Arhats Subduing Demons: Starting with The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber

Chapter 77 It's good not to get married
Yun Changkong glanced at the two elders of Xuanming, then turned to look at Zhao Min. He saw that her eyes were slightly closed, her fair cheeks were covered with tear stains, and he could feel her heavy breathing.

Yun Changkong felt the other person's heart pounding, which he thought was due to great excitement, or perhaps he was really angry and furious, and had actually fainted.

Yun Changkong turned to look at the two elders of Xuanming and said calmly, "Does her father really want her to go home and get married?"

The two elders of Xuanming exchanged a glance.

Lu Zhangke said seriously, "Whether she will marry or not, I don't know, but the prince sent a message by carrier pigeon, telling us that we must bring the princess back, otherwise we won't have to go back."

Hebi Weng coldly replied, "If I encounter you, I will kill you without mercy!"

Yun Changkong was ultimately unsure of Zhao Min's true intentions, and dared not completely trust her words. However, knowing the status of the Xuanming Elders, he was unlikely to be as prone to lying as she was. Hearing that the Prince of Ruyang was even planning to kill him, it seemed Zhao Min was right.

As for killing him, what would he normally fear? He had long wanted to have a fair fight with the Xuanming Elders to test his strength, but now he was still injured and his left arm bled whenever he exerted force. It was absolutely impossible for him to defeat the two of them with one hand.

Furthermore, the duel with Yin Tianzheng is the day after tomorrow, and he cannot afford to make any mistakes. However, he knows that he must not show weakness at this moment, otherwise these two will definitely take advantage of his vulnerability.

Yun Changkong stood with his hands behind his back and said coldly, "Then what are we talking about? Let's do it!"

The two elders of Xuanming were startled to see him standing there with his feet planted awkwardly, as imposing as a mountain, his face radiant with a faint, jewel-like glow, his eyes gleaming with divine light, seemingly able to see into one's very soul. They thought to themselves, "This man fought many battles yesterday, how come his skill seems to have improved again! What should we do?"

Lu Zhangke was very cunning. He shook his head and said, "If the prince's order is directed at someone else, we will obey without question and bring his head to claim credit and reward."

But why should we, brothers, waste our energy on someone as ineffective as you, Master Yun?

Hebi Weng snorted angrily, "Last time you kidnapped the princess, which made us brothers lose face. This time, the prince and the heir have both given strict orders. If we fail again, where will we put our old faces? How can we have the face to stay in the prince's mansion and enjoy offerings?"

The Xuanming Elders held a prominent position in the martial arts world. They were revered like gods by the Prince of Ruyang, but after Yun Changkong kidnapped Zhao Min, they were naturally looked down upon.

Some of the bolder, more gossipy warriors said that these people, who always acted so high and mighty, were actually just freeloaders. The Xuanming Elders, who were very concerned with their reputation, were truly furious and wished for Yun Changkong's death!

Yun Changkong guessed what the two elders of Xuanming were thinking, but he knew he couldn't defeat them either, so he could only snort and say, "I don't think much of your behavior, but your martial arts skills are so high that even in a one-on-one fight, you would hardly find a match."

If we join forces, apart from Master Zhang, no one is confident they can subdue you. But with such skills, to obey others—what face do you have left to speak of?

Crane Pen Elder was not as shrewd and calculating as Deer Staff Guest. He felt that he had already yielded, but this kid did not appreciate it. He was both surprised and angry, and a cold smile appeared on his face: "Then..." At this moment, a hand reached out from the side and pressed down on his wrist.

Lu Zhangke coldly said, "Brother He, why are you angry? What kind of person is Hero Yun? He is the only one in the world. Last time, it wasn't just the two of us who suffered a defeat."

The Xuanming Elders, confident in their divine skills, were naturally embarrassed when Yun Changkong captured Zhao Min alive last time. However, Lu Zhangke knew that the two of them couldn't possibly stop Changkong with their own strength, so why fall out with him and create an irreconcilable feud? Would they ever have a peaceful life after that?

Yun Changkong laughed and said, "Don't flatter me. If you want to take your master away, I don't want to do anything unreasonable for her sake, but at least listen to the princess's opinion." As he spoke, he was about to send his true energy to Zhao Min to wake her up.

