[Wuxia] The List of Beauties of the Jiangshan [Complete] - 21

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Chapter Thirty-Seven: Unifying the Demonic

Sect. Ye Feng and the others were stunned to find that "Liu Zhisuan" was actually a woman. At that moment, Han Meixue rushed to the woman's side, helped her up, and cried out urgently, "Mother, are you alright? Are you alright..."

The woman shook her head weakly, offering Han Meixue a reassuring smile.

"Mother...?"

Everyone in the hall was stunned again, never expecting that Han Meixue and the woman were mother and daughter. Today's events were truly strange. However, this made it easier to explain the questions that had always lingered in the minds of the Demonic Sect members: why Han Meixue held such a high position, and why "Liu Zhisuan" valued her so much.

But... why did this woman become the leader of the Demonic Sect?

At this moment, everyone in the hall, because Ye Feng had revealed the Demonic Sect's sacred token and had successively killed several heavyweight opponents within the sect, and because the current leader was not Liu Zhisuan himself but a strange woman, had all accepted Ye Feng as their leader and gathered around him, following his lead. The shouts of "Canglang" continued, and the Right Elder, Gui Wuyan, and others had all drawn their weapons, aiming them at Han Meixue and her companions. Any slight movement from her would result in her being hacked to pieces. The remaining opponents in the hall were all under the control of the others.

Ye Feng walked to Han Meixue and the woman, asking them, "Who are you? Where is Liu Zhisuan now?"

The woman remained silent, while Han Meixue's face no longer held its usual flirtatious expression. Perhaps knowing the situation was hopeless, she merely glanced coldly at Ye Feng and said disdainfully, "Liu Zhisuan? Hmph, he was long gone, his bones scattered years ago."

A commotion arose among the crowd upon hearing this.

Ye Feng glanced indifferently at everyone, and the hall immediately fell silent. Only Li Yin, standing behind Ye Feng, watched Han Meixue and the woman with considerable interest, her gaze constantly sweeping over them.

Ye Feng then asked Han Meixue, "So, you killed Liu Zhisuan. What about Zhang Hanfeng, the sect leader? Was his death related to you?"

Zhang Hanfeng!

Upon hearing this name, the woman's delicate body trembled slightly, a look of pain appearing on her face, while Han Meixue's face was filled with intense hatred.

After a long pause, the woman sighed and said, "Now that things have come to this, there's no need for me to hide it anymore. In truth, Zhang Hanfeng is my husband, and Xue'er is his biological daughter..."

Before she could finish, Han Meixue interrupted her, saying bitterly, "Mother, why mention that beast's name again?" The woman

said painfully, "Xue'er... he was, after all, your father..."

Han Meixue gritted her teeth and said, "He doesn't deserve to be a father at all. He's just a beast, a beast..."

The Right Elder shouted, "How dare you slander Sect Leader Zhang like this!" The others in the hall were also filled with righteous indignation at Han Meixue's words. If it weren't for Ye Feng, they might have already rushed forward and torn Han Meixue to pieces.

Ye Feng gestured to stop the crowd's actions and calmly listened to Han Meixue continue.

Han Meixue looked at the crowd without fear and said coldly, "What, did I touch a nerve? I'll say it: Zhang Hanfeng is a beast! Back then, he took advantage of my mother and raped her, resulting in my birth... Not only that, from childhood to adulthood, he tormented my mother in every way, beating and scolding her every day, using all sorts of inhuman methods on her. Not only that, he also invited his good brother Liu Zhisuan to torment and humiliate my mother together... Heh heh, they really are good brothers..."

At this point, the woman was already sobbing uncontrollably, and the expressions of the crowd in the hall, shocked, slowly darkened. As things calmed down, it became clear that Han Meixue's words were true. Zhang Hanfeng had always been seen as a responsible man, but now… Han Meixue's

icy voice continued to echo in their ears: “…Heh heh, not only that, he even tried to take advantage of me, to lay a hand on me. I was only eleven years old that year. Thankfully, my mother risked her life to protect me, and he didn't succeed. Heh heh, that's what a father is…”

Hearing this, Ye Feng and the others were even more shocked. Such a tragic and immoral act could exist in the world! It was truly… A sense of pity arose in everyone's hearts for Han Meixue. For some reason, Li Yin, standing behind Ye Feng, trembled slightly upon hearing this, as if remembering something. Her disguise was still intact, so she didn't attract attention. At this moment, everyone, including Ye Feng, was focused on Han Meixue and didn't notice her unusual behavior.

At this point, Han Meixue's voice turned icy, devoid of any human emotion, "...When I was fifteen, this beast tried to take advantage of me again. My mother protected me, and in doing so, she was beaten bloody by him. From that day on, I swore I would kill him." "

Of course, his martial arts were so high that it was difficult to strike him directly. So I thought of that beast Liu Zhisuan, because I already knew he was lusting after me. I only gave him a few seductive glances, and he fawned over me like a dog, doing whatever I told him to do. He even agreed when I told him to attack Zhang Hanfeng. Hmph... what sworn brothers! Just one dog and another dog."

"...Zhang Hanfeng probably never imagined that the day his sworn brother invited him to drink, he had secretly poisoned his wine with the most potent poison. Despite his exceptional martial arts skills, he couldn't use a single drop. Even with his eyes wide open, he could only watch helplessly as Liu Zhisuan severed all his tendons and threw him into the abyss, leaving him to suffer a fate worse than death. Heh heh, he always thought his sworn brother was responsible for his suffering, little did he know, the true mastermind behind it all was me."

At this point, Han Meixue let out a triumphant, shrill laugh. The woman, meanwhile, shook her head in anguish.

Ye Feng felt a chill run down his spine; such a thing was truly horrifying. He gestured to stop the others in the hall who were practically spitting fire, trying his best to calm himself down, and continued to ask Han Meixue, "What about Liu Zhisuan? What did you do to him afterwards?"

Han Meixue said disdainfully, "Liu Zhisuan?... After that dog dealt with Zhang Hanfeng, he smugly tried to curry favor with me, even wanting to take both my mother and me under his wing. Humph, I took advantage of his inattention and stabbed him. After that, I..." "One cut after another, watching his screams of agony, I felt so relieved... This scoundrel, back then, defiling my mother with Zhang Hanfeng... I sliced off his flesh piece by piece, it felt so good...!"

The Right Elder was so angry he was panting heavily, but after wanting to say something, he shook his head sadly. Looking around the hall, Gui Wuyan, Yun Sanren, Wu Sanren, and the others all felt the same way. Although the Demonic Sect was ruthless, there were strict rules within the sect prohibiting the rape of women, let alone female members of the sect or their own daughters. Zhang Hanfeng and Liu Zhisuan were known in the Demonic Sect for their high martial arts skills, righteousness, and upright conduct, their status in the sect was like that of gods. Now...

no one knew what to say.

Ye Feng composed himself and slowly asked, "After killing them, will you then impersonate Liu Zhisuan and become the sect leader yourselves?"

Han Meixue replied calmly, "Of course. Our abilities are no less than Zhang Hanfeng's and Liu Zhisuan's. If they can be sect leaders, then my mother and I certainly can. Haven't we managed the Divine Sect perfectly all these years?" Ye Feng

nodded, scanned the crowd in the hall, and slowly said, "What should we do with them? Let's discuss it."

The Right Elder sighed and said, "I have nothing more to say. Let the sect leader decide what to do."

Gui Wuyan said, "Although their actions are outrageous... it seems somewhat understandable because of her background. And we have all witnessed the Holy Maiden's abilities. Our Divine Sect is currently in need of capable people, so I think we should give them a chance..."

Yun Sanren, Wu Sanren, and others agreed with Gui Wuyan's words. Looking at the others in the hall, they all nodded

in agreement. Deep down, Ye Feng also felt a pang of pity for Han Meixue and her mother. The reason she had done those things was because she was born into an unfortunate family. Moreover, Zhang Hanfeng and Liu Zhisuan were neither related to him nor connected to him; their tragic deaths didn't stir any emotion in him. Originally, when he accepted the leadership of the Demonic Sect from Zhang Hanfeng's will, he had some intention of avenging him, but now, after understanding the truth, that intention had vanished.

Just as Gui Wufang said, Han Meixue's abilities were recognized within the sect, and now, with the sect needing more people, recruiting Han Meixue would be a tremendous force.

Although Han Meixue's reputation was not good—she was known for her mysterious and vicious nature, killing like dirt—it was understandable given her upbringing in that environment. Although a hint of lewdness always lingered on her face, Ye Feng guessed it was related to the two strange martial arts techniques she practiced: the Heavenly Demon Dance and the Soul-Swallowing Bone-Corroding Skill. With Ye Feng's extremely sharp eyesight, he could easily tell that Han Meixue was still a virgin. Some rumors circulating outside were not true.

Moreover, the "Soul-Hooking" department she was in charge of was filled with beautiful yet lewd women, specializing in using their beauty and lust to win over important figures from all over the country. It was a powerful weapon for the Demonic Sect; wouldn't it be a pity not to recruit them?

At that moment, Ye Feng said to Han Meixue, "Miss Han, although you have done many things that are not allowed by the sect rules, considering that it all stemmed from your pitiful background, I, the sect leader, will let bygones be bygones. As long as you remain loyal to me from now on, I will give you a chance."

Han Meixue glanced at Ye Feng with her captivating

peach blossom eyes and said to the woman, "Mother, what do you say?" The woman looked at Ye Feng and sighed, "Xue'er, you decide."

Han Meixue regained her composure, brushed her slightly disheveled hair aside, and gave Ye Feng a charming wink. Then she said to Zhu Guang, who was still groaning not far away, "Uncle Zhu, come here."

Zhu Guang struggled to his feet and walked to Han Meixue's side. Seeing the puzzled looks in Ye Feng and the others' eyes, Han Meixue smiled seductively at Ye Feng, "Don't be nervous. Uncle Zhu is my only family in the world. He's taken great care of me and my mother since we were little. I want to see his injuries now...is that alright?"

Her voice was incredibly alluring, and when she said "...is that alright?" her tone became even more tender and seductive, carrying a captivating charm, with a pleading tone that was impossible to refuse.

Everyone in the hall couldn't help but feel a tremor in their hearts, thinking to themselves that this woman truly deserved her place on the list of beauties of the land—seductive and charming, with a myriad of allure that made her irresistible.

Ye Feng, with his profound skill, although his heart fluttered, quickly recovered and nodded.

Han Meixue smiled sweetly, her eyes filled with gratitude. She glanced deeply at Ye Feng, took a pill from her pocket, and handed it to Zhu Guang, saying, "Uncle Zhu, this is a spiritual medicine from my sect. Taking it will quickly heal your injuries."

Zhu Guang took the pill and swallowed it as instructed. He then circulated his internal energy to regulate his breathing. After only a moment, a rosy glow returned to his pale face.

Ye Feng watched all this quietly, showing no displeasure at Han Meixue's lack of immediate response. He displayed appropriate courtesy, knowing that Han Meixue needed the time to consider the question Ye Feng had just raised while treating Zhu Guang.

Han Meixue stared at Zhu Guang's face for a long while, then sighed and turned to Ye Feng with a smile, "Young Master Ye, do you mean for me to submit to you?"

Ye Feng said calmly, "That's right. I sympathize with your plight, and I believe Miss Han is a pragmatic person. Right now, you only have this choice, and I believe Miss Han will not give up this only opportunity."

As he said this, Ye Feng couldn't help but admire his own magnanimity. Not long ago in Chunshui Kingdom, Han Meixue had joined forces with Jin Suhui and others to deal with him, and almost implicated Lin Su. Now, for the sake of the Divine Sect's great cause, he could even forgive and forget. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but praise himself.

But then Han Meixue smiled seductively, "Young Master Ye is very confident in himself, but unfortunately, things don't always go as planned. Young Master Ye may not know, but besides my mother, I, Meixue, will never obey a second person. If you want to subdue me, you'll have to see if you have the ability in the future."

