Rebirth of Cihang Jingzhai through Fragrance [Complete] - 13

Chapter 126 Severely Injured and Unconscious, Naked and Healing

The woman's exquisite body vanished instantly from the artificial hill. In the darkness, a figure flashed by like a ghost. The woman knew that under Su Shi's immense mental pressure, if she didn't take action soon, even if Su Shi didn't attack her, the omnipresent mental pressure alone would exhaust her. So, in the instant Su Shi's energy weakened, she mustered all her true strength, as if traversing space, instantly covering dozens of feet. The woman felt the pressure disappear, her heart slightly relaxed, and she prepared to flee.

"Want to leave? Do you think the Su family will let you come and go as you please? Stay here!" Su Shi stood there, a smile on his face as he looked at the somewhat surprised woman.

The woman knew that if she didn't fight, it would be very difficult to escape from a peerless master like Su Shi. She immediately took out a white silk ribbon from her waist, which swirled in her hand like a dragon, and flicked it towards Su Shi, who was blocking her way.

Upon seeing the white silk in the woman's hand, Su Shi said, "You're a disciple of the Yin Gui Sect. Not bad. I didn't expect the Yin Gui Sect to have such a rising star. Excellent, you'll be my training vessel." With that, Su Shi deftly flicked the silk aside. The woman was slightly startled by Su Shi's words. Her movements faltered, and Su Shi seized the opportunity to strike her vital points. Feeling the force of the attack, the woman knew she couldn't react in time. She could only forcefully reverse her meridians, shifting the pressure point on her waist. She lightly touched the wall with her toes and floated away.

However, Su Shi was no ordinary person; his cultivation far surpassed the woman's. Although she had reacted quickly, the sharp palm wind still entered her body. Coupled with her reversed internal energy, she immediately felt a salty taste in her mouth. She knew she was injured, but she could only suppress the pain and try to get as far away as possible.

Su Shi froze upon seeing the woman's fall, her high breasts heaving violently. Based on his experience, he knew she must be seriously injured. In a flash, Su Shi appeared before her, reaching out to pull back her veil. The woman, seeing Su Shi's large hand reaching for her veil, immediately turned her head away, but it was too late. With a soft cry, the black veil slowly fell away, revealing a face that seemed to radiate both joy and sorrow, a face crafted from the very essence of heaven and earth. Any other man seeing this woman would be deeply captivated by her exquisite beauty, and Ye Tianqi would undoubtedly exclaim her name in astonishment, for she was none other than Fu Yan'er, the woman with whom he had once shared a kiss. But the woman's beauty made Su Shi freeze in mid-air, his eyes widening in disbelief. He exclaimed, "Wan'er!"

Fu Yan'er, bewildered, didn't understand why Su Shi hadn't seized the opportunity to take her down. Instead, he stood there, lost in thought. Fu Yan'er quickly slipped away, her mind filled with questions, wondering who this Wan'er was.

Just as Fu Yan'er's figure disappeared into the night, a figure flashed out from the courtyard, about to chase after Fu Yan'er. Su Shi, as if struck by a sudden realization, said, "Guan'er, come back. Don't chase after her!" Hearing this, the figure that had been fleeing suddenly made a strange turn in mid-air, returning to Su Shi's side. "Master," the figure said, "why didn't you let me chase after her? That person was clearly seriously injured by you."

Su Shi seemed somewhat dazed. "It's nothing," he replied. "The reason is beyond your comprehension. Anyway, this woman and I have a very deep connection, and..." Although she was severely injured by my master, it doesn't mean she's powerless to retaliate. Even if you catch up with her with your current cultivation, you might not be able to capture her. Even if you do capture her, a woman with her cultivation level would certainly hold a high position in the Yin Gui Sect, which would inevitably attract the attention of the Yin Gui Sect's leader, Mo Wu Chang. Although our Hua Jian Sect has accumulated some strength, our inherent weaknesses mean we cannot afford to become sworn enemies with the Yin Gui Sect, lest we become a laughingstock for the other sects and be ridiculed by the righteous sects."

The handsome young man respectfully bowed and said, "Shao You thanks Master for his teachings!"

"Well, you may leave now. Tomorrow you can accompany that woman named Lu Wan Shuang for a walk," Su Shi suddenly said.

"Thank you, Master," Qin Guan smiled upon hearing Su Shi's words and quickly nodded.

Seeing the smile on his beloved disciple's face, Su Shi's heart stirred, and he said, "Guan'er, you are the most talented of my four disciples. That's why I've passed on all my knowledge to you, hoping that you can continue to expand our Flower Sect after me. You also know the characteristics of our sect's martial arts; the most important thing is to avoid falling in love. I see that you seem to have fallen in love with that woman. You must be careful not to disappoint me. Don't be misled by appearances. That woman's background is probably not simple at all."

After hearing Su Shi's words, the smile on Qin Guan's face slowly disappeared, replaced by a thoughtful expression. Qin Guan was able to stand out among Su Shi's four disciples and was deeply loved by Su Shi. He was certainly not a stupid person. He understood the meaning of Su Shi's words after a little thought. However, as the saying goes, even heroes can't resist the charms of a beautiful woman. Qin Guan didn't consider himself a hero, but the peerless beauty of Lu Wanshuang was deeply rooted in his mind, seemingly unforgettable.

Seeing the expression on Qin Guan's face, Su Shi couldn't help but sigh and said, "That's all I can say. You must take care of yourself. You can provoke other women, but I hope you can let go of Lu Wanshuang as soon as possible. That woman has a very strong will and is the kind of woman who is hard to fall in love with. Moreover, that woman has a very powerful background. If you cause any trouble, I'm not underestimating myself. At that time, I may really not be able to protect you." After saying this, Su Shi disappeared in front of Qin Guan in a flash, leaving only a long sigh and a slightly stunned Qin Guan standing outside the wall.

Fu Yan'er ran frantically, ignoring her injuries and running in one direction without regard for the others. This was the first time she had suffered such a severe blow since entering the Celestial Realm, and her injuries were quite serious. If she weren't worried that Su Shi would come after her, she would have already found a place to heal. Although she wondered why Su Shi wasn't chasing her, this was just as well. Fu Yan'er then realized that she had somehow ended up outside a high wall. Looking at the wall, a thought struck her. The person who owned such a mansion was probably not an ordinary family; at least they were a king or general. If she hid here to heal, even if Su Shi wanted to capture her, he would have to consider the status of the owner of this place. After all, Su Shi was not only a person of the martial arts world, but more importantly, he was a court official, and he always considered himself a member of the court. Therefore, if he knew she was here, he would only wait until she came out before arresting her, and it was impossible for him to enter such a large manor to search for her. Thinking of all this, Fu Yan'er gradually felt her suppressed injuries begin to worsen. She quickly leaped onto the high wall, moving like a phantom. A night watchman, seeing a dark figure flash by in the distance, shuddered and immediately crouched down, exclaiming, "My God, it's a ghost!" He scrambled to his feet, grabbed his belongings, and vanished without a trace.

Fu Yan'er didn't know whose residence this was; she hadn't expected it to be so large. In the deep night, Fu Yan'er suppressed her churning breath and stumbled towards the lights. She hadn't expected Su Shi's palm strike to contain so much hidden power; her internal energy felt unable to suppress her injuries.

In the distance, she saw a courtyard with lights emanating from it. Fu Yan'er flipped over the wall, but as she did so, she activated her inner energy, aggravating her injuries. A sharp pain shot through her dantian, and with a "pfft," a spurt of blood gushed from her mouth. If anyone had seen Fu Yan'er's face at that moment, they would have been shocked; her once rosy and delicate face had turned deathly pale. A wave of dizziness washed over her, and she fainted. Her delicate body tumbled from the wall. Fortunately, it was the inner courtyard, and the wall was only about a meter high; otherwise, her already serious injuries would likely have been exacerbated by the fall.

Fu Yan'er lay collapsed in a bamboo grove, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth, her face pale and seemingly on the verge of death. Perhaps even Su Shi hadn't anticipated that his attack would inflict such a severe injury on Fu Yan'er. The reason for her grievous wound was that after Su Shi's blow, she had suppressed her injuries and run for so long, nearly exhausting her inner energy. If she hadn't reached the Celestial Realm, where her inner energy was inexhaustible, the rapid run would likely have worn her down completely. Meanwhile,

Shi Feixuan, who was meditating in her room to recover her depleted inner energy, suddenly heard a sound outside. She abruptly opened her eyes, a flash of light passing through them before they instantly transformed into a clear, deep, bottomless spring.

Shi Feixuan stood up, her exquisite curves undulating with her movements. She glanced at Yan Yue and Xiao Yu'er, who were meditating, knowing they wouldn't wake up anytime soon. She quietly walked past them, pushed open the door, and found herself in complete darkness, with only a few dim stars in the night sky. But these seemed nonexistent to a master like Shi Feixuan. She sensed a faint aura emanating from the bamboo grove beside the wall. Puzzled, she wondered if it was a thief. Few would dare to enter Tianbo Mansion to steal, but the aura seemed intermittent. Shi Feixuan entered the bamboo grove and slowly saw a woman dressed in black lying where the aura had come from.

