The Complete Book of Immortals and Demons - Part 3

Episode 1: The Reincarnation of the Divine Dragon / Chapter 8: Seeking refuge at the Cui Mansion

It turns out that Cui Shi was born into a prestigious noble family, the renowned Cui clan of Boling.

At a young age, Cui Shi passed the imperial examination and became a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations). Because of his excellent writing skills, the court appointed him to compile the "Three Teachings Pearls
and Essences." This book was a collection of classics from Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism. The chief editors were actually two of Empress Wu Zetian's
male favorites , the brothers Zhang Changzong and Zhang Yizhi.

Seeing that the brothers held no official position or merit, and that the court officials naturally looked down on them, Wu Zetian devised this plan
. Although the two brothers were in charge of compiling the book, they were merely figureheads; the real work was done by a group
of highly accomplished individuals. These people were no ordinary individuals; they were all literary elites of the Tang Dynasty, including Li Qiao, Song Zhiwen, Shen
Quanqi, Zhang Yue, and more than ten others.

Cui Shi was one of them. During this period, he frequently interacted with Wu Zetian and her husband, and over time,
he even learned how to charm women. Later, he became involved with Shangguan Wan'er, one of the emperor's concubines.

Shangguan Wan'er was from Shanxian County, Shanzhou. Her grandfather was Shangguan Yi, the prime minister during the reign of Emperor Gaozong of Tang. In the first year of the Linde era,
Shangguan Yi was killed by Wu Zetian for drafting an edict to depose Empress Wu for Emperor Gaozong, and his family was confiscated. When Wan'er was still an infant, she
and her mother, Zheng, were sent to the inner palace.

Legend has it that when Wan'er was about to be born, her mother, Zheng, dreamed of an immortal who gave her a scale and said,
"Use this to weigh the talents of the world." When Zheng woke up, she thought that she was carrying a boy who would one day be able to weigh the talents of the world.
However, she was born a girl, and Zheng was naturally unhappy. From

a young age, Wan'er was intelligent and quick-witted. When she was only a month old, Zheng Shi held her in her arms and jokingly asked, "Can you
weigh all the men in the world?" Wan'er immediately responded with a soft "ah!".

By the time Wan'er was fourteen, she had blossomed into a graceful and beautiful young woman, her beauty surpassing even the snow. Every smile and gesture exuded
elegance, and coupled with her innate intelligence—she could

memorize anything she read and possessed exceptional literary talent—she was remarkable. That year, at sixteen, Wu Zetian summoned her to the palace and asked her to compose an essay on a given topic. Wan'er
completed her essay in a short time without a single correction, and her calligraphy was particularly impressive, truly resembling the style of a hairpin flower. Wu Zetian was delighted and immediately
ordered that Wan'er be freed from her status as a slave and placed in charge of imperial edicts.

From then on, many of Wu Zetian's edicts were written by Wan'er, and she was considered a confidante

. Even more remarkably, Wu Zetian had Wan'er serve her during her intimate moments with Zhang Changzong.

Wan'er, just beginning to experience the stirrings of love, was inevitably captivated by Zhang Changzong's handsome appearance, which fueled her secret
infatuation and made her unable to resist.

Zhang Changzong, enamored with Wan'er's beauty, had long harbored feelings for her. One day, Zhang Changzong used his charms to seduce Wan'er
into bed Wu Zetian discovered this and, in a fit of rage, grabbed a pen holder from the table and threw it at Wan'er, injuring her forehead. She angrily
shouted, "You dare approach my forbidden fruit! You deserve to die!"

Only through Zhang Changzong's pleading on her behalf was she spared. With the scar on her forehead
, Wan'er wore a jeweled hairpin, the scar cleverly concealed by a gold-rimmed ruby, which only enhanced her
allure. The palace maids all found it beautiful and secretly imitated it, and this style eventually became fashionable throughout the palace.

From then on, Wan'er served Empress Wu Zetian diligently, flattering and ingratiating herself, which further pleased Wu
Zetian

. She was given the responsibility of handling memorials from various departments and participating in political decisions, and Wan'er's power grew daily. Wu Sansi, Wu Zetian's nephew, was granted the
title of Prince of Liang due to his status as a maternal relative. Wu Sansi was adept at flattering Empress Wu Zetian and enjoyed her deep trust. He was corrupt and tyrannical in court, losing popular support. Because he frequently visited the palace, he took the opportunity to seduce Wan'er
. Although Wu Sansi was older, he was skilled in bed, and the two began an affair.

After Wu Zetian's death, Emperor Zhongzong ascended the throne. Wan'er was twenty-one years old. Seeing her youth and beauty, the emperor took her as
a concubine, bestowing upon her the title of Zhaorong.

Wan'er lamented her fate; Emperor Zhongzong was old and lacked passion in bed, and she herself did not necessarily
have feelings . Therefore, she recommended Wu Sansi to the emperor's wife, Empress Wei. Emperor

Zhongzong established the Xiuwen Academy, summoning talented poets and writers from across the land and inviting ministers skilled in poetry and prose to the academy to display their literary talents
. He frequently hosted banquets and outings, where poets would compose and exchange poems, sometimes staying out all night, becoming so drunk they forgot to return. Emperor Zhongzong, recognizing Wan'er's talent,
ordered her to conduct an evaluation, awarding the top prize a golden rank and unparalleled wealth.

From then on, composing poetry and prose became a widespread trend both inside and outside the court. Empress

Wei, who was not skilled in poetry, had Wan'er write on her behalf. Although the officials knew it wasn't Empress Wei's own work, none dared
to expose it , and they even praised her, further spoiling Wan'er. Empress Wei doted on Wan'er even more.

Through this opportunity, Wan'er met Cui Shi. Seeing his handsome appearance and literary talent, the two fell in love and secretly
began relationship, with him becoming Wan'er's lover.

Cui Shi and Wan'er were a perfect match, and now, with their fleeting romance, Wan'er's wish had finally come true.

Even so, Wan'er still had some dissatisfaction. Cui Shi was outside the palace, while Wan'er was inside.
Although the palace restrictions had been relaxed, Emperor Zhongzong was still present, making such an affair ultimately inconvenient.

Wan'er then devised another plan: to request the construction of an outer residence so that the emperor could enjoy it. Emperor Zhongzong was delighted upon hearing this and sent people to Wan'er's
residence to dig ponds and build artificial rocks. The entire building was exquisitely decorated, with pavilions, terraces, gardens, and corridors, its elegance
and luxury making arguably the finest in Chang'an.

After the outer residence was completed, ministers were often invited to feast there. From then on, Wan'er and Cui Shi spent their days playing in the water, living
a life of bliss.

Cui Shi's brothers, Cui Ye, Cui Di, and Cui Li, were all talented men, each handsome and refined.
Cui Shi introduced them to Wan'er one by one. Wan'er was truly captivated by the four of them.

From then on, Wan'er was always accompanied by the four Cui brothers, whether she was walking, sitting, or lying down. Wan'er often hosted banquets
in her outer residence, where these four young men would sit among a beautiful woman, drinking, laughing, playing games, and composing poems.

At that time, the concubines and noblewomen treated men as mere playthings. One day, Princess Anle
, in front of Wan'er, suddenly lifted her husband Wu Chongxun's robe, grasped his penis, and said, "How does this compare to Cui Shi's?" Wan'er, naturally not daring to offend her, laughed and said, " No

, no, the Empress (Wu Zetian) has chosen
a good husband for you!" One can imagine how open - In the early Tang Dynasty, apart from some inns, people in the imperial palace and residences sat on the floor and slept on folding chairs the ground, often separated by screens or curtains. Eating, reading, and writing all took place on a single table. Li Bai's poem "Returning to My Old Residence at Shimen on the Way Down the Road" includes the lines: "I envy your desk always filled with white books, their red ink reflecting the radiant glow of the sunset." After Cui Shi left, Xin Xing impatiently asked Zi Qiong, "That Cui fellow clearly had designs on you..."

"Didn't you see it? Why did you agree to let him come here?"

Ziqiong said, "I have my reasons. When he sat down at the restaurant today, I noticed a faint bluish aura on his
forehead , caused by inhaling demonic energy."

Xinxing was astonished and said, "Really? I've been studying Taoism for quite some time now, and all demons and monsters are hard to escape my
eyes. How come I didn't notice anything at all!"

Ziqiong said, "What is your little bit of Taoist cultivation worth? The word 'all' is
far from enough for you! That's right, you might be able to spot ordinary evil spirits, but
you won't be able to spot some highly skilled demons. "

Xinxing said, "Could it be that the one surnamed Cui is some kind of demon?"

Ziqiong shook her head and said, "He was just possessed by an evil demon, or he had come into contact with an evil demon, and the demonic energy gathered in his three souls and did not
dissipate, which is why I came here to take a look. But strangely, there is no demonic energy in this room.
It seems that the demon is not in this room."

Xin Xing laughed, "I don't think this guy surnamed Cui is any good either. Why bother with him? Maybe he's
been flirting around and ran into a vixen. It's only right that he gets a lesson." Zi

Qiong said, "How can you think like that? Exorcising demons is our duty as immortals. How can we
stand idly by?"

Xin Xing habitually scratched his head and laughed, "I was just joking." He then changed the subject, saying,
"That guy surnamed Cui is like a fly to blood the moment he sees you. You must be extra careful with him. If he
dares to do anything to you, I, Xin Xing, will be the first to castrate him."

Zi Qiong chuckled, "I know what I'm doing. You don't need to worry about it. If we're talking about castration, you should be the first one,
so you won't cause me any more trouble."

Xin Xing said seriously, "That won't do. If I castrate you, how will you explain it to the Goddess Xuan Nu?" "

Ziqiong turned around and said, "I'm not talking to you anymore, I need to rest." She walked towards the bed.

Xinxing followed behind, saying, "Tomorrow is the Emperor's birthday, we should get up early to join the festivities."

Ziqiong sat on the edge of the bed, her pretty face suddenly darkening. She asked, "Now I'm asking you, why did you tell him I'm
your betrothed?"

Xinxing laughed, "I saw that the man surnamed Cui had ill intentions, so I said that to dispel his wicked
thoughts . Besides, I've already considered you my wife, so it just came out naturally."

Ziqiong scolded, "Can you just say things like that? Don't let me hear it a second time."

Xinxing said, "I can't guarantee that. You know I'm straightforward and outspoken; I might blurt something out."

Ziqiong turned to her side, ignoring him. Xinxing took off his shoes and rolled onto the bed. Ziqiong quickly
turned around , glaring at him, "Why did you get on top of me?"

Xin Xing was stunned for a moment, then said, "There's only one bed here, of course I want to get on." Zi

Qiong said, "I knew you were up to something when you said you only wanted one room. No, get off now."

How could Xin Xing leave so easily? He lay down and hugged her from behind. Zi Qiong was startled and was about to scold him when
Xin Xing reached out and covered one of her breasts, saying, "I've only practiced
three forms of the Yellow and Red Technique so far. If I don't practice diligently, I don't know when I'll finish, and you won't be able to
explain , am I right?" Xin Xing knew that using this method to force her was indeed a bit despicable and shameless, but he just couldn't resist
Zi Qiong's temptation.

How could Zi Qiong not know his intentions? But his words were so righteous and confident that it was hard to refute them.
She turned around, lay on her back, and said coldly, "You just love to use words to make things difficult for people!"