"Wait a minute!" Lu Zhangke waved his hand and said, "Young Master Yun, it's better for both of us to let the princess sleep."

If she wakes up and absolutely refuses to come with us, not only will we be in a difficult position, but you will be too, won't you?

Hebi Weng looked bewildered and said, "Senior brother, we are acting on the orders of the prince, what's so difficult about that?"

Lu Zhangke sneered, "As the saying goes, strangers shouldn't interfere with relatives. The prince has given us a death order to kill Young Hero Yun. But the princess is wholeheartedly on his side."

If the princess wakes up, she will definitely be unhappy that we took her back. She might even hate us and complain to the prince that we failed in our duty by not fighting when faced with a strong enemy. My beauty, your fine wine may be gone!

If we can kill them, the Xuanming Elders won't be short of a life! But if we can't, we'll offend the Princess and you!
Perhaps you'll spare the prince out of respect for the princess, but given your sneaking in at night, well, we brothers won't be able to sleep well.

As for Master Yun, the princess has saved you time and time again, and now she is begging you not to let him go home. How can you refuse? You'll have to take action.

But because of the princess, and we can't truly decide life or death, why should we lose face?

Yun Changkong rolled his eyes and sneered, "If you really can see it clearly, then just pretend you didn't see it, right?"

The two elders of Xuanming were both furious. They exchanged a glance and thought to themselves, "If you fucking won't let us come back, we can pretend we don't know anything!"

Lu Zhangke thought to himself, "This man is indeed powerful, but if he really turns around and leaves, what face would he have? Let's test his strength. I don't believe that he can recover from such a fierce battle in just one day!" He said, "Brother He, last time I exchanged blows with Hero Yun, you haven't experienced it yet. Haven't you always longed to do so?"

Crane Pen Elder coldly said, “That’s right, I’m on guard this time. Whether you compare fingers or palms, let’s have a fight!”

Yun Changkong laughed and said, "So, you want to test your skills against me?"

Crane-Pen Elder said, "Is there any need to say more?"

Lu Zhangke said, "With the princess here, the fight won't be as satisfying!" He then looked at a locust tree and said, "Let's try it. That way, we won't hurt our feelings!"

Yun Changkong was taken aback, while Hebi Weng had already leaped several feet away, soaring over with the momentum of a dragon, and slammed his palms onto the tree trunk without even the leaves trembling.

Yun Changkong's heart skipped a beat: "The fierce and evil have turned into something ordinary, and the old man's attacks are silent and stealthy. He is indeed formidable!"

His previous night duel at the Prince's mansion was all achieved through trickery, and he had not formally fought against Hebi Weng. Now, upon seeing Hebi Weng's palm strike...

That's far more impressive than Yin Tianzheng.

In a flash, Crane Pen Elder gracefully retreated.

Yun Changkong said, "Old Crane, what are you up to? I'm not that tree!"

As they were talking, the leaves fell from the trees like rain, and the emerald green leaves turned black.

The group saw that the once lush tree had become completely bare, with not a single leaf left, and the grass was covered with a thick layer of scorched black leaves.

Yun Changkong clapped his hands and praised, "What a magnificent Xuanming Divine Palm!"

It is not difficult for someone with profound internal strength to sever the tree's veins, causing it to wither.

But this will take time; it may take three days to half a month for its effects to become apparent!

However, Hebi Weng was able to do it in an instant, not only because of his strong internal strength, but also because the Xuanming Divine Palm contained an extremely yin and cold poison.

Hebi Weng said calmly, "If you can do as I say, then we brothers will be convinced and can pretend we didn't see anything! You can take the princess wherever you want!"

Yun Changkong's expression turned solemn. Only then did he understand Lu Zhangke's intentions. They wanted to make a move, but were wary of him, so they used the tree as a test. It seemed respectable, but in reality, it concealed murderous intent.

Because they knew that if Yun Changkong used all his strength to strike the tree, he could surely make a large tree wither from its peak, just like Hebi Weng. But if he couldn't, it meant that his strength had not been restored!
What else is there to say? If we don't take advantage of your weakness and kill you, when will we?
Furthermore, when one is practicing internal energy, it's like competing with someone in terms of internal strength. What if they take the opportunity to launch a sneak attack from behind?

Lu Zhangke chuckled coldly, "If you're afraid you're not up to the task, you probably wouldn't dare let the princess follow you in cultivating the Great Dao, would you?"

