After infiltrating the main characters' group, I became the most beautiful woman in the world.

Yue Zijin was almost reluctant to leave the girl's sweet and soft embrace, but since they were on the street, although he had a lot to say, he was still worried about Su Ning's safety.

So he casually took the girl's hand and walked back, completely forgetting about the red-clad boy who had been his opponent earlier.

"Everyone stop! I've found someone!" Yue Zijin, holding Su Ning's hand, shouted loudly as he walked through the crowd to the Tianjian Hall members who were with him in the search.

Kong Qing's primary concern was Lou Xianyue's safety. Seeing that the other party had called for a halt, he led his entourage to Lou Xianyue's side. He looked the young man up and down, "Young Master, are you alright?"

Lou Xianyue, however, had a gloomy expression. His long, thick eyelashes were like exquisite raven feathers, but they could not hide the surging ferocity in his eyes. He lowered his eyes slightly and looked at the unruly young man with an almost predatory gaze.

But as he looked in that direction, he discovered that the icy gaze, as still as dead water, was not only directed at the boy, but was also subtly on the two people's clasped hands.

Kong Qing dared not think too much about it. The girl from last night had already found her friend safely. The young master was clearly angry, and quite angry at that.

It's unclear whether she was angry because the boy provoked her first, or something else entirely.

Seeing that the two were about to leave their sight, Kong Qing thought that although the young master was angry, he would not pursue the matter.

But in the blink of an eye, the red-clad youth beside her vanished.

Kong Qing: !

Holding Su Ning's hand, Yue Zijin felt as if she were soaking in honey water, blissful in every way, and even the fatigue from not sleeping all night had disappeared.

But before the smile could even appear on his face, he paused, his brows furrowing and his eyes hardening, and abruptly released Su Ning's hand.

The ebony fan, carrying immense force and a sharp whistling sound, hurtled straight toward the back of Yue Zijin's head. Fortunately, he dodged in time, and the fan only grazed his cheek, severing a strand of hair.

Blood slid down the boy's cheeks, and the fan that had caused his appearance returned to the red-clad boy's hand with a turn of his head.

"Zijin, are you alright?"

Su Ning exclaimed in surprise and quickly stepped forward to examine Yue Zijin's wound, then gently wiped away the bloodstains with a handkerchief.

Not far away, Lou Xianyue watched this scene, her knuckles turning white as she gripped her fan tightly. But when she looked up again, a hint of disdain flashed in her phoenix eyes: "During the duel just now, I sensed your extraordinary inner strength, and I couldn't resist the urge to act. I hope you won't take offense."

Su Ning stood beside Yue Zijin, having just wiped the blood from his face. Hearing these words, she couldn't help but feel angry. She shielded Yue Zijin behind her and met Lou Xianyue's eyes without any hesitation.

The voice beneath the veil was slightly cold: "Why did Young Master Lou launch a sneak attack from behind? Although Zijin attacked first, he was ultimately worried about me. His martial arts skills are not refined enough to harm Young Master Lou."

"But Young Master Lou's sneak attack just now was hardly the act of a gentleman. Although I don't understand martial arts, I could tell that the move was indeed extraordinary. Shouldn't Young Master Lou apologize to Zijin?"

After the commotion of the fight subsided, many vendors dared to show their faces, and the three men stood facing each other on the empty street.

The veiled girl shielded the boy in the drab gray-black outfit behind her, while the red-clad boy facing her, though exceptionally noble, appeared somewhat down-and-out to onlookers.

Those who love excitement in the martial arts world couldn't help but imagine a grand drama unfolding in their minds.

All sorts of scenarios flashed through my mind: starting a relationship and then abandoning it, becoming a mistress for love, and two men vying for one woman.

Even more outrageous, some people started eating sunflower seeds, no longer caring about the chaos. The more chaotic, the better, we love to watch.

Lou Xianyue gazed into the girl's emotionless eyes, her fingers curling slightly as she recalled the girl's softness from the previous night.

This is so unlike him.

He has always been aloof and indifferent to worldly affairs, so even if Yue Zijin made the first move, he would not be angry about it.

But just now, for some reason, this poor boy was so unruly, touching Su Ning inappropriately and acting so brazenly, and he couldn't control his violent emotions.

Now that Su Ning is speaking harshly to him, the warmth they shared in the carriage just moments ago seems to have vanished completely.

Lou Xianyue lowered his head slightly, his bangs obscuring his eyes and making it impossible to discern his emotions.

Although Yue Zijin was touched by Su Ning's defense of him, he almost choked on his own saliva when he heard the words "not skilled in martial arts".

He quickly grabbed the girl's sleeve and whispered in her ear, "Susu, I'm very strong. I just dodged his attack."

Then, as if to prove himself, ignoring the scars on his face, he stood directly in front of Su Ning, first sizing him up, and then said with a hint of disdain, "I say, young master in red, don't take what Su Su just said to heart."

"I don't need your apology. I acted rashly in my anger." Yue Zijin touched the still-bleeding wound on her face, slightly raising her chin. "Now that you've hurt me again, we're even."

Yue Zi waved his hand, glanced at the other person's beautiful face, and then looked at the other person's gold and silver clothes. He thought to himself: He's a rich pretty boy.

But so what? Su Su still chose me.

Thinking of this, a secret joy rose in his heart.

Although he didn't know what the relationship was between the other person and Su Su, he wasn't a three-year-old child. Besides, the other person was a man of similar age to him, so he naturally noticed the subtle possessiveness in the other person's eyes.

Although some people were amazed by Su Su's ability to flirt, so what? Su Su just liked him being so well-behaved.

You surnamed Lou, get as far away as you can.

Su Ning glanced sideways at the arrogant Yue Zijin beside her, her gaze lingering on the injuries on his face. "You really don't want to apologize?"

Kong Qing's brow twitched when Lou Xianyue flew up, and now, seeing that girl demanding that their young master apologize, his heart sank to the bottom of the earth.

He quickly stepped forward to comfort Lou Xianyue, "Young Master, that young lady was being unreasonable. Now that she has been delivered, let's go."

Didn't you see the scrutinizing looks from the people around you?

The Lou family is so famous that, after they leave, the news of their young master fighting someone in the street today will probably spread throughout the entire Lingzhou City.

Remembering his wife's instructions, he feared he would be in for a beating when he got back.

Lou Xianyue was already holding back her anger, and upon hearing Kong Qing's words, she swept her icy gaze over Kong Qing, saying, "You're talking too much these days. If there's a next time, you can go home and wash your sword."

After saying that, he turned around and quickly got into the carriage.

Kong Qing stared blankly at the other party's unpredictable mood, feeling like crying. Why was he punished by having to wash the sword?

Isn't he trying to protect the reputation of their young master?

He glanced at the curious gazes around him, then glared fiercely at his entourage. "What are you all standing there for? Aren't you leaving?"

Unseen by anyone, a glimpse of a blue robe was visible above the inn next door. The person seemed to have witnessed the entire scene before slowly closing the window.