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Chapter 1901:- Jian An (4)
Naive and innocent? Yun Luofeng sipped her tea.
Within this kind of influential family, would there really be someone with a naive and innocent personality?
"Qi Su, Jian An fancies you." Qi Su who just took a sip of tea sudden spat out after hearing Yun Luofeng's words. Luckily, she was fast in dodging and did not get sprayed.
"This, I wasn't deliberate..." Qi Su wiped his mouth, with awkwardness across his face. "I was only shocked by your words. I've only met her a few times so how could she have fallen for me?"
Yun Luofeng quirked her brow. "I will not meddle in your relationship. But my request to my followers is that concubines are forbidden! Otherwise, there'll be countless troubles and it'll affect my work efficiency." Furthermore, since she came from Huaxia, she had already found the matter of men having three wives and four concubines repulsive.
Luckily, she found Yun Xiao. He would never let these troubles affect her and would personally settle those who fancied him without giving them an opportunity.
"I know." Furthermore, he had never considered about taking in concubines.
"In addition," Yun Luofeng slowly stretched as her expression was of laziness, "I came here to find Ji Jiutian and if I find out that she deceived me, or even... brings trouble to me, I will never let her off!"
As of now, she only saw that Jian An fancied Qi Su and did not notice other emotions. If Jian An attempted to do something, then don't blame her for being impolite!
"Miss Yun, if you feel that Jian An deceived us, we can leave the Jian Family." Qi Su frowned. If Jian An was really in love with him, then he wouldn't wish to stay here.
"No need. I feel that it's easier to locate Ji Jiutian in this Jian Family." Yun Luofeng narrowed her eyes. "Oh right, have your men continue their search. Tell me if they locate Yun Xiao's whereabouts."
"Okay." Qi Su nodded. "I've sent out the majority of Qi Family's men to search and in all likelihood, they will locate his whereabouts soon."
Hearing his words, Yun Luofeng did not say anything further as she entered a state of deep pondering.
"Oh right..." Qi Su seemed to recall something as he said, "I owe the Second Prince a favor and I intend to visit him in a few days."
Yun Luofeng's eyes flickered as she said, "Tell me the Second Prince's situation."
Qi Su was startled as he looked up at Yun Luofeng. "The Second Prince and his wife are a married couple very much in love. When his wife was alive, the Second Prince only indulged her, to the extent of not stepping into any maids or concubine's rooms. Unfortunately, the Second Prince's wife passed away due to sickness a few years back."
Yun Luofeng did not speak and continued listening.
"The Second Prince's wife had a sister and before she passed away, her last words were that she hoped that her sister would become the Second Prince's second wife."
As the Second Prince belonged to Tianqi Kingdom's Imperial Family, the Emperor would never allow him to not take in a second wife. To prevent her daughter from being bullied, the Second Prince's wife naturally hoped for her biological sister to take her position. This was much better than the Second Prince marrying a stranger.
"As for the Second Prince's wife last wishes, the Second Prince would comply if he could. However, who would have expected that the Second Prince's wife's sister would also fall sick not long after that?"
Both siblings fell sick in succession? Yun Luofeng lightly stroked her chin and entered into deep thought.
"Naturally, the Emperor did not permit the marriage and instead, preferred the Jian Family's Second Young Miss, Jian Yi."
Yun Luofeng narrowed her eyes. "Tell the Second Prince that I can save his wife's sister. Furthermore, I can help him ascend the throne."
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Chapter 1902:- Jian An (5)
Astonishment flooded Qi Su's gaze. According to his understanding of Yun Luofeng, usually she wasn't willing to help others.
"Miss Yun, your request is..." Qi Su pondered and asked.
"I want him to listen to my orders!" All along, Yun Luofeng had a huge appetite and wanted to control this Tianqi Kingdom in one go and Qi Su believed that she had the capability to do so!
"Tell these things to the Second Prince and as for the request, I will personally inform him of it." Yun Luofeng slightly smiled as her pitch-black eyes were filled with confidence.
"Then I'll look for the Second Prince tomorrow." Just as both of them were conversing, footsteps sounds could be heard outside. In an instant, both of them stopped their conversation.
"Qi Su, resolve the problems you stirred up. Towards women, you have to be decisive and ruthless to prevent future troubles." Yun Luofeng said with indifference.
She had already reminded Qi Su. If he were to procrastinate and cause future trouble, then it would be his own problem. Regarding the matters of feelings, one had to be firm in rejection and not give others hope first then despair shortly after.
"I understand." Qi Su helplessly sigh. He did not believe Jian An had fallen for him but... he trusted Yun Luofeng without a doubt.
The words Yun Luofeng said would never be wrong. Just as they were speaking, the door was pushed open. Jian An saw Qi Su the moment she entered and smiled. "Young Master Qi, I have some matters to talk to you about. Would it be convenient to chat somewhere else?"
She glanced at Yun Luofeng within the room. She clearly did not wish for her to know about their conversation.
"There's no need. You can speak right now." Qi Su flatly rejected her. Yun Luofeng wasn't an outsider and there was nothing she couldn't listen to.
Jian An stared blankly as her expression was of hesitation. To a woman, there are some words they couldn't say in front of outsiders... Just as Jian An had a worried frown, Yun Luofeng's bewitching voice sounded from the room.
"Qi Su, follow her. I've said what I have to say. You should know what to do." With Yun Luofeng's prompting, Qi Su did not reject Jian An. He nodded and said, "Lead the way."
Jian An felt mixed and complicated feelings. She had indeed wanted to speak with Qi Su but seeing how obedient Qi Su was to Yun Luofeng, it caused her to be unhappy. However, she did not reveal discontent. Instead, there was still a gentle smile. "Young Master Qi Su, please follow me."
In reality, Jian An very much wished to bring Qi Su to her room to converse. At the same time, she was clear that if she had done so, Qi Su would certainly be unwilling. This young man had placed too much emphasis on the difference between men and women. However, wasn't such a man rare?
In the rear rock garden, Jian An stopped and turned to Qi Su. She was silent for a moment before asking. "Young Master Qi Su, what's your relationship with Miss Yun?"
Perhaps due to Yun Luofeng's previous reminder, Qi Su felt that Jian An's question was too deliberate and caused him discomfort.
"Miss Yun is my friend. Coming to the Tianqi Kingdom this time was to accompany her to look for Ji Jiutian."
Friend? Hearing his words, Jian An relaxed. "I was originally under the impression..."
"Under what impression?" Qi Su frowned and asked.
Jian An pursed her lips and did not answer Qi Su's question.
Her eyes then fixed on Qi Su. "Young Master Qi Su, actually... I fell for you the first time I met you a few years ago."
Immediately, Qi Su's fingers stiffened. Perhaps due to Yun Luofeng's previous reminder, he did not appear too shocked.
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Chapter 1903:- Jian An (6)
Looking at his peaceful expression, Jian An's eyes darkened. "Young Master Qi, could you possibly take me as your wife?"
"Apologies, I'm unwilling." His words were very direct, causing Jian An's heart to be ripped apart and she felt a heart-wrenching pain. She already knew that Qi Su wouldn't be fond of a concubine's daughter. But after she heard his rejection in person, she was still upset.
"I know Young Master Qi wouldn't fancy me because I'm only the daughter of a Jian Family's concubine. However, I only beg of you to help me this once. Could you pretend to marry me? After I leave the Jian Family, I will return your freedom." Jian An's expression was somewhat pale. She looked up at Qi Su, while her eyes were filled with hope.
The young man before her was her last saving straw. No one other than him was capable of helping her!
"Jian An, I already have a fiance and she's waiting for me in the Liufeng Kingdom. Right now, you are requesting that I pretend to marry you? Then if my fiance were to find out, how am I to explain myself?"
Qi Su's expression had already cooled down. If it weren't for the fact that Jian An had helped him in the past, he would've directly rejected with, "How could I break my fiance's heart for a stranger like you?"
Jian An looked somewhat as though she was suffering. So it turns out that Qi Su already has a fiance.
"Your fiance... does she have a powerful status?"
Only a person with powerful status was worthy of Qi Su, and a concubine's daughter like her could never marry him!
Qi Su frowned. "Jian An, what do you mean? Would I be a snob? Let me tell you, even if the woman I love is a beggar, she's still my beloved! Do you know a year ago, when my Master went missing and I was mistreated by the Qi Family, everyone distanced themselves and only she stayed by my side? In my life, I will never let her down!"