Even a man wouldn't agree to say "No way!"

Yun Changkong, brimming with arrogance, sneered, "Using poisonous palms is considered skill? I'm still better than you even without using my hands!"

The two elders of Xuanming chuckled, thinking to themselves, "You still use your feet?"

Yun Changkong walked slowly to a reclining locust tree and said, "I'm feeling tired, I'll rest for a while." With that, he leaned against the locust tree with a smile.

The two elders of Xuanming were both surprised. They really didn't use their hands?

A slight cracking sound was heard from Yun Changkong's joints.
"The Vajra Subduing Demon Divine Power?"

Both of the Xuanming Elders had this thought in mind!
Yun Changkong concentrated for a moment, exhaled a long breath, and stood up!

As soon as he stood up, the tree rustled, and the leaves fell all at once, without any order.

The Xuanming Elders knew that Yun Changkong, with his back against the locust tree, had used his unparalleled internal energy to send the leaves down to the branches, causing all the leaves to fall at once. Although shocked and impressed, they refused to acknowledge it!

Hebi Weng coldly said, "It's only a draw, nothing to be proud of!"

"A draw?" Yun Changkong's expression changed. He flicked his sleeve, and a gust of wind surged out, swirling up the leaves that had just fallen.

Then all the leaves in mid-air turned into a sky-covering yellow powder, scattering across the entire sky.

In an instant, time seemed to freeze, and the two elders of Xuanming suddenly changed their expressions, staring blankly into their minds.

It turned out that Yun Changkong not only shook the branches dry, but also shattered the veins of the leaves. So with a flick of his wrist, he turned the leaves into powder.

Even the two Xuanming Elders, who were extremely arrogant, knew that this move was far superior to that of Hebi Weng.

It was only because Yun Changkong used his vest to generate force that he shook the leaves apart, making them appear intact as they fell down!
The moment it was subjected to even the slightest force, it instantly turned to powder. This control over the balance of strength and gentleness truly amazed the two elders.

It turns out that Yun Changkong originally practiced the Arhat Subduing Demon Skill, but he couldn't reach the state of "not having a single thought" and was stuck in a bottleneck. However, he also practiced Xuanmen martial arts.

Although their philosophies differ, they share the same underlying principle: the pursuit of "emptiness."

Therefore, the profound aspects of Quanzhen martial arts, once the principles are understood, are not complicated to apply using the Arhat Subduing Demon Skill.

Furthermore, by applying the essential principles of Quanzhen martial arts to the extremely difficult Luohan Subduing Demon Skill, it turns out that there is a subtle beauty in its seemingly round yet square form. Therefore, Yun Changkong's internal strength may not have improved much.

However, his skill in applying internal force and mastering the subtle interplay of hardness and softness improved day by day.

The level of martial prowess is not only determined by the skill level or the strength of internal energy. The more skilled a master is, the more important it becomes in their application of both hardness and softness.

This is because you have high martial arts skills and strong internal energy, but your opponent is also a master. It is not easy for you to hit someone with a single move!

You spend all that effort and finally manage to hit someone, but it only tickles them; that's useless.

Just like in the original story, when Zhang Wuji hit the Xuanming Elders at the end of the book, they still laughed and joked.

His internal strength and martial arts skills were both superior to his opponent's!
But masters like Hong Qigong and Ouyang Feng would be seriously injured if they took a single blow from them. Their internal strength might not be superior to Zhang Wuji's, but it's because Hong and Ouyang had such subtle control over the interplay of hard and soft power that their punches and palm strikes couldn't reach them. That's one thing.

Once it hits, it's devastating; how can you remain unscathed and laugh it off?

Lu Zhangke naturally understood the reasoning behind it. Yun Changkong had not only made great progress in his internal strength, but also in his martial arts. He chuckled twice and said, "Your skills are extraordinary, truly breathtaking. We are convinced."

Yun Changkong's face darkened, and he said, "Then why aren't you leaving?"

Lu Zhangke smiled and said, "Young Master Yun, we can leave, but if we leave, others can come again, right?"

Chang Kong raised an eyebrow: "How shameless!"

Lu Zhangke said, "In this world, you are the only one who deserves the attention and words of the Xuanming Elders."

Yun Changkong accepted this.