Hearing this, Xin Xing knew she had tacitly agreed. He quickly climbed on top of her, pinning Zi Qiong beneath him, and kissed
her. Zi Qiong turned her head away, but this only revealed a section of her fair neck . Xin
Xing seized the opportunity, kissing her neck repeatedly.

Zi Qiong couldn't resist this, and immediately shivered, her body going limp. Zi Qiong's cherry lips moved,
as if she wanted to say something, but Xin Xing became increasingly frenzied, rendering her speechless, only able to gasp for breath.

Xin Xing's lips continued to kiss her, but his hands didn't stop, cupping her breasts and caressing and kneading them wantonly,
causing Zi Qiong to lose her senses, her mind reeling, and overwhelmed by pleasure!

"Dou'er, no...don't!" "Ziqiong cupped his head in her hands, whispering in a dreamlike murmur.

Xinxing, caught up in the passion, suddenly heard such sweet words and smelled the fragrance of her hair. He
felt a wave of intoxication and his desire surged. He first stripped off his own clothes and then began to pull at Ziqiong
's sash.

At this point, Ziqiong did not stop him, half-heartedly letting him take off his clothes.

In the flickering candlelight, Ziqiong's jade-like naked body shone even more beautifully, making Xinxing
dizzy and disoriented. He asked, "We've already done the first three of the Nine Forms of the Mysterious Maiden.
Shall we start with the fourth form, 'Cicada Attachment'?" Ziqiong

nodded slightly in agreement. Without a word, Xinxing began his wanton actions on her, kneading her breasts and probing her orifices,
leaving no stone unturned.

In no time, Ziqiong's cheeks flushed red, and she moaned softly, reaching out to grasp Xinxing's jade stem. After
a few strokes, her flower palace began to writhe, her nectar flowing out wave after wave!

Ziqiong could not bear it any longer, gripping his jade dragon tighter and tighter, thrusting with increasing urgency. Seeing this, Xinxing knew the time was right,
so he turned her over, making her lie face down on the bed.

He first slightly raised her buttocks, seeing that her flower gate was already soaking wet. Xinxing's interest was piqued;
he used both hands to pull open her labia, revealing a cluster of bright red... Yan's tender flesh was writhing and pulsating, utterly alluring. Seeing
such a delicacy, Xin Xing could not resist. He immediately leaned in, his lips parting to devour her with loud, rhythmic sounds.

Zi Qiong, unable to bear the discomfort, could only grit her teeth and endure, her body trembling uncontrollably. Xin Xing's passion grew stronger with each bite,
and he leaped up, grasping his jade dragon. He first rubbed the head of his dragon against her flower lips, waiting until Zi Qiong was aroused, her hips
swaying. Then he thrust his spear in, only to find the passage still narrow and tight, enveloping his jade stem tightly, warm, sticky, and
incredibly pleasurable, making his body tingle and his whole being feel bliss.

Xin Xing followed the flow of moisture, slowly pushing forward until he reached the very core of her flower, asking, "Is it comfortable?"

The emptiness within Zi Qiong was instantly filled to overflowing, an unbearable pleasure washing over her. Hearing this, she nodded:
"So comfortable, let's move!" Upon receiving the order, Xin

Xing unleashed his skills, thrusting wildly and repeatedly, striking the very core of her flower with hundreds of strokes in one go
. Zi Qiong was left dizzy and numb, unable to speak, and couldn't help but cry out, "Dou'er, be gentler!"
"It's so uncomfortable!"

Xin Xing smiled and said, "It's good that you're uncomfortable. Raise your lower body a little higher so I can love you properly." Hearing the words "

I love you," Ziqiong felt a sweet warmth in her heart and readily agreed, raising her beautiful buttocks as high as possible to meet
his advances.

Xinxing supported himself with one hand and reached around to her front with the other, grabbing one of her breasts and fondling it passionately. He thrust rapidly into her,
and all that could be heard was the sound of her squelching and soft moans. In the blink of an eye, he had thrust hundreds of times. Ziqiong suddenly felt the urge to climax and quickly
swayed her hips, rubbing and grinding against him. Her vagina trembled and contracted several times before she finally reached her peak and released
.

Ziqiong felt as if her soul had flown to another realm after the release, her limbs were numb, and her whole body felt relaxed. She could only lie on the bed panting.

Xinxing was so overwhelmed by the heat that he almost lost control. He immediately composed himself, stopping his thrusts and
lowering his head to whisper in her ear, "You released so much this time, even my rod is almost squeezed out!" Ziqiong was
so embarrassed that she dared not utter a sound.

But before she could finish speaking, Xinxing helped her lie down facing the sky and said, "Let's continue with the fifth move, 'Turtle
Leap'." Ziqiong

nodded, her legs slightly parted. Xinxing grasped her jade-like legs and pushed them up to her chest. His knees had just
pressed against her breasts, and with this movement, Ziqiong's entire flower cave immediately tilted upwards, completely exposed.

Ziqiong curled up like a cooked shrimp, her private parts fully revealed, inevitably feeling shy and timid. Just as she wished she could disappear into nowhere
, she suddenly heard a soft hissing sound, and a hot, precious thing had already stretched open her little hole, receiving it and thrusting it all the way in, hitting the bullseye.

Xinxing, like a dragon finding water, was greatly aroused. He immediately increased the force of his waist, thrusting and pounding. Looking down,
he saw his jade dragon entering and exiting freely, bringing with it a gush of flower dew, truly the epitome of lewdness. He couldn't help but feel his heart burning with desire, and
disregarding her delicate flower bud, he thrust and pounded wildly, until the water splashed everywhere, flowing all over the ground.

Ziqiong was repeatedly encouraged by his vigorous thrusting and pounding, and for a moment she couldn't resist. She could only plead in a trembling voice, "Dou'er..."
"...Let's slow down, it's too... too intense..."

Xin Xing, upon hearing this, realized he had become carried away, only concerned with his own pleasure and forgetting his compassion for the flower. He thought it wrong to
so cruelly harm such a precious gem, and immediately stopped his attack, bowing down to apologize.

Zi Qiong, moved by his tenderness, reached out her jade-like hands to wipe the sweat from his brow, embraced
his head and neck, and softly said, "If the Goddess Xuan Nu knew I was so useless, she certainly wouldn't have sent me!"

Xin Xing shook his head and smiled, "If it were anyone else, I definitely wouldn't have been so devoted." Zi

Qiong looked at him and asked, "Why?"

Xin Xing said, "There's no reason, it's just because I love you. My biggest worry is that the Goddess Xuan Nu might suddenly
summon you back, and then I wouldn't know what to do!"

Zi Qiong was silent for a moment, then said, "My return to the Heavenly Court is only a matter of time. Even if I'm not by your side, with
your optimistic nature, I believe you'll still live happily. I have that confidence."

Xin Xing shook his head and said, "I believed it would be like this before you appeared before me, but
it's different now!" Xin Xing gazed at her, his heart in turmoil: "How wonderful it would be if you never returned to Heaven and stayed with me forever !
"

Zi Qiong knew this was impossible and didn't want to say anything more, lest Xin Xing overthink things.
Suddenly, she felt Xin Xing start moving again, and the intensity gradually increased. Before long, waves of pleasure spread throughout her body, and they were locked in a passionate
embrace, returning to a state of bliss.

Xin Xing displayed his prowess, indulging in a fierce battle for a while, without dismounting, he put Zi Qiong's legs back in place and immediately switched to the sixth
move, "Phoenix Soaring."

Xin Xing straightened up, squatted between Zi Qiong's legs, pressed his hands on her knees, and spread her jade legs apart
. His dragon spear was still filling her flower garden, his waist... With increased force, the board began to thrust and pump again.

Xin Xing first launched a fierce attack, then used a technique of nine shallow thrusts followed by one deep one, like a bird pecking at food, stopping only when it was most plentiful, until
Zi Qiong's vulva was tightly closed, glistening with fluid.

A woman's erogenous zones are generally located about two inches inside the vagina. If the penis is large and the glans is thick,
rubbing against this shallow area can often scrape against the woman's sensitive spot. But for men, it's the opposite. Because they cannot
achieve the pleasure of having the entire penis wrapped around their penis, and they lack a sense of conquest, their interest is greatly diminished, and they find it difficult to quell their desire. The only
advantage was that it could prolong the ejaculation time.

Xin Xing used his method, and it worked immediately and effectively. Before long, Zi Qiong's body was limp and
trembling, her face flushed with shame, just like someone who was drunk!

After doing this for a while, Xin Xing went in and out again, thrusting left and right, each thrust reaching deep into her core, causing Zi Qiong's snow-white
body to sway wildly, her breasts heaving!

Xin Xing's eyes were wide open, admiring Zi Qiong's beautiful and shy appearance while frequently thrusting, and he couldn't help but feel increasingly
aroused, his lust rising wildly. Zi Qiong, too, could not bear it any longer, and waves of pleasure washed over her. A surge of passion welled up within her, her desire intense and fiery. She grasped
Xin Xing's hands, guiding them to her breasts, moaning, "Dou'er, touch me..." Xin Xing was overjoyed, squeezing
her breasts tightly and fondling them wantonly, his lower body moving faster, making loud slapping sounds.

After another round of penetration, Zi Qiong was even more unable to contain her lust, thrusting her hips to meet his thrusts, letting Xin Xing indulge in his wanton abandon. With each deep thrust
of his penis , the head of his penis would cup her tender spot, both soft and beautiful, waves of pleasure rising and falling without ceasing.

Seeing her ecstatic expression, Xin Xing smiled and asked, "Zi Qiong, is my skill alright?"

Zi Qiong stared at him with her beautiful eyes, nodding repeatedly, "Yes! A little more force, and I'm getting a little excited again. " Xin

Xing naturally complied, gripping her breasts tightly with both hands, his lower body thrusting rapidly, instantly creating a cacophony of splashing sounds and a constant flow of lustful
fluids. Xin Xing never expected that the usually dignified and aloof Zi Qiong
would be .

Zi Qiong was already exceptionally beautiful, and seeing her now in a state of intoxicated passion only fueled Xin Xing's excitement,
causing movements to gradually quicken.

After a moment, a muffled groan was heard from Xin Xing, his penis pressing firmly against her clitoris. Zi Qiong knew he
was about to climax. He secretly channeled his inner energy, tightening his grip on her jade-like body to soothe his beloved treasure.

Xin Xing received a series of contractions and sucking sensations, a pleasure that penetrated to his very core, his blood surging. With a shudder, a torrent of
heat gushed forth, followed by several more spasms, wave after wave of hot semen shooting straight to her core.

Zi Qiong, scalded by the heat, could not resist and also climaxed with him.

Both of them felt a wave of pleasure wash over them, embracing and clinging to each other. When their feelings had calmed down a bit, Xin Xing asked, "
That was , how about you?"

Zi Qiong smiled, kissed him on the cheek, and softly said, "Just like you!"

That night, the two slept naked, pressed together, until the sun shone brightly on the high-rise building, its rays filtering through the gauze windows, before they awoke.

Episode 1, Part 8 (Completed

) Episode 1: The Reincarnation of the Divine Dragon / Chapter 9: The Emperor's Birthday

Today is the fiftieth birthday of Emperor Zhongzong of the Tang Dynasty. Before dawn, Cui Shi had already donned his court robes, adorned with a purple, yellow, and red
sash, exuding a handsome and noble air. He bid farewell to Xin Xing and Zi Qiong, hurriedly leaving his home to go to the palace to pay his respects to
the Emperor.

