Jin Meili said I couldn't take on that man, but I was far from convinced. If it had been just a few days earlier, perhaps I would've felt some fear. But after the battle outside Shuangcheng, my fierce struggle against the raging storm, and those strange experiences beneath the sea—all these had greatly restored and expanded my superpowers. I couldn't say much about other unknown humans here (if any existed), but just speaking of Jin Kingdom people—the blacks did have strong constitutions, but how could they possibly match me? That was absurd! It was like slandering me.

Though indignant inside, I didn't resist because I sensed the Black Beauty's body smelled sweet and warm. Not being a Liuxiaohui meant no need to feign righteousness. With her back turned toward me facing away from the bed, I hid behind her in the blanket and reached forward to embrace her chest. Such elasticity! Even Xiao Yu'er would find it hard to rival this, though I'd never formally touched one before.

Jin Meili didn't seem bothered by my overstepping behavior. Instead she pulled my hand to her other breast and whispered through clenched teeth, "It hurts so much—it almost killed me, how cruel could you be?"

I couldn't know who the outsider was at that moment, nor did I know what business this Black Rose in my arms had with me now. While massaging her injured breast I asked, "Who is outside? How do you know I can't take him on?"

Footsteps were already audible beyond the partition. Jin Meili said, "This isn't Shuangcheng. In Shuangcheng you have power and status as an imperial favorite, but here he has power and status as an imperial favorite, so you can't fight him. Let me handle it while you hide behind me. Don't make a sound or your wives will definitely thank me when they learn I saved you back to Shuangcheng."

Sweat beaded—Jin Meili didn't know about my superpowers, but prior to this incident my wives had all been aware of my powers for critical protection. Now it seemed the Black Rose wasn't particularly intimate with me since she only knew surface-level information.

I was tempted to rise and meet the "unfightable" man, but Jin Meili held my hand against her breast which made resisting impossible. I leaned down to inhale her fragrance while resting on what felt like a back arching in pleasure. She said she'd handle it, so I wanted to see how this Black Rose would manage.

The double doors had only been loosely closed when I entered, and the outsider didn't speak Jin Kingdom's "black language" but rather Shuangcheng dialect—something I could clearly understand. He paused outside the partition inquiring, "Miss Jin, where are you?"

Jin Meili replied, "Minister Guo, I'm resting. Can whatever business you have wait until I wake up?"

Minister Guo from outside said, "Oh, Miss Jin hasn't risen yet? You must still be recovering then. No need to trouble yourself—I'll just bring the meal in for you."

The Jin people were quite open-minded about entering women's chambers without pretense. But with Jin Meili completely naked and someone hiding behind her, she hurriedly said, "No, please don't—Minister Guo, be respectful! I haven't even dressed yet!"

Yet the man outside chuckled, "Don't worry at all. Considering our relationship you wouldn't be so guarded with me, would you? And given Miss Jin's age, certain things should already have happened."

Jin Meili whispered to me, "Don't jump to conclusions about us—when I let you in earlier I never locked the door! Now watch what happens when he comes in."

Her breasts felt unusually firm, something no other wife of mine could match. But novelty always made it hard for hands to remain still on first experience. While stroking them I said, "If he dares misbehave, I'll beat him up."

I then wrapped my other hand around her flat stomach which seemed slightly trembling. Jin Meili warned, "Do you have attendants with you? Otherwise you won't be able to fight him—don't provoke trouble. Let me send this man away. I don't want you getting hurt."

A creaking sound as the loosely closed door pushed open further. Footsteps approached the bed and paused at what appeared disarrayed objects on floor that must've startled the visitor. Then a lecherous voice above us said, "The room is in such chaos! Miss Jin, did you sleep well last night? Has your body recovered yet? I had people prepare breakfast for you, eat it while still warm."

Jin Meili smiled faintly, "Minister Guo shows great courtesy. How could I trouble you with these matters? Please leave the food on the table—I'll eat it after rising. Thank you so much for your kindness during my illness. Without Minister Guo's care, Beauty might not be alive today."

"How can Miss Jin still address me formally?" The voice laughed warmly. "Call me Tian, call me Brother Guo, or Brother Tian if you prefer! What makes such a small imperial investigator worthy of the 'Minister' title in front of noble Miss Jin? After you left the Jin Kingdom I searched for you endlessly and couldn't believe it when I learned you'd gone to Shuangcheng. Now that we've found out how unwelcoming Shuangcheng is toward us Jin people, you're back! Don't go away again—Brother Tian will take care of you forevermore. Come, let Brother Tian help you up for food..."

