Wandering the Martial World [Complete] - 14

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Volume 4, Chapter 67: The Reasons Explained

"I watched Miss grow up from childhood. In my eyes, they are my own daughters. Miss was so adorable when she was little. If it weren't for that incident, they would be very happy now." Uncle Zhong's face showed a nostalgic expression, and he sighed again, "Unfortunately, over the years, Miss's heart has been filled with hatred. I know she won't be happy like this, but no matter how I try to persuade her, I can't help it."

"Now that you've appeared, I know this is the best opportunity. I know you hold a very important place in Miss's heart. Young Master Xiao, there's something I want to ask of you. You must promise me." Uncle Zhong suddenly knelt down before Xiao Tianci.

"Uncle Zhong, please get up! You're making me feel terrible." Xiao Tianci was startled and quickly tried to help him up.

"Young Master Xiao, you must promise me, or I won't get up." Uncle Zhong said stubbornly.

"Uncle Zhong, please get up first. As long as it's something I can do, I will definitely promise you." Xiao Tianci said helplessly.

"Thank you, Young Master Xiao. I implore you to persuade Miss to give up on revenge. If you cannot persuade her, please at least take care of her and prevent others from harming her. Miss is truly kind-hearted." Uncle Zhong looked at Xiao Tianci with hopeful eyes. "Uncle Zhong, please

rest assured. Actually, I also can't bear to see them hurt. However, I don't know if they will listen to me." Xiao Tianci sighed softly and said slowly.

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Yu Fu rarely seemed to leave her small pavilion. She sat there quietly, peacefully, her beautiful back to Xiao Tianci. Yu Rong was not there.

"What are you doing here again?" Yu Fu turned around, looking at Xiao Tianci with a hint of annoyance, but a trace of joy flashed in her eyes.

"I missed you, so of course I came." Xiao Tianci casually went over and sat down beside her.

"Don't get so close to me!" Yu Fu said, but she didn't move.

"Fu'er, it's not good for you to be so fierce. Girls should be gentle, otherwise no one will dare to want you." Xiao Tianci moved closer and whispered in her ear.

"You, you bastard, what does it matter to you whether I want you or not?" Yu Fu remembered him saying that she was bad in this way or that way, and her anger surged.

"Of course it's my business. If no one else wants you, then I'll have to take you." Xiao Tianci liked to see Yu Fu angry, so he kept teasing her.

"Get out of here, I don't want to see you." Yu Fu was very angry, and her small fists started to hit Xiao Tianci desperately, but unfortunately, she was too weak.

"Fu'er, aren't you tired?" Xiao Tianci waited for a long time, then grabbed Yu Fu's hand, looking concerned. "You've been hitting me for so long, doesn't your hand hurt?"

"Go to hell." Yu Fu bit his hand, but in her heart she was cursing, "You damn bastard, if the poison wasn't ineffective against you, I would have poisoned you long ago."

"Let me go!" Yu Fu felt a sudden lightness as Xiao Tianci pulled her onto his lap, wrapping his arms around her slender waist and turning her face towards him.

"Fu'er, you know I won't let you go." Xiao Tianci gently kissed her cherry lips.

"You bastard, you big pervert!" Yu Fu cursed angrily, her face flushed.

"Fu'er, can you tell me? What revenge do you want?" Xiao Tianci knew from Uncle Zhong that Yu Fu wanted revenge, but he didn't know what it was.

"It's none of your business. Who told you I wanted revenge? Can't I just find a husband?" Yu Fu glared at him angrily. She knew Xiao Tianci wouldn't let her go and didn't resist, but in her heart, she had already cursed him beyond measure.

"Fu'er, your husband can only be me!" Xiao Tianci suddenly felt a little annoyed; hearing her say she wanted to find a husband made him uncomfortable.

"I won't marry you! How can you be so greedy? You already have a harem and you're still not satisfied? You're still not enough?" Yu Fu said angrily.

"Fu'er, don't be angry. There are only a few days left until your so-called public selection of a husband. You still won't tell me what you want?" Xiao Tianci pulled her close, making her press against his body.

"I'm just choosing a husband, so what?" Yu Fu said softly.

"I'll let you choose a husband, and today I'll be your husband." Xiao Tianci said angrily in a low voice, kissed her lips fiercely, picked her up around the waist, and walked towards the inner room.

"Ugh~~~~~" Yu Fu tried to say something, but her mouth was covered and she couldn't speak.

Xiao Tianci's kisses became more and more passionate as they landed on Yu Fu's cherry lips, his hands roaming over her body. Suddenly, he felt a pain on his lips; Yu Fu had bitten his tongue.

"If you get me like this, I won't forgive you." Tears welled up in Yu Fu's eyes.

"Have you ever thought about what would happen if someone treated you like this? Could you fight back? You don't know martial arts, yet you're always thinking about revenge. How will you get revenge?" Xiao Tianci held her close as they lay facing each other on the bed.

"I don't know martial arts, but I know other things. I'm covered in poison. How would I know there are people like you who aren't afraid of poison? No one else could possibly enter my room. I let you in, and you treat me like this?" Yu Fu roared at Xiao Tianci,

her voice trembling with tears. "I'm not afraid of poison? How come I didn't know that myself?" Xiao Tianci murmured, finally recalling Yu Fu's reaction when he first grabbed her. He vaguely remembered that she had been poisoned that time, but for some reason, she wasn't afraid of poison, which was why Yu Fu was surprised.

"Fu'er, it's my fault. I shouldn't have forced you." Xiao Tianci felt a little guilty. He knew Yu Fu actually liked him, but she just wasn't willing to give in.

"I'm tired. I want to sleep." Yu Fu suddenly said this, leaning against him, and soon fell into a deep sleep. Her shapely body was incredibly alluring to Xiao Tianci, but he dared not actually do anything to her. He could only suppress his desires, watching her sweet sleeping face, a warm feeling welling up inside him.

The long night stretched on, and Xiao Tianci resisted the temptation of the beauty in his arms. He didn't know how long it had been before he finally managed to fall asleep.

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The next day, when the sun was high in the sky, Xiao Tianci woke up to find his arms empty. Yu Fu was no longer in bed. Opening his eyes, he saw Yu Fu putting on makeup in front of the mirror.

"You're awake. I'll go get you breakfast." Yu Fu finished dressing and turned around, only to find Xiao Tianci staring at her intently. Her face flushed slightly, but her tone was gentle.

"Fu'er, you're so beautiful." Xiao Tianci must have been crazy, all he could say was that. After carefully dressing up, Yu Fu looked even more beautiful than before. Women dress up for those they love. Was Yu Fu dressing up for Xiao Tianci?

"Do you say things like that to women every day?" Yu Fu glared at him.

"What are you doing?" "Yu Fu let out a soft cry and flew up, landing in Xiao Tianci's arms the next moment.

"Fu'er, I'm so hungry." Xiao Tianci looked at Yu Fu pitifully.

"Let me go, I'll go get you something to eat." Yu Fu rolled her eyes at him.

"I want to eat now." Xiao Tianci kissed Yu Fu's cherry-like lips, sucking gently. Yu Fu finally understood what he meant by being hungry, her face slightly flushed, and she responded awkwardly.

"You pervert." Xiao Tianci finally released her, and Yu Fu cursed, but she didn't seem very angry, her beautiful face flushed with embarrassment.

"Fu'er, I had a tough time last night, holding such a beautiful woman like you, only able to look but not touch," Xiao Tianci muttered.

"Hmph, you're not that honest. Don't think I didn't know you secretly took advantage of me." Yu Fu pinched his ear. She was weak, so this was the only place she could get any effect.

"I didn't, I just kissed you," Xiao Tianci mumbled, but his voice was so soft that Yu Fu didn't hear him.

"Alright, let go of me. I have to go out. We have guests coming today, so I can't stay with you," Yu Fu said gently.

"What? The guests are more important than me?" Xiao Tianci was a little dissatisfied, but he still let go of her reluctantly.

"Alright, Rong'er will come to keep you company. I'm leaving." Afraid that he would cling to her if she didn't leave, Yu Fu quickly straightened her clothes and hurried out.

"Xiao Lang, did you take advantage of your sister?" Not long after Yu Fu left, Yu Rong came in, bringing some snacks. While Xiao Tianci was enjoying his food, she suddenly whispered in his ear.

