The Great Martial Saint!

"Please wait a moment, young lady, I will go and request an audience with the magistrate."

Shen Huiqing wore a light-colored long dress, her almond-shaped eyes were bright, and she smiled gently.

Seeing the girl nod, Shen Huiqing turned around.

Accompanying her was a woman, or rather, a young girl.

Her moon-white dress swayed gently in the wind, and her hair, loosely tied in a double-loop bun, was adorned with a ribbon that fluttered lightly, appearing even more golden in the setting sun.

Even now, Shen Huiqing has not calmed down. Beneath her calm and elegant expression are a jumble of thoughts, chaotic and complicated, disturbing her mind.

To be honest, she was really startled when she heard someone come to her door looking for her and calling her by her name.

Even now, given your power and influence, even if a false celestial being were to personally appear, they would not dare to address you by your name.

Those are just private terms used in the city; anyone who dares to use them in public is asking for trouble!

Some things are fine to talk about in private, but if you bring them up in public, don't blame people for making a big deal out of it.

But now.
Shen Huiqing hurriedly walked out, and then saw
A young girl, carrying a sword box, stood outside the gate of the camp.

In that instant, countless thoughts surged in Shen Huiqing's mind, and amidst the flurry of them, scenes unfolded one after another.

Is it
Shen Huiqing was surprised and suspicious, and the previous situation flashed through her mind.

She seemed to have experienced a similar scenario before.

The woman they saw is currently causing quite a stir in Xuanling City with the adults.

Now this is
Another one has arrived!

"What brings you here, young lady?" Shen Huiqing asked cautiously as they entered the house.

Then, she learned from the other person that he had indeed come to see Chen Ping'an.

They traveled from thousands of miles away!

Shen Huiqing's emotions shifted as she recalled the previous scene in her mind.

As usual, she went to see the master, but before she could speak, she heard the master's voice in her mind.

"Come in."

The gate of the mansion opened, and Shen Huiqing gave a slight bow. Then, with her skirt swaying, she addressed the girl behind her.

"Please, young lady."

The girl nodded slightly, then picked up the sword box and went inside.

Shen Huiqing composed herself and followed them inside.

then
She then met the adults sitting in the courtyard of the mansion, together with the girl.

Besides the adults, there was also a girl wearing a bright yellow dress.

The girl had bright eyes and white teeth, radiating youthful energy.

The two sat facing each other, chatting and laughing, in high spirits and enjoying themselves immensely.

Shen Huiqing's heart tightened involuntarily, and she subconsciously spoke up.

"Your subordinate, Shen Huiqing, greets Your Excellency. May Your Excellency live a thousand years!"

"No need for formalities." Chen Ping'an gently raised his hand, glancing at the girl not far away, his eyelids twitching slightly.

"Oh, you have guests." Inside the pavilion, the girl in the yellow dress seemed to be just waking up.

She looked at the sky and realized that it was almost dusk, with the sun setting.

"It's so late!" The girl in the yellow dress exclaimed in surprise. "We were having so much fun that we forgot about the time."

As she spoke, she gracefully stood up, glanced at the two people standing in the distance, and lingered on the girl beside Shen Huiqing for a while longer.

"Since you have guests, I'll be leaving now."

The girl spoke casually and acted naturally, appearing extremely familiar with the situation.

Having said that, she ignored Chen Ping'an's reaction and got up to leave the pavilion. Elder Yi stood to the side and followed her out of the pavilion.

"Princess, please take care." Chen Ping'an's heart was in turmoil, but his expression remained calm.

"Princess?" Upon hearing this, Shen Huiqing's heart skipped a beat.

She had seen this girl before; when she had come to see the master, it was this girl who had led the way.

she is?

Shen Huiqing's heart was in turmoil. In the midst of her thoughts, the girl in the yellow dress, her skirt swaying, walked over.

"Lord Shen." A lively and vibrant face appeared before Shen Huiqing: "We meet again."

The young girl has a bright and beautiful face, radiating youthful energy.

