Collapse Iron: The Five Heroes of the Clouds Won't Let Me Go

Cheng Xiao's hand was tightly gripped by Jing Liu, leaving him in a dilemma.

Just as he was feeling embarrassed and awkward, a cheerful voice rang out from afar:

"Kyoryu! Why aren't you here yet? Did it take you that long to buy things?"

It was Bai Heng. The silly fox had been waiting for Jing Liu for a long time, so he couldn't wait any longer and ran out to look for him.

But with just one glance, Bai Heng's keen eyesight spotted Jing Liu and Cheng Xiao's intimate contact.

The fox ears twitched, the fox tail flicked, and Bai Heng revealed a mischievous grin:

(Whistling sound~)

"So that's why Kagami didn't come back for so long, he was secretly on a date!"

Bai Heng let out a chuckle, as if he had seen something amusing.

But before he could finish laughing, Bai Heng's expression turned serious, and he quickly separated Jing Liu and Cheng Xiao:

"Quack! I've known Jingliu for so long, and I've never seen any man so close to him before. Who are you?! How dare you harass my Jingliu? Do you think I'm someone to be trifled with?"

Bai Heng shielded Jing Liu behind him and performed a set of Cloud Cavalry Military Boxing in a cool and dashing manner. Although it was not intimidating at all, it was indeed cute to Cheng Xiao.

"I..." Cheng Xiao was a little embarrassed.

"Bai Heng, don't be rude. Let me introduce you, this is Cheng Xiao, my fiancé." Jing Liu walked from behind Bai Heng to Cheng Xiao's side and took Cheng Xiao's arm in an intimate gesture.

"Fox?! This...fiancé?! Why have we never heard of him before?!" Bai Heng stared at Cheng Xiao in surprise, as if looking at a fat pig that had stolen his cabbage.

"Of course you didn't know, because I've always kept him out of the public eye. I never expected you to find out today."

Jingliu hugged her even tighter, as if asserting his dominance.

"Phew—" Bai Heng took a deep breath, then shouted, "We have to tell everyone about this! This is big news!"

Bai Heng, displaying the swiftness and efficiency of a pilot, disappeared in a flash.

"Wait a minute! This is a huge misunderstanding!" Before Cheng Xiao could explain, Jing Liu reached out and pressed his finger against Cheng Xiao's lips.

"What misunderstanding? There's no misunderstanding! Just accept this identity obediently and let Bai Heng say what he wants. Anyway, aren't you supposed to protect Luo Fu and us? We need to let everyone know you." Jing Liu smiled brightly, but the smile in his eyes was unfathomable.

"Another Mirror Stream has enjoyed it for so long, now it's my turn. It's a pity I can't let her watch me take you away."

Cheng Xiao wanted to cry but had no tears.

......

Inside the pavilion where the Five Heroes of the Clouds often gathered.

"What?! Master has a fiancé?" Jing Yuan spat out his tea upon hearing Bai Heng's explosive news.

Ying Xing, whose face was covered in spray, glared at Jing Yuan.

"That's right! Listen to me, what's about to happen is very serious, so don't be surprised or scared!" Bai Heng said mysteriously.

"It's alright, we are the Five Heroes of the Clouds, we are neither afraid nor surprised." Danfeng took a sip of tea, arrogant and confident.

"Kyoryu is still clinging to that man's arm, acting like a spoiled little wife!"

"Pfft—!" Danfeng spat out a mouthful of tea, spraying it all over Yingxing's face.

"You two are doing this on purpose, aren't you! Didn't you say you wouldn't be surprised?!" Ying Xing slammed his fist on the table and stood up.

"This... was a miscalculation. I have never seen anything like this before, and I am quite surprised." Danfeng awkwardly wiped the water droplets from the corner of his mouth.

Jing Yuan no longer cared. He tilted his head back and pondered life, as if he could see the despair of Luofu's destruction.

Of all those present, Jingyuan had spent the most time with Jingliu. As Jingliu's disciple who had been raised since childhood, he knew very well what kind of person his master was.

That aloof master who only knows how to practice swordsmanship and kill evil creatures, Jingliu who is utterly devoid of romance and as cold as a refrigerator, has a fiancé??

How could he not know that, apart from acquaintances, Jing Yuan had never seen any other man get close to his master since childhood?

Moreover, given her master's personality and strength, what kind of extraordinary person could possibly conquer her? Or enlighten her?

Jingyuan was engrossed in a long brainstorming session.

Only Yingxing remained calm: "This is a good thing. Jingliu should have been engaged long ago. However, as the leader of the Luofu Sword Sect, there are very few men who are worthy of her. Now that she has a fiancé, she can be considered to have settled down and started a family."

"Hehe, what I'm most curious about right now is this man's identity. What kind of guy could gain the approval and favor of the Mirror School? I want to see for myself."

Jing Yuan sat bolt upright in shock: "There's no such man at all! Bai Heng made this up; he's lying to us!"

Danfeng calmly replied, "You're just scared."

Jingyuan: "Who isn't afraid of that?!"

"What? Jingyuan, you're really something, saying we lied to you. We saw it with our own eyes, how could we possibly lie?" Bai Heng pouted in dissatisfaction.

"Hahahaha... Luofu is finished, Luofu is going to be destroyed!" Jing Yuan couldn't accept reality, his mind was about to explode.

