CHAPTER THREE (PART 1)

When the horse carriage comes to a stop, they were already inside Mount Zhong Yi Manor.

Because they were inside the carriage throughout the trip, Qu Qing Yin was unclear of the specific route that led them through Dan Xia Valley.

Within the Wu Lin, Dan Xia Valley has always been a remotely mysterious place of existence. It is said that one generation’s master had become a government official, ent.i.tled Prince of Zhong Yi, thus establishing the Mount Zhong Yi Manor. His descendants has since retreated to the Jiang Hu, becoming one of Wu Lin’s powerhouses.

The master of the manor is not particularly active in Jiang Hu matters, but when something big happens in the Jiang Hu, then the people of Mount Zhong Yi Manor would definitely step forward. Just like with this whole ordeal caused by the rapist, Mount Zhong Yi Manor would organise a gathering for pugilists to join forces in order to rid evil, they are even in charge of the reward money.

The pugilists of Jiang Hu’s chivalry is granted, but even pugilists need to eat and sleep, and these all require the spending of money.

Moreover, Mount Zhong Yi Manor has already implied that you need only to eradicate this rapist. Whether you’re a sect or cult, or even an individual for that matter, you can receive a bounty of two hundred thousand taels of silver, this is no small sum, for many blood-stained Jiang Hu people, this is a high price that they would not have even dare to think of.

That is why, the amount of Jiang Hu people coming to this gathering is more than the amount carps in the river. Like Liu Feng says, there is a complex web of people, as the convenor of this gathering, Mount Zhong Yi Manor would naturally have to invite some people to stay at the manor, but the necessary precautions has to be done.

Qu Qing Yin had only casually looked around the place, she did not look in too deep, after all guests should keep to the rules of conduct of being guests.

“Ah, this place is still the same.” Stepping down from the carriage, stretching as he looks around, Liu Feng speaks with a smile.

The envoy understandingly says, “This courtyard is the same place gentleman had stayed at last time.”

“I know, it’s not bad here.” The second half of his sentence was directed towards Qu Qing Yin.

Qu Qing Yin nods a little, “It’s excellent.” Looks like his relationship with Mount Zhong Yi Manor is also great. For the manor to specifically prepare a whole yard for him, he must be special.

“It’s getting late, we shall no longer disturb you two rest. We shall take our leave now.”

“Go go, here I am familiar with, no need for you to attend to us.”

“Gentleman and lady, please help yourselves.” The envoy finishes and leads the other attendants away.

Liu Feng heads towards the main house, speaking as he walks, “Pick a room in this yard, I believe they had cleaned them all.”

“Then I shall go and rest.” Qu Qing Yin does not wish to be alone with him, taking the opportunity to escape. “Right, see you tomorrow.”

“See you tomorrow.”

Qu Qing Yin heads towards the opposite wing. The rooms are not too extravagant, but clear consideration on the furnishing of table and chairs can be seen, although not every little thing is a treasure in itself, all have their individually nice quality, ordinary people would not even be able to afford it.

Qu Qing Yin has even found that the Mount Zhong Yi Manor has even considerately prepared two sets of new clothes for her, completed with hair accessories.

Moving into the inner chamber, the water filling the tub steaming.

Qu Qing Yin cannot help but laugh, rushing here through consecutive days, she really does need a tub of hot water.

This Mount Zhong Yi Manor sure lives up to their number one manor reputation, to have already received the news whilst they were on the road, making it so that once they arrive at this manor, everything would have already been prepared, this way the guests can truly feel at home.

Qu Qing Yin takes out her hair accessories, undresses from her clothes, and soaks into the hot water, comfortably taking a bath, and then changes into the clothing prepared by the manor.

Using a towel to slowly drain the water from her long wet locks, she sits in front of the dressing table mirror and carefully smooth through her hair with a black comb.

To have this fascinatingly translucent, bronze mirror reflect her face, causes her to fall into a little trance.

This time’s outing is rather lengthy, she has not been able to leisurely pamper herself like this for such a long time.