Jin Meili's body stiffened completely. She pulled the blanket tightly to her chest and protested, "No! I'm not dressed yet!"

The sight of Jin Meili's firm arms gripping the blanket while crying out she was undressed evidently excited Minister Guo. Instead of retreating he chuckled slyly, "What are you afraid of, Miss? Eventually you'll be my woman anyway. A little intimacy now won't hurt! I should care for your sick body, come—don't be scared. Tian will be gentle."

Jin Meili gripped the blanket with one hand while secretly reaching into her robe to grasp my hidden hand with another. I could feel she was extremely nervous. There were likely attendants outside or else she'd have fled already. Though Jin Meili probably had some martial skills, because I was hiding behind her she couldn't kick anyone without exposing me. Even if she tried to fight back I would restrain her—why let strangers see her body when I'd already touched it. Now that I'd taken this responsibility, protecting her safety became mine.

Her voice trembled with anxiety, "Minister Guo! Your actions will have serious consequences—you'll lose my trust entirely. I thought you were a truly affectionate man to me, but now it seems you're just another one desiring my body."

These words must've stunned Minister Guo who paused briefly before saying, "Miss Jin, since you place such trust in me why continue to refuse? Whether your person or body—I enjoy both! Just give yourself to me and I'll ensure you live in luxury with every flavor of delicious food. Don't you know my status within the Jin Kingdom? Besides His Majesty and Crown Prince, who else am I concerned about? When you secretly fled the kingdom earlier didn't you know how heartbroken and worried I was? Now it's settled—we can rekindle our previous connection!"

As he made a move toward her, he'd surely receive my fatal punch. But at that moment the outer door suddenly burst open with urgent commotion as an attendant cried out, "Minister! Minister!"

Ignoring his near-miss with Jin Meili, Minister Guo turned and barked, "I'm right here! What do you want running in like this? Didn't I tell your men to guard outside and not let anyone enter?"

The attendant dared not approach the inner chamber from where he shouted, "Bad news Master! The Crown Prince has arrived. It seems he's learned of Miss Jin being here. You need to think quickly how to respond!"

Minister Guo gasped and rushed toward the room door without even caring about Jin Meili's exposed condition. That Crown Prince apparently was his mortal enemy. As soon as he left, Jin Meili released a long breath, "Finally gone—the investigator gone but replaced by the prince! Zhao Qian, you're always punctual with timing... um—don't move that area down there or I'll lose control entirely. At this hour do you still have time to play? Let me put on clothes quickly!"

I didn't respond to her request, continuing my exploration downward along her flat stomach toward the waistline. Suddenly Jin Meili dove into the blanket and clasped my head tightly, "Forget it—I miss you so much! Let me feel your presence again... I was afraid you'd never return as those rumors said."

Her initiative emboldened me further until our tongues entwined in a passionate tangle. Her panting breaths made the temperature inside the blanket seem to rise rapidly with smoldering desire. Just as this intimate moment threatened to reach climax, Jin Meili regained partial composure and pulled my wandering hands away from below her waistline, saying, "Zhao Qian no—we need to escape quickly! They're not good people. If I hadn't been sick in bed these past days, perhaps you wouldn't even see me now."

I replied, "When you were lying in bed injured you kicked quite hard when I attacked you earlier. Also do you enjoy being exposed like this? What if someone sneaks in at night—won't that be a great loss for you?"

With a bit of coquettishness she said, "I know it's dangerous—but sleeping in clothes is just uncomfortable! Besides I did lock the door! It's all your fault."

I questioned curiously, "Why does everyone here speak Shuangcheng dialect instead of Jin Kingdom language?"

"This moment you still have questions about these things?" She sighed. "Let's escape quickly or both the investigator and prince will arrive together—it'd be dangerous for me if they shared me."

"I don't care," I said indifferently, "let them come—I want to see how many eyes this Horse King has."

She scolded playfully, "You're so confident. The Jin Kingdom's ambitions toward Shuangcheng don't need explanation—they're as great as the Wangguo Empire! But because their steel smelting and casting industries monopolize the world economy, their greed becomes even greater. Coastal survival conditions are harsh with frequent storms, so they've set their sights on prosperous Shuangcheng for new capital city. For future rule purposes many upper echelons learn to speak Shuangcheng dialect—even court deliberations sometimes use it."

