High Martial Arts: Gains one point of health per second, sweeping across the heavens.

Su Jie knew very well that only by nipping all her little schemes in the bud from the very beginning and letting her know that her only way to survive was to obediently submit would she truly put away that fake face.

He gave her ten breaths, so that she could fully understand that he was the god who controlled her destiny.

For Bai Zhi, Su Jie's gaze was more suffocating than any threat.

Her pride, her self-respect, and her methods of manipulating men all became a joke in the face of absolute power.

She took a deep breath, slowly exhaled, raised her head, and looked at Su Jie. Her eyes were no longer filled with tears or vulnerability, but only with a resolute calmness.

"Young master, the most valuable thing Bai Zhi has is herself." Her voice was soft, but steady.

"If you don't mind, young master, Bai Zhi is willing to... offer herself to you."

Su Jie raised an eyebrow but did not reply.

Bai Zhi bit her lip, took a step forward, and reached out to untie the sash of her moon-white battle dress.

The robe slipped down silently, revealing a fair, jade-like body with exquisite curves.

She stood there, barefoot in the air, head slightly bowed, eyelashes trembling, but without any attempt to conceal herself.

"Bai Zhi has cultivated for countless years and has never been close to any man." Bai Zhi's voice was very soft, but it trembled slightly.

"I am deeply grateful for your help today, young master. If you are willing to take me in, I will serve you faithfully from now on."

Su Jie's gaze swept from her face, down her delicate collarbone, her rounded curves, her slender waist, and finally landed on her slightly trembling jade feet.

He didn't speak immediately, as if he were admiring the beautiful scenery.

Bai Zhi's heart was pounding, but she neither bowed her head nor backed down. She knew she had no way out; it was either death or surrender.

Su Jie reached out and lifted her chin, forcing her to look him in the eye.

He looked at the forced composure in her eyes and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

This white lotus flower has finally stopped pretending. It no longer pretends to be weak, innocent, or pitiful.

He looks much better now than before.

However, he had no intention of letting her off so easily. Things had come to this point; did he really intend to just endure it all by himself?

He withdrew his hand, his tone tinged with displeasure: "I'm furious right now. I kindly saved someone, but someone tried to take advantage of me from the start. What am I supposed to do?"

Bai Zhi was slightly taken aback, and then two blushes appeared on her cheeks.

She bit her lip, and suddenly seemed like a different person. The thin layer of mist in her eyes disappeared, replaced by a shy look.

She took half a step forward, gently placing her hand on Su Jie's arm, her voice as soft as if it could drip water:

"Young Master, please calm down... Bai Zhi knows she was wrong. Bai Zhi will help you calm down, okay?"

Su Jie raised an eyebrow and looked her up and down. This woman's face changes quickly.

Just a moment ago she was acting like a chaste and virtuous woman, but now she's taking the initiative to come closer.

He chuckled, a hint of amusement in his voice: "You're quite the opportunist, a remarkable person. Not bad, not bad."

Bai Zhi lowered her eyes, her eyelashes trembled slightly, but the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.

She knew she had made the right bet. This man didn't like pretense; he preferred directness.

Then she'd just give him the answer directly. She'd already run out of options anyway, so rather than clinging to her pitiful dignity, she might as well swallow her pride and seize this only bargaining chip to save her life.

She reached out and gently grasped Su Jie's hand, their fingers intertwined. Her voice was as soft as a sigh: "Young Master saved Bai Zhi's life, so Bai Zhi belongs to you. Whatever you wish, Bai Zhi will do..."

Su Jie looked down at her, his gaze sweeping over her flushed cheeks. He neither refused nor pushed her away.

He simply said, "Find a place."

Bai Zhi's heart skipped a beat, but she didn't hesitate and softly hummed in agreement.

Su Jie raised his hand and made a sweeping motion in the void, and a dark golden light gate unfolded in front of the two of them.

Behind the door was a hidden void rift that he had just scanned with his primordial spirit. It was surrounded by restrictions on all sides, making it safe and undisturbed.

He stepped inside, and Bai Zhi bit her lip and followed.

The light gate closed.

……

One day later, the gate of light reopened.

Su Jie stepped out first, his clothes neat and his expression normal.

He gazed at the distant void, a faint smile playing on his lips.

A pure white lotus flower was ultimately beaten down by him.

It wasn't because she was so beautiful, but because he liked to conquer.

Conquering a proud, aloof woman is more rewarding than conquering a hundred docile female disciples.

What he wants on this battlefield is not just the cosmic crystal.

Bai Zhi followed behind, already dressed in a new moon-white battle dress and with her hair tied up again.

Her cheeks still bore a faint blush, but the delicate veil that had been draped over her eyes had completely vanished, replaced by a complex emotion that was hard to define.

She lowered her head, walked half a step behind Su Jie, and stood quietly.

Su Jie didn't turn around, his voice calm: "From now on, if you follow me, you should know what you should and shouldn't do. You're so smart, I think you should know it yourself."

Bai Zhi gave a soft "hmm," her voice low but steady.

She remained silent for a moment, then finally couldn't help but ask, "Young master, who...who exactly are you? I haven't had a chance to ask before."

"Young Master's combat strength far surpasses that of an eighth-tier Supreme, yet he doesn't seem like a ninth-tier Unrivaled Supreme... Could he be a secret Dao Child cultivated by the Origin Temple headquarters?"

Her voice carried a hint of probing, as well as a genuine curiosity.

She barely had a chance to speak all day.

It wasn't that she didn't want to talk about it, but Su Jie's attacks were too strong. His storm-like onslaught left her completely defenseless, and she was practically falling apart. She had no mind to ask any of these questions.

Now that she had finally caught her breath, she couldn't hold back any longer.

Su Jie turned around, glanced at her, and a slight smile appeared on his lips:

"Me? Su Jie, a prospective Dao Child of the Primordial Temple, is not some secret Dao Child, nor is he as mysterious as you think."

Bai Zhi's pupils contracted slightly. Since the previous Dao Child failed to break through, the position of Dao Child in the Primordial Temple has been vacant for thousands of epochs. When did a reserve Dao Child appear?

Although there is interaction between temples, information about Su Jie is usually not leaked. However, after this Primordial Grand Ceremony, Su Jie will likely become famous overnight.

Bai Zhi bit her lip and asked again, "Then... if you're just a prospective Dao Child, why is your combat strength so much stronger than an eighth-tier Supreme?"

Su Jie glanced at her alluring lips, smiled, and said casually, "I cultivate quickly and I'm lucky. As for why I'm so strong, guess?"

Bai Zhi nodded knowingly and didn't ask any further questions.

Su Jie asked casually, "As the Holy Maiden of the Heavenly Maiden Temple, how much do you know about the Heavenly Maiden Temple?"