Wandering the Martial World [Complete] - 1

Chapter One: Sword Lake Manor is

nestled amidst towering mountains. A massive manor stands there, its entrance bearing the large characters: Sword Lake Manor. If you're a martial artist, you've undoubtedly heard of this name. Otherwise, you're probably not a true member of the martial world. While Sword Lake Manor may not rival the major sects like Shaolin or Wudang, no one can deny its place in the Jiangnan martial arts world. More importantly, its master, Xiao Jinghong, ranks ninth on the White List of martial arts. His signature "Jinghong Sword Technique" has brought countless martial arts masters to their deaths. Xiao Jinghong has two sons, two daughters, and two disciples, all top-tier members of the Qing generation in the martial arts world. However, he actually has more than two disciples. His third disciple is named Xiao Tianci, virtually unknown in the martial world, perhaps because the people of Sword Lake Manor feel ashamed to mention him. How to describe Xiao Tianci? If you're not on good terms with him, feel free to call him a good-for-nothing.

In the courtyard of Sword Lake Manor, a young man is lost in thought, seemingly pondering something. His clothes were of good quality, and his features were fairly handsome, but he seemed rather thin, giving off a frail impression. I'm sure everyone knows who he is; he is Xiao Tianci.

Xiao Tianci is an orphan. He was abandoned by his parents when he was only three months old, and no one knows why. Sixteen years ago, in the spring, a day etched deeply into Xiao Jinghong's memory, he would never forget it. On that day, he lost his beloved wife. Having lost his dearest, he went outside the manor to vent his grief and found a three-month-old baby. He took the child home. The child only had his birth date on him; there was no other information, not even a name. Xiao Jinghong believed this was heaven's compensation, so he named the child Tianci, giving him the surname Xiao.

One would expect Xiao Jinghong to cherish Tianci, but seeing Tianci inevitably reminded him of his wife, naturally upsetting him. Therefore, Xiao Jinghong almost never saw Tianci when he was very young. Xiao Jinghong took in two disciples, Du Youren and Liang Qisong, and then casually listed Xiao Tianci as his third disciple. However, he never personally taught him anything, always having Liang Qisong teach him. In reality, Liang Qisong, for some reason, extremely disliked, even hated, Xiao Tianci, so naturally he wouldn't teach him diligently. Furthermore, it seemed everyone in the manor knew Xiao Tianci disliked martial arts and wasn't very bright, so no one thought Liang Qisong hadn't taught him well; they simply thought Xiao Tianci lacked the talent.

That day, Xiao Tianci read for a while, then spaced out for a while. Finally, when it got dark, he returned to his room, tidied himself up, and went out. He wandered around until he arrived at a door. He knocked, and a soft voice came from inside: "Tianci? Come in, the door's open." Xiao Tianci pushed open the door and went in: "Sister Yuya." A woman in white looked up from inside.

Although it wasn't the first time he'd seen her, Xiao Tianci still visibly stared at her face for a moment, mesmerized. She was incredibly beautiful, breathtakingly elegant, with flawless skin and a delicate, jade-like complexion. Xiao Yuya blushed slightly: "Silly boy, what are you looking at? It's not like I haven't seen you before." Xiao Tianci lowered his head and stammered, "Sister Yuya, you...you look so beautiful today."

"Alright, you little devil, come over here." Xiao Tianci obeyed and walked to Xiao Yuya's side, sitting close to her, his mind filled with countless thoughts. Xiao Yuya was Xiao Jinghong's third daughter, already 20 years old this year. Ever since Xiao Tianci was old enough to understand, he knew that only this third young lady in the entire manor cared for him and treated him well. Xiao Tianci had also developed a vague, budding affection for her, though he didn't know what it was. He only knew that he longed to see her every day, and missed her terribly if he didn't see her for a few days. He would come to Xiao Yuya's room almost every night at this time to chat and play chess with her. Although Xiao Tianci's martial arts skills were extremely poor, he was quite proficient in the four arts of ancient scholars: music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Xiao Yuya, on the other hand, didn't particularly like martial arts either, so the two had a lot in common.

"Tianci, Tianci..."

"Ah, Sister Yuya, what's wrong?"

"What's wrong with you? I called you several times and you didn't hear me." Xiao Yuya stared at Tianci as if he were a monster.

"Um, Sister Yuya, is there something on my face?" Tianci was embarrassed by her stare.

"Pfft~~~~~" Xiao Yuya laughed. "I thought you were acting strange today, like you were possessed."

Xiao Tianci came to his senses, looking at Xiao Yuya's smiling face, and suddenly felt an urge to hug her. He acted on it, stretching out his arm and wrapping his arms around Xiao Yuya's slender waist.

"Ah, Tianci..." Xiao Yuya was startled, but didn't pull away. Instead, she leaned closer, her pink face flushed, looking quite adorable. Xiao Tianci had expected a scolding, but to his surprise, Xiao Yuya not only didn't scold him but also leaned closer. He felt a mix of joy and sorrow; joy that Yuya truly liked him, and sorrow about whether their relationship would ever work out. However, with her soft, fragrant body in his arms, he didn't have the mind to think about it. He simply held her tightly, as if letting go would cause her to fly away. He

didn't know how much time had passed when he felt the woman in his arms stir, "waking up." "Yuya," he whispered, then fell silent. "Let go! You're holding me so tight, my back is about to break!" He quickly released her, a little reluctant to part.

"It's getting late, you should go back to your room," Xiao Yuya's gentle voice said. Seeing Tianci's reluctance to leave, she added, "Silly boy, there's always next time." Little did Xiao Yuya know that this parting would mean a completely different future when they met again.

Xiao Tianci left Xiao Yuya's room and went to his own. As soon as he opened the door, he felt a numbness all over his body and was instantly unable to move. He tried to call out but found he couldn't; his mute acupoint had been struck. The person who attacked him from behind didn't speak, simply lifting him up and rushing out of the manor.

The person carried him forward at lightning speed, without even breaking a sweat, clearly a martial arts master. The person was a tall, imposing man, dressed in black and wearing a black mask.

After an unknown amount of time, the man in black finally stopped, throwing Xiao Tianci to the ground, and coldly said, "Third Junior Brother, do you know why I brought you here?" He then ripped off his mask.

Xiao Tianci was shocked: "Second Senior Brother, it's you? What brings you here?"

"Haha~~~~ It's me? Of course it's me. Who else would 'take care' of you like this, my good Junior Brother?" The man in black's sinister voice sent a chill down Xiao Tianci's spine.

The man in black was none other than Liang Qisong, Xiao Tianci's second senior brother and the second disciple of Sword Lake Manor. Liang Qisong paused, then said fiercely, "You piece of trash, today I'll make you disappear from this world."

He then lifted Xiao Tianci up. "Look, isn't this cliff very high? Don't know how high it is, right? Don't worry, you'll find out soon enough." Only then did Xiao Tianci realize that they had arrived at the edge of a cliff. He looked down and saw only swirling clouds and mist, unable to see anything. He already had a vague feeling that Liang Qisong was about to do something, and a chill ran down his spine: "Second Senior Brother, what do you mean by that? I don't quite understand."

"What do you mean? Haha, you're about to die and you still don't know? Sigh, you're really stupid! I really pity you. What a pity~~~~" His tone suddenly turned cold: "How could Yuya fall for such a good-for-nothing like you?"

"Second Senior Brother, aren't you afraid Master will find out?"

"Haha, Master? Master doesn't have time to care about your life or death. Besides, how could anyone possibly know? Whether you live or die, nobody cares. Even if you disappear for days or years, nobody will care. Isn't that right, Junior Brother!"

Xiao Tianci didn't say anything more. He knew that what Liang Qisong said was true. He finally understood why Liang Qisong had always been against him; it turned out that Liang Qisong knew about his relationship with Yuya. Clearly, Liang Qisong loved Xiao Yuya very much, and to get Xiao Yuya, he had to destroy Xiao Tianci first.

At the moment Xiao Tianci was thrown off the cliff, a beautiful face flashed through his mind. Sister Yuya, I'll never see you again!

Chapter Two: The Unseen Beauty

While suspended in mid-air, Xiao Tianci thought, "Looks like this is the only time I'll ever use my lightness skill." A moment later, he felt a sharp pain and then fainted.

He didn't know how much time had passed before he regained consciousness, thinking to himself, "Could it be that people really do become ghosts after they die? Otherwise, why am I still able to feel anything?" He tried to move, but felt pain all over his body: "Wait, ghosts shouldn't feel pain, right? Could it be that I'm not dead yet? Heh, I'm really lucky." He opened his eyes. Before him was a pink curtained room, seemingly a woman's boudoir. The room was sparsely furnished, giving it a clean and comfortable feel.

People say that those who survive a great calamity are destined for good fortune; it seems that's true. Xiao Tianci secretly chuckled to himself: "Looks like I'm going to be lucky."

Lost in thought, he heard soft footsteps. Someone entered, came to the bedside, and looked at Xiao Tianci: "You're awake? I was worried you wouldn't wake up. How are you feeling now? Huh? What's wrong?"

Xiao Tianci was completely stunned. He had no idea that such a beautiful person existed in the world. He didn't know what words to use to describe her. Sister Yuya was already very beautiful, but compared to this woman, she paled in comparison.

"Um... this sister, are you a fairy from heaven?" Xiao Tianci didn't know how to describe such a beautiful woman. Perhaps in his eyes, even a fairy from heaven might not have such charm.

The fairy smiled slightly, and Tianci was stunned again. So there really was a beauty in this world whose smile could topple cities and kingdoms: "Fairy sister, do you have a name?"

"I'm not a fairy, my name is Hua Wuying. Since you call me sister, then I'll acknowledge you as my brother. I haven't seen anyone for many years, it would be nice to have a brother to keep me company. By the way, brother, what's your name? How did you fall down?" My name is Xiao Tianci, I was thrown down. "Thank you so much, sister, for saving my life!" Tianci finally came to his senses and told Hua Wuying everything about his background, including his relationship with Yuya. He didn't know why he told everyone he had just met; perhaps it was the power of a beautiful woman.

Two hours later, Xiao Tianci finished speaking. Suddenly, his stomach rumbled.

"Ah, little brother Tianci, you must be hungry. You've been unconscious for three days without eating anything. I'm so sorry, I was just talking. Wait a minute, I'll go get you something to eat," Hua Wuying said before leaving, leaving an embarrassed Xiao Tianci behind.