Kissing downward along her neck I murmured, "Your ambitions really are grand indeed."

Embracing me tightly while thrusting out a prominent chest she said, "Not 'your' ambitions—'their's. You forgot already? I'm officially registered as Shuangcheng citizen now! But when you suddenly disappeared many claimed you were dead and the Eastern Factory plus Imperial Horse Office gradually lost influence. My seafood restaurant became increasingly precarious despite Xiyu Gang's support. However without the Eastern Factory/Imperial Horse Office backing, even Xiyu Gang themselves started acting covertly. Finally unable to endure Shuangcheng's wealthy young men chasing me I returned to Jin Kingdom. But on my journey home rain soaked me and caused this big illness. Fortunately met Minister Guo who previously pursued me though I didn't like him. He housed me in an inn found doctors for me and visited daily with caring words—though knowing his bad intentions I still appreciated the care during my serious illness that saved my life."

Biting down on her breast I said, "I also have no good intentions toward you. How do you plan to manage this?"

Yet she seriously told me, "Zhao Qian I know I'm unworthy of you. But I won't be emotionally attached to any other man. Whether marrying or discarding me as you wish my heart for you will never change."

I embraced her and said, "Can you tell me about our relationship? I really don't remember—apologies it's not that I want to forget but some memory cells were damaged when a Wangguo strongman hit me with an iron rod."

She kissed my forehead gently and said, "Make me recount these things. Who knows if your memory is truly gone or pretending. But I'm willing to relive our past—though do you really think this place is safe? Let's escape first."

My fingers descended once more as I said, "No one can stop me from leaving—if you explain what happened between us we'll go together."

This time unexpectedly she didn't refuse my exploration and breathlessly whispered, "I have confidence in you. Our story begins when I opened a seafood restaurant in Shuangcheng where blacks were distrusted. To avoid East Factory searches I dug an underground cellar behind the back room. One day..."

Their footsteps returned to outside area as we heard Minister Guo say, "Your Highness what brings you here? Why insist on entering this room? Perhaps...perhaps another guest is resting inside. Let's not disturb them."

A very young male voice laughed lecherously, "Don't think I don't know everything about you, Guo Tian! Is that Black Rose girl you promised me for such a long time going to be played into submission first before being given to me?"

Minister Gu'os voice trembled noticeably, "Your Highness—no—it's not that this humble servant wasn't trying. The Black Rose truly disappeared. If found I'll definitely deliver her to your palace."

The Crown Prince angrily said, "Don't try playing games with me! I've long been interested in this woman but Father was too strict until recently when finally gaining some power—why do you look down on me?"

Frantically Guo defended himself, "No Your Highness! How dare a small investigator be disrespectful toward you!"

The Crown Prince said, "You're one of Father's favorites. What's there that you wouldn't dare? Someone reported to me that you secretly hoarded our country's first beauty—the Black Rose Jin Meili. Today I personally visit your door—won't this disturb whatever good time you two are having?"

Wiping sweat from his brow Guo said, "Your Highness forgive this humble servant but Miss Jin just recovered from a serious illness. Originally I planned to present her once fully healed. Since Your Highness is impatient perhaps now we can go find her together."

The Crown Prince coldly replied, "What about that guest sleeping in there? Won't my presence disturb him?"

Blushing Guo said, "This humble servant dares not hide it further—inside your guest is Miss Jin who's currently lying naked waiting for Your Highness' royal visit. According to this humble servant's knowledge she remains untouched by any man and can be used freely without concern. This humble servant hasn't dared touch her at all!"

Jin Meili's narrative made me blush intensely. She was an bold exotic woman whose love story with me involved making her "spring water ripple" in the cellar, even once giving both her and He Yuxing a "heavenly experience." However from her account I apparently never took her body as my own. Her memories gradually clarified some images in my mind, further intensifying my longing for He Yuxing—the wife who once made me "shoot" into unconsciousness.

Now with Jin Meili's back against me I realized it was easier to hold both breasts simultaneously in my hands. Her round pert buttocks pressed directly onto my treasure and suddenly my mood surged with excitement, unknowingly lowering my trousers.

