[Fantasy] My World (Complete) - Chapter 38

Chapter Ten: Dark Night Murder
"Ah..."
Xiang Feng's scream of pleasure abruptly stopped. Even as the scalding yang semen poured into the beautiful young woman's vagina, she didn't utter a sound. Jing Gongyou, who had already fainted, only her delicate body faithfully reflected her excitement, convulsing and trembling incessantly. The tender flesh inside her honeyed orifice was sucking on the large, gushing penis with unparalleled pleasure.
Originally, with Jing Gongyou's abilities, she wouldn't have been able to last until I ejaculated a second time, but to reward this cold and beautiful woman for turning over a new leaf and becoming a little darling, I naturally had to reward her, reward her for receiving my favor one more time.
"Liu Ri, come out and talk..." A moment later, just as I was pressing down on the beautiful young woman and enjoying the pleasure after our lovemaking, a soft voice entered my ears, almost startling me.
Damn it!
Luckily, I had already ejaculated. If she had shouted like that during our lovemaking, I'm afraid this little vixen would have caused me to ejaculate prematurely!
I cursed the little vixen inwardly for her lack of romantic understanding, but I quickly dressed, quietly opened the window, and swiftly flew to the trunk of a large tree five meters away.
Xiaoyu was leisurely lying on a branch of a large, upturned tree, a large bag slung across her body, and popping grapes into her mouth. Watching her pink lips move, swallowing the plump grapes and spitting out the seeds and skins, I, this "gentleman," couldn't help but imagine my manhood moving in and out of her mouth. Xiaoyu didn't want to speak to me first, but after observing me closely, she noticed a strange smile on my face. This incredibly intelligent girl immediately understood what I was thinking. "Pah...you filthy bastard!"
The incomparably beautiful girl quickly threw away the grapes, spitting out the ones she had just eaten, and looked at me with disdain.
"I'm vulgar?"
I said seriously, "Little sister, slandering people isn't a good habit. What did I say? What did I do?"
"You..."
Xiaoyu was speechless for a moment. Indeed, apart from smiling, I hadn't done anything.
"Anyway, you're not a good person!"
the beautiful girl said angrily.
"I think you're not a good girl either."
I reprimanded her righteously, "Peeping at other couples having sex, and you still have the nerve to say that?"
"Hehe...couples? I think they're adulterers!"
Xiaoyu finally found an opportunity and laughed disdainfully.
"Don't talk nonsense!" I reached out and sucked hard, and Xiaoyu's delicate body immediately fell into my hands. Before the little girl could react, a big mouth covered her lips. "Ugh...you bad guy...let me go! I'm not one of those silly women...ugh..." The beautiful girl had a fierce temper. Even though I kissed her little mouth, she twisted and turned, and I still couldn't break through her teeth. Plus, I saw tears welling up in her eyes, and my heart softened, so I let her go.
"Alright, alright, you peeked at me, can't I even kiss you?"
I stroked her hair. "Little vixen, how long are you going to tease me?"
"Anyway, you're not a good person..."
Xiaoyu buried her head in my chest, muttering.
Although her tone was cold, the beautiful girl was actually quite happy inside. This man, although domineering and lecherous, still cared about her; otherwise, he wouldn't have let go so quickly when he saw her about to cry.
However, while she felt sweet inside, getting her...you're still a long way off!
I said several things but didn't hear a reply from Xiaoyu, and I felt a little disappointed. Was she really angry?
Xiaoyu and I have been through thick and thin together, and we've been together for so long, yet she doesn't have any feelings for me at all? This is such a blow to my illustrious reputation as "the most charming man in Wushuang County, captivating countless young ladies and gentlemen"! Seeing my dejected expression, Xiaoyu cursed inwardly, but her face was filled with sorrow: "Liu Ri, I know in your eyes, the women of our Ecstasy Sect are all bad women who like to seduce men into bed, but let me tell you, I'm absolutely different from them, don't mess with me!"
I frowned and hugged her even tighter: "Nonsense, of course I'll get the woman I like, you're mine! No one can change that!"
"Bragging, shameless :- :"
Xiaoyu muttered angrily before raising her head again: "I didn't mean to peep at you two, I just need your help... Now, come with me, okay?"
"Now?"
I looked at the sky; it was already past midnight. "What are we going out for so late?"
"A dark and windy night, don't you think it's the perfect night to kill someone?"
A hint of undisguised murderous intent appeared on Xiaoyu's lips.
Xiaoyu's understanding of Suzhou City far exceeded my expectations. She carried me swiftly across the rooftops, quickly evading the patrolling soldiers and flying out of Suzhou.
We headed north, past many lakes and forests outside Suzhou. After traveling for about half an hour along paths through the greenery, we finally stood on a hillside, looking towards a villa nestled beside a beautiful lake in the distance. The villa was vast, at least a thousand acres, and its buildings and pavilions were far more imposing than those of the Imperial Palace and the Suzhou branch of the Jiangnan General Chamber of Commerce. Naturally, the gold coins spent on its construction were also much greater.
At this moment, the villa was sparsely lit, with squads of guards patrolling everywhere with torches, resembling moving fire dragons.
"Kill them all?"
I asked Xiaoyu.
The beautiful girl was currently brewing a strong killing intent. Hearing my words, even though she was in a bad mood, she couldn't help but glare at me: "You want to kill them all? I'll gladly throw myself into your arms and become your concubine!" "Alright!" I didn't hesitate and leaped down.
Xiaoyu was startled and quickly jumped down after me. Using all her strength, she was clearly faster than me. Just before I hit the bushes below, she grabbed my hand and pulled me up to stand on a bare tree.
"You… bastard!"
The beautiful girl immediately punched me, her eyes red and tears streaming down her face.
"How am I a bastard?"
I quickly hugged her back. "Little vixen, since these people upset you, I'll kill them. What's the big deal? Don't cry, it breaks my heart to see you like this."
"You're teasing me…"
Xiaoyu accused. "How can you kill them all by yourself? There are over five thousand people living there!"
"So what if there are over five thousand? If I can't kill them all at once, I'll kill them several times!" I shrugged. "For my little darling, I'm willing to bear the stigma of a butcher!"
"Don't be so kind!"
Xiaoyu said coquettishly. But then she realized her tone had been too harsh, so she quickly added, "I don't want to kill them all, I don't want to kill anyone. Killing them would be too easy for them. I want this family to collapse, and for that wretched woman to live in eternal misery!"
"She's not your father's killer, is she?"
Seeing the young beauty's furious outburst, I quickly patted her back to soothe her nerves.
"No! But it's much worse than that!"
The stunningly beautiful girl coldly said, "She killed my master, killed three aunts who always loved and cared for me, forcing me to flee to a distant land. Wouldn't you call that a deep-seated hatred?"
"I guess so."
I nodded. "My little darling, tell your husband, who is she?"
"An Lu!"
"An Lu? Never heard of her. Is she very powerful?"
Xiao Yu stared intently at me. "Of course she's powerful. The number one martial arts master in the world back then was her husband. It's said that she has already received eighty percent of his true teachings. The number one martial arts master in the world?
An Lu? "
I frowned. "This is outside Suzhou City... Could it be... Could it be her?" "That's right..."
Xiao Yu saw my surprised look and knew that I already knew who she was. "She is the wife of the previous Daoist Master of the Heavenly Demon Path of the Demonic Sect, Dongfang Daming, and the current patriarch of the Dongfang family, An Lu, also known as Dongfang Lu!"
Damn it!
I finally found her!
I let out a long sigh and looked up at the sky. "Master, I finally have a chance to avenge you... I want to see just how vicious this venomous woman who betrayed and hunted you is!" The beautiful girl frowned slightly. "Liu Ri, are you hesitant because of her identity?"
I shook my head. "Feelings?" I hugged the beautiful girl's delicate body tightly. "No, just a little sentimental!"
"Yes... I'll tell you when I have the chance."
I said calmly, "Let's go, let's go to the Eastern Mansion. I can't wait to meet the wife of the world's number one expert."
Xiao Yu heard me clearly. My tone was full of murderous intent, not as peaceful as I said! At the same time, she felt relieved, but doubts arose in her heart: "Why is he so willing to help me without even hesitating? Is he not related to the Eastern Great Name? Is he a disciple of the Eastern Great Name's enemy in the Heavenly Demon Path?"
Before the doubts were resolved, the beautiful girl felt her delicate body lighten as the boy embraced her slender waist and flew lightly towards the distant Eastern Mansion.