Jian An chuckled with a deathly pale complexion.
"My apologies, I was wrong." How could the man she loved be a snob? Otherwise, she wouldn't have longed for him for so long...
"Young Master Qi, I'm also at my wit's end and so, came looking for you. Can you help me? I believe that your fiance must be very kindhearted and she'll understand you." Jian An wanted to grab on Qi Su's sleeve but had been flung away by him.
Qi Su's expression revealed impatience. "My fiancee is indeed very kind. But kindhearted women would still have high requirements in terms of feelings! Even though it would be a fake marriage, what woman could tolerate their man going through a wedding ceremony with another woman?"
Jian An's expression became increasingly pale. She was at her wit's end but was he still unwilling to help her? He wouldn't do even if it was fake? She didn't even request a real marriage... If Qi Su wasn't willing to help, there was only a dead-end for her mother!
"Young master Qi, a few years ago, you and your master came to the Tianqi Kingdom. When you encountered danger and were surrounded by others, your master wasn't by your side. At that time, you asked me to locate your master and inform her of your predicament."
Originally, Qi Su still felt somewhat grateful to Jian An, but after hearing her words, the sole trace of gratitude disappeared.
"I am very grateful that you notified my master and she also repaid your favor by giving you a few stalks of spirit herbs. Those herbs were very valuable and your mother was seriously ill at that time. It was Master's spirit herbs that saved your mother from the death's door!" Qi Su looked at Jian An. "Therefore, I've repaid your favor of before. I've always been someone who repaid a single favor with multiple favors. As such, when you were bullied by your sister, I also stood up and chased her away for you."
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Chapter 1904:- Jian An (7)
"If you intend to threaten me with the favor, then I can only break all ties with you!" He had a bottom line. He could repay a single favor with ten favors but the precondition was to not touch his bottom line!
"Young Master Qi Su!" Seeing that Qi Su was about to leave, Jian An knelt on the ground with tears on her face. "My father knows that you are the Qi Family's Young Master and is forcing me to marry you. If I'm not able to do so, he'll kill my mother. She's my only kin and the most important person in my life. How could I turn a blind eye to her? Please help me. As long as we get married, my father will let my mother go! Don't tell me you are going to leave me in the lurch?"
Her cries were very heart-wrenching and her eyes were thoroughly red. Once she recalled the price her mother was about to pay, her heart had fiercely clenched tight. However, Jian An had never reflected on her actions. She brought everything upon herself as she was the cause for Jian Bowen to release such an order.
She wouldn't meet her end if she hadn't sought for death! If she did not find Jian Bowen to say all those words, how would he use her mother's life to threaten her? Ultimately, it was her own fault...
Qi Su's back stiffened and a complicated feeling flashed through his eyes. He deeply sighed. "I would never hurt my fiance's heart because of you. In my heart, she's more important."
His words were already very ruthless. After he finished speaking, he slowly walked back.
Jian An collapsed on the ground and her eyes filled with despair as she glanced at Qi Su's back while he walked away.
"Qi Su, are you honestly going to be so heartless? To prevent her from being hurt, you could disregard a person's life? I've begged you like that, yet why aren't you willing to help me? If you aren't willing, that man will definitely kill my mother!"
She simply couldn't understand how could Qi Su be so cold and ruthless. Saving them both was as easy as lifting his hands. Furthermore, it was only a fake marriage.
Even though his fiance would be heartbroken, wouldn't it be resolved if he explained to her? In addition, as a man, how could he be unable to suppress his fiance?
By having a mother like that, the influence Jian An received was very deep. In their world, men were heavens and an existence they had to look up at! She did not believe that Qi Su's fiance could raise any disagreements... Furthermore, if a fake marriage could cause her to be heartbroken, what if Qi Su were to take in concubines in the future?
Her mother said that it was a matter of course for men to have three wives and four concubines. Preventing a man from taking a concubine was disrespectful and being unfilial to their parents-in-law! A daughter-in-law like that was destined to have fingers pointed at them!
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Qi Su did not know of Jian An's train of thought, but after hearing her words, he had already decided to leave the Jian Family. However... as the skies were already getting dark, he sighed and said, "It's quite late and I'll look for Miss Yun tomorrow to speak about leaving. I'm sure she must be resting now."
Furthermore, he doubted that the Jian Family could cause any waves with just a night! Thinking of this, he stepped into his room and undressed after closing the door, preparing to take a rest. However, before Qi Su slept for long, he sensed that his door was pushed open and a stranger's aura entered.
He did not open his eyes, wanting to know what that woman intended to do.
As he learned medical skills from Yun Yueqing at a young age, he subconsciously tightened his five organs, afraid that he would be subjected to a surprise attack.
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Chapter 1905:- Jian An (8)
However, that person did not use any toxic smoke or try to poison him. Instead, she walked to his bedside. Shortly after, he heard the sound of tearing. Qi Su could no longer restrain himself and opened his eyes, then looked at the young lady standing by his bed.
Currently, her complexion was pale as before, while her clothing had been torn, with two lumps of meat appearing before his sight.
"Jian An, what are you thinking of doing?" Qi Su laughed grimly. "Seduction? Unfortunately, this is useless. To me, there is no difference between your body and the bones of the dead."
"Young Master Qi Su, I'm sorry. I have been forced to my wit's end." Jian An's face was wretched. "If you were willing to help, I wouldn't have been forced to this extent!"
Qi Su rolled over and stood up from the bed, with chilliness across his face. "I originally wanted to leave after tonight, but since you've forced me, then I'll leave immediately! All ties shall be broken between us!"
"Leave?" Jian An miserably smiled. "That is beyond your control!" After speaking, she suddenly screamed. Her scream was very abrupt under the night scene and also interrupted the night serenity.
Qi Su wasn't stupid and from the start he assumed that Jian An wanted to seduce him. After hearing her scream, he understood her real motive. At this moment, his expression completely changed!
"Jian An, are you using your reputation as a wager? Do you think I'll act according to your wish? Even if you pour dirty water on me, I will never marry you!"
He honestly did not expect that Jian An would go to such an extent. At the same time, he felt regret. If he knew Jian An would do this, he wouldn't have come to the Jian Family!
"I know you won't be controlled by others and would not marry me because of this. However, what if this matter were to be known by your fiance? Do you think she'll believe you?" Jian An pressed in closer to Qi Su, "However, if you help me and complete a fake marriage with me, I'll explain it to your fiance in the near future."
Jian An kept her adoration for him and made a suggestion, "This would be a transaction. What do you think?"
Right now, she did not hope to have a conjugal union with Qi Su. She merely wanted to save her mother.
Qi Su revealed a mocking smile. "Do you think I'll trust you? I only know I have to make a lightning fast decision right now to prevent anyone from having an opportunity to pester me!"
"Qi Su, why are you so heartless?" Jian An's eyes were filled with pain. "To you, this should be an easy feat. As long as you casually deal with this, you could save a life! Even if you disregard my previous favor, you shouldn't be so heartless! I honestly didn't expect that the man I loved for numerous years would turn his back and leave me in the lurch!"
Qi Su sneered. "Save someone who schemed against me? I'm not that kind!"
"Since that's the case, then don't blame me for being ruthless!" Jian An revealed a desolate smile and slowly shut her eyes. In her heart she had already been extremely disappointed by Qi Su.
If he was willing to help her at this moment, perhaps she would explain to others that it was a misunderstanding...
Right now, since you're was being heartless, then don't blame me for being immoral! Suddenly, Jian An opened her eyes and her gaze contained a resolute glint.
At this moment, a wave of footstep could be heard and shortly after, a group of men broke through the door and entered, encircling the entire room rapidly.
The first one entering was Jian Bowen and Jian Yi. After both of them witnessed the situation in the room, the former revealed a frown while the latter revealed disdain.
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Chapter 1906:- Jian An (9)
"Miss Yun!" Simultaneously, Qi Su saw the white-robed lady standing by the door. His lips moved and his eyes revealed helplessness, while his expression seemed to be saying that he didn't know this situation would happen.
Yun Luofeng crossed her hands as she lazily leaned on the doorframe. Her wicked eyes quirked up as a smile surfaced on her lips. With her understanding of Qi Su, he would never commit such a mistake. Therefore, there was only one reason...
