[Wuxia] The List of Peerless Beauties of the Jiangshan [Complete] - 16

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Chapter Twenty-Eight: The Breakup

"Master Ye, it's you...you..."

Ye Feng arrived at Li Yin's residence alone, without anyone else. Of course, he couldn't let anyone know this. The maid leading the way was Xiao Sha'er, who had shared a physical bond with Ye Feng. Seeing him, she was overjoyed, but seeing his gloomy and intimidating expression, she quickly turned away, not daring to speak, and led the way.

Before even reaching Li Yin's inner room, they heard the sounds of stringed instruments and women's laughter coming from within. Turning a corner, they were greeted by the sounds of a pipa and stringed instruments, followed by a soft, charming singing voice. The voice was sweet and alluring, with a captivating magnetism—it was Li Yin's voice.

Ye Feng's heart skipped a beat. He had never heard Li Yin sing before; she sang so beautifully. Moreover, there was a carefree, cynical quality to her voice.

"Hmph, you're having a good time!"

Xiao Sha'er reported, "Reporting to my lord, Master Ye requests an audience."

Li Yin's singing inside paused, and she said, "Come in."

Ye Feng pushed open the door and entered. Inside, the scene was lavish, filled with beautiful women, some completely naked, some half-naked, each holding various musical instruments. These were the dancers and musicians of Li Yin's private song and dance troupe.

Li Yin, dressed in a brightly colored dress with openwork patterns, lay comfortably in the arms of a charming woman, her head resting comfortably on her breasts, her chest open in a wanton manner, revealing a pair of trembling, proud breasts. Her long, plump thighs were also exposed from under her skirt, spread wide apart, and she held a pipa in her arms. Beside her, a voluptuous and beautiful woman occasionally fed her wine mouth-to-mouth. The lewd scene stirred the heart.

Upon seeing Ye Feng, Li Yin smiled and said, "It's Feng! Come and play with us."

Ye Feng walked over and calmly sat down beside Li Yin.

Li Yin laughed, "How can you sit like this comfortably? Come, lean against her." She gestured for Ye Feng to lean against the chest of a half-naked woman beside him.

Ye Feng said indifferently, "No need."

Li Yin's eyes flashed with a seductive light, and she laughed, "Isn't it still Ah Feng's honeymoon period? What, aren't you at home with your beautiful wives and concubines?"

Ye Feng glanced at her and said, "When I went to Golden Moon City, I bought you a dress, and I brought it to you now."

Li Yin exclaimed happily, "Really? Let me see."

Ye Feng untied his bundle and took out the white fox fur coat he had bought at Jade Tiger Cloth Shop, giving it to Li Yin.

Li Yin sat up, looked at it carefully, and exclaimed, "It's really nice, everyone come and see."

The women in the room also gathered around, and exclamations of praise rose from all sides.

"Really nice."

"So pretty."

"This dress is quite expensive."

After they finished joking around, Ye Feng smiled and said, "Ayin, I have something I want to ask you. Tell them to leave."

Li Yin stared at Ye Feng, as if sensing something was about to happen, and an unnatural expression crossed her face. "They are all people I love. Just say what you have to say."

"Okay."

Ye Feng stared at her and said calmly, "When I left, did you do anything to Sister Yi?"

Li Yin's expression darkened. After a long while, she whispered, "Sister Yi told you everything?"

A cold glint flashed in Ye Feng's eyes as he slowly said, "Yes, now I want you to admit it yourself, whether you did or didn't."

Li Yin didn't dare look at Ye Feng, and lowered her head, saying, "It was just playing around. Besides, we haven't even passed the final test yet. I only touched her breasts..."

"You bitch!"

A sharp crack rang out as Ye Feng slapped Li Yin hard across the face, roaring, "You bastard, how dare you be disrespectful to Sister Yi!"

Li Yin saw stars from the slap, blood trickling from her mouth. She was stunned, never having witnessed Ye Feng's terrifying rage. The other women were also shocked.

After a long pause, Li Yin said, "You dare hit me?"

Ye Feng coldly replied, "Why wouldn't I dare hit you?"

Another heavy slap landed on Li Yin's face, sending her sprawling.

Several women cried out, "Sir, sir..." trying to help Li Yin up.

Ye Feng kicked them away, coldly saying, "Today I'm going to teach you a lesson, you bitch." He slowly approached her.

Li Yin struggled to her feet, staring at Ye Feng's violent and murderous eyes. A chill ran through her. A sudden fear gripped her; he was no longer the man she used to manipulate, but a man who commanded submission and instilled dread.

Her heart clenched, and she screamed involuntarily, "Help! Help!"

"Protect the master!" a woman's clear voice rang out behind Ye Feng.

Ye Feng suddenly felt a gust of wind behind him. He snorted coldly, channeling his inner strength, his hand instantly becoming as hard as steel. He whirled around, and with a series of cracking sounds, the thrusting sword had been shattered into several pieces by Ye Feng's palm strike. Then, Ye Feng's left palm slammed into the sword-wielding woman's chest, causing her to scream in agony as she flew backward, severely injured.

"Sword Formation!" a tall, voluptuous woman shouted.

With a shout and a flash of white light, the fifty-odd female dancers and musicians in Li Yin's room, who had been there previously, suddenly appeared. About thirty of them, seemingly appearing out of nowhere, produced gleaming swords and swiftly formed a sword formation, completely surrounding Ye Feng.

Their movements were incredibly fast, clearly the result of rigorous training; each sword was aimed at Ye Feng's vital points. Some of these dancers and musicians were completely naked, others half-naked; someone with weak willpower would likely have lost control.

Ye Feng hadn't expected Li Yin to train her private band as bodyguards. He scrutinized the formation, noting its formidable power, both offensive and defensive.

But he was fearless. With a cold snort, he launched a sudden attack, his sword flashing and completely blocking any openings in front of him. Ye Feng threw a punch, accompanied by a fierce whooshing sound, forcefully breaking through the formidable sword formation. Without pausing, Ye Feng unleashed a flurry of punches, the resounding crashes echoing as he broke free of the sword formation.

Suddenly, a sharp cry rang out, and a white blur hurtled towards Ye Feng's chest—Li Yin's spear.

How could Ye Feng withstand such an unstoppable attack? With a shout, he used the momentum to deflect the spear, which barely passed beneath his feet. Before Li Yin could react, Ye Feng's left foot shot out like lightning, striking the spear shaft precisely.

A surge of force shot through Li Yin, causing her hand to throb with pain, and she dropped the spear, staggering backward.

Li Yin was startled, but her reaction was swift. She paused briefly in her retreat, then whirled around, her long, straight legs unleashing a barrage of kicks at Ye Feng. Her legs were incredibly agile, attacking him from various angles like a storm. At this moment, her chest was still exposed, her trembling breasts swaying with each movement.

Ye Feng had already witnessed Li Yin's legwork skills, so he faced her with even greater composure. After several exchanges, Ye Feng seized an opening and punched Li Yin in the abdomen, causing her to scream and fall to the ground. With the help of the other women, she struggled to her feet, glaring hatefully at Ye Feng, panting heavily.

Ye Feng coldly observed Li Yin for a moment. Having just severely punished her, his mood had calmed down. His relationship with Li Yin was extremely complicated; a complete breakdown would be bad for both of them, so he had to be tactful.

He straightened his clothes and took a few steps towards Li Yin. The women around her immediately pointed their swords at him, fearing he would harm her.

Ye Feng extended his hand to Li Yin and calmly said, "Yin, come back with me and kowtow to Sister Yi to apologize. If she forgives you, I'll let this matter rest."

Li Yin slowly stood up, looked at Ye Feng for a while, the hatred on her pretty face disappeared, and she revealed a charming smile, saying lightly, "I will apologize to Sister Yi, but not now."

She walked gracefully to Ye Feng's side, observing his reaction with her eyes, slowly took his hand, grasped her full breasts, and then comfortably closed her eyes: "Given her personality, she will never forgive me now. Having spent so much time with her, I know her too well."

"How about this, I have a suggestion, what do you think?"

Li Yin opened her eyes and gazed at Ye Feng.

Ye Feng calmly asked, "What is it?"

Li Yin grasped Ye Feng's hand and slid it down to her lower body, then stopped there, letting out a comfortable sigh. Looking directly at Ye Feng, she said, "It's about waiting until this storm passes, until Sister Yi's anger subsides, then I'll apologize to her, and then we'll both have Sister Yi. She'll be my wife, and during our lovemaking, the three of us will be together. I'll marry you, and from then on, you'll be my only man, faithful to you for life. My women and wealth will all be yours. Of course, your women must also allow me to make love to them. What do you say?"

She finished, looking at Ye Feng expectantly.

Hearing this absurd suggestion, Ye Feng felt a surge of intense excitement and joy. To have Li Yin faithful to him for life—the benefits were immeasurable. More importantly, he might eventually have control over the entire Jade Moon City. This was something many people dreamed of, and Li Yin had finally said she wanted to marry him. It seemed he had completely achieved her ideal of a man, finally making this proud woman submit to him.

However, he immediately recalled Yi Jie's tearful appearance when they left. According to her traditional values, she would absolutely not allow Li Yin to violate her again. Besides, what right did he have to trade Yi Jie for his other wives?

Another crucial point was that although Li Yin had just said she wanted to marry him, it was still a transaction. He wasn't sure if she truly loved him. He wanted her genuine, wholehearted submission, not a transaction, and he was confident he could completely subdue her in the future. Furthermore, did he love her? He needed to think about it some more.