"You have to be careful, the defenses of the Dongfang Mansion are extremely strong. My aunts were ambushed and killed when they tried to break into the Dongfang Mansion to avenge my master. They were all very skilled in martial arts, but they couldn't escape,"
Xiaoyu whispered, reminding me. I could hear a hint of fear in the beautiful girl's voice.
The larger the family, the more robust their defenses.
The Dongfang Mansion's defenses went beyond what a family could manage. As the number one martial arts master in the world and a brilliant genius of the Demonic Sect, my master had spent a great deal of effort building the family mansion here, and naturally, he didn't want anyone to destroy it. So, he hired many masters of mechanisms and used the secret mechanisms of the Demonic Sect to design the Dongfang Mansion as a den of dragons and tigers. It's a pity that Xiaoyu's aunts didn't know this, and ultimately met their deaths. But
I wasn't worried. The reason was simple: my master probably knew that his disciple would one day go to the Dongfang Mansion, so he drew up all the design plans.
However, I won't let my guard down. That wretched woman betrayed my master, and fearing his return and revenge, she'll naturally make some changes to the mechanisms. If I'm not careful, I could easily find myself surrounded.

Chapter Eleven: Night Raid
on the Eastern Prefecture. Families across the continent generally like to plant trees in their courtyards. Since ancient times, trees have been plants that symbolize longevity and enduring life. For example, the phrase "evergreen pine and cypress" is widely admired. Although there are very few families with evergreen pine and cypress—only three so far—who wouldn't want to be the fourth? So planting more trees for auspicious meaning is always acceptable, right?
Moreover, many famous doctors have said that planting more flowers, grasses, and trees at home can not only cultivate one's temperament but also promote longevity and health… This has also spurred many merchants to be enthusiastic about planting trees and flowers.
With more trees in the house, many thieves will have opportunities. You can defend against thieves underground, but can they really see clearly from the branches in the dark?
These thieves, one after another, did succeed quite a bit at first, but later, as people paid more attention and actively adopted various preventative measures, the results were immediate. Eventually, unless one possessed exceptional agility and could still appear and disappear without a trace, many petty thieves were terrified of trees.
The Dongfang Mansion was shaded by lush trees, and the rows of buildings looked like they were scattered throughout a forest.
Actually, there was a simple and convenient way to deter thieves from the air: hang densely packed lines from the branches, each line adorned with bells. Unless you possessed extraordinary agility and could glide over the leaves, you'd be in for a beating from countless guards. Of course, this sometimes resulted in accidental injuries, such as birds accidentally bumping into the bells, but regardless, it required little effort and was highly effective. Since it was only used at dusk, even if birds accidentally stumbled in, it didn't significantly impact the overall situation. Master also used this trick, employing the "Sky Roar Line." While not densely distributed, it was often placed in unexpected locations, where people were most likely to be careless—a truly ingenious move. Holding Xiaoyu, I swiftly traversed dozens of meters of flat ground, leaping onto a large tree in the Eastern Mansion. I moved through the undergrowth with lightning speed, dodging both the Sky Roar Line and those hiding nearby, quickly reaching the center of the mansion.
The stunningly beautiful girl was very cautious. Before we entered, she forced me to change into black tight-fitting clothes, and then we both put on veils.
These items were all taken from a large bag slung across her shoulder. I even suspected that, if needed, she might pull out a tent… cough cough, that would be great, perfect for some fun—open-air sex! Back in the day, I, the young master, and the five girls of the "Beautiful Girl Sex Slave Group" often did that, you know.
Xiaoyu was currently gazing at a white three-story building in the distance. What was that place? She dreamed about it constantly. Seeing her gritted teeth, I felt that if she were allowed to rush over, she would devour this little building whole. Suddenly, a sense of alarm rose in my heart, and I quickly grabbed Xiaoyu, my body leaping into the sky like a large parrot.
"Bang bang bang..."
A series of fine, silvery rays suddenly struck the tree we had just been standing on. If I had been a moment slower to dodge, so many poisonous needles would have hit us.
"Bang!" A loud bang rang out, and fireworks, seemingly appearing out of nowhere, bloomed above our heads.
"Enemy!"
The people in the courtyard reacted as if a bucket of water had been poured into boiling oil, and groups of people leaped in from afar.
"My little darling, today I'll collect some interest for you first."
As I slowly landed, I softly said to the little beauty in my arms.
"No, let's go! They're very strong, there are many experts, you can't do it alone!"
Xiaoyu quickly tugged at my clothes: "Liu Ri, listen to me, don't be a hero!"
"Don't worry, if we can't beat them, I'll take you with me to escape."
I smiled slightly, my body suddenly plummeted, and in the blink of an eye, I leaped out of the tree's range, standing proudly in a patch of flowers. "Ah!"
Two screams rang out, and two men in tight-fitting clothes suddenly leaped out from under my feet, spitting out blood in mid-air. By the time they landed on the ground, they were already lifeless. Hmph! Fools, hiding under the flowers, do they think my Heavenly Demon Skill is fake? They can't even detect this little bit of a presence? But just now in the bushes, I clearly dodged every hidden sentry and Heavenly Silkworm Silk, how could I still be discovered?
Recalling the direction from which the poison needle rain was released, that was clearly the trunk of a large tree, where exactly is the enemy hiding?
Never mind, facing the crisis at hand is the most important thing.
I gripped the beautiful young woman's hand tightly, calmly surveying the thirty-odd experts who had rushed towards me.
They were all dressed in blue, close-fitting outfits, ranging in age from twenty to fifty, wielding various weapons, but all had bulging temples, clearly indicating their high level of martial arts.
"Little darling, be careful!"
I transmitted my voice to the beautiful woman.
Before she could respond, I let out a long howl and leaped into the crowd.
"How dare you!"
They had been on the defensive, never expecting me to attack first, but their expert instincts kicked in. The two men facing me raised their steel blades, bringing them down with a whistling sound. In an instant, I, already moving very fast, accelerated again, instantly reaching the two men. I reached out and tapped them on the foreheads, then continued forward without even looking back.
"Bang! Bang!"
Two muffled thuds followed, and the two men who had been standing motionless, still holding their steel knives, suddenly had their heads explode. Nian Xin and those around him nearly vomited.
"Kill him—" In a panic, a group of people swarmed forward, weapons aimed at every part of my body.
"Hahaha…"
I laughed wildly as I moved through the crowd, my hands flailing. Screams filled the air, and the sounds of bodies exploding echoed. In the blink of an eye, no one around me could stand. The fact that
eighteen people were dealt with so quickly was something no one had expected. Those behind, who had just been fighting Xiao Yu, witnessed this scene and were terrified, quickly retreating.
I let out another long roar, my figure soaring into the sky like an eagle. My hands moved rapidly in the air, and the sounds of explosions rang out again. Five more experts from the Eastern Prefecture fell to the ground.
As I landed, three men came rushing towards me. Terrified to find me in their path, they lost their footing and screamed in despair, their swords flashing and weaving into a giant net. I shook my head and smiled, then leaped forward, my finger precisely touching their swords. "Clang!"
Their weapons snapped in two. Empty-handed, they knew they were in trouble. It was too late to retreat; a black shadow flashed, and everything went black before their eyes. With a "bang," they were sent flying in three different directions. Judging by their twisted bones, they were dead on the spot. "Oh my god..." "Devil! He's a devil!" The remaining experts screamed and scattered. I had no interest in killing these small fry.
Xiao Yu, watching this hellish scene with great interest, took a few graceful steps to my side and pulled me along, saying, "What are you waiting for? Let's go!"
"Don't panic, I want to see An Lu."
I patted her hand and squeezed her delicate grip.
"Strange... why does he seem even more nervous and excited than me?"
the beautiful girl muttered.
The Eastern Prefecture had many experts, and of course, they wouldn't hesitate to step forward just because the first wave of attacks failed. In less than half an incense stick's time, more than twenty experts rushed in from afar, and hundreds of archers climbed onto the rooftops, their bows and arrows aimed at us. Having experienced several battles, I knew that if the distance was sufficient and different waves of attacks could be launched, a hundred archers could take down a first-rate expert, and five hundred experts could take down a top-tier expert. As for an unparalleled expert like myself, I had no choice but to flee; otherwise, even a thousand sharpshooters couldn't defeat me.
Now, there were bushes not far behind me. Once I flew into the bushes, who could stop me?
"The Heavenly Demon Skill I've painstakingly honed is no joke!"
The newcomers stopped ten meters away, their torches illuminating the surroundings.
Leading them was an elderly man with white hair, a ruddy complexion, and piercing eyes. He carried a broad, thick sword on his back, standing there like a blade ready to strike at any moment.
