【The Demon Blade Beauty】Episodes 21-23 (Complete) Author: Shotgun

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【The Demon Blade and the Beautiful Shadow】

Author: Hunter's Gun
Publisher: Hetu Culture

Volume 21 Chapter 1 Selflessness Upon

arriving at Ghost Valley, Xiao Niu surveyed the area. It was a long and winding valley, already teeming with martial arts masters. They came from various sects, all heroes who had rushed here to uphold justice.

They formed a circle, surrounding a small hill-like area deep within the valley. Without needing anyone to say anything, Xiao Niu could guess that this was Zhou Qinghai's hiding place.

When they saw Yueying and Xiao Niu arrive with Brother Sun, they greeted them respectfully. Everyone knew that these two were the new alliance leader's cousins. Even Yi Xuanzi, Xiao Niu's master's disciple with whom he had a conflict, was now respectful, making Xiao Niu feel particularly at ease.

Yueying and the others looked at the hill and said, "Master Yixuanzi, is Zhou Qinghai on that hill?"

Yixuanzi said angrily, "Yes, Miss Tan. That traitor Zhou Qinghai is on that hill. Do you see him? There's a big rock on top of the hill. He's holding three hostages and hiding behind it." Xiao Niu

was taken aback and asked, "He didn't do anything to the hostages, did he?" He thought to himself, the lives of the two men weren't important, but he couldn't let Yongmei get hurt. Zhou Qinghai had become so terrifying; he wondered if he was a lecher. If he was, then Yongmei was in big trouble.

Yixuanzi glanced at Xiao Niu and said, "Zhou Qinghai hasn't made any big moves yet; they should be fine."

At this moment, Zhou Qinghai poked his head out from behind the rock to observe the situation and spotted Xiao Niu and Yueying. He laughed loudly, "It's Junior Sister and Junior Brother here. I wonder if Master has arrived yet? I think he's probably already dead!"

Yueying angrily said, "Zhou Qinghai, you shameless traitor! Master said that if he catches you, he'll feed you to the dogs!"

Zhou Qinghai chuckled wildly and said, "Junior Sister, even if you feed me to the dogs, I'm not afraid. I have three more to take with me."

Xiao Niu cried out, "Zhou Qinghai, don't do anything reckless! We can talk things over, but if you hurt the hostages, this will be your burial ground today."

Zhou Qinghai said, "Junior Brother, your words are more pleasing to the ear. But don't worry, these three hostages are all fine for now."

Yueying suppressed her anger and said, "Zhou Qinghai, how can we believe you?"

Zhou Qinghai said, "Hearing is believing, seeing is believing." As he spoke, he raised his hand. Two men were lifted into the air. One was Hu, the leader, with bloodshot eyes, and the other was Meng Fancheng, whose handsome face was somewhat distorted. What was striking about these two men was the bruise on each eye, making them look rather comical. The difference was that Chief Hu's bruise was on his left eye, while Meng Fancheng's was on his right, creating a rather amusing contrast between the two aggrieved eyes.

The righteous people erupted in uproar and boos. Yi Xuanzi shouted at Zhou Qinghai, "You scoundrel, you hit them?" Zhou Qinghai laughed, "These two guys weren't very honest, of course they deserved it." As he spoke, he slapped each of them.

Yi Xuanzi, enraged, flicked his finger, and a beam of red light shot out.

Zhou Qinghai shouted, "You old Taoist, don't you want their lives?" As he spoke, he drew his demonic blade to block it. The red light, deflected, turned and shot towards Yi Xuanzi, faster and with greater force.

The righteous people were shocked and immediately scattered to both sides. Yi Xuanzi, even more embarrassed, fell backward and landed on the ground, narrowly escaping the powerful attack.

Zhou Qinghai placed the hostages under the rock, then sat on it, brandishing his demonic blade, and said smugly, "Fellow martial arts practitioners, I advise you to be sensible. I now have three hostages and the demonic blade in my hand. If you dare to make any rash moves, you will bear the consequences." At this point, his face had turned fierce, no longer bearing his docile appearance.

The righteous figures, still shaken, regrouped and looked at Yi Xuanzi and Yueying, at a loss for what to do. Yueying looked at Yixuanzi and asked, "What should we do?"

Yixuanzi got up from the ground, looking ashamed, and said, "We need to discuss this carefully."

Xiao Niu looked at Zhou Qinghai on the rock and whispered, "Since he has the Demon Blade and hostages, why doesn't he break through?"

Yueying glanced at Xiao Niu and said, "Because he's not confident he can break through successfully. We've been surrounding him without attacking, so wherever he goes, we follow. That's what he fears most. He hopes we all rush over together so he can wipe us all out, but we're not falling for his trick. He's definitely plotting something behind the rock."

Yixuanzi and the others nodded repeatedly and said, "Miss Tan is right, that's probably what Zhou Qinghai is thinking."

At this moment, Zhou Qinghai on the rock spoke: "You don't need to whisper among yourselves. Quickly withdraw the encirclement and get far away, otherwise I'll kill the hostages."

Everyone looked at each other, not knowing what to do. Yueying angrily rebuked, "Zhou Qinghai, you don't need to threaten us. Today is your death day, and you can't escape."

Zhou Qinghai gritted his teeth and said, "Tan Yueying, you don't need to scare me! I'm not afraid of anything. At this point, the worst that can happen is death, and three people will die with me." As he spoke, he lifted Hu Biao up and measured him with his palm. Hu Biao turned ashen-faced and remained silent.

Yueying hesitated, then looked at Xiao Niu. Xiao Niu thought for a moment and called out to Zhou Qinghai, "Zhou Qinghai, you mustn't hurt anyone. We can talk about this again. As long as you release the hostages, we can spare your life today."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qinghai threw his head back and laughed wildly, his laughter deafening. Many of the less skilled righteous people couldn't help but cover their ears.

A moment later, Zhou Qinghai said, "Wei Xiaoniu, do you think I'm a fool? If I release the hostage, then I'll have no choice but to fight you to the death."

Xiaoniu glared at Zhou Qinghai, pointing at him angrily, and said, "Then what do you want to do?"

Zhou Qinghai's gaze swept over the heads of the martial arts figures, and he said, "Wei Xiaoniu, I think you should come and negotiate with me."

Before Xiaoniu could speak, Yueying shook her head and said, "No, no, this guy is untrustworthy. What if he doesn't release the hostage and also drags you down with him? You can't take that risk." The others also said in unison that it wouldn't work, saying they would think of another way. After pondering for a long time, Yixuanzi said, "Miss Tan, why don't we rush over regardless of everything and fight him to the death?" "

Yueying shook her head, frowning, and said, "Daoist Yixuanzi, although we might eventually kill this traitor Zhou Qinghai, the sacrifices will be immense. We don't know how many people will die, and Zhou Qinghai has been hoping for this kind of reckless action."

Xiao Niu added, "Yueying is right. Once the Demon Blade's power is unleashed, we'll suffer heavy casualties. It's not worth dying so many people just to capture him."

Yixuanzi sighed, "Then I have no other choice."

Xiao Niu thought for a moment and said, "I think we should negotiate with him and try to exchange the three people for him. Even if I become a hostage, I'm not afraid. I'll act according to the situation." He said this actually for Yongmei's sake.

Everyone was moved by his selfless spirit.

Yixuanzi blinked his old eyes and said, "Young Master Wei, I never imagined you had such noble character. I was an old man who misunderstood you before. I apologize." He then cupped his hands in apology.

Yi Xuanzi's two disciples said, "Young Master Wei, you are truly a role model for us. It seems we can never compare to you in this lifetime." Their faces were full of admiration.

Yueying suddenly reached out to stop them, saying, "No, you shouldn't go, I'll go instead."

Zhou Qinghai spoke again: "Wei Xiaoniu: If you dare to come, I'll release the hostage. Come on over if you've got the guts."

Xiaoniu replied loudly, "Okay, I'm coming right now." He nodded to Yueying and said, "Yueying, don't worry, I'll be fine. Don't let my martial arts skills fool you, I'm not stupid."

Seeing his resolute expression, Yueying finally nodded and said, "Then be careful. If things get too difficult, we'll all charge in."

Xiaoniu smiled, waved casually at everyone, and strode towards Zhou Qinghai. Upon seeing this, Zhou Qinghai was startled and stood up from the rock. He then laughed, "Wei Xiaoniu, you're really something! Knowing there are tigers in the mountains, you still went towards them. I think you should be the next leader of Laoshan Sect! I'll be the first to agree to you becoming the leader."

Xiaoniu said, "Zhou Qinghai, don't talk nonsense. My master is still alive. Hey, release the hostage quickly." As he spoke, Xiaoniu had already walked up the hill and was heading towards the rock.

Zhou Qinghai called out, "Stop!" Xiaoniu didn't understand what was going on. He saw Zhou Qinghai standing on the rock, looking around, and after confirming that Xiaoniu had no companions, he said, "Come on, come to the back of the rock."

Xiaoniu went around to the back of the rock and saw a long, low stone. Chief Hu and Meng Fancheng were lying on the stone, while Guan Yongmei sat angrily at one end of the stone. When she saw Xiaoniu, she said, "Xiaoniu, why are you so foolish? It's too dangerous for you to come by yourself." She was full of concern.

Xiao Niu looked her over carefully and, seeing that she was unharmed and everything was normal, felt relieved. She said, "Sometimes people have to take some risks; that's what makes life interesting."

Zhou Qinghai jumped down from the boulder, laughing heartily, and said, "Junior brother, you truly are a warrior. I admire you, senior brother."

Xiao Niu ignored this and asked, "Zhou Qinghai, why aren't these two men talking?"

Zhou Qinghai glanced at them disdainfully and said, "I've sealed their pressure points, so naturally they can't speak." Then he looked at Yongmei and said, "Look at Miss Guan, she's perfectly fine, nothing's wrong. But, you can't just use your powers randomly, I sealed her pressure points."

Xiao Niu said, "Now that I'm here, shouldn't you release them?"

Zhou Qinghai slyly rolled his eyes and said, "Why are you in such a hurry? Didn't you come to negotiate? We haven't even talked yet, how can you expect me to release them?"

Xiao Niu sat down next to Yongmei and said, "Then let's talk."

Zhou Qinghai sat down opposite Xiao Niu and said, "My demands are simple: you must guarantee my safe departure today before I release the hostages. Otherwise, it's a fight to the death, anyway, I, Zhou Qinghai, am just a worthless life."
Xiao Niu thought for a moment, knowing that capturing Zhou Qinghai today would be extremely difficult. Even if he were to risk his life against Zhou Qinghai right now, the chances of achieving his goal were slim. Zhou Qinghai was a desperate criminal; he feared nothing and was capable of anything. It wasn't worth risking his life against him; he should focus on rescuing the hostages first.

Xiao Niu solemnly said, "Okay, Zhou Qinghai, I agree to your conditions."

Zhou Qinghai stared at Xiao Niu and said, "What's the use of your agreement? Will those righteous people agree too? You must guarantee that they agree as well before I release them."

Xiao Niu asked, "Then what do you want?"

Zhou Qinghai said, "Tell them to agree to my conditions."

Xiao Niu said, "I'll tell them there's no problem, but when will you release them?"

Zhou Qinghai pondered for a moment and said, "As long as they agree, I'll release two people first, and we'll talk about the other one later."

Xiao Niu glanced at Yong Mei and said, "Alright."

Zhou Qinghai said, "You can't go back. Talk to them from the rock. If you run back, all our talk will be for nothing."

Xiao Niu nodded and jumped onto the rock, repeating Zhou Qinghai's conditions. Because Xiao Niu was with Zhou Qinghai, Yue Ying had reservations. After discussing with the others for a while, the righteous people finally agreed to Zhou Qinghai's request, but they also wanted Zhou Qinghai to express his sincerity.

Zhou Qinghai laughed and said, "Alright, then let two people go back."

Xiao Niu quickly said, "Then let Chief Hu and Miss Guan go back."

Zhou Qinghai shook his head and said, "I can't listen to you on that." As he spoke, he stepped forward and tapped Chief Hu and Meng Fancheng a few times, and the two men came to their senses and stood up. Zhou Qinghai said, "You two get back now. I've already promised Wei Xiaoniu to let you two go."

Meng Fancheng ignored this and glared at Xiao Niu, asking, "Wei Xiaoniu, tell me, are you and Yongmei innocent?"

Xiao Niu glanced at Yongmei's sorrowful face, feeling sorry for her, and said, "Yongmei is a good girl. We're completely innocent, you can't misunderstand her!"

Meng Fancheng looked suspicious, his gaze shifting between Yongmei's face and Xiao Niu's, and asked again, "Is what you're saying true?"

Zhou Qinghai found this amusing; he was hoping for chaos! He chuckled and said, "Meng Fancheng, you're incredibly stupid. With your pig-headed, pig-like appearance, do you think Miss Guan would even look at you? Look at Wei Xiaoniu; when Miss Guan was arrested, he didn't even care about his own life. Unlike you, at crucial moments, you ignore the important things and get bogged down in trivial matters, even doubting Miss Guan's character. You're not like a man at all! If I were Miss Guan, I'd rather be Wei Xiaoniu's mistress than marry you."

Xiaoniu glanced at Yongmei, seeing her pretty face flushed but remaining silent. Then he looked at Meng Fancheng, whose face was ashen, his eyes practically bulging out of their sockets. Xiao Niu hurriedly said, "Zhou Qinghai, don't talk nonsense. Yongmei and I are completely innocent. Your words make it sound like something's going on."

Zhou Qinghai laughed loudly and said, "Wei Xiao Niu, don't deny it. I've seen it all along; you're interested in Miss Guan. A man should admit what he thinks, that's what makes him a man."

Xiao Niu waved his hand and said, "Zhou Qinghai, stop talking nonsense and let them leave quickly."

Zhou Qinghai shrugged and said, "I didn't stop them. They have legs of their own."

Chief Hu then said, "Zhou Qinghai..." "Release Wei Xiaoniu, and I'm willing to remain a hostage."

Zhou Qinghai nodded, looking at Wei Xiaoniu and saying, "Wei Xiaoniu, you're doing quite well! Someone's even willing to rescue you. This Chief Hu, despite his family scandal, is a man of honor. But I must advise you, go back and kill that adulterous woman. A man can't bear that humiliation. Alright, go now. You can't replace Wei Xiaoniu. You're not worthy."

Chief Hu blushed, said nothing more, and hurriedly left, too embarrassed to look back. It was clear that Zhou Qinghai's words had deeply hurt him.