"Oh? Jingyuan, have you been drinking fake alcohol? Why are you barking and making such a racket here? What kind of behavior is this?"

The person the four were discussing—Kyoryu—appeared.

The atmosphere inside the pavilion fell silent for a moment, then erupted into unprecedented enthusiasm.

Bai Heng: "Jingliu, Jingliu, you must stand up for me! Do you have a fiancé? Everyone says I'm lying."

Jingyuan: "Master! You really found me a senior martial brother?"

Yingxing: "Congratulations in advance! When can we attend your wedding?"

Danfeng: "Who is qualified to be your fiancé? Bring him to us so we can meet him."

Jingliu gracefully raised his hand, signaling everyone to calm down.

"No rush, I've already brought the person. I just want you to get to know each other."

The others immediately looked up curiously, and Cheng Xiao walked out from the nearby woods and waved to them in a friendly manner.

Jing Yuan: "This is my future senior master? Are you kidding me? Isn't he just an ordinary person?"

Yingxing: "His appearance is above average, but I've seen many who are even more handsome. What qualities does he possess that captivate Jingliu?"

Danfeng: "Jingliu, are you kidding me? Is this your judgment?"

Bai Heng: "It's him!"

Faced with his friends' doubts, Jingliu crossed his arms and snorted coldly:

"When he arrives, you'd better keep your mouths shut. If you say anything bad about him, my sword will drink blood."

"Hmph! If he only hides behind you, then I will not approve of him!" Danfeng said with dissatisfaction. He was the Dragon Lord, and although he respected his friend's choice, it did not mean that he himself could accept it.

Cheng Xiao slowly walked into the pavilion, and chuckled softly under the gaze of five pairs of eyes:

"Hello, my name is Cheng Xiao. I am not very talented, but I hope you will guide me in the future."

"What's wrong with you? You're the best! Hold your head high and say you're the best!" Jing Liu said somewhat discontentedly, standing beside Cheng Xiao to support him.

"Yes, yes, I'm the best." Cheng Xiao chuckled, wondering what Jing Liu was up to.

Seeing the somewhat awkward silence, Jing Yuan quickly stood up and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Senior Uncle!"

Well, seeing Jingliu's satisfied look, Jingyuan's emotional intelligence was off the charts.

Ying Xing greeted him gently, "It's a pleasure to meet you, Cheng Xiao."

"Jingliu, when did you get together with Chengxiao? Tell us!" Bai Heng hooked his arm around Jingliu's and asked for gossip.

Of the five, only Danfeng kept staring at Chengxiao, his scrutinizing gaze as if he were looking at a commodity waiting to be sold.

"Cheng Xiao... very good. I want to see what abilities you have that attract Jing Liu's favor." Dan Feng made his move. As the Dragon Lord, he would not allow any Tom, Dick, or Harry to sully his close friend's reputation, so he took the initiative to test him.

This was also what the other three thought.

However, as the Dragon Lord, Danfeng held a transcendent position and possessed formidable strength, making him the most suitable person to be the one to take the lead.

"Danfeng, what do you want to do?" Jingliu said coldly, his eyes warning Danfeng not to meddle in other people's business.

"What? As a man, are you going to hide behind Jingliu? If you don't have the backbone and the means, I won't watch Jingliu jump into the fire."

"Danfeng!" Jingliu's voice rose. This time she was serious and warning Danfeng not to do anything unnecessary.

Danfeng was not afraid of Jingliu's pressure, as his strength was equal to Jingliu's.

Therefore, he ignored Jing Liu and stared directly at Cheng Xiao, his gaze even containing an extremely oppressive dragon's might.

"Alright, I'll show you. Since it's our first meeting, how about we shake hands to show our friendliness? Let's not ruin the harmony."

With a bright smile, Cheng Xiao walked calmly and unhurriedly to Dan Feng.

"You..." Danfeng was somewhat surprised. The man before him had ignored his dragon might?!

Yingxing and Jingyuan were very observant, and they also noticed the anomaly.

"What? Does Lord Dragon Lord not want to shake hands with me? Or... are you afraid?" Cheng Xiao smiled gently, but the provocation in his words was self-evident.

Danfeng frowned, his golden dragon eyes narrowed, exuding majesty and power.

"What is there to be afraid of!"

Cheng Xiao and Dan Feng successfully shook hands, but a handshake does not mean they have made peace.

Danfeng intended to secretly exert his strength to teach the guy in front of him a lesson, but as soon as he exerted his strength, a tremendous force came from the other side, so strong that it almost crushed his hand bones.

As the Dragon Lord, for the sake of his dignity, Danfeng gritted his teeth and did not cry out in pain.

But Cheng Xiao, who was smiling, gently opened his eyes and stared directly at him with a pair of golden eyes that were even brighter than Dan Feng's.

A dragon image flashed in his eyes.

Danfeng felt the roar of the Dragon Ancestor resounding deep within his soul, and his brain trembled uncontrollably.

"ha!!!"

Danfeng was so startled that he stood up and backed away.

Hagi Maple breathed out.

"What's wrong, Lord Dragon Lord? Are you feeling unwell?" Cheng Xiao asked Dan Feng with a smile once again.

"You... what exactly are you..." Danfeng was filled with doubt and suspicion, like a frightened bird.

The friends around him were puzzled.

Only Jingliu's lips curled into a mischievous smile, like a child who had successfully pulled off a prank.