Chapter 99

"Liuchengfeng, how dare you!" Hotongtian and others, who were alert to all directions, instantly noticed Liuchengfeng's unusual movement and were greatly alarmed, trying to turn around to rescue him.

However, the three brothers of the Bai family, who had been on the defensive a moment ago, suddenly changed their momentum and launched a desperate attack, tightly entangling the three of them, leaving them unable to extricate themselves from the battlefield.

"Do you like Yue'er?" Shangguantong clearly did not expect Liuchengfeng's answer. He wiped the fresh blood from the corner of his mouth with difficulty and said with a bitter smile, "Then shouldn't you try to please me, your future father-in-law?"

"Yue'er treats me with respect as an elder brother, but there is not a trace of romantic affection." Liuchengfeng shook his head and said, "Lord, you dote on Yue'er and fulfill all her wishes. I believe you would never go against her will and betroth her to me."

"These past years, I have treated you well." Shangguantong had always admired this young and talented man, and now, feeling betrayed, he felt even more disheartened, "Just because Yue'er doesn't love you, you want to kill me? Are today's young people so fragile?"

A hint of guilt flashed across Liuchengfeng's face: "The Xiao family has promised me a better future and agreed to give me Yue'er after the matter is accomplished."

"Liuchengfeng, you despicable scoundrel, I was truly blind to treat you as a brother." Shangguan Yue used all her strength to prop herself up and glared at Liuchengfeng, "You will never get my heart."

"Yue'er, I know you will hate me to the bone after today," Liuchengfeng said softly, "So for now, just getting you is enough. I've heard there are drugs in the world that can control a person's mind. I'll just spend more time looking for them."

"You..." Shangguan Yue's face turned pale with anger, and she trembled all over, unable to speak for a moment.

"Who would have thought that someone who looks so decent could have such despicable thoughts." Shangguantong felt his vitality gradually weakening, but he did not show any sign of fear, "I, Shangguantong, have seen countless people in my life. The one time I misjudged someone cost me my life. Cough... cough... Heaven is truly harsh to me... cough... cough..."

The guilt on Liuchengfeng's face had dissipated, and his handsome face appeared slightly pale in the sunlight: "Lord, rest in peace. I will take good care of Yue'er and not let her suffer in any way."

Shangguantong closed his eyes and stopped struggling.

"No!"

In the endless despair, Shangguan Yue suddenly remembered Zhong Wen's mischievous smile.

Liuchengfeng tightened his fan, intending to inject more spiritual energy to end Shangguantong's life.

"Liuchengfeng, look over here!"

Shangguan Yue's sharp cry caught his attention.

Turning his head, he saw a black metal tube, its dark opening pointing at his chest.

Liuchengfeng's calm exterior belied the turmoil within, causing a moment of hesitation.

It was in this brief moment that a bright light shot out from the tube, accompanied by a deafening roar, instantly engulfing his figure.

When the light dissipated, Shangguan Yue found that Liuchengfeng was gone, leaving only two severed legs on the ground, testifying to the presence of the young Tianlun expert.

"Yue'er, this... this is... cough... cough..." Shangguantong looked at the black tube in Shangguan Yue's hand, surprised. He felt that his daughter seemed much more unfamiliar after her trip to Nanzhong Province.

"Miss, we'll hold them off. Quickly take Lord away!" Hotongtian, who did not expect Liuchengfeng to die at Shangguan Yue's hands, was overjoyed, "Don't go back to Shengyu Trading Company, go to the Princess's residence!"

Shangguan Yue, being a quick-witted person, instantly understood Hotongtian's meaning. She tucked the fire pistol into her waistband, picked up the weakened Shangguantong, and decisively ran in the opposite direction of the battlefield.

As a Dili-level cultivator, she, a delicate young lady, carried a man weighing several dozen kilograms without any difficulty.

"Truly a waste!" Bai Wuchang frowned slightly, his zombie-like face finally showing some expression.

The situation had reversed, and the Bai brothers, seeing Shangguantong and his daughter escape, became anxious. Hotongtian and the others, on the other hand, began to fight steadily, blocking the path of Bai Wuchang and the others who were pursuing Shangguan Yue.

Fortunately, the carriage was intercepted just two streets away from the Princess's residence. Shangguan Yue, familiar with the area, quickly navigated through the alleys. In less than half an hour, she could see the gate of the Princess's residence in the distance.

She felt a surge of joy and quickened her pace, her long, white legs frequently alternating at the slit of her red dress, visible and hidden.

Shangguantong's face was ashen, his breathing weak, and he had fallen into a coma.

"Yiru..." Shangguan Yue called out loudly, just a few meters from the gate of the Princess's residence. She and Li Yiru had a close relationship, and the gatekeeper would often let her in directly upon hearing her voice without needing to report.

