Chapter 73

In the early morning, the wind carried a chill, and an occasional gust made one shiver involuntarily.

On the quiet mountain path, a black stallion slowly approached, its hooves making a steady clattering sound on the ground, like a well-composed melody that brought joy to the heart.

On the horse, a man and a woman sat close together, the woman holding a baby in her arms, resembling a couple out for a ride.

"Don't hold me so tightly..." The man wrapped his arms around the woman's waist, holding the reins, making her blush and turn red. The man, however, was oblivious, and instead smiled foolishly, leaning forward to gently rub his cheek against hers, making her cheeks even redder.

These two were naturally Bai Xiaosheng and Mu Wanqing!

Because of the baby, Mu Wanqing's anger had subsided, and Bai Xiaosheng's shameless behavior left her with no choice but to blush and endure, during which he took advantage of her many times.

In the forest, the two were intimately close, making Bai Xiaosheng extremely pleased! Even when they mounted the horse, he continued to take advantage, leaving Mu Wanqing with no recourse, and she could only inwardly call him "troublemaker," her usual boldness nowhere to be seen.

The two rode on, with Bai Xiaosheng flirting and teasing Mu Wanqing, making her cheeks flush. Around noon, they arrived at the entrance of a secluded valley. Mu Wanqing quickly dismounted and hurried forward, holding the baby. Behind her, Bai Xiaosheng laughed and urged the horse to follow. They entered the valley, and there they saw a yard enclosed by a bamboo fence, with three thatched cottages. Someone inside seemed to have heard them and opened the door to come out.

This was also a very beautiful woman, with a face somewhat similar to Mu Wanqing, but her expression was even colder, and there was a hint of ferocity on her delicate face. This woman was naturally Qin Hongmian, the wielder of the Asura Blade.

"Wan'er..." Qin Hongmian did not expect a man to accompany Mu Wanqing into the valley. She called out, her gaze passing over Mu Wanqing to look at Bai Xiaosheng. Bai Xiaosheng hurriedly bowed and said, "Bai Xiaosheng greets Aunt!"

"Wan'er, who is he?" Qin Hongmian frowned, looking at Mu Wanqing, but her gaze made her pause. She then said, "Wan'er, the baby in your arms..." She was startled, thinking that Mu Wanqing, like herself, had given birth out of wedlock. Her gaze toward Bai Xiaosheng became even more fierce.

"Master, this... this baby was saved by... by Big Brother Bai from Ye Erniang..." Mu Wanqing explained softly, which greatly relieved Qin Hongmian. However, her next words made Qin Hongmian's face change again. "Big Brother Bai... Big Brother Bai is... is my...?" Her voice was very low, and if Qin Hongmian had not been close, she might not have heard it. But these words were like a thunderbolt, making Qin Hongmian's face turn pale.

Only then did she notice that Mu Wanqing was not wearing a veil in front of Bai Xiaosheng!

"He took off your veil..." Qin Hongmian's voice trembled, and Mu Wanqing blushed and lowered her head, saying, "Yes, yes. I have known Big Brother Bai for a long time, and I have a good impression of him. This time, he accidentally took off my veil, and... I am willing to marry Big Brother Bai."

Listening to Mu Wanqing's hesitant words, Qin Hongmian sighed inwardly, "What a tragic fate!" This child was so much like herself back then.

At this moment, the baby in Mu Wanqing's arms woke up and started crying, making Qin Hongmian frown. Mu Wanqing took out a milk bottle and started feeding the baby. Seeing her somewhat unskilled but not unfamiliar actions, Qin Hongmian's frown deepened, and her expression became even more severe. Through the current Mu Wanqing, she thought of herself back then.

Back then, she had raised Mu Wanqing in this way, but the heartless man had never cared!

The more she thought about it, the angrier Qin Hongmian became. She shouted at Mu Wanqing, "Wan'er, go inside!"

"Master..." Mu Wanqing was startled, not knowing why her master was angry. But seeing the murderous intent on her master's face and the fierce gaze directed at Bai Xiaosheng, she guessed that her master was dissatisfied with Big Brother Bai. She was anxious and grabbed her master's shoulder, saying, "Master, Big Brother Bai and I are in love. We..."

"Shut up!" Qin Hongmian shouted, and Bai Xiaosheng frowned but did not speak. Mu Wanqing, scolded by Qin Hongmian, reluctantly walked toward the cottage, frequently looking back at Bai Xiaosheng.

