Wandering the Martial World [Complete] - 15

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Volume 4, Chapter 72: Phoenix Rising from the Ashes

"No need for beating around the bush. Just say what you want to cooperate with," Xiao Tianci said coldly. The goodwill he had for Situ Yingwu had completely vanished at this moment.

"It's actually very simple. As long as Miss Furong is willing to cooperate with me and stir up trouble between the various sects, that's enough," Situ Yingwu said with his usual despicable smile.

"How does Young Master Situ intend to sow discord?" Yu Fu finally spoke up from the side.

"Miss Furong understands that the people from the various sects who have come here this time are not just those currently in the manor. We just need to make some people die and others disappear, then spread some rumors appropriately, and use some framing methods. Most people in the martial world are suspicious, and that will be enough to incite them to kill each other," Situ Yingwu said nonchalantly. It seemed that such a conspiracy was no big deal to him.

"What I don't understand is, why don't you do it yourself? It's so simple, you'd be better off doing it yourself, and you wouldn't have to worry about the secret being leaked," Xiao Tianci said with a sneer.

“Brother Xiao, you are unaware of this. Although my Situ family is listed among the four great families, we are short-handed and currently have few capable subordinates. This plan requires many people, so we must rely on Miss Furong. Besides, Miss Furong, don't you also hope for this outcome? Since we all share the same goal, shouldn't we be friends?” Situ Yingwu smiled faintly and turned to Yu Fu.

“So, Xiao Qi and Ling Jian died at your hands?” Yu Fu asked.

“Who killed them isn't important. What's important is whether Miss Furong is willing to cooperate,” Situ Yingwu countered.

“Situ Yingwu, don't even think about it. Cooperating with you is like asking a tiger for its skin. Fu'er will not cooperate with you,” Xiao Tianci interrupted before Yu Fu could speak.

“Brother Xiao, aren’t you afraid that Hibiscus Manor will be besieged by all the martial arts world? Don’t you care at all about Miss Hibiscus’s safety? If so, Miss Hibiscus, it seems you’ve chosen the wrong man.” Situ Yingwu looked at Yu Fu with a pity.

“Situ Yingwu, even if Hibiscus Manor is besieged, I can safely take Fu’er and Rong’er away. You don’t need to worry.” Xiao Tianci snorted coldly.

“Is that so? But Brother Xiao, you can ignore the lives of the others in Hibiscus Manor, but can you ignore Miss Hibiscus?” Situ Yingwu said indifferently.

“Situ Yingwu, you don’t need to bother us here. I agree to cooperate with you. We can discuss the specifics of the cooperation tomorrow. I don’t want to see you now. Get out of here.” Yu Fu said coldly, showing no politeness to Situ Yingwu.

“As long as Miss Hibiscus is willing to cooperate, I’ll leave now. You can continue, haha.” Situ Yingwu looked at the three of them and laughed ambiguously twice before turning and leaving, seemingly oblivious to the six hateful gazes behind him.

"Fu'er, are you really going to agree to him? You can't trust someone like that." Xiao Tianci asked after Situ Yingwu left.

"What else can I do if I don't agree now? What he said is true. Even if you can protect the two of us, can you protect everyone in Furong Manor? After all, I can't just abandon them. Besides, Situ Yingwu is cooperating with me right now, which doesn't really hurt me. I can take this opportunity to get revenge." Yu Fu sighed softly.

"Sister, how could he possibly know we were coming here?" Yu Rong, who hadn't spoken until now, suddenly asked.

"I don't understand either. Over the years, no one but Nangong Xiaoyu has been able to break this formation. I've never heard of Situ Yingwu being an expert in this area. And even if he could break the formation, how come he happened to be here? And he doesn't seem surprised at all about what happened between Xiao Lang and us, as if he already knew." Yu Fu frowned slightly, also considering this question.

“Almost no one knows about what happened between us and Xiao Lang, not even the people in the village know much about it, let alone outsiders. How did Situ Yingwu find out?” Yu Rong’s expression changed as she thought about it. “Could someone in the village have told him?”

“I will investigate this thoroughly. I don’t believe Situ Yingwu really knows formations. From now on, I will change the formation here every day and see if he can get in. Also, we must not tell anyone how to get in except the three of us. If he can get in even this way, then he is truly proficient in formations.” Yu Fu thought for a moment and said.

“Fu’er, you two don’t seem very safe right now. Why don’t I go find Xiao Yu and the others to help you? They should still be in Furong Town.” Xiao Tianci considered for a moment and said. The situation seemed to be getting more and more complicated. He couldn’t guarantee that he could stay by the two women’s side at all times and was worried about their safety. So he thought of asking Nangong Xiaoyu, Ye Bingying, and Dongfang Xuanji to protect the Furong sisters.

“No, I don’t want Nangong Xiaoyu to protect me.” Yu Fu refused decisively without any consideration. Yu Fu had been secretly competing with Nangong Xiaoyu. Yu Fu was quite arrogant, believing her intelligence could rival Nangong Xiaoyu's. However, in their last contest, Yu Fu had clearly lost to Nangong Xiaoyu, so she certainly wouldn't let Nangong Xiaoyu help her this time. However, she hadn't considered that while no one knew if Nangong Xiaoyu herself was skilled in martial arts, her two maids were highly skilled. At least Nangong Xiaoyu wouldn't have any safety issues, while Yu Fu was alone, making her safety difficult to guarantee. Sometimes, intelligence is useless against unreasonable people.

Xiao Tianci, unaware of the reasons, had no choice but to comply since Yu Fu disagreed. He initially thought Yu Fu was jealous of them, but he hadn't realized it was her competitive spirit at play.

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"Phoenix, can you tell me why you came here?" In another room at Hibiscus Manor, two stunningly beautiful women were whispering something.

"Sister Shuang, I'm just here to have some fun with you." Xiao Fenghuang's voice was sweet and cloying, even Tang Feishuang, a woman herself, found it strange.

"Fenghuang, don't lie to me. I don't know what your relationship with Xiao Tianci is, but I'm sure you knew him before. You came mainly for him, right?" Tang Feishuang sighed softly.

Tang Feishuang actually knew nothing about Xiao Fenghuang's background. They met by chance at a restaurant. Tang Feishuang didn't have many friends, but she and Xiao Fenghuang got along surprisingly well. In less than ten days, they became close friends. However, Xiao Fenghuang never revealed her background. Sometimes Tang Feishuang couldn't help but wonder if her name was fake. With Xiao Fenghuang's appearance, she shouldn't be completely unknown.

"Sister Shuang, do you remember the girl you once saved? You cured me of my poison, and later helped other members of the White Alliance as well," Xiao Fenghuang said softly. "Actually, Sister Shuang, that was the first time we truly met, though you probably didn't recognize me. But I remembered you, so when I saw you at the restaurant, I went over to chat with you."

"Fenghuang, are you telling the truth?" Tang Feishuang asked incredulously. "You mean you're the girl who refused to let Xiao Tianci save you that day?" Tang Feishuang vaguely remembered the girl's appearance, but she couldn't reconcile it with the Xiao Fenghuang before her; the difference between them was too great.

"That girl is dead. There is no longer a woman named Yue Xiaomin in this world. The man she once deeply loved killed her with his own hands, all for another woman, while the man she once hated avenged her after her death and even gave her the title of wife. Sister Shuang, don't you think this is really ridiculous?" Xiao Fenghuang said in a low voice, with an indescribable feeling, as if there was hatred, resentment, and even more affection.

"Phoenix, do you mean he thought you were dead?" Tang Feishuang sighed. It seemed there were some things she couldn't understand.

"He buried me himself, of course he wouldn't have thought I'd still be alive. And actually, Yue Xiaomin really is dead. The person who's alive now is Xiao Fenghuang. My body and appearance have changed so much from before that even I can't accept it. How could he possibly still recognize me?" Xiao Fenghuang, or rather Yue Xiaomin, said with a hint of disappointment.