She softly asked me, "Zhao Qian have you remembered me now? Do you think our Jin people are too loose or indecent for your taste? Don't like me anymore perhaps? Actually I don't care about past promises. Just knowing you're safely alive and seeing you again makes me content. If we can't escape today maybe I won't be Jin Meili anymore. If you still like me then don't waste it."

I didn't understand "waste"—was she implying her body would soon belong to another? And if that happened obviously wouldn't comply, probably choosing death. Therefore she wanted me not to waste the chance.

"Meili," I said with some confusion, "why think this way? Is it because you lack confidence in me?"

She replied, "I can't afford to have excessive expectations but don't want regrets in life. My appearance does give impression of looseness so let me prove my purity to you. Zhao Qian please take me!"

Indeed bold—during two men's conversation outside she still demanded I take her now at this moment! Had she sensed already that I'd removed trousers? Her pert buttocks were clearly wet

"Jin Meili said, "Minister Guo, please don't touch those things. I was thirsty and hungry at night so I went to the kitchen myself. My body is too weak, and I accidentally fell down **and tore the mosquito net. If His Highness has matters to attend to, perhaps it would be better to wait until my strength returns."

Though Jin Meili's dark skin concealed any obvious flushes on her face, her gestures and gaze betrayed unmistakable spring fever. How could the crown prince possibly leave at such a moment? Mistaking her restraint for seduction, he was instantly overcome with desire. Coughing once to signal Minister Guo to depart, the remaining performance would be his alone.

But Minister Guo lingered slowly as if unwilling to let go, dragging each minute. Suddenly Jin Meili smiled like blooming spring flowers and said, "His Highness, I just returned from Shuangcheng City. There are some things I don't quite understand. It's rare today to meet His Highness directly - the unease in my heart refuses to pass. Might His Highness enlighten me?"

Her blanket had shifted slightly downward, revealing half her breast that seemed to enchant the crown prince into a trance. Such a woman with rose-gold complexion was truly one in ten thousand for the Golden Kingdom. Unlike common Gold Kingdom girls whose skin darkened unappealingly, her healthy tan revealed subtle whiteness beneath. Her body wasn't the robust indistinguishable type either - she had well-defined curves that made even the covered blanket tremble with hidden waves. The narrow waist seemed to vanish altogether under the fabric while her rounded hips curved like they concealed another person behind.

And what truly enchanted the crown prince was Jin Meili's expression of spring fever, as if basking in a lover's caresses. That stunningly beautiful face bore the satisfaction of post-coital bliss. Dazed and flushed, he wasn't inexperienced with women - but never with such an exquisite specimen. His mind spun at her questions.

"Miss Jin," he said dizzily, "you're too beautiful... no, actually 'sexy' is a more accurate description. I believe you'd be perfect as my crown princess. Minister Guo has done well in recommending you; I'll report to the Emperor and request rewards for him. Once we conquer Shuangcheng City, I shall marry you in the grand hall!"

Actually I had no intention of playing these games - initially I just wanted to clarify our relationship with Jin Meili. But as she spoke about her sexual interests, my own desires emerged. I never liked suppressing myself, especially now that my superpower gave me confidence. Ultimately I couldn't resist entering Jin Meili's body according to my original plan: identify the two people and leave quickly. Unexpectedly, she used this moment to gather intelligence for me, so even if I wanted to depart, I'd have to listen first.

Jin Meili wasn't satisfied with the crown prince's response. She let out a faint hum that was clearly not just dissatisfaction but an unmistakable moan of pleasure. Even Guo Tian picking up things on the floor shivered in his legs and nearly collapsed where he stood. He now regretted not taking advantage when she was ill, and instead had become her accomplice to the crown prince. Though his wife was beautiful, compared to this black rose before him - it was like heaven versus earth. A year ago Guo Tian had already lusted after this rose, and even after her mysterious disappearance he hadn't stopped thinking about her. This unexpected reunion turned into such a result...

"His Highness," Jin Meili said again, "I just returned from Shuangcheng City. Their weapons are advanced and their armies well-equipped. I'm afraid your plan won't succeed for years to come."

