The Shui family, being a Fourth-Rank Sect, held immense influence. On the other hand, Zhu Mingqian was merely the son of an elder from the Refining Sect. Due to his ineptitude in artifact refining, he was unqualified to even join the sect. Frankly speaking, Zhu Mingqian couldn't afford to offend the Shuis. However, if he could manage to take advantage of Shui Ziyan in this secluded forest, who would ever find out? Given Shui Ziyan's beauty, Zhu Mingqian felt it was worth the risk.
"What a powerful Shui family! If I take care of Miss Shui today, who knows, I might become their live-in son-in-law and never have to worry about food or money for the rest of my life." Zhu Mingqian sneered disdainfully.
