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Qiongjiang River, the largest river in the Jade Cloud Realm, originates from the Jinglong Mountain Range in the Moyun Domain in the far west of the Jade Cloud Realm. It meanders for tens of thousands of miles, flowing through the entire Jade Cloud Realm with countless tributaries and a vast expanse of water. Finally, it flows through the Eastern Heaven Plain and rushes into the Heavenly Sea at Shengtian Pass.

Yazhou is the first pass where the Qiongjiang River flows into Dongtianyuan. It is a bend in the river and a confluence of tributaries, making water transportation extremely convenient.

Thanks to its convenient transportation, Yazhou became one of the most important communication points between Dongtianyuan and the outside world. Countless wealthy merchants and dignitaries came and went, and there were many noble guests. The area was extremely prosperous and was no less than the capital of other regions.

Yazhou, comprising one prefecture, three cities, and sixteen towns, was entirely controlled by the Weigu Chu family. Weigu was a small kingdom that rose to prominence in Dongtianyuan after the fall of the Great Wu Dynasty, and the Chu family was the royal family of Weigu.

Unfortunately, the Chu family was not strong enough, and apart from the first founding ancestor, no other masters emerged. The Weigu Kingdom existed for only fifty years before collapsing in the turmoil of the chaotic world. The Chu family lost a large amount of territory, only managing to hold onto the land surrounding the capital of the Weigu Kingdom, which is now Yazhou.

If the Chu family hadn't managed to latch onto the Huangluo Sect in time, they probably would have lost Yazhou by now.

Now that the harsh winter has just passed and it is early spring, the Qiongjiang River, which had been frozen for several months, has thawed, and its waters have begun to flow again, vast and far away.

The capital of Yazhou, Shangxi Prefecture, is located 20 miles outside the city of Qiongjiang. There are countless docks along the riverbank, and boats come and go on the river, which is more than ten miles wide. Whether on the shore or on the boat, it is bustling with people and lively.

The Qiongjiang River makes a gentle bend here, and because of its wide surface, the current is slow. Countless large ice floes drift slowly between the boats, preventing any accidents. Some daring individuals even jump onto the ice floes to play and frolic, creating a unique spectacle.

On the opposite bank of Shangxi Prefecture, crowds thronged, forming long queues at each dock, waiting for the ferry to cross the river.

Most of the people queuing were lower-class residents from the surrounding areas, coming to the capital to do small business or work in various shops. As for wealthy families or high-ranking clans, they naturally brought their own boats to cross the river and wouldn't bother with the hassle of queuing.

At this moment, Qingxuan and Tianyujun were sandwiched in a long queue, their positions somewhat towards the back, clearly indicating they had arrived late.

There was no other way; the Eastern Heaven Plains were an immense territory. Traveling from Linglu Mountain in Wujiang Dao to Yazhou by fast horse would take a month. Even a martial arts master at the Celestial Realm, using all their strength and flying at top speed, would still need four or five days to arrive.

Qingxuan was not an impatient person. Although he didn't dawdle on his journey, he spent the time sightseeing and enjoying the scenery along the way. It took him more than a month to finally arrive in Yazhou with Tianyujun.

As for why the two came to Yazhou, the reason is simple. It was because Qingxuan heard from Manager Wang that the Du family of Yazhou had been wiped out that day, and he casually used a wine cup to cast a divination, saying that there was a great opportunity in this matter, so he brought Tianyu Jun with him.

However, only Qingxuan himself knows the reason for this trip: whether it was a genuine opportunity arising from the massacre of the Du family, or simply out of curiosity and a desire to join in the fun.

However, since Tianyu Jun had already decided to follow Qingxuan, he didn't have any specific goals for this trip and was happy to just run around with Qingxuan.

After arriving in Yazhou, the two found an inn to rest for the night. Before dawn, they arrived at the riverbank, but they were still too late, as a long queue had already formed in front of them.

However, seeing the lively crowd, Tianyu Jun's face was full of curiosity and his eyes were full of interest, so he did not find the waiting time boring or tedious.

Looking at the scene before him, Tianyu Jun was filled with emotion. These people were all ordinary mortals, without any martial arts skills, but their sheer number together created a formidable spectacle. It was comparable to the annual grand martial arts competition within the Martial Frontier Sect, where all the disciples practiced their fists together on the Heavenly Terrace.