"Looks like I'm really lucky to have met such a beautiful and gentle lady," Xiao Tianci murmured to himself, thinking, "How wonderful it would be if I could spend my whole

life with this fairy-like lady!" Time flies in the mountains, and three months have passed in the blink of an eye. Xiao Tianci's injuries have also slowly healed, and he can now move around outside. He gradually figured out the basic situation here. It's a valley, with beautiful scenery, giving people a feeling of a paradise. Led by Hua Wuying, he arrived at the spot where he had fallen off the cliff. Only then did he realize how lucky he was that he hadn't died. This was a peach orchard, and the peach trees looked quite old, with the flower petals on the ground more than a foot thick. "The fallen flowers are not..." "Heartless things, turn into spring mud to nourish the flowers," perhaps these fallen flowers never imagined they were the ones saving someone.

For the past few months, Xiao Tianci and Hua Wuying had been inseparable, their feelings growing unnoticed. However, whenever Tianci asked Hua Wuying about her origins and why she was there, she would avoid the question, leaving Xiao Tianci helpless. So, until now, he knew nothing about her except that her name was Hua Wuying.

That morning, as usual, Xiao Tianci went for a walk in the woods. Suddenly, a melodious flute sound drifted in, its lingering melody seemingly containing boundless emotions. Following the sound, he found none other than Hua Wuying. Her cherry lips parted slightly, her jade fingers danced, and heavenly music flowed from the flute.

"This music should only exist in heaven, rarely heard in the mortal world. Sister Wuying, I never expected you to play the flute so beautifully. But why have you never played it before?" Xiao Tianci asked.

"Tianci, how long have you been here?" "Hua Wuying didn't answer his question directly. "It's been three months. Sister Wuying, why are you suddenly asking me this?" "Three months is quite a long time. You should leave."

"Sister Wuying, are you... are you trying to send me away?" Tianci felt a surge of inexplicable sadness. "It's not that I want to send you away. Your injuries are only basically healed, but your meridians are severely damaged. If you don't find a good doctor to treat you quickly, you won't only be unable to practice martial arts, but you might not even live long." It was Hua Wuying's gentle voice.

"But I don't want to leave. As long as I can be with Sister Wuying, it doesn't matter if I live a few years less. As for not being able to practice martial arts, I never liked practicing martial arts anyway."

"Sister Wuying, do you not like me staying here? If you don't like it, then I'll leave." Seeing that Hua Wuying didn't speak, Tianci felt a heart-wrenching pain. He gritted his teeth and finished speaking, then turned to leave.

"Where are you going?" “I don’t know. Since you don’t want to see me, why do you care where I go?” Tianci said stubbornly.

“Silly brother, come back first,” Hua Wuying said with a tender tone. “I want you to leave, not because I don’t like you being here. These past few months with you here have been the happiest time of my life. But you’re still young, you’re not even 17 yet, you have a long road ahead of you, you can’t keep wasting your time here with me. I’m already old…”

“Sister, how are you old? You’re still so young.”

“Come with me,” Hua Wuying led Tianci to a large rock, “Come, sit next to me,” pulling Tianci to sit on the rock.

“Do you want to know why I’m here alone? You’ve asked me so many times, and I’ve been thinking about whether to tell you.” Now I've decided to tell you about "

Ten years ago, when I first entered the world of martial arts. I was 16 then. I only knew that many people were kind to me, and I thought that since others were kind to me, I should be kind to them too. Actually, I didn't know that those people were kind to me only because I was too beautiful. None of those who approached me had good intentions; they just wanted to possess me. Unfortunately, I was too naive back then and didn't understand anything. But luckily, I didn't suffer any losses, because there were always many men around me at the same time, all wanting to have me all to themselves. Later, because of me, some young men who claimed to be from prestigious sects got into a fight, which apparently caused quite a bit of trouble." The deaths and injuries alarmed the leaders of various sects. Instead of blaming their disciples, they accused me of being promiscuous and wanton, calling me a witch. They even said I deliberately seduced their disciples. Later, many people came to arrest me, saying they would lock me up to prevent me from harming others. Forced to flee, I fled to some deserted places. Finally, I found this place to be beautiful and secluded, where no one could find me, so I settled here. I lived here for eight years, without encountering a single person, until I met you.

Xiao Tianci, filled with righteous indignation, said, "Sister, I will definitely avenge you and teach those who bullied you a lesson." Hua Wuying shook her head: "Over the years, I've gradually come to understand many things, and I really like this peaceful life now. I don't feel any hatred towards those people anymore."

"Then why did you insist I leave? Isn't it good for me to stay here with you?" “

Sister, I’m old. I’m 27 this year. A woman’s most beautiful years have passed. There’s no reason for you to stay here with me. Besides, if your injuries aren’t treated, you probably won’t live for another ten years. You can be said to be my only family in this world. I can’t hurt you.”

“Sister, I really don’t care. I just want to be with you. Besides, if you can’t heal my injuries, no one else can either. Rather than spending time looking for a doctor, I’d rather stay here with you.”

“Don’t talk nonsense. I don’t know anything about medicine. Just because I can’t heal doesn’t mean no one else can. Go out and heal your injuries first. You can come back later. I’ll be here waiting for you. Listen to me, okay?”

In the end, Xiao Tianci had no choice but to compromise, though he was unwilling.

“You’ll go out tomorrow. Remember to be careful out there. Get some rest early tonight.”

Xiao Tianci lay on the bed, staring blankly at the ceiling. He was leaving tomorrow, and although he was told he could come back later, he didn't know when that would be. How could he sleep? He thought about going to see Hua Wuying, but he was afraid she would scold him for it being so late. Just as he was lost in thought, the door opened, and a figure slipped in and slipped into his blankets. "Sister Wuying, you, you..." He didn't know what to say, only feeling his mouth dry. Hua Wuying was almost naked, her exquisite body pressed against his. "Tianci, sister is seeing you off tonight..."

The spring night was short, and it was already bright. Xiao Tianci still held the soft body in his arms, unwilling to get up. "Sister, you are so good."

Seven days later, Xiao Tianci finally left the valley. Hua Wuying, after his persistent pleading, agreed to let him stay for seven more days, allowing him to enjoy her tenderness to the fullest. He truly envied only the lovers. But good times always pass quickly, and seven days flew by. Under Hua Wuying's earnest instructions, he finally left the valley. Unbeknownst to him, a figure had followed him for a long time, finally watching him disappear. "Xiao Lang, I want to go with you, but I'm afraid I'll cause you trouble. You must come back safely," the beauty silently prayed for her beloved.

Chapter Three: A Perfect Match .

After leaving Hua Wuying, Xiao Tianci wandered aimlessly in the mountains, eventually getting lost. If he hadn't carried provisions, he would probably have died before even starting his mission. Poor thing, he had never been out of the world before, and in the deep mountains and wilderness, he hadn't encountered a single traveler. He could only follow his instincts and try his luck.

As the saying goes, there's always a way out. After wandering aimlessly for a long time, he finally heard some sounds—the sounds of fighting. He just thought, "Finally, someone's here!" He didn't consider whether running over into a fight would get him caught in the crossfire. Following the sound, he arrived at a grove of trees. In the distance, he saw a clearing within the grove, where two figures, one purple and one white, flitted about like butterflies. Unfortunately, they were too fast to see clearly (actually, his martial arts skills were too low).

"Bang!" A loud crash echoed, kicking up a cloud of dust. "Sect Leader Ye, we've been fighting for three days already! Are we going to continue?" a clear, cold female voice rang out. "I believe we're about to reach a conclusion. Patriarch Dongfang must have been seriously injured earlier, right?" another female voice replied, equally cold but pleasant.

"We're all in the same boat. Sect Leader Ye's injuries are no less than mine." The clear, cold voice said. "

You've been here for quite some time. Would you be so kind as to show yourself?" It was still that clear, cold voice.

He'd been discovered from this far away. Xiao Tianci muttered to himself, preparing to step forward.

"As expected of Dongfang Xuanji, even with internal injuries, she still managed to detect me. The number one expert on the White List truly lives up to her reputation." A man in black appeared on the field.

"So it's you, Xiao Cangtian. You didn't come here just to praise me, did you?" The woman in white, Dongfang Xuanji, said coldly.

"Miss Dongfang is truly clever. My first reason for coming here is, of course, to witness the grand spectacle of the competition between the two greatest masters of our time. And, incidentally, I would like to invite Miss Dongfang to visit our sect. My master and I greatly admire you." Xiao Cangtian looked obsequious. "

Sect Leader Ye, did he come with you?" Dongfang Xuanji turned to the woman in black.

"You've misunderstood Senior Sister Ye. I followed her. Why would Senior Sister Ye want me to come along?" She still looked obsequious.

"Xiao Cangtian, don't act so disgustingly. And don't call me Senior Sister. I have no relation to you. Just say what you want." The woman surnamed Ye's pleasant voice rang out again.

"Since Sect Master Ye says so, then I won't stand on ceremony. You two were both injured just now; I wonder if you still have the strength to fight me?" Xiao Cangtian's demeanor changed drastically, all traces of his previous fawning smile gone.

"So you're trying to take advantage of my misfortune. Then let's fight. I've long found you an eyesore, but I haven't done anything to you out of consideration for our shared sect. Since you're courting death, don't blame me." The pleasant voice was devoid of any emotion.

"So, Senior Sister, you're so confident? You have an accomplice, huh?" Xiao Tianci felt a cold jolt shoot towards him, realizing he'd been discovered by Xiao Cangtian, so he simply stepped forward. "Don't wrong this sister; I'm not her accomplice. I'm just passing by. You're shameless, taking advantage of someone in distress."

"Who are you?" Three voices rang out simultaneously.

"I really am just passing by. I'm lost and was looking for directions, but I unexpectedly ran into you two. Sisters, I'm not a bad person; I have nothing to do with that shameless guy." Xiao Tianci addressed every girl as "sister."

"You brat, which sect are you from? How dare you insult your young master like that? You don't want to live anymore!" Xiao Cangtian's face was full of malice. Xiao Tianci had to admire this man's ability to change his expression so quickly.

"I don't know martial arts, and I don't belong to any sect. Why would I not want to live? You're the one who doesn't want to live! I think you only know how to bully people like me who don't know martial arts. You call yourself Xiao Cangtian? I think Cangtian should be laughing at you." Xiao Tianci didn't know who this man was, but he cursed him

without any restraint, making Xiao Cangtian's face turn green with anger. He raised his hand and slashed at Xiao Cangtian. Just as Xiao Tianci was about to lose his life, he suddenly felt light and was lifted up and flashed a zhang away.

"Miss Dongfang, so he's your lover. You should have told me sooner. For your sake, I would have treated him well." Xiao Cangtian's annoying voice rang out again.