"Fenghuang, what do you plan to do now? Why don't you just go and tell him your true identity? I think he'd be very happy that you're still alive." Tang Feishuang didn't know what to do either. This was the first time she'd encountered something like this. It was already strange enough that the dead had come back to life, but what was even stranger was that after coming back to life, even their appearance had changed.

"Sister Shuang, do you know? I really hated him at first. I thought if he hadn't defiled my body, Zhan Qingchen wouldn't have despised me, and I should have been living a happy life. But now I realize that even if I were pure and innocent, Zhan Qingchen would still be fickle. Yu Furong is indeed much prettier than me. I came here to find Yu Furong and vent my anger, but I discovered that Yu Furong is now his woman. I really don't know what to do." Yue Xiaomin sighed softly. "I don't want to think about anything else now. Since he has acknowledged me as his wife, I will be a good wife. But I hope he can willingly fall in love with me now, not because I am Yue Xiaomin. Sister Shuang, do you understand?"

"It seems that you still love him in reality." Tang Feishuang understood the general idea.

"Actually, I don't know if I love him or not, but what I understand now is that he is my husband." Yue Xiaomin said softly.

Situ Yingwu paced back and forth in his room, seething with anger. He realized he could no longer enter the Yu Furong sisters' room. They had promised an answer yesterday, but there had been no word from them since. He tried to enter again, just like last time, and almost got trapped inside. However, despite this, he didn't consider revealing Yu Furong's secret now. He knew it wouldn't benefit him, and he wouldn't do something so pointless. He believed the Furong sisters would eventually cooperate with him. His only worry was Xiao Tianci; he was the biggest variable. Without Xiao Tianci, he was certain Yu Furong would cooperate, but with Xiao Tianci, his chances were only 90%, because only Xiao Tianci could change the Furong sisters' minds.

"Brother Situ, are you in a hurry?" Situ Yingwu turned around abruptly, only to find Xiao Tianci appearing in his room like a ghost, looking at him with a half-smile, his tone full of sarcasm.

"Xiao Tianci, what brings you here?" Situ Yingwu suppressed his shock and asked through gritted teeth.

"Brother Situ, haven't you been waiting for me to come? Oh, perhaps I misspoke, you've been waiting for Fu'er to come here, haven't you?" The roles seemed to have completely reversed. Before, Situ Yingwu had been polite and fraternal to Xiao Tianci, secretly harboring some ulterior motive; now, it seemed the opposite.

"Brother Xiao, it seems you've misunderstood me." Situ Yingwu was no ordinary man; he quickly recovered, a genuine smile appearing on his face. However, in Xiao Tianci's eyes, it was utterly hypocritical.

"Brother Xiao, it's certainly best that you've come. I think since you're here, you must have already discussed it, right? So, Brother Xiao, could you give me an answer now?" Situ Yingwu continued.

"If I say I refuse, I wonder if Brother Situ will be surprised?" Xiao Tianci said coldly. "Situ Yingwu, we don't need to be so hypocritical. I'm here to tell you on their behalf that we will not cooperate with you. We don't want to be threatened. Besides, I, Xiao Tianci, believe I have the ability to protect them. You can tell us everything you know; we don't care. However, you'd better consider the consequences before you speak."

"By the way, didn't you say those were just a few small formations? Why have you been wandering around there for so long without finding them?" Before leaving, Xiao Tianci suddenly turned around and said mockingly.

Watching Xiao Tianci strut away, Situ Yingwu had an urge to pounce on him and beat him up, but of course, he didn't act on it. He knew he was no match for Xiao Tianci now, and besides, Xiao Tianci seemed to be a different person than before, his attitude and actions were unusually tough.

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Xiao Tianci returned to Yu Fu's room, feeling incredibly relieved, as if he had never felt so good before. The unexpected decision of the Fu Rong sisters to obey him in everything gave him a great sense of satisfaction.

"Xiao Lang, are you really going to fall out with Situ Yingwu like this?" Yu Rong asked somewhat uneasily.

"Xiao Lang, I think you must have other ideas," Yu Fu sat in Xiao Tianci's lap and looked up at him.

"Fu'er, Rong'er, I know you're worried about the safety of your people. Of course, I won't completely break with Situ Yingwu, but we can't agree to him so easily. We need to give him the feeling that we don't necessarily have to agree to his request. That way, we can have a certain advantage and take the initiative in our actions." Xiao Tianci looked at Yu Fu's delicate and beautiful face and couldn't help but gently kiss her.

"But what if he exposes our affair now?" Yu Rong was still worried.

“Rong’er, don’t worry, Situ Yingwu won’t do that. He’s not that kind of person. His standard for doing things is always whether it’s beneficial to him. If he exposes our secret, he won’t gain anything; instead, it will lead to our hostility. He’s not that stupid, so he won’t reveal things so quickly.” Xiao Tianci paused, then added, “However, we can’t push him too hard. We need to prevent him from resorting to desperate measures. We’ll stall for a few days and then choose a suitable time to agree to cooperate with him. That should be fine.”

“Xiao Lang, I didn’t expect you to be so clever now.” Yu Fu smiled slightly at Xiao Tianci.

“So you’re saying I was stupid before?” Xiao Tianci pretended to look fierce at Yu Fu, his hands beginning to roam over her body.

“No, Xiao Lang, don’t do this.” Yu Fu said this, but her expression seemed to say, “You’re just like that,” which annoyed Xiao Tianci. He began to explore her sensitive areas, and soon Yu Fu was panting heavily. Her alluring appearance ultimately aroused Xiao Tianci’s desire, and even Yu Rong eventually succumbed to his lust. "

Fu'er

, how do you think Situ Yingwu knew how to get in here?" The clouds had cleared, and Xiao Tianci, embracing the two women, asked.

"Judging from the current situation, he probably got the layout of this place from someone in our manor. But who told him? I didn't tell anyone how to get in." Yu Fu's face was still flushed, and her voice sounded a little languid and weak.

"Could someone have taken your layout map, or someone was following you to see how you got in? You don't know martial arts; it's easy for someone to follow you." Xiao Tianci thought for a moment and asked.

"I didn't notice that. I didn't keep the layout map. Could someone really have been following me?" Yu Fu frowned.

"Sister, I think even if someone was following you, it must have been someone you trusted. Ordinary people would get lost in other parts of the manor. Didn't Xiao Lang get lost on his first day here?" Yu Rong interjected.

"There aren't many people who could get outside this formation. Who could it be? Could it be her?" Yu Fu murmured to herself, but didn't say who it was. She seemed to be considering something, then shook her head, seemingly denying her own idea, because in her heart, this person couldn't possibly betray her.

Xiao Tianci wanted to ask who the person was, but Yu Fu looked very tired, leaning against him and already dozing off. He could only suppress the urge to ask, lovingly letting her stay close to him.

Volume 5, Chapter 73: Ten Years in the Snap,

Suzhou City.

Inside the Bright Moon Restaurant, for some reason, the large restaurant was almost empty. Only three young men were drinking by the window; one seemed to be enjoying himself, while the other two appeared to be drowning their sorrows. These three were the only men remaining in the Free and Unfettered Sect. Gu Feng, a natural-born drunkard, was naturally carefree and drinking heartily, while Han Tianxia and Lan Tianfeng both looked preoccupied.

"What a waste of good wine," Gu Feng muttered, watching their wooden hands seemingly only unconsciously chugging. But his words only stirred up a hornet's nest. An endless stream of complaints began from the other two.

"Brother Han, Brother Gu, do you want to know about my past?" Lan Tianfeng, his eyes glazed with drunkenness and his speech slurred, put a hand on Gu Feng and spoke incoherently.

"The past? What past do you have? Isn't it just your romantic escapades at Chunhua Pavilion and Qiuyue Pavilion?" Gu Feng brushed his hand away, speaking somewhat nonchalantly.