"Of course not." Xiao Tianci almost choked.

"No? Why is my sister suddenly being so nice to you?" Yu Rong didn't believe him.

"Rong'er, she treats me the same as before." Xiao Tianci denied it.

"Hmph, lying to me!" Yu Rong used both hands to target Xiao Tianci's sore spots. Her strength was no match for Yu Fu's, and Xiao Tianci felt constant pain.

"Are you trying to murder your husband?" Xiao Tianci finally couldn't hold back anymore, grabbed her small hands, and kissed her. Yu Rong broke free from his hands, and wrapped her arms around his neck, responding passionately. The two hadn't been together for several days, and their passion was burning fiercely. They didn't care that it was broad daylight and became entangled together. Now a young woman, Yu Rong's body was even more mature, and Xiao Tianci couldn't suppress his surging desire. He began to take her wildly, panting and moaning, creating a beautiful erotic melody.

******

Furong Manor is now packed with guests. Some of the people from Furong Town have already arrived, as notified by Yu Furong. Furong Manor claims these are the preliminary candidates deemed qualified to be Yu Furong's husbands. Yu Furong's husband, the future master of Furong Manor, will be chosen from among them. Suddenly, few in the martial arts world seem to doubt Yu Furong's intentions, as everyone entering Furong Manor is a rising star in the martial arts world. Among them are Situ Yingwu of the Situ family, Ling Xiaofang of Tianya Haijiao, Fang Zhenyuan of Zhenyuan Escort Agency, Xiao Tianfeng of Jianhu Manor, and even Bai Yulou is among the invitees. The others are either from illustrious families or scions of prestigious clans.

"It's really lively here! The allure of Fairy Furong is indeed great; even our Alliance Leader Bai has come." A clear yet sinister voice reached the ears of everyone in the hall.

"Xiao Cangtian, you actually came too!" Bai Yulou now hated Xiao Cangtian to the core. From the first day he became the leader of the White Alliance, Xiao Cangtian had constantly caused him trouble. Countless members of his Hero Alliance and other White Alliance members had died at Xiao Cangtian's hands, and he had always been at a disadvantage.

"If you can come, why can't I? Fairy Furong didn't seem to say that members of my Demonic Sect couldn't marry her, did she? Master Yu, do you think I'm right?" Xiao Cangtian turned to Yu Fu and asked.

"Young Master Xiao is right. It was Furong's oversight that she didn't notice this. Since that's the case, then Furong will have to give Young Master Xiao a chance." Yu Fu looked helpless, and her delicate tone gave people a pitiful feeling, making people feel an urge to protect her.

"Bai Yulou, do you have anything to say now? Let's have a fair competition. I want you to know that in every aspect, you are no match for me. You might as well disband your White Alliance as soon as possible." Xiao Cangtian sneered.

"I've arranged everyone's accommodations. As for how to determine who my husband will be, I cannot reveal that for now. I will give you all a satisfactory explanation once the results are in. Please go back to your rooms and rest now." Yu Fu's voice wasn't loud, but everyone present was a master and could hear her.

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Xiao Tianci gently kissed Yu Rong's skin, and Yu Rong, after their passion, became even more alluring.

"Rong'er, can you tell me what you're going to do? And what grudge do you want to settle?" Xiao Tianci asked while stroking Yu Rong's naked body.

"Be honest, how can I answer if you're like this?" Yu Rong's body was weak and languid.

"Now you can tell me, right?" Xiao Tianci had no choice but to stop, but he still held her tightly.

"You should ask my sister. If she's willing to tell you, she will." Yu Rong sighed softly, "My sister should be back soon, and I should go. Ask her tonight." She was about to get up when Xiao Tianci stopped her.

"Can't you both stay with me at the same time?" Xiao Tianci was reluctant to let Yu Rong leave like this.

"Xiao Lang, my sister is very strong-willed. You should coax her a little. We'll stay with you together later, but not now." Yu Rong looked at Xiao Tianci gently and climbed out of his arms.

"You two really have a tacit understanding." Looking at Yu Fu who came in, Xiao Tianci couldn't help but smile bitterly. Yu Rong had only been gone for a short while when Yu Fu came in immediately.

"We are twin sisters, what's so strange about having a tacit understanding?" Yu Fu said lightly, looking preoccupied.

Volume 4, Chapter 68, The First Appearance of Heavenly Absolute

"Fu'er, who did you meet?" Yu Fu sat quietly on the edge of the bed, and Xiao Tianci reached out and put his arm around her slender waist.

"Don't worry about it. Just stay here obediently these days. With the two of us sisters keeping you company, aren't you satisfied?" Yu Fu leaned against him, looking a little weak.

"Fu'er, don't you know I care about you? You clearly have something on your mind but won't tell me. Can't you trust me just this once? Do you think I'm that useless?" Xiao Tianci was slightly angry.

"What nonsense are you talking about? Who said you're useless?" Yu Fu looked at him, amused and annoyed. "If you were useless, would I let you do this?"

"I feel like all women are the same now. You hide everything from me. Xiao Yu and the others are like this, and you are too. I feel like I'm a completely useless person." Xiao Tianci said softly, his tone filled with disappointment.

"Don't think like that. You've only been in the martial world for less than a year. The martial world is dangerous, and they're only scheming for you because they're worried about you. Gradually, they'll let you act on your own. No woman doesn't want her man to be a good, upright man. They also hope that one day they can be proud to have a husband like you. How could they let you remain unknown forever?" Yu Fu said softly. "However, because women always care about their men's safety first, that's why they're acting this way now. When your abilities are enough to ensure you're safe in the martial world, they'll naturally follow your lead."

"Fu'er, I didn't expect you to be so good at comforting people." Xiao Tianci's mood improved considerably.

"You're wrong. I'm not good at comforting people, but I'm a woman too. I understand their thoughts, and besides, I'm not just starting to understand you all now." Yu Fu sighed softly.

"Here, help me look at this first. Help me guess their purpose for coming. If you guess correctly, I'll reward you handsomely." Yu Fu thought for a while, seemingly having made up her mind, and pulled a piece of paper from her bosom, handing it to Xiao Tianci.

"Why are there so many people I hate?" Xiao Tianci muttered, then suddenly realized, "These are the people who came to participate in the husband selection?"

"Looks like you're not stupid after all. Guess what they all want to do here?" Yu Fu said.

"You still want to choose a husband? What's there to choose? Just choose me!" Xiao Tianci tightened his grip on Yu Fu, a little annoyed.

"I'm not really going to marry them, why are you in such a hurry? Let's get down to business." Yu Fu rolled her eyes at him.

"Actually, there's nothing to guess. It's mostly about your beauty, wealth, and that martial arts treasure you mentioned." Xiao Tianci seemed listless and unwilling to answer.

"Of course I know that, but everyone has their own ideas. Can't you be a little more serious? Do you still want the reward?" Yu Fu blushed at the mention of the reward.

"Does that mean I can have any reward I want?" Xiao Tianci asked with ill intent.

"If I'm satisfied, then naturally you can have whatever you want." Yu Fu said softly, her face flushed. She naturally knew what Xiao Tianci was thinking, but she had already made up her mind, so she naturally agreed.

“Ling Xiaofang is the worst kind of scoundrel. He's mainly after your wealth and the martial arts treasures. He did the same thing with that crystal before. Xiao Jinghong wants to dominate the martial arts world, so he definitely needs a lot of money. I think Xiao Tianfeng is mainly here for the money. I don't understand Bai Yulou. His White Horse Manor isn't short of money either. Is he here for your people?” Xiao Tianci said, glancing at Yu Fu. Seeing that she didn't react, he continued, “Situ Yingwu is actually quite good to me. He seems like a gentleman. However, he seems to have some kind of conspiracy against me. I guess he'll have some kind of conspiracy this time too. Xiao Cangtian even came. You can't judge a person by common sense. Be careful.” Xiao Tianci stopped here, looking at Yu Fu slyly. He leaned close to her ear and whispered, “Fu’er, shouldn't I get a reward?”

“Reward my ass! You're just talking nonsense.” Yu Fu scolded playfully. “Look at these two people.” She pointed to the list with her slender finger.

“Fang Zhenyuan? He's a bit mysterious. Do you have some suspicions about him?” Xiao Tianci pondered for a moment and said.

