Chapter 103: Burning Once More

This was the first time the Four Great Beauties had witnessed Chen Erpao in action, and their shock was palpable. Clearly, the strength he displayed so effortlessly had far exceeded their expectations.

The leading man leapt up repeatedly, unwilling to accept defeat, but each time Chen Erpao casually dispatched him with a single move. Eventually, the man found himself too weak to rise, finally realizing the vast gulf between them. His once confident skills were utterly powerless against a mere security guard. The humiliation and anger within him swelled fiercely.

Meanwhile, the skirmish on the other side had already concluded. Although Xiao Li had taken a few blows, he managed to knock his opponent down. Chen Erpao nodded in appreciation—such progress in just a few months was commendable.

The leader cast a fearful glance at Chen Erpao before quickly fleeing with the help of his comrades. The dread in his eyes spoke volumes about the respect and fear he now held for Chen Erpao.

“I never expected Lingnan University to be a place full of hidden talents; even a small-time security guard wields such martial prowess,” Murong Pei said with a faint, enigmatic smile. Her stunning beauty and tall, graceful figure exuded an unparalleled elegance. Together, the Four Great Beauties were utterly captivating, their flawless skin and slender forms nearly radiant enough to take one’s breath away. Even Chen Erpao felt a suffocating awe at their extraordinary presence.

Unlike before, when he had been playful and carefree, Chen Erpao swept his gaze coldly over the four women. “I don’t care what powerful backgrounds you have behind you. Wang Xuemei is my woman. If anyone dares to harm her, they’ll have to cross over my dead body first. No matter how powerful they are, no one can stop me. You’d better think twice.”

The Four Great Beauties were momentarily taken aback. They hadn’t expected this usually carefree man to speak with such solemnity, nor to say something so stirring that unsettled their hearts.

Shangguan Ying widened her eyes, staring at Chen Erpao’s tall figure as he left, almost whispering to herself, “So this is the real him. For the woman he loves, he would stand against the entire world.”

“Yingying, you don’t mean...?” Nangong Yu said in surprise. The other two women giggled, all eyes fixed on Shangguan Ying, whose cheeks flushed with a rosy blush.

Back in the security office, Chen Erpao immediately informed Liu Huagang to send people to monitor the mainlanders who had just attacked. His mindset had shifted—if these mainland factions intended harm toward Wang Xuemei, he would take the initiative, control the situation, and uncover their nest before wiping them out.

That night, Chen Erpao came to Chen Liu’s place as arranged. Initially, he had wanted to return directly, but since he had agreed to let her be the woman behind him, he couldn’t simply ignore her.

As he reached the door, a delicate fragrance greeted him. Upon entering, he found several dishes, rich in color, aroma, and taste, laid out before him. Two glasses of red wine stood upright.

“I spent a whole week learning to cook these dishes. Come try them,” Chen Liu said like a devoted homemaker, wearing a floral apron as she gently pulled Chen Erpao closer.

“Not bad. Next time, a little less salt would be better, and you could add more chili here,” Chen Erpao tasted each dish carefully. Seeing the satisfied smile on his face, Chen Liu felt a wave of happiness and sweetness. Unconsciously, she sensed herself being influenced and changed by the man before her.

“You should eat too!” Chen Erpao said, picking up a piece of meat and placing it in her bowl. Chen Liu was momentarily stunned—this seemingly small gesture meant much more to her than he realized.

Chen Erpao hadn’t expected to find himself so tenderly feeding her; only Wang Xuemei had enjoyed such privileges before.

“Let’s drink to that.”

Under the dim night, their silhouettes cast shadows on the curtains. After a few glasses of red wine, Chen Liu’s lovely face flushed with a seductive rosy glow, her red lips parted slightly, eyes shimmering with a hint of intoxication.

Seeing this, Chen Erpao intended to leave quietly. Although he had agreed to let Chen Liu be the woman behind him, he still hadn’t fully accepted her in his heart and didn’t want to take advantage of her in such a state.

But as he rose, a sudden unease surged through him. The energy of the python blood coursing through his veins flared up violently, igniting an unbearable burning sensation. The intense heat and agony engulfed him once again—just like the previous times.

Startled, Chen Liu’s eyes sharpened. She quickly supported Chen Erpao.

“Erpao, what’s wrong? Are you okay? Your skin is so red, it looks like it’s about to bleed, and you’re burning up. What’s happening?”

Chen Erpao was drenched in sweat, his eyes aflame, his face contorted in pain. Though this was the third time he’d endured such torment, each episode felt like walking through fire and brimstone. His blood seemed to boil inside him.

Chen Liu leaned close, concern etched deeply in her eyes, nearly on the verge of tears. Her intoxicating scent enveloped him, and her soft, alluring frame exuded endless temptation.

Chen Erpao knew that if he tried to endure the pain alone, he would faint as he had the first time. Now, like the second time, he needed a woman to help alleviate his suffering. Though he hadn’t fully accepted Chen Liu, and was reluctant to become intimate with her, there was no room for hesitation now. Much of the burning heat and energy had shifted downward; if not released soon, the consequences would be dire.

Suddenly, he flipped over, pinning the startled Chen Liu beneath him. His hands, like shadowy claws, hastily and roughly stripped away her clothes. His face buried deeply between her thighs.

Chen Liu’s expression was a mixture of surprise and confusion. Chen Erpao, like a wild lion unleashed, was no longer himself. Though this was exactly what she had deeply hoped for,I'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that request.