Chapter 1, the painted building leans against the jade figure and the chrysanthemum

By a twist of fate, the young Xiao Chengfeng became the new generation of revered ones at the Crimson Academy. Moreover, through a series of unexpected events, he found himself in the most mysterious Holy Maiden City on the Longtian Continent, where he met the young princess Xue Haibin of the Holy Maiden City

Xiao Chengfeng, who has mastered the Red Powder Sword Technique, exudes a genius-like aura. What kind of legendary stories is he creating in the Kingdom of Meiqin?

The enchanting flowers of Longtian Kingdom, the unparalleled treasures of the Earl's mansion, and the countless butterflies by the East Sea all reveal the peculiarities of human nature. Amidst it all, Xiao Chengfeng wields his long sword and sails forward.

Almost simultaneously, he noticed a female butterfly fluttering in the distance. Suddenly, he had an epiphany and couldn't help but smile. He lifted the butterfly in his hand, and it felt the harsh sound of the wind. Opening its eyes, it realized it was already beside the female butterfly, and instantly, it was overwhelmed with joy. However, in its moment of excitement, it forgot to spread its wings and immediately fell to the ground. The female butterfly covered her mouth but couldn't help but laugh out loud.

In the evening, the bamboo sings softly, and the depths of love are as profound as the layers of orchids. Yet, all the lake's light through half a window and the rain on the lotus flowers are poured into a shallow cup of new moon, intoxicatingly fresh.

The old madam saw that the man in black stood like a towering mountain, and it was clear he was not there to purchase pleasure, which made her feel uneasy. At that moment, she suddenly noticed a constable from the government approaching, and she quickly stepped forward with a gentle smile, saying: "Brother Yu, it's rare for you to come here; today I have specially prepared Sweet Rain for you..."

Then I left Miaoxiang Courtyard, feeling that Xiao Chengfeng held a high status, and I wanted to find a way to get close to him; I discovered that he liked to help the poor, so I deliberately helped a child in front of him, which led to my acquaintance with Xiao Chengfeng. I noticed that he seemed naive about worldly matters, so I seized the opportunity to suggest that we travel together across the Longtian Continent, spending day and night together. My only concern was that when Qianxunzhe came looking for him, he might see through me. Under my deliberate influence, Xiao Chengfeng held me in high regard and even swore brotherhood with me, thus we set off towards the Kingdom of Meiqin.

At this moment, Tianhu Mountain Villa was on high alert, as if facing a formidable enemy. At the entrance of the villa, an elderly man wore a grave expression, while a young guard in the distance wondered to himself: Who could possibly be coming that warrants the villa's steward to wait for several hours? This guard had been at Tianhu Mountain Villa for several years, and it was the first time he had seen the steward personally come to greet someone.

What Father said is true. Then Dongfang Qingye revealed a hint of pride on his face: I give some silver to those poor people, while my subordinates will beat them up around the corner, then send them to the authorities, and finally comfortably take back the silver.

At this moment in the secret chamber, a sudden brilliance illuminated the space, revealing an exceptionally handsome face, almost delicately feminine. The person was none other than Dongfang Yunling, the current leader of the Eastern aristocratic family. Although he was over forty years old, he was maintained as youthful as a twenty-year-old. At this moment, he smiled and said: "No matter how many experts the Xiyao family sends out, they cannot deter the seeker."

Dongfang Qingye was still trembling all over. After glancing at the door, he finally said: "Two years ago, I took three hundred and ninety thousand taels of silver..."