Ye Feng was startled, and suddenly saw a strange pink smoke burst from Han Meixue's body, rapidly expanding and surging towards everyone in the hall. Gui Wuyan shouted, "It's the Divine Sect's Ten-Mile Bewitching Incense! Everyone, retreat quickly!"

Everyone retreated rapidly. Although Ye Feng had previously taken the inner core of a dragon, making him immune to all poisons, he was immune to bewitching drugs. Before this, Ye Feng had already learned from Gui Wuyan and others about the Demonic Sect's extraordinary and domineering "Ten-Mile Bewitching Incense." It was said that just a small amount of this drug would cause one's muscles and bones to soften and become paralyzed for up to three days—truly powerful. However, this drug was extremely rare; currently, only Han Meixue and her mother possessed it.

The smoke continued to expand, filling the hall with this strange pinkish mist, making it impossible to see anything. Gui Wuyan directed the members of the sect to bring buckets of water and pour them into the hall. The smoke quickly dissipated upon contact with the water, but after it cleared, Han Meixue, her mother, Zhu Guang, and the others had vanished without a trace.

The group searched everywhere and discovered a secret passage under the rosewood dragon throne where the sect leader sat. Meixue and the others had obviously escaped through this passage. Upon going down to investigate, they found that the passage led directly down to Thunderwind Mountain, but there wasn't a single soul inside.

After a further count, they discovered that all the members of Han Meixue's "Soul-Hooking" department, some of her mother's confidants, and some of Zhu Guang's subordinates were gone, having obviously followed Han Meixue. They simply didn't know where they had gone.

The Right Elder, Gui Wuyan, Yun Sanren, Wu Sanren, and others all cursed loudly, scolding Mei Xue for being ungrateful and failing to live up to Master Ye's expectations. Ye

Feng, after a long pause, chuckled, not angry but amused. This Han Mei Xue seemed to be a person of character; taking in a woman like her would be a challenge. Remembering Han Mei Xue's words, "...If you want to subdue me, we'll see if you have the ability in the future," Ye Feng thought to himself, "Alright, Han Mei Xue, I'll bet with you. Just wait for the day I subdue you. Not only you, but be careful, even your mother might be taken in by me, hehe."

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After tidying up the council hall, Ye Feng's status as the leader of the Divine Sect was undeniable, and the unparalleled divine skills he displayed in the council hall earned the respect of all the followers.

That afternoon, all the followers at the Thunderwind Mountain Divine Sect headquarters swore allegiance to Ye Feng in the main square of the headquarters. Ye Feng announced to the crowd that as long as they submitted to him from now on, all past matters would be forgiven, regardless of whose side he had supported in the past. His words were met with cheers from the crowd. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

The ten altar masters, forty branch masters, and various protectors, independent members, envoys, and elders of the Demonic Sect all came before Ye Feng to swear allegiance. The internal organizations of the Demonic Sect under their jurisdiction, such as Cold Night, Black Star, Bright Eye, and Cold Light, were naturally brought under Ye Feng's control.

Ye Feng had previously heard Gui Wuyan mention that "Cold Night" was responsible for kidnapping, extortion, assassination, and other such matters; "Black Star" was responsible for tracking and combat; and "Cold Light" was responsible for punishments, including various horrifying tortures specifically designed for members who betrayed or violated the sect's rules. The "Insightful Eyes" are responsible for intelligence gathering and information transmission. They maintain a comprehensive record of the backgrounds, appearances, sects, special skills, and hobbies of all famous figures in the world. Just as

a nation cannot exist without laws, the Demonic Sect naturally needs such legal departments. Therefore, Ye Feng maintained the existing structure. However, since Ye Feng had killed several sect leaders, rogue cultivators, protectors, and elders in the morning, he re-selected these leaders in the afternoon after considering everyone's opinions.

He promoted Gui Wuyan to elder of the sect, as Gui Wuyan had contributed greatly and made significant contributions in this matter, so no one objected to his appointment as elder.

Originally, the cult also had the Loyal Blood Division and the Star Eye Division. These two divisions were established by Han Meixue and her mother when they were teaching. The Loyal Blood Division members closely resembled the cult leader in appearance and behavior, and specialized in acting as the cult leader's doubles in times of crisis. The Star Eye Division was personally led by the cult leader and was responsible for internal surveillance. However, Ye Feng felt that these two divisions were unnecessary and disbanded them, merging all their members into the Cold Night, Black Star, Bright Eye, and Cold Light Divisions.

At this time, Li Yin had removed her disguise, and Ye Feng introduced her identity to everyone. Upon hearing that this person was the famous Jade Moon Commander Li Yin, who had become an ally of the Divine Cult and was also the cult leader's wife, the cult members cheered. The Divine Cult's power was growing, and it seemed that the day when the Divine Cult would be glorious and triumphant was not far away.

After dealing with these matters, Ye Feng faced even more complicated issues.

The Demonic Cult was powerful, with a large number of members, and its internal hierarchy was strict and its management was tight. Besides the main altar, it is divided into ten branch altars, each headed by an altar master, and further divided into four sub-altars, each headed by a sub-altar master. These ten altars and forty sub-altars are spread like a spider web, their activities covering all provinces of the Great Yue Kingdom, and showing a trend of expansion overseas. The total number of members is now over one hundred thousand.

Managing such a vast foundation is no easy task. Meeting with the altar masters, understanding the details of each region, familiarizing himself with the affairs of the sect, and handling all sorts of matters, large and small, all require Ye Feng's attention. Therefore, these past few days have kept Ye Feng extremely busy, without even a moment to catch his breath.

By reviewing the sect's records, Ye Feng also learned about the sect's financial situation. In various prefectures and continents of the Great Yue Kingdom, the sect owns a large number of properties, with total assets and cash reaching tens of millions of taels of silver—truly astonishing wealth. Not only that, but a large number of members of the sect have also infiltrated the officialdom and military throughout the Great Yue Kingdom. With such immense wealth and power, it's no wonder the sect has been restless in recent years.

Two days passed quickly. On this day, news arrived from Han Meixue: she and her group, under the protection of their subordinates, had escaped from Leifeng Mountain and were now fleeing towards Yuebei Prefecture, controlled by Zhu Guang.

Upon receiving the news, everyone consulted Ye Feng for instructions. Ye Feng simply said to put the matter aside for now and send people to closely monitor their every move. Everyone understood.

Four days later, Ye Feng had a complete understanding and grasp of everything within the main altar. He immediately summoned the leaders to discuss the matter. After listening to everyone's opinions, Ye Feng set development goals for the next two years. Everyone agreed that although the Divine Sect's power was growing rapidly, now was not the time to achieve anything significant. They still needed to vigorously develop their power and strengthen their strength, especially in terms of money. With money, they could recruit soldiers and do whatever they wanted. Therefore, they needed to expedite all profitable business ventures.

At this point, Ye Feng recalled the cloth business he had finalized with Ru Qing and the others during their trip to Chunshui Kingdom. He figured they could start large-scale operations upon returning to Jade Moon City. As for the tobacco business, Liu Huiwei had likely already prepared the necessary paperwork; it was time to begin development. The Peking Opera troupe and related businesses he had considered while in Golden Moon City could also be started upon his return to Jade Moon City.

The furniture business he designed for his elder brother Zhao Bai had been a great success, and with the strength of his cult, a joint effort between the two of them could expand the business nationwide. If they could also break into the state-monopolized salt and iron markets, the profits would be even greater.

However, all of this would have to wait until he returned to Jade Moon City.

During his time at the Demonic Cult headquarters, given the lack of manpower he had experienced in Jade Moon City, Ye Feng selected fifty highly skilled and loyal members from the headquarters to form a formidable guard team, modeled after Li Fei's Moon Guards, called the Tiger Guards. Liu Mingzhi was appointed captain.

Ye Feng even considered moving the Demonic Sect's headquarters to Jade Moon City, but this was a massive undertaking, not something that could be accomplished in a day or two. Therefore, Ye Feng temporarily abandoned the idea and decided to deal with it later. While he was away from the headquarters, the elders would temporarily manage the sect's affairs. Especially after Gui Wuyan was promoted to elder, Ye Feng had complete confidence in him.

Although the Demonic Sect's affairs were numerous and complex, with everyone's dedicated assistance, Ye Feng managed to keep things running smoothly. Ye Feng, with his unparalleled martial arts skills, clear vision for the sect's development, and decisive handling of affairs, earned the unanimous support of everyone within the sect.

However, missing their families in Jade Moon City, seven days later, Ye Feng, Li Yin, and others, carrying five million taels of silver notes needed for development funds, were escorted by fifty Tiger Guards, along with three Protectors, three Free Spirits, two Envoys, members of the Demonic Sect's Han Ye, Hei Xing, Ming Yan, and Han Guang organizations, and a large amount of data and documents. They left Thunderwind Mountain and headed towards Jade Moon City.

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Afterwards, Ye Feng and his group traveled day and night, making their way to Jade Moon City, and the journey was relatively peaceful. More than two months later, they finally arrived at Gou Xing Lake on the outskirts of Jade Moon City; Jade Moon City was just ahead.

"Finally home,"

Ye Feng sighed, gazing at the clear, boundless, beautiful lake before him. Half a year had passed without him realizing it. How were Yi Jie and the others? At that moment, a cool lake breeze brushed against Ye Feng's face, refreshingly comfortable, reminding him of the time he and Lin Su and the others had passed by this lake on their return from Golden Moon City.

"Yes, home is the best!" Li Yin, standing beside Ye Feng, was also beaming with excitement. It was already the height of summer, and the scorching sun made everyone dizzy; Li Yin had been listless and sleepy. But upon seeing Gouxing Lake, her sleepiness vanished.

"Once we get home, I'm going to sleep for seven days and seven nights straight, not thinking about anything, not doing anything!" Li Yin stretched, displaying her fit and graceful figure.

"Wouldn't that make you a little lazybones?" Ye Feng chuckled.

"Oh, you're so mean, Feng Lang!" Li Yin playfully scolded Ye Feng. Lately, she had been increasingly showing her girlish side in front of him.

Ye Feng laughed heartily, glanced ahead, and then his face lit up with joy: "Ayin, look, your brother and Sister Yi are here to pick us up."

The day before, while resting, Ye Feng and Li Yin had sent a messenger ahead to inform Li Huiwei, Hua Yi, and the others in Yuyue City. It seemed they had received the message.

"...It really is...Let's hurry." Li Yin glanced ahead and exclaimed happily. The two of them quickened their pace, which also accelerated the pace of the entire group. At the same time, their hearts were pounding. Half a year, half a year...How are our loved ones?

Closer, closer...and clearer. Who are those people in front of the large group at the city gate? Li Huiwei and Hua Yi. Just then…

a hearty laugh rang out, and Li Huiwei burst through the welcoming crowd, rushing to Ye Feng and Li Yin. He said, “Ayin, Afeng, you’re back! I’ve been so worried about you. Now I can finally relax.”

Ye Feng and Li Yin dismounted. Li Yin beamed, “Brother, I’m back!” Ye Feng smiled and said, “Lord Li.”

Li Huiwei nodded affectionately to Li Yin and smiled at Ye Feng, “I, Li Huiwei, was right. You handled things very well this time, and I’m proud of you too. But it’s a long story, Afeng, you should go see your wives first. They’ve missed you terribly.” Ye Feng nodded. In

fact, he was also impatient, and headed towards Hua Yi and the others, leaving Li Huiwei and Li Yin behind to say a few words of farewell.

As Ye Feng drew closer to Hua Yi and the others, a sense of doubt crept in. The stunningly beautiful woman with tears streaming down her face was none other than his beloved wife, Hua Yi. Beside her stood a girl of pure and delicate beauty, around seventeen or eighteen years old, gazing intently at him—this too was his wife, Yang Yi. But…

Ye Feng's gaze shifted to their lower abdomens. What had been flat stomachs when he left Jade Moon City were now prominently protruding, and their exquisitely beautiful faces radiated maternal warmth. This gave Hua Yi a touch of sanctity in her beauty, while Yang Yi seemed to have shed her former childishness, appearing much more serene.