Everyone else had already been taken care of by them!
Lu Zhangke continued, “Your every word and action is under close scrutiny. The day after tomorrow is the martial arts competition with Yin Tianzheng, and heroes from all over the world will be gathering in Wuchang. If the princess goes with you, won’t you have to take care of her? In fact, it won’t do you any good. If she goes back with us, it will naturally be of great benefit to us, and it will not harm you either.”

Yun Changkong knew they still didn't want to give up, and he didn't know how many women the Prince of Ruyang and his son had promised her. He nodded and said, "If it were anyone else, that would be true, but you, Old Monster Lu, are greedy and lustful. I'm not entirely at ease entrusting her to you!"

"Pah!" Lu Zhangke blushed and said, "Do you think I'm stupid?"

As the saying goes, even in old age, a hero's heart remains undaunted. I, Lu Zhangke, have always been fond of women; there's no need to hide it. Entering the Prince's palace means indulging in countless beauties. In your eyes, the Princess is your beloved, someone you can't bear to part with!

"What did you say?" Yun Changqi's aura surged, and he took a step forward. His face flushed red, his eyes gleamed with an unusual light, and his robes fluttered without wind.

The two elders of Xuanming felt their hearts pounding, and their Xuanming True Qi naturally gathered in their palms.

"Don't be angry!" Lu Zhangke sneered, "Everyone has their own choices, especially those in the martial arts world! I joined the Prince of Ruyang's mansion only to be a servant, and I have countless beauties waiting for me to enjoy. How could I ruin my promising future for a mere princess?"

Yun Changkong thought about it and agreed: "A wise man would not give up the forest for the sake of a single tree."

Seeing the gentleness on his face, Lu Zhangke softened his tone and patiently explained, "Hero Yun, we've watched the princess grow up since we were little. If you truly harbored disrespect for her, she wouldn't have asked us to help her several times last night. Even if you were to die, you still wanted to seize the 'Black Jade Rejuvenating Ointment' and give it to the Wudang Sect, which shows you're a man of great loyalty. How could someone like you do anything so despicable to the princess?"
Besides, with my discerning eye, I can tell from the princess's figure that she is a virgin!

Yun Changkong snorted: "If that's the case, why don't you explain it to the Prince of Ruyang?"

"An explanation?" Lu Zhangke laughed. "You're really young. How do you explain? And to whom?"
Although it was nighttime, not only a few of us knew about your abduction of the princess, but also hundreds of soldiers. Not everyone has my eyesight and judgment!

If it weren't for the strict orders from the Princess and the Prince—that anyone who spread this would be beheaded—the situation would be far worse than it is now! The Prince wants your head only to protect the Princess's reputation, and also because he's genuinely afraid of having any dealings with a Han Chinese commoner like you. Am I supposed to explain to him that I saw the Princess was a virgin and that I shouldn't hold it against you?

Yun Changkong felt a bitter taste in his mouth, knowing that this matter was impossible to explain and that he had no other choice but to use his own head to silence public opinion.

Yun Changkong turned to look at Zhao Min, seeing her sleeping soundly, and thought to himself, "Taking this girl away is indeed asking for trouble. But if I let her go back, and she really marries into a marriage alliance with the Prince of Ruyang, it would be fine if she met someone like Zhang Wuji, who is kind, upright, and indifferent to power. But if she is paired with someone of high rank, wicked, and ruthless nature, Zhao Min's cunning and ruthlessness, combined with her own, would truly be a disaster for the Han people!"

Zhao Min seemed to sense something, turned over slightly, and murmured, "Yun Changkong, hehe, the martial arts world only knows Zhang Sanfeng, but they don't know there is also a boy like you, Yun. Amazing, amazing, I admire you."

The two elders of Xuanming looked at each other, both of them realizing that Zhao Min was clearly talking in her sleep. Zhang Sanfeng was a figure of great stature, a martial arts master who founded a school of martial arts, yet Yun Changkong held a position in her heart comparable to him.

Yun Changkong was also somewhat confused.

In fact, he did not have the kind of love and desire that a man has for a woman when he was with Zhao Min. After all, in his eyes, she was just a child and the red thread in his heart.

Yet Zhao Min still possessed remarkable intelligence and beauty, far surpassing that of ordinary women. Talking and discussing matters with her was indeed a way to dispel pent-up emotions and provided a unique kind of excitement.