Xue Haibin clearly observed that the young gentleman's hand was trembling, particularly the second mount of Mars on his right hand. This second mount of Mars signifies calmness and endurance; however, the underdevelopment of this area in the young gentleman's hand evidently indicates a lack of self-control

Could it be that the person, in the very moment the door opened, darted to the beam without even being noticed by Dongfang Yunzhi, a master of exceptional skill? Xue Haibin could only feel it was unbelievable

I entrusted someone to gather information, but it was completely futile. Therefore, I secretly hid in the pleasure boat and had a servant impersonate me to leave. On that day, I discovered that everyone on the boat was entertaining a young man

As for the little princess of the Holy Maiden Heavenly City, should I reveal this news to the esteemed one? The seeker hesitated, suddenly his eyes sparkled with brilliance: "Both the little princess and the esteemed one will be visiting the Eastern family. With the esteemed one's demeanor, what woman in the world could possibly resist his charm? The little princess is no exception." He pondered leisurely, unable to restrain himself from speaking: "Once people hear of the esteemed one's heroic deeds that have stirred the world in the Sea Cloud Kingdom, how many would not be awed and completely captivated by him?"

Dongfang Qingye said: "Those present, including Shui Ruoling and others, are singing and dancing for the young man, as if to say that Xiao Chengfeng has helped them in some way, allowing Miaoxiang Courtyard to continue to exist, but what exactly that help was, I do not know"

Yet Xue Haibin held even greater disdain for this Eastern Qingye in his heart... Having taken money to indulge himself, he would return home to seek refuge whenever trouble arose

"Good! Having a disciple like you in the Eastern Family is truly a blessing for the Eastern Family!" The person stood up and said, "Follow me to the inner chamber."

Suddenly, a sound of a window gently opening came from Room No. 1 of Miaoxiang Courtyard, followed by the simultaneous sound of breaking air from four directions. At that moment, four figures flashed out from the darkness, closely pursuing the source of those four sounds

Unless... Snow Seaside glanced up and discovered the roof, as solid as rock, with a small gap slowly closing. He suddenly understood that this person must be using true energy to control the door's mechanism, allowing Dongfang Yunling to focus on the door while he took advantage of the chaos to swoop down from above. What a cautious and clever man!

He tried to suppress the excitement in his heart, but he heard the voice of the seeker: "The third message, one hundred thousand taels"

This time leaving the Holy Maiden City, she reluctantly agreed to the lord's marriage proposal, firmly believing that she would be able to find him amidst the vast sea of people

Xue Haibin pondered for a long time, and suddenly took out a large cloak from her storage ring. After donning the cloak, she instantly vanished into thin air. However, Xue Haibin could still see herself within the cloak.

Dongfang Qingye blushed slightly and said, "Yes. I secretly set up a small nest next to the Dongfang family and have been enjoying myself for more than a year and a half."

This is the invisible cloak, the most exquisite treasure of the mysterious Longxing Mountain Range, once possessed by Xiao Yin and the era. It can conceal the wearer's entire presence, making it difficult for even the most skilled opponents to detect. Later, Xiao Yin left it in the Holy Maiden's Heavenly City, and it has been passed down through generations.

In the hall, a youth gently gazed at the Master Ring in his hand and softly said, "You have returned"

The expression on Dongfang Yunling's face changed slightly. Achieving dual cultivation of martial and magical arts requires one to reach the level of both a Demon Warrior and a Demon Mage. In the Dragon Heaven Continent, attaining such dual cultivation is exceedingly rare, and the six great families hold a prestigious reputation throughout the land. Yet, it is astonishing that Nangong Huai single-handedly destroyed the Beiming family. The entire Dragon Heaven Continent is bound to undergo earth-shattering changes. He pondered for a moment and slowly said, "If this news had been known earlier, the Dongfang family could have prepared in advance; it is indeed worth this price. What is the second piece of news?"

The middle-aged man was, in fact, the renowned seeker known throughout the world. The seeker smiled faintly and said, "The first piece of information costs fifty thousand taels."

They are actually the nine great dark sorcerers of the Xiyao family

Miaoxiang Courtyard is the foremost brothel in Longtian City, usually bustling with activity. However, the atmosphere today is particularly eerie. A man in black sits calmly in the center of the Miaoxiang Courtyard's hall, drinking, yet no one dares to approach him: just moments ago, an unwise maid attempted to flaunt herself and was directly struck out of the hall by the man in black

In legends, every dark sorcerer has reached the level of a demon warrior, and they are ruthless and merciless. It is common to hear such threats in the streets and alleys: "If you keep crying, you'll attract the dark sorcerer..." Consequently, the children, with faces full of fear, clutch their mothers' hands and say: "I don't want to buy candied hawthorn anymore, Mommy, please take me home..."

