Looking at the charming gaze of the Baihua Palace Master, Shen Qiang laughed. With a wave of his hand, the five magical treasures of Baihua Palace appeared before her. He chuckled, "How could I randomly give away your things? But speaking of it, when at Baihua Palace, you wouldn't take them back, and I thought, probably, you'd have Weisheng Qian Dai, the Jade Girl of Baihua Palace, come to ask for them. That would help her establish her prestige in Baihua Palace."

Giving Shen Qiang a coquettish glance, the graceful Baihua Palace Master stored the five magical treasures into her storage ring. As she helped Shen Qiang tidy his clothes, she laughed and said, "Oh, you do seem to consider things quite thoroughly for that kid Qian Dai, but I am the Baihua Palace Master after all."

With a playful arch of her elegant brows, Weisheng Zhimei smilingly said, "So, reclaiming the five stolen treasures and establishing both my competence and authority is something I should handle myself. After all, both Baihua Palace and the cultivation world are watching. As for that kid Qian Dai, she'd better do something more ordinary. After all, I am her teacher. If her authority in the palace surpasses mine, how could I continue as the Palace Master?"

Shen Qiang laughed, "You're too cunning. That's not good. Be careful, or your cleverness might backfire."

The charmingly mischievous Weisheng Zhimei raised an eyebrow with a smile and said, "Aren't you the same? If that president of Heshenghe, Shen Bian, becomes more imposing than you, cooler than you, and everyone trusts him more, could you handle it?"

Shen Qiang laughed, "Such truth is fine as long as we're aware of it. There's no need to say it out loud."

Weisheng Zhimei smiled, her eyes mischievous as she said, "Actually, that girl Qian Dai has brought up the idea of discussing cooperation between Baihua Palace and Heshenghe several times recently. But I rejected her, telling her that it's not urgent and to wait until after the New Year."

Shen Qiang smiled, "Do you want to reach an agreement with me first?"

Weisheng Zhimei burst out laughing, "You're not the type to lose your head over a beauty and disregard everything, even at the expense of Heshenghe's interests. As for me, being the Palace Master of Baihua Palace, I would never gratuitously use Baihua Palace's interests to curry your favor. So, this matter—let's handle it professionally, disregarding personal emotions, focusing solely on interests."

Shen Qiang laughed and said, "If it were for another beauty, I wouldn't make any concessions. But if it's for you, I'm willing to consider making some compromises."

Weisheng Zhimei looked at Shen Qiang with her sly eyes, laughing coquettishly, "Help me train some disciples in alchemy?"

Seeing Shen Qiang momentarily stunned, Weisheng Zhimei laughed, "Come on, don't play me. You say that for you, I can make concessions, but in reality, many things can't be given away, can't be conceded, must be contested. It's the same for both you and me."

"It's just that our positions differ, our perspectives on matters differ, so naturally, what we want differs too. Hence, I won't personally discuss any business with you because I can't be sure whether my personal emotions might cause me to make the wrong judgment."

Shen Qiang laughed, "Alright, strategies are learned, but I'm being genuine with you. Also, thank you for restraining your impulse to manipulate me, because we both know that I couldn't possibly train Baihua Palace's alchemists for you. So, I guess that when it comes to negotiating cooperation in the future, this impossible condition will be listed as the first item."

"Because Heshenghe would certainly not agree, meaning the second condition should be your true goal. After all, cooperation has to be achieved; we can't just keep rejecting you outright."

Weisheng Zhimei's eyes curved with her laughter, "So, let's leave this matter for your people and mine to contend over. We won't discuss it anymore, as talking too much about such things could affect our relationship."

Shen Qiang laughingly walked to the liquor cabinet and poured two glasses of red wine.

Handing a glass to Weisheng Zhimei, Shen Qiang sighed, "Must you stay at Baihua Palace?"

Weisheng Zhimei burst into laughter, "I just praised you for your cleverness, and here you go acting silly. Baihua Palace holds a supreme position as a top sect in the cultivation world. I am the Palace Master, wealthy, powerful, and highly esteemed; wherever I go, no one dares to slight me. So no matter how handsome you are, don't expect me to drop everything to become a dishwasher by your side. No way, never possible."

Shen Qiang sighed, "Without you around, I always feel this emptiness inside, like something's missing."

Weisheng Zhimei laughed playfully, "Trying to scheme me again? While I'm very confident in my abilities and my looks, I am also very clear-minded and not self-absorbed. The truth is, you are surrounded by countless beauties. Whether I'm here or not, you'll continue to live freely."

Shen Qiang laughed, "Can't you just play dumb sometimes? Do you know what having fun means?"

"Being truly dumb is bad enough; why pretend? Do you think I enjoy self-abuse?" Weisheng Zhimei laughed coquettishly, glancing at Shen Qiang. Her beautiful face was like a blooming peony, breathtakingly beautiful.

Shen Qiang quietly gazed at her.

In terms of beauty and figure, Weisheng Zhimei was definitely top-notch. However, in terms of age, she wasn't young. She lacked the freshness of Kang Luoying, the innocence of Weisheng Qian Dai, the charmingness of Miao Xiaoxia, and the ultimate beauty of Youyou.

Yet she possessed a unique mature allure and rationality not found in other women.

Wisdom? Seeing through everything? Scheming? Cleverness?

To the extent that Shen Qiang couldn't find a word to accurately describe her.

Seeing Shen Qiang staring blankly at her, the graceful Baihua Palace Master couldn't help but flirtatiously laugh, "What's on your mind, silly boy?"

Shen Qiang came back to himself, smiling as he said, "If it weren't for Heshenghe, I'd marry into Baihua Palace."

Weisheng Zhimei's eyes curved with laughter, "Baihua Palace doesn't accept those who live off a woman, so you might as well give up on that."

Shen Qiang said, "Your laughter sounds so fake."

Looking at Shen Qiang's helpless expression, Weisheng Zhimei's beautiful eyes showed a trace of shyness. She sighed softly then smiled, "Maybe I'm just too sensitive. Since you left the summer hotel, that girl Qian Dai has been eager to come here, under the pretense of discussing cooperation. But I can sense that she seems to like you, which makes me somewhat uncomfortable, so I've been delaying her, telling her to come to you after the New Year."

Shen Qiang laughed, "You might be overthinking it. I'm not so narcissistic as to think I'm an irresistible charmer. Perhaps she simply wants to do something for Baihua Palace."

Weisheng Zhimei burst out laughing, saying, "I'm just jealous of her youth and beauty. Though we both bear the Weisheng surname, we aren't blood-related, and I'm merely her nominal teacher. After all, she's the Baihua Jade Girl, and it's only right for the Palace Master to be her teacher. So, even if she does end up with you, it wouldn't be a problem."

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