Behind the old man was a group of men around forty years old. Seeing the horrific scene, they frowned, feeling a deep sense of dread towards the two masked men and women opposite them. In the time it takes to burn an incense stick, twenty-six experts were gone. Just how profound and domineering was their skill?
"That white-haired old man is one of An Lu's most trusted people, a retainer of the Eastern Mansion! 'Overlord Blade' Xue Haichang,
and the others behind him are all top talents of the Eastern Mansion." Xiao Yu transmitted her voice to me secretly, "But it's a bit strange. In this situation, An Lu should have come out, and the other two female retainers are hiding... Liu Ri, if things look bad, you must escape quickly, don't worry about me."
If we weren't facing enemies, I would have loved to slap the beautiful girl's round, firm buttocks. Damn it, do they really not trust me that much? "Young brother, what ruthless methods!"
Xue Haichang's gaze returned from the surroundings: "Your Demon Sect hasn't appeared in the martial world for a long time. Why did you suddenly come to attack today? Do we, the Eastern Mansion, have a deep-seated hatred for you?"
"Don't talk nonsense, what Demon Sect or Ghost Sect!"
I said coldly.
"Young brother, are you taking advantage of my old age and failing eyesight?"
Xue Haichang said indifferently, "To kill so many experts so quickly, you must have used the Demon Sect's 'Mad Demon Soaring to the Sky,' right? As for this finger technique that can shatter someone's body with a single strike, isn't that 'Demon Might Shakes the Heavens'? Young brother, you have such high skill!"
The beautiful girl frowned slightly upon hearing this. Something was wrong; Liu Ri was clearly a member of the Heavenly Demon Path, so how could he be so proficient in the Demon Sect's martial arts?
I laughed heartily, "Old ghost, you have a mouth, so say whatever you want! Let's cut to the chase. If you want revenge, hurry up, or I'm going home."
"Leave? I'm afraid it won't be that easy, will it?"
Xue Haichang's expression changed instantly. "Wu Qi, you five, go."
"Yes!"
The five burly men behind him stepped forward, carrying meteor hammers.
In terms of strength, they were definitely twice as strong as the previous group, but they weren't arrogant enough to think they could kill me single-handedly. So they adopted a very safe approach: a five-on-one attack!
The greatest advantage of the meteor hammer is its long-range attack capability, but it also has a weakness: once someone gets close, its strength is greatly reduced.
The five of them occupied five positions, perfectly compensating for each other's weaknesses. If one of them was approached by the enemy, the others could quickly provide support.
With such tacit understanding, they had repeatedly made meritorious contributions to the Eastern Prefecture.
"Kill!"
As the five of them shouted in unison, five meteor hammers drew strange arcs in the air, blocking Xiaoyu and my retreat routes, and then striking my upper, middle, and lower body.
Child's play! I snorted lightly, my fingers tapping five times in seemingly slow but actually fast movements. "Bang bang bang..."
Huge explosions rang out, and the five meteor hammers exploded before they even reached me. "Take this!"
The five men were not discouraged. As the five silver chains hurtled towards them, a meteor hammer appeared in their hands, striking again with lightning speed.
I was annoyed. I reached out and released, changing the direction of the five silver chains, but increasing their speed. With a whistling sound, they flew towards Xue Haichang and his group.
My true energy instantly circulated throughout my body. I pushed my lightness skill to its limit, soaring into the sky. I tapped one of the meteor hammers with my toes, and in the blink of an eye, I was in front of the expert from Dongfang Prefecture who had fired the meteor hammer.
"Help!" He barely managed to shout that before he could even run away when I struck him on the back with a finger, and he collapsed stiffly.
In the blink of an eye, a whooshing sound rose behind me. I turned and pressed my palm down in the air, causing the four silver iron balls that had reached me to tremble violently before rebounding at an even faster speed. "Pfft! Pfft..."
None of the other four guys wielding meteor hammers escaped; they were all struck by the meteor hammers and fell backward. Just then, Xue Haichang roared. He had somehow already flown into the air, his precious sword gleaming like snow, and he slashed at the spot where Xiaoyu was standing.
"Whoosh..."
A tangible, snow-white streak appeared in the bright night sky, its attack range covering a radius of ten meters. Xiaoyu, already flying away, had no way to avoid it!
I took a deep breath and pulled hard with both hands. Xiaoyu, who was already flying towards me, suddenly increased her speed several times over, finally managing to escape the blade's edge.
"Boom..."
A sound like a thunderbolt echoed as the spot where Xiaoyu had just stood turned into a deep crater.
Xue Haichang, unwilling to let it go, merged his broadsword with his swift movements, unleashing a thousand streaks of light as
he hurtled towards me. I also leaped from the ground, and just as we were about to collide, my body miraculously spun outwards, dodging his sharp blade and striking his head with a palm.
Xue Haichang, a seasoned veteran, swung his broadsword horizontally, using the back of the blade to block my hand. "Bang!"
With a deafening crash, we were both sent flying. I landed beside Xiaoyu, scooped her up in my arms, and whirled her into the canopy of several large trees. "Where do you think you're going!"
The experts from the Eastern Prefecture were ecstatic, thinking they had found an easy target, and shouted as they chased after us. "Don't go! He's not seriously injured!"
Xue Haichang's words, uttered as he also fell to the ground, immediately silenced their excited shouts of battle.
Everyone turned to look at the pale-faced "Overlord Blade" elder, a trickle of blood flowing from the corner of his mouth.
"Don't chase him, we're no match for him!"
Xue Haichang said dejectedly, looking as if he had aged ten years.
Even the old man was no match for him?
The experts from the Eastern Mansion were horrified, and looking at the tragic scene on the ground, they felt a chill run down their spines!
When did the Eastern Mansion encounter such a formidable opponent?

Chapter Twelve: Desperate Measures
Only after leaving the Eastern Mansion, deep in a forest, did I release Xiaoyu, plop down under a large tree, and gasp for breath. "Are you hurt?"
Xiaoyu squatted down beside me worriedly, taking out a fragrant handkerchief and gently wiping my sweat. "Silly boy, idiot, I told you not to be so reckless... Do you think you're the best in the world? Facing dozens of experts, you didn't even run away!"
"Hehe, how can my skills improve if I don't fight to the death with experts?"
I laughed breathlessly. "That old bastard, I doubt he'll be able to stand up again for at least ten days!"
"I think you two are evenly matched. He's so badly injured, how about you?"
The beautiful girl observed me anxiously, even placing her small hand on my wrist, wanting to take my pulse.
I smiled, and with a tug, Xiaoyu lost her balance and immediately fell into my arms. This was because the beautiful girl didn't resist much; otherwise, with such a light force, I wouldn't have been able to pull her down.
"Liu Ri... stop messing around... let me see!"
Xiaoyu glared at me with a charmingly angry expression.
"Actually, for us members of the Demonic Sect, the best way to recover from injuries is by absorbing Yin energy to replenish Yang energy."
I looked at Xiaoyu with a stern face: "Little darling, why don't you just give in to me!"
"Hehe...you're so annoying..."
To my dismay, the stunning girl wasn't fooled at all and wasn't frightened at all. She chuckled and said, "You're such a lecherous man, you're injured and you still want me..."
The girl's tone was very relaxed. Tonight, her heart was quite sweet. To say that she was moved...well, not entirely. Anyway, this little vixen was very happy that a man would do so much for her. "You're such a spoilsport—" I kissed her smooth pink forehead: "Then let me hug you, that way your injuries will heal faster."
"Hmm..."
This time, Xiaoyu didn't object: "You should rest properly, there's no need to rush."
I smiled faintly, nodded, closed my eyes, and began to regulate my breathing.
I did suffer some internal injuries in the fight just now, but not nearly as severe as Xue Haichang's. He's still a level below me. However, I was also intentionally testing the strength of the Dongfang family. Otherwise, if I used the Heavenly Demon Art, without even a direct confrontation, he would have been spitting blood and fleeing in just a few dozen moves.
Through my exchange with Xue Haichang, I know he's a top-tier expert, still quite a distance from the level of a peerless master. But if he were to fully unleash the power of his swordsmanship, he would be a formidable opponent.
Since he's only one of the three elders, there are at least two other women whose martial arts are comparable to his.
The three of them combined could barely hold their own against me, but if An Lu, who supposedly assassinated my master and whose power is unfathomable, were present, I'd probably be the one fleeing. Oh, right, why didn't I see Dongfang Mingming earlier? As my master's daughter, did something happen at home?
What a pity, I didn't see this "most masculine beauty"!
I'll teach that wicked woman a lesson, but as for this junior sister… haha, need I say more?
