"Old Jiang, the eldest son of the Lin family has returned. I'm afraid the truth from back then might come to light."
"I originally wanted to send someone to take care of him, but even the Seventh Heaven grandmaster I sent was killed by him. My special ops team was wiped out too."
"It's all my fault. I'm incompetent. I have to trouble you with this matter."
The former patriarch of the Liang family—an influential figure in Jiangcheng—spoke humbly in front of Old Jiang.
Far away beyond the northern border, atop a heavily guarded mountain, stood an ancient manor.
An old man in a black mink coat stepped in front of a floor-to-ceiling window, gazing at the stars.
"To defeat a Seventh Heaven grandmaster… that's interesting. If that's the case, then leave the rest to me."
Old Jiang hung up the phone and squinted slightly.
"Interesting. Five years ago, he was just a good-for-nothing playboy, a drunk who hit someone and went to prison. Who would've thought… in five years, he'd be able to defeat a top-tier grandmaster? Could he really be the True Dragon from the prophecy?"
"No… something feels off. Why do I feel like I'm being used?"
No, he couldn't let this continue. He had to eliminate him before he grew any stronger—before it was too late.
Old Jiang furrowed his brows and picked up the phone, dialing a number.
"Head to Yancheng immediately. Wipe out everything related to the Lin family."
"From now on, I don't want to hear the name Lin family ever again."
...
Lin Chen and Murong Qingcheng exited the hotel. She leaned into his chest, either from exhaustion or shock—no one could tell, but she had fallen asleep.
Lin Chen picked her up and carried her down the long staircase, where he met He Tianchi rushing over with backup.
"Mr. Lin."
He Tianchi approached with his bodyguards.
"We'll talk tomorrow. Get me a car."
Lin Chen nodded at him.
He Tianchi personally drove them back. After everything they'd been through, Murong Qingcheng was completely worn out. Lin Chen brought her into his room, laid her gently on the bed, pulled the covers over her, and turned to leave.
But her hand tugged at him.
"Be good. You're exhausted today. Get some rest first."
He gave her a gentle smile.
Murong Qingcheng undid her clothes, the fabric slipping down her smooth skin.
"I really am too tired. I don't have the strength to resist. If you want to do anything, I won't be able to stop you."
Her words were drenched in seduction. Lin Chen was clearly tempted—but he didn't act on it.
"Ahem, I'm tired too. Besides, the Lin family's situation is far from resolved. Until I know the truth, I'm not in the mood."
His body burned with desire, but he turned away, eyes closed.
But just then, a delicate hand grabbed him and pulled him back onto the bed.
He wrapped his arms around Murong Qingcheng, staring at her breathtaking face, gulping.
"You really aren't tired at all, are you…"
Murong Qingcheng flipped over and straddled him.
"Some things… we must do, even if we're tired."
As she moved further, Lin Chen quickly stopped her.
"Wait. We're not ready yet. What if you get pregnant? That'd be a disaster."
"The Lin family's in chaos. If we had a child now, we couldn't guarantee their safety."
Murong Qingcheng hovered over him, her sweet breath tickling his ear.
"What's there to be afraid of? If I get pregnant, then I'll give birth. If I give birth, we'll raise the child. And besides, I just finished my cycle—it's practically impossible."
As she spoke, she undid the final barriers between them.
The situation with the Liang family had only strengthened her resolve to give herself to Lin Chen.
Outside the room, Old Master Lin stood guard at the door, eavesdropping. He nodded in satisfaction and walked away.
That night, passion surged. Murong Qingcheng took the lead at first—but by the end, she had surrendered completely.
About five hours passed before the first light of dawn spilled across the land. Only then did they fall asleep in each other's arms.
By noon, around 1 PM, the two finally woke up.
Thinking back on the night's madness, Murong Qingcheng blushed so deeply it seemed her face could drip with color.
"Now you're shy? Last night, you were the one all over me."
Lin Chen teased, brushing aside her silky hair.
"Don't even… Sure, I started it—but then you… You were too much! Where did you even learn all that?!"
She wanted to bury herself in a hole, too embarrassed to remember what they'd done.
Suddenly, a thought struck her—Lin Chen had spent three years in prison, then went to the northern border, and then was taken in by her master.
With how pervy that old man was…
"Say, do you have other women?!"
She had promised her master to marry Lin Chen and bear his children. But she was still a woman—with feelings, with pride.
Since she agreed to marry him, she intended to treat him as her only man.
Lin Chen was about to explain when she spoke again, serious-faced.
"I don't care what your past was. But now that you have me, there can be no one else."
Lin Chen opened his mouth but hesitated, then finally said it.
"Then… how am I supposed to explain things to Senior Sister Gu and Senior Sister Ye?"
Murong Qingcheng was his main wife. Gu Ruohan was his second, Ye Zining the third. They had all agreed to marry him before.
But Murong Qingcheng wouldn't accept him having other women.
This was going to be hard.
"Now that you have me, you'll also have Ruohan and Zining. We're all meant to help you carry on the Lin bloodline. Just don't ever hurt them—otherwise, I won't forgive you!"
She clearly didn't believe he was trying to dodge the question with the "senior sisters" excuse.
Whatever happened, she would never let him betray those two.
She leaned in close, flashing her little tiger teeth in a mock threat.
"Darling, you better not be a heartless jerk… or else…"
She stuck out her tongue, licked her red lips, and made a biting motion toward his lower half.
Lin Chen instantly felt a chill run down his spine.
"Of course not. You're my number one. With you three, I couldn't ask for more."
He quickly changed the subject, his face turning serious.
"My dear wife, what happened with the Liang family last night is just the beginning. Things won't stay quiet. You need to be careful."
"I'll arrange people to protect you. But the Liang family might get desperate—so keep your guard up."
His return would soon reach the ears of those in the shadows. Forcing the Liang family into a corner might provoke them into making a move.
"Okay. I'll listen to you. But you have to be careful too."
Lin Chen smiled confidently.
"Don't worry. In Yancheng, no one can hurt me."
He had learned the ultimate skills of five masters—and surpassed them all. With his strength, he truly feared no one.
"By the way, whose disciple are you really? Besides me and my two senior sisters, do you have any more?"
Lin Chen had suspected things about his three senior sisters—but through all this, he could feel their sincerity.
And last night, Murong Qingcheng had given herself to him—right when he needed it most.
Plus, with his own powers of deduction, he knew none of them harbored ill intentions toward him.