The person Qin Fei was looking for was naturally Ye Ming.

Although they had only met briefly on the plane, Qin Fei remembered him vividly and recognized him the moment he saw him.

Ye Ming was equally surprised and asked, "What are you doing here?"

Qin Fei laughed and said, "I’m here for fun. I thought I’d rest a bit and take a stroll, and somehow I ended up at this strange temple."

"Brother, I think you’re heading that way too. Take my advice, don’t go there."

"This temple is really eerie, and it has a lot of hostility towards us from Dragon Country. If you go there, you’ll get chased out too."

Ye Ming smiled indifferently and said, "They indeed won’t welcome us, but that doesn’t include me."

Seeing Ye Ming so confident, Qin Fei had his doubts and asked, "Do you have friends inside?"

Ye Ming nodded and said, "You could say that."

Qin Fei nodded and didn’t ask any further. Instead, he said, "Alright, if you have business to attend to, then I won’t disturb you. Since meeting is fate, let me introduce myself. My name is Qin Fei."

"This is my contact information. If you run into any trouble, you can call me, or, if you want to try the services here, I can introduce you to one."

Ye Ming nodded, shared his contact information with Qin Fei, and took out a Charm, saying, "It’s fate that we have met here twice. Carry this Charm with you, it will protect you once."

Qin Fei’s enthusiasm made Ye Ming feel comfortable. They communicated without any barriers, and moreover, Ye Ming felt a sense of familiarity with this Qin Fei, as though they had known each other for a long time.

Qin Fei accepted the Charm nonchalantly and said, "Okay, I won’t stand on ceremony then. When we get back, I’ll take you out for a drink to return the favor!"

After speaking, the two parted ways for the time being.

Ye Ming continued towards the direction of the temple.

Qin Fei, on the other hand, watched his figure disappear and fell into brief contemplation.

He shared the same feeling as Ye Ming, as if they were very familiar, even though it was their first meeting.

After mulling it over, Qin Fei realized he couldn’t make head or tail of it and decided not to dwell on it. Instead, he wrapped his arm around the woman next to him and said, "Alright, let’s not waste time here. I heard there’s a mixed-gender hot spring in Neon City. Let’s go soak in the hot springs!" 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

As he spoke, a happy smile appeared on Qin Fei’s face.

...

Inside the Nine Lives Cat Temple, the atmosphere was very oppressive.

In the great hall, Inoue Harusame was bound with hemp ropes, suspended in midair.

Her hair was disheveled, and her body was covered in wounds.

Blood had soaked her clothes and was dripping from the tips of her toes to the ground, with her beautiful yet resolute face faintly visible.

Wada Nanako sat cross-legged above her, with a very cold expression on her face.

In each of the four corners of the hall, hulking warriors were hidden.

They were like wild beasts; with each breath they took, they emanated a hair-raising aura of terror.

All of this was prepared for Ye Ming.

Seeing that a significant amount of time had passed without Ye Ming’s appearance, impatience began to show on Wada Nanako’s face. She asked Inoue Harusame, "You’re not playing games with us, are you? Inoue Harusame, where is your Mr. Ye?"

Inoue Harusame, with drooping eyelids and a weak voice, said, "Mr. Ye will definitely come!"

Wada Nanako let out a cold laugh, looking at Inoue Harusame with pity in her eyes as she said, "Even now, you’re still calling him Mr. Ye. Haven’t you realized that he’s the one who’s sent you to your death? Foolish woman."

Inoue Harusame shook her head with all her might, saying, "No, Mr. Ye wouldn’t abandon me, I believe in him!"

"Despicable creature, still deluded on the brink of death!" Wada Nanako stood up, saying coldly, "I’ve already inquired with your family. They’ve decided to abandon you!"

"Do you still think you’re the precious daughter of the Inoue Family? Now, you’re not only the abandoned child of the temple, but also of the family and that man from Dragon Country. You’re nothing but trash now!"

"Now, I will offer your body to Lord Nine Lives Cat!"

"This is the last bit of value you can create; you should feel honored!"

Having said that, Wada Nanako pulled out a pair of scissors and cut decisively.

Inoue Harusame’s top was shredded into pieces of cloth, falling to the ground and revealing her smooth skin.

It was a pity that on her smooth skin, there were still several shocking lash marks; her undergarments were stained red with blood, detracting from her appearance.

Surrounding the temple, the people from other temples were swallowing their saliva, fixated on Inoue Harusame’s body.

"Mr. Ye... he will definitely come, he will kill you all!"

Having her clothes torn in public, this kind of humiliation was fatal for a lady who had always lived in luxury.

Inoue Harusame’s sanity was beginning to crumble, yet deep inside she clung to her last shred of faith.

Her eyes were fixed intently on the entrance of the temple. In her mind, she called out Ye Ming’s name.

Alas, no miracle occurred. Wada Nanako’s scissors continued their work toward Inoue Harusame’s undergarments.

The people inside the temple held their breath, ready to enjoy the beautiful scene that was about to unfold.

Most of those present had long yearned for Inoue Harusame, yet had never obtained her favor. Thinking that they could reap such benefits in this situation made them forget the true reason they were there.

Just then, a clamor suddenly came from outside.

Footsteps, screams, and the sounds of punch meeting flesh echoed nonstop.

Everyone inside the temple instantly fell silent, listening carefully and intently.

Suddenly, a loud bang resonated.

The doors of the Nine Lives Cat Temple were forced open by an immense power, followed by a Guard, drenched in blood, flying in and landing with a smack in front of Wada Nanako.

The Guard was limp all over, seemingly without a single intact bone in his body; his gruesome appearance was chilling.

Wada Nanako’s face turned extremely unpleasant, such an act was no less than a slap in her face.

"Who the hell is it that dares to be so presumptuous in my temple! Show yourself now!" Wada Nanako roared.

Outside, the figure of Ye Ming slowly emerged.

He looked indifferently at everyone inside the temple, saying coldly, "I never intended to hide. Is this the extent of your so-called Nine Lives Cat Temple’s power?"

Inside the temple, all eyes turned to Ye Ming.

They became as tense as on a battlefield, prepared for combat, staring fixedly at Ye Ming.