The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

"Great-grandfather, you praise me too much."

Tang Rao was taken to the other side by Wen Guifu. Only when Wen Jinjin and Wen Guifu were present did Tang Rao take out the Strength Pendant to return it to Wen Jinjin.

"Jin Jin, I've finally come to understand what the Strength Pendant truly means to you. If I had known earlier, I would never have accepted the pendant. I hope knowing now is not too late."

The Strength Pendant still held Tang Rao's lingering warmth, and it tirelessly contained the pure Immortal Energy Tang Rao had infused into it.

Having used someone's item, you should at least help replenish the Immortal Energy inside.

"Tang Rao, you don't have to be so courteous with me; everything of mine is yours."

Wen Jinjin accepted the pendant, knowing that it was still too early to hand it over. Her condition had worsened, and without the Strength Pendant supplying pure energy, she couldn't even guarantee her own survival.

But these words, Wen Jinjin would never reveal to Tang Rao.

She intended to keep this secret for a lifetime.

Wen Jinjin couldn't fathom how saddened she would be if Tang Rao ever despised her.

"Great-grandfather, next we'll head to the endless sea where life and death are uncertain. Are you really willing to let Jin Jin be entrusted to my care?"

The competition ended, leaving only the strength assessment. After the strength division was completed, Tang Rao could leave the Ice and Snow World.

From then on, Tang Rao might no longer be involved with the Ice and Snow World, remaining as he was, a man thriving in the Kao Shan Sect.

"How can you say such a thing? Since I have affirmed you, if you have no objections, we, as elders, naturally have no objections."

Wen Guifu had spoken to this extent, and if Tang Rao still misinterpreted, then heaven and earth would bear witness, and it would mean Wen Jinjin had misjudged.

"Since I've promised to care for Jin Jin for a lifetime, I won't go back on my word. I'm just worried that this journey is fraught with uncertainty and might ruin her entire life."

Upon hearing this, Wen Jinjin couldn't accept it. You were fine before, just as the trial concluded, and now nothing follows.

Fortunately, Wen Jinjin's feelings for Tang Rao were sincere; otherwise, how could life continue?

Facing numerous difficulties and obstacles, Wen Jinjin never retreated. In the end, Tang Rao couldn't resist and decided to take Wen Jinjin out for a look, seeing her moist eyes.

That night, in his elation, Tang Rao took out all his favorite foods from his Space Ring. It was just a few close people together; Tang Rao's cherished cigars and wines and rare foods were all present, even Wen Guifu, accustomed to grand scenes, couldn't resist them.

Wen Jinjin and Wen Guifu got drunk. Singing and dancing ensued, and after drinking too much, they began speaking incoherently.

Tang Rao used Immortal Energy to dispel the alcohol from his body. After sobering up, he settled the old crane and escorted Wen Jinjin back to her room.

Wen Jinjin was deeply affectionate after drinking. Only when Tang Rao placed her on the bed did she become uncontrollable.

She felt a burning heat throughout her body; approaching Tang Rao felt like being near ice blocks—the closer she got, the less heat remained on her.

Holding Tang Rao tightly, she finally let out a breath of relief.

Wen Jinjin closed her eyes; she felt comfortable, but Tang Rao did not fare as well.

A beauty in his arms, he was not Liu Xiahui, unable to maintain tranquility. He initially intended to push Wen Jinjin away, but she resisted, hitting and yelling at Tang Rao, leaving him no choice but to continue holding her.

Midnight arrived as Tang Rao spent the whole night practicing mnemonics in his personal palace. If the mnemonic didn't have calming effects, he might have already self-destructed.

Wen Jinjin awoke and rose from Tang Rao's embrace, her cheeks flushed red. She forgot everything from last night, including whatever she did to Tang Rao, remaining utterly unaware.

"I hope I didn't do anything wrong last night. I've completely forgotten what happened."

Wen Jinjin never used to get headaches from drinking, but after consuming the wine Tang Rao brought, her head was still hurting.

Tang Rao, amused and finding Wen Jinjin interesting, made a face filled with sorrow: "Last night, you didn't do anything; you truly did nothing."

After speaking, Tang Rao clutched his chest as if in great pain.

"Are you sure I didn't do anything? You're not lying to me?"

If nothing were done, Tang Rao wouldn't have that expression. But if something had been done, oh, the consequence, Wen Jinjin couldn't bear it.

She was caught in a predicament.

"Ha!"

Tang Rao couldn't help but laugh out loud; Wen Jinjin then realized she had been tricked by Tang Rao.

"Tang Rao, you're getting more mischievous."

Wen Jinjin's fists hit Tang Rao's chest; he had no resistance to her playful way of acting spoiled.

"Is it really as bad as you say? You don't like me being this way now?"

Wen Jinjin's face reddened like a shrimp, but she didn't exactly resist Tang Rao in a coquettish manner.

Watching Wen Jinjin, Tang Rao's mood lifted all day long.

He donned a suit of armor, exchanged a few words with Wen Jinjin, and went to the venue of yesterday's competition.

The top ten had emerged, and Tang Rao glanced around. Besides him, the others were aged hidden experts who had wielded influence for years and attained a certain status in the world. Associating with a boy whose maturity was unfinished, they had no desire to give Tang Rao so much as a glance.

"After many days, our Land of Immortals competition has concluded. Congratulations, you have become the top ten among tens of thousands."

The speaker was Uncle Zhou. Seeing him again after several days, Tang Rao felt Uncle Zhou had changed in some way.

Yes, Uncle Zhou's aura had altered, indicating his strength improved again. If possible, he might ascend to the Third World himself.

Unfortunately, Uncle Zhou's bloodline had issues; otherwise, he wouldn't be stuck as he was now.

"Thank you, Examiner."

Their hearts were elated upon receiving compliments from the examiner, with many hidden experts attempting to curry favor with Uncle Zhou, but unfortunately, he was indifferent.

"But do you think this is the end?"

Uncle Zhou changed the topic: "You're wrong; this is only the beginning. You are the elite among us but only stronger than most. Next, you will face more challenges to improve yourselves further. Of course, these come at a cost. Perhaps you might lose your lives in these challenges and face complete obliteration."

Complete obliteration?

Everyone present sighed deeply.

Despite being the strongest, the examiner still rated them lowly.

The forthcoming challenges would threaten their lives.

What kind of existence was this Land of Immortals? The deeper they ventured, the darker the path seemed, and many experts felt close to losing confidence.

"Ten days later, you will face the endless sea, an inevitable path for you. Good luck."