Although Shi Feixuan was puzzled as to why this woman in black was lying in the bamboo grove, she still approached her, sensing that the woman's internal energy was growing weaker and weaker, as if she had suffered a severe internal injury.

With her slender jade fingers resting on Fu Yan'er's jade arm, Shi Feixuan's hand trembled suddenly. She was surprised by the chaotic internal energy in the woman's dantian and the severity of her injuries, and also by the woman's identity. A pill appeared in Shi Feixuan's hand. She turned the woman over and put the healing medicine into the woman's mouth. She saw that the woman's face was just as she had guessed. It was Fu Yan'er, the Yin Gui Sect disciple with whom she had become acquainted through a fight.

Shi Feixuan didn't know who had injured Fu Yan'er, whose cultivation was comparable to hers, so badly, but that wasn't the issue now. Shi Feixuan knew that if she didn't save Fu Yan'er soon, it would negatively impact Fu Yan'er's cultivation, even if she were saved later. Although they were on opposing sides, Shi Feixuan held no prejudice against Fu Yan'er; it was simply a struggle between different factions. Privately, however, Shi Feixuan greatly admired Fu Yan'er. To reach the Celestial Realm at such a young age, unlike herself who had experienced childhood adventures, Fu Yan'er's current cultivation was entirely due to her talent and hard work, making her no less capable than herself. She

gently picked up Fu Yan'er, whose injuries had been temporarily stabilized by medicine, and carried her into the room.

Upon entering, Shi Feixuan saw that Fu Yan'er's face was sallow, with bloodstains at the corners of her mouth. Her extremely unstable pulse indicated that her injuries were beginning to worsen.

Slender, jade-like hands rested on Fu Yan'er's waist, loosening the ribbons binding her tight-fitting clothes. She slowly unbuttoned the black garment, revealing snow-white skin beneath. A pink bodice concealed her chest, revealing rounded shoulders and slender, jade-like arms. One arm bore a mark of virginity, like a red plum blossom in snow.

She laid Fu Yan'er down, slowly pulling down her trousers. Her full, jade-like buttocks were encased in thin gauze underpants, her long, smooth legs perfectly rounded. She was a sculpted beauty, a snow-white jade.

Shi Feixuan paid no attention to these alluring bodies that could drive a man mad. She sat upright behind Fu Yan'er, her palms pressed against Fu Yan'er's back, slowly channeling her inner energy into Fu Yan'er's body, gently guiding it towards her dantian. Although Fu Yan'er's internal energy was chaotic, it was the true essence she had painstakingly cultivated. It was like home to her. However, Shi Feixuan's true energy was foreign to her. The chaotic true energy immediately attacked Shi Feixuan's true energy, but how could the scattered true energy resist the powerful true energy that Shi Feixuan had gathered? Along the way, it smoothed out the chaotic true energy scattered in the meridians and slowly pushed it into the dantian.

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chaotic and vast true energy gathered in Shi Feixuan's dantian seemed to sense the advancement of Shi Feixuan's true energy, and all rushed out to meet her inner breath. Shi Feixuan was unable to cope for a while. On one hand, calming the inner breath in other meridians consumed a lot of energy, and on the other hand, she was calming the chaotic inner breath near Fu Yan'er's dantian. The inner breath that spontaneously escaped from the dantian seemed to be stimulated, and it would not attack her as long as she did not enter the dantian. However, to wake Fu Yan'er up, she had to calm her chaotic inner breath first. But if Shi Feixuan's inner breath clashed with Fu Yan'er's inner breath, although Shi Feixuan had a vast inner breath to support her, it would be difficult. To calm the chaotic true energy without damaging Fu Yan'er's meridians, Shi Feixuan would need immense power to instantly suppress the scattered internal energy into her dantian. However, after such a long period of depletion, Shi Feixuan wouldn't have enough internal energy to deal with the scattered energy. If Shi Feixuan's internal energy weren't yin-type, she might not even be able to maintain the current stalemate. Shi Feixuan saw that she couldn't advance further, and if she retreated, the meridians she had just regulated would be messed up again by the chaotic internal energy rushing out of her dantian. Given Fu Yan'er's current physical condition, she simply couldn't withstand such an impact again. What should she do?

Shi Feixuan wasn't the type to give up easily, but after several experiments, she found that she simply couldn't suppress the internal energy into her dantian. Shi Feixuan then realized that she had been somewhat reckless. After all, although she had profound cultivation and was well-versed in medicine, she had forgotten that she had never treated anyone before and was unaware of the troubles and dangers involved. Of course, this cannot be entirely blamed on Shi Feixuan. The main reason is that the person she was healing was Fu Yan'er, whose cultivation level was comparable to hers, and Fu Yan'er was unconscious. If Fu Yan'er had cooperated, it might have been much easier. However, Fu Yan'er was seriously injured and unconscious, so Shi Feixuan could only maintain the situation, watching her internal energy slowly deplete. Meanwhile, the internal energy that she had blocked near Fu Yan'er's dantian was gradually showing signs of becoming chaotic. Shi Feixuan was somewhat at a loss. Although she could suppress the chaotic internal energy for the time being, what would happen if it went on for too long? Her worst-case scenario was to remove her internal energy from Fu Yan'er's body, but the result would be that Fu Yan'er would be even more injured. If she didn't die, then it would be considered Fu Yan'er's good fortune.

As Shi Feixuan was blaming herself and searching for a solution, a pair of large hands placed on her back, and a powerful, masculine internal energy entered her body. A familiar voice reached her ears: "Calm your mind. I will transform my internal energy into a more feminine one. Let's work together to calm that chaotic true energy." As the voice faded, Shi Feixuan felt the internal energy flowing from her back transform into an energy of the same attribute as her own. With this powerful internal energy aiding her, Shi Feixuan immediately launched an overwhelming attack on Fu Yan'er. Fu Yan'er's internal energy, which had initially been resisting spontaneously, was instantly overwhelmed by Ye Tianqi. Together with Shi Feixuan, they forced the energy back into Fu Yan'er's dantian, and their combined inner energy entered her dantian, slowly guiding it to circulate. Although they didn't know Fu Yan'er's specific internal energy cultivation method, their respective sects were quite familiar with each other, so they understood the most basic internal energy cultivation methods. Under Shi Feixuan's guidance, the massive inner energy gradually calmed down and began to circulate on its own. Only then did Shi Feixuan breathe a sigh of relief, slowly withdrawing her energy from Fu Yan'er's dantian and nurturing it there for a while before slowly opening her eyes.

She saw Ye Tianqi's lecherous eyes scanning back and forth between her and Fu Yan'er. Shi Feixuan then realized that Fu Yan'er seemed to be wearing only a bodice and a thin underpants that barely covered her body. Judging from Ye Tianqi's expression, he must have seen Fu Yan'er's innocent body thoroughly. When Shi Feixuan saw Ye Tianqi staring blankly at Fu Yan'er's pink and bare back, she felt a pang of sadness and pinched Ye Tianqi's leg hard with her small hand.

"Xuan'er, why did you pinch me? Don't you know it hurts?" Ye Tianqi woke up to find Shi Feixuan pouting her red lips, her bright eyes looking at him. Ye Tianqi knew perfectly well that Shi Feixuan had seen his expression clearly, but since she had only pinched his waist, it meant she hadn't really taken it to heart. So he pretended to be hurt and said to Shi Feixuan.

Shi Feixuan knew exactly how hard she could hit him. If Ye Tianqi acted as he did now, she wouldn't believe him. Although she was certain Ye Tianqi was faking it, a woman's nature dictated that she could be deceived by the man she loved. Even a woman as intelligent as Shi Feixuan couldn't help but become confused when facing Ye Tianqi.

Shi Feixuan gently kneaded Ye Tianqi's waist with her small hand, asking with a hint of self-reproach, "Does it still hurt?"

The feeling of being gently kneaded by Shi Feixuan's smooth little hand on his waist was indescribably pleasurable. Ye Tianqi was enjoying the comfort of the beauty's small hand with his eyes half-closed. Hearing Shi Feixuan's words, he almost said it didn't hurt anymore, but thankfully he realized his mistake and stopped himself, saying, "Hmm... still a little, but it feels much better after Xuan'er's massage."

"Hmph, you deserve to be in so much pain," Shi Feixuan's small hand left Ye Tianqi's waist. Although she said it angrily, a smile lingered on her lips.

Seeing the beauty's expression, Ye Tianqi immediately understood what was going on. He suppressed his pained expression and stole another glance at Fu Yan'er's almost naked body before him, unconsciously swallowing hard. He then turned his gaze to Shi Feixuan and asked, "Xuan'er, how did she end up here, and with such severe injuries?"