The crown prince thought she was impatient to become his princess. Smiling he said, "Don't worry, dear. I'll handle all necessary matters before our wedding night. As for conquering Shuangcheng - that's just a matter of days. You probably don't know this yet: chaos currently reigns in their capital because the head of the Imperial Horse Administration and East Factory has disappeared. Rumors say he was killed by Wanhua Kingdom troops. The most powerful faction now is Pang Hu, who allied with our Golden Kingdom and Wanhua Kingdom to respond together. Originally he only agreed to cede several prefectures, but my Emperor already made a secret deal with the Wanhua King - we'll take advantage of the chaos to completely conquer Shuangcheng City, then divide the land between us. The southern regions will be our Golden Kingdom's territory since our iron ore and smelting techniques are what Wanhua desperately needs."

Jin Meili gave two vague "uh-huh" responses indicating she'd heard his words, but these sounds carried an indescribable sensuality like a starting pistol that made both the crown prince and Guo Tian's manhoods salute simultaneously. After all, Golden Kingdom men were known for their impressive sizes, making this tent rather comically oversized.

Observing them seemingly unimpressed, Jin Meili continued, "His Highness, Shuangcheng City isn't as easy to conquer as you imagine. From what I know, Zhao Qian left behind many advanced weapons. Even if other prefectures are easier targets, the capital has the Imperial Horse Administration - his old army unit. Rumors say their advanced weapons are piled up like mountains. Moreover Wanhua's strength after its devastating defeat is far less than before; you can't possibly win against Shuangcheng Kingdom."

The crown prince was furious upon hearing this. The fire stick below his waist diminished somewhat as he declared, "You don't understand the situation well enough to be making these claims! Yes, Wanhua did suffer a defeat, but that happened because they were reckless and fell for treachery. We also lost many soldiers in that operation. This time we won't play covertly - once our attack signal begins, we'll mount a full-scale assault so they can't defend at all. As for their advanced weapons - those are currently under General Pang's control. He certainly won't let them circulate among the garrisoned troops. By the time we reach Shuangcheng's border, it will be too late for him to resist!"

Jin Meili didn't know how much success probability was in the crown prince's words. She bit her lower lip hard to suppress rising waves of desire, "Oh... I see. Your Highness is truly remarkable. I admire you greatly but am afraid my humble status would dishonor your royal door if I stay by your side. His Highness, may I rest now?"

Jin Meili's frail appearance combined with her soft-spoken words threw the crown prince into complete disarray. He had never seen such a scene in the palace where women trembled like quails upon seeing him. Entranced, he said, "Of course! Of course! Rest well. Just don't betray my feelings for you. I'll wait until your body fully recovers to discuss other matters. As for your status issue - once we're married I'll have the Emperor declare you as Minister Guo's adopted sister. The crown prince marrying a minister's younger sibling won't attract any criticism, right?"

Now Jin Meili knew this crown prince preferred softness over hardness. She suddenly let loose her repressed sensuality with a radiant expression and even softer tone: "His Highness, your kindness truly overwhelms me... but in my current state I'm not suitable to meet outsiders. Can you perhaps..."

The crown prince's bones melted away as he told Guo Tian who was grinding on the floor, "Go outside. I just need to say a few words with Miss Jin."

Guo Tian dared not disobey and left immediately. The crown prince then brought over a chair and actually sat by the bedside - treating himself as family. This horrified Jin Meili whose bottom continuously recoiled backward in alarm. Now feeling his own heroic aura intensifying, he said, "Meili, are you worried about our Golden Kingdom's victory? You needn't fear this at all. I'll tell you a secret: just recently we discovered an underground corridor..."

Jin Meili was calculating how to politely send the crown prince away when he suddenly wanted to confide in her and even reveal state secrets for her satisfaction, "Oh His Highness," she said, "if it's such important military intelligence perhaps I shouldn't know. Though I admire you greatly, my status is even lower than a palace servant."

The crown prince couldn't resist the challenge: "Who says you're beneath servants? If you really were that lowly I'd have taken your body right now! But no - in my heart you are destined to be my crown princess. I'll make sure you live happily because I've never seen such a beautiful, sexy girl before. You've truly captured my heart; I'm madly in love with you."

Jin Meili struggled to maintain her frightened expression: "His Highness is too kind to me - I don't know how to repay your kindness!"

The crown prince said, "No need for repayment! Listen carefully - during our mining operations we actually pierced through the Earth's crust. You want to know what we found?"

Jin Meili sensed something stirring within her body and waves of numb pleasure spread through her limbs as she closed her eyes: "Underground corridor? I think His Highness just mentioned that."

