Dream Girl

Holding the delicate and pitiful Shangguan Yan in his arms, Xue Tianjun found himself unable to muster any desire to win her heart. He only wanted to hold her quietly in his arms, letting her pour out her heart to him.
After a long while, Shangguan Yan finally stopped sobbing. Like a startled deer, her heart pounding, she pulled away from Xue Tianjun's embrace, blushing as she said, "Brother Tianjun, I'm sorry, I've soaked your clothes."
Xue Tianjun shook his head and said softly, "It's alright, it's alright."
After settling Shangguan Yan in, Xue Tianjun felt even more grateful for the kindness of the women around him. Because of Shangguan Yan's ordeal, the women did not try to overshadow her; on the contrary, they cared for her deeply.
After settling into the inn for a day, Xue Tianjun got up early the next day. It wasn't that he wanted to get up early, but someone had disturbed his peaceful sleep. The two beauties in his arms, He Xiangyun and Xue Wanrong, were still fast asleep. Xue Tianjun had already dressed and gone outside.
"Esteemed guest, a woman is looking for you downstairs."
The person standing outside the door was the inn's waiter.
Looking at him, Xue Tianjun didn't ask any further questions.
Downstairs, Xue Tianjun saw a woman sitting on the first floor, with several other women standing behind her.
"Hehe, I thought someone was looking for me, but it's Princess Dugu."
Xue Tianjun saw the young woman sitting there and couldn't help but walk over and laugh.
Dugu Yu also smiled, and upon seeing Xue Tianjun, immediately stood up and said, "I'm not some princess, you can just call me Dugu Yu."
Nodding, Xue Tianjun asked suspiciously, "What do you want?"
"Nothing, just came to see if you're alright. Yesterday you killed Shangguan Huang, which certainly made Wushuang City quite lively."
Dugu Yu said, but her face seemed to hide something.
Xue Tianjun chuckled, "Is that so? Thank you for your concern, I'm fine."
The two exchanged a brief glance. Xue Tianjun, shrewd and calculating, realized that this Dugu Yu wasn't as simple as she seemed. Despite her alluring appearance, she was actually a clever woman. Coming to see him so early in the morning, she couldn't have come without a purpose.
Seeing his nonchalant tone, Dugu Yu calmly asked, "May I ask your honorable name?"
"My surname is Xue, and my given name is Tianjun."
"Oh, Xue Tianjun, what a fine name..."
Dugu Yu nodded and murmured in praise.
Little did she know that she was inwardly utterly shocked. Just as she had suspected, this martial arts master of unknown origin was indeed Xue Tianjun. However, she couldn't be certain whether this Xue Tianjun was the same Xue Tianjun that Shi Wuzun had mentioned.
If so, Dugu Yu would definitely kill him; this was the culprit who had caused her father to become mentally impaired.
However, her expression remained calm as she cupped her hands and smiled, "Brother Tianjun, I've admired righteous and chivalrous martial artists since I was little. Yesterday, when I returned home, I told my mother about your deeds, and she praised you highly. People like you who help those in need are rare in Wushuang City."
"It's nothing,"
Xue Tianjun said modestly, inwardly marveling at how deeply Dugu Yu, at such a young age, had concealed her true identity.
When he revealed his name, she was clearly startled, but quickly regained her composure. This was enough to show that Dugu Yu already knew his identity, but her silence indicated her own reasons.
"That's true, but Brother Tianjun, you've rid Wushuang City of a scourge. Today, I've prepared a feast at my home, and I hope you'll do me the honor,"
Dugu Yu said.
Xue Tianjun's expression remained unchanged. Hearing Dugu Yu's words, he couldn't help but think to himself: Preparing a feast is just a trap, isn't it?
"Alright, since Sister Yu is so kind, how could I, Xue Tianjun, refuse? I'll be there at noon."
Xue Tianjun agreed without hesitation.
Although Wushuang City was teeming with experts, Xue Tianjun had never been afraid. Even the three great protectors of Wushuang City, including the city lord Dugu Yifang, were no match for him. What could the remaining experts possibly do?
After eating some food early, Xue Tianjun left the inn alone, instructing Yao Shulan and the others not to wander around and to stay at the inn.
With He Xiangyun, Xue Wanrong, and Yan Ying there, Xue Tianjun wasn't worried about the women's safety at all.
Walking down the street, Xue Tianjun couldn't help but sigh. Wushuang City was indeed a large city, but in terms of liveliness, it was far less bustling than Tianyin City, which was under the jurisdiction of the Tianxia Association. After
walking through several streets, Xue Tianjun wandered aimlessly. He wasn't in a hurry to go to the Wushuang City government. He thought that once Dugu Yu returned, those people would definitely be anxious, but they might not necessarily come looking for him.
Within Wushuang City, besides the magnificent mansion of its lord, Dugu Yifang, known as the "Wushuang Mansion," located in the very center, the remaining hundreds of acres are filled with a maze of streets and alleys. Seventy percent of the land is inhabited by Dugu Yifang's followers, while the remaining three-tenths is inhabited by many commoners, making it resemble a large town.
Throughout the city, one can see homeless people dressed in tattered clothes; seeing some emaciated figures near death, Xue Tianjun sighed in sorrow.
Although Wushuang City is a major city in the martial arts world and a significant sect, its lord, Dugu Yifang, exploits the city's commoners to ensure his own comfort, resulting in the city's seemingly wealthy inhabitants, mostly Wushuang soldiers.
In contrast, Tianyin City at the foot of Tianxia Hui Mountain, under the protection of Xiong Ba, enjoys a peaceful and prosperous life, free from exorbitant taxes.