Ye Feng quickly made up his mind and said resolutely, "No, I've already been very lenient with you regarding Sister Yi's matter. You've gone too far, pushing your luck and even setting your sights on my other women besides Sister Yi. It's really too much."

"You only have one choice now: come back with me and kowtow to Sister Yi to apologize. As for marrying me, I don't object, but you must uphold the virtues of a wife. If I find you flirting with other men, I'll let you experience the severity of the Ye family's rules. Of course, after you marry me, all your women and wealth will naturally belong to me, that goes without saying."

Li Yin stared at Ye Feng for a while, then laughed angrily, saying seductively, "You've taken all the benefits, Ye Feng. You've certainly got a good plan. Heh, you've played with my women, but your women won't let me touch them. What kind of logic is that?"

Li Yin's women beside her cried out, "My lord, no! Don't give us to other men!"

"We will only love you for life, and we won't let anyone else touch us!"

"Why do you want to get married? Aren't we happy together?"

"Yes, sir, don't leave us!"

Hearing the women's sweet cries, Li Yin couldn't help but feel a smug look on her face. She glanced at Ye Feng arrogantly and said indifferently, "See? How disadvantaged I was with my conditions just now, and you're still not satisfied. Now I've changed my mind. I've decided not to get married."

"And..."

Li Yin slowly moved away from Ye Feng's body, pondered for a long time, and then pulled a charming, half-naked woman beside her into her arms. A hint of arrogance flashed across her face as she looked directly at Ye Feng and said, "I won't give up. With my status, looks, and charm, I believe that Sister Yi will one day forgive me and be moved by me. Let me tell you, Ye Feng, I am determined to have Hua Yi. One day, I will make her willingly make love with me and share the joys of life, and she will become my most beloved wife. Not only that, all your women will also become mine."

"More importantly, I'm determined to have the other women on the list of most beautiful women in the land. I, Li Yin, will become the envy of every man and woman across the continent."

Li Yin's face shone as she spoke, her eyes gleaming with an unusual light, as if she were standing atop a cloud.

Staring at this crazed woman, Ye Feng was stunned, speechless. He hadn't expected Li Yin to utter such unconventional words, openly declaring war on him and trying to steal his women. Why had she become like this?

He wanted to get angry but found he only wanted to laugh. He never expected the situation to take such a dramatic turn. After a long pause, he sneered, "Have you lost your mind? You want to steal Sister Yi from me, and my other women? Do you even think you can? Have you forgotten what you looked like just now? Saying you wanted to take all my women into your fold, and even had your eyes on the other women on the list of most beautiful women in the land? You're dreaming."

Li Yin coldly stared at Ye Feng, her eyes captivating, and said calmly, "What does temporary success or failure matter? Right now, you're only slightly better at martial arts than me. In other aspects, can you compare to me?"

"Status? Power? Wealth?"

"If I formally challenge you, can you defeat me?"

Ye Feng felt a surge of anger rising within him and shook his head, saying, "Incomprehensible."

He forced himself to restrain himself and sighed, "Ayin, I really don't understand what you're thinking. Why are you different from other women?"

Li Yin said calmly, "Because I am Li Yin, and there is only one Li Yin in this world."

Ye Feng took a deep breath, stared at her for a long time, and finally said, "I'll ask you one more time, are you coming back with me to apologize to Sister Yi?"

Li Yin said calmly, "Now that I think about it, I didn't do anything wrong. I believe that what I did back then wasn't defiling Sister Yi, but rather that I loved her. If she had followed me, I would have loved her even more than you."

Ye Feng couldn't hold back any longer and roared, "You bastard, you've really gone too far!"

Seeing Ye Feng's anger, Li Yin's female guards quickly formed a sword formation, blocking Li Yin's path, their gleaming swords pointing at Ye Feng again.

A cold glint flashed in Li Yin's eyes as she shouted, "Insolence! Who do you think you are, daring to speak to me like that? You think you can yell at me just because you defeated some of my men? Huh? What are you? You've always been nothing more than one of my gigolos."

Ye Feng felt a sharp pain in his heart, as if pricked by a needle. Li Yin's words deeply wounded his pride. All the humiliations he had suffered at her hands flashed before his eyes, and a chill ran through him. Ironically, he calmed down and said expressionlessly, "And what are you then? A worthless piece of trash, ridden by a thousand men and trampled by ten thousand?"

Li Yin opened her mouth, but no words came out. Her face turned pale, and she stood there blankly for a long time. Then, as if remembering something, a look of utter despair appeared on her face, and large tears streamed down her cheeks. She then collapsed to the ground, covering her face and weeping.

Seeing Li Yin like this, the women around her panicked and rushed to her side, saying, "Sir, what's wrong?"

"Sir, are you alright? Don't scare us!"

Several women even pointed at Ye Feng, saying, "Ye Feng, you have no manners at all! How could you say such things to a young lady?"

"If anything happens to you, sir, we'll fight you to the death!"

"Sisters, let's go! Kill this bastard surnamed Ye..."

Ye Feng stood there quietly, suddenly feeling utterly exhausted. From the very first day he met Li Yin, negative emotions like pain, humiliation, helplessness, and frustration had been constantly with him, just like now. Although sometimes he truly didn't want to be like this, both of them had strong personalities, unwilling to yield, often resorting to personal attacks in fits of rage, wounding each other's hearts.

Forget it, it's better to end it sooner rather than later. Perhaps they really weren't suited for each other.

However, to Ye Feng's surprise, he didn't expect Li Yin to cry. He had never seen her cry before. Perhaps she had some painful past, but that was no longer his concern.

Let's break up. Goodbye to everything!

He took a deep breath and said calmly, "Ah Yin, I'm sorry I hurt your feelings earlier, but I really can't stand a woman like you. You should go find some men who can tolerate you. From now on, I'm cutting all ties with you. Do whatever you want. But I advise you not to get your hands on my women or friends, or you'll definitely regret it."

He glanced at Li Yin one last time, then turned and left.

Li Yin trembled, raising her tearful eyes to look at Ye Feng's retreating figure.

Only the women beside Li Yin exclaimed, "If you're going to leave, then leave quickly! Who do you think you are?"

"As long as you give the word, men coming to see you can line up from Jade Moon City all the way to Golden Moon City..."

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Ye Feng stormed out of Li Yin's inner room, feeling extremely depressed. He had just reached the courtyard when he heard a man's voice shout, "Stop!"

Ye Feng turned around, and a middle-aged man emerged from the garden. He was handsome, with sharp, hawk-like eyes that were piercingly aggressive. It was Li Huiwei.

Behind him followed four tall, burly men in tight-fitting clothes, carrying long swords—the four Li brothers.

Li Huiwei, his face grim, slowly walked up to Ye Feng, a cold glint in his eyes. "Ye Feng," he said, "how dare you treat my sister like this?"

The four Li brothers glared fiercely at Ye Feng.

Ye Feng coldly replied, "Lord Li, it seems your sister was in the wrong first. She treated my wife like that; what would you have done?"

Li Huiwei shouted, "How dare you! What is respect? Just because she treated you like that, does that give you the right to treat her the same way? What is her status, and what is yours?"

He had always been amiable towards Ye Feng, from their encounter in Jin Yue City to Yu Yue City, but now his face was ashen, clearly showing his extreme anger. This also revealed his concern and love for his sister, Li Yin.

Ye Feng felt a surge of murderous intent rising within him, but his expression remained calm as he coldly said, "So, sir, you're clearly trying to bully me."

Li Huiwei roared, "Insolence! How dare you speak to me in such a tone!" With a wave of his hand, countless warriors appeared on the wall, each wielding a powerful bow, their gleaming arrows pointed directly at Ye Feng.

Then, a pair of eagle-like, sharp eyes fixed on Ye Feng, saying, "You are to return immediately and apologize to A Yin. Otherwise, you will not leave my Li residence today."

Ye Feng's face remained expressionless, merely staring at Li Huiwei with a sharp, cold gaze, as if looking at a lifeless object. He then slowly scanned everyone around him with the same gaze.

Everyone who met Ye Feng's gaze felt a chill rise from the soles of their feet, trembling with fear. Even someone like Li Huiwei felt a chill creep into his heart. This feeling only intensified; everyone felt an invisible pressure rapidly expanding from Ye Feng, almost suffocating them.

After a long while, Ye Feng withdrew his gaze and chuckled, "Lord Li, do you think these pieces of trash can stop me, Ye Feng? Are you and your sister both insane?"

As everyone's expressions changed, and Li Huiwei's eyes shone with an extremely bright light, Ye Feng suddenly roared, instantly boosting the power of "Spring Rain Manual" to its strongest level. In particular, the spiritual energy of the "Evil Scripture Record" filled his eyes with a frenzied and violent killing intent.

Then came a dragon's roar, "Canglang," and a dazzling blade light dazzled everyone's eyes. Ye Feng's "Dragon Break" had already slashed towards Li Huiwei's face in an instant. The speed of the blade was so fast that it seemed that time and space had completely ceased to exist.

The chilling air brought by the blade made everyone's skin feel a bone-chilling cold.

"My lord, be careful..."

In that instant, the four Li brothers spun back to back, forming a massive sword formation that barely blocked Li Huiwei's path.