“There are some things I don’t want to hide from you anymore. Do you remember what happened at Zhenyuan Escort Agency a few months ago?” Yu Fu said softly. “Actually, I was the one who sent people to entrust the goods. Everything was planned perfectly, but then something unexpected happened.”

“Who killed those people from Zhenyuan Escort Agency?” Xiao Tianci already had a pretty good idea that Yu Fu was behind it.

“I don’t know. The most likely possibility is that Fang Zhenyuan killed them himself.” Yu Fu shook her head.

“He killed them himself? You mean he sacrificed them to divert attention?” Xiao Tianci asked, somewhat surprised.

“I investigated for a long time, and this is the only possibility I came to.” Yu Fu sighed. “Besides, Fang Zhenyuan’s background is quite mysterious. Nobody knows how he acquired his martial arts skills.”

“His martial arts skills should have been taught by his father, Fang Ming.” Xiao Tianci’s mind conjured up the image of another pair of beautiful sisters. “Actually, I also suspected him, but I had to leave the capital for some business, so I didn’t pay much attention to it.”

“What did you find out? Wasn’t Fang Ming’s martial arts very poor?” Yu Fu asked.

"Fang Ming's martial arts skills should be very high, at least much higher than Fang Zhenyuan's now," Xiao Tianci said, seemingly remembering something and muttering something to himself.

"What are you muttering about?" Yu Fu was a little dissatisfied that she hadn't heard him.

"I suddenly have a guess, but I have no basis for it," Xiao Tianci said with a wry smile.

"What guess? Tell me quickly!" Yu Fu really wanted to attack, but she knew it was useless, so she held back.

"I'm wondering if Fang Ming might be a member of the Demonic Sect?" Xiao Tianci finally spoke up. "As far as I know, the Demonic Sect has five factions, but in the recent conflict between the Demonic Sect and the White Alliance, no one from the Tian Ce Sect has appeared. Moreover, the sect leader of the Tian Jue Sect happens to share the surname Fang. If those people from the Zhenyuan Escort Agency really killed them themselves, then I think perhaps only someone from the Demonic Sect would have such methods."

"Who said only someone from the Demonic Sect would have such methods?" Yu Fu suddenly shouted at Xiao Tianci for no apparent reason, but she quickly calmed down and looked at Xiao Tianci with a somewhat apologetic expression. "Actually, what you said makes a lot of sense. If Fang Ming really has unparalleled martial arts skills, then perhaps he really is Fang Ce, the sect leader of the Tian Jue Sect."

"If Fang Zhenyuan is really a member of the Demonic Sect, then the Demonic Sect has sent two people this time. You'd better be careful." Xiao Tianci looked at Yu Fu with concern.

"It doesn't matter. In my eyes, people from the Demonic Sect are no different from people from the righteous path." A hint of resentment appeared in Yu Fu's eyes.

"Fu'er, who is this person? Zi Yunfei? I've never heard of that name before," Xiao Tianci asked, pointing to another name.

"He's not well-known in the martial arts world, but his father was famous more than ten years ago. He comes from the South China Sea, and his father, Zi Tianxia, came to the Central Plains thirteen years ago. He was a highly skilled martial artist, known as the Sword King of the South China Sea, but he suddenly returned to the South China Sea a year later, supposedly because of a romantic relationship. This time, he sent his son to the Central Plains, supposedly to find a woman." Yu Fu seemed to have investigated this person very thoroughly.

“Looking for a woman? Who could it be? He came to the Central Plains thirteen years ago, and returned after a year, which was twelve years ago.” Xiao Tianci muttered to himself. “Fu’er, according to you, Zi Tianxia must be quite well-off. Is the woman he likes also extraordinary?”

“Although Zi Tianxia only stayed in the Central Plains for a year, he was already known as the most handsome man in the martial arts world. It is said that one of the four beauties of the martial arts world remained unmarried for life because of him. At that time, Zi Tianxia was already married, but it is said that he did not love his wife. He fell in love with a woman in the Central Plains, but unfortunately, that woman suddenly disappeared a year later. It is said that he fell in love with the most beautiful woman in the martial arts world at that time.” Yu Fu looked at Xiao Tianci. “Don’t be unconvinced. Go and see Zi Yunfei. In terms of appearance, you are far inferior to him.”

Xiao Tianci seemed to have no reaction to Yu Fu’s teasing, but he kept muttering something.

“What’s wrong with you?” Yu Fu noticed that Xiao Tianci was acting strangely and thought that she had said something too harsh.

"Fu'er, it's nothing. I just thought of some things. I think you don't need to worry too much about Zi Yunfei; he's probably just here to join in the fun." Xiao Tianci forced a smile. Actually, he was thinking of Hua Wuying because the person Zi Tianxia, the one Yu Fu mentioned, had fallen in love with was too similar to Hua Wuying's experience.

"That's all nonsense. Don't expect a reward." Yu Fu was a little dissatisfied with his answer.

"Fu'er, you have no choice but to give it to me now." Xiao Tianci pulled Yu Fu into the quilt and began to grope her, pressing his lips to Yu Fu's cherry lips. This time, Yu Fu didn't object and began to respond. Actually, Yu Fu had deliberately come to test Xiao Tianci last night. If Xiao Tianci couldn't resist the temptation that night, even if he got her body, he would lose her forever. Fortunately, Xiao Tianci passed her test, and Yu Fu finally decided to give in to him. She had already fallen in love with him, but before, it was only because of her proud personality and her worry that Xiao Tianci was just a lecherous man. Now that she had gotten rid of the knot in her heart, she naturally no longer resisted. Xiao Tianci finally got his wish and kissed her.

"Are you satisfied now, you lecherous bastard?" After the passion subsided, Yu Fu gently bit Xiao Tianci's chest with her pearly teeth.

"Fu'er, can you tell me what you're going to do now?" Xiao Tianci asked, gently kissing Yu Fu.

"You really want to know?" Yu Fu seemed a little hesitant.

"Fu'er, don't you trust me now?" Xiao Tianci retorted.

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Yu Fu bit him hard. "Promise me first that after I tell you, you won't get involved in this matter."

"I promise you." Xiao Tianci said this, but he didn't really mean it. He thought to himself, I'll promise you first, at worst I won't get involved, but I can let someone else handle it.

"I hate everyone in the Demonic Sect and the White Alliance. I want them all to disappear from this world." A hateful expression appeared on Yu Fu's beautiful face. "I brought them here, and I never intended for them to leave alive."

"Fu'er, why are you doing this?" Xiao Tianci was startled by Yu Fu's words.

"Actually, I was very happy before. I shouldn't have appeared in the martial world in the first place." Yu Fu's voice seemed to come from a distant place, soft and melancholic. "My father was a merchant, and my mother was a lady from a wealthy family when she was young. My parents were very loving and doted on my sister and me. We were a truly happy family back then. But twelve years ago, everything changed. One day, the four of us, along with Uncle Zhong, went to visit relatives in a faraway place. On the way, we passed through a very remote canyon. In that canyon, a group of people were fighting, and my parents died before they could even react. To this day, I don't know who did it. Uncle Zhong saw something was wrong and grabbed my sister and me, rolling down the canyon to escape. It wasn't until much later that I understood..." "Bai, so that day was the decisive battle between the Demonic Sect and the White Alliance. Everyone in the martial arts world knows this, but we're not. We knew nothing about it. My parents were killed by them just like that, as if they were enemies. At that moment, I decided that I would kill everyone in the White Alliance and the Demonic Sect to avenge my parents."

Xiao Tianci didn't know what to say, so he could only hold Yu Fu tightly. Yu Fu leaned weakly against her lover's chest, her eyes already glistening with tears. "Xiao Lang, do you think they deserved to die? The most hateful ones are the people from the White Alliance. After that duel, they even labeled my parents as disciples of the Demonic Sect. I don't know how many innocent people they killed, and then they found a reason to frame these people. In other people's eyes, they were always righteous, and those they killed were evil."

“But, Fu’er, all those people are dead.” Xiao Tianci sighed. “Almost none of those who participated in the battle between good and evil are still alive. Who are you going to take revenge on now?”

