After a restless night, Ye Fan and the Flame Witch went to the front desk. The receptionist was left speechless when he saw two fresh bite marks on Ye Fan’s neck. He never imagined the two of them would be so wild and unrestrained. No wonder there were such loud screams last night. Excitement was common enough, but this was the first time he had ever seen anyone use neck-biting to heighten the thrill.

They left the hotel and headed for the next major city, from which they could travel directly to Shangjing. Ye Fan had no intention of introducing the Flame Witch to Su Qingxue just yet. He still didn’t know what her purpose was, and if she ended up harming Su Qingxue, he would be beyond devastated. If only he could subdue the Flame Witch, things would be simple, but that was impossible. Though she was no longer at her peak, Ye Fan knew that even the Yan Clan Patriarch couldn’t suppress her. The Flame Witch was an absolutely formidable figure.

"Why are my clothes so different from what they’re wearing?" the Flame Witch asked, looking at the stylishly dressed urban women on the street. She was baffled by them. They’re so exposed. Is that really okay?

Ye Fan quickly replied, "Actually, your outfit is very fashionable too."

"Can I wear the same clothes as them?" she asked.

"Yes!" Ye Fan answered instantly, resisting the urge to add, ’Whatever makes you happy.’

Just then, the Flame Witch spotted a women’s clothing store and strolled right in. She began picking out clothes with such a casual air that it made Ye Fan break out in a cold sweat. Does she think her family owns this place? As the staff stood by awkwardly, Ye Fan quickly pulled out his bank card to pay for her selections. If she didn’t know martial arts, that kind of attitude would get her beaten to death.

The Flame Witch tried on many outfits but felt none were suitable. Finally, she turned to Ye Fan. "You pick for me!"

"Sure, no problem at all!" Ye Fan agreed.

Though he didn’t know much about fashion, he knew that picking something with a fresh, clean look couldn’t be wrong. He selected an outfit for her that was stylish yet exuded a sweet simplicity. She looked absolutely radiant, so much so that several of the saleswomen grew jealous. So what if she’s a little younger? A little prettier? A little more devastatingly beautiful? What’s there to show off? Their thoughts were so sour it made their teeth ache.

Her new attire made her look young and trendy. Unbeknownst to them, this was the exact image of perfect, refreshing simplicity that Ye Fan adored. If I wasn’t so much weaker than her, I would have forced the issue by now, he thought.

After leaving the clothing store, he took the Flame Witch to Shangjing. In truth, he had no idea what to do. He was even contemplating asking Zhan Xiong and his men to help him subdue her. But it seemed that even with their help, they stood no chance of winning. The comparison was simply infuriating.

Upon arriving in Shangjing, they happened to run into Mrs. Jiang. She walked over to them. "Ye Fan, what are you doing here?" she asked, her eyes lighting up. "And Qingxue is with you?"

She grabbed the Flame Witch’s arm, mistaking her for Su Qingxue. The Flame Witch looked uncomfortable. Ye Fan immediately stepped in. "Mom! She’s not Qingxue!"

"How could that be? Don’t lie to your mother. She’s the spitting image of her; I can’t see any difference at all! Qingxue, dear, has it been so long that you’ve forgotten me?" Mrs. Jiang complained, still holding the Flame Witch’s arm.

Ye Fan insisted, "Mom, she really isn’t Qingxue. Let me explain..."

It took him a long time to explain everything, leaving Mrs. Jiang completely stunned. The existence of two identical people in the world was one thing, but the fact that the Flame Witch was so powerful was the real issue. Does this mean my son won’t be able to go out and fool around anymore? she wondered. Mrs. Jiang’s thoughts certainly took an interesting turn.

Ye Fan explained, "I was afraid she and Qingxue would meet and start a conflict, so that’s why I brought her here to Shangjing!" He felt utterly helpless.

"It is indeed a big problem," Mrs. Jiang said, crossing her arms. "But you’re the one who brought her here. I can’t deal with this for you. You’re on your own."

"Mom, you can’t do this to me!" Ye Fan practically wailed, feeling completely wronged.

"Why don’t we just subdue her?" Mrs. Jiang offered this terrible idea.

Ye Fan mentally conceded defeat. Subdue her? How could I possibly dare? If I had that kind of power, would I still be in this mess? He said aloud, "Mom, please stop making things worse. I don’t dare bring her home right now. She’s a demoness!"

"You have no courage! Your father is more of a man than you are!" Mrs. Jiang scolded.

Frustrated, Ye Fan retorted, "Says you! Isn’t Dad completely under your thumb?"

"That’s because he’s self-aware. It’s called mutual understanding, do you get it?" Mrs. Jiang said with a sniff.

A chill ran down Ye Fan’s spine. "Then stop managing him for a while and see how well he behaves!"

"Alright, enough about that. For now, you need to figure out what you’re going to do!" she said, waving a dismissive hand.

Seeing Ye Fan’s anxiety, Mrs. Jiang offered, "Actually, I think you can win her over. She may be a demoness, but your mother can help you tame her and make her your woman!"

"Don’t! Can you really ’tame’ a woman who’s over a thousand years old?" Ye Fan was speechless.

"No problem. I can tell that when it comes to romance, this girl is a complete blank slate. She’s no match for your old mom!" With that, Mrs. Jiang ended the pointless conversation and walked over to the Flame Witch.

This is going to end badly, Ye Fan thought.

"My dear," Mrs. Jiang said warmly, "you must be new to Shangjing. Let me show you around!"

"Thank you," the Flame Witch replied. Though she was unaccustomed to such kindness, women from any era could find common ground.

Mrs. Jiang led her away. Ye Fan breathed a small sigh of relief, but he was still terrified. The Flame Witch was a ticking time bomb.

That evening, Ye Fan took the Flame Witch back to their hotel. Just then, he got a call from Fang Nan, who had learned from Mrs. Jiang that he was in Shangjing.

Ye Fan turned to the Flame Witch. "Why don’t you stay here for now? I need to go out for a bit. I’ll be back soon."

"No. I’m going with you," the Flame Witch refused flatly.

Unable to dissuade her and unable to put off Fang Nan, Ye Fan had no choice but to take the Flame Witch to the club where Fang Nan was waiting. Meanwhile, his subordinate, He Yu, having heard that his boss was in town, was also rushing to the same club.

When they arrived, He Yu, who was already there, rushed forward. "Boss, you’re here!" He then glanced at the Flame Witch. "Yo! Is this our sister-in-law?"

He Yu knew that Ye Fan’s true love was Su Qingxue, but since the Flame Witch looked identical to her, it was an easy mistake to make.

Before Ye Fan could explain, Fang Nan’s sharp voice cut in. "Watch your mouth. Who’s your sister-in-law?" 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

"You are! You are!" He Yu stammered hastily. Ye Fan’s women were notoriously domineering, and He Yu knew better than to offend any of them.

Ye Fan sensed disaster looming. He rushed forward. "Honey, she’s not Su Qingxue! Just listen to me..."

But before he could finish, Fang Nan shoved him aside. She stalked up to the Flame Witch, her eyes filled with undisguised hostility. The Flame Witch had no idea why this woman was glaring at her with such animosity.