Towering above was a four-meter-high door, crafted entirely from sturdy timber. The scent of aged wood wafted in the air, intermingling with the distant sounds of chirping birds and rustling leaves.


    The meticulous work of skilled craftsmen was evident in the intricate details of the building, which were beautifully highlighted by its light orange hue,plemented by white and gold ents.


    The presence of a garden on the side of the property,plete with a smallwn in the front and undoubtedly a garden at the back, added to the overall appeal of the ce, captivating the attention of those passing by.


    However, her interesty not in the property itself, but in the individual living there—an acquaintance of hers. Pausing in front of the estate''s well-keptwn, she reflected for a moment on the words Electa had spoken earlier.


    ''Being with him is pretty good, huh?


    I didn''t expect to hear that from Electa. I''ll have to be careful if I want to control him…


    I''d better get someone capable of seducing him to join his harem. That will give me some leeway.''


    She narrowed her eyes, thinking of the chief resident of the estate ahead.


    She had no trouble entering the house, soon arriving in a small living room on the third floor of the building.


    "Felicity... I didn''t expect to see you today. I heard you''d soon be challenging for the top 10. Apparently, the rumors are true," said a woman sitting alone in that living room, her long silver hair falling past her shoulders.


    Next to her was a transparent container holding a golden liquid, but also a pair of teacups.


    Felicity stopped behind the red sofa in front of that woman, Grace Carson, the third ce disciple in the arena ranking!


    "Those aren''t my ns for the moment," Felicity whispered.


    Felicity looked into Grace''s silver eyes, a woman so strong and charming that even she, a straight woman with the seductive powers of a fox, couldn''t help but be captivated by her.


    Grace''s eyes darted to a new focus in an instant. Her informants rarely made mistakes. However, Felicity was not known for telling lies. If the beautiful orange-haired woman in front of her would not do what she suggested, then it meant that Liam''s partner''s ns had changed.


    "What a shame. I thought you''d finallye here to challenge your friend. We''d have a good fight together." Grade poured Felicity some tea and showing for the girl to sit down.


    Felicity sat down next to Grace, who emanated a slightly stronger cultivation than her own, a 3-Star from the Spirit Earth Realm. Grace was renowned as one of the strongest individuals in the city, with a remarkably powerful Spirit of ''charm'' that could mesmerize and ovee Spirit Masters two stars stronger than her.


    But Grace hadn''t achieved it overnight, nor was she the top talent at the peak. Unlike Felicity, who had only been in the sect for a few years, Grace had already lived there for 25 years!


    Grace had entered the top 10 two years ago, and it had taken her all that time to rise from 10th ce to 3rd.


    She was in a great position, but even with the privileges of being a Senior Initiate and being in the top 10 of the most important rank in City Thirteen, she did not improve her strength for almost two years.


    Grace could be an inner disciple of Demon Gate at any time, but she was dying it herself. While in City Thirteen, she was among the strongest and most respected in the area, once she became an Officer, she would be one of the weakest wherever the sect transferred her. But with her limited talent, that meant years, perhaps decades, of effort to even improve her situation a little.


    Consequently, she was trying to absorb all the best of City Thirteen before her ascension!


    Felicity knew this well, since she was part of the same faction as Grace and had been friends with this woman for even longer than she had been with Electa.


    "What have youe here for today? Is this rted to your change of ns?" This 49-year-old woman asked, but she didn''t look a bit older than Electa or Mary.


    "In a way, it is." Felicity didn''t deny that she had indeed changed her ns recently. "There''s someone who''s going to get close to you soon. He''s an asset, though it may not seem like it at first nce. Give him a chance to see what he offers and decide for yourself if it''s worth it.


    I''ll be back to talk to you after he makes his move. By then, I''ll have something important to tell you—depending on your response."


    Felicity hadn''t told Electa who Liam was, what such a young man would or could do, much less told Electa to ept his advances without considering for herself whether she should allow it. Until she got into bed with Liam, Electa wasn''t sure he was the person Felicity had talked about.


    Felicity was using the same strategy she had used with Electa on Grace, giving this woman a gentle push to help Liam win the favor of this beautifuldy. But whether he would actually get her would depend a lot on his skills and Grace''s mood on their first encounter.


    As she had told him, she wouldn''t put women in his bed. He would have to work hard to get them!


    But Felicity was quite clever. She would never miss the opportunity to have the right people with Liam. There was no point in her letting non-allies get strong with him or even risking a stranger taking him in a direction that would harm her interests.


    Grace furrowed her brow, straining toprehend Felicity''s words and make sense of it all.


    "Is that all you''re going to tell me?" She asked.


    Felicity was mysterious to her friend. "Don''t ask me for details now. When it happens, you''ll understand everything I want. We''ll talk about details afterwards. Talking about it now would be bad for both of us."


    "Can''t you at least give me a hint? Now I''m curious." Grace leaned forward.


    Felicity set her teacup aside andughed as she stood up. "Well, that''s a good thing for both of us. It might helpplete our ambitions. So if you realize what I''ve told you, make your decisions carefully. Think well before you choose a path."


    As curious as she was, Grace knew Felicity well. This woman didn''t act on impulse and wasn''t in the habit of speaking without being backed up by facts or concrete proof of her suspicions. If she said that there was a chance that the two''s goals could be achieved more easily, then she must have been really convinced of it, which for Grace was enough.


    Grace sank into the plush armchair, her fingers gently kneading her temples as she closed her eyes. ''Interesting. Unlike me, Felicity is quite talented and could surpass me in cultivation and arena rank in no time. But she''s backtracked on her ns and now she''s making this proposal to me... It must be really good for both of us.''


    She didn''t see herself as Felicity''spetitor, even though they were close in the arena rank and had the same hierarchical position in the sect.


    While Felicity wanted to be an inner disciple as soon as possible, Grace intended to stay in City Thirteen for another three or even five years.


    The two had already helped each other in many situations, so Grace trusted Felicity enough to believe that she could really benefit.


    "All right. I''ll keep an eye out and judge the situation for myself. I''ll look forward to the next conversation with you," she said as she watched Felicity make a gesture of farewell and then leave.


    As she left Grace behind, Felicity had a serious expression on her face. ''She''s a major potential partner for you, Liam, but she''ll be harder to win over than Electa. She''s more cautious and isn''t looking for quick advances.


    However, she is reliable and knows she won''t get far without help. As long as you''re careful when you approach her, everything will work out.''


    If Electa was a more promising choice due to her impulsive nature and past filled with violence, Grace intrigued Felicity with her thirst for power and untapped potential. Both women had earned Felicity''s trust to such an extent that she firmly believed that even if either of them considered rejecting Liam, they would consult her before uttering a word.


    In fact, she was so confident that, even if one of them didn''t ept Liam, she felt they could keep his secret. That''s why she was willing to take the risk with Grace.


    As she left the building, Felicity looked back and saw Grace watching her through one of therge windows of the property.


    ''But she''s too strong for you. I''ll keep it until you get stronger. For the time being, it wouldn''t work to make you meet.''


    Felicity set off in the direction of her local routine, having already sorted out what she wanted to do with Liam today.