Uh... could she be some kind of professional woman? It's possible!

Given Logan Lewis's character, it's not surprising at all for him to do something like this. With that woman's figure, temperament, and looks, Logan Lewis must have really splurged this time.

“Bro, don't just stand there. Go back to your room, have a smoke, play a game or something, and get to bed early.” Logan Lewis smugly wrapped his arm around the woman's slender waist and tossed over a pack of Soft Zhonghua cigarettes. His demeanor was like that of someone who's reached the pinnacle of life, “My girlfriend and I are going back to the room to talk about life.”

Damn it!

Ryan Walker had the urge to kick him right off the floor. This guy is the classic example of getting a good deal and still acting coy. But for the sake of this pack of Zhonghua, and to save face in front of the woman, he decided to let it slide: “Logan, do as you please. I just happen to have an American TV show I haven't finished.” As he spoke, he pulled a box of condoms from a plastic bag and tossed it to him, “Take these first. If you need more, come out and get them yourself.”

He was also worried that this woman of unknown origin might have some disease, so he took the chance to remind Logan Lewis to be careful.

“Yo, ribbed ones. You're a real bro.” Logan Lewis was already blinded by lust, and without even taking a shower, he went into the room with his arm around the woman.

Just before they went in, Ryan Walker felt as if the woman glanced at him, almost imperceptibly, as if a current surged into his heart, leaving him tingling and numb.

But for some reason, Ryan Walker couldn't shake a strange feeling of unease.

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Chapter 0009 Fire! Fire! Fire!

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“Pa!”

As soon as the door closed, Logan Lewis's lecherous laughter rang out impatiently.

“Women these days, huh.” Ryan Walker smiled helplessly and put aside his distracting thoughts. He picked up his laptop, put on his headphones, and started watching his American TV show.

...

“Birds of a feather flock together, indeed.” Next door, Noah Grant, who had been tense for a while, exhaled disdainfully, “This just confirms it even more—this guy is no good. Lillian Nolan sis, do you really want to recommend him to the organization after this? A bad apple like him will ruin the organization's reputation.”

“Be careful. I still feel like there's something off about that woman.” Lillian Nolan crossed her arms, her willow-leaf brows slightly furrowed.

“Isn't she just his roommate's new hookup?” Noah Grant leaned lazily against the sofa, yawning, “Although the woman is quite attractive, her dress and demeanor have a faintly disreputable air. In terms of inner cultivation, she's nowhere near your level, Lillian Nolan sis.”

“New hookup, that's right. Judging by Ryan Walker's reaction and tone, it's obvious he doesn't know her.” Lillian Nolan gently stroked the inscribed bracelet on her fair wrist and said in a low voice, “But for her to show up at a time like this, could it be...”

Noah Grant immediately sat up straight, flipping her hand to grip a 'palm thunder', her eyes lighting up with excitement: “Lillian Nolan sis, are you saying she could be the target? Should we make a move?”

“Wait a bit longer. Maybe she is, maybe she isn't. Some fish are very cunning and will test the bait a few times before biting.” Lillian Nolan waved her hand to stop her, “If we act rashly, all our efforts will be wasted. Noah Grant, stay absolutely alert. Once the target is confirmed, act according to the plan immediately.”

...

“Whew~”

Curled up on the living room sofa, Ryan Walker let out a heavy sigh. He couldn't even watch ten minutes of the American show “Green Hat Man” before losing interest. There was a stifling, uncomfortable fire burning inside him today.

Maybe it was because he'd been holding it in for too long, maybe it was because that woman had aroused his desire, or maybe it was because the past couple of days had been so tumultuous that his state of mind was unsettled.

In any case, the restlessness in his heart was growing stronger and stronger.

Ryan Walker opened the pack of Zhonghua, stuck a cigarette in his mouth, and clicked his lighter a few times.

At the crucial moment, the lighter broke.

No fire for a smoke—nothing is more infuriating.

Ryan Walker took off his headphones and was about to go to the kitchen to light up with the gas stove, but then remembered he'd removed the gas cylinder and hooked it up to the water heater.

He couldn't even smoke a cigarette smoothly, which made Ryan Walker even more irritable, as if a fire was burning in his chest. His skin gradually turned red, as if a suppressed fire demon inside him was struggling to break free and burn everything to ashes.

“What... what's going on?” Ryan Walker's face showed shock as he shook his hand hard.

He felt a surge of heat in his chest, passing through his shoulder, and in an instant, it rushed down his arm to his fingertips.

Something strange happened.

With a soft “pa” sound, a small flame appeared at the tip of Ryan Walker's index finger.

That's right, a flame, just like the one that shoots out of a lighter.

After being stunned for three seconds, Ryan Walker snapped out of it and quickly shook his hand. After the flame went out, he stared blankly at his finger—there was no sign of being burned at all.

“This is...” In the room next door, Noah Grant and Lillian Nolan both stood up, their beautiful eyes fixed on the monitor.

“I didn't expect him to be a fire awakener.” Lillian Nolan's elegant brows knitted tightly in confusion, “Strange, all his signs pointed to him being a strength awakener. Could he be... a legendary dual awakener?”