And then… there

were Ru Qing, Lin Su, the Wang family (mother and daughters), and Yun'er, supporting Hua Yi and Yang Yi. They were equally moved, looking at him with tears in their eyes. Sun Mei and Zhao Bai stood beside them, smiling at him.

Ye Feng shifted his gaze back to Hua Yi and Yang Yi, focusing on their prominently protruding bellies. Suddenly, an overwhelming joy welled up in Ye Feng's heart. "Sister Yi, Yi'er and the others... are pregnant? This... I'm going to be a father, I'm going to be a father..."

"Feng Lang!"

"Sister Yi..."

Seeing Hua Yi and Yang Yi, who were being helped, trying to come forward, Ye Feng quickly rushed forward, barely managing to support the two women. Their hands immediately clasped tightly together, their eyes meeting with a deep, unwavering affection. Yet, a thousand words were left unsaid.

After a long while, Ye Feng shifted his gaze to Hua Yi and Yang Yi's prominently protruding bellies, and gently stroked them, asking, "How many months?"

"Six months." Hua Yi's face was full of sweet smiles as she looked down at Ye Feng's hands gently stroking her belly, saying, "Shortly after you left, Yi'er and I both became pregnant, less than five days apart. What a coincidence!"

Seeing Ye Feng's hands gently stroking her prominently protruding belly, Yang Yi's delicate face was also full of happiness, saying, "Husband, I'm pregnant with your child. Are you happy?"

Ye Feng smiled and said, "Happy, of course I'm happy. Yi'er, the child you give birth to will surely be as beautiful as you." This made Yang Yi even more beaming.

Ye Feng gently stroked Hua Yi's slightly protruding belly again, saying softly, "It seems that Sister Yi's belly is much bigger than Yi'er's."

Hua Yi smiled and said, "I asked the doctor, and the doctor said that it is very likely to be twins

, a boy and a girl." "Oh." Ye Feng was overjoyed again. He had been with Hua Yi and the others for a long time without any news, and sometimes he worried that he might never have any children. He never expected that he would have three children in one go. God was really looking out for him. However, a sense of guilt welled up in his heart at the same time. They had been pregnant for so long, and he hadn't been by their side... and pregnant women were going through the hardest time...

At this moment, Li Yin had finished talking to Li Huiwei. She walked up to Hua Yi, paused for a moment, and said with surprise, "Ah, Sister Yi is pregnant? And so big! I really didn't expect it... This, this is so good..."

She squatted down with some reverence and gently stroked Hua Yi's lower abdomen. "I think the child Sister Yi gives birth to will definitely be as beautiful as Sister Yi."

Seeing Li Yin like this, Hua Yi smiled gently and stroked Li Yin's hair affectionately. Ye Feng and the others couldn't help but smile as well.

Li Yin smiled shyly, which was rare for her. She stood up and turned to Yang Yi. Yang Yi said, "Sister Yin."

Li Yin sighed, "I didn't expect Xiao Yi'er to be pregnant too. You're a mother now." She happily stroked Yang Yi's bulging lower abdomen, her tone full of emotion. Finally, she turned to Ye Feng and said, "Congratulations, Feng Lang! This is truly a double celebration!"

Ye Feng laughed heartily and said, "Yes, I never thought I'd become a father so soon. Thinking about it, it really feels like a dream."

He then smiled at Li Yin and said, "A Yin, don't be envious. You'll have this day too."

A hint of sadness flashed in Li Yin's eyes, and she sighed, "I hope so."

At this moment, Ru Qing, Lin Su, the three women from the Wang family, and Yun'er, who were standing next to Hua Yi and Yang Yi, also bowed to Ye Feng.

Ye Feng felt a little guilty; he had been talking so much to Hua Yi and Yang Yi that he had neglected them. He nodded to the three Wang women and Yun'er, giving them a deep smile. Then, he said to Ruqing and Lin Su with some emotion, "After parting ways with Sister Ru, Sister Su, and Brother in Chunshui Kingdom that day, I was constantly worried, wondering if you could escape the pursuit of the thieves. Later, when Ayin and I met Liu Ming and Grandpa Guan in Hanxiao City, we talked about your situation, and we finally breathed a sigh of relief. Now that I see you all safe and sound, my heart is completely at ease."

Ruqing and Lin Su's eyes became a little moist. Ruqing seemed to have a thousand words to say, but in the end, she just smiled and said, "It's all thanks to Brother's protection." Lin Su also nodded, her beautiful eyes staring blankly at Ye Feng.

"It was partly luck,"

Zhao Bai, who had been standing with Sun Mei and watching Ye Feng and the others with a smile, said with a smile. "That day, with the cover of my second brother and sister-in-law, we escaped from that place, but we encountered several ambushes along the way. We fought our way out, but they chased after us relentlessly. Fortunately, we encountered soldiers from the Spring Water Kingdom, which allowed us to escape danger."

Everyone recounted the events of that day, all of them quite emotional.

Zhao Bai turned to Sun Mei, who was standing beside him, and smiled, "Mei, it's been so long, didn't you even say hello to your

second brother?" Sun Mei had been glancing at Ye Feng with her eyes darting back and forth. Hearing this, she rolled her eyes at Zhao Bai, looked deeply at Ye Feng, and said softly, "Brother Feng, you've had a long journey. We've all been missing you... It's good that you're back now. Spend more time with Yi-mei and Yi-mei; pregnancy is the hardest time for women."

She then glanced at Ye Feng's face, before settling on Hua Yi and Yang Yi's bellies, her eyes filled with envy.

Half a year had passed, and Sun Mei was still as radiant as ever, her figure even more mature and fuller, adding to her mature womanly charm. Ye Feng looked at her with some emotion, understanding her meaning even without her saying it, and nodded with a smile.

It was already the height of summer, and although everyone was standing in the shade of trees, waves of unbearable heat still washed over them. Ye Feng, feeling sorry for Hua Yi and Yang Yi's pregnancies, didn't want to continue the conversation. He said, "It's so hot, and it's a long story. Let's go home first and talk about it later."

Although the others were a little curious about where Ye Feng's large entourage came from,

they all nodded in agreement. Ye Feng then helped Hua Yi and Yang Yi into the carriage. He sat in the middle, while Li Yin sat in Li Huiwei's carriage. The siblings had always relied on each other, and after being separated for so long, they naturally had endless things to talk about.

The carriage rumbled along, and Ye Feng, beaming, sat between Hua Yi and Yang Yi, occasionally reaching out to stroke their prominent bellies and asking them about their pregnancies.

Although this other world shares many similarities with Ye Feng's original world, there are still many customs and things that differ from his original world. For example, New Year's Eve in this other world is on January 1st, and while a woman's pregnancy in Ye Feng's original world typically lasts ten months, in this other world, a woman can give birth after eight months. Hua Yi and Yang Yi are currently six months pregnant, meaning they will give birth in two more months.

Thinking of this, and looking at the scorching sunlight outside the carriage, Ye Feng couldn't help but feel a little reproachful and concerned as he said to Hua Yi and Yang Yi, "Sister Yi, you're so heavily pregnant, you should just stay at home. Coming all this way is risky."

Hua Yi smiled gently, "It's alright." She glanced at Ye Feng, her beautiful eyes filled with tenderness.

Yang Yi also said, "Husband, we missed you."

At this moment, Hua Yi suddenly cried out, and Ye Feng quickly supported her, exclaiming, "What's wrong? What's wrong?"

Hua Yi touched her belly, looked at Ye Feng with a slightly shy smile, and said, "...The two little ones are kicking me."

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Back at Tingyu Courtyard, everyone had so much to talk about. After bathing and changing, Hua Yi and the others sat in the courtyard listening to Ye Feng recount his experiences since their separation. Sun Mei and Zhao Bai were also there. Li Yin had returned to her residence with her brother. The courtyard was now a riot of color, beautiful and tranquil, giving Ye Feng a sense of ease and allowing him to completely relax.

As Ye Feng vividly recounted the events of his trip, everyone gasped in amazement. Hearing of Ye Feng's numerous brushes with death, Hua Yi suddenly choked up, saying, "Feng Lang, you're always running around, risking your life. What if something happened to you… how would we sisters cope…?"

The women quickly rose to comfort her. Yang Yi, standing beside Hua Yi, said, "Sister Yi, don't cry…"

Ye Feng hadn't expected Hua Yi to suddenly become so sentimental, and he became flustered. She had always given the impression of being very strong. Looking at Hua Yi's prominent belly, Ye Feng felt even more guilty. Since marrying Hua Yi, he had indeed been constantly busy, even absent during her pregnancy. Pregnant women are extremely vulnerable, and their emotions are easily swayed. No wonder Hua Yi was like this.

He quickly stood up and gently comforted Hua Yi. After a long while, Hua Yi calmed down and glanced at everyone somewhat embarrassedly. She whispered to Ye Feng, "Feng Lang, I'm sorry, I lost my composure."

Ye Feng smiled and shook his head, saying softly, "It's your husband who should apologize. I haven't spent much time with you these past few days, not even when you and Yi'er were pregnant. But I promise I'll try to spend more time with you in the future." He then gently kissed Hua Yi on the cheek, thinking to himself that he wouldn't have to run around anymore and could spend more time with Hua Yi and the others.

Being kissed by Ye Feng in public, Hua Yi blushed and shyly looked up at everyone. Yang Yi, on the other hand, was envious and said, "Husband, I want some too."

Ye Feng smiled and said, "Okay." He also gently kissed Yang Yi on the cheek and said, "Are you satisfied now?"

Yang Yi smiled shyly and said, "Satisfied, satisfied." This made everyone laugh. Meanwhile, Lin Su, Ru Qing, the three Wang women, and Yun'er's three daughters all wore smiles with a hint of envy.

Sun Mei also glanced at Hua Yi with considerable envy, then smiled at Ye Feng and said, "Brother Feng, you're being so mushy! It's fine to be in your own room with Yi-mei and the others, but don't forget there are outsiders here. Don't bring bad influences!"

Ye Feng saw her radiant smile, the sunlight filtering through the bamboo stalks and illuminating her charming face, making her even more captivating. He couldn't help but feel a stirring in his heart and smiled, "How could Sister Mei be an outsider? You're my sworn sister, what's the big deal?" This made everyone smile involuntarily.

Sun Mei wanted to speak, but when she met Ye Feng's gaze, for some reason, a blush suddenly rose on her pretty face. She paused, then didn't continue, only giving Ye Feng a sidelong glance, her eyes sparkling with a captivating allure.

Ye Feng also felt a strange feeling rising in his heart. He quickly forced himself to suppress it and changed the subject, smiling at Ru Qing and Lin Su, "Sister Ru and Sister Su, won't you talk about what happened after we parted that day?"

"Yes, yes..." Ru Qing smiled and said, "Look at me, I just listened to you talk..."

She then described the scene after she parted with Ye Feng and Li Yin that day, and Lin Su added a few words. Finally, Ru Qing said, "Before Su Mei, my elder brother, and I returned to Jade Moon City, we also brought back a large quantity of cloth from Jin Yueji. Now our supply is plentiful, and our business is booming. We've not only broken free from the control of Jade Tiger Cloth Shop, but because our wholesale prices are cheaper than Jade Tiger Cloth Shop's, many merchants have placed orders with us. Even many of Jade Tiger Cloth Shop's former customers have switched to us. Jade Moon City's Jade Yang Cloth Shop is now on the verge of bankruptcy. I heard that Zhao Xiu, the young master of Jade Tiger Cloth Shop, has gone to Ru Meng City in Spring Water Kingdom to inquire about the reason from Jin Yueji."

"However, if we want to continue to expand and monopolize the market in Great Moon Kingdom, we need a guard team to ensure a continuous supply of goods. This is something for Brother Feng to decide."

Ye Feng nodded and said, "A guard team is no problem. Sister Ru, just go ahead and manage the business." He thought to himself that now was the time for his cult to intervene.

Ru Qing said happily, "I knew Feng-di would be alright."