Just one message costs fifty thousand taels, which is an exceedingly high price. It is important to note that ten taels of silver is sufficient for an ordinary family to live for a month. Yet, Dongfang Yunling merely smiled slightly and said: "Speak."

Could that person be him

That is a manifestation of human nature in the subconscious

But at that moment, they suddenly saw a flash before their eyes. With their prowess as magic fighters, their acupoints were unexpectedly sealed by that woman. Their expressions changed drastically, as they had received a heavy blow to their chests, and were sent flying five zhang away, their faces covered in blood and unable to move a single part of their bodies

If others were to see the expression of admiration on Qianxun's face for someone, it would indeed be astonishing. It is important to note that Qianxun is a solitary figure, and he himself is a top-tier mysterious individual

For nearly a hundred years, almost no one has been able to predict the whereabouts of the esteemed members of the Pink Academy

The butterfly in his hand was struggling, but upon hearing the words "Haiyun Kingdom" and "heroic deeds," it momentarily became docile.

It is said that for one hundred thousand taels of silver, a young nobleman can buy his freedom, and I overheard at their banquet that the son of the prime minister, Yu Luanqing, sought the help of a nefarious expert, Xue Qing, for revenge, but unfortunately, he was killed in one move by that young man

Upon hearing these four words, at the snow-covered seaside on the beam, my heart nearly leapt out. At that moment, suddenly the world darkened, and the secret door opened automatically. Dongfang Yunling said sharply, "Who is it?" His entire being was focused on the secret door, and at this moment, the tip of the sword in his hand trembled helplessly in fear. His heart was filled with terror, and it was no wonder that the seeker said the esteemed ones from the Crimson Academy would come, presumably to seek revenge.

The old madam felt a surge of joy; there were few in the capital who could provoke the constables. Even officials, if reported by the constables, would likely find themselves in a state of unrest. She saw the constable quicken his pace and heard him say, "My friend, why not go to the elegant room for a chat?"

The madam pointed at the man in black and said, "He is deliberately trying to scare people over there, without calling for the ladies. He has been here for quite a while and has frightened many customers."

Dongfang Yunling said lightly: "You are going to Meiqin Country to participate in the Meishen Festival, right?" He did not pay attention to the awkward expression on Dongfang Qingye's face and continued, "Miaoxiang Courtyard has had this rule for two consecutive years, with such an event every month... Is there something else going on inside?"

Dongfang Yunling let out a cold laugh and said, "Clever. No wonder, no matter whom I send to the Longtian Continent to search everywhere, I have never been able to find you."

He was still murmuring when he suddenly saw a middle-aged man walking over from a distance. The steward quickly approached him, respectfully clasping his fists, and welcomed the middle-aged man into the villa. Subsequently, the entire villa announced a state of heightened alert; anyone attempting to force their way into the villa would undoubtedly face the full resistance of the world's number one villa

And that woman, with a turn of her body, had already floated out of the hall

The child suddenly awakened to the truth, realizing that their previous life had been too reckless, and they will undoubtedly make comprehensive improvements in the future

After passing through countless levels, upon entering the secret chamber, Dongfang Yunling walked to the dragon-shaped grand chair in the center and softly said: "Qingye, you must have gotten yourself into a tremendous mess, tell your father about it."

"What kind of youth?" asked Dongfang Yunling.

Is there really an even more shocking piece of news? Dongfang Yunling felt a tremor within, yet he forced himself to remain calm, taking a gentle sip of chrysanthemum tea. He then slowly stood up, wearing a relaxed expression, and said: "Please enlighten me."