Because the expenses for Xiong Ba to operate the World Society all came from the voluntary contributions of both the legitimate and illegitimate worlds, even though Xiong Ba was ruthless in his methods, he only targeted those who disagreed with him in the martial arts world and never harmed innocent commoners. This was the
true demeanor of a ruthless hero. From this perspective alone, the common people of Tianyin City were indeed much happier than the lowly citizens of Wushuang City.
"Xiao Nan, Xiao Mao, you're not allowed to run around. I'm going out to buy some food."
In a dark alley, Xue Tianjun saw a figure and, hearing the sweet, melodious voice, stopped in his tracks.
"Okay, we won't go out."
Just as the figure turned and walked towards Xue Tianjun, she trembled and froze.
"Hehe, what a coincidence."
Xue Tianjun chuckled softly.
With the thin veil no longer covering her face, her exquisitely beautiful, pointed face and a pair of captivating eyes were revealed, although a natural red mark under her eye seemed slightly out of place.
Clearly, this young woman knew Xue Tianjun, but she kept her head down and walked straight ahead.
Just as she was about to brush past Xue Tianjun, an arm blocked her path.
"Miss Meng, why are you leaving as soon as you see me?"
Xue Tianjun asked, puzzled.
"I'm sorry, you...you've mistaken me for someone else,"
the young woman said, shaking her head.
Xue Tianjun chuckled inwardly. Meng, this was the beautiful Meng from the original story. It was a pity that in the original work, she was so pitiful, but now, meeting him meant her fate would be changed.
Raising an eyebrow, Xue Tianjun suddenly grabbed her hand and said, "Since you don't admit it, I'll ask someone. Those two children must know your name, right?"
"No, don't hurt them!"
Meng cried out in alarm.
"Then do you recognize me?"
Xue Tianjun hadn't expected to hurt anyone.
Meng finally nodded and said softly, "Blood Heavenly Lord, I know why you came to Wushuang City, but Wushuang City is full of experts. You should leave quickly."
Releasing her hand, Blood Heavenly Lord shook his head and smiled, "Leave? Why should I leave? Someone is inviting me to dinner today. This dinner is at Wushuang Manor, and you will definitely be there."
"Ah? You're the one Dugu Yu invited?"
Meng exclaimed excitedly.
Looking at the expression on her face, Blood Heavenly Lord asked with a smile, "What's wrong? Miss Meng..."
Meng's hesitant manner made Blood Heavenly Lord even more suspicious. He just thought that she seemed to know Dugu Yu's plan, otherwise why would she want him to leave so much?
"Nothing..."
she said lightly.
Xue Tianjun didn't press further, but instead changed the subject, saying, "Miss Meng, shouldn't you be living in the Wushuang Manor? Why are you staying here?"
The houses in this alley were quite dilapidated, yet even here, not many people could afford to live. Meng herself didn't live here, but had a house not far east of the city. She stayed in the city because of her kind nature.
Meng didn't harbor much hatred towards Xue Tianjun and explained to him.
Xue Tianjun couldn't help but praise, "With such a beautiful girl like you treating patients, I'm sure there will be many people seeking medical help."
"You flatter me. I'm sorry, I have other matters to attend to, I'll be going now."
Meng said, turning and running out of the alley.
Seeing her run away, Xue Tianjun smiled and walked straight ahead.
Seeing the dilapidated wooden door, Xue Tianjun peeked through the crack and saw a little boy, not even ten years old, playing with a wooden stick in the courtyard, while a little girl of six or seven years old, seemingly half-asleep, was dozing off in front of the house's steps.
"Little sister, how's my swordsmanship?"
The little boy waved his wooden stick, seemingly absorbed in the act, filled with joy.
But his sister didn't answer.
"Not bad."
A voice suddenly rang out from outside the door, startling the little boy who was wielding the stick.
Looking at the man standing outside, the little boy looked cautious and puzzled, quickly dropping the stick and walking to his dozing sister's side, cautiously watching the man outside.
"Little guy, why aren't you practicing anymore? If you want to learn martial arts, you should persevere."
Xue Tianjun didn't want to frighten the two little ones, so he didn't push the door open and go in.
The little boy asked doubtfully, "Do you know martial arts?"
Xue Tianjun nodded and smiled, "A little."
The allure of martial arts was indeed great. When Xue Tianjun was invited into the courtyard by the little boy, he couldn't help but sigh. If he were a bad person, the little boy and girl would have already met with misfortune.
"Brother, Sister Meng said we're not allowed to talk to strangers."
Seeing a man in the courtyard, the little girl couldn't help but remind her brother sweetly.
"Little cat, don't talk nonsense. This big brother isn't a stranger. He knows Sister Meng."
The little boy wasn't a confused child. He had just asked Xue Tianjun why he was here.
Xue Tianjun mentioned Meng first, otherwise this boy named Xiao Nan wouldn't have let him into the courtyard.
Patting the little cat's head, Xue Tianjun smiled and said, "Your Sister Meng and I are good friends. She went out to buy you some food and should be back soon."
"Brother, you said you know martial arts, so teach me a little!"
Xiao Nan said excitedly.
Xue Tianjun straightened up, nodded, picked up the wooden stick that Xiao Nan had just thrown away, and held it in his hand like a sword. With a flick of his wrist, the wooden stick thrust forward like a snake.
It was just a simple thrust, but Xiao Nan exclaimed in surprise.
"Wow, that's amazing!"
Xue Tianjun couldn't help but find it amusing. This Xiao Nan didn't know any martial arts at all.
"The real show's yet,"
Blood Lord said, suddenly leaping into the air. Wielding a wooden staff, he swung it repeatedly across the large tree before him, leaving a powerful inscription in just moments:
"A miraculous hand brings spring back to life, a kind heart accumulates blessings."
"Wow...that's amazing, brother! You're so incredible!"
