CHAPTER 168: CHAPTER 164: HIDDEN DANGER! RELATIONSHIP CONFIRMED!

The Qin Family had arranged Villa Number 69 for him, a lucky number Chu Yi was quite fond of.

Upon arrival, a black, luxurious villa stood before them. It was a prominent presence among the other villas, comparable to a castle—solemn and magnificent.

If one were to estimate its price, it would easily be worth several hundred million.

This luxurious villa was now ready to welcome its new owner.

"Sister Jiang, this villa is enormous! Are you really giving it to me just like that?"

Chu Yi propped his chin on his hand, taking it all in.

Bika, perched on his shoulder, waved its six tails and lifted its adorable head. Its clear gaze held a hint of naive wonder, as if it had never seen such a sight.

Wow, what a big house! (ΩДΩ)

Jiang Qiuyun gently pulled her hand away. She looked at the villa and said calmly, "Your talent, aptitude, and strength are more than enough to match it. Don’t underestimate your potential."

She patted the Cloud Eagle on its head.

She tilted her head, observing the young man’s expectant and curious expression, a complex look in her eyes.

Contracting with a King’s Cub... the minimum achievement would be a Dawn Star-level Beast Tamer, capable of overseeing an entire region! Even though Chu Yi is currently only Silver-rank, everyone already regards him as a quasi-Dawn Star. Slaying Anomalies, pulling off a one-versus-three victory against Commander-rank Pet Beasts, and defeating Gold-rank opponents while still Silver-rank—such feats are already approaching the level of the prodigies in the Imperial Capital!

At the same time, her beautiful eyes wavered, a hint of a daze clouding them.

Just a week ago, on that particular night, she met this young man. Not long after forming his contract, he surpassed her twenty-plus years of effort, growing into a revered Beast-Controlling Demon.

Jiang Qiuyun felt a pang of unease. She had always been proud and aloof, but even she couldn’t help a twinge of envy. Especially watching this young man grow stronger day by day, right under her nose. Jealousy gnawed at her, making her feel hollowed out, as sour as if she’d eaten a basket of lemons.

After verifying her information, she unlocked the villa’s main gate.

The imposing gate, forged from special steel, slowly swung open, revealing the expansive grounds within, ready to be explored.

Tall, vibrant spirit-plants lined both sides of the driveway. At its center stood a fountain featuring a statue of a two-winged dragon. The entire area was immaculately clean.

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「Villa Number 70.」

A voluptuous woman with an enviable figure leaned against the windowsill, her body forming a tempting "S" curve. Her enchanting eyes blinked as she peered through a telescope, observing her new neighbors moving in.

She wore a loose, black silk nightdress. Her skin was snow-white, and her exquisite face was flawless, captivatingly beautiful—a testament to countless high-end cosmetics used for its upkeep.

Beneath the hem of her nightdress, a pair of ivory-smooth thighs pressed close together, encased in sheer, flesh-toned stockings, perfectly round and slender.

Everyone residing in this villa district was from a prestigious background, prominent figures in high society.

Could this be Young Master Qin Tian? Hmm... It *is* him!

The voluptuous woman was momentarily stunned. She recognized the young man emerging from the luxury car—he was the very same prodigy who had just made headlines in Yaoguang City today.

After all, with that exquisite appearance, he stood out wherever he went, like a Firefly in the pitch-dark night—so vivid, so exceptional. It made one want to... devour him.

The voluptuous woman licked her lips. Her meticulously made-up face now revealed three pairs of eerie, vertical pupils.

"Mmmph... mmmph..."

Behind her, an overweight, upper-class celebrity was cocooned in a thick mass of cobwebs, only his head exposed.

Perched above him was an eerie Demon Spider, as large as a wagon wheel. Its eight sharp Spider Spears pressed against his neck, seemingly drawing out his fear of the unknown.