Yun Luofeng narrowed her eyes as her smile deepened, yet it contained endless chilliness. However, she did not intend to resolve this matter on Qi Su's behalf. If he couldn't even resolve such a small problem, how could she believe in his capabilities?
"It's late. Settle this as soon as possible." She lazily stretched and said indifferently. Her words meant: Hurry and resolve this issue and don't disturb my rest.
"Hmph!" Jian Bowen snorted as his expression sank. "An'er, what exactly happened?"
Jian An glanced at Qi Su and bit her lips, revealing a humiliated expression. "Father, I'm also not sure what happened. Earlier on, I suddenly fainted when I went to sleep. After waking up, I realized that I was in young master Qi Su's room. As for other matters, I'm not sure..."
Her meaning was very obvious. Originally, she was sleeping, but was inflicted with sleeping smoke and had even been captured by Qi Su! Upon seeing her untidy clothing, everyone could guess what had happened earlier on.
"I don't believe you. Why would others molest you instead of someone else?" Jian Yi sneered as mocking could be seen across her face. "I think it's because of your improper behavior on normal occasions that allowed others to take advantage of you!"
Jian An's expression changed as her body froze. Even though she guessed that her actions would arouse Jian Yi to humiliate her, she did not turn back because of her mother! Even so, after hearing Jian Yi's words, she still felt it hard to swallow.
"Jian An, someone like you dares to have delusions of Young Master Ji?" Jian Yi raised her chin and spoke with an overbearing attitude. "You had better return to look in the mirror. With your appearance, you're simply a toad wanting to eat swan's flesh. Right now, you've lost your chastity and it's all the more impossible to marry Young Master Ji!"
Jian An's head was lowered, seemingly about to land on the floor. Anyone who saw her would feel sympathy for her.
"Yi'er," Jian Bowen frowned and glanced at Qi Su. His eyes didn't look indifferent as before. Instead, he looked like a father looking at his son-in-law, "Since this has happened, then you have to assume responsibility for my daughter and marry her. Oh right, I heard that you're from the Liufeng Kingdom's Qi Family. Your family seems to have several spirit herb mountains. My request isn't much, it's enough to take out three as the betrothal gift."
Within this continent, as spiritual energy was dense, medicinal herbs could go up by a grade and become spirit herbs. However, for spirit herbs to appear, not only did it require dense spiritual energy, but there was also a requirement of a naturally formed mountain range.
Even though other mountain ranges would also have spirit herbs, the quantities could be counted on one hand. It was completely different from those naturally formed mountain ranges that grew spirit herbs. However... the Qi Family only had five mountain ranges that grew spirit herbs. Yet, the Jian Family requested three the moment they opened their mouth?
Would there be something so good in this world?
Qi Su laughed grimly as his eyes revealed a chill. As expected, these people are all jackals of the same tribe, avaricious and insatiable.
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Chapter 1907:- Jian An (10)
"Do you think a concubine's daughter is worth the price of three mountain ranges?" Qi Su's handsome face contained scorn as his eyes were brimming with mocking. His voice was cold and detached, causing Jian An's heart to shiver at the same time.
She tightly clenched her fists as her heart seemed to be squeezed tight. It was so painful that it was hard to bear. Originally, she thought she could let go of her feelings and make it a transaction. She then realized that a single sentence of his could send her down to the eighteen depths of hell!
Yun Luofeng who stood by the door looked up at Qi Su. She didn't expect that he would say such hurtful words. However... she still did not intend to help Qi Su. She believed that he could resolve this problem.
Jian Bowen's complexion turned white, then red. He originally thought that Qi Su would use every means to obtain her after having committed such a beastly act towards his daughter. Furthermore, with this scandal, it would definitely affect Qi Su's position in the Liufeng Kindom. As such, using three mountain ranges as the price wasn't excessive!
Jian Bowen breathed deeply and asked, "If you're unwilling to take out three mountain ranges, then I'm sure one would suffice?" One mountain range was his bottom line.
"I'm sorry. In my heart, she's not even worth a single copper!" Qi Su looked up, and his cold and expressionless sight landed on Jian Bowen.
Jian An looked up with wide eyes as she gazed at Qi Su in disbelief. Her lips were even trembling as her face was colorless.
This man could be heartless to this extent? Could it be that he doesn't have the slightest sympathetic feelings for me?
"Qi Su, what exactly are you doing?" Jian Bowen's expression turned chilly. "You molested my daughter and you're telling me to let you off? If this spreads out, how could she marry in the future?"
"It is none of my busniess if she is unable to get married in the future. This is her own fault and I've never touched a single finger of hers!"
"You didn't touch her? Then what's with her clothing? Don't tell me she tore it herself?" Jian Bowen coldly smiled and spoke with contempt. He clearly understood his daughter. Even though her heart was higher than the heavens, she would disdain to do something like this.
"Since she said I took her, then please invite someone to check her body. Check if she's still a virgin!" Qi Su had one hand behind his back as he spoke indifferently.
Jian An shook uncontrollably. She then pointed at Qi Su. "Qi Su, you dared to commit such acts against me! You've taken me by force yet you want me to have my body checked? If news of me getting shamed this way was to spread out and everyone knows that I lost my chastity, how could I continue living? Are you intending to anger me to death?"
Tears streamed down from her cheeks and she tightly bit her lips. Her expression was of humiliation, just like she had been shamed by Qi Su.
"Qi Su, I know you have a fiance but you neglected my previous favor of saving you, and harmed me this way. Shouldn't you take responsibility?"
Qi Su coldly spoke. "I request for an examination of your body. If you've really lost your chastity, then I'll marry you. If you didn't, then it means that everything was done by yourself!"
Hearing his words, Jian An was jolted. Just as she wanted to continue arguing, a woman ran in the room and staggered.
"My dear daughter. This ingrateful man dares to treat you like that? Examine her body, her body must be examined! Hurry and find an experienced old woman. I want the person who held my daughter to take responsibility!"
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Chapter 1908:- Jian An (11)
Jian An's expression completely changed.
Examine her body? Then wouldn't everything be for naught? This mother of mine is truly unable to achieve anything but is good at spoiling things!
If it weren't for her, how could I be forced to this degree? Right now, she was still causing me trouble!
"Mother!" Jian An shouted.
This was supposedly a warning shout but when her mother heard it, all she heard was a grievance.
"My daughter, rest assured. Mother will help you! Quickly find someone to examine her body!"
Jian An's expression interchanged between ash and pale. "I... actually, I'm not sure if Qi Su did take advantage of me. After all, I was unconscious at that time, but the fact that he tore my clothes and molested me is a fact. When I woke up, I also saw him pressed on me." Her words were reasonable and others couldn't refute her argument.
"Qi Su," After speaking, she glanced towards Qi Su, "So what if you didn't take my body? You've seen me all over and tore my clothes. Don't tell me you don't have to take responsibility?"
Jian Bowen also felt that Jian An's words were reasonable and assumed a strict face on the spot. "Young Master Qi Su, my daughter is innocent and your actions equate to ruining her purity! I don't care if you've taken her or not, but you have to assume responsibility today!"
Qi Su smiled. "Jian An repeatedly claimed that I pressed myself on her. I would like to ask if you've ever seen someone raping a woman with their clothes on?"
Everyone at the scene stared blankly. Earlier on, they hadn't managed to take notice of this point.
That's right, Qi Su clearly has his clothes on so why did Jian An claim that the other party attempted to molest her?
Jian An already thought of an excuse. She lowered her eyes. "Seeing that I woke up and realized that the situation was unfavorable, he then put on his clothes."
"Is that so? Then, in that case, you've seen my naked body. I'd like to ask you, is my mole on my left shoulder or right shoulder?" A smile surfaced on Qi Su's face as his eyes radiated chilliness.
Jian An was startled. How could I possibly know if his mole is on his left or right shoulder?
However, she knew that she could never answer the question he raised. In addition, there were only two answers and if she randomly made a guess, there was a fifty percent chance of getting the right answer.
Thinking for a moment, Jian An answered, "Left shoulder."
Qi Su smiled. Upon seeing his smile, Jian An panicked. "No, I recalled wrongly. It's the right shoulder."
"Congratulations, your answer is..." With a tearing sound, Qi Su took off his clothes and his two smooth shoulders were revealed before everyone, "wrong. There's no mole on my shoulders!" Jian An's knees went weak and she nearly collapsed on the floor. She only managed to stabilize herself by leaning on her mother.