Xiao Nan exclaimed with envy.
Even the little kitten, only a few years old, was stunned by Blood Lord's display of skill.
Just then, a series of hurried footsteps entered the courtyard.
The three turned to look, and Meng, carrying steaming hot buns, stared blankly at the inscription on the tree.
The two children wouldn't understand the meaning of the inscription, but Meng did.
How did he know he possessed medical skills, and how did he know that he had always played the role of a healer in Wushuang City?
Without much thought, Meng looked at the two homeless children she had taken in and angrily rebuked them, "Who told you to let strangers in?"
Xiao Nan innocently replied, "Sister Meng, he said he's your friend."
Hearing her reprimand, Xue Tianjun chuckled, "Miss Meng, in your eyes, am I a truly wicked person?"
Hearing this, Meng lowered her head. Xue Tianjun wasn't exactly a wicked person, but he was extremely dangerous, and Meng didn't think he was wrong at all.
Thinking that he was the one who had caused the current state of Wushuang City Lord, Dugu Yifang, and yet he dared to come to Wushuang City, Meng was truly afraid he would implicate her and these two innocent children.
"Come inside,"
Meng said, handing the steamed buns she had bought to Xiao Nan.
The two children obediently went inside.
Staring at Xue Tianjun, Meng said softly, "Do you know how many spies have already discovered your presence in Wushuang City?"
"So what?"
Xue Tianjun looked at Meng with a half-smile.
"So what?" Meng simply couldn't believe it. What gave him the right to be so domineering? Even though the two great protectors, Phantom and Bewitching Heart, died at his hands, and the upheaval in Dugu Yifang was also his doing, there were still more than just those three experts in Wushuang City.
Meng stared intently at Xue Tianjun, lowering her voice to ask, "Who exactly are you?"
Xue Tianjun chuckled, "Xue Tianjun of the World Alliance. I think you already know my identity. Why ask such a redundant question?"
"No, your identity goes far beyond that. The World Alliance suddenly faded from the martial world, and the Blood Gate emerged out of nowhere. And you and Huang Rong, the current leader of the Blood Gate, are old acquaintances."
Meng suddenly said this.
This was something Xue Tianjun hadn't expected. It wasn't surprising that Meng knew about the Blood Gate and Huang Rong, because although the Blood Gate wasn't the largest sect in the martial world, it was currently the most popular.
The speed at which the Blood Gate expanded was a terrifying rate of conquest that even the World Alliance and Wushuang City at their peak couldn't match.
There is a connection between Blood Gate and Blood Heavenly Lord. The dream was not based on the word "blood," but rather on the fact that she saw people from Blood Gate and Blood Heavenly Lord in contact in Mu Family Village.
Xue Tianjun laughed loudly, then paused and said, "You're right, my identity is far more than that. Haha, I thought no one knew anything about me. You really surprise me; you even managed to find out my background."
"I just want to know, what do you intend to do with Wushuang City?"
"Hehe, that's hard to say. Wushuang City is one of the two major powers in the martial world. My Blood Clan wants to expand and dominate the martial world. If Wushuang City obstructs us, what do you think I'll do?"
Xue Tianjun countered.
Dominate the martial world…
Meng stared at Xue Tianjun in astonishment. This man, who looked only around thirty, actually had such delusions. The martial world was vast, and no one knew its secrets. To dominate the entire martial world, how much ability would one need?
She suddenly felt that this man possessed a sinister aura; he had a charm that irresistibly drew her in. Why was that? Why did this man's ambition seem so natural to her...?
After a long silence, Meng sighed, "All things are but dust, and even dust eventually dissipates. Blood Heavenly Lord, since you desire to dominate the martial world, could you grant me one request?"
"Oh? What is it?"
Blood Heavenly Lord asked, puzzled.
Meng stared intently at Blood Heavenly Lord, saying each word clearly, "Do not indiscriminately kill. Even if you live or die, do not harm the innocent."
Blood Heavenly Lord shook his head and said, "Miss Meng, people's actions are not always determined by their hearts. Buddha said not to kill, but if Buddha encounters a demon, would he truly refrain from killing?"
"This Peerless City cannot fall into your hands,"
Meng said firmly.
Blood Heavenly Lord knew she had her reasons for being so resolute. Grandma and she were the guardians of Peerless City; they certainly wouldn't watch him turn it into Blood Gate's territory.
However, despite this, Xue Tianjun didn't utter any arrogant words. He simply argued, "Miss Meng, can you see the current state of Wushuang City? The people are suffering terribly. The leaders of Wushuang City are all incredibly wealthy and hold the power of life and death. But have you ever considered whether these ordinary people are living in dire straits?"
"Even if they are, Wushuang City cannot fall into the hands of others. This is the legacy left by our ancestors."
Meng was no longer willing to hide her true feelings. If she didn't make peace with this powerful enemy now, and Wushuang City were to be massacred by him in the future, that would be the last thing Meng wanted to see.
Blood Heavenly Lord, hands behind his back, said coldly, "No one can stop me. I, Blood Heavenly Lord, only treat you with courtesy because you are a good girl. I'm here only to let you know that Wushuang City will change hands in less than half a month."
"You..."
"No need to say more, Miss Meng. Take care of yourself. Also, please pass on a message to your grandmother: the change of hands in Wushuang City will only bring happiness to all its people. Wushuang City is merely changing hands; you are still its guardians."
After Blood Heavenly Lord finished speaking, his figure suddenly vanished before Meng's eyes.
Meng stared blankly at the spot where Blood Heavenly Lord had just stood. How did he disappear? Even with the best lightness skill, he would leave a trace, but her eyes hadn't left Blood Heavenly Lord for a moment, yet he had vanished right before her eyes.
