Chapter 7: A Good Man Is Not as Good as a Woman in Combat

He took out a tattered coin pouch from his bosom and emptied its contents onto the table

"Very well, twenty thousand gold, four hundred eastern pearls, plus the land deeds for twenty-five gambling houses in Chang'an and Luoyang for the year," Yu Shao stated.

Sister Yu, Tang Dou has... told me your story. Back in the day, you loved boldly and hated fiercely. Although Tang Dou let you down, being able to experience that once is already... well, it has made this life worthwhile. Zujing felt an urgent desire to befriend Yu Shao, and these words almost slipped out.

Her face is slender and elegant, possessing a kind of sickly pallor. A mass of dark hair is loosely tied into a high bun on the top of her head, with a few stray strands falling gracefully from her forehead, obscuring one-third of her visage. Her eyes resemble stars, her lips are as thin as wings, and there is a mature charm between her brows, giving her the appearance of the youth of a twenty-year-old and the wisdom of a thirty-year-old

Uh, my token has run out, could you lend me one to fill in the numbers?" Feng Luoyang said softly

A drop of fine sweat slid down Feng Luoyang's forehead, causing a tingling itch at the tip of his nose. He laboriously lifted his head and looked around. The first thing that caught his eye was a pair of bright red deerskin boots, followed by the legs of a pair of orange embroidered trousers. These legs were carelessly propped up on the guest table in front of him, while their owner lounged comfortably in a rattan chair, holding a bag of dried red dates in his left hand and tossing the deep red dates high into the air with his right hand, skillfully catching them in his mouth as he tilted his head back.

No, not at all. Zujing displayed a perplexed expression on her face

He is my sworn brother. Since I have wronged Yu Shao, he must also bear some of the blame for me. Tang Dou spread his hands and shrugged his shoulders

Upon hearing his words, the fishmonger revealed a peculiar smile on her delicate face: "Young Master Feng, if it weren't for the news from my Wind Association, how could you have guessed that the Demon Sword Meng Duanhun was forged through demonic means to attain divine skills? My information has saved your life. How much is the head of the world's number one sword, Feng Luoyang, worth? In the entire martial world, perhaps only the hands of the young master of the Tang Clan could compare."

"On that occasion, you did not tell me that this is the heirloom from your Feng family for your future daughter-in-law," Yu Shao said softly, her thin lips quivering slightly

Tang Dou cast a sidelong glance at Zu Jing, letting out a sigh with an air of superiority: "Oh, foolish and overly sentimental youth. At that time, Yu Shao stood before me, drenched and with tearful eyes, anxiously awaiting my response. Such a rare beauty in this world, on such a sorrowful rainy night, presented her fate to me with her own hands.

Yusha has already informed me of what you did to Jing'er; we will settle this account later. Feng Luoyang reached out and stuffed a dried jujube into Zu Jing's hand, ruthlessly interrupting Tang Dou's words.

What else do you want? At this moment, Feng Luoyang felt utterly drained of the strength to argue, resembling a lamb awaiting slaughter, he spoke in a lifeless tone.

Upon hearing this, Feng Luoyang's face turned pale, and even his once-straight posture began to sag. He spread his hands on the table and weakly said, "Alright, Fish, just give me a straightforward price. I accept whatever it is."

This is actually a blessing for both her and me. Should I only realize that I want more after she and I run away from home? Isn't it quite good this way? Let a passionate love story come to an abrupt end at its most exhilarating moment, leaving only endless echoes for the parties involved to savor throughout their lives. If the story of Yu Shao and me were to be written as a legend and shared with the world, I believe people would no longer care about who Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai are. At this point, Tang Dou's face was already filled with pride. If the story of Yu Shao and me were to be written as a legend and shared with the world, I believe people would no longer care about who Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai are. At this point, Tang Dou's face was already filled with pride.

At that time, my junior master... Zujing noticed that he mentioned Jing'er, but he did not bring up the person she cared about. Unable to contain herself, she asked.