Shi Feixuan had witnessed everything Ye Tianqi had done, but knowing his character well, she knew that being jealous would be pointless. So she replied, "How would I know? I heard a noise in the courtyard and went to check. I found her collapsed in the bamboo grove and brought her back. I never expected her to be so badly injured. Luckily, we found her; otherwise, even with her life, recovering her cultivation would have been impossible." Shi Feixuan looked at Fu Yan'er, who sat there gracefully, her skin radiant and translucent like a piece of warm jade.

"You were too reckless. If I hadn't sensed your unstable aura and woken up, you two would both have been in danger." Ye Tianqi thought that if he hadn't sensed Shi Feixuan's unstable aura while drunk and woken up because of the connection between their auras, he couldn't imagine what would have happened to the two women! At the very least, Fu Yan'er would have lost all her cultivation, or worse, she would have died on the spot. Shi Feixuan, who rarely

saw Ye Tianqi with such a serious expression, stammered like a little girl who had done something wrong, "Who told you to get so drunk? I just wanted you to rest properly. Besides, I didn't expect it to be so dangerous. And now you're saying this to me, you...you're so mean!" Tears welled up in Shi Feixuan's clear eyes, and her smooth little hands gently tapped on Ye Tianqi's chest, as if venting her grievances and lingering fear.

Ye Tianqi hadn't expected Shi Feixuan to have such a girlish side, so he quickly pulled her soft body into his arms and gently comforted her.

"Ah!... You're so naughty!" Shi Feixuan hadn't expected Ye Tianqi to still be in the mood to tease her at this time. She quickly pulled his large hand, which had slipped into her clothes when she wasn't looking, and slid out of his embrace, her face slightly flushed. Ye

Tianqi showed no embarrassment, seemingly still reminiscing about the soft fragrance of the beauty.

"Mmm!..." A soft moan startled them both awake, and they both looked towards Fu Yan'er

, who had made the sound. Fu Yan'er awoke from her unconsciousness and found that her chaotic internal energy had somehow calmed down, and her severe injuries were slowly healing under the influence of her internal energy. Had she been rescued? The moment Fu Yan'er regained consciousness, she sensed two familiar auras beside her. Could they be acquaintances? She opened her eyes in confusion.

Before her stood a handsome man and woman. Fu Yan'er recognized them as Ye Tianqi and Shi Feixuan, with whom she had a past connection. She hadn't expected them to save her; however, to control her severe injuries in such a short time, only a handful of people in the capital could do it, and these two were among them.

The room was filled with a warm atmosphere. Fu Yan'er saw two half-naked women sitting cross-legged not far from her, seemingly in meditation, practicing some kind of martial art. They were wearing very little clothing while cultivating. At that moment, Fu Yan'er felt a slight chill, and Ye Tianqi, sitting opposite her, seemed to be staring at her intently. Was there something wrong with her? Following Ye Tianqi's strange gaze, Fu Yan'er immediately let out a scream. She crossed her two snow-white wrists over her chest, concealing her soft breasts beneath her bodice. Little did she know how alluring her actions were; her pitiful appearance instantly attracted Ye Tianqi's attention.

"You...you turn around, don't peek!" Fu Yan'er saw Ye Tianqi's gaze sweeping over her body with even more blatant abandon, as if her clothes didn't exist. Her face flushed crimson like a boiled crab as she spoke to Ye Tianqi.

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"You...you turn around, don't peek!" Fu Yan'er saw Ye Tianqi's gaze sweeping over her body with even more blatant abandon, as if her clothes didn't exist. Her face flushed crimson like a boiled crab as she spoke to Ye Tianqi.

Seeing Fu Yan'er's actions, Shi Feixuan smiled slightly, glared at Ye Tianqi, and then, noticing Fu Yan'er's alluring figure with her arms wrapped around herself, quickly got up and went into the inner room.

Ye Tianqi, hearing Fu Yan'er's clear voice, stared absently at her smooth skin, seemingly oblivious

to her words. Fu Yan'er hadn't expected Ye Tianqi to ignore her, but after her initial shyness, she quickly calmed down. After all, she was an outstanding disciple of the Yin Gui Sect, and her earlier actions were merely a woman's instinctive reaction. Fu Yan'er slowly lowered her arms, curling up into a ball and sitting upright, like a jade statue.

A slight smile played on Ye Tianqi's lips as his gaze boldly roamed over Fu Yan'er's exposed, snow-white skin. Fu Yan'er endured Ye Tianqi's burning gaze. Even though she tried to remain calm and told herself she absolutely mustn't show any fear in front of him, her womanly nature dictated that she was psychologically at a disadvantage in this situation.

Just as Fu Yan'er was finding it increasingly difficult to bear Ye Tianqi's gaze, Shi Feixuan's voice rang out, a voice that sounded like celestial music to Fu Yan'er's ears.

"Miss Fu, your clothes are covered in blood and unwearable. If you don't mind, you can wear one of my robes for now." Shi Feixuan emerged from the inner room, holding a white robe. Seeing the two facing off, Shi Feixuan inwardly chuckled at her husband's continued bullying, but still interjected to ease Fu Yan'er's embarrassment.

Fu Yan'er quickly replied, "No problem. If it weren't for your help, my injuries would probably have killed me by now. I wouldn't be sitting here like this." As she spoke, Fu Yan'er stood up and accepted the robe from Shi Feixuan.

Ye Tianqi stared intently at Fu Yan'er as she stood up. The allure of her curvaceous body, revealed by her movements, filled Ye Tianqi with admiration. She was indeed a beauty on par with Xuan'er, every move she made was so charming.

Fu Yan'er quickly put on her clothes, concealing her exquisitely beautiful body. The room seemed to lose some of its luster with her concealment. Ye Tianqi watched with slight disappointment as her figure disappeared from his sight, replaced by Fu Yan'er's dignified appearance in a pure white robe. Fu Yan'er and Shi Feixuan had remarkably similar temperaments, and their figures also seemed quite alike. Therefore, Shi Feixuan's clothes fit Fu Yan'er perfectly. The two women standing together resembled two delicate flowers. Shi Feixuan was like an orchid quietly releasing its unique fragrance in a secluded valley, while Fu Yan'er was more like a pure lotus, the kind of lotus that rises from the mud unsullied.

With her clothes covering her, Fu Yan'er's mind finally calmed down. She completely ignored Ye Tianqi's gaze, instead becoming incredibly affectionate with Shi Feixuan. The two women held hands and walked into the inner room, utterly disregarding the seemingly utterly depressed Ye Tianqi.

Ignored by the two beauties, Ye Tianqi touched his nose and muttered, "What an impolite girl! I'm your savior, and you don't even say thank you." Seeing the two women enter

the inner room, Ye Tianqi shrugged and walked over to Yan Yue and Xiao Yu'er, who were meditating. He checked on them and found they were in the Foundation Establishment stage; the energy of the pills was gradually transforming their bodies, so they would need some time to complete their cultivation.

Looking at the dark night sky, Ye Tianqi was wondering where to rest when he heard Shi Feixuan's voice from the inner room: "Husband, you should rest in the outer room tonight. Sister Fu and I need to talk."

Ye Tianqi had expected this, so he agreed and leaned against the bed that Xiao Yu'er had already prepared. Unable to sleep, Ye Tianqi simply lay on the bed and listened to the conversation between the two women next door.

At this moment, Ye Tianqi overheard Fu Yan'er saying to Shi Feixuan, "We became friends after a fight. From the perspective of our sects, we are irreconcilable enemies, but privately I consider you a very good friend, even though we've only met twice."

Shi Feixuan replied, "It's rare for you to think so highly of me, sister. How about we address each other as sisters? That would make us seem closer." Fu Yan'er only hesitated slightly before saying, "Alright, since even you aren't afraid, what do I, a demonic sect demoness, have to worry about? I'm twenty this year

, how about you?"

Following her agreement with Ye Tianqi, Xuan said, "I'm exactly seventeen, much younger than you, elder sister. I'll have to take good care of you in the future!"

Fu Yan'er replied, "I didn't expect you to be so young, Xuan'er! You don't need my care at all. Your cultivation is no less than mine. Besides, if it weren't for you, I'd probably be long gone by now!"

Shi Feixuan was modest, wondering who could have injured Fu Yan'er, who was on par with her, so badly. Now that Fu Yan'er had woken up, she could ask. However, this involved Fu Yan'er's private affairs, so Shi Feixuan hesitated, unsure how to begin.

Seeing Shi Feixuan's hesitant expression, Fu Yan'er said, "Please speak, Xuan'er. I'll tell you everything I can." Fu Yan'er was extremely intelligent, arguably no less so than Shi Feixuan, so she knew from Shi Feixuan's expression that she had something to ask, and thus spoke first.

"Actually, it's nothing. I'm just wondering why your cultivation level is almost on par with Fei Xuan's. In this capital, you might not be invincible, but if you wanted to escape, there shouldn't be anyone who could stop you. Yet you've suffered such serious injuries. Could there be such a powerful expert in this capital?" Shi Fei Xuan asked, and then voiced her doubts.