Dongfang Xuanji didn't speak, but glanced at the woman surnamed Ye, as if they had reached some tacit understanding. With a slight upward movement of her palm, true energy filled the surroundings. Her delicate hand swayed, unleashing her signature move, the "Xuanji Palm," towards Xiao Cangtian. Simultaneously, a chilling aura filled the air—it was Ye Bingying's "Ice Heart Technique." Two masters attacked Xiao Cangtian at the same time. Xiao Cangtian dared not be careless, raising his Heavenly Evil True Energy to meet the attack. The moment he made contact with the palm wind, he realized he'd been tricked. He never expected they intended to escape; this palm strike was a feint. By the time he reacted, the three of them had already drifted ten zhang away. "Xiao Cangtian, we'll come and settle accounts with you!" a distant voice echoed.

"I was careless for a moment; that brat made me lose my temper. I never thought they'd run away," Xiao Cangtian thought bitterly. "Next time I see that brat, I'll teach him a lesson."

Xiao Tianci only heard the whistling wind beside his ears. He was being held by Dongfang Xuanji, and fearing he would fall, he clung tightly to her, not caring which way he was holding on. A faint, pleasant fragrance wafted to his nose. He'd actually fallen asleep in a daze the whole way. (Author's note: Sigh, what kind of person is this?)

Xiao Tianci finally woke up, woken by the pain. Opening his eyes, he found himself in a dark cave, with Dongfang Xuanji and the woman surnamed Ye there as well.

"Sisters, what are we doing here?" Asking without knowing was a good thing.

"We've been carrying you all this way, and you've just fallen asleep." Dongfang Xuanji looked at him, annoyed. They had finally found a relatively secluded place to settle down temporarily, and were about to wake him when they found him fast asleep, clinging to her. In a fit of anger, she threw him to the ground, waking him up.

"I'm sorry, sisters, I haven't slept properly for days while searching for the way. I'm just so tired." Knowing to admit his mistake made him even better.

"Alright, don't blame him anymore. The most important thing now is for us to heal quickly. If Xiao Cangtian comes, it'll be difficult to deal with. By the way, what's your name? My name is Ye Bingying, and hers is Dongfang Xuanji." Ye Bingying spoke up. Surprisingly, she seemed cold but was actually quite gentle. Xiao Tianci finally had time to look at them properly. Unfortunately, the lighting wasn't good, and each of them wore a veil, so he couldn't see their faces, but judging from their figures, they were definitely beauties. "My name is Xiao Tianci. Sisters, is that Xiao Cangtian very powerful?"

"What's so powerful about him? If she hadn't insisted on fighting me, causing us to both get injured, what's Xiao Cangtian?" Dongfang Xuanji finished speaking and glared at Ye Bingying.

“My dear Dongfang, you didn’t object to my duel with me. If you didn’t agree, I couldn’t force you. Now, don’t blame me. Let’s hurry up and heal our injuries. If people find out that we were both chased away by Xiao Cangtian alone, we’ll be utterly humiliated.” The two seemed to have a strained relationship.

“Go guard the cave entrance. We need to heal.” So Tianci started looking at the scenery at the cave entrance, but he couldn’t understand it: I don’t know martial arts, what’s the point of guarding here? However, he dared not object at this moment, because Dongfang Xuanji seemed to be about to lose her temper.

Xiao Tianci counted the stars at the cave entrance for who knows how long before finally receiving the imperial decree. Dongfang Xuanji’s pleasant voice came from inside, “Come in!”

“Sister, are your injuries healed?”

“Not so fast. Besides, I’m not your sister. Don’t always call me so affectionately.” Dongfang Xuanji was a truly cold beauty.

"Oh, but how should I address you, sister?" The incorrigible little guy

said, "I'm telling you, little brother, she won't let you call me sister, but I will. Be good, little brother, come over here to your sister.

" Ye Bingying is so kind. "Ye Bingying, I'm going back to the Dongfang family. Since you like him so much, he's yours."

"How can you be so heartless? He's your little lover after all… Don't look at me like that. You didn't object to Xiao Cangtian saying that. Even if he didn't, he did help you. Xiao Cangtian was so upset by him that he fell for our trick. Hehe—little brother, you've never even heard of him, and you even said he's shameless, only bullying people who don't know martial arts. He's the famous third-ranked master on the Black List!" Ye Bingying laughed heartily, leaving Xiao Tianci stunned.

"Alright, I'll take him with me." Dongfang Xuanji was truly decisive.

"You said it yourself, so you'd better take good care of him. I'm leaving now, goodbye little brother, I'll come find you later." Ye Bingying finished speaking and flashed out of the cave, disappearing into the night sky.

"She tricked me again," Dongfang Xuanji thought to herself.

"Let's go, I'll take you to the Dongfang Family," Dongfang Xuanji reminded Xiao Tianci, who was still staring blankly in the direction Ye Bingying had disappeared.

The Dongfang Family was located in the very center of Hangzhou.

It was the head of the four great martial arts families. The family head, Dongfang Xuanji, was 25 years old this year. She debuted at 16, and at 18 defeated the then-number one master on the White List, Daoist Chongxu of the Wudang Sect, thus occupying the top spot on the White List. At 20, she officially took over as the head of the Dongfang Family. Dongfang Xuanji was a genius rarely seen in the martial arts world, having created the Xuanji Heart Sutra, which was comparable to some of the most famous martial arts classics in the world. She had a younger brother, Dongfang Yan, 20 years old, ranked eighth on the Green List, whose martial arts were inherited from his family.

Xiao Tianci arrived smoothly at the Dongfang family with Dongfang Xuanji. What awaited him there?

Chapter Four: Dragon Lurks in the East. Dongfang

Xuanji led Xiao Tianci to a room. "You stay here. I need to go into seclusion for seven days. Don't go anywhere until I emerge. I'll have someone arrange everything else for you." She then left, giving Xiao Tianci no chance to speak.

"So cold, not gentle at all. Sister Wuying is much better. And Sister Yuya..." Xiao Tianci thought back to the night before he left Yuya. "Sister Yuya, are you alright now?"

A light footstep sounded outside, and a little girl who looked like a maid entered. She had two small braids, not very pretty, but very cute. She stared at Xiao Tianci for the length of a cup of tea, not only looking at him directly but also turning around several times, examining him carefully from all angles.

"Why are you staring at me like that?" Xiao Tianci finally couldn't take it anymore.

"Oh, you can talk? I thought you were mute after being silent for so long!" The young girl was quite angry. "I'm only doing you face because I'm being nice to you. You have no idea how many people would want me to look at them like that. You don't know what's good for you. If it weren't for the fact that I was curious why Miss brought you back, I wouldn't have bothered looking at you. Look at you, you're not good-looking at all, and you're all sloppy." After saying that, she pulled out a mirror from somewhere and looked at Tianci.

"Am I that bad?" Xiao Tianci couldn't help but smile bitterly. This was the first time he had encountered such a formidable maid.

"Little sister, what's your name? Is your young lady Sister Xuanji?" Xiao Tianci realized that the young girl was not easy to deal with, so he lowered his voice and tried to please her. "Don't call me little sister. First, I'm not little; second, I'm not your sister. There's no such thing as a free lunch. Hmph, tell me honestly, what are you up to?"

"Sister, I really didn't have any plans." Xiao Tianci felt even more wronged than Dou E, and the younger sister suddenly became the older sister.

"Hmm, you seem to be quite well-behaved." It seems the younger the child, the more they like to be someone's older sister.

"Since you're so well-behaved, I'll tell you my name." She addressed herself as "older sister" without any modesty. "I am the most gentle, kind, beautiful, and generous maid in the martial arts world—Dongfang Panpan. You can just call me Panpan."

Kind? Not really. Gentle? She's practically a tigress. Beautiful, but generous is definitely true. Xiao Tianci thought to himself, but dared not say it aloud.

"Then, Sister Panpan, what are you doing here?" Xiao Tianci asked cautiously.

"Oh, I almost forgot. Miss asked me to take care of you. Miss told me to watch over you and not let you run around."

"I'm not a prisoner," Xiao Tianci muttered to himself. "What are you saying?" Panpan's ears were quite sharp. "Nothing, nothing. I just wanted to say thank you for taking care of me, Sister Panpan." "Hmm, so good. I'll definitely take good care of you." Panpan's face was full of joy. If Xiao Tianci knew he had recognized a 14-year-old girl as his older sister, he wondered what she would think.

Xiao Tianci settled into the Dongfang family residence. Strangely, he didn't see anyone except Panpan. He eventually learned from Panpan that this was Dongfang Xuanji's private quarters, where only she and Dongfang Xuanji were present. Panpan was curious to see him brought there by Dongfang Xuanji. Panpan, being a little girl, rarely had anyone to play with. Now, with an obedient younger brother, she was overjoyed and accidentally told Xiao Tianci she was only 14 years old, nearly making him faint with anger. As a result, he never called Panpan "sister" again. This time, he was determined, and no amount of threats from Panpan could sway him. The time passed quickly with their playful antics, and Dongfang Xuanji's time to emerge from seclusion soon arrived.

That day, Panpan led Xiao Tianci to a room. "Miss, he's here." Dongfang Xuanji turned around, stunningly beautiful. She was still dressed in white, but the veil on her face was gone. With her willow-leaf eyebrows and phoenix eyes, she was in no way inferior to Hua Wuying, only her brows held a stronger strength and a less gentle charm.

"Panpan, you can go out now." Xiao Tianci heard her voice so gentle for the first time.

"Sit down, I have something to tell you." Dongfang Xuanji said to the somewhat uneasy Xiao Tianci.

"Yes, Miss," Panpan winked at Xiao Tianci with a gloating expression before leaving.

"How have you been these past few days?" Her voice wasn't as gentle as when she spoke to Panpan earlier, but it was much better than before.

"I'm fine, thank you for your concern, sister."

"I didn't really want to bother with you, but you seem like a nice person, and we've been through thick and thin together, so if there's anything you need my help with, just tell me, and I'll try my best." Indeed, with Dongfang Xuanji's abilities, helping out a little shouldn't be a problem.

"Thank you, sister, I don't have any requests." Actually, Xiao Tianci did have requests, but he didn't quite like Dongfang Xuanji saying that.

"Tell me your background in detail first, I don't know anything about your past." Poor Xiao Tianci could never resist the power of a beautiful woman, and he honestly told her again, but he omitted the matter of Hua Wuying.

"Do you want to learn martial arts?" Dongfang Xuanji looked at Xiao Tianci quietly for a while, then suddenly asked.

Xiao Tianci subconsciously nodded, then shook his head. "You're nodding and shaking your head, do you really want to or not?" Dongfang Xuanji seemed to be born without gentleness, and was showing signs of getting angry again.

"I kind of want to, but not really. I didn't like learning martial arts originally, but my experiences outside these past few days have made me think that it would be better if I knew martial arts. However, I have injuries, and I can't practice martial arts until they are healed," Xiao Tianci answered honestly.