"Do you know? Actually, my name isn't Lan Tianfeng. My name should be Ye Tianlan. Ten years ago, there were seven people in the martial arts world collectively known as the Seven Weapons. In reality, these seven people were seven assassins, and I was Ye Shan, the youngest of the seven, only twenty years old when I became famous." Lan Tianfeng ignored Gu Feng, the words that had been suppressed in his heart for too long finally bursting out. "I, who had never known what love was, one day saw a beautiful girl. She was so pretty, so innocent. She held a jade flute, and the tune she played was heavenly. Since seeing her, I've had a desire in my heart: to protect her, for all eternity. I will not let anyone hurt her." A gentle expression appeared on Lan Tianfeng's face, his previous cynical demeanor completely gone.

"And then what happened?" Han Tianxia asked, feeling a resonance with Lan Tianfeng's words as he was suffering from unrequited love.

"She was always surrounded by many people who doted on her like stars around the moon, and she seemed to treat everyone the same way. I never knew if she had feelings for me, and even now I don't know if I ever existed in her heart. However, I still stayed by her side. Although there were many people who were better than me pursuing me at the time, I believed that sincerity could eventually move mountains. However, not long after, two people, disciples of Qingcheng and Shaolin respectively, fought fiercely over her, resulting in one death and one crippling, which shocked the martial arts world. The Shaolin and Qingcheng sects blamed everything on her, believing that she was promiscuous and deliberately sowing discord among the righteous disciples, calling her a witch. At first, disciples went out in all directions, claiming they would capture her."

"How could she be promiscuous? How could she be some kind of vixen? But back then, due to various pressures, no one dared to speak up for her. And since she had no connections, no one helped her. In the end, she fled in panic. Less than two years after entering the martial arts world, she, known as the most beautiful woman in the martial arts world, disappeared forever. No one knows where she went." Lan Tianfeng said, taking another swig of wine, as if only in this way could he feel better.

"So, you haven't seen her for more than 10 years? You were fine before, how come you're like this now? Have you seen her again?" Gu Feng wasn't stupid either, and seemed to understand a little.

"I really regret it. Why didn't I stay with her all the time? Why was I afraid of those people? For so many years, I've been numbing myself with indulging in sensual pleasures. I thought that with time I would naturally forget her. But now I know that I can't forget her at all. I can never forget her in this lifetime." Lan Tianfeng said to himself, ignoring Gu Feng's question.

"Why did I have to see her again? I was already in despair, but why did she appear before me again? And now she's someone else's wife. Tell me, why is this happening? Why is fate playing such a cruel trick on me?" Lan Tianfeng stared blankly at Han Tianxia and Gu Feng.

"Brother Lan, who exactly is that person?" Han Tianxia had momentarily forgotten his own affairs, and instead became intensely curious about the woman Lan Tianfeng was talking about.

"She's currently in the Xiaoyao Sect. I ran away because I was afraid of seeing her. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to resist going to her. She's Brother Xiao's wife now, I can't go to her again." Lan Tianfeng looked helpless, his anxious expression evident.

"Brother Lan, Brother Xiao has so many wives, and they're all so beautiful. Which one are you talking about?" Gu Feng seemed a little impatient.

"A beauty that could topple kingdoms, a shadowless appearance that shames all flowers. She is none other than Hua Wuying, once known as the Jade Flute Fairy. More than ten years have passed, yet she remains as young and beautiful as ever, her appearance unchanged, only more beautiful and mature." Lan Tianfeng finally understood; it turned out he was also one of Hua Wuying's suitors in the past. He wondered what Xiao Tianci would think if he knew.

"Alas, Brother Lan, it seems we are both unlucky souls." Han Tianxia sighed.

"Brother Han, have you also fallen for that beautiful Hua?" Gu Feng chimed in.

"Brother Gu, you're lucky, you don't have to worry about these things." Lan Tianfeng seemed a little envious of Gu Feng.

"Brother Gu, don't misunderstand, I have no relationship with Miss Wuying." Han Tianxia quickly explained when he saw that Gu Feng seemed to have misunderstood.

"Brother Gu, anyone can see that Brother Han likes that Sword Queen Mengru, how can you be so dense?" Lan Tianfeng revealed his secret that he had kept hidden for many years, feeling much better, his mood seemed to have improved, and he was showing signs of returning to normal.

"The Sword Master and the Sword Queen, they sound like a good match," Gu Feng muttered to himself. "But, it seems the Sword Queen, Fairy Qin, has a very close relationship with Brother Xiao."

"Brother Gu, you're hopeless. Don't even think about finding a wife in this lifetime." It's unbelievable how oblivious he is. Everyone in the Free and Unfettered Sect knows about Qin Mengru and Xiao Tianci's relationship, yet Gu Feng doesn't.

"I never intended to find a wife anyway. What's the point? It'll save me from worrying about women like you two do all day," Gu Feng muttered to himself. At the same time, he felt Han Tianxia and Lan Tianfeng's murderous glares sweep over him, and quickly stopped talking. For a moment, the three remained silent, unaware that their every word and action had reached the ears of the women of the Free and Unfettered Sect.

Inside the Free and Unfettered Sect, the women were again teasing each other, seemingly without a reason. These past few days, the women have been getting along famously, but Zhu Ruolan is rather awkward because almost every sentence these girls utter mentions Xiao Lang, and apart from her, almost all the others are Xiao Tianci's women. However, whether it's because of the quiet atmosphere or something else, she has stayed here.

The disciples of Mingyue Palace at Mingyue Restaurant have just delivered news that Lan Tianfeng and the others' conversation has reached the women's ears word for word.

"Sister Wuying, that Brother Lan seems to be quite infatuated with you." Peony was bored, and now that she had someone to tease, she certainly wouldn't miss the opportunity.

"Peony, of course! Any man would be captivated by Sister Wuying. But Brother Lan is known as a romantic gentleman, so don't believe him. Sister Wuying, don't be moved by him." Yulan is equally mischievous. "What

nonsense are you two talking about? Even if he's great, it has nothing to do with me." Hua Wuying said, both amused and annoyed.

"Sister Wuying, is what Lan Tianfeng said true?" Hua Yumei frowned and asked.

"To be honest, I have no impression of him at all. Back then, I was surrounded by a group of people every day, and I don't even know if he was among them. But that doesn't matter anymore. I am Xiao Lang's wife now, and I will belong to Xiao Lang for the rest of my life. Moreover, there is only Xiao Lang in my heart. I never liked those people before." Hua Wuying sighed softly, "I wonder how Xiao Lang is doing now."

“Sister Wuying, don’t worry. He’s not as useless as when you first met him. Besides, Xiaoyu, Xuanji, and Bingying are there. Even if something happens, they’re more than capable of handling it.” Hua Yumei said this, though she was also thinking about her lover. She paused and continued, “Sister Wuying, actually, I’m asking you, did the people from Shaolin Temple and Qingcheng Sect really treat you like that before?” It turned out that not many people knew about Hua Wuying’s past.

“Yes, but so much time has passed, and they didn’t really do anything to me. I don’t want to dwell on it anymore.” Hua Wuying nodded gently.

“Sister Wuying, you suffered so much injustice back then, staying there all alone for almost ten years. Are you just going to let them go like this? When Xiao Lang comes back, I’ll talk to him.” Hua Yumei said indignantly.

“He already knows. I told him before. Back then, he didn’t know martial arts. He said he would help me get revenge, but I didn’t agree.” A gentle expression appeared on Hua Wuying’s face, as if she remembered Xiao Tianci’s appearance back then.

"Hmph, that little lecher! His wife was bullied like that and he didn't even go to settle scores. When he gets back, I'm going to teach him a lesson." Hua Yumei's tigress nature resurfaced.

"Yumei, he seems quite afraid of you. Tell me how you deal with him? He's not really afraid of me." Yue Wuxia leaned in with great interest.

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Hibiscus Manor.

The hall was once again filled with guests, as it was said that Yu Furong would be choosing a husband today.

Xiao Tianci shrank into a corner again, but he couldn't escape Xiao Fenghuang. She came over again, and Tang Feishuang was naturally with her as well.