Upon hearing this, Fu Yan'er gave a bitter smile and said, "I always thought I was a master of the Celestial Realm, and I was always arrogant. So I forgot the old saying that there are always people more powerful than you. Only when I actually encountered a master did I realize that I was still very weak. Originally, I wanted to investigate an enemy of my sect, but I didn't expect that person's cultivation to be so high. I felt like a child facing an adult in front of him, without any ability to resist. If I hadn't wondered why he let me go in the end, I'm afraid I would have been captured by him long ago."

Seeing the slight fear on Fu Yan'er's face, Shi Feixuan knew that her experience had left a mental demon in her heart. If this mental demon was not removed, Fu Yan'er's cultivation would probably stagnate. Having reached this point, further progress was difficult. From an adversarial standpoint, Shi Feixuan naturally hoped Fu Yan'er would fade into obscurity, thus eliminating a potentially formidable opponent. However, Shi Feixuan's conscience and upbringing forbade such a thought. Although puzzled by Fu Yan'er's words, Fu Yan'er's eyes flashed with gratitude as she gazed at Shi Feixuan, who was facing her. Intelligent as Shi Feixuan, she instantly understood her intentions and secretly admired her magnanimity. She knew that if Shi Feixuan had wanted to suppress her, a slight manipulation would have sufficed, potentially halting her progress and preventing her from ever achieving the Great Dao again, let alone advancing alongside Shi Feixuan. Fu Yan'er could imagine the unbearable agony she would feel. What would it be like for a cultivator to know their cultivation would stagnate, while their rival rapidly progresses?

Fu Yan'er smiled gratefully at Shi Feixuan and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Junior Sister. It has enlightened me and dispelled my inner demons."

Shi Feixuan saw that Fu Yan'er had reacted so quickly, demonstrating her exceptional talent and intelligence. She was definitely a rival. The fact that the Demonic Sect had been entangled with the Jingzhai sect for over a thousand years was truly remarkable.

"I dare not accept such gratitude, Sister. Even without your guidance, with your cultivation, you would never be misled by such a small inner demon. It's only a matter of time before you see through it," Shi Feixuan said.

Ye Tianqi, listening to the conversation between the two women next door, couldn't help but chuckle inwardly. When did Shi Feixuan become so polite? Women can be incredibly convincing when they act. What Ye Tianqi probably didn't realize was that Shi Feixuan's true nature might be exactly as she appeared when talking to Fu Yan'er, and the other expression she showed in front of Ye Tianqi was only meant for him.

Listening to the conversation between the two women next door, Ye Tianqi slowly drifted off to sleep.

When the first rays of morning sunlight streamed into the room through the window, Ye Tianqi slowly opened his eyes. He heard soft laughter and recognized Shi Feixuan and Fu Yan'er. He wondered when they had gotten up and were already in the courtyard.

"Young Master, you're awake. Yu'er will help you get up," a pretty face appeared before Ye Tianqi with that gentle voice.

Little Yu'er stood by Ye Tianqi's bedside, holding a piece of clothing, gazing at him with a charming look.

Ye Tianqi glanced at Xiaoyu'er's radiant face, then got up from the bed. As Xiaoyu'er helped him put on his outer robe, he smiled and said, "Yu'er, you look so energetic, you must have successfully completed the Foundation Establishment."

Xiaoyu'er fastened the belt around Ye Tianqi's waist and said, "Yes, thanks to Senior Sister, otherwise Yu'er would definitely have suffered a qi deviation."

"Hehe, then you must be more careful in the future. Not everyone can always be watching you, so you have to be careful when you cultivate." Ye Tianqi followed Xiaoyu'er to the dressing table and sat down. He watched as Xiaoyu'er combed her hair into a bun, and a handsome young man appeared in the mirror. Xiaoyu'er, standing behind Ye Tianqi, had a slightly flushed face, and her eyes kept glancing at Ye Tianqi's handsome face.

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Ye Tianqi noticed Xiao Yu'er's gaze and chuckled inwardly. This little girl was so shy that she didn't even dare to look him in the eye, which made Ye Tianqi want to tease her.

Just as Ye Tianqi was wondering how to tease the little girl, he heard footsteps outside the door. The door opened, and a faint fragrance wafted in. Shi Feixuan appeared first, followed by the slightly reserved, petite figure of Fu Yan'er. Fu Yan'er

was slightly taken aback when she saw Ye Tianqi dressed up; she hadn't expected him to be so handsome after a little grooming. However, seeing Shi Feixuan beside him, a strange sense of loss flashed through her heart. Last night, she had talked a lot with Shi Feixuan, learning about the relationship between Shi Feixuan and Ye Tianqi. She remembered the surprise she felt when Shi Feixuan said she was Ye Tianqi's woman.

"Miss Fu?"

Fu Yan'er, lost in thought, heard Ye Tianqi call her name and exclaimed in surprise.

Seeing Fu Yan'er's slightly flushed face and her flustered response, Ye Tianqi was puzzled and didn't know why she was like this. He asked, "Is your injury any better, Miss?"

"Thank you for your concern, Young Master Ye. My injury is much better. I must thank you for saving my life," Fu Yan'er replied, her face flushed and incredibly alluring. She was recalling the scene she had witnessed the previous night when she opened her eyes. She was nearly naked, sitting cross-legged before Ye Tianqi, who was staring at her blankly. The thought still made her incredibly shy. Although she came from the Demonic Sect, she was a young woman, and few had ever seen her face. Even within the Demonic Sect, she was a unique and pure beauty. Moreover, Ye Tianqi had seen her body.

Seeing Fu Yan'er's shy appearance, Ye Tianqi once again stared blankly at her beautiful face.

After speaking, Fu Yan'er lowered her head, her delicate hands unconsciously twisting the ribbon at her waist. She seemed to sense Ye Tianqi's gaze fixed on her face, and her body trembled slightly with shyness. Fu Yan'er didn't know why, being stared at so directly by Ye Tianqi, she felt no displeasure whatsoever. Normally, she would have already taken his life; she wouldn't have allowed him to so brazenly scrutinize her. Moreover, she found that Ye Tianqi's infatuated gaze didn't evoke anger, but rather a sense of joy. Fu Yan'er was puzzled. Could it be that she had fallen for Ye Tianqi? But Ye Tianqi was Shi Feixuan's man, meaning that in future conflicts, he would always stand on Shi Feixuan's side. Although their private relationship had become close after a night of conversation and a fierce battle, when true conflict arose, they would have to fight each other. Perhaps both women were perfectly aware of this.

Fu Yan'er's heart stirred. Regardless, Ye Tianqi was undoubtedly a peerless master capable of changing the course of a battle. While trying to win him over might not be successful, she could take a different approach. That is, if she could make Ye Tianqi fall in love with her, she could at least remain undefeated in the unspoken struggle with Shi Feixuan. Because Shi Feixuan would be without Ye Tianqi's help, he would be able to remain uninvolved in the conflict between her and Shi Feixuan, and between their respective sects. The more Fu Yan'er thought about it, the more brilliant her idea seemed.

Thinking it, she acted. As a successor trained by the Demonic Sect, she naturally possessed unique abilities. Fu Yan'er, abandoning her previous shyness, raised her head and smiled charmingly at Ye Tianqi, her smile as beautiful as a hundred flowers blooming. Ye Tianqi felt a sudden boom in his mind; everything around him seemed to disappear, leaving only Fu Yan'er's alluring face in his mind.

Fu Yan'er was extremely satisfied with Ye Tianqi's dazed expression. She had used the Demonic Sect's highest seductive technique, "Soul-Sealing," to instantly amplify her charm several times over. In Ye Tianqi's eyes, she was as dazzling as a goddess. Fu Yan'er didn't believe Ye Tianqi wouldn't be moved by her; even a celestial being or Buddha would be captivated by a single glance from her.

Fu Yan'er didn't notice that Shi Feixuan, who hadn't reacted at all to the subtle flirting between her and Ye Tianqi since entering the room, was watching the slightly smug Fu Yan'er with a smile. Shi Feixuan was a clear observer; she clearly grasped Fu Yan'er's psychological changes. Although Fu Yan'er's seductive technique on Ye Tianqi was extremely sophisticated—she had cultivated it to an invisible level, completely integrating it into her every move—it had still been discovered by Shi Feixuan.

Although Shi Feixuan noticed Fu Yan'er's use of seductive techniques on Ye Tianqi, she made no attempt to stop her, simply watching the expressions between the two with a smile.

For some reason, Ye Tianqi found Fu Yan'er's image completely occupying his mind. However, a cool, refreshing energy suddenly surged from his dantian into his mind, instantly clearing his previously confused head. Only then did Ye Tianqi realize that he had unknowingly fallen under Fu Yan'er's spell. He hadn't expected Fu Yan'er to possess such a high level of seductive arts; even with his cultivation greatly diminished, she could still make him lose his senses. If it weren't for his cultivation of the Longevity True Technique and his extremely high resistance to all seductive arts, he might have truly been bewitched by the stunning beauty before him. Ye Tianqi didn't know why Fu Yan'er had used her seductive arts on him. Although he was no longer affected by Fu Yan'er's charms, Ye Tianqi remained infatuated, staring blankly at the goddess-like Fu Yan'er.

