Qi Fang's expression was somewhat dazed. She paused, took a deep breath, and said seriously, "I agree." Li Daoqiang's mind wavered slightly. He was really going to have a woman now. A complex, indescribable feeling stirred within him. Steadying his emotions, he nodded and said with a hint of warning, "Good. Remember what you said today—this is all your choice." He paused, then continued, "Don't worry. Your senior brother's matter is on me. Within two days, you'll see him. But..." Qi Fang looked at him with confusion. "Your senior brother's character, you must know it well. Once he learns what you've done for him, he won't let it go easily. Then we'll both be in a difficult spot." Li Daoqiang said firmly. Qi Fang was taken aback, recalling her senior brother's temperament, and couldn't help nodding, a hint of worry creeping in. Suppressing the ache in her heart, she frowned and asked, "Then... what should we do? How about... sending him away?" "Send him where? Without knowing your exact situation, he won't give up. He'll come back." Li Daoqiang said flatly. Qi Fang had no solution, so she could only rack her brains while looking at Li Daoqiang with pleading eyes. Li Daoqiang pondered for a moment, then said seriously, "From now on, you are my woman. You can't be too close to other men. This is for the best—for you and for your senior brother." After a mild warning, seeing Qi Fang nod repeatedly, he hesitated slightly, then sighed, "But he is still your senior brother. I've promised him a lifetime of safety and wealth. Let him stay at Black Dragon Stockade from now on." "Ah!" Qi Fang was startled. Let her senior brother stay at Black Dragon Stockade! Hadn't he just said he was worried her senior brother wouldn't let things go? But thinking it over, it seemed fine. Her senior brother was so naive; staying at Black Dragon Stockade would ensure his safety. She could even see him often. But... How could she convince her senior brother to let go of me? Li Daoqiang's expression softened, and he looked at Qi Fang gently. "Since you've become my woman, I trust you. So I'm willing to keep your senior brother at Black Dragon Stockade to avoid separating you two. But you must completely dispel all his thoughts. That's your task." Qi Fang's face flushed at his tone. She lowered her head and whispered, "Thank you." "There's no need to thank me. Since you're my woman, of course I'll treat you well." Li Daoqiang said with a smile. Though he had never coaxed a woman before, he understood a little. He figured it wouldn't be hard to fool this naive girl in front of him. Sure enough, Qi Fang's face reddened even more, and she dared not meet his gaze. After a moment, she mustered her courage and said seriously, "What do I need to do? I'll definitely make my senior brother give up." Li Daoqiang nodded with satisfaction and said slowly, "It's not hard to make your senior brother give up. First, tell him the truth. There's nothing to hide; be open and honest. Then tell him you're already my woman, that you won't break your word or betray me, and that you've decided to settle down and be a good wife and mother." Qi Fang stared blankly at Li Daoqiang, incredulous. "Just that?" "Just that. I'll step in and have a proper talk with your senior brother, and let him stay at Black Dragon Stockade." Li Daoqiang said with confidence. Qi Fang didn't know what to say, so she just nodded in agreement. Li Daoqiang was quite satisfied inside. Di Yun's talent was not to be underestimated. With proper training, in a few years, Black Dragon Stockade would gain a formidable general. A very trustworthy one at that. Far more reliable than anyone else. Simply put, that was the virtue of an honest, upright man. If it were anyone else, Li Daoqiang wouldn't keep such a man in the stockade—it would be asking for trouble. But Qi Fang and Di Yun were different. A kind, traditional woman. An honest, upright man. Once they accepted their fate, they would be the most trustworthy people. Qi Fang had already accepted hers; only the final step remained. As for Di Yun, he was confident he could make him serve loyally. Even if something went wrong, he was sure he could adjust in time. Pleased with his thoughts, he shifted his focus back to Qi Fang. Her delicate features, fair and tender skin, tall and lithe figure, and a waist that could be encircled with one hand. Add to that her lonely, helpless, and melancholic air, and she was even more captivating. He gritted his teeth inwardly, reached out, and pulled her waist into his embrace. "Ah!" Qi Fang gasped, her hands pressed against her chest as she looked at Li Daoqiang in panic. Feeling the astonishing softness, Li Daoqiang kept his expression calm and said, "You're already my woman. This step must be taken now to completely dispel your senior brother's thoughts." Qi Fang's expression froze as she recalled her own words. Her face flushed crimson, but she couldn't stop it. She was already his woman. She lowered her head, saying nothing, but Li Daoqiang wasn't foolish—this was tacit consent. His initial nervousness gave way to an indescribable joy. He scooped up her light, delicate body in his arms and strode toward the back chambers. Qi Fang buried her head deeply, her jade-like hands clutching her clothes tightly, not making a sound. In broad daylight, on the bed. Li Daoqiang felt he hadn't been this gentle in a long time. Suppressing his impatience, he slowly undid her clothes. Unlike the perfunctory encounters of his past life or the roughness with Liu Si, a new feeling arose. This is my woman. Truly mine, different from others. Mine. I should treat her well. But when the warm, fragrant scent and the trembling softness hit him, Li Daoqiang couldn't help but exert force. ... After a long while, when Li Daoqiang walked out of the room, he felt a surge of high spirits and renewed energy. A genuine smile lingered on his face. His gaze wasn't entirely focused, as if he were savoring something. Sitting down in a quiet room, he barely managed to push those thoughts aside. He truly understood why they said the gentle embrace is a hero's grave. This thing, only by experiencing it firsthand could one truly comprehend. That kind of beauty was beyond words. No wonder they say looks are justice. Even he was somewhat captivated. He felt even more fortunate to have secured Qi Fang. After a few more breaths, he fully steadied his mind and turned to the Great Bandit System. One of the three main ways to earn bandit points had finally shown promise. Forty thousand bandit points. That was what he gained after fully possessing Qi Fang. At the same time, new information about this path emerged. Women, not counting their own strength, were rated by the Great Bandit System into two grades based on appearance, intelligence, and the like. First grade: starting at five thousand bandit points. If they had strength, even more. Initial inner strength: twenty thousand. Twelve Meridians realm: eighty thousand. Eight Extraordinary Meridians realm: three hundred twenty thousand. Second grade was exactly half. Two thousand five hundred, ten thousand, forty thousand, one hundred sixty thousand. As for women at the Xiantian realm, it was unknown for now—he'd have to wait until he had one. But looking at those familiar numbers, Li Daoqiang couldn't help speculating. First-grade women matched the bandit points needed for the fifth to eighth levels of the Dragon-Elephant Prajna Art. Second-grade women were half that. Those numbers forced him to wonder. Would a first-grade woman at the Xiantian realm yield bandit points equal to those needed for the ninth level and above of the Dragon-Elephant Prajna Art? Though he doubted it, he couldn't help feeling hopeful. If true, he'd hit the jackpot. At the same time, he was more certain than ever that this path wasn't useless or secondary. It held great promise. It made Li Daoqiang's mind wander. In the martial world, there seemed to be quite a few women he could choose from. After idly considering a few targets, he steadied himself. Qi Fang was a second-grade woman at the Twelve Meridians realm. Thus, he earned forty thousand bandit points. And it wasn't a one-time deal—as her strength grew, he'd gain more bandit points. Truly a huge gain. The only downside was that women rated by the Great Bandit System were rare. He couldn't quite explain it, but it seemed tied to fate or something similar. Qi Fang barely made it into the second grade. So he couldn't just go around acquiring beautiful women. After pondering for a while, he roughly understood this path and set it aside for now. Though promising, he knew it wasn't the main route. (Thanks for the support.) ...