Chapter Nine, The City of Foreign Lands

After some thought, she suddenly wanted to try her skills again, so she sat down in a meditative posture. She focused her energy in her dantian, bracing herself for yet another round of disappointment. However, something was different! She could faintly feel a few pulses coming from her dantian!

Oh," the old man glanced at Londo and said, "I wonder if this young man is married yet

Ye Quanfan secretly murmured to himself: I have traveled to so many places in the Empire, when did this regulation come into effect? Is it aimed at Lin Yan? No, that doesn't make sense. Although he was puzzled, he also knew that he could not cause any trouble at this moment, so he patiently waited for the old man's next move

Wait a moment, when did I agree to marry? Also, who is the bride

Afraid that Ye Quanfan would hear, Lin Yan silently cried for a long time

It is still early, and the three of them are walking in this beautiful and fragrant place, seeing the fruits hanging from the trees one by one, very enticing. Lundo reaches out and picks one of the fruits.

Lin Yan nodded and looked around. Every available space here was filled with people, even the gaps in the opposite building that could accommodate people were crowded. The figure of ten thousand mentioned by Ye Quanfan was likely a conservative estimate. Fortunately, the platform in front of them was high enough, so despite the large crowd below, they were not worried about not being able to see.

Male prostitute? At first hearing, Lin Yan was greatly puzzled and thought to herself, I have heard of prostitutes, but what is a male prostitute? Beside her, Lundo could not help but whisper, "I really don't know what kind of place this Uzhibang is, where there are all sorts of strange and bizarre things, and men can be prostitutes in such a glamorous manner. Teacher, this place is truly incomprehensible."

The exploded fruit was flung by him, yet it surprisingly stuck and did not come off. With a surge of his fighting spirit and a clever maneuver, he finally managed to throw it far away. He then saw the fruit land on the ground with a "bang," and a small child's face popped out. The child was still with a red little mouth wide open, crying incessantly!

Ye Quanfan looked at her in surprise, only to hear her softly say: "Spare these people." She knew he was about to take action, and seeing that those people were merely following customs and had not harmed the three, she spoke up to plead for them.

He quickly looked at Lin Yan and saw her calm expression. It seemed that this poison only harmed those with fighting spirit; since she had no fighting spirit, she was naturally unharmed. With this thought, he felt greatly relieved

The woman continued to look at him with a beaming smile and asked, "Is it delicious?"

Upon seeing Lin Yan scrutinizing those children, the red-haired woman said: "Alas! Our place is too remote, and very few men come in. We cannot go out either, so we have no choice but to be like this"

"Hurry, hurry, if you are any slower, you will miss it!" People around were shouting this intermittently, and countless individuals were surging towards the street on the west side, seemingly eager to witness some excitement. The three of them, filled with curiosity, followed the crowd and arrived at an open space. This open area was remarkably spacious, especially considering the area it occupied on a bustling street; it was indeed excessively wide. Behind the open space stood a magnificent building, gleaming and exuding an extraordinary sense of luxury and grandeur! The central plaque displayed the three large characters "Yu Ru Lou".

As Ye Quanfan carried two individuals, he still moved with remarkable speed, disappearing from the sight of the crowd in the blink of an eye. After running for a while, he stopped only when he felt they had distanced themselves sufficiently. By this time, it was late at night; his profound internal energy allowed him to see in the dark, while the other two could not. He led them to a grove, listened carefully, and upon confirming that there was no one around, he intended to help Lundo sit down and assist him in expelling the poison.

The old man glanced at Lundoqi's expression and said, "Young man, admit it? Hmph, it is common for people like you to come here, those who start chaos and then abandon it. Therefore, we have long been on guard!"

After letting go, she did not leave either. The three of them ran for a long time, already feeling extremely hungry, and no longer paid attention to her, starting to eat heartily.

After walking along the street for a while, the three of them noticed that there were very few people passing by. However, those they did see were all remarkably attractive and strikingly handsome. As they wandered about, it wasn't long before Ye Quanfan spotted a modest yet elegantly decorated inn ahead. He pondered for a moment whether he should hasten to leave this strange city. But then he thought to himself: I have navigated through many places for years, what is there to fear? How did I end up in such a state today? With a surge of bravado, he led the other two inside.