Bai Xiaosheng gave her a reassuring smile. Once Mu Wanqing entered the cottage, he turned to Qin Hongmian and said respectfully, "Aunt, what do you want to teach me?"

"Teach you?" Qin Hongmian's face was cold, and she clenched her fists, shouting, "I will certainly teach you well!" She bent her legs and leaped up, her fists turning into palms, and she struck Bai Xiaosheng with both hands.

Bai Xiaosheng smiled and was not concerned. He moved his feet and dodged to the side, saying, "Aunt, do you want to test my martial arts?"

"Boy, what nonsense..." Qin Hongmian shouted and pounced again, but Bai Xiaosheng dodged once more. Their movements had already caught the attention of Mu Wanqing, who was watching from inside. She put down the baby and quickly ran out, shouting, "Big Brother Bai, Master, stop fighting!"

"Wan'er, you are inexperienced and do not understand the dangers of the world! All men are heartless and unfaithful. Today, I will test this boy for you." As Qin Hongmian spoke, her palm techniques became even more fierce, but she could not do anything to Bai Xiaosheng. He casually took a few steps, and her attacks all missed.

Watching her palm techniques, Bai Xiaosheng inwardly sighed. This was the Five Luo Light Smoke Palm, which he had seen from Duan Zhengchun.

Qin Hongmian continued to attack, and Bai Xiaosheng continued to dodge. They fought for nearly an hour, and Qin Hongmian's anger gradually subsided. She realized that her martial arts were no match for this young man, and his lightness and agility were truly remarkable!

Stopping, Qin Hongmian was slightly out of breath, her fair face flushed, exuding a mature charm that was very pleasing to the eye, making Bai Xiaosheng feast his eyes. If it were anyone else, they might have been entranced, but Bai Xiaosheng, who had seen countless adult films, quickly composed himself. Qin Hongmian was his mother-in-law, and he could not be impolite!

"Wan'er, come inside with me!" Qin Hongmian, embarrassed, pulled Mu Wanqing and walked toward the cottage without even glancing at Bai Xiaosheng. He could only follow, but once they entered the yard, the door was slammed shut. Standing outside, Bai Xiaosheng could not leave. He looked up at the sky and muttered, "At least the scenery here is nice, and the sun is not too harsh, or I would have been blinded."

Bai Xiaosheng stood outside, enduring the sun and the cold wind, motionless. Inside, Qin Hongmian began to scold her daughter, and Mu Wanqing defended her relationship with Bai Xiaosheng, recounting their years together.

Gradually, Bai Xiaosheng heard crying from inside. Not long after, Mu Wanqing, with red eyes, opened the door and beckoned him to come in. He immediately went in and looked up to see that Qin Hongmian's eyes were also red and swollen, indicating that she had been crying with Mu Wanqing.

Looking at Bai Xiaosheng again, Mu Wanqing was no longer as hostile. She said more calmly, "Bai Xiaosheng, today I entrust Wan'er to you. But in my eyes, all men are no good. I want you to swear a terrible oath: you must not have any other women besides Wan'er, or you will be childless and your parents will die tragically."

Qin Hongmian was ruthless, involving not only his descendants but also his parents, making Bai Xiaosheng inwardly sigh. This was all due to Duan Zhengchun's misdeeds!

"Agreed!" Without hesitation, Bai Xiaosheng immediately swore, "Bai Xiaosheng will only marry Mu Wanqing for life. If I am unfaithful, I will be childless..." As he spoke, he found it hard to continue. Qin Hongmian's eyes widened, and she said, "What? Speak!"

"Aunt, can we change it? Mentioning my parents is... is really too much for me to say." Bai Xiaosheng smiled bitterly, and Mu Wanqing, seeing her man's difficulty, also spoke up, "Mother..."

Mother? Bai Xiaosheng was taken aback, his face slightly surprised. He was not surprised by their mother-daughter relationship, which he already knew. What surprised him was that Qin Hongmian had revealed this to Mu Wanqing here, which was indeed unexpected! But thinking about it, it made sense. With her daughter about to marry, how could a mother keep such things hidden? And the killings she had made Mu Wanqing do were probably over.

This was maternal love!

With Mu Wanqing's support, Bai Xiaosheng did not have to swear by his parents. He changed it to a martial arts oath, which Qin Hongmian accepted. However, as a woman about to lose her daughter, Qin Hongmian still felt uncomfortable and was quite difficult with Bai Xiaosheng, who could only inwardly sigh and outwardly comply. What could he do? She was his mother-in-law!