At this moment, Tianyu Jun couldn't help but recall a sentence Qingxuan had said on the way here: "In the end, this world belongs to the common people." At the time, Tianyu Jun didn't quite understand the meaning of this sentence, but now, in this scene, he felt something and seemed to have gained some understanding.

Looking at Tianyu Jun's curious expression, Qingxuan shook her head repeatedly, her face full of sympathy.

Who would have thought that the dignified Young Master of the Martial Frontier was actually a seasoned otaku, who was amazed by such an ordinary scene.

Qingxuan felt aggrieved for Tianyu Jun when she thought about his life over the past twenty years.

Tianyu Jun was a well-behaved child. From a young age, he was taught by his elders to practice martial arts diligently, pursue the ultimate in martial arts, shoulder the heavy responsibility of the Martial Frontier Sect, and bring glory to the sect. Therefore, for the past twenty years, apart from attending banquets between major sects with his elders, Tianyu Jun had hardly ever stepped out of the Martial Frontier Sect's mountain gate, and had been practicing martial arts in the back mountain.

Although the education at Wujiangdao was quite effective and communication with the outside world was not restricted, preventing Tianyu Jun from becoming a dullard, it did make Tianyu Jun's personality somewhat dull and shy, and he didn't know how to get along and communicate with others.

Because he rarely ventured out into the world, Tianyu-jun's horizons and knowledge were quite limited. Although he knew a lot, most of it was hearsay. As the saying goes, seeing is believing; no matter how much you hear, nothing beats experiencing it firsthand.

For this reason, Tianyu-jun's vision and knowledge really can't be broadened.

As you can see, Tianyu Jun doesn't even know what a drinking game is, yet he thinks it's a profound martial art, which made Qingxuan laugh for a long time.

At this moment, Qingxuan secretly made up her mind that she must let Tianyu Jun see the wonderful world and broaden his horizons. Otherwise, it would be embarrassing enough to have such a "country bumpkin" by her side.

After the initial novelty wore off, Tianyu-jun's expression returned to normal; he was expressionless, silent, staring blankly ahead, a hint of sorrow in his eyes.

When Qingxuan saw Tianyu Jun like this, she had another headache and couldn't help but complain about Qin Daoxin, the saintess of the Jitian Division.

First love is often beautiful, but it can also be cruel, because if it doesn't end well, it can cause immense harm to the person involved. This harm is often lasting, severe, and can even accompany them for life.

Tianyu-jun, being a typical homebody, spends all his time at home practicing martial arts. He hasn't even had much contact with girls, so naturally he has little opportunity to fall in love and knows nothing about romantic relationships.

Therefore, after Tianyu Jun and Qin Daoxin got engaged, Qin Daoxin became the first girl Tianyu Jun officially met, and naturally became Tianyu Jun's first love.

But things didn't go as planned. While Tianyu was still fantasizing about their wedding night, their loving relationship, and their wonderful married life with Qin Daoxin, Qin Daoxin had already firmly placed a green hat on Tianyu's head.

The impact of such a cruel disillusionment on a naive and innocent young man who has never been in love, yet is full of longing, is unimaginable.

In fact, let alone Tianyu-jun, even a seasoned veteran of the world of romance would feel disgusted for a long time after encountering such a thing.

"Oh dear, oh dear~, no, no, it seems that after we get to the city, we have to help this guy resolve his inner conflicts, otherwise it will be difficult to deal with if he develops depression."

As Qingxuan watched the growing sorrow on Tianyujun's handsome face, she sighed inwardly and her eyes began to dart around unconsciously.

To be fair, he and Old Liu had a pretty good relationship. Old Liu had entrusted his most beloved grandson to him, and he couldn't let him down. Besides, although Tianyu was a bit dull, he was also very obedient and quite likable. He couldn't just watch this good boy, who hadn't done anything wrong, suffer this undeserved disaster.

As Qingxuan was pondering, a commotion suddenly arose not far away, and the crowd stirred, as if something had happened.

Then, a girl screamed "Ah!" from the crowd.

Qingxuan was immediately startled awake, and Tianyujun beside her also came to his senses. The two turned their heads at the same time. They saw a magnificent carriage appear in the crowd, surrounded by people, and several burly guards in armor mingled among them.