"Look quickly, the one leading is the popular headliner of Yuru Tower, known as Young Master Ru! Look, the ones coming out behind are all famous young masters of Yuru Tower. The fifth one is Young Master Meng, the seventh is Young Master Yu, and the tenth is Young Master Zui! Ah, this is truly wonderful, all four great young masters have appeared, today is sure to be spectacular!" A man in his thirties, with a pale complexion and an appearance suggesting excessive indulgence, excitedly said to his companion beside him. "Ah, this is truly wonderful, all four great young masters have appeared, today is sure to be spectacular!" A man in his thirties, with a pale complexion and an appearance suggesting excessive indulgence, excitedly said to his companion beside him

After walking for a while, a large city gradually emerged in the distance where the yellow sand ended.

However, riding a tall horse beside the sedan chair was the woman in red who had just served the three of them their meal! She was still wearing that red dress, riding towards the direction of the tavern with great vigor.

As soon as the voice fell, a burst of music sounded. Lin Yan could not discern what instrument was being played. All the guests turned their attention to the entrance of the inner room, and the red-haired woman returned to her seat.

At this moment, a red-haired woman approached and began to chat with Lin Yan. Since arriving here today, Lin Yan had sensed many things that were amiss. Although she had not been to other places in the Empire, she could tell from Ye Quanfan's expression that he also had many questions about this place. Thus, she attempted to take the opportunity to inquire with the woman.

Just as Lin Yan and the others felt puzzled, the old man who had started it all approached Lundo and bowed, saying: "Please, the groom, get into the sedan chair!"

Ye Quanfan said: "Could you please explain in detail?" Seeing the woman’s troubled expression, he took out a gold coin and tossed it to her

Upon hearing this, Lin Yan turned her gaze towards the children at the banquet. Indeed, there were quite a few children who appeared dazed and drooling, looking rather foolish.

It was now late at night, and Ye Quanfan instructed the two to rest on the spot. He looked around to ensure that no animals were nearby, chose a tree that two people could embrace, and jumped up with Lin Yan, finding a comfortable position to lie down. To prevent Lin Yan from falling, he carefully placed her on top of him.

This is not the ridiculous part; the absurdity lies in the thick copper chain tied around Lundoqi's neck! Coupled with his bewildered expression, it truly is as laughable as it gets

The two entered and found the place bustling with activity, filled with banquet tables. Upon hearing the host's announcement, many people turned around to scrutinize them. Ye Quanfan also heard a few people saying, "This is quite good; the groom even has elders to witness the ceremony." "Indeed, back in your wedding days, you were all alone." Hearing this, Ye Quanfan's confusion deepened.

Unexpectedly, upon hearing Ye Quanfan's words, the woman changed her expression, her face filled with anger, and said: "What did you call me?"

Upon seeing Lin Yan, one of them shouted loudly: "The groom and his wife have arrived!"

As Lin Yan was puzzled about their identities, she overheard someone beside her introducing to another person: "The number one brothel in the Kingdom of Wu is this Yuru Building right in front of us, and these four individuals are the four prominent young masters who are famous throughout the entire Kingdom of Wu."

Lundo secretly sneered to himself, thinking: With just a few of you, you dare to use force in front of me. But as he circulated his fighting spirit, he suddenly broke out in a cold sweat. His fighting spirit was nowhere to be found, and his whole body felt weak; he had indeed fallen into a trap. In a panic, he hurriedly looked towards the teacher.

Although Ye Quanfan has many questions about this situation, he is not afraid of anything. Moreover, these people only want to capture his ice disciple to make him their son-in-law. Why not watch this unusual event unfold and observe the changes?

At this moment, not only was Lin Yan curious, but even Lundoqi and Ye Quanfan found it somewhat strange. This woman in red appeared to be the main character of the wedding procession, yet she had just been a maid at the tavern! Could she be a sister of the bride? But if that were the case, why would she wear the same attire?

After walking for a while, the three of them indeed saw a bustling market ahead, brightly lit and very lively. The three felt reassured and hurriedly rode their horses towards it

After a while, Lin Yan thought to herself that it had been many days since she last meditated, so why not give it a try? It would also help pass the time and calm her emotions. With this thought in mind, she began to meditate. She silently recited the praises of the water element in her heart, and before long, she felt a drop of water fall down. ... When she opened her eyes, she saw one drop, two drops, three drops ...! ... The drops of water began to flow continuously, reaching five or six dozen drops!