Shi Fu once said, girls are like flowers, which requires watering and tr.i.m.m.i.n.g, not necessarily for her own content, but also necessarily for her own content.

Qu Qing Yin juts out her lips, if Shi Fu was still alive, he would definitely despise her sloppiness, but running around all day, where does one get the spare time to attend to these matters? Can’t have her dressed like a refined lady whilst hunting down fugitives right? She takes out the scented sachet that she always keeps with her and from it, takes out a round jade box, opening the box to scoop out a transparent paste onto her palm, evenly rubbing it in circular movements on her face, and then puts the box away.

The jade coloured cream quickly sinks into the skin, touching it now, she can already feel the difference from the rough feeling before.

At this moment, Qu Qing Yin again recalls Shi Fu’s reprimanding words——one who is not naturally beautiful, must pay attention to self-grooming, if not you’d become an old bead by the time you marry.

Pei! Pei! Pei! Shi Fu really is most spiteful! Since young has always been constantly nagging at her ears, talking as though talking is his profession. Also when it comes to self-grooming, he knows more than women do, causing her to always feel as though Shi Fu was born the wrong s.e.x.

Qu Qing Yin keeps thinking, after bathing she had originally felt sleepy but the feeling had completely disappeared, stroking her hair, forget it, might as well go out into the courtyard and enjoy the air. She opens the door and steps out, un-coincidentally seeing a jar of wine sat on top of the stone table in the middle of the courtyard where Liu Feng drinks alone.

“Lady can’t sleep?” Because his mind was filled with her, his heart was a mess and therefore wasn’t able to sleep, but what is her reason? Subconsciously, in Liu Feng’s heart, a trace of sanguine expectancy blossoms.

“Hair’s still wet, I came out to leave it to air dry.” She casually walks over, sitting down by the stone table, “Didn’t you say you drank too much, why you drinking again?”

Her long loose hair added a slight touch of childlike quality just like that of a young girl, the wind brings along a hint of fragrance, faint but nice, Liu Feng looks at her, never seen her with blusher on, how could her body suddenly carry this type of scent?

Qu Qing Yin thought he was looking at the outfit she’s wearing, laughing she says, “The manor prepared it, the size is just about right, so thoughtful.”

Liu Feng lowers his head and laughs, “This outfit really suits you.”

“Compared to my original one, this is much better.” She was speaking of the clothing material.

“The main reason is because lady is pretty, that’s why it seems like the clothes are better.” He was pointing to her appearance.

Qu Qing Yin’s cheeks lit up with a tinge of red, not used to having people praise her upfront, plus his eyes are looking too pa.s.sionate.

The playfulness in Liu Feng’s eyes deepens, “Don’t know if it’s a problem to ask for lady’s age?”

“Nineteen.”

“If that is so, I am a few years older than lady, how about you start calling me [Older] Brother always Hero here Hero there, only addressing me based on an ident.i.ty label, it’ll be a waste of our meeting.”

Qu Qing Yin hesitated, this addressment is too intimate.

“Could it be, I’m unworthy of lady’s addressment of ‘Brother Liu’?” He looks at her with a seeming smile, purposely trying to push her.

“I’m afraid that I am the unworthy one.” She laughs, then generously calls out, “Brother Liu,” It is just an addressment, must she be so calculative.

Liu Feng heartily laughs out loud, downing a few mouthfuls of wine, wiping his mouth, he says, “Refreshingly direct.”

Under the moon, amongst the cool breeze, by the stone table, a handsome and unrestraint man, a beautifully refined and graceful girl, like a scene from a timeless painting, allowing people to look at the scene as though time has stopped.

Morning at Dan Xia Valley was really smooth going, in the distance, the mountain mist hazily makes the whole mountain manor look as though it is located in the middle of fairy wonderland.

As Liu Feng steps out of his room he looks up and catches sight of the shadow in the courtyard, she is still wearing the purple outfit from last night, her long hair simply put up into a bun, embellished with only a few hair ornaments, a simple yet fresh look.