Seeing Ye Tianqi's dazed expression, Fu Yan'er felt a mixture of amusement and inexplicable joy. Even she herself didn't know why she was happy about Ye Tianqi's expression.

Just then, a clear voice rang out from the courtyard: "Brother Ye!"

The people in the room were preoccupied with their own thoughts. Ye Tianqi, who was suspicious of Fu Yan'er's actions, seized this opportunity to "wake up." He paused, seemingly oblivious to his earlier lapse in concentration, and feigned nervousness, stealing a glance at Fu Yan'er. His eyes flickered and disappeared, as if he had done something wrong.

At that moment, the owner of the voice, accompanied by a fragrant breeze, pushed open the door and entered. Yang Ning had run to the courtyard where Ye Tianqi was early in the morning. She had called out twice but received no response. When she asked Yan Yue in the courtyard, Yan Yue smiled slightly and refused to tell her anything. When she opened the door, the first thing she saw was Fu Yan'er.

Yang Ning's heart leaped into her throat. Without clearly seeing the situation in the room, she let out a sharp cry and raised her palm to strike Fu Yan'er. The palm strike was extremely fierce; even before it reached Fu Yan'er, she felt the chilling killing intent emanating from it. Shi Feixuan and Ye Tianqi, standing to the side, hadn't expected Yang Ning to attack so immediately upon entering. They didn't even have time to react before they could watch helplessly as Yang Ning's delicate hand was about to strike Fu Yan'er. Knowing that Fu Yan'er's injuries hadn't healed and she might not escape Yang Ning's full-force attack, Shi Feixuan cried out, "Ning'er, don't..."

Yang Ning also sensed something was amiss. She noticed that the expressions on Ye Tianqi and Shi Feixuan's faces weren't the ones she'd expected from being subdued by Fu Yan'er. Instead, they showed surprise and worry at her attacking Fu Yan'er. Hearing Shi Feixuan's cry of "Don't!", Yang Ning's mind raced. She realized there might be some misunderstanding. Even if Fu Yan'er had launched a sneak attack, she couldn't have subdued both Shi Feixuan and Ye Tianqi simultaneously, given their cultivation levels. Moreover, Yan Yue's expression when she entered didn't seem troubled. It seemed she had been overthinking things. She just didn't understand why Fu Yan'er was here, and why she looked so pale. Upon hearing Shi Feixuan's words, Yang Ning wanted to stop, but it was too late. He could only hope that Fu Yan'er could dodge his full-force attack.

Fu Yan'er hadn't expected the person who entered to attack her without a word. Normally, although Yang Ning's power had increased rapidly since taking the elixir Ye Tianqi gave him, he posed no threat to Fu Yan'er. However, Fu Yan'er was still injured and no match for Yang Ning. Facing Yang Ning's relentless palm strike, Fu Yan'er displayed her usual training. She lightly touched the ground with her toes, her delicate body swaying backward like a willow in the wind, feeling the palm wind brush against her cheek, a few strands of her smooth, black hair falling in the breeze. With a loud "boom," because Fu Yan'er was almost lying flat on the ground, Yang Ning's palm struck the screen behind him, shattering it into pieces.

At this moment, the people in the room breathed a deep sigh of relief. Fu Yan'er exerted a little force with her slender waist, and her body, which was originally falling downwards, suddenly stood up, standing up the instant Yang Ning's body passed by her.

Yang Ning withdrew her attack and walked up to Shi Feixuan. She first glanced at Fu Yan'er with a strange look before taking Shi Feixuan's hand and saying, "Sister, you scared me to death! I thought something had happened! By the way, what's this Miss Fu doing here? Is she here to cause us trouble?"

Shi Feixuan glanced at Fu Yan'er, whose chest was heaving rapidly, creating alluring waves. Seeing that Fu Yan'er was unharmed, she laughed, "You say we scared you to death? You're the one who almost scared us to death! You came in and attacked without saying a word! It was almost fatal!"

Yang Ning smiled sheepishly, "I just saw Miss Fu standing in the room when I came in, and I thought... I thought..."
"Thought what? Did you think we were subdued by Miss Fu?" Shi Feixuan couldn't help but laugh as she interrupted Yang Ning's hesitant speech.

"Yes! That's why Ning'er rushed in," Yang Ning said, holding Shi Feixuan's hand.

Shi Feixuan laughed, "Don't be so reckless in the future. You almost killed Sister Fu just now!"

"How could that be? Ning'er knows Fu Yan'er's cultivation level. I'm not even in the same league as her. How could I possibly hurt her?" However, as Yang Ning spoke, he glanced at Fu Yan'er standing there. Yang Ning was secretly surprised. He hadn't expected that after only a few days, Fu Yan'er would look so sickly, pale and bloodless.

Chapter 130: A Meeting of Minds, Brotherly Love.

Fu Yan'er had just recovered from the shock of what had just happened. This was the first time since last night that she had faced death so closely and felt the threat it brought. However, Fu Yan'er was a person of extremely strong will, and she quickly adjusted her mindset. Hearing Yang Ning's words, she said, "This must be Marshal Yang's beloved daughter, Princess Changshuo of our Great Song Dynasty, Miss Yang Ning. It's truly unbelievable to meet you like this."

Although she didn't know why Fu Yan'er was in her home, seeing that Fu Yan'er showed no malice and that she had no prejudice against her, she replied, "Ning'er has long heard of Miss Fu's reputation, and seeing you today, it's indeed true. Your beauty truly puts Yang Ning to shame." Yang Ning, hearing Shi Feixuan address Fu Yan'er as "Sister Fu," also addressed her as "Sister Fu." Ye Tianqi,

standing to the side, seeing the three women about to start chatting, asked, "Ning'er, is there something you need so early?"

Shi Feixuan rolled her eyes at Ye Tianqi's tactless remark, thinking to herself: He really doesn't know how to speak. Does he think a young lady can't come without a reason?

Yang Ning seemed prepared, and upon hearing Ye Tianqi's words, he said, "Actually, it's nothing much. My two aunts just asked me to ask Brother Ye and Senior Sister if they'd like to stroll around Bianliang City."

Ye Tianqi then remembered that he had been drunk yesterday and didn't know how his two brothers were doing. He vaguely remembered that they had also been drunk, and wondered who had taken care of them. Ye Tianqi said, "I have no objections. Just ask Xuan'er. I'll go next door to see if my brothers are awake yet. You two chat first."

Watching Ye Tianqi push open the door and walk out, Shi Feixuan and the other two women each looked at him with different expressions. Only when Ye Tianqi's figure completely disappeared did the three women come back to their senses.

Yang Ning, seeing the scattered screens on the ground, was surprised at the power of his full-force attack. It seemed his cultivation had truly surpassed what it had been before.

"Ning'er's palm strike was truly powerful. This screen was so sturdy and solid, yet it was destroyed by Ning'er's single blow. It seems Ning'er's cultivation has really improved a lot," Shi Feixuan said, seeing Yang Ning staring blankly at the scattered fragments on the ground.

Fu Yan'er also giggled, "Indeed, if I hadn't dodged in time, how would I have had the chance to stand here and talk to you? Even if I hadn't died, I would have been seriously injured."

"By the way, Sister Fu, why do you say seriously injured? Are you injured?" Yang Ning asked with disbelief.

Although Fu Yan'er had recovered from the shadow of defeat, she still felt saddened when she recounted how she was injured.

Listening to Fu Yan'er's story, Yang Ning seemed to be able to feel the danger of the situation, occasionally exclaiming in surprise. When Fu Yan'er said that she had run so fast that she lost her way and collapsed due to her worsened injuries, Shi Feixuan then recounted how she had saved Fu Yan'er.

After listening, Yang Ning laughed and said, "It seems that Sister Fu and we really are destined to meet. Otherwise, why would Sister Fu have chosen to come to our house and be rescued by Senior Sister? Fortunately, Sister Fu was rescued by Senior Sister. With Senior Sister and Brother Ye healing Sister Fu, she recovered so quickly." Fu Yan'er nodded, agreeing with Yang Ning's words.

When Ye Tianqi entered the courtyard where Xu Mu and Kou Nianhe lived, he heard laughter and chatter coming from the hall before he even entered it. If it were Kou Nianhe and Xu Mu, it wouldn't be a problem, but what surprised Ye Tianqi was that the voices coming from inside were clearly women's. Could it be the two young ladies of the Yang family? Ye Tianqi understood after thinking about Yang Ning's words. He figured Yang Ning had gone to ask him and Shi Feixuan, while Yang Yanshu and Yang Yanyue had come to his two brothers' place.

Ye Tianqi deliberately strode heavily to alert those in the hall of his arrival. Sure enough, as he approached the living room door, Kou Nianhe's voice came from inside, "Is that Third Brother?"

Ye Tianqi smiled and replied, "It is indeed Little Brother." As he spoke, Ye Tianqi pushed open the door and entered the hall, where he saw the two women,

surnamed Yang, sitting. The two women had taken care of Kou and Xu until late last night, only leaving after they had fallen asleep. This morning, they had gotten up early and, after being teased by their sisters-in-law, had come to Kou and Xu's courtyard. They were chatting happily when Ye Tianqi entered.