Shen Huiqing was momentarily confused about the situation and simply responded with standard courtesy. Fortunately, the girl in the yellow dress didn't seem to mind and watched the girl beside her with interest.

Shen Huiqing's heart tightened, and her previously turbulent thoughts suddenly surged forth, with all sorts of possibilities swirling in her mind.

Fortunately, the scene she feared did not happen. The girl in the yellow dress simply smiled and bowed before looking away and walking outside.

Old Yi lowered his head and followed closely behind, showing no interest whatsoever in the arrival of the two men.

Shen Huiqing relaxed slightly; the scene she had anticipated did not happen.

She was overthinking it.

Perhaps there's some misunderstanding.

Just as she was about to breathe a sigh of relief, Ji Qingyu took a few steps forward, then suddenly stopped as if she had thought of something. She turned around gracefully, a mischievous glint flashing in her bright eyes.

"you"

Her skirt swayed, the young girl was as beautiful as a flower, and her face showed anticipation.

When are you coming to see me?

The girl's bright eyes gazed at Chen Ping'an, who had already stepped out of the pavilion, like a young girl in love longing for her lover.

Chen Ping'an's eyelids twitched, and he glanced subtly at the girl standing quietly not far away.

"What does the princess mean by this?"

As soon as she finished speaking, a layer of mist welled up in Ji Qingyu's eyes.

"You...you promised me before..."
Will you come to see me? You even said that…

The girl looked at Chen Ping'an with teary eyes, like a girl abandoned by a heartless lover.

Say something! What are you going to say?! Just say it!

Speaking only half a sentence can easily lead to misunderstandings.

If it were anyone else, it wouldn't matter, but this...
He did say something similar, but that was based on a promise made in a deal. The same words, interpreted by the young princess, took on a completely different meaning.

Unfortunately, it's difficult to refute this, because if you do, you'll fall into a completely entangled and confusing trap.

So at this time, you need to stay calm, the calmer the better.

When others throw mud at you, you should take the initiative to take it back and learn to ask questions.

For example, Chen Ping'an asked a question with a calm and relaxed demeanor.

"say what?"

"Say," Ji Qingyu's eyes reddened, her face showing a conflicted expression, then she gritted her teeth and said, "Say you have a marriage contract and can't marry me, but you will take care of me and be good to me!"

After he finished speaking, the courtyard fell silent; you could hear a pin drop.

Shen Huiqing stood to the side, completely numb, as if in a daze.

The young princess of the Bicang Prince's Mansion has also become the adult's mistress! ? ?

When did this happen?

The girl carried a sword case, her skirt swaying gently, and her golden hair ribbon seemed to freeze in time.

At this moment, if looks could kill, Chen Ping'an's life would have been in danger countless times over.

"???"

Young lady, how come you just came like that?
Each word is correct, so how come when they are put together, the flavor is completely different?
The engagement is real, and so is my refusal to marry you. The promises made, the mutual support, and the crucial statements made are all facts.

But when you put these things together, why does it sound so strange?
Combined with the little princess's rosy eyes, the grievance in her charming expression, and the feeling of a heartless lover, it's completely overshadowed!
This is exactly the cry of a girl in extreme grievance when her unfaithful lover tries to cut ties with her.

“Princess, this sword was a gift from my betrothed wife. It carries my longing and I wear it all the time, so I never forget my love for her. If I have done anything to cause you to misunderstand, then it is my fault. But I am already married and my heart is set. My love for the beautiful fairy is as clear as heaven and earth and as evident as the sun and moon. I hope you will not misunderstand.”

Chen Ping'an remained calm and composed, holding the sword at his waist, its scabbard gleaming silver.

"It's okay, I'm willing to be the mistress." The girl's eyes were filled with tears as she uttered these startling words.

Shen Huiqing's almond-shaped eyes snapped open, her expression one of utter shock. What was she doing?
What did you hear?
At that moment, she suddenly had an extremely vivid and direct impression of Mang Dao Feng Liu.