Qi Su actually... tricked me? How could he be so ruthless?
In this current situation, coupled with Jian An's flustered expression, even the slow-witted Jian Yi noticed the problem.
She widened and tightly clasped her mouth in surprise. After a long time, she breathed deeply and said. "Jian An, you dared to use your chastity as a wager to frame someone! Tsk tsk, by doing such a shameless thing, you've thrown our Jian Family's face. Father, I feel that we should chase Jian An and her mother out of the family!"
After she spoke, the woman instantly became flustered. She hastily pulled on Jian An's arm. "Quick, hurry and beg your father. We cannot leave the Jian Family!"
"Mother..." Jian An's voice was very feeble. She knew that she was doomed this time!
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Chapter 1909:- Jian An (12)
"Why are you so useless, to even make your dad worry about you? Apologize to him right now so that you don't get chased out the family!" The woman berated.
Jian An tightly bit her lips without uttering a word. She was tired, really very tired. For her mother to stay in the Jian Family, she was already extremely tired.
"Now that the truth is revealed, are you still forcing me to marry her?" Qi Su's lowered eyes swept past Jian An and his tone was of indifference. "How can a woman so proficient in scheming enter our Qi Family's gates?"
The complication was resolved. Yun Luofeng stood up and revealed a languid smile under this quiet moonlight.
"Qi Su, I'm tired. Let's go."
"Alright." Qi Su no longer spoke with the Jian Family members and walked to Yun Luofeng. He did not wish to stay in this place!
Jian Bowen's eyes flickered and he shouted, "Hold it! Qi Su, who allowed you to leave? Since I say that you molested An'er, then you must've done so. Let me tell you, you must marry her today or else you won't be taking a single step out of the Jian Family!"
There was a reason why Jian Bowen dared to treat Qi Su like that. There was someone from the Jian Family that he had dispatched to the Liufeng Kingdom. That man had stayed there for a few years and had only recently returned to the Tianqi Kingdom. After finding out Qi Su's identity, Jian Bowen had secretly talked to that man to find out about the Qi Family's situation.
As such, Jian Bowen knew that Qi Su's powerful Master, Yun Yueqing had gone missing! Qi Su currently called the shots in the Qi Family. In his eyes right now, Qi Su was a young man that possessed a vast amount of wealth, yet lacked strength.
Although he had the Liufeng Kingdom as his backing... didn't his Jian Family have the Tianqi Kingdom's Imperial Family to rely on? If he could force Qi Su to marry Jian An, the Qi Family's wealth would belong to him at that time!
As for Qi Su's fiance, the Liufeng Kingdom's fourth princess... He did not care about her!
Since she was only his fiance, no one would dare to say anything even if he didn't marry her. Furthermore, he did not think that the barbarous princess of Liufeng Kingdom could be compared with his well educated and docile daughter.
Qi Su's footsteps stopped and sneered as he said, "Who do you think you are, to meddle in my marriage? Furthermore, I previously told Jian An that I have a fiance in the Liufeng Kingdom!"
"Won't it do if you don't marry that fiance of yours?" Jian Bowen spoke in disapproval. He was honestly unwilling to let go of such an outstanding son-in-law.
A cold glint streaked across Qi Su's eyes. "My fiance is the Liufeng Kingdom's fourth princess while your daughter is only a concubine's daughter. Does she have the qualifications to compare with my fiance?"
He originally didn't wish to use status to pressure others, but these people were being unreasonable! He had no choice but to reveal Mu Xuexin's identity.
Jian An looked up in shock. It's no wonder he doesn't fancy me. So it turns out, his fiance is actually the princess...
Jian Bowen frowned. "My daughter is willing to share her husband with the fourth princess. At that time, it's fine for you to grant her the title of a second madam! Of course, the spirit herb mountain cannot be lacking and there must at least be two. Otherwise, I'll have your reputation swept away!"
"Even if Jian An is willing, I'm not willing to marry her!" Qi Su had already walked to Yun Luofeng's side. Looking at the lady before her, his expression was filled with remorse. "Miss Yun, I'm sorry for interrupting your rest."
Yun Luofeng's crossed arms slowly loosened as her lips quirked. She looked at Jian Bowen with a smile as her pitch-black eyes contained a cold glimmer.
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Chapter 1910:- Four-Kingdom Tournament (1)
"Do you know how the Qi Family in the Liufeng Kingdom met its end?" Yun Luofeng smiled and asked in an absent-minded manner.
Jian Bowen was startled. All of a sudden, he recalled what his subordinate told him. It could be said as coincidence, as that subordinate was in the vicinity of the Qi Family's residence that day. What's even more coincidental was that he witnessed the scene of the Qi Family's destruction.
It was said that during a contest of strength, a woman of Heavenly-God level cultivation appeared and assisted Qi Su in seizing the Qi Family's position. That woman had peerless medical skills and even the Emperor of the Liufeng Kingdom who suffered from a terminal illness had been cured by her...
Could it be that woman is the person standing before me? Jian Bowen's expression changed. If she possessed Heavenly-God level cultivation, then he was truly unable to deal with Qi Su today.
"Qi Su, let's go." Glancing at Jian Bowen's deathly pale face, she knew that her words had intimidated him. She did not continue to linger as they slowly walked out of the Jian Family.
"Qi Su!" Seeing that Qi Su was about to leave, Jian An's complexion became deathly white. She hastily got up and chased him as he left. Her eyes were filled with despair. "Could you bear to be so ruthless and abandon me without a care?'
Don't tell me... you've forgotten how I helped you in the past?
"Even if you're unwilling to marry me, I'm willing to become your concubine." In reality, the previous Jian An would never agree to become a concubine and was more unwilling to follow her mother's footsteps. However, right now, she had fallen for this man!
She would rather abandon her dignity and become his concubine. More importantly, only Qi Su could bring her out of the Jian Family!
Qi Su's footsteps paused. Turning to take a glance at Jian An, his handsome face was shrouded in an ice-cold aura. "Are you that desperate to leave with me?"
Not knowing why, Jian An felt flustered as she saw Qi Su's expression.
"Yes! An'er will definitely leave with you!" Her mother hastily ran to Jian An's side. "An'er, even if you enter the Qi Family as a concubine, you won't lose your identity. Quickly leave with him, and your father very much wishes for you to marry him too."
Qi Su only asked a question but in the woman's speech, it became Qi Su asking if Jian An was willing to leave with him. She had forgotten how Jian An had schemed against Qi Su and how he treated her.
"Since that is the case," Qi Su coldly smiled, "coincidentally, one of my subordinates has yet to wed. I'll gift her to my subordinate then."
She couldn't blame him for being heartless. Jian An could only blame herself for trying to scheme against him by every possible means! He had never been compassionate towards this type of woman!
Jian An was stupefied. Perhaps she never expected that her beloved man would say such words.
He's treating me like an object and presenting it to someone else?
Jian Bowen's expression also had a drastic change. His gaze swept towards Yun Luofeng, seemingly pondering over something. After a long time, he clenched his teeth. "An'er, leave with him!"
"Father!" Jian An screamed and her face was filled with disbelief.
"Be obedient, leave with him!" For Qi Su to personally act as the go-between for that subordinate, he must regard him highly. After a while, he would convince that subordinate to work for the Jian Family.
"An'er," her mother consoled her, "Your father's words are never wrong. Although you're marrying a subordinate, at least you'll be his wife. Furthermore, the Qi Family is an influential family in the Liufeng Kingdom and they won't treat you unfairly."
What caused Jian An to be heartbroken was her mother's words. Her eyes reddened as she staggered and retreated.
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Chapter 1911:- Four-Kingdom Tournament (2)
"Mother, I've been living my entire life for you! You said that a woman must listen to a man's words so I've been acting in accordance to Father's commands. I've also done what you wanted by being an obedient daughter. Even if Father tasked me to seduce Qi Su, I've done so. The reason was that if I didn't marry Qi Su, he would come for your life! For you, I wagered having my reputation swept away and falling out with Qi Su because of such an act! However, at the end when Father wants to gift me to a subordinate, you're still asking for me to be obedient?"
Jian An felt bitter and hateful. Her entire life was a tragedy.
"An'er..." Her mother's voice paused and a trace of remorse flashed through her eyes but disappeared in an instant. "Listen to your father. He won't harm you."
