Urban Seduction: Housewives Club Chapter 1804 - 0133: The Tech-Savvy Girl 4

"Yue’er, where have you been since last night?" Finding herself alone with Wang Yue, Liu Ruoshi took the opportunity to question him privately.

"I visited the Su family estate with my aunt to consult Aunt Yan Fangfei on a few matters," Wang Yue replied, weaving a blend of truth and deception.

Liu Ruoshi fixed her gaze on him. "Then are you aware that Elder Li Chonghe, who arrived from Tianhai yesterday, has met with some misfortune?"

"Li Chonghe? What sort of trouble could befall someone like him?" Wang Yue inquired, his face a mask of feigned astonishment.

He and his aunt had already reached an agreement regarding Li Chonghe’s death: they would keep the assassination a total secret. This wasn't due to a lack of trust in their kin, but rather a desire to shield others from the fallout. Furthermore, limiting the number of people who knew the truth reduced the risk of exposure when the investigators from Tianhai eventually arrived.

Liu Ruoshi explained, "His body was discovered this morning, thirty miles to the south of Jinling City."

"That’s impossible!" Wang Yue cried out. "Li Chonghe is a formidable master at the third level of the Gui Zhen realm. Who in the entire Jinling region could possibly take his life?"

"After considering everyone, you are the only one I suspect might be capable of such a feat. Besides, you have a motive given the grudge over his son's death. That is why I summoned you to ask directly." Liu Ruoshi didn't mince words, laying her suspicions bare.

Wang Yue shook his head dismissively. "Grandma, you overestimate me. He was a Gui Zhen realm expert. Moreover, there is no way he could have linked his son's death to me. Why would I ever take such a massive risk?"

Liu Ruoshi let out a breath of relief. "I am glad it wasn't you. Just remember to keep your Cultivation level hidden as much as possible. This is not the time to become a target of interest."

"I understand, Grandma," Wang Yue nodded. "Also, Aunt Su Quan is already aware of the Cultivation technique I am practicing."

Wang Yue was subtly urging his grandmother to move quickly. He wanted to ensure the other two Great Families didn't perceive the Wang family’s secrecy as a sign of hostile intent.

Possessing far more life experience than her grandson, Liu Ruoshi caught his drift immediately and nodded. "Understood. I shall handle the arrangements."

Once he returned to his private quarters, Wang Yue produced the secret manuals he had looted from Li Chonghe.

He set aside the various martial arts books without a second glance. Due to his unique dual cultivation method, standard Foundation techniques were useless to him—unless they were rare internal arts with specific elemental attributes.

Such manuals were exceptionally scarce, usually requiring a grade of at least lower-tier Heavenly rank; for now, they were beyond his reach.

Among the offensive martial arts, the most potent was an Earthly rank lower-tier technique titled "Flipping Heaven Palm."

While it was a palm-based style, its philosophy differed greatly from the "Breaking Jade Palm" of the Wang family.

This technique prioritized raw destructive power over finesse. In terms of technical complexity, it actually fell short of the upper-tier Mysterious rank "Breaking Jade Palm."

Since Wang Yue was already successfully merging the traits of the eighth-level "Great Fury Wind" into his "Breaking Jade Palm," he felt little interest in a technique that lacked depth.

However, a top-tier Mysterious rank manual caught his eye—it was a set of footwork techniques, or what many called lightness skills. This manual, known as "Light Smoke Steps," was incredibly refined.

If mastered, it would not only triple a cultivator's speed but also drastically increase their agility.

Learning this would significantly boost his combat efficiency. However, because it was Li Chonghe's signature move, Wang Yue had to practice in secret. He could only share it with his family once the heat from Li Chonghe’s disappearance had fully died down.

The final manual detailed a swordsmanship style called "Soul-Cutting Sword." Even though it was only a lower-tier Mysterious rank technique, the movements were intricate enough to be useful. More importantly, it would allow Wang Yue to pass as a genuine swordsman, rather than relying on a single move like the eighth-level "Great Fury Wind" to scare off opponents.

All in all, the loot from Li Chonghe was quite profitable. While the Earthly rank technique was objectively the most valuable book, Wang Yue found the spatial ring to be the true prize. It allowed him to carry items that would otherwise be impossible to hide.

"Young Master, your meal is ready," Li Menglan’s voice drifted in from the doorway.

Wang Yue exited his bedroom to find Li Menglan, looking elegant in a dark blue gown, setting out dishes from a lunch box onto the table. He walked up behind her, wrapping his arms around her waist. "Sis Lan, you finally decided to visit me?"

"It has been a whole week, hasn't it?" Li Menglan whispered. She hadn't meant to sound so longing, but the words escaped her lips before she could stop them.

"It seems my dear Lan has been feeling lonely," Wang Yue teased with a grin. His hands moved upward, cupping her shapely breasts through the fabric of her dress.

"Oh..." Li Menglan had come prepared for his advances, her heart already racing with anticipation. At his touch, her strength vanished, and she slumped back into his chest.

Wang Yue’s desire flared as his member hardened, pressing firmly against her backside. The soft contact drove his lust higher. Leaning into her ear, he whispered, "Lan, why don't we enjoy some 'appetizers' before we eat?"

"Mmm," Li Menglan murmured bashfully, attempting to lead him toward the bedroom.

But Wang Yue kept his grip tight. "No need to go all the way there. Right here is perfect. Come, dear sister, lift your hips for me."