Um, um, let's talk about his matters later. Where was I? Right, I hit it off with Yu Shao at first sight, and we explored Poyang Lake together, sharing our hearts. Ah, back then, I was still a youthful and innocent boy, foolish and sentimental, naively believing in a tragic romance akin to that of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai. We spent three carefree and joyful years together; she practiced swordsmanship in Yishan, and despite the Tang Sect's objections, I would visit her every few days. I became thoroughly familiar with all the checkpoints of the Yue Nu Palace. In the entire martial world, only I, Tang Dou, could treat the Yue Nu Palace in Yishan as my own backyard, coming and going as I pleased. I would conduct business in the Central Plains, and she would travel thousands of miles to meet me. We were deeply in tune with each other, sharing everything, inseparable.

Leaving the compartment, Feng Luoyang looked up and found that Yu Shao was already standing in the corridor, holding a bag of dried red dates that he never parted with.

Ah, um, that, thank you for your hard work. Feng Luoyang seemed like a child who had done something wrong, sitting up straight and properly, speaking in a low and submissive tone.

Feng Luoyang's face, which was filled with a beaming smile, suddenly froze. He gently tapped the table and said, "Oh, I remember now, I had already used it to settle the account. I pretended it was a chopstick to avoid my mother finding out. Uh, how long has it been... Sigh."

"You know about this matter as well?" Feng Luoyang said in surprise

Oh, wait a moment." Feng Luoyang used his hand to gather a few copper coins from the table back into his money pouch, tucked it into his bosom, turned his body, and raised his hand to feel around his waist

"The Heavenly Demon Disintegration Technique, hmm, I need time to spread the news and have the wind messengers from Qianzhong Dao, Jiannan Dao, and Lingnan Dao investigate the source. I fear that the days ahead in the Central Plains' martial world will be even more turbulent." As Yu Shao said this, a look of deep contemplation appeared on his face

Congratulations to you, Young Master Feng! A slightly hoarse yet magnetic voice slowly resonated in the room

Feng Luoyang rolled her eyes upward and secretly drew a circle on the top of her head with her hand

At this moment, Tang Dou and Zu Jing in the room heard the voice of Yu Shao, and they couldn't help but be taken aback simultaneously. Tang Dou felt as if struck by lightning, his whole body stiffened, as if under a spell. In contrast, Zu Jing felt a refreshing sensation; she had never heard such a deep and moving female voice throughout her life, which filled her with an irresistible curiosity about Yu Shao. She reached into her bosom and found an object, which immediately stirred her heart. She raised her hand to push open the door and rushed into the corridor

By the way, this is my proudest achievement, and of course, I must frequently boast about it, hahaha. " Tang Dou said, vigorously waving his fan and shaking his head.

"Price reduction?" Upon hearing these two words, Feng Luoyang's eyes immediately lit up, and he quickly nodded, "Alright, alright."

The night rain in Bashan swells the autumn pond, at that time the summer rain in Shu was at its most enchanting. Yu Shao stood rigidly in front of my tightly closed window, allowing the bitter wind and relentless rain to drench her. The sword scars left by her family and the wounds inflicted by the hidden weapons of the Tang Sect pierced her to the bone under the pouring rain. She swayed precariously in the cold wind, yet she stood foolishly outside my door, regardless of how the people from the Tang Sect tried to drive her away; she simply would not leave. She knew that from my tightly shut window, I could still see her, still know that she was waiting for me to change my mind. However, I had made up my mind; no matter how she pleaded, I would never waver. From that day on, I passed the test that heaven had given me, and I finally possessed the iron will necessary to lead the Tang Sect to glory. Tang Dou said this with a solemn expression, as if recounting the experience of a celestial being ascending to immortality.

"Good. From now on, I will call you Sister Asha," said Zu Jing, extremely happy and unable to contain her joy

Of course not, how could the junior master ask such questions, lacking in shame? Upon hearing Feng Luoyang's words, Zu Jing's face unknowingly turned red.

