Zhao Yuxuan's words were hard for even him to believe. Putting everything else aside, the Wu family's own strength alone made it impossible for the Zhaoyuan Escort Agency to wipe out the entire Wu family in such a short time. They even managed to take the young women of the Wu family out alive, without leaving a single clue.
"Of course, it won't just be Zhaoyuan Escort Agency; if we also include Xiaoyao City, what about Zhaoyuan Escort Agency?"
At this moment, Zhou Yanghu downed the wine in his hand in one gulp and threw the wine jar heavily to the ground with a dull thud.
"What if Xiaoyao City is also involved? Don't forget, the chief镖头 himself has Xiaoyao City as his backer."
At this moment, his words made Zhao Yuxuan fall silent. If Xiaoyao City were included, it might actually be possible, but it was only a possibility. Don't forget, there was another group of people hindering the Sun family's support, which would require a large number of experts to accomplish.
"Hey, you guys are really stupid. What's the big deal? Just go to Xiaoyao City, beat them all up, and then ask them why they're not doing this. What are you agonizing over here?"
Seeing these people arguing about this and that, Lin Xueyi, feeling a little annoyed, waved her arm and successfully scared them with her words.
Main text: Chapter 140 Free and Easy City
Lin Xueyi's words really frightened these people. Although she was a grandmaster, judging from their expressions, they seemed to be somewhat wary of Xiaoyao City. Even a grandmaster was here, and they were still wary of her, which meant that Xiaoyao City itself was a very powerful force.
"Xueyi, do you not know much about this Xiaoyao City?"
"What's so special about Xiaoyao City? Isn't it just a power and a city?" Tilting her head, Lin Xueyi didn't really understand the power behind this so-called Xiaoyao City. Of course, she didn't know much about many powers either.
"This Xiaoyao City is called a city, but it is different from other cities. It is a city built in the middle of the continuous mountains in Qingzhou. Rather than a city, it is more like a place where demons run rampant. And the city lord is Luo Jiushang, who is the father-in-law of Feng Kenan, the former chief镖头 of Zhaoyuan镖局.
"Huh? So, isn't that a place where evil forces reside? Why did you say they were neutral before, not distinguishing between good and evil?" Lin Xueyi was somewhat surprised by Ye Qin'er's words. A place where demons run rampant actually claims to be a neutral camp. Isn't that like doing *that* and then trying to establish *that* camp?
Knowing that this girl knew nothing, Ye Qin'er patiently explained the situation of Xiaoyao City to her again. Lin Xueyi also gained a general understanding of Xiaoyao City through Ye Qin'er's explanation.
First, let's talk about the martial artists in Xiaoyao City. Most of them ran into Xiaoyao City when they were being chased and had nowhere to retreat. The principle of Xiaoyao City is that once you enter, you can only obey the command of Xiaoyao City Lord Luo Jiushang. You can never leave Xiaoyao City easily again, otherwise you will be relentlessly hunted down by the experts in the city.
This city of carefree wandering is located deep in the mountains, and very few people know its exact location or even its existence. The only reason others know of it is because the city regularly purchases food from the outside world.
Speaking of this, one has to admire Feng Kenan's good luck. He actually found the exact location of Xiaoyao City, married Luo Jiushang's daughter, and walked out safely, making the Zhaoyuan Escort Agency even more successful.
"That means even if we want to find Xiaoyao City, it will be very difficult to find it."
Lin Xueyi made no comment on the strength of Xiaoyao City itself. In any case, it was true that the other side did not have any Grandmaster-level experts. As for some other underhanded methods, was Lin Xueyi afraid? Would she be afraid? Heh.
During this time, she did check on her condition and found that the Shangqing Immortal Technique she cultivated naturally blocked anything that would have a negative impact on her, whether it was food or other things like gases, none of them would affect her.
Without being negatively affected, she was very curious to know how these people could possibly plot against her.
"Liu Xuan, do you think we should go to Xiaoyao City to investigate properly, or continue to wander around outside like headless flies?"
