Rebirth of a Stunning Beauty (Complete) - 25

~Chapter Four: Subduing the Enemy Without Fighting, Section Two~

Young Master Su donned his armor, left his tent, mounted the warhorse led by a guard, and, carrying a long, green steel sword, was about to muster his troops and charge towards the rear camp when he saw four figures swiftly approaching.

Young Master Su shouted, "Who goes there?" He thrust his sword at the one charging at the front, the sword energy shooting out ten zhang away!

The man flicked his finger, and a wisp of wind from his finger dissipated Young Master Su's sword energy into nothingness. He said in a slightly surprised voice, "Eh, isn't Young Master Su just a scholar, weak and powerless? How can you wield such impressive sword energy?"

Young Master Su snorted coldly and said, "Who said I'm weak and powerless? I've just always disdained fighting!"

The man laughed and said, "So you should be very confident in your intelligence! Unfortunately, in terms of both intelligence and martial arts, you're always a little bit inferior to me!" With that, the man pressed his palm out towards Young Master Su from afar. The force of his palm formed a strange vortex of air, making everything around Young Master Su feel hazy and illusory, as if he were underwater, looking at the surrounding things through the water.

Young Master Su was startled and said, "This is the Heaven-Covering Hand! Are you Qin Xiaoyao or Qin Ren? How did you find my camp?"

The man laughed loudly, "Young Master Su is too forgetful. It's only been a few days since the battle of Chen County, and you already don't remember me? As for finding Young Master Su's camp, that was far too easy. What else is the place where messengers run the most but the commander's tent?" As he spoke, he struck out with another palm. This time, the palm force was aimed directly at Young Master Su. The longsword in Young Master Su's hand shattered into pieces, and the surging palm force forced him to fly backward from his horse, and his warhorse was also torn to pieces.

The person who attacked Young Master Su was none other than the Third Young Master. The three people following behind him were Lian Zhou Luo'er, Qin Ni'er, and Tie Xuanxuan. Seeing that the Third Young Master had forced Young Master Su back with one palm, the three women immediately flew towards Young Master Su, taking down all of Young Master Su's guards along the way.

Before Gongzi Su could even land, a long sword and a short sword were hurtling towards him. In his haste, he struck out with a palm, his dark palm energy enveloping the two sword lights from afar. Two soft clangs rang out as Lian Zhou Luo'er and Qin Ni'er's swords were forced back by Gongzi Su's palm energy. The energy traveled along the blades to the women's wrists, causing their hands to tremble violently, their swords nearly flying from their hands.

Upon landing, Gongzi Su shouted, "Guards! Assassins!" Before

his words even finished, he felt a sharp pain in his chest. Looking down, he saw a patch of blood blooming on his chest, his armor shattered, his chest a bloody mess.

"The Silent Finger?" Gongzi Su, with his vast knowledge, immediately realized he had been struck by the invisible, intangible, and silent Silent Finger. He glared fiercely at Tie Xuanxuan, who had unleashed the finger, and struck out with his palm, a dark palm energy crashing down upon Tie Xuanxuan.

Tie Xuanxuan flicked her fingers repeatedly, unleashing over ten finger strikes to meet Gongzi Su's palm strike, barely managing to block it.

Tie Xuanxuan was shocked. She could easily shatter a palm strike from a distance with a single finger, yet these ten-plus "Shocking Silence Finger" strikes barely managed to block Gongzi Su's palm!

She was unaware that although Gongzi Su was only a nominal disciple of Ximen Wudi, he had at least learned the "God-Slaying Hand" technique from him. Gongzi Su was far inferior to Ximen Wudi; otherwise, no matter how powerful Tie Xuanxuan's finger strikes were, she wouldn't have been able to break through that palm strike!

Gongzi Su coldly snorted and struck out with his palm again at Tie Xuanxuan. Before Tie Xuanxuan could unleash a counter-attack with her own finger strikes, the Third Young Master had already swept past her, preemptively striking Gongzi Su with his own palm.

The two palm strikes collided in mid-air, producing a muffled, thunderous sound. Their palms clashed solidly. Young Master Su immediately coughed up blood and was sent flying backward, while the Third Young Master only swayed briefly before regaining his footing.

"Haha, Young Master Su, I've said it before, in terms of wisdom and martial arts, you're always a little bit inferior to me!" As he spoke, the Third Young Master lunged forward again, unleashing three consecutive palm strikes at Young Master Su.

As Young Master Su flew backward, he managed to parry three palm strikes, blocking the Third Young Master's attack. However, due to his prior injuries, his power was greatly diminished. Although he managed to block the Third Young Master's attack, he coughed up blood with each strike, and his meridians were unknowingly being shattered inch by inch!

Young Master Su finally landed on the ground, and as soon as he touched the ground, he felt a chill on his ribs. Looking around, he saw that Lian Zhou Luo'er and Qin Ni'er had each pierced his ribs with a sword!

Young Master Su sighed deeply, his voice hoarse, "Qin Ren, I've never underestimated you, yet I still met my end at your hands..."

The Third Young Master chuckled, saying, "Young Master Su, remember to improve your martial arts in your next life!" With that, he lightly placed a palm on Young Master Su's chest.

As the Third Young Master's palm touched Young Master Su's chest, Lian Zhou Luo'er and Qin Ni'er swiftly withdrew their swords and retreated. The Third Young Master's hand touched and immediately withdrew, then he leaped back, disappearing into the darkness along with Lian Zhou Luo'er and the other two women.

Young Master Su stood there stunned for a long time. Only after the Third Young Master and the others had completely disappeared did Young Master Su's body emit a muffled thud, exploding into a pool of blood.

Having successfully assassinated Young Master Su, the Third Young Master, along with the three women, quickly arrived at the rear camp, which had been thrown into chaos by Qiao Wei and his men. They contacted Qiao Wei and the others, preparing for their retreat.

Qiao Wei and the others called back the seventy-two Earthly Fiends. Just as they were about to retreat, one of the Earthly Fiends suddenly shouted, "Third Young Master, I just heard that the people from Xiaoyao Manor and Iron Blood Howling Sky Fortress are surrounded by the enemy at the front camp, suffering heavy casualties!"

The Third Young Master was taken aback and said, "The people from Xiaoyao Manor and Iron Blood Howling Sky Fortress? Where did you hear that?"

The Earthly Fiend said, "When I was killing the Northern Frontier Army general just now, I heard it from a messenger who was reporting the situation to the general! The messenger said that the Hu tribe's commander-in-chief, Wuhar, and the Hu tribe's number one fierce general, Huang Taiji, led a large force to surround more than three thousand people who came out of Tianjing City to attack the camp. The Divine Bow Battalion and the Tutuha tribe's archers also participated in the encirclement. Under the barrage of thirty thousand archers, the attackers have already suffered more than half casualties!"

"Damn it! We can't just leave like this. We have to help them break through. Brothers, let's go!" As he rushed towards the front camp, the Third Young Master sighed, "Damn it, we've been surrounded after attacking the camp. I told you having too many people is bad. If there were only a few dozen, how could we have made such a commotion? Those who came from Tianjing City to attack the camp definitely want to wipe out the Divine Bow Camp and the Tutuha tribe's archers. That's not an easy task."

The Third Young Master and his group only numbered eighty, making it easy for them to move around the camp. The Northern Frontier Army and the Hu tribe were divided into groups: some were fighting amongst themselves, some were busy putting out fires, and some were busy surrounding the attackers at the front camp. No one noticed the Third Young Master and his group. Furthermore, all seventy-two Earthly Fiends were wearing armor and clothing from the Northern Frontier Army or the Hu tribe, and they deliberately chose to move through the shadows, so they quickly crossed the central camp and arrived at the front camp.

When the Third Young Master and his companions arrived at the front camp, they saw a brightly lit open area where tens of thousands of troops had formed a large circle. Archers from the Divine Bow Battalion and the Tutuha tribe were also within the encirclement, taking turns firing arrows.

The Third Young Master observed for a while and noticed a middle-aged man in golden armor outside the encirclement, issuing commands in a foreign language. Beside him, a muscular, shirtless young man wielding a spiked club stared intently into the encirclement.

The Third Young Master said, "Those two must be Wuhar and Huang Taiji. Capture the leader first! If we capture them, we can rescue the others without a fight!"

Immediately, the Third Young Master, along with Qiao Wei, Uncle Li, Nu Hengmei, and Xiao Tianci, rushed towards the encirclement. Halfway there, Huang Taiji, the most valiant warrior of the Hu tribe, spotted the five of them. Huang Taiji brandished his mace, pointing it at the Third Young Master and his men, and roared, "Who goes there?!"

The Third Young Master yelled, "Damn it, why does everyone ask me that when they see me? Elder Xiao, shoot him dead!"

Xiao Tianci responded, drew his bow, and fired a golden arrow. In a flash of golden light, the number one warrior of the Hu tribe hadn't even reacted before Xiao Tianci's arrow pierced his face.

The Third Young Master laughed loudly, quickly rushed to Wuhar's side, grabbed him, and put his hand on his neck, saying, "Quickly order a retreat, or I'll break your neck!"

Wuhar said in a deep voice, "Don't even think about it! The heroes of my tribe would rather die than surrender!" As he spoke, Qiao Wei, Uncle Li, Nu Hengmei, and Xiao Tianci had already arrived at the Third Young Master's side and wiped out the group of Hu cavalry that had come to rescue Wuhar.

But at this moment, the Divine Bow Battalion and the Tutuha tribe's archers had split into two teams of two thousand archers and surrounded the Third Young Master and his companions, with two thousand arrows aimed at them.

The Third Young Master tightened his grip and roared, "Aren't you afraid of death?"

Wuhar's expression remained unchanged as he replied, "What is there to fear in death?"

The Third Young Master nodded and said, "Although you are not afraid of death, your soldiers may not dare to let you die." With that, the Third Young Master shouted at the archers surrounding them, "Your commander Wuhar is in my hands! Put down your bows and arrows and break the encirclement, or I will kill Wuhar!"

The archers of the Divine Bow Battalion and the Tutuha tribe surrounding them hesitated for a moment. Just as they were about to put down their bows, they heard Wuhar shout, "Don't worry about me, shoot these assassins! If I die, someone else can take over as commander, but if these assassins get away, it will be difficult to kill them again! Fire your arrows, my men!"