That's fine, he has the ability to overcome it.

But the thought of this little girl going home and marrying someone whose background I don't even know makes my heart race and I can't control myself. That's just beastly!

Therefore, even though he knew that the Xuanming Elders taking Zhao Min away was perfectly reasonable, he still didn't want to let go. But forcibly taking Zhao Min away was beyond his power, reason, and propriety at this moment.

This put him in a dilemma!

Then Hebi Weng said, "You'd better be quick about it, I'm in a hurry to go have a drink."

Yun Changkong glanced sideways and said coldly, "What does your drinking have to do with me!"

"you……"

Lu Zhangke hurriedly said, "We spent the night at Guanzitan last night. This morning, Brother He and I were meditating when our subordinates came to report that there was still no movement from the princess's room."

We went inside and found two maids collapsed on the ground, but the princess was nowhere to be seen. We split into four groups to pursue her. The princess was indeed extremely tired. These hundreds of miles were all thanks to you. Brother He, please forgive my quick temper.

Yun Changkong suddenly realized that Zhao Min had traveled hundreds of miles alone to Wudang Mountain, probably sneaking away in the middle of the night, and he couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

Lu Zhangke sighed and said, "Young Master Yun, do you know why the princess likes to be with you?"

Chang Kong asked curiously, "What? You know?"

Lu Zhangke laughed and said, "I have seen all the women in the world, and I have watched her grow from a baby to where she is now."

The people she saw, like those women, were either gossipy and timid, or scheming and manipulative, trying to please men. So she hated being a woman, but she couldn't change it.

As for the men she met, well, they were either as imposing and fierce as princes and noblemen, or obsequious and servile, trying to win her favor. She loathed these kinds of people from the bottom of her heart.

But you are different. You are bold and courageous. Even when you are surrounded, you give people a sense of composure and invincibility. Even my brother He and I, while hating you, also feel admiration and awe.

And your temperament is even more unpredictable. Sometimes you look kind and gentle, sometimes cold and stern, sometimes smiling, sometimes sighing, as if you were dead ashes and withered wood.

The princess is arrogant and thinks highly of herself, so it's no wonder she's very interested in you.

Furthermore, she thought her martial arts skills were already quite remarkable, no less than those of her peers. But after meeting you, she realized that martial arts are as profound as the ocean, and that there are always people more skilled than you!

But what's most puzzling, and even frightening, is that you know everything about the princess, while she knows only a little about you, so your attraction to her is fatal.

At her age, it's too early to talk about feelings, but when it comes to curiosity, no one in the world can compare to you!

Given her strong-willed and competitive nature, how could she not want to investigate?

Yun Changkong nodded and said, "Yes, you're right."

He also felt that Zhao Min, at her age, wouldn't fall in love with him; she was probably just curious about everything about him.

Lu Zhangke laughed and said, "To be honest, is the princess your sweetheart?"

Yun Changkong shook his head and said, "No!"

"Go ahead!" Lu Zhangke clapped his hands and said, "She's not the one you love. Besides, even if you like her, if you're willing to learn from Yang Xiao's treatment of Ji Xiaofu, that's not a bad idea!"

Yun Changkong's face turned bright red: "Bullshit!"

Lu Zhangke didn't take it seriously and laughed, "So since you don't want to be like Yang Xiao... fine, youthful romances are common, but sometimes they can be deadly. In my opinion, while someone like you may be a woman's darling, you're also a flesh-cutter for a devoted woman!"

Yun Changkong was both amused and exasperated, not expecting Lu Zhangke to be so experienced. He said, "Did you get this from sleeping with women?"

Lu Zhangke ignored him and said, "Even if you and the princess are in love, we didn't pay much attention to Yunhe before. Now that the princess has investigated your background, she knows that he is a rebel who is determined to oppose the Yuan Dynasty."

Given Yunhe's character and social interactions, what outcome could you possibly have with the Mongolian princess?

"If you're unwilling to be a bad person or a villain, you can't act like a gentleman. As for a woman like a princess, you either don't love her, or you don't abandon her; otherwise, there will be no good outcome!"

"Neither love nor abandonment!" Yun Changkong found it interesting and murmured, "What does that mean?"