Back at the Jinggong residence, it was almost four in the morning. I went straight back to the small building where the Jinggong sisters lived with Xiaoyu. Hearing that we had just gone to the Dongfang residence, the twin beauties, who knew about my feud with Anlu, were both distressed and complaining, saying that I hadn't taken them along, otherwise they would have wiped them all out in one go!
Under my tutelage, and after the battle with the grassland barbarians, the Jinggong sisters' skills had greatly improved compared to before. Their skills were definitely at the peak of first-rate masters. If the two of them attacked together, Xue Haichang would definitely be no match.
With them, we'll definitely achieve even better results in our rampage at the Dongfang residence.
However, when Xiaoyu called me out earlier, she didn't tell me what we were going to do beforehand, so the twin beauties missed this opportunity to help Xiaoyu and me get revenge. Speaking of Xiaoyu, she's quite something. She had already revealed her true identity to the Jinggong sisters. The beauties weren't from any righteous sect, and they had only heard of the "Soul-Stealing Sect" Xiaoyu mentioned. They didn't mean any disrespect, and besides, Xiaoyu had always been kind to them, so naturally they'd side with their own people. Xiaoyu thought about it and realized she was right; she had indeed been too hasty earlier. If she had called the two of them along,
they might have caused quite a stir. The stunningly beautiful girl, still feeling ashamed, was tempted by the two mischievous girls and actually suggested to me that we go to the Eastern Mansion again tonight. I was so angry that I grabbed them and spanked them each a few times until they cried out in pain.
Damn it, they really don't know the value of hard work! This time we didn't run into Anlu and the others. If those three women were home, the four of us going would have been in deep trouble!
Hearing this, the three restless girls finally calmed down and obediently went to sleep.
Nothing happened that night. The next morning, I got out of the bed with the two beautiful girls, one on each side, and felt that life was wonderful.
While having breakfast, Hosokawa Itsuki, who was in the habit of collecting intelligence every morning, came in with a stack of intelligence reports as usual. The first report was the news of the attack on Dongfang Prefecture last night. "Hehe, everyone's having quite a lively discussion now,"
Hosokawa Itsuki chuckled. "Last night, while Madam Dongfang was out with her daughter and several experts, the Demonic Sect's experts stormed in, killing and wounding dozens of masters, and even beat the famous Jiangnan master 'Overlord Blade' Xue Haichang so badly he vomited blood and was injured. Truly impressive!"
Jing Gongmei feigned ignorance, asking, "Oh, what's the background of this Dongfang family? Why is the Demonic Sect attacking them?"
"The Dongfang family is an important member of the Jiangnan General Chamber of Commerce, and has always been the Shangguan family's strongest ally. They control dozens of large kilns and silk workshops, producing very high-quality silk, making them extremely profitable,"
Hosokawa Itsuki explained. "Besides, Madam Dongfang's missing husband was none other than Dongfang Daming, the number one martial arts master who once swept across the continent. With his guidance and Madam Dongfang's own efforts, she is now recognized as one of the most outstanding masters, definitely ranking among the top three in Jiangnan. Furthermore, the Dongfang family boasts countless masters, known as the 'Number One Martial Arts Family of Jiangnan.' Unexpectedly, they were slapped hard by the Demonic Sect this time. I think the storm is about to break again!"
"No storms are any of our concern, we'll be leaving soon anyway,"
said Keimiya Yu in a slightly hoarse voice. She had screamed so much last night that her throat was a little sore, but her spirits were surprisingly high, which made her very confident in the effects of yin and yang balance. "Mistress, there's news about the buyer you asked me to find,"
Kyotaro announced loudly. "It's a wealthy and powerful lord from Honshu Island, from the prestigious Umonkichi family."
"The Umonkichi family?"
Keimiya Yu frowned. "It seems they're quite close to the Shiji family, aren't they?"
"One of the Shiji family's daughters married into the traitorous Hojo family!"
Hosokawa Itsuki finished her sentence for her, then asked worriedly, "Kyotaro, are they reliable?" "I'm not entirely sure either,"
Kyotaro shook his head irresponsibly. "But in this rush, only their prices are right. They're willing to pay 18 million gold coins for this mansion, 10 million gold coins for the twelve shops, and 18 million gold coins for all the antiques and paintings, totaling 46 million gold coins."
"Not even fifty million..."
Jinggong You sighed. "Alright, agree to them. It's best to set a time to reach an agreement today."
The Jinggong sisters and I both knew that Jinggong You had even brought out ten million worth of exquisite antique jade artifacts from her family. Even so, it was only six million more gold coins than the original mortgage price.
At market price, these would be worth at least sixty million gold coins, but even the highest bidder only offered that much, showing that there's little compassion in business dealings. Today is the third day since returning to Jiangnan. Gong Taro has already inquired with dozens of merchants who previously expressed interest in buying the Jinggong family's assets. It seems the cold and beautiful young woman has a general idea of the situation, which is why she agreed to this low-priced deal. "Mom!"
Jinggong Yu said discontentedly, "Didn't Aunt and the others help us pay back the money? Why are we selling the mansion? Where will we live after it's sold?"
"We're going to Liufeng Kingdom. Your uncle will be there to look after you; things will be better there,"
Jinggong You said, stroking her son's head with a slight sigh.
"Ren Lanting?"
Jing Gongyu was terrified of me, shaking his head repeatedly and pleading, "No, no... Mom, I don't want to go there! Liufeng Kingdom is so poor! Jiangnan is the best! I love living here!"
"Son, it's all my fault..."
Jing Gongyou looked at her son, a wave of guilt washing over her, and tears streamed down her face.
I frowned, wishing I could grab the cold, beautiful young woman and give her a good spanking. A mother who spoils you to this extent is truly rare! Going to Liufeng Kingdom is a new development; why should I feel guilty for letting my son live an unhappy life here just because he wants to continue his debauchery?
Jing Gongcai couldn't stand it anymore and said coldly, "Yu'er! Liufeng Kingdom has many nice places, not much worse than Jiangnan. You're not allowed to be naughty. Be good and come with us, or your aunt will punish you, understand?"
This time, when the Jing sisters returned to Jiangnan, they were very angry to see Jing Gongyu's disobedient behavior. They had already hit him several times and almost caused Jing Gongyou to fall out with them. So Jing Gongyu was a little afraid of his two aunts. When he saw that Jing Gongcai was angry, he quickly shut his mouth. "Sister-in-law, let's keep this Jinggong Mansion."
Jinggong Mei, at my telepathic prompting, said sweetly, "After all, this is the Jinggong family's home in the Great Yuan Kingdom. If we return here in the future, we'll have a place to live. What do you say?"
"No, no..."
The cold and beautiful young woman shook her head. "Without these eighteen million, we can't possibly pay the Shimazu family for the armor! Mei'er, Cai'er, I know you mean well, but let me decide for myself. The Jinggong family will never decline just because we sold our assets in Jiangnan! One day, we will take back what belongs to us!" (
Please continue reading "My World" Chapter 21) The sale of the property took an unexpected turn, leading Umon Yoshitaka to try and take advantage of the situation.
Young Master Ri once again went to investigate the grain situation and unintentionally received great news, turning the difficult task of purchasing grain around. However, fortune and misfortune are intertwined. Just a few hours later, Young Master Ri began to hate the talented and handsome "Twin Heroes of Jiangnan" with a vengeance. Why was that?

Episode 21: Full of Difficulties

[Episode Synopsis]
I've never seen such a ruthless price cut. They reduced it by two-thirds in one go. Seeing that the Jinggong family was in a hurry to cash out and leave, they wanted to take advantage of their misfortune. That's just too inhuman. Yumen Jiduo, Young Master Ri, I've got it!
Oh oh oh... Canaan Island has grain for sale! Could it be that I, Young Master, have finally shaken off my bad luck and started to be accompanied by good fortune? Ahahaha... But this seems too smooth. Could it be that God is trying to trip me up again?

Chapter 1: Changing Hearts
Hearing Jinggong You's very firm tone, the two twin beauties showed sad expressions on their faces, barely managing to keep their eyes from turning to me.
They were absolutely unwilling for their brother's only remaining property to fall into the hands of others. If they sold the mansion now, even if Jing Gongyou became wealthy later, she probably wouldn't be able to buy it back; and even if she did, the previous owner would surely renovate it beyond recognition, making it unrecognizable.
Although Jing Gongyou had explained to the Suzhou branch of the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce why she didn't want the Jing Gong sisters to advance money, the two princesses still felt a pang of sadness on the day of selling their last property.