Zhou Qinghai then turned his gaze to the grief-stricken Meng Fancheng and said, "Meng Fancheng, you should leave too. I don't want to see you again. A guy like you is obviously suited to be cuckolded. Get lost! If you don't want to leave, that's fine too. You stay, and I'll release Guan Yongmei. But let me make this clear beforehand: if you fall into my hands, and I'm in a bad mood, I might take it out on you. I can't guarantee you'll live long then."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Niu and Yongmei's eyes both focused on Meng Fancheng's face. Xiao Niu thought to himself, "This is a test for Meng Fancheng. If he bravely stays and rescues Yongmei, then Yongmei might still be with him. Otherwise, it's hard to say." Yongmei, too, felt a renewed hope for him. It wasn't that Yongmei was afraid of death; she just wanted to see what he would do.

Meng Fancheng's expression shifted constantly, sometimes surprised, sometimes tense, sometimes confused, sometimes indifferent, and finally turning to anger. He looked at Yongmei, then at Xiaoniu, and said to Zhou Qinghai, "I'll never be so foolish again. How could I risk my life for an unfaithful woman? It's simply not worth it." With that, he stomped his foot and stormed off.

This outcome was completely unexpected for Xiaoniu and Yongmei. As soon as Meng Fancheng disappeared, Yongmei couldn't help but burst into tears. Xiaoniu said to Zhou Qinghai, "Senior Brother, for the sake of our brotherhood, I beg you. Please release Yongmei. I'll be your hostage, or you can take your anger out on me." Zhou Qinghai glanced at Xiaoniu, then at Yongmei, and nodded, "Alright! I'll do one last good deed as a villain, so I'll release her. Go and release her pressure points!" Xiaoniu then went and released Yongmei's pressure points.

Yongmei stood up, wiped away her tears, and said, "Xiao Niu, you should go. I'll stay and be a hostage. Don't do anything more for me. You should go back and treat Yueying and the others well."

Xiao Niu shook his head and said, "No, I can't let you stay."

Yongmei, with tears in her eyes, looked at Xiao Niu and said, "Thank you, but I really don't want to go back to see Meng Fancheng. He's just too awful. Even if he didn't save me, he didn't have to insult me! I'm not going back today."

Xiao Niu resolutely said, "I won't go back either, unless we go back together."

Zhou Qinghai laughed loudly, hands on his hips, and said, "I think you two are quite a couple. You're both willing to sacrifice for each other, which is truly touching. Since neither of you wants to leave, then you should both stay. You can't leave at the same time. Wei Xiao Niu, don't even think about escaping. You can't escape. Miss Guan was injured by the Demon Blade and can't use her power for the time being. As for you, although you're not afraid of the Demon Blade, don't even think about it. I can't kill you, but I'm confident I can kill Miss Guan."

Xiao Niu felt a surge of tension and said, "I won't do anything reckless, but you shouldn't hurt Miss Guan either."

Zhou Qinghai generously said, "No problem." Then he jumped onto a rock and shouted, "Tan Yueying, listen carefully, I'm going to say something..." "I keep my word. I've already released two hostages. I'll take Wei Xiaoniu and Guan Yongmei away now. Don't follow me. Once I'm in a safe area, I'll release them. If you dare to chase after me again, I'll kill them and then fight you to the death!"

Yueying shouted, "I want to see if Yongmei and Xiaoniu are still alive."

Zhou Qinghai waved to Xiaoniu and said, "If your wife wants to see you, come up here with Miss Guan and let her see."

Xiaoniu then pulled Yongmei onto a rock, waved to Yueying, and said, "Yueying, don't worry about me. I'll definitely get back alive."

Yueying said with concern, "You must take good care of Miss Guan."

Xiaoniu laughed and said, "Yueying, don't worry, I'm a lucky man."

Zhou Qinghai said, "Alright, that's enough said. Let's go." Then he said to Yueying and the others, "Remember, don't follow." With that, he drew his demon sword, drew a circle in the air, and Xiaoniu and Yongmei felt a force lifting their feet. In the blink of an eye, they were already floating in mid-air, with clouds and mist beneath their feet. Zhou Qinghai jumped up and said, "Wei Xiaoniu, you better hold her tight. I won't be responsible if she falls." Then, Zhou Qinghai used his power, and the three of them flew south.

During the flight, Xiaoniu really didn't dare to move around or make any small movements. He couldn't joke with Yongmei's life. If he angered Zhou Qinghai, it would be terrible. He was actually a little resentful towards Yongmei. Such a good opportunity, and you didn't want it. You're not helping me, you're making things worse! If it were just me dealing with him alone, the chance of escape would be much greater. Now, I'm caught in a dilemma. But when he saw Yongmei's pretty face, he didn't care about anything else.

At this moment, Yongmei's face was calm and indifferent. Obviously, Meng Fancheng's words and actions today had deeply hurt her. Yes, any girl would be heartbroken if her beloved did that.

Considering that Yongmei couldn't use her power and was too weak, Xiaoniu put his arm around her slender waist. Yongmei glanced at Xiaoniu but didn't struggle. Xiaoniu was overjoyed and tightened his grip on her waist. Now Yongmei was practically in his arms. Zhou Qinghai smiled and said, "Wei Xiaoniu, you little rascal, you'll never change your womanizing ways. You should be content with Yueying and Yuelin, yet you still have designs on Guan-guniang. You're truly insatiable. I, Zhou Qinghai, have never tasted the sweetness of being loved in my life; I'm truly pathetic."

Xiaoniu said, "But I heard you also love a woman."

Zhou Qinghai's face flushed, showing disappointment and pain. He said bitterly, "What's the use? She doesn't love me. She loves you, you little devil. I knew it all along." As he spoke, he stared at Xiaoniu with a sharp gaze.

Xiaoniu, afraid of angering him, quickly changed the subject: "Senior Brother, where are you planning to go?"

Zhou Qinghai's expression softened slightly, and he said, "Just follow along, don't say anything more."

Xiaoniu didn't say anything more. He glanced at Zhou Qinghai a few times, noticing the gray hairs on his head and the weariness on his face, and couldn't help but feel pity. He could foresee that Zhou Qinghai's end would be terrible, just for killing Qin Yuan. He would die without a burial place.

The three of them rode on clouds, speeding southward like chasing the wind and lightning. Little Niu had no idea what tomorrow held.

At dusk, the three arrived at a small town. They checked into an inn and booked a large room. Once inside, Xiao Niu loudly objected, "Zhou Qinghai, how could you do this? You should at least have two rooms."

Zhou Qinghai closed the door and asked, "Why?"

Xiao Niu glanced at the disgruntled Yongmei and said, "Have you forgotten? Yongmei is a girl. How can she share a room with us? If word gets out, how will she face anyone, how will she get married?"

Zhou Qinghai snorted and said, "I don't care about that. If I have two rooms and she has to stay in one alone, how can I..." "What do we care about her? What if she runs away?"

Xiao Niu said, "She won't run away. Even if you let her go today

, she won't leave." Zhou Qinghai laughed, "Times have changed. Just because she didn't run away then doesn't mean she won't run away now."

Xiao Niu was under someone else's roof and had to bow his head, saying, "Okay, okay, one room it is, but you can't bully her."

Zhou Qinghai said, "Of course I won't bully her, but she has to sleep in the same bed as me."

Xiao Niu and Yong Mei both exclaimed at the same time, "No way!" Xiao Niu's eyes widened like a bull's eyes, while Yong Mei's face turned bright red. She said, "Zhou Qinghai, if you do this, I'll kill myself right now."

Zhou Qinghai said, "Miss Guan, I don't mean to take advantage of you, but if I don't keep you under control, that brat Xiao Niu will cause trouble, and I have to be careful of him."

Yongmei firmly stated, "No matter what, I won't share a bed with you."

Zhou Qinghai said, "Fine, you can sleep in a separate bed, and I'll sleep with Wei Xiao Niu." Hearing this, Xiao Niu had nothing to say; he couldn't very well ask Yongmei to share a bed with him. Fortunately, the room was quite large, with several beds. Zhou Qinghai chose the one near the door, while Yongmei chose the one furthest inside. Xiao Niu, refusing to be next to Zhou Qinghai, chose to be next to Yongmei.

Zhou Qinghai warned, "Little Niu, don't you dare cause any trouble in front of me! If you dare to do anything reckless, I'll kill you, and Miss Guan won't escape either. I, Zhou Qinghai, am not like you, a man who pities women."

Little Niu smiled and said, "Zhou Qinghai, Guan Yongmei is here, so naturally I won't cause any trouble. I just don't understand, we're already in a safe area, why won't you let us go?"

Zhou Qinghai chuckled and said, "Wei Xiaoniu, you're not injured, and you haven't been acupunctured. If you want to leave, go ahead, I won't stop you."

Xiaoniu said, "Alright then, I'll take Miss Guan with me."

Zhou Qinghai shook his head and said, "No. Only one of you can leave at a time, not both of you together."

Xiaoniu said in confusion, "I just don't understand, why won't you let us go together?"

Zhou Qinghai looked at Xiaoniu and said, "Aren't you always so clever? Can't you figure this out?"

Xiaoniu blinked and said, "I don't understand."

Zhou Qinghai said, "If you leave, I still have Guan Yongmei as a hostage. With her around, I'm much safer. Don't be fooled by the fact that those people say they're not chasing me anymore; that's only temporary. I'm not truly safe. If she leaves, I still have you as my hostage. With you in my hands, Tan Yueying won't dare to attack me rashly. You're quite useful. Of course, most importantly, I have an important question to ask you, and you must answer it. If you don't answer, be careful of the consequences." As he said this, Zhou Qinghai's eyes swept over Guan Yongmei.

Xiao Niu's heart raced, and he quickly said, "Don't do anything rash. Just ask me whatever you want, I'll tell you what I know."

Zhou Qinghai smiled smugly and said, "That's more like it. Alright, let's go see if the food is ready."

Xiao Niu stood up, pushed open the door, and shouted for the waiter to bring the food. A moment later, several waiters came in and laid out a table of cooked food. After they left, the three sat down. Zhou Qinghai didn't eat at first, but instead took out a needle and tested each plate. He was very cautious and nervous. Xiao Niu couldn't help but laugh and said, "Zhou Qinghai, you're not that timid, are you? This doesn't seem like a shady place."

Zhou Qinghai looked at Xiao Niu and slowly said, "I'm not afraid of them, I'm afraid of you."

Xiao Niu didn't understand and asked, "Why are you afraid of me?"

Zhou Qinghai said seriously, "I'm afraid you'll tamper with the food."

Xiao Niu laughed heartily and said, "Zhou..." "Qinghai, you're overthinking it. I, Xiaoniu, am always with you. If I wanted to tamper with the food, I wouldn't have had the time."

Zhou Qinghai shook his head and said, "That's not necessarily true. With your intelligence, you don't have to do it yourself if you wanted to poison someone."

Xiaoniu said, "Zhou Qinghai, you underestimate me. I, Xiaoniu, am now a disciple of the Laoshan Sect. I don't need to use any underhanded methods against you. Are you afraid of poison? I'll taste it and show you." As he spoke, he picked up his chopsticks and began to eat the dishes in large mouthfuls.

Zhou Qinghai carefully observed Xiao Niu's reaction, then looked at Yongmei and said, "Come on, you eat too." Clearly, he was more cautious than ever. He thought to himself, "What if there's poison in the food, and this kid takes the antidote? I'll still fall for it. If Guan Yongmei tastes it, I imagine the kid will stop her if there's anything wrong with the food." Yongmei was in a bad mood and fearless, tasting each dish just like Xiao Niu, only her movements and eating manners weren't as unsightly. She ate very elegantly, which was quite pleasing to the eye. After this test, seeing that both of them were normal, Zhou Qinghai breathed a sigh of relief and began to eat heartily as well.

The two men devoured the food in a flash, emptying their bowls and plates in no time. The two ate until their bellies were bulging, but Yongmei only ate a few bites before stopping. She returned to her bed, sat down, and lost in thought, not saying a word. Meanwhile, Zhou Qinghai instructed the waiter to clear the table, and the two sat facing each other. Zhou Qinghai, with his demonic sword at his waist, had a gloomy face, while Xiao Niu grinned mischievously, acting more like he was enjoying a leisurely life at home than someone who had fallen into a tiger's den. He even asked the waiter for some tea.

Zhou Qinghai gripped the hilt of his sword, staring wide-eyed at Xiao Niu, and said, "Wei Xiao Niu, there's a question I've been pondering for a long time, but I haven't been able to figure it out. I think you must know the answer."

Xiao Niu slurped down a large mouthful of tea and said, "Go ahead and tell me. I won't hold back on anything I can tell you."

Zhou Qinghai slowly said, "Since I obtained the Demon Blade, although I've been invincible and its power is immense, I've noticed that my use of the Demon Blade is different from yours. In my hands, the Demon Blade only has about half its power, while in your hands, it's practically invincible. Tell me, what's the reason for this?

" Niu chuckled a few times and said, "That might be your imagination, right? Since you have the Demon Blade in your hands, you've already met no match, so you're invincible. Why are you thinking so much?"

Zhou Qinghai shouted, "Wei Xiaoniu, I don't lie to a true person. You don't need to use words to push me. If several experts were to attack me, I would definitely be killed, and having the Demon Blade wouldn't help. But with the Demon Blade in your hands, even if dozens of experts were to attack you, you would still kill them all without leaving a trace. Why is that? Tell me." As he spoke, Zhou Qinghai lightly tapped the table, and although it was light, the cup on it jumped up.

Xiao Niu leaned back in his chair, looking lazy, and said, "Zhou Qinghai, are you begging me or threatening me?"

Zhou Qinghai chuckled and said, "Think whatever you want. Just answer me. Remember, Miss Guan is still in my hands."

Xiao Niu glanced at the forlorn-looking Yong Mei and said, "Zhou Qinghai, don't try to pressure me with that. Even if I like Miss Guan, she doesn't like me. You can't threaten me with her. If you don't believe me, let's try." Zhou Qinghai

also looked at Yong Mei and said... "Let's get back to the point," said Xiao Niu. "Answer my questions, no need for any more stalling."

Xiao Niu grinned and said, "Before I answer your questions, you have to answer a few of mine first. Only after you've answered them will I consider answering yours."

Zhou Qinghai said, "Fine. Just ask. I, Zhou Qinghai, have already fallen to this state, there's no need for me to lie to you anymore."

Xiao Niu asked, "Why did you help me pursue Yueying in the first place? What benefit did it bring you?" He lowered his voice and glanced at Yongmei, of course, not wanting her to hear.

Zhou Qinghai replied, "Of course there are benefits. Think about it, Tan Yueying and I both want to be the successor to the sect leader, and she's my strongest competitor. How can I be satisfied if I don't squeeze her out? So, I thought of you. Helping you is the same as helping myself. After what happened to Tan Yueying, she can't be the successor to the sect leader anymore. After all, it's a family scandal, how could Chongxu tolerate it?"

Xiao Niu chuckled bitterly and said, "I was so stupid. I thought you were helping me so hard because you were good to me."