Everyone was delighted to hear this, but Hua Yi was slightly saddened. Before she met Ye Feng, she made a living by weaving cloth and selling it to Yu Yang Cloth Shop. Now that Yu Yang Cloth Shop was going bankrupt, and being a sentimental person, she naturally felt some regret. However, the business world was always so cruel, and there was nothing she could do.

Ru Qing then told Ye Feng that after they were separated from Ye Feng and Li Yin, when they returned to Ru Meng City, Jin Yueji was very sad, worried that something might have happened to Ye Feng and Li Yin. When Ru Qing and Lin Su returned to Yu Yue City, she repeatedly instructed them to inform her immediately if they had any news about Ye Feng and Li Yin. Moreover, when they bought goods worth tens of thousands of taels of silver, she refused to accept payment, saying it was a gift for everyone. Her generosity was truly admirable.

After they returned to Rumeng City, Queen Chunshui summoned them to the palace and inquired in detail about the events of those days. Her expression was one of great anxiety; they knew that Queen Chunshui had even lost her appetite for many days because of it. At this point, Ruqing gave Ye Feng a slight glare, clearly annoyed by his philandering.

Ye Feng, however, fell into deep thought. He hadn't spent much time with Jin Yueji and Queen Chunshui, and their time together had been more lustful than affectionate. He hadn't expected the two women to be so unforgettable of him. Recalling the reluctant expressions on Jin Yueji and Queen Chunshui's faces when he and Li Yin left Rumeng City, Ye Feng was filled with emotion. But they were separated by thousands of miles, and he didn't know when they would meet again. Of course, Ye Feng couldn't have imagined that his reunion with them would be years later on a war-torn battlefield, where everything had changed.

Finally, Ye Feng inquired about Zhao Bai's furniture business. Zhao Bai explained that since Ye Feng's designed furniture series went on the market, business had been booming day by day. Especially after importing a large quantity of furniture materials from Chunshui Kingdom, it was like icing on the cake. Now, he was counting money so much it made his hands tremble. He was increasingly confident in expanding "Zhao's Furniture" throughout the country and even overseas. He also mentioned wanting to organize a guard team to continuously import inexpensive and high-quality furniture materials from Chunshui Kingdom.

Ye Feng laughed, saying there was no need to waste manpower and resources. His own guard team could also protect Zhao Bai's furniture caravan. Zhao Bai sighed, saying that this would make him owe Ye Feng more and more, making him feel uneasy.

Ye Feng smiled and said they were brothers, and such words were too formal. Besides, when Ye Feng first arrived in Jade Moon City, if it weren't for Zhao Bai's help, he wouldn't have achieved what he had today. Zhao Bai nodded heavily and remained silent.

Sun Mei cast a grateful glance at Ye Feng, but there was also a strange feeling in her eyes that Ye Feng dared not delve into. With Ye Feng's experience as a seasoned womanizer, he naturally understood the underlying meaning, but... a sense of guilt that occasionally surfaced prevented him from investigating. Although his deep conversation with Zhao Bai that night after slaying the dragon in Chunshui Kingdom had given Ye Feng an understanding of the inside story between Zhao Bai and Sun Mei, no matter what, Zhao Bai was his elder brother, and Sun Mei was Zhao Bai's wife. Regardless of their secrets, they were still husband and wife, and their shared hardships had only deepened their brotherly bond. If he were to lay a hand on the wife of his elder brother who had been so good to him, then he would truly be...

So, Ye Feng shook his head, forcing himself to be open and honest in his gaze towards Sun Mei. However, when he looked at this beautiful sworn sister, a thought suddenly surfaced in Ye Feng's mind. According to his elder brother, Sister Mei was still a virgin. This was truly... Ye Feng couldn't help but feel a guilty thought again, which he quickly suppressed.

Finally, Lin Su, the three Wang women, and Yun'er recounted to Ye Feng some details of their separation from him, making the atmosphere in the courtyard even warmer.

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That evening, Ye Feng hosted a family banquet in the Tingyu Courtyard. Besides Ye Feng's wives and concubines, Zhao Bai, Sun Mei, Li Huiwei, and Li Yin also attended. During the banquet, everyone chatted and laughed, toasting each other. However, Hua Yi and Yang Yi, being pregnant, were not allowed to drink alcohol and only ate light meals.

During the banquet, Li Huiwei told Ye Feng about how well he had handled the matter in Chunshui Kingdom. He said the king was quite pleased and had already issued an edict to reward Ye Feng and Li Yin; the reward would arrive soon.

Ye Feng then asked about the reaction of Lan Hua Kingdom after he and Li Yin killed Prince Hua Mi of Lan Hua Kingdom. Li Huiwei said that he had heard the king of Lan Hua Kingdom was extremely angry upon hearing the news and intended to retaliate. However, after Li Huiwei sent his personal general with an army of 100,000 to Chunshui Kingdom, and some things seemed to have happened within Lan Hua Kingdom, there had been no further news from Lan Hua Kingdom. However, just in case, Li Huiwei still had people closely monitoring Lan Hua Kingdom's every move.

Ye Feng nodded, relieved. He glanced at Hua Yi again, seeing her peaceful expression, indicating that the hatred she once felt had faded with time, which made him even more relieved.

Ye Feng was originally the instructor of the Jade Moon Army, but for various reasons he hadn't taken up his post. Now that he was back, he should have taken up his post immediately. However, Li Huiwei, considering that Ye Feng had spent half a year working on the affairs of the Spring Water Kingdom, and that Hua Yi and Yang Yi were both pregnant, only said to rest for a while and discuss it later when Ye Feng brought it up.

During the meal, Li Huiwei didn't mention the tobacco to Ye Feng, as it was a private transaction between them and inconvenient to discuss. Ye Feng also guessed from Li Yin's expression that she hadn't yet told Li Huiwei that he was the leader of the Demonic Sect. However, it was better to bring it up sooner rather than later; he would find a time to discuss it properly with Li Huiwei.

It wasn't until late at night that everyone went back to rest. As the saying goes, absence makes the heart grow fonder, and logically, Ye Feng should have spent the night intimately with all the women. However, Hua Yi was his first wife, Ye Feng's most beloved woman, and tonight naturally belonged to her alone.

But Hua Yi was pregnant and it wasn't advisable to have intercourse. Nevertheless, Ye Feng's tender kisses, gentle caresses, and the sweet words whispered in her ear still intoxicated her. The two leaned against the bed, whispering intimate words to each other.

With no outsiders around, Hua Yi's words became especially tender. Overwhelmed with emotion, she nestled tightly in Ye Feng's arms, tears streaming down her face. She choked out, "Feng Lang, I've missed you so much… especially when I was pregnant, I longed for your return every single day…"

Ye Feng tenderly wiped away her tears with his sleeve, saying softly, "Sister Yi, I'm back now, aren't I? I promise you, I'll never leave your side again."

Hua Yi gazed at Ye Feng for a long while, then gave a deep, resounding "Mmm," resting her head happily against his strong chest. Here, she found solace, a safe haven for her soul. Ye Feng gently stroked her slightly protruding belly, his heart filled with sweetness. Both were filled with anticipation for the beautiful life after their child was born.

They remained nestled together like this for a long time.

Because Hua Yi was heavily pregnant, not only was sexual intercourse inappropriate for her, but even sharing a bed with Ye Feng was considered improper. However, this didn't deter Ye Feng. Before entering the room, he had instructed the servants to add another bed to his and Hua Yi's room so that he could take care of her if anything happened.

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The next day, Ye Feng woke up laughing from a dream. He dreamt that Hua Yi had given birth to a son and a daughter, while Yang Yi had given birth to a daughter. Strangely, the three children grew quite large on their second day after birth, appearing to be five or six years old. They kept pestering him to pretend to ride horses. Ye Feng had no choice but to let the three children take turns riding, while Hua Yi, Yang Yi, Lin Su, Ru Qing, Sun Mei, and others laughed and cheered. He laughed heartily and finally woke up laughing.

After waking up, Ye Feng quickly got up to check on Hua Yi. Seeing that she was still fast asleep, he quietly left. He then carefully instructed his concubines, Yun'er and the other two maids who had been serving Hua Yi and Yang Yi, to take good care of them. Ye Feng could easily hire dozens or even hundreds of maids and nannies with his current wealth and resources, but Yun'er

and the other two were used to handling this task and were always very dedicated. He worried that others might be clumsy and incompetent. In addition, Ye Feng hired several renowned doctors from Jade Moon City at great expense to create a very reasonable diet and lifestyle plan for Hua Yi and Yang Yi. He believed that following this plan would ensure that the two women remained in optimal health.

Furthermore, Ye Feng had learned from television and books in his original world that if pregnant women listened to beautiful music, it would not only bring them peace of mind but also stabilize the newborn's emotions, making the baby easier to care for and less prone to unexplained night crying.

Immediately, Ye Feng went to Li Yin's residence and asked her to give him some of the musicians from her private band. Upon hearing Ye Feng's reason, Li Yin immediately gave him ten musicians, instructing them to frequently play beautiful melodies for Hua Yi and Yang Yi. It was believed that after Ye Feng's series of measures, Hua Yi and Yang Yi would surely give birth to several very healthy and intelligent babies.

Seeing Ye Feng's meticulous care for Hua Yi and Yang Yi, Lin Su, Ru Qing, the three Wang women, and Yun'er were all extremely envious, wishing they could also become pregnant soon and enjoy Ye Feng's affection.

Of course, Ye Feng wouldn't forget his brothers under his cult. When he returned to Jade Moon City yesterday, he brought with him five million taels of silver notes needed for expansion, fifty Tiger Guards, three Protectors, three Free Spirits, two Messengers, members of the Demonic Cult's Han Ye, Hei Xing, Ming Yan, and Han Guang cult organizations, as well as a large number of documents and records. Since they were initially disoriented upon arrival, they were initially placed in inns yesterday. This afternoon, Ye Feng summoned Zhang Ning, the leader of the Jade Moon branch of the Demonic Sect. Some were housed within the Jade Moon branch, while others were placed in various strongholds throughout Jade Moon City. Furthermore, there were several vacant houses near the Listening Rain Courtyard, which Ye Feng purchased with a sum of money, housing fifty Tiger Guards.

The Listening Rain Courtyard, already impregnable under the protection of the two peerless masters, Sun Yanggu and Li Huan, was now even more secure with the addition of the surrounding Divine Sect residences. Even so, Ye Feng still gathered them together for a detailed explanation.

After chatting with Sun Yanggu and Li Huan, Ye Feng learned from them that fetuses in pregnant women's wombs love to hear gentle words from their mothers and fathers, and that this would foster a sense of dependence and intimacy between the child and their parents after birth. Afterward, whenever he had free time, Ye Feng

would often talk to Hua Yi and Yang Yi's bellies. For

the

next three days, Ye Feng declined many visitors, spending his time at home with Hua Yi and Yang Yi, playing music, chatting, and laughing, quite content.

Li Yin also visited Hua Yi at the Listening to Rain Courtyard every day. Her favorite thing to do was sit quietly beside Hua Yi, listening with smiles as she and Hua Yi and Yang Yi listened to Ye Feng and the musicians play, or lean against Hua Yi to listen to the heartbeat of her unborn child, occasionally exchanging a few words with her. This was how a day went.

On the third night, Ye Feng, Li Yin, Ru Qing, Lin Su, Yun'er, Mei Chun, and Mei Shui had a wild party, sharing a bed. Ru Qing, Lin Su, Yun'er, Mei Chun, and Mei Shui, having been separated from Ye Feng for so long, had longed for him. They cast aside their shyness and passionately responded to him, especially when Ye Feng used his "Extreme Bliss Technique," their ecstatic moans echoing through the night.

The following evening, Ye Feng also slipped away to the teahouse, where Wang Shi also found solace.

Of course, even while enjoying a pleasant rest, he couldn't forget his work. That day, accompanied by Li Yinhe, Ye Feng arrived at the Li residence. Li Huiwei greeted him swiftly, clearly having been waiting for him for many days.