The young princess of the Prince of Bicang's mansion, who was pampered and enjoyed all the glory, was willing to humble herself and act as a concubine for the sake of her master.
这.
“Princess, please have some self-respect.” Chen Ping’an sighed with regret, “After all, I have always regarded you as my niece. Please refrain from saying anything more.”

"you!"

Beneath Ji Qingyu's rosy eyes, there was still a barely perceptible hint of mischief and cunning, but Chen Ping'an's words truly broke her defenses.

"You take advantage of me!"

The girl's clear, bright eyes were filled with tears, giving the impression of a flood.

"I ignore you!"

The girl was furious and ran out of the courtyard.

The old man's eyes were low as he glanced at Chen Ping'an before following the girl away.

Before long, only Chen Ping'an, Shen Huiqing, and the girl with the sword box remained in the courtyard.

Shen Huiqing's emotions shifted, her eyes trembled slightly, clearly she hadn't yet recovered from the scene just now.

The room fell silent. She looked at the girl, then at Chen Ping'an.

Finally, she gave a graceful bow, breaking the silence of the courtyard.

"My lord, Huiqing is waiting outside the courtyard."

"Okay." Chen Pingan waved his hand gently and replied in a low voice.

Shen Huiqing gathered her long skirt, gave a graceful bow, and then left.

Before long, only Chen Ping'an and the girl remained in the courtyard.

Even after leaving the courtyard and arriving at the gate of the mansion, Shen Huiqing's emotions had not completely calmed down.

What happened today left a very deep impression on her.

Especially Princess Bicang's last words.

I'm willing to be the smaller one!

The successive visits of young girls to her door before had never given her this feeling, but today, she had to admit that the adult's charm was probably far beyond her imagination.

The Golden House of the Important Town of Northern Cang, the Fairy of a Hundred Flowers in the City of Azure Dragons, the Five Directions of Joy in the Great City of Thunder, and the Hidden Dragon Prodigy in the Great City of Mysterious Spirits.
The arrival of each young girl at the door was a testament to the adult's charm, and also...
Ok?
and many more.

Shen Huiqing was taken aback, her gaze becoming clear and intense.

Why are all the people who come to our door young girls?

Could it be...?
Shen Huiqing's thoughts shifted, and she suddenly recalled various things from the past.

Some girls were hidden under wide black robes, some girls in yellow dresses had bright eyes and white teeth, exuding youthful energy, and some girls were charming with golden hairbands.

Is this the kind of thing adults like?

Shen Huiqing looked down at herself. Her long dress was elegant and graceful, and her whole demeanor exuded maturity.

She suddenly remembered that time on the bicycle frame; the implication was practically out in the open. But the adult remained unmoved.

“No wonder, sir…” Shen Huiqing looked enlightened, and everything from the past became clear and distinct.

The slight sense of defeat I had felt earlier seemed to have dissipated at this moment.

It turns out that the adult actually likes innocence.

Shen Huiqing's emotions shifted, and the doubts in her heart became clear.

Looking at the scenery in front of the mansion, she suddenly thought of the stunningly beautiful woman from the Gu family.

Even surrounded by other talented and beautiful women, the master's longing for her remains undiminished despite her admiration.

The sword at his waist was often worn as a symbol of his longing.

The adults admire him so much
Could it be that the stunning beauty of the Gu family is actually a little girl?!

Amidst a flurry of thoughts, Shen Huiqing came to this conclusion.

"Princess." At the foot of Xuanling Mountain, the old man followed behind Ji Qingyu and spoke softly.

"Uncle Yi, I'm alright." The girl's eyes were red, and tear stains remained on her delicate face.

"It's good that you're alright." The old man sighed softly, it was unclear whether he believed him or not.

"Uncle Yi, I'm really alright." The girl's skirt swayed as she lightly jumped.

"This old servant knows," the old man said softly.

"It's a bit embarrassing, there are other people here, and he was called 'niece' or something. I was originally thinking of teasing him, but now..."

The girl continued talking to herself.