In the dim light, a blurred silhouette became visible. A flash of scarlet light flickered, and the silhouette’s head, after a moment of stillness, tumbled to the ground.

"Such a young prodigy... I’d truly love to savor his taste," the voluptuous woman murmured, licking a trace of sweet blood from her pink lips. She gazed at her reflection in a mirror—beautiful, yet with an uncanny aura, like a siren luring men to their doom.

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Huge. Absolutely huge!

Chu Yi toured the entire villa. The living room alone was over a hundred square meters, fully furnished with understated, luxurious decor.

Besides this, there was an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a game room, and even a basement equipped with battle platforms for Pet Beasts, cultivation rooms, and more.

And this magnificent villa had been gifted to him simply because he had aligned himself with the Qin Family.

In other words, this was the marital home Qin Zheng had prepared for his granddaughter.

"Sister Jiang," Chu Yi said, taking Jiang Qiuyun’s small hand, "from now on, this will be our home." He also addressed his Pet Beasts.

"YING!"

Bika yelped excitedly, then impatiently herded Lulina and the Cloud Eagle, all of them dashing off to explore the villa. Its six powerful fox tails wrapped around the other two Pet Beasts, giving them no chance to resist, and in the blink of an eye, they all vanished from sight.

Hearing the words "our home," Jiang Qiuyun felt a little awkward, though not particularly resistant. Frowning, she said, "Chu Yi, Grandfather asked me to stay here to help you resolve this... shrinking issue of mine."

"Right, speaking of which, Sister Jiang, I just had an idea."

Chu Yi skillfully scooped up the little loli and sat down on an understated yet luxurious high-end sofa. It was so comfortable he felt like he could fall asleep right there.

"Hmph..."

Jiang Qiuyun’s cheeks puffed out adorably as she let out a cute little hum through her nose. This guy really doesn’t hide his preferences at all...

"In the car, I thought of a method that might work for you, Sister Jiang."

Chu Yi wore a solemn expression, but his hand rested on her stocking-clad calf as he said, "If you’re willing, Sister Jiang, I can give it a try."

The Scumbag Female Knight reversed time, returning to the age of twelve or thirteen, he mused. She looks petite, but she already has an impressive build. Such potential at such a young age! No wonder she’s the future Sister Jiang, destined to be ’E’-xceptionally renowned.

Hearing this, Jiang Qiuyun hesitated for a moment.

"Of course, manipulating time is incredibly dangerous, and I’m not entirely confident. If you’d rather not, Sister Jiang..."

"Let’s do it!"

The Loli Knight bit her lip.

She wriggled free from Chu Yi’s embrace. She didn’t want to participate in the expedition to the Ice Ruins looking like a child; she needed to return to her original form as soon as possible to feel confident.

And then there’s this infuriating guy... The Loli Knight glowered at the young man. What on earth was Grandfather thinking, trying so hard to pair me up with Chu Yi without even asking for my opinion?

She puffed out her chest, adopting an air of tragic, heroic sacrifice that left Chu Yi utterly bewildered.

Seeing her so cooperative, Chu Yi made a grasping gesture with his hand, and his left eye flashed, revealing the image of the Doomsday Clock.

"[Retrospect]!"

Time seemed to ripple, like waves gently splashing...

The ancient Twilight Light instantly enveloped the Loli Knight, freezing that specific moment in time and initiating a Reverse Flow.

Her figure grew taller, her limbs elongated, and her thick, dark hair cascaded down. In less than a breath, a valiant and mature Female Knight stood in her place.

"Sister Jiang, it seems to have been a complete success," Chu Yi said tentatively, looking at Jiang Qiuyun, who now appeared somewhat dazed and surprisingly innocent.

The Female Knight paused. She slowly extended a slender, jade-like finger, placed it between her pink lips, and began to suck on it. Her clear, innocent eyes blinked a few times, and then, unexpectedly, she burst into tears.

"WAAAH..."

Chu Yi: "..."