Urban Seduction: Housewives Club

Today's sunshine was very pleasant, warming the body and making people lazy and unwilling to move.

Eric felt the same way. Instead of chatting with Wu Yun as usual, he lay in the courtyard's rocking chair, basking in the sun while holding Tan Ailing and Tang Feiyan.

In their whispered conversation, the three pre-heaven experts simultaneously looked up towards the courtyard gate.

"It seems like it's that girl Yujie..." Tang Feiyan guessed through her pre-heaven spiritual sense.

Tan Ailing nodded and patted Eric's chest, "Eric, we should get up. Otherwise, that petty girl Yujie will get jealous again..."

Eric smiled slightly, stood up as she suggested, but didn't let go of Tan Ailing and Tang Feiyan's hands.

Just as Tan Ailing was about to say something, a beautiful figure appeared before them.

"Eric, I missed you so much..." Lin Yujie, ignoring Tan Ailing and Tang Feiyan, looked at Eric with a lovestruck expression before throwing herself into his arms.

Whether intentionally or not, Tan Ailing and Tang Feiyan were pushed aside a step. Tan Ailing smiled indifferently, gently freeing herself from Eric's embrace, and glanced at Tang Feiyan. Though pouting slightly, Tang Feiyan also followed Tan Ailing's lead, freeing Eric's hands.

Eric glanced at the two understanding women, then reached out to hug the beautiful woman crying softly in his arms.

Lin Yujie looked up, revealing a tear-streaked yet radiant smile, "Eric, I'm so happy..."

Eric, touched, gently patted the neglected beauty, wiping away her tears as he softly said, "If you're happy, then don't cry!"

"Mhm,"

After a while, Lin Yujie finally calmed down, released Eric, and slightly blushing, called out, "Sister Ailing, Sister Feiyan..."

Tan Ailing nodded and smiled in response, while Tang Feiyan exaggeratedly said, "Yujie, you've made progress. This time you actually remembered to call us sisters..."

Lin Yujie's face grew even redder, not knowing how to retort, so she hugged Tang Feiyan and whined, "Sister Feiyan, how can you say that? When did I ever forget you two?"

Though the coquettish Lin Yujie no longer had the sacred beauty that inspired reverence, her charm increased even more. Even Tang Feiyan, a great beauty herself, exclaimed in surprise, "Yujie, why do you become more beautiful every time I see you? If this keeps up, I might refuse to walk alongside you..."

Tan Ailing, looking at the shy Lin Yujie, nodded in agreement, "Though Feiyan is exaggerating, Yujie, you indeed look more beautiful than last time!"

Lin Yujie quickly glanced at Eric. Though pleased, she modestly said, "Sister Ailing, it's not that I've become more beautiful. It's just that the 'Spring Breeze and Rain Technique' enhances one's aura, so you get that impression..."

Tang Feiyan sighed enviously, "Sigh~~, why didn't I have the fate to practice such a beautifying technique..."

Lin Yujie smiled at her but didn't respond, instead asking Eric, "Eric, did you come specifically to see me?"

"Not exactly..." Eric smiled slightly, called out to Tan Ailing and Tang Feiyan, and then led the pouting Lin Yujie back to the hall.

Once everyone was seated, Eric began recounting the events that had occurred during Lin Yujie's seclusion. Tang Feiyan occasionally interjected with additional details.

Throughout nearly two hours of storytelling, Lin Yujie was by turns shocked, exclaiming, or tearful, her expressions constantly changing.

After Eric finished, Lin Yujie sat in silence for a long time, taking almost twenty minutes to digest the unbelievable events.

"Were you frightened?" Eric gently touched Lin Yujie's pretty face.

Lin Yujie rubbed her delicate face against Eric's hand, tears in her eyes, "Eric, I didn't realize you had such a tragic past! Why didn't you notify me immediately? I deeply regret not being by your side when you needed comfort the most..."

Feeling the delicate warmth from his hand, Eric smiled and said, "It's alright, it's all in the past!"

"Yes, Yujie," Tan Ailing said, looking at Eric before turning to Lin Yujie, "Eric has moved past the sadness now. Don't make him dwell on it again!"