After Cui Shi left, Xin Xing whispered to Zi Qiong, "That Cui fellow, dressed in his court robes, certainly
looks quite imposing ." Zi Qiong merely smiled slightly, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

Xin Xing took Zi Qiong's soft hand and said, "On this day, the streets must be very lively. Shall we
go for a walk?"

Zi Qiong nodded in agreement, leaving Anyi Ward. As they walked into the street, they saw crowds thronging everywhere, a scene of bustling activity.
The two were new to Chang'an and didn't know the way, so they followed the crowd wherever they saw a path, confused and disoriented, until they arrived at the Zhuque
Gate south of the Imperial Palace.

The morning sun cast countless golden glints on the moat, shimmering and sparkling. The majestic imperial city and the verdant
willows were reflected in the water, their shimmering light adding to the city's mystique.

The twelve gates and six main streets of Chang'an were already brightly decorated, and more than a dozen large stage sets had
been erected . The entire street was teeming with vendors, baskets and hampers hawking their wares,
offering food, toys, and even acrobatic performances—a truly lively scene.

Xin Xing was captivated, utterly amazed. Before he knew it, they arrived at Jianfu Temple, where a vast open space
was teeming with thousands of people, the thunderous beat of drums echoing through the air. Xin Xing, unwilling to
miss this spectacle, pulled Zi Qiong into the crowd.

After much difficulty, the two finally made their way through the crowd to the front, where they saw five people dressed as golden lions, and five
women in red dresses and skirts, each holding an embroidered ball, teasing the lions. The five lions simultaneously shook their heads and tails, leaping and bounding,
occasionally sitting, lying down, and rolling on the ground. The golden bells around their necks jingled with each movement, creating a beautiful melody in
time with the drumbeats.

Xin Xing watched with great excitement, repeatedly shouting "Bravo!" until the drumming stopped, the five lions gradually retreated to rest, and
the crowd dispersed. Only then did Xin Xing reluctantly leave.

Zi Qiong had been silently accompanying him the whole time. Seeing Xin Xing covered in sweat, she took out her hand and gently
wiped the beads of sweat from his forehead. Recalling his childlike innocence and still-present childlike behavior, she felt both pity and
a touch of melancholy.

Seeing the crowd swarming towards the Vermilion Bird Gate, Xin Xing said, "I wonder what fun they'll have this time."

He then took Zi Qiong and followed the crowd. Zi Qiong, unwilling to dampen his spirits, went with him.

Upon arriving at the Vermilion Bird Gate, the avenue was already packed with people, each occupying a prime spot. As soon as Xin Xing and Zi Qiong
stood still, a drumbeat sounded from within the palace. The drumbeat grew closer, and suddenly hundreds of male dancers, wearing golden helmets and
colorful robes, marched out of the city gate. Then, a series of flutes began to play, and to the melodious strains, hundreds
sang in unison: "May the Holy One surpass all ages, may the Way bring peace to all kings! May the Emperor live ten thousand years, may the imperial reign be ever prosperous!" The song erupted like a torrent,
resounding through the heavens!

Following the hundreds of dancers was a cavalry of several hundred riders, each clad in crimson chainmail, riding
identical white horses. The procession was orderly, their armor gleaming.

Seeing this spectacle, the crowd surged and cheered again. Hundreds of white horses, swaying their tails and
raising , moved in perfect unison before Xin Xing.

Following the horse procession came dozens of elephants, heads held high and ears flapping. The elephants' backs
were covered with crimson brocade, and each mahout carried a long pole, leading an elephant, striding forward with haughty gait.

Next came armored guards carrying halberds, and the music and dance of the court musicians, one performance after another,
until the sun reached its zenith.

Although the show was over, Xin Xing was still in a state of excitement, constantly praising Zi Qiong in his ear.
However , Zi Qiong seemed not to hear a word, her beautiful eyes fixed on the royal palace.

Xin Xing was greatly puzzled and asked, "The tour is over, what are you still looking at?"

Zi Qiong replied, "The palace is filled with demonic energy, which may be detrimental to the Tang Dynasty and its people."

Xin Xing was startled and looked towards the inner city, saying, "What kind of monster is so powerful that it is not even afraid of the auspicious light above
the Emperor's head!"

Zi Qiong said, "Judging from the way this demonic energy is elusive, sometimes present and sometimes absent, it can conceal its own demonic aura, making it
difficult detect. This monster seems extremely powerful."

Xin Xing said, "There are no fewer than ten thousand people living in the palace. Finding this monster will probably not be easy!"

Ziqiong gazed at the royal palace before her and sighed, "Even if you were allowed to enter the palace, with your current level of
cultivation , the chance of finding him would be extremely slim! And even if you were lucky enough to find him, you wouldn't be a match for him."

Xinxing chuckled in silence for a moment, then pondered for a long while before saying, "Is there really no other way? Should we just ignore it?"

Ziqiong shook her head: "If demons run rampant and control the fate of the Tang Dynasty, the dangers are truly endless!
Of course, we cannot ignore such a matter concerning the lives of all people, but we must find a proper solution."

Xinxing said, "What you're talking about..." "This demon is so powerful, could it be that even you couldn't handle it?"

Zi Qiong smiled slightly: "In the Heavenly Realm, I'm just a minor fairy. Don't overestimate me.
There are more than a hundred immortals whose magic is stronger than mine."

Xin Xing couldn't help but stick out his tongue in surprise: "Really that powerful! Right, you said I was the Jade Emperor
's guardian dragon in my previous life, so my magic power must have been quite strong back then, right?"

Zi Qiong smiled and said: "I don't know, but since it took thirty-six heavenly generals to capture you, it shouldn't
be too weak." Saying this, she turned around and said as she walked: "Let's go back first, we need to..." "We'll figure out how to deal with that demon
later."

Xin Xing hurried to catch up with her and walked alongside her, then asked, "Are those thirty-six Heavenly Generals very powerful?"

Zi Qiong replied, "Heavenly Generals are divine generals who protect the Heavenly Palace. Although their status isn't high,
they are highly skilled in both magic and martial arts because they are
responsible for protecting

the Heavenly Palace. In a one-on-one fight, they might not be able to defeat you, but once ten or eight join forces, their power is quite different. I believe even I wouldn't be able to handle them." Xin Xing laughed, "You are the personal disciple of the Goddess Xuan Nu, and even you find them difficult to deal with. You are truly remarkable!"

"Dou'er, I finally understand!" Zi Qiong suddenly said this, and Xin Xing was immediately confused. Just as
he was about to ask her, he heard her say again, "So that's why the Goddess Xuan Nu summoned us to Chang'an.

" Xin Xing asked, "You mean the demons in the palace?"

Ziqiong hummed in agreement and nodded slightly, saying, "The Goddess Xuan Nu's magical powers are extraordinary; she knows everything
. How could she possibly hide the actions of those demons? Since the Goddess wanted us here, she must have her reasons. Isn't it
clear ?"

Upon hearing this, Xin Xing's brows furrowed, and he said with a bitter expression, "Asking me to enter the palace to exterminate the demon? Isn't that making things difficult for me?
The imperial city is a sacred place; how can we commoners enter? Besides, as you said, even if I could enter the palace, I
might not be a match for that demon. It would be tantamount to sending myself to my death. I won't do it!"

Ziqiong said, "It is fate. Whether you do it or not is probably not up to you."

Xin Xing frowned, lamenting his predicament. Since it was said to be fate, what else could he say?

Before they knew it, the two had left Zhuque Gate Street and entered Liquan Ward. Just after passing the Persian Temple, they
faintly heard the noisy cries of vendors. They had entered the West Market again. Just like yesterday, every corner was still
teeming with people, incredibly crowded.

After walking a few steps, they saw a large tree surrounded by people. Suddenly, they heard cheers. Xin Xing's curiosity was piqued, and
he said to Zi Qiong, "Let's go take a look."

Upon approaching, they saw a large door panel standing under the tree, and in front of it stood a
girl of about seventeen or eighteen. The girl had bright eyebrows and large eyes, and was extremely beautiful. She was standing with her arms outstretched, her full breasts prominent, her head held high.
On either side of her slender, snow-white neck, a throwing knife was embedded, each knife no more than
an .

Xin Xing had only glanced at the girl once, and before he could examine her more closely, several more knives flew out simultaneously. With
a few "thuds," six knives were embedded in the door panel, landing precisely around the girl's hands. The crowd,
who had been worried for her, now smiled upon seeing her unharmed.

Looking again at the person who threw the throwing knives, it was a middle-aged man with a dark complexion, thick eyebrows, and large eyes. Now, he
held several more throwing knives in his hand, concentrating intently, clearly preparing for the next round of performances. The entire audience immediately fell silent. Just
then, a woman suddenly shouted, "Yang Qiaotian!" Her voice was clear and melodious,
startling .

The girl standing in front of the door heard this and suddenly opened her beautiful eyes wide, looking in the direction of the voice, just like everyone else.
Xin Xing and Zi Qiong were no exception. They saw that the person who spoke was an exceptionally beautiful young woman, dressed in a
low-cut silver-white blouse with a white skirt trailing on the ground, dressed in the attire of a Tang Dynasty noblewoman. Her pretty face was lightly powdered, and she glared
angrily , striding towards Xin Xing.

Xin Xing was stunned when he saw her, his mind a complete mess. He was thinking, "Do I know her?"
Before his thoughts could settle, the woman was already standing in front of him, hands on her hips, head held high, her nose almost touching his chin. She angrily said, "I've
finally found you! Let's see where you can run now!"

"You..." Xin Xing's mouth dropped open, and he stood there dumbfounded, staring blankly at the woman in front of him.
Just as he was about to ask what had happened, he felt a sharp pain in his left ear.
Someone
had grabbed his ear, and the pain brought tears to his eyes. He shouted, "Hey! Stop..." He looked up and was shocked to see that the person holding his ear was none other than the girl who had performed the throwing knife trick. Before Xin Xing could recover, he heard her curse, "You heartless brat! Do you think I,
Little Sparrow, am easy to bully? Today I'll kill you!"

The crowd around them, excited, gathered around. It seemed this show
was even more entertaining than the previous performance.

Xin Xing cried out in his heart that he was innocent, and hurriedly said, "Hey! You've mistaken me for someone else, Zi Qiong, come and save me!"

Hearing the name "Zi Qiong," the two women's eyes lit up simultaneously, and
they all looked at Zi Qiong beside Xin Xing. Their expressions changed drastically; they had never seen such a stunningly
beautiful woman before. Adding fuel to the fire, with a "thud," Xin Xing was punched in the stomach again. The girl in front of him stared wide-eyed and asked, "Who...

who is she?"

Little Sparrow twisted his ear forcefully, and Xin Xing howled again! Little Sparrow angrily said, "You...you
're incorrigible, always flirting with women. So all these months of neglect were for this woman!"

Xin Xing said with a bitter face, "I...I didn't. Didn't I tell you already? I'm not that Yang...
Yang..."

Zi Qiong smiled and said, "Yang Qiaotian."

Xin Xing quickly said, "That's right, that's right, it's Yang Qiaotian."

Hearing this, the burly man with thick eyebrows stepped forward, grabbed Xin Xing, and roared, "You little brat
, how dare you
lie through your teeth! I'll ask you one more time, what do you plan to do with my daughter? If you don't give me a clear answer today, I'll make sure you're killed!"