"Young Master Xiao, do you think Fairy Hibiscus will choose you as her husband?" Xiao Fenghuang asked, staring at Xiao Tianci.

"Miss Fenghuang, today is Fairy Hibiscus's husband selection. Why are you here too?" Xiao Tianci changed the subject.

"Oh, I can also take a look and see who could be my husband. Look at all these talented young men here, maybe I'll choose one from here?" Xiao Fenghuang said casually, then suddenly seemed to remember something and said to Xiao Tianci in a serious tone, "Young Master Xiao, actually I find you quite nice. Look, they're all staring at Yu Furong, but you haven't even looked at her. Why don't you become my husband?" Xiao Tianci,

who had a mouthful of tea, spat it all out, unfortunately spraying it all over Tang Feishuang.

"Miss Tang, I'm so sorry, shall I help you wipe it off?" Xiao Tianci said awkwardly, somewhat flustered.

Before Tang Feishuang could speak, Xiao Fenghuang interrupted again.

"Young Master Xiao, how do you plan to help Sister Shuang wipe herself? Men and women shouldn't touch each other like that. You're not trying to take advantage of Sister Shuang, are you?" Her teasing expression made Xiao Tianci glare at her fiercely. He remembered she was the culprit, yet he couldn't bring himself to get angry. He felt a strange mix of familiarity and estrangement towards her.

"Young Master Xiao, don't worry about it. It's alright," Tang Feishuang said, gently squeezing Xiao Fenghuang's hand under the table, seemingly reminding her not to cause trouble. Although her clothes were slightly damp, it wasn't noticeable because she wore a black dress.

"Please be quiet, everyone." Yu Fu finally spoke. "First of all, I want to thank you all for thinking so highly of Furong Manor. Originally, today was supposed to be the day to decide on my husband, but—" Yu Fu paused here, "However, since everyone here is a top martial artist, it's difficult to determine who is better. Therefore, I've decided to use another method to determine the final choice."

"I wonder how Fairy Furong plans to decide on your husband?" Xiao Cangtian was still there.

"I will present three questions to test everyone. The winner will be the future master of Furong Manor. I won't reveal the questions for now. Everyone, please rest today. We will officially begin tomorrow. I'm not feeling well, so I'll take my leave. Please enjoy your meal." Yu Fu didn't seem to be in good spirits, which was understandable. She hadn't slept well last night, so it would be strange if she was in good spirits now.

"Young Master Xiao, do you know what questions Yu Furong is going to ask?" Xiao Fenghuang asked Xiao Tianci again.

"Miss Phoenix, aren't you asking a question you already know the answer to? How would I know?" Xiao Tianci forced a smile. Xiao Fenghuang's words seemed normal, but they all seemed to contain a deeper meaning. He sensed that she knew about his relationship with Yu Furong, and he couldn't help but feel wary of Xiao Fenghuang.

"Young Master Xiao, let's go back to our room first." Tang Feishuang suddenly stood up, pulled Xiao Fenghuang up, and hurriedly left the hall.

"Fenghuang, this will make him suspicious of you. Since you don't want him to know your identity, why do you keep chasing after him like this?" Tang Feishuang sighed.

"But I just don't want to see him and Yu Furong exchanging glances." Xiao Fenghuang seemed a little defiant.

"Fenghuang, you should acknowledge him as your father sooner rather than later." Tang Feishuang said quietly.

Volume 5 Beauty Contest Chapter 74 A Heart's Destiny

After leaving the hall, Xiao Tianci didn't go back immediately. He was strolling alone in the garden.

"Brother Xiao, you seem to be in a leisurely mood today." Xiao Tianci knew from the voice that it was Situ Yingwu.

"Isn't Brother Situ the same?" Xiao Tianci now loathed Situ Yingwu. Actually, he used to have the best impression of Situ Yingwu, but now that he knew everything Situ Yingwu had done was an act, Situ Yingwu had become his most hated person.

"Brother Xiao, are you waiting for someone here or just enjoying the scenery?" Situ Yingwu asked with a slight smile. He seemed quite confident, and it seemed he was certain Xiao Tianci had come to see him.

"If Brother Situ thinks I'm here to enjoy the scenery, then please don't disturb my enjoyment. If you think I'm waiting for someone, then you'd better not interrupt my appointment," Xiao Tianci said calmly, still not revealing his true purpose to Situ Yingwu.

"Xiao Tianci, let's stop beating around the bush. If you really don't want to cooperate, then let's fight to the death; no one will benefit." Situ Yingwu finally lost his patience. With the Jade Hibiscus husband selection officially starting tomorrow, he didn't have much time to wait any longer.

"Situ Yingwu, cooperation isn't difficult, but the conditions need some consideration. Specific details about how to cooperate aren't so easy to agree on." Xiao Tianci chuckled inwardly. He had indeed come to see Situ Yingwu, but he deliberately feigned indifference. Sure enough, Situ Yingwu lost his composure first, and Xiao Tianci gained the upper hand.

"Xiao Tianci, how can you expect me to believe you can represent those two women?" Situ Yingwu was seething with resentment, but there was nothing he could do. He didn't know why, but he couldn't calm down in front of Xiao Tianci.

"Whether you believe me or not is your business, but right now, besides believing me, do you have any other options?" Xiao Tianci smiled faintly and countered.

"Fine, Xiao Tianci, I'll believe you this once. What do you want in return for cooperation?" Situ Yingwu could only accept his bad luck. Xiao Tianci was now completely aggressive, leaving him no room to maneuver.

"Actually, my conditions are very simple: you do the murders and arson, and we'll just provide you with a good environment and cooperate with you appropriately." Xiao Tianci revealed his true thoughts. He knew he would find it difficult to persuade the Furong sisters to stop their revenge. His only option now was to minimize their involvement in the bloodshed, otherwise, if the truth came out one day, he worried it would be difficult to exonerate them.

"Xiao Tianci, don't you think this is too unfair? You're dreaming! If things are exposed, you can just deny everything." Situ Yingwu wasn't stupid; he could naturally see through Xiao Tianci's intentions.

“Situ Yingwu, I think you should understand that Furong Manor is fraught with intrigue. Without our cooperation, you might be able to kill some minor characters, but you simply can't kill any real experts. Aside from Fu'er, practically no one here knows how to navigate the formations. Our cooperation with you is tantamount to helping you kill. If you're unwilling to cooperate, I won't force you. As for your claim of being exposed, are you really that insecure? With our cooperation, how could things be exposed?” Xiao Tianci added, trying to provoke him.

“Xiao Tianci, you really know how to plan for those two women. But I, Situ Yingwu, am not a child. Today I agree to your conditions, hoping we can cooperate well. Otherwise, you'll see that I, Situ Yingwu, am not someone to be trifled with.” Situ Yingwu considered for a while, then gritted his teeth and agreed.

“Finally, let me tell you something: if you really want to cooperate well, it's best not to do anything here these next two days, lest you create panic and everyone leaves, which would backfire.” Xiao Tianci said coldly before leaving.

"Xiao Tianci, one day I will trample you under my feet." Watching Xiao Tianci's departing figure, Situ Yingwu secretly vowed in his heart.

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"Xiao Lang, did you go to see Situ Yingwu?" Back in the room, Yu Fu leaned against him and asked.

"Fu'er, I've already agreed to cooperate with him. I'm afraid if I don't go, he'll really act desperately." Xiao Tianci casually put his arm around Yu Fu's slender waist and pulled Yu Rong closer with his other hand.

"Xiao Lang, actually, you didn't need to get involved in this. Anyway, we sisters already have quite a few lives on our hands. Cooperating with Situ Yingwu to kill a few more wouldn't be a big deal. Now that you've been dragged into this, if things are exposed later, it will be very detrimental to you." Yu Fu's tone was tinged with guilt.