However, this only provided a brief respite. With a deafening crash, the sword formation was shattered by Ye Feng's fierce blade energy, and the four Li brothers simultaneously screamed in agony, spitting blood and staggering backward, all of them injured.

Ye Feng's dazzling, almost magical blade light remained unchanged, still hurtling down towards Li Huiwei. Everyone was horrified and cried out in alarm.

At this critical moment, Li Huiwei roared, extending his right arm and striking Ye Feng's blade with a diagonal palm strike. With a loud "smack," a flash of red appeared on Li Huiwei's face as he staggered back a few steps, but he managed to avoid Ye Feng's earth-shattering strike. That palm strike was none other than the secret technique of the Great Yue Kingdom's royal family: the Moon Sun Palm.

Just then, a woman's cry rang out: "Stop!" A woman rushed out of the courtyard, followed by dozens of other women who kept calling out to the woman in front: "My lady, my lady..." It was Li Yin. Ye

Feng didn't take advantage of the situation. Of course, he didn't really intend to kill Li Huiwei. He had already achieved his goal of intimidating Li Huiwei and vented his anger at Li Huiwei's earlier rudeness. He immediately stopped his blade's flash and calmly sheathed "Dragon Breaker."

Li Huiwei, who was opposite, also stopped fighting. Slightly out of breath, he turned to Li Yin, who was walking towards him, and asked with concern, "Yin, are you alright?"

Li Yin walked up to Li Huiwei, her expression calm and indifferent. She glanced coldly at Ye Feng for a moment, then said to Li Huiwei indifferently, "Brother, let him go. I don't want to see him again."

Li Huiwei nodded, stared coldly at Ye Feng for a while, a complex expression flashing across his face, and finally said, "Ye Feng, did you hear what my sister said?"

Ye Feng glanced indifferently at the brother and sister in front of him, but a sense of relief and liberation welled up in his heart. His relationship with Li Yin was finally completely severed. Perhaps, this was a relief for both of them.

For some reason, an uncontrollable smile welled up in his heart, and he couldn't help but laugh loudly, causing everyone to stare at him in astonishment. Li Yin's expression was even more complicated.

Suddenly, Ye Feng stopped laughing and looked at Li Yin, who was staring at him, with a haughty expression. "Li Yin, remember what I said to you in the house. There is nothing between us anymore. And you absolutely must not set your sights on my women or friends, otherwise, I will definitely make you regret it!"

After saying that, he strode away.

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Ye Feng returned to Tingyu Courtyard with a gloomy face, only to be met with Hua Yi's concerned gaze. Beside him were Ru Qing, Lin Su, and Yang Yi, all looking at him with worry. It turned out that after Ye Feng went to see Li Yin, Hua Yi felt the situation was urgent and called all the women to discuss it.

"Feng Lang, it's all because of me. If it weren't for me, your relationship with Li Yin wouldn't have deteriorated to this point..."

After hearing about Ye Feng's break with Li Yin and Li Huiwei, Hua Yi was both worried and guilty. Ru Qing and Lin Su naturally sided with Ye Feng and Hua Yi, only offering words of comfort to Hua Yi.

Only Yang Yi hesitated, then said, "Sister Yin...sigh..." She finally sighed and didn't continue.

Ye Feng gently pulled Hua Yi into his arms and said softly, "Sister Yi, what are you saying? What could you have done wrong?"

“I am your husband, and it is my responsibility to uphold my wife’s dignity. No matter who violated you, I will not let them get away with it. Sister Yi, please don’t dwell on this matter anymore, and there’s no need to blame yourself.”

Ye Feng then looked at Ru Qing, Lin Su, and Yang Yi, and said sincerely, “It doesn’t matter which one of you it is.”

The three women were deeply moved by Ye Feng’s words and nestled close to him.

Ye Feng lingered with them tenderly for a while, then, deep in thought, slowly said, “Since it has already happened, there’s no use dwelling on it. The most important thing now is how we should proceed.”

Hua Yi’s pretty eyes showed a slight confusion as she leaned obediently against Ye Feng’s chest and asked, “So, what does Feng Lang plan to do from now on?” Ru Qing and the other two women also looked at Ye Feng.

Ye Feng pondered for a while, then said, "Although Li Yin and I have fallen out, she wouldn't go so far as to harm us. However, just in case, we must strengthen the security of Tingyu Courtyard. Tell Liu Mingzhi, Li Huan, and Sun Yanggu to be extra vigilant. If we can't stay in Yuyue City, we'll consider going elsewhere."

He also considered that he should have Gui Wuyan and Liu Mingzhi send more members of the Demonic Sect to secretly protect the family members in Tingyu Courtyard. If Li Yin dared to harbor any ill intentions towards them, she shouldn't blame him for being ruthless. Thinking of this, a murderous intent surged within him. He even considered whether to kill Li Huiwei and Li Yin and take over everything in Yuyue City for himself.

However, he immediately felt that this plan was inappropriate. The time was not yet ripe. If he killed them, it would be an open rebellion, and the Great Yue Kingdom would definitely mobilize its entire army to hunt down him and his family. Given his current situation, he was not capable of resisting them. It might even destroy all the foundations of his Divine Sect. More importantly, it would implicate his beloved wives.

At this moment, Ru Qing said, "I also don't think Li Yin would go so far as to harm us. After all, we were friends with her. Perhaps she's just sulking with Feng Di. She's always been arrogant and spoiled, especially with men, yet she keeps getting frustrated with Feng Di. Sigh, why is she so strange?"

Saying this, she remembered something, glanced at Hua Yi, her pretty face flushed, and didn't continue.

"Should I go talk to Li Yin?" Hua Yi sighed softly and whispered.

Ye Feng lifted Hua Yi's smooth chin with his fingers, gazing into her melancholy eyes, and shook his head, saying, "Sister Yi, don't worry about this. Trust your husband, it'll be alright. Just do what you always do. Besides, I have nothing to do with Li Yin anymore, so there's no need to pay her any more attention."

Yang Yi, however, said, "I think it's better to talk to her. Husband, a man, shouldn't stoop to the level of a girl. Sister Yin is stubborn but soft-hearted; her anger will subside quickly. Besides, didn't Sister Yin say she's fallen in love with Sister Yi? Sister Yi, why don't you go talk to Sister Yin? Maybe our family can reconcile..."

At this point, Yang Yi suddenly realized she had misspoke, and shyly glanced at Ye Feng and the others before lowering her head.

Hua Yi blushed and scolded, "Yi-mei, what did you say?"

Yang Yi knew she had misspoke and quickly snuggled into Hua Yi's arms, pleading, "Sister Yi, I misspoke, please forgive me..."

Ru Qing teased, "Yi-mei is so disobedient, she should be punished. Su-mei, spank her." Lin Su shook her head, blushing.

Hearing Ru Qing's words, Yang Yi quickly begged for forgiveness.

Ye Feng knew about the relationship between Yang Yi and Li Yin. To be honest, he didn't blame her, because it was normal for her to have such thoughts in her environment. However, he couldn't indulge her like this in front of all the women.

He grabbed Yang Yi and placed her on his lap, saying, "Sister Ru is right. Daring to say that deserves punishment."

With that, he ripped down Yang Yi's pants, revealing her snow-white, rounded buttocks, and said to Hua Yi, "Sister Yi, spank her."

Seeing Ye Feng's actions, all the women blushed. Yang Yi, clinging to Ye Feng's lap, pleaded shyly, "No, please spare me."

Hua Yi glanced at Ye Feng shyly, hesitating.

"Hurry up and spank her, Sister Yi," Ye Feng urged, admiring the various changes in the shape of Yang Yi's buttocks as she struggled.

Hua Yi hesitantly reached out and slapped Yang Yi's buttocks once, with a "smack," before withdrawing her hand. Even so, her pretty face was already flushed.

Yang Yi gasped, struggled to her feet, quickly pulled up her pants, gave Ye Feng a shy glare, and whispered reproachfully, "Husband, you're so naughty!"

Ye Feng laughed heartily, and laughter filled the room, greatly easing the previous somber atmosphere.

Finally, Ye Feng said, "Alright, that's settled then. We'll get back to what we were doing. We'll deal with whatever comes our way; it's not a big deal. From today onwards, let's not talk about Li Yin anymore."

All the women nodded.

At this moment, Ru Qing glanced at Ye Feng and tentatively asked, "Brother Feng, didn't you say you'd come with me to meet my parents these next few days? You…"

"Yes,"

Ye Feng slapped his thigh and said, "I promised Sister Ru. Now that everything's fine, let's go." He recalled that five days ago, when he and Ru Qing got married, her parents had come briefly, but they weren't particularly warm towards their son-in-law. He didn't know why, but for the sake of a long-term relationship, he still needed to cultivate a good relationship with them.

He thought for a moment and said to Ru Qing, "Sister Ru, what gift should we bring?"

Ru Qing happily replied, "Just go; why bring a gift?"

Ye Feng shook his head, "That won't do. That's too disrespectful." Hua Yi also objected.

Finally, Ye Feng discussed the matter with the women for a while, prepared several generous gifts, and then left with Ru Qing.

As they were leaving, Ye Feng noticed Lin Su staring at him blankly, a strange look in her eyes. Ye Feng understood Lin Su's thoughts perfectly well. He smiled at her and said, "Su-mei, after we return from Sister Ru's place, I'll go with you to your home to see your mother again."

Lin Su immediately beamed and nodded vigorously.