"How have you been, Feng? Have you been doing well these past few days?" Li Huiwei asked with a smile.

"The joys of family and a loving wife can indeed be intoxicating, but it's also one of the most beautiful pleasures," Ye Feng replied, sitting down with Li Huiwei.

Li Huiwei smiled knowingly, then said, "By the way, Ah Feng, the tobacco cooperation we discussed half a year ago is now ripe. After six months of preparation and investigation throughout the Great Yue Kingdom, I've discovered that our Yu Yue Prefecture is the best choice. More than a dozen places within my jurisdiction, including Ya Tian Prefecture, Anba County, Xin Prefecture, Ding Qiong Prefecture, An Zhong County, Tong Bai Prefecture, and Sha Le Prefecture, are very suitable for growing flue-cured tobacco. This is truly a stroke of luck!"

Ye Feng had previously told Li Huiwei that while wild tobacco from this other world existed in many parts of the Great Yue Kingdom, their initial goal was to make it a favorite among the upper class and gentry. Therefore, quality had to be guaranteed, which meant cultivating it artificially.

And for artificial cultivation, the planting location was crucial. Although tobacco is adaptable to various environments and can be grown in different places, the yield and quality of tobacco leaves grown under different natural conditions vary significantly. Therefore, only places with suitable temperature, sunlight, rainfall, and soil conditions can serve as planting bases, maximizing the yield of superior varieties.

Hearing Li Huiwei mention that there were over a dozen suitable places for tobacco cultivation in Yuyue Prefecture, Ye Feng was overjoyed; he hadn't expected things to proceed so smoothly.

Li Huiwei then asked Ye Feng, "Now that we have suitable places to grow tobacco, what's the next step?"

Ye Feng pondered inwardly. Having found an ideal planting location, he naturally needed to cultivate the seeds quickly. However, all the tobacco seeds were currently wild, and artificial cultivation and hybridization were necessary to select the best seeds. He remembered seeing many tobacco varieties in his original world sown around the time of the Cold Dew solar term, transplanted around the time of the Beginning of Spring, and harvested in mid-March, typically from the Grain in Ear solar term to the Summer Solstice, a period of ninety days. The urgent

task now was to find a suitable site as a cultivation base, hoping to cultivate superior seeds as soon as possible, ideally before the Beginning of Spring next year, so that planting could begin early and profits could be made sooner. Thinking of this, Ye Feng carefully explained the relevant matters to Li Huiwei, outlining how to do it. Li Huiwei naturally listened attentively. Li Yin, who was standing to the side, also listened intently.

After discussing the tobacco, Li Huiwei suddenly said to Ye Feng, "By the way, I heard that when you were on your mission to Chunshui Kingdom, you improved the spinning wheels and looms there, right?" Ye

Feng replied, "That's right."

Li Yin added, "Yes, brother, we never expected you to be so amazing. We were all stunned."

Li Huiwei chuckled, his eyes gleaming, and said to Ye Feng, "You probably don't know this, but the two tools you improved for Chunshui Kingdom have increased overall productivity by at least ten to twenty times. Now, your improved spinning wheels and looms have rapidly spread throughout Chunshui Kingdom, bringing immense benefits to the local people and generating substantial tax revenue for the kingdom. The people of Chunshui are generally grateful to you. I've even heard that many people have suggested you come to Chunshui Kingdom to serve as the Minister of Works."

"Oh," Ye Feng was taken aback. He had only improved the spinning wheels and looms for Pu Shiqing and the others on a whim, never expecting such ideal results.

Li Yin chuckled and said, "Really? That's an exaggeration?"

"But, brother, you're being a bit stingy," Li Huiwei said to Ye Feng with a hint of reproach, leaving Ye Feng somewhat bewildered. "There's a saying, 'Don't let the good stuff go to outsiders.' No matter what, you're from Yuyue Prefecture. These improved spinning wheels and looms should start with Yuyue Prefecture first. You don't know, the people in Yuyue Prefecture who work in the loom industry are the best in the entire Yue region… You should let your older brother have some achievements too." "

Ah…?" Hearing Li Huiwei's bluntness, Ye Feng was momentarily speechless.

Seeing Li Yin smiling, Li Huiwei said to her, "Ayin, why didn't you try to persuade her back then?" He then said to Ye Feng, "Also, the Ministry of Works has noticed this matter. They won't let go of this treasure of yours. Now, Afeng, you're a hot commodity in our Great Yue."

He pondered for a while, and finally said, "No matter what, Afeng, give me the sketches of this improved spinning wheel and loom first."

Chapter Thirty-Eight: Do Not Say You Are Not Heartbroken

After Ye Feng agreed to give Li Huiwei the sketches of the improved spinning wheel and loom within three days, he said, "Lord Li..."

Li Huiwei reached out to stop Ye Feng, saying, "We're almost family, why are you still being so formal with me? Just call me Awei."

Ye Feng didn't stand on ceremony and nodded, then continued, "Alright, Awei, actually, I've been traveling all over the country recently, and after seeing the entertainment activities of our Great Yue and other countries, I've had an idea."

"Oh, you have another idea? Tell me about it." Li Huiwei said with great interest. Ever since he benefited from Ye Feng's various ideas, he had become increasingly interested in Ye Feng's sudden thoughts.

Li Yin also asked, "Is there another way to make money?"

"My idea is to open mahjong parlors throughout the Great Yue Kingdom, and it would be best if we could expand to other countries on the continent," Ye Feng said slowly.

"What is a mahjong parlor?" Li Huiwei and Li Yin were both taken aback.

In fact, opening mahjong parlors was a decision Ye Feng made after careful consideration, but he had never told anyone, because they wouldn't understand anyway. Ye Feng had been in this other world for a year, and in that year, he had experienced a great deal. From Jade Moon City in the Great Yue Kingdom to New City, to Golden Moon City, then to Dream City in Spring Water Kingdom, through Winter Cold Kingdom, then to Cold Howl City in the Great Yue Kingdom, and back to Jade Moon City.

Wherever he went, he felt that the countries on the continent lacked a nationwide social entertainment activity that involved all social classes, and mahjong, which was popular among the Chinese in his original world, could fill this gap. He had confidence in mahjong.

Mahjong, a national treasure of China, was invented by Han Xin, a famous general in the early Han Dynasty. It's a recreational activity suitable for all ages. As an important part of China's traditional cultural treasure trove, mahjong possesses the charm of a sport that combines intellectual stimulation, fun, and strategic gameplay, along with rich and profound Eastern cultural characteristics.

Because of its close connection to people's lives and the sense of belonging it provides, mahjong has been popular throughout China for thousands of years, reaching all levels of society and entering countless households. It has even spread overseas, becoming one of the most influential and widespread intellectual sports activities among Chinese communities both domestically and internationally.

If one could promote mahjong in this other world, it would not only enrich people's spiritual and cultural lives and provide aesthetic enjoyment, but also bring immense wealth. Making money in business requires novelty, and mahjong, which has never appeared in this other world, could become a treasure trove if used properly—a win-win situation. Thinking about opening mahjong parlors in every prefecture and county of the Great Yue Kingdom... wow...

actually, with the strength of his Demonic Sect, he could certainly make it big. However, Ye Feng needed official support even more, because he wanted to imbue mahjong with a positive meaning in this other world.

Ye Feng then explained mahjong in detail to Li Huiwei and Li Yin, but after listening for a while, the two only partially understood. Ye Feng then said he would make a physical example for them to see, along with some sketches of an improved spinning wheel and loom.

Li Huiwei said, "Alright, no matter what, Ayin and I will support you."

Then, somewhat mysteriously, he said to Ye Feng, "Afeng, do you know? In fifteen days, a world-renowned figure will come to our Jade Moon City. Guess who it is?"

Ye Feng asked, "Who is it?"

Li Huiwei smiled and said, "The one you've met is Yang Yu, the number one courtesan of Great Yue, who was selected for the list of the most beautiful women in the land."

"Oh, it's her?" Ye Feng was overjoyed. After parting ways with her in Golden Moon City, he thought he would never see her again, but he didn't expect to meet her again so soon.

Li Yin, standing nearby, excitedly exclaimed, "Really? Yang Yu is really coming? I heard she's incredibly beautiful, and like Sister Yi, she was selected for the list of the most beautiful women in the land. I wonder what an outstanding woman she is!"

Li Huiwei replied to Li Yin, "Yes, I only received the news just before you entered the manor." He then smiled at Ye Feng and said, "Brother Ye, you might not know, but a large part of her reason for coming is for you."

Seeing Ye Feng's confusion, Li Huiwei continued, "Originally, I heard that it was the Queen of my Great Yue Kingdom's December birthday, and she was on her way to the capital to congratulate the Queen, so she was passing through Yuyue City. But it's only July now, so it's still early. I heard privately that Yang Yu came a little earlier to ask you, Ah Feng, about Peking Opera. Such beauty and charm, truly enviable!" He chuckled as he finished speaking.

Ye Feng smiled slightly, but Li Huiwei's words touched upon some memories of his past interactions with the Queen, and he couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion. It's been more than half a year; how is she?

The three talked about Yang Yu's matter for a while longer. Li Huiwei said that this was a major event in Jade Moon City, and it would definitely cause a sensation, with everyone flocking to the city. Security would be no easy task, and preparations needed to be made now.

Ye Feng listened quietly, but his mind was in turmoil. He had decided earlier to reveal his identity as the leader of the Demonic Sect to Li Huiwei, and now was the perfect time. Thinking of this, he gave Li Yin a wink. Li Yin understood and nodded.

After talking for a while, Li Huiwei noticed that Ye Feng seemed a little preoccupied, so he asked, "Feng, what's wrong?"

Ye Feng replied, "Wei, there's something I need to tell you."

Li Huiwei asked, "What is it?"

Ye Feng looked at Li Huiwei and calmly said, "To be honest, I am actually the leader of the Demonic Sect, which is listed as a prohibited gang by the imperial court."

Li Huiwei was taken aback and said, "Feng, are you joking?"

Li Yin, standing beside him, said, "It's true, brother. Feng Lang told me this a while ago."

Li Huiwei frowned and asked, "What proof do you have?"

Ye Feng thought to himself that Li Huiwei was indeed worthy of being the leader of Jade Moon City; he was very thoughtful in his actions. He then took out his jade pendant as the leader of the Demonic Sect and showed it to him.

Li Huiwei had seen descriptions of this item on his intelligence network and naturally recognized it. He stared blankly at Ye Feng and Li Yin for a long while, his eyes flashing with cold light, and shouted, "How dare you two! You have such audacity to do such a treasonous thing behind my back! Do you think I will tolerate you?"

With Li Huiwei's status and power, he was certainly familiar with the history of the Demonic Sect. Regardless of whether the Demonic Sect was a political sacrifice, it was now a sect forbidden by the imperial court. Anyone who associated with members of the Demonic Sect was guilty of a capital offense. As an official of the imperial court, Li Huiwei was naturally very aware of this. Seeing that his two closest people, one was his most beloved younger sister and the other was his future brother-in-law, were now involved with the Demonic Sect, if outsiders found out, Li Huiwei would face the fate of having his family and clan wiped out. Therefore, even with Li Huiwei's composure, although he spoke sternly on the surface, he couldn't help but feel terrified.

Ye Feng smiled slightly, remaining calm and composed. He said, "Awei, there's no need to panic. No outsiders know about this, and even if they did, so what? My Divine Sect's Zhu Guang Altar Master alone has kept the government busy and helpless. What do you think those cowards can do to us? Besides, my Divine Sect is powerful, with followers all over the Great Yue, and we are also very wealthy. Awei, you are a regional warlord with hundreds of thousands of troops under your command

. If our two sides can unite, there will be countless benefits." "Although the world doesn't have a good impression of my Divine Sect, that's just a man-made phenomenon. In the early days of the Great Yue, everyone praised my Divine Sect. Can't that be changed? Also, Awei, are you only content to be a military governor for the rest of your life? Don't you want to take your career to the next level?" As he said this, Ye Feng looked intently at Li Huiwei, carefully observing the expression on his face.