Delicate and graceful, that is the impression she gives off, she is nothing like a guest of the hot blooded Jiang Hu, and instead holds the charms of a polished lady from a n.o.ble family.

“What are you looking at?”

Qu Qing Yin turns around, quickly nodding her head, and says, “The view is not bad here.”

“You like it?”

“With such nice scenery, why wouldn’t I like it?”

“That is true, did you have a nice rest last night?”

“This place makes you feel at home, it is only reasonable.”

Liu Feng laughs, “Looks like Manor Master Guan will have to thank you for this high praise of yours.”

“The truth is clear.”

“I almost forgot, you love speaking the truth the most.”

Qu Qing Yin lights up with a smile, fresh and gentle as though it can melt the heart of others.

The colour in his eyes darkens, playfully asking, “Then when do you not speak the truth?”

Qu Qing Yin laughingly replies, “When speaking the truth it is fine to tell you, when not speaking the truth who would tell you that?”

Hearing that Liu Feng could not help but to let out a big laugh.

“Hero Liu, lady Qu, you’re both up. Just in time, breakfast is ready.”

The envoy a.s.signed was conveniently the same one, behind him were two female attendants carrying two sets of food containers. “Are you both eating together?”

Qu Qing Yin raises her eyebrows at the envoy’s words.

Liu Feng remains poised and says, “Just leave it on the stone table, I and lady Qu just happen to have something to discuss.”

Qu Qing Yin looks at him, since when did they become so close for him to directly speak up for her?

The envoy and female attendants places the dishes down and then withdraws with good grace.

Liu Feng sits down by the stone table first, then waves Qu Qing Yin over, “Quickly come eat whilst it’s hot, I reckon the manor would be bustling with energy soon.”

She ponders a little, then makes her way over, quietly picking up her chopsticks to eat.

Both people were peaceful, but when they were halfway through eating, they could hear a burst of laugher from outside, the owner of the laugh continues to laugh as he walks into the courtyard.

“I heard that [Younger] Brother Liu got here last night, and was even accompanied by a beauty. Old Zhang I definitely had to check out what kind of heavenly beauty had caught the eye of Brother you.”

Liu Feng places down his chopsticks, smiling as he greets the newcomer with a fist holding greeting, “[Older] Brother Zhang, have you been well?” “Good, I’ve been great. Brother you’re not looking so bad either.” Zhang Shan says as he casts Qu Qing Yin at the side a look, laughing as he pats Liu Feng’s shoulder, “Not bad not bad, Brother you have good eyes, one look can see that she’s gentle and graceful.”

“This is Qi Shi Er Lian Huan Wu’s Zong Piao Ba Zi, Zhang Shan.” Liu Feng introduces to her.

(Qī shí’ Èr Lián Huán Wù / 七十二連環塢 (72 Serial Docks) – a sect that has great influence within the Jiang Hu; Zǒng Piáo Bǎ Zi / 總瓢靶子 refers to someone who manages to gets all the scoops as in the exclusive news, pretty much the king of scoops)

Qu Qing Yin curtly delivers a fist holding greeting, “I’ve long heard of your Zong Piao Ba Zi reputation, witnessing it today, you truly live up to the name.”

Zhang Shan waves his hand, “What Zong Piao Ba Zi, calling me [Older] Brother Zhang shall be fine.”

Qu Qing Yin did not feel comfortable with this, but knew that in an event like this, it is not good to refuse to give people face, and so quietly speaks, “Brother Zhang.”

Liu Feng quietly laughs, he had already realised, under normal circ.u.mstances she would not make it difficult for others, unless that person has messed with her. This can be regarded as her little missy temper, when unprovoked she will not make others dislike her.

“Now that’s right.” Zhang Shan laughs out loud. “[Younger] Sister how should I address you?”

“Qu, Qu as in melody/tune.”

“So it is the Sister of the Qu family. If you have time, do drop by with Brother Liu at our Qi Shi Er Lian Huan Wu as guests.”

“Ok.”