Xin Xing couldn't take it anymore and became furious, shouting, "Let go!"

Little Sparrow was startled by his shout and obediently let go.

Xin Xing, rubbing his burning ears, cursed, "How can you people be so unreasonable? I've already said
it's not that Yang Qiaotian. Believe it or not, I don't have time to argue with you."

Just as he finished speaking, Xin Xing, holding Zi Qiong's hand, was about to leave when the burly man with thick eyebrows lunged forward,
blocking his way, and pointed his spear, shouting, "You surnamed Yang, although your Yang family of Guanzhong has many men and great power, I, Ma Yuanba, am not afraid of you.
If you don't explain yourself clearly today, you won't leave here even a step."

Xin Xing frowned deeply, about to retort, but the girl in white spoke first, "Hey! Yang
Qiaotian, you haven't answered me yet, who is this woman?"

Little Sparrow chimed in, "Father, you mustn't let him go. If he leaves, who knows how long he'll be missing?"

Ma Yuanba sighed, "Alas! What a misfortune for our family. I've told you so many times, this boy is no
good person, you... " " He's blinded by greed, completely devoted to him! Young man, my daughter's devotion to you is wasted, and
you treat her like this! In terms of looks and talent, she's no less beautiful than these two vixens..."

Before he could finish, the girl in white erupted, "You old fool, who are you calling a vixen? Watch
your mouth! Don't blame me for being impolite!"

Ma Yuanba, his eyes wide like lanterns, shouted, "What are you going to do? Do you think I'm afraid of you?"

Seeing the three of them arguing incessantly, Xin Xing was truly exasperated. He whispered to Zi Qiong, "This isn't going to end.
Why don't we just disappear and leave? They won't be able to catch us."

Before Zi Qiong could reply, a young man in his early twenties rushed in, smiling at Xin Xing, "Qiao Tian,
you're finally back! I've been to your house many times, and they all said you were away. This time you've been gone for months; it
must have worried me."

Xin Xing was taken aback again, thinking, "Why is there another one? Could it be that I really look so much like Yang Qiaotian that
everyone thinks I am him?" He immediately asked, "And who is this gentleman...?"

The girl in white saw the man and her face lit up with joy. She rushed to the young man's side and pointed at Xin Xing, saying, "Third brother,
you have to stand up for me! Brother Qiaotian is bullying me again, and he's talking nonsense about not being Yang Qiaotian." The
young man was also taken aback and stared blankly at Xin Xing's handsome face.

Xin Xing said, "Whether that Yang Qiaotian is a human or a ghost, I have no idea. You all started by hitting and cursing me,
and now you dare to say I'm talking nonsense!"

Zi Qiong looked at the young man and was taken aback. She thought to herself, "This man has a handsome appearance, well-proportioned features,
a broad forehead, and a ruddy complexion. He has the appearance of a true dragon. This person is definitely not an ordinary person!"
Thinking of this, she secretly calculated with her fingers.

Seeing the young man look Xin Xing up and down several times, he smiled and said, "Qiaotian, don't joke with me. We've
been playing together since we were little. Do you think I would mistake you?"

Before Xin Xing could reply, Zi Qiong suddenly said, "This is a public place, not a place to talk.
Let's find a place to sit down and talk slowly. What do you all think?" Her words were always gentle and sweet,
making it very pleasant to listen to and hard to refuse.

Xin Xing was stunned upon hearing this, utterly bewildered, and asked in a trembling voice, "Zi Qiong, I... I didn't hear wrong, did I?"
She only smiled slightly, without answering him.

The young man, upon seeing Zi Qiong, was instantly captivated by her beauty. At that moment, he truly understood the meaning of
enchantment , and immediately agreed, laughing, "This young lady is right, let's sit down and talk."

The other three had no objections as long as Xin Xing didn't leave. Ma Yuanba ran back to the center of the room,
waving and shouting , "What's so interesting? Don't block the way, move aside!" As he spoke, he pulled the throwing knife from the door panel and put it back in
his leather bag.

The five of them returned to Yue Lai Ju. As soon as they entered, Zi Qiong asked the shopkeeper, "Excuse me, is there a quieter
place?"

The shopkeeper recognized Zi Qiong at a glance, bowing and nodding hastily, saying, "Yes, yes, this way please!"
He led the way to the back hall, where they found a secluded and elegant environment with winding corridors and lotus ponds. Upon arriving at a
private room , the waiter invited everyone to sit down.

After ordering, Ziqiong slowly said, "You have indeed mistaken him for someone else. He is not the Yang
Qiaotian you know, nor is he the young master of the Yang family of Guanzhong. His surname is Xin, and his given name is Xing. He only resembles Yang Qiaotian."

No one believed her. The girl in white pouted and blurted out, "My third brother and I
have known him since childhood. How could we be wrong? He is clearly that scoundrel! You are his new lover, so naturally you're siding with him.
I don't believe you!"

The young man quickly stopped her, "Shurou, don't talk nonsense!" Turning to Ziqiong, he said, "My sister
is always unruly, young lady... " "Please don't take offense. I am Li Longji, and this is my sister, Li Shurou. May I ask your name, young lady?"

Xin Xing, fearing that Li Longji might have designs on Ziqiong, quickly interrupted, "She is my betrothed. I
cannot reveal her name to you. In short, I am Xin Xing, not Yang Qiaotian. Believe it or not,
after this meal, we will all go our separate ways."

Upon hearing that Ziqiong was his betrothed, everyone was astonished. Xiao Que'er suddenly stood up, pointed at Xin
Xing, and cursed, "You surnamed Yang, you...you have done right by me! You said you would formally marry me, and now you..."
Then she burst into tears.

Ma Yuanba cursed, "You brat, if I don't tear you to pieces today, I'm not a Ma!" Saying this, he rolled up
his sleeves and was about to rush forward.

Li Longji, sitting beside him, quickly stood up to block him, saying, "Brother, don't be angry. Let's talk things out
calmly and ask him clearly first." Saying this, he pressed him back into his seat.

Ma Yuanba casually pressed down on him, but suddenly felt a force pressing down on him, and he lost his footing.
He was startled and thought to himself, "This man looks so refined, I didn't expect his kung fu to be so formidable. I can't underestimate him!"

Li Longji said to Xin Xing, "You say you're not Qiaotian, what proof do you have?"

Xin Xing had no idea whether Yang Qiaotian was square or flat, and was immediately speechless. Suddenly, he heard Zi Qiong say:
"The Yang family of Guanzhong is one of the eight great martial arts families, and the Thirteen Swords of the Floating Clouds is a secret technique passed down
through generations of the Yang family. As the young master of the Yang family, how could Yang Qiaotian not know this martial art? As far as I know, Yang Qiaotian has a family heirloom sword
called 'Heavenly Light'. Yang Qiaotian never leaves this sword behind; as long as he is there, the sword is there too. Since you are all his
good friends, have you ever seen him without his sword?"

Xin Xing was increasingly puzzled as he listened to Zi Qiong's detailed explanation, thinking to himself, "Immortals are indeed different; they can know
everything !"

Everyone thought this was indeed true and looked at Xin Xing. Sure enough, his hands were empty, and they couldn't help but feel puzzled as well.

Li Longji said, "What you say makes sense, young lady, but it doesn't necessarily prove anything."

Ma Yuanba chimed in, pointing at Xin Xing, "That's right, this kid's mediocre skills
are nothing to me, Ma Yuanba. As for that 'Heavenly Light' sword, he only used it as a prop, just for show. If this
kid didn't rely on the reputation of the Yang family of Guanzhong, how dare he swagger around like this
? It's not surprising that his sword was stolen."

Seeing him constantly calling him "kid" and pointing at him, Xin Xing's anger flared up immediately.
He cursed, "Hey! I don't care what you say about Yang Qiaotian, why are you pointing fingers at me!"

Ma Yuanba laughed heartily, "Good lad, if it weren't for my daughter, you would have had your fun already."

Zi Qiong smiled and said, "Judging from what you say, Master Ma, it seems that Yang Qiaotian's martial arts are only average.

" Yuanba, his face full of disdain, glared at Xinxing and said, "Not just ordinary, he's utterly pathetic."

Ziqiong asked the others, "What do you all think of Yang Qiaotian's martial arts?"

Shurou covered her mouth, shook her head, and laughed, "Him? He's really hopeless, no need to even mention his 'hooves'!"

Ziqiong nodded and said, "That makes things easy. To prove that Xinxing isn't Yang Qiaotian, we just need to let him show
his martial arts. If he can beat Yang Qiaotian, then it'll be clear."

Ma Yuanba laughed again and said, "What's so difficult about surpassing Yang Qiaotian's martial arts? Unless he can beat
me." Then he said to Xinxing, "You brat, if you have the guts, come out and exchange a few blows with me."

Xiao Que'er was shocked. He knew Yang Qiaotian's strength well; even he himself was better than him. How could he be
a match for his father? He believed that in just a few moves, Yang Qiaotian would have his head broken and bones fractured. He couldn't help but worry and tugged at his father's sleeve.
"Father, let's just forget it..."

Ma Yuanba said, "Don't worry, I won't take this kid's life!"

Shu Rou also looked worried, her beautiful eyes quickly turning to Li Longji, hoping he would speak up to stop it.

Unexpectedly, Xin Xing sneered and said, "There's no need for a duel. If I accidentally hurt you, I'd feel
bad."

Ma Yuanba's eyebrows stood on end, his tiger eyes widening as he roared, "What a big mouth!
Everyone knows your strength. Do you think I'd be afraid you'd make a mistake? Since you don't dare to fight me, just say it openly."

Xin Xing ignored him, slowly stood up, and pointed to a rockery in the courtyard that took three people to encircle, saying, "If you
stand here, can you split that rockery in two?"

Everyone in the hall except Zi Qiong was shocked to hear this. Ma Yuanba grinned and said, "That rockery is at least three or four zhang away from
here , let alone this far." "Even if you put it in front of you, it's
impossible If you're joking, at least make a point!"

Xin Xing smiled slightly and asked, "So you can't do it?"

Ma Yuanba snorted and said, "Do you think you can? If you could, I'd call you grandpa!"

Xin Xing said, "My dear grandson, watch carefully!" With that, he raised his right palm to his chest, secretly channeling the first
move of the Five Thunders, "Golden Light Palm." Suddenly, he split his thigh, took a lunge, and slashed out with his left palm. A golden light shot straight towards
the artificial mountain , truly as fast as lightning. Then, with a loud "boom," stone chips flew everywhere, and the upper half of the artificial mountain flew
more than ten feet away.

Everyone was stunned, speechless.

Hearing the noise, the shopkeeper rushed over and saw the artificial rockery in the courtyard, its pebbles
scattered everywhere. He gaped, exclaiming, "This...this..."

Xin Xing took out the gold coin from his pocket, tossed it in his hand, and handed it to the shopkeeper, saying, "Take this for now,
we'll settle the accounts later."

The shopkeeper took the gold, his face immediately lighting up with joy. He thought to himself, "Even if you cut down all the trees and flowers in the yard
, this gold would be more than enough." He thanked him profusely and left.

Xin Xing clapped his hands, returned to his seat, and asked with a smile, "How was that? Not bad, right?"

Li Longji's face immediately lit up with joy, and he said, "Qiaotian, where did you learn such excellent martial arts? It's truly an
eye-opener!"