Without a second thought, Liu Xuan agreed with the utmost firmness, preparing to go to Xiaoyao City with Lin Xueyi, which brought a smile to Lin Xueyi's face.
As for Zhao Yuxuan, he could only rub his aching forehead speechlessly. Ye Qin'er, on the other hand, looked at the little girl knowingly. She wanted to go there to take a look, but she had to bring up Liu Xuan and use the excuse of investigating for him to shut them up.
"Xueyi, since that's the case, then we..."
“Without us, Sister Qin’er, you don’t need to go this time, and Zhao Yuqing can’t go either. You two just stay here and wait for me to come back.”
"She can't go with us?" Ye Qin'er looked at Lin Xueyi in surprise, only to see her nod with an unyielding expression, indicating that she would not easily give in.
"Xueyi, are you looking down on your older sister?"
"No, but none of you can go this time. Putting aside the dangers there, there are also many dangerous places outside. I don't want you to be in any danger, so I will go by myself this time."
The most important thing is that it's more fun if she goes by herself. If she takes them with her, there will be all sorts of restrictions, and she won't have any freedom at all.
"Xueyi, you're not thinking of ditching us and having a good time inside, are you?"
Narrowing her eyes, Ye Qin'er seemed to have seen through Lin Xueyi's thoughts, but faced with her evasive expression, she finally nodded in agreement.
In fact, Ye Qin'er knew that even if she went with Lin Xueyi, she would only be a hindrance. Not only her, but even if Liu Xuan went, he would be a hindrance, because that was the real danger.
"Let's go, we're heading back to the Zhao family now, to prepare properly for our trip to Xiaoyao City."
Just as Lin Xueyi finished speaking, she saw the Zhao family's servants rushing over, panting as they found Zhao Yuxuan.
"Young Master, Young Master, please go back quickly, please go back quickly. The head of the family is looking for you. It is said that the Sun family has sent someone to see the head of the family, saying that they want to discuss matters between you and Miss Sun."
*Snap* Lin Xueyi felt something break inside her head. This man, this simp-like man, actually managed to get everything in the end. How could she, a single dog, accept this?
"Zhao...Yu...Xuan...take this Dragon God Tail Swing!"
Seeing that his master was about to explode again, Zhao Yuxuan was so frightened that he quickly ran away. With the help of Ye Qin'er and others, he finally escaped. As for Lin Xueyi, she looked at the shocked crowd with displeasure.
"Hmph, a bunch of damned social butterflies, burn them all to death."
Meanwhile, news of the arrival of the Sun family patriarch was not limited to just a few scattered individuals. Zhao Yumo's master was already filled with shock. Although he was mentally prepared, he never expected that the Sun family would make a decision so quickly.
"Damn it, why did this problem occur? If this happens, the conflict plan between the Zhao family and the Sun family will have unpredictable changes, which is absolutely unacceptable."
The old man, somewhat flustered yet trying to remain calm, took a deep breath and thought of another person who might be a breakthrough: his apprentice, Zhao Yumo, the Zhao family's once-recognized genius.
If he can manage things properly, he might be able to pull the plan back. As for Zhao Yumo, ha, what does one Zhao Yumo matter as long as the plan can be completed? He'd even be willing to give up his own life.
Main Text: Chapter 141 Zhao Yumo's Self-Destructive Actions
After learning that Xiaoyao City was a very important clue, Liu Xuan was originally going to set off for Xiaoyao City as soon as possible. However, something unexpected happened that brought Liu Xuan's actions to a temporary halt.
The Sun family approached the Zhao family and proposed the marriage between Sun Yu'er and Zhao Yuxuan. To Zhao Yuxuan, this was an unexpected stroke of good luck, and he was overjoyed.
Naturally, no one would choose to leave the Zhao family at this time. At the very least, they would wait until things progressed further. This was also Zhao Yuqing's suggestion. She understood very well that the Sun family was willing to come to their door this time because they knew that Lin Xueyi had smashed the Zhaoyuan Escort Agency. That's why they chose to come at this time, hoping to reach a reconciliation between the two families. And the best way, the most direct and effective way, was to let Sun Yu'er marry her own brother.
