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Time flies like an arrow, passing in the blink of an eye.

After a routine street patrol, it was time for Muyang to finish his duties.

It was time to go to the Hu family's banquet.

Mu Yang was still dressed in that black outfit, with a broadsword at his waist, and his hands were empty as he strode toward the Hu family mansion.

As one of the three major families in Qingxi County, the Hu family mansion occupies a vast area. The vermilion gate alone is several meters wide, looking even more imposing than the county government gate.

At this moment, Hu Lu was waiting in front of the stone carvings at the gate.

Seeing Mu Yang approach, he immediately scurried over with a beaming smile: "Chief Mu, you've arrived! My master and mistress have prepared a banquet and are eagerly awaiting your arrival!"

After saying that, he subconsciously reached out to help carry the things, but found that Mu Yang's hands were empty and clean.

His eye twitched, then he immediately and subtly withdrew his hand, leading Mu Yang the way.

Stepping into the Hu family mansion, one is greeted by pavilions, towers, carved beams and painted rafters, exotic flowers and rare herbs, and a fragrant aroma.

In terms of decoration style, it is much better than the Wang Family Mansion.

only......

Mu Yang looked around, observing the maids who were either bowing their heads and hurrying about, not daring to speak, or the servants who were tense and whose hearts were pounding.

Something feels off about the atmosphere in the Hu family mansion.

This is way too solemn.

Even if there were five hundred axemen lying in ambush in the mansion, there's no need to be this nervous.

Could Hu Wanshan really be setting a trap for him?

If that's the case...

That's wonderful!

Just as Mu Yang was pondering, Hu Lu quickly led him to a small, exquisite courtyard behind the house.

"Head Shepherd, please come in. Madam and Master are waiting for you inside!" Hu Lu said, bowing his head.

Madam and Master?

Hearing the words spoken in a different order than those in front of the mansion, Mu Yang raised an eyebrow.

Is Hu Wanshan so afraid of his wife?

How come he's never heard the rumors that Madam Hu is very powerful?

Thinking it over, Mu Yang stepped into the courtyard.

The courtyard was not particularly unique, except for a large mahogany round table in the center, on which were laid out exquisite dishes and fine wines.

At the head of the table sat a middle-aged man whose figure could be described as obese.

Although he was dressed in a magnificent brocade robe, his overly large belly, short limbs, and round head made him look quite comical.

On the contrary, the woman sitting to his right was quite stunning in appearance.

She wore a bright red dress that hugged her curves, highlighting her tall figure, snow-white skin, eyebrows like green mountains, and fingers like scallions. A red cinnabar mole on her forehead added to her allure.

It's no exaggeration to say that this Madam Hu is even more stunning and alluring than Hu Mei, whose throat he crushed at Qingxiang Pavilion that day.

But can a person really be this good-looking?

Mu Yang had some doubts.

Perhaps because he had doubts, or perhaps he simply wanted to cause trouble, Mu Yang noticed that Hu Wanshan's aura was very strange.

Xue She once told him that among the three major families in Qingxi County, apart from Liu Qingke, the head of the Liu family who served as the county magistrate, the heads of the Wang and Hu families were both martial artists at the peak of the third-order Blood Marrow Realm.

As for martial artists at the Blood Marrow Realm, unless they deliberately restrain themselves, their energy is like a furnace, full of vitality.

But Hu Wanshan didn't give him a sense of vitality at all; instead, he was calmer than a stagnant pool, like a puppet on a string.

Wait, a marionette...

Mu Yang narrowed his eyes slightly, and his blue-quality keen sense of smell suddenly activated.

A delicate fragrance wafted into my nostrils, a scent that was both elegant and calming.

However, besides these, he also keenly sensed a fragrance that seemed to arouse desire.

She looked exactly like Hu Mei, whose throat he had crushed that day at Qingxiang Tower.

That's great, it was worth the trip!

This woman is a fox spirit too!

In an instant, a sharp light flashed in Mu Yang's eyes, and even his indifferent face revealed a genuine smile.

Seeing Mu Yang staring intently at her, making no attempt to hide the joy on his face, Hu Xin smiled sweetly and said with a charming laugh, "This humble servant, Hu Xin, greets Headmaster Mu~~"

As she spoke, she picked up a glass of wine from the table and, in front of Hu Wanshan, gracefully walked towards Mu Yang, her voice sweet and alluring:

"Young and promising, Mu Ban Tou is so handsome and dashing; he is truly a talent of the world. I toast Mu Ban Tou with a cup of wine!"

Her steps were light, like a fluttering butterfly, and with each step she took, the alluring fragrance emanating from her body grew stronger.

Seeing that Mu Yang didn't react even when she got so close, Hu Xin felt a mixture of pride and disdain.

She had originally thought that Mu Yang, this famous genius, was some kind of virtuous man who was indifferent to women and could remain unmoved even with a woman in his arms. Unexpectedly, she had easily won him over with just a little bit of her looks.

Sure enough, what kind of geniuses can come from small places?

Well, he's still a third-tier martial artist. After absorbing yang energy, he can still guard the house.

However, just as she was thinking this and approaching Mu Yang, Mu Yang suddenly moved!

There was no warning, and no nonsense.

Mu Yang drew his broadsword with lightning speed from his waist, his rich blood and qi surging like a mighty river within him.

The third breath of "Light Body Three Breaths" - Fullness!

"Dragon Subduing and Tiger Taming Saber Technique" -- Subduing the Tiger and Subduing the Dragon!

The blade flashed like a bolt of lightning, so fast that its trajectory was completely invisible!

Hu Mei felt as if she could hear a high-pitched dragon's roar in her ears and see a fierce tiger in front of her.

The next second, a beautiful head with a look of astonishment shot into the sky.

With a bang, it crashed onto the mahogany round table.

The table full of food and drinks was instantly turned into a mess.

A gentle breeze swept through the courtyard. The bloated man sat motionless at the table where the severed head lay. Not far away, the headless female corpse in a red dress stood still.

The scene was quite bizarre.

Mu Yang did not sheath his sword. He stood with the sword hanging down, looking at Hu Xin, who had not yet fallen, with a slight frown.

Something's wrong; there's no notification sound from the equipment.

Is it that Hu Xin is too weak, or...?

She didn't die at all?

He soon had his answer.

Hu Xin's head, which had rolled onto the mahogany round table, was now contorted in a ferocious expression, completely devoid of the alluring demeanor it had just displayed.

His alluring peach blossom eyes transformed into vertical pupils, and his neat, small teeth became sharp and piercing, making him resemble a mad fox.

"ah--!!"

A piercing shriek suddenly exploded from her mouth, causing Mu Yang's eardrums to bulge.

At the same time, Hu Xin's headless body underwent a strange change, with pale pink fleshy buds rapidly wriggling from her broken neck.

In just a few breaths, a beautiful head with long hair grew back.

However, her face was paler than before, and all the charm on her face had faded, leaving only boundless resentment and rage.

Only after Hu Xin's head had fully recovered did the head that had fallen onto the table fall silent, eventually transforming into a plain-looking male head.

"Mu Yang, I will tear you to pieces, pull out your tendons, peel off your skin, drink your blood, and ensure you never reincarnate!!!"

Hu Xin's voice was sharp and piercing, and the killing intent in her eyes was almost tangible.

If she hadn't awakened the rare innate magic of the treacherous fox clan—the Soulmate Substitution Technique.

That one stab was enough to kill her!

Now, she had no desire to joke around with Mu Yang anymore; all she wanted was for Mu Yang to die, to be torn to pieces before her eyes!