"As long as you want to learn, none of this is a problem. I'm just asking you if you want to learn?" She paused. "Perhaps you don't like life in the martial world, but you've actually been in it since you were a child. There's a saying, 'In the martial world, one's actions are not one's own.' The martial world is actually a place where the strong are respected. If you don't have high-level martial arts skills, you will be bullied by others. I'll give you one night to think about it. Come back here tomorrow and give me your answer. Go back and think about it carefully first." For some reason, Dongfang Xuanji wanted to scold Xiao Tianci for his spineless appearance, but she managed to restrain herself and chased him away before losing her temper. As

soon as Xiao Tianci returned to his room, Panpan followed him. "What did Miss say to you? Tell me quickly." She looked very curious.

"Nothing, just asked if I wanted to learn martial arts." Xiao Tianci said listlessly.

"Then what did you say? Did you agree to learn? Did you not agree? You're such an idiot!" Panpan spoke like a machine gun.

"Panpan, do you think it's still possible for me to learn martial arts well now?" It turned out that he didn't not want to learn, but he was afraid he wouldn't be able to learn it well.

"Well, it's supposed to be difficult, but my young lady is omnipotent. If she teaches you, it'll be a different story." Panpan tilted her head and thought for a moment before answering. "My young lady is a genius. Listen to me, go and agree to her request now. She will definitely make you a peerless master. Then, how impressive you'll be when you roam the martial world!"

"She told me to give her an answer tomorrow. Let me think about it first." The martial world, martial arts... Do I really have to step into the martial world?

Xiao Tianci didn't sleep all night. He thought about many things, every little detail from childhood to adulthood. If I know martial arts and can become famous in the martial world, maybe my master will agree to let Sister Yuya and me go together? Maybe I can also stand up for Sister Wuying? ... Xiao Tianci finally made his decision. For the woman he loves, he'll take a gamble.

Xiao Tianci arrived at Dongfang Xuanji's room early in the morning with dark circles under his eyes. As soon as he reached the door, it opened. "You've decided?" Dongfang Xuanji seemed to have known this beforehand. "Sister Xuanji, I've decided. I want to learn martial arts from you." After saying that, she bowed down. Dongfang Xuanji stopped him. "Don't bow so formally to me. Actually, I don't have any martial arts to teach you. My martial arts were created for myself, so you basically can't learn them. However…" Seeing Xiao Tianci's disappointed look, she added, "I can't teach you, but I have a friend who is more suitable to teach you than I am, and you also need her help with your injuries."

"Is your friend's martial arts better than yours?" Xiao Tianci was a little skeptical.

"Her martial arts may not be as good as mine, but she can make you a top-notch master in a very short time. You're already 17 years old, past the best time to practice martial arts, so we need to use extraordinary methods. I believe she can definitely do it."

"Who is she?" Seeing Dongfang Xuanji's high regard for her, Xiao Tianci couldn't help but become interested.

"I'll take you there myself in a few days. Since you don't know martial arts, traveling the martial world is very dangerous. Just in case, I'll teach you a footwork technique; it might save your life. This is the only martial art I can teach you. This footwork doesn't require much internal energy. Its power only gradually increases as your internal energy grows, so you can learn it now." Dongfang Xuanji understood Xiao Tianci's doubts and explained clearly.

"I didn't expect you to be so clever, learning the 'Xuanji Step' in just seven days!" Dongfang Xuanji wasn't as cold as before. "Although it's not very powerful now, after I hand you over to her in a few days, she'll have a way to increase your skill."

Xiao Tianci finally realized he wasn't a waste. Although he couldn't compare to a martial arts genius like Dongfang Xuanji, he still had considerable talent. In seven days, he learned Dongfang Xuanji's Xuanji Step. Although he didn't know its purpose, the martial arts of the number one master in the martial world must be very powerful.

Chapter Five: The Amorous Young Master

"Sister Xuan, where are we going?" Xiao Tianci was dragged out of bed early in the morning by Panpan, who then told him to pack his things. Arriving outside the gates of the Dongfang family, they saw a carriage parked there, with Dongfang Xuanji and four women in green waiting for him.

"Why ask so many questions? Get in the carriage!" She said, then climbed in first. Xiao Tianci had no choice but to follow. Dongfang Xuanji was always aloof, but Xiao Tianci no longer objected to calling her "sister," which probably meant he accepted it. The carriage was quite spacious and luxurious, fully equipped with all sorts of daily necessities; it felt like a small boudoir. A faint fragrance wafted from inside, the same scent as Dongfang Xuanji herself, indicating it was her personal carriage.

Xiao Tianci was seeing the four women in green for the first time. Two drove the carriage outside, while the other two climbed in.

"These are my four guards: Dongfang Qin, Dongfang Qi, Dongfang Shu, and Dongfang Hua," Dongfang Xuanji introduced each of the women to him.

"Greetings, sisters." Xiao Tianci's nature remained unchanged. However, they weren't buying it. They glanced at him and then nodded in agreement. "Like mistress, like maid. They're all so cold, but Panpan is much better." Xiao Tianci missed Panpan a little, but it was a pity she hadn't come along.

Xiao Tianci kept trying to make conversation, but no one paid him any attention. Later, Dongfang Xuanji, perhaps unable to bear his harassment any longer, finally told him that they were going to Xiangyang.

"Miss, there's a restaurant here. Shall we go and rest?" The carriage stopped, and Dongfang Qin suggested.

"Yes, yes, Sister Xuan, let's go get something to eat!" Xiao Tianci was overjoyed; he was getting bored.

Dongfang Xuanji looked at his excited face and couldn't bear to refuse, so she nodded.

The group of six went up to the restaurant, where a waiter immediately greeted them. "Miss, young master, this way please." He led them to a private room on the second floor. The waiter had seen many people like this and could tell at a glance that this group was either rich or noble, so he dared not be negligent.

The six of them sat down at a table by the window. Strictly speaking, this was Xiao Tianci's first time venturing out. His last trip out of the valley had been spent wandering in the mountains, and later, when he went to the Dongfang family, he had to travel in secluded places due to concerns about being hunted down by the demonic sects. Moreover, he had been constantly dragged along by Dongfang Xuanji, and hadn't had a chance to see what the outside world was like. Now that he finally had the opportunity, he wanted to make the most of it. Therefore, Xiao Tianci kept looking out the window.

It wasn't even noon yet, and there were relatively few customers. Upstairs, besides their table, there were only two other people. One was about twenty-five or twenty-six years old, with a heroic air, pouring himself a drink. There was a sword on the table, clearly indicating he was a martial arts practitioner. The other was a handsome young man in blue robes, dressed like a scholar, holding a folding fan, looking around curiously. Their eyes lit up when they saw Dongfang Xuanji (they saw beautiful women, but not Dongfang Xuanji; she had put her veil back on. Her four subordinates were quite pretty, though. Tianci, however, felt nothing for them, having seen Dongfang Xuanji's true face before). But then, as if noticing something, he quickly turned his head away.

"Miss, that person is watching us," Dongfang Shu said, noticing the man in blue. "Ignore him, let's rest," Dongfang Xuanji said, seemingly knowing who the man was.

Just then, a thud sounded on the stairs, and seven people came up. The leader, a man in his forties, dressed in yellow, with a full beard, of medium build, and prominent temples, was likely a skilled fighter. He glanced around and then walked towards the man in blue. "Lan Tianfeng, you really are here. We've been looking for you for so long."

"Fellow travelers, we at Lou Wai Lou have some private matters to settle here. Those unrelated to this, please leave for a moment. We'll cover your expenses," a man in black behind the man in yellow said, though his tone was somewhat off.

"Sister Xuan, what's this Lou Wai Lou?" Xiao Tianci stopped admiring the scenery; things were getting lively inside, so he naturally wanted to see what was happening. His voice wasn't quiet; everyone probably heard him. "Brother Lü, your Lou Wai Lou doesn't seem that famous. Look at this brother, I've never heard of him." Lan Tianfeng's voice was lazy, but it was clear to everyone that he wanted to drag Dongfang Xuanji's group into this mess. Dongfang Xuanji glared fiercely at Xiao Tianci, making him feel uneasy.

"May I ask this brother's name? And which sect's disciple are you?" The man surnamed Lü, feeling a bit embarrassed, asked Xiao Tianci.

"Who we are is none of your business. You handle your private matters, we eat our food, let's keep to ourselves." Dongfang Qi was rather fierce. They just didn't want trouble, not that they were afraid of it.

"And who is this young lady? Does she truly not regard our Lou Wai Lou with any regard?" It seemed he was used to being arrogant, and this was the first time someone had dared to disrespect him like this.

"You should attend to your private matters first," Dongfang Xuanji finally spoke, her words carrying an irresistible force.

"Brother Lü, it seems you've failed as a person. Lou Wai Lou is indeed nothing special; even I don't take it seriously, let alone these beautiful ladies?" Lan Tianfeng was stirring things up again.

"Lan Tianfeng, stop your nonsense. It's time to settle your grudge with our establishment." This time, the man surnamed Lü didn't fall for it again.

"Brother Lü, we don't seem to have any deep-seated hatred. Sigh, I was just going to your master's concubine's room to catch up with her. I really didn't do anything with her, and besides, she's not your wife. Why are you so angry? Could it be that she's having an affair with you?" Lan Tianfeng feigned surprise.

"Attack!" With a deep shout, the seven men attacked simultaneously, seven swords and blades aimed at Lan Tianfeng.

"Miss, so Lan Tianfeng went to seduce someone's wife. Rumors in the martial world say he's a womanizer, and it's true! But he's too audacious; he dared to touch the lord's wife." Dongfang Hua recognized him.

"Sister Xuan, is Lan Tianfeng famous? And what exactly is Lou Wai Lou?" Xiao Tianci finally couldn't hold back. But he couldn't project his voice, and it seemed someone overheard him. However, they were fighting and didn't have time to pay attention. Lan Tianfeng's face showed a hint of embarrassment. "Someone doesn't know me? How did this kid get by in the martial world?"

Lan Tianfeng, known as the Amorous Young Master, ranked tenth on the Black List, was under thirty. His weapon was a fan, which he called the "Amorous Fan." He was known for his womanizing, but he claimed he wasn't vulgar, saying that being amorous was better than being heartless. Lou Wai Lou was established

three years ago, and in that time it rapidly grew, its influence rivaling that of other major sects. Its lord, Yan Tiefeng, was just over forty years old, and his martial arts skills were unknown.

Fearing he might say something else unbelievable, Dongfang Xuanji had no choice but to tell him.

While they were watching the show, a fierce battle raged on the other side. Lan Tianfeng, surrounded by seven people, remained composed, wielding his folding fan with deadly precision, while the seven of them faced constant danger.

"A bunch of trash, step back!" A cold snort rang out, and a figure floated up, a square-faced man in a purple robe, around forty years old.