The Third Young Master was enraged upon hearing this, and his fingers tightened suddenly, choking Wuhar until he could no longer speak. "Damn it, Wuhar, it's fine if you're not afraid of death, but don't drag me down with you!" He then shouted at the archers, "Try firing your arrows! See if I dare to snap his neck!"

Just as the two thousand archers hesitated, Lian Zhouluo'er and her two companions, along with the seventy-two Earthly Fiends, attacked from the outside, tearing a gap in the archers' encirclement. Seeing this, the Third Young Master and his men burst out through the gap.

The Third Young Master, carrying Wuhar, ran towards the encirclement, shouting as he ran, "Wuhar has been captured! You all, quickly disperse the encirclement and release our men! Otherwise, I will kill Wuhar immediately!"

Upon hearing this, the Tutuha archers who were firing arrows at the attackers inside the encirclement immediately stopped firing. Although the soldiers of the Divine Bow Camp did not obey Wuhar's orders, they were all in the same boat now, and they also stopped firing. The raiding force, nearly half of whom had been shot dead, immediately broke through the encirclement and joined up with the Third Young Master and his group.

Only then did the Third Young Master realize that the raiding force surrounded was actually the Iron-Blooded Youth Corps of the Iron-Blooded Howling Sky Fortress, led by his eldest brother Qin Feng, second brother Qin Lei, and cousin Tie Jian, along with elite disciples from the Carefree Manor.

However, of the more than three thousand they had arrived, only a little over a thousand remained.

The Third Young Master and his group didn't have time for pleasantries; they escorted Wuhar and retreated towards Tianjing City. The Northern Frontier Army and the Hu tribe army pressed forward, maintaining a distance of about ten zhang from the Third Young Master and his group.

"Elder Brother, why did you fail so miserably today? You're surrounded and unable to break through?" the Third Young Master asked as they retreated.

Qin Feng replied, "The archers of the Divine Bow Battalion and the Tutuha tribe are too formidable! We were surrounded by them, with no shields or cover, so we had to rely on our agility to dodge and our weapons to block. Your second brother, cousin, and I are fine, but the brothers who came with us couldn't withstand so many arrows. We couldn't abandon them and break out alone, so we've been trapped for so long. Third brother, if the archers of the Divine Bow Battalion and the Tutuha tribe aren't eliminated, they will be a major threat to us. Originally, our raid tonight was to deal with the archers of the Divine Bow Battalion and the Tutuha tribe, but we failed. Tianjing City... is hard to defend!"

The Third Young Master nodded and said, "Don't worry, I just led men to destroy the Northern Frontier Army's and the Hu tribe's supply and fodder camps, letting most of their warhorses escape. Without food..." "Without warhorses, they simply can't continue this battle. Moreover, we've already killed the Northern Frontier Army's commander, Gongzi Su, and assassinated many Northern Frontier Army and Hu tribe generals as well. Without a commander, they're just a disorganized mob, nothing to worry about! In my opinion, they'll retreat early tomorrow morning and won't easily attack Tianjing City!"

Qin Feng was overjoyed upon hearing this and said, "Really? That's wonderful! A major battle can be avoided, and Tianjing City can be preserved. You've made a great contribution this time!"

The Third Young Master chuckled and said, "We can't defeat them, but we can try to avoid fighting them. As long as they withdraw from beyond the pass this time, we'll have enough time to prepare. If they invade again next time, it won't be so simple!"

As they spoke, the Third Young Master and the others had already retreated to the north gate of Tianjing City.

Qin Lei shouted a few times, and dozens of ropes were lowered from the city wall. Qin Feng, Qin Lei, and the men led by Tie Jian were the first to climb up the ropes. Then Lian Zhouluo'er, Qin Ni'er, and Tie Xuanxuan followed suit. Finally, everyone was up, leaving only the three young masters and their brothers to bring up the rear.

The three young masters looked at the Hu tribe army and the Northern Frontier army, who were only ten zhang away from them, and laughed, "Thank you all for seeing us off! Now that we've come this far, we must return. Please go back now. I'll invite you for tea sometime."

A Hu army general shouted, "We've already let you go back. Why don't you release our commander quickly!"

The three young masters nodded and said with a grin, "That's only right. Here, catch your commander!" As they spoke, they swiftly struck Wuhar on the back, sending him flying forward. The three young masters and their brothers then leaped up and jumped towards the city wall.

The Divine Bow Battalion and the Tutuha archers unleashed a volley of arrows at the three young brothers in mid-air. However, the three brothers were too fast; by the time the arrows were released, they had already leaped onto the city wall and vanished without a trace.

Meanwhile, Wuhar, who was flying forward, crashed into the crowd and his body exploded into pieces.

The Hu general roared in fury, shouting and cursing, "You cunning Central Plains people! You broke your promise and killed our commander! One day, when I raze Tianjing to the ground, I will tear you to pieces!" Just as he was cursing, a golden arrow suddenly shot down from the city wall, piercing his chest through.

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Acting Sect Leader, General Wuhar, General Huangtaiji, and Young Master Su have all been assassinated by those despicable Central Plains people! Most of our grain supplies have been burned, and most of our warhorses have escaped. This battle... cannot continue!" Amengli said to Hua Rong in a deep voice while protecting her in the camp.

Hua Rong smiled and said, "However, does the High Priest intend to withdraw your troops?"

Amenglihu nodded and said, "That's right! Although our warriors are born for war and are all fearless, it's impossible for them to fight on empty stomachs!"

Hua Rong smiled and said, "The Northern Frontier Army is actually unable to fight. However, if we withdraw beyond the pass this time, it won't be so easy to invade the Central Plains next time."

Amenglihu shook his head and said, "As long as we can firmly control Luoling Pass and prevent it from falling into the hands of the Qin people, Tianjing City will always be directly under our threat. If we fail this year, we can send troops to fight again next year. After next year's harvest, our clan can recruit another 300,000 troops. When we are fully prepared, we can attack Tianjing City again and it will definitely be a decisive victory!"

Hua Rong smiled and said, "The High Priest is right. This time, we have lost, and we have lost before the battle even officially began. However, our sect has many righteous forces in the Central Plains..." The army has developed quite powerful forces. It can be said that half of the rebel armies in the Central Plains are now under the control of this sect. The world of Great Qin has been torn into pieces. Even if the capital is not captured by us, Great Qin will still collapse. In fact, we don’t necessarily have to withdraw to the outside of the customs for

the great sacrifice. We can bypass the capital and go south, unite various rebel armies, seize the world first, and then march to the capital. Amon Lihu thought for a while and said, "But we have no food and grass. How can we withstand the long journey?" Could it be that the acting sect leader wants us to plunder all the way south?

Hua Rong shook her head and said, "You must not." If they looted along the way, it would definitely arouse the indignation of the people in the Central Plains. Those who win the hearts of the people win the world, and those who lose the hearts of the people lose the world. Great sacrifices must not underestimate the power of the people. Now is the summer grain harvest season. When we go south, we can use gold and silver to buy grain from the people. If we pay a little now, we will harvest more in the future. "

Amon Lihu nodded and said: "In that case, then let's act according to the plan of the acting sect leader! ”

～Chapter 4: Surrendering the Enemy Without Fighting, Section 3～

August 2nd, morning, clear and windy, with slightly moving clouds.

"Little Three, just as you predicted, the enemy seems to have truly retreated," Qin Feng said to the Third Young Master beside him, watching the Northern Frontier Army and the Hu tribe's army slowly retreating beneath the North Gate.

The Third Young Master frowned, observing the orderly retreat of the enemy troops, and said, "If the enemy's retreat had been slightly chaotic, we could have sent an army to ambush and eliminate a portion of them. But now it seems the enemy retreated very orderly; the rearguard was in perfect formation, showing no signs of panic or disarray, unlike a typical retreat. It seems there are still top-tier commanders within the enemy ranks."

Qin Feng nodded, saying, "In the battle at Lu Pingye, the Hu tribe had a commander who knew witchcraft; he was very calm and had considerable command ability. I failed to kill him that time. " "I don't know if you killed him last night."

The Third Young Master shook his head and said, "I killed too many people last night, I don't remember. Besides, all the Hu people look pretty much the same, I don't know who the commander you're talking about is. I suspect that Ximen Wudi might be in the enemy army. After Gongzi Su and the Hu chieftain Wuhar died, he took over military power."

Qin Lei interjected from the side, "But if Ximen Wudi was in the army, none of the three of us might have been able to escape last night."

The Third Young Master said dismissively, "Ximen Wudi's legs are crippled, even if he's in the army, there's no way to deal with him. " "We have so many experts. In terms of martial arts, Ximen Wudi is no longer a threat. However, his wisdom, if used to command an army, could be a considerable problem."

Qin Feng laughed, "If it were truly Ximen Wudi commanding the army, how could you, Third Young Master, have successfully raided their camp last night, forcing them to retreat without a fight?"

The Third Young Master replied, "Not entirely. While Ximen Wudi is indeed powerful, leading troops in battle is different from conquering the martial world. How could he possibly arrange a flawless camp of hundreds of thousands of people in a short time? Moreover, the group that raided the camp last night were all top-tier..." "Experts. The Demonic Sect suffered heavy losses of its elite forces in the battle of Chen County. Where would they find enough manpower to defend the camp? Those ordinary soldiers, though brave on the battlefield, are no match for us martial arts masters who can move swiftly and agilely."

Just then, Qin Lei suddenly pointed to the retreating enemy troops ahead and said, "Look, they don't seem to be retreating to the north!"

The Third Young Master and Qin Feng looked carefully in the direction Qin Lei was pointing, and sure enough, as Qin Lei said, although the enemy troops had retreated, after going back a certain distance, they made a wide detour, seemingly intending to bypass Tianjing City and march south!

Qin Feng slapped his forehead, saying weakly, "This is troublesome. If they bypass the capital and head south, the heartland of Qin is already in chaos with rebellions everywhere. Add to that this massive army… my god, I'm afraid only the capital will be under our control!"

The Third Young Master also said, quite dejectedly, "In that case, what good would becoming emperor do? Just being the ruler of a city is incredibly boring."

Qin Lei suggested, "Why don't the three of us brothers each lead an army and harass them along the way, making their journey difficult? The Third Brother has already burned most of their food, and they don't have many warhorses left. If we can delay their march, they might turn back beyond the pass after running out of supplies!"