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Ru Qing's home was located in the Crescent District, a large mansion with red walls and green tiles, covering a vast area, demonstrating the Ru family's immense wealth. The entrance was also decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, displaying a festive atmosphere.

When Ye Feng and Ru Qing arrived at the Ru residence under the protection of Liu Mingzhi and others, they were immediately greeted with joyous welcome. The servants of the Ru family respectfully ushered the two into the main hall.

Ru Qing's parents and her father's two concubines received Ye Feng in the main hall. Ru Qing's father, Ru Zhiqian, was over sixty years old, dressed like a wealthy merchant, and looked quite shrewd, but his demeanor betrayed his advanced age. Her mother, Liu, was fifty years old and looked quite kind. Her two younger brothers, Ru Erfang and Ru Ergai, were still young, only about thirteen or fourteen years old, and were born to Ru Zhiqian's two concubines. Ye Feng

and Ru Qing knelt on the ground and kowtowed several times to the two elders, saying, "Your son-in-law (daughter) greets your father-in-law (father) and mother-in-law (mother), and respectfully wishes you good health."

The two elders both said, "Rise," and reached out to help him up. Madam Liu lovingly embraced Ruqing, softly saying, "My dear daughter, let your mother take a good look at you." Seeing Ruqing's radiant complexion and captivating beauty, she couldn't help but smile, "My daughter has become even more beautiful after marriage." Ruqing shyly replied, "Mother..." Her bright eyes glanced shyly at Ye Feng.

Meanwhile, Ye Feng greeted Ru Zhiqian's two concubines.

One of Ru Zhiqian's concubines, named Yang, was in her early thirties, with a quiet and gentle appearance, and returned the greeting with a smile. The other concubine, Zhang, was nearly forty, but quite charming, and exclaimed, covering her mouth with a smile, "Master, look how well-behaved our son-in-law is!"

Seeing Ye Feng's reaction, Ru Zhiqian stroked his beard and nodded, carefully examining Ye Feng from head to toe. He then instructed his servants to prepare wine to welcome Ye Feng and Ru Qing.

After everyone was seated, Ye Feng presented the several generous gifts he had brought, saying to Ru Zhiqian, "Father-in-law, this is a small token of my appreciation; I hope you will accept it."

Ru Zhiqian was even more pleased by the substantial gifts and became even more affectionate towards Ye Feng. He laughed heartily, "My dear son-in-law, you are too kind."

Soon the banquet was served, and everyone chatted and laughed, creating a harmonious atmosphere. Ru Zhiqian frequently urged everyone to drink, seemingly having a very low alcohol tolerance.

Ruqing advised, "Father, please drink less, or you'll have insomnia again tonight."

Ruzhiqian dismissed it, saying, "Little brat, interfering in your father's business again. I'm happy today, what's wrong with a few more drinks? Come on, son-in-law, let's have another round." Ruqing

protested, "Father, you're calling me a little brat again! Your daughter is married now, and you still say that about me. Fengdi will laugh at me." She then pouted at Liu Shi. At this moment, she had lost her former shrewdness and competence; in front of her parents, she was just a little girl. Liu Shi smiled, "Alright, alright, my good daughter, let me tell you about your father." She glared at Ruzhiqian and scolded, "Master, look at you, talking about your daughter like that in front of your son-in-law..."

Ruzhiqian seemed to respect his wife quite a bit, and said helplessly, "Alright, alright, I won't call her a little brat anymore. I'll drink less, drink less..." He reluctantly put down his wine cup.

Ye Feng smiled and glanced at the family, then said to Ru Qing, "Sister Ru, so you have a nickname, 'Little Girl,' huh? Hehe, I just found out." Ru

Qing blushed, rolled her eyes at Ye Feng, and said, "You're so annoying, Brother Feng, you say that about me too..." She paused, then chuckled, "And you're the same, you have a nickname... 'Jade Moon City Roast Duck'?"

"Jade Moon City Roast Duck?" Everyone was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter. Even the servants and maids covered their mouths and giggled. Ye Feng felt quite embarrassed, thinking that Sun Mei must have said it, since she was the one who gave him that nickname. He quickly changed the subject, saying to Ru Zhiqian, "Father-in-law, you said you have insomnia at night, what's the reason?" Ru Zhiqian sighed, "Perhaps it's because I'm getting old, and I think too much."

Ye Feng pondered for a moment, then said, "I have a folk remedy. If you have insomnia at night, you can try this: Lie on your side, take several deep breaths, relax your whole body, and make sure your breathing is deep and long. You should fall asleep in a short time." "

Oh," Ru Zhiqian said, quite interested. "Okay, I'll try it tonight."

Ye Feng said, "However, this only treats the symptoms, not the root cause. To cure it completely, you need to relax your mind and cultivate a tranquil and desireless spirit. That's the way to maintain health in old age."

Ru Zhiqian sighed, "I can't help but think about it." “

I’m getting old, my energy isn’t what it used to be, especially in recent years, it’s become very obvious. Back then… sigh, now Erfang and Ergai are still young, and most of the family’s pressure is now on Qing’er’s shoulders. Such a large business, and she’s just a girl, I…”

He shook his head again. Then he looked at Ye Feng and said, “My dear son-in-law, to be honest, at first, when Qing’er said she wanted to marry you, I was against it because at the time, it would have been more beneficial for our family if she married Zhou Yun, since Zhou Yun’s uncle is a high-ranking official in the court… But now that I see you’re doing well and Qing’er is happy, I’m relieved.”

“I’m getting old, and the Ru family will have to rely on you from now on.” At this point, Ru Zhiqian couldn’t help but feel quite sad.

Ru Qing said, “Father…” Her eyes reddened.

Ye Feng held Ru Qing’s hand and said sincerely, “Father-in-law, don’t worry, I will definitely treat Sister Ru well. If the family needs anything from me, I will do my best.”

“That’s good, then I’m relieved.”

Ru Zhiqian urged Ye Feng to drink again.

Ye Feng took a sip and noticed a hint of worry in Ru Zhiqian's eyes. He tentatively asked, "Father-in-law, is there something troubling you?" Ru Zhiqian nodded. "

Today is a joyous occasion, and I didn't want to talk about it, but since you've asked, I won't hide it from you. Our Ru family business is facing a major problem. A few days ago, Yu Hu Cloth Shop in Jin Yue City sent someone to inform us that they have completely terminated their cooperation with us and will no longer supply us. Without this major source of goods, our Ru family will face even greater difficulties."

"Especially yesterday, Yu Yang Cloth Shop in Yu Yue City also informed us that they would no longer supply us. We then learned that Yu Yang Cloth Shop is a branch of Yu Hu Cloth Shop. With both suppliers gone, our inventory won't last much longer." "

Speaking of which, he sighed again.

Ye Feng pondered. He thought to himself, this is probably all because of me. Zhou Yun couldn't marry Ru Qing, so naturally he harbors resentment towards me. And I cut off one of Zhou Yun's hands, so Zhao Xiu of Yu Hu Cloth Shop must hate me to the bone now. Sure enough, the revenge has come. Knowing that the Ru family is my in-law, she's targeting them.

This girl dares to go against me, she's really asking for trouble. Thinking of this, Ye Feng's killing intent surged. But then he thought, Zhao Xiu is a fierce general in the business world, it would be a pity to kill her. It would be better to recruit her.

After a while, Ye Feng asked Ru Zhiqian, "How long can the goods in your family's store last, Father-in-law?"

Ru Zhiqian replied, "About two months."

Ye Feng thought for a moment and said, "Father-in-law, please try to see if there are any other sources of goods, and try to get some more. As for Yu Hu Cloth Shop and Yu Yang Cloth Shop, I'll figure out a way. "

Ru Zhiqian glanced at Ye Feng with a puzzled look. At this moment, Ru Qing interjected, "

Speaking of sources of goods, I have an idea. Actually, whether it's Yu Hu Cloth Shop or other cloth shops in Dayue Kingdom, they all source their goods from Rumeng City in Chunshui Kingdom. However, because the road from Dayue Kingdom to Chunshui Kingdom is treacherous and rife with bandits, merchants often never return. Therefore, no one dares to take the risk. Yu Hu Cloth Shop dares to go there because they have a guard team of about two thousand men. If we can directly open up this source of goods, eliminating Yu Hu Cloth Shop as a middleman, the profits will be extremely substantial."

As she spoke, Ru Qing displayed her capable demeanor.

Ru Zhiqian shook his head and sighed, "Silly child, how can we afford to maintain a guard team of over a thousand men?" Ru Qing

remained silent, only giving Ye Feng a hopeful look.

Ye Feng, however, was intrigued. He smiled at Ru Qing and said, "Father-in-law, rest assured, the guard team is no problem. My family has several highly skilled men who can easily handle a few mere bandits. As for the manpower needed, I will also take care of that. Father-in-law, please leave everything to me."

At the same time, he was calculating that if he could open up the Chunshui Kingdom as a source of goods and monopolize it, he and the Ru family would become the middlemen in the entire Dayue Kingdom's cloth trade, and the profits would be astonishingly high. He would discuss this in detail with Gui Wuyan, Zhang Ning, and Liu Mingzhi after returning.

Ru Zhiqian believed Ye Feng's words; Ye Feng's reputation as a martial arts champion was well-deserved. He laughed heartily, "Good, good! I knew I hadn't misjudged you. Everything depends on you, my dear son-in-law." "

A toast was raised to Ye Feng, and Liu, Yang, and Zhang also raised their glasses. The atmosphere was extremely harmonious.