Xin Xing said with a stern face, "I am Xin Xing, not Yang Qiaotian. Why don't you believe me?"

Zi Qiong smiled and said, "Everyone, think about it. Yang Qiaotian was only missing for a few months. How could his skills have become
so formidable? Xin Xing's palm strike just now was nothing to him. Don't underestimate Xin Xing just because he's young.
With his current martial arts skills, there are probably not many people in the world who can defeat him."

Xiao Que'er said, "Are you really not Brother Qiaotian? Then where is he?"

Zi Qiong sighed, "Everyone, please don't be sad. The real Yang Qiaotian is no longer alive."

Everyone was shocked to hear this. The two women were stunned for a moment, and tears almost welled up in their eyes. Li Longji quickly asked:
"Girl, may I ask where you learned this? This is no joke!"

Ziqiong said, "If you want to know about him, you can go and investigate Tianlang Village, and everything will become clear."

Ma Yuanba asked, "You mean Tianlang Village in Sichuan?"

Ziqiong nodded, "It is known that Tianlang Village and the Yang family of Guanzhong have always been at odds. Yang Qiaotian unfortunately fell into their
hands , so naturally he could not survive."

Shu Rou, with tears streaming down her face, suddenly stood up, "Third brother, we must avenge Brother Qiaotian!
You are the Prince of Linzi and are familiar with the Left and Right Imperial Guards. What are a small Tianlang Village? Tomorrow,
gather troops and wipe them out."

Xiao Que'er also said, "Father, let's go too. We will not rest until this revenge is achieved." Thinking of Yang Qiaotian,
she couldn't help but lie on the table and cry bitterly again.

Li Longji was originally the third son of the current emperor's elder brother, Prince Xiang, Li Dan. He was born to Prince Xiang's concubine and had a fondness
for riding and archery , and was also skilled in music. He was initially enfeoffed as the Prince of Chu, later changed to the Prince of Linzi, and served as the Prefect of Luzhou. Now,
he has been
dismissed any
rash action."

Xin Xing knew that Zi Qiong knew everything and spoke so earnestly that he had no
doubt Seeing everyone's sorrowful expressions, he felt saddened as well and couldn't help but sigh softly, saying, "Everyone
, there's no need to be sad. Although I didn't know Yang Qiaotian, since we've come together by chance, we can be considered friends.
In any case if there's anything Xin Xing can do to help, just say the word."

Li Longji said, "Longji will speak first... " Thank you very much, Brother Xin. Then he sighed: "Alas!" When I think of Qiao
Tian, I can't help but think of his parents! Qiaotian is the only son of the Yang family. This time, something unexpected happened, and even the Yang family's incense
was cut off. If his parents knew about this, they wouldn't know how sad they would be!

Shu Rou wiped away the tears on her face and said sadly: "Third brother, in my opinion it's better to hide it for now, what do you agree?" "

Li Longji pondered for a moment, nodded and said: "That's right. Now we should first find out whether Qiao Tian was really killed,
and then make plans. "

Ma Yuanba suddenly said: "I think there is another way. Since we can admit that Brother Xin is wrong, it seems that
everyone in the Yang family will also..."

When everyone heard this, they all turned their eyes to Xin Ling.

Xin Ling immediately felt a chill running down his spine, and opened his eyes wide and said: "Hey! What are you looking at me for? Do you want me

to..." The four people said in unison: "That's exactly what we want from you! "

Zi Qiong immediately covered her mouth and burst into laughter, but when Xin Ling heard it, she almost fainted!

Episode 1 End, Episode 2 To be continued.

Episode 2: The Yang Family's Turmoil / Chapter 1: The Yang Family of Guanzhong

The four had barely finished speaking when the room fell silent.

At that moment, the waiter brought in the food and wine, pouring drinks for everyone. Ma Yuanba, a heavy drinker
, gulped down his cup in one go. Like the others, who, despite the fine wine and food before them,
had no appetite after hearing the tragic news of Yang Qiaotian's death.

Li Longji said to Xin Xing, "I know it's difficult for you to impersonate Qiaotian, but for the sake of
the two elders of the Yang family, this is a temporary measure. I hope you'll consider it."

Xin Xing waved his hands repeatedly, firmly stating, "No, no! I can consider other things, but I
absolutely will not do this. No need to say more."

Ma Yuanba said, "To be honest, I've never liked Yang Qiaotian. If it weren't for
the safety , I wouldn't want to bother with the Yang family's affairs, let alone offer this opinion."

Xin Xing grinned and said, "You all say that Yang's martial arts are so poor that even if he were gone, it wouldn't
have any impact on the martial arts world, right? Don't lie to me. No matter how much you try to persuade me, I still say the same thing: I won't do it."

Ma Yuanba, who was always hot-tempered, immediately widened his eyes upon hearing Xin Xing's words and shouted, "
Why would lie to you? If I said it, I must have my reasons. Enough, enough, there's no point in arguing with someone like you!"

Xin Xing sniffed and said, "Then let's not talk about it."

Li Longji said, "I don't know much about the affairs of the martial world, but hearing what Brother Ma said, I think there must be
something else going on. I wonder if Brother Ma could tell me a little about it?"

Seeing that Li Longji was polite and courteous, Ma Yuanba's anger subsided slightly. He poured himself a large cup of wine,
drank it down, and said, "In the past twenty years, the Yang Clan of Guanzhong has been able to increase its reputation and power in the martial world, all thanks to the
reputation established by its leader, Yang Quting. That's why it has become the leading sect in Guanzhong. The Yang Clan is
not only famous in Guanzhong, but even friends in both the legitimate and illegitimate worlds of the martial world, as long as they mention the four words 'Yang Clan of Guanzhong,'

everyone will show some respect! Because of this, everyone follows the lead of the Yang Clan and submits to them." As

Li Longji listened, he nodded silently, remembering Yang Qiaotian's father, Yang Quting, who was a respected
elder, upright in conduct, kind and generous. Unfortunately, he had few children, with only one son and two daughters. He never expected that his
only son would also meet with misfortune. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sigh with regret. Ma Yuanba continued, "Among the eight great martial arts families, only the Shi Family Fortress

in Ezhou, Hubei, can rival the Yang Family of Guanzhong. Their influence extends beyond the middle reaches of the Yangtze River to Sichuan and Guizhou. Shi Wanli, the lord of the Shi Family Fortress, has always been ambitious, and the Yang Family of Guanzhong is his only obstacle to dominating the martial arts world, which he desires to eliminate . If the murder of Yang Qiaotian is true, it is highly likely related to the Shi Family Fortress." Xiao Que'er interjected, "That must be it. Tianlang Village has been under the Shi Family Fortress's control for many years; it's not surprising that they killed Brother Qiaotian to curry favor with Shi Wanli ." She then looked at Ziqiong and asked, "Miss, did you witness Brother Qiaotian's murder?" Due to the heavenly rules, Ziqiong could not reveal her identity; even if she did, it would be difficult for people to believe she was innocent. The fairy, unaware of the truth, could only smile and shake her head, saying, "Although I didn't witness it myself, it is a fact that Yang Qiaotian was murdered He was bound hand and foot and thrown alive off the Thousand-Layer Cliff. The news of Yang Qiaotian's death has already spread throughout Sichuan, and it has probably reached his father's ears as well." Upon hearing this, Xin Xing couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine. Although he didn't know Yang Qiaotian, hearing that he looked just like , he made a connection and, with a little thought, it was as if he himself had been thrown off a cliff. Recalling the gruesome scene of his broken limbs and dismembered body, he couldn't help but tremble with fear and cursed inwardly, "Pah, pah, pah! Everything is fine, I, Dou'er, will live to be a hundred years old, how could such a thing happen!" Seeing that Zi Qiong spoke so vividly, everyone had no more doubts about Yang Qiaotian's death. Li Shurou, her eyes blurred with tears, slammed her hand heavily on the table, sending the dishes and cups flying. A wine cup, brimming with wine, shattered on the floor with a clatter, spilling wine everywhere. She roared, "Brother Qiaotian, you died such a tragic death! Shurou swears to avenge you! I will not rest until I have wiped out Tianlang Village!" Ma Yuanba sighed deeply, "If news of Ma Qiaotian's death reaches the Yang family, Mr. and Mrs. Yang Quting will certainly be devastated . But the Yang and Shi families will undoubtedly be greatly affected." "A war, a fight to the death. Both sides have their own forces, and numerous large and small gangs rely on them. Once they clash, the martial arts world will be thrown into chaos, impossible to control. Yang Quting's 'Thirteen Floating Swords' is powerful, but Shi Wanli's 'Lingxu Saber Technique' is no ordinary skill either. Who will win is truly hard to say!" Hearing this, Li Longji suddenly realized, "Longji finally understands. If Brother Xin impersonates Qiaotian and returns to the Yang family, it will comfort his parents and quell the martial arts turmoil. This is indeed a two-birds-with-one-stone strategy." Xin Xing, hearing this, quickly said, "Hey! All this talk boils down to wanting me to impersonate him. While I also grieve for Yang Qiaotian's parents, that's a separate matter. Such deception will be exposed sooner or later, and then how will I clean up this mess?" Li Longji said, "Brother, you can rest assured. I know Qiaotian's character best. To put it bluntly... " He had been pampered since childhood, no different from other spoiled brats from wealthy families. Since he was fourteen or fifteen, he had been away from home all day , wandering around. Every time he returned home, he would only stay for a few days before suddenly disappearing again. Over the years, the Yang family had long been used to his behavior. This time, when you come to the Yang family, you only need to show your face to put his parents at ease , and then you can leave. What do you think, brother?" Xin Xing hesitated for a moment, looking at Zi Qiong to see her reaction. Ziqiong understood his meaning perfectly. She shook her head and said, "In my opinion, you have no choice now. You are the only one who can save the Yang family from this calamity in Guanzhong, unless you are determined to stand by and watch them die." Xin Xing was immediately stunned, thinking, "Even Ziqiong says so. It seems I'm destined to be this fake Qiaotian!" Everyone was surprised by Ziqiong's words. Xiao Que'er hurriedly asked, "What do you mean, Miss? Are you saying the Yang family will face some calamity?" Ziqiong slowly said, "The news of Yang Qiaotian's death is already known to everyone in Sichuan. The Yang family is powerful, well-connected, and has many relationships. How could they not have heard the news? The Yang family hasn't yet taken action against Tianlang Village, just like you, because they still can't confirm the news. Everyone should think carefully: since Tianlang Village killed Yang Qiaotian..." "Heavens, they clearly want to turn against the Yang family, so how could they just sit idly by and let the Yang family come to their door seeking revenge?" Li Shurou said, "Although the Tianlang Stronghold has a large number of people, they are all a rabble. In terms of martial arts strength, they are definitely no match for the Yang family of Guanzhong. You are overestimating them too much, young lady." Ziqiong smiled slightly, "The Yang family naturally doesn't care about Tianlang Stronghold alone, but if you add Shijiabao, it's a different story. As far as I know, among the eight great families of the martial arts world, the Luo family of Tongtiantai in Jiangxi and the Fan family of Guizhou are all on the same side as Shijiabao, and they are allies. If the three families join forces, how can the Yang family of Guanzhong withstand them?" Li Longji stared at Ziqiong in a daze, secretly marveling at her, thinking, "This young lady is not only extremely beautiful, but also very young, yet her mind is so meticulous and thorough, and she knows so much about the affairs of the martial arts world. She is indeed not simple."