The Third Young Master shook his head, "Absolutely not!" "Half of the enemy troops are from the Northern Frontier Army. The Northern Frontier Army originates from the people of our Central Plains; even if they want to seize the land, they shouldn't harm the common people too much. Moreover, the Northern Frontier Army might even suppress the Hu tribes, preventing them from easily harming the people of the Central Plains. But if we force the Hu tribes to lose their minds and engage in burning, killing, and looting along the way, we will become sinners for all time!"

Qin Feng thought for a moment and said, "The Northern Frontier Army rose up against Qin because of Young Master Su and the Demonic Sect. Now that Young Master Su is dead and the Demonic Sect's power has been greatly weakened, if we can turn the Northern Frontier Army against the Hu tribes, this enemy force will collapse without a fight!"

The Third Young Master chuckled and said, "Brother is right. Rather than fighting them to the death, it's better to let them fight amongst themselves. " "In my opinion, the Northern Frontier Army and the Hu tribes have been fighting for many years, and their grudges run deep. Although they are currently united, their conflicts cannot be easily resolved. It's not impossible to turn the Northern Frontier Army against its own side! The key issue now is to find out who is in control of the Northern Frontier Army. If it's Ximen Wudi... turning him might be difficult, but if we can kill Ximen Wudi, things will be much easier!"

Qin Feng suddenly said, "Third brother, aren't you having an affair with the Nine Yin Saintess of the Demonic Sect? I think you could try to seduce the Nine Yin Saintess, infiltrate the Northern Frontier Army, and find a way to kill Ximen Wudi!"

The Third Young Master immediately retorted indignantly, "Eldest brother, how can you talk like that? Who has an affair with the Nine Yin Saintess? It's clearly her who wants to have an affair with me!" "But I firmly refused! I, Qin Ren, am a man of iron will and righteous indignation; how could I possibly seduce a demonic sect witch?"

Qin Feng said expressionlessly, "Since that's the case, then I'll have to personally undertake this glorious and arduous task! Hmm, I'll seduce the Nine Yin Saintess! Second brother, third brother, look at me, isn't I quite handsome? I do have some assets to seduce young ladies, right?"

Qin Lei immediately nodded vigorously, praising, "Big brother is dashing and handsome beyond compare. Moreover, you are a grandmaster of the Heavenly Sword, renowned throughout the world. Tell me, which beautiful girl in the world can resist your charm? Who can keep their heart from fluttering in front of you?"

The third young master wondered to himself, when did his usually tongue-tied second brother become so eloquent? He immediately adopted a passionate and righteous expression, declaring, "No, absolutely not! Although you are quite handsome, as your younger brother, how can I let you risk your life? This mission is fraught with peril, and you are a pillar of the nation, the people need you! Therefore, although I disdain associating with the demonic sect, I am willing to shoulder this responsibility. For the sake of the Qin family's great cause, I will risk my life, even unto death!"

Qin Feng and Qin Lei, with tears in their eyes, patted the Third Young Master's shoulders, saying, "Good brother! This matter is entrusted to you!"

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Inside the Qin family compound in Tianjing City.

"So, you've really decided to go?" Qiao Wei looked intently at the Third Young Master, asking each word carefully.

The Third Young Master nodded resolutely and said, "I fear not death, so what is a little sacrifice of my virtue?"

Qiao Wei asked, "What about Miss Qing's illness? Didn't you say you wanted to cure her three Yin meridians?"

The Third Young Master replied, "Treating Qing'er requires me to work continuously for forty-nine days, but time is of the essence. Forty-nine days is enough for the Northern Frontier Army to sweep across half of the Central Plains. I cannot afford to waste a single moment."

Qiao Wei nodded solemnly and said, "Third Young Master, since you prioritize the greater cause and temporarily set aside personal feelings, then I, Old Qiao, have no choice but to fully support you. Go with peace of mind. I will properly instruct Miss Qing in Tianjing City." "Time waits for no one."

The Third Young Master was taken aback and said, "You mean, you're not coming with me this time?"

Qiao Wei looked up at the sky and sighed, "It's a near-death experience..."

The Third Young Master then looked at Uncle Li beside him and said, "Uncle Li, Brother Wei is not loyal. Are you willing to come with me?"

Uncle Li patted his chest and said, "Third Young Master, don't worry. I, Old Li, always charge ahead and enjoy myself later! Since this mission is so important, I, Old Li, will definitely go with you! You wait here, I'll go pack my bags and get ready!" As he spoke, he turned to leave, but he turned a little too quickly, tripped over his own foot, cried out, and fell to the ground, unconscious without making a sound.

The Third Young Master shook his head helplessly and sighed, "True friendship is revealed in times of trouble!"

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In Qiu Ruomei's room, the Third Young Master, holding the baby, said to Qiu Ruomei in a serious tone, "Sister Mei, I'm going to seduce a woman."

Qiu Ruomei remained expressionless and said calmly, "Go ahead, you've done this more than once anyway."

The Third Young Master, while playing with the baby, asked, "Sister Mei, aren't you angry?"

Qiu Ruomei said calmly, "What's the use of getting angry? If I get angry, you'll definitely have many reasons to argue. I can't argue with you anyway, so it's better not to say anything. But you should be careful. Right now, outside the capital, there's chaos everywhere. Don't mess with people you shouldn't."

The Third Young Master chuckled and said, "With my current martial arts skills, plus the Heavenly Dragon Roar, who in the world can't I mess with?"

Qiu Ruomei shook her head and said, "There are always people more powerful than you, and there's always someone stronger. You are indeed very powerful. Even without the Heavenly Dragon Roar, you have the courage to fight ten thousand men. But life is always full of surprises! You don't care about yourself, but have you thought about how worried those women who love you and have entrusted their lives to you must be?"

The Third Young Master nodded silently, silently counting how many women he already had in his heart.

Xiao Xiangyue, Liu Piaopiao, Lianzhou Luo'er, Qin Ni'er, Qiu Ruomei, Zhen Luo, Ye Yingxue, Du Xiaoyan, Li Xiaoye, Tie Xuanxuan—before I knew it, I'd managed to snag so many beauties and even have a baby!

Sigh, being a person is hard, being a man is even harder. After all this time, I've finally accumulated this little bit of wealth, and now I have to risk my life again. If I could be an emperor without doing anything, directly enjoying a harem of three palaces, six courtyards, and seventy-two concubines, how wonderful that would be!

I certainly can't be a wise ruler, but I definitely have the talent to be a tyrant. Just imagine, after becoming emperor, indulging in the pleasures of the land, surrounded by soft, fragrant beauties, leaving behind the famous tale of "The emperor no longer holds court in the mornings"—how glorious that would be!

Unfortunately, there's no such thing as a free lunch. To be a tyrant, you have to risk your life first; otherwise, not only will you fail to become a tyrant, but you might not even be able to protect all these women you have now.

Thinking of this, the Third Young Master said affectionately to Qiu Ruomei, "Sister Mei, actually, I'm going to assassinate Ximen Wudi and turn the Northern Frontier Army against us. The enemy is powerful, and if we fight them head-on, we're no match for them; we'll only perish together. I'll take care of myself on this journey. There are some things that we men simply have to do. Even knowing there's danger, we have to face it. There's no other way. If I didn't have the courage to go even against a thousand men, I wouldn't be worthy of being your husband, Sister Mei, and the father of our baby. Sister Mei, I'm leaving now. Brother Wei and Uncle Li will stay in Tianjing City; let them handle anything. Take care!"

After saying this, the Third Young Master placed the baby in Qiu Ruomei's arms and strode towards the door.

Outside the door, the Third Young Master's bold singing voice drifted over: "A life with the spirit of the ocean, the years relentlessly turning page after page. The moment I left the universe in my heart, I was destined to be restless. I yearn for the vastness of life, the world battered by storms time and again. The moment I shouldered the weight of the world on my shoulders, I decided my true nature as a man... Being a real man is not easy, no matter how hard it is, I never complain, I lie down and soothe my sorrows. Being a real man is not easy, I remain steadfast amidst risks, my love for my children is hidden deep in my heart, let the road be full of hardships!"

Qiu Ruomei watched the Third Young Master's retreating figure and murmured to her baby, "Baby, your naughty dad, sometimes, he really has a bit of a heroic spirit!"

The baby looked longingly and said, "Mommy, I want to grow up quickly, like Daddy, and be a great hero..."

Unfortunately, neither mother nor daughter knew what the Third Young Master was thinking. If they had known, they wouldn't have said those words...

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After bidding farewell to everyone in his family, the Third Young Master rode out of Tianjing City alone.

This time, he didn't bring the Heavenly Soldier Dragon's Roar with him. In fact, given the tacit understanding between him and Dragon's Roar, in a moment of crisis, Dragon's Roar would hear his inner call, break free of its seal, and fly to his side.

Carrying Dragon's Roar to pick up girls was something the Third Young Master was unwilling to do. Imagine, how could a man of unparalleled handsomeness be handsome carrying a heavy box?

Therefore, this time, when the Third Young Master left Tianjing City and headed south, he reverted to his old attire of a lone warrior, only the once dashing young man now had graying temples.

As the sun set, the Third Young Master glanced back at Tianjing City, the ancient city bathed in the setting sun possessing an indescribable solemnity. Now, this city, a symbol of imperial majesty, belonged to the Qin family. In the near future, this city, and the entire world, would belong to him, the Third Young Master of the Qin family!

A row of desolate figures stood faintly on the city wall. The Third Young Master recognized them—the figures of his women.

"You promised me you would make my life incredibly wonderful. I hope you'll remember that promise wherever you are." Song Qing's words still echoed in his ears, and the Third Young Master's blood boiled within him.

Yes, I will never go back on my promise. Although some say a man's promise is the least trustworthy, others say it's the most precious. And I, Qin Ren, will not make promises lightly. Every promise I make will be fulfilled.

Because every word I've spoken earnestly will become reality!

"Giddy up!" The Third Young Master roared, and his mount galloped away. In the billowing dust, the young man burdened with a heavy responsibility gradually disappeared into the distance, and the journey to pacify the world began.

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This is a scroll depicting the magnificent rivers and mountains of the Qin Dynasty.

Now, this scroll is laid out on the table in front of Hua Rong.

And Hua Rong's current location is in Dingzhou City, a large city not far from the capital.