“Sister is also of the Jiang Hu, have you made a name for yourself yet?” Zhang Shan just says whatever comes to mind, bearing no doubts, nor does he care who you are.

Qu Qing Yin does not directly say it.

Liu Feng laughs out loud, chipping in to help her out, “Has Brother eaten? Sit down and eat with us.”

“You guys go ahead, I have already eaten. Just couldn’t wait to see Brother you, and so came so early, this is no coincidence, looks like I have interrupted you two eating.” Zhang Shan reaches out to knock himself on the head, feeling apologetic.

She is still wearing a smile on her face, did not even sa.s.s out half a word.

Liu Feng says, “It’s nothing it’s nothing, I was pretty much done eating myself, let us go in to talk.” He looks towards his side, “Qing Yin, you take your time eating.”

“Right right, Sister, you take your time, I haven’t seen Brother Liu for such a long time, we’ll go inside to have a little chat.”

“Alright.” She was still faintly smiling as she replied.

Watching as they both enter the room, Qu Qing Yin slightly purses her lips.

Up to now, things have not been going according to plan. If it carries on like this, this won’t be good!

She looks at the food on the stone table, sighing in her heart, now she really has no appet.i.te.

After them, Qu Qing Yin also leaves the stone table, she does not go to find the other two, but instead steps out of the courtyard. The manor’s guards were generally spread out ten steps between one another, maintaining a high level of vigilance, because many of the rapist’s listed targets have already arrived at the manor, for a precaution of the worst case scenario, this is the necessary measure to take.

At this time, the amount of Jiang Hu people entering the manor has gradually rose, walking around the manor would naturally mean running into some people. There are some Qu Qing Yin knows of, also some she has seen before, but a huge number of people she does not know, those people naturally does not know her either.

“Lady Qu, are you alright?” The manor’s envoy comes up greeting her.

Qu Qing Yin smiles and nods, “I’m good.”

“Is lady going somewhere? If needed I can send for someone to escort lady.”

“No need. I just want to go out and have a look around.”

“Then it is still better to have two guards go with you. That way when gentleman Liu asks, I can reply at ease.”

“I’ll have to trouble envoy then.” Qu Qing Yin could only accept the envoy’s good intentions, because from what she sees, if she doesn’t accept it, she reckons she wouldn’t even be able to leave this place.

“It’s nothing it’s nothing, you are a friend of gentleman Liu, which makes you a precious guest of our manor, naturally we have to attend to you well.” The envoy waves over two nearby guards, “You, and you, you two accompany lady Qu out, be sure to protect her well.”

“Yes.”

CHAPTER THREE (PART 2)

Outside Mount Zhong Yi Manor, before the ‘elimination of evil’ bounty hunt sign up begins, the place is bustling with people. Using this Mount Zhong Yi Manor’s heroes gathering, many have come to join in the fun and at the same time, not forgetting to see if there is any money earning opportunities before the sign up.

Before the sign up, the place is just like being on a government official’s rewarding stand, always rewarded with the gold that the bounty hunters and people of Jiang Hu loves most. “I heard the top ten most rewarded bounty hunters have all come, if so it really is going to be really lively.”

“Who said that? That Ling Long Dao hasn’t even showed up right?”

Someone bursts into a wretched laugh, “No matter how great that Ling Long Dao is, she is still just a woman. The one we are dealing with this time is the rapist, the mortal enemy of women. Her not showing up is but a normal matter.”

Many laughs along.

“But I heard she is chasing down an evil villain outside of this.”

“News spread within the Jiang Hu are not always to be trusted, who knows whether that is truth or lie, not like anyone has seen the Ling Long Dao’s figure anyway.”

“Shuu~ watch your words when speaking, Ling Long Dao is not someone to be offended. According to rumours, ever since she stepped foot in the Jiang Hu, to this day, every job she has taken on has never been met with failure.”

Once those words were spoken, as expected, the people immediately pretended that nothing had happened and changed the subject.

They are all people who had experienced their own fair share of bloodshed, naturally they would understand that those who wanders the Jiang Hu – one careless slip of the tongue can lead them to their own fatality.