The main purpose was to establish a connection with Lin Xueyi through Sun Yu'er, so that the Sun family could have some contact with a grandmaster.
Sure enough, these powerful families prioritize profit in everything they do. If there's enough profit to be made, they'll let bygones be bygones.
Upon returning to the Zhao family home, Lin Xueyi and the others naturally chose to go back to their own courtyards. Liu Xuan, having traveled a long distance and feeling somewhat tired, also went back to his own courtyard to rest. Only Zhao Yuxuan seemed to have taken some kind of stimulant, excitedly running to his father's place.
Zhao Yumo gently placed the intelligence report delivered by his subordinate on the table. The marriage between Zhao Yuxuan and Sun Yu'er was already unstoppable. Even if he tried to find a way, the Sun family would not give up. As for using more extreme measures, it would be difficult for the Sun family to find a way to make him succeed.
However, even with the Sun family as his backer, Zhao Yuxuan still has his ways. As long as he can win over Lin Xueyi, he will become the most powerful person in Qingzhou. At that time, the Sun family and the Zhao family will all be at his feet.
"My disciple, how are your preparations going?"
Just when Zhao Yumo thought he was ready again, his master opened the door once more. This time, instead of trying to stop him as before, he immediately asked if he was ready.
"Master, why did you come here? I'm still struggling with this, not knowing whether I really need to do it."
Although he had already made up his mind, he did not choose to tell the truth to his master. Instead, he said that he could not make up his mind yet.
When Master heard Zhao Yumo say this, he frowned slightly. His words had exceeded his expectations, but based on his understanding of Zhao Yumo, he knew that he would not let this disciple off so easily.
“Disciple, you don’t trust your master. I did disagree before, but the situation has changed, and I have to change my decision.”
"Master, you mean you're going to help me?"
"Ha, kid, you still can't hold your temper. If I didn't plan to help you, wouldn't you have exposed yourself again?"
The master chuckled and shook his head, but this was not a reprimand; rather, it was a reminder to his disciple to be cautious in his actions and not to easily reveal his intentions.
"These next few days, go to Lin Xueyi's place more often. Don't do anything else but bring her snacks and gifts. Before she lowers her guard against you, don't do anything unnecessary."
"Master, why is that? I can just have the servants deliver the spiked substance over there, and then she'll obediently go to my bed, won't she?"
Sure enough, his apprentice's idea was too presumptuous. Fortunately, he arrived in advance, otherwise the apprentice would have been killed as well, and his own plan would have failed completely.
"You think a Grandmaster is so easily fooled? Putting aside everything else, even if she did take it, her own cultivation level is enough to resist the effects of the drug. What will you do then? If you really anger the Grandmaster and the Zhao family investigates with all their might, do you think you can avoid being found out?"
After hearing his master's words, Zhao Yumo realized that he had indeed been somewhat presumptuous before, and could only look at his master, "Master, what do you think I should do?"
"Does that even need to be said? First, you need to establish a good relationship with Lin Xueyi. Then, the two of you should eat the food containing the drug you mentioned. You'll both get poisoned, and then..."
“In that case, I would also become a victim. Even if Master Lin is furious, it won’t be my fault. Moreover, with me hindering her self-rescue, she naturally won’t be able to fully resist the effects of the medicine and will end up with me.”
With a satisfied expression that showed he had taught a promising student, the master nodded before continuing, "Not only that, as long as you point the clues towards the Sun family, Grandmaster Lin's anger will naturally subside. At that time, she will feel gratitude towards you and hatred towards the Sun family. Will Zhao Yuxuan's backing still exist then?"
Once the Sun family is targeted by a Grandmaster, they will naturally seek outside help. The Lord and his men can then come here without any problem. After Lin Xueyi leaves, Luoxie City will become theirs. At that time, the Zhao and Sun families will become their gold mines.
As for Zhao Yumo, did he really think Lin Xueyi wouldn't cause him trouble back then? Ha, probably the first thing she would do was kill this bastard who was blocking her from resisting the effects of the drug.
