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

Two figures were reflected in the elevator mirror. Lin Ping's expression was cold and aloof, and his aura was so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

He finally turned his head, looking down at the woman in red clinging to him, his tone full of helplessness and impatience: "Little Fish, I've spared your life several times, which is the greatest mercy I can show. You'd better know when to stop and not be reckless."

Instead of being afraid, Xiaoyuer tilted her head and chuckled, her eyes filled with a reckless abandon. Her fingertips lightly brushed against Lin Ping's sleeve, and her charming voice echoed softly in the enclosed elevator: "Mercy? Master Lin's mercy is just taking advantage of me and then trying to get rid of me with a simple 'we're even'?"

Lin Ping frowned deeply.

When have I ever taken advantage of you?

Little Fish tilted her head back, her red lips close to his ear, her breath warm and alluring, her words clear: "You've kissed me, hugged me, and even touched my most private parts."

Upon hearing this, a flash of absurd anger crossed Lin Ping's eyes, mixed with a hint of amusement and exasperation.

He roamed the world with integrity and upright conduct; when had he ever done anything so outrageous?

He retorted coldly, "When did I touch you? Stop talking nonsense and slandering me out of thin air."

Little Fish looked up at him, her watery eyes gazing at him. Her slender fingers lightly touched the smooth, white skin of her neck, her smile mischievous and suggestive: "Here. Earlier in the secret realm corridor, when you brushed my fingertips away, your palm brushed against my neck. Doesn't that count as touching?"

Lin Ping: "..."

He was utterly speechless.

Having lived for over twenty years, fought countless battles, and encountered countless cunning and treacherous individuals, I have never seen a woman who so distorts the truth and so utterly irrational.

It was just a hasty touch with a little too much force, yet she misinterpreted it into this kind of story and used it to pester me relentlessly.

The elevator chimed softly, signaling the arrival at the floor, and the doors slowly opened.

Lin Ping suppressed the turmoil in his heart, too lazy to argue with her, and walked straight out of the elevator.

Little Fish walked briskly, sticking to him closely, like an inseparable shadow. No matter how fast or slow Lin Ping walked, she always followed closely, never falling behind.

Upon reaching the entrance to the hotel suite corridor, Lin Ping abruptly stopped, turned his head, and fixed his gaze on the woman in red behind him. His tone carried an undeniable warning: "When we go in, keep your mouth shut. Don't say anything out of line. Stay put."

Little Fish immediately dropped his cunning expression, nodded obediently, his eyes gentle, looking docile and obedient: "I know, I won't say anything, I'll listen to you."

She looked so gentle and docile that anyone who didn't know her would only think she was a kind and obedient person.

Lin Ping glanced at her, and seeing that she was in a proper manner, he didn't say anything more, turned around and walked towards the door of his private suite.

He reached out and swiped the door open, then pushed the door open and went inside.

The living room was lit with soft, bright light, and four graceful figures stood quietly in the room.

Ake, dressed in simple black, exuded a cool and aloof aura, her eyes calm yet constantly watching for any movement at the door; Alu, in a light-colored long dress, was gentle and graceful, her gaze softly fixed on Lin Ping; Ade, with her exquisite makeup, bright eyes, and charming demeanor; and Zhu Xiaohan, in a simple white dress, was clean and lively, her temperament refined and ethereal.

The four of them were waiting for Lin Ping to return, and their gazes all fell on the doorway. The next second, they all fixed their eyes on the dazzling red figure behind Lin Ping.

The air seemed to freeze instantly, a subtle tension enveloping the entire living room.

The little fish, who had been so docile and obedient just moments before, instantly changed its expression the moment it stepped into the room.

Without hesitation, she stepped forward and firmly took Lin Ping's arm with her slender hands. She leaned gently against his side, tilting her head slightly and rubbing against his sleeve, her posture extremely intimate.

The woman in bright red, nestled beside the tall and imposing Lin Ping, was both dazzling and ambiguous.

The room fell silent, the air thick with the smell of gunpowder.

Four pairs of eyes were fixed on Xiaoyuer's arm linked with Lin Ping's, their expressions varied, yet all carrying a hint of scrutiny and distance.

Feeling the cold, silent atmosphere around her, a sly glint of triumph flashed in Xiaoyuer's eyes, but her face instantly lit up with an innocent, soft smile. She raised her watery eyes to look at the four people in the hall, her voice sweet and charming, utterly manipulative:

Hello, sisters.

She pursed her lips slightly, revealing a somewhat timid and hesitant expression. She gently tugged at Lin Ping's sleeve and asked softly, "Is it... that I came too abruptly, and the sisters don't like me?"

These words made the atmosphere in the hall even more tense.

Ake's eyes turned slightly cold. She took half a step forward, her cool gaze falling on the two women's intertwined arms. Her tone was calm yet sharp: "What is the relationship between you and Lin Ping, young lady?"