Dingzhou City had been captured by the Northern Frontier Army and the Hu tribes. After entering the city, the Hu tribes, under the suppression and supervision of the Northern Frontier Army and the ironclad orders of the High Priest Amenglihu, surprisingly refrained from burning, killing,

and looting. Although the people of Dingzhou City were filled with fear, they were at least not severely harmed. Hua Rong ordered the Northern Frontier Army and the Hu tribes to temporarily garrison in Dingzhou City. The city's granaries were well-stocked with grain, and the summer harvest was imminent, so the burned grain could be replenished quickly.

The only thing that troubled Hua Rong now was the warhorses. Of

the nearly 100,000 warhorses that had escaped the night before, less than 10,000 had been recovered, and the rest were nowhere to be found. The Northern Frontier Army's strongest field cavalry battalion of 30,000 cavalrymen had only 5,000 warhorses left, and the Hu tribes' 150,000 cavalrymen had only 30,000 warhorses left.

Without warhorses, the Hu tribes' fighting power could not be maximized.

Therefore, after confiscating money from the Dingzhou City treasury, Hua Rong allocated a large sum of military funds to have people purchase warhorses from all over the place. Acquiring tens of thousands of warhorses would take a considerable amount of time. It would be impossible to gather them all within at least a month.

Meanwhile, Hua Rong dispatched disciples of the Demonic Sect to contact key figures within the three rebel factions: the Xiang Yu army in the southwest, the Hegemon-King army in Jiangdong, and the Tang Dynasty army in Linhai, Jiangnan, urging them to find a way to quickly seize power from these three factions.

Donghai Gongzi Yu was originally an ally of the Demonic Sect, and Hua Rong also sent people to contact him, urging him to raise an army as soon as possible, first eliminating the forces loyal to Qin in the east, and then joining forces with her army to seize the world.

Hua Rong studied the map while pondering the current situation.

Currently, only a few areas in the heart of Qin remained loyal; the rest were either in rebellion or had already been incorporated into the territories of large rebel forces like the Xiang Yu army. There were also small rebel groups, controlling only a single prefecture or county, resembling bandit kings, and not a significant threat.

Even Xiang Yu's army, the Overlord's army, and Hua Rong of the Tang Dynasty didn't take them seriously. The only one she needed to pay attention to was Gongzi Yu's East Sea Navy.

The East Sea Navy was the only navy in the Qin Dynasty, but its land combat capabilities were no less than those of the Northern Frontier Army, making it extremely formidable. Gongzi Yu was also very ambitious, harboring the ambition to become emperor. Hua Rong believed that, apart from the Qin family, Gongzi Yu was the most likely candidate to ultimately contend with her for the world.

However, she now had no choice but to join forces with Gongzi Yu. Although the Demonic Sect had developed considerable influence in Xiang Yu's army, Ba Wang's army, and the Tang Dynasty, Hua Rong's forces alone were insufficient to completely control or eliminate these three powerful rebel forces. Moreover, the Qin family controlled Tianjing City and had over 300,000 troops, so she had to temporarily rely on Gongzi Yu's strength.

Just as she was pondering this, a female disciple of the Bewitching Heart Sect knocked on the door and entered, bowing and saying, "Reporting to the Acting Sect Master, Qin Ren requests an audience."

~Chapter Four: Subduing the Enemy Without Fighting, Section Four~

Hua Rong was taken aback upon hearing this, but a faint smile immediately appeared on her lips. She said, "Oh? Qin Ren? He's also come to Dingzhou City? How many people did he bring?"

"Reporting to the Acting Sect Master, he came alone."

"Hehe, he's quite bold. Please let him in!"

The female disciple responded and left. Hua Rong lightly tapped the table with one hand, rested her chin on the other, and gazed at the door with a charming smile. Before long, the female disciple led the Third Young Master to the door.

Seeing his tall, slender figure, Hua Rong was unsure of her own feelings; they were a mixture of hostility and sweetness. A tangled web of emotions swirled within her, impossible to unravel.

"It's been several days since we last met. Is the Holy Maiden well?" the Third Young Master greeted Hua Rong with a bow and a cheerful smile.

“Young Master, you’re too kind. Why be so formal and call Rong’er ‘Holy Maiden’? Just call her Rong’er. Thanks to your good fortune, I’m doing very well.” Hua Rong said with a smile, “Young Master, please take a seat.” She then said to the female disciple, “Why haven’t you served Young Master Qin some tea?”

After serving a cup of fragrant tea, Hua Rong said to the Young Master, “Why did you come to this dangerous place like Dingzhou instead of enjoying your life in the capital?”

The Young Master laughed, “Rong’er, why be so direct? We haven’t seen each other for many days. Let’s catch up and enjoy this rare moment of peace!”

Hua Rong covered her mouth and chuckled, “Young Master is right. What would you like to catch up on?”

The Young Master sipped his tea, staring intently at Hua Rong, and said with a grin: "Rong'er, do you still remember our two meetings, both in Dingzhou City? The second time we met, you said you wished to stay by my side forever. I wonder if that promise still stands?"

Hua Rong chuckled, "So, Third Young Master has come to collect a debt. But has Third Young Master ever heard of 'spilled water cannot be gathered up again'?"

Third Young Master shook his head and smiled, "I am of limited knowledge; I hope Rong'er will enlighten me."

Hua Rong, seeing Third Young Master feigning ignorance, didn't take it to heart and smiled, "Rong'er did indeed have feelings for Third Young Master before, but Third Young Master explicitly rejected Rong'er. Tell me, how heartbroken and desperate must a woman be after being rejected by a man? How much hatred must she harbor for that man? Third Young Master rejected Rong'er first, and now he wants Rong'er to fulfill a promise made more than three years ago. Does Third Young Master consider Rong'er..." "Who is it? Does Third Young Master think that Rong'er is like those women in brothels, someone you can summon and dismiss at will?"

Third Young Master's expression darkened, and he shook his head, sighing, "Alas, Rong'er, you misunderstand me. Actually, when I first saw Rong'er, I was immediately captivated by her beauty. I wanted to willingly fall at your feet, but then you tried to kill me. The second time we met, you wanted to save that beastly Du Gongfu. We belong to opposing camps, so how could I dare agree to your request? Besides, Ximen Wudi is watching us like a hawk. A slight misstep could lead to our defeat and death. In that situation, how could I dare to consider our personal feelings?"

Hua Rong laughed, "Third Young Master, you're just talking nonsense. What personal feelings do we have?" "Including today, we've only met five times in total. How could there be any romantic involvement in just these five meetings?"

The Third Young Master said seriously, "Rong'er, you're mistaken. Haven't you heard of love at first sight?"

Hua Rong shook her head and smiled faintly, "Third Young Master, are you perhaps trying to tell Rong'er that you've fallen in love with me at first sight?"

The Third Young Master said, "Exactly!"

Hua Rong said, "Even if you have fallen in love with me at first sight, it's only wishful thinking on your part. How can you guarantee that what Rong'er said three years ago wasn't a lie, that Rong'er actually had no feelings for you whatsoever?"

The Third Young Master said, "But the note you left me at the Grand Tutor's residence that day was filled with affection; it couldn't be concealed!" Saying this, the Third Young Master took the note from his robes.

Hua Rong asked with slight surprise, "You still have this note?"

The Third Young Master nodded and said, "This note is the only thing you ever gave me, so I've kept it close to my body, close to my heart, and read it whenever I have time. Every time I read this note and see your handwriting, it's as if I see you."

After speaking, the Third Young Master didn't look at the note, but gazed at Hua Rong with a look of deep affection, and read aloud: "I know your heart, but you don't know my heart. I dare not disobey Your Majesty, for Your Majesty is now an enemy of Qin Lang, which is not my wish. When Qin Lang sees this message, it will be when my identity with Your Majesty has been exposed. Whether I live or die, if you understand my good intentions, I will die without regret."

Hua Rong shook her head helplessly, got up and walked to the Third Young Master's side, extending her slender hand to take the note from his hand, and slowly said, "I didn't expect you to have memorized it."

The Third Young Master said, "I've read it countless times, so naturally I memorized it."

"But what does that prove? I was just lying to you!" Hua Rong said, tearing the note to shreds. "Now the note is destroyed, and my lie is gone. Let me tell you, the one I truly love is Ximen Wudi. Only a great hero like him, a great man, is worthy of me."

The Third Young Master shook his head and said, "Is tearing up the note enough? Let me tell you, I've engraved every word on it in my heart; I will never forget it. Besides, you're right here in front of me now; the note is unnecessary. Seeing you is enough for me. I've decided that I will never let you leave me again in this life." I will always protect you, follow you, and love you. You can't fool me. Your mouth may lie, but your eyes betray you. I see your heart in your eyes. In your heart, you still love me. From the first moment you saw me, you fell in love with me. What reason do you have not to love me? In terms of martial arts and wisdom, I am no less than Ximen Wudi; the only difference between us is age and time. In terms of appearance, I am a hundred times more handsome than Ximen Wudi. Rong'er, don't be stubborn. Just bravely admit it; you love me. Say it, and I won't laugh at you." With a

"thud," one of the two female disciples of the Bewitching Heart Sect standing guard outside the door collapsed to the ground, unconscious; the other banged her head against the wall and committed suicide in despair.

Hua Rong looked at the Third Young Master with a wry smile and sighed, "It seems your confidence is indeed incredibly strong. In this respect, you are a hundred times stronger than Ximen Wudi."

The Third Young Master smiled slightly and said, "You flatter me. However, confidence also needs to be backed by strength. Without strength, you can't be confident no matter what. Let me tell you, I'm actually a very low-key person, but..."

"Alright, alright..." Hua Rong quickly interrupted the Third Young Master, saying, "I admit I love you, so tell me what you want!"

In order not to be disgusted to death by the Third Young Master, Hua Rong chose to temporarily give in.

The Third Young Master took a step forward affectionately, grabbed Hua Rong's soft, boneless hand, and said, "Rong'er, actually, I came to find you just to see you, just to ask you to marry me. Marry me, girl, I will make you happy for the rest of your life."

As he spoke, the Third Young Master magically produced three roses, knelt on one knee, and handed the flowers to Hua Rong.

Hua Rong chuckled and said, "You certainly know how to talk. But when Gongzi Yu proposed to me before, he sent me a hundred truckloads of flowers, arranged in a huge heart shape. I ended up throwing them all away and feeding them to the pigs. Because I have a pollen allergy, didn't you notice that the flowers I used to receive were all made of crystal?"

"It's alright." The Third Young Master smiled slightly, and with a flick of his wrist, the three roses vanished, replaced by a pure blue crystal flower, completely transparent. "This is a rose carved from the most expensive sapphire."