That night, Ye Feng rested at the Ru residence, and naturally, he spent the night intimately with Ru Qing. Ru Qing, because Ye Feng had solved a major problem for her family, was even more enthusiastic in her response. Their intimate moments were best left unsaid to outsiders.

The next day, after returning home, Ye Feng secretly summoned Gui Wuyan, Zhang Ning, Liu Mingzhi, and others. They were all quite interested in Ye Feng's plan to open up the Spring Water Kingdom as a source of goods, and they discussed it carefully for a while.

Knowing that Zhang Ning was intelligent, Ye Feng instructed him to take the lead in this matter and asked him to give him a detailed report as soon as possible."

That afternoon, Ye Feng fulfilled Lin Su's wish again and went to her home with her.

Chapter Twenty-Nine: Emotional Conflicts.

Lin Su originally lived with her mother in Meiyue District. After she married into the family, Ye Feng originally wanted to bring her mother to Tingyu Courtyard as well, but Lin Su refused, saying that her mother had lived in their hometown for many years and had developed feelings for it. Most importantly, her mother didn't agree and didn't want to leave.

When Ye Feng arrived, it was a rather simple and elegant courtyard, but there were several peach trees planted around it. At this time, the peach blossoms were in full bloom, and the scenery was quite nice.

A rather dignified and beautiful middle-aged woman was standing under the peach tree, gazing intently ahead, her expression as if she were listening to something. Finally, a smile appeared on her face, making her look somewhat charming.

Lin Su sighed, a touch of sadness in her voice, "Mother's illness has flared up again." She walked to the middle-aged woman and said, "Mother, it's windy outside, let's go inside."

Lin Su's mother turned, gazing at Lin Su, and smiled wistfully, "Su Su, you're back. Did you hear it? Your father is playing the flute... Listen... how beautiful it is..."

Her lips curved into a smile, her eyes sparkling, and her face showed a listening expression, giving her a poignant beauty.

"I heard it... Mother, let's go inside," Lin Su said, her eyes reddening as she helped her mother up.

"Oh," Lin Su's mother nodded like a child, glancing towards Ye Feng.

After glancing at him, a hesitant look appeared on her face. She then glanced at Ye Feng beside Lin Su, and suddenly her expression changed drastically. "It's you?"

she exclaimed. Ye Feng, somewhat bewildered, replied, "Ah?"

Lin Su's mother rushed towards Ye Feng, gritting her teeth, "It's you."

Ye Feng, stunned, said, "Mother-in-law, I'm your...son-in-law! What's wrong?"

Lin Su, sensing something was amiss, asked, "Mother, what's wrong?"

"It's you." Lin Su's mother's eyes seemed to spit fire as she looked at Ye Feng. Suddenly, with a loud "smack," she slapped Ye Feng hard across the face.

Shocked, Ye Feng forgot to dodge and was struck squarely by Lin Su's mother. The slap was so hard that he saw stars and his face burned with pain.

"You...I..." Taken aback by the suddenness of the event, Ye Feng covered his face, completely stunned.

Before he could react, Lin Su's mother rushed at him again, tearing at him and yelling, "You heartless man! Why did you abandon us? What have we done to wrong you...? I'll beat you to death! I'll beat you to death, you ungrateful bastard..."

Lin Su quickly rushed forward and pulled her mother away, saying, "Mother, don't do this. He's your son-in-law, not your father."

Lin Su's mother wouldn't listen, and continued to pounce on Ye Feng, biting, scratching, and twisting him. Ye Feng couldn't dodge, couldn't avoid, and couldn't fight back. He was hit several more times by his mother, and his clothes were torn in several places.

It took a long time for Lin Su to separate Lin Su's mother. She was still cursing angrily, when suddenly she couldn't catch her breath and fainted.

Lin Su cried out, "Mother, what's wrong? Mother..."

Ye Feng quickly stepped forward, picked up Lin Su's mother, carried her into the house, and put her on the bed. Lin Su then found her usual medicine and fed it to her. After a long while, she calmed down and fell into a deep sleep.

"Phew, damn it."

After a long while, Ye Feng finally managed to catch his breath outside. His face still stung. He touched it, thinking, "What kind of mess is this? I came to see my mother-in-law and got beaten up, and I couldn't even say anything. Really."

He recalled his wedding to Lin Su a few days ago and his earlier visit to her; his mother-in-law had been so dignified and composed then. He never expected her to be so terrible when she had an attack. Ye Feng guessed she was suffering from a mental illness or schizophrenia. This kind of illness was troublesome.

At this moment, Lin Su came out of the house, glanced at Ye Feng, walked to his side, touched Ye Feng's face, and asked apologetically, "Does it still hurt?"

Ye Feng smiled bitterly, "It's alright."

Lin Su said gently, "Brother, let me put some medicine on you." Ye

Feng shook his head and said, "It's alright, it's nothing."

Lin Su carefully straightened Ye Feng's clothes, then stared at Ye Feng blankly for a while, and whispered, "Brother, seeing Mother like this, I really want to cry."

Ye Feng gently hugged Lin Su and said softly, "If you want to cry, just cry your heart out in my arms."

Lin Su's eyes reddened, and with a "waaaah," she buried her head in Ye Feng's arms and cried loudly.

Ye Feng didn't say a word, letting her cry in his arms, only gently stroking her thin back.

After a long while, Lin Su finally calmed down. She looked up apologetically and said, "Brother, I lost my composure."

Ye Feng shook his head, took out a handkerchief to wipe away the tears on her face, and said, "Su-mei, if you have anything sad going on, don't keep it to yourself. Tell your brother, okay?"

Lin Su nodded, gazed at Ye Feng for a moment, and said, "Brother, with you by my side, I feel so secure. Before, when I wanted to cry, I could only cry alone in secret. The world seemed so bleak to me. Now that I have you, I realize how beautiful the world is. Brother, you're so good to me."

Hearing Lin Su's heartfelt words, Ye Feng was deeply moved. To him, he had only done what he should have done, but to Lin Su, it was everything. Thinking of this, a wave of pity washed over him.

He smiled and said, "Silly child, it's only right that I treat you well. I'm your husband, if I don't treat you well, who will? Don't say things like that again, or you'll be being distant."

"Mm." Lin Su nodded and kissed Ye Feng tenderly. Then she said worriedly, "Brother, Mother's illness is getting worse. We've seen so many doctors and taken so much medicine, but nothing works. I don't know what to do."

Ye Feng asked, "When did your mother's illness start?"

Lin Su sighed, "My mother has been like this since she was little. No matter how much medicine she takes, she never gets better."

As she said this, a hint of hatred flashed in her eyes, and she said, "It's all my father's fault. If he hadn't abandoned my mother and me, my mother wouldn't be like this... Humph, he doesn't deserve to be a father."

Ye Feng thought to himself that this was another family tragedy and asked, "And what about your father now?"

Lin Su shook her head sadly and said, "I don't know. I've never seen my father since I was little, and my mother won't tell me either."

"Sigh." Ye Feng sighed sympathetically, then pondered, "Now I know your mother's illness is mental, which is difficult to cure and prone to relapse. But no matter what, we must cure your mother's illness, even if it means searching the whole country for a doctor."

Lin Su said, "I heard that there is a very famous doctor in the Northern Cold Kingdom who has his own expertise in treating this kind of illness, but I heard that his consultation fee is very expensive and the journey is too far..."

Ye Feng interrupted her, saying, "Money is not a problem. I would be willing to sell my property for you. As for the long journey, I will accept it for your mother's sake."

"I'll see if I can arrange to go to the Northern Winter Cold Kingdom to find that doctor as soon as possible."

Lin Su looked at Ye Feng happily and said, "Brother..."

Ye Feng nodded and added, "But you need to be careful these few days while I'm away. I know a little about this kind of illness. The most important thing is prevention. Listen to the doctor, make sure your mother takes her medicine, and keep her in a happy and harmonious state of mind. Don't upset her. This can generally reduce the incidence of the disease."

Lin Su nodded heavily and said, "I understand."

She sighed softly and said, "Brother, you're so good to me, I really don't know how to repay you."

Ye Feng laughed, "Here we go again, do you want me to spank you?"

Lin Su blushed, remembering how Yang Yi had been spanked, and said shyly, "Okay, I won't say it anymore."

Ye Feng's heart stirred at her shy appearance.

Ever since Lin Su's wedding night, she seemed like a completely different person. She looked stunningly beautiful, and even the slightest frown on her once ordinary face now possessed a bewitching glow. Every gesture she made exuded an indescribable charm, especially in bed where she was incredibly alluring. Her captivating moans intoxicated Ye Feng.

So much so that he had been demanding Lin Su's company every night for the past few days, and each time they made love, they were both in ecstasy. Thinking of the enchanting scenes he shared with Lin Su, Ye Feng couldn't help but feel a surge of desire.

He chuckled mischievously, "But since it's Su-mei's kind gesture, I'll accept your reward. How about we try something new tonight?"

"You're so annoying!"

Lin Su's cheeks flushed even more, and she gave Ye Feng a charmingly reproachful look, her eyes sparkling with allure.

Ye Feng's heart stirred, and he kissed Lin Su's red lips.

Lin Su hugged Ye Feng tightly, tilting her face up to accept his kiss, her body growing even hotter.