At that moment, a cold and lethal aura suddenly enveloped Shangguan Yue, sending a chill through her body, making her shudder. She could not move her feet forward even a fraction.

Another Tianlun!

Her face turned pale, and a deep sense of helplessness washed over her.

Accompanying the boundless killing intent was a sword.

The sword, like a venomous snake, struck at the best moment from the most bizarre and poisonous angle.

The attacker had planned meticulously, leaving Shangguan Yue, like a mouse targeted by a snake, with no chance of survival.

"Father, I'm sorry, I am incapable."

Two streams of crystal-clear tears fell on the delicate and smooth cheeks of the young lady.

At that moment, the lightning-fast sword strike seemed to slow down in her eyes.

As the sword approached her eyes, for some reason, Shangguan Yue's mind once again recalled Zhong Wen's hateful smile.

Why am I thinking of that guy?

She closed her eyes, not understanding her strange state of mind.

"Scoundrel, dare you!"

An elderly voice rang in her ears, and the cold aura that had enveloped Shangguan Yue suddenly dissipated. She opened her eyes and saw Li Yiru's gentle eyes.

"Yue'er, are you okay?" Li Yiru's voice was melodious and soft.

"Yiru, quickly save my father, quickly..." Shangguan Yue let out a sigh of relief. Exhausted, she could no longer support herself and fainted in Li Yiru's arms...

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The road between Qingyun Mountain Range and Fufeng City was very narrow, only wide enough for one carriage to pass. If vehicles from both directions met, they often had disputes over who should yield.

On both sides of the road, there were vast fields, mostly planted with spiritual herbs, with crops occupying less than one-third of the area.

Under the scorching sun, two unicorns were slowly walking on the narrow path.

"Second Young Master seems to be in a good mood." Uncle Fu looked at Lin Chaofeng with a kind expression.

"Uncle Fu noticed?" Lin Chaofeng's voice was filled with excitement, "I didn't expect that just a few days on Qingfeng Mountain would break through the Dili threshold, months earlier than my original plan."

Feeling the thick half-circle spirit ring in his dantian, Lin Chaofeng felt invigorated and full of passion.

"Unfortunately, we couldn't meet the Young Lady." Uncle Fu said regretfully.

Fortunately, you didn't meet the Young Lady.

Lin Chaofeng silently cursed, but said, "Yes, I miss the Young Lady very much."

"Second Young Master, don't worry. This old servant has received great kindness from Piaohua Palace and has no intention of taking the Young Lady back to the capital." Uncle Fu, seeing his expression, knew his thoughts and said with a smile, "Besides, even if this old servant had the intention, he would be far from a match for that Shangguan Miss."

"Piaohua Palace healed your injuries after injuring you. At most, the debts cancel out. What great kindness is this?" Lin Chaofeng asked curiously.

Uncle Fu shook his head: "This old servant's old injuries were also healed by that young man. If nothing goes wrong, I can take that step within three years."

"Is that true?" Lin Chaofeng's eyes lit up. Although he disapproved of Uncle Fu's attitude towards Lin Zhiyun, he knew that cultivating a Spirit Venerable would greatly improve the Lin family's situation.

"So this time, this old servant will strongly advise the Lord to politely decline the marriage proposal from the Xiao family." Uncle Fu continued, "Even if we offend Xiao Qing, as long as we endure for a while, when this old servant ascends to the rank of Spirit Venerable, we can hold our heads high. However, Piaohua Palace must not be offended."

"Piaohua Palace is full of beautiful women, and you hold them in such high regard?" Lin Chaofeng was somewhat surprised, recalling the beautiful faces and feeling a sense of nostalgia.

"Second Young Master, you don't know. Although the Xiao family is powerful, they are a prestigious clan in the capital. Even if they are dissatisfied, they can only use underhanded means and cannot openly use force against the Shangshu Mansion." Uncle Fu analyzed slowly, "However, Piaohua Palace is a cultivation sect. They have no such qualms. They hold the Young Lady in high regard. If things really come to a head, the entire Lin family would not be a match for Shangguan Junyi alone."

"What! That charming Aunt Shangguan is that powerful?" Lin Chaofeng was greatly surprised.

"Moreover, this old servant has a feeling that that young man named 'Zhong Wen' is not simple." Uncle Fu's face was serious, "He once boasted that if Lord marries the Young Lady to the Xiao family, he will personally come to the capital and level the Shangshu Mansion. Although he is just a young man, this old servant cannot ignore his words."

Thinking of Zhong Wen's arrogant declaration to "level the Shangshu Mansion," even though it was his own home, Lin Chaofeng still felt a surge of excitement.

A man should be like this!

He clenched his fists tightly, determined to return to the capital and strive hard, no longer wasting his time as before.