Standing outside of the crowd, observing the whole scene was Qu Qing Yin who had heard every word said, but did not let the least of it get to her.

This really is a huge movement, almost all of the top ten most rewarded bounty hunters had come, coupled with other sects, cults and scatters of other Jiang Hu people, even if he manages to hara.s.s someone, this would be enough of a headache for that rapist.

To become the mutual enemy of the entire Wu Lin, looks like the rapist’s days will not go as smoothly as it once did.

Qu Qing Yin looks in front towards the ‘elimination of evil’ bounty notice, slightly hesitant, two hundred thousand liang[1] bounty missed out on just like that, no matter what there will still be some regrets.

“With such degree of excitement it should be starting soon, time to head back.” Someone suddenly says.

Qu Qing Yin turns her head.

Liu Feng sways his fan as he walks over from the side, laughing ever so light-heartedly, “You came out to check out the lively crowd?” Could it be she really wants to take on the job? This little thought made his heart sink.

Mount Zhong Yi’s two guards sees Liu Feng, respectfully salutes him and leaves with good grace. With Wu Lin’s number one gentleman here, lady Qu’s safety would naturally be a.s.sured.

“To come to Dan Xia Valley and not see the sign up to eliminate evil, just seems to make one feel that this trip here is but an empty one.”

Liu Feng stands shoulder to shoulder with her and watches on for the soon to start announcement, lamenting, “Before this ‘elimination of evil’ bounty hunt, it hasn’t been this lively for such a long time.”

“Doesn’t that just go to show that the Jiang Hu has been at peace for too long?”

“That’s right, unfortunately now…….”

“Worldly matters are impermanent.”

“Let’s go, we didn’t have much of breakfast, and it is already fast approaching noon now. I’ll treat you to lunch.”

Qu Qing Yin was a little surprised, “Not returning to the manor?”

Liu Feng sways his fans, saying, “Within the manor we are guests, it is freer to be outside.”

She understands what he is saying, he must have noticed her own discomfort, who would have thought he is this attentive, this is surprisingly beyond her expectation.

“It is not like that, just not used to such warm hospitality.”

Liu Feng pauses the hand that was swaying his fan, and then smiles and says, “Zhang Shan, that person does not care about trifling matters, if by chance he had said something out of hand, please don’t let it get to you.”

“I wouldn’t, Zhong Piao Ba Zi isn’t a bad person.”

“Since you had already addressed him as Brother, from now on don’t change that addressment in front of him, he would not be happy with it.”

“Got it.”

In order to find some peace and quiet, the two people picked out a restaurant at the corner of the street, but because of this gathering, even this little shop had many customers.

They picked out a table in the corner to sit at, and ordered a few dishes. The worker goes to report their orders. Qu Qing Yin takes hold of the pot of hot tea on the table and washes the cups, pouring them both a cup of tea.

Swaying the fan in his hand, Liu Feng casually starts the conversation.

“Amongst the top ten most rewarded bounty hunters, nine are here, how could we still stand a chance.”

“You shouldn’t speak like that, the rapist is incomprehensible, also highly skilled in martial arts, if not, Mount Zhong Yi Manor would not have needed to organise this heroes gathering to send out this ‘elimination of evil’ order.”

“Such words are also correct.”

… “Amongst the bounty hunters, that mysterious sword (Dao) didn’t show up this time.”

“Probably scared of the rapist.”

“That is not right, since she is the most mysterious sword, and no one has seen her real appearance before, even if she did come, it is not like we would know.”

“That’s right, who knows, she could already be here.”

“That’s why, be cautious with your words. This sword could very well be murderous, if one were to provoke her, she may just murder them without requesting a fee.”

Hearing this Liu Feng could not help but to eye the person across him.

Qu Qing Yin leisurely drinks the cup of tea in her hands, as if to say the person they speak of is nothing like her.