Jian An laughed grimly. She lightly shut her eyes and only looked over at Qi Su after a long time. "Alright, Qi Su. I'll leave with you!"
"Miss Yun," Qi Su smiled as his gaze swept towards Yun Luofeng. "It seems like we haven't come to the Tianqi Kingdom in vain. At the very least, I've found a wife for the Qi Family's cleaner. In the future, he will be more attentive in sweeping for our Qi Family."
Jian An who was in complete despair immediately widened her eyes after hearing his words, and she even trembled.
Qi Su intended to gift me to a cleaner?
"Jian An has some strength." Yun Luofeng stroked her chin. "Therefore, you should cripple her, lest she bullies the old man."
"You're right. The cleaner uncle is nearly in his hundreds and how could he withstand Jian An's torment? As such, we should cripple her strength." Qi Su nodded in agreement.
Jian An's expression was deathly while. Similar to thunder exploding in her mind, it became blank in an instant.
"Qi Su, aren't you being too much?" Jian Bowen's expression was ashen as veins bulged on his forehead. He tightly clenched his fist and suppressed his internal fury. In the face of Jian Bowen's fury, Qi Su kept a straight face, seemingly not noticing in the slightest.
Yun Luofeng lazily stretched. "Qi Su, I'm tired."
"Then let's leave right now," Qi Su's respectful voice sounded. After that, he grabbed Jian An's lapels and dragged her like a broom towards the gates.
"Hold it!" Just as Jian Bowen wanted to release his fury, he saw the white-robed lady slowly stopping under the moonlight.
Her back was to everyone and her domineering voice gradually sounded in this quiet night scene.
"Whoever dares to take a step forward, I'll break their legs!" This sentence caused Jian Bowen's foot to subconsciously pause. He then looked on helplessly at Yun Luofeng's departure. However, he was feeling deep regret in his heart. This time, he had lost a daughter and got nothing in return!
If he hadn't forced Jian An to marry Qi Su, perhaps... even if he randomly found someone, he could have exchanged this daughter of his for a sum of money!
"Family head, are you alright?" Jian An's mother weakly stood to one side. She wasn't too upset about her daughter's departure. In her heart, her man was the most important and as long as Jian Bowen was safe and sound, she would be satisfied.
"Take a look at what kind of daughter you've educated!" Jian Bowen slapped her and flung his sleeves before leaving. She stood behind his back while her eyes were filled with guilt. It was all her fault that she hadn't taught her daughter well, thus resulting in the family head to be so furious.
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Second Prince's estate.
A young lady with a pale complexion was nestled against the soft couch. She had an expression of painful suffering as her eyes squeezed shut.
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Chapter 1912:- Four-Kingdom Tournament (3)
Qi Lao'er sat by her side while his eyes were filled with guilt. "Ruo'er, I didn't take good care of you and if your sister in heaven were to know, she would definitely blame me."
Hearing his words, Yu Xianxian slowly opened her tired eyes. A feeble smile surfaced on her pale face.
"Brother-in-law, this isn't your fault. If you hadn't brought me out of the estate in accordance to sister's last words, I would've already... been sent to the Third Prince as a concubine."
"But, your illness..."
"Compared to getting sick, I'm even more afraid to become the Third Prince's concubine. Brother-in-law, did you know? The Third Prince is very cruel and I heard that he tortured his previous concubine to death," While speaking, the young lady started crying. "How could they be so heartless? To actually think of gifting me to the Third Prince."
Her sister, the Second Prince's previous wife, had been sent to the Second Prince by those so-called relatives of theirs. Luckily the Second Prince fell in love with her sister at first sight. He stood his ground against the masses and married her as his wife. After that, he had treated her as if she was a treasure.
When her sister was still alive, those people from Lin Family had treated her extremely well. Unfortunately, the moment her sister passed away, they had intentions to send her away. The reason her sister left such a dying wish was that she was worried about her young daughter. Second, she wanted to find an excuse to bring her sister out of the family.
Her sister believed that the Second Prince would protect her sister on her account.
"Ruo'er, rest assured and recuperate. I won't let anything happen to you and you can stay in my estate with ease during these few days."
Yu Xianxian wanted to say something but saw the man seated on her bed standing up. His originally weary face was filled with determination. Looking at the Second Prince, she felt touched. At the same time, she understood that the Second Prince treated her this way because of her sister's last words... Yet, he did not know that she had also fallen for him...
Although the Second Prince only had her sister in his heart, she wasn't willing to marry someone who she didn't love. Therefore, she had agreed to become Princess Qi Yue's nominal mother.
Once she found a man she loved, the Second Prince would let her go.
"Your Highness." At this moment, a bodyguard walked in and spoke deferentially, "Someone who calls himself Qi Su requests to meet you."
Qi Su? Qi Lao'er was startled and passed down an order, "Let him enter."
"Yes, Your Highness." The bodyguard retreated.
"Cough cough." Yu Xianxian coughed and sat up on the bed with great difficulty. She weakly smiled and said, "Brother-in-law, who is this man named Qi Su?"
"Qi Su is someone I encountered in the Liufeng Kingdom. The spirit-gathering medicinal liquid I have and the puppets were all obtained from him."
"Is that so? If that's the case, then Qi Su is very impressive."
"That's only natural," Qi Lao'er laughed out loud. "If not for Qi Su having a fiance, I would've wanted to be a matchmaker between you two. It's unfortunate..."
Yu Xianxian smiled and did not speak. In her life, after meeting a man like her brother-in-law, it was hard for her to fall for other men...
Even if her brother-in-law couldn't forget her sister for his whole life, she was still willing to guard by his side as a sister and that was enough. At this moment, a man and a woman walked in under the bodyguard's lead.
The young man looked matchlessly handsome while his actions radiated a nobleman's manners. As for the lady by his side... the instant Yu Xianxian saw her, a trace of shock flashed through her eyes. Perhaps no one in this world wouldn't be moved by such a gorgeous woman.
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Chapter 1913:- Four-Kingdom Tournament (4)
It was just that... this lady's appearance gave her a faint feeling of familiarity as if she had encountered her somewhere in the past. Yu Xianxian tightly furrowed her brows and deeply pondered this.
"Qi Su pays his respects to the Second Prince!" Qi Su cupped his fists and narrated.
Yun Luofeng stood with her hands behind her back, with a light breeze blowing on her. With her fine black hair similar to a waterfall, her pitch-black eyes were deep and her figure looked aloof and unyielding.
"Young Master Qi, you've come from far away, but I'm not in the mood to welcome you. I'll ask you not to take it to heart." Qi Lao'er smiled and lowering his head, he noticed that Yu Xianxian was thinking.
"Ruo'er, what are you thinking about?" Yu Xianxian tilted her head. "I feel that this sister is very familiar-looking. I seem to have met her somewhere."
Her unintentional words caused Yun Luofeng's incomparably deep eyes to look at her face.
Familiar? Could it be... Yun Yueqing?
Qi Su had also thought of this and immediately became excited. "Miss, could it be that you've met my master?"
Qi Lao'er had some understanding of Qi Su and had also heard of Yun Yueqing. Hearing them talk about this, he was shocked and looked at Yu Xianxian.
"Ah, I remember!" Yu Xianxian shouted with an excited expression. "It's my benefactor. She looks similar to my benefactor."
"Benefactor? Do you know what's her name?" Qi Su's breathing tightened as he nervously asked.
"A year ago, when sister was still alive, we were chased down by someone. It was our benefactor who descended from the skies and saved us. She said that she was friends with my mother and so saved us. I also saw her half a year ago during my sister's funeral. She only took a quick look before leaving..."
Her mother passed away very early and they didn't know their mother had such a friend. However, it was hard for them to be suspicious of their benefactor...
"You and your sister were chased down before?" Qi Lao'er's breathing tightened and he unconsciously grabbed Yu Xianxian's hand.
"Brother-in-law, it hurts," Yu Xianxian slightly frowned and helplessness surfaced on her weak face. "It was my sister who prevented me from revealing this."
Traces of embarrassment streaked across Qi Lao'er's face. He loosened his hand and said, "I'm sorry, it wasn't deliberate..."
At this very moment, Qi Su was already incapable of freeing himself from the excitement and tears couldn't help but flow down.
Master, it's Master! She's still alive, I knew it! Master must still be alive! However, why didn't she come looking for me when she's still alive?