“I don’t care! As long as they’re dead, I’ll go after their children and kill all their disciples and descendants!” Yu Fu suddenly shouted, then collapsed onto Xiao Tianci, finally unable to hold back her tears. For over a decade, she hadn’t cried. Today, in front of her lover, she finally couldn’t hold back her inner pain any longer. “Xiao Lang, I’m so miserable. I’ve tried everything to get revenge, I even went so far as to bribe people with my own body.” Yu Fu sobbed.

"Fu'er, don't be sad. You have me now, don't you? I'll take good care of you," Xiao Tianci said tenderly. He didn't know how to comfort Yu Fu. Although he didn't like most of the White Alliance and the Demonic Sect, as Daoist Chongxu had said, most of them didn't deserve to die. He knew Yu Fu's heart was full of hatred, and he couldn't persuade her now. He had to take it slowly. However, he secretly made up his mind that no matter what, he wouldn't let Fu and Rong be hurt by others.

"Xiao Lang, do you want to know some of the bad things I did to you in the past?" Yu Fu stopped crying, but there were still tears on her face. She looked up at Xiao Tianci with some embarrassment.

"Fu'er, let bygones be bygones. But if you're willing to talk about it, I'll certainly listen," Xiao Tianci said.

"Although I've always felt that fate has been unfair to me, sometimes I really think that fate does have eyes. That one time, I accidentally entered the treasure trove of the Divine Strategist, and I learned almost everything he knew, especially formations and poisons, except for martial arts. Because I hate martial arts, I feel that my parents wouldn't have died if martial arts didn't exist, so I could never learn it. However, my sister is very interested in martial arts, and that's how things turned out. Later, I founded Hibiscus Manor. With the Divine Strategist's treasure and my family's background as merchants, and my seemingly innate talent for business, Hibiscus Manor gradually became the wealthiest place. Money makes the world go round, and many people in the martial arts world don't want to live an unstable life forever. Taking advantage of this, I took in..." Many martial arts masters are here, and Furong Manor has gradually gained a foothold in the martial arts world. I also began my revenge plan. I spread the news of the Divine Scholar's treasure map, originally intending to incite infighting among martial arts practitioners. However, I underestimated Fang Zhenyuan; I didn't expect them to be willing to sacrifice so many of their own people. But I happened to learn about your situation at that time, and I was surprised by the immense power behind you. So, I thought of using you. I thought that as long as you died at the hands of the White Alliance and the Demonic Sect, Nangong Xiaoyu would definitely kill them all. But I didn't expect to fail in the end. Everyone, including myself, underestimated the strength of your Xiaoyao Sect." Yu Furong said, looking at Xiao Tianci with some worry, "Xiao Lang, you won't blame me, will you?"

"Of course I blame you. Now you should make it up to me properly." Xiao Tianci said, kissing her cherry lips, and then turned over and entered her beautiful body again...

"You lecherous scoundrel, you don't know how to cherish me at all." Yu Furong's face was covered with a blush, but the sadness caused by the memories just now disappeared without a trace.

In fact, Xiao Tianci still had many questions he wanted to ask Yu Fu, but he held back because he didn't want to hurt her too much. However, Yu Fu took the initiative to ask.

"Xiao Lang, do you want to know why Sikong Hanxing betrayed you? It's because of her father, Sikong Benyue. He's a black list expert, but he's too stupid. I made him stay at Furong Manor without much effort, and then Sikong Hanxing had no choice but to help me frame you." As the successor of the Divine Strategist Scholar, Yu Fu's intelligence was naturally extraordinary.

Xiao Tianci didn't speak. He thought of Yue Xiaomin, but he believed that Yue Xiaomin had leaked his secret, so he didn't pursue the matter. However, because of this, he almost made a grave mistake.

Volume 4, Chapter 69: The Marriage Proposal

at Furong Manor.

Early the next morning, Yu Fu received a report from her subordinates that something had happened at the manor. Yu Fu hurriedly went out to deal with it, leaving Xiao Tianci alone in the room. Yu Rong was also nowhere to be seen. Bored, Xiao Tianci had an idea. He had been in and out of Hibiscus Manor several times, and although he didn't understand the formations, he remembered how to get out. He quietly left Hibiscus Manor, circled around outside, and then returned, before openly stepping through the gates. He

already knew the hall was empty. He just didn't know where Yu Fu was or what had happened at Hibiscus Manor.

"Uncle Zhong, where is Fu'er?" Xiao Tianci asked excitedly when he saw Yu Zhong, just as he was wondering what to do.

"Young Master Xiao, come with me." Yu Zhong had actually come to guide him because he saw Xiao Tianci wandering around aimlessly.

"Uncle Zhong, what happened?" Xiao Tianci asked as he followed Uncle Zhong.

"Nothing serious, but someone died." Uncle Zhong said calmly. Perhaps over the years, he had seen many dead people and was no longer affected.

"Dead? Who died?" Xiao Tianci wondered if Yu Fu had sent someone to kill him.

"A servant from Sword Lake Manor," Uncle Zhong explained to Xiao Tianci in detail, and Xiao Tianci finally understood. It turned out that although only those notified to come to Hibiscus Manor were allowed entry, each person could bring several men, so almost everyone brought a few. Xiao Tianfeng was no exception. However, one of his men was found dead this morning, and the cause of death was unknown. Without any warning.

****

All those who came to participate in the husband selection were arranged in guest rooms at Hibiscus Manor, specifically the Xuan-class guest rooms. Xiao Tianfeng was furiously staring at Xiao Qi's corpse. He had brought four men to Hibiscus Manor, but one had died within a day, and inexplicably. The people at Hibiscus Manor had begun investigating, but to no avail. However, this wasn't what angered him most. What infuriated him most was seeing someone—Xiao Tianci. This young man followed Uncle Zhong in leisurely, causing many present to look on with surprise, as they never expected Xiao Tianci to be there.

"How lively!" Xiao Tianci said nonchalantly, watching the pairs of eyes staring at him with murderous intent, including Yu Fu's. She hadn't expected Xiao Tianci to come out and only hoped he wouldn't cause any trouble.

"Xiao Tianci, what are you doing here?" Xiao Tianfeng glared at Xiao Tianci, not knowing why he hated him so much, even though Xiao Tianci and Xiao Tianfeng hadn't had much conflict.

"Why can't I be here? Fairy Furong is publicly choosing a husband, does that mean you can come but I can't?" Xiao Tianci retorted.

"Xiao Tianci, aren't you already married?" Xiao Tianfeng, ignoring the fact that his subordinate's body was still warm, started looking for trouble with Xiao Tianci.

"Did Fairy Furong say that I can't come if I'm married?" Xiao Tianci pretended to recall, muttering to himself, "Why don't I remember? Am I starting to forget things?"

"Brother Xiao, I think we should first find out the cause of your subordinate's death," Bai Yulou said to Xiao Tianfeng with a complicated look.

Xiao Tianfeng glared fiercely at Xiao Tianci, then remained silent. Unfortunately, with so many people present, no one could ultimately reveal the cause of Xiao Qi's death. Xiao Tianci, however, began to harass Xiao Cangtian.

"Xiao Cangtian, what mischief are you planning this time?" Xiao Tianci said lazily.

"Xiao Tianci, I was just about to ask you that. It seems you're not exactly a good person either," Xiao Cangtian said indifferently.

"Xiao Cangtian, I think you should go back to your Demonic Sect, otherwise you're going to be in trouble again. Sigh, why do you always have to appear with me?" Xiao Tianci feigned regret.

"Xiao Tianci, don't think I'm afraid of you. I'm warning you, offending me won't do you any good," Xiao Cangtian said coldly in a low voice, then left the room. Xiao Tianci had initially disliked Xiao Cangtian's lecherous gaze towards Yu Fu, but was surprised by Xiao Cangtian's seemingly good temper.

***

"Who told you to go there?" That night, Yu Fu threw a tantrum at Xiao Tianci.

"Fu'er, I was bored alone in the room. Besides, I just went to see who was there, it's nothing wrong, right?" Xiao Tianci stubbornly refused to admit his mistake.

"You, you're going to make me furious! Get out of here right now! If I had known you were going to cause trouble, I wouldn't have told you anything." Yu Fu angrily tried to push Xiao Tianci out the door, but she couldn't budge him.

"Fu'er, don't be so angry. I didn't do anything wrong, and I was just concerned about you. Did you have Xiao Qi killed?" Xiao Tianci asked helplessly.

