But this time, the scene he expected did not appear.
Qin Bingqin then spoke, "Li Yang, do you think that as long as we merge together, we can become stronger? If you think so, you are gravely mistaken."
"The spiritual energy we can mutually exchange each day is limited. If we reach the maximum limit, no matter how much more we do, our strength will not increase further."
"Then why didn't you say so earlier?" Li Yang gasped, his breath ragged. He had never been this exhausted before; he felt like his kidneys were about to give out.
"Who knew you could be so formidable? I didn't even have time to react just now before you pounced on me. Now, you've left me feeling weak all over, as if I'm paralyzed. I don't even know if I can go to work at the shop tomorrow," Qin Bingqin complained.
"Heh heh, you didn't resist me earlier either. I thought your constant cries meant you wanted me to be even more vigorous. I'll be more mindful next time."
After resting for a moment, Li Yang got up from the ground and helped her back to the bedroom.
Although he was extremely tired that night, Li Yang felt exceptionally content. He had never spent this much time with Shui Xiang.
Once they were on the bed, Li Yang embraced Qin Bingqin's slender waist and drifted off to sleep.
The next morning, Li Yang prepared breakfast for Qin Bingqin, acting as a considerate boyfriend, which significantly deepened her affection for him.
After breakfast, Li Yang left her home, citing work as his reason.
She felt a flutter of joy in her heart. As she walked out and got into her car, a blissful smile still graced her face. Last night, she had not only verified Li Yang's strength but also experienced true feminine pleasure.
Just as she was starting her car to leave, her master called. She answered, "Master, what do you need?"
"How are the arrangements I made for you progressing? Have you found out Li Yang's identity?" the voice of an old man came through the phone.
"His identity has been confirmed. He is indeed from the Gu Ling Sect, and the spiritual energy within him is far greater than mine. Last night, I set a honey trap and merged with him. My strength has indeed increased significantly compared to before," Qin Bingqin stated frankly.
"What? You actually put yourself in danger and let that brat take advantage of you?" the old man on the other end asked in shock.
"Master, please calm down. I did this with confidence. I first tested his strength last night and confirmed that he is the destined one you asked me to find. Only then did I enter the trap and gain his favor," Qin Bingqin said directly.
"I see. I didn't expect you to find your destined one so quickly. I am truly happy for you, my disciple."
The old man breathed a deep sigh of relief and then smiled, "Since you have identified him as your destined one, your fate will now merge with Li Yang's. You must ensure he keeps his heart with you at all times."
"If he loses his feelings for you, not only will your strength stagnate, but you will also be susceptible to emotional backlash, which could be life-threatening."
"Since Li Yang is from the Gu Ling Sect, by following him, you will eventually find the Gu Ling Secret Artifact and help me break the seal on my body."
"Master, please rest assured. I will not fail to live up to your expectations. I will find the Gu Ling Secret Artifact through Li Yang and return to repay you," Qin Bingqin said decisively.
"Good. Your intention makes me very pleased. You may go about your business now, but remember what I said: you must ensure he always keeps his heart with you and never loses interest in you." The old man on the other end hung up.
Qin Bingqin vowed in her heart to find the Gu Ling Secret Artifact and help her master escape this predicament!
"Hello, Li Yang, come to Qin's Antique City quickly!"
Li Yang was driving towards Shui Xiang's place when he suddenly received a call from Tang Xinyu halfway there.
Hearing the urgency in her voice, he asked, "What's wrong, Xinyu? Did something happen at the antique city?"
"Yes, my father is in trouble. He's suddenly become erratic and very temperamental, saying he wants to sell Tang's Antique City and get out of the antique business. I've tried to reason with him for a long time, but it's no use. Please come quickly and take a look at him."
Tang Xinyu briefly explained the situation. Li Yang found it very strange, as this was an unusual occurrence. He hung up the phone and rushed to Tang's Antique City.
He soon arrived at the antique city. As soon as he entered the hall, he saw a disheveled middle-aged man smashing antiques on the ground, muttering something about demons and gods.
Upon closer inspection, this person was none other than Tang Hucheng!
Tang Xinyu quickly ran down from the second floor. Seeing her father smashing antiques again, she rushed to stop him. However, before she could get close, Tang Hucheng suddenly flew into a rage, grabbed a blue and white porcelain vase, and smashed it fiercely towards Tang Xinyu.
"Ah!"
Tang Xinyu was startled, letting out a scream. She was so frightened that her heart felt like it would shatter.
All the staff members around dared not step forward. Anyone who approached at that moment would inexplicably be beaten.
After all, he was smashing his own property, and the staff had no reason to risk intervening.
"Dad, calm down. Don't smash any more. Our Tang family doesn't have many antiques. If you keep smashing them like this, we'll truly go bankrupt."
Tang Xinyu, heartbroken and desperate, tried to persuade him again. Tang Hucheng's eyes flashed with a cold light, and he immediately pushed her aside, slapping her across the face fiercely.
Swish!
At this moment, Li Yang, with his quick eyes and hands, dashed forward!
He instantly grabbed Tang Hucheng's arm and stood in front of Tang Xinyu, saying, "Xinyu, take a few steps back. Leave the rest to me."
"Li Yang, be careful. My father's strength is immense now. Several people couldn't restrain him just now," Tang Xinyu quickly warned him.
"I will be!"
Li Yang responded and immediately asked Tang Xinyu to step aside.
He turned back to look at Tang Hucheng. Tang Hucheng's eyes flickered with intense killing intent, as if he didn't recognize Li Yang. He picked up another blue and white porcelain vase from the side and smashed it fiercely towards Li Yang.
Li Yang exerted force with both arms, gently catching the vase in his palm. The true qi in his dantian instantly dissolved the external force, and he steadily placed the vase aside.
Immediately after, Li Yang lunged forward, his fingers moving swiftly to point at over a dozen pressure points on Tang Hucheng's body. Tang Hucheng's expression turned pained, and he suddenly extended his fists to punch Li Yang.
Li Yang dodged to the side. Two powerful punches instantly shattered the counter in the distance.
This scene stunned everyone around. Even Tang Xinyu hadn't expected her father to still possess such internal energy.
When she came to her senses, Li Yang had already stepped forward, grabbed Tang Hucheng's arm, and struck his chest with a palm. Tang Hucheng instantly spat out blood and was sent flying backward.
"Dad!"
Tang Xinyu quickly ran over, supporting Tang Hucheng and asking worriedly, "Dad, how are you? Are you okay?"
"Li Yang, what did you do to my father?"