“If we were to say in the Jiang Hu which woman is never to be offended, Ling Long Dao would definitely be high up there, with a voice like that, there is definitely no likelihood of her being anywhere near beautiful. “

Liu Feng laughs, if he were to say she was an outstanding beauty that would be too exaggerating, but to say she is just pretty is also too undermining.

Face shape ranging from that of a melon and a goose egg, eyebrows not drawn but done with umber black make up, straight nose, thin lips as though coated with a pearl, eyes like autumn water, small ears like ingots, earlobe slightly sagged, said that such people tend to be more lucky.

Her skin bright and dewy, as for her body……although back then at the temple he had only taken a glimpse, but as a man, a woman’s body figure would always leave quite the impression.

Liu Feng discreetly uses the fan to cover his face, feeling a little guilty, because of that time he had even had an erotic spring dream, in which, he had committed an act of immorality against her……

“Customers, here are your dishes, please enjoy.”

Right then the worker serves up their dishes, breaking him away from his daydream.

“Brother Liu, what’s wrong?” The sensitive Qu Qing Yin notices him acting unlike his usual self, and couldn’t help but to quietly speak out.

“Nothing, eat eat, after we’re done I’ll take you to look around.”

She shakes her head, “No need, we had better return to the manor.” To walk around alongside Wu Lin’s number one gentleman, really isn’t a wise idea.

“Why not tour around the place? It’s a rare chance for us to be here.”

“I don’t like being in the crowd.”

Liu Feng raises his brows but says nothing.

Bounty hunters tend to be more used to doing things on their own, they’re typically tolerant, and are patient, capable of chasing down fierce, stubborn villains for thousands of li and are also calm and collected.

This is probably the reason why she insists on keeping her distance from him, habits can sometimes become imbedded into the person’s blood and bones, amending them is not an easy task.

Deep inside, Qu Qing Yin is thinking, she cannot continue to stay with Liu Feng, this person is too clever, he isn’t someone she should get involved with.

… “Liu Feng, so this is where you are!”

A clear, crisp voice charmingly calls out, and immediately a swift, fierce strike cuts through the air, aiming towards them.

Qu Qing Yin indifferently remains still, she believes that before she leaves the gentleman, there is no place for anyone to do anything.

Liu Feng extends his hand, seizing hold of the attack from the long whip, his brow twitches^ laughing he says, “Missy Li is this how you greet someone?”

There, was someone of such strong attractive beauty, a young girl like a rose in full bloom, dressed in bright red like a fiery phoenix. With a bright smile she looks at Liu Feng, her original hostility turns warm, “As soon as I reached Mount Zhong Yi Manor I heard people say that gentleman Liu is accompanied by a beauty, came to check it out, but she is merely mediocre.”

Liu Feng laughs, “To be able compete with missy Li’s beauty, not many can fare, this is no surprise.”

“Who is she?” Li Fei Yan points at Qu Qing Yin, directly asking on the spot.

Qu Qing Yin blandly looks over, saying, “A Jiang Hu amateur, not worthy of missy asking.”

Li Fei Yan proudly lifts her chin, “Glad you know, the seat next to gentleman Liu is not a place for someone like you, hurry and get out my way.”

Qu Qing Yin places her chopsticks down, and stands up, still looking ever so calm, “Missy please take a seat, I shall take my leave.” First that Shui Su Yun, and here comes another Li Fei Yan, the ones Liu Feng is involved with really do all come from a powerful background.

“Heng~, counted your tactful.”

The Jiang Hu people inside the shop watches this dramatic scene, every one of them keeping their eyes wide open, antic.i.p.ating what this will lead up to.

Liu Feng’s smile remains unchanged, gesturing for her to sit, “Missy Li please take a seat.”

Li Fei Yan unperturbedly goes over and sits herself down.

Liu Feng takes his fan, spreading it open, and laughs, “Since missy Li has come here to eat, then please take your time, it just so happens that Qing Yin and I are pretty much done here, we shall take our leave first. Farewell.” Having said that, he gets up from his seat.

“You–” Li Fei Yan was abnormally angry, looking towards the young girl who is already a few steps ahead, the whip in hand lashes out towards her.

