Yangliu Lane.
In a dilapidated courtyard made of mud bricks, Su Yi and Feng Xiaofeng sat on the stone steps, each holding a jug of wine. They chatted leisurely while drinking.
Meanwhile, Feng Xiaoran squatted nearby, playing with a piece of grass and teasing the crickets on the ground.
A-Fei had already been sent home.
Huang Qianjun took advantage of the night to purchase a residence in the city.
"Senior Brother Su Yi, you've really changed."
Feng Xiaofeng sighed.
Even now, when he recalled the scenes of the fierce battles that took place in Fengyuan Court, he couldn't calm his inner turmoil.
Even someone as powerful as Chen Jinlong could only kneel and bow his head.
Figures with prominent status like Nian Yunqiao and Yan Chengrong would kill without hesitation.
Even in front of Lady Cuiyun and Old Li, Su Yi remained calm and composed, displaying his dominance!
If all of this could be attributed to the power brought by the Purple Auspicious Talisman, it could barely be considered acceptable.
But when Zhou Zhili and his group arrived one after another, Feng Xiaofeng truly realized that his Senior Brother Su was no longer the person he was familiar with!
His dominance was enough to make even Martial Grandmasters take the initiative to show respect!
"People may change, but I haven't forgotten who my friends are and who my enemies are."
Su Yi took a sip of wine and casually said.
Feng Xiaofeng nodded, somewhat self-mockingly, "I used to worry that if you sought revenge this time, it would be like striking a rock with an egg. But now it seems that I was worrying for no reason."
Su Yi patted his shoulder and smiled, "Enough of that. Tomorrow morning, we'll find a new place to stay, and then I'll help treat your legs and teach Xiaoran about cultivation."
"Treat my legs?"
Feng Xiaoran was the first to get excited. He stood up and approached Su Yi, asking, "Brother Su Yi, can my brother really recover?"
The young girl's deep and beautiful eyes were filled with a bright gleam, full of anticipation.
Feng Xiaofeng was also stunned, his heart in a tumultuous state.
"It's just a matter of fractured bones. Even a Martial Grandmaster can easily solve it. For me, it's naturally no problem at all."
Su Yi smiled.
His tone was extremely confident. If others had heard his words, they might have criticized him for being arrogant and conceited.
But Feng Xiaoran was overjoyed and exclaimed, "That's fantastic!"
Feng Xiaofeng couldn't help but hesitate, "Senior Brother Su Yi, if it's not possible, please don't force yourself. I..."
Su Yi chuckled, "Don't overthink it. You'll find out tomorrow."
"Brother Su Yi, thank you!"
Feng Xiaoran suddenly took a deep breath, bowed deeply, and on his innocent and clean little face, there was a serious expression. "When I grow up, I'll always be good to you!"
Su Yi turned his head and looked at Feng Xiaofeng, smiling, "Look at how much trust Xiaoran has in me. What are you worried about?"
Feng Xiaofeng scratched his head and smiled wryly.
In his heart, everything tonight felt so unreal, like a dream. He was afraid that he would wake up and it would all vanish.
...
Under the same night sky.
Li Moyun walked alone on the bustling street, feeling an indescribable chill in his heart.
Not long ago, he witnessed with his own eyes Su Yi and his group safely walking out of Fengyuan Court and leaving in a carriage.
But when he tried to inquire about the events at the Ninth Level Mountain and River Pavilion, he was horrified to find that all information about it had been completely sealed off!
What caught him off guard even more was when Lady Cuiyun appeared with a group of strangers and, in an uncompromising manner, invited "him" to a private room.
A man named Zhang Duo, with an expressionless face, warned him that everything that happened at the banquet in Fengyuan Court tonight must not be leaked, not even a trace.
Otherwise, he and the Li family of Guangling City, behind him, would be wiped out!
At that time, Li Moyun felt incredibly wronged and filled with doubts and anger.
He didn't even know what happened at the Mountain and River Pavilion, so how could he leak any information?
But he couldn't help but care about this threat.
Because Lady Cuiyun told him that whoever leaked the information tonight would die, without exception, including herself!
This made Li Moyun feel completely chilled.
Until he left Fengyuan Court, he was somewhat absent-minded.
"Did Su Yi kill Chen Jinlong after they went to the Mountain and River Pavilion?"
"Lady Cuiyun, with her great abilities, has even been ordered to keep silent. This is too unsettling!"
"Su Yi... Su Yi... How many secrets are you hiding?"
As Li Moyun walked, his mind was filled with various thoughts, and he felt restless and unsettled.
In the past, when facing Su Yi, Li Moyun arrogantly considered himself as the number one among the younger generation in Guangling City. He viewed Su Yi, who was considered a burden and had lost his cultivation, as insignificant. He even planned to secretly get rid of Su Yi due to his interest in Wen Lingzhao. This way, he could pursue Wen Lingzhao with a clear conscience.
But Li Moyun never expected that Su Yi was a hidden force to be reckoned with!
On the second day of the second month, this burden of a son-in-law stood out at the Longmen Banquet, shaking the entire Dayang River.
A few days later, Yuan Luo Xi, the young miss of the influential Yuan family in Yunhe County, treated this son-in-law as an honored guest!
And today, this son-in-law appeared in Fengyuan Court in Yunhe County, personally welcomed by Lady Cuiyun and ascending to the Ninth Level Mountain and River Pavilion for the banquet.
Moreover, due to his presence, even the news happening at the Mountain and River Pavilion tonight was completely sealed off.
