Global Lords: Hundredfold Increments Starting With the Undead

Rebecca's gaze flitted to the jade pendant on the table, a very brief flash of joy in her eyes.

However, the words that came out of her mouth were completely unrelated to it.

"Once we leave Jinmastu, the road will be much safer. We need to quicken our pace then, in an effort to catch up on the lost time."

Fang Hao, leaning back in his chair, responded, "Alright, I will arrange it."

While their conversation seemed rather directionless, Rebecca didn't use sleep as an excuse to send him away again.

After talking for a while, Rebecca began to feel tired and started yawning.

In turn, Fang Hao didn't plan to linger any longer either.

He stood up and once again held her chin with his hand.

Rebecca, sitting in her chair, was immediately taken aback.

Before she could even make a sound, Fang Hao covered her mouth, pointed to the door and whispered, "Shh! Don't let the outside hear."

Uttering these words, he kissed her heavily under her shocked gaze.

Rebecca angrily and bashfully pounded his shoulders.

But Fang Hao held her tightly, his grip strong like a vise.

She dared not make too much noise for fear that outsiders would hear it.

As the kiss became gentler, Rebecca ceased her struggles.

Her hands wrapped around his shoulders as she responding to his advances.

It lasted a long time.

Only reluctantly did they part.

Rebecca instantly cleared her head, bolted upright, her face and neck flushed.

Before she could speak, her gaze instinctively swept towards the door.

She glared fiercely at the young, handsome man in front of her.

Fang Hao, completely unabashed, moved closer, lowering his voice, "Dear sister…, perhaps I should stay."

Rebecca almost choked.

The term "dear sister" sent a shiver down her spine.

Between gritted teeth, she retorted, "In your dreams. Go to sleep."

Seeing Rebecca sternly refuse, Fang Hao had no choice but to open the door, give a slight smile to the maid, and return to his room.

Once Fang Hao had left, Rebecca sat back at the table.

Picking up the jade pendant, she examined it closely.

The quality of the pendant was incredible, feeling warm and smooth in her hands. It was an obvious sign of exceptional quality.

"He sure knows how to win a woman's heart."

As her fingers traced the pendant, she felt something carved on the back.

Turning it around for a look.

She noticed a miniature carving on the back.

Admittedly, the crafting skill was nothing to write home about, it even seemed a bit of a waste for such a precious piece of jade.

The design was simple, a man and a woman. The woman sat on the edge of a bed, while the man held her chin with one hand, about to kiss her.

Thud!

Rebecca's steady heartbeat thundered back to life.

She felt as if she was reliving their kiss.

"Madam, the hot water is ready. You can take a bath now," came the voice of the maid.

Rebecca placed the jade pendant around her neck, tucking it into her cleavage.

"Mmm, I see," she replied.

…

Meanwhile...

Silver Wing City, within the residence of Groot Marshal.

Inside a room echoed the sounds of a man's ragged breathing and a woman's moans.

It was not long before their sounds subsided.

Only the woman's reluctant voice remained, "Master, where are you going? Why are you leaving...?"

Propping himself up with one hand on his waist, Groot Marshal slowly left the bedroom, heading to his study.

He opened the door, lifted the lampshade and the glow of the Nightstone instantly filled the room.

Following the glow, he took out a wooden box from beneath his desk.

Inside the box lay a horn from a dragon rhinoceros.

Using a knife, he carefully scraped a bit of powder from the horn, stirring it into his tea.

Just as he was about to put away the horn.

Rapid footsteps could be heard outside the door.

Approaching was a knock on the door.

Thud. Thud.!

"What is it!" Groot grumbled, clearly disgruntled.

Irritated by his performance, the last thing he needed was to be disturbed.

"Sir, we've received word from our informants in Jinmastu. The bandits failed, and the convoy from Lyss City arrived in Jinmastu today."

Groot's expression turned even more sour upon hearing this news.