Upon hearing that this person had never even heard of the Empire, the three were greatly astonished! What kind of mysterious place had they arrived at? However, there was no way to respond to the situation, so they could only accept it as it was.

The three individuals settled into a comfortable-looking room on the second floor, while a staff member was already preparing the meal for them. At that moment, an elderly man, around fifty or sixty years old, entered the room. He greeted the three guests and said, "You three are new arrivals here, aren't you? According to the regulations, I need to register you."

During their conversation, both Lin Yan and Ye Quanfan couldn't help but chuckle. Although Lin Yan was burdened with worries, she found the situation extremely amusing at that moment

That said, her underlying unease did not completely dissipate; she merely regarded it as an illusion and forcefully suppressed it.

Lin Yan now has only one thought, to find an opportunity to leave this man, to leave all familiar places! During this period, whenever Ye Quanfan applies makeup and disguises her, she carefully remembers each step, while also paying attention to the materials used, in preparation for future needs

Lin Yan thought to herself that the customs here are truly insulting. Wearing a chain around one's neck is akin to treating a person like a dog. Although Lundoqi is usually proud and arrogant, today he has endured it.

Lundo, not wishing to say much, nodded slightly and reached out to take it, only to grasp at nothing.

The three of them stared at each other for a while. It was Ye Quanfan who first reacted, saying to the old man: "Are you saying that he is the groom and should get into the sedan chair?" He pointed at Lundoqi. He was quite hesitant when he said this, as the situation was indeed a bit hard to believe

At the time of checkout, Ye Quanfan inquired about the situation in the area. The shopkeeper only knew that this place was also called the Land of Wu, and it was a dual-gender town in the Land of Wu. When asked for more specific details, he was completely at a loss. He did not know where the Empire was, and had never heard of the Duchy of Norton. He merely mentioned that a few hundred miles to the east there was a large city called Fengyue City, and suggested that Ye Quanfan could go there to ask for more information

No wonder. Here, we do not distinguish between men and women as they do outside. Each of us is both a man and a woman. For us, referring to someone as 'miss' is an insult, implying that they are a coward.

The elderly man took out a pen and paper, glanced at Ye Quanfan, and said: "May I ask what is the relationship among the three of you?"

The city walls are built high and thick, resembling those of the Duchy of Norton. The streets are bustling with people and traffic, appearing much more normal compared to the previous two cities. No, it should be said that this place fully embodies the characteristics of a large city: the passersby are dressed in various styles yet maintain a sense of propriety, and people of all ages, both men and women, wear expressions of serene contentment.

Before long, perhaps hearing the cries of the woman, a middle-aged woman approached. She greeted the three individuals and said: "I have met the three guests. May I ask if there is anything you need?"

After finding a seat, I saw a young lady come out. This young lady had well-groomed eyebrows and beautiful eyes, making her quite likable.

The three of them did not know how long they had been running. Hearing the sound of the pursuers gradually fading away until it was no longer audible, they finally stopped. Upon stopping, they looked around and secretly cried out in despair. In their haste to escape, they had lost their sense of direction!

Ye Quanfan chose two rooms. Lin Yan felt extremely fatigued and went to rest first. The remaining two, feeling uneasy, decided that Lundo would go out to explore the streets and clarify the situation here. Ye Quanfan did not dare to stray too far from Lin Yan and decided to just look around in the tavern for the time being

Lundo felt a tingling sensation on his scalp; he had never dealt with such a situation before. He felt quite out of sorts but did not know how to express it. He looked at the teacher, hoping that the teacher would, as usual, help him resolve this trouble. To his surprise, when he glanced over, Ye Quanfan had turned his head away, pretending not to see!

The place where the three individuals find themselves appears quite remote, surrounded by lush trees, with piles of fallen leaves on the path, suggesting that it is seldom visited by people. To make matters worse, the sky has gradually begun to darken.

