Chapter 74

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There was no response. Xiao Sheng felt he had nothing more to say. He had encountered many arrogant and domineering people in his life, but never one as comically overbearing as this. This unprecedented experience left Xiao Sheng at a loss for how to deal with this self-satisfied man.

At that moment, a cold, light snort suddenly sounded. Immediately, light footsteps approached from a distance, and Tian Ji Xing Yu Xuanji emerged from behind a pile of rocks.

Upon seeing the beautiful woman, Ye Liangchen's eyes lit up. He clasped his hands and said, "Miss, hello. I am Ye Liangchen, the most outstanding genius disciple of the Ye family, the leading family among the four major families of Ye, Lin, Gao, and Xiao. May I ask for your name?"

"What four major families? What a joke." Yu Xuanji showed no mercy, flicking her sleeve and scolding, "You're trying to intimidate others by pretending to be someone important, but you've picked the wrong target. Get lost immediately."

Ye Liangchen's face changed at being scolded in front of everyone. Just as he was about to speak, he saw that Yu Xuanji was ignoring him and walked straight to Xiao Sheng, asking, "Your Highness, are you seriously injured?"

Xiao Sheng shook his head and said, "Nothing serious. However, the medicine I brought with me is all used up. This is a bit of a problem now."

Yu Xuanji glanced at the places on Xiao Sheng's body that had been burned by the lava and said calmly, "In the universe, things have their own properties that counteract each other. For example, within ten steps of where a venomous snake appears, there must be an antidote. This is the principle of one thing counteracting another.

Here at Jinding Lake, it's the same. Although the lava contains fire poison, Tian Xing Di Ying is the perfect antidote. Just crush it and sprinkle it on the wound, and it will naturally heal and regenerate flesh. After a few days of rest, you'll be fine."

"Tian Xing Di Ying can also be used as medicine. I never would have thought." Xiao Sheng nodded and immediately took out a few sesame-sized Tian Xing Di Ying from the storage space in his bracelet, crushed them into powder, and gently sprinkled them on the wound.

A refreshing and comfortable sensation immediately spread throughout his body, invigorating his spirit. Looking at the wound, the burned skin and flesh had fallen off and formed scabs. Although the effect was not as good as the healing potions he had used before, it was still quite effective.

Xiao Sheng regained some of his energy, stood up, and moved his limbs, smiling, "Indeed, it works. Thank you, Advisor. We've collected enough Tian Xing Di Ying, let's go back."

Yu Xuanji nodded and turned to leave with Xiao Sheng. However, their actions had already enraged Ye Liangchen, who shouted angrily, "Stop! No leaving!" He leaped forward, landing in front of Xiao Sheng, and said sternly, "You clearly had Tian Xing Di Ying and yet dared to lie to my face just now? Country bumpkin, you have some nerve! Hand over the Tian Xing Di Ying immediately, or Ye Liangchen will make your life worse than death!"

The female advisor turned sharply and said coldly to Ye Liangchen, "You ignorant frog at the bottom of a well, get lost."

"Heh heh, what, are you going to attack me?" Ye Liangchen had been somewhat moved by the female advisor's beauty. However, her repeated scolding had already enraged him.

Ye Liangchen stood tall and said arrogantly, "If I was the one who was rude first, and you want to attack, I don't object. But if it's the other way around, heh heh, I love attacking those who think they are superior. Put down the Tian Xing Di Ying and apologize, got it?"

Yu Xuanji sneered, "What if I don't understand?"

Ye Liangchen narrowed his eyes and said proudly, "You can continue to do as you please, but I guarantee your life won't be pleasant. Why? Heh heh, just remember my name, Ye Liangchen."

As he spoke, Ye Liangchen suddenly pressed his hand on his waist. "Clang!" A clear sound rang out, and a soft sword that had been wrapped around his waist like a belt was now unsheathed. The sword's light shimmered like a pool of autumn water, and the coldness was immediately felt.

Holding the sword, Ye Liangchen channeled his true qi, and the soft sword straightened. He said confidently, "Want to resist? No problem. Use all your skills, I don't mind playing with you. If you can withstand three moves from me, I'll let you go. If not, heh heh, I don't mind taking another concubine."

The female advisor said calmly, "Oh, you want to take me as a concubine? We'll see if you have the ability. Ye Liangchen of the Ye family? Very well, very well."

As she spoke, she suddenly moved her right hand and took out a green whistle from her sleeve. Ye Liangchen's face, which had been full of pride, suddenly changed, and he exclaimed, "The Two Realms Whistle? How could you possibly have such a thing?"