Liu Feng easily moves to interfere with her attack, blandly speaking, “Listen to my word of advice, do not mess with her.”

“You insist on protecting her?”

Liu Feng lets go of her whip, waving the fan in his hand, “I am saying this for missy’s own good.”

“You blocked my whip and say it’s for my own good?”

“I had merely blocked the attack of missy’s whip, that’s better than getting the whip cut down by someone, or even, the owner of whip get cut down by someone.” The understatement in his words brought upon a chill.

Li Fei Yan’s phoenix eyes opens wide, angrily laughing out loud, “I would also like to see how this little amateur’s skills can fare.” Once again, her whip lashes out like a snake.

Everyone had only seen a flash of silver pa.s.s by, and the whip had been entangled within a silver chain, and those silver chains were what everyone had originally thought to have been the girl in purple’s waist ornaments. Only looking at it now, did they realise it is actually a dart.

Li Fei Yan secretly channels her inner energy through her hands, yet the whip remains stilly unaffected, she couldn’t hold back her shock.

Qu Qing Yin just blandly looks at her, saying, “Being short tempered isn’t a good habit, girls should be a little gentler to have people dote on her.”

“Who the h.e.l.l are you to dare lecture me?” Li Fei Yan was br.i.m.m.i.n.g with anger.

She smiles, turning her head ever so slightly, saying to Liu Feng who stood aside leisurely swaying his fan, “Say, should I cut the whip, or should I cut the person?” Would his heart be pained to see this?

Liu Feng lets out a little cough, “The Li guild master isn’t a bad person.” Although disciplining is necessary, but you still need to leave some face for the person.

“Fine then.” Before those words could be heard, everyone could only hear a brittle sound ringing throughout the shop. Li Fei Yan’s snake root whip had been cut down into inches within seconds, falling to the floor in shattered pieces.

Li Fei Yan went pale with shock, taking a few steps back, looking at her in disbelief, “You……”

Qu Qing Yin retrieves her dart, hanging it back onto her waist, looking at her with a smile, and says, “Someone who refuses respect and insists on receiving penalty[2], typically wouldn’t get any good from doing so.”

At the side, Liu Feng exhales, “Missy Li, didn’t I say so before, do not mess with her, she’s just never been someone good to mess with.” He has always pretended to mess with her but never dared to take actual action. That’s because he is well aware of how powerful she is, afraid that if he exceeds the limit he wouldn’t be able to handle the consequences, and can only bear with it as he slowly figures her out.

Li Fei Yan stomps her feet, “So you just watch her bully me? I’m going to tell my father.”

“You need to understand one thing, someone who dares to cut down your whip wouldn’t be someone who would be afraid of the Li guild’s head master.”

“Who exactly is she? For you to be so protective of her?”

“Her?” Liu Feng laughs out loud as he looks at Qu Qing Yin, and then says to Li Fei Yan, “Someone who I daren’t offend, nor do I wish to offend.”

Once those words were said, the place was in an uproar, for even the Wu Lin’s number one gentleman to dare not to offend, nor want to offend, what kind of background does this lady come from?

Qu Qing Yin lowers her head and laughs, not caring about whatever Liu Feng is trying to do. This image he had established for her is far too powerful, looks like no matter who tries to do her wrong will now have to consider the severity of the cost before taking any action.

“If by chance the Li guild master wants to look for me, I shall wait for the invitation with open arms.” Having finished her sentence, she turns around and heads out.

Liu Feng laughs out loud, and says, “Missy Li, I shall be leaving first then. Right now she is staying in the same courtyard as me, finding it would be very convenient.” Leaving no room for clues, he puts his and hers’ relationship into a confusing ambiguous light.

“They—”

Liu Feng no longer bothered with her, instead hastens his pace to catch up with the person in front.

Any man who hasn’t received their wife’s hand in marriage yet, would definitely not dare to offend her, nor would they wish to offend their other half, otherwise, their wife could very possibly fly far away from them.