After hearing Ziqiong's words, Ma Yuanba slapped his thigh and said, "What you say is very true, young lady. The Shi, Luo, and
Fan families have always been closely allied and supportive of each other. We really must be wary! Ah! That's right, Shi Wanli's move
is truly ruthless! In fact, he has long wanted to eliminate the Yang family, but he has no excuse and is also worried about what his friends in the martial arts world will say,
so he has held back. If the Yang family loses their patience and makes the first move, wouldn't that be exactly what he wants!"

Xiao Que'er said anxiously, "Once they start making their move, I'm afraid Jinglin..." "My sister and Jingxiu are going to get into trouble, what am I going to do!
Father, you have to think of a way!"

Ma Yuanba sighed, "My dear daughter, with your father's skills, I
can only make a living by performing tricks on the street, what help can I possibly provide! It's just that some people have all the skills, yet they're as cold-blooded as dogs, born
ruthless and heartless , it's truly lamentable, truly lamentable!"

Xin Xing frowned upon hearing this and said angrily, "You surnamed Ma, have you finished your barbed talk? I
have no connection with the Yang family, even if you want my help, it has to be..." " You should speak so politely and make me feel comfortable, not like you who speak
insinuations."

Everyone was overjoyed to hear that he had agreed. Li Longji laughed and said, "Brother Xin has agreed,
that's good. When Master Yang sees his beloved son return, it will not only dispel his doubts but also prevent a martial arts storm."

Xin Xing quickly said, "Let me make this clear first: this is a one-time thing, and there will be no next time. Also, I'm
only going to the Yang family to show my face, and then I'll leave. You mustn't stop me." "

Little Sparrow said, "That won't do. If you leave, and Tianlang Village and Shi Family Fortress come to attack, what will we do?
Brother Xin, your kung fu is so amazing. Without you here to hold things up, I'm afraid..."

Li Shurou nodded and said, "Yes, you should at least stay at the Yang family for a few more days, just in case."

Li Longji added, "My sister is right. Since we're helping anyway, let's help thoroughly."

Seeing everyone talking back and forth endlessly, Xin Xing's head suddenly swelled up. He shouted loudly,
"Alright, alright, how can you all be so long-winded? I'll stay for three days, not a day more."

Seeing his unwavering tone, it seemed that even thunder couldn't sway him, so everyone had no choice but to comply. Ziqiong, seeing
this, couldn't help but shake her head and chuckle to herself.

Little Sparrow said to Ziqiong, "We've talked all day, but we still don't know your name,
Miss. If you don't mind, could you tell me?"

Ziqiong smiled slightly, "My name is Ziqiong, you can just call me by my name."

Little Sparrow laughed, "That's a very nice name! My name is Ma Shaoyi. My father said I'm like a canary,
always chattering, so he calls me Little Sparrow, and everyone calls me that now!"

Ziqiong said sweetly, "Little Sparrow sounds cute too. Is it alright if I call you that?"

Little Sparrow happily replied, "Of course! If you call me Shaoyi, I'll feel uncomfortable."

Li Longji said, "Since Brother Xin has already agreed, let's not delay. After dinner, let's
go to the Yang family together. What do you all think?"

Ma Yuanba nodded, "Of course, so that this brat won't change his mind again!"

Xin Xing was furious and shouted, "Bullshit! What I, Dou'er, said, I will never go back on my word..."
…

Ziqiong's pretty face darkened upon hearing his vulgarities, and she grasped his hand, saying, "Dou'er, don't talk nonsense."

Xinxing, who always doted on Ziqiong, immediately fell silent, but his eyes remained fiercely fixed on Ma
Yuanba.

Li Shurou, always straightforward, was greatly surprised and asked, "Aren't you called Xinxing? Why are you also called
Dou'er ?"

Xinxing's eyes darted around, and he said, "My wife likes to call me that, is that wrong?" Ziqiong

blushed upon hearing this and said coquettishly, "You… what nonsense are you talking about now!"

********** ... There is a saying that "eight rivers encircle Chang'an." As early as the Western Han Dynasty, Sima Xiangru wrote in his poem "Shanglin Fu": "Have you not seen the magnificent beauty? Have you not heard of the Emperor's Shanglin Garden? To the left is Cangwu, to the right is Xiji. Danshui flows to its south, and Ziyuan flows to its north. It begins and ends at Ba, flows into and out of Jing and Wei, and the Feng, Hao, and Liao rivers meander and meander within it. The eight rivers flow in opposite directions, each with its own unique appearance." This describes the magnificent beauty of the Shanglin Garden in the Han Dynasty, and the saying "eight rivers encircle Chang'an" came about later. The group of six arrived at Yangmen in Guanzhong and felt that the atmosphere was very unusual. There were few pedestrians on the street, and everyone was in a hurry with fear on their faces. Most of the shops had already closed, and even the vendors on both sides of the road were nowhere to be seen. The bustling scene of the past was gone. Everyone was greatly surprised. Ma Yuanba frowned and said, "What's going on today? Is it because it's the Emperor's birthday that everyone's abandoning business and rushing off to join the festivities?" Li Longji shook his head and said, "It doesn't seem so. Look at those people's panicked expressions, like they're afraid and trying to escape something . It's really strange!" Ziqiong also sensed something was amiss. She secretly calculated with her fingers and suddenly said, "Oh no, something's happened to the Yang family!" "What?" Xiao Que'er asked in astonishment, "How do you know?" Ziqiong naturally wouldn't reveal the secret, and could only say, "I'm just guessing. I hope I'm not right. Let's hurry and go see." Xin Xing, of course, knew what was going on. He quickly took Ziqiong's hand, quickened his pace, and walked ahead of the four of them, whispering to her, "Has Tianlang Village arrived yet?" Ziqiong nodded and said, "Dou'er, remember, Heaven has a virtue of cherishing life. When we make our move, a thousand..." "Don't start a bloodbath, just teach them a lesson." Xin Xing said, "I understand. Besides, I have no past grudges with them, and no recent grievances. If you hadn't said that , I wouldn't care." Zi Qiong turned to the four and said, "Saving lives is urgent. Xin Xing and I will go ahead first." Without waiting for their response, she and Xin Xing began their leaping and leaping. Everyone saw their figures blur, and in the blink of an eye , they were already more than ten zhang away. They were so fast that they were dumbfounded. Ma Yuanba sighed, "I never expected that Miss Zi Qiong's martial arts were so powerful. Even if I practiced for another fifty years , I believe I would still be unable to catch up with her. Seeing that the two of them are so young, even if they had been learning martial arts since they were born, it would be difficult to reach such a level. It's really unbelievable!" Li Longji had been learning martial arts from a master since he was a child, and his skills were already quite solid. Now, seeing the two of them's martial arts , he was truly impressed and envious. Seeing the two figures disappear into the distance, the four quickened their pace and gave chase. As Xin Xing and Zi Qiong approached the Yang family residence, they heard the clanging of swords and saw a large crowd gathered outside the gates.

Each man, armed with weapons, surrounded the main gate. Sensing danger, they exchanged glances. Xin Xing noticed several large trees growing
beside , their branches lush and spreading like canopies. He said, "Let's hide in the trees and take a look." Zi Qiong
nodded in agreement.

The two used their agility to dodge the burly men outside the gate and reached the side of the house. They leaped into the trees, clung to the trunks, and peered
out. They were shocked to see over a hundred people fighting and wielding swords in the large open space in front of the house.
More than ten people lay on the ground, their fates unknown.

Xin Xing also saw that the area in front of the main house was filled with people, at least twenty men and women, all with furrowed brows and
looking utterly lost.

Ziqiong said, "That middle-aged man in the sapphire blue brocade robe must be Yang Qiaotian's father, Yang Quting."

Xin Xing looked over and saw that the man was locked in fierce combat with a burly man with a thick beard. The man's long sword attacks were sharp,
fierce, and incredibly swift. The burly man, on the other hand, wielded a nine-section whip, its silver blade gleaming brilliantly. As it moved, light scattered
in all directions, making it both imposing and beautiful. He said, "His swordsmanship is so fast and ruthless; it must be
the Yang family's unique skill, the 'Thirteen Floating Swords.'" Just

as Xin Xing finished speaking, a series of clanging sounds rang out. Yang Quting launched several sword attacks, and
the bearded man took a step back with each block. Xin Xing watched with great interest, cheering repeatedly. Suddenly, with a clang
, a figure appeared before the bearded man, a flash of blade, deflecting Yang Quting's swift sword.

Yang Quting leaped away, his sword poised. Xin Xing looked closely and saw that the man had a sallow complexion, a short stature, and
was dressed in luxurious clothes, resembling a wealthy merchant. Suddenly, the man raised his hand and shouted, "We
should stop fighting for now!"

The people in the courtyard, who were fighting fiercely, stopped fighting and jumped away upon hearing this.

As soon as the man finished speaking, he turned to Yang Quting and said, "Brother Yang, your Thirteen Floating Swords technique is indeed formidable. I, Shi, have always
admired it, and seeing it today has truly broadened my horizons!" "

Hmph!" Yang Quting immediately turned sour and said, "Master Shi, why bother with your pretense? Today, you,
along with the Luo and Fan families, forced your way into my home and injured many of my men. Your actions are perverse, and your intentions are sinister. Let's get straight
to the point and avoid any more ambiguity. Let's just speak frankly."

This short man who looked like a merchant was none other than Shi Wanli, the master of Shi Family Fortress. Beside him stood two people .
One was an old man with a long beard reaching his chest, his face covered in wrinkles, and his eyes half-closed and lowered, as if he hadn't woken up yet.
This old man was Luo Biweng, the master of the Luo Family Manor in Jiangxi. The other was a dark-skinned man with a burly
build and piercing eyes. This man was named Fan Gang, the master of Yingyue Manor in Guizhou.

Shi Wanli smiled insincerely and said, "Since that's the case, I might as well be frank. As long as
you, Brother Shi, are willing to abandon Guanzhong, retire from martial arts, and live a quiet life in the garden, I guarantee that your Yang family will be safe and sound,
and you will leave peacefully. If you, Brother Yang,

insist on going your own way, then don't blame me for being ruthless." Yang Quting laughed heartily, "The fox's tail has finally been revealed! To be honest, I have no intention of interfering or obstructing your ambition to dominate
the martial arts world , nor do I have any desire to fight you. But I never expected that you would
do something so selfish as to betray your family." "Come! Now that things have come to this, I'd like to ask you one question: has your son, Qiaotian, already fallen victim to your
cruelty?"

The burly man with the bushy beard stepped forward, speaking arrogantly: "Luo Guibiao has always been bold and decisive,
never going back on his word. That's right, I did kill Yang Qiaotian. I thought he was some formidable character, daring to chase girls
all the way to Sichuan, but he turned out to be a silver-plated gun, all show and no substance. He has no one to blame but himself!" Upon

hearing this, the entire Yang family erupted in shouts and cries, suddenly several men wielding knives and guns rushed
forward, their eyes wide with rage, intent on tearing Luo Guibiao apart.

Since hearing the tragic news of Yang Qiaotian's death, Yang Quting had been deeply troubled and anxious. He dispatched his disciples to search and inquire
everywhere
. Each day without finding his beloved son's body brought him more hope. But now, hearing the news with his own ears, a ringing sound filled his ears, his face turned deathly pale, blood rushed to his head, and his vision blurred. Seeing the murderous aura emanating from those around him, a battle
about , he knew that killing a thousand enemies would injure eight hundred of his own. Moreover, these people were all his wife, daughters, and closest relatives.
How could he not be anxious? He immediately shouted to stop them.