"Master, please forgive our incompetence." The seven bowed and stepped aside.

"Master Yan, I didn't realize you were so sentimental. You actually came personally for a concubine." Lan Tianfeng's words were still sharp, but he had clearly lost his earlier nonchalant attitude, obviously sensing that the newcomer was a master.

"Haha, ignorant brat. Why would I care about a woman? As long as you're willing to serve me, I'd give you ten women, let alone one. What's hateful is that you seduced my concubine, and not only did you refuse to join our troupe, you even spread rumors about your affair with that slut." Yan Tiefeng was a man too, how could he swallow this insult?

"Actually, it wouldn't be a problem if you wanted me to join your Louwailou, but I hate being threatened. Although I like beautiful women, I have my own principles, so I'm sorry to your pretty little wife. Even if you kill me, it won't do any good. Many people already know, not to mention there are so many people here." This kid didn't forget to drag others down with him.

"Haha, you'll all be dead soon, and dead people don't talk around." Yan Tiefeng didn't take these people seriously at all.

"Brother Gu, don't you have any objections when people say you're dead?" That person was still drinking alone, as if the things around him had nothing to do with him. Seeing Lan Tianfeng speak up. Without even looking up, he said, "If you're going to die, die well. Eat and drink your fill first. What's wrong? If you can't handle it, just say so. If you beg me, I might help you."

"We're friends, you wouldn't just stand by and watch me die, would you? It's one thing for those beauties not to help me, but to kick me when I'm down is just too unfair." Lan Yufeng feigned a pitiful look.

"You deserve to seduce other people's wives, you've enjoyed all the good fortune, and now you want me to fight for you? Our friendship doesn't seem that close, does it?" The man surnamed Gu wasn't buying it.

"What's there to argue about? You're all going to be on your way soon anyway, so why don't you all come together?" Although Yan Tiefeng felt something was off, he didn't pay much attention to him because his temples were flat, and he didn't look like a master at all.

"Sister Xuan, he wants to kill us, why didn't you react at all?" Xiao Tianci couldn't help but ask. "Don't meddle, the two of them can handle it." Dongfang Xuanji rolled her eyes at him.

"Since Master Yan is so confident, then I'll have no choice but to come and see for myself. You womanizing bastard, keep an eye on those dogs, and remember to share one of your beauties with me next time." The man finally stopped drinking and stood up. "I am Gu Feng, please make your move."

"So you are Gu Feng, I really misjudged you." Yan Tiefeng's expression changed. "Since you want to die, then don't blame me." He raised his palms, which instantly turned red, and a blazing true energy slashed out.

Gu Feng, the number one expert on the Green List, 26 years old, is famous in the martial arts world for his Chasing Wind Sword Technique.

"Hey, Master Yan, why bother with these tables and chairs?" Gu Feng dodged his palm strike, and the tables and chairs suffered the consequences. Lan Tianfeng sneered from the side.

'An eye for an eye, Master Yan, take my sword.' It was said to be a sword strike, but the sword light continuously swept towards Yan Tiefeng. The Thirteen Swords of Chasing Wind, Gu Feng's signature technique. Don't think there are really only thirteen swords; in reality, they are connected end to end, continuous and uninterrupted. They can be used in a loop, and each time they are faster than the last.

Gu Feng's position as the number one expert on the Green List is certainly not undeserved, and Yan Tiefeng, as the master of Lou Wai Lou, is no ordinary person either. For a time, the two were evenly matched, unable to determine a winner. It's just a pity that the restaurant's utensils suffered collateral damage.

"Brother Yan, you're really not good enough. No wonder your wife wanted to be with me. Sigh, getting old is one thing, but if you're not good enough, you have to admit it." Lan Yufeng was quite relaxed. Now he had replaced Gu Feng's position, drinking and occasionally making sarcastic remarks. However, it was unclear whether he was saying that Yan Tiefeng's martial arts were not good enough or something else.

"It seems that if I, Yan, don't show some real skill, I'll really be letting everyone down." Yan Tiefeng took out something from his pocket that looked like a flute but wasn't quite, only a little over a foot long, and dark. "You forced me to draw my weapon against you; you should feel honored even if you die."

Yan Tiefeng made a sword gesture with his left hand and held a xiao (let's call it a xiao) in his right. He stood still, and those around him felt a powerful aura.

Gu Feng guarded his heart, focused his mind, and gathered all his strength to lock onto his opponent's aura. He knew that victory or defeat might

hinge on this moment. The two faced off for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

Yan Tiefeng moved, and a flute of shadows filled the air, attacking Gu Feng's vital points. The speed was no less than Gu Feng's swift sword. At the same time as Yan Tiefeng moved, Gu Feng also moved, unleashing the most powerful killing move of the Chasing Wind Sword Technique—Chasing Wind Without a Trace.

Clang! The sword and flute clashed, producing a clear and resounding sound. Suddenly, something unexpected happened. The flute split open, revealing a short sword—the Flute-Bound Sword—which pierced Gu Feng's heart with astonishing speed.

Even Lan Tianfeng's face changed, turning deathly pale, because he knew that Gu Feng could not avoid this attack.

A sinister smile appeared on Yan Tiefeng's face, as if he could already see Gu Feng falling to the ground. However, his smile suddenly froze. He saw a hand. A hand as clear as jade. The hand was beautiful, but it was this very hand that gripped his sword, stopping it a fraction of an inch from Gu Feng's chest, unable to advance any further.

'Master Yan, your methods seem rather unethical. Aren't you afraid of being ridiculed by your friends in the martial world for dealing with a junior like this?' A pleasant yet cold voice spoke.

'Who are you?' Yan Tiefeng realized he'd truly failed today. First, he hadn't recognized Gu Feng, and now he hadn't expected those pretty girls to have an even more formidable master among them.

'Who I am is unimportant. However, I hope Master Yan will consider my feelings and not pursue your grudges today. Also, I hope you can properly discipline your subordinates so they'll be more polite when they need favors in the future.'

Yan Tiefeng knew he wouldn't gain anything today, but the silver lining was that these people weren't with Lan Tianfeng.

'Since you've said so, it would be wrong of me to pursue this further. However, I'll find them again after today.'

'We'll take our leave now.' Yan Tiefeng had probably already guessed Dongfang Xuanji's identity. He decisively led

his men away from this dangerous place.

"Thank you, Miss Dongfang, for saving my life. I, Gu Feng, will repay you in the future." Gu Feng stepped forward and bowed.

"Young Master Gu, you're too kind. I just couldn't stand it. You don't need to take it to heart." "

No matter what, it's a fact that you saved my life. You were in danger because of me. If Miss Dongfang has any orders in the future, I

will obey them without question." "I didn't expect Young Master Lan to be such a righteous person. It seems the rumors in the martial arts world aren't necessarily true." Dongfang Qi didn't know whether to be sarcastic or complimentary.

"Brothers, did you know Sister Xuan before?" Xiao Tianci interrupted again, oblivious to the situation.

"Young brother, why do you think we knew Miss Dongfang before?" Gu Feng seemed more interested in Xiao Tianci.

"I remember Sister Xuan didn't mention her identity just now."

"There aren't many people in the world who could stop Yan Tiefeng with one hand in that situation. And you called her Sister Xuan twice just now, so of course we can confirm her identity." Lan Yufeng explained from the side.

"So it was me who revealed Sister Xuan's identity. I wonder if she'll scold me later." Xiao Tianci thought to himself, then secretly glanced at Dongfang Xuanji, only to find her looking at him. Startled, he quickly lowered his head. "Oh no~~~~~"

"We have to go now. See you again sometime." Dongfang Xuanji looked at Xiao Tianci. "My younger brother is new to the martial world, not very skilled, and a bit clumsy, but he likes to cause trouble. I hope you two can help him out if you meet him in the martial world.

" "Yan Tiefeng is not an easy person to deal with. You two should be careful in the future." Dongfang Xuanji had already left the restaurant when her voice reached their ears again.

~~ ... "From now until Xiangyang, you are not allowed to utter a single word without my permission." "Sister Xuan, I will listen to you." "Don't blame me, you're new to the martial world. You don't know there are many taboos. I can't teach you right now, but she will naturally teach you when we get to Xiangyang. You know you can easily cause trouble by talking nonsense?" Dongfang Xuanji didn't know why, but seeing how afraid he was of her, she felt a little sorry for him, and her tone softened considerably. "Sister Xuan, can you tell me who this 'she' you're talking about is?" Xiao Tianci, afraid of being scolded, quickly added, "I'll only ask this one question, and I promise I won't say another word." "Her name is Nangong Xiaoyu." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Chapter Six: Reunion with the Jade Beauty at Jianhu Manor. The manor was brightly decorated, filled with a joyous atmosphere. For Jianhu Manor, today was a special day. Today was the wedding day of Xiao Tianling, the young master of Jianhu Manor. Xiao Tianling was 24 years old this year. At the age of 12, Xiao Jinghong sent him to Wudang Mountain to study under Chongxu. After ten years of training, he descended the mountain and within two years earned the title of "Divine Sword Prince," ranking fifth on the Qing Ranking, showing a strong potential to surpass his master. Today's bride is also quite remarkable: Sun Jianping, 20 years old, is the daughter of the Qingcheng Sect's leader, known in the martial arts world as the "Flying Swallow of Qingcheng." Young, beautiful, and from a prestigious family, she naturally has many suitors, but Xiao Tianling ultimately triumphs, winning her heart. Xiao Tianci stood outside the Sword Lake Manor, his mind filled with complex emotions. Two years had passed, and he had finally returned. There's a saying, "Near home, one feels apprehensive," and he didn't know whether he should go in. Two years—not long, not short. Two years could bring no change, or it could bring about a dramatic transformation, like him. He was no longer the Xiao Tianci of two years ago. And Yuya? Was she still the loving Yuya he knew, or had she changed as much as he had? He dared not think too much about it. Since he was already here, he had to go in eventually; reality had to be faced. He shook his head and walked towards the door. The head steward, Master Xiao, who was greeting guests outside, had been watching Xiao Tianci for a long time. He had assumed Xiao Tianci was there to offer congratulations, but he hadn't come in yet. Strangely, the man looked vaguely familiar, but he couldn't quite place him. Seeing Xiao Tianci approach, he asked, "Excuse me, young master, are you here to offer congratulations?" "Third Uncle, don't you recognize me?" Xiao Tianci smiled slightly. "I'm Tianci." To be fair, Master Xiao had treated Xiao Tianci fairly well, even if he wasn't particularly kind. At least he hadn't made things difficult for him, so Xiao Tianci was quite polite to him. "Third Uncle, I'll go in first. You can continue with your work." Seeing that he hadn't quite caught up, Xiao Tianci went inside first. "Tianci, is that the Xiao Tianci who was called a good-for-nothing? Wasn't he dead? How did he come back?" He was utterly shocked. As the steward of the manor, he knew about Xiao Tianci's disappearance. At first, they just thought he had gone somewhere and hadn't returned. After several months of no contact with him, everyone in the manor assumed he was dead. However, just as Liang Qisong had said back then, not many people took Xiao Tianci's disappearance to heart. Even Xiao Jinghong only asked about it. Now that the Third Master Xiao saw that the person they thought was dead had actually returned, he had a vague feeling that something was going to happen. However, he didn't have time to think about it, because another guest arrived. "Young Master Bai, you've arrived. Please, please come in." Bai Yulou, 25 years old, known as the White Horse Young Master, was the leader of the Heroes' Alliance and the second-best expert on the Green List. The Heroes' Alliance was developing rapidly and was now at its peak. Most of the members were young experts, and their future development was limitless.

