After the Protagonist Ascended, I Set My Eyes on His Woman - Chapter 52:

Chapter 52: Gu Qingning Apologizes and Receives a Grand Gift Pack

Buzz—an intense white light erupted from the bracelet, instantly enveloping Iris. Li Wanji was stunned. Her cultivation had just shot up from 1st stage Foundation Establishment Realm to mid stage Foundation Establishment Realm! What the hell was this? Armor fusion? Ultra Beast Armament? Or some magical girl transformation powered by dark energy?

Clad in white knight armor, Iris now held a Sword of Justice in her hand. At a glance, aside from the missing wings, she looked exactly like an angelic warrior from Western legends.

“Die, villain!” Iris raised her sword and slashed at Li Wanji with force.

Without followers to assist in a formation, she had no choice but to rely on sword combat.

Li Wanji said, “Perfect. Let me test the limit of my flying sword.”

He drew his flying sword to counter hers.

Clang! Their blades collided, sending sparks flying.

“Ah!” Iris cried out. A powerful force rebounded from the Sword of Justice, shooting through her wrist and into her arm like an electric shock.

Clatter—the sword flew from her hand and dropped to the floor.

“It hurts!” She clutched her arm as tears welled up. The force made her entire arm go numb.

Li Wanji picked up the Sword of Justice and casually tossed it into his storage pouch.

Iris panicked, lunging forward. “Give me back the sacred artifact!”

Li Wanji said coldly, “Taking your artifact is just a minor punishment. If it weren’t for your connection to Chen Fan, you’d already be a gorgeous corpse.”

“Wait! It’s all a misunderstanding!” Qin Ruoyun rushed in just in time.

She quickly explained, “CEO Li, she’s my friend. Her name is Iris. She came all this way only to test your strength. She meant no harm.”

Gu Qingning stepped forward to support her. “Yes, Iris had no malicious intent.”

Li Wanji sneered, letting out a chuckle. “Heh… you really take me for a fool?”

He reached out and pinched Qin Ruoyun’s delicate chin.

With a chilling tone, he said, “You two are bold. Luring me here and coordinating with this woman to ambush me?”

Gu Qingning and Qin Ruoyun’s faces turned pale.

“I’ll deal with you both later,” Li Wanji said, releasing her and turning to Iris, preparing to strike.

“Run, Iris!” Qin Ruoyun quickly hugged Li Wanji’s waist, trying to stop him.

Iris didn’t hesitate. She pressed the button on her bracelet.

Buzz—a ball of light surrounded her and whisked her away.

“What?” Li Wanji was stunned. Through his spiritual sense, he saw her transform into a stream of light and flee rapidly, vanishing without a trace.

What the hell was that thing on her wrist?

Although puzzled, he decided to investigate later. For now, he had two women to deal with.

Seeing his darkened expression, Qin Ruoyun realized things were bad and sighed. “One failed move and it’s game over. I lost. What do you plan to do with me?”

“You?” Li Wanji sneered. “Miss Gu was involved too. It’s not just you two.”

“This has nothing to do with Qingning. I orchestrated everything, even bringing Iris to Yanhuang. If you want revenge, take it out on me. Leave Qingning out of it,” Qin Ruoyun said with a hint of pleading.

Li Wanji snorted. “Loyal, are we? Chen Fan really trained you girls well. Even ancient emperors never had such harmony in their harems.”

He clicked his tongue in amazement. Those imperial consorts were always scheming against each other. These women? Like sisters.

Gu Qingning said, “As long as you let Ruoyun go, I’m willing to be with you.”

“What! No, Qingning, you’re crazy!” Qin Ruoyun tried to stop her.

“Ruoyun, don’t say another word. It’s already happened between him and me several times. Whether it’s once or a hundred times doesn’t matter anymore. If one less person suffers, then so be it,” Gu Qingning said calmly, looking into her eyes.

“But…” Qin Ruoyun still wanted to argue.

“Enough. Are you two done arguing?” Li Wanji snapped. “Did I say you could talk?”

He turned to Qin Ruoyun. “Go take a shower. Tonight I’ll enjoy you. Qingning, come too. Watch how I humiliate your sister.”

A sinister grin appeared on his face. Qin Ruoyun froze in fear, unable to move.

“What’s wrong? I’m just asking for a small price. If you refuse, I’ll turn you into a beautiful corpse. When Chen Fan returns, I’ll use that corpse against him. How about that?”

His tone turned cold.

“No! I’m willing!” Qin Ruoyun’s body trembled as she fled to the bathroom, terrified by just the thought.

Earlier, the guests who had come to the banquet had long since fled due to the chaos. Part of the villa was damaged, but there were still several buildings in the estate.

Li Wanji asked Qin Ruoyun via voice transmission, “Where’s your room?”

She replied, “Next building, first room on the left, second floor.”

“Got it. Qingning, let’s go check out her room,” Li Wanji said.

He loved peeking into girls’ rooms—beautiful girls, of course. Among the stunners by his side, only Chen Lanyi’s room was messy, and even then, it was only her lingerie that was scattered around. The rest was neat.

Arriving in Qin Ruoyun’s room, he found it simple and elegant. White walls, a faint fragrance, a laptop on the desk, and a vase of flowers.

Lying back on the large red bed, Li Wanji let out a satisfied groan.

Gu Qingning sat on the edge and asked, “Does your offer still count?”

“What offer?” Li Wanji asked.

“The one where spending a night with you would boost benefits,” she said cautiously, afraid he’d go back on his word.

“Relax, of course it counts. While Miss Qin is bathing, let’s enjoy ourselves first.”

Li Wanji grabbed her wrist and tugged her in.

Gu Qingning yelped as her soft body landed in his arms.

“As long as you behave, I don’t mind giving you a share of the business. I’ll help you reopen Qingcheng International.”

Once their clothes were off and he was admiring her flawless body, he suddenly said, “You can think about it.”

Gu Qingning opened her eyes, slightly dazed. “Can I think it over?”

“I’ll give you one week. Come find me whenever you decide.”

“Thank you.”

Gu Qingning’s heart warmed. Maybe this man still had some humanity left. Maybe his nature wasn’t evil—perhaps it was her fault back then for going too far.

She was the one who turned him into a devil.

That thought made her feel guilty.

After a pause, she whispered, “I’m sorry… for what happened back then.”

Her words stunned Li Wanji.

The next moment, the system’s voice rang out in his mind.

[Ding! Task complete: Humiliate Gu Qingning and make her personally apologize to the host.]

[Reward: Foundation Establishment Grand Gift Pack.]

[Received: Dust Suppressing Pill.]

[Received: One bottle of pills refined with a Grade-5 demon core as the main ingredient.]

[Received: Wind Spirit Boat.]

[Received: Spirit stones.]

[Received: Three spiritual fruits.]

[Received: Three bottles of spiritual spring water.]

Li Wanji was shocked.

No wonder she was Chen Fan’s main wife—the rewards were incredible.

[Ding! New task unlocked: Make Gu Qingning conceive the host’s child.]

[Reward: Cultivation Grand Gift Pack.]

…

An hour later, Qin Ruoyun came out of the bath.

Li Wanji said, “Go sleep next door. I’ll enjoy you tomorrow. Right now, I’m obsessed with Miss Gu.”

Qin Ruoyun glanced at the two of them and silently left.