Li Huiwei's face flickered with uncertainty, clearly unsure of what to do. Li Yin suddenly knelt at his feet, hugging his legs and crying, "Brother, how can you bear to let your sister lose her husband? Have you forgotten what you promised Mother?"

Li Huiwei tenderly stroked Li Yin's hair. After a long while, he looked up to the sky and sighed, "Heavens, why do you have to give me such a difficult problem?" He then

looked sharply at Ye Feng and said, "Alright, I, Li Huiwei, will take this gamble. I hope I haven't misjudged you, Ah Feng."

Ye Feng was overjoyed; it was a done deal!

Ye

Feng, Li Huiwei, and Li Yin discussed the matter in detail for a while. The collusion between the Demonic Sect and the government was no small matter, and naturally, there could be no mistakes. That night, Ye Feng slept at the Li residence and practiced the "Joyful Bliss Skill" with Li Yin.

Early the next morning, Ye Feng returned to Tingyu Courtyard. He first visited Hua Yi and Yang Yi, then drew the sketches of the improved spinning wheel and loom. Next, he pondered the production of mahjong tiles.

Mahjong consists of 136 tiles, including the suits of bamboo (1 to 9), dots (1 to 9), characters (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9), and four tiles each of the four winds (East, South, West, North, Center, Green, and White). The tiles are decorated with eight flowers representing spring, summer, autumn, winter, plum blossom, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum, and four rulers (three green and one red) for borders. Finally, the tiles are placed on a mahjong table covered with mahjong paper and ready to play. It sounds complicated, but it's actually quite simple. The problem lies in the materials used to make the tiles.

In his original world, mahjong tiles were made of plastic and plexiglass. These materials were nowhere to be found in this strange world. Ye Feng pondered for a long time before finally deciding to use cow bone for the face tiles and bamboo strips for the back, joined together with a dovetail joint. Inspired, he immediately instructed Liu Mingzhi, Zhang Ning, and others to procure these materials.

By the afternoon, all the necessary materials were ready. Ye Feng then personally made a set of mahjong tiles and a mahjong table. Seeing Ye Feng's creation, Zhang Ning, Liu Mingzhi, and the others couldn't help but show curiosity.

That evening, Ye Feng called Li Huiwei and Li Yin over. He first showed the smiling Li Huiwei the sketches of the improved spinning wheel and loom, then invited Liu Mingzhi, and the four of them sat down to play mahjong.

Mahjong is simple and easy to learn. After Ye Feng explained the rules and demonstrated them himself, Li Huiwei, Li Yin, and Liu Mingzhi were already playing with impressive speed and precision after a few rounds, attracting curious onlookers like Hua Yi, Yang Yi, Lin Su, and Ru Qing. Zhao Bai and Sun Mei, who had come to chat with Ye Feng and the others, were also immediately drawn in.

Laughter and the clattering of mahjong tiles filled the room; a few cigarettes would have made the atmosphere even more lively. However, Ye Feng generally didn't approve of his women and friends playing mahjong, as it was highly addictive. People with poor self-control could easily become engrossed, affecting their appearance and making them unable to concentrate on their work. So, watching was fine, but playing was out of the question.

Late at night, everyone reluctantly dispersed, with Li Huiwei, Li Yin, and Liu Mingzhi each losing one hundred taels of silver to Ye Feng. Of course, after watching for an hour, Hua Yi and Yang Yi, at Ye Feng's gentle persuasion, were helped to bed by Yun'er and the other two girls. Zhao Bai and Sun Mei, before leaving, also asked Ye Feng to make them a mahjong set so they could play.

"Hehe, this is quite interesting." Seeing Ye Feng put away the mahjong set, Li Huiwei's eyes still held a hint of reluctance.

"Oh dear, I lost a hundred taels of silver, I'm so upset!" Li Yin said to Ye Feng coquettishly, "Feng Lang, let's come again tomorrow."

"A little gambling is harmless, but excessive gambling is harmful." Ye Feng smiled slightly and said, "A Yin, this is fine to play with occasionally as a pastime, but be careful not to become addicted, otherwise I won't allow you to play it again."

"Feng Lang, you're overthinking it." Li Yin was an intelligent woman and immediately understood Ye Feng's intention. "Playing with things leads to the loss of ambition, how could I not know this? I will know my limits."

Ye Feng nodded. He had invited Li Huiwei and Li Yin to play mahjong that evening, simply to prove what he had said at the Li residence that morning: this thing would definitely become popular in this other world, bringing them countless riches. As for his family and friends, he absolutely wouldn't let them get involved with it.

Ye Feng had a strong sense that mahjong easily made people vulgar, and he didn't want his wives and concubines to become as vulgar as the haggard, mahjong-addicted women he had encountered in his original world.

Especially Hua Yi; she was associated with calligraphy, painting, chess, music, poetry, and songs, as noble as an immortal. If she became addicted to this thing, it would lower her status.

“We understand Ah Feng’s intentions.” Li Huiwei, a decisive man, quickly regained his composure. “Mahjong is just a tool for us to make money. Ah Feng has proven its feasibility, so go ahead and do it. We fully support you.”

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In the following days, Ye Feng worked tirelessly on building the mahjong parlor and the tobacco seed base. He selected a plot of land on the outskirts of Jade Moon City as the base for cultivating tobacco seeds. He and Li Huiwei jointly contributed manpower, resources, and money to collect seeds from various places and build the base. With many hands making light work, the tobacco seed base quickly got on track.

Ye Feng chose Huang Xiao, one of the four leaders of the Jade Moon branch of the Divine Cult, to be in charge of the tobacco seed base.

Next, Ye Feng put Zhang Ning in charge of the mahjong parlor. They chose a bustling location in the Crescent District of Jade Moon City. The place was originally a restaurant, but it was on the verge of bankruptcy due to the owner's poor management. Ye Feng bought the restaurant at a fair price, much to the owner's delight.

After that came the work of decorating the mahjong parlor, making mahjong tiles and other supplies, and training mahjong players. Since tobacco and mahjong were both emerging industries in this strange world, even with countless followers, Ye Feng had to personally guide many things, leaving him exhausted these past few days.

However, after a long day's work, returning to Tingyu Courtyard and seeing the warm smiles of Hua Yi and the others instantly dispelled his weariness. In the evenings, he would sit in the courtyard with Hua Yi, Yang Yi, and the other women, chatting and listening to their gentle words or the musicians playing instruments, finding satisfaction and peace in their company.

Hua Yi, knowing Ye Feng had been busy, felt sorry for him and advised him not to overwork himself and to take care of his health, which Ye Feng readily agreed to.

Fortunately, after twelve days, both the mahjong parlor and the tobacco seed base were on track. Moreover, the mahjong parlor is almost finished with renovations, and the production of mahjong tiles and other equipment, as well as staff training, are all ready. It's just a few days away from opening. Ye Feng breathed a sigh of relief.

The mahjong parlor is named "Yi Qing Wan," and the opening date is set for four days later, the day after Yang Yu arrives. Ye Feng naturally has his plans. Given his friendship with Yang Yu, he'll invite her to play a round of mahjong. With her celebrity status, it'll be better than any advertisement.

Of course, Li Huiwei and Li Yin can't openly appear, but their private support and conveniences are enough.

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That afternoon, after inspecting the mahjong parlor, Ye Feng suddenly felt like strolling around. He dismissed his entourage and walked slowly along the streets of the Crescent Moon District alone. The Crescent Moon District is the commercial district of Jade Moon City. The streets are bustling and lively. Ye Feng looked around with interest, a sudden feeling of nostalgia rising within him. He realized it had been a long time since he'd strolled through the streets like this.

As they were walking, a luxurious carriage suddenly stopped in front of them. Ye Feng looked over in surprise and saw the curtains drawn back, revealing an extremely beautiful face. A sweet voice said, "Brother Feng, come on up quickly." It was Sun Mei.

Ye Feng got into the carriage and exclaimed in surprise, "Oh, Sister Mei, it's you?"

Sun Mei said reproachfully, "What, can't it be me?"

Ye Feng smiled and said, "No, where are you going, Sister Mei?"

Sun Mei kept fanning herself with a small fan in her hand and sighed, "I'm so bored sitting in the manor. I want to go for a walk by Jade Moon Lake. Will you come with me, Brother Feng?" Her beautiful eyes looked at Ye Feng expectantly.

Ye Feng nodded and said, "I haven't been to Jade Moon Lake in a long time. I don't have anything to do today, so I'll go with you."

Sun Mei smiled brightly and said affectionately, "I knew you were good to me, Brother Feng." Her alluring eyes gave Ye Feng a seductive look, making Ye Feng's heart flutter.

It was a sweltering day, and Sun Mei wore only a thin silk dress, the flimsy garment clinging tightly to her voluptuous and alluring body. Her slender waist and full breasts were incredibly seductive, especially her high, full breasts, which swayed frequently before his eyes, making Ye Feng feel extremely uncomfortable.

He felt that Sun Mei seemed a little different than usual today. Reason told him that going out with Sun Mei like this was inappropriate, but he couldn't control his actions.

He heard Sun Mei say, "What's wrong, Feng-di, are you hot?" Then a captivating, fragrant scent wafted over, and Sun Mei leaned closer, fanning Ye Feng with her small fan. "Is it any cooler, hmm?"

"A little better." Ye Feng looked at Sun Mei and smiled slightly.

"It'll be cooler by the lake." Sun Mei fanned herself vigorously with the fan, her fair face flushed from the heat, and tiny beads of sweat glistened on her lips, making her beauty even more exquisite.

Ye Feng was stunned.

Sun Mei also noticed Ye Feng staring at her, but surprisingly, she wasn't angry. She just gave him a slightly embarrassed look, a smile playing on her lips, and turned her gaze to the window, letting Ye Feng stare at her.

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Half an hour later, the carriage stopped by Jade Moon Lake. Ye Feng and Sun Mei got off, and a cool breeze immediately refreshed them.

"It's been so long since I've been here. It's still as beautiful as ever," Ye Feng exclaimed. Looking around, the lake and mountains were beautiful, with shady bamboo groves and bustling crowds on the lakeside stone path, mostly tourists seeking respite from the heat.

"Yes, it has been a long time," Sun Mei sighed, then said to Ye Feng, "Brother Feng, let's take a walk."

Ye Feng nodded, and the two strolled slowly along the lakeside path. When they reached a hill, the entire view of Jade Moon Lake unfolded before them. Ye Feng recalled the hill, the very hill where he, Hua Yi, Sun Mei, Ru Qing, and others had played and danced last year.

Sun Mei, clearly also remembering the hill, wore a touch of melancholy on her face, murmuring, "Alas, another year has passed. Beauty fades quickly, and youth is fleeting." She

then turned to Ye Feng and asked, "Brother Feng, do you think I'm getting old?"

Ye Feng sensed something unusual about Sun Mei today and exclaimed in surprise, "Sister Mei, what are you saying? You're not old at all; you're still very beautiful."

The words that would usually make Sun Mei beam with joy now only elicited a sigh from her. She shook her head and said, "Brother Feng, you don't understand. You're only twenty-four this year, and you're a man, while I'm already twenty-nine… Alas, time flies."

Although Ye Feng knew that age was a woman's greatest enemy, in his eyes, Sun Mei had always been a very optimistic and cheerful person, capable of calmly accepting this reality. Her behavior today was indeed somewhat unusual, so he gently asked, "Sister Mei, has something been wrong these past few days?"

“It’s nothing.” Sun Mei gazed at the Jade Moon Lake in front of her and said slowly, “I just feel very depressed lately. I don’t know why, but for the past few years, I’ve always had periods of burning sensation, like there’s a fire burning inside me, which makes me feel very uncomfortable… Moreover, my mind is in turmoil, and I can’t make up my mind about some things…”

As she spoke, she glanced at Ye Feng.