Lu Zhangke said smugly, "It seems you've really focused on martial arts and haven't seen enough women!"

Chang Kong snorted.

Lu Zhangke said, "If you don't love someone, you have to find a way to make them not love you, and you also have to restrain yourself from loving them."

But matters of the heart are sometimes beyond our control.

But once the princess falls in love, you must be devoted and wholeheartedly committed. If you are fickle or flirtatious, well, this princess is ruthless and has plenty of tricks up her sleeve!

Yun Changkong felt a chill run down his spine. He recalled how, in the original story, when the concubine of the Prince of Ruyang died, Zhao Min actually said it was good that she was killed, so that she wouldn't be bothered by seeing her. He thought of himself, the Purple-Robed Dragon King, and the Yellow-Clad Woman from the Ancient Tomb. Although nothing serious had happened, it was still… Then, thinking of the original story where she was going to slash Zhou Zhiruo's face, he couldn't help but shudder.

Lu Zhangke seemed to be making no threats, only referring to Zhao Min, but Yun Changkong inexplicably felt a murderous aura spreading outwards.

Seeing Yun Changkong's face turn as white as paper, Lu Zhangke thought to himself, "Kid, aren't you supposed to be good at martial arts? You've made us suffer. We've avenged this grudge today."

He laughed and said, "Young Master Yun, that's why. The princess and you are not on the same side. Why bother with the curiosity of a little girl? Why not do us brothers a favor and give us an explanation? I, Lu Zhangke, am indebted to you. The prince has bestowed eight beauties upon me, and I will give you four!"

Yun Changkong was already troubled by this. He didn't have the mindset to be a great hero or sage, and he didn't want to be a wanton, lewd, and plundering man. Besides, if he tried to forcibly take Zhao Min away now, and channeled his inner energy to his left arm, wouldn't the Xuanming Elders notice the bloodstains on his left chest and take advantage of his illness to kill him? At this moment, he had no answer.

Hebi Weng sighed, "We're all old now, without your ambitions. We don't want to compete for fame in the martial world, we just want a peaceful life. Naturally, we have to rely on the Prince for everything. We're not confident we can kill you, but if you want to take the Princess away, that's absolutely impossible!"

People in this world are all different; some seek fame, some value profit, some are infatuated, and some are righteous. Everyone thinks that what they are diligently pursuing is the most important thing in the world, but in the eyes of others, it is often not worth a second glance.

Like the two Xuanming Elders, masters of their generation whose skills surpassed even Yin Tianzheng and others, they lived their lives without wife or children, yet they sought refuge with the Prince of Ruyang. This was solely because the Prince's residence treated Lu Zhangke with great courtesy, offering him women, from whom he had ravaged countless women. He didn't even need to bother being a womanizer. What Hebi Weng sought was fine wine.

Yun Changkong felt that it was shameful for the two of them to do such a thing with such skill. Xuanming Elders also felt that Yun Changkong was ignorant of the pleasures of wine and women, and caused trouble in the martial arts world every day, which almost cost them their lives several times. He was incredibly foolish.
Yun Changkong pondered for a moment, looked at Zhao Min, and said, "Since she hasn't slept all night, let her get some sleep. I'll be leaving now."

The two elders of Xuanming nodded and said, "Good!"

He sat cross-legged on the rock, without disturbing anyone.

They knew that Yun Changkong's word was law, so they didn't mind waiting a little longer.

Yun Changkong looked at Zhao Min and saw that the corners of her mouth were slightly upturned, making her pretty face even more adorable. But then he thought that she was probably dreaming about some ideas and scheming against someone. But when he thought of her sleep talking just now, his eyes changed from sharp to hesitant and confused.

Before we knew it, night fell.

Yun Changkong thought about it for a long time before finally making up his mind.

He didn't know what fate awaited this woman upon returning home; he only knew she was cunning and unpredictable. He himself bore heavy responsibilities; after settling matters with the Eagle Sect, he still needed to find Wang Xiaotian and rescue Shi Huolong. Besides, he ultimately couldn't stand shoulder to shoulder with her against the Han people.

She could not possibly betray her father and brothers and become an enemy of the Mongols. As for her going home to marry, although she felt somewhat guilty, there was nothing she could do. She wanted to wake Zhao Min and say a few words to her, but she didn't know what to say. Just as she was about to turn and leave...