Then I can only ask her to come another day Feng Luoyang took the cloth bag and turned to push open the door

This counts as two favors. However, it was Tang Dou who put Jing Er on stage, so he counts as one favor.

"Is it really the case that the gambling games at the Phoenix Casino are this perilous?" Feng Luoyang, caught in the midst of it all, was somewhat bewildered by these matters. It was only when Yu Shao laid all the undercurrents bare that he was suddenly awakened with a start.

The villain? Feng Luoyang cast an inquiring glance at Tang Dou.

"No, I must travel to the southern frontier today. I need your token right now." Yu Shao clearly heard all their conversation and immediately said without any mercy upon seeing him

"Your family heirloom jade pendant has already been used to settle a debt." Yu Shao impatiently reminded again upon seeing this action

When Feng Luoyang entered Room No. 1, a cacophony of door slamming echoed from the adjacent rooms, reminiscent of waves crashing against the shore. This uproar was caused by the disciples of the Tang Sect, who had been ordered to clear out the other guests. After a few moments, the entire second floor of the inn fell into silence, not a sound to be heard. This quiet environment did not bring him any sense of relief; rather, it intensified the chill within him. He walked heavily to a guest table in the room and sat down, burdened with thoughts.

This time, the Tang family is opening the Phoenix Casino at Wutong Ridge, and the Four-Headed Hall has invited the two prominent families of Ouyang from Taihu and Murong from Nanhu to create obstacles. The Yan Gang has dispatched their leader, Song Wuhen, to see off the eldest young master. As far as I know, the forces leaving the platform are also mobilizing in large numbers, and there is an unidentified power that intends to cause trouble in secret. This time, you will be able to kill Meng Duanhun, allowing the Tang Sect to win the gambling match. The Tang Sect's financial resources are abundant, needless to say, and their influence will be able to establish a firm foothold in Jiangnan. This achievement cannot be overlooked as a contribution from my Chengfeng Society as well. " The head of the Yu family said in a deep voice without changing his expression. This time, you will be able to kill Meng Duanhun, allowing the Tang Sect to win the gambling match. The Tang Sect's financial resources are abundant, needless to say, and their influence will be able to establish a firm foothold in Jiangnan. This achievement cannot be overlooked as a contribution from my Chengfeng Society as well. " The head of the Yu family said in a deep voice without changing his expression.

Do you know how many legs the members of the Chengfeng Society had to run off to gather information about Meng Duanhun for you? The sacrifices we made at Cai Ling Fengmei were immense. Just to mention that dead monk from Shaolin, who refused all gold and silver treasures, insisting instead that my sisters and I accompany him for a meal of dog meat. After that meal, the stench of dog lingered for a whole month. How could you say I look well?

"Fish Home, you see... I have already explained it in great detail..." Feng Luoyang was not concerned about these matters; he could not help but inquire about Yu Shao's promise of a price reduction.

Uh, Feng Luoyang, upon hearing Yu Shao's words, hurriedly patted his chest, trying to find something of value on his person, "... a token."

Feng Luoyang silently gazed at him for a long time, then glanced at the dried red dates in his hand. Suddenly, he turned to ask Zu Jing: "Jing'er, do you feel dizzy?"

Zuqing gazed at him with a pair of pure and flawless starry eyes for a while, and finally, with a sense of helplessness, nodded and said: "Actually, I wanted to ask about the relationship between Junior Master and Miss Yu, but... let's hear your side first."

At that moment, I suddenly realized everything. It turns out that true love does not exist in this world. Because, in this moment that could touch anyone, my heart was as hard as iron. In my heart, there was only this thought: if I were to elope with her, my entire life would be bound by this solitary woman, and I would only live the rest of my life to make her happy. My future, my prospects would all become obstacles to her happiness. In my heart, there was only this thought: if I were to elope with her, my entire life would be bound by this solitary woman, and I would only live the rest of my life to make her happy. My future, my prospects would all become obstacles to her happiness. In this life, apart from her, I would have nothing. In this world, I yearn for too much, desire too much, and dream of obtaining too many things; one woman can never satisfy me.