Ye Tianqi glanced at the two women with a strange look in his eyes, making them feel as if he could see through their thoughts. In fact, Ye Tianqi was using a technique called "Mind Reading" to secretly probe the two women's minds. The two women, surnamed Yang, were quite skilled, possessing first-rate spiritual cultivation, and thus sensed Ye Tianqi's spiritual probe and automatically went to defend themselves.

Ye Tianqi only glimpsed the thoughts and ideas in the two women's hearts, but that was enough. Their thoughts were exactly as he had guessed, and they seemed to have the support of many people in the Yang family. In Ye Tianqi's view, barring any unforeseen circumstances, the two women from the Yang family were destined to be his future sisters-in-law.

"Third brother, please sit down. Why are you up so early?" Kou Nianhe asked Ye Tianqi to sit down.

Ye Tianqi found a seat and said, "My two brothers didn't get up late either. I was worried about you being drunk last night and having no one to take care of you, so I came to visit. But Xuan'er told me that you two brothers are being taken care of by the two young ladies of the Yang family, so I'm relieved."

Hearing Ye Tianqi's words, the two women from the Yang family blushed.

Kou Nianhe seemed to know that the two women had taken care of his brother in the middle of the night. Even if the two were completely oblivious, they could tell that the women were interested in his brother. Kou Nianhe secretly glanced at the gentle and dignified Yang Yanyue. Unexpectedly, Yang Yanyue was also looking at him. Their eyes met, and Kou Nianhe saw the affection in Yang Yanyue's eyes, causing his heart to tremble and his mind to go blank.

"Big Brother?" Ye Tianqi saw Kou Nianhe staring blankly at Yang Yanyue, whose head was lowered and whose fair neck, exposed from her dark hair, was slightly flushed, showing her shyness.

Kou Nianhe was awakened by Ye Tianqi's "Big Brother," remembering the beautiful face he had just seen. He couldn't help but look at Yang Yanyue again. The beauty sat there gracefully, her figure exquisite, and her inexplicably shy demeanor made Kou Nianhe's heart flutter wildly.

Seemingly sensing Kou Nianhe's gaze, Yang Yanyue's shy body trembled slightly, her small hands twisting the hem of her clothes, too shy to look up.

Seeing the expressions between Kou Nianhe and Yang Yanyue, Ye Tianqi understood that they probably wouldn't need outside matchmaking to be together. Looking at Xu Mu, Ye Tianqi almost laughed, because Xu Mu was now avoiding Yang Yanshu's gaze. The situation between Xu Mu and Yang Yanyue seemed to be the opposite of that between Kou Nianhe and Yang Yanyue; Yang Yanshu seemed to be in the dominant position. He hadn't expected his usually outgoing second brother to be so shy when it came to matters of the heart.

A brief silence fell over the small hall. Ye Tianqi, seeing that speaking wouldn't spoil the atmosphere, said, "Eldest brother, second brother, the two ladies must have already told you, right? Today we're going to Bianliang City for a stroll. Would you like to come along, brother?"

Kou Nianhe glanced at Yang Yanyue and said, "I wonder what third brother thinks. I'll listen to you. If you don't want to go, there's no need for us."

Xu Mu, temporarily escaping Yang Yanshu's "gentle" gaze, said, "I agree with eldest brother. Third brother, you can decide."

The two women noticed that Ye Tianqi seemed to have some influence among the three, and could affect Kou and Xu's decisions. They both looked at Ye Tianqi, seeing that his handsome appearance was no less than Kou and Xu's, and that he exuded a calming aura, making him even more eye-catching than Kou and Xu.

Seeing the gleam in the eyes of the two women, Ye Tianqi thought to himself, "These two women mustn't have their eyes on me!" Although they were both stunning beauties, in his heart, they were already considered his future sisters-in-law.

However, while the two women's eyes lit up, they weren't interested in Ye Tianqi. Not only did they know Yang Ning was completely devoted to him, but they also felt that while Ye Tianqi was more charming than the Kou and Xu brothers, the wicked smile on his lips wasn't to their liking. That's why they favored the seemingly honest and reliable Kou and Xu brothers over Ye Tianqi. The

Kou and Xu brothers watched the women's expressions with slight nervousness. They knew how attractive their third brother was to women, but seeing that neither woman had any interest in Ye Tianqi, they relaxed. Their current state of mind was typical of those caught in the throes of love, experiencing the anxiety and uncertainty of unrequited love.

Ye Tianqi smiled and said, "I can't make that decision myself. Let these women decide. I wonder if Feixuan and Yanyue have made their decisions yet?" Just as

Ye Tianqi finished speaking, laughter came from outside, approaching from afar. It was Shi Feixuan and her group.

Ye Tianqi said, "Speak of the devil, and he appears! It seems we'll have to take a stroll around Bianliang City today."

"What's all this commotion?" Shi Feixuan, Yanyue, and Yang Ning heard Ye Tianqi's voice as they entered the small hall, so Shi Feixuan spoke up as she entered.

Ye Tianqi was puzzled to see only three women present, with Fu Yan'er and Xiaoyu'er missing. Seeing Ye Tianqi's puzzled expression, Shi Feixuan secretly transmitted her voice, "I also tried to persuade Sister Fu to come, but she said she wanted to stay in the garden to heal her injuries, so I had Xiaoyu'er stay there to look after her. Are you a little disappointed not to see Sister Fu?" Shi Feixuan said with a teasing tone.

Ye Tianqi blushed slightly. Now that he understood the reason for the two women's future, he didn't take Shi Feixuan's teasing to heart. However, he felt a little embarrassed that Shi Feixuan had hit the nail on the head, so he said, "I didn't say anything. My eldest and second brothers asked me if I wanted to go out for a walk. I was just saying that you women should make the decision, and then you came over."

"Feixuan greets eldest and second brothers, and the two young ladies," Shi Feixuan greeted the people in the hall.

The people quickly returned the greeting.

"Auntie, my senior sister has already agreed to go out and play. Let's hurry up and have breakfast and go shopping. Ning'er hasn't been shopping for a while," Yang Ning said, running to Yang Yanyue and Yang Yanshu.

Chapter 131 Stunning Beauty in the City, Battle for the Jade

"Auntie, my senior sister has already agreed to go out and play. Let's hurry up and have breakfast and go shopping. Ning'er hasn't been shopping for a while," Yang Ning said, running to Yang Yanyue and Yang Yanshu.

"Oh right, how could we forget that? Let's all go have breakfast."

The bustling city of Bianliang was a hub of commerce, a veritable gathering place for merchants from all over the world. Merchants from various Western Regions did business here. Under the rule of Emperor Zhao, the Song Dynasty was also incredibly prosperous, its prosperity rivaling that of the Tang Dynasty. Restaurants, teahouses, jade workshops, vendor stalls, and all sorts of snacks—everything imaginable for eating, clothing, and entertainment was readily available.

Among the throngs of people, one group stood out most: the men were as handsome as golden boys, and the women were as beautiful as celestial beings, each possessing an ethereal charm that drew everyone's attention. However, upon seeing the women, even the ruffians from the capital who were about to approach them immediately stopped and kept their distance. They knew these women all too well; one of the celestial beauties was none other than Miss Yang Yanshu, the woman who made them tremble at the mere mention of her name.

Every rogue and scoundrel in the capital had suffered at Yang Yanshu's hands and been taught a lesson. They all vividly remembered her methods, and now, seeing her was like a mouse seeing a cat!

"The capital is indeed the capital. These people are extraordinary. We haven't encountered any rogues causing trouble along the way. Normally, our beautiful ladies would attract a huge crowd," one of the handsome young men laughed.

"Isn't this good? Does Third Brother want trouble?" another man chuckled upon hearing the young man's words.

"It's not bad, I just find it strange. Aren't the looks people give us odd? Look at those men, staring lustfully at Fei Xuan and the others, yet they don't dare approach, as if there's something terrifying about us," Ye Tianqi said, observing the men who had become dumbfounded after seeing the women's faces.

"Yes, it really is strange," Xu Mu also found it odd.

Yang Ning walked to Ye Tianqi's side, secretly glancing at the two aunts behind him who were talking to Shi Feixuan. Seeing they hadn't noticed him, he asked, "Don't you find it strange?"

The three men nodded in unison. It would be a lie to say they weren't; there must be a reason behind their odd behavior.

Seeing their puzzled expressions, Yang Ning chuckled, "Actually, the reason is simple. Because we have a female assassin among us, those men naturally don't dare to approach."

"A female assassin?" Ye Tianqi asked, puzzled.

"It's my Aunt Yan Shu. You don't know, my aunt is the most famous in the capital. Those thugs act like they've seen something terrible when they see her. They're usually terrified of her, so even if they had the guts, none of them would dare to come forward." Yang Ning whispered, seemingly afraid that Yang Yan Shu, who was following behind, would hear.