Ye Feng's heart pounded. He keenly sensed that some of the things Sun Mei was hesitant about were related to him, or perhaps... but... also, since his deep conversation with Zhao Bai that day, he understood why Sun Mei's body had been so aroused at times these past few years. A mature woman... this was no easy feat.

However, Ye Feng didn't know how to respond, only saying, "Aroused, well, Sister Mei, do you know why?" He immediately realized how foolish he was to ask such a question. Sure

enough, a blush rose on Sun Mei's face, her expression somewhat shy, and she whispered, "I didn't know before... but now, now I know..." After saying this, she didn't dare look at Ye Feng, turning her head away, her full breasts heaving rapidly.

Seeing Sun Mei like this, Ye Feng felt a surge of desire. Suddenly, his mouth went dry; his beautiful stepsister was like a ripe fruit, waiting for him to pluck it. Smelling the lingering aroma of meat emanating from Sun Mei, Ye Feng felt increasingly aroused. Without realizing it, he took a step closer to her. Sun Mei immediately noticed, her delicate body trembling slightly, but she remained still, though her breathing became noticeably rapid.

Just then, laughter and chatter came from below the hill, and a group of tourists came up. Ye Feng and Sun Mei were startled and immediately separated as if electrocuted.

After the tourists left, both of them felt somewhat awkward, especially Sun Mei, whose face was flushed. Just now… For a moment, neither of them knew what to say. After regaining his composure, Ye Feng felt a pang of guilt and remorse for his actions. How could he have done that? However, at the same time, a strange thrill stirred within him, leaving him with a complex mix of emotions. Looking at Sun Mei, he probably felt the same way.

After a long silence, Sun Mei sighed and said, "No matter what, I'm really happy to have you as my brother, Fengdi." She looked at Ye Feng, her pretty face breaking into a radiant smile again: "Well, I was feeling quite down, but after walking around with you, Fengdi, I feel much better. I really have to thank you."

"That's good," Ye Feng smiled slightly. "No need for thanks. Whenever you like, Sister Mei, you can always ask me to come out."

"Really? Anytime?" Hearing Ye Feng's words, Sun Mei chuckled and asked charmingly, making Ye Feng feel like he was falling into her trap. However, having said all that, he could only nod reluctantly. Fortunately,

Sun Mei didn't deliberately make things difficult for Ye Feng, but simply smiled and said, "Then next time I want to go hiking, I can decide the time. Fengdi, can you agree?"

Ye Feng naturally could only nod.

Sun Mei gazed at Ye Feng for a long while, her eyes finally softening as she bit her lip and said, "Brother Feng, do you know? The happiest thing about this trip was the way you looked at me in the carriage just now. I really hope that even when I'm old, you'll still look at me like that."

After saying this, her pretty face flushed slightly, she quickly glanced at Ye Feng, and then, swaying her body, ran down the hill, her voice carrying far away, "Brother Feng, come quickly..."

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As evening fell, Ye Feng returned to Tingyu Courtyard. He and Sun Mei had spent the afternoon playing by Jade Moon Lake, both thoroughly enjoying themselves, Sun Mei as happy as a child.

Ye Feng had a feeling that he and Sun Mei were both sliding down a dangerous path, but they knew it and were powerless to stop it. Ye Feng felt like he was playing with fire... Sigh, well, let fate decide.

At dinner, Ye Feng had a warm meal with Hua Yi, Yang Yi, and other women, chatting with them for a while. Then Ye Feng took a walk alone in the courtyard, needing quiet time to ponder some issues concerning him and Sun Mei.

Just as he was lost in thought, gazing at a banana tree in the courtyard, a soft, delicate voice sounded behind him: "Master...please have some tea."

Ye Feng turned around to see a woman holding a cup of tea, respectfully looking at him. It was Qing'er, one of his three concubines. Beside her were Lan'er and Yun'er, both of whom, like Qing'er, wore expressions of admiration and respect.

Ye Feng smiled, took the teacup from Qing'er, took a sip, nodded approvingly, and said, "Very good." The three women immediately beamed with joy,

their faces radiant. Seeing how his casual praise had made them so happy, Ye Feng felt a slight pang of guilt. Of his nine wives and concubines, Qing'er, Yun'er, and Lan'er were perhaps the ones he paid the least attention to, yet he was their everything. Did this make them feel wronged?

He smiled, sat down on a chair beside him, and patted his leg, saying, "My three darlings, come, sit next to your husband."

Qing'er, Yun'er, and Lan'er were both shy and delighted. Yun'er and Lan'er, being more lively, blushed slightly but obediently sat down next to Ye Feng. Qing'er, however, remained hesitant and didn't approach him.

Ye Feng chuckled, grabbed Qing'er's hand, and pulled her close. Qing'er cried out softly and fell into Ye Feng's arms. Touching his strong chest, she immediately blushed deeply. Ye Feng smiled and said, "My darling, give me a kiss first." He lowered his head and kissed Qing'er's rosy lips. Qing'er's body trembled, shyly responding to Ye Feng. When their lips parted, her face was filled with an expression of ecstasy.

Afterwards, Ye Feng embraced Yun'er and Lan'er beside him, giving each of them a deep kiss, making the two women both joyful and shy.

After the kisses, Ye Feng held Qing'er's soft, slender waist in his arms and whispered, "My little darling, why didn't you dare come closer just now? Were you afraid of me?"

Qing'er quickly replied, "No, Master... I... I..." She was shy and didn't know what to say.

Yun'er, more outgoing, defended her, saying, "Master is a very good person, and the First Madam is also very kind and beautiful. We all love it here very much. We only hope to stay with Master forever and not be given away."

Qing'er and Lan'er both nodded.

Ye Feng asked in surprise, "What do you

mean by giving them away?" Yun'er replied, "Don't wealthy families often give away their concubines or exchange them with others? We hear about it all the time."

A feeling of pity welled up in Ye Feng's heart. He was the absolute controller of these three girls, and his actions could cause them injury and bleeding at any time, or make them either sad or happy for the rest of their lives. Thinking of this, a tender feeling welled up in his heart, and he said softly, "Don't worry, I won't give you away. I will always keep you by my side."

Yun'er said happily, "Really? Master, you're so kind!"

Qing'er and Lan'er also nodded heavily.

A surge of tenderness welled up in Ye Feng's heart, but he deliberately feigned anger, saying, "What, are you just saying I'm good to you? No other actions are needed?"

Seeing Ye Feng's expression, Yun'er immediately understood. She blinked her watery, peach-blossom eyes and said seductively, "Whatever Master says, I'll show."

"Oh, this little girl dares to tease me?" Looking at Yun'er's alluring demeanor, Ye Feng's heart stirred. His hands unceremoniously caressed Yun'er's pert breasts, kneading them vigorously. "My little darling is getting more and more voluptuous. I can't believe you're only eighteen."

"Ah, Master..." Yun'er's delicate body trembled as Ye Feng touched her breasts. Her peach-blossom eyes became even more watery, and her full, shapely body coiled around Ye Feng like a snake, letting out a seductive moan.

Qing'er and Lan'er, of course, didn't let him off the hook either. Qing'er was the oldest of the three girls, but her breasts were not very large, only about the size of a handful, but they felt soft and smooth to the touch. Lan'er, on the other hand, looked timid, but she was bolder than Qing'er. Her breasts were also of medium size, but they were well-proportioned and firm, and felt wonderful to the touch.

Both women were quite sensitive. When Ye Feng pulled aside their thin upper garments and vigorously kneaded their alluring breasts, their faces immediately flushed and their breathing became rapid. With each movement of Ye Feng's hands, waves of electric current stimulated their bodies. Finally, they both collapsed into Ye Feng's arms, moaning uncontrollably.

"Tonight, let me keep my three little darlings company, okay?" Ye Feng's voice was full of tenderness and seduction; he genuinely wanted to bring them pleasure tonight.

Yun'er, Qing'er, and Lan'er were speechless, only nodding repeatedly.

Another dreamlike spring night.

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Three days later, Yang Yu arrived in Jade Moon City. More than ten days prior, news of Yang Yu's impending arrival had already spread throughout the city. Countless people were running around relaying the news, and for over ten days, the teahouses and restaurants of Jade Moon City were filled with talk of it.

When the topic turned to the most famous courtesan in the Great Yue Kingdom, a contender on the list of most beautiful women in the land, everyone was filled with excitement, especially the men, who were brimming with longing for this unmarried, peerless beauty. For many days, the news of Yang Yu's impending arrival made Jade Moon City as lively as a festival.

Jade Moon City had four main gates: the west gate led to Jade Moon Lake, the north gate to Gouxing Lake, and Yang Yu would enter through the south gate, which faced the Yanmeng Kingdom.

Early that morning, Ye Feng, Li Huiwei, Li Yin, and the officials, gentry, and merchants of Jade Moon City waited outside the south gate. In addition, there was a spontaneous welcoming procession of Jade Moon City citizens. Compared to the official welcoming procession, the civilian welcoming procession was even more massive, with a dense crowd stretching from the south gate into Jade Moon City, seemingly endless. Ye Feng and the others couldn't help but marvel at the allure of such a peerless beauty.

After waiting for more than an hour, the faint sound of hooves echoed from ahead, and then a procession appeared in the distance. A commotion arose in the crowd, and someone shouted, "Master Yang is here!" Instantly, the crowd erupted in cheers, and the news quickly spread into the city.

Soon, Yang Yu's procession drew near. It was the same elegant carriage that Ye Feng had seen on the streets of Jin Yue City before, surrounded by more than a hundred tall men on horseback serving as guards. Only a few pretty women stood beside the carriage, presumably Yang Yu's maids.

Ye Feng, Li Huiwei, Li Yin, Lin Su, and others went to greet them. At that moment, a deafening sound of gongs and drums filled the air, and the civilian welcoming party waved flowers and chanted in unison, "Welcome, welcome! A warm welcome... Welcome, welcome! A warm welcome..." completely overshadowing the official welcoming party.

Soon after, the elegant carriage stopped in front of Ye Feng, Li Huiwei, Li Yin, Lin Su, and the others. A beautiful maidservant stepped forward and lifted the carriage curtain. A moment later, a woman of unparalleled beauty and captivating charm gracefully stepped down from the carriage. Her mesmerizing eyes darted through the crowd, and a captivating smile played on her lips. Looking at Ye Feng and the others, she was none other than Yang Yu! The

welcoming crowd was almost completely captivated by Yang Yu's glance. After a brief commotion, a deafening chorus of "Yang Yu..." and "Welcome, welcome! A warm welcome... Welcome, welcome! A warm welcome..." erupted. The atmosphere was incredibly enthusiastic.

Li Weiwei laughed heartily, "It's been a long time since Jade Moon City has been this lively! The arrival of Lady Yang has truly added immeasurable splendor to Jade Moon City."

Yang Yu gracefully bowed to Li Huiwei and said with a light laugh, "You're too kind, Lord Li."

Her beautiful eyes then turned to Ye Feng, and she said with a smile, "Lord Ye, we meet again."

Ye Feng looked at this charming woman, recalling that it had been more than half a year since they parted ways in Golden Moon City, and a sense of emotion welled up within him. He nodded and said, "Yes, it's been half a year since we last met. How have you been, Lady Yang?"

Yang Yu smiled slightly and said, "Thank you for your concern, Young Master Ye." "I am doing well." She glanced deeply at Ye Feng, then turned to Lin Su and said, "Sister Su, it's been a long time since we last met."

Lin Su said, "Hello, Sister Yang."

At this moment, Li Huiwei said to Yang Yu, "Come, let me introduce you to Master Yang." Pointing to Li Yin, who was looking at Yang Yu with surprise, he said, "This is my younger sister, Li Yin."

Yang Yu bowed and said, "Hello, Sister Yin."

Li Yin returned the bow and said, "Hello, Master Yang." Looking at Yang Yu, her eyes were still full of infatuation and disbelief, clearly not believing that there was such a beautiful woman in the world besides Hua Yi.

Li Huiwei then introduced some officials and gentry of Yuyue City to Yang Yu, and then smiled and said, "Master Yang, you must be tired from your journey. I have prepared a place for you to rest. Now let us enter the city."

