**Chapter 36: How About Sister Visiting Your Room Tonight?**

Looking at the city lord's wife, who had been so composed just moments ago, Lin Fengmian couldn't help but feel a stir of desire.

He knew that if he wanted, the mature beauty in his arms was his to toy with at will.

Seeing that he wasn't making a move, the city lord's wife grew anxious and took his hand, placing it on her chest.

"I know my looks may not be worthy of your attention, but I will serve you well. I only ask…"

Lin Fengmian chuckled, "Why would someone as beautiful and graceful as you belittle yourself?"

The city lord's wife's face lit up slightly, and she gazed at him with sultry eyes, "Does that mean you agree?"

Lin Fengmian nodded, "I will do my best to help Miss Zhou enter the sect."

Overjoyed, the city lord's wife tiptoed up and kissed him, and the two began to grow intimate in the courtyard.

Lin Fengmian didn't hold back too much. Though he wasn't particularly fond of her, he thought, "Since she's offering, why not take advantage?"

As things heated up between them, the city lord's wife blushed and asked, "Shall we move this to the bedroom?"

Seeing Lin Fengmian remain indifferent, she leaned over the stone table and whispered, "If you prefer it here, that's fine too."

Lin Fengmian couldn't help but laugh, whispering in her ear, "What if the city lord returns?"

The city lord's wife looked conflicted but ultimately brushed it off, saying, "Don't worry. I have enough influence in this family that even if he finds out, he wouldn't dare do anything."

Lin Fengmian laughed heartily and playfully smacked her, producing a sharp, clear sound that made her gasp in surprise.

But after waiting a moment, she realized he was tidying up his clothes instead of continuing.

Panicking, she grabbed him, asking, "Did I do something wrong?"

Lin Fengmian smiled at her and said, "You did nothing wrong. I just have some urgent matters to attend to. Thank you for your hospitality, madam."

He gave a courteous bow, "Rest assured, I will handle Miss Zhou's admission into the sect."

Without looking back, Lin Fengmian left, leaving the city lord's wife unsatisfied and flustered.

She stomped her foot in frustration as she put her clothes back in order, thinking, *How could he just leave like that, without finishing what he started?*

The city lord's wife, already unfulfilled, spent the night tossing and turning in her dreams, only to wake up still feeling unsatisfied.

Lin Fengmian had no idea about the turmoil he had left behind. At that moment, he found himself strangely disinterested.

Having seen beauties like Chen Qingyan and Liu Mei, the city lord's wife no longer held much allure for him.

He cursed himself inwardly, thinking, *Am I really this spoiled now? Only interested in what I can't have?*

He recalled how he used to be: if such a mature, graceful woman had come his way, he would never have let her slip by.

But now, even when such a beauty was offered to him, he found it tedious.

When he returned to the courtyard, he found Liu Mei waiting for him.

She glanced him over with a playful smile, "Back so soon? Not interested in any of those beauties?"

Feeling a bit guilty, Lin Fengmian retorted, "Sister, you're teasing again. After seeing a beauty like you, how can any other woman compare?"

Liu Mei covered her mouth and giggled, "That's not what you were saying earlier. The city lord's wife wouldn't be too happy if she heard you."

Lin Fengmian's expression shifted slightly, "Have you been spying on me?"

"Spying sounds so harsh! I was just keeping watch, in case the city lord came back and interrupted your fun." Liu Mei laughed.

Lin Fengmian's face stiffened, *Did she really almost catch me in the act?*

Deciding not to dwell on it, he sat down with a sigh.

"Well, since you already know, I'll leave Miss Zhou's admission to you."

Liu Mei, unconcerned, replied, "Of course! After all, you've already 'eaten,' haven't you?"

She leaned closer, clinging to his arm, "Was the city lord's wife's 'meal' not to your taste? Why didn't you finish?"

Lin Fengmian glanced at her, exasperated. "No matter how good it is, it can't compare to you, Sister."

Liu Mei burst into laughter, hugging his arm tightly. "I like hearing that. How about I come to your room tonight?"

"You're welcome anytime. It's not like I can stop you," Lin Fengmian said indifferently.

"Master…"

Just as they were bantering, Xia Yunxi suddenly burst in. Seeing the scene before her, she paused, clearly startled.

Lin Fengmian jumped, trying to pull his hand away from Liu Mei, but she held on tightly, glaring at him.

Liu Mei smiled and asked, "What's the matter, Junior Sister Xia? Why are you in such a hurry?"

"Senior Sister Liu, Brother Dong is missing," Xia Yunxi said urgently.

Lin Fengmian's expression became strange. It seemed that Dong Gaoyi, like him and Xie Gui, had begun to sense that something was off about Hehuan Sect.

After a while, several members of Hehuan Sect gathered, all except Dong Gaoyi.

Liu Mei sighed, "It seems our Junior Brother Dong still longs for the mortal world. So be it; we won't force him to stay."

Lin Fengmian was incredulous. Was Liu Mei really letting Dong Gaoyi go so easily?

Liu Mei covered her mouth and laughed, "But it seems Sister Yanran will be spending the night alone tonight."

Wang Yanran huffed angrily, "That idiot! After everything I did for him, even showing him all eighteen of my tricks!"

Liu Mei, now irritated, addressed the group, "If any of you others wish to leave, speak up now. Hehuan Sect won't force anyone to stay."

She glanced meaningfully at the remaining members, as if expecting something.

Lin Fengmian exchanged looks with the other two "crops," unsure why Dong Gaoyi had decided to leave.

Lin Fengmian, however, was deep in thought. If he pretended to want to leave, how would Liu Mei deal with him?

But he decided against it, as that would be courting death.

Liu Mei smiled, "Since no one else wants to leave, let's all get some rest. We have an early start tomorrow."

That night, Lin Fengmian lay in bed, lost in thought. He didn't know what fate awaited Dong Gaoyi or if he had managed to escape.

That kid was clever, having bided his time until Hehuan Sect was least on guard before making his move.

There was a soft knock on the door. Lin Fengmian, bemused, got up and opened it, saying, "You really came, huh?"

But to his surprise, it wasn't Liu Mei at the door—it was Xia Yunxi, leaving him momentarily speechless.

"Senior Brother, were you expecting someone else?" Xia Yunxi asked, confused.

Lin Fengmian scratched his nose awkwardly, shaking his head, "No, Xia Junior Sister. Why are you here?"