"Holy crap, really? I actually ran into something this ridiculous?"

Qingxuan couldn't help but complain. As soon as she saw the carriage and the guards, and then recalled the girl's scream from earlier, a picture of a spoiled brat bullying an innocent girl in the street immediately came to mind.

Tianyu Jun clearly shared the same thought, his brows furrowing slightly, a hint of resentment flashing in his eyes.

However, since there was something to see, Qingxuan naturally wouldn't miss it. She exchanged a glance with Tianyujun, and the two of them immediately stepped forward.

Both of them were experts, so squeezing into the crowd was effortless for them. After a few twists and turns, they arrived at the front of the crowd.

Upon seeing the scene before them, Qingxuan and Tianyu were both dumbfounded.

A magnificent carriage was parked in the center of the crowd, surrounded by several guards. A beautiful young woman sat in the carriage, giggling. In front of the carriage, a handsome young man of about seventeen or eighteen stood awkwardly, his face flushed, a mixture of panic and embarrassment on his face.

A maid stood before the handsome young man, glaring at him angrily, and shouted, "You ungrateful wretch! My mistress has taken a liking to you and wants to bring you home as a guest. It's a blessing you've accumulated over several lifetimes, and you dare to refuse! You're such a waste of your good looks!"

"The lady sent me here personally to invite you, and you still dare to humiliate me? Are you tired of living?!"

The young man, scolded by the maid, dared not utter a word in reply, only hurriedly bowing and apologizing. Upon hearing this, Qingxuan and Tianyujun instinctively looked over and saw a footprint on the maid's embroidered shoe. Presumably, the scream they had heard earlier was from when the maid was stepped on.

Qingxuan and Tianyujun, who were watching, looked at each other in disbelief. The situation in the scene and what the maid said overturned all their previous guesses.

This is hardly a bully harassing a young girl!

This is clearly a case of a wicked woman abducting an innocent young man in broad daylight, under the clear sky!

This was the first time Qingxuan and Tianyujun had ever seen such a spectacular sight.

Qingxuan was greatly surprised and looked around. She saw that although the people around her were talking, no one seemed surprised, as if this was a very common occurrence.

Out of curiosity, Qingxuan asked around. After some inquiries, Qingxuan and Tianyujun finally understood what was going on.

The beautiful young woman in the carriage was the wife of Chu Baisi, the former ruler of Yazhou, whom he had married a few years ago. She came from a wealthy and influential family and had quite a background.

Chu Baisi had been plagued by illness, and his health had deteriorated significantly in the past two years, often falling into a coma and only being conscious for a few days a year. Left with no other choice, Chu Baisi abdicated, passing the throne to his eldest son.

This young woman had always relied on the power and influence of the Chu family and her own family to act arrogantly and domineeringly in Yazhou. After Chu Baisi fell seriously ill and became comatose, she became even more lawless, revealing her true nature and starting to seduce other women, seeking out handsome men for pleasure.

Because of the young woman's family background, the Chu family, though furious at her actions, dared not say anything. The marriage between this young woman and Chu Baisi was, in essence, a marriage of convenience. Her family had only recently submitted to Yazhou, their stance unstable, and Chu Baisi had married her to win them over.

It would be bad for both sides to break ties with this young woman, so the Chu family had no choice but to endure it.

With no one to supervise her, this young woman became increasingly bold and unrestrained. In the past year, whenever she took a fancy to a handsome man, she would forcibly take him away regardless of the occasion. As a result, any commoner man in Shangxi Prefecture with even a little bit of good looks had to cover his face when he went out, which was quite a strange sight in Shangxi Prefecture.

However, this young woman wasn't stupid. She wouldn't dare use force against those wealthy and powerful young men; she would only try to seduce them with gentle persuasion. Since things usually involved mutual consent, her promiscuous behavior didn't cause her any trouble.

The incident today stemmed from the fact that the young woman from the Chu family went out for a spring outing a few days ago. Today, on her way back to the city, she happened to pass by this place and saw this handsome young man. She was immediately captivated by his appearance and wanted to take him back to her residence.

Similar things have happened before; this isn't the first time, so no one around is surprised.

After learning what had happened, Qingxuan and Tianyujun were both amazed and exclaimed in wonder.

The world is changing so fast.