Just as their lips were about to meet, a hurried voice called out, "Master Ye, Master Ye..." A servant-like figure, sweating profusely and panting, came running towards them.

Seeing someone approaching, Lin Su shyly released Ye Feng and straightened her clothes.

Ye Feng was greatly disappointed and asked the man, "Who are you? What do you want?" The man, still panting heavily, finally arrived after a long while: "

Master Ye... I've finally found you! When I arrived at the manor, Madam said you were here, so I rushed over, and sure enough, you're here..."

Ye Feng impatiently interrupted him, "Who are you? What do you want?"

The man said, "I'm a servant in Master Zhao Bai's household. Master Zhao has urgent business and wants you to come over..."

"Brother? What could it be?" Ye Feng asked in surprise.

The man said, "I don't know either, Master Ye, you'll find out when you get there. In short, it's quite urgent."

Ye Feng thought to himself that this man was truly shady; why did his brother send someone like this? He then said to Lin Su, "Su-mei, I'm going to my brother's place. Please take good care of Mother-in-law."

Lin Su nodded and said, "I know, brother. Be careful." Ye

Feng nodded, kissed Lin Su, and then followed the man to the Zhao residence.

Upon entering the hall, he saw Zhao Bai pacing anxiously back and forth, while Sun Mei frowned as she looked at him.

Seeing Ye Feng, Zhao Bai said happily, "Second brother, you've come at the right time. I have something to report."

"What is it?" Ye Feng asked with concern.

Zhao Bai sighed deeply, his eyes flashing with anger: "Several of my shops in the city have been smashed."

"Goods destined for Xinfu, Jinyue City, and other places have also been robbed." After Zhao

Bai's explanation, Ye Feng finally understood what had happened.

It turned out that around noon that day, dozens of burly men simultaneously stormed into Zhao Bai's five furniture stores in Yuyue City—one in Fuyue District, one in Xinyue District, one in Meiyue District, and two in Zhuyue District—without saying a word. They wielded wooden sticks and weapons, and began smashing and destroying the items inside. When the store owners and employees tried to stop them, they were brutally beaten. The

destruction lasted for about half an hour. No passersby dared to intervene. After they left, every shop was left in a state of utter disarray. Counters were smashed, furniture was destroyed, and all the money and goods were looted. The shops in the Plum Blossom District were even set on fire.

Even more appalling, the shopkeeper in the Crescent Moon District was not only punched and kicked, but also stabbed four times each in the thigh and buttocks; blood seeped through his trousers and into his shoes. Another employee was chased and beaten from the first floor to the third floor, ultimately suffering severe injuries.

And the furniture in the Fortune Moon District... The place was completely smashed and covered in black paint, a truly appalling sight, and it was unknown when it would be cleaned. Moreover,

these people acted meticulously, swiftly, and retreated quickly. Zhao Bai and Sun Mei were in Fuyue District negotiating with a client at the time, and by the time they arrived at the scene, the people had vanished without a trace. To

make matters worse, shortly after Zhao Bai's shops were vandalized, he received news that all his goods being transported to Xinfu, Jinyue City, and other places had been robbed.

These successive events meant he had sent out all the people he could to handle the situation, leaving only one remaining person, a usually simple-minded individual, to fetch Ye Feng. The

total losses were incalculable, at least several hundred thousand taels of silver.

Hearing Zhao Bai's words, Ye Feng was furious. He couldn't believe someone had openly bullied his own family in broad daylight; this was intolerable.

He coldly asked, "Brother, do you know who did this?" "

Zhao Bai said, "According to witnesses and shop assistants, these people's accents are not from Yuyue City. I suspect someone colluded with gangs from other places to do this."

Sun Mei said, "In my opinion, it's highly likely that Liu's Furniture instructed someone to do it. Since our Zhao's Furniture's new products went on sale, their business has been declining day by day. It's very likely they're using this method to attack us."

Zhao Bai said, "Ah Mei is right, but I suspect they have other accomplices. With their capabilities, they couldn't and wouldn't dare to do this alone. But if there are accomplices, who could it be?"

Ye Feng couldn't help but think of Zhou Yun. If Liu's Furniture instructed someone to do this, and there were accomplices, then it was most likely him. He even wondered if it was Li Yin, but then dismissed the idea. She wouldn't go that far.

After thinking for a while, he said to Zhao Bai, "Have you reported it to the police? What news has the authorities given?"

Zhao Bai shook his head and said, "Not yet."

"What was found at the scene?" "

These people acted meticulously, acted swiftly, and retreated quickly. They seem to be veterans; we haven't noticed anything yet."

Ye Feng nodded and said, "Brother, don't worry, I will do my best to help you find out the truth and give you justice." He thought that with the strength of his sect in Jade Moon City, finding out about this wouldn't be difficult.

He paced back and forth in the hall, saying calmly, "If I find out who did it, I will crush their bones inch by inch."

His tone was calm, but the content of his words sent chills down one's spine.

Zhao Bai and Sun Mei couldn't help but exchange a glance.

Sun Mei looked at Ye Feng with a strange light in her eyes and sighed, "Brother Feng, after this incident, our Zhao family is finished. Now we are penniless. Starting tonight, we will have to come to your place to beg for food."

Ye Feng couldn't help but smile, a smile appearing on his face. He said, "Sister Mei, you still have the mood to joke at a time like this. I really admire you." He then said seriously, "

But Sister Mei, you're being too polite. My elder brother and I are sworn brothers; what's mine is his. Why would I beg for food? As for money, that's not a problem either. Tonight, I'll have Sister Yi send two hundred thousand taels of silver to your residence to solve our immediate needs. If we need money later, I'll figure something out."

Zhao Bai was deeply moved. He walked up to Ye Feng and patted him heavily on the shoulder, saying, "Good brother, I knew I hadn't misjudged you."

Sun Mei, however, wouldn't have it, saying, "You're so annoying, Feng-di! Are you trying to bribe us? I said I wanted to eat at your place tonight, but you changed the subject. Are you looking down on your sister?"

Zhao Bai frowned and said, "A-Mei, don't be silly."

Sun Mei glared at him and said, "I'm talking to Feng-di about something. It's none of your

business." Ye Feng quickly said, "What are you saying, Sister Mei? How could I look down on you? I'd be more than happy to welcome you. Even if you lived in Tingyu Courtyard from now on, I'd still welcome you." "

That's more like it."

Sun Mei gave Ye Feng a smug look, a charming smile on her face.

Zhao Bai could only smile wryly.

Zhao Bai was usually generous and righteous, and had a good reputation in Jade Moon City. Therefore, soon after, people came to visit and offer their condolences. Li Huiwei and Li Yin, the city leaders of Jade Moon City, also sent Yang Jun to offer their condolences, promising to catch the culprit and give Zhao Bai justice, but they themselves did not come.

Seeing Ye Feng there, Yang Jun gave him a curt greeting and left.

Ye Feng sensed Yang Jun's unfriendly attitude and remembered his brother Yang Chong, who had once been his romantic loser. Now, however, his fate with Li Yin was over; it was truly a cruel twist of fate.

But he was eager to return to discuss matters with Gui Wuyan, Zhang Ning, and others, so shortly after Yang Jun left, he told Zhao Bai and Sun Mei he would return that evening and also went.

Back at Tingyu Courtyard, he ran into Hua Yi, Ru Qing, and Yang Yi. Upon seeing Ye Feng, Hua Yi anxiously asked, "Feng Lang, I heard something happened to Brother Zhao, is it true?"

Ye Feng nodded and recounted how Zhao Bai's shop had been vandalized and his goods stolen.

Hua Yi anxiously said, "Then I must go see them." Ye

Feng said, "Go ahead, it'll be good to comfort them." He then told Hua Yi to take two hundred thousand taels of silver to Zhao Bai and Sun Mei.

Ye Feng had earned over 200,000 taels of silver, including the reward from the King of Yue, all of which he kept with Hua Yi. He also had 500,000 taels of silver notes from the Jade Moon branch altar, which he couldn't easily withdraw.

Hua Yi nodded, knowing that this was most of her beloved's wealth, and now, for the sake of their sworn brotherhood, he was willing to give it all up. Such an act was truly rare. She gave Ye Feng an appreciative look and then hurriedly led Ru Qing and Yang Yi towards the Zhao residence.

Li Huan naturally followed them.

Among the guards, Liu Mingzhi usually followed Ye Feng, Sun Yanggu was responsible for the security of Tingyu Courtyard, while Li Huan had come to repay a debt of gratitude and protect Hua Yi. With this peerless expert protecting Hua Yi, Ye Feng had nothing to worry about, no matter where Hua Yi went.

Ye Feng held Li Huan in high esteem. Not only had Li Huan been instrumental in passing on his skills, but more importantly, Li Huan had diligently protected Hua Yi, ensuring she suffered no harm. The small kindness Hua Yi had shown him years ago was now being repaid with boundless gratitude – truly a case of good deeds being rewarded.

Especially considering Li Huan's status as a peerless master, his willingness to serve as a mere bodyguard was admirable. Therefore, Ye Feng held him in high esteem.

While his family and wives were well-protected and their safety was no longer an issue, Ye Feng felt a lack of manpower. Besides Liu Ming and his few dozen members of the Demonic Sect, he had no other personnel.

Zhang Ning and Gui Wuyan, given their public identities, couldn't be readily available. It seemed it was time to recruit capable members of the Demonic Sect under the guise of bodyguards.