Little Fish leaned her head even closer, clinging tightly to Lin Ping, her smile sweet, yet her words were full of provocation: "I am Lin Ping's sweetheart. Just now on the way, Lin Ping personally gave his consent."

Lin Ping's brows furrowed suddenly.

They promised to behave themselves and not talk nonsense, but then they turned around and lied in public, distorting the truth.

The tenderness in Aru's eyes faded slightly as she spoke softly, "There has never been anyone like you by Lin Ping's side."

Tears welled up in Xiaoyuer's eyes instantly, making her look like she had suffered a great injustice. Her fingertips tightened slightly as she gripped Lin Ping's sleeve tightly, her voice soft and aggrieved: "Does Sister think I'm not good enough for Lin Ping? But I've been devoted to him. He's touched me, he's hugged me, and I've decided that he's the only one for me in this life."

Zhu Xiaohan frowned slightly, her clear eyes filled with a hint of confusion and detachment as she quietly watched the scene without saying a word, her aloof demeanor only intensifying.

Adele's red lips curved slightly, revealing a knowing smile, but there was no warmth in her eyes. She spoke lazily, "Young lady, you're quite good at flattering yourself at such a young age."

Upon hearing this, Xiaoyuer's eyes reddened even more. She looked up at Lin Ping beside her with pleading eyes, appearing completely dependent and utterly wronged: "Lin Ping, tell the sisters, is it true? Have you accepted me?"

She deliberately threw all the difficult questions at Lin Ping, confident that he wouldn't expose her in public, and confident that she could stick with him.

Seeing Xiaoyuer's wanton manipulation of people's hearts and stirring up trouble, Lin Ping could no longer suppress his irritation.

He was a master of martial arts, decisive in killing, and capable of suppressing thousands of powerful enemies, yet he was relentlessly entangled and restrained by this woman using her petty and shameless methods.

The next second, Lin Ping's eyes darkened, and he slightly tightened his arm.

There was only a slight sound of force.

Little Fish, who was clinging tightly to his arm, felt a gentle yet extremely strong force come over her. She was uncontrollably bounced away and landed steadily a meter away, no longer able to stick to him at all.

The movements were gentle, yet carried with absolute control, perfectly measured, without harming her in the slightest, but completely severing her intimate relationship.

There wasn't a trace of roughness throughout, yet it instantly shattered Xiaoyuer's feigned intimacy.

The living room fell silent instantly.

Everyone could see clearly that Lin Ping showed no indulgence or pampering whatsoever; on the contrary, his attitude was distant and resolute.

Lin Ping's gaze swept indifferently over Xiaoyuer's slightly stiff face, his voice cold and clear, echoing throughout the living room: "When did I take you in? It's just that you've been causing trouble and pestering me all this time."

"When we bumped into each other in the hallway just now, you deliberately got close and flirted with me, rudely harassing me. I thought you meant no harm and repeatedly showed leniency and didn't hold it against you, not to give you the right to take advantage of me or use me as a tool to curry favor and spread rumors in public."

A few words were concise and to the point, directly exposing all of Xiaoyuer's pretense and giving him a slap in the face.

Xiaoyuer's aggrieved expression froze, the cunning in his eyes vanished instantly, and he looked at Lin Ping with some surprise.

She never expected that Lin Ping would publicly disregard her feelings and expose all her little schemes.

The coldness in Ake's eyes faded slightly, and her expression returned to calm.

Alu, Adele, and Zhu Xiaohan instantly understood that it was this woman who was entangled with Lin Ping in a one-sided way, and most of the resentment in their hearts instantly dissipated.

Lin Ping's gaze fell back on Xiaoyuer, his tone carrying a cold warning: "Stand still, if you dare to make false accusations or spread rumors again, don't blame me for being ruthless."

Little Fish bit her red lips, the grievance in her eyes faded, replaced by a sly smile. Looking at the man in front of her, exuding a powerful aura yet displaying restrained ruthlessness, her interest only grew stronger.

The more powerful, cold, and aloof a man is, the more she wants to conquer and entangle him.

She nodded obediently, pretending to restrain herself: "I know I was wrong, I won't say things like that again."

He verbally admitted his mistake, but the scheming in his eyes remained undiminished.

Just then, Lin Ping's phone suddenly vibrated, and an encrypted message popped up silently.

The message was brief, but it sent a chill down Lin Ping's spine.

On the outskirts of the Southern Frontier Secret Realm, the vanished foreign research team has reappeared. They have secretly colluded with the Blood Shadow Pavilion branch and have already tracked down his whereabouts in the city. They are also keeping an eye on everyone around him, intending to take revenge and seize the martial arts resources of the secret realm.

Standing to the side, Xiaoyuer, who appeared docile and remorseful, had her fingertips slightly drooping, and a tiny listening device hidden in her sleeve quietly emitted a faint glow.

A subtle smile played on her lips, her eyes holding a profound meaning that went unnoticed by anyone.

Her true purpose in relying on Lin Ping was never just about romantic feelings.