Chapter 149: Bewitching Passion

"Little Madman, you actually let a non-internal energy cultivator escape right under your nose?"

"Little Madman... tell your sister, just how fast was that person?"

"Little Madman, is it perhaps that your speed is just too slow?"

Lazy Cat, Enchantress, and Ruth kept bombarding Shen Feng with questions!

This all stemmed from He Tian carelessly mentioning Shen Feng's 'feat,' which led the astonished trio to immediately begin their interrogation.

"I can say for certain... that person was not an internal energy cultivator! But I can also say for certain that their speed was truly incredible! Besides, he started running the moment he lost his target... I didn't catch him, but that is understandable!" Shen Feng couldn't take it anymore and retorted. He refused to wear the label of 'incompetent'! To a man, that was the greatest insult of all!

"Isn't it just that your speed is too slow?" Ruth’s tongue remained as sharp as ever.

"Enough! Little Madman is likely not lying. Anyone daring to come and snipe us like this is no simple character," He Tian said, waving his hand to cut off the topic.

Shen Feng immediately looked at He Tian with profound gratitude... completely forgetting that it was He Tian who had brought the matter up in the first place!

"Little Tian, this matter is unusual! The people from the Tyrant Blade Sect, and the one Little Madman lost, if they truly aren't internal energy cultivators, they must be from your own system! For people like that to be deployed, the issue is not small," Lazy Cat said seriously. "This time you had a gun, but what about next time? What specific measures will they take? Will they give you the chance to even use a gun?"

"He Jiansheng and He Jianhong will stop at nothing! We just finished off the Fierce Dragon group, and now this happens... if this keeps up, we are far too passive," Shen Feng added.

"If the Tyrant Blade Sect dares to come again, I will not show mercy... As for the rest, I will use some resources to investigate! I believe the Old He family doesn't yet have the power to mobilize people within the system," He Tian said firmly.

He Tian was within that system and knew very well that power had its limitations and boundaries. It wasn't insane to the point of disregarding everything; they absolutely would not dare use those within the system for personal vendettas. It was a major taboo. Yet, it was precisely because of that that it was so hard to defend against—like this sniper attack. A moment of carelessness could mean death. Truth be told, the reason Shen Feng survived wasn't just because he was an internal energy cultivator with sharp reflexes; it was his innate sense of danger that kept him alive.

"How do you plan to strike back?" Shen Feng was very concerned about this.

"That requires finding an opportunity... but the methods used against those five in Tianhai are not feasible! Doing that again would be crossing the line! He Jianhong is in charge of the Old He family's external affairs, their economic lifeline! So, we will start with their economy," He Tian said after some thought.

Assassinate He Jianhong? Impossible. He Jianhong was working with the Tyrant Blade Sect; it was inconceivable that he wouldn't have guards around him. Furthermore, if He Tian really assassinated him, unless he fled and changed his identity, the Old He family would make sure he had no place to be buried. This was a taboo among all factions. If important direct family members were killed at whim, what would become of everything? Therefore, there was a rule in place. He Tian also believed that if the Old He family knew he was part of the Dragon Soul, He Jianhong wouldn't dare dream of killing him—but unfortunately, He Tian's identity could not be revealed.

Since that path was blocked, hitting He Jianhong's economic lifeline was the best way to deal a major blow. If the Old He family's assets suffered heavy losses under He Jianhong, He Tian wouldn't even need to act; the pressure from within the Old He family would be enough to break him.

"We’re letting them off so easily?" Shen Feng was unsatisfied. He was quite vengeful, and he kept thinking about the danger he was in under that sniper rifle. He hadn't felt much at the time, but looking back, he felt more afraid the more he thought about it.

"Take it slow! Letting them lose what they care about... is more painful to them than physical suffering! You have to believe that," He Tian said with a smile.

"That’s a bit suffocating," Enchantress said with a giggle. "It lacks the satisfaction of swift vengeance!"

"The times have changed! The environment you are in has changed... your mindset must change as well," He Tian said helplessly. In the end, these people had always been restless souls.