"Nonsense, of course not! If I had killed him, why would I be thinking about it?" Yu Fu said irritably.

“Yes, since it’s not you, then there must be something wrong with someone among those participating in the husband selection. I think someone is definitely up to no good and wants to take advantage of the situation to cause trouble.” Xiao Tianci looked at Yu Fu with a flattering expression, and even tentatively put his arm around her. “Fu’er, you don’t know martial arts, I’m worried about you.” Xiao Tianci whispered in Yu Fu’s ear.

“I haven’t known martial arts for so long and nothing’s happened, what are you worried about?” Yu Fu rolled her eyes at him, but her tone softened considerably.

“Fu’er, when I went there this morning, why didn’t I see Situ Yingwu and that guy named Zi Yunfei?” Xiao Tianci suddenly asked as if he remembered something.

“That Zi Yunfei is said to prefer peace and quiet and doesn’t like to meddle in other people’s business. I rarely see him go out. As for Situ Yingwu, I don’t know. What’s wrong? Do you think there’s a problem?” Yu Fu thought for a moment before answering.

“Actually, I’ve always thought Situ Yingwu was a good person, but Ruoshui’s words can’t possibly be wrong, so I can’t help but suspect him.” Xiao Tianci sighed. Nalan Ruoshui could see into people’s hearts, and she had never met Situ Yingwu before, so it was impossible for her to deliberately speak ill of him.

“Why would Situ Yingwu kill a servant from Jianhu Manor?” Yu Fu asked. “I don’t think it could be him, right? If it really was him, he should be here right now. His absence would easily arouse suspicion.” Yu Fu considered it for a moment and then dismissed Xiao Tianci’s idea.

“I didn’t say it was him, but I think it’s always better to be careful. Most of the people who came here this time are not easy to deal with, so you should be careful.” Xiao Tianci said softly.

"Don't meddle so much in my affairs, okay?" Yu Fu said helplessly. "I'll be fine. I've seen it all in my life. You should worry about yourself. Many of the people coming have some kind of grudge against you. Be careful they don't mess with you."

"Why do you all always think I'm useless?" Xiao Tianci felt uncomfortable and a little disappointed.

"Who said you're useless?" Yu Fu rolled her eyes at him, then suddenly her tone became seductive. "Xiao Lang, it's getting late." As she spoke, she wrapped her arms around his neck.

Poor Xiao Tianci, now surrounded by more and more beautiful women, was becoming less and less resistant. Once Yu Fu seduced him, he couldn't think of anything else. They spent the night in passion, and when he woke up it was already bright daylight. Yu Fu was nowhere to be seen.

Now that Xiao Tianci had already shown himself once, he had no more scruples. Plus, Yu Rong was nowhere to be found, so Xiao Tianci could only wander around the manor.

Xiao Tianci's heart stirred, and when he looked up, he couldn't help but feel a sense of "amazement." Clad in purple robes, with purple hair, jade-like bones and icy skin, his slender figure was slightly delicate. Unfortunately, this was a man, a man more beautiful than any woman.

"Could he be that Zi Yunfei?" Xiao Tianci wondered to himself. However, the purple-robed youth seemed to sense someone watching him; a sharp gaze swept over Xiao Tianci, and he seemed slightly startled before turning and disappearing from Xiao Tianci's sight.

"I didn't expect a man could be so handsome," Xiao Tianci muttered, though he felt the man lacked masculinity.

"Xiao Tianci, it seems you have plenty of free time, even enjoying yourself here," a teasing voice rang out.

"Xiao Tianfeng, aren't you the same? Looks like you're even more idle than me. It seems the death of one person isn't a big deal to you, is it?" It was indeed Xiao Tianfeng, but he was with Ling Xiaofang; it seemed the two were truly birds of a feather.

"Xiao Tianci, don't be too smug. You're only relying on a few women for help; without them, you're nothing," Xiao Tianfeng said sarcastically.

"Xiao Tianfeng, I'm warning you, if you cause me any more trouble, don't blame me for being impolite. I have nothing to do with you. Whether I rely on women or not is none of your business," Xiao Tianci said coldly. He had been troubled by this very issue recently, and Xiao Tianfeng had just walked right into his trap.

"Xiao Tianci, don't think that just because Qiu Xianzi is speaking up for you, you can act recklessly. You've done so many heinous things; one day you'll get your comeuppance," Xiao Tianfeng retorted, still oblivious to the danger. "Xiao Tianfeng

, I take responsibility for my own actions. It's none of anyone else's business. Whether I've done anything heinous is for Heaven to judge; you don't need to lecture me. Also, I hope you won't speak ill of me in the future, or don't blame me for being ruthless," Xiao Tianci said, not wanting to cause trouble at Furong Manor, otherwise he probably would have already taken action.

"Xiao Tianci, don't think that just because you've learned a few kung fu moves over the years, you can look down on us. Don't forget, you used to be nothing but a good-for-nothing from Sword Lake Manor." Xiao Tianfeng continued his sarcastic remarks.

"Then I'll show everyone who the real good-for-nothing is." Xiao Tianci wasn't exactly mild-mannered either; he'd spent too much time surrounded by women and had unknowingly lost some of his ruthlessness.

Xiao Tianci reversed his right palm, slightly shifted his body, and stepped out with the Xuanji Step, simultaneously striking Xiao Tianfeng with the Free and Unfettered Palm Technique. A flurry of palm shadows and unpredictable footwork filled the air. By the time Xiao Tianfeng reacted, Xiao Tianci's palm was already aimed at his chest. With no way to dodge, he had no choice but to gather his energy in his right palm and hastily meet the attack. Surprisingly, the two palms collided almost without a sound.

"Xiao Tianfeng, today I'm just showing you who the real trash is," Xiao Tianci said coldly, looking at Xiao Tianfeng who had been sent flying two zhang backward.

Xiao Tianfeng's face was pale, but he wasn't injured. Xiao Tianci hadn't intended to hurt him; he only wanted to give him a warning. However, this was actually a greater humiliation for Xiao Tianfeng.

"Brother Xiao, what skill! No wonder you're Qiu Xianzi's lover," Xiao Cangtian appeared out of nowhere.

"Xiao Cangtian, if you don't want to end up like him, you'd better stay away from me," Xiao Tianci vented his dissatisfaction with the women on these innocent outsiders. Xiao Tianci gave Xiao Cangtian a cold glance before turning and leaving.

"I didn't realize this kid seemed a bit different," Xiao Cangtian thought to himself. Although he hated Xiao Tianci to the core, among Xiao Tianci's opponents, Xiao Cangtian probably knew Xiao Tianci's true strength best. However, Xiao Tianci rarely acted so arrogantly before.

"Where have you been these past two days?" Xiao Tianci returned to Yu Fu's room, his mind heavy with worry, only to find Yu Rong waiting for him.

"I wanted you to spend some time with my sister, so I didn't come to see you," Yu Rong said, her head bowed. She seemed to notice something was wrong with Xiao Tianci, as he looked angry.

"I'm not some object! You can't just decide who I should be with! Why didn't you ask me?" Xiao Tianci roughly pulled Yu Rong into his arms. "You're not allowed to make decisions for me anymore, understand?" Without regard for the daytime, he fiercely kissed her lips, and they fell onto the bed in a passionate embrace.

Xiao Tianci roughly took Yu Rong's body. Although Yu Rong was surprised by Xiao Tianci's change, she still responded to him. His roughness seemed to give her a different kind of stimulation.

"Ah, you..." Yu Fu rushed in. She had originally come to scold Xiao Tianci after hearing the news of the conflict between Xiao Tianci and Xiao Tianfeng, but when she came in, she found the two of them making love. Her face flushed red with embarrassment, and she wanted to leave.

"Fu'er, I want you both to keep me company today." Xiao Tianci didn't want to let her off so easily. Ignoring the fact that he was still tightly entangled with Yu Rong, he waved his right hand, and Yu Fu's body flew onto the bed.

Volume 4, Chapter 70, The Alluring Phoenix

"You lecherous bastard, what's wrong with you today?" Yu Fu lay limply next to Xiao Tianci, with her sister Yu Rong on the other side. Poor Yu Rong wasn't much better off, and she didn't even want to speak.