Dongfang Yunling's expression revealed astonishment; he had always been calm and composed, yet upon hearing such news about the mysterious Saintess Heavenly City, he was greatly shaken. It is important to note that if this news were to spread across the Longtian Continent, it would undoubtedly stir up a storm! Who would not want to enter the Saintess Heavenly City to witness the women's paradise that has been inaccessible to anyone except Xiao Yin for hundreds of years? Moreover, each generation's young princess is bound to be extraordinarily beautiful, and if one could marry her, countless people would surely go mad with desire. This matter must be kept under the strictest confidentiality; who would have thought that the seeker of a thousand paths would actually know about it?

The constable smiled faintly and said, "Leave this petty thief to me."

These two hands possess the same mysterious charm

The Nangong family member, Nangong Huai, has encountered extraordinary fortunes and has cultivated both martial and demonic skills to a remarkable level. He has devised a scheme that has led to the complete destruction of the Beiming family.

Xue Haibin even felt an explosion of emotions within him, recalling how that young man's right hand, with its clenched fist, resembled a beast circling around

The seeker leaped into the air, suddenly grasping a butterfly with one hand, quietly gazing at it, murmuring: "Why does the esteemed one want me to reveal his whereabouts to the Eastern family?" When mentioning the esteemed one, an expression of profound reverence appeared on his face

Dongfang Qingye coughed lightly and said: "Then I plan to visit Meiqin Country to experience its customs. However, I heard that during that time, Miaoxiang Courtyard would have one day each month when they do not receive guests. I initially thought they would go out for leisure, but I discovered a secret instead."

Dongfang Yunling corrected, saying: "It is 890,000 taels of silver"

Dongfang Yunling said: "Please speak." It should be noted that he had already arranged for numerous experts to monitor the Nangong family and the Beiming family day and night. To his surprise, he had not received any magical messages, yet Qianxun was already aware. At this moment, his tone inevitably became serious and respectful.

Dongfang Yunling snorted coldly and said, "With your character, even if you help those poor people, you would still stab them in the back, wouldn't you?"

The person was taken aback and said, "It's rare; this is your first time regretting it."

The young woman lightly bit her lip and suddenly said, "The Dongfang family is reputed to be the foremost family in the world, could he possibly be the young master of the Dongfang family?" She recalled the youth by the Jade Lake, the one who could not help but moan beneath her skirt, and a blush inevitably crept onto her face

Good boy! The figure in black moved swiftly, leaping out of the window and breaking into the adjacent room. At that moment, a sound of something slicing through the air was heard, and then the figure in black said in a deep voice: "Still thinking of escaping?" as he pursued the shadow in the darkness

In the spring, the air is still, and the solitary oriole sings a few notes by the window. Flowers bloom and swallows depart, accompanied by the colors of spring and wine. Beneath the moonlight, the faint green hills are in harmony with the painted tower, where the jade figure and chrysanthemums are intertwined.

Seventy thousand taels," said Qian Xun with a faint tone

After putting on the invisibility cloak, Xue Haibin soared into the air, gliding over the lakeside. The lake was naturally guarded by countless hidden sentinels, yet when Xue Haibin passed by, they merely thought it was a gust of wind

At this moment, this person must feel an emptiness within, as well as tension, yet their thumb is slightly raised, seemingly concealing immense joy. Xue Haibin is puzzled; the other party feels empty inside, but why do they appear to be in a state of ecstatic excitement?

The young master is none other than Dongfang Qingye, the son of Dongfang Yunling. At this moment, he hurriedly knelt on the ground, his face showing a look of panic: "Father, save me..."

Just like the butterflies, it is now spring in the Longtian Continent, and it has been a full two years since the passing of the legendary figure, the Divine Crane Elder.

What? Dongfang Yunling said in a low voice: "Red Powder Academy?"

With the esteemed one's financial resources, this one hundred thousand taels of silver is truly a drop in the bucket. But why must I exchange one hundred thousand taels of silver for his information? Alas, it is what it is. Given the esteemed one's temperament and mystery, how could I possibly fathom his deeper intentions?" Qian Xun gently stroked the wings of the butterfly.

Xue Haibin was taken aback; the face that appeared so delicate belonged to none other than Dongfang Yunling, the leader of the Eastern family. How could he maintain himself so well? Without hesitation, she gently followed behind them.