What shocked Meng even more was how Blood Heavenly Lord knew that she and her grandmother were the guardians of Wushuang City. Did he also know some major secrets hidden within Wushuang City?
On a vacant lot in the east of Wushuang City, a dilapidated Guan Yu temple stood. Few in Wushuang City knew when it was built or why it was located there.
However, the older generation of Wushuang City knew some of Guan Yu's deeds. He was an absolute warrior during the Three Kingdoms period, a god-like figure, a loyal and righteous man, yet he met a tragic end.
This Guan Yu temple appeared dilapidated and ordinary, but beneath it lay a huge secret related to the fate of Wushuang City.
In a passageway, Meng walked quickly forward. Just after passing through a small door, she looked at two women lying on straw mats and called out sweetly, "Eldest sister, second sister..."
Neither woman responded. Feeling awkward, Meng walked to a screen not far away and called out, "Grandma..."
"Meng'er, it's you back."
A hoarse voice came from behind the screen, but it was clear from the voice that it belonged to an elderly woman.
Meng cupped her hands and said, "Grandma, I met someone today."
"Who?"
"Blood Heavenly Lord..."
"What? Are you sure it's Blood Heavenly Lord? Blood Heavenly Lord of the World Society?"
Grandma behind the screen asked excitedly.
Four Nights and Five Nights were equally excited, but neither of them spoke. They both had close relationships with Blood Heavenly Lord, and Meng's report on him was definitely bad news.
Meng didn't continue.
Suddenly, the screen was torn apart by a burst of energy, and the person behind it emerged. Grandma, with her full head of silver hair, still wore a black veil, but now she wore a strange pair of silver-threaded gloves.
"You two go outside,"
Grandma said in a low voice.
Four Nights and Five Nights exchanged a glance, both harboring some hatred for Meng. They had wanted to hear about Blood Heavenly Lord, but clearly Grandma and Meng didn't trust them at all, which was why they were being told to leave.
However, due to Grandma's intimidation, Si Ye and Wu Ye dared not rebel yet. They were waiting, waiting for the day Xue Tianjun had spoken of…
After the two senior sisters left, Meng looked at Grandma and said worriedly, “Grandma, Xue Tianjun came to see me.”
“See you? What did he want with you?”
Grandma asked in surprise.
“He is indeed Xue Tianjun of the World Alliance, but as I told you, the Blood Gate is also Xue Tianjun's power. This time he came to Wushuang City to… to…”
Meng trailed off.
Grandma raised an eyebrow and said, “Meng’er, continue. What does he want?”
“To change the ownership of Wushuang City, saying it's for the happiness of all the people in the city. Also, he asked me to give you a piece of advice: don't get involved in this matter. Wushuang City will still be Wushuang City, just with a new master.”
Meng said softly, glancing at Grandma in front of her.
In Meng's eyes, Grandma was a kind old woman, but also quite domineering. However, upon hearing this, she showed no excitement, but instead smiled with narrowed eyes.
"Is it possible that Blood Heavenly Lord is going to become the city lord of Peerless City? Actually, even if he doesn't come, Peerless City will change hands sooner or later. It's just that if the Dugu family is still in charge, the people of Peerless City will continue to live in misery. Perhaps things will be better with a different city lord,"
Grandma said, seemingly without sincerity.
But Meng was truly amazed that Grandma could say such a thing. She was the guardian of Peerless City, yet now that someone else wanted to seize it, she didn't react as strongly as Meng had imagined.
Before Meng could speak, Grandma suddenly remembered something and asked, "Where is he now?"
"Heavens, I completely forgot! Grandma, hurry! Blood Heavenly Lord must be in the Peerless City government office right now. Dugu Yu invited him as a guest."
Fear showed on Meng's face as she remembered that Blood Heavenly Lord had told her he was going to the government office.
Grandma paused, then darted away, and Meng followed.
Just as they left the Guan Gong Temple, Si Ye and Wu Ye also emerged from the temple.
"Elder sister, are they planning to harm my husband?"
"Five Nights," Wu Ye said with a worried expression.
"Four Nights giggled, "Do you think they're a match for my husband? Let's go, follow them and see what schemes they're plotting against him."
If Grandma and Meng heard their conversation, they would be shocked. These two were their closest confidants, but now, their beloved was Xue Tianjun. For Xue Tianjun, they would do anything to be on his side.
The city government of Wushuang City was like the residence of a high-ranking official, heavily guarded outside the gate. A figure walked to the gate and was stopped by the guards.
"Who goes there? This is the inner palace, you can't just barge in!"
The guard drew his sword and shouted at Xue Tianjun, who had arrived at the gate of the inner palace.
Xue Tianjun chuckled, "I am a guest invited by Princess Dugu of Wushuang City, Xue Tianjun."
Several guards exchanged glances, and immediately one of them went into the inner palace to announce his arrival.
Not long after, Xue Tianjun saw Dugu Yu, whom he had met just yesterday. However, instead of the maids and guards accompanying her, she was surrounded by a group of seemingly powerful experts.
"Hehe, welcome everyone."
Dugu Yu's eyes showed surprise when she saw Xue Tianjun had actually arrived, but she still greeted him with a cupped-fist salute and a smile.
Xue Tianjun nodded, but his gaze fell on another person beside Dugu Yu. This person was none other than Shi Wuzun, whom Xue Tianjun had specially sent back to deliver the message.
"It's been a few days, Protector Shi, how have you been?"
Xue Tianjun greeted Shi Wuzun with a smile, as if he were seeing a long-lost friend.
Shi Wuzun was taken aback, then raised his hand to bow to him, saying, "Benefactor Xue, you are well too."
Dugu Yu didn't even glance at Shi Wuzun, but gestured for him to enter, smiling, "Brother Xue, please..."
