Lila Li's body trembled slightly, but she didn't say a word.
Seeing this, Ian Song's lips curled into a mischievous smile. He gently bit her delicate, translucent pink earlobe, instantly making Lila Li's pretty face flush as she gasped, "Stop it, don't!"
"Come on, admit it—did you miss me?"
Ian didn't let go, threatening playfully as he spoke. At the same time, his hands grew restless, wandering over her curvy, graceful figure.
In an instant, Lila Li's whole body went soft, collapsing into Ian's arms.
"I missed you! Please, stop messing around!" Lila begged for mercy.
"Haha!"
Ian couldn't help but laugh smugly and finally stopped teasing Lila.
After a while, Lila's body returned to normal. She slipped out of his embrace, turned around, and looked at him with worried eyes. "Why were you so impulsive today?"
Hearing this, Ian's expression grew serious. "Heaven-Sword Elder is a famous master. Even if I offended him at the auction, he wouldn't openly come after me."
"He might not come after you himself, but plenty of people would try to please him!" Lila's worry only deepened.
"You have to trust me. As long as no Fusion-stage expert makes a move personally, I’m confident I can handle it!" Ian said, full of self-assurance.
Lila didn’t want to undermine Ian’s confidence, so she could only nod. "Alright, just be careful!"
After that, the two lingered together in the little courtyard for nearly half an hour before going their separate ways.
Just as Ian returned to the Fourth Prince Residence, he found Sam Li waiting anxiously at the gate. As soon as he saw Ian, Sam hurried over, looking worried. "Young Master, Heaven-Sword Elder is here, and he specifically asked to see you!"
Hearing this, Ian's expression changed slightly. Suddenly, a bold idea popped into his mind.
A short while later, Ian entered a grand hall and saw Heaven-Sword Elder sitting side by side with Victor Li.
The elder wore white robes, had crane-white hair and a childlike face, and carried a massive golden greatsword on his back.
"Greetings, Senior Heaven-Sword!"
Ian stepped forward and bowed in greeting.