Ah, do you remember I mentioned Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai? I and Yu Shao are almost the reincarnations of these two unfortunate souls. The Tang Clan and the Yu family both oppose this marriage, and the clan leaders are all trying to separate me from Yu Shao, wanting to take us back to Shu and Yishan. But how can societal prejudices stop Yu Shao, who is willing to risk everything for love? She resolutely left home, escaping through the encirclement of her family, traveling thousands of miles to find me at the Tang Clan in Shu, wanting to be together with me. How difficult it is for her, all alone, to withstand such pressure, driven by her true feelings, braving the wind and rain, traveling day and night without rest, escaping from the pursuit of her family and the various accusations from the people of the Tang Clan, finally arriving at my window.

Tang Dou remained silent for a while, and finally took out an iron token from his bosom, pressing it firmly onto Feng Luoyang's hand, murmuring: "She opens her mouth so wide, isn't she afraid of dislocating her jaw?"

"Hmph, alright then, the world's number one sword. The final strike was truly spectacular; although I wasn't fortunate enough to witness it with my own eyes, just hearing you describe it fills me with a tingling excitement all over. This time, you've really made a name for yourself." Yu Shao looked at his pensive expression and couldn't help but laugh.

"Fish is the main dish, you don't need to make fun of me anymore. Look at this price..." Feng Luoyang said this, his face already filled with anticipation

Feng Luoyang saw that she did not object, hurriedly stood up from the chair, pulled the door open with one hand, and rushed out, jogging towards his own room.

In Room No. 1 of the Phoenix Inn, Feng Luoyang and Yu Shao silently exchanged glances, and after a long while, neither of them spoke. After some time, Yu Shao gently shook his head, awakening from the account of the decisive battle at the Headless Cliff narrated by Feng Luoyang. He let out a long sigh and raised his delicate hands to gently wipe his face.

At this point, a trace of desolation appeared on Tang Dou's face, as if he had fully immersed himself in the situation that Yu Shao had found himself in at that time

"Little Master Uncle, can this be used as a token?" Zujing extended her hand from her bosom, revealing a white, delicate palm that prominently displayed a jade pendant radiating a bluish-green glow.

"All people have died, dust returns to dust, earth returns to earth, why must you pursue everything about him?" Although Meng Duanhun is deeply ensnared by demonic forces, with a fierce and ruthless character, indiscriminately killing the innocent, he acts with a certain nonchalance, embodying the qualities of a straightforward man. At this critical moment, Feng Luoyang still wishes to do something for him.

You probably do not know that Tang Dou deceived your disciple's niece by saying that the view from the betting platform is splendid, and that as soon as you descend the mountain, she would be the first to see you. He then had her sit on the betting platform, making her his free chip. Fish Shao recounted this in a relaxed and nonchalant tone.

However, neither Tang Dou nor I have any tokens on us anymore," Feng Luoyang said with difficulty

I have reached an agreement with Yu Shao; she requires two tokens in return for her favor, one from you and one from me, along with twenty pieces of Dongzhu as a fee for her services. Feng Luoyang expressionlessly extended a hand towards him

I recounted to her the past events between Yu Shao and me," Tang Dou said proudly

Speaking of my relationship with Chengfeng and the renowned fish Shao, it could take me ten days or half a month to elaborate. Here, I, Tang Dou, will simplify it for you, so you can understand how I, the young master of the Tang Sect, transformed from an unknown junior into a prominent figure in the martial world, commanding great respect and influence. Tang Dou closed the door of the Fengluo Yang guest room, pulling Zujing and Tushu to sit beside him on the bed, speaking with great pride.