Seeing Yang Ning's expression, Ye Tianqi couldn't help but chuckle. It seemed his second brother was in for a rough time. Even a seemingly unruly princess like Yang Ning was so afraid of Yang Yanshu, which showed just how "powerful" Yang Yanshu was.

Ye Tianqi noticed a jewelry store not far ahead. The owner was a man from the Western Regions. He glanced at Shi Feixuan and Yan Yue behind him. Neither woman wore any jewelry, except for a beautiful jade pendant at their waist. Yan Yue also wore a pendant, a gift from Ye Tianqi not long ago. Ye Tianqi thought to himself that he was now a multi-millionaire, and his women should at least have some jewelry. Although a woman like Shi Feixuan didn't need to dress up to be elegant and independent, it was still a token of his affection. Besides, he wanted to see what Shi Feixuan looked like dressed up.

He quietly tugged at Kou and Xu, who were engrossed in looking at the various novel items. The two women snapped out of their daze.

"Third brother, what's wrong?" Kou Nianhe asked, puzzled.

"Big brother, look over there," Ye Tianqi said, pointing to the jade shop in front of them with a smile.

"It's just a jade shop," Kou Nianhe said, confused as to why Ye Tianqi wanted him to look at a jade shop.

Ye Tianqi was sweating profusely. His elder brother was too honest and hadn't understood his intentions. However, Xu Mu seemed to understand Ye Tianqi's meaning and said, "Brother, it seems that Third Brother wants to go into the jade shop to buy jade."

Kou Nianhe suddenly realized, "Oh, so Third Brother wants to buy jewelry for his wife. You could have just said so. You've left your elder brother completely confused."

Ye Tianqi smiled, took out a stack of silver notes from his waist, and stuffed them into the two men's waistbands, saying, "Brothers, this is the ill-gotten wealth we obtained from that Liu family last time. If you see anything you like, feel free to buy it."

Kou Nianhe and Xu Mu were stunned for a moment, but when they saw Ye Tianqi looking behind them, they realized that Ye Tianqi meant for them to buy things for the woman behind them. Their faces immediately turned red, clearly embarrassed. Ye Tianqi, seemingly oblivious to the blushes on their faces, said, "Actually, you two brothers are perfectly suited to the two young ladies from the Yang family. I think those two young ladies are also interested in you two brothers. Eldest brother, second brother

, why don't you..." Ye Tianqi didn't finish his sentence, but Kou and Xu understood his meaning perfectly well. Kou Nianhe seemed to have made up his mind, raising his head to look at Ye Tianqi and saying, "Third brother, do you also think we brothers are a good match for the Yang sisters?"

"Of course. Your third brother may not be good at other things, but I have a good eye for people. From the first time I saw them, I noticed that the sisters had subtly noticed you two brothers. Plus, with the secret support of the Yang family, that's why we've come out shopping so early after dinner," Ye Tianqi laughed.

"No way, third brother, you mean the entire Yang family is watching us?" Xu Mu asked, looking incredulous.

"More or less, are you two scared?" Ye Tianqi deliberately provoked.

"It's not that bad, just a little awkward. Although I have feelings for Yan Yue, getting married is no small matter. It requires the approval of our parents and elders. Our marriages are usually arranged by our families; we brothers can't make the decisions," Kou Nianhe said. Ye

Tianqi was taken aback. He then remembered that in this era, marriages were all arranged by parents and matchmakers; there didn't seem to be such a thing as free marriage.

"Brother, don't make me sound like you. Our family isn't like that. Although our parents are involved to some extent, it's definitely not to the point of absolute parental control," Xu Mu said from the side.

Seeing Kou Nianhe's expression, Ye Tianqi smiled and said, "Brother, don't worry. If you and Miss Yang are truly in love, with the Yang and Song families' backgrounds, wouldn't you be a match made in heaven? Right now, you're not thinking about whether you can gain your family's approval, but how to win the heart of your beloved."

"Yes, brother, I'll listen to you. Seeing you and your sister-in-law so affectionate every day, my second brother and I are quite envious," Kou Nianhe laughed.

"Why should you envy us, brother? Perhaps it won't be long before you win the heart of your beauty," Ye Tianqi said before leading the way into the jade shop.

"Brother Ye, why are you going into a jade shop?" Yang Ning asked, puzzled, seeing the three men in front of him whispering together before turning into a jade shop.

"I suppose your brother Ye is preparing to buy some small gifts for you, my little sister!" Shi Feixuan laughed. "Sister, you're teasing me. If Brother Ye is going to buy anything, it's for you. I'm just an ugly girl; Brother Ye wouldn't hold it against me," Yang Ning retorted, teased by Shi Feixuan.

"How could that be? If Ning'er is an ugly girl, then isn't Yan Yue an ugly girl too?" Yan Yue laughed.

"Giggle!" Yang Yan Yue and Yang Yan Shu, seeing the expression on their little princess's face, couldn't help but chuckle. The five women's laughter was no small matter; the men around them were completely captivated by the five women's stunning beauty and sweet smiles.

The five women noticed the expressions of those around them, quickly stopped laughing, and followed them into the jade shop. Shi Feixuan seemed to sense something, her expression shifting slightly, but she continued walking into the jade shop without stopping.

Not far from the five women, a man and a woman walked in the crowd; the man was undeniably handsome, and the woman was exquisitely beautiful.

"Miss Lu, where would you like to go for a stroll? Shaoyou will certainly accompany you," the man said to the woman beside him.

The woman, however, kept her eyes fixed on the distance. Qin Guan followed her gaze and saw a figure in white gauze disappear into the most famous jade shop in the capital. Although Qin Guan had pondered all night after Su Shi's guidance and hints, he was already deeply in love with Lu Wanshuang. Upon seeing her, he immediately forgot Su Shi's warnings and accompanied her shopping early in the morning. Although Qin Guan displayed his charm in front of Lu Wanshuang, the beauty remained unmoved, serene as a fairy. Although Qin Guan had been with many women, none could compare to Lu Wanshuang. Even though Lu Wanshuang rarely smiled, it only made Qin Guan more infatuated.

“If Young Master Qin is willing, how about accompanying Wan Shuang to that jade shop?” Lu Wan Shuang withdrew her gaze, still thinking of that familiar figure, and said to Qin Guan, who was staring at her infatuated.

Qin Guan snapped out of his daze, pulling himself from Lu Wan Shuang’s charm. Although he wondered why Lu Wan Shuang wanted to go to the jade shop, this was the first time she had spoken to him on their journey and even asked him to accompany her. Qin Guan was overjoyed and immediately agreed.

Ye Tianqi entered the jade shop. The shopkeeper, naturally a discerning man, immediately rose to greet the three men who entered, recognizing their impressive bearing and demeanor.

“Welcome, gentlemen, to our humble shop. It is an honor to have you here. May I ask what you gentlemen need my assistance with?” The shopkeeper’s slightly awkward speech, though not entirely clear, was delivered with conviction. For a man from the Western Regions to speak like this was truly remarkable.

Ye Tianqi laughed, "Shopkeeper, bring out your finest jade pieces. If I take a liking to one, money is no object."

In Kou Xu's eyes, Ye Tianqi looked exactly like a wealthy young master—his expression, his tone. If the two of them didn't know that Ye Tianqi wasn't actually from a wealthy family, they might have mistaken him for a nobleman, just like the shopkeeper before them.

Chapter 132: Matters of Face, Men Compete for Favor

Hearing Ye Tianqi's words, the shopkeeper was overjoyed and immediately nodded, saying, "I will fetch the finest pieces from my shop right away, sir. Please wait a moment." With that, the shopkeeper went into the inner room. Ye Tianqi knew the shopkeeper had gone to retrieve the truly exquisite items. He then began to look around the jade shop. He saw beautiful jade artifacts displayed inside. The slightly dim lighting of the shop accentuated the shimmering jade, making it even more dazzling. Nearby, what appeared to be an apprentice served the three of them fragrant tea. As they admired the exquisite jade, a fragrant breeze wafted by, and five stunningly beautiful women appeared in the shop.

The apprentice standing to the side was immediately stunned. Although Boyuzhai was the premier jade shop in the capital, and the young apprentice had seen countless beautiful women, he had never seen so many beautiful women appear at once. He immediately recognized the three women from the Yang family among them. Although he didn't know the identities of the other two women, he knew that anyone accompanied by the three Yang women couldn't be an ordinary person. The apprentice quickly offered them fragrant tea.

"Husband, what brings you to this jade shop?" Shi Feixuan asked Ye Tianqi.

Ye Tianqi looked away from the exquisite jade pieces and said, "Beautiful jade is meant for beautiful women. I noticed you didn't have any jewelry, so I thought I'd buy some for you."

Although Shi Feixuan wasn't particularly interested in the jade pieces, Ye Tianqi's thoughtfulness touched her deeply, filling her with sweetness. Yan Yue, sensing the tenderness in Ye Tianqi's eyes as he looked at her, was even more excited, her eyes welling up with tears.