Since he was sitting on a chair, the crown prince couldn't see what Jin Meili was doing behind. He said, "Exactly! It's an enormous tunnel stretching east-west across our entire world. So far we've only found its first exit - which is why we could secretly infiltrate Shuangcheng City. How else could thousands of soldiers sneak in undetected? We're not Wanhua cavalry who can travel 800 miles at night on horseback."

Jin Meili was stunned: "His Highness means this tunnel leads to the capital city of Shuangcheng Kingdom, where you discovered an exit and deployed troops to coordinate with Wanhua's ambush?"

The crown prince smiled, "Exactly! You're truly a woman of wisdom who will help me achieve great things. With you by my side, I don't think any of my brothers can take my position!"

Jin Meili anxiously asked: "His Highness, is our Golden Kingdom still relying on this secret tunnel for an ambush? Of course it's military intelligence - if His Highness feels uncomfortable revealing it to me, there's no need. Please don't suspect I'm leaking information."

The crown prince waved his hands: "No way! No way! How could I doubt someone as beautiful as you? Moreover I plan to take you back to the palace today so you can be by my side always - these matters will certainly become known to you then. The Emperor already worked out plans with Wanhua Kingdom: both sides will first launch large-scale attacks on the border while General Pang Hu staged a coup in Shuangcheng City. During the chaos we'll deploy all our underground forces from the tunnel, this time we won't fall for their bait-and-switch tactics again. Even if that emperor stood outside the city gates waiting to be slaughtered by us - he'd cooperate with Wanhua's internal agents to seize both outer and middle cities before attacking inner city. At that point General Pang Hu will be busy with his coup, so intense battles between factions will erupt naturally, giving us perfect opportunity!"

Jin Meili broke out in cold sweat from two reasons: one was the crown prince's immediate plan to take her away; second was knowing Shuangcheng City couldn't fall because otherwise her man would be in danger. Though she knew this plan couldn't be changed, extracting such crucial intelligence had already been an incredible relief.

"His Highness," Jin Meili said, "I know you're a learned and rational young man unlike Minister Guo who fixates on my body like some animal untouched for centuries. You understand I just recovered from illness - otherwise I wouldn't dare to bow before the crown prince. May I rest now, change clothes, then visit His Highness at court in the afternoon? Please grant me this favor - there are guards outside so I can't escape."

Jin Meili secretly used her feminine wiles on the crown prince. Though he felt tempted, he knew she'd eventually become his conquest beneath him. To please her for a few more days was acceptable; having men guard outside wasn't a problem either since a girl couldn't possibly escape.

The crown prince happily agreed: "Of course! I can never compare to Guo Tian that brute - though he's the Emperor's favorite courtier now, I can't say much about him. From today you're mine. He won't dare touch you again. Rest well and I'll return tonight for a celebration."

The crown prince cheerfully left after locking both doors inside and out. Jin Meili finally let out a low cry: "Ah...ya...could you behave yourself? It's too deep! This is my first time, and in front of another man? You're so shameless!"

I held her back tightly from behind, "But I feel your body trembling - isn't it exciting for you? Don't you like this?"

Jin Meili said, "Of course not! I'm just afraid. Why do you think I'd want to have sex publicly? Quick tell me what to do! It's already known that besides bandits finding secret paths through the checkpoints, Golden Kingdom also discovered underground tunnels leading directly into Shuangcheng City. Although Wanhua's path is reportedly blocked now, this tunnel remains unknown to them. What should we do?"

I said, "Meili, are you truly identifying yourself as a citizen of Shuangcheng? You must know this is treason."

Jin Meili shook her head: "I don't know what treason means. I only know you're the most important thing for me. If Shuangcheng falls you'll certainly be unhappy. But now even with eight legs we can't return in time, and both sides have amassed huge forces along the border - we can't move at all."

I said, "Don't worry about it. I have a plan. Right now I just want to enjoy this moment with you. Thank you for helping me extract intelligence earlier; your kindness towards me is obvious. In future I won't let you leave my side again. You weren't happy before because we didn't spend enough time together? From now on if you don't separate from me, we can slowly build our bond."