Xiaoyu was also present, having breakfast with us.
Having no other choice, Jing Gongcai gently nudged Xiaoyu's leg with her jade-like foot, signaling for her help.
Xiaoyu understood immediately, her big eyes darting around, and she spoke with a smile: "Madam Jing Gong, I have a few words I'd like to say to you, but I don't know if it's appropriate?"
The little enchantress was stunningly beautiful, captivating at all times and with all her expressions.
Jing Gongyu stared wide-eyed, but dared not entertain any thoughts. When Xiaoyu and his two aunts first arrived in Suzhou, Jing Gongyu had tried to take advantage of Xiaoyu, only to be soundly defeated… The memory was too painful to recall; humiliated, Jing Gongyu viewed Xiaoyu as a venomous snake and dared not approach her.
When Xiaoyu first arrived in Suzhou, she had several conflicts with Jing Gongyou over the Jing family's business dealings, making Jing Gongyou hate her intensely.
Looking back now, everything Xiaoyu said was right, and everything I did was foolish. It truly proves the old saying: "Good medicine tastes bitter but cures the disease, and honest advice is unpleasant to the ear but benefits one's conduct."
Having experienced so many setbacks and hardships, Jing Gongyou not only shed much of her bad temper but also changed her mindset. Therefore, upon hearing Xiaoyu's words, she immediately smiled gently: "Miss Xiaoyu, please speak. I was wrong before, and I am truly sorry."
The beautiful young woman was taken aback, then her eyes gave me a half-smile, as if to say, "You've trained her very well. It seems that this pretty widow can only stop being so headstrong when she's satisfied in bed!
" "Speak quickly, or I'll spank you!"
That was my telepathic reply to her.
The stunningly beautiful young woman nearly rolled her eyes in anger, but she had to deal with Jinggong You first: "Madam Jinggong, out of concern for her two younger sisters, willingly gave up the Jinggong family's assets to prevent them from spending too much money and thus making Lord Lanting uncomfortable, is that right?"
Since everyone at the table was an insider, the beautiful young woman readily nodded: "Yes."
"From the perspective of protecting your two younger sisters, you did well, but from a broader perspective, your actions are undoubtedly harmful to both yourself and others, utterly foolish!"
The smiling, angelic young woman's words were surprisingly ruthless and sharp, shocking the Jinggong family members. Even Jinggong Cai and Jinggong Mei looked at her with bewilderment: "Little Yu, aren't you exaggerating?"
I was quite satisfied with Little Yu's choice of words; she was determined to make a striking statement. If Little Yu didn't shock them first, how could they accept her point of view?
"Don't think I'm exaggerating. Let me explain slowly."
Xiaoyu said solemnly, "First of all, Lady Keigaku, by doing this, Mr. Keigaku Hideyoshi's many years of efforts in Jiangnan will be in vain. From now on, the Keigaku family will have no connection with Jiangnan, right?"
"Yes."
Keigaku Yu felt confused and embarrassed, but she could still maintain a calm demeanor.
"That's self-destructive,"
Xiaoyu said without holding back, continuing, "Then let's talk about Mei and Cai. You all know they are Lord Lanting's beloved concubines, and you know there must be infighting among Lord Lanting's wives and concubines, that's true; you want the two sisters not to spend too much money to avoid attracting attacks, that's also true... but you've overlooked a very important fact!"
"What?"
"That is, Lord Lanting's affection for the two sisters is far beyond your imagination!"
Xiaoyu said righteously, "Since we met in Yizhou County, whether in Yizhou County, the capital, or Xiliang City, Lord Lanting has always only had these two concubines with him. People often say that friendship forged in life and death is the most precious. His Highness Lord Lanting has fought alongside the two sisters in all directions, sharing life and death. How can such a bond be erased by a mere tens of millions of gold coins?"
Although the beautiful girl was using insults, everyone who heard it felt comfortable, including me.
This little vixen really understands me!
Mei'er and Cai'er certainly hold a high place in my heart; I cherish them dearly.
The Jinggong sisters were also teary-eyed. They were still young and didn't understand much about right and wrong. Now, with Xiaoyu's analysis, they felt both sweet and deeply moved, because they knew that although Xiaoyu said it, it might also represent my own words.
Jinggong You, Jinggong Yu, Gong Taro, and Hosokawa Itsuki looked as if they had suddenly realized something. They had thought they had overestimated the two princesses' importance in Lanting Gong's heart, but they had underestimated them—significantly underestimated them… If what Xiaoyu said was true, then selling the mansion for 18 million gold coins wouldn't be a problem; even 180 million gold coins would be within their grasp!
The beautiful young woman pressed her advantage, saying, "Of course, I was only talking about Lord Lanting's affection for my two sisters. That's not the most important thing about them."
Jing Gongyou's expression was much more respectful than before: "I'd like to hear more details."
"All great figures have different mindsets and thoughts than ordinary people,"
Xiaoyu said with a smile. "Based on your understanding, do you think Lord Lanting, as the Empress's nephew and the ruler of millions of soldiers and civilians in Xiliang City, would care about money?"
"Even if he doesn't care much, giving away tens of millions of gold coins so easily wouldn't satisfy Lord Lanting's other wives and concubines, would it?"
Hosokawa Itsuki, being a smart man and a retainer of the Jing Gong family, boldly answered.
"That's possible, after all, everyone has their own plans."
Xiaoyu smiled slightly. "But you've forgotten that the main decision-maker in this matter is Lord Lanting. If he thinks it's worth it, then it is. If his wives and concubines want to use this to attack my sisters-in-law, it will provoke his resentment." "
After all this time, you still haven't explained why Lord Lanting would support my sisters-in-law?"
Jinggong You was no pushover either, and she immediately got to the heart of the matter.
"Lord Lanting's favor towards them is the most important reason. Another point is that Lord Lanting has immense power. If my two sisters tell him directly about their families' predicaments, and Lord Lanting doesn't help, wouldn't people say, 'A first-class duke can't even help his own wives?' How will Lord Lanting face himself in that situation?"
Everyone's eyes lit up, except for Jinggong Mei and Jinggong Cai, whose faces turned red and they almost laughed. However, when they looked at me nervously, I remained calm, showing no joy or sorrow.
When it comes to reading between the lines, the two twin beauties are no match for Xiaoyu. Even though my expression was calm, the little vixen noticed a flash of anger in my eyes. The
stunningly beautiful girl knew I was unhappy because she had belittled me, but Xiaoyu felt no regret whatsoever, and was even somewhat smug. "Hmph, you're taking advantage of me! All you do is try to get me into bed, so unromantic! You're so annoying, such a scoundrel..."
Jing Gongyou and the others were oblivious to all this, their minds completely captivated by Xiaoyu's words. "
That's right!
Who is Lord Lanting?
Between money and face, Lord Lanting would definitely choose the latter!
If he achieves fame and fortune but can't take care of his family, everyone would be criticized. Lord Lanting, with his power and influence, would never want to be vilified like that.
Therefore, he not only wouldn't blame Jing Gongmei and Jing Gongcai, but would also praise them for earning him face."
While they were deep in thought, the stunningly beautiful little enchantress winked at me and whispered, "How about it? I'm pretty amazing, aren't I?"
I retorted fiercely, "You're belittling your husband like that, I think you're itching for a beating!"
"Hehe..."
Xiaoyu wasn't afraid of me at all: "Liu Ri, you should thank me..."
"How about I repay you with my body?"
"Pah! No way..."
The incomparably beautiful girl blinked: "Well, anyway, you owe me a favor, I'll tell you later."
I had a bad feeling. Although Xiaoyu wouldn't harm me, she was always mischievous and might embarrass me.
The little enchantress was no ordinary person; she didn't give me a chance to ask any further questions. She suddenly smiled sweetly and said to everyone, "Besides, you can also think of it this way. Back then, Mr. Keigō Hideyoshi left Ryūfū in a hurry, so he only sent the dowry, but didn't receive the betrothal gifts from Prince Lanting. This is just making up for it, so what's there to be uneasy about?"
"Hehe..."
Jing Gongmei and Jing Gongcai burst into laughter, their already sweet and innocent faces radiant.
"Alright..."
After laughing, Jing Gongmei spoke softly, "Sister-in-law, it's settled then. We'll take out 20 million gold coins to keep this house. If you still don't agree, consider it a loan. You can repay us after you make money doing business in Liufeng Kingdom."
As she spoke, Jing Gongmei nodded slightly to her sister, and Jing Gongcai took out two gold notes from her inner sachet, each with a face value of 10 million gold coins, issued by the main branch of the Royal Bank of Liufeng Kingdom.