The moment he stepped into the inner palace, Xue Tianjun already knew that Dugu Yu, who had hosted this banquet, had actually set up a trap.
Even without seeing or hearing, Xue Tianjun could sense that hidden masters lurked throughout the inner palace. Such masters were naturally only considered worthy of the attention of Dugu Yu and Shi Wuzun.
"Brother Xue, my mother heard that you eliminated a scoundrel like Shangguan Huang for our city, and she is deeply grateful to you,"
Dugu Yu said as she walked alongside Xue Tianjun.
Xue Tianjun raised an eyebrow and said, "Is that so? Hehe, Sister Yu, this banquet is truly an honor for me."
The group had arrived at a large hall and saw two tables of food and wine already set out. Xue Tianjun also saw that the group was already waiting.
However, a glance revealed nothing but surprise—all the people standing there were beautiful women. Yet, the presence of a mentally challenged man among them tainted this beautiful scene.
That mentally challenged man was none other than Dugu Yifang, whose martial arts had been crippled by Xue Tianjun. His empty, lifeless eyes made Xue Tianjun chuckle inwardly.
"You must be the Blood Heavenly Lord my daughter spoke of,"
a beautiful woman said coldly.
The Blood Heavenly Lord looked at her, nodded, and smiled, "Indeed."
Given her quick agreement, the Blood Heavenly Lord expected them to suddenly attack, but the beautiful woman smiled tactfully, saying, "You've rid my Peerless City of a scoundrel like Shangguan Huang; it's truly gratifying. Please sit."
She smiled and took a seat, but the Blood Heavenly Lord thought to himself, "What does 'gratifying' mean? This beautiful woman must be Dugu Yifang's wife. Although she appears calm, her eyes flash with a venomous malice, like a snake's.
My name is Wuhuan Niang, and this is my husband, Dugu Yifang."
The beautiful woman sat down and immediately introduced the mentally challenged man beside her.
The Blood Heavenly Lord, of course, knew this was Dugu Yifang, and this alluring and seductive Wuhuan Niang must have already learned from Shi Wuzun that she was the Blood Heavenly Lord who had caused her husband's current state.
Their composure clearly indicated a pre-arranged plan.
Blood Heaven Lord was still unsure how to deal with him, but even if all the experts of Wushuang City came to besiege him, Blood Heaven Lord would not be afraid. Among this group, only Dugu Ming, Dugu Yifang's eldest son, was missing.
Blood Heaven Lord knew his whereabouts with a mere thought.
The Sword Saint was Dugu Yifang's brother, and Blood Heaven Lord had managed to cripple Dugu Yifang; his strength was naturally not to be underestimated. This woman must have sent her son, Dugu Ming, to invite the Sword Saint.
Thinking of the Sword Saint, Blood Heaven Lord's heart surged. A god-like figure in the sword path, the intent of Sword Twenty-Three would be the best opponent he had ever faced. But whether the Sword Saint would come here was still unknown.
"Brother Blood, may I ask where you come from? And what brings you to Wushuang City?"
The maid poured wine, and Wu Huan Niang finally spoke.
Blood Heaven Lord glanced at Shi Wuzun beside him, who looked at him with fear, not daring to meet his gaze.
"I was just passing through your city. I heard that Wushuang City is the number one city in the martial arts world, so I came to take a look,"
Xue Tianjun said with a light laugh.
A beautiful woman beside Wu Huanniang smiled coldly, "Just passing through to take a look."
"Wanping..."
Wu Huanniang said coldly.
The woman immediately dared not speak.
Wu Huanniang introduced the three beautiful women beside her one by one. It turned out that the three beautiful women beside her were all Dugu Yifang's wives, with Wu Huanniang being the first wife.
Looking at these four beautiful women, Xue Tianjun couldn't help but think to himself: You, Dugu Yifang, are not good-looking, yet you have several beautiful wives. Haha, but you are no longer fortunate enough to enjoy them.
"Brother Xue, Wushuang City has always admired people in the martial arts world. Yesterday, my daughter saw you kill Shangguan Huang with a move. I was still wondering. Shangguan Huang's martial arts were not low, yet you killed him in one move. Your martial arts are truly impressive,"
Wu Huanniang stood up and picked up a bowl of wine.
Xue Tianjun also stood up, humbly saying, "That Shangguan Huang committed the outrageous act of selling his daughter; he deserves to die. However, he is also a citizen of Wushuang City, so I will punish myself with a cup. Please forgive me, Madam."
With that, Xue Tianjun drank the wine in one gulp. As the wine went down his throat, Xue Tianjun paused, but his face remained calm as he swallowed.
The wine was poisoned; Xue Tianjun knew it was mixed with some poison after just a careful sip. However, possessing immunity to all poisons, Xue Tianjun was not afraid at all.
At this moment, Dugu Yu stood up and poured him another bowl, smiling, "Brother Tianjun, that man deserves to die; how can you be blamed? Let's not talk about anything unpleasant now. To show my respect for you, please don't refuse, Brother Tianjun."
Ah, so these people wanted to poison him with the wine. Xue Tianjun chuckled inwardly, without any hesitation, and directly drank the bowl of wine that Dugu Yu had offered.
Just as he sat down, the beautiful woman named Wanping, who was beside Wuhuan Niang, walked over to him, poured wine, and said, "Hero Xue, this humble woman also toasts you."
"Hehe, why not drink together?"
Xue Tianjun said with a smile.
Wanping's expression changed, and she quickly replied with a cheerful voice, "How can that be? I'm toasting the hero, just to express my gratitude. You're not trying to reject me, are you?"