Pushing open the door of the compartment, what greeted the eyes was Zujing and Tang Dou sitting side by side, sharing a pack of dried red dates that Tang Dou held in his hand

Hello! My name is Zu Jing," Zu Jing turned her face towards Yu Shao and said softly, with a sense of trepidation

Three years have passed, and Lao Feng has come down from the mountain. Yu Shao and I gathered together with him to celebrate his graduation. At that time, Yu Shao and I had reached the stage of discussing marriage, and Yu Shao even asked Lao Feng, as an elder brother, to officiate our wedding.

Ah, that past. Feng Luoyang revealed a hint of complex emotion in his eyes upon hearing these four words, "You are so quick to..."

"Do you... do you really feel proud of everything you have done?" Zuojing asked incredulously

"Hmph, so it turns out you have implicated Junior Master!" Ancestor Jing said angrily, with her hands on her hips

"This time cannot be counted as just one favor; it should at least be considered two favors. Additionally, if you provide twenty pearls as a fee for running errands, we will be even." Yu Shao put away his smile and said in a serious tone

Feng Luoyang, despite being my sworn brother and bearing the reputation of being the best in the world, how could your mind be filled with such lowly thoughts..." Tang Dou struck a pose of righteous indignation, pointing his fan at Feng Luoyang, ready to launch into a grand and lengthy discourse.

You are even less aware that that old lecher Ouyang Qingyun from the Ouyang family used a family heirloom jade pendant to buy your disciple's niece. If you were unfortunate enough to be defeated by Meng Duanhun, your pure and virtuous little disciple would undoubtedly be taken home by him as a concubine. Fish Shao said this with a chuckle, "Fortunately, due to my information, you defeated Meng Duanhun. Not only was your little disciple not taken by that old lecher, but she also gained a jade pendant from him. That old fellow is so concerned about his reputation that he had to swallow his pride and accept it."

The story told by Tang Dou... Fish Shao was momentarily taken aback and glanced at Feng Luoyang.

Is that so? Even the sword tassel... Feng Luoyang scratched his head, suddenly recalling something. He took out a blue cloth pouch from his inner robe, quickly opened it, grabbed something inside, and placed it in front of Yu Shao with a smile, saying, "This jade hairpin is a treasured heirloom of the Feng family. My mother once said it is meant for the future daughter-in-law of the Feng family. Use this as a token..."

Tang Dou seemed to thoroughly enjoy recounting this experience, completely unconcerned with Gu Jing's indifference: "Thirteen years ago, I, Tang Dou, was fifteen years old, and Yu Shao was thirteen. We met on the left side of Raozhou Road. One was a handsome and dashing young hero of the martial world, and the other was a graceful and delicate young lady with an ethereal beauty. We hit it off at first sight, our hearts intertwined, and became close friends, exploring Poyang Lake together, embarking on a captivating friendship, of course..." At this point, Tang Dou raised the fan in his hand, suddenly recalling something, "Hmm... at that time, there was also Lao Feng. He had just come down from Ailao Mountain in Yunnan, wanting to go to Tianshan to learn swordsmanship, and he ran into me. We clicked right away and became brothers. Let me think, it seems that at that time, it was me, Lao Feng, and Yu Shao who explored Poyang Lake together. However, you know that guy Lao Feng, apart from sword techniques, he knows nothing else, constantly mumbling various sword forms. Let me think, it seems that at that time, it was me, Lao Feng, and Yu Shao who explored Poyang Lake together. However, you know that guy Lao Feng, apart from sword techniques, he knows nothing else, constantly mumbling various sword forms. Except when sleeping at night, you could hardly feel his presence at any other time."

But... why is the young master so afraid of her?" Zujing suddenly asked

"Very well, today I will use 10,000 gold and 200 eastern pearls to buy back my personal favor, and from now on, the Tang Sect and the Chengfeng Society will owe each other nothing." A thunderous roar from Tang Dou suddenly echoed from the side room. Immediately after, with a loud crash, the door of Feng Luoyang's room was smashed open with a single palm strike. Tang Dou, his face flushed, strode out with his chest puffed out. This roar instantly awakened Zu Jing from her dreamlike state. She couldn't help but gaze in confusion at the suddenly imposing young master of the Tang Sect.