With Jing Gongmei's words, Jing Gongyu had a reason to accept from both sides. Both Hosokawa Itsuki and Kyotaro looked at Jing Gongyu with expectant eyes... not to mention Jing Gongyu, who practically wanted to snatch the gold notes from his aunt's hands.
Seeing this, the aloof and beautiful young woman sighed, stood up at the table, and bowed to her two sisters-in-law: "Mei, Cai, thank you."
"You're welcome..."
The twin beauties naturally couldn't accept the courtesy while seated, so they quickly stood up and gracefully returned the bow.
"Haha!"
Jing Gongyu was far from being polite, reaching out to take the gold note from his sister-in-law and handing it to Jing Gongyou: "Mom! Here you go!"
"Nonsense!"
Jing Gongyou glared at her son: "Do you think the gold note will run away? Are you in such a hurry?"
Jing Gongyu knew it wasn't the right time to respond, so he smiled and continued drinking his congee with preserved egg and lean pork.
In any case, this outcome was a happy one for everyone, so everyone ate breakfast even more comfortably, and even Jing Gongyou ate an extra small piece of steamed bun.
The aloof and beautiful young woman cared a lot about my feelings. Several times during the meal, she secretly glanced at me, worried that I might overthink things because of Lanting Gong's care, but she only saw my calm expression and nothing else.
'This nemesis…' Even though I'm not handsome, I'm highly skilled in martial arts and have a strong personality. I've repeatedly saved her and the Jinggong family from danger, and I'm also her man. Therefore, I've long since captured her heart.
Thinking of her man's good qualities, Jinggong You's heart fluttered. She felt as if the essence he ejaculated into her body last night was already nurturing a new life.
"If I have a child, should I have it or not?"
The cold and beautiful young woman was caught in a dilemma.
It was morning, overcast, and the February sky in Jiangnan felt rather chilly.
Changming Avenue, next to Baihu Avenue, wasn't as crowded as the streets not far away. This was because it was a famous street in Suzhou known for its antiques and calligraphy, as well as several elegant teahouses.
People who came to Changming Avenue were people of status. Ordinary people preferred to shop in places with abundant goods and lower prices, not here.
Gong Taro and the Yumenji family had arranged to meet at the "You Ran Teahouse" on Changming Avenue.
Spanning at least two hundred acres, the "You Ran Teahouse" is more like a small garden than a teahouse. To embody the "leisurely" quality of its name, the owner invested heavily in its creation, striving to create an atmosphere of paradise.
His investment has proven absolutely worthwhile. For over twenty years since its founding, the "You Ran Teahouse" has consistently ranked among the top three teahouses in Suzhou. Even many wealthy and noble families from Beijing enjoy visiting this teahouse to experience its tranquil atmosphere.
Gong Taro stepped forward and gave his name. A smiling young woman in a tight-fitting robe led the way to a pavilion situated in the middle of a pond.
The pavilion was built in the pond, which was filled with lotus flowers and vines. Although it wasn't the peak blooming season, a few blooming pink flowers hinted at the arrival of spring.
The pavilion wasn't tall, only two stories high. Standing up, one could view the "You Ran Teahouse," with its endless rows of pavilions, water features, artificial hills, and flowerbeds—all possessing the unique elegance of Jiangnan.
The "You Ran Teahouse" had twenty-four pavilions like ours, along with many other types of balconies and halls, always packed with guests. Our pavilion, for example, was something Gong Taro had snatched from someone else at great expense.
Except for Xiao Yu, who had gone out early that morning, almost everyone here had come. In
places like this, people unconsciously become more refined.
Even a spoiled brat like Jing Gongyu opened a folding fan, pretending to be a scholar gazing out the window… Those who knew him knew he wasn't looking at the scenery, but rather at the beautiful young women who occasionally appeared in the teahouse.
I wonder if the teahouse owner was a lecherous man; besides the customers, everyone working there was a woman, and all of them were beautiful, adding a touch of youthful vitality to this captivating scene.
The tea master sitting on the small couch on the second floor of the attic is a beautiful woman in her early twenties.
Don't underestimate her age; it's said that the tea masters here all started as tea pickers at eight, began learning tea ceremony at twelve, and only after passing a rigorous test at sixteen can they enter the teahouse to serve guests.
The most famous teas in Jiangnan are, of course, Longjing and Biluochun.
Among Longjing teas, West Lake Longjing is the most renowned.
However, genuine West Lake Longjing is produced in limited quantities and is extremely expensive.
Authentic Biluochun is also produced only on twelve hills around Junshan Island in Dongting Lake, similarly in limited quantities and at a high price.
"You Ran Teahouse" has spent a lot of money to ensure that, no matter when or where, they only use West Lake Longjing for Longjing tea and only Biluochun from the twelve hills around Junshan Island, with absolutely no adulteration, thus earning them a very good reputation.
Guests traveling from north and south naturally wouldn't just drink one type of tea. Sometimes, wealthy locals in Jiangnan, tired of West Lake Longjing tea, would also enjoy Wuyi Mountain Oolong tea, or Pu'er tea from Miao regions, or even black tea from the islands.
No matter the type of tea, at "You Ran Tea House," you could rest assured that you would be drinking high-quality tea. The aroma of each tea, combined with the rising steam from the hot tea, created a feeling of being in a fairyland, often making people linger.
Therefore, Jiangnan literati often said that drinking tea was far more intoxicating than drinking alcohol.
The young girl's slender fingers, since the age of eight, had never touched anything unrelated to tea, so besides being white and beautiful, they also had a subtle green hue reminiscent of tea leaves.
The appointed time had passed, and the Yumenji family hadn't arrived yet.
Jing Gongyou didn't stand on ceremony and directly asked the tea master to brew the tea.
The people on Fusang Island love to drink green tea, and today we've chosen West Lake Longjing. These slender, green tea leaves, after being washed and rinsed once, are steeped in a Yixing teapot and then quickly poured into a Yixing cup. The white inner wall of the cup, with its contrasting green and white hues, carries the rich aroma of the West Lake rainy season.
Drinking green tea is all about freshness and aroma. When the tea is still slightly hot, you drink the small cup in one gulp. A fragrant aroma and warmth travel down your throat, nourishing your lungs and reaching your lower abdomen. A warm current
almost instantly spreads from your lower abdomen throughout your body, making you feel your blood and energy flowing smoothly, and a light sweat breaks out.
After a few more sips, the warm sweat spreads from the inside out, making your whole body feel open and clear, like the feeling of seeing a magnificent view from the bottom of a mountain after climbing it.
Uh… of course, of course, all of the above was said by Jing Gongyou. As for me, I simply drank cup after cup. Aside from the pleasant aroma, I didn't find anything particularly special. Everyone says that appreciating tea is about appreciating one's state of mind; perhaps I haven't yet reached the serene and composed state of mind of those refined scholars!
In the blink of an eye, a pot of West Lake Longjing tea had been brewed, but the Yumenji family had still not arrived.
"Madam, should I go and check?"
Kyotaro was also a little anxious. He was the one who had made the arrangements, and if the Yumenji family didn't come, it would be his responsibility.
"Don't panic, wait a little longer, we have time."
Jing Gongyou appeared very calm at this moment. She smiled slightly at the tea master: "Miss, please brew us another pot of Dongting Biluochun tea."
"Okay!"
The beautiful tea master's voice was a little soft and gentle, a soft and sweet quality unique to people from Jiangnan, which was very pleasant to hear.
As each step of the process was carried out, an incense stick's time passed, and a pot of Dongting Biluochun tea was brewed. Just then, Kyotaro, who had been looking around outside the door, perked up and said: "They've arrived!"
"If they've arrived, please invite them over."
Jing Gongyou sat down at the tea table and waved her hand gently.
"Yes!"
Kyotaro was very excited, but seeing his mistress's calm and composed expression, he quickly calmed down.
Hosokawa Itsuki also noticed this, and as a servant of the Keimiya family, he was very pleased that Keimiya Yu had changed so much.
"Perhaps it's related to this man..."
Hosokawa Itsuki looked at me, thinking, "If he could become the protector of the mistress, that would be good too."
In Fusang, there are customs similar to those in Huayun regarding marriage.
The custom in Huayun is "when the elder brother dies, the younger brother marries the sister-in-law; when the father dies, the son marries the concubine." This way, the human resources of the grasslands are not wasted, and women can give birth to more children, allowing the entire tribe and the entire grassland clan to prosper and multiply. Fusang is
the same. There are many tsunamis and earthquakes here, and disasters strike from time to time. Therefore, no matter how many women there are, they cannot be wasted. They must raise children and continue to contribute to the Yamato clan when they grow up.