Hua Rong smiled as she accepted the flower, and with a gentle touch of her fingers, it shattered silently, turning into a shower of shimmering blue dust.

"I don't love flowers," Hua Rong said, looking at the Third Young Master with a smile. "What I love is this boundless empire. Third Young Master, if you cannot give me this empire, I will not marry you."

The Third Young Master's smile gradually froze. He stood up, looked at Hua Rong, and said in a deep voice, "Since you were willing to deceive me before, willing to act for me, why are you so frank today, unwilling to even continue the act?"

For the Third Young Master, who had been undefeated since his debut, this was a great blow. His young heart had been deeply wounded by Hua Rong.

“Before, it was because I was still dependent on others; everything I did was at their behest and coercion.” Hua Rong smiled and walked back to her seat, slowly sitting down. “Now it’s different. I hold great power, no longer needing to be subservient to others. Naturally, I can do what I want and say what I want. Do you understand, Third Young Master?”

The Third Young Master’s palms felt cold. He slowly said, “You hold great power? Then, what about Ximen Wudi? Has he abdicated?”

Hua Rong slowly shook her head, smiling at the Third Young Master, and said, “I’m only telling you this. Ximen Wudi is dead; I killed him. Now, the Demon Sect’s protectors and demon envoys are…” "They're all dead, even Young Master Su is dead. No one will question my position anymore. Speaking of which, I should thank you, Third Young Master. If you hadn't injured Ximen Wudi, how would I have had the chance to kill him?"

The Third Young Master took a deep breath and said, "So, you're now the leader of the Demonic Sect?"

Hua Rong nodded. "That's right. The Demonic Sect and Tiger Roar are all in my hands. I've also learned all of Ximen Wudi's martial arts. Although I'm not quite at Ximen Wudi's level yet, I can easily fight you to a draw, Third Young Master. Plus Tiger Roar... Hehe, Third Young Master, you didn't seem to bring Dragon Roar today... If I wanted to kill you, it wouldn't be difficult either." "

The Third Young Master shook his head sadly and said, 'Ximen Wudi is the best enemy I have ever encountered in my life. Although he and I belong to different camps and are enemies of mine at every turn, he still deserves the title of hero. If he hadn't trusted me too much, how could he have been injured by my sneak attack? Alas... I never thought that someone like Ximen Wudi would die at your hands.'

Hua Rong said, 'Third Young Master, you don't need to feel sorry for Ximen Wudi. Do you know that Ximen Wudi's goal was not only to annex the Qin Dynasty! He wanted to exterminate the descendants of the Central Plains and kill all the people of the Central Plains. If I hadn't killed him, do you think you could have protected Tianjing City without a fight?'

The Third Young Master nodded and said, 'If...'" "If what you say is true, then I really have to thank you. Rong'er, I have one last question for you: have you ever liked me?"

Hua Rong remained expressionless, smiling faintly as she said, "Third Young Master, you're a womanizer, surrounded by countless beauties. Would you even care about Rong'er?"

The Third Young Master replied, "I am inherently heartless and ruthless, loving no one but myself. I'm just unwilling to accept that I can't make you fall in love with me."

Hua Rong laughed, "Rong'er, my seductive arts are unparalleled, my charm is innate. Every man who glances at me falls at my feet, worshipping me. Only Third Young Master doesn't care about Rong'er, and Rong'er is also very unwilling."

The Third Young Master was taken aback upon hearing this, exchanged a glance with Hua Rong, and then both burst into laughter.

After laughing, Hua Rong looked at the Third Young Master and said sincerely, "Ah Ren, you have the Dragon's Roar, and I have the Tiger's Howl. If we combine our Dragon's Roar and Tiger's Howl, we will be invincible. Then this empire will be within our grasp. Why don't you join forces with me, Third Young Master? Why struggle against me?"

The Third Young Master asked, "If I join forces with you, will you marry me?"

A few blushes appeared on Hua Rong's pretty face, and she nodded almost imperceptibly, saying softly, "Don't think that I can be as heartless and ruthless as you, Third Young Master."

The Third Young Master laughed heartily and said, "It seems that I, the Third Young Master of the Qin family, am slightly better! Rong'er, your suggestion is excellent, and I am also tempted by it. But have you considered this, Rong'er, after gaining the empire, what will happen to this world?" "Who will sit on the throne? Who will be the emperor?"

Hua Rong said, "Ah Ren, you are carefree and lustful. If you were to become emperor, you would surely be a foolish ruler, no different from the fallen king, Ying Shengjun. If you were to rule the country and become emperor, the empire we have built would likely perish in a single generation."

The Third Young Master said, "Then, do you want to be an empress?"

Hua Rong said, "Even if I were an empress, I wouldn't be like a male emperor, keeping a harem. You alone would be enough. After you become your carefree man, you can indulge in luxury and debauchery as you please, and have as many women as you want. Isn't that good?"

The Third Young Master's heart pounded. Hua Rong's suggestion was incredibly tempting, exactly what he wanted. But after careful consideration, the Third Young Master resolutely shook his head, saying, "I'm sorry, Rong'er, I've already promised to use this empire as a dowry to marry a pitiful woman I'm destined to marry in this lifetime. Besides, although I'm not an inflexible person, I'm not so despicable as to let my woman be above me, rule the world, and keep me like a male concubine!"

A trace of regret and melancholy flashed across Hua Rong's face, and she smiled somewhat awkwardly, "Oh? What kind of daughter could make the heartless Third Young Master make such a promise, using the empire as a dowry?"

The Third Young Master smiled slightly and said, "Naturally, she's from a good family. Rong'er, she's different from you. She doesn't have your ambition. None of my women have your ambition, so..." "Therefore, I dare not marry you."

Hua Rong chuckled, "I never thought Third Young Master would be afraid! Third Young Master, given your past character, I thought you would feign agreement, join forces with me to seize this empire, then kill me and rule it alone. I never expected you to be so cunning now!"

Third Young Master shook his head and smiled, "A true man has principles. Although I, the Third Young Master of the Qin family, have always been shameless, I have never killed women. Besides, I once swore that I would never harm my women again. If I marry you, you will be my woman, so how could I betray my oath and harm you?"

Hua Rong sighed softly, "Third Young Master, you have changed. You are not the same person you used to be. The old you were better! Ah Ren, Rong'er actually likes you, but you and I..." "Our ideologies clash. If you can't join forces with me, I can't let you go back."

The Third Young Master nodded, saying, "Of course I know you won't let me go back. Originally, I came here to get close to Ximen Wudi through you and assassinate him. I didn't expect you to have already killed Ximen Wudi. If you can kill Ximen Wudi, why can't you kill me?"

Hua Rong said, "It's good that you understand. Ah Ren, I'm not your woman yet, you can still kill me. After you kill me, the Demonic Sect can basically be dismantled. The Northern Frontier Army is now under my command. If I die, the Hu people can't control the Northern Frontier Army. Without the Northern Frontier Army, it will be much easier for you to deal with the Hu people."

The Third Young Master shook his head, saying, "I don't kill women. No matter how bad... " "I don't kill any of the women in the world."

Hua Rong chuckled. "Do you think I don't know you? You only don't kill beautiful women. If I were ugly and vicious, you'd definitely kill me."

The Third Young Master thought for a moment and said, "That makes sense."

Hua Rong said, "Alright, Ren, we've said enough. Well, I'm going to kill you now, so be prepared!"

The Third Young Master laughed, "You're really honest. Wouldn't it be better to strike suddenly while we're chatting? Why did you remind me?"

Hua Rong smiled and didn't answer. She tapped a few rhythms on the table, and then there was a loud crash from the ceiling. A dark figure burst through the ceiling and attacked the Third Young Master headfirst.

The Third Young Master chuckled and said, "Rong'er, didn't you say you could fight me to a draw? Why did you have to summon your men to fight me?" As he spoke, the Third Young Master struck upwards with his palm, colliding with the fist of the dark figure. With a deafening roar, the dark figure was sent flying upwards by the force of the Third Young Master's palm strike, smashing a large hole in the ceiling.

As for the Third Young Master, his right sleeve was completely shattered, and his feet sank into the floor up to his ankles. The floor within a five-foot radius of his feet shattered completely.

A fierce glint flashed in the Third Young Master's eyes as he said, "Long Jiu? No, it's a medicine man!"

Hua Rong clapped her hands and laughed, "Third Young Master has excellent eyesight! It's a medicine man made using the secret formula of the Ying family's 'True Dragon Treasure Mirror'!"

~Chapter 5 Dragon Swimming in Shallow Waters, Section 1~

"The Ying family's 'True Dragon Treasure Mirror' takes twenty years to make one medicine man. Even if you obtained the 'True Dragon Treasure Mirror' from Ximen Wudi, how could you have made a medicine man in such a short time?"

As the Third Young Master spoke, he leaped towards Hua Rong, unleashing a series of palm strikes. Layer upon layer of palm energy surged towards Hua Rong like a raging tidal wave.

The table in front of Hua Rong instantly shattered into a shower of wood dust, but when the palm energy was still two feet away from Hua Rong, the medicine man descended from the sky, blocking her path. He unleashed a series of punches, the fists colliding with the palm energy, producing a series of drum-like resounding booms.

The Third Young Master's palm strike shattered the medicine mannequin, turning its black gauntlets to dust and revealing a pair of withered, bluish-black hands with a metallic sheen.

"The Ying family uses highly skilled children as their medicine refiners, while I use the corpses of recently deceased masters. Therefore, my medicine mannequins naturally don't require such a long refining process,"

Hua Rong said with a smile, stepping out from behind the medicine mannequin.

Looking at the black-clad, face-covered figure, revealing only its eyes, the Third Young Master said incredulously, "You mean, this figure was made from the corpse of a master? How is that possible? How can a corpse move freely?"

Hua Rong smiled and said, "Of course, that's my secret. How could I tell you, Third Young Master? You only need to know that Rong'er is very fast at making figures, and I already have three nearly complete ones. This one is the best I've made so far. Although it's not completely finished, it's already enough to fight you, Third Young Master. Oh, right, if you die in battle, I'll also make you into a figure, so you can always be by my side. Alas, you didn't want to be with me while you were alive, so I can only keep you by my side after you die, to help me conquer the world."

The Third Young Master shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Rong'er, you are truly devoted to me. " "My heart!"