"Fu'er, Rong'er, you are now my wives, Xiao Tianci's wives. Your affairs are my affairs. Even if you have wronged the world, you have not wronged me. No matter what, I will not let anyone hurt you." Xiao Tianci looked at Yu Fu and Yu Rong with deep affection and said, "As for implicating me, I don't have a good reputation in the martial arts world to begin with. Even if I were worse, it wouldn't matter. Few of those so-called righteous figures in the martial arts world are truly good people."

"Xiao Lang, you are so good to us." Yu Fu's face was filled with a happy expression as she nestled in Xiao Tianci's arms, murmuring softly.

"Sister, didn't you say last time that the man I chose was not good?" Yu Rong teased Yu Fu from the side, and Yu Fu gave her sister a shy glare.

"Fu'er, Rong'er, since I am so good to you, how should you thank me?" Xiao Tianci looked at the two women with a mischievous smile, and with a slight pressure from his hands, he pressed their bodies against his. The amazing elasticity pressed against him, and he began to feel aroused.

"You lecherous scoundrel, how else do you want us to thank you? Should we go find you ten or eight women?" Yu Fu grabbed Xiao Tianci's ear.

"No, my dear Fu'er, you two can keep me company." Xiao Tianci chuckled, carrying one woman in each arm to the bed. Ever since he half-forced the two sisters to keep him company last time, they'd been sleeping together every night, and tonight was no exception. Gasps and moans filled the room, a scene of spring's passion...

"Today is the first question, it's very simple. Everyone just needs to answer one question, and if the answer satisfies me, you'll pass." Yu Fu's beautiful eyes swept over everyone as she slowly spoke. Today marked the official start of the husband selection. Whether those who came to Furong Manor had ulterior motives or genuinely wanted to marry Yu Furong, no one dared to be negligent. As soon as Yu Fu said this, some people already vaguely realized that whether they could pass this test depended entirely on Yu Fu, because the answer wasn't a matter of right or wrong, but rather whether she would be satisfied.

"Among those present today, some belong to the White Alliance, some to the Demonic Sect, and some stand between good and evil. My question is this: suppose a chaotic battle breaks out between your three factions, and at this moment, someone whose allegiance is unknown, whose identity is uncertain, and who doesn't even know if he knows martial arts appears on your battlefield, what methods would you use to deal with him? Would you kill him immediately, confirm his identity first, or use other methods?" Yu Fu tried to remain calm, but Xiao Tianci could sense the excitement in her heart.

This question was somewhat unexpected, because it seemed to have nothing to do with choosing a husband. However, now that Yu Fu had asked, they had no choice but to answer, or they could forget about winning the beauty's heart. For a moment, no one really knew how to answer, and the hall fell silent.

"Fairy Furong, let me answer this question first," Xiao Cangtian spoke up first. "I, Xiao Cangtian, don't consider myself a hero. I'll answer this question from the perspective of our Demonic Sect. This question has two scenarios. If our Demonic Sect has a clear advantage in the battle, we can ignore the newcomer. If we are evenly matched or our Demonic Sect is at a disadvantage, then our principle is that if someone isn't a member of our Demonic Sect, then they are an enemy. We must strike first and kill them without hesitation."

"Young Master Xiao, aren't you worried about killing the wrong person?" Yu Fu suppressed her anger.

"We are also trying to survive. Killing the wrong person is inevitable. If that person is truly unrelated to the battle, I can only say that he was unlucky," Xiao Cangtian said calmly.

"The people of the Demonic Sect have always treated human life like dirt," Bai Yulou coldly snorted.

"Young Master Bai, what is your answer?" Yu Fu turned to ask Bai Yulou.

"I think our White Alliance members would never kill him so easily. We'll first find out if he's a member of the Demonic Sect or someone who came to help them. If so, we'll deal with him; if not, we'll let him go. Our White Alliance members would never kill innocent people unjustly," Bai Yulou said righteously.

"That's how the White Alliance members are. They're all outwardly respectable, but few are good people behind the scenes," Xiao Fenghuang whispered to Tang Feishuang. Tang Feishuang seemed to agree and nodded, much to Xiao Tianci's surprise. He hadn't expected these two women to have such a bad impression of the White Alliance.

"Young Master Bai, does that mean you righteous people would never kill innocent people? But what if you accidentally killed an innocent person?" Yu Fu asked again.

"That's impossible. The people we kill are always the most wicked and evil. We wouldn't kill innocent people. If we killed someone, they absolutely deserve to die," Bai Yulou denied categorically.

"Of course, even if they don't deserve to die, you'll make up a reason to say they do," Xiao Cangtian sneered from the side.

"Xiao Cangtian, don't slander us!" Bai Yulou said angrily to Xiao Cangtian.

"Bai Yulou, I'm not wrong. Your White Alliance people never admit their mistakes. We Demonic Sect people kill the wrong person, and we admit it. Unlike you, you're all hypocrites." Xiao Cangtian didn't take Bai Yulou seriously.

"Young Master Xiao, Young Master Bai, please stop arguing." Yu Fu controlled her emotions and turned to the others. "Which young master would like to answer this question?"

"I think I certainly won't kill him casually. First, we will definitely find out his identity before making a decision. If we accidentally kill him, we will definitely find a way to make amends." Ling Xiaofang, observing Yu Fu's expression, saw that she seemed dissatisfied with the answers of the previous two people, so he combined their opinions, hoping to win the beauty's favor.

The answers from the next few people were largely similar to those of the previous ones, roughly divided into two camps: one similar to Bai Yulou's, and the other similar to Ling Xiaofang's. However, none of them shared Xiao Cangtian's answer. But Zi Yunfei's answer was both laughable and pathetic. He said, "I would never be so bored as to get into a chaotic battle with so many people, so I would never encounter such a situation." His voice was icy cold.

Xiao Tianci naturally understood that Yu Fu was referring to the murder of her parents. When asked about it, he brushed it off with a statement that it depended on the specific circumstances, and no one paid much attention to him. Yu Fu, however, gave him a fierce glare.

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Yu Fu was currently throwing a tantrum in her room, not because of Xiao Tianci, but because of the answers those people had given her regarding this issue during the day.

"Fu'er, it's not like you're new to knowing they're like this. Why are you so angry? Getting upset won't be good for your health," Xiao Tianci tried to persuade her, but to no avail.

"The most despicable one is Bai Yulou. My parents were killed by these so-called righteous people back then, and they refused to admit they were wrongly killed, even pinning a crime on them. Listen to what Bai Yulou said; it's exactly the same as those righteous people before, saying that those they killed definitely deserved to die." Yu Fu said angrily, then her voice turned cold, "I want them to go to hell and ask who really deserved to die!"

"Fu'er, don't be angry because of them. It's not worth it. We'll teach them a lesson later." Xiao Tianci sighed inwardly. He understood that Yu Fu's murderous intent was even stronger this time, but he was now thinking about how to get Situ Yingwu to do the killing.

"Xiao Lang, my parents died so unjustly." Yu Fu, having calmed down from her anger, became exceptionally weak, sobbing against Xiao Tianci. Yu Rong's eyes were also red, clearly recalling painful memories. Xiao Tianci could only gently embrace the two of them, trying to offer them some comfort.

Volume 5, Chapter 75: Cloud Flute and Lightning Blade.

Two pitiful men and a not-so-pitiful drunkard were once again drinking heavily at the Bright Moon Tavern. Gu Feng, that kid, had become obsessed with the wine here and came every day. He also used the wine to comfort Lan Tianfeng and Han Tianxia. It's a pity that Han Tianxia, who calls himself the Blade Lord, now lacks any kingly aura, while Lan Tianfeng's reputation as a romantic young master is unworthy of him; he's now completely a lovesick fool. Some say beautiful women are a source of trouble, and there's some truth to that; these two have become so decadent because of beautiful women.

"Help! Help!" Suddenly, cries for help came from below the tavern. Lan Tianfeng, his eyes blurry with drunkenness, looked towards the sound and saw several burly men grabbing a young girl. There were many onlookers, but no one seemed to dare to intervene. The girl's helpless eyes made Lan Tianfeng's blood boil.

