Chasing after her husband? Is it even possible to win him back?

He had clearly sold information about the twelve people he had met, including the man behind him, to the Snake Lord.

But then I thought about it again, and the phrase "beating the grass to scare the snake" must have been something that Snake King, who was once a venomous python, had experienced firsthand.

"Don't have too much contact with him. There are quite a few people from the Demon Suppression Division watching Chu Xunfeng right now." Tuo paused for a moment, then immediately walked alongside the Yan Kingdom's secret agents amidst the throng of people. "Are your men safe right now?"

"We haven't been exposed," the Yan Kingdom's secret agent replied softly.

"Don't rush to board the ship. Gather everyone, not all of them, but some of the captains or other team members who can relay information. If Lord Kang has left behind a plan to deal with unexpected situations, pass the information to your people."

Chu Xunfeng could naturally hear the alligator's voice, but while the two stopped in their tracks, Chu Xunfeng did not. He turned around and glanced at the two who remained in place.

The crocodile raised its head and winked at itself in a very subtle way, while the Yan Kingdom's secret agent was tense. When Chu Xunfeng turned around, he couldn't help but nod in acknowledgment.

Chu Xunfeng also kept a cold face, suppressing the laughter that was almost impossible to contain in his heart. He nodded seriously, then looked away and walked towards the gate to board the ship.

Although he had guessed that the crocodile could handle such an emergency, he really didn't expect that the crocodile's thinking would be so quick. In just a few seconds of contact and conversation, it immediately dug a trap for the other party.

Even this trap was dug by the Yan Kingdom's secret agents themselves, wielding shovels.

Chu Xunfeng didn't look back as he stepped onto the dragon boat deck, afraid that someone would see the uncontrollable smile on his face.

Finally... we've reached this point.

Chu Xunfeng forcefully swept away the complex emotions in his heart and looked in the direction the bow of the ship was facing. At the end of the river, which was flanked by the mountains on both sides, lay the vast South China Sea. Looking into the distance, he could see the magnificent gateway that had already taken shape.

"Junior brother!" A familiar voice rang out behind the young man gazing at Longmen.

Chu Xunfeng paused for a moment, then slowly turned around.

At another entrance to the dragon boat deck in the distance, the group stopped in their tracks and looked at them when the woman leading the way shouted.

Chu Xunfeng's expression softened, and he smiled gently, "Senior Sister Yao."

The visitors were none other than the group from Baidi City.

There were six people in the group, but Chu Xunfeng only recognized two of them: his senior sister Yao Jiangshu and... Xu Bailing.

"Young Miss." Chu Xunfeng saw the woman standing in front of him.

Since the incident with the White Tiger God in the autumn hunt, he and Xu Bailing had been separated for four months. When they met again, he felt that Xu Bailing had changed a lot.

"I've come to find you." Xu Bailing walked up to Chu Xunfeng and carefully examined his current appearance. Not only were the people of Baidi City watching the two of them, but many demons and people who came to watch the ceremony on the dragon ship were also curiously observing the two people with the strange atmosphere.

Xu Bailing suddenly smiled. "It seems you're doing quite well."

"Ha..." Chu Xunfeng was also stunned when he saw Xu Bailing's smile, but after hearing Xu Bailing's words, he couldn't help but shake his head with a smile, "It is indeed not bad."

“I’m happy to listen.” Xu Bailing looked at the young man, and when she caught a glimpse of the sallow-faced woman among the four people slowly boarding the dragon boat behind him, her smile widened.

Chu Xunfeng didn't notice Xu Bailing's shift in gaze; he was more amazed by the tremendous changes that had taken place in Xu Bailing in just four short months.

After all, although they had only spent a short time together, he had never seen such a radiant smile on Xu Bailing's face before.

"Young Master Chu, we meet again." Behind him came a weak female voice, filled with complex emotions and sighs.

Chu Xunfeng turned around and his eyes met those of Ning Qiuning, who was stepping onto the dragon boat.

On a small dragon boat, Chu Xunfeng, Baidi City, and the Supreme Sword Sect all managed to gather together at once.