Taking the wine bowl from her hand, Xue Tianjun stared intently at Wanping and praised, "Thank you for your kindness, Madam. I, Xue, am truly honored to have such a beautiful and enchanting lady serve me wine. I'll drink it all."
He tilted his head back and drank another bowl, his boldness leaving everyone present stunned.
Wu Huan Niang couldn't help but wonder, couldn't he realize at all that he was already the target of everyone's attacks? The wine was poisoned; how could a true expert not detect it? Or was he simply bewitched by her beauty?
"Blood Hero, you're quite the joker. How could Wanping possibly be more beautiful than a flower or the moon?"
Wanping giggled.
Blood Heavenly Lord sighed, "Wine doesn't intoxicate, people intoxicate themselves. Looking at you, Madam, I feel truly delighted."
Wanping smiled and returned to her seat. The two beautiful women who took turns offering him wine didn't refuse at all. He wanted to drink, to make them believe he was poisoned. Whether it was a mind-altering drug or poison, as long as they revealed their murderous intent, Blood Heavenly Lord would have a reason to launch a desperate counterattack.
"Good, Brother Blood, you're truly something else. Now that you've drunk the wine, I think it's time to say something,"
Wu Huan Niang said coldly.
Blood Heavenly Lord, his face flushed with wine, suddenly changed color and said, "The wine... the wine is poisoned..."
"Haha..."
Wu Huan Niang, Wan Ping, and the rest of the Wushuang City people burst into laughter.
Only Shi Wuzun and Dugu Yu didn't laugh; Shi Wuzun lowered his head, while Dugu Yu looked at Blood Heavenly Lord with a face full of apology.
Blood Heavenly Lord's ferocious face made him especially terrifying. He suddenly overturned the table, staggering backward and falling to the ground.
"Blood Heavenly Lord, this wine is indeed poisoned, and it's the most poisonous Heart-Severing Powder in the world,"
Wu Huan Niang said with a sneer.
Blood Heavenly Lord pointed at her, angrily saying, "You... you're so vicious! Why did you do this to me?"
Wu Huan Niang looked at Dugu Yifang, whom she had pulled to her side, and said hatefully, "You've turned my husband into this state, and you still want to ask me?"
"You damned bastard, you deserve to be poisoned to death,"
Wan Ping also said angrily.
Blood Heavenly Lord, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, suddenly threw his head back and burst into laughter.
Seeing him still able to laugh at this moment, Wu Huan Niang sighed, "Blood Heavenly Lord, I respect you as a man, but my husband's current state is all your doing. Prepare to die!"
As she spoke, Wu Huan Niang moved, a delicate sword suddenly appearing in her hand, and leaped towards Blood Heavenly Lord.
At this critical moment, two people blocked her path. To Wu Huan Niang's surprise, those who stopped her were none other than Shi Wu Zun and her daughter, Dugu Yu.
"You…"
"Madam, he is already poisoned and will surely die. Please do not kill him,"
Shi Wu Zun pleaded, his hands clasped together.
Dugu Yu also said, "Mother, although he is the culprit who harmed my father, he is destined to die."
"Haha, Blood Heavenly Lord, I didn't expect you to be so popular in my Peerless City. Good, I'll see you die from the poison. Then, without you, Blood Heavenly Lord, the World Alliance will become my Peerless City's territory!"
Wu Huan Niang laughed maniacally.
Blood Heavenly Lord spat out a mouthful of blood. He had been waiting for Wu Huan Niang to say this. Her true purpose wasn't to avenge her husband, but for the World Alliance.
This woman was very ambitious, but despite her meticulous planning, she shouldn't have underestimated herself so much.
Standing in front of Blood Heavenly Lord, Dugu Yu suddenly felt a hand pressing on her shoulder. She turned around in fear and saw Blood Heavenly Lord shakily standing up.
"Good sister, you are very kind,"
Blood Heavenly Lord said as he rose.
Dugu Yu said apologetically, "Brother Tianjun, I... I hate you, but..."
Xue Tianjun laughed, "No need to say anymore. You did the right thing. Actually, I should have listened to you and left Wushuang City."
For some reason, when Dugu Yu learned that he was the one who had caused her father's condition, she felt no anger whatsoever. On the contrary, seeing Xue Tianjun poisoned by the poisoned wine, she felt a pang of sadness.
Just as this dramatic scene began, several figures arrived.
Grandma and Meng Tong saw the table overturned on the ground, and Xue Tianjun supporting Dugu Yu, seemingly seriously injured.
Si Ye and Wu Ye, who arrived after them, rushed to Xue Tianjun's side upon seeing this.
"Husband..."
they both cried out in unison, helping Xue Tianjun back a step.
No one expected that Si Ye and Wu Ye's appearance was for Xue Tianjun.
"Heh, with such a beautiful woman by my side, I, Blood Heaven Lord, would die content."
Wu Huan Niang raised an eyebrow and said, "Si Ye, how come you're with my enemies from Wushuang City?"
Si Ye glared at Wu Huan Niang and cursed, "You filthy woman, he's my and my second sister's husband! If you want to kill him today, kill us first!"
Filthy woman! This Si Ye dared to call her a filthy woman! Although Wu Huan Niang hadn't had much contact with Si Ye, as the wife of the city lord, she was the one in control here.
"You're courting death!"
Wu Huan Niang roared.
Granny hurriedly stepped in front of Wu Huan Niang and said urgently, "Madam, my two disciples aren't that kind of person."
"Not at all! They called this man their husband! Did I hear wrong?"
Wu Huan Niang said coldly.
Before Grandma could speak, Wu Huan Niang continued, "You all seem to be trying to stop me, don't you? Fine, so you're all connected to this outsider. Traitors, you all deserve to die!"