Did you promise her? You must have promised her, right? If it were me, I definitely would!" Zujing asked anxiously

Yu Shao picked up the object on the table, weighed it in his hand, and finally couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh: "This is... ahem, a half piece of chopsticks from Wufu Teahouse."

"Oh, when did you become a monk? Listen, as long as your story is captivating, I might consider giving you a slight discount on that account," Yu Shao raised an eyebrow.

Thus, Meng Duanhun not only uses magic as a medium but is also capable of controlling the depth of one's immersion in it Fish Shao coughed lightly and spoke

There is no need to look for the land deed of your family's old residence in Yunnan; you used it to settle your debts last time.

Compared to the life of Feng Luoyang, the purity of your master's niece, the hands of the young master of the Tang family, and the entire foundation of the Tang Sect, this sum of money is merely a trivial amount

"Hey, Jing'er, what are you doing?" Upon seeing this scene, Feng Luoyang felt a tightness in his chest. He stepped forward and swiftly snatched the dried red dates from Tang Dou's hand.

"It is not that you are unwilling; rather, you are afraid to see her," Zu Jing corrected.

Twenty thousand gold and four hundred East pearls said Feng Luoyang with a dark expression

Oh... 祖菁 nodded slightly

It was so touching. Upon hearing this, Zu Jing excitedly stood up abruptly, "What happened next? You and Miss Yu..." As she spoke, she suddenly recalled the disheveled appearance of Tang Dou fleeing in panic upon seeing Yu Shao, and her heart sank immediately

"First, tell me in detail about your duel with Meng Duanhun." A hint of anticipation finally appeared on Yu Shao's face as he spoke softly

She smiled and nodded at Shao, then turned her head, snatching the Tang Sect token and a bag of East Pearls from Feng Luoyang's hands. With a push of her feet, her body transformed into a streak of orange-red silk, soaring through the hall and flying out towards the courtyard.

I only carry one Tangmen token with me, the rest I have stored in Jianan. " Tang Dou took out a cloth bag filled with East Pearls from his bosom, "There are plenty of East Pearls in here, take it.

"I am merely eating what A Dou has. He makes me very angry, and I can only vent my frustration by eating his food," Zu Jing pouted and said, "Who told him to be such a bad person"

Yu Shao let out a soft sigh, a hint of a bitter smile appearing on her face. She approached Zu Jing, took the jade pendant from her palm, and tucked it into her bosom. Then, she unfastened a token from her waist and placed it in Zu Jing's hand: "Zu Jing, can I call you Jing'er from now on? Keep this token of the Chengfeng Society safe. As you step into the martial world, if you ever need anything, just go there to find me." After saying this, she glanced towards the door and added, "Be careful of Tang Dou, alright?"

Then, is your whole body feeling hot

I heard that your disciple's niece has come from Tianshan to see you?" Yu Shao leisurely picked up a dried red date, flicked it with her jade-like fingers, and elegantly tossed it into her mouth

"The person left early..." Feng Luoyang shot Tang Dou a glance, shook his head, and walked towards the door.

"Meng Duanhun said before his death that they would come one after another? This statement is quite intriguing. Does it imply that he is not the only one who can master the Heavenly Demon Disintegration Technique? The Meng family in the Southwest, it seems I must personally investigate this matter." Yu Shao murmured to himself

For a moment, the corridor was enveloped in silence. Feng Luoyang, Zu Jing, and Yu Shao exchanged glances, and an indescribable sense of peculiarity arose in their hearts simultaneously. Yu Shao stared blankly at Zu Jing's pure and flawless face, feeling as if a clear and pristine stream flowed through her heart, bringing a profound tranquility to her entire being. Meanwhile, Zu Jing gazed at Yu Shao's gently flowing hair and was moved by her mature and carefree demeanor, feeling a deep respect akin to gazing up at towering mountains. Feng Luoyang's gaze, however, fell upon the dried red dates that Zu Jing and Yu Shao were holding together, and he raised his hand to support his chin, revealing a contemplative expression. Zu Jing, still captivated by Yu Shao's flowing hair, felt a similar admiration for her mature and graceful charm, while Feng Luoyang's attention remained on the dried red dates they held.

