Situ Luoyun’s standards for choosing a partner were as lofty as her personality.

Before long, she had swum three hundred meters and, like a lotus rising out of the water, emerged from the pool. Ye Luo watched her approach, drenched, his eyes filled with admiration.

A woman in black hurriedly brought over a snow-white towel to drape around her, and the contrast made her skin seem as white as the towel.

Ye Luo clicked his tongue in wonder and reached out his hand, "Come, let me wipe that water off your body."

Situ Luoyun slapped away Ye Luo’s hand and said in a delicate voice, "No need! Don’t think I don’t know what you’re thinking, you just want an excuse to cop a feel!"

Ye Luo felt very aggrieved, "No good deed goes unpunished, eh? I’m just afraid you’ll catch a cold from being wet, and wiping off the water quickly will keep you from getting cold. You really do need a man to take care of you."

Situ Luoyun snorted, "Not just anyone can become my man. I’ve told you before, the man I, Situ Luoyun, need is a true powerhouse, someone who can command the wind and clouds. As for you, save yourself the effort."

"You do have great ambition, but I happen to enjoy a challenge. Just you wait and see," Ye Luo was naturally confident. With his abilities and cultivation, a true powerhouse meant him! Commanding the wind and clouds was just a matter of time.

Situ Luoyun clearly didn’t take Ye Luo’s words to heart. To her, Ye Luo was just a doctor with a bit of special skill. His medical expertise might be very impressive, but it paled in comparison to the overlord she desired. How could a doctor possibly meet the standards of the man she wanted?

"Your expression says you don’t believe me, but that’s okay, one day you’ll be in for a big surprise," Ye Luo said, then added, "Alright, let’s leave the matter between us for a slow chat in bed later. I came today to trade for that jade Guanyin statue."

"What are you planning to exchange for the gift I gave my grandfather? I have no need for ordinary things."

Situ Luoyun rolled her eyes and spoke indifferently to Ye Luo.

"Here."

Ye Luo took out a porcelain bottle and placed it in front of Situ Luoyun.

"What’s this?"

Looking at the porcelain bottle, a hint of surprise flashed in Situ Luoyun’s eyes.

"Inside this bottle, there’s an Elixir called the Revitalizing Pill. It’s capable of improving bodily functions, delaying aging, and rejuvenating vitality. In other words, ’turning back the hands of time,’ though not quite as exaggerated. But making your grandfather look about ten years younger should be no problem. I believe such a birthday gift would be unique and quite meaningful to him," Ye Luo said calmly.

At Ye Luo’s words, Situ Luoyun’s pupils contracted slightly, her eyes revealing an incredulous look as she gazed at him.

"Is this Elixir really that powerful?"

As Situ Luoyun spoke, she picked up the bottle, opened the lid, and a green Elixir appeared in her hand. A rich aura of life emanated from it, giving her an instantly refreshed feeling, and her beautiful eyes couldn’t help showing astonishment.

"This is the Revitalizing Pill?"

"Yes, the value of this Elixir should be enough to match your jade Guanyin statue."

A confident smile played on Ye Luo’s lips.

"Where did you get this Elixir?"

Situ Luoyun’s phoenix eyes narrowed slightly as she looked at Ye Luo.

"Of course, it was personally concocted by me, the Divine Doctor. It’s one of a kind. I wouldn’t give it to just anyone," Ye Luo boasted.

"You know how to do Alchemy?"

Situ Luoyun’s expression changed once again, her beautiful eyes looking at Ye Luo with an expression of astonishment.

"Strange, isn’t it?"

Ye Luo touched his nose, his gaze settling on Situ Luoyun.

Although Ye Luo seemed indifferent, a tempestuous wave surged within Situ Luoyun’s heart, her phoenix eyes shimmered with circulating light.

"Alright, I’ll give you the jade Guanyin."

Situ Luoyun spoke, and the woman in black beside her quickly handed the jade Guanyin over to Ye Luo.

As he held the lifelike jade Guanyin, feeling the Spiritual Energy surging from within, a smile crept onto Ye Luo’s lips.

The Spiritual Energy within the jade Guanyin was not the slightest bit inferior to that within the Emperor Green jade he had obtained. With this jade Guanyin, Ye Luo could absorb Spiritual Energy from the air much faster than if he were alone.

"I’m very curious why you would offer an elixir of such high value just for this jade Guanyin, why is that?"

Situ Luoyun’s eyes twinkled with a curious look as she gazed at Ye Luo.

"Want to know?"

Ye Luo’s face bore a playful smile as he looked at Situ Luoyun.

"Yes!" Situ Luoyun exclaimed coquettishly with a single word.

"If you kiss me, beautiful, I’ll tell you," said Ye Luo, his eyes glowing with a mischievous light as he stared at Situ Luoyun’s luscious red lips.

"You little rascal, you just want to take advantage of me again!"

Situ Luoyun glared at Ye Luo in annoyance, her glance and giggle filled with irresistible charm, a soul-enchanting magic power.

"Forget it then, I’ll tell you when you finally fall for me," Ye Luo smirked and walked away. How could he possibly tell someone who wasn’t his woman about the effects of the jade Guanyin? It was his secret, directly linked to whether he could become stronger. If it attracted the attention of others and led to conflict, that would just cause endless trouble.

If Situ Luoyun was willing to become his woman, he would naturally be upfront with her. Ye Luo was always generous with his own women; hiding and holding back was not his style.

Watching Ye Luo leave, Situ Luoyun’s flirtatious face suddenly turned icy, her whole demeanor exhaling an air of noble chill, radiating the powerful aura of a queen.

"Notify them to take over the Eastern District. I want the entire underground influence of Zhonghai to regard me, Situ Luoyun, with reverence."

Situ Luoyun’s voice was cold, her eyes flashing with a sharp gleam.

"Yes, Big Sister,"

The woman in black behind Situ Luoyun nodded impassively and quickly departed.

"So young and yet able to produce Elixirs... It seems you are indeed extraordinary, a rare genius. Perhaps you have quite a few powers behind you? Such a bold stance."

Situ Luoyun looked at the Revitalizing Pill in her hand, her narrow phoenix eyes flickering strangely, her lips curling into a seductive smile.

After leaving Situ Luoyun’s villa, Ye Luo finally went to Ling Corporation to start his official work.

Although Ye Luo was technically late, due to his identity, naturally, no one would comment on it.

Ye Luo strolled leisurely into the corporation, and the security guards respectfully greeted him: "Vice Chief Ye."

"Vice Chief Ye, earlier Secretary Zhou was looking for you; the President wanted to see you, but you were not in."