East District.

Bubai smacked his lips, savoring the lingering sweetness of the honeyed treat one last time before dabbing a drop of green dew to wash away the stray emotions.

He’s almost home. It’s time he got back to business. His scorpions weren’t going to sell themselves, and his plans won’t run on their own.

There were still a lot on his plate. It was time to focus.

Bubai rounded the corner and saw his tower up ahead, but he immediately spotted the trio camping right outside the entrance.

A man with mane-like hair in a tight vest and pants, his thick arms crossed over his chest.

Two women covered head to toe in long robes, their faces hidden beneath their hoods.

Well, he need not ask who they were.

When Bubai walked up, Jia Shizi beamed, greeting him enthusiastically, "I just knew Brother Mo would return at this time!"

Bubai returned the hearty grin with a polite nod. "I hope I didn’t keep Brother Jia waiting for too long."

"Hahaha! Not at all, not at all," Jia Shizi replied, his biceps flexing as he patted his own chest. "It’s my fault for not sending a notice before my visit. I hope Brother Mo won’t blame me for intruding."

"Of course not! Brother Jia is always welcomed!" Bubai replied, maintaining his polite facade.

“Hahaha!” Jia Shizi laughed heartily, his abs rippling under the thin fabric of his vest.

"I'm sure it's not me that brother is welcoming but these two, right?" He nodded toward the women who stood at his sides.

Bubai glanced at them briefly, his eyes lingering for just a moment on the soft curves hidden beneath the robes, then turned back to Jia Shizi with a light chuckle. "Haha, what man doesn't welcome beauties?"

“Hahaha! That’s just right!” Jia Shizi wrapped his strong arms around the waists of the two women, pulling them close. "Then, Brother Mo, you can take good care of them for me tonight!"

Bubai paused for a moment before feigning difficulty on his face, "Brother Jia, I'm afraid I will have to disappoint you this time.”

Jia Shizi's grin faded, his eyes narrowing just a touch. "Oh? What does brother mean?"

"Brother Jia, it's not that I want to make things difficult..."

Bubai glanced at the two women, both of whom were watching him intently from beneath their weimao. He gave them a polite smile before turning back to Jia Shizi.

"Brother Jia, you should also know about the upcoming exchange. And you know my... particular situation. If I don't work hard, I might not be able to stay in the inner sect for long. That's why I have to prepare, and I won't have much time for... indulgence like before."

“Haha! So that’s the problem!” Jia Shizi patted Bubai on the shoulder, his touch still vigorous and as enthusiastic as before, “Brother, I understand, I totally understand! But…”

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Jia Shizi’s grin spread wider, “Brother says you’re preparing, but how can preparations do without women’s help? I’m also preparing, but even I need all the help I can get from these two precious family members of mine. The other members of the sect are the same!”

Bubai felt the man’s grip squeezing his shoulders, the untamed wildness creeping onto the man’s face.

“So, Brother Mo, don't give me excuses. Just tell me straight if you got tired of them. I, Jia Shizi, won’t mistreat you—I'll find you better options immediately!"

Bubai hurriedly raised his hands, shaking his head to deny the offer. "Brother Jia, I really-" He paused, sighing out loud, as if understanding he couldn’t escape.

Bubai’s eyes jumped over to the more voluptuous of the two cloaked figures for a moment, before looking back at Jia Shizi, forcing a smile.

"Brother Jia, I really can't do two, but I suppose I can spare some time for one. If brother is fine with this..."

Jia Shizi's grin returned full force, and he clapped Bubai on the shoulder. "Of course! No problem! One is better than none!”

Jia Shizi then nudged the woman that Bubai had glanced at, and she stepped forward. "Go on, Jia Fei, serve him well. I'll come take you home tomorrow morning."

"Yes, husband." The cloaked beauty answered in a mellow, sultry voice.

Jia Fei then walked over to Bubai’s side, hooking onto his arm and pressing her ample, soft curves against him.

Bubai wrapped his arm around the waist of the cloaked Jia Fei, nodding to her husband with a grin plastered onto his face. "Then Brother Jia, let me call out one of the twins."

Jia Shizi crossed his arms, "Go on, go on! There's no need to rush, unless…”

“Brother can't wait," he added with a teasing glint in his eye.

“Haha…” Bubai shook his head. "Patience is a virtue, brother.”

Leaving those words behind, Bubai guided the beauty in his arms toward the tower entrance. He slid his key slip into the lock and waited for the heavy block to rumble open.

Leading the Jia Fei inside, Bubai saw the storage room door slide open like usual.

Xiao Lan was about to take a step out, but when her cold, icy eyes fell upon the beauty in his arm, the iceberg beauty retracted her foot, sliding the door shut without a word.

Bubai smirked to himself but didn't comment on the incident.

Instead, he slipped the key slip into the inner tower slot and called out, "Wei Er, come down! It's time to go spend a wonderful night with the hero outside!"

Hearing his holler, Jia Shizi’s booming laugh echoed in from outside, blending with the pitter-pattering of his maid’s hasty footsteps.

Seeing his maid coming down with a beaming face, despite his inner sigh, Bubai’s outward expression didn’t change.

With a grin, he gestured towards the exit, “Go, he’s waiting for you outside. Remember what you promised.”

“I won’t forget!” Wei Er nodded noncommittally, rushing past him and out the entrance.

Turning around, Bubai saw his maid eagerly latching onto Jia Shizi's arm, her petite frame seeming almost to disappear against the man's massive bicep.

Yet her happy smile suggested she felt completely at ease.

Jia Shizi caught Bubai's gaze and grinned broadly. "Brother Mo, don't worry, I'll make sure she returns in one piece, good as new."

“I certainly don't doubt brother's abilities. Haha...” Bubai laughed lightly, keeping his voice casual. "Then, Brother Jia, if you have nothing else, I won't keep you."

Jia Shizi threw his head back with a hearty laugh. "Hahaha! I see Brother Mo is impatient to get started! Understand, understand! Don't worry, I'll be on my way. No need to disturb your... master's good time."

A chorus of “Yes, master” followed, which was drowned out by Jia Shizi’s loud laugh as he led the two beauties with petite frame away…

Once they were out of sight, Bubai allowed his grin to fade, his eyes growing more serious.

Slipping the key slip into his pouch, Bubai watched the entrance rumble shut, shutting away the world outside.

To his left, the cloaked Jia Fei removed her veil, revealing her fair, mature face and loose blonde hair tied up in a messy bun.

Her blue eyes flickered with a playful glint as she pressed her ample bosom against Bubai’s arm, leaning toward his ear and suggestively whispering, "How does husband want to play today?"

“How to play?”

Bubai glanced down the corridor to see Wei Yi standing at the top of the spiral staircase and eyeing Jia Fei, her expression composed but inquisitive.

Turning back to the blonde beauty, Bubai grinned. "Today, you will be my toilet."

“Oya?” Despite having a hand choking her neck, the blonde babe's sultry smile only widened, ready for the full version of what was to come.

"Yes, as you wish... master."