Ye Yunshen’s expression turned grim. “This is a sinister and vicious curse that severs one’s fortune—you can understand it as the King of Hell delivering your death notice. If the King of Hell wants you dead by midnight, who dares let you live till dawn? No matter what you do, death is inevitable.”
“Shhhk…”
His words were like a thunderclap, and Xiao Jinglan was instantly terrified.
“But… but that can’t be right. I’ve survived all the previous accidents and assassination attempts. Even this time—I made it out alive!” Xiao Jinglan still held onto a glimmer of hope.
“That’s because you used external forces to change the outcome. The ‘King of Hell’s Invitation’ doesn’t fail just because you dodged death once. It stays with you.”
“In other words, you only changed the process—not the final result. Do you understand what I mean?”
When Ye Yunshen finished, the villa fell into a deep and oppressive silence.
Xiao Jinglan’s face was pale as death, her entire body trembling in fear.
It meant that once the King of Hell sent the invitation, it wouldn’t end until she died!
In the next second, she grabbed Ye Yunshen’s hand like a drowning person clinging to a lifeline. “Brother Yunshen, you have to save me! I don’t want to die!”
She leaned closer, her body radiating heat.
Instantly, a numbing sensation swept through Ye Yunshen’s whole body.
As Xiao Jinglan leaned in, he could clearly feel the lush curves beneath her thin silk nightgown.
Miss Xiao’s aunt was… incredible.
Add to that her pleading expression and those tear-filled eyes that looked at him like he was her only salvation…
No man could resist that.
Looking at her admiration and desperation, Ye Yunshen even felt a thrill—a sense of conquering a goddess.
“Hiss…”
He took a deep breath.
Now this… this was life!
Thinking back to those three years where he played the stand-in for Shen Qingqiu, Lin Ruoxi, and Xia Anran—it was like being a dog!
“Don’t worry, Sister Jinglan, let me first take a look.”
This time, Ye Yunshen quietly activated the Ninefold Profound Arts, examining her internal state.
But his expression grew more and more serious. “Just as I said… it’s the ‘King of Hell’s Invitation.’ I’ve studied some feng shui and mystic arts, but at my current level, I can’t break a curse of this caliber.”
“But…”
Ye Yunshen’s tone changed. “I can temporarily suppress it for a while.”
Xiao Jinglan’s face lit up. “As long as you can save me, whatever reward you want—just name it!”
Money, to her, was just numbers!
“Of course, if you don’t want money or power, if… you want me… that’s also an option.”
A unique glint flashed in Xiao Jinglan’s beautiful eyes.
“Boom!”
That sentence hit Ye Yunshen like a bolt of lightning, and his expression changed dramatically.
This kind of statement… was lethal!
And that was exactly what made it even more unbelievable—such a powerful woman offering herself so willingly.
“Little brother, why aren’t you saying anything? Is it because of Yunrong?”
“You don’t have to worry about her. Even though I’m her aunt, we’re close like sisters. I can be the elder one, she the younger—I can accept that.”
From the moment she realized Ye Yunshen could cure her father, she had already accepted him.
And when he saved her from the car crash, her heart had softened.
Plus, considering their age difference… what was the problem?
Ye Yunshen quickly backed down, “No need to go that far, Sister Jinglan. Just help me find a few medicinal herbs!”
He hurriedly grabbed paper and wrote down a few names—Dragon Blood Ginseng, Buddha’s Hand Fruit, Fire Lingzhi…
These were the herbs he currently needed to strengthen his cultivation and improve his physique.
But Xiao Jinglan’s expression shifted. “Herbs? You mean my charm still isn’t stronger than these herbs?”
Ye Yunshen gave an awkward laugh and didn’t respond.
It was already a headache managing Xiao Yunrong… now her aunt too?
That’d be madness.
Shen Qingqiu and Xia Anran would never expect that after divorcing him, he’d be surrounded by beauties—and each of them far surpassed them a hundredfold!
“Fine then. As long as you can save me, I’ll take care of your herbal needs from now on!”
Xiao Jinglan’s impression of Ye Yunshen rose even further.
Resisting temptation—how rare.
Ye Yunshen stood up and exhaled. “Then let’s begin… Sister Jinglan, please go take a bath first.”
Xiao Jinglan blinked. “A bath?”
“Mhm…”
Ye Yunshen looked a bit embarrassed. It was stated clearly in the Ninefold Profound Arts—before performing the ritual, the target must be cleansed.
The King of Hell’s curse easily clings to filth—even a trace is dangerous.
“But don’t worry, Sister Jinglan, I swear I won’t peek!” Ye Yunshen quickly added.
“It’s okay if you do…”
Xiao Jinglan whispered under her breath.
“What did you say, Sister Jinglan?”
“Nothing, I’m going now.”
She turned and headed upstairs, and soon the sound of running water came from above.
Ye Yunshen took the chance to quietly operate the Ninefold Profound Arts.
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There were rumors going around—Queen of Finance, Xiao Jinglan, had come to Sucheng and been in a car accident!
“That was the Queen of Finance, right?”
“Looks like it…”
“The Queen of Finance came to Sucheng and got into a car accident?”
“Hiss…”
Surveillance footage showing the scene sent shockwaves through many circles.
Fortunately, Xiao Jinglan was safe.
Otherwise, the entire business world of Longguo would’ve exploded.
Right now, the news was still limited to a small inner circle, led by Xia Anran’s father, Xia Taishan.
Though Xia Taishan was a major figure in the Sucheng business world, he had been suppressed by Master Wu for years. It was his sore spot.
Especially three years ago, when he had to humble himself and beg Master Wu to speak on behalf of a discarded pawn—giving up huge profits and still ending up with three humiliating slaps.
It was a lifelong stain!
Now, if he could use this opportunity to visit the injured Queen of Finance and get on her good side, would Master Wu still dare bully him?
As long as Xiao Jinglan offered even a sliver of benefit, it would be an immense boon for the Xia family.
That was the overwhelming influence of Xiao Jinglan!
Coincidentally, he had just acquired a top-grade Dragon Blood Ginseng at auction—it would be the perfect gift for a visit.
The more he thought about it, the more excited he became.
He rushed home, grabbed the ginseng, found out where Xiao Jinglan lived, and headed over at once.
By this time, Xiao Jinglan had finished her bath. She was like a lotus emerging from water, her skin smooth and radiant.
Fresh from her bath, she exuded a charm that no other woman possessed.
Seeing Ye Yunshen staring at her, Xiao Jinglan giggled, “Brother Yunshen, do I look good?”
“Yes…”
Ye Yunshen blurted out instinctively, then quickly caught himself. His face flushed red. “No! I mean—not that… I…”
He didn’t know what to say anymore!
“Hahaha… Brother Yunshen, you’re so cute. I like that!”
Xiao Jinglan laughed, her whole body trembling under the towel, creating curves that seemed to go on endlessly.
“Sister Jinglan, let’s begin quickly!”
Ye Yunshen was afraid if they didn’t start now, he might actually lose control.
Just as Xiao Jinglan lay face-down on the sofa, her smooth back exposed…
“Ding-dong—”
The doorbell rang.
“Queen Xiao, good evening. I’m Xia Taishan from the Xia family of Sucheng. I heard you were in a car accident and came to visit you specially!”