You can allocate them yourselves. In any case, give me two tokens; when I have matters to attend to, it would be helpful for you to have some proof to assist me.

Oh, yes, yes, I dare not." Tang Dou nodded, showing no disagreement with Zu Jing's correction

Feng Luoyang remained silent for a long time, and finally spoke in a hoarse voice: "Yudangjia, I understand your meaning. This time, consider it a favor I owe you. If you ever need anything in the future, Feng will work like a horse or an ox, at your service."

"Ah? Are the elders of the Yu family and the Tang family no longer present?" Upon hearing this, Zu Jing asked in surprise

I apologize. Feng Luoyang smiled, raising his left hand to draw the ever-present Qingfeng sword from his waist, while his right hand moved towards the hilt.

At that time, I was reading the records of the Tang Sect under the window when Yu Shao suddenly appeared before me. She told me about the torment and hardships she had endured along the way, pleading for me to leave Yizhou with her, to escape far away to a place where no one knew us, and to begin a life that only envied the mandarin ducks and not the immortals.

"This is all thanks to the fishmonger." Feng Luoyang carefully chose his words, cautiously observing the expression of the fishmonger, "Fishmonger, you seem to be in good spirits today"

I am now so poor that all I have left is the title of the world's number one sword. Marriage is out of the question, and it is better not to mention this matter. Feng Luoyang raised his hand and rubbed his cheek vigorously, then gently tapped the table in front of him. "How about this? I will go find Tang Dou and think of a way; I will surely be able to find two tokens for you."

"What a surprise!" Feng Luoyang slammed the table forcefully, his anger flaring, "That damned scoundrel Tang Dou, he doesn't even spare Jing'er."

I also have good intentions; this piece of news is quite valuable, and you probably cannot afford it. When the time comes and you cannot settle the bill, won't I be at a loss?" Yu Dajia smiled slightly, "Isn't it good now? You can see for yourself that it saves Tangmen a significant amount of money.

Yushao did not respond, merely resting his hand on his chin, his eyes gazing thoughtfully into the distance

Um. Feng Luoyang responded absentmindedly.

Ah, don't mention this to the bookstore. We at Chengfeng will open the door to do business; that's what we do. As long as you can afford it, I can deliver even the most difficult information to you. " Yu Dangjia waved his hand dismissively and said, "Now that you have used the information, the Demon Sword Meng Duanhun has also been killed by you. It's time to discuss the price for the services rendered, isn't it?

Yes. Feng Luoyang nodded.

"Finally, you said something that I like to hear," Yu Shao lazily stretched and said, "However, this time the favor I did is rather significant. One favor in return might not be enough"

From that day on, I buried the depth of my past romance as deeply as it was. A new Tang Dou was reborn from the ashes. I diligently practiced the secret techniques of the Tang Sect, immersed myself in business, dominated the martial arts world of Jian Nan, reached into the Jianghu of Central Plains, called the winds and summoned the rain, had connections everywhere, was loved by all, and indulged in romantic entanglements, accumulating a lifetime of romantic debts. In both career and women, I, Tang Dou, have achieved the pinnacle of manhood. In this regard, I must thank Yu Shao from back then; without her inspiration, my life would certainly not be as splendid as it is today, hahahaha. In both career and women, I, Tang Dou, have achieved the pinnacle of manhood. In this regard, I must thank Yu Shao from back then; without her inspiration, my life would certainly not be as splendid as it is today, hahahaha. This..." Tang Dou lightly pointed at Zu Jing with his folding fan, "This is the nature of my relationship with Yu Shao. Now you finally understand why I am unwilling to meet her, right?"