This is really...

However, noticing the somber and complicated expression on his ex-wife's face, Chu Xunfeng suddenly turned around, looked at Xu Bailing's bright smile, and smacked his lips.

That can't be true...

Chapter Seventeen, Traits

The scene on the dragon boat deck fell silent for a moment.

Not only Chu Xunfeng, Baidi City, and Ning Qiuning, but also many demons and humans who boarded the dragon ship to watch the ceremony, and even the blood-red eyes of the ghosts hiding in the shadows, all turned their gazes toward the place where the atmosphere was obviously tense.

Standing in front of her was Xu Bailing, smiling broadly, her demeanor vastly different from what she had once been.

Behind him was his ex-wife, Ning Qiuning, whose breath was weak and whose face was sallow.

what is this?

Is this a battleground?

Chu Xunfeng wasn't nervous at all. He knew he had a vague feeling for the young lady, and he also knew that Xu Bailing paid more attention to him than others, but they hadn't made their relationship clear.

His relationship with Baidi City was a mess, and consequently, his relationship with Xu Bailing had also become less pure.

And behind him... facing his ex-wife who kicked him away, should he have any emotional fluctuations?

His silence was a result of his contemplation about whether something had happened between Xu Bailing and Ning Qiuning.

But before Chu Xunfeng could even get his thoughts going, Ning Qiuning spoke up, "Brother Chu, don't forget what I told you before. I hope you can come and see me when you have time."

Ning Qiuning took the initiative to back down.

Xu Bailing's smile faded slightly as she glanced at Ning Qiuning, who had already started to leave. Was she using a retreat as a tactic to advance?

Chu Xunfeng glanced at the departing figures of Ning Qiuning and her group, but did not respond to Ning Qiuning's little scheme.

"That person is Ning Qiuning, right?" Yao Jiangshu looked at the four people's departing figures, then turned to Chu Xunfeng with a suspicious gaze. "Junior Brother, do you know her?"

"We can be considered acquaintances." Chu Xunfeng nodded. When he looked away, he noticed Xu Bailing's ambiguous smile. His thoughts raced, and he quickly understood the meaning behind the young lady's smile. He couldn't help but sigh.

Do you want to expose your relationship with Ning Qiu Ning to your senior brothers and sisters...?

"She's nominally my ex-wife, but now she's just a complete stranger." Chu Xunfeng shook his head.

Yao Jiangshu's heart was burning with the flame of gossip, but she could also see her junior brother's indifferent expression and deliberate indifference, so she nodded and didn't ask any more questions. At least she could see the complexity of the relationship between Chu Xunfeng and Ning Qiuning.

The dragon boat beneath me trembled slightly, and the distant scenery began to recede slowly.

The minor incident on the dragon boat did not affect the operation of the Dragon Gate Festival. After the dragon boat started moving, the guests on the dragon boat gradually dispersed when they saw that there was no excitement to watch.

Those who can attend the Dragon Gate Grand Gathering are all people of status and strength. When they are out in the world, whether they are demons, humans, or even ghosts, they all represent the face of their respective races. No one would dare to stir up trouble or join in the fun.

Xu Bailing didn't go any further. She hadn't lost her former wisdom and insight. These were things she had then and still had now, but they were hidden in her richer emotions and more radical way of thinking.

Ning Qiuning seems to have stabilized her own position and made the choice to retreat in order to advance. Xu Bailing can then respond to her moves and influence Chu Xunfeng.

Of course, she wouldn't discuss emotional issues with Chu Xunfeng, because it was pointless. The Chu Xunfeng she knew wasn't the kind of person who could be manipulated by such petty thoughts.

So what she was talking to Chu Xunfeng about was the future, or rather... Baidi City.

After all, Chu Xunfeng's nominal senior brothers and sisters are all present, and the only ones who are absent, Xu Jiujing and the eldest senior brother, are only going to the Dragon Clan to accompany them.