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Amidst the frenzied cheers and pursuit of the people of Yuyue City along the way, Ye Feng and Yang Yu's group arrived at the "Fengyi Garden," a famous garden in Yuyue City that had been prepared especially for Yang Yu.

Fengyi Garden, located in the Fuyue District of Yuyue City, has a history of over two hundred years. Surrounded by lush bamboo groves, the garden boasts an exceptionally elegant and tranquil atmosphere. Especially during the sweltering midday heat, its coolness makes it an ideal resting place for Yang Yu.

Upon arriving at Fengyi Garden, the group chatted for a while before Li Huiwei and the others excused themselves, saying that Yang Yu must be tired from her journey and should rest, but they would do her the honor of attending the welcoming banquet that evening. Yang Yu didn't insist, except for Ye Feng, who was asked to stay when he was about to leave.

"I've long heard of Fengyi Garden in Yuyue, but I never imagined I'd be residing here today,"

Yang Yu said, casually fanning herself with a banana leaf fan as she carefully observed the furnishings. After a long while, she turned to Ye Feng and smiled.

"This place is indeed quite nice,"

Ye Feng nodded in agreement. The interior was elegant yet tasteful, with small bamboo baskets filled with fresh flowers hanging on the walls, emitting a delicate fragrance. The tables and chairs in the garden were also made of spotted bamboo, exuding no vulgarity whatsoever, creating a refreshing and cool atmosphere. The cool couches and flower-patterned mats were particularly exquisite.

"By the way," Yang Yu said with a charming smile, "I brought some peach blossom dew, a specialty of Yanmeng Kingdom, with me on this trip. It's refreshing and helps to beat the summer heat. Would

Young Master Ye like to try it?" "Oh, I certainly would!" Ye Feng replied happily.

Yang Yu's star-like gaze swept over Ye Feng, and she smiled, instructing a pretty maid beside her, "Qing'er."

The maid understood and replied, "Yes, Miss."

Soon, the maid brought over two bowls of the cool dew. One for Yang Yu, and one for Ye Feng. Ye Feng took a sip, finding it refreshingly cool and delightful, and drank it all in succession, praising it repeatedly.

Seeing Ye Feng's reaction, Yang Yu couldn't help but smile again.

Ye Feng asked, "Is there any more?"

Yang Yu gave Ye Feng a charmingly reproachful look, playfully scolding him, "Greedy." Her eyes sparkled, soft and alluring, her tone incomparably sweet, making Ye Feng feel weak all over.

He said somewhat awkwardly, "It's not that I want more, it's that I want to take some for my wife Hua Yi and Yang Yi, they're both pregnant."

A strange light flashed in Yang Yu's eyes, she looked at Ye Feng for a while, a charming smile appearing on her lips, and said, "Don't worry, I've long heard of your wife Hua Yi's reputation, I was just planning to visit her this afternoon."

Ye Feng thanked her, then asked Yang Yu, "By the way, why did you come to Jade Moon City this time, Miss Yang?"

Yang Yu's pretty face flushed slightly for some reason, she looked at Ye Feng with a half-smile and said, "Young Master Ye, don't you know that I'm passing through here to celebrate the Queen's birthday in December? You know perfectly well why."

Ye Feng's heart stirred. Although he and Yang Yu had been separated for half a year, they seemed even more familiar with each other upon meeting. Their conversation had unconsciously strayed from mere friendship, incorporating a subtle, unusual emotion—a shift that felt entirely natural.

Gazing at Yang Yu's beautiful, peach-blossom-like face so close to his, and inhaling her delicate, alluring fragrance, Ye Feng was captivated, momentarily speechless. Seeing Yang Yu's eyes flicker with a hint of shyness, it seemed she too had sensed this and was trying to find a topic to discuss.

Suddenly, Ye Feng remembered something and asked Yang Yu, "By the way, last time in Jin Yue City, you said you had to return to Yanmeng Kingdom because your master was unwell. Is your master feeling better now?"

Speaking of this, a sincere smile appeared on Yang Yu's face as she said, "My master's health is now completely recovered, even better than before. It's truly delightful."

Ye Feng was also happy for her and asked, "What kind of doctor is so skilled?"

Yang Yu smiled and said, "You might not believe it, Young Master Ye, but my master's health wasn't cured by a doctor."

"Oh? How did she recover?" Ye Feng couldn't help but be quite surprised.

Yang Yu sighed, "Young Master Ye, you may not know this, but my mentor's illness is actually a mental one. A mental illness requires a mental cure."

With Yang Yu's explanation, Ye Feng understood. It turned out that Yang Yu's mentor, the renowned mainland Chinese performing arts master Mei Hanqing, had an unsuccessful marriage in her youth. Although she and her husband married because of love, their strong personalities led to frequent arguments shortly after their marriage, culminating in a fierce conflict that ended their relationship. Although they deeply loved each other, neither was willing to back down due to their strong personalities.

As time passed, Mei Hanqing missed her husband more and more, but she couldn't bring herself to go find him. Thirty years passed in the blink of an eye, and as she grew older, Mei Hanqing increasingly regretted her actions. But when she finally wanted to reconcile with her husband, she found herself nowhere to be found.

Regret and desolation haunted her, compounded by her poor health over the years. A sudden cold worsened her condition, and she was bedridden with grief. Just as her illness was deteriorating, her husband miraculously reappeared and reconciled with her, filling her with immense joy. Her condition improved significantly, and with her husband's devoted care, she recovered quickly and even regained her former health. Now, she and her husband are as loving as honey, a sight that inspires envy in all who see them.

Finally, Yang Yu added mysteriously, "Young Master Ye may not know this, but we've been searching for Master Li all these years. We never imagined he'd be living in seclusion by Jade Moon Lake, making a living by fishing. It's truly unexpected; I even visited Jade Moon Lake last year, but didn't encounter him."

Ye Feng's heart stirred, and he asked Yang Yu, "Is your mentor's husband surnamed Li?" Yang Yu

opened her beautiful eyes wide and asked, "How did you know?"

Ye Feng then described his appearance, saying, "Does he look like this?"

Yang Yu asked doubtfully, "Have you seen him before?"

Ye Feng couldn't help but sigh, recounting his story with Master Li. He was also surprised that Master Li's wife was the renowned mainland performing artist Mei Hanqing. He was secretly happy for Master Li; the couple had finally reconciled and were together again after thirty years—it hadn't been easy.

Hearing Ye Feng's story, Yang Yu sighed, "Fate comes and goes, that's just how it is."

The two exchanged sighs, both happy for Master Li and Mei Hanqing.

Finally, Yang Yu asked Ye Feng if he would attend the Queen's December birthday celebration. Ye Feng's mind drifted to the Queen's dignified and beautiful figure, recalling his own past with her. He sighed inwardly and slowly replied, "I will go."

Yang Yu noticed something amiss in Ye Feng's tone and glanced at him suspiciously.

Ye Feng, sensing her gaze, quickly composed himself and smiled, "By the way, how long does Lady Yang plan to stay in Jade Moon City?"

Yang Yu pondered, "Probably until mid-November." She then looked up and gave Ye Feng a captivating glance, "Because I have many questions about Peking Opera that I'd like to ask Young Master Ye, I hope you won't mind me frequently bothering you at Tingyu Courtyard." Ye Feng

felt that glance was incredibly alluring, his heart skipped a beat, and he blurted out, "Don't say you're just bothering me at Tingyu Courtyard for a few months, you could stay there and bother me for a lifetime!" As soon as the words left his mouth, he knew he had made a mistake.

As expected, upon hearing Ye Feng's words, Yang Yu's cheeks flushed crimson. She glared at him, unable to contain her embarrassment, and scolded, "You're so annoying, saying that..." Her captivating, clear eyes gazed at Ye Feng with a mixture of shyness and resentment, brimming with alluring charm.

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In the afternoon, Yang Yu indeed visited Hua Yi at Tingyu Courtyard. Both women were listed on the Jiangshan Beauty Ranking, among the most outstanding women on the Floating Cloud Continent. Upon meeting, they felt a mutual respect and admiration. Hua Yi was gentle and kind, and Yang Yu was perceptive and understanding, so the two women got along quite well.

Seeing Ye Feng's doting affection for the pregnant Hua Yi and her leisurely, tranquil life, Yang Yu couldn't help but feel a touch of envy in her eyes.

During their casual conversation, Ye Feng mentioned Grandpa Li. Hua Yi, Yang Yi, Lin Su, Ru Qing, and the other women had heard Ye Feng mention Grandpa Li before, and were quite surprised to learn that Grandpa Li's wife was the renowned mainland Chinese performing artist Mei Hanqing. They were also happy to hear that the couple had reconciled.

Ye Feng then invited Yang Yu to his newly opened mahjong parlor. Given their friendship, Yang Yu readily agreed, showing great curiosity about this new game. When Ye Feng explained it to her, her eyes lit up with interest.

Ye Feng also shared his idea of opening a Peking Opera art center with Yang Yu. She was both surprised and delighted. She had long wanted to open such a place, but still had many unresolved questions about Peking Opera, which was why she had come to Yuyue City to consult Ye Feng. His idea was exactly what she wanted.

The two immediately reached an agreement and began to discuss the specifics of the operation in detail. That

evening

, Li Huiwei, Li Yin, and a group of officials and gentry from Yuyue City hosted a welcome banquet for Yang Yu at the city's largest restaurant. Everyone expressed their admiration, and during the banquet, Yang Yu fulfilled their wishes by performing her singing and dancing skills. Her unparalleled beauty captivated everyone present.

At the climax of the banquet, Ye Feng and Yang Yu sang a Peking Opera duet, leaving everyone in awe. This sparked another wave of Peking Opera fever in Yuyue City.

The next day, Ye Feng's mahjong parlor, "Yiqingwan," opened.

Located in the Crescent District of Yuyue City, Ye Feng's mahjong parlor had three floors, divided into high, medium, and low tiers. The low tier was for commoners, charging one tael of silver per table per hour. The medium tier charged five taels per table per hour, and the high tier charged twenty taels per table per hour. The decoration of each floor varied according to its tier, with the higher the tier, the more luxurious the decoration.

For the first five days after opening, the mahjong parlor was open to the public for free, with free instructors to teach players how to play. Tea, fresh fruit, and other leisure items were also provided free of charge to mahjong players.

Because this was a rare item, something the people of Jade Moon City had never seen before, and because Ye Feng had done extensive pre-opening publicity, inviting a large number of officials and gentry from Jade Moon City to attend, especially with Yang Yu's arrival causing a huge stir, everyone was wondering what this mahjong was, and why even the beautiful Yang Yu was interested in it?

The news spread like wildfire, and the people of Jade Moon City flocked to the mahjong parlor "Yiqingwan," filling it to capacity. The crowd grew so much that a queue formed outside, creating a truly spectacular sight.

Ye Feng witnessed all this, and his heart swelled with joy. His mahjong parlor was indeed a success. He could almost see money pouring in. Ye Feng was confident that with the allure of mahjong and his own abilities, he could consistently bring it to every household, opening mahjong parlors in every prefecture, state, and county of the Great Moon Kingdom, making this fascinating game a nationwide phenomenon.

Furthermore, Ye Feng was already planning that if his mahjong parlor expanded further, he could also sell cigarettes within its premises, which would be another extremely lucrative source of income.

However, to establish a positive image for the mahjong parlor in the public eye, and to pave the way for a change in the public's perception of his own demonic sect, Ye Feng announced that he would donate one-tenth of the annual profits from "Yi Qing Wan" to charity, specifically to support the education of the poor and underprivileged children.

It's easy to imagine that with "Yi Qing Wan's" astonishing annual profits, the donated one-tenth would be an enormous sum. Ye Feng's action was unprecedented in the Great Yue Kingdom, and he was immediately praised by the people of Yu Yue City, who hailed him as a great philanthropist.

Hua Yi, upon learning this news, also greatly approved of Ye Feng's actions, praising him extensively after he returned to Ting Yu Courtyard.

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