Zhou Qinghai smiled darkly and said, "No matter what my purpose was, I really helped you. Without me, Zhou Qinghai, Tan Yueying and Meng Zixiong might have even had a child. You should thank me." Xiao Niu was silent for a moment, then asked, "

So where did that maid who played a key role go?"

Zhou Qinghai smiled, his eyes narrowed, and calmly replied, "Her mission was accomplished, so of course she went where she was supposed to go. I don't want anyone to know any secrets from her."

Xiao Niu felt a pang of sadness, deeply feeling that Zhou Qinghai was too ruthless. Xiao Niu then asked, "Then tell me, why did you kill Qin Yuan?" Zhou Qinghai's face turned furious, appearing extremely terrifying. He said in a sinister tone, "Qin Yuan deserved to die. If he hadn't stopped me, that old bastard Chongxu would have been reporting to the King of Hell long ago. Chongxu, Chongxu, he deserved to die so badly. How could an old man like him have such a good woman! If Qin Yuan hadn't stepped forward to stop me, he wouldn't have died. Qingcheng, Qingcheng, why didn't you love me?" As he said this, tears welled up in Zhou Qinghai's eyes. This made Xiao Niu somewhat incredulous.

Xiao Niu was puzzled and thought, "Who is this Qingcheng? Could she be Master's wife? If so, how would he know?" Xiao Niu couldn't help but ask, "Who is Qingcheng? Is it the name of your sweetheart?"

Zhou Qinghai's expression changed, and he shouted, "You are not allowed to call her by her name, and no one is allowed to call her by her name. Alright, Wei Xiao Niu. Do you have any more questions? If not, then answer my question."

Xiao Niu really didn't want to answer his question, so he deliberately stalled for time and said, "I'll ask one last question. You've clearly become the successor to the sect leader, so why are you in such a hurry to snatch the Demon Blade?"

Zhou Qinghai's expression softened a little, and after squinting for a while, he said, "I also drank too much that night..." "Yes. I saw with my own eyes that Chongxu seized the alliance leader position by relying on the power of the Demon Blade. Fueled by alcohol, I had the idea of stealing the blade. If I hadn't been drinking, I would never have acted so impulsively. Now I really regret it. If I had just endured a few more years, Laoshan would have been mine, and Qingcheng would definitely have been mine too."

Xiao Niu looked at him sympathetically and said, "Yes. Someone as smart as you did such a foolish thing. I really feel sorry for you."

Zhou Qinghai stared directly at Xiao Niu, his eyes wide, and said, "Wei Xiao Niu, I've answered all your questions. Now it's time for you to answer mine. Don't try anything funny; I won't fall for your tricks again."

Xiao Niu cleared his throat a few times, thinking of a solution. At this moment, there was a loud thud. Xiao Niu looked up at the sound and saw Yongmei lying motionless on the bed. Xiao Niu was shocked and rushed over, asking, "Yongmei, what's wrong?"

Yongmei struggled to open her eyes and said, "I feel so cold, like I've fallen into an ice cave."

Xiao Niu quickly hugged her and felt that her whole body was ice cold. He knew that Yongmei had been attacked by a knife. "Wasn't Yueying the same way last time?" he thought, looking at Zhou Qinghai. "Zhou Qinghai, she was injured by your knife. Now she's getting cold. You have to save her."

Zhou Qinghai shook his head and said, "You've been using the Demon Blade longer than me. Don't you know how to save her? If you can't save her, what can I do?" With that, Zhou Qinghai flopped onto his bed and said, "Wei Xiaoniu, it's up to you now. Her life is in your hands. If she dies, it's none of my business. And don't even think about running away with her. If you make a sound, I'll chop you down with my blade. You might not die, but this girl will definitely die." With that, he put the Demon Blade under his head, closed his eyes, and fell silent.

Following the same method he used to save Yueying last time, Xiao Niu carried her to bed, covered her with the blanket, and warmed her with his own body heat. He then whispered, "Yongmei, how are you?"

Yongmei gasped, "I'm a little better than before. Don't let go of me." In her discomfort, she no longer maintained her composure.

Xiao Niu said, "Don't worry, I'll definitely stay with you."

Yong Mei said, "I feel like I'm about to die. If I die, cremate me and send me back to Emei."

Xiao Niu advised, "Don't think like that. As long as I'm alive, I won't let you die."

Yong Mei smiled sadly and said, "Xiao Niu, you're such a good person. No wonder Yueying and Yuelin are both in love with you.

You're much better than Meng Zixiong and Meng Fancheng. If I get better, I think I'll fall in love with you too." Xiao Niu felt comforted and said, "Are you telling the truth? If you are, then after you get better, repay me with your body."

Yong Mei said, "I'm afraid I don't have the fortune to marry you."

Knowing that she was weak, Xiao Niu said, "Don't talk anymore, rest your energy." So, Yong Mei closed her beautiful eyes and nestled gently in Xiao Niu's arms like a kitten. Xiao Niu was happy to hold her, while Zhou Qinghai turned his head to look at the two of them from time to time, afraid that Xiao Niu might do something funny.

Xiao Niu was disgusted by what he saw and thought, "If it weren't for Zhou Qinghai watching, I would have stripped Yongmei naked. Maybe she would be better by tomorrow morning." But with that annoying guy around, he couldn't do it. This made Xiao Niu angry, and he cursed Zhou Qinghai's ancestors in his mind.

Later, because he disliked Zhou Qinghai, Xiao Niu covered their heads with the blanket so Zhou Qinghai couldn't see them. Zhou Qinghai looked over and said, "Wei Xiao Niu, aren't you afraid I'll come over and slap you to death?"

Xiao Niu replied, "I'm not afraid. I haven't answered your question yet. I think you won't kill me until I figure this out."

Zhou Qinghai chuckled and said, "That's true. I really want to know the answer."

Xiao Niu said, "Okay, I'll tell you honestly after Yongmei recovers." Then he ignored Zhou Qinghai. Sometime later, Yongmei fell asleep, but Xiao Niu couldn't sleep. Because Zhou Qinghai was nearby, but more importantly because Yongmei's body was gradually warming up and Xiao Niu's tension had eased, he smelled a fragrance on Yongmei that was different from other girls. This fragrance made Xiao Niu's heart itch, his lower body hardened, and he really wanted to reach out and touch Yongmei's sensitive areas. He thought, she's already asleep, I can sneak a few touches and she probably won't know, and even if she did, she wouldn't blame me. But he still restrained himself, thinking, "There's plenty of time! I don't need to do it under these circumstances." Later, he fell asleep too.

When he woke up again, it was already dawn. Xiao Niu poked his head out from under the covers and saw Zhou Qinghai sleeping, with the Demon Blade under his head. Xiao Niu thought: If I go up now and pick up the knife, then Zhou Qinghai is finished. But if I fail to pick up the knife, I can escape, but what about Yongmei? She will definitely fall into Zhou Qinghai's hands. "That's a very bad omen," Yongmei thought, letting out a soft hum. She stirred, and her head popped out. Their eyes met, and Yongmei closed them in embarrassment. Xiao Niu, realizing he was still holding her, quickly withdrew his hand and said, "Yongmei, are you feeling better?"

Yongmei replied, "Much better, I'm not so cold anymore." As she spoke, she sneezed. Xiao Niu hugged her again, saying, "Let me warm you up a bit more."

Seeing that it was dawn and Zhou Qinghai was already sitting up, Yongmei felt incredibly embarrassed. She said, "No need, Xiao Niu, I can manage." With that, she got out of bed and started fixing her hair in front of the mirror. Seeing Yongmei up, Xiao Niu also stopped lying in bed. He got up and called the waiter to bring hot water so Yongmei could get ready.

Zhou Qinghai came over and said sourly, "Wei Xiao Niu, you're so lucky! Last night must have gone by very quickly, right?"

Xiao Niu smiled and said, "Of course. Senior Brother, you must be feeling quite comfortable too, right?"

Zhou Qinghai chuckled bitterly and said, "Wei Xiao Niu, sometimes I really want to switch places with you. You can be Zhou Qinghai, and I'll be Wei Xiao Niu."

Xiao Niu quickly waved his hand and said, "That won't do. Wouldn't I look much older then, and wouldn't you be taking advantage of all my sweethearts?" As he spoke, the waiter brought over hot water. Xiao Niu personally served Yong Mei. In front of Zhou Qinghai, Yong Mei felt embarrassed and said, "You don't need to worry about me. I can do it myself."

Zhou Qinghai also felt deeply that he was a superfluous person. He said, "Wei Xiaoniu, after I meet up with my local friend, you can take Miss Guan away. We're brothers, I don't want to kill you."

Xiaoniu chuckled and said, "That's more like it."

A little while later, Yongmei went out to relieve herself, and Zhou Qinghai hesitated. Xiaoniu glared at him and said, "Are you going to come with me?"

Zhou Qinghai paused, then laughed and said, "No need. If she doesn't come back, I'm not afraid, at least you're still here."

When Yongmei was about to leave, Xiaoniu saw her to the door. He pinched her hand and gave her a wink, meaning, "Take this opportunity and run! Don't worry about me." I wonder if Yongmei understood?

After Yongmei left, Zhou Qinghai chuckled and said, "Wei Xiaoniu, you're really lucky with women. Wherever you go, you're surrounded by beauties. Your senior brother is miserable. I've lived my whole life and only loved one woman, and that woman barely pays any attention to me. I've really wasted my life."

Xiaoniu shook his head and said, "Senior brother, you haven't wasted your life either. After all, you've loved a woman in your life. If you've never loved a woman in your life, then you've wasted your life."

Zhou Qinghai stared at Xiaoniu and said, "Xiaoniu, you must have slept with quite a few women, right?"

Xiaoniu chuckled and said, "A man, of course, won't only stay with one woman. Aren't you the same?"

Zhou Qinghai laughed a few times and said, "You've misjudged me."

Xiaoniu blinked and said, "You're not telling me you've only slept with one woman in your life, are you?"

Zhou Qinghai's eyes darted around and he said, "Are you trying to find out about me? Okay, okay, let's drink tonight. I'll definitely tell you at the dinner table."

"I heard you're a descendant of a founding hero of the Ming Dynasty, is that true? " Xiao Niu said again, "I heard you're a descendant of a founding hero of the Ming Dynasty, is that true?"

Zhou Qinghai's face darkened upon hearing this, and he said, "That's right, it's true, but every time I think about it, my heart is filled with hatred."

Xiao Niu said, "As a descendant of a hero, you should feel especially happy and proud, how can you have hatred? Who do you hate?"

Zhou Qinghai snorted and said, "Of course I have hatred. That old bastard Zhu Yuanzhang has no humanity at all. These old brothers risked their lives with him to build this glorious empire. Before they could even enjoy the fruits of their labor, he slaughtered them like pigs and dogs. It's a pity that these old brothers didn't even know what was happening when they were about to die. Like my ancestor Zhou Tingxing, he was a good brother who grew up with Zhu Yuanzhang, who would have thought that he would also fall victim to Zhu Yuanzhang's poisonous hand. If the descendants of the Zhou family hadn't run away quickly, I'm afraid we would have been wiped out." As he said this, Zhou Qinghai's face turned fierce, as if someone had dug up his family's ancestral graves.

Xiao Niu said, "Since you hate Zhu Yuanzhang so much, why are you still so close to the Prince of Jinling? That seems contradictory."

Zhou Qinghai shook his head and said, "I was forced to do that. He wanted me to be his lackey unconditionally, but I refused, so I left Jinling to seek refuge with a friend I recently joined. You know this person too."

Xiao Niu thought to himself, "Could it be the Snake King?" Just then, Yongmei walked in again. Seeing this scene, Xiao Niu couldn't help but frown. He thought to himself, "How did Yongmei become so foolish? This shouldn't be happening."

Chapter 21, Chapter 2: Taking Advantage of the Situation

Yongmei walked in gracefully, her face still a little pale, but her beautiful eyes had regained some light, proving that she was feeling much better. Looking at her, Xiao Niu felt a pang of pity. He thought to himself, "Why did she come back? Was it for me? If so, you're sorely mistaken. Do you think Zhou Qinghai is a saint? He's a hypocrite, a real scoundrel. He's capable of anything."

Zhou Qinghai clapped his hands and said, "Miss Guan, you really are a kind and compassionate girl. You don't want to leave Wei Xiao Niu, so you won't run away, right?"

Yong Mei blushed and glanced at Xiao Niu. He said, "That's right, he fell into your hands because of me. I can't just leave. Besides, I still need to bring you to justice."

Zhou Qinghai laughed wildly and said, "Miss Guan, you're really something. You're like a clay Bodhisattva crossing the river, barely able to save yourself. How can you possibly bring me to justice? What a joke!"

Xiao Niu said, "Alright, Zhou Qinghai. Didn't you want to meet up with your friend? Go find your friend. We won't keep you company."

Zhou Qinghai waved his hand and said, "Wei Xiao Niu, you make it sound so easy. I haven't found my friend yet, and my..." "You haven't answered my question yet. You think you can just leave without answering? There's no such thing as a free lunch. After we finish eating, you two will come with me to find my friend. Xiang Xin isn't far from here."

Xiao Niu asked, "Who is your friend? Where does he live?"

Zhou Qinghai said, "You don't need to ask. You'll find out soon enough."

At breakfast, Zhou Qinghai remained wary, still testing the food with a needle, and told Xiao Niu and Yong Mei to eat first. Xiao Niu and Yong Mei didn't stand on ceremony and ate as they pleased. After breakfast, Zhou Qinghai led the two out to find his friend.

He didn't pay much attention to Xiao Niu, but held his knife hilt close to Yong Mei, as if he would strike with his demonic blade and kill her if Xiao Niu dared to do anything wrong. Because Xiao Niu cared about Yong Mei, he didn't dare to act rashly. This small town was a remote place in the southwest, with a small population, mostly inhabited by ethnic minorities, and martial arts practitioners were extremely rare. The three wandered around for a day without seeing a single martial artist, and of course, Zhou Qinghai didn't find his friend either. His main purpose was to inquire about his friend's whereabouts at the snake shops, which made Xiao Niu even more certain that he was looking for the Snake King. Zhou Qinghai led the two to every snake shop in the town, but still found nothing. Looking at the setting sun in the west, Zhou Qinghai muttered, "Where has that old guy gone? Didn't he say he'd stay home during this time of year and not wander around? Why is everyone saying he's gone out?"

Xiao Niu looked at Zhou Qinghai's furrowed brows and smiled, "Snake King, I think that guy's probably gone to find a woman, completely infatuated with her, and has long forgotten about you. Don't have any hope for him."

Zhou Qinghai shook his head, "No, he's a man of principle."

