Minglong

Chapter 382 Returning Home
Two days later.

Several large ferries departed one after another from the port outside the city.

On the top floor of the Beiming Sect's ship, Empress Dowager Guo and Bu Yuehua discussed martial arts techniques on the terrace, a scene that could be described as a loving master and filial disciple.

In a guest room on the second floor, Nangong Ye sat by the window with his knees drawn up to his chest. Because he had not yet recovered from the shock of the incident, he had basically not seen anyone for the past two days. Only Coal Ball jumped around in front of him, trying to attract his attention.

Nangong Ye was not the only one on the ship who felt ashamed and remorseful.

In another room not far away, Ye Yunchi stood in front of her dressing table, her hand supporting her forehead. Her demeanor had returned to its former chaste and gentle state, but her cheeks were flushed red. Her embroidered shoes were slightly bent and pressed against the floor, as if she wanted to dig a hole and bury herself right now.

As time went by, the desire for mating ignited by the Seven Emotions Pill gradually faded, and Ye Yunchi's mind became much clearer, but his inner demons did not disappear.

After all, what they've done these past few days has been incredibly rude!
Ye Yunchi didn't understand why she would knowingly go and get close to men, even though it was against etiquette, and not just once. First, she pressed down on Xie Jinhuan and made indecent advances, and then she went to drink and got the child's fingers dirty.

She didn't stop for the next two days either. She had just gone back to calm down for a while when she couldn't hold back anymore. She kept wanting to find Xie Jinhuan and then try to seduce him. The female cultivators of Hundred Flowers Forest were probably not as proactive as her.

When Ye Yunchi regained consciousness, he didn't know how to face his situation.

Since things have come to this point, there's no other way but to go all the way...

However, Xie Jinhuan is a married man and has a close relationship with the Princess of Daqian. Even if she gains power through her son and wins the palace intrigue against Miss Linghu, she still can't win against the royal princess...

bah bah...

Ye Yunchi quickly sat up straight, feeling that the effects of the medicine were probably not yet worn off. Therefore, she began to silently recite the virtues and precepts for women, reminding herself that as a Confucian woman, she should keep in mind the teachings of the sages and not act recklessly...

He sat there alone for only a short while when a ferry appeared at the riverside dock.

The boat was full of scantily clad female cultivators, and was surrounded by clouds and colorful paintings, making it look like a brothel boat.

Upon seeing this, Ye Yunchi's gaze narrowed slightly, but he quickly regained his gentle and scholarly demeanor, and even pulled up his sleeve to check the mark on his arm.

After confirming that he was still there, Ye Yunchi picked up his sword, got up, and jumped out of the window. In the blink of an eye, he had landed on the ferry in Hundred Flowers Forest.

Even in Dragon Bone Beach, Hundred Flowers Forest is a powerful sect. With the Nightmare Soul Sect in trouble, it is now basically the number one sect in the demonic path. Although they did not get many opportunities on this trip, the atmosphere among the disciples was quite good, and they were holding an internal party on the ship.

Inside the sect leader's residence on the top floor, the doors and windows were tightly closed, but faint sounds of zither music could be heard, along with a tender conversation between a man and a woman.
"You have quite the sweet tongue, Xie Lang. I am over eighty years old; how can I compare to the beautiful women around you..."

"Oh, Sister Han, don't underestimate yourself. This beauty is like fine wine, like eighty-one flowers..."

……

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Ye Yunchi was originally calm and composed, but when he suddenly heard Xie Jinhuan and Madam Han flirting, he was struck by lightning and immediately lost his temper!
Without thinking, he drew his sword, stepped forward, and kicked the door!
bang~
wow-

The exquisitely crafted mahogany door panel flew into the room in an instant:
"Han Yuemei! I see you are... are..."

Looking up, the elegant room is shrouded in mist and clouds under the spring sun.

Madam Han, dressed in revealing and elegant attire, sat on a chaise lounge, holding a jade pipe in her hand. There were no men beside her, and she looked much more dignified than Sect Leader Nangong on the Northern Underworld Sect's ship...