A group of people was knocking and tapping as they approached the restaurant. Upon reaching the entrance of the restaurant, the procession came to a halt, and several individuals entered the establishment

Ye Quanfan inquired, "How long will it take to disappear?" The old man, however, did not respond

Just as he had just picked it, the fruit suddenly split open and burst. In great shock, Lundo quickly swung it away, trying to throw it aside. After yesterday's incident, he seemed to have become much more cautious.

Indeed.

Knowing this, Lin Yan was even more excited. Today brought double happiness, leaving her at a loss for how to express her joy

The three individuals did not eat slowly, yet this time it took them about an hour to satisfy their hunger.

The middle-aged man smiled, happily accepted the gold coin, and said: "I will just tell Ronnie. If one can receive a gold coin for enduring a scolding like this, everyone would be willing to be scolded by the guests."

There is no distinction between men and women? How can this be possible? Lundo was greatly astonished

Lundo found it both amusing and absurd, saying: "Is this even considered? I had no idea the empire had such rules!"

After repeatedly confirming the possibility of cultivating her Dantian, Lin Yan wept with joy when she realized that one day she would be able to fully restore her internal energy. Heaven has shown mercy, allowing me to finally take control of my own destiny

After the three of them had eaten for a while, the table was in disarray. Lin Yan only realized that none of them had eaten any proper main course throughout the meal after her stomach was full. At that time, she was so hungry that she did not pay attention, but now that her stomach was satisfied, it was no longer a concern

The two individuals followed the crowd for about two or three miles and arrived at a residence. This residence was not large, far inferior to the houses in London, and at this moment, it was brightly lit with lanterns, bustling with people coming and going, creating an extraordinary lively atmosphere

Ye Quanfan gently shook his head. He had just exerted his energy when he realized that his fighting spirit had been silently suppressed, and he could not summon it at all. In shock, Ye Quanfan was secretly astonished. It is important to note that at his level of martial arts cultivation, to poison him without his detection was simply unheard of

At that moment, the sound of drums and music, along with the crackling of firecrackers, could be heard from downstairs. The three of them walked to the balcony and looked down.

The three of them found his question strange, but Lundo furrowed his brow and held back his feelings. Although Ye Quanfan did not understand, he did not wish to meddle further and simply replied: "No."

Ye Quanfan felt a surge of anger: Who have I offended again? His face turned stern, and with a cold snort, he said: "I am addressing you as 'Miss'. Is that unacceptable?"

Marriage is a casual matter; as long as two people are compatible, they can get married. As for having children, if someone wishes to have a child, they can simply pick one of those large fruits from outside and take it back to raise, can't they? He was referring to the enormous fruit that had frightened the three of them not long ago

After the refreshments were served, she finally settled down and took an awkward sip of tea. Noticing that all three were looking at her, she became aware of her own impropriety. She smiled, cleared her throat, and said: "Here, people are born both male and female, and can change as they wish"

The establishment is a restaurant, with the sign reading "Land of Drunken Dreams." Although there are not many people inside, it appears quite elegant. Upon seeing the three dismount, a waiter approached them with enthusiasm, greeting them: "Gentlemen, our establishment has excellent private rooms and fine dishes. Would you like to take a rest for a while?"

As Lin Yan was about to ask the woman why the people here could not leave, a sudden loud and piercing voice rang out. A person holding a peculiar object, large at the front and small at the back, shouted: "Everyone, silence! The wedding is about to begin!"

The old man exclaimed, "Sir, how can you not admit it? Just now, you clearly agreed to Qisili's proposal." The woman in red must be Qisili; upon hearing Lunduoqi speak this way, she was actually in tears, looking utterly heartbroken.

The woman looked at Lundo with a beaming smile as he finished a bowl of porridge, and immediately served him another bowl, placing it in front of him. She asked, "Is it delicious?"

Now Lin Yan felt an extreme sense of ease, and even the shadow left by her loss of innocence was no longer so omnipresent. She excitedly paced around the room, wanting to shout a few times, and also wanting to find someone to share her immense joy with.

The old man said, "Then we have no choice but to be strong." After saying this, the few people beside him slowly walked towards Luntiqi.

Of course not, only the nobility can do that. We have no choice but to marry local men.

Upon seeing the appearance of his beloved disciple, Ye Quanfan could not help but break into a smile. Suddenly, his eyebrows twitched, and he stood up, flipping the table in front of him.