Jin Meili hugged me tightly with tears streaming down her cheeks: "Zhao Qian, I thought I'd never see you again in this life. Our love hasn't even begun yet but is about to end! I was so lost those days I didn't even know who I was, traveling like a beggar back to the Golden Kingdom. But today's surprise encounter with your love - please take me wherever you go. I don't even want to be your wife, just being near you and feeling secure would satisfy me completely!"

Jin Meili was an orphan with mixed heritage - half Golden Kingdom bloodline and half Shuangcheng ancestry. Her sensuous beauty had made her life dangerous before meeting me; she lived like an underground agent in Shuangcheng even avoiding sunlight entirely. My accidental fall into her hiding cellar changed everything, giving her a reason to stop hiding and live freely without fear. She knew who was responsible for this miracle - not just because he gave her safety but more importantly because she genuinely loved him without needing any justification. From the moment his body crashed down on hers in that cellar she realized life couldn't continue without him. Now their physical and spiritual union had finally been completed, how could Jin Meili not weep with joy?

Indeed this black beauty's constitution was extraordinary - even after my intense assault she could stand up immediately. I handed back the clothes I stole earlier: "Meili, do you have another outfit? We need to leave now."

Jin Meili asked in confusion: "By the way, why did you come steal my clothes and almost kill me with a single punch?"

I said, "Some friends of mine are without clothes and haven't eaten or drunk anything for ages. I needed to find some supplies."

"Are they girls?" Jin Meili seemed to have expected this as she dressed up while asking. That injured breast took great effort to stuff back into her corset, creating a noticeable lump inside - but there was no time to fix that now.

I nodded: "Yes. Are you angry? You might find them strange - one is a pygmy princess and another is an aquatic creature princess besides my wife."

Jin Meili found several other outfits for us: "Of course not! Otherwise how could I have been crazy with Xie Yuxing before?"

Guards were indeed stationed at the door and windows. These tall, strong black men would beat three ordinary Shuangcheng citizens easily. But I had no intention of fighting them - carrying Ou Yang Qian with clothes and food we quietly left through a hole in the roof.

Returning to where our hidden warship was, the doors were wide open as Ximen Yan and Ou Yang Qian anxiously watched from the cabin entrance. When they saw me bringing back a black beauty both expressed shock. I said, "This is my old friend Jin Meili whom I met before in Shuangcheng City. Unexpectedly we ran into each

Ximen Yan turned to me after hearing the dwarf's plea, her voice trembling. "Zhao Qian, please help me - my father is truly in grave danger and we can't wait any longer."

Twin Cities needs me back home, yet Ximen Yan needs me more now. My dilemma left me speechless until I finally said, "I'll immediately find Xiao Yuer. If necessary we'll split forces - I'll go with you to the underground city while Ouyang Qian leads our group back to Twin Cities. We must locate that subterranean passage leading out of Jin territory before they launch another massive invasion. With border guards unable to reinforce us and Peng Hu's sabotage, the city might actually fall."

Gathering two sets of clothes, I rushed toward the shore. The endless beach offered no trace of Xiao Yuer. My mind expanded in search, only to find her swimming rapidly into deeper waters like pursued by demons - already over ten miles from land.

My thoughts spiraled. Why leave without notice? We'd just agreed! Women are truly enigmatic creatures, I grumbled inwardly though my irritation gave way to resolve. I didn't even try to stop her; why must she vanish secretly?

Outpacing Xiao Yuer effortlessly, I ensnared her in my energy field. "Xiao Yuer!" I snapped, "Why disappear like this? Do you realize how much worry you cause?"

Her face showed no remorse only urgent distress as she declared, "Zhao Qian, my father is in mortal peril! You must help me save him!"

"You're speaking nonsense," I countered sharply. "Just moments ago he nearly killed you - what new catastrophe could possibly afflict him now?"

"My premonitions are never wrong," Xiao Yuer insisted, eyes pleading. "Fish colonies are under mysterious attacks right now. Please let me return with you! You can save anyone if you set your mind to it!"

I hesitated. If this dwarf hadn't appeared earlier I might agree... But Ximen Yan's family and Twin Cities needed immediate aid too. "Xiao Yuer," I sighed, "Twin Cities itself is under siege while Ximen Yan's father and brothers are in danger. I'm no god with divine powers - these things must be addressed sequentially. Return with me first, and if your father's plight proves genuine we'll immediately head back."

"Please believe me!" she pleaded earnestly. "My visions have never failed! The fish population is being attacked by unknown forces. Help me... please..."