Xiao Niu ignored him and turned to look at Yong Mei, who was beside him, her face flushed a vibrant red in the sunset. Her almost perfect features made Xiao Niu admire her; her two small, rounded breasts held a strong allure for him. Looking at her from head to toe, her figure, encased in clothing, was so proportionate and pleasing to the eye. She exuded both youthful energy and a gentle, feminine charm, all of which made Xiao Niu want to hold her in his arms and cherish her. He thought to himself, "That Zhou Qinghai is really annoying. I must get rid of him as soon as possible so I can be intimate with my beloved girl. I believe that if I really do that, Yongmei won't resist." At this moment, Yongmei couldn't help but cough a few times. Xiao Niu quickly grabbed her hand and asked, "How are you? Are you still cold all over?"

Yongmei smiled and said softly, "I'm fine, much better than yesterday."

Zhou Qinghai, standing to the side, said, "Seeing you two so loving, I even want to give up everything and live the life of an ordinary person."

Xiao Niu said, "That's good then. Give me the Demon Blade and go live a secluded life in the countryside. I believe no one will disturb you, and you can escape the conflicts of the martial arts world."

Zhou Qinghai looked up at the sky, sighed deeply, and said with painful melancholy, "Now that things have come to this, there's no turning back. Let's go back to the inn. Wei Xiao Niu, you're good at drinking,

aren't you? Let's have a drinking contest when we get back." Xiao Niu wasn't going to back down either, and said loudly, "Okay, if it's a martial arts contest, I might not be as good as you. But when it comes to drinking, I'm no worse than you." As he spoke, he pulled Yongmei toward the inn. When they passed the inn, Zhou Qinghai bought four jars of Moutai liquor. Back at the inn, they asked the innkeeper to cook some dishes and bring them to their room before the three of them went inside.

A little while later, the food and wine were ready. The three sat down, and Zhou Qinghai, acting like the host, filled both of their large bowls with wine, even offering to pour a third. Yongmei said, "I don't drink. We have rules against drinking; if you break them, you'll be expelled from the monastery."

Zhou Qinghai laughed, "Wouldn't that be even better? You could marry Wei Xiaoniu."

Yongmei glanced at Xiaoniu and said, "I still haven't decided whether to become the sect leader or get married."

Zhou Qinghai said, "What's so good about being the sect leader? All that scheming and backstabbing is exhausting! It's much better to get married, to marry the man you love, and live happily ever after!"

Yongmei retorted, "Then why are you so determined to become the sect leader? Isn't that a contradiction?"

Zhou Qinghai sighed, picked up his bowl, and gulped down more than half of it. When he put the bowl down, a faint blush appeared on his face, making his complexion appear darker. He looked at Yongmei, his eyes gleaming with admiration, and said, "Miss Guan, I can't compare to you. I, Zhou Qinghai, have no one in my heart. That woman doesn't count, because she doesn't love me. If she were willing to be with me, I could give up everything and leave the martial world and all its troubles with her. Alas, she doesn't belong to me. And what else can I do besides become the sect leader?" As he spoke, he filled his cup with wine and drank it all in

one gulp. Seeing his high spirits, Xiao Niu was also influenced, especially since he hadn't drunk wine in a long time and had a beautiful woman by his side. So, he also drank a large bowl. Yongmei, however, refused to drink any wine, only slowly eating her vegetables, like an outsider.

The two men drank wine from large bowls as if in a competition, and in the blink of an eye, both jars of wine were empty. Zhou Qinghai was drinking with great enthusiasm, his mouth, neck, and clothes were covered in wine stains, while Xiao Niu was quite clean and unrumored. The two talked about life, about the martial world, and reminisced about their time in Laoshan. The conversation eventually turned to women.

Xiao Niu noticed Zhou Qinghai glancing at Yongmei repeatedly. Annoyed, Xiao Niu waved his hand where her gaze had been and said, "Hey, Senior Brother, Yongmei is my sweetheart! Don't look like that! As the saying goes, 'One should not trifle with a friend's wife.'"

Zhou Qinghai gave an "Oh," looking ashamed, and said, "Don't misunderstand me. I didn't mean anything by it. It's just that Miss Guan is beautiful, as beautiful as Tan Yueying, which reminds me of my sweetheart. Although she's not as young as Miss Guan or Tan Yueying now, she's more beautiful than she was back then." "And beautiful, and captivating. Little Niu, am I right?"

Little Niu nodded repeatedly, saying, "You're right. She is indeed very beautiful, no less than Yongmei and Yueying."

Yongmei, confused, asked, "Little Niu, who is this beauty you're talking about?"

Zhou Qinghai waved his hand and said, "Miss Guan, don't ask. Every time I think of her, I lose my composure. Come, let's drink, let's not talk about women." As he spoke, he clinked bowls with Little Niu and then drank heavily. In the blink of an eye, three jars of wine were gone. Little Niu and Zhou Qinghai were both flushed, and Yongmei, disgusted by their appearance, went to lie down on her bed. Zhou Qinghai looked at her and said, "Little Niu, have you ever thought about how difficult it is for a husband to be with two women? I don't know how many women you have, but even if you only have two junior sisters, can they get along with Yongmei in the future? What will you do if they have a conflict?" As he spoke, Zhou Qinghai's reddened eyes stared at Little Niu.

This question really stumped Xiao Niu, who finally said after a long pause, "I don't have any good ideas either, I'll just have to wait and see."

Zhou Qinghai chuckled and said, "Xiao Niu, so you're not all-powerful after all, and you're not without your troubles either. I thought you lived the most comfortable life."

Xiao Niu grinned and said, "I'm just an ordinary person, how could I be so troublesome? Even the emperor is full of troubles, let alone me. By the way, senior brother, what are your plans for the future?"

Zhou Qinghai hesitated for a moment, then shook his head and said, "I don't know, I'll find a place to take refuge first, and save my life. That Chongxu guy is really angry this time. If I don't hide well, even with the Demon Blade on my person, I won't be safe." As he spoke, he patted the Demon Blade on his waist. The moment Xiao Niu saw the Demon Blade, he felt a prickling discomfort in his heart. The Demon Blade was originally his, but now it was hanging on someone else's waist. He thought to himself, "Even if I can't bring Zhou Qinghai to justice this time, I must get the Demon Blade back. It'll be best to try again after he falls asleep." After finishing his drink, Zhou Qinghai stood up, shook his head vigorously, and said, "I'm a little dizzy! I need to go to sleep. But listen carefully, don't even think about running away, you can't escape. If you run, I'll kill you all in a fit of rage. Don't blame me for turning my back on you then." As he spoke, he staggered towards his bed, collapsed onto it, and stopped moving.

Xiao Niu watched his actions and thought, "If I go and finish him off now, the Demon Blade will be mine. The question is, is he pretending to be asleep? And can I succeed in one fell swoop?" He turned to look at Yongmei, and saw that she seemed to be asleep. He went over to check, and Yongmei was indeed asleep.

He thought that her injuries hadn't fully healed, so he covered her with a blanket. Thinking that he should keep her warm, he crawled into the blanket and, like last night, held her as he lay down. He didn't fall asleep immediately; he was still thinking about the Demon Blade.

Xiao Niu didn't fall asleep quickly, but Yong Mei woke up soon after. She opened her beautiful eyes and groggily asked, "Xiao Niu, were you holding me?"

Xiao Niu chuckled and said, "Of course it was me. Did you think it was that annoying guy?" Looking at Zhou Qinghai, who was still lying in the same position, it seemed he was truly asleep. Yong Mei pulled the blanket up, covering both of their heads, and whispered, "Xiao Niu, I'm much better than yesterday. I'm not so cold anymore. You don't need to hold me anymore." As she said this, her face turned bright red, and her heart pounded rapidly.

Xiao Niu felt that Yong Mei was much warmer than yesterday. But since he was already in bed, how could he bear to get out? He said, "Yongmei, you're feeling better, but you're not fully recovered. I still need to hold you to help you recover faster."

Yongmei smiled and said, "Xiao Niu, I know what you mean. You've taken advantage of me quite a bit these past two days. You have to remember, I'm not your woman, and you can't treat me like you would your woman. I'm a little afraid of you."

Xiao Niu whispered, "You shouldn't be afraid of me. If you should be afraid, you should be afraid of that guy. He's the most terrifying. I noticed he looked at you strangely today. We should be careful."

Yongmei hummed in agreement and said, "Really? He looks fierce, but he doesn't seem lecherous."

Xiao Niu said, "People's hearts are unpredictable."

Yongmei struggled a few times in Xiao Niu's arms and said, "Xiao Niu, you..." "You're making me sweat so much, you don't need to use so much force, I can't run away."

Xiao Niu chuckled and said, "I wonder if I'll have another chance to hug you after these few days."

Yongmei said, "Definitely not."

Xiao Niu asked, "Why?"

Yongmei replied, "It's simple, it's not proper."

Xiao Niu laughed and said, "We'll just crawl into bed, what's the point of talking about propriety? By the way, you had a chance to run away today, why didn't you?" At this point, Xiao Niu became serious, and Yongmei said softly, "You were threatened by Zhou Qinghai because of me, I couldn't run away by myself, so I left you here."

Xiao Niu praised, "You're really a good man, I'd marry someone like you." As he spoke, he kissed her pretty face.

Yongmei let out a soft "oh" after being kissed, and scolded, "Little Niu, you mustn't be rude. If you keep doing this, I won't share a bed with you anymore."

Little Niu, enjoying the kiss, quickly replied, "I know, I won't do it again." But in his heart, he thought, "If Zhou Qinghai weren't here, I would definitely undress you. Having such a beautiful woman in my arms, it would be a waste of fate not to do something real. I'll regret it later."

Yongmei reminded him, "We should be more careful with Zhou Qinghai, after all, he dared to kill Qin Yuan."

Xiao Niu hummed in agreement and said, "I have a feeling he'll make a big move in the next couple of days. I even sleep with one eye open, otherwise I get nervous."

Yongmei chuckled and said, "I never thought someone as fearless as you would have a moment of fear."

Xiao Niu said, "I'm only human, after all." Smelling her fragrance and holding her soft, jade-like body, Xiao Niu felt particularly exhilarated. He really wanted to blow out the candles and be with Yongmei in the dark. That would be more romantic, and easier to make his move.

The two talked, and before they knew it, it was midnight. Yongmei couldn't hold back any longer and fell asleep in Xiao Niu's arms, while Xiao Niu, emboldened, moved one hand to her buttocks and stroked them. It was plump, round, firm, and had a certain elasticity. Xiao Niu really wanted to reach under her crotch and touch her, indulging his lust, but he still didn't have the courage. He was afraid she would suddenly wake up and get angry, which would be a huge loss, ruining all the good impression he had given her. For the sake of the bigger picture, Xiao Niu didn't make any further moves.

He didn't know how much time had passed when he became sleepy and drifted off to sleep. Just as he was sleeping soundly, he suddenly felt a sharp pain all over his body. Before he could understand what was happening, he was thrown to the floor. He opened his eyes and saw himself lying on his back on the floor, while a man was harassing Yong Mei. The man was pinning Yong Mei down, a demonic sword hanging at his waist. This man was none other than Zhou Lihai.

Xiao Niu was furious and shouted, "Zhou Lihai, what are you doing? You're inhuman! You even steal your junior brother's woman!" As he spoke, he tried to jump up and fight Zhou Lihai. But his limbs wouldn't obey him.

As Zhou Qinghai pulled at Yongmei's clothes, he turned back and laughed, "Wei Xiaoniu, you've slept with Guan Yongmei all night. Tonight it's my turn. Don't try to struggle; I've already sealed your pressure points. They'll come off on their own after I'm done." Hearing this, Xiaoniu felt dizzy and almost lost consciousness. He thought, "Damn it! This guy attacked me while I was asleep and sealed my pressure points. Yongmei was injured by the Demon Blade, and her strength hasn't recovered. How can she resist Zhou Qinghai? Am I just supposed to watch him humiliate Yongmei?"

Meanwhile, Yongmei struggled fiercely, crying out, "Zhou Qinghai, you really... " "Shameless! Let me go!"

Zhou Qinghai lewdly said, "I won't let go, what can you do about it?"

Yongmei pushed him away with both hands, shouting, "Zhou Qinghai, you're supposed to be a disciple of a prestigious family, how can you be so shameless? How will you ever face the martial world again?"

Zhou Qinghai tore Yongmei's outer garment, saying, "After I, Zhou Qinghai, have my way with you, I'll kill you, and no one will know it was me."

Yongmei sneered, "I really didn't expect you to be like this, Zhou Qinghai. I thought you were a hero."

Zhou Qinghai saw that Yongmei's red bodice was exposed, and the snow-white and smooth shoulders made him even more lustful. He had drunk too much tonight and had the idea of raping Yongmei. He didn't expect it to be so easy. He reached out and pulled hard. The bodice was torn off again. Those two white and round beauties trembled before his eyes. Before he could even get a good look, Xiao Niu shouted, "Zhou Qinghai, didn't you want to know the ultimate secret of the Demon Blade? Didn't you want to know why I wield the Demon Blade better than you?"

This worked. He stopped what he was doing, turned around, and asked, "Yes, go ahead, I'm listening." His eyes were bloodshot, burning with lust. Even as he spoke, he didn't get off Yongmei.

Yongmei, recognizing this as an opportunity, concentrated all her strength in her hand and, with lightning speed, delivered a powerful punch to Zhou Qinghai's groin. The punch landed squarely, causing Zhou Qinghai to scream in pain and fall off the bed, crashing heavily to the ground right in front of Xiao Niu.

At that critical moment, Xiao Niu's eyes locked onto the Demon Blade. He shouted, "Demon Blade, come here!" Strangely enough, the blade suddenly leaped from its sheath. In his excitement, Xiao Niu's blood boiled, and his acupoints opened instantly. He reached out and grabbed the Demon Blade.

Zhou Qinghai was stunned. Xiao Niu, who hated him intensely, forgot to use his internal energy and swung his blade at Zhou Qinghai's head.

In a panic, Zhou Qinghai rolled to the side. He felt a thud and screamed again; his arm had been severed.

Xiao Niu, having succeeded in his attack, intended to kill him. Zhou Qinghai, enduring the pain, pointed at Xiao Niu and cried, "Wait! You can't kill me!"

Xiao Niu raised his blade; a mere feint would have been enough to kill Zhou Qinghai, for Xiao Niu had already channeled his power into the demonic blade. The blade's power in Xiao Niu's hands was unimaginable. He stared at Zhou Qinghai, wanting to tear him to pieces.

Zhou Qinghai was in excruciating pain, sweating profusely, feeling the pain of a severed arm and the agony of his groin. He trembled as he got up and said, "Xiao Niu, we had a deal, didn't you remember? I've told you more than once that if we ever become enemies, you have to spare me."

Xiao Niu suddenly remembered the past. Yes, that's right. He thought to himself, "A man's word is his bond." So, he said angrily, "Fine, get out of here. I'll spare your life this time. But next time we meet, things might be different."

Zhou Qinghai, quite sensibly, put the scabbard on the ground, took his severed arm, and, enduring the pain, performed a "swallow flying through the curtain" maneuver, disappearing through the window.