Lin Yan, however, could not quite understand what was meant by popular or young master. She noticed that the few individuals the man pointed to were all exceptionally handsome. The one resembling a young master truly had a face as white as jade, with a pair of slanted eyes that held an indescribable charm in their glances, yet when he put on a serious expression, he appeared quite wicked and difficult to fathom. The dream young master, on the other hand, looked almost like a beautiful woman; had it not been for his muscular physique revealed beneath his tight-fitting clothes, Lin Yan would have genuinely thought he belonged to the same level of beauty as Ying Si—his jade-like face blushing, shy even before speaking! The jade young master possessed a different kind of beauty; he exuded an aristocratic aura, his gaze instinctively directed upwards when looking at others, complemented by a high nose and slightly pale cheeks, giving off a sense of decadent beauty. As for the drunken young master, contrary to his name, he was the most spirited and masculine among the four. His physique could be described as magnificent, and his square face, with eyes that opened and closed with great authority, made him appear as the quintessential man among men.

Amidst the uproar of the crowd, the old man hurriedly shouted for someone to go and bring back the groom, while the onlookers exclaimed in outrage, "This is simply outrageous!" They spontaneously began to chase after the groom. The bride, initially stunned for a moment, suddenly sat down on the ground and began to wail loudly, her tears and snot staining her new dress, and no one could pull her up.

Lundo inquired from the side: "We refer to that lady as 'Miss', but I wonder what is amiss that has caused her such sorrow."

The woman first looked at Lin Yan with a strange expression, and then as if recalling something, said: "You are an outsider, so naturally you do not understand the situation here. Only women matched with men from outside can give birth to beautiful children"

At first, Ye Quanfan wanted to inquire about her martial arts, but after seeing her true self, he could no longer bring himself to speak those words. Regardless of the circumstances, he absolutely could not allow her to underestimate him. Under the influence of this obsession, he gradually forgot about Lin Yan's mysterious origins and her elusive martial skills

The scenery here is so beautiful. I have traveled to many places, but I have never seen such a unique one. What is the name of your town? Who wouldn't like others to praise their hometown? The red-haired woman said cheerfully, "We are in the town of Lodo in the land of U. Have you been to many places in the land of U? None of us here have ever been out."

Ye Quanfan I, who had once roamed freely, unexpectedly found himself in a predicament today. He, confident in his profound skills, was not afraid. He thought to himself: well, let’s see what tricks they are playing! Having said that, he took Lin Yan's hand, shook off those people's grasp, and walked down.

In the excitement of these two individuals and the astonished gaze of Lendqi, time quickly passed. They set off in the morning, but it was not until nearly evening that the three finally saw the shadow of the city wall. Lendqi secretly thought: this is quite far!

After the dishes were served, a woman walked up. She was dressed in a bright red outfit, which made Lin Yan feel somewhat uneasy. Upon closer reflection, she realized that the outfit was simply too extravagant. Most clothing on this continent was characterized by simple and unadorned styles, and aside from the court robes, this was the most ostentatious attire she had ever seen.

Everyone was startled by the loud noise and turned to look at him. He smiled brightly at the crowd, his white teeth gleaming, and suddenly moved, lifting Lundoqi into his arms, then turned to embrace Lin Yan, disappearing outside the door. This entrance and exit was truly as fast as lightning. The people in the hall were caught off guard, and it took them a long time to react.

His anger immediately revealed his imposing presence. The woman took two steps back, nearly falling to the ground. She said little, tears welling in her eyes, and ran towards the back hall. Before long, a series of soft sobs could be heard from the back hall

Having said that, she swayed her body twice, and in an instant, her face transformed into that of a burly man. Although it still bore an eighty percent resemblance to the appearance of the woman from earlier, the expression and features unmistakably conveyed that of a man. However, she was dressed in women's clothing, which appeared quite peculiar.

Ye Quanfan looked around and listened carefully, discovering that faint voices were coming from more than twenty miles to his left. He felt a surge of joy in his heart, realizing that he was not lost to a great extent after all

At this moment, Lin Yan noticed that Ye Quanfan's eyes suddenly opened wide, with a gleam of brilliance flashing in them, clearly indicating that he had regained his fighting spirit. Upon seeing this, Lin Yan, for some reason, gently grasped his hand with her small hand

Lundo clearly ignored the teacher, knowing that he wanted to see him make a fool of himself. Therefore, he straightened his face and, in his usual cold tone, said: "When did I ever agree to this beautiful proposal?"