Seeing Zhao Yumo's longing expression, the master just sneered before speaking, "I heard that Zhao Yuxuan is going to the Sun family to propose marriage these days. I suppose Master Lin will stay here for a few more days. You can take this opportunity to get to know her better and let her get used to your presence before you make your move."
"Master, please rest assured, I will definitely handle it."
"That's good. If you need any help, just say so, and your master will help you."
The two were plotting in the room, and the person they were targeting was also in her own room at the time. On the large bed lay a small woman, but on either side of her lay women of different styles.
One was dashing and heroic, the other gentle and intelligent, making Lin Xueyi feel like she was building a harem. Hmm, if she could find Ruoxue again, Lin Xueyi suddenly thought, if Ruoxue saw this scene, maybe, perhaps, probably, she would be very angry.
She blinked, looking at the ceiling above the bed. All she could think about was how Ruoxue would look when she was angry. How could she explain this to everyone perfectly?
"Little girl, what are you thinking about again? Didn't you just say you were tired and wanted to rest?" Ye Qin'er turned over and gently stroked the girl's delicate face with the end of her long hair.
Main text: Chapter 142 Little Notebook
At night, the East China Sea is stormy and the waves are high, no longer as calm as during the day. Huge waves constantly pound the beaches of the islands, making a series of dull sounds.
This time it wasn't Feng San Niang, but rather an elder from the valley who mainly made various utensils who came to Mo Ningyan's room. However, she found the utensils that her valley master had asked her to make somewhat strange.
"Valley Master, the item you asked me to create is now complete. Please take a look and see if it's the one you wanted."
Mo Ningyan took the thick, black object from the other person's hand, weighed it, and nodded in satisfaction. "Not bad, this is it. As expected of Gu Youyue, who is known as Little Lu Ban, she can make anything."
Although she was praised, Gu Youyue was not happy. This was mainly because the things the Valley Master had asked her to make were really not presentable. They were clearly things that satisfied certain perverted desires, and it made her feel quite uncomfortable.
Especially when he saw the Valley Master place this thing on the table again, and on the table were two other props that he had made himself, he couldn't help but sigh slightly.
"Valley Master, although I don't know what you intend to use these things for, I still suggest you don't use them. If you do, it could very well harm the other party."
It can have an impact on both the mind and the body. Although the Ghost Valley is a recognized evil sect in the martial arts world, it does not mean that everything they do is wrong or without any bottom line.
"Hmph, Youyue, you're meddling a bit too much. How come you're even interfering in my affairs?"
After tidying up the items, Mo Ningyan picked up the newly delivered intelligence report and looked at it. "It is said that the Buddhist sect has also been making some big moves these days?"
Although she wasn't part of an intelligence agency, Gu Youyue wasn't completely unaware of what was going on, especially given the recent activities of the Buddhist sects in the martial arts world. Their actions, particularly in Qingzhou, were significant and blatant, making it difficult for outsiders to remain oblivious.
"These Buddhist sects are all hypocritical and sanctimonious. Which unfortunate kid do you think they're targeting with this move?"
Try to divert Gu Youyue's attention to other things, especially Buddhism. Gu Youyue came to this Netherworld Valley because of Buddhism.
"Hmph, no matter who it is, those hypocrites have done something they shouldn't have done. Just like my mother back then, if it weren't for them, my mother wouldn't have died at my father's hands."
It seemed she was thinking back to the past; if she hadn't met the old Valley Master, she probably would have died at her father's hands. It was just a pity that her mother still made the wrong choice.
"Alright, we all know what happened back then. When your master took you in, he naturally didn't want you to live in the shadow of the past. Look forward more. I heard that your relationship with your Xiaozhu has become quite close. Have you already won her over?"
Mo Ningyan smiled like a little fox, but Gu Youyue was not to be outdone. The whole Netherworld Ghost Valley knew about Xiaozhu's situation. When she was traveling outside, she rescued Xiaozhu from her father's hands. When Xiaozhu's father was about to sell her to human traffickers, she thought of herself back then and bought her on the spot. She never expected that she and Xiaozhu would have such a relationship.
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