After descending the mountain, my aloof fiancée became completely devoted to me.

The more she thought about it, the tighter her heart became, and her nose tingled slightly. Her heart was filled with heartache and worry, completely losing her previous indifference and aloofness. Her gaze towards Lin Ping was filled with unconcealed tenderness and anxiety.

Shen Aoxue strode forward, stood in front of Lin Ping, looked up, her delicate face full of urgency, her eyes slightly red, and her voice trembled slightly.

"Lin Ping, you were too impulsive just now!"

Her brows furrowed, her tone urgent and earnest. She raised her hand and gripped Lin Ping's sleeve tightly, her fingertips exerting slight force: "I know you're very good at fighting. You were able to defeat Ma Wang and crush Ma Baolong, but that was just because you were lucky. They were all local martial artists from Jiangcheng, and their strength was limited."

"The King of Zhenshan is different. He has dominated Jiangcheng for decades and has long since entered the Martial Yuan Realm. He has countless powerful subordinates and is the person standing at the top of this region. You are no match for him at all."

"By making a bet with him in public, you were practically courting death!"

Lin Ping looked down at the woman in front of him, whose face was full of anxiety and whose eyes were full of worry. His originally cold and indifferent eyes softened instantly.

He could clearly sense that Shen Aoxue's worry was heartfelt, without any ulterior motives, and stemmed entirely from her concern for his safety.

Having experienced the mundane world and witnessed countless acts of deceit and sycophancy, this pure concern felt especially heartwarming to him.

Before Lin Ping could speak, Shen Aoxue quickly raised her hand, pulled out a black gold bank card from her limited-edition handbag, and stuffed it directly into Lin Ping's palm without saying a word.

The bank card felt cold to the touch, and it contained all her savings—enough to provide for an ordinary person for several lifetimes.

"There are fifty million here, enough for you to live comfortably." Shen Aoxue lowered her voice, her tone urgent, with an unyielding stubbornness. "You should leave now, leave Jiangcheng immediately, find a place where no one knows you and hide, and never come back."

"The King of Zhenshan is furious and will surely search the entire city to kill you. If you stay here, you will only face death. I will take responsibility for the Ma family's feud and my marriage. At worst, my Shen family will bear all the consequences and will never implicate you."

In her heart, she always believed that Lin Ping's ability to sweep through the Ma family was entirely due to luck, not to overwhelming strength.

Facing an unparalleled powerhouse like the Mountain-Suppressing King, Lin Ping had no chance of winning; his only hope was to flee for his life.

She would rather face the Ma family's revenge and the pressure from the King of Zhenshan than have the man who had been intimate with her, saved her, and protected her with all his heart die tragically in Black Rock Valley.

Lin Ping held the warm bank card in his palm, looking at the girl in front of him with reddened eyes and a heart full of thoughts for him. His smile became even gentler, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

She's proud and stubborn, yet soft-hearted and kind. Even though she's in dire straits herself, she still tries to protect him. This contradictory nature of hers is truly adorable.

Before Shen Aoxue could urge him any further, Lin Ping leaned down slightly and moved closer to her.

Before Shen Aoxue could react, a hand gently supported her lower back, and a thin lip gently descended, precisely pressing against her pink and soft lips.

A gentle kiss, fleeting in an instant.

The soft, warm touch brushed against my lips, carrying a faint, refreshing scent.

Shen Aoxue froze on the spot, her whole body stiffened, her mind went blank, her eyes widened, and her face was full of astonishment.

All the anxiety, worry, and panic vanished with that kiss.

A burning blush rose to her cheeks at a visible speed, spreading from her cheeks to the tips of her ears. Her whole body went limp, her heartbeat stopped for a moment, and then started beating wildly again, almost bursting out of her chest.

She stood there, stunned, her limbs stiff, forgetting even to breathe, completely lost in thought.

Lin Ping straightened up, his fingertips gently brushing across her lips. His tone was languid and indifferent, yet full of certainty, gentle and reassuring. Each word clearly reached her ears.

"Don't be afraid, a mere mountain-guarding king can't hurt me."

"I told you, you are my woman. I will handle your affairs. No one can hurt you, and no one can force me to run away."

"Three days from now, in Blackrock Valley, I will personally end his life. From then on, Jiangcheng will be without the Mountain Guardian King."

His words were plain, without the slightest hint of arrogance, yet they carried an undeniable air of dominance and confidence.

Shen Aoxue came to her senses, covered her burning lips, her heart pounding wildly. She felt both ashamed and angry, but all her worries were easily soothed by him at this moment, and her original fear and anxiety dissipated by more than half.

She still held Lin Ping's hand tightly, wanting to persuade him again, but she couldn't say a word and could only look at him with panicked eyes.

Just as the two were feeling intimate and their emotions were running high, a sharp, piercing voice suddenly broke the silence.

"Stop right there! None of you are allowed to leave!"

Shen Qianxue rushed forward and stood directly in front of Lin Ping, blocking his way.

She had just knelt and begged for mercy, looking utterly pathetic. Now, forcing a righteous and indignant demeanor, she raised her head, looked at Lin Ping, and forced an expression of admiration and certainty on her face, saying:

"Sister, you're such a coward! This man's strength is unparalleled; he can even defeat a Grandmaster in one move. He's incredibly powerful. The mere Mountain-Suppressing King is no match for him!"

"Sir is a peerless master, with his own strengths. How could you advise him to retreat in the face of battle and secretly flee for his life? If word gets out, wouldn't people laugh their heads off and tarnish your reputation!"

She immediately accused Shen Aoxue of being cowardly and weak, while showering Lin Ping with flattery, appearing to completely trust and support him.

But the fleeting glint of malice and panic in the depths of her eyes did not escape Lin Ping's notice.

Lin Ping's eyes suddenly turned cold, a hint of mockery flashing in them, instantly seeing through Shen Qianxue's despicable thoughts.

This woman doesn't believe in his abilities at all, nor is she genuinely protecting him.

She was afraid that Lin Pingzhen would really run away!

Once Lin Ping escapes Jiangcheng, the King of Zhenshan will hold him accountable, and all his anger will be directed at the Shen family and at Shen Qianxue!

After all, this wedding farce, the destruction of the Ma family, and the enrage of the King of Zhenshan were all caused by her scheming against Shen Aoxue.

If Lin Ping escapes, she will bear all the blame. Facing the wrath of the King of Zhenshan, she will surely die, and the Shen family will be wiped out.

She stopped Lin Ping, feigning praise, intending to keep him in Jiangcheng and force him to fight the King of Zhenshan to the death.

If Lin Ping wins, she can use that power to continue plotting against the Shen family's assets; if Lin Ping dies at the hands of the King of Zhenshan, she can also sever all ties and remain completely uninvolved.

What a two-faced, selfish, and venomous woman!

Lin Ping's eyes suddenly turned cold, and a chilling aura emanated from his body. His gaze fell coldly on Shen Qianxue, sharp as a knife, as if it could pierce through her disguise and see through all the dark schemes in her heart.