Qi Su couldn't understand this question and he simply disregarded it. There was nothing more important than his master being alive.
Yun Luofeng's eyes flickered. If Yun Yuqing was still alive, could she be Bai Ling? According to Qi Su's explanation, Yun Yueqing lost her memories. If she was Bai Ling and recalled everything, she would be in great pain after knowing about Yun Yang's death. After all, if Yun Xiao no longer existed, then her life would become meaningless...
"Sister, you're my benefactor's...?" Yu Xianxian looked at Yun Luofeng while her huge bright eyes twinkled with an innocent glint.
Even though she was very weak, it couldn't conceal her former bubbly personality.
Yun Luofeng was silent for a moment. "She could very possibly be my mother."
"Is that true?" Yu Xianxian's eyes brightened and smiled. "Sister, if you encounter my benefactor in the future, please thank her in my place. I'm afraid... I can no longer personally thank her."
"Xianxian, don't say such silly words. You will definitely be alright." Qi Lao'er frowned and pretended to berate her.
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Chapter 1914:- Four-Kingdom Tournament (5)
In his eyes, there was an unconcealed worry deep down.
"Brother-in-law, I understand my own body and I can't endure much longer. Furthermore, I only had my sister as my family. After I go down, I'll be reunited with her. Wouldn't that be better?" Yu Xianxian lowered her eyes and smiled.
She did not say that against her will, but these were her sincere thoughts. The only things she couldn't let go were this brother-in-law of hers and her young niece...
Just as Qi Lao'er was feeling worried, he heard a voice similar to the sounds of nature, causing him to suddenly stiffen.
"I can save her."
I can save her...
These four simple words caused Qi Lao'er's heartbeat to increase. He took a deep breath and suppressed his internal emotions. Looking up at Yun Luofeng, he asked, "What are your conditions?"
In the beginning, he assumed that Yun Luofeng was Qi Su's woman. It was only later that he realized he was wrong. The Qi Family was destroyed by her and even the spirit-gathering medicine store belonged to her... How could she possibly willingly become Qi Su's woman?
He didn't believe that a powerful woman like her didn't have any motive!
"I want the entire Fengyun Continent!" Yun Luofeng narrowed her eyes as her lips quirked while she faintly spoke.
Qi Lao'er laughed. "The Fengyun Continent is so huge. Is that something you can have even if you want it?"
"As long as I want it, I'll definitely have it!" Yun Luofeng looked confident. "Therefore, my first step is your Tianqi Kingdom!"
Qi Lao'er was somewhat shocked. This woman's appetite was very huge, and she to swallow his entire Tianqi Kingdom? More importantly, he was only a prince and what ability did he have to give the Tianqi Kingdom to her?
"Miss Yun, I'm afraid you've found the wrong person. I can't give you the Tianqi Kingdom..."
"No, you can give it to me!" Yun Luofeng smiled. "As long as you ascend to the throne, you'll be able to!"
Qi Lao'er was silent.
He was silent for a long time before looking at Yun Luofeng. "You mean, for me to listen to your orders and become your puppet?"
Yun Luofeng chuckled. "I have sufficient puppets by my side so what use would that be? Rest assured, I only require you to listen to my orders but you won't be a puppet. I can guarantee this point! You can consider this first and if you agree to my condition, I'll help you treat her. Furthermore, I'll assist you in ascending to the throne!"
He couldn't help but think that Yun Luofeng's words were indeed very enticing. The competition for the Emperor's position was very fierce and it was hard for him to ascend the throne on his own. Furthermore... Yu Xianxian could no longer endure it.
"Alright, I promise you!" Thinking it through, Qi Lao'er looked up and said, while looking at Yun Luofeng.
"Brother-in-law!" Yu Xianxian shouted in shock and bit on her lips. "I'm not worth it."
Qi Lao'er's expression became gentler. "Stop saying silly words. I promised your sister to take care of you so how could I let anything befall you? As long as there's a chance, I will never give up!"
After he spoke, he looked to Yun Luofeng and he questioned, "If you can cure Yu Xianxian, I'll agree to your conditions. However, I want to ask you something. There are so many princes in our Tianqi Kingdom, so why pick me?"
"Because out of so many princes in the Tianqi Kingdom, only you wouldn't turn your back on righteousness and justice!"
Before coming to the Tianqi Kingdom, Yun Luofeng tasked Qi Su to investigate these princes. Therefore, this was also the reason why she selected Qi Lao'er.
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Chapter 1915:- Four-Kingdom Tournament (6)
The person she took in could never be a heartless man!
Qi Lao'er was faithful to his wife, and had always been following his wife's last wishes to care for her sister even after she passed away. This was precisely the type of man she wanted to rope in!
"Miss Yun, if you wish to conquer the Fengyun Continent, there's an opportunity!"
Opportunity? Yun Luofeng narrowed her eyes. "What opportunity?"
"It would be the Four-Kingdom Tournament three months from now. The winner will be selected to become the ruler of the four kingdoms!"
Having heard what he said, Yun Luofeng's heart suddenly skipped a beat. Yun Xiao would definitely participate in this Four-Kingdom Tournament, and perhaps she might encounter Yun Xiao if she were to tag along with the Tianqi Kingdom's troops...
Thinking of this, she quirked her lips. "What are the qualifications to participate in this Four-Kingdom Tournament?"
"Princes of the four kingdoms have the opportunity to participate. At that time, you can tag along with me."
Yun Luofeng gently stroked her chin. "Alright. When the time comes, inform me and I'll immediately head over." She had a premonition that she would encounter Yun Xiao in this Four-Kingdom Tournament...
"Miss Yun, I wish to follow you." Qi Su became excited and said, "Master would certainly be interested in this competition. If she's still alive, she'll certainly head for the Four-Kingdom Tournament."
Upon thinking that he could meet his master, he became excited.
Qi Lao'er smiled. "Miss Yun, when are you able to treat Xianxian?"
Yun Luofeng was silent for a moment. "Tomorrow. I need to make some preparations before beginning her treatment."
"Sure, please speak up if you require any spirit herbs and I will bring them." As long as Yu Xianxian could be cured, he was willing even if he lost his family fortune.
Yun Luofeng wasn't polite with him. She would never use her own spirit herbs to treat others and so she wrote a huge amount of herbs on a piece of paper and passed it to Qi Lao'er.
Qi Lao'er retreated and Yun Luofeng left together with Qi Su, leaving Yu Xianxian in the room...
Yu Xianxian knew from the start that the reason the Second Prince had done so much for her was all for her sister. However... she did not feel sadness but instead felt joy. If her brother-in-law wasn't a loyal person, how could she be attracted to him? Furthermore, she did not wish for her brother-in-law to forget about her sister...
"Sister, if I'm able to keep my life, I will take care of Qi Yue and accompany her my whole life! Then, I'll send her off to get married. I will safeguard the Second Prince's estate for you and no one will have the opportunity to bully Yue'er!" She would do this even if it delayed her own marriage!
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Yu Xianxian's illness was due to a type of slow-acting poison. This type of poison was more complex and normal physicians wouldn't be able to detect it. This was also the reason why no one could treat Yu Xianxian even though she was seriously ill.
It required a few days to detoxify the poison. When the Second Prince heard that Yu Xianxian was poisoned, he immediately flew into a rage and ordered his subordinates to thoroughly investigate. However, he did not inform Yu Xianxian of this and did it behind her back.
Fortunately, with Yun Luofeng's treatment, the poison had been controlled and Yu Xianxian was no longer as weak as before.
During this time, the Jian Family did not look to cause trouble for Yun Luofeng. As for Jian An... no matter how she resisted, her strength was crippled and she was taken back to the Qi Family.
Jian Bowen was frightened by Yun Luofeng's strength and didn't even dare to utter a single word. He only hoped that this incident wouldn't implicate himself...
After all, he was only a God-level cultivator and Yun Luofeng had even defeated a Heavenly-God cultivator. Wasn't killing him be as simple as a matter of her raising her hands?
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Chapter 1916:- Why Is He Here? (1)
Second Prince's Estate.
Yu Xianxian leaned on the bed frame, with a smile on her delicate and pretty face. Compared to before, her complexion was clearly much better.
"Today is the last acupuncture treatment. After this, your poison will be completely detoxified." Yun Luofeng kept the needles and glanced at the young lady as she slowly spoke.
Yu Xianxian smiled. "Thank you very much. If it weren't for you, I would have only lived for a few more few months."