Xiao Niu gazed at the night sky outside the window, feeling uneasy. He turned to look at Yongmei, who was also looking at him, her hands covering her chest. Her skin was so white, and her expression so panicked. She looked incredibly endearing. Xiao Niu ran over, took off his coat, and draped it over her shoulders, saying, "I'm sorry, Yongmei, I didn't take good care of you."

Yongmei shook her head and smiled bitterly, "Xiao Niu, don't say that. You did very well today. I never dreamed that Zhou Qinghai was such a lecher. Luckily, you broke through the pressure point at the crucial moment. Otherwise, I'm afraid I would die today without ever clearing my name."

Xiao Niu lovingly hugged her and said, "You won't die. I have the Demon Blade in my hand. Let's see who dares to bully you again. Whoever bullies you, I'll kill them with this blade."

In Xiao Niu's arms, Yongmei felt a sense of security. Xiao Niu patted her shoulder and said, "How's your injury healing?"

Yongmei replied, "It's half healed, otherwise, how could I have succeeded with that move?"

Xiao Niu asked, "Would you like to be healed by tomorrow morning?"

Yongmei said, "Of course I would, but I'm afraid there's no such good way."

Xiao Niu smiled and said, "I do have a plan, but I'm afraid you won't agree." He thought of a way to heal Yueying's injuries.

Yongmei hurriedly asked, "What method?"

Xiao Niu then whispered the method in her ear, the gist of which was to take off all their clothes and hug each other to warm their bodies, which would help them recover quickly. Yongmei was very embarrassed upon hearing this and shook her head repeatedly, saying, "That won't do. I won't agree." As she spoke, she lowered her head very low. Her shy appearance made Xiao Niu's heart flutter, and he had an impulse to take her to bed and consummate the relationship. After the ordeal that had just occurred, he wanted to be with her even more.

Xiao Niu said, "Yongmei, something bloody just happened in this room. Do you still dare to stay here?"

Yongmei smiled faintly and said, "We江湖儿女 (people of the martial world) often live on the edge of a knife. What is there to be afraid of? I've seen far more bloody scenes than this." As she spoke, she went to the spot where Zhou Qinghai's arm had been severed, examined it carefully, but saw no blood. She said, "Xiao Niu, you cut off his arm, how come there's no blood?"

Xiao Niu noticed it too, examining the spot where the severed arm had fallen carefully. He said, "This is really strange. Does the Demon Blade have this characteristic? If so, it's even more like the Demon Blade." As he spoke, he hugged the Demon Blade to his chest, as if holding his beloved. Then he thought, the Demon Blade is finally back in his hands. He wondered how Xiao Dao had been doing all this time. But with Yong Mei present, he didn't feel comfortable talking to her.

Yong Mei reached out to Xiao Niu and said, "Xiao Niu, I've heard so much about this blade, but I've never touched it before. Can I take a look?" Her beautiful eyes gazed at Xiao Niu, making him feel gentle, like in a spring breeze. Xiao Niu smiled and said, "We're on the same side, of course I won't be polite." As he spoke, he handed over the blade.

Yongmei took the knife, examining it repeatedly from front to back, and exclaimed, "This knife doesn't look particularly special, yet it's a treasure!"

Xiaoniu chimed in, "Indeed, if this knife were mixed in with any other knife, I doubt anyone would recognize it. There's an old saying that goes, 'Seemingly ordinary…'" Xiaoniu scratched his head, pondering the rest of the saying.

Yongmei smiled and said, "What seems ordinary is most extraordinary; what appears easy is actually arduous."

Xiaoniu nodded, "Yes, yes, yes, those are the two sayings. My sister Xiaoxiu taught me them before, but I didn't remember them."

Yongmei raised the knife, gracefully wielding it, and said, "These are two lines from Wang Anshi of the Song Dynasty. Originally about poetry, they illustrate principles beyond poetry." Yongmei then enthusiastically performed a set of knife techniques, her movements skillful, fluid, and unhurried, displaying the style of a master. If she weren't wearing Xiaoniu's coat, it would have been perfect.

Xiao Niu clapped and cheered, saying, "Yongmei, you're really great! No one can compare to you except my senior sister, Yueying."

Yongmei stopped her movements, sheathed her sword, and returned it to Xiao Niu. Then she asked, "Xiao Niu, tell me honestly, how much worse am I than your senior sister?"

Xiao Niu smiled and asked, "What do you mean by 'worse'?"

Yongmei said seriously, "Compared to Tan Yueying, how many points would I get, and how many would she get?"

Xiao Niu replied, "If we use a scoring system, she'd get ninety-nine points."

Yongmei blinked her beautiful eyes and pressed, "And what about me?"

Xiao Niu deliberately paused, his gaze sweeping over Yongmei, making her face flush. After a long pause, he said, "If she gets ninety-nine points, you certainly won't be lower than ninety-nine. Are you satisfied with what I said?"

Yongmei laughed, a very happy laugh, though her complexion wasn't very good. Xiao Niu said worriedly, "Your injury hasn't healed yet. I'll heal you in a bit. Now that things have come to this, you don't need to worry so much. Look, I'm not afraid of being taken advantage of." Yongmei laughed again and said, "Wei Xiao Niu, you're really something. You're a man, and all you do is take advantage of others. Who would want to take advantage of you?"

Xiao Niu hung the demon knife at his waist and said, "Yongmei, I'm doing this for your own good. Don't worry, I won't take advantage of you unless you want to do *that*."

Yongmei sighed, "Nonsense, I'm not that kind of person ." "You shameless girl."

Xiao Niu said, "Alright, let's start healing. Once we're healed, we'll leave."

Yongmei stared at Xiao Niu's face for a while before saying, "I'm afraid of you now. I'm afraid you won't be able to resist. If something unexpected happens, I'm finished."

Xiao Niu reiterated, "If I take advantage of you, may I, Wei Xiao Niu, die a horrible death."

Yongmei waved her hand and said, "Okay, I believe you. Just for your selfless rescue of me this time, I'll accept any injury." With that, she walked towards the bed. Xiao Niu felt a warmth in his heart, thinking, "This time I'm in for some fun." But when he reached the bedside, Yongmei turned back and said, "Xiao Niu, check the doors and windows to prevent any sneak attacks."

Xiao Niu thought, "With my magic blade in hand, why should I be afraid of anyone messing around?" But he still checked and secured the door latches to ensure everything was safe.

Yongmei reached for her clothes button and said, "Little Niu, blow out the candle."

Hearing this, Little Niu looked displeased, thinking, "I was expecting a feast for the eyes, but she's so shy. It seems I won't get much of an advantage this time." Then he thought, "As long as she's in my arms, I have a good chance. With my skills in bed, one move and she'll surrender willingly." So, Little Niu smiled at her and blew out the candle with a "poof."

With the candle out, the room was plunged into darkness, so dark you couldn't see your hand in front of your face. Xiao Niu said, "Yongmei, I'm here. Let me help you undress."

Yongmei's voice echoed in the darkness, "No, Xiao Niu, don't come any closer. I'll take my own clothes off myself, don't bother." Her voice carried a hint of panic and hesitation, clearly indicating she hadn't experienced this kind of situation before. After a while, a soft rustling sound came from the darkness, a sound that crawled like insects across Xiao Niu's lustful heart, making him itch uncontrollably, and his imagination suddenly surged. He knew that Yongmei was undressing at this moment; the sound was not only soft but also intermittent, suggesting that Yongmei's mind must be in turmoil. She was nervous, she was shy. Xiao Niu thought to himself, "What are you shy about? We're almost husband and wife! Although we haven't made any vows or held any wedding ceremonies, we both know in our hearts that we're intertwined for life, and neither of us can back down."

After a while, the rustling sound stopped. Xiao Niu knew she was undressed, so he drawled, "Yongmei, are you done? Can I come over now?" His heart was as wild as a wild beast, and his body felt like it was on fire.

Yongmei whispered, "I'm done. You can come over."

These words were like heavenly music to Xiao Niu's ears. He jumped up so high he almost bumped his head on the roof. He rubbed his hands together and said with a grin, "Yongmei, I'm here! I'm here to heal your wounds." With that, he skipped and hopped over.

He reached the bedside, first untied the magic knife and placed it beside the bed, then quickly stripped off his clothes, lifted a corner of the blanket, and happily slipped inside. The air was filled with a sweet, intoxicating fragrance—the very scent of Yongmei.

Xiao Niu took a few deep breaths, thinking, "Yongmei smells even better than flowers!" He reached around to touch her, but couldn't find her. He knew she was shy and had hidden herself at the innermost part of the room. She must be leaning against the wall. So Xiao Niu smiled slightly and said, "Yongmei, come here! Why are you hiding so far away? How can you heal your wounds like that?" "

Yongmei said in a trembling voice, "No...no, I'm afraid...I dare not come near you."

Xiao Niu comforted her, "Yongmei, don't be afraid. We're doing this to heal our wounds, nothing else. Please don't overthink things."

Yongmei said, "It should be you who shouldn't overthink things."

Xiao Niu said with a grin, "Yes, yes, it should be me who shouldn't overthink things. I'm not overthinking anything right now. My heart is as clear as spring water, as pure as the jade of Lantian, as clean as the Mid-Autumn Festival moon."

Yongmei reminded her, "You're wrong. The moon isn't clean. Look closely at the Mid-Autumn Festival moon; there are dark spots on it."

Xiao Niu chuckled, "Yongmei, you're very knowledgeable. I'll definitely learn from you more in the future." He thought to himself, "If you won't come over, will I? At this moment, a man should take the initiative. Once the goal is achieved, everything else will be easier. Under my tutelage and training, I'm not afraid you won't become a master in bed, just like Aunt Yuelin and my teacher's wife—unrestrained. That's a real woman. A woman who can't let loose in bed is like an unripe green apple—not very tasty." Thinking this, Xiao Niu rubbed his body closer, quickly pressing against Yongmei's. Her body was somewhat warm, but lower than normal, a result of her unhealed injuries. Xiao Niu felt her legs trembling slightly, so he boldly pulled her close, now holding her soft, fragrant body in his arms. Yongmei let out an "oh" and said, "Xiao Niu, don't do anything rash. If you bully me now, I'm afraid I can't beat you."

Xiao Niu chuckled and said, "Yongmei, I won't bully you, I'll only love you." He felt a layer of cloth between her breasts and his chest, and another on her stomach, so he said, "Yongmei, why aren't you naked?"

Yongmei said softly, "I thought leaving one layer of clothing on wouldn't be a problem."

Xiao Niu sighed and said, "That won't do, it'll have a big impact. If you don't take it off, you won't be able to get away with it tomorrow morning. Come on, let me take it off."

Seeing that Xiao Niu was serious, Yongmei didn't object. She just gave a soft hum. Xiao Niu then used his hands to untie the straps on her back and took off her bodice. Then, holding her again, the feeling was completely different. Two soft, porcelain-smooth beauties pressed against his chest, an indescribable pleasure. The friction aroused Xiao Niu, and his penis, which had somehow hardened, pressed tightly against Yongmei's lower body, making her breath catch in her throat.

Yongmei cautioned, "Xiao Niu, don't move. I'm afraid you'll take advantage of me."

Xiao Niu gritted his teeth, composed himself, and tried to maintain his gentlemanly demeanor. He said, "No, I won't take advantage of you. I will only cherish you, care for you, love you, and make you happy." This effort wasn't in vain; he finally calmed down a bit. However, with such a stunning beauty in his arms, maintaining composure was incredibly difficult. Could he truly be a gentleman? He himself wasn't sure. To ease her shyness, Xiao Niu began to speak to her. Xiao Niu said, "You've had a fiancé, but you trembled constantly when you were in my arms. Didn't that Meng Fancheng even touch you?"

Yongmei was silent for a moment before replying, "Although our relationship is good, and he's tried to touch me, I'm naturally conservative. The most intimate thing we've ever done together was him hugging me and kissing my cheek."

Xiao Niu was excited and smiled, "You're such a good girl."

Yongmei said, "I'm not like you, getting intimate with so many women." As she said this, Xiao Niu could smell a hint of jealousy. This made Xiao Niu even happier.

Xiao Niu kissed her on the cheek and said, "From now on, you'll be my wife, and we'll be together forever. I'll make sure you're happy and carefree every day, and you won't know what worries are."

Yongmei said, "I haven't decided yet. Should I become the sect leader or get married?"

Xiao Niu quickly said, "Of course, get married. Didn't you hear what Zhou Qinghai said? Being the sect leader isn't fun. Getting married is much more interesting."

Yongmei calmly said, "I still need to think about this carefully." As she said this, she felt Xiao Niu's body move slightly, causing her breasts to roll back and forth on his chest, which made Yongmei feel a little strange. She knew Xiao Niu was up to something, so she said, "Xiao Niu, don't move around. If you move around again, I'll kick you out of bed."

Xiao Niu agreed and stopped moving. Even though he didn't move, the beauty of her breasts and the sensation of his penis against her lower body made Xiao Niu want to penetrate her, but he had promised her he wouldn't do anything inappropriate, and this was for healing, not for intimacy. Therefore, this put Xiao Niu in a difficult position. He had a beautiful woman in his arms, but he couldn't just do whatever he wanted to her; he had to act like a gentleman.

After a long time, Yong Mei couldn't hold on any longer and fell asleep. Once she was asleep, Xiao Niu dared not move again. He was afraid that if he moved, he would lose control. So he could only hold Yong Mei tightly, thinking about things to calm his desire. He thought to himself, "Go to sleep quickly, don't suffer like this anymore. She's not my woman now, I can't do anything to her." And sure enough, after half an hour, Xiao Niu actually fell asleep. Because he was holding a beautiful woman while sleeping, his dreams were sweet.

When Xiao Niu opened his eyes again, everything was bright; it was already the next morning. He still felt full in his arms. Turning his head, he saw Yong Mei staring straight at him with her beautiful eyes. As soon as she saw Xiao Niu was awake, she quickly closed her eyes, looking incredibly shy and alluring.

Xiao Niu said gently, "Yongmei, are you feeling better?" He felt her body was warm, so she should have recovered; she wasn't this hot last night. But the close contact, her warm body, and the scent of Yongmei made Xiao Niu even more intoxicated.

Yongmei took a few deep breaths and said, "I feel much better. Let me try, let me go first." Xiao Niu's arms were wrapped around her tightly, more securely than rope. Especially his penis, which seemed to be tempting him, was pressing against her lower body, making her very uncomfortable.

Yongmei grabbed her undergarment and put it on, then sat up, beckoned to a bronze mirror on the table, and said, "Come." The mirror seemed to have grown wings and flew over. Yongmei was delighted and said, "Go back." The mirror obediently returned to its original position. "I think I'm all better," Yongmei said excitedly.

