Chapter 79

The night was cool like water, the moonlight casting a clear and serene glow, enveloping the tranquil and peaceful surroundings.

In the distance, the occasional sounds of bustling activity from the streets only made the courtyard seem even more secluded.

Just as Su Yi was lost in thought, a knock on the door broke the silence.

"Is Master Su here?"

Zhang Yuanxing's voice echoed from outside the courtyard gate.

Su Yi got up and opened the gate, seeing Zhang Yuanxing holding a pot of wine and a roasted chicken.

Behind him, Xiong Bo, wearing a black round hat, followed closely.

"What's this?" Su Yi asked.

"Such a beautiful night, why not enjoy a drink together? Wouldn't that be delightful?"

As he spoke, Zhang Yuanxing walked into the courtyard with a smile, looking around and nodding in approval. "This courtyard may be a bit simple, but it's peaceful."

He placed the wine pot and roasted chicken on the stone table under the old locust tree, sat down on one of the stone benches, and said with a smile, "Master Su, please sit."

He acted as if he were at home.

Su Yi didn't mind, took two wine cups, and sat opposite Zhang Yuanxing.

"This wine is from my home, called 'Pear Blossom Brew.' It's made by soaking pear blossoms from early spring in spiritual spring water, with thirty-six kinds of medicinal herbs added, and then sealed for nine years. Even at my home, it's only served to distinguished guests."

As he spoke, Zhang Yuanxing opened the wine pot, and the clear, fragrant aroma of the wine spread through the night air.

When Zhang Yuanxing poured the wine into the two cups, the wine was crystal clear, smooth, and amber in color, shimmering with a faint spiritual light under the moonlight.

"Come, let's have a toast."

Zhang Yuanxing raised his cup with a smile, a hint of pride in his eyes.

He believed that with Su Yi's discerning eye, he would recognize the extraordinary quality of the Pear Blossom Brew.

Su Yi, however, remained calm and said, "Master Zhang, your visit is surely not just to find a drinking companion. Why not talk about the matter first, and then drink?"

The Pear Blossom Brew was indeed a fine wine in the mortal world.

Unfortunately, compared to the divine elixirs Su Yi had tasted in his past life, it was far inferior, and he was not impressed.

Zhang Yuanxing, who appeared graceful, was actually showing off, unaware of how ridiculous he looked.

Zhang Yuanxing was taken aback, put down his cup, and said thoughtfully, "It's not a big deal, just some questions about Ghost Mother Ridge."

"Didn't you already know?" Su Yi asked.

Zhang Yuanxing replied frankly, "No, I want to know what you did to earn the respect of Yuan Luoxi and Cheng Wuyong."

At that moment, Xiong Bo, standing nearby, also looked over, his expression calm but giving off a strong sense of pressure.

Su Yi vaguely understood Zhang Yuanxing's intentions and said, "Why don't you ask them?"

Zhang Yuanxing's brows furrowed, a hint of impatience in his eyes, but he explained, "They wouldn't tell me. If they did, I wouldn't be here bothering you now."

Su Yi casually said, "It's quite simple. On Ghost Mother Ridge, I saved their lives and sold them a Six Yin Grass. I think that's why they respect me."

He didn't hide anything and didn't bother to conceal such a trivial matter.

There was no need.

But Zhang Yuanxing was taken aback and frowned, "Master Su, this joke isn't funny at all."

He clearly didn't believe it.

Yuan Luoxi had someone like Cheng Wuyong, a fully accomplished Qi Gathering realm expert, by her side. Why would she need a Blood Circulation realm person to save her life?

That was absurd.

Xiong Bo suddenly asked, "Can you explain in detail how you saved them?"

This surprised Zhang Yuanxing, who looked at Su Yi with a mix of doubt and curiosity, eager to hear his explanation.

Su Yi casually said, "Last night, the Six Yin Corpse tried to ambush us during the rain. Cheng Wuyong alone couldn't handle it. I was there to kill the Six Yin Corpse, so I did it, which indirectly saved their lives."

Zhang Yuanxing's face darkened, suppressing his anger, and said, "Su Yi, I consider you a friend, but you're telling me such a ridiculous lie. Don't you think you're treating me, Zhang Yuanxing, with utter disrespect?"

His expression grew stern.

When he saw Su Yi with Yuan Luoxi earlier, he was already displeased, thinking Su Yi was ungrateful and didn't appreciate his admiration.

After the banquet at the Immortal Gathering Pavilion, thinking about Yuan Luoxi's respectful demeanor towards Su Yi, he felt even more uncomfortable.

So when he came to see Su Yi tonight, he was already angry. He thought if Su Yi cooperated, he would be magnanimous and forgive him.

But Su Yi was lying, and his lies were full of holes, which was a deliberate insult to his intelligence!

Xiong Bo also frowned and said coldly, "Su Yi, if you're trying to impress our young master by distorting the truth, you're very childish and ridiculous!"

Clearly, he didn't believe that Su Yi, a Blood Circulation realm cultivator, could kill the Six Yin Corpse, something even a Martial Arts Master couldn't do.