Yu Xuanji ignored Ye Liangchen and brought the whistle to her lips, gently blowing it. No sound was heard, but Xiao Sheng immediately felt an invisible wave spreading in all directions, reaching far and wide.

A moment later, a cry of an eagle came from the sky. A large shadow soon covered the lake shore. Looking up, they saw a giant eagle with wings spanning over ten feet, and on its back sat an old man with a sage-like appearance and flowing white beard.

The old man patted his mount, and the giant eagle understood and slowly descended. The old man leaped off the eagle's back and said with an air of authority, "Who blew the Two Realms Whistle? Ah, Xiao Qi from the fifth branch? What are you doing here?" He completely ignored Xiao Sheng and Yu Xuanji.

Seeing the old man, Ye Liangchen transformed into a well-behaved student, kneeling and bowing respectfully, saying, "Xiao Qi, greeting Great Uncle."

"Rise, rise." The old man raised his hand and said, "What are you doing here, collecting Tian Xing Di Ying?"

"Yes, Great Uncle. When I arrived, I found this country bumpkin (pointing at Xiao Sheng) had picked up a large piece of Tian Xing Di Ying, so I ordered him to hand it over. Unexpectedly, this country bumpkin was disrespectful and not only refused but also lied and deceived me. I tried to reason with him, but then this woman came out and... blew the Two Realms Whistle. Please, Great Uncle, make a decision."

"Hmm, such a thing?" The old man turned and glanced at Xiao Sheng and Yu Xuanji. He waved his hand and said decisively, "Country bumpkin, put down the Tian Xing Di Ying, then slap yourself eighteen times and cut off both your arms. I, the great lord, will spare your life.

And that woman, the Two Realms Whistle is a secret of the Ye family. Once blown, anyone within a thousand miles who has the whistle can hear it. Moreover, it can be used to teleport. Such a treasure is only possessed by the elders of our Ye family. How did you get one?

Forget it, considering your appearance is passable, I won't pursue it. Quickly return the Two Realms Whistle and come with me to be my nineteenth concubine. If you serve me well, I'll ensure you a life of luxury and endless enjoyment."

"… Advisor, what kind of people did you call?" Xiao Sheng had thought that blowing the whistle would quickly resolve the situation and allow them to leave. But the person who responded to the whistle was this old man. Xiao Sheng was speechless.

Yu Xuanji's face turned slightly red, and she said to Xiao Sheng, "I didn't expect the Ye family to have fallen to such a state. It was my mistake. Please, Your Highness, bear with it for a moment. I'll resolve this quickly."

Pausing, the female advisor's face turned serious, and she scolded, "The generations of the Ye family are named as follows: Tian Bai Qi Chen. Since Ye Liangchen calls you Great Uncle, you must be of the Bai generation. What is your relationship with Ye Tianxie?"

"Ridiculous! How dare a mere woman call the name of our Lord Tianxie?" The old man, Ye Baiyi, was furious and said sternly, "Lord Tianxie is of such noble status, how can a lowly person like you call his name? I, Ye Baiyi, will teach you a lesson to understand the hierarchy!"

As he spoke, Ye Baiyi leaped forward without hesitation, spreading his hands and grabbing towards Yu Xuanji's chest. The wind whistled as he attacked, displaying the first level of the Master's Disturbing Spirit Realm. It was as powerful as the top experts of the demonic sects in the Tang Dynasty. Ye Liangchen exclaimed in shock, "Hundred Percent Capture... no, Moon Chasing Dragon Grab?"

It turned out that Ye Baiyi's move was a secret technique of the Ye family called 'Moon Chasing Dragon Grab.' Not only was it marvelously versatile and precise, but it also used a secret technique of the Ye family to make the captured woman immediately lose all resistance, with her body going limp, her face turning red, her heart rate increasing, and her skin becoming more sensitive. It was a perfect technique for subduing women.

Because those who practiced this technique always captured a beautiful female slave with each use, over time, the technique was prefixed with "Hundred Percent Capture."

This was the end. This beautiful woman would become Ye Baiyi's concubine, and no one in the world could change her fate, not even the current Emperor of the Great Hao Dynasty.

At that moment, Ye Liangchen couldn't help but beat his chest in regret, wishing he had acted first. If he had, he could have done whatever he wanted with this beautiful woman. But now... oh, how he regretted it!

On the other side, Xiao Sheng didn't know the origin of the technique Ye Baiyi was using. Seeing Ye Baiyi's despicable move, even he, who was usually calm, couldn't help but get angry.

Frowning, Xiao Sheng shouted, "What a shameless old man!" Before his voice had even finished, he moved in front of the female advisor, raised his hand, and slapped Ye Baiyi hard.

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