At the same time, a shout came from the wall: "Don't attack! Yang Qiaotian isn't dead yet!"

These ten words boomed in their ears, like a thunderclap, like the roar of a dragon and the howl of a tiger. Everyone turned around in astonishment, only to see two men and two
women leaping down from the wall. The Yang family members immediately recognized three of them as Yang Qiaotian's good friends.

The four leaped down the wall and rushed to Yang Quting. Li Longji immediately said, "Uncle Yang,
let's not rush into action. Qiaotian is still alive; he's not dead yet."

Yang Quting was stunned, half-believing and half-doubting. His wife, who was nearby, heard this and quickly asked, "Young Master Li, is
that true?"

Li Longji nodded, "Aunt, Qiaotian is indeed not dead. We were just with him."

A young girl ran up to Xiao Que'er and asked, "Xiao Que'er, is Second Brother really not dead?" This
beautiful girl was Yang Jingxiu, the youngest daughter of the Yang family.

The two had always been close. Xiao Que'er took her hand and said, "Yes! We heard that someone was coming here to cause trouble,
and he rushed back as soon as he heard that. But for some reason, we hid on the wall and watched for a long time, but we couldn't
see him. Alas! That person is really something. If we had known this would happen, we shouldn't have..."

"Shouldn't have what? Aren't I right here?" Xin Xing's voice suddenly rang out from afar.

Hearing this, the hundred or so people in the audience looked in the direction of the sound and saw Xin Xing leading Zi Qiong slowly towards them. (

End of Episode 2, Part 1)

************

Episode 2: The Yang Family's Turmoil / Chapter 2: A Display of Extraordinary

Power The Yang family members were overjoyed to see Xin Xing appear. Yang Quting and his wife, seeing their beloved son return unharmed, couldn't
contain their excitement; their eyebrows practically lit up with smiles. Madam Yang, in particular, was already brimming with tears, on the verge of
sobbing.

Shi Wanli and Luo Guibiao exchanged bewildered glances, both equally surprised. Luo Guibiao was even more confused, thinking to himself, "
I clearly witnessed Yang Qiaotian fall into the Thousand-Layer Cliff that day, so how could he be unharmed? This kid is truly lucky. You may
have escaped the first day, but you might not escape the fifteenth. Let's see how you escape my grasp today."

As Xin Xing and Zi Qiong approached, six or seven people eagerly gathered around them.

Overjoyed, Yang Jingxiu grabbed Xin Xing's clothes and asked with a smile, "Second Brother, what happened to you? You've been gone
for months! It was so worrying! Rumors were circulating that you were killed by the Tianlang Village, causing your parents endless heartache."
"Yes, Mother has cried countless times."

Another beautiful girl dressed entirely in fiery red grabbed Xin Xing's right hand, her eyebrows furrowed, and asked,
"Cousin, why are you dressed like this? Your clothes are dirty and tattered. Oh, who is she? Is she your new
lover again?"

Yang Jingxiu interrupted before Xin Xing could speak, saying, "Cousin Xuan Yan, you're being jealous again. It's understandable
, this lady is much prettier than you!"

"You..." The girl named Xuan Yan glared at him, her face instantly turning red with anger.

Xin Xing ignored their bickering and, seeing Yang Quting and his wife, quickly went forward and called them "Father" and "Mother."

Madam Yang couldn't help but weep with joy, choking back tears, "My goodness, you've worried your mother to death!" She then
looked at Ziqiong beside him and asked, "And this young lady is…?"

Xin Xing replied, "She is Ziqiong, my future wife."

Everyone in the Yang family was astonished upon hearing this, their gazes all fixed on Ziqiong. Seeing her
beautiful, graceful face, they couldn't help but admire and envy her, thinking, "This young lady is indeed stunningly beautiful; no wonder this playboy
was captivated by her and even considered marriage!"

Yang Youting and his wife looked at their future... The daughter-in-law was overjoyed. Madam Yang quickly stepped forward, took Ziqiong's
hand, and gazed at her with a smile, "Are you called Ziqiong?"

Ziqiong nodded slightly, "Ziqiong greets Uncle Yang and Aunt Yang."

Yang Quting smiled, "Miss Ziqiong, there's no need for such formalities. Something happened in our Yang family today, and we're sorry you were frightened
! Qiaotian, this is none of your business. You and Miss Ziqiong should go inside first, so as not to frighten them."

Madam Yang understood her husband's intentions. She knew her son's martial arts skills were mediocre, and staying here would not only be of no help but
also cause worry and care. He said, "Father is right. You accompany Ziqiong, Young Master Li, and the others to the main hall
for a while . You don't need to worry about things here. Your parents will handle these small matters."

Xin Xing shook his head and said, "These people dare to cause trouble here. If we don't teach them a lesson, wouldn't that be letting
them off easy?"

Yang Quting frowned and said sternly, "You really don't know your place. With your
mediocre skills, how can you teach them a lesson? Stop fooling around and get out of here at once."

Shi Wanli saw this and was very annoyed. He said loudly, "Brother Yang,
it's truly a joyous occasion to see your son return unharmed. But our matter isn't over yet..."

Before he could finish, Xin Xing suddenly turned around, raising his sword-like eyebrows and saying, "You shorty, don't you have eyes?
We're having a conversation, why are you interrupting? Shut your dog mouth, or you'll regret it!"

Shi Wanli, always shrewd and cunning, eloquent and persuasive, a real smiling demon
, was enraged by Xin Xing's arrogant words, his face turning ashen, his fists clenched.

Everyone was stunned. Yang Quting was about to rebuke him when Luo Guibiao suddenly shouted, "What
an arrogant brat!" He arrived with the shout, already swinging his silver whip and lunging through the air.

Yang Quting reacted quickly, immediately drawing his sword to block Xin Xing's path. Ziqiong's delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly, and
with a flick of her wrist, her robes billowed out. Luo Guibiao, suspended in mid-air, was sent flying back to the ground,
tumbling several times before finally landing back where he stood, unable to rise for a long time.

For Ziqiong, this magical technique was commonplace, but to everyone watching,
it was an extraordinary feat of martial arts, leaving them all speechless with astonishment.

Even Yang Quting, Shi Wanli, and others, renowned martial arts masters with profound knowledge, had never witnessed such miraculous
skill and were utterly bewildered by its origin. Yang Youting thought, "This young girl's martial arts
are so formidable at such a young age; it's truly perplexing!"

Li Longji, though aware of Ziqiong's exceptional abilities, hadn't expected them to be this powerful and was secretly filled with admiration.

Yang Jingxiu seemed particularly happy and rushed over, saying, "Sister Ziqiong is not only beautiful, but also
so skilled in martial arts. It's truly enviable!"

Ziqiong warmly grasped her hand and smiled, "Is it true?" Yang Jingxiu stared with her bright eyes and
nodded. Ziqiong then asked, "Your second brother often mentions you and your sister Jinglin, but I haven't seen her."

Yang Jingxiu pointed towards the front door and said, "My sister is right there, the
one . She doesn't know martial arts; she only likes calligraphy and painting. My parents have my brother-in-law stay by her side to protect her."

Ziqiong turned around and indeed saw a beautiful woman of about twenty years old standing in front of the door. She had a delicate and elegant appearance and a slender yet well-
proportioned figure; she was truly a beauty that everyone loved.

Just then, Xin Xing's voice rang out. Zi Qiong turned around and saw Xin Xing standing
in front of the Yang family, saying loudly, "I told you long ago not to invite trouble, but you wouldn't listen
. Luo Guibiao, you listen to me! That day you tied me up and threw me off Qiandie Cliff, luckily I
survived . Today, I'll settle this old score with you."

At this moment, Luo Guibiao was helped up by his subordinates. Although the fall had left him dazed and covered in dust,
his martial arts foundation was not weak, and his internal strength was quite formidable. He would recover quickly, but after
the battle just now... Having already learned her lesson, Ziqiong knew she was no match for him. Hearing Xinxing's words, she
glared angrily and shouted, "You brat, if you weren't so confident, how dare you act like a bully in front of me, the chieftain
! If you have the guts, come out here alone and let's see who's the real deal!"

Hearing Luo Guibiao's words, Yang Quting and his wife became worried. Yang Quting said, "Tian'er, don't
listen to him. Quickly step aside."

Xinxing shook her head and smiled, saying, "Don't worry about me. With Ziqiong by my side, nothing will happen."

The couple exchanged glances, unable to make a decision. They saw Xinxing lead Ziqiong a few steps forward and stand in the center of the field.

Seeing that no one was following him, Xin Xing leaned closer to her and said, "If we don't teach these people a lesson today,
they might come back to harass us. Once I leave the Yang family, these bastards will come looking for trouble again, and that will be
a real problem. That Shi Wanli is ambitious and definitely not a good person; he must be harboring some kind of
wicked scheme! Ziqiong, help me calculate and see if we can find any dirt on him."

Ziqiong smiled slightly at him and whispered, "I already expected that. Come closer." Then
she whispered in his ear.

Xin Xing frowned deeply as he listened, and when Ziqiong finished speaking, he became furious, thinking to himself, "This Shi Wanli is
truly wicked; he must be severely punished!"

Seeing Ziqiong and Xinxing emerge simultaneously, Luo Guibiao angrily shouted, "You brat, I knew you didn't have the guts to
fight me one-on-one! Needing a woman's help? What kind of hero are you!"

Xinxing laughed, "You little rascal, I've always been one to eat onions and garlic but not ginger. You don't need to try to provoke me." His gaze
shifted to Shi Wanli, saying, "You, surnamed Shi, your name is Wanli (meaning 'ten thousand miles'), do you really think you can rule ten thousand miles? It's a
pity you're so fat and short-legged; you're like a basket of oil, taking only one step at a time. Traveling ten thousand miles won't be easy for you. You harbor treachery and have formed
factions..." "You've done so many bad things, do you think no one knows?"

Upon hearing this, Shi Wanli was taken aback, thinking, "You little brat,
what do you know about me?"

Xin Xing smiled slightly and turned to Luo Biweng, saying, "Master Luo, back then your granddaughter was raped and murdered. I believe this Master Shi helped a lot
in the search for the murderer, didn't he?"

Luo Biweng raised his old eyes, not understanding Xin Xing's intention in bringing this up, and nodded, saying, "So what if I did?"

Shi Wanli's face changed, and cold sweat poured down his back. A man standing next to him immediately flew into a rage,
shouting, "You little thief, what does our business with the Luo family have to do with you? You just spout nonsense and talk big, but you're
too cowardly to make a move. If you've got the guts, come and see who's better!"

Luo Guibiao chimed in, "That's right, what's the use of your nonsense here? Come out and face your death!"

Xin Xing frowned, staring at the man. He saw that the man was about thirty years old, with a broad back and a powerful build, exuding strength.
He was also annoyed by the man's vulgar language. However, he didn't know if Yang Qiaotian knew this man, so he didn't dare to retort for the moment
, lest he reveal his true identity.

Ziqiong suddenly said beside him, "This man is Shi Dairan."

Upon hearing this, Xin Xing's eyebrows shot up, and he muttered, "Good! So it's this bastard."
He then laughed loudly and said, "Why are you so afraid whenever I mention the Luo family? Are you afraid I
'll expose your father and son's secrets?"