Suddenly, Zhao Min's eyelids twitched slightly, she slowly opened them, breathed a sigh of relief, stretched, and sat up.

Yun Changkong and the two elders of Xuanming both knew that she was clever and mischievous, and thought to themselves, "Was she pretending to be asleep just now?"

Zhao Min chuckled, stood up, and without even glancing at Chang Kong, said with a smile, "So both Mr. Lu and Mr. He have arrived."
"Father ordered you to kill Young Master Yun without mercy, why did you disobey?"

Lu Zhangke was alright, but Hebi Weng was so angry that his face turned pale and then red, and he glared at Yun Changkong.

Lu Zhangke laughed and said, "How dare we make a move if the princess doesn't speak?"

Zhao Min chuckled and said, "Let's go then!" She walked towards the Xuanming Elders.

Yun Changkong couldn't help but ask, "Where are you going?"

Zhao Min replied without turning her head, "Go home and get married!"

Yun Changkong's heart was in turmoil, and he said, "If you don't want to get married, you don't have to."

Zhao Min sneered and said, "Hero Yun, I feel much better after listening to your advice. You are right, marriage is a woman's destiny, no matter who she marries."

"Living in this world, dealing with these filthy, smelly men every day is incredibly annoying! And I'm even going against my father and brothers, which is really wrong of me." He had already walked more than ten steps.

Yun Changkong vaguely felt that he had made a huge mistake and said, "At that time, I thought you were young and didn't consider your reputation at all, which is why I said those things. I apologize again for that."

Actually, women can live very well without getting married!

Zhao Min stopped and turned around. Her clear black and white eyes were filled with tears, and glistening teardrops clung to her face. Under the moonlight, she looked even more desolate. She smiled and said, "You don't need to apologize to me. I don't blame you. You've never treated me like a woman."

No matter what I do, or how much I do, you're always afraid I'll harm you, treating me like an enemy. Is it really true that Han and non-Han peoples can't coexist? This is hardly surprising!

He gave a bitter smile and said, "To be honest, I was indeed curious about you and wanted to know how you knew so many of my secrets. That's why I went to great lengths to have someone act with me, just to lower your guard, get close to you, find out what's going on, and then kill you!"

But I just had a dream, and it suddenly dawned on me that many things in this world cannot be explained by common sense. Why should I insist on digging into your secrets? Letting it go might not be a bad thing!

"Considering our acquaintance, I, a humble woman, wish you, Hero Yun, a resounding victory, that you may avenge your father and the Jinyang Escort Agency, drive out the barbarians, and achieve great things. Perhaps we shall meet again on the battlefield!"

After she finished speaking, she clasped her hands in a fist salute like the man, then turned and left.

Yun Changkong's thoughts were exposed by Zhao Min, and he knew that she had been awake for a while and had heard what he and the Xuanming Elders had said. His face burned with embarrassment.

Yun Changkong knew that this woman was resolute and impulsive, even more so than many men. If she didn't want to go home and get married, she might be upset because of his words and give up on herself, going home to marry a powerful Mongolian man and turning into a "darkened Zhao Min".

Thinking about how Zhou Zhiruo, nicknamed "Little White," became so powerful after turning evil that no one could control her, this girl is much more formidable than her. How could that be allowed to happen?

At that moment, Yun Changkong, his clothes and hair fluttering, stood gracefully in front of Zhao Min and grabbed her wrist.

The two elders of Xuanming were shocked, but even more pleased that he hadn't made a move; he was indeed no longer the same as he had been half a month ago.

Zhao Min, angered by this, struggled to break free but failed. She retorted angrily, "So, you've learned all these skills just to bully weak women?"

Yun Changkong said, "You are not a weak woman; you are much stronger than any man."

Zhao Min snorted, a barely perceptible smile appearing in her eyes, and said, "Is my strength over men your reason for arresting me? So this is what your father taught you: to bully the weak?"

Yun Changkong did not let go, his eyes still smiling as he gazed at her face, and said, "If you don't want to get married, we'll leave. If the Xuanming Elders try to stop us, I'll fight them to the death!"

The two elders of Xuanming both thought, "As expected, he's caught in the middle, neither side is a good person."

Hebi Weng said in a deep voice, "How can a person break their word in this world? Who told us to take the princess away?"

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