Lin Yujie's expression turned serious, and she said, "Sister Ailing is right, we shouldn't talk about such things anymore!"

"Exactly, let's talk about something else!" Tang Feiyan asked with a smile, "Yujie, what are your plans next? Will you continue your seclusion, or are you planning to visit your family in Shanghai? If you're going back to Shanghai, make sure to visit the 'Ling Yan Group' that Eric gave to Ailing and me. Maybe you can give us some suggestions—I'm really worried about running this billion-yuan corporation into the ground..."

"Eric gave it to you?" Lin Yujie covered her mouth in shock, "And it's worth a billion yuan?"

In the earlier story, Eric had focused on his background and his various current identities, including the existence of little Feng Qian and his disciple Luoli. However, he hadn't gone into much detail about the Ling Yan Group and Wu Mei Manor.

Lin Yujie, who was naturally very jealous, usually restrained herself because of Eric's temper, not daring to show it excessively. But now, seeing that Eric didn't deny Tang Feiyan's words, she couldn't help but pout in jealousy.

Her expression amused everyone present.

Tan Ailing shook her head and gave Tang Feiyan a reproachful look, "Yujie, don't be upset. Although Eric gave a company to Feiyan and me, he hasn't forgotten about you. That custom-made cruise ship is named after you!"

Lin Yujie's expression brightened, but then she became disheartened again, "How can a yacht compare to a billion-yuan company..." Find exclusive stories on empire

"I knew you'd be petty!"

Tang Feiyan couldn't help but laugh, then said with a hint of jealousy, "Listen carefully, Eric didn't just order a coastal yacht but a cruise ship—a super cruise ship worth four billion yuan that can sail any sea!"

Lin Yujie was momentarily stunned and then turned to Eric, "Eric, is this true? Did you really name a four-billion-yuan super cruise ship after me?"

Eric smiled without saying a word and nodded.

Lin Yujie squealed with excitement, throwing herself into Eric's arms, "Eric, you're the best~~"

"You little girl, feeling proud now?" Tang Feiyan laughed, pinching Lin Yujie's nose.

Lin Yujie, beaming, made a face at Feiyan and nestled her head into Eric's chest with a blissful look.

Seeing Lin Yujie's unabashedly girlish demeanor, Tan Ailing sighed and gave Eric a meaningful look.

Eric understood and gently stroked Lin Yujie's hair, "Yujie, do you remember Wu Yun?"

Without looking up, Lin Yujie sulked, "Is that the thief?"

Eric lightly patted her on the thigh, "He's my friend, you can't talk about him like that!"

Lin Yujie looked up, her face blushing and eyes alluring, "I know~~"

Eric couldn't help but feel a little moved, but his strong will quickly regained control, "How is your progress with the 'Spring Breeze and Rain Technique'? Wu Yun suffered some strange internal injuries and needs your treatment."

"I've reached the fifth level now, and I can treat most internal injuries and poisons..."

"Only 'most'?" Eric frowned slightly.

Lin Yujie rolled her eyes, "There are countless kinds of poisons and internal injuries. Being able to treat most is already impressive! To cure everything, I'd have to reach the legendary level of 'flesh and bones, reviving the dead' in the 'Spring Breeze and Rain Technique'!"

"When do you think you can reach that highest level?" Tang Feiyan asked eagerly, seemingly very interested in the idea of 'flesh and bones, reviving the dead.'

Lin Yujie gave her an unceremonious eye roll, "I'm still far from reaching the pre-heaven stage, let alone that legendary level!"

"Pre-heaven, huh..." Tang Feiyan chuckled, "In front of Eric, pre-heaven experts are worthless..."

Seeing Lin Yujie's confusion, Tan Ailing smiled and explained.

Lin Yujie, delighted, clung to Eric, "Eric, you can't play favorites. Hurry up and use the Buddha's sarira to elevate me to the pre-heaven stage! That way, I'll be more confident in treating your friend!"

Eric nodded and led her into the bedroom. Tan Ailing and Tang Feiyan exchanged a look and, understanding each other, went to the courtyard to stand guard.