Xiao Tianci found a corner to sit down. The room was crowded, and no one paid him any attention. Xiao Tianling was receiving congratulations from guests. Actually, Xiao Tianci didn't remember Xiao Tianling much; he was still young when Xiao Tianling left the manor. Looking at him now, Xiao Tianling was indeed a handsome young man—a striking face and a tall, slender figure, exactly the type most young girls liked, especially since he was the future master of Jianhu Manor.

Xiao Tianci searched through the crowd, but he was disappointed. He didn't find the person he was looking for. It seemed Yuya wasn't in the hall. Was she not attending her brother's wedding? Xiao Tianci wondered. Although he knew Xiao Yuya didn't like crowds, today was Xiao Tianling's big day; she couldn't possibly not show up. Her younger sister, Xiao Yuru, was in the hall, surrounded by a group of young men. There was no denying that beautiful women always attracted attention.

Xiao Tianci finally couldn't resist any longer. He secretly left the hall and headed straight for Xiao Yuya's boudoir,

as if he had made a huge decision. Xiao Tianci finally raised his hand and knocked on the door, two long knocks followed by one short knock, then three long knocks followed by two short knocks—their secret signal from years ago.

A "clang" sounded, like a glass shattering, followed by a slightly trembling voice, "Who is it?"

"Sister Yuya, it's me." Xiao Tianci suppressed his excitement and tried to answer calmly.

The door suddenly opened, revealing a familiar face. For a long time, the two were speechless.

Suddenly, Xiao Yuya threw herself into Tianci's arms, letting out silent sobs. Xiao Tianci held his beauty tightly, unable to resist any longer, and kissed her.

For a moment, the world spun. Two years of longing had finally been fulfilled.

"Come in and close the door," Xiao Yuya said breathlessly, barely pushing Xiao Tianci away.

Xiao Tianci obeyed, entered the room, closed the door, and kissed her again. One hand encircled her slender waist, while the other began to roam freely over her body. "No, don't!" Feeling Xiao Tianci undressing her, Xiao Yuya finally snapped out of her passion. "Tianci, don't do this now. How will I face people later if you do that?" Xiao Tianci also remembered that Yuya had to attend the wedding banquet later, so he stopped, but his hands were still wandering around. Xiao Tianci was no longer the naive Xiao Tianci of two years ago.

"Behave yourself. Tell me what you've been doing these past two years. Why did you suddenly leave two years ago without telling me? I've been worried about you ever since. They said you were dead, but I didn't believe it. But you never contacted me, and I eventually started to think you were really dead." Xiao Yuya's voice was soft and full of affection.

"Miss, Young Master Bai is here. The Master wants to see you." A maid's voice came from outside.

"I know, Xiao Cui. Tell my father I'll be there soon." Xiao Yuya replied, her expression changing.

"Who is Young Master Bai? Why does Master want you to go?" Xiao Tianci felt something was wrong.

“His name is Bai Yulou, and my father wants me to marry him. Let's not talk about it now, come out with me.” Xiao Yuya seemed to have made a considerable decision.

Xiao Tianci and Xiao Yuya entered the hall, where a young man in yellow robes greeted them with a broad smile. But his expression suddenly changed, because he saw Xiao Tianci, and more importantly, Xiao Tianci was actually holding Xiao Yuya's hand. However, he was no ordinary person; his expression quickly returned to normal. “Yuya, won't you introduce your friend to me?”

“My name is Xiao Tianci. Brother, you must be Bai Yulou, the Alliance Leader. Indeed, you have an extraordinary bearing.” Xiao Tianci spoke first.

“Oh, you also have the surname Xiao. May I ask what your relationship is with Yuya?” He was straightforward and direct.

“Sister Yuya is about to be my wife. What do you think our relationship will be?”

“Yuya, is what he said true?” Even with his good manners, Bai Yulou couldn't help but ask. Xiao Yuya

didn't speak, but since she didn't object, Bai Yulou took it as tacit agreement. Actually, Xiao Yuya didn't know whether she should admit it or not. Denying it might upset Tianci, and besides, she secretly hoped it was true. However, she and Tianci were essentially unrelated, and admitting it seemed inappropriate, so she simply neither denied nor confirmed.

"It seems I was being presumptuous. Please, Yuya, convey my apologies to Uncle Xiao. I'll take my leave now." Bai Yulou angrily left Jianhu Manor.

"Tianci, isn't this a bit inappropriate?" Yuya asked, a little uneasy. She hadn't expected Bai Yulou to leave in such a fit of anger.

"Sister Yuya, isn't this better? It makes things much easier between us. Besides, whatever happens has nothing to do with you; you didn't say anything." Xiao Tianci comforted her softly.

"Enough, the wedding has begun." The crowd suddenly fell silent; the bride had come out.

The wedding proceeded normally: "First bow to Heaven and Earth," "Second bow to the parents," "Husband and wife bow to each other," the bride and groom bowed to each other.

"Ahhhhh!" With a painful groan, Xiao Tianling clutched his chest and flew backward a good ten feet, an incredulous look on his face. "Pingmei, why did you do this to me?" Xiao Tianling looked pained, it was hard to tell whether it was heartache or the pain from his wounds.

"Poor thing, you're about to die and you still don't know who killed you. Xiao Tianling, I truly feel sorry for you." A cold voice came, and a figure flew in with the voice. "Xiao Tianling, I wonder if you're satisfied with this grand gift I've given you?"

"Xiao Cangtian?" Xiao Tianci recognized him. He hadn't changed much in two years, except that his martial arts seemed even more refined. "Sister Yuya, you'd better be careful if you encounter this person in the future." "

Xiao Cangtian, where is Pingmei? What did you do to her?" Clearly, since the person he had married wasn't Sun Jianping, she had likely been tricked by Xiao Cangtian. A beautiful woman had fallen into the hands of the Demonic Sect, and no one knew what might happen to her.

"Your Pingmei, I think Yun Qi will definitely treat her well. He's always been gentle and chivalrous; he'd never hurt your good lover," Xiao Cangtian said with a suggestive smile.

"You—" Xiao Tianling coughed up blood in anger and fell backward.

Yun Qi, a disciple of the Tianyu Sect, was a womanizer. Imagine what would happen to a beautiful young woman in his hands.

Xiao Yuya, seeing her brother injured and her sister-in-law captured by the Demonic Sect, was furious and wanted to rush out to confront Xiao Cangtian, but Xiao Tianci grabbed her arm. "Sister Yuya, you're no match for him."

"I don't care, I just hate him." Xiao Yuya couldn't help but act spoiled in front of her lover.

Many people came to offer their congratulations, but most dared not offend the Demonic Sect. Furthermore, Xiao Cangtian's martial arts were too high, so for a moment, no one dared to step forward. Xiao Jinghong, for some reason, didn't show up either.

Xiao Tianci sighed. He was at his wit's end; he could barely hold Xiao Yuya back. He stood up.

"Xiao Cangtian, it's been almost two years. I didn't expect you to be as shameless as ever. Heaven really wasted your good looks. What a pity!" Xiao Tianci lamented.

"Who are you?" Xiao Cangtian was surprised to find such an unknown person.

"You seem to have a bad memory. I didn't expect you to not only bully those who can't fight and take advantage of others, but also have such a poor memory. You're truly a fool." Xiao Tianci said sarcastically.

"You brat, it's you. You're still alive? Don't think I won't kill you just because you've hooked up with those two vile women. Today I'll send you to meet your ancestors." Xiao Cangtian finally remembered and said hatefully.

"Who wins and who loses is still unknown. Don't worry, I won't ask anyone for help." Xiao Tianci said calmly.

The guests were all speculating about the young man's identity, but Liang Qisong was utterly shocked. Actually, Liang Qisong had been in the hall the whole time, but he hadn't seen Xiao Yuya. He had assumed Xiao Yuya was with Bai Yulou, and the thought of Bai Yulou filled him with hatred. He had thought that without Xiao Tianci, Xiao Yuya would surely be his, but then Bai Yulou suddenly appeared. These past few days, he had been plotting against Bai Yulou, but he hadn't expected Xiao Tianci to be alive, and now he seemed to be a different kind of good-for-nothing than before.

"What's your relationship with Sword Lake Manor? You actually stood up for them, even Xiao Jinghong is hiding behind them, yet you've come out looking for death." Xiao Cangtian seemed to still have some reservations about Xiao Tianci. To be honest, he didn't know what relationship Xiao Tianci had with Dongfang Xuanji and Ye Bingying. Xiao Tianci had suddenly appeared, and even with his skill, he couldn't tell if Xiao Tianci knew martial arts or not. But since he dared to step forward, he shouldn't be the same person who knew nothing about martial arts two years ago. However, it is unlikely that one could master unparalleled martial arts in less than two years, so he had to suspect the relationship between Xiao Tianci, Dongfang Xuanji, and Ye Bingying, because he felt that only they could enable Xiao Tianci to become a master in a short period of time.

“There’s a saying, ‘When the master is in trouble, the disciple will serve him.’ I am the third disciple of Sword Lake Manor, so of course I have to deal with you on behalf of my master. My master doesn’t come out because he feels it would be beneath him to fight you. You can only fight me.” As Xiao Tianci spoke, he thought of a woman he had once both loved and hated. Before he came here, she had told him, “You are currently unknown in the martial world. If you want to marry Xiao Yuya openly, you must make a name for yourself. However, you shouldn’t be too conspicuous. So, you should act as a disciple of Sword Lake Manor. Unless absolutely necessary, only use the Jinghong Sword Technique and the Xuanji Step. But don’t worry, my cousin’s Xuanji Step will basically make you invincible.” Although he was somewhat dissatisfied with her, he would definitely listen to her, because she was Nangong Xiaoyu—the most talented woman in the world.