Dongfang Qingye did not answer this question and continued: "The crowd refers to that young man as Xiao Chengfeng, and among those present, there is also Qian Xun, who appears to have a status even lower than that of the young man."

The unfilial child requests punishment from his father! At this moment, the young master wore a solemn expression and knelt on the ground

Even a dark sorcerer is like this; in the world, what kind of person could possibly summon all nine dark sorcerers to act simultaneously?

The prominent veins on that hand clearly indicated that the owner was furious to the extreme

In the secret chamber, a hand as translucent as jade, adorned with the ring of the head of an Eastern aristocratic family, gently waved, prompting the steward to immediately bow and exit.

The woman trembled, her hands shaking as she pointed at the next room, unable to utter a word

That hand was originally comfortably spread out, exuding a sense of laziness, and reflecting a gentle sheen, revealing the owner's kinder side; however, upon hearing the phrase "give a beating," the fingers suddenly became fierce like a wild beast, as if they were about to burst open in an instant, ready to penetrate through countless deserts, waves, and mountains without hesitation!

Beneath the lingering dew of the flowers, butterflies dance gracefully

The Lingxue Butterfly under the flowers faintly sensed that a red butterfly was fond of her and had been watching her all along. Unable to help herself, she deliberately pouted her small lips. This was a normal reaction to being noticed by others; however, when she saw the red butterfly hesitating and not daring to approach, she couldn't help but feel a twinge of annoyance and openly took the hand of a nearby male butterfly. Consequently, the red butterfly, with its eyes entirely red, rushed over to challenge the male butterfly to a duel, while the Lingxue Butterfly smiled sweetly and softly said, "You are jealous, aren't you?" The red butterfly, having its feelings exposed, blushed and had no choice but to turn around and flee. Meanwhile, in the flowers, the Lingxue Butterfly spread her wings and soon both of them roamed freely among the blossoms, feeling as if the entire world was in spring.

Outside Miaoxiang Courtyard, three young masters were walking. They are the renowned Three Young Masters of Longtian Continent, known for their impressive magical prowess. Naturally, they were arrogant and full of themselves, laughing heartily at that moment: "In this world, is there any place we cannot go... Who can make us retreat..."

The next day, during a clear moment, one could see the shimmering lake and the picturesque mountains, with the azure water resembling waves. By the lakeside of Tianhu Mountain Villa stood a stunning woman, her entire being as pure as snow, exuding an aura of icy elegance. Her brows resembled spring's dark green, and the surrounding bamboo and flowers seemed intoxicated by her presence, which could be described in verse as follows

"Child," the Eastern Qingye hesitated and said, "the child has offended the esteemed one of the Crimson Academy"

The woman, frightened, stumbled and hurriedly ran out of the room at www.hetushu.com. Upon seeing her in such a state, everyone became even more anxious. The madam grabbed her and asked, "Is someone dead?"

The expression on Dongfang Yunling's face changed dramatically: Could it be that the seeker is actually someone else's subordinate?

At this moment, Xue Haibin gracefully leaped onto the beam above the hall.

However, he took a careful look at the figure's back and suddenly turned pale with fear, trembling as he said: "I am blind to the greatness of Mount Tai and have offended the majesty of the tiger..." Seeing that the man in black did not make a move, he quickly retreated, not even taking the time to glare at the brothel keeper, and fled like the wind.

"One strike to kill the serum?" Dongfang Yunling's expression was grave as he said, "Unless one possesses my level of cultivation, how could anyone kill him with a single strike? Could it be that he is the revered one from the Crimson Academy?"

Dongfang Qingye trembled all over, collapsing to the ground. Meanwhile, Dongfang Yunling slowly closed the secret door and said in a deep voice: "Why didn't you lock the secret door properly just now? The wind is too strong"

Dongfang Yunling lightly remarked: "Even if you provoke the greatest calamity, who in the world would dare to trouble the Dongfang family? In the past, your mischievous behavior led to the ruin of countless virtuous women, and you even deceived the beloved daughter of the head of the Xiyao family, yet in the end, the Xiyao family did not dare to take action against you. Two years ago, you secretly took out hundreds of thousands of taels of silver from the Dongfang family and then wandered the jianghu, but have I ever blamed you for that?" His words carried an indescribable favoritism. However, the coldness in his tone also conveyed a sense of solemn disdain.