Having made up his mind, he instructed Liu Ming to summon Gui Wuyan and Zhang Ning to discuss the investigation into Zhao Bai.

Around midnight, Liu Mingzhi, Gui Wuyan, Zhang Ning, and several branch leaders from the Jade Moon Sect—He Mengyi, Zhan Guizhi, Huang Xiao, and Tuilian—arrived.

Ye Feng recounted Zhao Bai's affair to them, and everyone was enraged. Who had the audacity to lay a hand on the sect leader's sworn brother?

He Mengyi, one of the four branch leaders and a burly old man who had challenged Ye Feng and been defeated in three moves, slapped his two centipede-shaped ghost hooks and roared, "Which son of a bitch dares to be so bold? If I catch him, I'll skin him alive!"

Zhan Guizhi, another of the four branch leaders, a dark-skinned, thin middle-aged man, said with gleaming eyes, "What's so fun about skinning someone? I think pulling out their tendons is much more interesting."

The other two branch leaders, Huang Xiao and Tuilian, said that being cut in half at the waist and having one's ears chopped off were the most fun.

Zhang Ning said unhappily, "Alright, no foul language in front of the sect leader." He glanced at the four men indifferently.

The four men immediately fell silent, demonstrating Zhang Ning's prestige among them.

Zhang Ning then said to Ye Feng, "Reporting to the Master, based on what you said about the methods used by these people, I am certain they are members of a gang, hired to carry out this act. At noon, one of my men reported to me that I knew Master Zhao was the Master's sworn brother, so I kept an eye on them and secretly observed their accents. I am certain these people are from the surrounding area of Yuyue Prefecture."

"There are approximately eighty-one gangs in Yuyue Prefecture. Apart from ten large gangs with fixed businesses who disdain taking on such thuggish work, there are seventy-one smaller gangs who could be the perpetrators of this incident. However, if we investigate based on their methods, their recent movements, and the reports from our informants among them, I believe we will soon find out who did it."

"Good." Ye Feng was overjoyed and slammed his hand on the table, saying to Zhang Ning, "Master Zhang, you've done well. I'll entrust this matter to you. I hope you can give me good news as soon as possible."

A hint of joy flashed in Zhang Ning's eyes, and he said, "Yes, Your subordinate obeys."

Seeing how quickly Zhang Ning had grasped the crux of the matter, Gui Wuyan, Liu Mingzhi, and the others couldn't help but nod in approval.

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Three days later, Zhang Ning indeed brought good news: the targets had been narrowed down to five, and it was believed that the truth would be revealed within a day.

That afternoon, Ye Feng was discussing matters with Gui Wuyan and Liu Mingzhi in the inner room when he suddenly heard a servant knocking on the door.

Ye Feng opened the door, and the servant said, "Master Ye, Lord Li Huiwei is here to see you."

"Li Huiwei?"

"Where is he?"

When Ye Feng arrived at the north window of the pavilion, Li Huiwei was standing with his hands behind his back, gazing at a peach tree in front of him, lost in thought. The four Li brothers, who were always by his side, were not with him this time.

Ye Feng walked up behind him and said, "My lord."

Li Huiwei didn't turn around, still gazing at the peach tree in front of him, only smiling slightly, "Spring has come, the snow has melted, and the flowers are blooming."

Ye Feng didn't understand what he was trying to say, and just stood quietly.

Li Huiwei suddenly sighed, turned around, and looked at Ye Feng, saying, "Ayin has lost weight."

Ye Feng's heartstrings trembled; he realized then that he still cared about Li Yin. However, he didn't show anything on the surface, still standing quietly.

Li Huiwei stared at Ye Feng for a while, then sighed, "Afeng, don't blame me for treating you that day. You may not understand the feelings between Ayin and me. For her, I would even give my life, so I will never allow anyone to bully her."

Ye Feng's heart stirred; he hadn't expected the brotherly and sisterly bond between Li Huiwei and Li Yin to be so deep.

Li Huiwei walked slowly through the garden with his hands behind his back, Ye Feng walking quietly beside him.

“Our mother passed away early, and my brother and I depended on each other since we were little. From a young age, Ayin was very sensible and always cared about me, her older brother. Having a sister like her is a blessing I received in my past life, until…”

At this point, Li Huiwei's eyes flashed with extreme anger, but it quickly vanished. He continued, "Although many people in society criticize some of her actions, in my eyes, she's just my lovely, obedient younger sister. Any disrespect towards her is disrespect towards me, and I will never let her get away with it."

With that, Li Huiwei abruptly stopped and looked sharply at Ye Feng, whose gaze returned to him coldly. He wasn't afraid, but inwardly he wondered, was Li Huiwei going to come and fight him again?

Li Huiwei gazed at Ye Feng for a long while, a hint of admiration in his eyes. He then turned away, sighing after a long pause, "Although I can provide her with meticulous care in daily life, I cannot control her feelings."

"I think she has truly

fallen for you." "Feng, you are very fortunate to be truly loved by Ayin; you are incredibly lucky."

"She is a woman of heaven."

Li Huiwei stared at Ye Feng, bombarding him with a series of words. As Ye Feng's pupils dilated, he continued, "No man can make her wither away, except for the one she truly loves. Because only the one you love can deeply break your heart. And only the one she loves can make her lose her appetite and become emaciated." "

I have reviewed your information in detail. Your rapid rise from nothing to such a person of status and position in such a short time far exceeded my expectations. I believe you can give Ayin everything she wants, and seeing the happiness your wives and concubines show you with you, I know you are a man of deep feeling. I think you will give Ayin the same happiness."

"I know you mind some of my sister's unusual habits, but is that a problem for a man? Ask any man in the world, would anyone mind same-sex love between wives and concubines?"

"If you really like her, you should accept her shortcomings."

"What men value most is whether she is faithful to him, whether she will have affairs with other men. Does it matter if women have designs on each other? In fact, it just adds to the fun in the bedroom."

Ye Feng was stunned by his rapid-fire words and after a long while, he finally managed to reply, "But she didn't get their consent, which is disrespectful to them."

"Then why don't you just make her get their consent? Make them willing and consider your feelings."

Li Huiwei smiled slightly and said in a low voice, "Change your mindset, and you'll find that many times you're just creating trouble for yourself."

"I also have many wives and concubines. When I go out, I always tell them to love each other, because they also have desires. It's better for them to love each other than to be unable to bear it and have some dangerous thoughts. This is actually a very effective way to improve the relationship between husband and wife."

"Think it over carefully."

"If you've figured it out, go find her."

With that, Li Huiwei strode away, leaving Ye Feng standing there, lost in thought.

"She's fallen in love with me?"

"Changed her mindset?" Even

after Li Huiwei had been gone for a long time, Ye Feng remained pondering his words. To be honest, Li Huiwei's words had a profound impact on him.

Hearing Li Huiwei say that Li Yin had fallen in love with him, that she had been haggard these past few days, unable to eat or drink, her face withered, Ye Feng felt a sense of disbelief. Could someone like Li Yin really be like this? Could she really be troubled by love? Remembering their conflict that day, hadn't she said she only saw him as a gigolo? Could a woman like her really fall in love with a man?

Ye Feng didn't quite believe it, but when he heard that Li Yin had fallen in love with him, he felt a faint sense of relief. Could this be what he had been hoping for? He had hoped she would fall in love with him?

He had always been extremely dissatisfied with some of her behaviors. She was always so aloof and domineering, constantly making him feel awkward and uncomfortable with her disregard for men.

Yet, her charm captivated him, and he secretly admired her personality, unable to let go of her. But if he fell in love with a woman who constantly humiliated him, wouldn't he be incredibly pathetic?

But is there such a thing as superiority or inferiority in love?

He remembered Li Huiwei saying that if you like someone, you have to accept their flaws. Did that mean he should just let her have her way and endure her personality forever? And did he really like her?

Ye Feng realized he had been avoiding this question, afraid to delve into it. Ye Feng knew that deep down, he might love her. It didn't need a reason; through constant conflict and compromise, they had probably unconsciously etched each other's image into their hearts.

But if he truly accepted her, how would she manage her wives and concubines? Given her tastes, none of his wives and concubines would escape her control. Wouldn't it cause a huge uproar?

Recalling Li Huiwei's words before leaving, Ye Feng thought carefully. Deep down, he didn't mind same-sex behavior among his wives and concubines; in fact, he quite looked forward to it. As long as his wives and concubines were loyal to him and didn't have affairs with other men, it would indeed be a kind of pleasure.

He also remembered Li Yin telling him that if she married him, she would only be loyal to him. Considering his future career, he would likely go out more often, and Yi Jie and the others were naturally alluring women who would definitely have needs, and strong ones at that. When he wasn't around, letting them pamper each other would be an effective way to solve the problem.

But the thought of Li Yin taking care of all his wives and concubines one by one made him uncomfortable, even if she was truly only loyal to him and deeply in love with him. But it wouldn't be the same with other women. If it were Ru Qing or Lin Su, he wouldn't feel any problem. And just imagine how pleasant it would be if his wives, Yi Jie, Yang Yi, Lin Su, and Ru Qing, were all making love together!

But why did he feel such a strong aversion to Li Yin?

Ye Feng vaguely felt that it might be a matter of power and influence.

At home, he was always the center of attention, his wives all revolving around him and obeying his every word. Only Li Yin often looked down on him, possessing a strong personality and opinions. She always tried every means to dominate him, and perhaps he was worried that she would replace his authority at home.