Xiaoniu sat up and said, "Are you really better? Try again."

Yongmei agreed, pointed at the table, and said, "Rise." The table rose smoothly.

Xiaoniu chuckled and said, "That's right, you're much better. Is there anything wrong with you?"

Yongmei shook her head and said, "No, nothing." As she spoke, she pointed at a corner of the table, and a beam of white light shot out, piercing it. Now it was confirmed without a doubt that she had fully recovered her power and health. Yongmei was overjoyed and couldn't help but jump up. With this jump, she was airborne, escaping the bed and the blankets. Instantly, her spring scenery was revealed, making Xiaoniu drool with happiness, because he saw not only her jade legs and beautiful buttocks, but also the curly hair between her snow-white buttocks, her pink cleft, and her light-colored anus. Who could resist such stimulation? Xiaoniu's eyes widened, and his mind went blank.

Yongmei landed back on the bed from mid-air and quickly pulled the blanket over herself. Xiao Niu then came to his senses and said, "Congratulations, Yongmei." As he spoke, he covered his lower body. Yongmei had pulled the blanket away, and his erect penis, standing there in front of the beautiful woman, was really not very elegant.

Yongmei covered herself with the blanket, turning her beautiful eyes away, and said, "Thank you so much for this. Without you, I'm afraid I would have died from my injuries."

Xiao Niu felt pleased and slowly moved closer, saying, "Yongmei, words alone aren't enough; you should offer something in return, right?" Yongmei turned her head and saw Xiao Niu grinning like a lecherous wolf. Fortunately, her strength had returned, so she wasn't afraid of his advances. She said, "What do you want? Xiao Niu, as long as it's not too outrageous, I'll agree to anything."

Xiao Niu gazed at her fair, rosy face, her beautiful eyes like autumn water, her graceful red lips, and her elegant demeanor, feeling a surge of intoxication. He said, "Yongmei, I don't have any outrageous requests; just let me kiss you."

Yongmei's face flushed, and she said, "Didn't you already kiss me?"

Xiao Niu smiled and said, "But I want to kiss you again." He knew that what he wanted in his heart was more than just a kiss; he wanted to take things further. Whether his ambition would succeed today was anyone's guess. Yongmei nodded and said, "Okay." As she spoke, she closed her eyes. Xiao Niu cupped her face in his hands, examining it carefully. Her face was truly beautiful; second only to Yueying, it was the most beautiful. Xiao Niu could hardly think of any flower to describe her beauty. He leaned in and gently touched her face a few times, then licked it with his tongue.

Yongmei said, "What are you doing? Wasn't it just a kiss?" His kissing method surprised her; his tongue tickled her.

Xiao Niu laughed and said, "I haven't kissed you enough yet." As he spoke, his lips unexpectedly pressed against Yongmei's red lips. Yongmei's red lips trembled, and she recoiled. Xiao Niu wouldn't let her back down, so he hurriedly followed, then reached out and embraced her body, kissing her luscious lips passionately. His kisses were incredibly ardent and wild; he used every kissing technique imaginable, employing all his skills—sometimes licking, sometimes rubbing, sometimes licking, sometimes gently biting.

While kissing, his hands also became more active, first greedily caressing and feeling her bare back, then gently pulling back the blanket, exposing her body. One hand moved up, gliding over her thigh, "measuring" and "studying." The smoothness and tenderness of her thigh greatly satisfied Xiao Niu. His hand moved to Yongmei's upper body. Before Yongmei could react, his large hand had already reached her peak. It was so soft and elastic to the touch. Xiao Niu gently grasped, kneaded, and pinched. He accurately pinched her nipple, teasing it relentlessly. He was determined to make Yongmei, this usually refined and elegant girl, passionate, unrestrained, and wild. He wanted her to throw herself into his arms.

Xiao Niu's series of actions were not in vain; this novice in the world of pleasure was left only with panting, moaning, and writhing from his teasing. She instinctively reached out to push him away, but couldn't. Her body was as limp as noodles. She was a cultured and shameful girl; she knew she shouldn't let him take advantage of her, especially since they weren't lovers. But Xiao Niu's skills were too good, making her lose control. Her defenses crumbled, her reserve was torn apart like paper, and she felt like a flag billowing in the wind. And she wanted to billow faster, more violently. She couldn't understand why she had become like this.

The calf played with her methodically, his kisses proving fruitful. After kissing her red lips, he easily slipped his tongue into her mouth, capturing her sweet little tongue. He teased and played with it, allowing Yongmei to fully enjoy the pleasure between their lips and tongues.

Meanwhile, his hands became even more lewd. One hand worked on her back and buttocks, while the other moved back and forth on her breasts. Under the calf's ministrations, Yongmei's calm heart was thrown into turmoil. Her pure body felt as if an earthquake had struck; she felt as if she were on fire, burning ever brighter, threatening to reduce her to ashes. And yet, she found herself enjoying this feeling.

Yongmei's breasts quickly swelled, like two large steamed buns, and her nipples hardened like peanuts. Yongmei writhed even more violently, moaning louder, her face flushed crimson, as if she were drunk. Although her beautiful eyes were closed, her face was filled with lust. She desperately craved a man's comfort. She had never felt this way, never had such a longing. She felt she was no longer herself. She wanted to scream, she wanted to jump wildly, she wanted to fly with a man. At this moment, Yongmei had long forgotten her principles, long forgotten what refusal meant; she only wanted to be immersed in a sea of desire.

Xiao Niu was pleased with her reaction. His hand slowly slid down, reaching towards her thigh, caressing the tender flesh for a while before attacking her most alluring spot. Yongmei hadn't completely lost her senses; she instinctively closed her legs to prevent Xiao Niu from taking advantage. Xiao Niu didn't force her, and moved his hand to her upper body. Unconsciously, her bodice was removed from her body, and Yongmei was now completely naked. Her beautiful naked body was fully exposed to Xiao Niu's eyes.

Chapter 3 of Episode 21: Pain and Pleasure

Xiao Niu was extremely excited. He released Yongmei's mouth, pushed her down onto the bed, and carefully admired her beautiful body, from head to toe and back again. She was the epitome of perfection; her delicate form seemed to be carved from jade or sculpted from the finest flour. Her figure was perfectly proportioned and ideal. If one had to find a flaw, it would be that she would be even better if she were a little fuller. Even so, Xiao Niu was completely captivated.

Although Yongmei was already aroused, she instinctively reached up to cover her lower body. She didn't like her sensitive areas being seen by a man.

Xiao Niu praised, "Yongmei, you are truly like a fairy. I love you so much." As he spoke, he pressed himself against her, enjoying the sensations of her body while bustling about. He opened his mouth and took one nipple into his mouth, sucking on it sweetly, then reached out and kneaded the other breast like dough. At the same time, he used his erect penis to nudge Yongmei's crotch. This two-pronged attack made Yongmei unable to calm down. She moaned softly, her beautiful eyes half-open, her body slowly twisting to ease the stimulation from Xiao Niu.

To be fair, Xiao Niu took turns sucking and touching her breasts, driving Yongmei to the brink of madness. Not only that, Xiao Niu also reached down to attack her crotch. Yongmei closed her legs again, but this time she was no match, because Xiao Niu's body was between her legs, which benefited him. His lustful fingers moved freely in Yongmei's most sensitive areas. He combed her curly pubic hair: he pinched her throbbing clitoris: finally his fingers went into her vagina, all of which drove Yongmei to the brink of madness.

Yongmei cried out, "Little Niu, please spare me! I can't take it anymore, please let me go!"

Little Niu chuckled and said, "Yongmei, this is just the beginning. There's more to come, and you'll be so happy you won't want me to leave you." As he spoke, Little Niu's mouth moved down to Yongmei's navel, kissing and licking it, making Yongmei laugh out loud from the ticklish sensation.

A moment later, Little Niu spread Yongmei's thighs wide, glanced at her wet and alluring genitals, and then lowered his head to bring his mouth close. When Little Niu's lips touched Yongmei's labia, the stimulation made Yongmei cry out in pleasure, almost fainting. Yongmei cried out, "Little Niu, don't kiss me there, you'll torture me to death!" As she spoke, her hands gripped the sheets tightly, showing her inner excitement and agitation. Her desire surged like a tidal wave, making her lose her mind. She couldn't believe there was such maddening pleasure in the world.

Little Niu, of course, didn't stop; his tongue swept and kissed Yongmei's sensitive spots. One moment it darted inside, the next it licked her labia, then it pressed against her clitoris, sucking, teasing, and gently biting it, meticulously attending to every detail. This made Yongmei so aroused that she raised her jade-like legs high, thrusting her white buttocks upwards repeatedly, bringing her tongue closer to Little Niu's mouth. She cried out, "Little Niu, Little Niu, possess me, I won't refuse you."

That was exactly what Little Niu wanted; her words were tantamount to him wanting her to have sex with him. But he didn't act immediately, instead swallowing the copious amounts of spring water flowing from Yongmei's little hole. The slurping sound made it even more intense. She reached out and pressed Little Niu's head, saying, "Hurry up, hurry up, Little Niu, you're my husband."

Hearing the word "husband," Little Niu was overjoyed. He smiled at Yongmei with his wet lips and said, "Yongmei, your husband will relieve your itch right away." As he spoke, Xiao Niu slowly lay down on Yongmei's body, pressing his hard penis against her entrance. Yongmei then twisted her waist, causing their penises to rub against each other. This rubbing made them even more eager for a passionate encounter.

After Xiao Niu had filled his penis with her juices, he thrust it into her vagina. He hadn't gone very deep before, because his fingers had touched Yongmei's hymen. That hymen represented Yongmei's chastity and dignity, and he absolutely didn't want to break it with his fingers. As his penis pushed in, Yongmei winced in pain. When the head of his penis touched her hymen, Yongmei pressed down on Xiao Niu's buttocks, saying, "It hurts, don't move."

Xiao Niu didn't move, and smiled at her. He said, "Yongmei, it will feel better after the pain." As he spoke, he stuck out his tongue and licked her lips, while his hands moved her breasts. Her breasts were full and firm, and felt wonderful to touch.

Yongmei was panting, her face flushed. Her half-closed eyes were particularly captivating. Watching her brow slowly relax, Xiao Niu said, "Yongmei, a short pain is better than a long one, a quick one is better." With that, he suddenly exerted force, like a knife, piercing the hymen. Yongmei cried out in pain, tears streaming down her face, while blood flowed from her lower body. This blood signified that her virginity was gone, and that Yongmei had entered the ranks of young women. From then on, Xiao Niu had one more beloved woman.

When Xiao Niu's penis slid fully inside her, penetrating her flower's heart, he felt immense pride. His penis was tightly enveloped by Yongmei's delicate petals, almost imperceptible. It was so warm and moist inside, like a hot spring. As he savored the sensation, he thought, "From now on, I've slept with all eight beauties from both the underworld and the legitimate world. Especially Yongmei and Yueying; getting them is the most worthwhile thing to boast about. I, Xiao Niu, was brave and daring to charge forward. If I had lacked confidence and courage, the man who ultimately got Yongmei might not have been me, but Meng Fancheng. That bastard, how could he be worthy of Yongmei? Yongmei is the bright moon in the sky." You, Meng Fancheng, are nothing more than a stinking ditch on the ground. Xiao Niu knew her pain, so he stuck out his tongue to lick away her wetness and comforted her, "Every woman has to go through this. After this, everything will be good. Haven't you heard people say? The first time it hurts, the second time it's numb, and the third time it feels like bees crawling."

Yongmei said with a sob, "I didn't expect the first time to hurt so badly. I feel like my lower body is torn apart."

Xiao Niu didn't look at her or pull out his penis, afraid that if he pulled it out, Yongmei would never let him insert it again.

He said, "Yongmei, just hang in there. Nothing in this world is that easy. Take our martial arts training, for example. Every bit of progress requires a lot of sweat and effort. It's the same with this kind of thing. The first time is always painful, but after the pain, the pleasure is endless."

Yongmei opened her tearful eyes and asked, "Really?" She looked as delicate and beautiful as a pear blossom in the rain. The beauty of the moonlight is cold and aloof; the beauty of Yongmei is refined and elegant. One is like ice and snow, the other like a patch of fragrant grass. Ice and snow are pure and cold, creating a sense of distance, yet simultaneously arousing curiosity; while fragrant grass, fresh, green, and vibrant, brings boundless warmth.

As for Xiao Niu, after kissing Yongmei a few times, seeing that she seemed to be in less pain, he tentatively began to thrust. To reduce her pain, he used small, gentle thrusts. With each thrust, pleasure surged. Xiao Niu breathed deeply, thinking, "So beautiful, her thing is so tight, so good, truly intoxicating!" Yongmei, on the other hand, didn't feel so much pain. Under Xiao Niu's thrusts, she also let out soft moans. Their lovemaking began to progress smoothly.

Xiao Niu slowly thrust, changing from short thrusts to long ones. Each thrust reached the entrance, then plunged all the way in. With each thrust, Yongmei groaned; with each final thrust, she cried out, a sound that seemed both painful and blissful. Since they were now joined in, Yongmei wrapped her arms around Xiaoniu's neck. After each few thrusts, Yongmei would give him a kiss, their affection evident.

Xiaoniu breathed heavily with excitement, his penis thrusting faster and faster, occasionally uttering sweet words of concern. He asked, "Yongmei, how are you feeling? Doesn't it hurt anymore?"

Yongmei opened her beautiful eyes and smiled, saying, "Much better. You've really taken advantage of me this time. You swore you wouldn't touch me, you even made a solemn vow, don't let it come true."

Xiaoniu said nonchalantly, "When I swore, I meant it sincerely. I didn't intend to take advantage of you. But once I'm with you, I can't help myself. Who can blame me when you're so beautiful and charming?"

Yongmei felt pleased and said, "You already have so many women, why bother seducing me? I'm really suffering a huge loss. What a pity, what a pity! I'm considered a beauty of my generation, and I never thought I'd have to compete with a bunch of women for a man. It's truly pathetic."

Xiao Niu chuckled and said, "What's pathetic about it? Haven't you heard the saying? A hero has nine wives! Looks like I, Xiao Niu, am a hero too."

Yongmei laughed at his boasting, "You're really not a good person. Those women are unlucky to be with you. Everything you say is a lie."

Xiao Niu thrust in forcefully and said, "Women don't love bad men!" After saying that, he began to have sex with her with great vigor. Because of the abundant spring water, the two of them made a splashing sound at their point of contact, which made Yongmei close her beautiful eyes again in embarrassment.

Seeing her delicate eyebrows relaxed, her pretty face flushed, and her charming appearance of enjoyment, Xiao Niu had no more worries. He quickened his pace, his hips thrusting, his penis relentlessly pounding, making Yongmei's body tremble, twist, and arch. Her moans were more beautiful than singing, her hums from her nose like long, dreamlike whispers. This greatly pleased Xiao Niu.

