"No... that's not how it is! It's because you appeared that Shen Zhao left me!
"I admit there were some misunderstandings between Shen Zhao and me, but as long as we talked things through, those misunderstandings would definitely have been resolved.
"But because you interfered, Shen Zhao now hates me to the bone and refuses to even acknowledge me!
"He only gave you a single meal. Why are you making yourself sound so noble?
"How could you steal my husband? Don't you think ruining someone else's relationship is something filthy?"
Yu Xiyan was almost hysterical as she screamed those words at Su Yunying.
She was afraid.
Truly afraid.
It was a fear unlike anything she had ever experienced before.
If Shen Zhao ever learned that there had once been a little girl he had helped in childhood who was willing to sacrifice her own life just to ensure his military operation proceeded without the slightest interference...
Could she ever win back his heart?
Besides, Su Yunying's beauty was in no way inferior to her own.
Any normal man, after making even the slightest comparison, would know who was truly more suitable to be his wife.
That was why Yu Xiyan refused, from the depths of her heart, to accept everything Su Yunying had done for Shen Zhao.
Because doing so would only make herself appear despicable, shameless, and vile.
She had to paint Su Yunying as the third party who had intruded into her relationship with Shen Zhao.
Only then could she escape the relentless torment of her own conscience.
Su Yunying shook her head. Whatever favorable impression she had of the woman before her had fallen to its lowest point.
"Sigh..."
Faced with Yu Xiyan's completely unreasonable accusations, she merely let out a soft sigh and paid her no further attention...
Outside the Ancient Ruins Divine Hall, Ji Bochang had gone through tremendous effort before finally managing to pry his elder brother, Ji Boda, out of the crack in the ground—at least enough to free his head.
"Big Brother, wake up!"
After slapping Ji Boda awake, Ji Bochang asked with concern, "Big Brother, are you alright?"
Ji Boda shook his head, looked around, and asked in confusion, "What happened? Why am I here?"
"Big Brother, don't you remember?"
"I only remember being ambushed... After that, everything's a blur..."
Hearing this, Ji Bochang said meaningfully,
"Perhaps that's for the best. As the saying goes, memories are the source of pain.
"Being able to forget some unpleasant memories may not be such a bad thing for you."
"What nonsense are you babbling? Pull me up first."
"Right away, Big Brother."
After considerable effort, Ji Boda was finally hauled back onto solid ground.
Just as he sat down, preparing to catch his breath—
Boom!
"Argh!"
A pair of enormous feet suddenly descended from the sky.
Accompanied by a muffled grunt, they landed squarely on Ji Boda's back, crushing him right back into the ground.
"Who the hell is this? Leaving yourself here just to be my stepping stone? Well then, thanks a lot!"
Liang Hao's overbearing voice rang out.
Standing nearby, Ji Bochang instantly broke into a cold sweat.
Damn it... Why is this monster back again?
While Ji Bochang trembled in fear, Liang Hao casually jumped off Ji Boda's back and shouted toward the sky,
"Sister Ting, come down. It's safe here."
"Okay, Brother Hao! I'm coming!"
Just as the weight on Ji Boda's back disappeared and he was about to stand—
Another figure descended from above.
Huang Xiaoting landed directly on top of him, stomping him flat once again.
"Brother Hao!"
She immediately wrapped herself around Liang Hao, her face filled with blissful happiness.
Who could have imagined that only a few hours earlier, these two had been mortal enemies, determined to kill each other?
Especially Huang Xiaoting.
The revolting expression she had worn while boxing was nowhere to be seen.
Now all that remained was the sweetness and bashfulness unique to a young woman.
Liang Hao wrapped an arm around Huang Xiaoting.
"Sister Ting, in a moment I'll introduce you to a few of my friends. Since you've chosen to be with me, it's only natural that I introduce you to my circle as well.
"Every one of them is an outstanding genius, each possessing the potential to become a Great Emperor. With their support, your cultivation journey will be much smoother."
"Mhm. I'll listen to everything you say, Brother Hao."
Huang Xiaoting nestled tightly into Liang Hao's embrace.
Watching the scene, Ji Bochang was overwhelmed with envy, jealousy, and resentment.
At that moment, Ji Boda, having regained consciousness once more, started cursing.
"Damn it! Who keeps stepping on me? I'm telling you, I won't tolerate this anymore! If you've got the guts, try stepping on me again!"
The moment the words left his mouth, he got his answer.
