"What do you want?" Zhao Li Xin was utterly disgusted by the woman.

"Why are you in a hurry? Why don't we have a drink first?" Mo Ning Yuan giggled softly and got off the couch to pour him a cup of wine. She moved calmly like water and was graceful as she poured the wine. The collar of her dress slid off and exposed her smooth shoulders. She gazed at Zhao Li Xin seductively but his face remained cold.

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"I don't drink. I will take my leave if you have nothing to say," Zhao Li Xin scoffed impatiently and turned to leave.

"Fine, don't leave!" Mo Ning Yuan rolled her eyes with exasperation as she pursed her red moist lips. This was the first time her seduction was ineffective. Even a righteous man would have been flustered by her temptation but the man in front of her did not even blink. It made her wonder if he was a cut sleeve.

"I heard the Xie brothers fought over you today and you were personally picked by the young Nan mistress," Mo Ning Yuan fixed her collar and spoke gently.

"Not my problem," Zhao Li Xin gave a short comment.

"Is it not? You must not know who the Xie family is," Mo Ning Yuan smiled coldly and slowly walked behind him. Her hand traced his back while her smile turned grim as she stood in front of Zhao Li Xin. "They are wary of the strong, envious of those slightly more talented than them. They want to control you. They will make sure you kneel before them or they would destroy you slowly if they can't make you do that. They will do this without you knowing why or how it happened."

"Is that what happened to you?" Zhao Li Xin asked calmly. Her touch only repulsed him. He stepped to the side to avoid it. The smell of her perfume made him want to vomit. "Mo Ning Yuan… are you related to the noble Mo family?"

"I am…" Mo Ning Yuan shrugged casually. She was irked by Zhao Li Xin's coldness. His behavior - cut sleeve or not dampened her mood.

"Stop spouting nonsense. What do you want from me?" Zhao Li Xin became impatient. He had to suppress the urge to burn the dirty woman.

"I want you to serve Xie Hua Ling and become my eyes," She returned to the couch and lay on it. Her skirt slit parted to show her smooth thigh.

"You want me to be your spy?" Zhao Li Xin scoffed. His eyes remained cold at Mo Ning Yuan's seduction. He was not flustered or tempted. He clasped his hands behind his back and asked bluntly, "What benefits would you give me?"

Mo Ning Yuan's eyes sparkled. She bit her lips and moved her legs slowly. A suggestive smile spread across her face, "Anything you… want."

Zhao Li Xin's face darkened as nausea choked him. He was screaming inside his head, 'Close your legs! It is DISGUSTING!'

Mo Ning Yuan narrowed her eyes at his lack of reaction. She had never felt so defeated. Why was this man expressionless? It seemed he was truly a cut sleeve. All she needed was to be patient as she would find out soon.

"What do you want in exchange?" She finally closed her legs with an annoyed look.

"Five million gold taels, grade five pills, and… permission to enter the Forbidden Library."

"Those are a lot of things you are asking for," Mo Ning Yuan sneered.

"I would say the same thing about you. The Xie family rules the other noble families. What do you think would happen to me if they are to learn I'm a mole? I may be able to run but all members of Sacred Mountain Peak will chase me forever."

Zhao Li Xin's words made sense. Mo Ning Yuan could not refute them yet something bothered her, "Why do you want to enter the Forbidden Library? It might sound fancy but there is nothing there other but the history of the society and the founders."

"Knowledge is a key," Zhao Li Xin answered calmly. "I heard it also contains teachings on cultivation and other treasures from all over the continent."

Mo Ning Yuan laughed heartily. She covered her mouth and stared at Zhao Li Xin, "Fool! Any useful thing inside the place was already taken by the Xie family and their underlings. There's nothing in there but old scrolls and dust."

"I'll take my chances…" Zhao Li Xin shrugged with indifference. He wanted to end the conversation as he didn't think he could take more of the woman. "Do we have a deal?"

Mo Ning Yuan clicked her tongue, "Fine!"

"I'll be leaving now!" Zhao Li Xin turned to leave. He didn't bother being courteous.

"WAIT!" Mo Ning Yuan shouted.

Zhao Li Xin halted his steps and gave Mo Ning Yuan a side glance, "What…?"

"Are you a cut sleeve?" She couldn't hold her curiosity.

"No!"

"So… you like women?" Mo Ning Yuan's face lit up.

"No!" Zhao Li Xin firmly responded before he opened the door and left the room.

Mo Ning Yuan pursed her lips as a devious smile bloomed on her innocent face.

Unbeknown to anyone, Girsha watched the conversation from behind the window and so did Lory. Lory felt anger bubbling inside her chest. She had never been jealous before and Zhao Li Xin never gave her a reason to be but watching Mo Ning Yuan seduce him was a huge blow to her. Zhao Li Xin was using another man's face but he still attracted bees and flies.

[Are you okay girl?] Girsha could feel Lory's changing moods.

[I'm gonna kill that woman!] Lory clenched her fists in anger.

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Lory paced inside her room. It was her first time getting angry since she came to this world. She wanted to vent out her anger but she didn't know how to do it. Zhao Li Xin had never allowed any woman to touch him before yet he let the woman touch his back. The woman even dared to act provocatively. Didn't the woman know he already had a wife? Weren't there any decent women anymore? Why were they all shameless and cheap? She wanted to scold Zhao Li Xin and remind him the honey pot trick was a no-no for him.

Zhao Li Xin entered the room and could tell Lory had seen what happened between him and Mo Ning Yuan judging from the way she looked.

Lory was extremely upset when she looked at Zhao Li Xin with a scowl, "Why the hell did you let another woman touch you? I don't care about the stupid records… we can... mmm…"

Zhao Li Xin took long steps toward her, swept her off the floor, and kissed her deeply. Lory wanted to push him away as she still had a lot to say but his body did not budge. He whispered into her ear, "Lift the spell away from me." he doesn't want to indulge her with other man faces.

Lory did what he asked as she was dazed by the kisses. It took her a second to lift the spell from Zhao Li Xin's wrist and his exquisite features returned. He gave Lory another kiss on her lips and placed her on the bed before taking off his robes. Lory was supposed to be angry but her brain malfunctioned. Her eyes were fixed on Zhao Li Xin's nicely sculptured body. Her face turned red.

"I…wait…I wanna say something…" Lory tried to remember what she wanted to say but her head was completely blank.

Zhao Li Xin pushed her back on the bed, "Later. I need you to clean me first…"

'From what?'