To alchemize, the most indispensable thing is flame, and it’s only when a martial artist enters the Innate Realm that they might condense their own True Qi fire, moreover only the most rigid and yang, or fire-attribute True Qi can condense True Qi fire, which is key to alchemy.

Ye Luo cultivated the Nine Yang True Qi, which is the strongest and most yang True Qi in the world, and he had already learned how to condense True Qi fire from his master.

Thus, the flame that now appeared in the palm of his hand was Nine Yang True Qi condensed into Nine Yang Fire, and because of the intensity of Nine Yang True Qi, this Nine Yang Fire was even more powerful.

Ye Luo waved the flame onto the body of the man in black, and in the blink of an eye, the man’s corpse was engulfed in the Nine Yang Fire and immediately reduced to a pile of dust, scattering in the wind.

"This flame is not bad, it’s the perfect tool for disposing of a body without leaving a trace," Ye Luo thought to himself with a sense of satisfaction.

Just then, Ye Luo’s phone suddenly rang. He answered to find it was a call from Shi Yanran.

"Hello, Shi the big celebrity, what do you need me for?" he asked.

"Ye Luo, do you have time right now?"

Shi Yanran’s voice rang out from the phone, crisp as the tinkling of spring water.

"I do, of course I do. I always have time for a date with a beauty," he responded with a laugh.

"Good, where are you now? I’ll come to you," said Shi Yanran, her voice tinged with excitement.

Ye Luo revealed the address of his Cuiqing Villa, and ten minutes later, a black Bentley, flanked by two Mercedes cars, appeared outside the villas, to the astonishment of the security guards.

Ye Luo soon came out, the Bentley’s window rolled down to reveal Shi Yanran’s stunning visage. She smiled faintly at Ye Luo, who walked over and got into the car.

Then the three vehicles drove away.

"Damn, this guy managed to hook up with another wealthy beauty. What a charmed life," the two guards at the security post said, clearly amazed as they watched Ye Luo leave.

"That beauty looks familiar, like that Jade Sect Leader, Shi Yanran!" one guard exclaimed.

"Yeah, I think you’re right. Oh yeah, wasn’t there news today about Shi Yanran having a mysterious boyfriend? It couldn’t be this guy, could it?"

"Damn, being good-looking is such an advantage – juggling three women, all of them rich and beautiful."

The two guards watched with a mix of envy and resentment.

In the Bentley, Ye Luo and Shi Yanran sat in the back while a driver and an elder known as Grandpa Zhong occupied the front.

"Shi the big star, our scandal has already hit the front page. Aren’t you afraid to come looking for me? Are you not afraid I’ll completely ruin your image?" Ye Luo asked, a smile tugging at the corner of his mouth.

"Isn’t it ruined already? So there’s no point in worrying about it anymore," Shi Yanran replied with a light smile, her lips glossed in pink.

"Aren’t you going to clarify the situation? Won’t this affect you?" he inquired.

"No need. If I clear things up, Mu Jianchun will probably just come back to bother me again. Let’s just leave it this way. There might be quite a bit of trouble but it’ll save me from having so many suitors later on," she explained.

"But I’m not your boyfriend, seems like I’m getting the short end of the stick here."

Shi Yanran glanced at Ye Luo with a shy expression flashing in her eyes, then said, "Your body is alright now, right?"

"It’s fine."

Ye Luo responded casually. At this moment, the elder turned his head to look at Ye Luo and said with a kind smile, "Mr. Ye’s strength appears to have made a great breakthrough, achieving so much at such a young age. Your future is bound to be limitless!"

Ye Luo just smiled casually, not saying much. By now, he had also figured out the elder’s strength; he was at the middle stage of the Innate Realm, and his True Qi was very profound, clearly indicating that he had been in this realm for quite some time and could break through at any moment.

"Right, was there something you needed from me today?"

Ye Luo’s gaze turned towards Shi Yanran.

"I will be leaving tomorrow, so I wanted you to accompany me for a good stroll today, as a way to thank you for saving me last night."

"This is considered a repayment?" Ye Luo said with a helpless expression.

"What, isn’t it nice to have a beautiful celebrity star like me by your side?"

Shi Yanran pursed her lips, looking at Ye Luo.

"Don’t they always say on TV that after a hero saves a beauty, then the beauty offers herself to the hero in gratitude?"

Ye Luo grinned playfully, looking at Shi Yanran, whose face suddenly turned red, her pretty face blushing, her almond-shaped eyes flashing with a shy look.

With her eyes carrying a shy look, Shi Yanran kept her head down, not looking at herself. Ye Luo watched her cute and charming expression, feeling a pleasant sensation as well as a bit of his heart stirring.

"Aren’t you afraid of running into bad people again?"

"Isn’t that what you’re here for?" blurted out Shi Yanran, her eyes deepening with a shy look.

Subsequently, Ye Luo began to stroll around Zhonghai with Shi Yanran, and the elder guard along with a group of Martial Artist Guards naturally followed around. Mingyue was among them, giving Ye Luo a roll of her eyes.

Perhaps because the news about herself and Ye Luo had broken out and became known to everyone, Shi Yanran didn’t bother to cover up much this time. She strolled around with Ye Luo openly and aboveboard, looking just like a couple.

Many recognized Shi Yanran, their faces showing shock. They originally didn’t believe that the famed Sect Leader would have a boyfriend.

But now, seeing for themselves, they had to believe it, which moreover attracted a troop of paparazzi journalists. A series of photos were taken, poised to become tomorrow’s front-page headlines.

As for Shi Yanran, she didn’t care about this. With Ye Luo by her side, she seemed to have a great time, her face brimming with joyful smiles.

In the blink of an eye, the sun set in the west, and night fell, with countless dazzling lights shining over Zhonghai.

At a top-floor of a high-end restaurant in Zhonghai, the surroundings and roof of the restaurant were made of glass, offering a view of the starry sky and the evening scenery of the entire Zhonghai.

There was a table set up there, laden with abundant dishes, with Ye Luo and Shi Yanran sitting opposite each other, and several candles burning in between. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

"Why do I feel like this is a candlelight dinner? Isn’t this something that couples typically enjoy?"

Ye Luo said with a laugh, looking at Shi Yanran, whose pretty face turned red once more.

"This dinner is my way of thanking you for saving my life last night, let’s have a toast."

Shi Yanran said, picking up her wine glass, her lips curving slightly, flashing a charming smile.