So even if Keimiya Yu is a widow of the royal family, if she comes with me, my subordinates will not object much. On the contrary, they will be happy that the family has gained another top expert... This is very beneficial to the Keimiya family, which is in danger.
If a family remains closed off from the world, it will face destruction—this is a lesson learned over thousands of years.
The grassland tribes and overseas tribes are far more direct than the three countries on the continent. If it's a good thing, they'll do it, regardless of worldly constraints.
Jinggong You also knew this, and after sharing life and death, she accepted me as her man, which changed her mindset! Being intimate with her husband isn't wrong, is it?

Chapter Two: Taking Advantage of a Crisis
"Hahaha…I'm sorry, Lady Jinggong, my carriage had a minor accident on the way. Please forgive me!"
The voice arrived before the person.
As soon as the last sentence was uttered, a tall, robust middle-aged man strode in.
He had a simple, ancient appearance, his skin darkened by years of travel, his eyes bright and piercing, and his movements powerful. If it weren't for his Japanese kimono, I would have thought he was a barbarian from the Kingdom of Huayun.
"Lord Umonkichi, you are too kind. Please have a seat!"
Keimiya Yu stood up gracefully, gesturing for him to sit opposite her.
The small table was specially prepared for negotiations; the side seats were for the tea master, while the two seats at the front were for the two opposing factions.
The newcomer, without any hesitation, smiled and, with his entourage, sat down opposite us.
Needless to say, this man was undoubtedly the head of the Umonkichi family—Umonkichi Tame.
Umonkichi Tame was only forty-five years old, in the prime of his life. He was a prominent noble family on Honshu Island,
but by his generation, his family had declined. Finally, Umonkichi Tame took a desperate gamble, transforming himself from a nobleman into a seafaring merchant. His family not only survived but thrived, becoming one of the top ten wealthiest families on Honshu Island.
Influenced by the Yuan Dynasty, merchants on Fusang Island held considerable status, allowing Umonkichi Tame to navigate the complexities of the situation comfortably, without fear of being eliminated or having his wealth seized by the Hojo Imperial Family.
"Lady Keimiya, it's been a long time. I didn't expect you to be as beautiful and charming as ever."
Umon Yoshitame smiled as he picked up the cup of tea offered by the tea master, staring intently into Keimiya Yu's eyes without blinking.
Keimiya Yu had endured far too many of these aggressive gazes over the past year and was no longer angry.
Although it wasn't true that a fallen phoenix was worse than a chicken, since she wasn't royalty, the respect she received was significantly diminished. Besides, she needed his help now, so this little humiliation was nothing.
Keimiya Yu thought this way, but Hosokawa Itsuki and Kyotaro didn't think so. They immediately glared at Umon Yoshitame, their eyes filled with murderous intent.
Among the attendants behind Umon Yoshitame were many skilled fighters, but there weren't many skilled fighters on the island of Fusang. Fukiishi Yagyu had died at Kyotaro's hands, so how could the Umon Yoshitame family's men dare to fight Kyotaro?
While his subordinates chose to lower their heads, Umon Yoshitame showed no restraint whatsoever. Circumstances dictate that the Keimiya family had already reached the point of selling off their assets, so he simply didn't believe that Keimiya was angry about their secret rendezvous.
Indeed, sensing the anger of her two loyal subordinates beside her, Keimiya Yu raised her jade hand, signaling them not to be angry. Then, she smiled and said to Umon Yoshitaka, "Lord Umon Yoshitaka, you flatter me. We are here today as buyers and sellers, so let's get straight to the point."
"Good, Lady Keimiya is quite straightforward!"
Umon Yoshitaka nodded. "However, I'm not very knowledgeable about real estate and shops, so this negotiation will be led by my capable assistant, Jinbei."
"Insolence!"
Hosokawa Itsuki could no longer remain silent. He shouted angrily, "Lord Umon Yoshitaka, what a noble status our lady has! What right do your servants have to speak to our lady?"
"Oh, is that so?"
A middle-aged man behind Umon Yoshitaka on his right laughed. "Then let's not talk anymore. Anyway, your prices are too high. I've long advised my master to buy from another company."
"You..."
Hosokawa Itsuki almost slammed his fist on the table. Keimiya Yu beside him also frowned and clenched his fists.
Because of my instructions, Kyoumiya Miyabi and Kyoumiya Aya remained calm, simply standing aside gazing at the distant scenery, seemingly indifferent to the negotiations.
"Mr. Hosokawa, please refrain from speaking."
The beautiful, aloof young woman stopped his outburst. Kyoumiya Yu, her brow furrowed, looked at the middle-aged man who had spoken: "You must be Jinbei?"
"Yes, Madam Kyoumiya."
The ordinary-looking, seemingly gentle middle-aged man nodded slightly.
"Since you're here to negotiate, what do you wish to discuss?"
Kyoumiya Yu asked him. Jinbei
calmly replied, "Madam Kyoumiya, the matter is this: my master and Mr. Kyoutaro had a conversation previously. After discussion at our family meeting, we felt that the price my master offered was extremely irrational, so I believe it's necessary to further discuss the price."
Looking at Umon Yoshitame, who was leisurely sipping tea as if it were none of his business, Kyoumiya Yu chuckled in exasperation: "Jinbei, then how much do you think is appropriate?"
This was exactly the effect Jinbei wanted: enraging the other side of the negotiation was the first step to a successful negotiation.
He said seriously, "Your twelve shops have no customers due to the previous managers' haphazard management. We can only offer a maximum of three million gold coins. As for those antiques and paintings, they are not even considered fine pieces and can only be used as decorations at home, so five million is the highest offer we can make. As for the houses on White Tiger Avenue, they are not bad, but the style of your previous decoration and maintenance is completely different from that of our Yumenji family. We will have to spend a lot of money on renovations after buying them, so eight million gold coins is the price we can offer."
Good heavens!
Originally, their highest offer was forty-six million gold coins, but after this change, it directly became sixteen million, almost a third of the original price, not even as good as the lowest offer from the previous negotiation.
Keimiya Yuu, whose temper and self-control were never great to begin with, finally snapped upon hearing this: "It sounds to me like you're robbing me, not doing business! Umonkichi, if you're trying to take advantage of my misfortune, let me tell you, you won't get away with it. Get out of here!"
Keimiya Yuu always had this temper when she was doing business, much to the chagrin of her loyal subordinates, including Kyotaro.
But today was different. Keimiya Yuu's outburst was like a refreshing drink to Kyotaro and Hosokawa Itsuki in the summer heat—incredibly satisfying.
Jinbei and Umonkichi had intended to anger Keimiya Yuu, but they were utterly astonished that this top-tier Japanese noblewoman would resort to such a shrewish tirade.
Being businessmen, the two quickly realized what was happening. Umon Yoshitaka said gently, "Madam Keimiya, business is business, but relationships matter. Your words are going too far."
"I may have said too much, but your actions have gone too far. You know who's more despicable,"
Keimiya Yu sneered. "Get out of here. This is the attic I've booked; you're not welcome."
"Oh…so you think you're the ruler of this island? Just a fallen nobleman…ah!"
The speaker was a short, shifty-eyed Japanese man behind Umon Yoshitaka. How could they let such a character finish his sentence? So he was sent flying, spitting blood in mid-air, crashing through the doors and windows behind him, and falling into the pool.
"Kunisho!"
Umon Yoshitaka's men were horrified. They rushed to the broken doors and windows, jumped down, and tried to carry him back to the attic.
"Kyoutaro, please, don't let them into my attic."
Keimiya Yu knew it was her man who would make the move. Now that things had come to a head, her pride wouldn't allow her to show any mercy.
Kyoutaro, already eager to fight, flashed forward, blocking the broken doors and windows of the attic, and drew his broadsword with a "snip."
The beautiful tea master, rarely seeing such a scene, turned pale with fright, her hands trembling.
"Mrs. Keimiya, don't push things too far!"
Umon Yoshitaka was also enraged, slamming his fist on the table.
"I'm going to push things to the limit, so what? You ungrateful wretch! You agreed on a price, and now you're going back on your word! You've disgraced the business world!"
When it came to fighting, Keimiya Yu feared no one. Kyoutaro was already formidable, and now she had her even more powerful man, so who was she afraid of?
"Damn it... Ah!"
Yumon Yoshitaka only managed to utter one angry curse before a stinging slap landed on his face. A flash of golden light appeared before his eyes, but he couldn't see where the hand had landed.