At this moment, the three individuals were heading towards Miaoxiang Courtyard. However, upon reaching the entrance, they simultaneously noticed two figures in black standing motionless. Initially, they assumed these were thugs from Miaoxiang Courtyard, but a sudden wave of murderous intent washed over them, causing them to involuntarily step back.

The seeker paused and said: "The young princess of the Holy Maiden Heavenly City has turned eighteen this year and has begun her travels across the Dragon Heaven Continent. However, the lord of the Holy Maiden Heavenly City is pressuring her to marry this year. The young princess has agreed that if she encounters a man to her liking, she will marry him immediately."

Xue Haibin flew lightly and soon arrived at the hall of the Eastern aristocratic family. At that moment, she suddenly saw a flamboyant young gentleman walking in through the main entrance, his eyes darting around, followed by a dozen or so men in black.

Xue Haibin had been intently observing the right hand of the man in the black coat, as his petal-like fingers gently nestled into the beam. Those slender fingers almost made others want to gently grasp them upon first meeting, placing them in the palm of their own hand

The chrysanthemum cup in his hand was suddenly crushed into fragments by Fang Yunling's hand, and the scalding tea gently flowed over his hand, yet he felt nothing at all

The seeker said softly: "Qianxun sells firsthand information, and each piece of information is sold to the one who needs it most, and it will not be sold a second time; this is the rule. Moreover, the rule for clients is that they cannot inquire about the source of the information. Does the Eastern Sect Master think that 220,000 taels of silver is a loss?"

Along the way, there were nine barriers and seven checkpoints, and in the end, the middle-aged man was welcomed into the secret chamber of the mountain villa

He gasped in shock. The leader of the Nine Great Dark Sorcerers actually displayed an expression of regret

Tianhu Mountain Villa is the residence of the Eastern Aristocracy, renowned as the foremost villa in the world. One can see the smoke and clouds outside the villa shimmering with a golden glow, with those glimmers intertwining to form the shape of a dragon, exuding a remarkably imposing presence

The woman arrived outside the hall, and with a swipe across her face, revealed a gaunt visage. The middle-aged man smiled faintly, glanced back at Miaoxiang Courtyard, and said, "Do the Nine Great Black Sorcerers think they can capture me?" He quickly shed his outer garments, revealing a set of night attire underneath, and then, like lightning, he headed towards the Eastern Aristocracy.

Since that night of waiting in vain, her feelings for the young man have deepened. She thinks of him greatly every three days and daily in smaller ways, almost considering Xiao Chengfeng as her other half in life. As a young girl experiencing the first stirrings of affection, coupled with her daily companionship of increasingly tedious magic, she cannot help but feel anxious and restless. The door to her heart, which has been opened with uncertainty, has inadvertently swung wide open for Xiao Chengfeng.

The new generation of the Red Powder Academy's esteemed members will arrive at the Eastern Family within three days

She always thought about what kind of extraordinary adventures Xiao Chengfeng had experienced, achieving unparalleled cultivation. Because she remembered that her favorite place was the Pink Academy, he desperately sought it out. Then, on a certain day, when she and the scholar were being forced into marriage by the city lord, he descended from the sky, taking her away while a shower of pink flowers fell from his hands. Meanwhile, her own fiancé was fuming with anger... Ha, the city lord must have introduced her to an old man... When she and the scholar were being forced into marriage by the city lord, he descended from the sky, taking her away while a shower of pink flowers fell from his hands. Meanwhile, her own fiancé was fuming with anger... Ha, the city lord must have introduced her to an old man...

