CHAPTER 47
One Fox Plays Two Tigers
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Both the Mo and Liu factions had initially intended to observe the situation first.
But Ye Qinghan's single command instantly ignited their hostilities, unleashing a fierce battle!
It wasn't that they lacked reason—it was precisely because they were too rational!
As formidable warriors, even a single step back meant certain death for so many!
Remember, even the weakest among them were late Foundation Establishment cultivators. A single second of hesitation could cost them their lives!
Thus, they had no choice but to charge forward! Howling as they surged upward!
In that instant, both factions mistakenly believed the other belonged to Ye Qinghan's side, each striking first!
They recognized only the uniforms, not the men! Kill anyone in sight!
Flying swords and magical artifacts filled the sky, while diverse spells collided in a breathtaking spectacle!
Ye Qinghan and his two companions stood back-to-back, likewise striking down anyone they saw with deadly force!
Inside the teahouse, Mo Chenfeng inwardly realized the situation was dire—the enemy numbered over fifty!
Though his men were elite warriors capable of taking on ten foes each, two fists couldn't fight four hands!
"This is bad. This is most likely someone setting me up!"
He had clung to a sliver of hope, thinking the attackers might be seeking revenge against Ye Qinghan!
But now Mo Chenfeng was certain this was a trap set to destroy the Mo family!
"Still no clue who these people are?"
"The Liu family—a clan from the Southern Realm. Not exactly a major house, but rumored to be under the Heavenly Dao Pavilion…"
Mo Chenfeng's teeth clenched so hard they ground together. Great!
Cheng Liang and Su Cheng were fellow disciples from the same sect! From the very beginning! This was a trap set for me!
First, they had the Lingxian Hall's First Disciple kill my son—all to lure me out!
Luring me to the Southern Realm with the Lingxian Hall, then exhausting every last bit of the Mo family's elite forces!
"Cheng Liang! You're quite the schemer!"
Meanwhile, Liu Jingcheng was dumbfounded—they'd been prepared all along!
Ye Qinghan deliberately baited me into the trap, intending to devour us all at once!
"Master, have you sensed it?"
Liu Jingcheng held his breath and extended his divine sense, quickly pinpointing the enemy's location. Ye Qinghan was indeed the bait!
"Mhm. He's in that teahouse over there, waiting for us to make our move so he can take us all down at once."
"Besides you and Cheng Liang, does anyone else know about this?"
"Qiao Yun is dead! Could a corpse betray me? It was Cheng Liang! He planned this from the start! That's why he boasted about Ye Qinghan's prowess—to wipe out every elite member of the Liu family!"
Liu Jingcheng seethed with rage, but clearly couldn't act personally now—the enemy was waiting for him to lose his composure!
He silently vowed: This debt will be repaid!
"Transmit my order: Withdraw as many forces as possible! Retreat!"
On the other side, Mo Chenfeng made an equally decisive call. The blame lay squarely with the perpetrators. She had already been suspicious—who dared to target the Mo family?
A mere two-person sect dared to target the Mo family? It was Cheng Liang pulling the strings behind the scenes!
The debt has its debtor!
"Cheng Liang, we'll settle this! Retreat!"
Ye Qinghan's side was on the verge of collapse. Someone had shouted, "Kill Ye Qinghan first!" and now anyone who could spare a hand was hacking at her!
But as the fight raged on, both sides seemed to lose their will to continue, their retreating thoughts growing stronger!
Ye Qinghan urgently signaled Dongfang Jue and Li Shiyao beside her to stop…
Just then, the terrifying figure of a Great Terror descended from the sky. His massive blade crashed into the ground, sending dust billowing upward and instantly silencing everyone on both sides!
"Grandma! Zhan Feng has arrived!"
In that instant, both groups froze. How could such a formidable figure appear?
Li Shiyao gasped, "He's too late!"
"Second Grandma, don't be angry. Watch Zhan Feng avenge you!"
Ye Qinghan quickly intervened: "No need. Let them escape."
Ye Qinghan now sensed something amiss. Earlier, they'd seized the chaos to beat anyone in sight. But if they acted recklessly now, the enemy might catch on!
Though Xu Zhanfeng had arrived, both factions had backers watching over them. Ye Qinghan couldn't gauge their cultivation levels.
Better safe than sorry.
Taking advantage of Xu Zhanfeng's presence, the trio swiftly withdrew from the battlefield. With the Liu and Mo family members' heads beaten to a pulp, the matter was finally settled.
Not long after, the three rested in an inn.
"Hey? Dongfang Jue, why are you still here? Didn't I tell you to get lost ages ago?"
Dongfang Jue was speechless. Why was Ye Qinghan so possessive? Was she really that afraid he'd steal her master?
"Ye Qinghan, I just saved your life! How can you turn on me like this?"
"Even without your help, that little Karami couldn't have hurt me!"
"Fine, fine, fine. I'll leave, okay?"
Dongfang Jue reflected that it was indeed time to return to the royal palace and report to his father.
With that, Dongfang Jue drained the last of his tea and departed.
Ye Qinghan turned his gaze to Li Shiyao, scheming in his mind to find a way to get rid of this guy. Otherwise, who knew when he'd pop up again to slash at his master…
"Sis, you want to kick me out again?"
"Uh…" Why did this kid suddenly seem smarter?
"Shiyao won't leave! Shiyao will follow Sister and protect her!" Second Grandma patted First Grandma's shoulder, her expression solemn and resolute, as if demanding Ye Qinghan entrust her with the rest of her life.
"Shiyao, if you don't return, won't the Sacred Mountain come looking for trouble with Master?"
Shiyao's little brain spun rapidly. Wait—why hadn't she thought of that before?
"Sister, are you suggesting Shiyuo should go back and ask the elders for help?"
No way, how did this kid grasp the concept so quickly?
"That's not what I meant. I just said the elders won't be pleased with you always wandering around outside."
"Unhappy? What does that have to do with Shiyu? Shiyu only wants Sister to be happy!"
Ye Qinghan felt a bit weary. She took a sip of tea to steady herself. This kid clearly had no fear of death—she'd have to outsmart her!
"First Madam, Second Madam, your humble servant is here."
With his signature sliding kneel, Xu Zhanfeng drifted from the doorway to Ye Qinghan and Dongfang Jue's side, presenting the rare treasures he'd seized as he spoke.
"Hmm, I actually had something to discuss with you." Ye Qinghan was somewhat surprised—this Xu Zhanfeng was unexpectedly dependable.
"First Madam, command me as you will. I shall not fail you!"
"I intend to establish some holdings in Nanding City and plan to entrust this matter to you."
"Understood! Five days? No! Three days! Within three days, Zhanfeng will have Nanding City under control! Then Madam will be the city's ruler!"
Xu Zhanfeng wore an expression of complete confidence. After all, it was just a small city. With his cultivation at the Fusion Realm, no one would dare defy him!
"You know nothing! I want to do some business, not slaughter the city!"
"Aww, what shop has the First Lady set her sights on? I'll go find them! They won't dare say no!"
Ye Qinghan couldn't help but feel that communicating with the people around him was a bit troublesome…
"Do I look like some bloodthirsty villain? I want to buy an inn. That way, when I travel with my master, we'll have a place to rest."
Xu Zhanfeng pondered—wasn't the term "desperately vicious" invented for the Grand Mistress? Who else could possibly live up to it?
Buy? Xu Zhanfeng wondered aloud. Who dared charge money? That would be courting death!
But since it was the First Lady's arrangement, he figured he just needed to follow her instructions. If she said buy, then so be it—he'd just rob the rich to help the poor and raise some funds.
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