Even Li Moyun, who had no involvement in this matter, received the most ruthless warning and threat!
It was truly inconceivable.
For Li Moyun, each of these incidents was no less than a heavy blow.
Until now, he felt an indescribable confusion in his heart.
In the future... should he continue to be enemies with someone as dangerous as Su Yi?
Suddenly, a burst of laughter sounded not far away.
Li Moyun inadvertently glanced over and suddenly saw a familiar and beautiful figure.
The girl was dressed in a pale yellow long dress, with her hair tied high, slender waist, delicate neck, brows like jade, snow-white skin, a lively and beautiful appearance, and exuding a pure and vibrant vitality all over.
Under the illumination of the streetlights, she seemed like a fairy stepping out of a painting, every frown and smile radiating beauty and agility.
Accompanying the girl were a group of women, but compared to her, they all paled in comparison.
It was like pearls among rubble!
They chattered and laughed together, gradually moving away, captivating countless gazes along the way.
"Wen Lingxue!"
Li Moyun was stunned and suddenly remembered that some time ago, under the arrangement of Sikong Shuo, the Patriarch of Qinghe Sword Mansion, Wen Lingxue not only joined Qinghe Sword Mansion for cultivation but also directly became an inner disciple, skipping the usual process.
This matter caused a great sensation.
However, at the same time, there were also many criticisms, saying that Wen Lingxue entered Qinghe Sword Mansion based on her sister's connections and that her cultivation level was not worthy of becoming an inner disciple.
There were even inner disciples who personally came forward, challenging Wen Lingxue.
The result...
After just three moves, this inner disciple was defeated.
Wen Lingxue became famous through this battle and proved her strength, causing the criticisms to dissipate.
Nowadays, Wen Lingxue has become a prominent figure among the inner disciples.
This is not only because of her outstanding cultivation but also because of her extraordinary elegance and beauty. She is like a fairy from a painting, overshadowing other female disciples.
"Sigh!"
After a long time, Li Moyun let out a sigh.
He suddenly remembered something. Su Yi, this burden of a son-in-law, not only had Wen Lingzhao, a wife who was cold and aloof, with outstanding beauty, but it was said that Wen Lingxue, too, was closest to him, her brother-in-law...
The more he thought about it, the more uncomfortable Li Moyun felt, and he became restless.
...
Yuchun Lane.
The headquarters of the Fierce Tiger Gang.
Looking at the bloody scene all over the place, the gang leader, Lü Quan, couldn't help but take a cold breath, feeling his hands and feet go cold.
Several important core members of the gang had been killed!
And when he learned about the sequence of events from his subordinates, Lü Quan's face was filled with disbelief.
"This matter was caused by us capturing a girl living in Willow Lane?"
Willow Lane was a place where the poorest people in Yunhe County gathered!
Each of them struggled to survive like ants. In ordinary circumstances, even if they were all killed, it wouldn't cause much of a stir.
But now, simply capturing a girl from Willow Lane had led to such heavy casualties in their Fierce Tiger Gang. Lü Quan found it hard to believe.
"But have you found out who the culprit is?"
After a long time, Lü Quan asked with a grim face.
His nearby subordinates all shook their heads in unison.
One of them hesitated and said, "Gang Leader, from what we know, that girl's brother used to be an outer disciple of Qinghe Sword Mansion."
Lü Quan's expression changed instantly.
Seeing that he was about to get angry, the person quickly said, "Gang Leader, calm down. That girl's brother is already a useless cripple. Half a year ago, he was abandoned by Qinghe Sword Mansion. He has no power or influence and is worse off than ordinary commoners."
Lü Quan's expression fluctuated as he said, "Investigate! We must find out who has recently had contact with this pair of siblings! This grudge cannot be left unresolved. Once we find out, I will personally go and seek the intervention of Lord Wu Tianhao!"
Wu Tianhao.
The dominant force in the underground power of the southwest region of Yunhe County, regarded as the number one figure by many gangs, a prominent figure in the underworld.
"Yes."
The Fierce Tiger Gang members all responded eagerly, their faces filled with excitement and anticipation.
"Remember, just gather information, don't alert the enemy!"
Lü Quan reminded them once again, feeling uneasy.
The opponent who could single-handedly defeat the entire Fierce Tiger Gang couldn't be an ordinary person.
Lü Quan wasn't foolish; he wouldn't choose to confront them head-on.
...
Early the next day.
In the core area of the southwest region of Yunhe County.
Huang Qianjun drove a carriage, carrying Su Yi, Feng Xiaofeng, and Feng Xiaoran, and maneuvered through a winding path into a street named "Hulu" (gourd).
Hulu sounds like "Fu Lu" (good fortune and prosperity).
The residents of this Hulu Lane were all wealthy and well-off individuals.
Huang Qianjun had spent 30,000 taels of silver last night to purchase a large courtyard in this lane.
The courtyard was adorned with blue bricks, black tiles, and surrounded by bamboo, with five separate buildings, furnished with everything one could need.
In the courtyard, there were pomegranate trees, jujube trees, apricot trees, and more, all with an age of over thirty years, towering and lush.
In addition, there were vegetable plots, a stone well, flower beds, vines, stone screens, fish tanks, lotus ponds, and other picturesque scenery, creating a serene and tranquil environment.
When Su Yi saw this scene, he couldn't help but nod and say, "Not bad."
Huang Qianjun, who had been cautiously observing Su Yi's expression, immediately breathed a sigh of relief.