"I, Lan Tianfeng, hate men bullying women the most," Lan Tianfeng muttered to himself. He leaped down from the air, his folding fan silently opening. The "Eight Amorous Fans"—a fan that is inherently heartless but whose fans are passionate—sweeped towards the burly men with a fierce attack. Sadly, these men, who had been so arrogant, were suddenly struck by misfortune. Before they could even react, they too became victims of the fan's power. Their short, piercing screams stunned the onlookers.

"Are you alright?" Lan Tianfeng helped the girl who had just escaped the jaws of death

. She wasn't particularly beautiful, but she was quite pretty, about 15 or 16 years old, her face still showing signs of shock. "I'm fine, thank you so much for saving my life, brother." The girl quickly regained her composure, showing she was a very strong girl.

Lan Tianfeng took the girl to a restaurant and learned that her name was Xiao Cui, the daughter of a farmer from the nearby area. She had only gone out to buy some things when those burly men stopped her, demanding she accompany some prince. When she refused, they forcibly took her away.

"A prince? What prince?" Lan Tianfeng muttered.

"Brothers, I think you'd better stay away. You can't afford to mess with these people." A middle-aged man came up from downstairs, walked towards Lan Tianfeng and his companions, and bowed, saying, "I'm just a coachman. Although I also disapprove of their behavior, there's nothing we can do. We can't afford to offend them. I've seen them abduct quite a few innocent women these past few days. Sigh, they really abuse people. But they have power and influence, and we commoners can't afford to offend them." As he spoke, heavy footsteps sounded downstairs. The middle-aged man looked down, his face showing a panicked expression, and hurriedly walked away.

"So it's this guy." Gu Feng muttered to himself upon seeing the man coming up. "It really is a prince." Gu Feng had been in the palace for so long and had seen him before. He was the current emperor's younger brother, Zhu Yun.

"Your Highness, he's the one who killed our brothers." A burly man next to Zhu Yun pointed at Lan Tianfeng and said.

"What a coincidence! Gu Feng, Lan Tianfeng, we meet again. I wonder if your sect leader is still alive?" A sharp and fierce light flashed in Zhu Yun's eyes. He hated these people to the core. He always believed that if it weren't for Xiao Tianci and Gu Feng, these so-called members of the Xiaoyao Sect, his plan to replace Zhu Zheng would have been completed smoothly. Then he would be the emperor, not a prince in name only.

"Brother Xiao is certainly living a happy life, but Your Highness seems to be getting more and more useless. You even personally abduct women." Lan Tianfeng was already drunk and didn't take Zhu Yun seriously, so his words were completely unpolished.

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"Xiaoyao Sect, one day I will uproot you all! Xiao Tianci, I will not let you go!" Zhu Yun slammed his fist on the table, shattering it.

"Your Highness, why are you angry over them? As long as he succeeds in his great cause, why should he be afraid of dealing with a mere Xiaoyao Sect?" A man emerged from behind, his face cold and sinister—it was Yan Tiefeng, the master of Louwailou.

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Furong Manor.

Unexpectedly, everyone passed the first day.

Today was the second test. It was also in the main hall, but today Yun Di and Dian Dao appeared on either side of Yu Fu.

"Today is the second test. Since everyone here is a martial artist, this time it will test everyone's skills. However, not wanting to waste too much time, I've decided to use a simpler method." Yu Fu said, walking to the center of the hall and nodding to Dian Dao. A series of hissing sounds followed, and in the blink of an eye, a square circle, about ten feet in diameter, was drawn on the ground.

"Everyone, please look at this circle. Those who wish to participate in the second test should stand inside this circle. The two attackers will join forces to attack them. They cannot retaliate, but they can dodge. If they can remain inside the circle without any injury after ten moves under their combined attack, they will pass." Yu Fu did not reveal Yun Di Dian Dao's identity, only stating that the attackers were the two of them.

"If everyone has no questions, we can begin now. The starting order is the same as yesterday, voluntary participation." Yu Fu looked at everyone present, seemingly wanting to see if anyone had any questions.

"Fairy Fu Rong, could you explain what constitutes 'without injury'? Also, if my body is outside the circle but my feet are still inside, does that count as me being outside?" Xiao Cangtian always had a lot of questions.

"The so-called 'without injury' simply means that there is no physical damage to the body; torn clothes are not included. Also, if Young Master Xiao can keep his body outside the circle but his feet inside, then of course he will pass." Yu Fu said calmly.

"These people are all afraid of death, so I'll go first. I'd like to experience your skills first." The first half of the sentence was addressed to Yu Fu, while the second half was directed at Yun Di and Dian Dao. As he spoke, he stepped to the center of the circle.

"Young Master Xiao, be careful," Dian Dao said expressionlessly, his hand sweeping towards Xiao Cangtian. The blade had appeared in his hand without anyone noticing. Dian Dao was all about speed; in the blink of an eye, the blade was already aimed at Xiao Cangtian's face.

At the same time, Yun Di also made his move, a barrage of flute shadows raining down on Xiao Cangtian's vital points. Simultaneously, the silver flute emitted a piercing sound, which some of the weaker practitioners present could hardly bear.

Everyone present gasped in shock; the strength of Yun Di and Dian Dao had exceeded any of their expectations. Many were now worried for themselves, while secretly relieved they weren't the first to face off.

Xiao Cangtian, however, was no ordinary man. The fierce attacks posed little threat to him; he leaned back, his feet firmly planted, and all the attacks passed right through him. Now everyone understood why he had asked Yu Fu that question earlier—it was his own plan to dodge.

Yun Di and Dian Dao continued their relentless attacks, yet they couldn't harm Xiao Cangtian in the slightest. He always managed to dodge at the most crucial moments. When they attacked from above, he would use his first move; when they attacked from below, he would leap into the air. They attacked from both sides simultaneously, but he neither dodged nor evaded, taking the blows head-on, appearing completely defenseless. However, onlookers noticed that Yun Di and Dian Dao seemed to be deliberately holding back, as their attacks always missed their vital points, leaving Xiao Cangtian unharmed. Little did they know that Yun Di and Dian Dao were suffering in silence; they weren't unwilling to hurt Xiao Cangtian, but simply couldn't. Ten moves passed in the blink of an eye. Xiao Cangtian appeared to be dodging rather clumsily, but discerning observers could see that he was actually calm and collected.

"This guy who's going to be mocked by Cangtian is actually quite skilled," Xiao Tianci muttered to himself.

"Furong Manor truly is a place where dragons and tigers hide. Fairy Furong, I never imagined that even the renowned Yun Di and Dian Dao from ten years ago would now be your subordinate. Congratulations!" Xiao Cangtian immediately recognized their origins, a grin spreading across his face.

"That smile is disgusting. I'll make sure you can't smile like that when I get the chance." Xiao Tianci felt very uncomfortable seeing Xiao Cangtian smiling at Yu Fu and resolved to teach Xiao Cangtian a lesson later.

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Once someone takes the lead, the rest are easier. Xiao Cangtian scouted ahead, and the others followed one after another. However, this time, not many were so lucky. Whether it was because Yun Di and Dian Dao wanted to get revenge after failing to gain an advantage over Xiao Cangtian, or for some other reason, aside from a few truly skilled individuals like Bai Yulou, Xiao Tianfeng, Ling Xiaofang, Fang Zhenyuan, and Situ Yingwu who genuinely passed the test through sheer strength, the others seemed to have been deliberately let go by Yun Di and Dian Dao. They were all rather disheveled, with some having a torn sleeve, a lock of hair cut off, or clothes torn. However, none of them were seriously injured, so they were considered to have passed, though they had been humiliated.

Zi Yunfei's purpose here was unclear. He clearly lacked any sincerity in becoming Yu Furong's husband. Not only did he arrive late, but he also failed to participate. When someone kindly reminded him, he claimed he disliked being attacked without fighting back, so he withdrew.