"There's no need for thanks. This is a transaction between me and the second prince."
She would treat her and assist the second prince in ascending the throne, while he would work for her!
"Xianxian, you've finally recovered." Qi Lao'er relaxed following her recovery. "In this case, at least I haven't let down your deceased sister."
Yu Xianxian's expression darkened but after seeing Qi Lao'er's joyous look, a faint smile surfaced on her lips very soon.
"Brother-in-law, I promised my sister that I would care for Yue'er my whole life. Right now, I will fulfill my promise and protect her."
Qi Lao'er's gaze revealed his stirred up emotions and he turned to Yun Luofeng. "Miss Yun, I know you saved Xianxian because of a transaction, but I still want to thank you. If it weren't for you, I..."
At this point, this man who was already in his thirties couldn't continue speaking. His voice was somewhat choked with emotions. For this favor, he had willingly become Yun Luofeng's subordinate.
"Qi Lao'er, I'll have the spirit-gathering medicine hall provide you with sufficient spirit-gathering medicinal liquid. Furthermore, with puppets that you can pick as you wish, are you confident in obtaining the first position in this Four-Kingdom Tournament?"
Yun Luofeng quirked her brow and her domineering tone was exceptionally clear within the quiet room.
Qi Lao'er's heart suddenly thumped. If Yun Luofeng could supply an unlimited amount of medicinal liquid, it wasn't a difficult task to obtain victory in this Four-Kingdom Tournament.
"Give me some time. With sufficient time, I can train an invincible troop!"
"Good!" Yun Luofeng lifted her brows, "Other than spirit-gathering medicinal liquid, I also have foundation building medicinal liquid that is suitable for people who are new to cultivation. At the same time, select some young talents and train them up. In the future, these talents will become the Fengyun Continent's overlords!"
Previously in the Longxia Continent, Yun Luofeng had taken in a group of people that had a trash-like existence in everyone's opinion, while she was under the Imperial Family's monitoring. Even so, after going through her training, they had broken through to become geniuses in a short time.
Throughout their transformation, the foundation building medicinal liquid was essential.
Furthermore, if these people were already geniuses, then how terrifying would their transformation be? Therefore, Yun Luofeng did not boast, as there would be a day when those geniuses would become the overlords of the Fengyun Continent!
Qi Ling's heart skipped a beat as light blossomed in his eyes.
Hearing her words, he knew that the effects of the foundational building medicinal liquid were even more powerful!
"Miss Yun, please hand the task of recruiting talents to me. As for the name of the group that these talents will be part of, I'll have to trouble you to think of one."
Yun Luofeng pondered for a moment. Looking up the skies, a faint smile curved on her lips. "Then I'll name it Feng Xiao Corps!"
Feng Xiao Corps?
Qi Ling was puzzled by this name but did not question anything. Instead, he laughed. "Alright, then that group shall be called Feng Xiao Corps!"
"Sister," Yu Xianxian sat up from the bed while an innocent and naive smile surfaced, "There's still some time before the Four-Kingdom Tournament. Now that I've recovered, why don't I entertain you during this time?"
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Chapter 1917:- Why Is He Here? (2)
Yun Luofeng looked at Yu Xianxian and nodded. "Alright."
Perhaps I can obtain more information about Yun Yueqing from her.
Yu Xianxian smiled. Her smile was very innocent as her huge bright eyes were enthusiastic.
"Sister." Yu Xianxian slowly got out of the bed and walked to Yun Luofeng's side. Hooking her hand through the crook of Yun Luofeng's arm, she giggled and said, "I know a restaurant with good food. I will be the host this time around and bring sister to have a taste. What do you think?"
"Xianxian, your health..." Qi Lao'er was somewhat worried about Yu Xianxian. Ever since her gradual recovery, Yu Xianxian was no longer a sickly beauty on the bed that looked ill. Her smile was very vibrant, tender, and charming.
"Brother-in-law, I've been on the bed for so many days so I should head out to take in some fresh air. You can be at ease."
Qi Lao'er no longer said anything and sighed. "Then pay attention to your safety."
Yun Luofeng glanced at Qi Lao'er. Spotting the worry between his brows, she faintly quirked her lips. "She's right. One should head out more to walk after recovering from an illness and take in some fresh air. Furthermore, with a physician by her side, would you have to worry about her safety?"
Qi Lao'er was momentarily stunned and smiled. "Then I'll have to trouble Miss Yun. Xianxian, listen to Miss Yun when you're outside and don't cause trouble for her. You hear that?"
Yu Xianxian wittily stuck out her tongue. "Brother-in-law, Am I someone who only knows how to cause trouble? Be at ease, if I encounter the Third Prince and his gang, I will definitely make a detour."
Qi Lao'er helplessly shook his head and no longer stopped Yu Xianxian from leaving. However, the instant they departed, Qi Lao'er's expression instantly darkened.
"How is it going? You still haven't found anything?" Within the quiet room, a black figure slowly descended and said in an extremely deferential manner. "Reporting to Your Highness. Your subordinate has investigated the entire estate's rear court and didn't manage to locate the culprit."
"Could it be... that the person who schemed against my wife and her sister isn't one of those women from the rear court?" The second prince narrowed his eyes. "Then expand the scope and search through the entire Tianqi Kingdom. If I find out who was the culprit, I will never let them off!"
Qi Lao'er's fists heavily smashed on the wall. His expression was very unsightly as flames of fury rushed forth from his eyes.
The culprit even dared to poison his family within the estate. If he found out who committed the crime, he would never let them off lightly!
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Outside a dazzling restaurant along the bustling streets, there was a crowd whispering to each other. That crowd encircled a young man in ragged clothing and as his back faced Yun Luofeng, she did not manage to make out his appearance. However, that slender and tall figure appeared very frail under this difficult situation.
"Stinky beggar, you're sure courageous to steal from our Tianqi Restaurant!"
"Break this stinky beggar's legs and make him suffer, make him unable to either survive or end his life!"
"Who doesn't know this Tianqi Restaurant is the Third Prince's property? Isn't he seeking death for daring to steal in the Third Prince's territory?"
These people's conversation traveled to Yun Luofeng's ears and she was not affected in the slightest. After all, there were many pitiful people in this world and not everyone deserved her help.
However... the fleeting moment Yun Luofeng walked past the beggar, she subconsciously glanced at the young man. In that instant, her brows furrowed as her irises constricted.
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Chapter 1918:- Why Is He Here? (3)
Even though the young man was in ragged clothing, his appearance was clean and neat. His tightly clenched fists faintly trembled as if he was doing his utmost to show restraint. Perhaps noticing the astonished look from one side, the young man cast a sideways glance...
The moment he saw the white-robed young lady, the young man's eyes revealed countless different emotions. Grievance and indignation... and a very heavy resentment.
Yun Luofeng never expected she would encounter Mo Qiancheng at this very moment. What was more unexpected was that the young man who was once unexcelled in the world had been reduced to his current circumstances. However, Yun Luofeng suddenly recalled Yun Xiao's previous words.
If Mo Qiancheng encountered a life-threatening situation, his self-inflicted seal would break. At that time, this guy would certainly cause trouble for them! Therefore, Yun Luofeng quickly made a decision.
"Sister?" The instance Yu Xianxian turned back, she discovered that Yun Luofeng had stopped in her tracks. Before she could further question her, she saw Yun Luofeng slowly walking to the beggar.
"What did he steal?" Just as the crowd had encircled the beggar, a wicked and chilly voice suddenly sounded, causing everyone to turn their heads.
To Mo Qiancheng, this voice was similar to music and his eyes turned moist. "Jue Qian, I knew you wouldn't abandon me."
"I'll say it one last time. I'm not Jue Qian!" Yun Luofeng evilly threatened. "If you call me the wrong name again, I'll leave without a second thought!" Mo Qiancheng was immediately silenced. He no longer wished to endure such days without having any strength and get humiliated by others...
Right now, following by Yun Luofeng's side was undoubtedly his best choice! Yun Luofeng turned towards the crowd as she repeated her question, "What did he steal from you?"
Within the crowd, the leader was a shopkeeper. He coldly smiled. "Not only did he freeload in our Tianqi Restaurant, but he also stole our spirit herb!"
"You're speaking nonsense!" Mo Qiancheng became furious. "I didn't freeload and I paid. That stalk of spirit herb was the payment for food, yet you claimed that I stole it."