It was like an ant boasting about killing a tiger, absurd and ridiculous.

Su Yi sighed.

Telling the truth, but no one believed him, was truly frustrating.

"I've said what I needed to say. If you don't believe me, ask Yuan Luoxi and the others. I'm not going to explain further."

With that, he stood up and walked towards his room, "You're welcome to leave. I won't see you out."

This was a clear dismissal.

Smash!

Zhang Yuanxing grabbed his cup and smashed it on the ground, shouting, "Su Yi, you're asking for trouble!"

Su Yi turned around, his eyes cold, and said, "What, Master Zhang, are you planning to cause trouble here?"

"Trouble?"

Zhang Yuanxing laughed in anger, no longer bothering with his manners, "I was being polite because I admired your performance at the Dragon Gate Competition. But you keep pushing your luck. Do you really think I, Zhang Yuanxing, have a good temper and won't hold it against you?"

As he spoke, his expression turned cold, and he pointed at Su Yi, "I'm warning you, if you don't tell the truth today, don't blame me for being impolite!"

Xiong Bo, standing nearby, said calmly, "Young Master, calm down. Since Su Yi claims he can kill the Six Yin Corpse, let me test him to see if he's lying or not."

Zhang Yuanxing took a deep breath and nodded, "Alright, but Xiong Bo, don't kill him. I still need to ask about Ghost Mother Ridge. If the truth isn't revealed, I'll be very upset."

Xiong Bo nodded, "Young man, everything has its limits. If you admit your mistake and tell the truth now, it's not too late."

Su Yi's lips curled into a smile, and he couldn't help but laugh, looking at them as if they were fools, and said, "You know Yuan Luoxi and Cheng Wuyong respect me, yet you dare to act so arrogantly in front of me. Should I call you stupid, or reckless?"

Zhang Yuanxing was stunned, unable to believe that Su Yi would still speak so insolently at this moment.

Xiong Bo's face darkened, his eyes filled with killing intent.

Even he didn't expect that a mere Blood Circulation realm person would dare to be so disrespectful to him!

Without hesitation, he stepped forward.

His steps were like those of a dragon or a tiger, his aura rising dramatically.

Bang!

The courtyard gate was suddenly pushed open.

A slender figure stormed in, angrily shouting, "Zhang Yuanxing, dare to lay a hand on him!"

The newcomer was in military attire, her legs long and straight, her delicate and beautiful face filled with unhidden anger.

It was Yuan Luoxi.

Behind her were Cheng Wuyong, Fu Shan, and Nie Beihu.

Their faces were also grim.

Su Yi was surprised. How did they get here?

Zhang Yuanxing was also caught off guard, stunned for a moment, and said, "Luoxi, didn't you leave this morning?"

Xiong Bo frowned, stopping in his tracks, suppressing his killing intent.

"If I didn't come, how would I see your grand display of power, Zhang Yuanxing?"

Yuan Luoxi's eyes blazed with anger.

"Fu Shan didn't expect the son of the Zhang Clan's patriarch to be so short-sighted."

Fu Shan snorted coldly.

Zhang Yuanxing could tolerate being scolded by Yuan Luoxi, but when Fu Shan also mocked him, he was furious, shouting, "Fu Shan, who gave you the nerve to speak to me like that?"

"I'm the Lord of Guangling City. If I can't say a word when you're about to commit violence on my territory, what kind of place do you think this is?"

Fu Shan said sternly.

"You..."

Zhang Yuanxing was about to say something but was stopped by Xiong Bo.

"Young Master, we should leave," Xiong Bo said solemnly.

He saw that with Yuan Luoxi present, if they dared to attack Su Yi, Cheng Wuyong and Fu Shan would intervene without hesitation.

Cheng Wuyong alone could restrain him, and with Fu Shan, a late-stage Qi Gathering realm expert, the consequences would be dire.

But leaving like this left Zhang Yuanxing feeling frustrated.

He took a few deep breaths, suppressing his anger, and said sincerely, "Luoxi, this isn't what you think..."

Yuan Luoxi cut him off rudely, "Get out! Who wants to hear your excuses? If you don't leave now, don't blame me for being impolite! Then we'll see if your father will help you with me!"

These words were not just impolite but a direct insult to Zhang Yuanxing's dignity.

His face turned red with anger, veins bulging on his forehead, almost losing control.

He didn't expect that Yuan Luoxi would go to such lengths to protect a Wen Clan's赘婿 (note: this term is often used for a man who marries into a family and takes on their surname, often seen as a low-status position)!

"Young Master, take the long view. This is just a temporary disgrace. There will be a time to settle the score!"

With that, Xiong Bo grabbed Zhang Yuanxing's shoulder and led him away, quickly disappearing from sight.

The moonlight was as clear and cold as water.

The roasted chicken on the stone table was untouched, the Pear Blossom Brew undrunk, but the tense standoff had been defused.

But Su Yi's brow furrowed.

Yuan Luoxi's timely arrival had saved Zhang Yuanxing and Xiong Bo from a potentially fatal encounter...

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