Chapter 38: Greedy Yet Gullible Su Qin

But then,

Li Jian spoke calmly, still groping her breast without stopping.

"Senior Sister Su. What if I told you I might have a way to help you break through to Foundation Establishment faster?"

At those words, the rising pressure around Su Qin paused.

Her eyes narrowed as she stared at him, the anger on her face mixed with sudden caution.

"…What did you say?"

Li Jian gave the soft breast in his hand another firm squeeze, feeling it overflow between his fingers, and continued as if he were discussing something ordinary.

"The Golden Marrow Tempering Pool already gave you a solid foundation. But a solid foundation only means the path is open. It doesn't mean the breakthrough itself will be smooth or fast. Resources, insights, and qi quality still matter."

He looked into her eyes and smiled faintly.

"And the dual cultivation technique we found in that cave… is not some ordinary method."