The woman said: "I see, is this your first time visiting us?"

What is the land of Wu? Lin Yan's confusion deepened. She did not answer the woman's question and continued to ask, "So, is this how you all choose your husbands?"

The old man nodded repeatedly and said, "Indeed, please have the groom get into the sedan chair!" As soon as he finished speaking, four or five people entered the room, and the one leading them was the woman in red. Her pair of eyes fixed intently on Lundoqi, revealing an expression of overwhelming joy, seemingly quite fond of this groom.

The three men rode into the city and felt that this place, known as the City of Wind and Moon, was indeed as renowned as its reputation suggested

The three of you should understand by now. Although our appearance may not differ significantly due to a change in gender, simply making such a change effectively results in a genuine alteration of gender

The woman was completely indifferent to his cold demeanor and happily ran downstairs with a smile on her face

Once again, a resounding melody filled the air as Lundoqi and the woman in red emerged. Upon seeing Lundoqi's appearance, Lin Yan nearly burst into laughter. He was dressed in a white garment adorned with numerous exquisite flowers embroidered on the front. Each flower was beautiful when viewed individually, but together they created an indescribable sense of vulgarity and oddity.

As dawn broke, Ye Quanfan instructed to prepare for departure. However, for some unknown reason, the three of them wandered in the forest for quite a while, only to find themselves back at the starting point. After wandering for an hour, as the sky grew increasingly bright and the surrounding trees became clearer, they still could not find their way out. Lin Yan initially allowed them to wander around in a daze, but after several hours, she became truly impatient and took the lead, turning left and right as she walked through the woods.

Ye Quanfan occasionally turned back, looking at Lin Yan with curiosity. Her bright eyes were filled with uncontainable joy, and it was unclear what had made her so happy

Indeed, today is their annual public performance day, and I have traveled for two months to be here

Lin Yan was overjoyed, and once again focused her energy, only to find that the aura had vanished without a trace. No, it was definitely not her imagination just now

Although it was just a few drops of water, this was Lin Yan's first successful summoning, and she was naturally very proud. She took out the textbook on water element summoning from her bracelet (Lin Yan had the advantage of being able to store useful items in her bracelet) and began to read it carefully. It turned out that someone like her, who could summon fifty to sixty drops on their first attempt, was a genius with a strong affinity for the water element! Generally, a person would only be able to summon a few drops on their first try.

Upon hearing these words, the three finally understood. However, if that is the case, did they not just conspire to take a life?

Oh, I think they are quite good as well. Are the local men not good?

Those who are unaware should not be surprised, and I kindly ask this person—"Ye Quan Fan"—how to address these individuals. "Please convey my regards to that esteemed individual and offer an apology on our behalf." After saying this, he took out a gold coin as compensation.

The old man said with a flushed face: "We know that you outsiders usually have some rebellious spirit, so we have developed a peculiar medicine. A portion of it was added to the porridge you consumed earlier. If you do not annul your marriage, it will naturally remain dormant, hum! However, once you decide to annul your marriage, we will draw our short knives, which have been smeared with the other part that activates its toxin, and those who have consumed the porridge will immediately lose all their fighting spirit."

Lundo, feeling impatient, said, "Delicious." He snatched the porridge away without looking at her and began to eat.

Upon seeing the gold coins, the woman immediately said eagerly: "I certainly have nothing to hide from what the guests wish to hear. I will go and give instructions to prepare some tea and snacks, and we can talk while we eat"

As they arrived in the city, all three were captivated by the beautiful scenery here. The city was adorned with vibrant flowers, and both sides of the streets were lined with tall trees. These trees bore fruits weighing six to seven pounds each, and the large fruits hung heavily down, contrasting beautifully with the lush green leaves and flowers, making them quite enticing

The old man made a couple of strokes on the notebook, then performed a bow and said, "Thank you, three of you. I shall take my leave now." Having said that, he walked away.