Hua Rong smiled faintly and said, "Third Young Master is right. Looking at the world, if we're talking about sincerity towards Third Young Master, Rong'er acknowledges first place, and no one dares to claim second."

Third Young Master was both amused and exasperated: "Rong'er, I can no longer distinguish which of your words are true and which are false."

Hua Rong smiled and said, "Third Young Master, such a clever person, can't tell? Third Young Master is joking."

Third Young Master shook his head and said, "No matter how clever I am, I can't fathom a woman's heart, especially a woman's heart like yours! May I ask, Rong'er, whose corpse was used to create this medicine man?"

Hua Rong smiled mysteriously, "Telling Third Young Master is no harm, this one is none other than Third Young Master's best enemy in life."

Third Young Master was shocked and exclaimed, "He is Ximen Wudi?"

Hua Rong nodded, "Exactly. To be precise, he was Ximen Wudi in life, and now he is my personal bodyguard. I call him, the Death Warrior."

"A warrior already dead... a warrior who brings death to the living... that title is quite fitting." The Third Young Master spoke, solemnly raising his right hand slowly above his head.

In that instant, Hua Rong seemed to see a towering mountain, brimming with boundless majesty, rise from the ground. The Third Young Master, in that instant, transformed from a gentle, smiling youth into a domineering emperor surveying all living beings.

"Ximen Wudi may be my enemy, but he was still a powerful figure. He deserves a proper burial. Rong'er, why do you treat his remains like this? If you want my life, come and take it yourself! I will be the one to bury Ximen Wudi! The Domineering Emperor's Decree!"

With a solemn and dignified voice, the Third Young Master unleashed a palm strike. His hand expanded infinitely, nine different types of true energy forming a vortex with immense suction, seemingly capable of shattering even space itself.

Under this immense pressure, the entire house trembled slightly.

Dust and tiles continued to fall from the ceiling, which already had two holes. Cracks appeared in the walls, and the floor gradually split open. The tables, chairs, and other items in the room slowly disintegrated with a series of cracking sounds, turning into a pile of debris.

Under such heavy pressure, Hua Rong felt it becoming difficult to breathe.

She formed hand seals and quickly chanted a string of incomprehensible words, and a faint golden light emerged from her chest.

That golden light rapidly spread, forming a semi-circular, inverted light shield that enveloped her.

This light shield, which looked very much like a true qi shield, isolated her from the outside world. The heavy pressure emanating from the Third Young Master pressed down on the light shield, producing a creaking sound like squeezing steel.

Meanwhile, the medicine mannequin created by Ximen Wudi withstood the pressure from the Third Young Master, letting out a low, hoarse roar, and slowly threw out a punch to meet the Third Young Master's "Overlord's Decree."

The medicine refined by the "True Dragon Treasure Mirror" grants immense strength and lightning speed, but lacks internal energy, rendering it unable to use techniques like the "Splitting Palm" to injure from a distance; it can only fight with solid punches and kicks.

While Ximen Wudi possessed immense magical power, after his death, Hua Rong refined him into a medicine man. All the magical power, spiritual power, and internal energy he accumulated throughout his life were used to enhance his strength and speed.

Now a walking corpse, Ximen Wudi, though possessing immense strength like Long Jiu, can no longer use those invisible killing spells.

The Third Young Master unleashed a devastating "Overlord's Decree," his palm strikes surging like a tidal wave. Ximen Wudi threw a punch, seemingly about to strike the Third Young Master's palm, but halfway through, his entire arm was crushed by the palm strikes from all directions!

Amidst a series of crisp bone-crushing sounds, Ximen Wudi's arm finally fell limply like a cooked noodle.

Although he possessed great strength, the explosive power of his fist could only be concentrated at a single point. How could he withstand the Third Young Master's overwhelming power, twelve-tenths of his strongest strength, as the Overlord's Palm Force attacked him from all directions?

Ximen Wudi roared in unwillingness and threw out his other fist.

In the ocean of the Third Young Master's palm force, his fist seemed to be bound by countless ribbons, making his punch incredibly slow.

The vortex-like true energy tore at his arm, ripping the black clothes on his arm into pieces of black butterflies. Another series of bone-crushing sounds followed, and the bones of Ximen Wudi's other arm were also shattered into powder!

With both hands crippled, Ximen Wudi leaped into the air, his movements incredibly slow, like a slow-motion scene in a movie.

He lunged at the Third Young Master, his legs kicking out in succession in the air. He clearly used all his strength, but his speed was as slow as swimming in leaden water.

A trickle of blood escaped from the Third Young Master's lips. His power had surpassed its limit; the Overlord's Decree was fierce and domineering, manipulating time, space, and even the earth's gravity at will, but the drain on his strength was also extraordinary.

Against ordinary masters, the Third Young Master wouldn't need to use the Overlord's Decree; a single Heaven-Covering Hand would suffice. Even if he did use the Overlord's Decree, it would be a one-hit kill. But now, facing Ximen Wudi, who had become a drug-like being, the Third Young Master had no choice but to continuously unleash his palm strikes!

Someone like Ximen Wudi, a drug-like being, was essentially dead; to truly kill him, the only way was to pulverize him!

Now, Ximen Wudi's flying kick was coming, and the Third Young Master's one hand was gradually becoming unable to block Ximen Wudi's attack. He grunted, raised his left hand, and struck out with another palm, using the Overlord's Palm Technique in two ways!

"Whoosh..." With a loud crash, the roof collapsed completely, and tiles and rafters rained down on the Third Young Master, Hua Rong, and Ximen Wudi inside the house.

These things naturally could not hit the Third Young Master and the others, and were bounced away from a distance.

Immediately afterwards, the pillars inside the house began to crack, and the walls that were already cracking cracked even faster. This house was about to completely collapse!

"Ximen Wudi, although you are dead, you are still the best opponent I, Qin Ren, have ever encountered!" The Third Young Master shouted, twisted his wrist, and suddenly withdrew his palm force. Ximen Wudi, whose movements were slowed by the palm force, suddenly lost pressure and shot towards the Third Young Master like a sharp arrow. The sound of his two kicks was like a mountain roaring and a tsunami!

The Third Young Master used the fastest speed he had ever used in the instant he withdrew his palm force. His lightness skill, comparable to the "Transformation of the Divine Void," was pushed to its limit. He vanished from his spot like a ghost, reappearing beside Ximen Wudi.

While the Third Young Master's lightness skill was as elusive as the "Transformation of the Divine Void," it was true martial arts, not magic.

His ability to achieve near-instantaneous movement over short distances stemmed from his speed exceeding the limits of human vision when unleashing his full power!

Although Ximen Wudi had lost consciousness, his instincts as a death knight were sharper than a wild beast.

His right leg changed direction in mid-air, kicking at the Third Young Master beside him. The Third Young Master, without even making a move, vanished again, appearing to his left the next instant.

Ximen Wudi's right leg missed, so he kicked with his left. The Third Young Master suddenly disappeared, barely dodging Ximen Wudi's kick, reappearing behind him!

The Third Young Master struck out with a palm, slamming it heavily onto Ximen Wudi's head. With a deafening roar, Ximen Wudi's head shattered like a watermelon.

Even without a head, Ximen Wudi remained stiff, his body twisting in mid-air as he lunged at the Third Young Master.

The Third Young Master stepped back to dodge Ximen Wudi's series of kicks, then charged forward, rushing between Ximen Wudi's legs. He grabbed Ximen Wudi's ankles with both hands and tore them apart with a snapping sound.

Blood, as black as ink, splattered everywhere. The Third Young Master discarded the two halves of Ximen Wudi's body and struck out with both palms. With two loud bangs, the still-writhing halves of Ximen Wudi's corpse were shattered by the force of his palm strikes.

The Third Young Master looked relieved. He turned around, looked at Hua Rong who was surrounded by the light barrier, and said calmly, "Your Death Warrior is not as good as Long Jiu's."

Hua Rong smiled faintly, "It was hastily forged and not yet fully completed. How can it compare to the Ying family's medicine man? I originally thought that most of your skills relied on the Heavenly Soldier Dragon Roar. Even without the Dragon Roar, this Death Warrior could already fight you. I didn't expect that your own strength is also stronger than I imagined."

The Third Young Master said, "The Heavenly Soldier is indeed powerful, but what I trust most is my own hands. Only this..." "Only with both hands can one firmly grasp everything. Rong'er, your protective aura is far inferior to Ximen Wudi's. Ximen Wudi's protective aura is invisible and formless, several feet wide and several feet thick. Can your thin layer of protective aura withstand my hands?"

Hua Rong chuckled and said, "Third Young Master is mistaken. Rong'er's protective aura is not formed by releasing internal force outside the body. I wonder if Third Young Master has ever heard of the term 'magic'? What Rong'er has is a skill called 'Magic Shield'."

The Third Young Master's expression changed. "Magic? That's impossible... Where did you learn this magic?"

Hua Rong replied, "Of course, it was Ximen Wudi who taught me. Hehe, besides being the number one expert in the world, Ximen Wudi is also the number one madman. He actually said that he was a reincarnated person with memories, and that the place he was in in his previous life was a mysterious space called 'Earth'. He said that the sect's supreme scriptures, 'The Heart Sutra of Annihilation' and 'The Precious Scroll of Immortal Slaughter', are not martial arts manuals, but magic books. He also said that the skills in these two books are written in 'English', so no one but him can understand them. He even said that you, like him, were also a reincarnated person with memories. He had countless opportunities to kill you, but because of this absurd reason, he let you go time and time again. Isn't that ridiculous?"

The Third Young Master's face turned pale, and he muttered to himself, "So it really is magic... So Ximen Wudi, like me and Qing'er, was also a reincarnated person with memories... No wonder... Ximen Wudi never wanted to fight people head-on..." The Third Young

Master suddenly understood everything. All the mysteries surrounding Ximen Wudi were finally solved. The elusive "Transformation into a Divine Void," the invisible "Immortal Execution Sword," and the "Ascension of the Gods" that transmitted force across the ground—all were magic.

Ximen Wudi knew his origins, but he didn't know Ximen Wudi's. Ximen Wudi and he could have been close friends, but fate had turned them into mortal enemies.

An indescribable sorrow filled the Third Young Master's heart. He finally understood why Ximen Wudi always said that the loneliest thing is to be invincible. Ximen Wudi's loneliness wasn't because he was invincible, but because he couldn't find a soulmate to connect with.

