182: Han Lie is hopeless? !

“This…” Yu Ni was slightly startled by the words. As a servant, she should have reminded Han Lie that it was almost time for cultivation.

But before she could speak, she saw Ji Nu quietly approaching from the corner of her eye.

“Young Master, do you want to massage Yu Nu?” Ji Nu’s voice was gentle like fine rain.

“Hmm, what’s wrong?” Han Lie raised an eyebrow.

“It’s nothing, nothing…” Ji Nu gently shook her head. “I just wanted to ask if Yu Nu should take a bath first. She just finished massaging you, and she’s bound to have sweated a bit… I don’t know if you’d find it a bit…”

The dirty word hadn’t been spoken yet.

Han Lie waved his hand directly, “No need, no need!”

Dirty? Not possible.

If he wasn’t mistaken, these women had been cleaned countless times before coming, and each of them had a faint, almost imperceptible fragrance on them.

Was it a natural body scent, or something else?

In short, being dirty was impossible.

Moreover, he was pressed for time; where would he find time for her to bathe?

“Okay…”

Hearing this, Ji Nu quickly retreated.

However, before leaving, she added, “Young Master, according to the rules, these two hours are everyone’s cultivation time. If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave!”

After saying this,

Ji Nu inadvertently looked up, observing Han Lie, but he didn’t care at all and simply waved his hand.

“Alright, go cultivate!”

“.......Alright!”

Ji Nu was so surprised by how smoothly things went that she could hardly believe it. Not daring to delay, for fear that Han Lie would change his mind, she quickly exited the pavilion.

Leaving behind,

A bewildered Yu Nu.

She naturally understood Ji Xinxiang's intentions; leaving her here was clearly to delay Han Lie's cultivation time. Regarding this matter,

She was both willing and unwilling.

Willing!

Because she understood her identity and responsibilities; as long as she stalled Han Lie for these two hours, then they would surely turn the tables tomorrow.

She would undoubtedly become a hero in everyone's eyes; everyone would praise her.

But unwilling!

She undoubtedly knew what she would face next. Her husband was still alive, and doing anything would definitely be unfair to him.

And this one in front of her,

Didn't seem like a good person either.

“What to do?!”

Undoubtedly, she stood at a crossroads in her life.

The choice was in her hands.

She thought that Han Lie must have forgotten the time, which was why he was acting so absurdly. As long as she reminded him, he would definitely let her go.

But if she reminded Han Lie, it would be irresponsible to both herself and her clan members.

She was very conflicted.

Picking at her fingers, she lowered her head nervously.

She hadn't made a decision, but she hadn't left either.

“?”

This scene left Han Lie bewildered.

“No…”

“I’m already at the Town Boundary Tower!”

“I didn’t even pay…”

“How is there still this kind of drama, with a gambling father, a sick mother, a schooling brother, a broken home, and if I don’t help her, who will?!”

“Am I forcing her into prostitution?!”

Han Lie was utterly perplexed.

Little did he know that what he said had nothing to do with her; at most, it could only be considered

—an incompetent husband.

“Come here!”

Han Lie couldn't be bothered to waste more words with her. He directly turned around and began to massage gently. His movements weren't large, as he was also afraid of things getting out of hand.

Right now, the most important thing was cultivation.

As for other matters,

There would be plenty of time in the future.

Han Lie wasn't foolish. Ji Nu, such a meticulous person, why didn't she remind him when she left? Clearly, in this matter, she didn't see herself as a servant; she had her own agenda.

“That wicked woman wants to harm me?”

Han Lie snorted coldly in his heart.

Just wait,

You'll see in two hours.

...............

When Ji Nu walked out of Jile Pavilion,

Everyone came forward.

Slightly puzzled.

“Where’s Sister Yu Ni?”

“She’s still inside!” Ji Nu said very calmly.

“Wh-what do you mean?”

“What do you mean?” Ji Nu raised an eyebrow, and an invisible pressure spread out. “She’s still inside serving Han Lie, don’t you understand? That idiot inside is only thinking about those things. This is a great opportunity for us, hurry up and go back to cultivate!!”

“Yes…”

No one said anything else; as for saving Yu Ni, that was out of the question. All they could do was not waste the opportunity Yu Ni had bought for them. They figured they would definitely kill Han Lie tomorrow.

Coincidentally,

Slaves from other Jile Pavilions gradually walked out and quickly returned to the village.

It was a mystery how that small village could accommodate so many people.

The world instantly fell silent.

.........................

From the perspective of the audience outside,

It was as if a performance had just ended. When the curtain fell, everyone revealed their true selves. To be the protagonist tomorrow, they would stop at nothing.

All the Heavenly Talents,

Even those who were most immersed in pleasure, once their surroundings were empty, collected themselves for a moment and quickly threw themselves into cultivation.

Only Han Lie!!

The audience was dumbfounded, utterly shocked.

“No, he really extended his time?!!!”

This matter,

Was simply unbelievably outrageous.

Even some fans who had immense, almost blind faith in Han Lie, couldn't help but curse out loud now:

“No, he really extended his time?!”

“Damn it, did he forget something?! There are only two hours of cultivation time in total, and you’re using it for pleasure?!”

“It’s over, Han Lie is beyond saving!!”

“No, with his martial arts willpower, how did he possess such strong martial arts strength? How?!”

“Unfollowing, damn it!!”

Clearly, these people couldn't accept it. They had previously argued with others on behalf of Han Lie, firmly believing that his martial arts talent was truly rare in the universe.

He could reach heights others couldn't achieve with just a little effort.

But you have to make *some* effort, right?!

Damn it, the break time was already over.

And you extended it!!

“...............”

Silence was the Cambridge of this evening.

When people are speechless,

They are truly speechless.

At this moment, apart from those who particularly believed in Han Lie and knew his special nature, almost all the other countless spectators believed—

Han Lie was beyond saving.

...............

The two hours were agonizing, especially for Han Lie’s supporters, who felt like they were being roasted over a fire.

They watched others diligently cultivate, while Han Lie fumbled around, not doing anything proper—massaging, eating, scrolling on his phone. He was certainly busy with those things.

As for those who didn't favor Han Lie,

They had almost contorted their faces with laughter during these two hours. They equally anticipated the result, hoping Han Lie would fall from his pedestal.

They had even pretty much figured out how to kick him while he was down.

Soon,

Time was up!!

................

【Now announcing】

【Strength Growth Rate!!!】

A mechanical, emotionless voice echoed throughout the Zhenjie Tower - Third Level.

【To allow for clear comparison, I will use a special index to indicate your strength growth rate. This index will always be greater than one!!!】

【And to save time, all data will appear on the entrance of your respective Jile Pavilion!!!】

【And as I mentioned before, outsiders and natives will be compared. Here, all natives serving outsiders will have a reasonable average taken. As for how it’s specifically calculated, don’t ask; I won’t tell!】

【Alright, now!!!】

【Go see your results!!!】

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