"What are your plans after this Dragon Clan matter is over?" Xu Bailing and Chu Xunfeng stood side by side on the edge of the deck, their eyes gazing at the South China Sea at the estuary.

"I don't know yet, I'm considering it. I might consider traveling to more places." Chu Xunfeng turned his gaze to Xu Bailing, raising an eyebrow slightly. "You wouldn't be thinking of inviting me back to Baidi City, would you?"

"I have that idea." Xu Bailing nodded and turned to look behind her.

Chu Xunfeng's gaze followed Xu Bailing as she turned to look behind her.

The deck was not simply empty; since the dragon boat was for ceremonies, tables and seats were naturally prepared. At this time, aquatic creatures under the dragon clan were moving back and forth on the deck, while Chu Xunfeng's senior brothers and sisters sat at one table.

The two men's sudden turn of their heads caught the five people at the table, who had been huddled together whispering, scattered as if electrocuted upon being stared at by the two men. Some drank their tea, while others admired the scenery...

Chu Xunfeng withdrew his gaze and saw what had just happened. He was a little amused and exasperated. "At the time, I was resentful, but looking back now, I can understand the sect leader's actions."

"Then why?" Xu Bailing looked at the young man beside her.

"Bai Di City passed on three cultivation techniques to me and led me onto the path of cultivation. I shielded the future leader of Bai Di City from a disaster, so we are even now. Maintaining the status quo is not bad." Chu Xunfeng withdrew his gaze. "It is a fact that I was sold out. Returning to Bai Di City will not do me any good, nor will it benefit Bai Di City or even you."

"If it's something that brings no benefit, why do it?" Chu Xunfeng looked at Xu Bailing. He didn't speak seriously, and even seemed a little nonchalant. But it was precisely this that made Xu Bailing's heart tremble slightly.

"Still the same old you, you don't take yourself seriously at all."

"Actually, it's a result of considering many factors, including your position, the reputation of Baidi City, the sect leader's situation, and my own situation." Chu Xunfeng withdrew his gaze, somewhat reluctant to meet Xu Bailing's gentle eyes.

I'm not used to it.

"Actually, you don't need to think so much. Once the matter of the demon race is publicized, you'll find that all the things you're thinking about now are irrelevant." Xu Bailing didn't want to give up trying to persuade Chu Xunfeng, but she didn't press him too hard either. She just mentioned it briefly and let Chu Xunfeng think about it himself.

This time, however, Chu Xunfeng had already made up his mind. He shook his head and changed the subject, "Speaking of which, during the autumn hunt, have you found out the identities of those people who attacked you in the Southern Wilderness Mountains?"

Faced with Chu Xunfeng's sudden mention of the past, Xu Bailing remained silent for a while. "Fifth Uncle is investigating. I don't know much, but it seems he has found something, but no one has told me the specifics."

"Oh?" Chu Xunfeng raised an eyebrow. He was silent for a while before speaking, "To be honest, I didn't have any feeling during the autumn hunt, but after this trip to the demon race, I feel that those people are very likely to be 'spies' or something like that."

"A spy?" Xu Bailing frowned.

“Yes, a secret agent.” Chu Xunfeng nodded.

Whether it was the assassin from the Demon Suppression Division, or Tuo, or even Si You and Lu Ding, Chu Xunfeng sensed a similar aura about them as the assassins who attacked Xu Bailing at the Autumn Hunting Festival.

It's a certain temperament, or rather, a common trait among people like them.

It's hard to describe, but it's something that truly exists.

"A spy...?"

Chapter 18, Paying Homage to the Grand Gathering at Longmen

Just as Chu Xunfeng and Xu Bailing were talking on the deck at the bow of the ship, at the stern of the dragon boat, Ning Qiuning took a teacup from a maid and revealed a smile that seemed to be cracked.

"Miss..." The maid held the teapot, pursing her lips, "Are you really alright?"

"Now we can only wait." Ning Qiu Ning gripped the teacup tightly with both hands, pursing her lips. "If Brother Chu doesn't loosen his attitude towards me, I won't even have a chance to apologize."