Xue Tianjun wiped the blood from his mouth and laughed loudly, "Haha, do you know what it means to be betrayed and abandoned by everyone? Under your rule, Wushuang City is practically hell, the people are suffering, while you live comfortably. Today, I, Xue Tianjun, will change Wushuang City!"
"What right do you have, you deserving-to-die person, yet you still speak so boldly? I'll tear you to pieces today!"
Wu Huan Niang was furious, unable to suppress her anger.
Suddenly, a terrifying aura rose from Wu Huan Niang's body. Seeing her terrifyingly violent aura, how could Grandma dare to stop her? The true master of Wushuang City wasn't Shi Wuzun, nor Dugu Yifang, but precisely Wu Huan Niang.
"Husband, be careful, her evil arts are very powerful,"
Si Ye warned in a sweet voice.
Xue Tianjun pushed aside Si Ye and Wu Ye, chuckling, "Wu Huan Niang, I'd like to see just how capable you are."
Before his words even finished, although Granny wouldn't side with Xue Tianjun, Wu Huan Niang had already attacked. Granny, being closest to her, was the first to suffer. Wu Huan Niang raised her hand towards the sky.
Three meters above her, a cloud of black mist suddenly appeared. Granny screamed, followed by a tearing sound as her veil was ripped open.
"Die, all of you!"
Wu Huan Niang roared.
Her hand formed a claw, attacking the nearest Granny.
Her attack was incredibly fast, so fast that Granny didn't even have a chance to parry. Granny screamed and flew backward to the side.
"Granny, no..."
Meng Jiao cried out, moving to catch Granny.
But someone was faster than her, and the one who caught Granny was none other than Xue Tianjun.
Feeling caught, Granny didn't look to see who it was, but hurriedly covered her face with her hands.
She disregarded her own safety to protect that face, which baffled many, but Blood Heavenly Lord understood perfectly.
"Hmph, overestimating yourself,"
Wu Huan Niang said coldly.
Blood Heavenly Lord embraced Grandma in his arms and whispered, "You know you're no match for her, why don't you leave quickly?"
"I...I just didn't want her to hurt my two disciples."
Grandma's voice changed, no longer that of an old woman.
Upon hearing her voice, Wu Huan Niang was stunned; it sounded like a young girl's.
How could this be?
Si Ye and Meng, who knew Grandma well, were all filled with doubt. How could her voice have changed?
Xue Tianjun tightly embraced his grandmother's waist, his face close to her ear as he said, "Is that so? Is this your true thought? What else is there to hide? It's time to show your true face."
The scene shifted again. Xue Tianjun suddenly pushed his grandmother away, and in a flash, she was beside Si Ye and Wu Ye. She no longer covered her face, and her hunched back straightened.
"Ah..."
Meng exclaimed in surprise.
Everyone saw that Xue Tianjun had somehow acquired a human face mask, which looked like that of an old woman.
"You..."
Xue Tianjun looked at his grandmother, whose true identity he had exposed, and his eyes gleamed. This grandmother was indeed not an old woman, but a genuine young woman. Only after the mask was removed did her true face become clear.
It was a face of breathtaking beauty, with willow-leaf eyebrows, shimmering, otherworldly eyes, a high nose, and thin, delicate lips. Her pointed face was exquisitely crafted, as if by divine intervention.
"Heavens, how is this possible? Grandma, how could you look like this?"
Si Ye and Wu Ye had spent the most time with Grandma and were the first to know her, yet they never expected that she had always worn a mask.
And that tall figure, with a pair of large breasts hidden beneath her clothes—that was a stunning figure that no old woman could possess.
Grandma wasn't surprised to have her mask exposed. Instead, she looked at Xue Tianjun without any blame and said in a deep voice, "You knew all along that I wasn't an old woman, didn't you?"
"Hehe, yes, from the first time I saw you, in the ancient temple on the Leshan Giant Buddha, I knew you were actually a young woman," Xue
Tianjun laughed, tilting his head back.
How could he not distinguish between an old woman and a young woman? This old woman's beauty wasn't due to her youth, but because she was a divine being comparable to the Cat Fairy, Fairy Immortal, and Blood Storm.
Calling her a divine being was no exaggeration; someone who could live past two hundred years old was impossible in this world, and while Blood Heaven Lord didn't know how many years she had lived, he was certain she was well over two hundred.
Eternal youth, immortality—she was truly an extraordinary person.
The old woman glanced at the astonished looks around her and giggled, "Blood Heaven Lord, you're too clever, and too terrifying. You're right, I'm not an old woman, but Mei Ji."
"What? You say you're Mei Ji?"
Wu Huan Niang had already stopped, and hearing the old woman call herself Mei Ji, she was even more astonished.
Blood Heaven Lord didn't know who Mei Ji was, but he surmised she was a formidable figure.
At this moment, Venerable Shi Wu said, "You are actually Mei Ji! Legend has it that three hundred years ago, Wushuang City had two great guardians, one was Mingyue, and the other was Mei Ji. It's unbelievable that you are one of them."
Upon hearing Venerable Shi Wu's words, Blood Heavenly Lord immediately recalled some things about Wushuang City. The first guardians here were the descendants instructed by Nuwa, and clearly Mei Ji was one of them. Therefore, it was only natural that she disguised herself as an old woman.
Imagine a woman who has lived for hundreds of years; what interests or pursuits could she possibly have? Following the message left by her lord, she was to protect this city with its deep history.
"Since you are Mei Ji, why don't you help me repel the enemy? Are you going to just watch Wushuang City become someone else's?"
Wu Huan Niang roared angrily.
Mei Ji chuckled, "Wu Huan Niang, Xue Tianjun is absolutely right. Under Dugu Yifang's rule, Wushuang City is a hell on earth. The people are suffering, starving and freezing. If this continues, the city will surely become a dead city. I won't watch Wushuang City be destroyed in your hands."