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Ye Yunchi's shout abruptly stopped. He drew his sword and entered the room, looking around. He first glanced out the window, then checked the wardrobe, the bed, and under the bed. Finding no cheating man, he pointed his sword at the roast chicken lying there.
"What about others?"

Faced with her junior sister who had come to catch them in the act of adultery, Madam Han sighed softly, her red lips parting slightly as a clear, masculine voice uttered:
"The person is hidden in your heart, what are you looking for in my room?"

"..."

Ye Yunchi had already realized he had fallen into a trap, but he still forced a show of force and frowned as he questioned:

"How did you learn this sorcery?"

"This is oral sex... ventriloquism, how can it be considered sorcery? I've been performing this duo act for half a day already, why are you only arriving now, Junior Sister? Did you overwork yourself last night and oversleep?"

Ye Yunchi's expression remained completely unchanged; he simply rolled up his sleeve, revealing a small red dot on his armpit.
Give me the sword!

"Ha~"

Madam Han noticed the mark of virginity was still there, her eyes showing considerable surprise. She sat up, pressed two fingers against her wrist to check for authenticity, and then said thoughtfully:

"Four hours ago, there were signs that the primordial yin energy was dispersing outwards, and the qi and blood were converging at the vulva..."

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Ye Yunchi frowned, quickly withdrew his hand, and asked knowingly:
"What do you mean?"

Mrs. Han picked up her pipe again:
"It's normal for a young woman to comfort herself, but my junior sister has a masculine scent. You could wash yourself with floral soap a hundred times and still not get rid of the smell of meat you've had. How about that? A man's hands and your own hands feel worlds apart, don't they?"

That's not...

Ye Yunchi's sword trembled slightly. She wanted to cover her face and throw herself into the river, but if she did, the sword would be gone. Therefore, she maintained a calm demeanor like a female scholar.
"No matter what, I am still a virgin and can uphold my bottom line. If you make any more excuses, don't blame me for being ruthless."

"Ugh……"

Madam Han lifted her skirt and took out the jet-black Netherworld Sword:

"Of course I wouldn't break my promise and tease my junior sister, but doing such an outrageous thing with a man is considered a breach of chastity and a violation of precepts even in Hundred Flowers Forest, let alone in Confucianism. Besides, is Junior Sister Ye sure she has kept her bottom line?" "What do you mean?"

"You've already succumbed to lust and let anyone take advantage of you, yet you've managed to keep your virginity. That can only be attributed to Xie Jinhuan's exceptional intelligence; he didn't take advantage of you in your vulnerable state. It has absolutely nothing to do with your self-control."

Madam Han handed the sword to Ye Yunchi:
"I'm giving you this sword because Xie Jinhuan still has principles. He's not just after your wealth and beauty, but also after your heart. With his abilities, he can help you protect this item."

"However, although Xie Jinhuan is a righteous hero with impeccable conduct, he is definitely a womanizer and will not be the kind of person you imagine who is devoted to one person for life."

"As your senior sister, I don't want to see someone from my Hundred Flowers Forest become a lowly concubine, foolishly and without complaint..."

Ye Yunchi took the sword, his brows furrowed:
“I come from a Confucian family, am ranked in the fifth realm, and am the master of the Azure Sword Manor. How could I possibly become someone’s concubine?”

Madam Han blew a puff of white smoke towards Ye Yunchi, who was making a solemn vow:
“At least a concubine has a title. I’m afraid you’ll become obsessed, unwilling to be a concubine but unable to let go, and eventually become a ‘mistress’ or ‘concubine,’ whose status is even lower than that of a concubine.”

“Since you can’t sever your ties, then as family, I can’t just watch you make a foolish mistake. Among your mother’s belongings is not just a sword, but also letters she left for you…”

Upon hearing this, Ye Yunchi's gaze naturally became urgent:

"Where is the letter? What does it say?"

Mrs. Han shook her head:
"These are just some words of advice. I should have given them to you when you returned to Hundred Flowers Forest, but it seems you won't be coming back."