Xiao Tianci didn't say anything, but just hugged them one in each arm and pulled them closer to him. His mind kept replaying his life over the past few years. Undoubtedly, he was the luckiest and happiest man in the world. Any one of the women around him receiving their favor would be a dream come true for most men. Having spent so much time with a group of beautiful women, he didn't initially feel there was anything wrong with yielding to them. However, after nearly a year traveling the martial world and witnessing the ridicule of some, his masculine pride gradually grew. He no longer wanted everything to be arranged for him by the women around him. He wanted to be a true man, to show others that he, Xiao Tianci, was capable of protecting the women around him, not the other way around. His martial arts skills were already unmatched in the martial world, but his current status was largely due to the women around him; he hadn't earned enough respect, or rather, few recognized his true strength.

"Xiao Lang, guests have arrived. I must go and greet them," Yu Fu suddenly said.

********

Outside the gates of Furong Manor, two more stunningly beautiful women arrived. One of them wore a fiery red dress, her skin as white as snow, with a slight pallor. Her features were exquisite, her face beautiful, and her figure alluring enough to drive men mad. Yet, her bewitching eyes could instill fear in anyone who

looked upon her. The other woman, dressed in black, was no less beautiful than the one in red. Her cold face accentuated her noble air. If Xiao Tianci were here, he would recognize her as Tang Feishuang of the Tang Clan. "What brings you two sisters to my humble abode?" Yu Fu was secretly surprised. She vaguely felt she had seen the woman in red before, but couldn't quite place where. With her memory, this shouldn't be possible, yet it was true. She did recognize Tang Feishuang, but couldn't understand why she was at Furong Manor.

"Manor Lord Yu, I'm here to see someone. Please don't mind." Tang Feishuang appeared cold, but her tone was gentle.

"Master Yu, haven't we met before? But I don't think I've been here before." The woman in red suddenly smiled charmingly, almost bewitching Yu Fu.

"May I ask your name, young lady? I rarely go out and have limited experience. Someone as unforgettable as you, if I had met you, I wouldn't forget you." Yu Fu sensed this woman was extraordinary and became secretly wary.

"Well, my surname is Xiao. Master Yu, have you heard of that surname?" The woman in red gave Yu Fu a meaningful look, and Yu Fu's heart skipped a beat. Xiao?

"As for my name, you can call me Phoenix."

"Xiao Phoenix? I've never heard of that before." Yu Fu thought to herself but didn't say it aloud.

"Sect Leader Tang, may I ask who you've come to see?" Yu Fu suddenly seemed a little afraid of Xiao Phoenix because she gave her a strange feeling, so she turned to ask Tang Feishuang.

"I heard that Xiao Cangtian of the Demonic Sect is here right now, is that right? That's why I'm here to see him." Tang Feishuang's words greatly surprised Yu Furong. She really hadn't expected Tang Feishuang to be looking for Xiao Cangtian. However, after a little consideration, she understood Tang Feishuang's intention.

"In that case, please come in, otherwise, wouldn't I be suspected of neglecting our guests?" Yu Furong stepped aside slightly, inviting Tang Feishuang and Xiao Fenghuang inside.

*********

Tonight, Yu Furong hosted a banquet for all the guests who came to participate in the husband selection. Xiao Qi's death didn't seem to have any impact on everyone, because no one else had died except for Xiao Qi, so everyone considered it an accident. However, Xiao Tianci's appearance worried many people, because no one understood how he got there.

The guests arrived in full force, but Xiao Tianci was very unhappy because he still couldn't be openly with Yu Furong, and it seemed that no one wanted to sit at the same table with him. Even Situ Yingwu surprisingly didn't come over to chat with him, so he was all alone in a corner.

"Young master, may I sit here?" A woman gracefully approached.

"Oh, of course, Miss Xiao, please sit." Xiao Tianci had already heard Yu Fu tell him about Xiao Fenghuang.

"Young master, have we met before? Otherwise, how do you know my surname is Xiao? Also, may I ask your surname?" Xiao Fenghuang's tone was charming, seemingly flirting with Xiao Tianci.

"Oh, Miss, you misunderstand. I don't know you personally; I only know you from how others address you." Xiao Tianci suddenly realized that he had carelessly forgotten to call her by her surname so readily. "My name is Xiao Tianci, and like you, my surname is Xiao." Xiao Tianci was slightly taken aback but quickly regained his composure, though a sense of unease welled up inside him. Why did he feel like he knew Xiao Fenghuang?

"Oh, it seems we are truly destined, Young Master Xiao. Perhaps we were once family." Xiao Fenghuang seemed to deliberately speak loudly enough for everyone present to hear. Yu Fu secretly stamped her foot, jealous.

The men present were the most strained. Xiao Fenghuang's allure was tempting, but they dared not make a move because Yu Fu was there. However, at that moment, they discovered another fatal temptation. Tang Feishuang, dressed in black, slowly walked into the hall, her eyes sparkling. She swept over everyone in the hall, and when she saw Xiao Tianci, she seemed slightly taken aback, then walked straight towards him.

"Young Master Xiao, we meet again." Tang Feishuang greeted Xiao Tianci indifferently, then sat down next to Xiao Fenghuang. Many people present were already regretting not sitting at this table.

"Sister Shuang, why are you only arriving now?" Xiao Fenghuang ignored Xiao Tianci when she saw Tang Feishuang arrive.

"I looked around here, but couldn't find him." Tang Feishuang also treated Xiao Tianci as if he were nothing.

"Today's banquet is not for any other reason than to thank everyone for thinking so highly of Furong. Please enjoy your meal." Yu Fu's delicate voice reached everyone's ears.

"Young Master Xiao, are you also here to participate in the husband selection?" Xiao Fenghuang suddenly asked. Xiao Tianci didn't know how to answer, so he could only nod. Xiao Fenghuang's voice was too loud, and everyone present turned to look at them.

"Xiao Tianci, it seems you want Fairy Furong to be your concubine? You're already married, yet you still come to participate in the husband selection?" A cold voice rang out; it was Fang Zhenyuan from Zhenyuan Escort Agency.

"Brother Xiao, that's not right of you. It's fine for you to come and watch the fun, but how can you participate in the husband selection?" Xiao Cangtian actually started calling Xiao Tianci his brother.

"The host here hasn't said anything. Don't you two think you're being overly concerned? My actions are none of your business." Xiao Tianci said coldly.

"Xiao Tianci, it's a disgrace to sit with someone like you." Bai Yulou had long disliked Xiao Tianci, but he hadn't said anything because of his status. However, now that someone had spoken up, he didn't care anymore.

"If you don't want to sit here with me, you can choose to leave." Xiao Tianci didn't care at all, and said sarcastically, "When did the White Alliance and the Demonic Sect actually join forces? Could it be that you were all birds of a feather?"

"Xiao Tianci, don't make false accusations. You yourself colluded with the Demonic Sect's witch, and you still have the right to criticize others?" Bai Yulou wanted to strangle Xiao Tianci, but he knew his martial arts were no match for him.

"Bai Yulou, don't think you're so great just because you're some lousy alliance leader. I haven't provoked you, and you'd better not provoke me either. I, Xiao Tianci, want to make this clear today: I won't offend others unless they offend me. If someone offends me, I will repay them tenfold. If anyone provokes me again without cause, don't blame me for being impolite." Xiao Tianci's icy tone reached everyone's ears, and a strange light flashed in Xiao Fenghuang's eyes.

"A bunch of boring people." A cold snort followed as one person left the table. The man in purple clothes and with purple hair was the one Xiao Tianci had seen that day, the man who was even more beautiful than a woman, namely Nan Hai Zi Yunfei. His words embarrassed everyone present.

"Sister Shuang, how can there be such a handsome man?" Xiao Fenghuang asked Tang Feishuang with a hint of curiosity.

"Fenghuang, you'd be just as handsome as him if you dressed as a man," Tang Feishuang said calmly, her tone seemingly carrying a deeper meaning.

"But Sister Shuang, he's clearly a man," Xiao Fenghuang said, somewhat confused.

"Some things aren't as simple as they seem at a glance," Tang Feishuang said quietly, then suddenly her tone changed, "Fenghuang, I'm going to settle accounts with Xiao Cangtian. Don't interfere."

"Xiao Cangtian, the reason I'm here today is entirely because of you." Tang Feishuang slowly stood up and walked towards Xiao Cangtian.