This sudden change was hard even for Wu Huan Niang to accept, let alone Wan Ping and the others.
Wan Ping scolded in a sweet voice, "Mei Ji, you are the guardian of Wushuang City. Even if we are wrong, you can't hand over the city to an outsider."
"Outsider? Who is the outsider? Only a sage can control Wushuang City. Xue Tianjun, although he is a member of the Tianxia Society, the Xue Tianjun I know, after taking control of the Tianxia Society, not only did he withdraw the Tianxia Society from the Jianghu struggle, but he also ensured the prosperity of Tianyin City for generations. He is the true controller."
Mei Ji said loudly.
Why was she speaking up for him? Xue Tianjun was utterly astonished. This Mei Ji was a guardian, protecting Wushuang City and also the will left behind by Nuwa—the Love of a Fallen City.
How could a woman with a mission, a woman he had never even met, understand him so well?
Xue Tianjun had to admit that he did indeed have the ambition to dominate the martial world, but he had never intended to kill without cause. Unifying the martial world in his hands would only bring good fortune to the world.
Wu Huanniang laughed wildly, "He has been poisoned by my uniquely concocted poison, Heart-Piercing Intestine-Severing Powder. In less than half an hour, he will die from the poison. Right now, he can't even use a single martial art. How can he control Wushuang City?"
"Wu Huanniang, you are such a foolish woman. He has been pretending all along, and you couldn't even see through it,"
Mei Ji said with a sweet laugh.
"Impossible? Even someone with the best martial arts and internal strength wouldn't survive after being poisoned by Heart-Piercing Intestine-Severing Powder."
Wu Huanniang was very confident in her Wu Clan poison.
But Blood Heavenly Lord shook his head and laughed, looking at her and saying, "Wu Huan Niang, Mei Ji is absolutely right. Your little bit of poison has no effect on me whatsoever."
Poison? He actually said his concocted Heart-Piercing Powder was a poison-repelling agent! Wu Huan Niang had reached her limit, and under these circumstances, she had no reason to endure it any longer.
If she didn't kill Blood Heavenly Lord, he would definitely join forces with Mei Ji to strike while he was down. Wu Huan Niang gritted her teeth, her figure suddenly flashing, her hands forming palms, striking towards Blood Heavenly Lord.
"You really overestimate yourself,"
Blood Heavenly Lord chuckled.
Just as Wu Huan Niang, her palms carrying a sharp wind, reached Blood Heavenly Lord, who had been standing still, suddenly vanished before her eyes.
How could this be? How could he be so fast?
Wu Huan Niang felt a sudden headache coming on; clearly, Xue Tianjun's strength was far greater than that. She turned around in shock to see Xue Tianjun smiling at her, his fingers suddenly tapping her twice.
"Don't hurt my mother!"
Dugu Yu pleaded immediately, seeing her mother, Wu Huan Niang, unable to move.
Xue Tianjun had struck her pressure points. Hearing Dugu Yu's request, he withdrew his raised hand. In truth, he hadn't intended to kill Wu Huan Niang; he only wanted to knock her unconscious.
Looking at Dugu Yu, Xue Tianjun calmly said, "Sister Yu, since you've said so, I won't kill her anymore."
"Husband, are you really alright?"
Seeing the sudden change in the scene, Si Ye and Wu Ye rushed to Xue Tianjun's side, asking with concern.
Xue Tianjun smiled, "Of course I'm alright, don't worry. Your husband is invincible; the poison she used has no effect on me."
The two women breathed a sigh of relief for Xue Tianjun; as long as he was alright, they were at ease.
At this moment, Xue Tianjun looked at Shi Wuzun and said, "Shi Wuzun, I said I would come to Wushuang City. I think you can fulfill your promise now."
A promise? What promise?
Shi Wuzun nodded and suddenly knelt down before Xue Tianjun. As he knelt, Mei Ji also knelt down.
"Lord Xue..."
the two called out almost simultaneously.
Although Wu Huan Niang had been acupunctured, she could still speak. Hearing the two men shout "Blood City Lord," she couldn't help but curse, "Traitor! Damn traitor!"
Wan Ping and the other two wives of Dugu Yifang, unlike Wu Huan Niang, were typical opportunists.
The three knelt down simultaneously, and at this moment, some of the Wushuang City experts present also knelt.
Receiving such treatment, Blood Heaven Lord wasn't surprised at all. He knew why Mei Ji knelt before him; she was self-aware enough that even if she was an expert, she was far inferior to him.
"Good, good, good..."
Blood Heaven Lord said three times, then suddenly changed his tone, "Guards, lock up Wu Huan Niang and the other two."
The new city lord's intimidation had worked. Several people surrounded them. Dugu Yu also sensed the situation was dire, but for some reason, this was the situation she most wanted to see.
After Wu Huanniang and the other three were taken away, Xue Tianjun looked at the kneeling people and said, "Get up."
Shi Wuzun and Mei Ji stood up first.
"Lord Xue, I hope you can change Wushuang City as you said."
Shi Wuzun looked at Xue Tianjun and said.
In fact, the two had made an agreement long ago. Everything Shi Wuzun said when he returned to Wushuang City was actually at Xue Tianjun's behest. Of course, it would be better for him to be the city lord of Wushuang City than for Dugu Yifang.
Xue Tianjun nodded and looked at Mei Ji with a smile, "I know you're not an old woman, but I never imagined you could be so beautiful."
"Thank you for your praise, but I, Mei Ji, am impartial. If you cannot bring a good life to the people of Wushuang City and cannot ensure the longevity of Wushuang City, I will still fulfill my duty as a guardian and change the city lord."
Mei Ji's attitude turned cold again.

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