He thrust powerfully, making the earth shake. However, Yongmei was a novice, her vagina quite sensitive, and before he was fully satisfied, she had already climaxed. To minimize the harm to her, Xiao Niu thrust a few hundred more times before ejaculating. As his hot semen entered her, Yongmei cried out, clinging tightly to Xiao Niu, like a loving wife to her husband. This satisfied Xiao Niu.

After their union, their relationship was even stronger; before, they were separated by vast distances, but now they were as close as one. After resting for a while, they got up and dressed. Of course, Xiao Niu carried his magic knife with him—it was a very important matter. Dao Ci didn't catch Zhou Qinghai, but he still had a good haul. Since Yongmei's outer garment had been torn, she had nothing to wear, so Xiao Niu went out to buy her clothes without even eating. In no time, he returned with a red dress.

Yongmei tried it on and found it fit perfectly. Looking at him affectionately, she said, "Xiao Niu, I didn't expect you to be so good at shopping. You must often buy things for women."

Xiao Niu replied, "Not really. It's just that I was born and raised in Hangzhou, and the streets are full of women's clothes. I'm also a bit of a chatterbox, so I know a lot about this kind of thing. Sometimes my sister Xiaoxiu likes to ask me to help her pick out clothes."

Yongmei walked around the room in her new dress a few times and asked, "Why didn't you choose any other color? Why did you have to choose red?"

Xiao Niu smiled and said, "Because the bride's dress is red, so I bought you red. You look really beautiful in red." He looked her over. Wearing a red dress, Yongmei was indeed stunningly beautiful, vibrant and passionate, quite different from her usual quiet and elegant self.

Yongmei looked at herself in the mirror and was quite satisfied. She said, "I almost don't recognize myself. How did I become like this?" She examined herself and couldn't help but recite a poem: "Three days in the kitchen, washing hands to prepare soup. Not yet knowing her mother-in-law's tastes, she first sends it to her younger sister-in-law to try." Xiao Niu laughed and said, "Yongmei, I know this. It's a poem by Wang Jian of the Tang Dynasty called 'The New Bride.' I've memorized it. But don't worry, my sister has a good personality and isn't so fussy. You don't need to fawn over her; that will spoil her."

Yongmei combed her hair in front of the mirror and said, "Does your sister also like to read?"

Xiao Niu stood behind Yongmei, looking at her pretty face in the mirror, and said, "Of course! My sister loves to read. It's a pity she's not a man. If she were, she would definitely take the imperial examinations."

Yongmei said "Oh," and then said, "I didn't know you had a scholar sister. What's she good at?"

Xiaoniu said, "She's proficient in everything—music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Of course, her skill level can't compare to yours."

Yongmei smiled at herself in the mirror and said, "That's quite rare. I'll have a good exchange with her when I meet her."

Xiaoniu put his hands on her shoulders and said, "Great! Xiaoxiu will definitely like you when she meets you. By the way, you promised me something before, have you forgotten?"

Yongmei thought for a moment and said, "I remember now, I promised you I would paint for you."

Xiaoniu patted her on the shoulder . He slapped her and said, "That's it. You should paint it now, right?"

Yongmei sighed, glanced back at Xiao Niu, and said, "I don't want to paint anymore. I just can't muster the energy."

Xiao Niu's face fell, and he asked, "Why?"

Yongmei explained, "Originally, I wanted to paint a heroic portrait of you, but now I don't want to. In my heart, you were a great hero, a gentleman. But these past few days you've taken advantage of me, especially last night. You were so awful; you ruined my body. What am I supposed to paint now?" As she said this, Yongmei remembered what happened last night, and the wonderful feeling made her both shy and sweet.

Xiao Niu put his arm around her shoulder and said, "How can you go back on your promise? You're so unprincipled!"

Yongmei chuckled and said, "If you really want to draw, that's fine. But I won't draw your face."

Xiao Niu was taken aback and asked, "Then what will you draw?"

Yongmei smiled and said, "If I'm going to draw, I'll only draw your most hateful parts." As she spoke, she gestured with her delicate hand, and Xiao Niu immediately understood what she meant. Xiao Niu smiled lecherously and said, "As long as you're willing to draw, I'll be willing to watch."

Yongmei said, "It won't work today; I don't have any tools on hand. Besides, we should also discuss what to do next. We haven't caught Zhou Qinghai yet; we need to think about what to do next."

Seeing that Yongmei had brought up this issue, Xiao Niu nodded, took Yongmei's hand, and said, "How about this, let's wash our faces and eat first, and then we'll talk." Yongmei naturally had no objection.

After dinner, the two sat side by side on the edge of the bed, gazing into each other's eyes, their eyes filled with tenderness and affection. Xiao Niu took Yong Mei's hand, kissed her lips, and said, "Yong Mei, tell me, what should we do?"

Yong Mei said, "You go first, I want to hear your thoughts."

Xiao Niu thought for a moment and said, "I came out this time to capture Zhou Qinghai. Although I didn't catch him, he's no longer a threat. Think about it, he's lost his Demon Blade and has lost an arm. What threat can he pose to us? Today, Zhou Qinghai is a toothless wolf. We can forget about him. Catching him is only a matter of time."

Yong Mei asked, "Why did you let him go? Why didn't you kill him?" "What a great opportunity that was!"

Xiao Niu smiled and said, "Let me explain. Although Zhou Qinghai and I are nominally fellow disciples, he has been kind enough to teach me, like a master to me. You want me to kill him so cruelly? I simply can't do it. Maybe he realized back then that we would become enemies one day, so he told me that if we really became enemies, he hoped I would let him go. I didn't understand what was going on at the time, but when he said that, I agreed. I found it strange at the time, thinking it was a bit impossible. His skills have always been superior to mine, yet he seemed to be afraid of me." "I never imagined things would turn out this way. We've really become enemies."

Yongmei nodded and said, "So that's how it is. People say, 'A teacher for a day is a father for life.' Since he taught you his skills, you have to let him go. Otherwise, people will say you're repaying kindness with enmity."

Xiao Niu looked at Yongmei gratefully and said, "I'm very happy that you said that. You're such a reasonable girl." He thought to himself, "If it were Yueying, she definitely wouldn't have said these words to me. She would have said that Zhou Qinghai was guilty of heinous crimes and deserved to die. Regardless of whether he taught me his skills or not, he should be killed first." "Let's talk about it later." Yongmei reminded him, "Go on, what do we do now that Zhou Qinghai is no longer

a threat?" Xiao Niu said, "Since Zhou Qinghai is no longer a major problem, let the martial arts world deal with him. I believe his end is not far off. We are currently in a small town in the south, so it's best to leave as soon as possible. From what Zhou Qinghai said, this is the territory of the Snake King, so it's best for us to stay away from that old guy. Although I'm not afraid of him, I'm afraid of his snakes. I get goosebumps just looking at his snakes."

Yongmei nodded and said, "Okay, let's rest for today and set off tomorrow.

" Niu then said, "I plan to go home first to see my father, stepmother, Xiaoxiu, and others. If nothing happens after a few days, I'll return to Laoshan. If I tell my master about this, he'll be very happy."

Yongmei said, "Yes, although Zhou Qinghai isn't dead, righteous people don't need to worry anymore."

Xiao Niu put his arm around her shoulder and said, "Yongmei, you don't have anything else to do anyway, why don't you come back to Hangzhou with me? The scenery there is beautiful, the West Lake is unparalleled. You can also visit my family and meet my in-laws."

Yongmei quickly waved her hand and said, "No, no, I..." "I don't want to see your parents right now; I'm a little afraid of them. Our relationship isn't proper right now, so let's talk about it later. I've made up my mind; I'm not going with you. I'm going back to Mount Emei. I miss Mount Emei, and I miss my master and fellow disciples there. They must be thinking of me too."

Seeing her resolute expression, Xiao Niu knew he couldn't force her, so he said, "Alright then. But you must do one thing after you return to the mountain."

Yongmei asked, "What is it?"

Xiao Niu solemnly said, "When you return to the mountain, you must tell your master that you're no longer the sect leader; you're getting married."

Upon hearing this, Yongmei blushed deeply. She said, "This can't be rushed, it has to be done slowly. If I suddenly tell Master this, I'm afraid my fellow disciples will laugh me to death. Of course, there are also many who are very happy."

Xiao Niu instructed, "Anyway, this matter is of utmost importance, you must think it over carefully."

Yong Mei suddenly thought of something and said, "Xiao Niu, there's something I want to remind you."

Xiao Niu asked, "What is it?"

Yong Mei said, "Now that you possess the Demon Blade again, you have the ability to defeat anyone. You must remember, don't give the Demon Blade back to your Master. If you give it to him, will the Demon Blade ever return to your hands?" "It's not certain yet,"

Xiao Niu asked. "If I go back to Laoshan, who else can I entrust to if not my master?"

Yongmei thought for a long time and said, "I'm not sure either. But your master doesn't seem to be a very righteous hero, so you'd better be cautious."

Xiao Niu agreed and said, "We're only resting here for one day. Can your body handle it?"

Yongmei felt her face flush and also felt his concern. She said, "We martial artists aren't that delicate. We must set off tomorrow."

Xiao Niu said, "Okay, but you have to promise me one thing."

Yongmei didn't understand. She asked, "What is it?"

Xiao Niu said with a lecherous grin, "We'll only walk the whole way, not fly, okay?"

Yongmei understood immediately. She knew what Xiaoniu was up to; he simply wanted to spend more time with her, more opportunities for intimacy. If they flew, they wouldn't have any time to be close. Thinking of this, Yongmei's heart pounded. She was a girl experiencing love for the first time. Of course, she didn't want her sweet dream to end so quickly. What could she possibly refuse?

Xiaoniu saw the answer he needed in Yongmei's eyes, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

As agreed, they rested for a day, and set off after breakfast the next morning, leaving this unforgettable place. A place is unforgettable, just like one's own name.

Along the way, they no longer relied on magic, traveling like ordinary people. They traveled at a leisurely pace during the day and stayed at inns at night. Because of their intimate relationship, they naturally shared a bed when resting. In the prime of their youth, when they were deeply in love, they couldn't help but be overcome by passion and tender feelings.

Xiaoniu was like a thirsty bee, endlessly searching for nectar. By day, Yongmei was a refined young woman, but at night, under Xiaoniu's tutelage, she abandoned her reserve and indulged in pleasure, her skills in bed improving rapidly and becoming increasingly daring. Xiaoniu felt life was infinitely wonderful with her, longing to live a long and healthy life. Yongmei also longed to be his wife for all eternity, never to be separated. His penis drove her wild with desire, leaving her utterly captivated and reluctant to part. She truly tasted the joy of being human. Their journey was filled with endless lovemaking.

One midday, the two arrived in Lishui, Zhejiang Province. Although the place was small, it had a famous lake. They checked into an inn, rested briefly, and then went to see the lake. The lake nestled at the foot of a mountain, its surface like a mirror. The mountains gave the water its charm, and the water gave the mountains their spirit; the power of nature was intoxicating. The two enthusiastically found a boat, and Xiaoniu personally rowed, as they paddled on the water. Yongmei, in high spirits, began to sing. Dressed in a bright red dress, her beautiful face was more radiant than a flower, and the corners of her eyes and brows added a touch of mature charm, making her even more captivating.

Xiao Niu rowed the boat at his leisure, gazing at Yongmei's pretty face and listening to her warbling voice, feeling as if he had returned to Hangzhou, to paradise. They lost track of time, not remembering until the moon rose, when they finally thought of leaving.

Hungry, they didn't rush off. They found a small shop not far from the lake to eat.

They sat down at a table and ate by the light of lanterns. Under the lamplight, Yongmei was breathtakingly beautiful, her eyes shining like stars, full of affection. Her face still shimmered slightly. Xiao Niu forgot to eat, staring intently at her.

Yongmei, while taking a bite of a steamed bun, lightly tapped the table. Xiao Niu, suddenly realizing something, said, "I forgot I was hungry the moment I saw you. That's what you call 'beauty is food for

the eyes,' isn't it?" Yongmei looked around and whispered, "Don't try to coax me anymore. I've already experienced your smooth talk. You're the best at sweet-talking; I won't fall for it again. I bet all your women were won over with your sweet talk."

Xiao Niu shook his head and whispered back, "You're wrong. I didn't win them over with my sweet talk; I won them over with my rod."

Yongmei blushed deeply and muttered, "That just reveals your lecherous nature. I'm so unlucky to have met a playboy like you. If I were with you, I'd probably be crying every day."

Xiao Niu chuckled and said, "You'd probably be grinning from ear to ear every day." Yongmei knew what he meant and couldn't help but flick his head, saying, "Eat your food, stop talking nonsense." Her coquettish anger made her expressive and captivating.

After eating and drinking their fill, the two returned to the lakeside. The bright moon hung high in the night sky. Its mirror-like reflection shone in the water, making the lake appear silvery-white, like countless silver coins cast into the water. The mountains and nearby forests, however, were dark and gloomy. The contrast was stark: the bright became brighter, the darker darker, the boundaries clear and distinct. Only two people stood by the lake. The world was utterly still, not even a bird's song could be heard. With the beautiful woman by his side, Xiao Niu was in high spirits. He recited to the lake: "The lake's light and autumn colors harmonize, the surface is calm, like an unpolished mirror. Looking afar, the Dongting Mountains and waters are verdant, a green snail in a silver dish."

Yongmei praised, "Excellent poem, excellent poem! Xiao Niu, this is the first complete poem I've ever heard you recite, and what's more, you recited it so fluently, without a single mistake. Now I must look at you with new respect."

Xiao Niu, hearing the woman's praise, grinned from ear to ear; if his ears hadn't been there to block the view, the grin would have stretched to the back of his head. He said, "Yongmei, I've really embarrassed myself. With such a beautiful view, I really don't want to talk about the troubles of the martial arts world. Not to mention talking about it, I don't even want to think about it. The scenery before us is so quiet and peaceful. I can't see blood, I can't see heads rolling. This is the realm I yearn for. I really don't want to see death."

Yongmei nodded and said, "We're the same in this respect. I also long for the day when peace comes, and everyone can live normally like ordinary people. Men and women can love each other freely and have children."

By the moonlight, Xiao Niu saw her fair face and bright eyes, and listened to her affectionate voice. He was stunned. Yongmei didn't understand and asked, "Xiao Niu, what's wrong? Are you sick?" As she spoke, she reached out and touched Xiao Niu's forehead.

Xiao Niu grabbed her hand, kissed it on the lips, and said, "Yongmei, I'm not sick. I just think of the great pleasure between men and women when I hear about childbirth."

Yongmei blushed, quickly pulled her hand back, and scolded, "How could you have such thoughts under the bright moon? That's impure."

Xiao Niu said, "No, doing this under the bright moon is more interesting, it makes the act between men and women seem divine."