"Oh? Does Miss Tang have taken a liking to me? If so, then I, Xiao Cangtian, am truly flattered." Xiao Cangtian wore a despicable smile.

"Xiao Cangtian, I don't want to waste my breath on you. I just want to know where my uncle is." Tang Feishuang's expression remained unchanged; Xiao Cangtian's flirtatious words seemed to have no effect on her.

“Miss Tang, how would I know where your uncle is? You should ask your aunt.” Xiao Cangtian feigned innocence.

“Xiao Cangtian, I’ve already found out the addresses of all your Demonic Sect’s branch altars. Believe it or not, I, Tang Feishuang, can guarantee that I can annihilate them within three months.” Tang Feishuang said coldly.

“Miss Tang, you seem to be joking.” Xiao Cangtian’s expression changed, but he quickly regained his composure.

“I don’t want to say more. Think about it yourself.” Tang Feishuang didn’t speak again and turned back to Xiao Fenghuang’s side. Xiao Cangtian stared at Tang Feishuang’s face, seemingly trying to discern something, but he was ultimately disappointed. Tang Feishuang’s face was as calm as still water, revealing no clues. Xiao Fenghuang, on the other hand, began to bombard Xiao Tianci with questions, making him extremely embarrassed. Some of her questions were difficult to answer, such as how many wives he had and whether they were beautiful. Xiao Tianci could only vaguely brush them off.

After the banquet finally ended and everyone returned to their rooms, Xiao Tianci fled the hall as if his life depended on it. He slipped into Yu Fu's room unnoticed, unaware that a gaze had been following him for a long time.

Back in his room, Xiao Tianci felt increasingly uneasy. He felt a strange familiarity with Xiao Fenghuang, but no one he could think of could be connected to her. Moreover, he always felt that Xiao Fenghuang's words had hidden meanings, as if every sentence had a ulterior motive, but he couldn't figure it out no matter how hard he tried. It was all based on intuition. Lost

in thought in his room, Xiao Tianci was unaware that another commotion was erupting at Furong Manor.

******

Li Yuming, as Bai Yulou's strategist, held a position in the Heroes' Alliance second only to Bai Yulou himself. This time, to ensure Bai Yulou's success in marrying Yu Furong, he personally accompanied Bai Yulou to Furong Manor. However, he never dreamed that he would perish there.

After the banquet, he went to the garden alone for some fresh air. There he saw a beautiful woman smiling and beckoning to him. Lost in his reverie, he didn't forget that this was Yu Furong, the woman Bai Yulou wanted to marry. However, reason couldn't overcome lust. He involuntarily walked towards her, his hand reaching out involuntarily. Just as he was about to touch Yu Furong's beautiful face, suddenly his eyes widened, his body went limp, and he collapsed to the ground like a lump of mud, never to rise again.

"Fairy Furong, you truly have skillful methods," a sinister voice rang out. Yu Furong froze, then suddenly raised her jade hand, scattering a cloud of smoke. A moment later, the smoke dissipated, and she vanished without a trace.

********

Bai Yulou was heartbroken. Don't doubt his feelings; he was truly devastated. He knew that without Li Yuming, he wouldn't have his current status. The loss of Li Yuming would be the most devastating blow to his future. Just half an hour ago, his brother was lively and energetic; now, he was a cold corpse, his unclosed eyes seemingly telling a story of injustice.

Xiao Cangtian stared at Yu Furong, trying to discern something from her face, but saw nothing. For a moment, he almost doubted his own judgment; otherwise, he would have to admire her. She had just killed Li Yuming moments before, yet showed no signs of distress, remaining unmoved even knowing she had been discovered. To be honest, he desperately wanted Li Yuming dead, but now he was more interested in Yu Furong. He didn't understand how many secrets this seemingly delicate woman hid behind her, and he worried that she might be his next target. Even someone like Xiao Cangtian sighed at why beautiful women in this world were so difficult to deal with—first Tang Feishuang, and now Yu Furong. (

Volume 4, Chapter 71: Unending Calamities )

Li Yuming's death seemed no different from Xiao Qi's, as there were no warning signs. No injuries were found on his body, and Tang Feishuang herself examined him, finding no signs of poisoning. Even Tang Feishuang believed he hadn't died from poisoning, so naturally no one suspected anything. Although the Tang Clan's status wasn't what it used to be, no one doubted the disciples' expertise in poisons, especially since Tang Feishuang was the head of the Tang Clan; her words carried considerable weight. However, since Li Yuming hadn't died from poisoning, he must have been killed by other means. But with so many experts at Furong Manor, no one could reach a conclusion. The martial artists who came to Furong Manor were filled with unease. They weren't afraid of seeing dead bodies—who among those who had long roamed the martial world hadn't seen death? What they feared was seeing a dead body without knowing how it died, especially when the deceased was right beside them. If the murderer's next target was them, they wouldn't know how to defend themselves.

However, just as everyone was worried, another body was discovered. This time it was Ling Jian, a disciple of Tianya Haijiao and one of Ling Xiaofang's subordinates. His death appeared to be the same as the previous two. Ling Xiaofang had been very discreet these past few days, even enduring Xiao Tianci's harassment. However, his subordinates were not immune to this calamity either.

The main hall of Furong Manor was brightly lit. Yu Fu's face was ashen. The successive deaths of guests had led to the people who came to choose husbands questioning her. Yu Fu had already altered the hall's furnishings; she had removed the original arrangement before the men arrived. However, she could easily restore it by adding a few things to certain places. The hall was fully occupied. Situ Yingwu, whom we hadn't seen for days, was also there, along with his four inseparable guards. Bai Yulou, Xiao Tianfeng, and Ling Xiaofang were the aggrieved ones. Tang Feishuang and Xiao Fenghuang hadn't left for some reason, and whenever Xiao Tianci appeared, Xiao Fenghuang would come to his side and chat with him, much to Xiao Tianci's annoyance. Fang Zhenyuan and Xiao Cangtian each occupied a corner, while Zi Yunfei remained aloof and arrogant, showing no kindness even to Yu Fu. It was impossible to tell that this man intended to marry Yu Furong. He had no subordinates with him, perhaps he hadn't brought anyone with him in the first place.

"Master Yu, I think you should give us an explanation." Finally, someone broke the silence of the hall. Bai Yulou couldn't hold back any longer and began to question Yu Fu.

“Young Master Bai, I don’t think this can be blamed on our Hibiscus Manor. Everyone here is a martial arts master, and none of you could tell how the person died. Besides, I’m just a woman who doesn’t know martial arts. How could I possibly know how they died? However, since the person died at my Hibiscus Manor, I will compensate their family. As for the rest, Hibiscus can’t do anything.” Yu Fu completely absolved herself of responsibility.

“Miss Yu, since the person died here, and we were invited by you, you should be responsible for our safety.” Xiao Tianfeng interjected.

“Second Young Master Xiao, although that’s what you say, I only invited you all to choose husbands. Your presence here was voluntary. I didn’t require you to come, nor did I say beforehand that I would guarantee your safety. We are all martial artists; life and death are a matter of life and death in an instant. How can you blame me?” Yu Fu wasn’t so easily dealt with.

"Fairy Hibiscus, if you agree to cooperate with me, or marry me, I, Xiao Cangtian, I won't reveal your secrets." Xiao Cangtian's sinister voice suddenly rang in Yu Fu's ears. Yu Fu was startled; Xiao Cangtian had indeed come to make trouble at this time. However, agreeing to Xiao Cangtian's conditions was impossible, so she simply ignored him and saw who else had anything to say.

"Master Yu, although you don't know martial arts, Hibiscus Manor is full of experts, many of whom were once famous figures in the martial world. Our people have been constantly killed, yet your Hibiscus Manor has suffered no losses. This makes me suspicious." Ling Xiaofang finally spoke. Xiao Tianci felt an urge to strangle Ling Xiaofang.

"Among so many people present, including the White Alliance, the Demonic Sect, and other sects, many of their disciples are unharmed. In terms of expertise, many are stronger than those of my Hibiscus Manor. Young Master Ling, why don't you suspect them?" Yu Fu said, glancing at Xiao Cangtian intentionally or unintentionally. She thought, "You, Xiao Cangtian, dare to threaten me? Then I'll strike first."

This tactic worked perfectly. Bai Yulou turned to Xiao Cangtian, his eyes blazing with fury. "Xiao Cangtian, did you do it?"