Glancing at the large bed in the room, Lin Yujie blushed and nervously asked, "Eric, what are you going to do?"

Eric took out several items forged from platinum steel from his storage space, arranging them in the room. "Yujie, sit in the middle."

Lin Yujie's expression relaxed but also showed a bit of disappointment. She complied and sat in the center of the magic array.

After activating the magic array, Eric brought out the Buddha's sarira...

Seeing Eric and Lin Yujie come out together, Tang Feiyan immediately asked, "Yujie, how was it? Did you reach the 'flesh and bones, reviving the dead' level?"

Lin Yujie, beaming with joy, shook her head and said, "It's not that easy. But I've now reached the pre-heaven stage. The 'Spring Breeze and Rain Technique' has also broken through to the seventh level, so I'm more confident about treating Wu Yun's injuries!"

"Let's go treat Wu Yun after lunch, then."

"Okay, Eric."

Lin Yujie's appearance left Wu Yun and his companions astounded, especially the two young disciples of the Thief Sect, who were slack-jawed and drooling. After being reprimanded by Master Fan, they dared not look at Lin Yujie again, shifting their gazes to Eric instead, though their admiration was now overshadowed by jealousy.

"Eric, you've come to chat with Yun again?" Master Fan had grown accustomed to addressing Eric with respect.

"Not today," Eric replied with a slight smile. "Master Fan, we're here to treat Wu Yun's injuries."

Master Fan was momentarily stunned but then quickly understood. He looked at Lin Yujie with excitement, "Is this young lady the current heir of the 'Spring Breeze and Rain Technique'?"

"Yes."

"Please, miss, save my disciple..."

Master Fan's urgency deeply moved Wu Yun, who choked with emotion, "Master..."

Their touching interaction made Eric sigh lightly. "Alright, Master Fan, let Yujie examine Wu Yun first."

"Right, right." Master Fan nodded repeatedly and respectfully led Lin Yujie into the room.

After an examination, Lin Yujie announced with a smile, "The injury can be treated." Everyone's faces lit up with smiles.

After asking Master Fan and his two disciples to stand guard outside, Lin Yujie began treating Wu Yun.

Feeling bored since she couldn't witness the dramatic 'flesh and bones, reviving the dead' scene, Tang Feiyan poked Eric with a slender finger, "Eric, do you know how the 'Spring Breeze and Rain Technique' heals injuries?"

Eric, observing with his True Sight, nodded and explained, "The 'Spring Breeze and Rain Technique' specializes in regeneration and differentiation. 'Regeneration' is self-explanatory, while 'differentiation' involves breaking down foreign energies within the patient's body and converting them into the patient's own energy..."

Tan Ailing, pondering, asked, "Does foreign energy include internal force, battle qi, medicinal power, and other abilities?"

"Exactly!" Eric nodded. "In theory, the 'Spring Breeze and Rain Technique' can neutralize any form of energy in the world."

"This technique is amazing!" Tang Feiyan said, holding onto Eric's arm. "It can turn harm into benefit, increasing the patient's own energy..."

Eric sighed in admiration, "Indeed, the creator of the 'Spring Breeze and Rain Technique' was incredible. Not only does it leave no side effects, but it also benefits the patient! In this respect, its efficacy surpasses my magic..."

"By the way, Eric..." Tang Feiyan asked curiously, "How did you originally plan to treat Wu Yun?"

"With the top-tier light magic recorded in 'The Book of Radiance'—Restoration Spell. Although this supportive magic can heal injuries, it would expel all unnatural energies from the body. Wu Yun's internal energy, cultivated through martial arts, falls under this category and would be expelled..."

As they chatted, Lin Yujie finished her treatment. Eric gently helped her up, and though she wasn't exhausted, she leaned into his embrace, savoring his tenderness.

Wu Yun stood up, stretched his arms and legs, and exclaimed happily, "Boss Eric, I'm completely healed, and my strength has increased! If I'd known there'd be such benefits, I'd have let Broumell hit me harder..."

"Get lost..."