"Damn it!"

Caught off guard, Shu Han was swiftly pulled into the fissure of the underground fire due to the powerful suction. Fortunately, Wang Cai, bound by the Pure Ice Formation, wasn't dragged in with him.

Before Shu Han could react, he crashed heavily onto the scorching, hard ground. Just as he attempted to get up and comprehend the situation, something wet and aromatic landed squarely on him.

Instantly, his face was buried deep within a soft, damp crevice.

In his daze, Shu Han reached up to push off whatever was pressing on his face, only to be met with a peculiar sensation. He groped it a few more times in the pitch darkness, thinking, "What's this? It's soft yet somewhat firm."

Suddenly, a sultry voice resonated, "Have you had your fill of touching, sir?"

Shocked, Shu Han quickly sat up. The woman who had been on top of him slid down, her damp body sitting on his lap. Their faces were so close that her moist nose was almost touching his eyes, and the scent she exhaled was intoxicating.

A woman!

Shu Han hurriedly tried to push her away, but she grabbed his hands, preventing him from breaking free. She cooed seductively, "After arousing my desires, you want to just leave? That's hardly appropriate. Allow me to serve you properly."

The allure in her words was undeniable. An ordinary cultivator would undoubtedly be ensnared by such temptation. Yet, amidst her sultriness, Shu Han detected a trace of cold-blooded intent.

In the midst of darkness, the woman's luscious red lips began to glow. As they moved closer to Shu Han, they slowly parted, revealing a shimmering, cold gleam between her pearly white teeth. With a soft puff, that gleam darted straight for Shu Han's throat.

Trapped by the woman's body, Shu Han arched his neck backward and caught the glowing object between his teeth.

It turned out to be a needle-shaped magic treasure. The treasure struggled furiously within Shu Han's grip, but thanks to the refinement his body underwent with heavenly fire, he clenched his teeth and snapped the magic treasure in half.

Sensing the damage to her magic treasure, the woman was momentarily taken aback. However, she responded rapidly. Her body softened like mire, her arms and legs snaking around Shu Han, trying to bind his joints and immobilize him.

Though Shu Han possessed immense strength, under the close-quarters soft combat techniques of the woman, his joints were locked, and he surprisingly couldn't exert even thirty percent of his usual power.

However, how could his physique be restrained by a woman's delicate body? Dark patterns surged on his hands, emanating an unstoppable force.

If the woman persisted in restraining Shu Han, she would certainly be torn apart by this tremendous power.

Yet, the woman felt the uniqueness of Shu Han's physique. The red dress she wore lit up, and red ribbons, resembling pythons, wrapped around Shu Han, binding him. These ribbons were extraordinarily durable, making it genuinely challenging for Shu Han to move.

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Moreover, the woman leaned on Shu Han, her soft face buried in his neck, seductively blowing her sultry breath on him, attempting to weaken his resistance.

Trying to seduce me?

Shu Han's Clear Bright Spiritual Eye activated, instantly dispelling the woman's charm.

Suddenly, the woman quivered and ceased her breathy advances. Instead, she started sniffing Shu Han's neck.

This made Shu Han extremely uncomfortable. He couldn't help but ask, "Why are you smelling me? If you want to fight, just do it!"

The woman expressed surprise, "Sir! It's you!"

"What?"

She nestled on Shu Han's chest without letting go and whispered, "Sir, I've recognized you. Since we're old acquaintances, can we stop this fight?"

Shu Han was stunned, "What do you mean by an old acquaintance? You were the one who attacked first!"

The woman lightly spat at Shu Han, "You're so unreasonable, sir. You were the one who first pinched my chest."

"You were the one who smashed into my face! It was pitch black, how was I supposed to know that was your chest?"

Suddenly, a blinding red light flashed from Shu Han's left side, accompanied by an overwhelming wave of heat.

The woman shouted in Shu Han's ear, "This isn't good! It's coming too fast!"

She hugged Shu Han and immediately rolled to the right.

In an instant, they tumbled dozens of meters away, the surroundings transitioning from complete darkness to a blazing red. The scorching hot wind barely missed them.

The woman panted heavily, her chest heaving, as she slowly released Shu Han.

The bright red light illuminated her face, and Shu Han immediately recognized her.

It was Gu Panchun!

In the scorching environment, Gu Panchun's damp body rapidly gave off steam, and in a short while, she was completely dry. Her watery eyes looked at the vast ground dragon fire flowing beside them, then turned to Shu Han, revealing a captivating smile, "Considering the way you're looking at me, sir, you must recognize me."

Shu Han quickly shook his head. He was currently in the appearance of Fei Zhengyang and shouldn't have any connection with Gu Panchun, "I don't know you."

Gu Panchun giggled behind her hand, "Even though you've changed your appearance, sir, I've always remembered your distinct scent. I have to thank you for sparing me and my sisters that day."

Shu Han stood up, his face void of any smile.

"Do you know I'm currently a wanted person by the Fiery Cloud Instant Sect?"

Gu Panchun nodded, "Of course, who in the north of the Great Cloud doesn't know your face and name by now? Especially with a reward of a peak Foundation Establishment magic treasure and three hundred mid-grade spirit stones. Even those at the Core Formation stage would be tempted!"

"What!"

Shu Han was taken aback, asking in disbelief, "The reward is that high? You're not lying to me, are you? Am I worth that much?"

Gu Panchun responded with a teasing smile, "Sir, that was the reward from three months ago; I suspect it's even higher now. It's no wonder the Fiery Cloud Instant Sect can't find you despite such a high reward. The most dangerous place is the safest, and you've actually disguised yourself and hid within the Fiery Cloud Instant Sect. I truly admire your courage."

"Admire what?!"

Why? Why?!

Shu Han's mind was in turmoil.

He hadn't paid attention to the bounty the Fiery Cloud Instant Sect had on him for a while, and he hadn't expected it to not only remain but to have increased to such an outrageous level.

He pondered deeply, feeling something was amiss. He always disguised himself and used a pseudonym in the cultivation world. Why had his actual worth surged so drastically?

As Shu Han pondered, the only items that could attract such a high reward were the Heavenly Creation Fluid and Chaos Immortal Stone he had brought out from the Immaculate Realm.

But this wasn't right!

Everyone from the Immaculate Realm, except for those from the Green Thunder Sect, was dead! Moreover, he had used a disguise and pseudonym in the Immaculate Realm, so it was impossible for anyone to know it was Shu Han who got those treasures! Furthermore, he heard that the bounty was issued by Song Jinglun.

However, as he thought about it, he found it even less reasonable. He had never provoked Song Jinglun, and Song Jinglun wouldn't know his real name or appearance!

Damn it!

Shu Han was so frustrated he wanted to curse.

Then, he turned his cold gaze towards the smiling Gu Panchun, speaking in a chilling tone, "Since you've recognized me and informed me so openly, aren't you afraid I'll silence you permanently?"