Lundo is an extremely arrogant person. When he saw the old man threatening him with words, and the situation was so inexplicable, he coldly threw out a sentence, "What if I refuse?"

The two individuals took their seats that had long been prepared for them. Ye Quanfan ignored the gazes around him and attempted to expel the poison from his body. There was a glimmer of hope! He subtly circulated his internal energy, and to his surprise, he felt a trace of movement. He quickly lowered his head, feigning deep thought, and gradually pushed the poison outward. Before long, his little finger began to itch, and he discreetly leaned his finger against the chair, allowing the expelled poison to flow down to the ground.

I wonder if this fruit is edible, Lin Yan thought

"Miss, we would like two rooms," Ye Quanfan instructed. The three of them had not slept well last night, and now they were yawning continuously, only wanting to find a place to rest properly.

Ye Quanfan stared at her without blinking for a moment, and gave a barely noticeable nod. Lin Yan felt a surge of joy in her heart and released his hand. Ye Quanfan gazed at his palm, secretly sighing: "Oh hand, oh hand, I never expected you to have such good fortune today, receiving her initiative to hold you." He then smiled wryly and turned to look at Lundoqi.

The three of them were taken aback, and Lin Yan thought to herself that this seemed to be yet another strange place

The customs here are peculiar, yet the water is remarkably sweet. Ye Quan, Fan, and the three of them ate with great enjoyment, and thus they ordered another table of dishes and began to eat. Indeed, the food here is extraordinarily delicious. Lin Yan thought to herself, such delicacies must be comparable to those in the Central Plains, right

Ye Quanfan glanced at Lin Yan's curious and excited expression and said, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do; it's good to experience something new." Lundo then said no more.

Thus, the three of them proceeded in the direction he indicated. As they walked along, Lin Yan felt that something was amiss, but she could not articulate what exactly was wrong. She glanced at Ye Quanfan and saw his calm demeanor, which reassured her, leading her to think that perhaps she was overreacting due to her limited experience. Regardless of what might happen, someone like Ye Quanfan, an old hand in such matters, should know how to handle it, especially since he is an exceptional expert.

The woman was quite attractive, and she was seen holding a tray with three bowls of porridge. After bowing to the three individuals, she served the porridge to Lin Yan and Ye Quanfan in turn, and then placed the remaining bowl in front of Lundoqi.

The streets are lined with numerous shops, and various vendors are calling out their wares, leaving Lin Yan dazzled. The buildings on both sides of the street are mostly elegant and ancient, and combined with the wide streets, they rival the prosperity of Norton City.

It should be a wedding procession, a long line, with a sedan chair at the front. This was Lin Yan's first time seeing a sedan chair in this foreign continent. The sedan chair was quite spacious, pulled by four horses. In front and behind the sedan chair were the wedding entourage dressed in red, playing musical instruments.

The infant was still on the ground crying "wah wah" incessantly, causing the three individuals to flee in panic. After running for a while, they heard the sound gradually diminish until it was no longer audible

He did not know why, but seeing Lin Yan's happy expression suddenly made Ye Quanfan feel extremely good, even better than ever before! Looking at her joyful face again, he faintly sensed that her happiness had become too important to him.

The fellow cheerfully replied, "Alright!" and then ran off to make arrangements

This is a street, bustling with people coming and going. However, they seem a bit too quiet, with not many conversations taking place. Upon seeing three individuals approaching, they all turned their attention towards them. Lin Yan noticed that most of their gazes were directed at Lundoqi and Ye Quanfan. She understood in her heart that given her current appearance, if someone were to glance at her, it was likely that they had mistaken her for someone else, having inadvertently misjudged her.

The elder clapped his hands and said, "Alright, the night is fleeting. Come, let us invite our groom."

A platform was erected on the flat ground, adorned in a most splendid manner. When the three arrived, a group of elegantly dressed men was just stepping off the platform.

A tall, strong man beside them snorted coldly and said, "What four great young masters? They are just four male prostitutes!" As soon as these words were spoken, the first person to speak immediately retorted coldly, "So what if they are male prostitutes? Everyone likes them; if you don't like it, you are free not to come." The man's lips moved slightly as he muttered under his breath, and Lin Yan heard him clearly: "Do you think I want to be here?"