"Just give the word, give me two months, and I will make He Jianhong disappear from this world!" Lazy Cat said, looking at He Tian.

"No need! Don't mess around," He Tian waved his hand. If that were done, the consequences would be unimaginable.

"Boring!" Lazy Cat left the room after dropping that line.

"Cat, let’s go do something interesting, shall we?" Ruth chased after him.

"Get lost!" Lazy Cat's roar echoed from outside.

"Hehehe... Cat, don't be angry, okay? You know, you look quite manly when you're angry!" Ruth’s laughter could faintly be heard.

"Little Madman, what are you still doing here?" Enchantress stood up, swaying her waist, and gave Shen Feng a side-eye.

"Uh... look at my timing! Boss, you two go ahead! I'm out!" Shen Feng quickly fled, not forgetting to close the door for He Tian.

"What are you doing?" He Tian looked at Enchantress, a bad feeling rising in his heart.

"First, hand that He Jianhong over to me! I'll play him to death! Second, let me give myself to you! You can only pick one..." Enchantress looked at He Tian with eyes like silk. She was a natural-born temptress; there was no way to cultivate that kind of charm.

"I choose the first one," He Tian said without hesitation.

"You... you’ve broken my heart!" Enchantress’s face was filled with sorrow.

"I’m not asking you to get close to He Jianhong, but... Lin Qiquan," He Tian said in a low voice.

"Lin Qiquan, the one from Tianhai? Didn't you say that would be crossing the line?" Enchantress looked at him in surprise.

"I’ve thought about it, and it is a bit much. But if we don't warn He Jianhong, he'll only become more unscrupulous! He must be reined in!" He Tian said coldly. "Take down Lin Qiquan and make the Old He family's influence disappear from Tianhai entirely!"

"You really are ruthless! Doing this means you might be going against the entire Old He family and their interest group," Enchantress giggled.

"Do I fear them?" He Tian looked at her. "Is there any difficulty in giving this task to you?"

"The difficulty won't be small! After all, the matters here haven't even been fully resolved. The higher-ups have sent investigation teams! With all the infighting, that Lin Qiquan will likely be extremely cautious, it won't be easy to handle," she said truthfully.

"Not easy? If we can't take down Lin Qiquan, that’s fine, but we can at least disgust him! That will also serve as a warning to He Jianhong. Of course, taking him down would be best," He Tian smiled.

"In that case, it's quite simple! Leave it to me, I guarantee I'll get it done!" Enchantress continued. "Enough about that! Answer my second question! Don't you want me? I am sincere, and I guarantee I have never been touched by anyone else... I’ve been waiting for you."

Under such provocation, He Tian truly felt a surge of impulse. Enchantress had a natural ability to stir up male desire. He didn't know how she managed to remain 'intact' despite the constant temptations she faced—it seemed like an incredibly difficult thing to maintain.

"Stop!" He Tian quickly checked her. If he let her go on, his self-control would plummet at an alarming rate.

"Give me an explanation! Why don't you want me?" Enchantress stared at him, looking incredibly resentful.

He Tian’s heart trembled. A woman like her, asking such a question while looking ready for the taking—the temptation was immense.

"Enchantress, I admit... I do like you very much," He Tian said, trying to choose his words carefully so as not to hurt her. He knew her behavior didn't mean she was loose; one should never judge a woman by her appearance alone.

"If you like me, why treat me like this?" she asked, looking miserable.

"It’s just... I don't know how to choose! If I choose you, will it hurt someone else?" He Tian whispered.

"I don't care... I don't care about the others! I don't care and I won't ask! Is that not okay? Let me give myself to you, please?" Her voice was soft, like a murmur.

Dammit... this was too tempting. He Tian felt his self-control slipping further.

"Enchantress, listen to me. Even if those obstacles didn't exist, I couldn't take you right now! I am not yet at the fourth level of internal energy; if I lose my purity now, I will never have the chance to progress further. I'm not lying to you... may I be struck by lightning if I am!" Under her pressure, He Tian finally lost his composure.

Men chasing women is like climbing a mountain; women chasing men is like piercing a layer of paper. He Tian now fully understood the profound meaning behind those simple words.