"Sect Leader Xiao, didn't you say you were also here to choose a husband? Why aren't you participating in this round of the assessment?" Xiao Cangtian, who had been observing Xiao Tianci, deliberately raised his voice when he realized Xiao Tianci had no intention of participating.

Xiao Tianci hadn't originally planned to participate, but now that he was being asked, he had no choice but to get up and go on stage.

Yun Di and Dian Dao seemed to vaguely know about Xiao Tianci and Yu Furong's relationship. Seeing Xiao Tianci standing in the circle, they were slightly embarrassed, but since things had come to this, they had no choice but to intervene. Little did they know that this was a piece of cake for Xiao Tianci; the Xuanji Step, taught by Dongfang Xuanji, was perfectly suited for this situation.

"Phoenix, what kind of martial art is that?" Tang Feishuang asked Xiao Fenghuang telepathically. She watched as Xiao Tianci strolled casually around the circle, effortlessly dodging the attacks of Yun Dian and his companion, which amazed her.

"It seems to be called something like Xuanji Step. It seems very powerful, but I'm not entirely sure," Xiao Fenghuang said, a hint of disappointment in her voice. She hadn't been favored by Xiao Tianci in the past, which was her biggest source of resentment towards him.

"Xuanji Step? It looks very mysterious." Tang Feishuang had no recollection of this martial art.

"It was taught to him by Dongfang Xuanji. It must be very powerful. I heard it was created by Dongfang Xuanji herself, but she never used it." Xiao Fenghuang knew quite a bit.

"What's his relationship with Dongfang Xuanji?" Tang Feishuang couldn't help but become interested in Xiao Tianci. Could he be Dongfang Xuanji's disciple? Someone taught by the number one expert on the White List must be extraordinary.

"Dongfang Xuanji is also his lover." Xiao Fenghuang's words greatly surprised Tang Feishuang; she hadn't expected this at all.

"Phoenix, have you seen Dongfang Xuanji?" Tang Feishuang seemed more interested in Dongfang Xuanji.

"I haven't seen her face, but I've heard she's very beautiful, no less so than Qiu Shuiyao." Xiao Fenghuang's words carried a hint of jealousy; Dongfang Xuanji was indeed more outstanding than her.

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Those who wanted to see Xiao Tianci humiliated were greatly disappointed, because Xiao Tianci passed the test most smoothly. After ten moves, he wasn't even red-faced, his heart wasn't racing, and he wasn't out of breath, as if nothing had happened. Even the most obtuse person knew that Xiao Tianci was indeed a top-notch master. Originally, many people present had never had direct contact with Xiao Tianci. Although rumors circulated in the martial arts world that Xiao Tianci's martial arts were very high, the most common rumor was that he was Qiu Shuiyao's lover. As for his martial arts, some people thought that others were exaggerating because of Qiu Shuiyao. After seeing him today, they realized that Xiao Tianci truly lived up to his reputation.

However, Xiao Tianci wasn't very happy. He thought that Fu'er was his person no matter what, so why bother competing with these people? News spread from

Furong

Town that someone had infiltrated Furong Inn last night, killing and wounding dozens before quickly disappearing.

"Fu'er, Rong'er, it seems Situ Yingwu has already made his move." Upon hearing this news from Yu Fu, Xiao Tianci's first thought was that it must be Situ Yingwu's doing. He had warned Situ Yingwu not to act at Furong Manor, but he had turned to Furong Town instead.

"The time is almost up. Tomorrow is the final test, and it's time for us to make our move," Yu Fu said calmly, a cold glint in her eyes.

Volume 5, Chapter 76: Phoenix Spreads Its Wings.

Today is the final test, but everyone is puzzled because Yu Furong didn't seem to hinder anyone from passing the first two tests. Except for Zi Yunfei, who forfeited, everyone else passed, whether through their own strength or because Yun Di and Dian Dao deliberately let them pass.

Yu Fu led everyone to a house that no one had ever been to before. However, Furong Manor is so large that there are many places they haven't been to, so no one paid much attention.

"Today is the third trial. There are three rooms here, and two doors. The one on the left is the entrance, and the one on the right is the exit. Whoever successfully exits through the right door will pass this trial," Yu Fu explained, pointing to the two doors.

"Fairy Furong, I'm afraid there aren't just three simple rooms inside, are there?" Xiao Cangtian always had many questions.

"Of course, it's not just three ordinary rooms. There's a formation inside, but it's not complicated. I believe someone should be able to pass through it smoothly," Yu Fu said calmly. "

This formation is called 'True Love is Invincible.' As long as you have the young lady's heart set on you, you can pass the trial smoothly. The young lady requires her husband to love her wholeheartedly, so she set up this formation. If you are truly sincere towards the young lady, you will definitely pass the trial," Yun Di explained from the side.

"I see. It seems I'd better not try. Although I admire Fairy Furong's beauty, I don't know if I can be devoted to her. It seems I'm not fortunate enough to do so. I'll just have to give up." Xiao Cangtian said after a moment's thought.

Yu Fu was taken aback. Not only her, but everyone else present was also surprised. Frankly, few believed Yun Di's claim that sincerity towards Yu Fu was all that mattered, and that insincerity was the only way to pass. They all thought Yu Fu was just putting on an act, but they hadn't expected Xiao Cangtian to actually believe it and even voluntarily give up. Given Xiao Cangtian's shrewdness and personality, he shouldn't have done that. However, since someone had abstained, it was always a good thing for the others, so despite their surprise, no one said anything.

"Since Young Master Xiao says so, then Fu Rong won't insist. Young Master Xiao, please do as you see fit," Yu Fu said somewhat helplessly. Things seemed to have taken a bit beyond her expectations.

"Since that's the case, it seems I have no choice but to give up." Xiao Tianci smiled calmly, then turned to Xiao Cangtian and said, "Xiao Cangtian, we've found common ground for the first time. I wonder if you'd be interested in being a witness here with me? Let's see who is the best husband for Fairy Furong."

Xiao Tianci didn't want the Furong sisters to get their hands dirty again, but Yu Fu had already decided to act today. Helpless, Xiao Tianci had gone to Situ Yingwu last night, telling him the formation's route so he could act from inside. However, he hadn't expected Xiao Cangtian to decide not to participate in this trial. He vaguely sensed that Xiao Cangtian was plotting something, so he stayed outside temporarily, finding a reason to invite Xiao Cangtian to stay as well. He could then watch over Xiao Cangtian while also protecting Yu Fu.

"How can I refuse Sect Leader Xiao's invitation? Let's be witnesses then. I just wonder if Fairy Furong has any objections?" Xiao Cangtian readily agreed.

"Having two gentlemen as witnesses would be even better, and Furong certainly wouldn't object." Yu Fu's face remained calm. Although things had deviated somewhat from the original plan, she believed she could still control it.

"If everyone has no further questions, you can now enter through the left door. If you haven't all come out within two hours, I will send someone to bring you out." Yu Fu ignored Xiao Tianci and Xiao Cangtian and turned to the others.

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Xiao Cangtian sat nonchalantly opposite Xiao Tianci, while Xiao Tianci intentionally moved slightly closer to Yu Fu. Yun Di and Dian Dao remained by Yu Fu's side, and the various groups who had come to participate in the husband selection were all focused on the door. However, Situ Yingwu's four subordinates were not present.

Time passed slowly, and an hour went by, but no one had yet emerged. Everyone couldn't help but worry about their young masters.

Another hour passed, and Yu Fu sighed softly. Everyone assumed she was lamenting her failed husband selection. Just as Yu Fu was about to order her men to go in and bring her husband, someone came out—it was Situ Yingwu.

"Congratulations to Fairy Furong on finding a good husband!" Xiao Cangtian was faster than anyone else, immediately congratulating Yu Fu, then turning to Situ Yingwu, "Brother Situ, congratulations to you too."

"I didn't expect to be the first one out. Heaven has eyes; my deep affection for Fairy Furong has not been in vain." Situ Yingwu looked ecstatic.