This woman is naturally the little princess, Xue Haibin. At this moment, she continues to bite her lip, suddenly recalling the most mysterious legend she heard a year ago. The revered figure of the Red Powder Academy stirred up a world-shaking battle in the Haiyun Kingdom, and his heroic deeds have been passed down throughout the entire Longtian Continent. However, no one knows what the true version is, or why that person is revered as a deity by the people of the Haiyun Kingdom

Dongfang Yunling's expression suddenly changed four or five times, and he finally said slowly: "After all, you are the eldest son of the Dongfang family. If the Hongfen Academy wishes to target the Dongfang family, the Dongfang family will not let them have an easy time!" A resolute look appeared in his eyes, and a hint of determination showed on his beautiful face: "Qingye, please recount the events that transpired before and after."

"Not at all a loss." Dongfang Yunling quickly waved his hand and said, "Please." At the same time, several elders of the Dongfang family clasped their fists in salute to the seeker, who laughed heartily, his figure soaring into the night, disappearing into the darkness.

He handed over 220,000 taels of silver notes to the Seeker. Dongfang Yunling's expression grew serious as he said, "Thank you, Seeker, for being the first to convey the news to the Dongfang family. The Dongfang family is immensely grateful. But how did the Seeker come to know about the matters concerning the Holy Maiden of Tiancheng and the esteemed elder of the Pink Academy?" After pondering for a long time, he thought that it was reasonable for the Seeker to be aware of Nangong Huai's situation, but the Holy Maiden of Tiancheng was shrouded in mystery, and the Seeker surprisingly seemed to know everything about her. This left him utterly astonished. However, the fact that the Seeker could also provide information about the whereabouts of the esteemed elder of the Pink Academy made him feel suspicious.

The leading figure in black lunged towards the shadow, but after flying several hundred zhang, he discovered it was merely a piece of clothing. A flash of insight struck him: the woman in Room No. 1 must be naturally beautiful; how could she possibly wear heavy makeup! ... At this moment, that person must have already left ...

The constable's expression brightened, and he repeatedly said, "That's good, that's good." He shifted his gaze and said, "Sweet Rain is rarely seen; I wonder if there is anything you need my assistance with"

The woman was so frightened that she could not utter a word, her makeup trembling in layers on her face, looking particularly terrifying. Meanwhile, the two men in black waiting outside the door swiftly entered the hall, seizing the woman and sternly saying: "That person must be employing the golden cicada's escape strategy, and at this moment, he must still be in the hall..."

At that moment, Xue Haibin suddenly saw a flash before her eyes; on the beam, there was unexpectedly a person! However, that person had their back turned to her, wrapped entirely in a black coat, yet there was an indescribable aura about them. Just from that glimpse from behind, Xue Haibin's heart trembled slightly.

Dongfang Qingye stammered, saying: "I ... ... "

The woman was already trembling all over in fear; had it not been for the heavy makeup on her face, one could have clearly seen her ashen complexion

The old madam was left dumbfounded. Who on earth was this person before her

The man in black said sternly, "Where has that person hidden?"

The seeker suddenly realized this point and exclaimed, "Could it be that this butterfly also knows of those heroic deeds?"

Dongfang Yunling said with a solemn expression: "From this moment on, the Dongfang family is on full alert." The fact that the Red Powder Venerable will visit the Dongfang family within three days—will it be a blessing or a curse? If this news spreads, it is likely to be even more shocking than the news of the Holy Maiden of Tiancheng's younger princess.

At this moment, the man in black on the left smiled faintly and said, "With the nine great dark sorcerers mobilized together, I reckon this time he will find it difficult to escape."

At this moment, Xue Haibin's heart almost leaped out: Is there really a young man named Xiao Chengfeng in this world?

Suddenly, these three individuals thought of something and, disregarding the reputation they had just established, turned around and left

The man in black in the hall had already swept into Room No. 1, sneering as he said, "Shedding the golden cicada's shell, you think you can deceive me so easily?" Without even glancing at the heavily made-up courtesan, he flicked his hands, and countless bolts of lightning danced, shattering all the hiding places in the room!

One must take charge of their own marriage; if it comes to that, one could simply say: "If I truly cannot find someone I like, then if I must marry, you might as well kill me."