The old man didn't speak, but listened quietly.

On the street, the two were talking, but from the perspective of onlookers, they seemed to be non-existent.

The girl's mood came and went quickly; she soon regained her usual radiance, her bright eyes sparkling, brimming with youthful energy.

"That Chen Ping'an is really going too far. Next time we meet, I'll make sure he tastes my power." The little princess waved her fist and said fiercely.

"Do you need any help from this old servant?" the old man asked with a smile.

"That's enough, old man, please don't bully them anymore," the young princess said, trying to stop them.

Looking at the girl's expression, the old man smiled without saying a word.

“After all, you have cultivated for many more years than him, and it is not right to bully the weak,” the young princess explained.

"Yes, this old servant knows," the old man said with a smile.

The young princess could tell from Yi Bo's expression that he was overthinking things. But the more she explained, the worse it got, so she simply stopped trying to explain.

The two exchanged a few words and talked about their previously speculated lineage.

"This old servant can now be certain that there is a greater than 70% chance that a mysterious swordsman is standing behind him," the old man said confidently.

Then, under the young princess's questioning gaze, he voiced his speculation: "During the transaction just now, I wonder if the princess noticed? He didn't even glance at the items I listed. Clearly, these items weren't of much value to him. At least, they weren't particularly attractive to him." The old man analyzed reasonably.

The young princess nodded slightly, clearly having also noticed this.

The items listed by Yi Bo might not mean much to her, but they were extremely tempting to a martial arts grandmaster, or even to a senior pseudo-celestial being.

Although Chen Ping'an, the savage swordsman, is a Grandmaster of the Wind and Cloud Realm, he is still young and has a shallow foundation. In terms of background and resources, he may not be able to match those senior pseudo-celestial beings.

Even if Chen Ping'an were wealthy, he wouldn't be so indifferent to these items.

After all, some of the items displayed there are usable even by martial arts masters.

Under these circumstances, Chen Ping'an didn't even glance at it.

Such subtle clues reveal profound truths and are thought-provoking.

"This old servant suspects that he may have already obtained a protective treasure, which would explain why he is so indifferent and unresponsive to ordinary fake or imitation treasures."

"Heavy treasure?"

"Yes, a great treasure. If it were a pseudo-great treasure or a near-great treasure, even if it were a fine piece, it wouldn't have caused him to react this way. Only someone whose vision has been broadened by the sight of a great treasure could have such a reaction," the old man said calmly.

"He's truly remarkable," the young princess exclaimed.

The old man was speechless.

Princess, is this the important point?
Treasures are rare, even for martial arts masters. Even those who have reached the second realm may not possess a suitable treasure.

Mang Dao is only at the Grandmaster level. Even though he is among the most powerful figures, the protection of powerful treasures makes him a figure with profound foundations. Most importantly, Mang Dao is still so young and hasn't accumulated much experience over the years.

If he is now protected by a powerful treasure, it is probably a gift from the person behind him!
The old man wanted to say a few words, but seeing the princess's happy expression and sincere praise, he stopped himself from speaking.

"Giving away such a precious treasure so easily, the person behind Mang Dao must be far more powerful than I imagined," the old man thought in a deep voice.

Only seasoned second-realm celestial beings could possess multiple treasures. But possessing them is one thing, giving them away easily is another.

Mang Dao has not yet reached the Celestial Realm, and in battle, he has no need for treasures at that level. The fact that a treasure was given away in advance clearly indicates that the person behind the scenes doesn't value it as much as one might imagine.

"Is it the second realm of perfection, or..." The old man's expression turned solemn, a hint of apprehension appearing on his face.

As dusk falls and night descends.

Inside the courtyard, Chen Ping'an and the girl stood facing each other.

The girl's dress was moon-white, fluttering gently in the wind, and her golden hair ribbon shone brightly in the setting sun.

Chen Ping'an chuckled softly and bowed respectfully: "Miss Xiyue."

We meet again.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the two of them, creating a uniquely warm atmosphere. (End of Chapter)