"Your sword tassel has also been used to settle debts. Recently, in order to deal with Meng Duanhun, you must have been living in a daze, right?" Yu Shao frowned and said

"Moreover, there is one thing you must thank me for," said the fishmonger, as he pushed himself up from the table, resting his hands on the arms of the rattan chair, crossing his legs, and wearing a triumphant expression.

Yusha gazed deeply at her, slowly revealing a faint smile: "Yusha."

Upon hearing Tang Dou recount the amusing stories of Feng Luoyang, Zu Jing immediately burst into laughter: "When my little master uncle first ascended to Tianshan, he was often like this as well. However, later on, he learned our Tianshan swordsmanship and gradually became much more cheerful. He said that the Tianshan swordsmanship is a joyful form of swordplay"

Ah?! This... this amount of money is ten times the last asking price. Fish, you must not push people too far!" Feng Luoyang exclaimed, his eyes turning green with rage as he spoke.

"You actually noticed that Meng Duanhun has already fallen into darkness? Why didn't you tell me that when you were selling the information?" Upon hearing her words, Feng Luoyang was taken aback and couldn't help but exclaim.

Uh, no, no... it won't. Feng Luoyang realized he had misspoken again upon hearing this, and immediately felt a wave of heat surge through his body, his face also flushed with embarrassment, causing him to involuntarily lower his head

"You, you are truly a... a... a..." Upon hearing this, Zuojing could no longer contain her indignation over Yushao's plight. She abruptly jumped up from the bed, pointed her finger at Tang Dou's nose, intending to scold him sternly. However, in that moment, her mind went blank, and she could not think of anything to say, only managing to stammer out the words, "Bad person"

Upon hearing this, Yu Dangjia let out a cold snort, lifted her legs off the table, leaned forward, and brought her delicate face close to Feng Luoyang's, saying: "Do you... think you are quite eloquent?"

Gazing at her receding figure, Zu Jing's thoughts drifted away, and she could not help but indulge in a flurry of imaginations about the mysterious and unpredictable path of this chivalrous woman from the martial world. After several rounds of contemplation, she felt her heart sway and her spirit become entranced, leaving her in a daze.

What... what is the matter? At this moment, Feng Luoyang felt a heavy heart sinking downwards. Everyone knows that if one owes a favor to Yu Shao, there will come a day when it must be repaid tenfold or a hundredfold

"Fish Home," Feng Luoyang rubbed his hands vigorously and said with a forced smile, "This time, can we avoid asking for too much like last time?"

"You... are truly shameless." Faced with Tang Dou's overwhelming self-promotion, Zu Jing felt that she had finally succumbed, weakly sitting back down on the bed and murmuring.

Indeed, indeed. Upon hearing her say this, Feng Luoyang immediately felt a lingering fear and repeatedly agreed.

Two tokens of gratitude, and she actually wants us to repay her with two favors? Absolutely not, I, Tang Dou, refuse to be manipulated by her. Last time she asked you to repay her favor, you spent twenty days at Fengge Hualou picking up dung to water the flowers. The time before that, you worked as a chef at Fengge Mixianlou for two months, and now the idiot who goes to Mixianlou still wants to order the honey vinegar fish personally cooked by the world's number one sword. For me, the young master of the Tang family, to do such things, I would rather die!" Tang Dou said passionately, "How much does she want? I, the Tang Sect, will cover it. I simply do not believe that with the financial resources of the Tang Sect, we cannot fill her lion's mouth.

At that time, Lao Feng was still practicing swordsmanship in the Tianshan Mountains. However, we often spoke of him, all hoping that he would return from the mountains soon, so that the three swordsmen of Poyang could reunite. The three swordsmen of Poyang was the title we had given ourselves back then. As Tang Dou spoke of this, his eyes were filled with a sense of nostalgia

Ah, her response is quite prompt! Upon hearing that her misdeeds had been exposed, Tang Dou immediately reverted to his true self, forcing a smile and saying, "I was also left with no choice, hehe"