"Tsk, how could a beggar like you have spirit herbs? That's a huge joke and let me tell you, these spirit herbs were stolen! Hurry and take out all the other spirit herbs or else don't blame me for being impolite!"
Mo Qiancheng tightly clenched his fist as his face reddened.
If it was in the past, how could I be bullied by these people? It's all Yun Xiao's fault! If he hadn't deceived me, I wouldn't have sealed my strength. Nor would I land in such a situation.
Recalling the previous events, Mo Qiancheng gnashed his teeth in hatred as his resentment exploded forth.
Hearing the shopkeeper claims, Yun Luofeng finally understood the situation. As it turns out, this Tianqi Restaurant was stealing so brazenly?
She narrowed her eyes and swept across the crowd with a fake smile. "Since you said that he stole these spirit herbs, do you have any evidence?"
"This..." The restaurant shopkeeper was startled and he continued to speak in an overbearing fashion. "As a beggar, if he didn't steal these, then where did he obtain the spirit herbs?"
"Naturally I gave those spirit herbs to him," Yun Luofeng smirked. "Mo Qiancheng, it seems like it isn't safe to keep those spirit herbs with you. It's better that you return them to me."
Mo Qiancheng was bewildered. When did my spirit herbs become hers?
However, Mo Qiancheng obediently took out all his spirit herbs and passed them to Yun Luofeng.
"Here you go, your spirit herbs are all here."
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Chapter 1919:- I Want To Stay (1)
"That's right," Yun Luofeng narrowed her eyes and accepted all the spirit herbs without a hint of politeness. This can be considered returning something to its rightful owner."
Yu Xuanxian stood by Yun Luofeng's side and her huge eyes widened. Looking at Yun Luofeng's face that revealed a big smile, she felt that... her actions weren't much different than the Tianqi restaurant's shopkeeper. She seemed to be profiting from one's misfortune...
The shopkeeper's eyes were locked onto the spirit herbs in Yun Luofeng's arms and he roughly swallowed his saliva. Then, he sternly shouted, "So it turns out, both of you are co-conspirators! Men, arrest these two people who dared to steal spirit herbs from our Tianqi restaurant!" After he spoke, the shopkeeper glanced at Yun Luofeng with his head held high.
"You must've hidden other spirit herbs on you. Immediately hand them over and perhaps I might spare your life!"
Yun Luofeng glanced at the shopkeeper. "There are only instances where I stole from others, and no one has successfully extorted a single copper from me. Are you sure you want to try this?"
"Hmph!" the shopkeeper snorted.
My lord is the Tianqi Kingdom's Third Prince and she's only a commoner. There's heaps of woman like her on the streets that I can kill as I wish. However... on the account of her appearance, I can give her to the third prince as a gift.
"How dare you!" Seeing that these people wanted to deal with Yun Luofeng, Yu Xianxian panicked. She immediately shouted and furiously glared at the shopkeeper.
Only now did the shopkeeper notice Yu Xianxian's existence and he stared blankly for a moment. Not only was Yu Xianxian from the Lin Family, she also had the Second Prince's estate as her backing. Thus, she wasn't someone he could offend.
Right now, she was standing up for this woman. Could it be that they are acquainted?
"Heh, Yu Xianxian. I thought you were already dead. Why are you here? Did you recover?" At this moment an eccentric voice sounded and it gave off a very uncomfortable feeling.
Yun Luofeng furrowed her brows, and saw a feminine face when she turned toward the voice.
The man before her was dressed in brocade clothing but it couldn't conceal his physique that seemed to have been drained by wine and women. His face was hollow, pale without the slightest hint of color.
"Sister, he's the Third Prince," Yu Xianxian's heart tightened as she softly explained. Previously, she promised her brother-in-law to make a detour if she encountered the Third Prince. Unexpectedly, they had met him by chance.
Although this Tianqi Restaurant was opened by the Third Prince, he rarely came to the restaurant as he frequented brothels instead.
"Yu Xianxian, why aren't you hiding at my second brother's place and dared to come out?" The Third Prince feigned his elegant demeanor and flipped open his folding fan while revealing a sinister smile. "With your parents as the match-maker, your father has already arranged for you to become my concubine. Yet you're being so shady by staying in the Second Prince's estate. You think that I'm a pushover, aren't you?"
Yu Xianxian's heart tightened as her palms started sweating. Her small face was deathly white where there was unconcealed fear in her eyes.
Yun Luofeng's gaze was on the Third Prince and the warnings of Qi Su surfaced in her mind.
Although the civil and military officials within this Tianqi Kingdom supported the Second Prince to be the crown prince, the Emperor was biased and had supported the Third Prince.
Unfortunately... this Third Prince was mud that couldn't be shaped. Therefore, even after numerous years, neither of the princes had assumed the position of the Crown Prince. Furthermore, even Consort Qin's son was a result of this Third Prince's actions!
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Chapter 1920:- I Want To Stay (2)
If he could take advantage of that and seize the Liufeng Kingdom, the civil and military officers would then be silenced. As such, he would automatically become the Crown Prince. However, Consort Qin was unable to achieve anything but good at spoiling things. Moreover, he had neglected the love Mu Zhentian had for Mu Xuexin.
As a result, he had lost terribly!
Of course, how could a dog like the third prince who indulged in lust and pleasures think of a legitimate idea? The only thing he could take advantage of, was the thing between his legs that every man possessed!
Just as Yun Luofeng was thinking over Qi Su's words, the Third Prince's eyes landed on her. In that instant, his breath was taken away and even his heart seemed to have jolted. The woman before him was purer than snow, with an extremely gorgeous appearance, capable of overturning states. Even the Third Prince who had seen countless women had never encountered such a beauty. If he could have her, he would be happy even if it was just one night.
The Third Prince lifted his chin as he said in an overbearing tone, "Yu Xianxian, it's possible if you don't wish to become my concubine. Just give this friend of yours to me. How about it?"
Yu Xianxian turned red from anger. "In your dreams! Sister Yun is my benefactor and don't you even think of touching her!"
"Yu Xianxian, I'm giving you face by asking you. Otherwise, do you think you can stop me?" The Third Prince laughed in disdain. He longer looked at Yu Xianxian and lifting his hand, he was about to caress Yun Luofeng's face. "Beauty, on the account that you're so beautiful, I won't bother about your mistakes. As long as you're willing to serve me."
Mo Qiancheng was standing beside Yun Luofeng all along and seeing the Third Prince's outstretched hand, flames of fury ignited in his black eyes. He suddenly sneered as mocking flooded his eyes.
This bastard dares to touch her? Does he honestly not know how the word 'death' is written?
The Third Prince did not think his actions were wrong. He could have as many women as he wanted in the Tianqi Kingdom, and how many of them could resist his authority? However... just as his fingers were about to touch Yun Luofeng, a wicked and sinister voice that appeared to have risen from hell sounded and heavily rammed against his heart.
"Were you talking about me?" Her voice was very cold. However, it wasn't the chilly type, but a type that contained wickedness. As long as one heard her voice, they would have a fearful and terrified feeling. Even the hand that he wanted to caress Yun Luofeng's face had stopped in mid-air due to her voice.
Yun Luofeng narrowed her eyes and looking at his outstretched hand, a chilly glint streaked across her eyes. Soon after that, she grabbed his wrists and suddenly exerted force.
"Ahhhh!" A blood-curdling scream echoed throughout the streets.
Silence... On the street outside the Tianqi restaurant, it was totally silent, such that even the sound of a pin drop could be heard.
Everyone widened their eyes. There was shock, astonishment, and disbelief. Even Yu Xianxian covered her mouth while she started trembling. Of course, she was shaking from excitement!
No one had ever dared to touch the Third Prince in the Tianqi Kingdom!
After her excitement subsided, she was filled with worry. Yun Luofeng had injured the Third Prince and the Emperor indulged him very much. Thus, he would definitely cause trouble for her!
This won't do! She had to return at once to discuss this with her brother-in-law, on remedy methods.
Mo Qiancheng was tranquil as a sneer surfaced on his face. For daring to touch this woman, this Third Prince of Tianqi Kingdom must've been sick of living!
"Sister..." Yu Xianxian tilted her head and pulled on Yun Luofeng's sleeve in worry. "Return with me to the Second Prince's estate. The third prince will definitely seek revenge."
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