Seeing the three of them silently gazing at each other with tenderness in their eyes, Yang Ning couldn't help but say, "Brother Ye, Ning'er also wants Brother Ye to give Ning'er a gift."

The atmosphere between Ye Tianqi and the other two had been disrupted by Yang Ning's antics. Shi Feixuan, seeing Yang Ning's expectant gaze and Ye Tianqi's slightly embarrassed expression, couldn't help but chuckle inwardly. She figured everyone in the shop could feel Yang Ning's undisguised affection for Ye Tianqi. Just as Ye Tianqi was wondering how to respond, the shopkeeper came out from the inner room, carrying several brocade boxes. Although surprised that several beautiful women had appeared in the shop, the shopkeeper was a man of some stature and immediately snapped out of his daze. He said, "Young master, I've brought you the exquisite item you requested. Please take a look."

Taking advantage of the awkward situation, Ye Tianqi smiled and accepted a brocade box. He slowly opened it and was amazed by the exquisite jade carving inside. The warm jade had a soft luster, indicating it was of the highest quality. The craftsman who carved the jade was a master, so even Ye Tianqi was momentarily stunned when he saw the jade in the box. On the silk embroidery in the box sat a hairpin carved from emerald jade. A lifelike emerald green phoenix formed the tail of the hairpin. Ye Tianqi took out the hairpin, feeling its smooth texture. He walked to Shi Feixuan's side, and under Shi Feixuan's shy gaze, he inserted the hairpin into the first hairstyle she had ever worn. The jade perfectly complemented the beauty of the woman, and the shimmering hairpin added a touch of nobility to Shi Feixuan's dark hair.

Ye Tianqi looked at the shy Shi Feixuan with satisfaction. The others also secretly praised Ye Tianqi's taste. The jade phoenix hairpin on Shi Feixuan's head didn't look vulgar at all, but rather complemented her temperament perfectly, as if it had been made for her.

Shi Feixuan was about to take off the hairpin when Ye Tianqi stopped her. Ye Tianqi smiled and said, "Feixuan looks so beautiful in this hairpin. Wouldn't it be a pity to take it off? Isn't it perfect to wear it like this?"

The other women also praised her, so Shi Feixuan didn't take it off. Next, Ye Tianqi selected several exquisite items. He gave Yan Yue a white magnolia flower-shaped hairpin, which drew praise from everyone when Yan Yue wore it. Ye Tianqi selected several exquisite jade pieces at once. The others thought Ye Tianqi was buying them for Shi Feixuan and Yan Yue, but Shi Feixuan knew that Ye Tianqi was buying them for other women.

Seeing Yang Ning's slightly disappointed expression, Shi Feixuan couldn't help but say, "Husband, why didn't you give Ning'er a gift? You promised just now, didn't you?" Shi Feixuan was clearly forcing Ye Tianqi to win over Yang Ning, but Ye Tianqi was quite happy about it. Since Shi Feixuan had asked, Ye Tianqi specially chose a pair of jade bracelets for Yang Ning. When Yang Ning put on the jade bracelets Ye Tianqi gave her, the smile on her face was so bright that everyone who saw it looked at Ye Tianqi with amusement, but Ye Tianqi simply ignored their gazes.

Finally, only the Yang sisters remained. Ye Tianqi glanced at Kou and Xu, but they seemed hesitant. Ye Tianqi thought to himself, "Let me help you out!" He smiled and said to the Yang sisters, "Gentlemen, my jade pieces already have owners. Why don't I, your elder brother, choose one for each of you? Consider it repayment for taking care of me last night when I was drunk." As he spoke, Ye Tianqi winked at Kou and Xu. If they still couldn't see that Ye Tianqi was helping them, they would be truly foolish.

Kou and Xu each chose an exquisite jade piece and, amidst the two women's shyness, placed it on their heads. The beauty they displayed when they lowered their heads was so striking that even the seasoned Ye Tianqi was amazed. As for Kou and Xu, they were completely captivated by the alluring beauty that stirred their hearts.

Just then, two figures entered the shop. They were a handsome man and a beautiful woman. The shopkeeper recognized Qin Guan, the famous and talented scholar in the capital. The woman was also incredibly beautiful, her appearance no less stunning than Shi Feixuan's. The moment she entered, Ye Tianqi noticed her, not only because of her exquisite beauty, but also because she possessed extraordinary skills. Although her cultivation had not yet reached the Celestial Realm, she was only vaguely approaching it. Perhaps one day she could attain enlightenment and reach the Celestial Realm, which all martial artists dream of. The handsome man walking beside the woman also caught Ye Tianqi's attention. However, Ye Tianqi only glanced at Qin Guan, focusing his attention more on Lu Wanshuang. He was momentarily distracted but quickly regained his composure. Lu Wanshuang had been observing everyone in the shop since entering, and she had seen every move Ye Tianqi made. The fact that he was only slightly distracted by her stirred her heart. No wonder her master praised him; he was definitely better than Qin Guan, who had been clinging to her these past few days, especially in terms of self-control. Qin Guan was

also surprised to find so many stunning beauties in the shop. As a fellow celebrity in the capital, he was very familiar with the gentle Yang Yanyue, the willful Yang Yanshu, and the unruly Yang Ning. If there was any woman in the capital who would treat him with disrespect, it would be these three women from the Yang family. While Shi Feixuan and Yan Yue were amazed by Shi Feixuan's beauty, Qin Guan, deeply in love with Lu Wanshuang, was only slightly surprised.

"Isn't this Young Master Qin Shaoyou?" the initially shy Yang Yanshu asked Qin Guan.

"Greetings, Miss Yanshu," Qin Guan replied, but his eyes were fixed on Lu Wanshuang.

Lu Wanshuang was staring at Shi Feixuan, slightly surprised to see her hair styled in a married woman's bun. It had only been a few days, less than half a month, and the virgin beauty she had met was now a wife.

Sensing Lu Wanshuang's gaze, Shi Feixuan smiled warmly at her. The gentleness in her smile startled Lu Wanshuang. Her beautiful eyes lingered on the jade phoenix in Shi Feixuan's hair. Even unwilling to admit it, Lu Wanshuang was captivated by Shi Feixuan's dignified elegance and the refined air she exuded in every movement.

Qin Guan, blinded by love, saw Lu Wanshuang staring blankly at the hairpin in Shi Feixuan's hair and assumed she had taken a liking to the jade hairpin! Seeing the shopkeeper still holding the brocade box, he said to him, "Shopkeeper, we'll take that hairpin."

Qin Guan, the most romantic and talented scholar in the capital, had also come here with female companions to shop, so the shopkeeper was no stranger to him. Qin Guan usually presented himself as a refined and elegant scholar, always impeccably polite. However, today he seemed somewhat unusual. The shopkeeper paused slightly after hearing Qin Guan's words, glancing awkwardly at Ye Tianqi standing there. To have managed to become the top jade shop in the chaotic capital, the shopkeeper was undoubtedly a shrewd and experienced individual. Seeing Ye Tianqi's expression immediately turn cold after hearing Qin Guan's words, the shopkeeper looked at the two groups and felt conflicted. While the group accompanied by the three women of the Yang family undoubtedly wielded more power than Qin Guan's mentor, Su Shi, Su Shi was a literary giant revered by all scholars, and his influence was considerable.

Just as the shopkeeper was struggling with his decision, Shi Feixuan gently removed the lifelike phoenix from her dark hair. The emerald green jade phoenix and Shi Feixuan's slender, jade-like hands complemented each other perfectly, both exquisitely beautiful.

"Since this young master has taken a liking to it, please take it. The shopkeeper need not hesitate," Shi Feixuan said, handing the jade phoenix to the shopkeeper.

As the shopkeeper gratefully accepted the jade phoenix, it vanished from Shi Feixuan's hand. When everyone saw the jade phoenix again, Ye Tianqi was tossing it lightly in his hand.

"Husband, why are you doing this?" Shi Feixuan asked Ye Tianqi.

"For no reason, Feixuan shouldn't have given up the first thing I gave you. Why should we give up something just because someone else wants it? There's always a first-come, first-served principle in buying things, isn't there, shopkeeper?" Ye Tianqi said, his eyes fixed on Qin Guan opposite him, his tone provocative.

The shopkeeper's face flushed and paled, but having seen it all, he quickly made up his mind.

"Gentlemen, there's no need to get angry over this. It wouldn't be good if it damaged our relationship. How about this? I'll bring you my shop's prized possession." The shopkeeper regretted his words immediately, because Ye Tianqi and Qin Guan's faces instantly lit up with determination. Why was he looking for trouble? He only had one prized possession, and both of them seemed determined to have it; wasn't this just asking them to fight?! The shopkeeper regretted it so much he wanted to slap himself.

Neither of them noticed the shopkeeper's expression. Qin Guan had only intended to make the beauty smile. He had noticed that Lu Wanshuang seemed to have glanced at Ye Tianqi a few more times, and the fact that the woman, whose beauty was in no way inferior to Lu Wanshuang's, was Ye Tianqi's wife had stirred up a slight jealousy in Qin Guan's heart, which was why he had acted so strangely.

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