting for you at the farmhouse. Don't keep Mi'er waiting too long!"

Cao Ze half-embraced Tian Mi's plump waist, rubbed it with his hand, and chuckled, "Don't worry, I'll come find you sooner or later."

Tian Mi lightly punched Cao Ze's chest with her delicate fist, and threatened in a soft and seductive tone, "If you don't come to find Mi'er, sir, I will go to you. Once you've taken my body, I'll belong to you. You can't go back on your word."

Zhu Zhong was furious as he watched Cao Ze and Tian Mi flirting.

Could it be...? Could it be...? He dared not think about the reality he had already witnessed.

Cao Ze released Tian Mi's slender waist, cupped his hands to Tian Guang, and said, "Thank you for your hospitality, Chief Hero. It's getting late, so I'll take my leave now."

Tian Guang returned the greeting and said, "Please take care, sir."

He turned to Zhu Zhong and said, "Go and see the master off."

"what?"

Zhu Zhong couldn't hold back and let out a low growl, which greatly displeased Tian Guang.

"Huh what?"

Situ Wanli stood up and said, "Let me see you off, sir."

Tian Guang's words only ignited a powder keg in Zhu Zhong's heart.

"Cao Ze!"

Zhu Zhong himself did not expect that he would make a move against Cao Ze.

What made Zhu Zhong even more desperate was that his all-out attack was easily blocked by Cao Ze.

The sharp pain in his hand caused cold sweat to break out on his forehead.

Cao Ze gripped Zhu Zhong's fist and said casually, "If there's a next time, don't blame me for being ruthless."

He was in a good mood today, and with Tian Guang still around, he wasn't going to bother with a sycophant.

After saying that, he left leisurely and contentedly.

Not only did I get a free honey pot, but I also got a hundred gold coins for free. It was awesome.

Situ Wanli briefly explained the situation to Tian Guang.

Tian Guang snorted. "Luckily, Mr. Cao Ze doesn't mind. If things had gone wrong, he would have been punished according to family rules!"

Zhu Zhong suddenly knelt down, banging his head on the ground, and cried out, "Hero, why! Why treat Cao Ze like this! Why make Tian Mi accompany him!"

Tian Guang's gaze was indifferent. "Because he's worth it!"

Tian Mi smiled gently, "It's also because I'm willing."

"what!"

Under the double blow, Zhu Zhong seemed to have lost his mind and ran out frantically.

Situ Wanli said with some concern, "The leader of the chivalrous sect..."

Tian Guang said, "Don't worry about him. If he seeks revenge on Cao Ze, whether he lives or dies is none of our business."

Situ Wanli smiled wryly and said, "Alright."

Tian Guang changed the subject, his expression turning slightly serious, and said, "I didn't expect Cao Ze to be so strong."

He knew that Cao Ze possessed cultivation; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to spread his voice so widely on the Hundred Schools Forum.

Situ Wanli said, "Zhu Zhong has already opened his Ren Meridian and his strength is already at the peak of the third rank in the martial arts world, but he was still subdued by Cao Ze in one move. This shows that Cao Ze's strength is definitely at the second rank."

"Ah."

Tian Guang's regard for Cao Ze reached a new level.

At such a young age, he is incredibly knowledgeable and possesses such talent and ability.

For someone like him, a master who is unattainable for others is within easy reach.

He looked at Tian Mi and said, "Tell me about you and Cao Ze."

Tian Mi chuckled and said, "Yes, chivalrous leader."

Chapter 161 One step, one step, one step...

Tian Mi slowly recounted her conversation with Cao Ze in the elegant room.

Aside from concealing her secret collaboration with Cao Ze, she revealed almost everything else she could.

Her account kept reminding her of the intimate moment she had just shared with Cao Ze in the elegant room.

At that time, I was only focused on crying out in pain.

Looking back now, it evokes a unique feeling in my heart.

No wonder the female disciples of the farming family always spoke of their bedroom affairs with a mixture of shyness and a hint of enjoyment.

After listening, Tian Guang seemed to be deep in thought.

Are you sure he'll like you?

Tian Mi knows how others perceive her.

She smiled charmingly and said, "At least he likes my body, doesn't he?"

Situ Wanli secretly became wary of Tian Mi.

Beautiful women are not scary; what's scary is a beautiful woman who knows herself well and doesn't mind using her physical advantages.

Tian Guang neither confirmed nor denied it.

However, this is a good start.

He wasn't in a hurry to recruit Cao Ze, just as he wasn't in a hurry to give Lord Changping an answer.

“You did a good job. When you return to the farm, you can temporarily serve as a steward of Lieshan Hall.”

Tian Mi was overjoyed and said, "Thank you very much, Chief Hero."

Tian Guang raised his hand and said, "No need to thank me in a hurry. If you really have the ability to get Cao Ze to join the Farmer's Clan, you can choose any one of the six halls of the Farmer's Clan as your deputy hall master."

He paused, then added, "It's not impossible for you to even become the head of the hall."

Tian Mi's heart started pounding. Is this the benefit of hooking up with a big shot?