"Situ Yingwu, what do you mean?" Yu Fu's beautiful face turned ashen. She never expected Situ Yingwu to pull such a move. Wasn't this acknowledging Situ Yingwu as her husband in front of the whole world?

"Fairy Furong, don't you understand my feelings for you? Everyone heard it just now: only those who are deeply in love with you can pass through these rooms, and those who pass through will naturally be your husband. Do you all think I'm wrong? Sect Leader Xiao, Brother Xiao, you two are witnesses, you should know that what I said is true, right?" Situ Yingwu said smugly. "Does Fairy Furong want to renege on her promise in front of all the heroes of the world? Or is this whole husband selection a scam?"

Yu Fu finally understood that she and Xiao Tianci had been deceived by Situ Yingwu.

"Situ Yingwu, now I truly understand that cooperating with someone like you is like dealing with a tiger. But don't be so smug, if things get out of hand, no one will benefit." Yu Fu still didn't fully understand why Situ Yingwu would turn against her at this time. She originally thought that Situ Yingwu only wanted to dominate the martial arts world and eliminate the White Alliance and the Demonic Sect's forces, which was the same as her goal, so she agreed to cooperate with him. However, now things were not entirely like that.

"Yu Furong, or rather, I should call you Yu Fu, you plot to harm the martial arts world. How could I, Situ Yingwu, cooperate with you? I only wanted to save the world and pretended to be friendly with you. Today, I will expose the truth to the world, hahaha!" Situ Yingwu laughed wildly. "Yu Fu, Xiao Tianci, you two colluded to plot against the entire martial arts world. Today, I will show everyone your true colors."

"Yu Furong, I will seek justice for my brother Li." It was Bai Yulou who spoke. Not only Bai Yulou, but all the others who had entered the formation two hours earlier filed out. Bai Yulou walked at the front, his eyes fixed on Yu Fu, filled with anger.

"Today, I, Situ Yingwu, will reveal a shocking secret about Furong Manor. The Yu Furong known in the martial arts world as the Fairy of Furong is not actually one person, but two sisters, identical twin sisters." Before he finished speaking, a commotion arose. Situ Yingwu's eyes swept around, seemingly satisfied with the surprise shown by the crowd.

"And the Yu Furong before us is actually the elder sister, Yu Fu. She has a younger sister, Yu Rong. As for why they deliberately concealed it, I didn't understand at first, but now I think everyone should remember the murder of Vice Leader Li of the Heroes' Alliance a few days ago. In fact, the two sisters merged into one so that they could commit the crime more easily. Even if they were discovered, it wouldn't matter, because when one sister was killing, the other would always appear in public, and no one could accuse them." Situ Yingwu said smugly.

"Yu Fu, was it you or your sister Yu Rong who killed my brother Li?" Bai Yulou asked through gritted teeth, looking at Yu Fu.

"Bai Yulou, does it matter who killed him?" Yu Fu said calmly, neither denying nor seemingly admitting.

"As for this selection of husbands, it's an even bigger conspiracy. Yu Fu and Yu Rong already have someone they love, and that person is Xiao Tianci. Xiao Tianci and Yu Fu and Yu Rong are planning to use this selection of husbands to wipe out all the heroes of the martial arts world." Situ Yingwu continued his story.

"How do you know so much about that Young Master Situ?" someone chimed in. It was Xiao Fenghuang, with Tang Feishuang beside her; no one had noticed when they had arrived.

"This young lady is unaware of the situation. I learned of their conspiracy and deliberately offered to cooperate with them, thus obtaining more detailed information. As for where I got the information, you only need to look at one person to know." Situ Yingwu smiled slightly, looking incredibly sinister. He clapped his hands, and four men and one woman appeared before everyone.

The four men were naturally Situ Yingwu's four subordinates, the Wind, Cloud, Thunder, and Lightning Guards, while the woman was a young and beautiful girl. Xiao Tianci had never seen her before, but Yu Fu's expression changed drastically upon seeing her.

"Fu'er, who is she?" Now that the truth had been revealed, Xiao Tianci didn't intend to argue anymore. He could tell that Situ Yingwu had already thought things through carefully, and there was almost no way to refute him. Now, his only concern was protecting Yu Fu. He flashed to Yu Fu's side, and Yun Di and Dian Dao didn't stop him, naturally understanding his relationship with Yu Fu. Xiao Tianci noticed Yu Fu's expression changed after seeing the girl, so he asked her what was wrong.

"Xiao Lang, it seems I've ruined you this time. She was originally someone I planted in the Hundred Flowers Palace. All the information I knew about you before came from her. She's been by my side since I was little, and I've always trusted her. Who would have thought that she would betray me?" Yu Fu was a little sad and helpless. "

Miss, things have come to this point, you should just admit everything." Although the girl addressed Yu Fu as "Miss," there was no respect in her tone.

"Xiao Wei, I never thought that the one who betrayed me would be you." Yu Fu's tone contained a hint of anger.

“Miss, you can disregard the lives of our people for your man, so why can’t I do the same?” Xiao Wei showed no remorse, her gaze softening as she looked at Situ Yingwu.

“I’ve followed Yu Fu since I was little, I know everything she’s done. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. I’ll tell you everything I know.” Xiao Wei glanced at the crowd and spoke slowly.

“Miss, something’s wrong. You and Young Master Xiao should leave first. We’ll leave this place.” Yun Di whispered. Yu Fu shook her head, remaining silent. Xiao Wei then pinned all the deaths at Yu Fu’s hands, even claiming Yu Fu was responsible for the recent deaths in Fu Rong Town, and of course, the dozens of lives lost at Zhenyuan Escort Agency a few months ago. However, Yu Fu had no intention of arguing. Clearly, these people wouldn’t let it go, and any explanation would be futile.

"Is Rong'er alright?" Xiao Tianci was worried. Although Yu Fu was in the inner room, and there were traps outside, he couldn't be sure if she was in danger.

"Miss, I think you should just surrender. The entire Hibiscus Manor is now under my control. You few people won't be able to escape." Xiao Wei seemed very satisfied with her achievement.

"Do you think you can control Hibiscus Manor? Even if you've bribed everyone here, without me, no one can leave Hibiscus Manor." Yu Fu said coldly.

"Miss, are you referring to your elaborate setup? You're really going to be disappointed. Have you forgotten that I set it up with you? Now it's all destroyed. Don't count on relying on those." Xiao Wei's words made Yu Fu's heart sink.

"It seems you've been plotting against me for a long time," Yu Fu said, her eyes blazing with anger. "However, you can only destroy the formation I set up before. I just finished it a few days ago, and I don't believe you can do anything about it."

"Yu Fu, you mean the place where you and your sister were fooling around with Xiao Tianci? It's alright, I'll just set it on fire," Situ Yingwu said in a sinister voice.

"You dare?" Yu Fu snorted angrily, her heart filled with anxiety. If Situ Yingwu really burned it down, Yu Rong would be in danger.

"Fu'er, don't get angry with this kind of person. Don't worry, with me here, no one can hurt you in the slightest." Xiao Tianci gently picked up Yu Fu, letting her lean against him, and whispered to Yun Dian and the other two, "Let's go find Rong'er first, and then we'll leave together after we meet up with her."

"Are you trying to leave? Miss, there's someone you'd like to see?" Xiao Wei's hateful voice rang out again.

"You, how dare you treat Uncle Zhong like this?" The crowd parted to make way, and Yu Zhong appeared before Yu Fu, bound hand and foot.

"Miss, if you don't want him to die, you'd better come with us obediently, and don't forget to bring your lover too." Xiao Wei's beautiful face was more repulsive than a skull in Yu Fu's eyes.

"Shameless! Bullying an old man!" No one expected that someone else would make a move at this moment. A flash of red, and Uncle Zhong was already in someone else's hands.

"Young Master Xiao, how should you thank me?" Untying the ropes and pressure points on Yu Zhong's body, Xiao Fenghuang looked at Xiao Tianci with a half-smile. It turned out that the person who had just attacked was her. Tang Feishuang sighed slightly and came to their side.

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