Yongmei looked at the bright moon in the sky and said, "What do you mean?"

Xiao Niu said seriously, "I want to do it, I want to do it with you right now. I really want to hear your moans, you moan so beautifully, they make my heart fly away."

Yongmei snorted, "Nonsense, what if someone comes?" Judging from her tone, she didn't strongly object.

Xiao Niu chuckled and said, "Of course we won't do it here. We'll find somewhere nearby."

Yong Mei whispered, "Where do you want to go?"

Xiao Niu laughed and said, "Of course, we'll have sex in the wild! That's more exciting! Haven't you ever experienced that?" With that, Xiao Niu impulsively picked Yong Mei up, sprang up, and dashed towards the nearby woods like a gust of wind.

Yong Mei laughed and scolded, "You lecherous wolf, you just do it like that, you're practically a dog!"

Xiao Niu kept moving, his mouth never stopping, "If people were like dogs, that would be quite a sight. Under the sun, you could do whatever you wanted, without caring about anyone else's feelings." As he spoke, the two entered the woods, disappearing into the darkness.

They didn't go any further, just remained within the woods. Xiao Niu put Yong Mei down, looked around to make sure no one was around, and then ran back, satisfied. He embraced Yong Mei and kissed her red lips. His hands began to caress her body. Yongmei, quite adept at seduction, opened her mouth and inserted her tongue. The two then engaged in a passionate, unrestrained kiss, kissing until they were both dizzy and dazed.

Xiao Niu took full advantage, his hands roaming over her body, kneading her breasts and patting her buttocks, causing Yongmei to wriggle and squirm. Later, Xiao Niu unbuttoned Yongmei's clothes, removing her bodice, revealing her two firm breasts. He pulled Yongmei into the moonlight, where her breasts appeared as white as the moon itself, while in shadow, they were mysteriously dark, creating a harmonious interplay of light and shadow.

Xiao Niu exclaimed, "Yongmei, you're so beautiful! Come on, twist your waist, let me see."

Yongmei asked shyly, "What?" but still twisted her waist slightly, causing her breasts to sway and bounce playfully, more amusing than a white rabbit.

Xiao Niu, practically drooling with desire, exclaimed, "Yongmei, you're driving me crazy!" He then pushed Yongmei against a tree trunk, staring at her breasts, grasping one in each hand and kneading them with relish. Yongmei grumbled, "Xiao Niu, how can you be so addicted? It's not like a human being." Xiao Niu pinched her

cute little nipple and laughed, "When doing this, don't think of yourself as a human being enjoying yourself." He then lowered his head, taking one breast into his mouth and sucking and licking it vigorously. Yongmei, enjoying the sensation, moaned softly, her hands pressing against Xiao Niu's head. Encouraged, Xiao Niu alternated sucking on her warm breasts, as if returning to infancy.

As he suckled, one of Xiao Niu's hands reached down to her crotch, massaging her through the cloth. This two-pronged attack intensified Yongmei's desire. Just when she could no longer restrain herself... She pushed Xiao Niu hard, saying in a sweet voice, "Come on, Xiao Niu, let's make love." As she spoke, she reached down to his crotch, grabbing his penis and playing with it excitedly. Xiao Niu warned, "Yongmei, don't be so rough, you'll break it!"

Yongmei chuckled softly, saying, "You claim to be made of iron, how could I break it?" She groped around, then unzipped his pants, grabbing his penis and playing with it directly. His penis became wet from the play, making Xiao Niu pant heavily with pleasure.

Yongmei kissed Xiao Niu's face a few times, saying, "Xiao Niu, a moment of passion is worth a thousand pieces of gold, don't waste any more time. Come on. Let's make love, let's make love!"

Xiao Niu laughed, "Okay, my good woman, I want to fuck you, I want to fuck you to death." As he spoke, Xiao Niu made Yongmei turn around, bend over, stick out her buttocks, and put her hands on a tree, intending to penetrate her from behind, playing a game of "taking fire from afar." By this time, Yongmei's mind was ready for the position. After she assumed the pose, Xiaoniu slapped her buttocks a few times and laughed, "You're sticking your butt out so high, you don't look like Guan Yongmei, the disciple of Emei."

Yongmei turned around and smiled shyly, saying, "I'm a good girl, it's all your fault. If my master finds out, he'll definitely settle accounts with you. He won't kill you, but he'll cut off your 'bastard' and make you a eunuch in the palace."

Xiaoniu chuckled and said, "If I become a eunuch, you'll be the first to cry." As he spoke, he lifted Yongmei's skirt, piling it around her waist, and then pulled off her underpants, so that her buttocks were now in front of him. Her buttocks weren't large, but they were beautifully shaped, as round as the bright moon in the sky. At this moment, her buttocks emitted a faint fragrance and fleshy smell, making Xiaoniu want to penetrate her immediately.

Xiaoniu calmed himself down and reached out to touch her, making Yongmei twist her buttocks. The mysterious crack moved back and forth. The limited visibility in the forest only fueled Xiao Niu's interest. At Yong Mei's repeated requests, Xiao Niu pulled out his rock-hard member and thrust it in forcefully. At that moment, Yong Mei let out her first moan, so beautiful, so breathtaking.

When the penis was fully inserted, Xiao Niu let out a long sigh of pleasure. The tight, tender flesh enveloped the penis, warm and wet inside. With each thrust, Xiao Niu felt as if tiny hands were grasping his glans. Each thrust brought endless pleasure.

Because of the pleasure, Xiao Niu increased his speed. The vagina, already moist, became even wetter with the friction of the penis, soaking Xiao Niu's black hair. The wetness created lewd squelching sounds with each thrust, further arousing them.

Xiao Niu panted heavily, working with great intensity. His hands were either grabbing her swaying breasts or kneading her white buttocks. His penis was relentlessly thrusting in and out of the beauty's vagina. Like a tiger descending a mountain, or a wolf on the plains. He made Yongmei tremble violently, her hands unable to hold onto the tree trunk, sometimes moving up and down, her upper body rising and falling, her buttocks swaying restlessly, and she was emitting sweet moans, as if she were ill.

Xiao Niu pinched her nipples, his penis attacking repeatedly, and asked, "Yongmei, do you feel good? My penis is fucking you in your little hole." His voice was loud, full of male pride. Yongmei was overwhelmed by the fucking, and said intermittently, "Beautiful, beautiful...it's so beautiful. I'm going to be...fucked...to pieces by you. I can't...take...you anymore..." Her moans and cries were full of wantonness. If a familiar person heard this, they would really doubt whether this was Yongmei.

Xiao Niu laughed, "Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Since you think it's beautiful, let's go all out." The impact of his penis made her buttocks tremble slightly. While fucking her, Xiao Niu also got the pleasure he wanted.

After a while, Xiao Niu turned Yongmei's body around, making her lean against the big tree, raising one of her jade legs and placing it on his shoulder. He held Yongmei's long leg with one hand and wrapped his other arm around her slender waist, then thrust his penis into her beautiful hole. Since both of them were martial artists, they were skilled in various positions. Xiao Niu thrust into her hard, giving her a different kind of pleasure than before.

Since this position couldn't be thrust too fast, soon, at Xiao Niu's suggestion, they changed positions again. This time it was "Dragon Boat Hanging Drum," where Yongmei's limbs were wrapped around Xiao Niu's body, and Xiao Niu held Yongmei's buttocks and thrust into her. Yongmei wrapped her arms around Xiaoniu's neck and hooked her legs around his waist. As Xiaoniu's penis thrust inside her, Yongmei cooperated, jumping and thrashing on his body. This position opened Yongmei's eyes wide. Her wet little hole and his penis were engaged in a relentless battle. Only the squelching sounds coming from her little hole could be heard clearly.

After a while, Yongmei put her hands on the ground, and Xiaoniu lifted her two jade-like legs and penetrated her from behind. Yongmei hummed and said, "Little Niu, how come you have so many tricks up your sleeve! I'm finding it harder and harder to keep up with you."

Little Niu worked with great vigor, saying smugly, "How much do you even know about my skills? Let me tell you, my skills are like a bull, and you only know a single hair on its body."

Yongmei giggled and said, "You're getting better and better at bragging."

Little Niu thrust hard from behind, and Yongmei cried out, "Little Niu, your thing is like a red-hot iron rod, it's unbearable!"

Little Niu said, "Then enjoy it." As he spoke, he worked even harder. In the end, Yongmei couldn't take it anymore, so Little Niu pulled her back into his arms and thrust hard a few more times before ejaculating inside her. Yongmei happily clung to Little Niu, as if afraid he would leave her. After they finished, Little Niu felt he hadn't had enough, so he took Yongmei back to the inn to continue their "battle," working until dawn before finally stopping. Xiao Niu benefited from the man's influence, and Yong Mei increasingly understood the meaning of marriage.

The two stayed in Lishui for several days, enjoying themselves immensely. Afterwards, Yong Mei bid farewell to Xiao Niu. Xiao Niu was surprised and said, "Why are you in such a hurry to leave? I'm reluctant to see you go. Why don't you come with me to Hangzhou and stay at my house for a while?"

Yong Mei smiled and shook her head, saying, "Xiao Niu, all good things must come to an end. We must part ways eventually. But don't be sad, we'll meet again soon. After I return to Emei to visit my master, I'll come to Laoshan to find you whenever there's nothing to do on the mountain. You must wait for me!"

Seeing her insistence, Xiao Niu nodded and said, "Alright. Then you must come quickly."

Seeing him frown and sigh, Yong Mei said: "I thought you were some kind of hero, but it turns out you're quite fragile. This isn't like the Xiao Niu I know."

Xiao Niu chuckled and said, "I'm not a hero at all. I'm just a rascal from Hangzhou."

Yongmei said, "In my eyes, you are a hero. By the way, I said I'd draw you a picture."

Xiao Niu blinked and said, "Yes, yes. You said it, but I don't know when I'll get to draw it."

Yongmei thought for a moment and said, "How about this, let's draw it today. Now, let's go out and buy the things we need for drawing." Xiao Niu agreed. The two of them went out together to buy paper and pens.

After buying the painting, Yongmei had Xiaoniu sit on a chair while she sat at the table. She mixed the colors, held a brush, and began painting, intently watching Xiaoniu. At this time, she was very serious, like a professional painter. Xiaoniu noticed that when Yongmei was serious, she was as dignified as a princess or empress dowager. Xiaoniu felt lucky, for he had found a talented woman to be his wife.

After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Yongmei stood up, looked at the painting on the table, and smiled, "It's finished. Come and see what you think."

Xiaoniu was overjoyed and ran over. Looking down, he saw a young man wielding a sword before a mountain range. The young man had delicate features, full of heroic spirit, and the gleaming sword added to his masculine aura. Under his heroic figure, even the mountains seemed small.

Xiao Niu clapped his hands and praised, "It's so well drawn! Although this person is me, he's much more spirited than me."

Yongmei said, "I can't possibly draw your lecherous face on it, that wouldn't be heroic."

Xiao Niu looked at it repeatedly and said, "It's wonderfully drawn, the brushwork is delicate, the figure is lifelike, truly a talented woman." He commented based on his intuition.

Yongmei said seriously, "The brushwork is indeed delicate, but to say it's lifelike is a bit of an overstatement."

Xiao Niu looked around and then turned to Yongmei and said, "Yongmei, I've discovered a problem."

Yongmei held the brush, examining her work, and said, "Just say what you think, we don't need to be polite."

Xiao Niu said, "You made me sit in a chair and draw while you were looking at it, but what you drew is me wielding a sword in front of the mountain, which doesn't match reality. If I had known this, why would I have sat there for you to see? I would have just sat next to you and let you see."

Yongmei giggled, tapped Xiao Niu on the head, and said, "What do you know? This is what you call..." "Art. If you paint exactly what you look like, down to the exact placement of the freckles on your face, that's not art. That's what craftsmen do. Sigh, there's a lot to learn in this area. I'll teach you slowly later."

Xiao Niu chuckled and said, "Yongmei is very knowledgeable. After we get married, I'll definitely ask you for advice every day."

Yongmei said disdainfully, "Will you have time to ask me for advice then? There will be so many women around. You'll be entangled with them. You won't be thinking about painting then, you'll be thinking about how to seduce women." Hearing the word "seduce," Yongmei blushed. In broad daylight, she was very concerned about her reputation.

Xiao Niu, looking devout, said, "I will definitely study hard and learn to paint well in the future, so that I can become a scholar."

Hearing this, Yongmei laughed heartily and said, "Forget it. I think you'll become a lecherous scoundrel, not a scholar."

Xiao Niu said with a bitter face, "I'm not that bad. There's nothing I, Xiao Niu, can't do."

Yongmei said, "Then we'll wait and see. If you become a scholar, I'll wash your feet every night."

Xiao Niu laughed loudly and said, "No need for foot washing, that's not your job. Your job is washing hair, washing my hair every night." As he spoke, he pointed to his crotch. Yongmei snorted, picked up her painting scroll, and poked Xiao Niu's nose. Xiao Niu then circled the table, and the two laughed heartily.

There was nothing more to say, and they spent the night in a passionate revelry, their love overflowing.

The next morning, Xiao Niu saw Yongmei off. Yongmei gazed affectionately at Xiaoniu and said, "You must be careful too! This demonic sword must never fall into your master's hands. If it does, it won't be good for you."

Xiaoniu had already packed the demonic sword into a bundle. He patted the bundle and said, "I'll put the demonic sword in a suitable place, where he won't know. Be careful on your journey, I'll miss you often."

Yongmei smiled and said, "I will too. When I'm not by your side, you must practice your martial arts diligently. Don't do anything you shouldn't."

Xiaoniu nodded and said, "I definitely will. When you go back, don't forget to tell your master that you're getting married."

Yongmei nodded heavily and said, "I know, I won't marry anyone else."

Xiaoniu thought of something and leaned closer to Yongmei, whispering, "Yongmei, I want to ask you, after what happened between us, will you regret it?

" Mei thought for a moment, then looked up at the sky, gave Xiao Niu a wry smile, and said, "What's done is done. It's a bit too late to ask this question; I'll just accept the facts."

Xiao Niu sighed, "Judging from your tone, you seem quite unwilling. If you don't want to be with me, then don't force yourself."

Yong Mei chuckled, patted Xiao Niu on the shoulder, and glared at him, saying, "If you dare abandon me, you'll be infamous in the martial arts world tomorrow."

Xiao Niu grabbed her hand and kissed it, laughing, "I was just joking with you."

Yong Mei laughed too, saying, "I'm not going to argue with you anymore; I'm leaving." She turned and walked away. Xiao Niu watched her from behind. Her beautiful figure grew farther and farther away, slowly disappearing from sight. Xiao Niu remained standing there, thinking, "With more and more women, won't this be a major problem in the future?" He was lost in thought for a while, then took his demonic sword and headed towards Hangzhou. He wanted to go home and visit.

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