"As your senior sister, I won't force you. As long as you can get Xie Jinhuan to marry you properly and make you his first wife, I will believe that you have found a good home and don't need the sect's help anymore. This item will naturally be given to you..."

Ye Yunchi frowned:
“I have been taught by sages since childhood, how could I become a concubine? If we are not destined to be together, I will cut off all other thoughts…”

Mrs. Han shook her head:
"Love is an incurable poison. Unless a man starts a relationship and then abandons you, you can't sever it. You should go back and think about how to be a first wife."

"If you really become someone's concubine, I'll burn that letter and never give it to you. From now on, when you go out, don't mention any connection with my Hundred Flowers Forest. I can't bear that disgrace..."

Although Baihualin is at the bottom of the female cultivators' hierarchy, at least the female cultivators there are still independent female cultivators who can manipulate men at will. But if they were to become the patriarch's concubine or mistress, they would truly be despised by the female cultivators of Baihualin.

As a Confucian scholar, Ye Yunchi did not want to be rejected by the Hundred Flowers Forest, so he said seriously:
"How could I be as shameless as you? You'd better repent and reform as soon as possible, lest I personally teach you what propriety, righteousness, integrity, and shame are when I enter the Six Realms."

Madam Han chuckled softly and put the pipe in her mouth:

"Confucianists are different. We enchantresses do things ourselves, while you still have to rely on men. By the way, has Xie Jinhuan ever used his tongue against you? I can tell he's quite the smooth talker, his tongue skills must be superb..."

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Ye Yunchi couldn't understand any of it, and too lazy to listen to Madam Han's bawdy jokes anymore, so he sheathed his sword and left...
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Meanwhile, on another ferry.

Cultivators from all corners of the country boarded the ferry together and headed back towards the edge of Dragon Bone Beach. On deck, they continued to discuss the battles of the past few days:

"Master Xie is truly domineering. He has monopolized both Fire Phoenix Valley and Dragon Bone Beach. I don't think anyone else has a chance in other places."

"It's hard to say about the Western Rong. They definitely won't monopolize the Northern Underworld Lake. One opportunity is the life of the old demon on the mountain peak. Xie Jinhuan takes it all, and those old bastards in the deep waters will die on the spot..."

"Too……"

……

Inside a room on the ship's deck.

More than ten masked members of the Blood Rain Tower stood in two neat rows.

Xie Jinhuan no longer concealed his appearance, but simply took out the silver notes donated by the old man Sha Tu and handed them to Fan Hai Nie:

"You all put in a lot of effort this time, this is your share of the profits..."

Fan Hai Nie said with trepidation:

"Lord Marquis thinks too highly of us. It is an honor for Blood Rain Tower to serve as your henchmen. We dare not accept such a reward..."

Xie Jinhuan waved his hand:
"With so many people in Blood Rain Tower, they need food, clothing, and other necessities. Take what's provided. Besides, do you have any spies outside the Great Wall?"

"Yes, but the main branches of the Blood Rain Pavilion are all inside the pass, and there are fewer people outside the pass. Does the Marquis have any arrangements?"

"You've all heard that Chen Yishan plotted against me in Dragon Ridge. Next, send all your manpower to Southern Xinjiang to investigate house to house, from large sects to small tribes, including sect revenues, trade routes, and so on. Gather all the intelligence, and send anything unusual to the Nine Dragons Hall in Luoyang. You won't be shortchanged a single penny..."

Although the Southern Frontier is sparsely populated, its area is too vast, and the Gu Poison Sect's poison rats are extremely cunning. Even if several thousand people were sent in, it would not be easy to figure out the entire Gu Poison Sect's situation.

However, that's exactly what Blood Rain Tower does. They'd be happy to be the lackey of a future martial arts champion, even if it meant paying them. Fan Hai Nie quickly responded:

"Thank you for your appreciation, Lord Marquis! I will make arrangements immediately and try to get a general idea before you return to the capital."

"Don't you know what the Gu Poison Sect is capable of? If they deliberately conceal their abilities, you might not be able to find anything even in three years. Don't rush things; be meticulous..."

"understand!"

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(End of this chapter)