Ye Quanfan inquired: "Elder, may I ask how you managed to suppress our fighting spirit?"

What will you do about marriage and having children?

The old man replied, "I do not know what empires or non-empires are; our land has this custom. Since you have done it, you should accept it. Young man, let me ask you once more, will you or will you not? The honor guard is still waiting."

At this moment, Ye Quanfan recalled Lin Yan's mysterious background and skills, so he and Lundo followed closely behind her. Sure enough, after a short while, a wide road appeared before the three of them

Lundo became impatient and said, "Teacher, what is there to see with male prostitutes? Let's go."

The person next to him came in and supported the frustrated Lundo, heading downstairs

Ye Quanfan was taken aback by his words once again, and he fell silent, drinking water instead

Upon witnessing this scene, the three could only feel cold sweat streaming down. "What the hell! What kind of place is this?" Lundo cursed inwardly.

Ye Quanfan casually tossed out a gold coin and said: "Take good care of our horses, provide us with a private room, and prepare a table of fine food and wine. The remainder will be your reward."

Day by day, his eyes gradually contained only the smiles and frowns of this woman. He knew that Lin Yan hated him, but even if the hatred reached its peak, it was impossible for him to let go! Unless he were to be killed!

The old man said: "Just now, while eating porridge, Qisili asked if it was good, and you replied that it was delicious! Here, that means you have accepted her marriage proposal! Young man, do you intend to go back on your word?" As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere became tense, and three or four people drew their short knives and spread out.

The old man pointed again at Lin Yan and the other person, saying to a servant: "These are the elders of our groom, and they must be present at the wedding. Call the two of them and take them along." After saying this, he was the first to go downstairs.

Afterward, Ye Quanfan looked at the cold and desolate mountains and fields, feeling an extreme chill that penetrated to the bone, and forcibly embraced Lin Yan. Upon seeing this, Lundo quickly turned his head away

Lin Yan's predictions were correct; her dantian has already begun to heal itself! Initially, the potency of the medicine she consumed was too strong and harsh, and without proper blending and preparation, it caused her dantian to rupture under the strain. However, that medicine ultimately allowed her to attain a congenital pure and empty body. During this period, the innate energy and residual effects of the medicine have been slowly repairing her dantian. At this rate, it will take about two to three years for her to fully recover, and by then, she will naturally reach the congenital realm and become a congenital master! However, that medicine ultimately allowed her to attain a congenital pure and empty body. During this period, the innate energy and residual effects of the medicine have been slowly repairing her dantian. At this rate, it will take about two to three years for her to fully recover, and by then, she will naturally reach the congenital realm and become a congenital master!

The next day, the three of them set off early, heading towards the city of Fengyue in the east

Ye Quanfan said: "This is also the first time I have heard of it. You see, among the crowd today, female guests account for 40%, while male guests make up a substantial 60%. In such a vast venue, it is packed to the brim, with over 10,000 people. It seems that the performance day of Yuru Tower, which occurs once a year, has truly become a local spectacle."

She did not know where Lundo still had the strength to be angry. He was now completely under the influence of the medication, in a daze, unable to think, like a wooden puppet. As for that chain, she had misunderstood; it was a symbol of marriage to a noble. It was only upon hearing the envious whispers of those around her that she came to understand.

Once Ye Quanfan walked away, Lin Yan quietly opened her eyes wide, listening to him talking to someone outside. Rarely having a moment where she was not under his scrutiny, she found herself at a loss for what to do

Lin Yan tried several more times, and finally, she felt a pulsation coming from her dantian! Could it be that my dantian is self-repairing? She recalled that when she first practiced internal energy, it began with a warming sensation in the dantian, and then progressed from the warmth to a minor achievement in internal skill, which took three years. But why is it a pulsating sensation now? This is truly unprecedented!

Ye Quanfan pointed at Lin Yan and said, "This is my wife." He then pointed at Lundoqi and added, "This is my apprentice."

Only after Lin Yan had fallen asleep and her breathing had stabilized did Ye Quanfan leave. He had been this way for some time. He knew that Lin Yan no longer had the desire to die, but he was still afraid that she might escape, leaving him feeling uneasy. In the midst of this anxiety over gains and losses, he had become accustomed to being so cautious.