As soon as Xiao Tianci finished speaking, a commotion arose from the crowd. “When did Sword Lake Manor get a third disciple?” Xiao Cangtian asked the question that almost everyone had.

"That's just your ignorance. If you're willing to release our young master's wife soon, I might consider sparing your life." Xiao Tianci's tone grew increasingly arrogant; he wanted to force Xiao Cangtian to make a move, as today was his chance to make a name for himself.

"Since you're courting death, don't blame me." If Xiao Cangtian didn't act, he wouldn't be able to survive in the martial world. "You step back behind me." The woman who had stabbed Xiao Tianling earlier was already standing behind Xiao Cangtian, her red veil removed. She was quite beautiful, but looked too alluring.

Suddenly, the onlookers felt a sinister aura fill the hall. It turned out that Xiao Cangtian had unleashed his Heavenly Evil True Qi, and some with lower skill levels already felt they couldn't withstand it. Xiao Cangtian's skill was indeed extraordinary.

However, Xiao Tianci seemed indifferent. Had his martial arts reached such a level that even Xiao Cangtian posed no threat to him?

Actually, Xiao Tianci wasn't indifferent; on the contrary, he knew better than anyone how terrifying Xiao Cangtian was. Nangong Xiaoyu had told him that although Xiao Cangtian was only ranked third on the Black List, his actual skill was comparable to his master, Su Poyun. Because Ye Bingying rarely interfered in the affairs of the Demonic Sect, Xiao Cangtian had now become the undisputed number one figure in the Demonic Sect.

However, Xiao Tianci cultivated the Free and Unfettered Scripture, which emphasized spontaneity and freedom, so others couldn't sense his changes. In a battle between masters, victory or defeat often hinges on a single moment. Xiao Cangtian finally made his move, realizing that the longer he dragged things out, the more disadvantageous it would be for him. Xiao Tianci seemed completely unprepared, yet also seemingly without any weaknesses. "

If the enemy doesn't move, I don't move; if the enemy moves, I move first." Xiao Tianci attacked at the same time as Xiao Cangtian's feint. He used the Xuanji Step, drew his longsword, and with a gleaming sword light, a sword aura shot towards Xiao Cangtian at astonishing speed—Xiao Jinghong's signature move—"A Glimpse of the Startling Glimpse." It was said that very few people had seen Xiao Jinghong use this move; most who had seen it died from it. Today, everyone had been treated to a feast for the eyes.

If Xiao Cangtian were so easily struck, he wouldn't be Xiao Cangtian. However, it startled him; it seemed the visitor was indeed hostile. Xiao Tianci was no longer the naive young man he once was. Thinking this, he didn't hold back, launching wave after wave of attacks, but each time Xiao Tianci dodged them with his strange footwork at the crucial moment. Suddenly, a sense of unease washed over him, as he sensed a master approaching. Considering Xiao Jinghong hadn't appeared, this person was very likely him. If the two of them joined forces, he wasn't confident he could escape unscathed. Thinking that his main objective for the day had been largely achieved, he decided to leave first.

"Young master, I don't have time to entertain you today. I'll settle the score with you next time, you brat." Xiao Cangtian acted on his words, feinting an attack, grabbing the alluring woman, and flying out of the hall.

"Tianci, you haven't disappointed me after all my training; your martial arts are improving more and more." It was actually Xiao Jinghong who appeared. What surprised Xiao Tianci even more was that he actually acknowledged Xiao Tianci as his disciple. What was his purpose?

Chapter Seven: A Beauty's Deep Affection

"Tianci, are you alright?" Xiao Yuya ran over.

"Don't worry, I'm fine." Xiao Tianci squeezed her hand. "Greetings, Master." Since Xiao Jinghong had publicly acknowledged Xiao Tianci as his disciple, Xiao Tianci went along with it. He had originally planned to stay here, but he hadn't expected things to go so smoothly.

"These are extraordinary times, you don't need to be so formal." Xiao Jinghong looked kind.

"Brother Sun, have you found Ping'er?" A man around 40 years old entered, with an extraordinary air. Xiao Jinghong quickly went to greet him. It seemed he was the head of the Qingcheng Sect, Xiao Jinghong's in-law—Sun Yuxi.

"No." Sun Yuxi looked very anxious. After all, his only daughter had been kidnapped and had fallen into the hands of a notorious womanizer. How could he not be worried? "How is Tianling's injury?" It seemed he was quite concerned about his son-in-law.

"The injury isn't too serious; he'll recover in a few days. Luckily, he noticed something was wrong and stepped back a few inches, otherwise..." Xiao Jinghong didn't finish his sentence, changing the subject, "The most urgent thing now is to find Ping'er. I've already sent out all the people from the manor. Hopefully, we can find her as soon as possible."

"It's really troublesome, Brother Xiao, for my daughter's sake..." Before he could finish, Xiao Jinghong interrupted him, "Brother Sun, don't be so polite. Rest assured, no matter what, Ping'er is my daughter-in-law. Now, let's find her first. I hope she's not in any danger." Xiao Jinghong reassured Sun Yuxi.

"Friends who have come to offer their congratulations, today our Xiao family has been ambushed by the Demonic Sect, which may have caused us to be less than hospitable. Please forgive us." Xiao Jinghong's voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears

. "Manor Lord Xiao, you're too kind. How can we blame you? It's all because the Demonic Sect is too arrogant." A voice rang out from the crowd, followed by echoes everywhere.

"These people are so annoying. They wouldn't help us earlier, and now they're all trying to curry favor," Xiao Yuya said softly beside Tianci.

"Tianci, can you go and find Sister Ping?" Xiao Yuya probably thought Xiao Tianci was an omnipotent god now.

"Sister Yuya, I don't know her at all. Even if I found her, I wouldn't recognize her. Besides, she's in Yun Qi's hands; it's not so easy to get her back. Yun Qi has a notorious reputation in the martial arts world, but he's never gotten into any trouble, which means his martial arts skills are definitely not bad," Xiao Tianci replied helplessly.

"I don't care, you have to go and find her for me," Xiao Yuya threw a tantrum.

"Alright, alright, I'll go," Xiao Tianci said helplessly. Wasn't Yuya always so gentle? Why was she so difficult to deal with now? He was a little confused.

"Master, I'd like to go and look for Miss Sun too," Xiao Tianci asked Xiao Jinghong for permission. Xiao Jinghong looked at him with a strange expression and nodded. "Go ahead, just be careful."

"Brother Xiao, you don't need to go. I've already brought the person you're looking for." A clear voice came from outside. A man in a sky-blue scholar's robe and holding a folding fan was none other than Lan Tianfeng.

"Brother Xiao, it's been over a year since we last met, you've changed quite a bit." Lan Tianfeng said, putting down the person he was carrying. "This Miss Sun must be the one you're looking for, right? I snatched her from Yun Qi."

"Thank you so much for saving my daughter, sir. The entire Qingcheng is deeply grateful to you." Sun Yuxi recognized her as his daughter and quickly went to help her up.

"Sect Leader Sun, there's no need to thank me. I, Lan Tianfeng, am no great hero. If you want to thank someone, thank Brother Xiao. I only saved this young lady to repay a favor." Lan Tianfeng was still quite polite to Sun Yuxi.

"Thank you for saving my life, young master." Sun Jianping had already woken up.

"Brother Xiao, I'll take my leave now. Please give my regards to your sister." Lan Tianfeng clasped his hands in farewell to Xiao Tianci.

"Ah~~~~~ Thank you for your help, Brother Lan." Xiao Tianci had just come to his senses. He didn't understand why Lan Tianfeng had helped him until he heard the last sentence, when he realized it was because of Dongfang Xuanji.

At this moment, everyone's attention was focused on Xiao Tianci. His appearance was so sudden and surprising. First, he repelled Xiao Cangtian, and then he rescued Sun Jianping. Praise poured in, making Xiao Tianci drowsy and restless.

"Sister Yuya," Xiao Tianci said, his day filled with trouble and frustration. He had become famous, but he was also on the verge of collapse. He finally realized that he didn't actually like the life of a celebrity. When night finally ended, he secretly sneaked into Xiao Yuya's room. Xiao Yuya was leaning against the bed. Seeing Xiao Tianci enter, her face flushed. "What are you doing here so late?" she asked softly, as if she knew what was going to happen.

Xiao Tianci didn't speak, but immediately climbed onto the bed and embraced Xiao Yuya. "Sister Yuya, do you know how long I've wanted this day?" Xiao Tianci said affectionately. Xiao Yuya turned her back, not daring to look at him, but he forcibly turned her over and kissed her fiercely on the lips, his hands roaming up and down her body. Soon, Xiao Yuya was also aroused, and she wrapped her arms around Xiao Tianci's waist. Instantly, waves of passion surged through them, filling the room with the scent of spring.

"Have you been with other women?" After the passion subsided, Xiao Yuya asked softly.

"I... Sister Yuya, are you angry with me?" Xiao Tianci asked cautiously. He didn't say it explicitly, but it was tantamount to admitting it.

"We're already like this, what else can I do?" Xiao Yuya seemed a little heartbroken, which startled Xiao Tianci. "Sister Yuya, I'm truly sincere towards you, even though I have other women. But in my heart, you'll always be irreplaceable. I... I swear I'll never betray you, or may I be struck by lightning."

"Alright, who asked you to swear anything?" Xiao Yuya rolled her eyes at him, exuding charm. "I was just teasing you, why are you in such a hurry?"

"Oh, so you were just playing me..." Xiao Tianci realized, and started to take advantage of Xiao Yuya again.

"No, Tianci, I can't take it anymore." Xiao Yuya whispered, refusing this insatiable guy.

"Sister Yuya, are you really not angry with me?" Xiao Tianci stopped, still a little worried, and asked again.

"It's impossible to say I don't care." Xiao Yuya said softly. “If I had known you had another woman two years ago, I wouldn’t have accepted you. But things are different now. I don’t want to lose you again. Now, as long as you’re still with me and still alive in this world, that’s enough. I don’t care how many women you have. The most important thing is that you’re alive.”

“Sister Yuya, I will definitely treat you well.” Xiao Tianci gently embraced Xiao Yuya, his heart filled with tenderness.

“I don’t know how Father will treat us. He hasn’t come looking for you yet, but he definitely will tomorrow.” Xiao Yuya was very worried. She felt that her father wouldn’t let them be together so easily.

“Don’t worry, I’ll find a way. At worst, I’ll just take you away.” Xiao Tianci didn’t care at all.

But he didn’t know that Xiao Yuya always listened to her father.

As the two were deeply in love, Xiao Tianci heard the sound of a pipa. The sound was very soft, but just loud enough for him to hear.

“Sister Yuya, I have to go out for a bit. You get some sleep, I’ll be right back.” Xiao Tianci said softly.