Linghu Ming descended from the sky with impeccable accuracy, landing squarely on Ji Boda once again and driving him back into the stone floor.
"I'll be damned—"
On the verge of tears, Ji Boda decisively fainted.
"Huh? Brother Liang, you're finished with your business? And the lady beside you isn't that... Holy shit..."
Seeing Huang Xiaoting leaning affectionately against Liang Hao with the demeanor of a bashful young maiden, Linghu Ming was so shocked that his legs nearly went numb.
"Y-you... What exactly is going on between you two?"
"Brother Linghu, let me formally introduce her. This is Huang Xiaoting, disciple of Master Minyue of the Pure Yang Palace—and my Dao companion.
"Sister Ting, this is Brother Linghu Ming from the Dao Domain. He's my sworn elder brother's closest friend. Hurry and greet him."
Huang Xiaoting immediately bowed.
"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Linghu. I am Huang Xiaoting of the Pure Yang Palace. It is a pleasure to meet you."
Linghu Ming was so stunned he couldn't utter a word.
He had never imagined that after being apart for only half a day, Liang Hao had somehow found himself a partner.
It was almost impossible for him to accept.
Still, his impeccable upbringing prevailed.
He returned the salute.
"Greetings, Sister-in-law. Since this is our first meeting, I don't have a proper gift prepared. Once we're out of here, I'll make it up to you."
Unsure how to respond, Huang Xiaoting instinctively looked back at Liang Hao with a pleading glance.
"Brother Linghu always keeps his word. If he says he'll prepare a gift for you, he certainly won't shortchange you. Why don't you thank him?"
Huang Xiaoting immediately bowed again.
"Then thank you very much, Fellow Daoist Linghu."
"No need to be so polite, Sister-in-law. We're family now. Being this formal only makes us seem distant."
Inside, however, ten thousand alpacas were stampeding wildly through Linghu Ming's mind.
Damn it... Doesn't that mean I'm the only single one left?
I'm clearly this powerful, and I'm handsome and charming too. So why can't I find a suitable Dao companion?
After exchanging a few pleasantries, the conversation finally turned to the matter at hand.
"Didn't you see Miss Su?"
"I imagine Little Sister has already entered the Ancient Ruins Divine Hall ahead of us."
"In that case, we'd better catch up quickly, lest something happen to her."
Having made up their minds, the two prepared to enter the Ancient Ruins Divine Hall in search of Su Yunying.
"Sister Ting, stay here and wait obediently for me to return."
"No. Since we've already become Dao companions, we're husband and wife now. Wherever you go, I go. Don't even think about leaving me behind."
"If that's what Sister-in-law wants, then let's go together," Linghu Ming said. "An extra person means an extra pair of helping hands."
"Very well. But, Sister Ting, you must stay close to me."
"I know, Brother Hao."
The three immediately headed toward the entrance of the Ancient Ruins Divine Hall.
Just then, a fierce gust of wind swept past.
"Hm?"
All three simultaneously felt a piercing chill and turned around.
In the distance, an elegant middle-aged man slowly approached them.
He held a horsetail whisk in one hand. His hair was snow-white, yet his face appeared to be only around forty years old.
"This newcomer doesn't seem friendly."
Linghu Ming rested his hand on the hilt of the sword at his waist.
Liang Hao directly took out his Dragon Fang Pestle and shouted at the newcomer,
"Hey, you! Stop right there! This place has already been reserved.
"I advise you not to entangle yourself in unnecessary karma and throw your life away for nothing."
The man halted, flicked his horsetail whisk, and asked calmly,
"May I ask, young friends, have you seen my two disciples?"
Liang Hao replied, "Who the hell are your disciples? Why would I have seen them?"
"One is named Ling Yuxuan, and the other is Yu Xiyan. Could you tell me where they've gone?"
The moment those words were spoken, Liang Hao and Linghu Ming exchanged a glance.
They immediately began communicating through a secret transmission technique.
"So this old fossil must be Ling Yuxuan's master."
"Since he's here, we've got to deal with him."
"But what about Little Sister?"
"If we let him enter, won't Miss Su be in even greater danger?"
"In that case, let's settle this old fossil right here."
"Judging from his cultivation, he's at least in the Supreme Realm. This isn't like our previous fights."
"So what? I've fought plenty of high-level battles. With the two of us joining forces, it's not like we can't take him."
With that, Liang Hao looked directly at Daoist Jiuzun and said,
"You want to know where they went?
"Bring me ten thousand top-grade spirit stones, and I'll tell you where the two of them are."
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