He didn't know what had happened, but Jinbei, standing nearby, had seen it clearly. Behind Keimiya Yu sat a simple-minded young man. Just moments before, while Kokusho was speaking, this same simple-minded young man had waved his hand, sending Kokusho flying. A moment later, this same simple-minded young man had waved his hand again, leaving his master's face swollen and red.
'Could it be "Sky Palm"?' Jinbei, a lover of continental culture, had naturally heard of this legendary martial art. It was said that only masters of at least the highest level could possess such skill!
Suddenly, Jinbei remembered who this person was, and he immediately whispered something in Yumon Yoshitaka's ear.
Yumon Yoshitaka, who had just regained his senses, had been about to draw his sword, but upon hearing Jinbei's words, he forcibly suppressed his raging anger. However, expecting him to maintain any semblance of composure now was impossible.
Ignoring the commotion outside the pool, Umon Yoshitaka said sternly, "Madam Keigami, let's be frank. We've received word that tomorrow, the 18th disciple of the Martial God and other experts will arrive in Jiangnan. If you don't decide to leave Jiangnan soon, your entire family's lives will be in danger! I'm already being very generous by offering 16 million gold coins; if others knew this, they might only offer 6 million!"
Upon hearing this, our group suddenly understood. No wonder Umon Yoshitaka was so untrustworthy; he was indeed taking advantage of the situation, and on an imminent one at that!
The Martial God, Ryuzo Kigoro, was not comparable to Fukiishi Yagyu.
Similarly, the Martial God's disciple was far superior to Heimori Yago.
Even if we managed to kill the Martial God's disciple, weren't we afraid of attracting the most terrifying expert in all of Japan, the ever-dominant Ryuzo Kigoro?
No sane Japanese person would believe they could escape Ryūzō Jugorō's pursuit, so today, Umon Yoshitame was certain he had Kyouya Yu under his thumb, hence the low price. Kyouya
Yu's best plan was to quickly sell her properties in Jiangnan and hide in Ryūfū, protected by the Lord of Lanting.
She believed that once within the Lord of Lanting's sphere of influence, even if Ryūzō Jugorō's disciples were incredibly bold, they wouldn't dare oppose the Lord of Lanting, who commanded hundreds of thousands of troops, thus securing the Kyouya clan's protection.
Hearing this, Kyouya Yu's brows furrowed slightly.
Jinggong Cai's temper was still somewhat short-tempered. Seeing Yumen Jiduo's aggressive demeanor and her sister-in-law's anger, she retorted without hesitation, "Yumen Jiduo, trying to take advantage of this? Dream on! If you don't get out of here, be careful, my knife won't discriminate!"
Yumen Jiduo recognized the two twin beauties as soon as he entered, but he didn't dare treat the Jinggong sisters the same way he treated Jinggong Yu. Their man was a powerful figure with hundreds of thousands of troops. Even though they were far from Fusang Island, wiping out his Yumen Jiduo family wouldn't be difficult.
"Your Highness, it's true that I want to take advantage, but if you miss today, if you miss this opportunity, you probably won't even have 16 million left,"
Yumen Jiduo said with an embarrassed smile. He was secretly lamenting his situation. He had thought Jinggong Yu was cornered, but the Jinggong family was still so stubborn.
As a self-made tycoon, Umon Yoshitame wasn't naive enough to think the Keimiya family was ignorant of Ryūzō Jugoro's power. Since they were so assertive, they must have something to rely on… Besides the mysterious Yagyu Zhaixing, it's very likely that Lord Lanting also sent experts to protect them.
A clash between the two sides would surely be a fierce battle!
Umon Yoshitame would never get involved in a fight between titans. Now that his desire to take advantage of the chaos had failed, he could only retreat.
Therefore, even after hearing that his subordinate Kunisho had five broken ribs and was likely paralyzed, Umon Yoshitame had no intention of revenge and led his men away in a disgraceful manner.
"How boring, a half-hearted attempt!"
Keimiya Tamaki remarked.
He had experienced too much recently, which broadened his horizons considerably; he didn't take the boastful but ultimately weak words of Umon Yoshitame and his group seriously at all.
Jing Gongyu was actually quite disapproving of his mother's idea of selling the family property. In his opinion, although his uncle seemed fierce, he wouldn't hesitate to part with tens of millions of gold coins for the sake of his two beautiful aunts.
Besides, since they were going to Ryufu Kingdom anyway, why should they have to pay the Shimazu family fifty million gold coins? He didn't believe they would dare to chase them all the way to Ryufu Kingdom!
Now that the plan to sell the family property had fallen through, Jing Gongyu was in a much better mood, and thus he was able to say something with a touch of sarcasm.
"Young Master is mistaken,"
Hosokawa Itsuki said gently. "If it weren't for Kōtarō and Mr. Yagyu being here today, and if it weren't for the Prince of Lanting standing behind the little princesses, I'm afraid Umon Yoshitaka wouldn't have been so easy to deal with, not to mention the greedy merchants from Jiangnan who were watching from the sidelines." "
Hmm, you're right. The people of Jiangnan are too xenophobic. Let's go to Ryūfū Kingdom instead,"
Kōgō Tamaki nodded repeatedly. "I've heard that the capital of Ryūfū Kingdom is also incredibly prosperous. Going there would be a good idea."
Kōgō Tamaki was still very afraid of Ryūzō Kigorō. Otherwise, given his personality, he would never have given up the wonderful life in Jiangnan to go to Ryūfū Kingdom, which he considered very remote.
Hosokawa Itsuki understood this, of course, and smiled without saying anything. It was normal for the young master to be afraid, since he was still young... Not to mention the young master, even he himself felt guilty.
Kōgō Yu had no mind to think about her son's reaction. She rested one hand on the small tea table, propping up her head, and gently pressed the other hand against her forehead, looking somewhat lost in thought.
The cold and beautiful young woman was very troubled at this moment.
Originally, she planned to get 20 million gold coins from her sisters-in-law, then sell her shops, antiques, and calligraphy to get 28 million.
The merchants from Huayun Kingdom bought weapons and equipment for 50 million, while the Shimazu family offered 40 million, so 10 million was Jing Gongyou's profit.
This would leave Jing Gongyou with 8 million in savings, plus another 1 or 2 million she already had, enough to take nearly 10 million gold coins to Liufeng Kingdom to develop her business.
Going to Liufeng Kingdom to seek refuge and rebuild her fortune, or to rely on the disdainful Lanting Gong, already made Jing Gongyou feel ashamed. If she didn't bring a single copper coin and relied entirely on Lanting Gong for capital, what difference would that be from begging for charity?
Moreover, even putting aside future problems, the arrival of Ryuzo Shugoro's eighteenth disciple tomorrow wasn't for leisure; how could she resolve this imminent crisis?
It seemed that now, the only one she could rely on was her husband.
Jing Gongyou didn't know if, having offended Ryūzō Jugorō, Yagyu Zhaixing would still protect her as he had promised.
There were far too many examples of "birds of a feather flock together, but in times of trouble, they fly away separately."
Just then, a familiar voice transmission reached the ears of the cold, beautiful young woman: "What are you still doing here? Since negotiations haven't worked out, let's go back to the manor first. Little You'er, don't worry about your husband. If Ryūzō Jugorō comes, I might be a little wary, but what's a mere disciple? Don't be afraid!"
Even though Jing Gongyou was conflicted at the moment, hearing her lover's words felt like a reassurance, and her spirits suddenly lifted.
Sometimes it's strange how a single word or action can change everything. Just like the firmness and strong confidence in my tone, it immediately calmed Jing Gongyou's mind.
She was thinking a little more.
How powerful was Ryūzō Jugorō's disciple?
Kyotaro could kill Fukiishi Yagyu, but my man could take him down in ten moves, plus my two aunts are incredibly skilled... Hmph, I refuse to believe that so many people can't kill a disciple ranked eighteen!
Having figured this out, Keimiya Yu raised her head again, a radiant smile on her face: "Alright, everyone, don't overthink it. We'll deal with whatever comes our way. We'll make plans when we get back. Whoever comes, we'll let them know that the Keimiya family isn't so easily bullied!"
Hosokawa Itsuki and Kyotaro were startled by her words, then overjoyed, bowing respectfully in unison: "Madam is wise!"
Indeed, it's in times of difficulty that a person's true abilities are revealed!
Don't let Madam's usual lack of business acumen fool you; she remains calm and resourceful in the face of major events. She's truly a blessing to the Keimiya family!
These two loyal servants, thinking this to themselves, were completely unaware that their admired Madam had only become so courageous because of her man's encouragement!

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