“Okay.” Xiao Yuya responded without asking what he had to do.

Xiao Tianci dressed quickly and secretly left the manor. Following the sound of the pipa, he arrived at a grove of trees. A slender figure stood under a large tree. Xiao Tianci gently approached and embraced her from behind. "Young Master, you've come." The woman turned around, revealing a stunningly beautiful face, even more beautiful than Xiao Yuya's. She held a white jade pipa in her hands, but had stopped playing; it seemed she had only been there to inform Xiao Tianci.

"Qian'er, why are you here?" Xiao Tianci asked, his arms around her, though he remained obedient.

"Miss was a little worried about you, so she sent me to check on you." Qian'er's voice remained gentle. "Miss has something she wants me to tell you."

"Oh, I thought you missed me and came to see me on purpose." Xiao Tianci seemed a little disappointed.

"Miss told me to tell you that Xiao Jinghong probably has great ambitions, which is why you were able to stay at Sword Lake Manor relatively smoothly. First, Xiao Jinghong made Xiao Tianling a disciple of Chongxu Sect, then he sent Xiao Yuru to Emei, and now he's formed a marriage alliance with Qingcheng. He even once wanted to marry Xiao Yuya to Bai Yulou. If he unites all these forces, he'll probably have few rivals in the martial arts world. Xiao Cangtian came to disrupt Xiao Tianling's wedding, probably because he saw this." Qian'er said slowly.

"Are you done yet, my dear Qian'er?" Xiao Tianci started to get restless, leaning in to kiss her.

"It's not over yet." Qian'er turned her face away, only to be kissed on the cheek. "Miss also said that Xiao Jinghong is probably interested in your martial arts and will try to win you over. She told you to play along with him first and marry Xiao Yuya first." Qian'er's tone was sour. "I really don't understand why Miss is so good to you, and you're always angry with her."

"I'm not angry with her, she's the one who's angry with me. She controls everything I do and makes me listen to her." Xiao Tianci argued.

"Alright, I'm done. I'm leaving." Qian'er seemed a little angry.

"No, Qian'er. Will you stay with me for a while?" Xiao Tianci pleaded.

"You should go back and be with your Yuya first."

"Qian'er, are you jealous?" Xiao Tianci hugged her tightly.

"I'm not jealous of you. I'm only doing this for Miss." Qian'er stubbornly denied it. "Let go of me, I really have to go."

"Where are you going? Didn't Xiaoyu want you to follow me all the time?" Xiao Tianci started acting like a rogue.

"Miss only told me to follow you secretly, not to let you do whatever you want." Qian'er wasn't buying it.

"Alright, Qian'er. I admit I was wrong. Will you stay with me a little longer?"

"Okay, but you said only a little while." Qian'er finally softened. "Young master, I'm not trying to be mean, but don't be angry with Miss. Whatever she does is for you, isn't it?"

"I know, Qian'er. You're only 17, why are you acting like an old lady?" Xiao Tianci said, then silenced Qian'er with a kiss to stop her from going

on and on. The two, lost in their passion, didn't notice a figure glaring at them hatefully in the shadows. "You brat, one day I'll make sure you die a horrible death. Xiao Yuya, you're mine after all!"

The two finally separated. Qian'er straightened her disheveled clothes, panting softly. "It's getting late, you should go back now. Someone was spying on us. Be careful, someone might try to harm you." It was unexpected that Qian'er could notice someone spying at a time like this; her skills were indeed extraordinary.

"I know, it must be my second senior brother. I haven't even settled accounts with him yet, but he's come looking for me first. But I should thank him." Xiao Tianci guessed right away, he wasn't stupid after all.

"Why are you thanking him?" Qian'er asked, confused.

"If he hadn't thrown me off the cliff, I wouldn't have achieved what I have now, and I wouldn't have met my dear Qian'er. Don't you think I should thank him?" He said, his hand groping Qian'er again.

"You..." Qian'er tugged at his wandering hand, and drifted away a good distance. "I'm leaving. I'll come find you again next time."

Xiao Tianci returned to Xiao Yuya's room and found that Xiao Yuya was still awake. "You're back. Go to sleep, it's almost dawn."

Xiao Tianci suddenly felt a strange sense of guilt. "I'm sorry, Sister Yuya. I just..."

"No need to say anything. I said I wouldn't ask about it, and I won't blame you." Xiao Yuya stopped him.

Xiao Tianci didn't say anything more, just held the person in his arms tightly...

Xiao Tianci slept in his warm embrace until the sun was high in the sky, unwilling to get up, but he couldn't stay still. Because Xiao Jinghong was looking for him. It turned out Xiao Jinghong had arranged for Xiao Tianci to stay at his old place, but when he sent people to look for him that morning, they couldn't find him. So he sent someone to find Xiao Yuya, asking if she knew where Xiao Tianci was. He hadn't expected Xiao Tianci to be sleeping with his precious daughter; he wondered what she would think if she found out.

Xiao Tianci woke up in pain. Xiao Yuya called him for ages, but he didn't respond at all, truly a sleeping god. In a fit of anger, Xiao Yuya used the trick girls love to use: pinching him. It worked! Xiao Tianci woke up. "Sister Yuya, are you trying to murder your husband? You're using so much force!" The boy, now awake, started teasing Xiao Yuya.

"You still dare to talk? You're supposed to be a martial arts practitioner, sleeping like a pig!" Xiao Yuya was furious. "Get up! Father is looking for you everywhere!" "Ah, Father-in-law is looking for me? Is he planning to marry you off to me?" Xiao Tianci didn't say a single serious word.

"You~~~~~~" Xiao Yuya was speechless, on the verge of exploding.

"I'll get up right away to see my future father-in-law, Sister Yuya, please don't do anything rash!" Xiao Tianci saw things were getting out of hand and quickly tried to back down, but it was too late. He felt a sharp pain, and Xiao Yuya used her ultimate move again.

"Sister Yuya, when did you become so ungentle?"

Xiao Tianci was oblivious to his own mortality. "You say I'm not gentle, huh? Then wasn't the girl you met last night gentler than me?" Xiao Yuya looked at Xiao Tianci with a frightening gaze.

"Sister Yuya, didn't you say you wouldn't blame me?" Xiao Tianci muttered under his breath.

"What are you muttering about?" "Nothing, nothing. Sister Yuya, I'm going to see Master right now." Seeing the situation was turning bad, Xiao Tianci decided to leave.

Xiao Jinghong stood by the study window, waiting for Xiao Tianci. Xiao Tianci was someone he had personally taken in, but in reality, he hadn't seen the child for a long time. In his memory, he was still that little boy of a few years old; however, he knew that Xiao Tianci was no longer that child.

Yesterday, when Third Master Xiao told him that Xiao Tianci had returned, he felt that things weren't so simple. Sure enough, later, seeing Xiao Tianci display his skills and actually repel Xiao Cangtian, it was clear that Xiao Cangtian had lost, given his skill level, to be unable to gain any advantage against an unknown youth and to retreat first.

However, what surprised him wasn't just that; the amorous young master Lan Tianfeng had actually taken action for Xiao Tianci, and from Lan Tianfeng's words, it seemed that Xiao Tianci had an older sister, but he knew very well that Xiao Tianci didn't.

He vaguely felt that if he could get Xiao Tianci to completely obey him, perhaps his path to dominating the martial arts world would be much smoother, but Xiao Tianci wouldn't submit to him so easily. However, he knew that Xiao Tianci had a weakness, and that was his daughter—Xiao Yuya.

'Disciple greets Master.' Xiao Tianci finally arrived.

"Tianci, we're family, no need for such formalities," Xiao Jinghong said warmly. "Tianci, I've been looking for you these past two years since you disappeared, but I couldn't find you. Now you're finally back. How have you been these past years?

" "Thank you for your concern, Master. I've been doing very well," Xiao Tianci replied respectfully, but inwardly he cursed, "What an old fox! When did you become so concerned about me?" "Yuya has always cared about you. She asked me many times after you disappeared. Have you visited her since you came back?" "Honestly, you know the answer already," Xiao Tianci thought to himself, but said aloud, "I'll go see her later." "I don't want to interfere too much in your youthful affairs, but Tianci, you are now the most promising disciple of my Sword Lake Manor. Don't let yourself be consumed by romantic feelings." "I know, thank you for your guidance, Master." "Actually, I know you and Yuya have a good relationship. As long as you do your best to bring honor to our manor, I won't make things difficult for you." Xiao Jinghong

used both kindness and severity. " Master, don't worry, I will definitely not let you down," Xiao Tianci feigned gratitude.

"Alright then, go back first. Visit Yuya when you have time. Our manor was just attacked by the Demonic Sect, and they might come again. Be careful." "This disciple will take his leave." Xiao Tianci left Xiao Jinghong's study and went to Xiao Yuya's place. Xiao Yuya was waiting for him there. Upon seeing him, she immediately ran over and asked anxiously, "What did Father say to you? Did he make things difficult for you?" "Don't worry, Master has already agreed to our relationship," Xiao Tianci comforted her.

"Are you lying to me? How could Father agree to you so easily?" Xiao Yuya didn't believe it, but secretly hoped it was true.

"Don't worry, Sister Yuya, no matter what, you will always be mine. No one can take you away," Xiao Tianci said firmly, hugging her.

"What a heartless woman! My senior sister cared so much for you, and here you are, whispering sweet nothings to someone else." Suddenly, a woman's voice rang out. Then, someone burst through the window.

"Who are you?" Xiao Tianci pulled Xiao Yuya behind him, gathering his inner energy as he looked at the woman before him. She was young, about his age, yet possessed a noble yet alluring aura. These two seemingly incompatible qualities were strangely combined in one person, and it all seemed so natural. Coupled with her perfect figure and stunning face, she was simply perfect. A pleasant fragrance filled the air. Xiao Tianci took a deep breath, turning his face away, somewhat hesitant to look at her.

"Who are you? And who is your senior sister?" Xiao Tianci asked. This woman gave him the impression of being someone he was not to be trifled with.

"My senior sister often thinks of you, and you've completely forgotten her. You're truly heartless. I'll teach you a lesson first." Xiao Tianci felt a fragrant breeze waft over, intoxicating him. He was momentarily stunned, his face flushing as the girl slapped him.

"You...you are Hanxiang?" Xiao Tianci finally remembered someone.

Hanxiang, the junior sister of Ye Bingying, the sect leader of the Heavenly Demon Sect, and the daughter of the previous sect leader, known as Princess Hanxiang. Not only was she incredibly beautiful, but she also possessed a strange, innate fragrance that could cause temporary unconsciousness. Ranked fourth on the Black List of martial arts, she was said to have mastered the most wondrous martial arts manual of the Demon Sect—the Heavenly Demon Scripture.

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