Hadn't the Third Young Master been just as lonely as Ximen Wudi? If he hadn't met Song Qing, this loneliness would probably have remained buried deep in his heart for a lifetime!

"Why didn't you say so sooner?" the Third Young Master murmured to himself. Of the only two people in the world who shared his fate and background, one had already passed away. At that moment, he suddenly had an extremely strong feeling; he knew he absolutely could not lose Song Qing, no matter what.

Because loneliness could drive a person mad.

With a loud crash, the house finally collapsed completely, smoke and dust filled the air, and Ximen Wudi's remains were buried on the ruins.

Amidst the broken ruins, only the Third Young Master and Hua Rong still stood, while outside the ruins, thousands of demonic sect disciples drew their swords, forming an encirclement.

The Third Young Master took a deep breath, and as he inhaled, blood slowly dripped from his mouth and nose. In the battle with Ximen Wudi, he had overexerted himself, and his internal organs had already suffered serious internal injuries. Coupled with learning Ximen Wudi's secret, his mind was shaken, and his internal injuries were further aggravated!

Hua Rong looked at the Third Young Master and slowly said, "Third Young Master, you've already suffered internal injuries. Surrender; I don't want to kill you."

The Third Young Master shook his head and smiled, saying, "In this life, one must always have some principles and convictions. I don't want to become a pawn in your hands like Ximen Wudi."

Hua Rong smiled bitterly, "Aren, do you really intend to oppose me to the end?"

The Third Young Master said, "If you were willing to disband the Demonic Sect, persuade the Northern Frontier Army to surrender, and drive away the barbarians, why would I oppose you?"

Hua Rong said, "In the end, you just won't let go!"

The Third Young Master nodded, saying, "Exactly."

Hua Rong shook her head weakly, saying, "Then... be careful!" As she spoke, she pointed a finger, and several pale blue lights shot out from her fingertip, striking the Third Young Master.

The Third Young Master struck out with his palm, the palm wind colliding with the lights, producing several deafening explosions. A hurricane formed from the point of impact, howling and sweeping away, passing by Hua Rong, who remained unmoved. As he passed the Third Young Master, the gust of wind blew him away, nearly causing him to lose his footing.

The Third Young Master mustered his inner energy and roared to the heavens, "Dragon's Roar!"

The resounding dragon's roar echoed through the heavens and earth, and a golden light descended upon him. Just then, Hua Rong shrieked, "Tiger's Roar!" A fierce tiger's roar rang out, and a blood-red light shot out from a room in the Dingzhou government office, intercepting the golden light.

The dragon's roar hadn't even reached the Third Young Master's body before it was stopped by the tiger's roar. The two beams of light, one golden and one blood-red, clashed, producing a deafening roar that shook the heavens. Amidst the terrifying sound, the surrounding demonic disciples dropped their weapons, clutching their ears and howling in agony, rolling on the ground, blood beading from their seven orifices.

The roars of dragons and tigers swirled and coiled in the sky, where a five-clawed golden dragon with bared fangs and claws, and a crimson tiger with two wings on its back, flew back and forth, pouncing and tearing at each other, producing thunderous booms.

The sounds in the sky echoed throughout the entire city of Dingzhou. Everyone in Dingzhou rushed out of their houses, staring blankly in the direction from which the strange sounds came. Then, everyone, including the soldiers of the Northern Frontier Army and the Hu tribe, knelt on the ground, worshipping the golden dragon and the blood tiger in the sky.

At the same moment that Hua Rong shouted the tiger's roar to intercept the dragon's roar, she flicked out six fingers in quick succession towards the Third Young Master. Six beams of light, each a different color—yellow, red, blue, cyan, white, and black—followed unpredictable trajectories and attacked the Third Young Master.

The Third Young Master struck out with six palms in quick succession, intercepting the six beams of light. However, with each beam he intercepted, he was knocked back a step by the shockwave of the explosion when the palms and the light collided, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

Seeing the blood staining the Third Young Master's front, Hua Rong felt a slight pang of pity, but she quickly concealed it. Her eyes widened, and she glared fiercely at him. Two beams of light, intertwined with six colors, shot from her eyes, silently piercing the air and striking the Third Young Master.

The Immortal-Slaying Sword!

~Chapter Five: Dragon Swimming in Shallow Water, Section Two~

The Third Young Master extended his palms, the last of his inner strength forming two golden gusts to meet the two Immortal-Slaying Sword energies.

With two soft hissing sounds, the exhausted palm force could no longer withstand the two Immortal-Slaying Sword energies. The sword energy easily pierced through the Third Young Master's palms, penetrating his palms and creating two bloody holes the size of chopsticks in his palms, before striking his left and right chests respectively. His

"Indestructible Golden Silk Armor" blocked the Immortal-Slaying Sword energies, but the force of the burst of sword energy caused the Third Young Master's body to tremble as if electrocuted.

He flew backward, spitting out blood.

Driven by a fierce protective instinct, the dragon roared through the air, slamming past the tiger's howl and lunging towards the Third Young Master. But the tiger's howl immediately intercepted it, its wings unfurling to send the dragon soaring into the air. The

Third Young Master, tossed about in the air, looked at the dragon and muttered, "This time, I'm truly... a dragon in shallow water! Dragon, hurry back, don't perish here! If I have a chance to survive, I'll fight alongside you again!"

The dragon and the Third Young Master were of one mind. Hearing the Third Young Master's words, the dragon unleashed a furious roar, its sound waves sweeping across Dingzhou City like a tidal wave. Knowing the situation was hopeless, the dragon, after this roar, finally flew away from Dingzhou City, transforming into a golden light and heading towards Tianjing City.

The tiger, now without an opponent, circled arrogantly in the air a few times before letting out a final roar and returning to its origin.

The Third Young Master slowly closed his eyes, preparing to feel the shock and pain of landing on the ground.

But instead, he landed in a warm, soft embrace.

Opening his eyes, the Third Young Master looked at the person who caught him, a self-deprecating smile on his face.

"Damn it, it's always the hero who carries the beauty, but it seems like it's all reversed..." the Third Young Master murmured, his head lolling to the side, and he lost consciousness. The one

who caught the Third Young Master was Hua Rong. The instant the Third Young Master landed, Hua Rong deactivated her magic shield, using "Transformation Void" to teleport to his side and catch him steadily.

Looking at the unconscious Third Young Master, a tender smile appeared on Hua Rong's lips, and she said softly, "You're too tired, it's good for you to rest."

Then she turned to the demonic sect disciples who had been knocked over by the sounds of the dragon's roar and tiger's howl during their battle, and said in a cold, stern voice, "What did you hear? What did you see?"

The thousands of demonic sect disciples, who had barely managed to get up from the ground, were terrified by Hua Rong's question and all knelt down, repeatedly stating, "Reporting to the sect leader, we disciples heard nothing and saw nothing!"

Hua Rong nodded... She nodded, seemingly talking to herself, yet her voice carried a hint of threat: "So what if you heard things you shouldn't have heard, saw things you shouldn't have seen? Do you think I, the sect leader, can't handle you? Killing you all would be a piece of cake..."

The demonic sect disciples shuddered instantly, chanting in unison: "Supreme One, wise and mighty, inheriting both literary and martial virtues, unifying the world! Supreme One, your divine skills are unparalleled, invincible under heaven, enjoying eternal bliss, living as long as the heavens!"

The demonic sect disciples were adept at flattery, instantly upgrading their address to Hua Rong from Acting Sect Leader to Supreme One. They had naturally heard the conversation between the Third Young Master and Hua Rong. Since even Ximen Wudi had died at Hua Rong's hands, and Hu Xiao had already acknowledged Hua Rong as his master, what was there left for them to insist on? For the demonic sect disciples, loyalty and righteousness were meaningless; whoever had the strength was king!

A domineering smile gradually appeared on Hua Rong's face.

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As the Third Young Master gradually regained consciousness, he felt utterly weak, his limbs as limp as cotton.

A few wisps of fragrance wafted into his nostrils, and he took a deep breath, finding the scent remarkably similar to that of a young girl.

He struggled to open his eyes; even this simple act of opening his eyes had become incredibly difficult, his eyelids feeling as heavy as if filled with lead.

Finally opening his eyes, the first thing he saw was the silk mosquito net above him.

Then, he saw a pretty face, pure yet subtly alluring, and a pair of captivating eyes.

Those eyes were now looking at him with curiosity, as if studying a rare object.

"Who...are you?" The Third Young Master was certain he had never seen her before; the girl before him looked very young, probably no more than fifteen years old.

Her current posture was quite suggestive; she was lying on the bed, most of her body pressed against the Third Young Master, her delicate face only a foot or so away from his.

In the past, the Third Young Master would have been overcome with lust and would have taken advantage of the girl on the spot without a second thought. But now, he was powerless and naturally couldn't even muster any lust.

"Hehe, you're awake?" A mischievous and cute smile bloomed on the girl's pink face, her alluring charm naturally revealed in her smile. "My name is Yi Jingjing, and I've been watching over you for a long time!"

"Yi... Jin... Jing?" The Third Young Master felt his mind was a little dull, and for a moment he couldn't quite process it: "Are you very good at martial arts? Your name is Yi Jin Jing..."

"Does a girl named Yi Jingjing have to be very good at martial arts?" Yi Jingjing pouted. "My martial arts are terrible, I only know a smattering of skills. Hey, aren't you thirsty? I see your lips are all cracked."

The Third Young Master stuck out his tongue and licked his lips. His lips were indeed cracked and had a faint taste of blood.

The Third Young Master nodded and said, "Could you please give me some water?"

Yi Jingjing chuckled, climbed off the Third Young Master, and walked to the coffee table. While pouring water, she said, "The Holy Maiden instructed me not to get too close to you, saying that any beautiful woman who is looked at by you is in danger of losing her virginity, and that you are the number one lecher. But I've looked at you for so long, and I don't think you're anything special. Your appearance is just average, your hair is already a bit white, and you look prematurely aged. You even speak so politely, you can't even say sweet words, is this how a lecher behaves?"

The Third Young Master chuckled and said, "When I'm a lecher, I generally don't use sweet words."

Yi Jingjing brought the water, while... He fed the Third Young Master a drink, then asked curiously, "If you're a lecherous thief, how do you seduce girls into bed without sweet talk?"

The Third Young Master nearly choked on his own breath, coughing several times before saying with a hint of annoyance, "Are all the girls in your Demonic Sect so frank? Don't you know how to be a little more reserved?"