Shi Wanli and his son Shi Dairan exchanged a glance, both wondering how this man knew about the Luo family. If he exposed
them , it would be extremely troublesome, and they would have to eliminate him ruthlessly as soon as possible. Father and son shared the same thought, and a wicked idea suddenly arose.

At the same time, they heard Xin Xing continue, "You, surnamed Shi, it seems you won't obediently
confess !"

Hearing this, the two thought it was a perfect opportunity to get rid of him. Shi Dairan, wielding a single-edged sword, was about to
confront Xin Xing when suddenly, in a flash, a figure appeared before him. Startled,
he could only raise his thick-backed sword halfway before his Fengchi acupoint at the back of his neck was seized, instantly numbing him and draining all his strength.

Xin Xing used his Flying Immortal Technique, closing in on Shi Dairan in the blink of an eye. With a swift movement of his left hand, he subdued Shi Dairan's
acupoint , then, lifting his massive body, instantly returned to Zi Qiong's side, throwing Shi Dairan to the ground.

Those present were still bewildered, only witnessing a figure appear and disappear in an instant, and Shi Dairan had been
captured ! No one had ever witnessed such an unbelievable event; they were all speechless, their jaws agape.

Once they recovered, the Yang Clan disciples erupted in cheers and shouts of triumph. Meanwhile, on the other side, the Shi Family Fortress
erupted in a clamor. More than a dozen experts from the fortress, brandishing their weapons, leaped out simultaneously, surging forward.

Zi Qiong waved her jade hand and shouted, "Are you courting death?!" Dozens of golden rays shot out, instantly scattering pebbles
across the ground and carving a deep crack a few feet in front of the attackers. The Shi Family Fortress members
were shocked and leaped away, no longer daring to take a step forward.

Xin Xing turned around, pointed to a large tree more than two zhang away, and said, "If you dare to move rashly,
you be stronger than this tree." With that, he unleashed his Wood Thunder Palm, striking out with a whoosh. With
a deafening crash, the tree was broken in two, the upper half, branches and leaves flying more than ten feet away before crashing to the ground.

The two men's actions immediately established their authority, suppressing the entire scene. The Shi Family Fortress members were terrified; how could they have imagined
that these two young men possessed such formidable skills? Shi Wanli was extremely anxious,
his His son had been captured, and he knew he was no match for them if he went to rescue him. He could only furiously frown and glare,
utterly helpless!

Yang Quting and his wife, seeing their son's unparalleled martial arts skills, could hardly believe it was true. They thought that they hadn't seen their beloved son for only
a few months, yet his martial arts had improved so much, as if he were a completely different person. They stood there dumbfounded for a long time.

At this moment, Yang Jingxiu ran up, her face full of surprise, and grabbed Xin Xing, saying, "Second Brother, you're so amazing!
Where did you learn these martial arts? Did Sister Ziqiong teach you?"

Xin Xing nodded and smiled, looking at Ziqiong, and said, "A good teacher produces a good student, isn't that right?"

Hearing this, Madam Yang came to Ziqiong's side and asked with a smile, "Did you really teach Tian'er his kung fu?"

Ziqiong thought to herself, "Xin Xing's skills were indeed taught by me, but he is not Yang Qiaotian." She nodded slightly and
said, "Yes!"

Madam Yang said, "You are so talented at such a young age. May I ask which senior master you are a disciple of?"

Ziqiong smiled and said, "My master has long since retired to the mountains and forests, no longer concerning himself with worldly affairs, and dislikes fame.
Ziqiong has not yet received a master 's guidance." "Father agreed, and please forgive me, Aunt Yang, Ziqiong really dared not presume to reveal her master's name."

Upon hearing this, Yang Quting and his wife nodded and smiled. Madam Yang said, "Since that's the case, I won't ask any further.
Tian'er is fortunate to have received your true teachings; it's truly his great blessing!"

Xin Xing said to Shi Dairan on the ground, "How did you treat the Luo family's young lady? Quickly tell me honestly."

Shi Dairan was unwilling to reopen old wounds, and immediately raised his head, glaring angrily at Xin Xing: "Kill me if you want, no need to ask any more
questions!"

Xin Xing's anger subsided, and he bent down, smiling, "Killing you is no difficult task, but I won't kill you now."
He immediately pressed his palm against Shi Dairan's chest, using the Star Shifting Technique to switch the Yin and Yang of Shi Dairan's meridians, causing his blood
to flow backward .

Shi Dairan trembled violently, feeling his breath sink, followed by a burning pain,
a hundred times more painful than being stabbed with a sharp blade. He couldn't help but collapse to the ground, rolling and howling.

Shi Wanli, seeing this from afar, roared, "You little thief, what kind of hero are you, torturing people like this?
Stop it now!"

Luo Biweng, however, was filled with questions and utterly confused. He thought, "Could it be that my
granddaughter's suffering is really related to Shi Family Fortress? No way!"

Xin Xing said, "I never claimed to be a hero. To deal with evil people, one must use vicious methods. If you don't want
to see him suffer, then you should tell everyone all the shady things you've done. If there's any delay, I really can't guarantee whether he
can endure it."

"You..." Shi Wanli was unwilling to speak, but seeing his son writhing and crying on the ground, he was truly anxious and angry,
yet helpless.

Shi Dairan could not bear the torment any longer and said in a trembling voice, "You...you kill me...please...you!"

Xin Xing said, "I can relieve your pain, as long as you answer one question I ask you."

Shi Dairan knew what he wanted to ask and hurriedly said, "No! Just kill me!"

Xin Xing frowned and said, "Alright, since you're so stubborn, lie down and think it through."

Shi Dairan said, "I...I know nothing about the Luo family's affairs, what...what do you want me to answer?"

Xin Xing said, "Three years ago, Master Luo..." "Is it true that your granddaughter, Luo Zirou, was raped and murdered?"

Shi Dairan rolled on the ground groaning, saying, "I...I don't know."

Upon hearing this, Xin Xing immediately chuckled, "Good heavens, how could you not know? Luo Zirou was murdered, and
you framed the Black Tiger Gang for it. Your Shi and Luo families joined forces to wipe out the Black Tiger Gang. Everyone in the world knows this,
yet say you don't know. You're clearly guilty and just spouting nonsense! It seems you won't tell the truth until you suffer a bit more
." He then placed his palm on Shi Dairan's chest and activated his divine power.

Shi Dairan immediately felt his internal energy reverse, becoming even more uncomfortable than before.
He howled and cried out in anguish. Everyone who heard his desperate cries was heartbroken. Unable to endure it any longer, Shi Wanli brandished his
golden saber and charged forward, shouting, "You bastard, I'll fight you to the death today!"

Xin Xing turned around and saw him already close in. Without thinking, he unleashed his Earth Wind Palm, sending Shi Wanli
flying like a kite with a broken string.

Despite Shi Wanli's short and stout stature, his lightness skill was truly extraordinary. He performed a somersault in mid-air, landing
effortlessly several feet away. Everyone in the arena admired him, but in this situation,
not a single person applauded or cheered!

Xin Xing had held back with this palm strike, merely trying to force him away so that Shi Wanli wouldn't be injured. Xin Xing stopped looking at him and
asked Shi Dairan, "Well, if you keep denying it, you'll suffer even more. I'll ask you one more time:
did you rape Luo Zirou because you were lustful and greedy? When she resisted, did you cruelly kill her to
silence her?"

Unable to bear the pain in his body, Shi Dairan finally said in a trembling voice, "Yes... I did it, please...
please kill me..."

As soon as he said this, the whole room was in an uproar. Luo Biweng immediately turned pale, his veins bulging, and his eyes
shot straight at Shi Wanli. He laughed angrily, "Fine, fine, Shi Wanli..." "You're truly ruthless!"

Xin Xing asked again, "You killed Luo Zirou, then shifted the blame to Jiangdong, framed someone else, and helped the Luo family take revenge,
all to win them over. Am I right?"

Shi Dairan rolled around incessantly, making painful gurgling sounds in his throat, and said intermittently, "Ah! You
...you know everything...so why...why are you asking!"

Xin Xing said, "Such a perfect, two-birds-with-one-stone plan, I doubt you could have come up with it. It was all your
father it?"

Shi Dairan didn't answer, but even so, it was undoubtedly an admission; everyone knew the truth.

Xin Xing pressed his hand back onto Shi Dairan's chest, removing the Star Shifting Technique, but not releasing the pressure points on his body. Shi Dairan's
pain immediately disappeared, and he lay on the ground, panting heavily. Xin Xing said to Shi Wanli, "You 've used every trick
in the book to win people's hearts and form cliques. Today you've come here to cause trouble, trying to eliminate your rivals. Unfortunately for you, you've met me
. I know everything. You're definitely in for a world of trouble."

Shi Wanli's scandalous affair was exposed, his son was in the hands of others, and with a powerful enemy in front of him, he knew his chances of survival were slim. His only
option now was to risk his life and break through the encirclement, where there might still be a way out.

Luo Biweng, upon hearing the truth, was furious. He raised his hand, and more than ten people from Luo Family Village scattered and
lined up in a row . At the same time, dozens of people from Shi Family Fort also formed a battle formation, blocking Shi Wanli's way, creating an atmosphere of imminent conflict. Fan Gang and the Luo family had always been on friendly terms, and Fan Gang despised Shi Wanli's actions.

He immediately said loudly, "Master Luo, although I, Fan , have overestimated myself, our two families have been friends for decades. Your affairs are my affairs. How can we easily let this wolf in sheep's clothing go?" Xin Xing said loudly, "Master Luo, Senior Fan, this dog surnamed Shi has many men and great power. It doesn't seem worthwhile for you to take action now. A gentleman takes revenge even after ten years, there's no need to rush." Luo Biweng also felt that this made sense, but he still felt unwilling to let Shi Wanli go today. He immediately clasped his hands in a fist and said to Xin Xing, "Young Master Yang has cleared up this matter for the Luo family. I am deeply grateful!" Then he said to Yang Quting: "Sect Leader Yang, today I, Luo, was instigated and misled by treacherous people, and I have offended you greatly. I hope Sect Leader Yang will forgive me!" Yang Quting and Xin Xing hurriedly returned the greeting. Yang Quting said, "What are you saying, Master Luo? We are already close friends, there is no need for thanks." Fan Gang suddenly shouted loudly, "Shi Wanli, Luo Guibiao, don't even think about escaping." As soon as he finished speaking, he leaped up. There was a sound of swords clashing. Everyone looked over and saw that Fan Gang had landed back on the ground, while Shi and Luo had just leaped onto the wall and disappeared in the blink of an eye. The rest of the Shi family members scattered and fled in all directions. Yang Quting said, "Master Fan, don't pursue him. Let him go." Xin Xing shook his head and sighed, "This Shi Wanli doesn't even care about his own son; he's truly a ruthless and cunning villain." Yang Quting said to Luo Biweng, "This man is indeed the real culprit. We'll leave him to Elder Luo to deal with." Luo Biweng thanked him and said to his disciple, "Tie this man up and take him back for further interrogation ." Then he bowed and said, "Master Yang, I'll take my leave now. If you need anything from Luo Family Manor, just let me know. Farewell!" Fan Gang clasped his hands in a fist salute to Yang Quting, exchanged a few polite words, and then left with Luo Biweng and the others. End of Episode 2.

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