"Bai Yulou, even if I did, what can you do to me?" Xiao Cangtian gave Bai Yulou a disdainful look. "However, I, Xiao Cangtian, don't like taking the blame. If I killed him, I'll admit it; if I didn't, I don't want to take the blame. Fairy Furong, don't you think so? Who killed Li Yuming? I think you know better than I do, right?" Seeing that threatening Yu Fu hadn't worked, Xiao Cangtian decided to reveal the truth. He'd enjoy watching the drama unfold between Yu Fu and Bai Yulou.

"Young Master Xiao, Furong is rather foolish and doesn't understand what you mean," Yu Fu said, feigning ignorance.

"Fairy Furong, I think everyone has misjudged you. You shouldn't be completely ignorant of martial arts, right? I saw Li Yuming die at your hands with my own eyes." Xiao Cangtian wasn't someone to be trifled with; he could turn on you in an instant and wouldn't give anyone any face.

"Young Master Bai, Young Master Xiao said he saw Li Yuming die at my hands. Do you believe him?" Yu Fu asked Bai Yulou.

"Xiao Cangtian, it seems Brother Yuming really did die at your hands." Bai Yulou stood up angrily, seemingly ready to fight Xiao Cangtian.

"Bai Yulou, have you lost your mind? I saw Li Yuming die at Fairy Furong's hands with my own eyes. I don't care if you don't believe me, anyway, the dead have nothing to do with me. But you don't have to say I killed him, do you?" Xiao Cangtian was furious.

"Xiao Cangtian, don't try to deny it. During the time Brother Yuming was in trouble, many people present knew that Miss Yu hadn't left until she heard the report and came with us. Are you trying to tell me that Miss Yu has the ability to be in two places at once? In that case, who else could it be but you?" Bai Yulou had already drawn his sword, ready to fight.

Xiao Cangtian was now completely confused. He clearly remembered seeing Yu Furong kill Li Yuming; he had no doubt about his eyes. But now Bai Yulou was swearing that Yu Furong was in the hall at the time, and others seemed to agree that Yu Furong was indeed there. So who was the person he saw there? Could it not be Yu Furong? But someone who looked exactly like Yu Furong—who else could it be? Despite this, Xiao Cangtian didn't back down.

"Bai Yulou, if you insist that I killed Li Yuming, I'm too lazy to argue. Your Bai Alliance is always used to framing people. However, if you want to make a move, you're not qualified. You should first consider your own worth. You're the most pathetic alliance leader I've ever seen." Xiao Cangtian's words were full of sarcasm and ridicule, and Bai Yulou's face turned red and white in turns.

"If you want to fight, go outside." A cold voice rang out, and everyone turned to look in the direction of the voice. Xiao Tianci knew who it was without even looking—it was none other than Zi Yunfei. A person with purple hair was already intriguing enough, let alone a man more beautiful than a woman. Zi Yunfei had always attracted attention, but unfortunately, because he was so arrogant and aloof, almost no one had ever truly interacted with him.

"That's right, you two go outside to fight. I've heard that things here are very valuable. Xiao Cangtian, aren't you afraid you won't be able to afford to pay for the damaged valuables?" Xiao Tianci finally lazily interjected. Actually, he had long disliked these two. Although their fight wouldn't be a bad thing for him, a fight with an obvious outcome wouldn't be very interesting, so he'd let them fight outside.

"Hey, Young Master Xiao, if they really fight, who would win?" Xiao Fenghuang tried to strike up a conversation.

"Of course it's Xiao Cangtian. Bai Yulou's martial arts aren't that great," Xiao Tianci said calmly. "There aren't many people in the White Alliance who are good at martial arts."

"Let's talk things out and not start a fight," Yu Fu finally spoke up at this moment.

"Young Master Xiao, I heard you have many wives, is that true?" Xiao Fenghuang asked again.

“Phoenix Girl, could you please not ask me these questions?” Xiao Tianci said awkwardly.

“Phoenix, everyone in the martial arts world knows that Young Master Xiao has many wives and concubines, so please don’t ask.” Tang Feishuang actually said this from the side, making Xiao Tianci even more embarrassed.

“Oh, I see. Men can be quite fickle.” Xiao Phoenix seemed to be talking to herself, then said to Tang Feishuang, “Sister Shuang, do you have someone you like?”

“Someone I like?” Tang Feishuang didn’t answer, but a tall figure vaguely appeared in her mind, and her eyes suddenly became unfocused. Looking at her expression, Xiao Tianci suddenly felt uncomfortable, because he sensed that Tang Feishuang seemed to be thinking about someone.

“Young Master Xiao, it seems you have no chance. Sister Shuang has someone she likes, but unfortunately it’s not you.” Xiao Phoenix moved slightly closer to Xiao Tianci and whispered. Xiao Tianci’s face turned slightly red, and he smiled shyly without saying anything.

Whether it was because Bai Yulou knew he was no match for Xiao Cangtian or for some other reason, after Yu Fu intervened, Bai Yulou took the opportunity to back down and didn't actually fight Xiao Cangtian. Xiao Cangtian wasn't particularly keen on fighting anyway, so the tense situation was averted, ending without a clear resolution. Situ Yingwu remained silent, but kept glancing at Yu Fu, infuriating her, yet she couldn't retaliate. Ling Xiaofang and Xiao Tianfeng seemed to lack principles; they didn't speak again after Bai Yulou stopped questioning them. The atmosphere in the hall remained strange; most people seemed to be watching the spectacle. Although there seemed to be a threat of death, no one was willing to cause trouble for Yu Fu, probably because none of their men had died yet.

Xiao Tianci finally escaped from the terrifying Xiao Fenghuang. When he returned to his room, the Furong sisters were waiting for him, both looking preoccupied.

"Fu'er, Rong'er, what's wrong?" Xiao Tianci wrapped his arms around their waists.

“Xiao Lang, it seems something really is going to happen here,” Yu Fu said softly. “We can basically monitor the people in the manor, but we don’t know how they died. I’m getting more and more worried, and I’ve had a bad feeling lately.”

“Rong’er, did you kill Li Yuming?” Xiao Tianci asked, still believing what Xiao Cangtian had said in the hall.

Yu Rong nodded without speaking.

“We only killed Li Yuming. I don’t know who killed the other two. That’s what I’ve been worried about.” Yu Fu sighed softly. “And Xiao Cangtian saw my sister kill Li Yuming. He just threatened me to cooperate with him, but I refused. Xiao Lang, no matter what, I’m yours now, body and soul. I can’t betray you.” Yu Fu gently rested her head on Xiao Tianci’s shoulder.

"Fu'er, Rong'er. Don't worry, no matter what, I won't let you get hurt." Xiao Tianci gently comforted the two women. He knew he couldn't persuade them not to seek revenge now. All he could do was protect their safety. As long as they were safe, that was enough for him. As for justice in the martial world, it had nothing to do with him.

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"Someone's coming, Fu'er, Rong'er, get up quickly." Xiao Tianci's expression changed. Logically, no one should be able to come in here. Although Yu Fu and Yu Rong were weak from their lovemaking, they had no choice but to get up and dress themselves.

"Brother Xiao, you are truly blessed. Such a beautiful pair of sisters have become your women." The newcomer seemed to deliberately lower his voice.

"It's you?" Xiao Tianci asked in surprise. It turned out that the newcomer was Situ Yingwu, but he came alone; his four guards had not come with him.

"Situ Yingwu, how did you get in?" Yu Fu's face was still flushed, and her languid figure was exceptionally charming.

"Just a few small formations? That's no problem for me. But I'm afraid no one expected that Yu Furong is actually a pair of sisters, not one person. I wonder what my fellow martial artists, especially those who came here to choose husbands, will think when they find out? What will they think if they know that the Furong they want to marry is already someone else's woman? Alas, I'm really worried for you all." Situ Yingwu looked pitiful. "Situ

Yingwu, you really are a two-faced villain. Just say your conditions. Since you've come here now, I don't think you just want to expose this." Xiao Tianci said calmly.

"Brother Xiao, I'm starting to admire you. You really understand immediately. It's actually very simple. Everyone has their own interests. As long as our interests don't conflict, we can cooperate well. What do you say, Brother Xiao?" Situ Yingwu was quite straightforward.

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