Moreover, he was a chauvinist, while she was a feminist, so constant clashes were inevitable. Would there be any peace at home in the future?

Should he wait until she changed before accepting her? But if Li Yin's personality changed, would she still be Li Yin? Would he still like her?

These questions swirled in Ye Feng's mind, one after another, making it hard for him to breathe. After a long while, he sighed. He realized that he urgently needed to confide in someone; sometimes, emotional problems needed someone else to clear the fog.

However, there were no close friends or family members at Tingyu Courtyard. Sister Yi and the others had all gone out. Suddenly, Ye Feng remembered Grandpa Li. It had been a long time since he'd visited Jade Moon Lake. Although Grandpa Li had come to Tingyu Courtyard a few times, he figured he might as well go now that he had some free time, and relax a bit.

Ye Feng, accompanied only by Liu Mingzhi and a few attendants, went to Grandpa Li's hut by Jade Moon Lake. However, he found it empty. Ye Feng figured Grandpa Li had probably gone fishing, so he went to look for him by the lake.

He strolled slowly along the lakeshore, and the breathtaking scenery instantly lifted his spirits, improving his mood considerably. The annoyance of the past few days vanished instantly.

Along the way, he was surrounded by greenery, and the tranquility, far removed from the hustle and bustle, was truly refreshing.

Beyond the meadow was a white sandy beach, and further on, a large area of trees and rocks. An old man was leisurely fishing alone—it was Grandpa Li.

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"Our martial arts champion hasn't been here for a long time."

Grandpa Li smiled and invited Ye Feng to sit down next to him, while Liu Mingzhi and the others stood at a distance on guard.

"Grandpa, you seem to be in such high spirits today, fishing alone instead of catching fish?"

Ye Feng chuckled, noticing the float move slightly, and reminded Grandpa Li, "A fish has taken the bait."

Grandpa Li lifted his rod and indeed caught a large white-eyed bass. He exclaimed with delight, "Good! Tonight we'll have fish to go with our drinks. This kind of fish is the most delicious. Little Feng, you must keep me company for a couple of drinks."

Ye Feng gazed into the distance, seeing the ripples on the lake and several birds skimming the surface, and felt even more relaxed. He smiled and said, "Little Feng will gladly oblige."

Grandpa Li baited his hook again, cast his line back into the lake, and said, "Speaking of which, Little Feng, your timing is perfect. After tonight, I'll be leaving Jade Moon Lake."

Ye Feng was taken aback and asked, "Where are you going?"

Grandpa Li sighed, "To visit an old friend in the Kingdom of Smoke Dreams. It's been over thirty years, and I've finally decided to go find her." His tone was filled with a sense of melancholy and vicissitude.

Ye Feng asked in surprise, "She's your...?"

A look of reminiscence flashed in Grandpa Li's eyes: "She used to be my wife!"

Ye Feng hesitated, but finally couldn't help asking, "You... separated?"

A trace of pain crossed Grandpa Li's eyes as he said, "Yes."

"Why?"

"Perhaps both of us were too strong-willed, unwilling to compromise. By the time we realized we were insisting on some insignificant things, thirty years had already passed."

Grandpa Li suddenly looked even older: "Although we both still cherish each other in our hearts, we won't have another thirty years."

Ye Feng felt a pang of pain in his heart. Grandpa Li had never told him these things before. Perhaps he was about to leave, or perhaps he simply wanted someone to confide in. Today, he had revealed everything in his heart.

Although Grandpa Li was now in his fifties or sixties, his tall stature and kind face suggested he must have been an exceptional man in his youth. His wife must have been a very good woman as well. Was it really worth it to waste thirty years of his youth on something so trivial?

Ye Feng wanted to ask him more, but Grandpa Li forced a smile and turned to Ye Feng, saying, "Judging from your expression, Xiao Feng seems to have something on your mind?"

Ye Feng sighed and nodded.

Old Man Li chuckled, "It's about Lord Li Yin, isn't it?"

Ye Feng asked in surprise, "How did you know?"

Old Man Li laughed, "Your affair with Lord Li is the hottest topic in Jade Moon City right now, how could I not know?"

He turned to look at the buoy on the water and said, "Your current situation is quite similar to mine thirty years ago. I hope you won't repeat my mistakes." Ye

Feng was taken aback and said, "Your wife..."

Old Man Li laughed heartily, "My wife doesn't have Lord Li's habits. Speaking of which, Xiao Feng has one more problem than I do in this regard, but I think for a man, this isn't a problem, is it? In any case, you're family. Just treat her like a playful little girl, and perhaps that will add a lot of joy to life."

"What I meant earlier was the difference in your personalities. From what I understand, Lord Li is also a woman with a very strong personality, always wanting to be superior to others. Xiao Feng must have suffered a lot from dealing with such a woman."

“Yes,”

Ye Feng spoke frankly to Grandpa Li, “Sometimes I really can’t stand her. Like a few days ago, she did something that made me extremely angry. It’s basically over between us now. But today her brother came to see me and said she looks much more haggard, and that she… actually likes me. I feel a pang of lingering affection and heartache. Grandpa, what do you think of me… sigh…”

Ye Feng shook his head again.

“If a person maintains their own personality and hobbies, living together day and night can easily lead to mutual interference, but neither side is wrong.” Grandpa Li tossed in another fish: “That’s right, this one is bigger.”

“When two grown people come together, they need to compromise and tolerate each other.” Grandpa Li smiled and glanced at Ye Feng.

“I know that too, but sometimes the thought of a grown man like me being overshadowed by her makes me extremely uncomfortable.”

Old Li chuckled and countered, “Does Lord Li also feel uncomfortable being constantly suppressed by you, given her status?”

“This…” Ye Feng was speechless for a moment, then said, “Perhaps…yes.”

Old Li suddenly sighed, staring blankly at the lake before him, and said, “Young Feng, there’s no winner or loser in matters of the heart. Who suppresses whom is all nonsense.”

He remained silent for a while, then said with a touch of sadness, “Back then, I was just like you. I couldn’t stand my wife’s personality, so I chose to leave her. Perhaps it was out of a sense of revenge and victory at the time. But as time went by, I missed her more and more intensely, yet I couldn’t bring myself to go see her. I think she felt the same way. I know she loves me, but given her personality, she couldn’t let go of her pride either.”

"It wasn't until a few days ago, when I saw my head full of white hair in the mirror, that I realized we were all wrong. At our best, the person we loved most wasn't by our side. What was the point of all this persistence and stubbornness?"

"Thirty years! What a wonderful time!"

"Xiao Feng, being together is the most important thing. As for everything else, with the passage of time, solutions can be found. Don't expect to change her. A person's personality can't be changed much, and what you like about someone might be precisely their edges. If someone loses their edges, perhaps you won't feel anything for each other anymore."

Ye Feng fell into deep thought: "Yes, if Li Yin changed her temperament and personality, would I still like her?"

"Perhaps having one's own personality and edges will hurt both parties, but tolerance and understanding can minimize that hurt. As long as you genuinely care for and love her, I think she will understand and reciprocate."

"Xiao Feng, go find Lord Li. If you truly love her, tell her you love her and want to be with her forever. Xiao Feng, I want to say it again, being together is the most important thing, everything else..." The two talked heart-to-heart,

and

when Ye Feng left Lord Li's place, the city was ablaze with lights. Walking back to Jade Moon City, watching the bustling crowds on the streets, Ye Feng felt a sense of clarity. Lord Li's words had resolved many of the doubts swirling in his mind, and he felt he knew what to do.

Ye Feng was truly grateful to Lord Li. From the moment he arrived in this strange world until now, Lord Li had treated him like family, showing him so much care, and he felt deep sympathy for his plight. He sincerely hoped that after Lord Li arrived in the Dream Kingdom, he could reconcile with his wife. They had already wasted thirty precious years; time was running out, and they couldn't continue like this.

During dinner, when Ye Feng toasted Old Man Li, Old Man Li declined Ye Feng's offer to send someone to escort him to Yanmeng Kingdom and to see him off at Jade Moon Lake the next day. He simply said that he appreciated Ye Feng's kindness and was very happy to have made such a good friend as Ye Feng. He felt there was no need for a farewell and only wanted to leave quietly.

Ye Feng then gave him 100,000 taels of silver as a token of his appreciation. Old Man Li couldn't refuse and had to accept it. Finally, as Ye Feng left, Old Man Li's eyes were visibly moist.

"Goodbye, Old Man Li, may you have a happy life in the future."

Walking hand in hand down the bustling streets of this strange world, Ye Feng was suddenly overwhelmed by a dreamlike feeling. Everything before him was so real yet unnatural, like a hazy mist, as if he were merely dreaming, a dreamlike illusion that could vanish at any moment.

This scene reminded him of the country that Grandpa Li was about to visit.

"The Kingdom of Smoke Dreams, is it far away? Named Smoke Dreams, this country must be as beautiful and dreamlike as smoke and mist," Ye Feng thought absently.

"My lord..."

A few sweet female voices startled him from his reverie. Ye Feng realized he was surrounded by a sea of people and had arrived in the Crescent District of Jade Moon City. Before him stood an elegant teahouse, where three similar, beautiful faces looked at him with delight—Wang Shi, Mei Chun, and Mei Shui

, mother and daughters. And this teahouse was theirs to run.

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