Yi Jingjing smiled disdainfully and said, "I'm too lazy to pretend to be reserved! I'm a demoness from the Demonic Sect, so naturally I act as I please, saying what I want and doing what I want. Unlike those hypocrites from the righteous path, who, despite their burning desires, put on a facade of uprightness that's disgusting. Hey, you still haven't answered my question!"

"What's the problem?" Third Young Master feigned ignorance.

"Stop pretending! Confess honestly, how do you get girls into bed without sweet talk?" Yi Jingjing stared intently at Third Young Master, unconsciously pressing most of her body against him again.

Third Young Master smiled wryly, "Do you need to say sweet words to get men into bed?"

"Of course not!" Yi Jingjing said proudly, "With my looks, I only need to beckon with my little finger, and men will climb into my bed like dogs!"

"So, how many men have you successfully seduced into your bed so far?" Third Young Master blinked, smiling mischievously.

Yi Jingjing blushed and stammered, "I... I've only just started practicing my 'Alluring Dream,' I haven't even started seducing men yet! But don't worry, once my charm and seductive skills are fully mastered, seducing any man will be a piece of cake!"

"Hmm, ambitious!" Third Young Master nodded in approval.

"Hmph, of course! I'm one of the candidates for the next Holy Maiden!" Yi Jingjing proudly puffed out her chest, then, as if remembering something, said, "Hey, don't change the subject! You haven't answered my question yet! Tell me, how do you manage to get girls into bed? How many girls have you seduced?"

The Third Young Master smiled slightly and said, "Being a lecher doesn't always require sweet talk. Someone like me, handsome beyond compare, rich, and skilled in martial arts, do I need to use sweet words to coax them? Besides, I'm an expert in medicine and adept at using drugs. One packet of sleeping pills, and even the most virtuous woman will turn into..." "You wanton sluts, at my mercy. Tell me, do I need sweet words? Since my debut, I've drugged countless women. In the world of lechery, I'm second to none."

Yi Jingjing exclaimed in surprise, "Wow! Amazing! You even know how to use drugs... Truly despicable and shameless, a lecherous scoundrel! No wonder the Holy Maiden favors you. Your actions perfectly align with our sect's principles. Why don't you join us? With your potential, you're sure to have a bright future!"

The Third Young Master shook his head and smiled, "But I've recently switched to being a Casanova. I haven't been a lecher for many years. Your Demonic Sect wouldn't accept Casanovas, would it?"

Yi Jingjing tilted her head, thinking. Thinking it over, he said, "A Casanova? Does that mean you deceive people both physically and emotionally? Wow, that's even worse! Deceiving someone physically only makes you a beast, but deceiving them emotionally makes you worse than a beast! Someone as beastly as you could become a Great Protector if you joined our sect!"

The Third Young Master's head throbbed with worry. He smiled bitterly, "How could I deceive people both physically and emotionally? Since my debut, I've never abandoned anyone after starting a relationship. Although I'm the number one lecher, I'm also the most unsuccessful lecher in history. The Casanova I am is someone who is responsible to every woman. Don't misunderstand me..."

Yi Jingjing's eyes lit up immediately, "Wow, that's even more incredible! Responsible to every woman..." "If you're going to take responsibility for everything, aren't you planning to deceive those women for life? Make them believe you love them until their deaths, make them devoted to you until their last breath? My God, you're the epitome of a villain, the epitome of a man! Join our Demonic Sect, and you'll definitely become the Vice Sect Master right away!"

The Third Young Master was already feeling dizzy and decided to remain silent. Yi Jingjing was about to speak when she suddenly heard a cold voice outside the door say, "Jingjing, the Supreme One wants you to see her."

The Third Young Master looked in the direction of the voice and saw a tall girl leaning against the door, wearing a light yellow dress, with long hair lazily draped over her shoulders. She had a sweet face but a cold and arrogant expression and icy eyes.

The Third Young Master's heart stirred, thinking to himself, "Damn, the Demonic Sect is teeming with beauties... Hmm, should I really consider joining the Demonic Sect? Otherwise, wouldn't it be a waste for others to enjoy these beauties?"

Just then, he heard Yi Jingjing quickly reply, "Okay, I'll go right away. Sister Liu, you take care of this lecherous young master!" With that, Yi Jingjing climbed off the bed, winked at the Third Young Master, and said, "Lecherous young master, please consider my suggestion carefully. I'll be right back! You chat with Sister Liu first." After saying that, she skipped and hopped out of the room.

After Yi Jingjing left the room, the girl in the yellow dress moved gracefully and slowly walked towards the bedside. As the Third Young Master watched her walk, her graceful figure was like a willow swaying in the breeze. Although her expression was cold and aloof, her posture had an indescribable foxy and enchanting charm. Her movements fully displayed the softness of her figure, possessing a unique and alluring charm.

The Third Young Master sighed inwardly, "The beauties of the Demonic Sect's Bewitching Heart Sect truly live up to their reputation. Even with her aloof demeanor, this Miss Liu still exudes a lewd charm. Although she's completely covered up, she's even more alluring than a naked woman... Wonderful, wonderful! I... damn it, I should join the Demonic Sect now!"

Just then, the girl surnamed Liu walked to the bedside and gracefully sat down at the head of the bed.

The Third Young Master was now a master of seduction, and naturally wouldn't act like a lecherous fool when he first encountered a woman he wanted to seduce. He smiled calmly and asked in a tone that was neither too intimate nor too distant, "What is your surname, Miss?"

"Liu," the girl surnamed Liu replied sparingly.

"And your name?" the Third Young Master asked casually.

"Yifei."

"Liu Yifei... what a nice name!" the Third Young Master nodded in praise. "How old are you, Miss Liu?"

"Sixteen."

"Hmm, a good age!" the Third Young Master praised again, then immediately felt that there was nothing particularly praiseworthy about that age. The Third Young Master was speechless, feeling awkward. Liu Yifei, a woman of few words, also remained silent, and a deep silence fell between them. After a

long silence, the Third Young Master sensed something was amiss, yet couldn't find the words. Desperate to break the silence, he burst into laughter twice, then immediately fell silent again, staring seriously at the mosquito net.

Seeing the Third Young Master's inexplicable laughter, Liu Yifei became curious. After another period of silence, she finally couldn't help but ask, "What are you laughing at?"

The Third Young Master replied, "Laughing at the laughable things in the world."

Liu Yifei asked, "Where are there so many laughable things?"

The Third Young Master laughed, "There are countless laughable things in the world. Hasn't Miss Liu noticed them?"

Liu Yifei shook her head, saying, "No."

The Third Young Master said, "Has Miss Liu never laughed before?"

Liu Yifei replied, "No."

The Third Young Master said, "If Miss Liu doesn't laugh, how could she have entered the Bewitching Heart Sect of the Demonic Cult? As far as I know, the Bewitching Heart Sect is entirely composed of female disciples, trained to seduce men." "It's for intelligence gathering and assassinations. How could someone as cold and aloof as Miss Liu possibly be up to the task?"

Liu Yifei said, "Are you saying I lack charm?"

The Third Young Master shook his head and said, "Of course not. In fact, with Miss Liu's figure and appearance, it would be difficult for any man not to be moved when facing her."

Liu Yifei said, "That's it. Not smiling only highlights the preciousness of a smile. There will always be men willing to sacrifice everything to make me smile."

The Third Young Master was surprised. This Liu Yifei was quite knowledgeable, and what she said made sense. The Third Young Master was a reincarnated person from Earth, so he naturally knew that in ancient China, there was Bao Si in the Xia Dynasty. King Li of Zhou lit the beacon fires to amuse the kings in order to make Bao Si, who never smiled, smile, which led to the downfall of the Western Zhou Dynasty. Bao Si's smile became known as "a smile that could topple a nation"!

Liu Yifei's figure and appearance were both top-notch. Although she didn't smile, she was still very attractive. Even a seasoned veteran like the Third Young Master, who had seen many beautiful women, couldn't help but feel a flutter in his heart. With her looks, she truly has the qualities to make men willing to sacrifice everything for a smile from her!

"May I ask, Miss Liu, are all the women in the Demonic Sect as ambitious as you?"

"Not only the women, but the men of our sect are equally ambitious."

"Are you one of the candidates for the next Holy Maiden of the Demonic Sect?"

"Yes."

The Third Young Master nodded and said, "Isn't it said that only women born with the Nine Yin Physique can serve as the Holy Maiden of the Demonic Sect?"

Liu Yifei replied, "No. Only one woman with the Nine Yin Physique appears every few centuries. A Holy Maiden with the Nine Yin Physique is called the Nine Yin Holy Maiden. However, our sect has had a Holy Maiden throughout its history, but she doesn't necessarily have to be a woman with the Nine Yin Physique. Anyone with beauty and potential can be a candidate."

The Third Young Master asked, "What are the benefits of being a Holy Maiden?"

Liu Yifei replied, "She leads the Bewitching Heart Sect and is in charge of all the intelligence gathered by the Bewitching Heart Sect disciples. Her status is above that of the Protectors and Demon Envoys."

The Third Young Master smiled and said, "Miss Liu..." "To be frank, I've told you everything."

Liu Yifei said calmly, "You'll be the sect leader's person sooner or later, so what's wrong with telling you?"

The Third Young Master was taken aback: "Who told you that?"

Liu Yifei said, "If the sect leader didn't have feelings for you, why would he have me and Jingjing serve you? In this sect, other disciples are only meant to serve us."

The Third Young Master: "Damn, are you kidding me? I haven't even agreed to marry her yet!"

Liu Yifei: "This isn't up to you. Besides, you're not marrying the sect leader, you're marrying the sect leader."

The Third Young Master: "Please, help me release my pressure points, I need to escape!"

Liu Yifei: "Impossible."

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Yi Jingjing looked at Hua Rong, who was sitting behind the desk reviewing official documents, and cautiously asked, "Your Majesty, what brings you here?"

Hua Rong didn't look up and said, "Jingjing, what do you think of Qin Ren?"

Yi Jingjing stuck out her tongue and said, "Your Majesty, Qin Ren is despicable, shameless, lecherous, and vile. He's the epitome of villains and the finest of scum. If he joined our sect, he would surely achieve great things."

Hua Rong nodded and said, "Since you think so highly of him, then you shall become his concubine!"

Yi Jingjing was immediately stunned, "Huh? A concubine?"

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