Chasing after her husband? Is it even possible to win him back?

"What do you mean?" Chu Xunfeng looked at the Dragon Girl in confusion.

“Support, child-raised, married into the family, worked diligently and conscientiously, only to be divorced and kicked out…” Ao Hanli said, feeling the piercing gazes of the other two women beside her, and paused for a moment, “I was even just considering whether I should ask the people from the Demon Exorcism Bureau to come and clean up the courtyard, remove the bloodstains, and collect Ning Qiu Ning’s body or something.”

Chu Xunfeng frowned slightly. "It's not that bad."

“If it were me, I definitely would have done the same.” Ao Hanli carefully examined Chu Xunfeng, as if observing whether the young man was lying. “Don’t even mention that you’re a man, even an ordinary village woman, if she encountered something like this, she would probably hold a pair of scissors to her own neck and go to his door to demand an explanation.”

Chu Xunfeng was stunned for a moment, then suddenly laughed.

It seems... Ao Hanli is right.

As a transmigrator, if I were a real native man from the three regions of Kyushu, after experiencing what I went through, the result would either be that I would become depressed and degenerate into a useless beggar, or that the Ning family would be entangled with a madman full of revenge.

It seems that it was indeed because he was too indifferent that Ning Qiu Ning had the idea of ​​starting over.

To be honest, it's kind of funny.

The reason I don't retaliate isn't because I still have feelings for someone; it's simply because I don't want to waste my energy targeting strangers. Wouldn't it be better to use that energy to improve my cultivation and hone my skills and supernatural abilities?

I've never really gotten used to this era, so much so that I've subconsciously overlooked the local customs and traditions of the three regions of Kyushu. From Ao Hanli's perspective, her experiences and encounters definitely deserve a proper retaliation.

But...that's all.

"I just feel there's no need to shout and fight at a stranger, making it seem like I've gone mad over something like this. There are so many things I care about compared to Ning Qiu Ning." Chu Xunfeng put down his wine glass and glanced at the almost-finished courtyard. "So, the banquet you prepared tonight wasn't for Ning Qiu Ning at all?"

If Chu Xunfeng still couldn't figure out what the three women were up to by now, he wouldn't be Chu Xunfeng.

"We were originally planning to wait until you completely broke off your relationship with her before we helped you vent your emotions..." the senior sister said, her gaze unconsciously glancing at Xu Bailing. "But it seems like we've gone to unnecessary trouble."

"Everything is prepared. Let's have some drinks and chat about cultivation. That would be nice." Xu Bailing didn't feel any regret. What she valued most tonight was Chu Xunfeng's attitude towards Ning Qiuning. Now that things were going well, she was naturally relieved. As for her relationship with Chu Xunfeng... there would be plenty of opportunities. There was no rush tonight.

"I feel a bit superfluous." Senior Sister seemed a little unwilling. Everyone knew what Xu Bailing was thinking. As for Ao Hanli, she also seemed to have some ulterior motive. Only Yao Jiangshu seemed to have become a third wheel.

However, since things have come to this point, she can't just pack up and leave.

So the four of them went out of the pavilion and sat down at the table in the courtyard, each picking up a wine cup.

Meanwhile, in the capital city, at the inn where Xu Jiujing and his party were staying, a middle-aged man hurriedly knocked on the door of Xu Jiujing's room.

"Elder, You Shiwu Ling has brought an important letter from the White Emperor." The middle-aged man walked to the small table and handed a letter and a booklet to Xu Jiujing.

Xu Jiujing first looked at the register to confirm the identity of the man in front of him, then opened the letter and read it quickly.

And the more he looked, the deeper his brow furrowed.

Outside the room, Mo Xun and the other disciples watched their master's expression with curiosity. Their emotions varied, but their moods all became solemn.

They rarely saw Xu Jiujing frown so seriously.

"Is the situation true?" Xu Jiujing squinted.

"Yes, the incident happened suddenly. Xin Ge did not take it seriously at first. It was only after more than a dozen wandering scholars lost contact in Yongzhou that Xin Ge began to investigate the situation in Yongzhou without stopping. It has now been confirmed that seventeen wandering scholars, along with their registered disciples, have lost contact. In Baidi City, more than twenty inner disciples and advanced disciples have also lost contact in Yongzhou."

"According to our communication with Longquan Sword Manor, none of the people who were originally scheduled to pay their respects have shown up..."

You Shiwuling paused, then said, "These people have probably met with misfortune."

"Who dares to harbor such thoughts towards the people of Baidi City in the Xu Kingdom?"

Xu Jiujing seemed to be asking a question, or perhaps talking to himself.

No one answered the question he had asked.

Xu Jiujing remained silent for a while before raising his eyes. "Xun'er, go and find Yao'er and Xiaolingdang. We're preparing to return to Dizhou. Oh, and call Xunfeng along as well."

"We obey Master's orders." Mo Xun exchanged glances with his fellow disciples and then strode away.

It seems like things are about to change.

Chapter 50, Muddy Waters

"Leaving overnight? Isn't that... a bit too hasty?"

“Master’s decision must have its reasons, and the fact that so many people have gone missing before attracting attention is probably not entirely due to the poor performance of Xin Ge.”

"Does Senior Brother mean that someone is deliberately targeting us, and even blocking the news throughout Yongzhou?" Chu Xunfeng frowned unconsciously.

If it were just someone going missing in Yongzhou, Xu Jiujing shouldn't have been unable to wait even one night.

"Junior brother, have you forgotten? This isn't the first time something like this has happened in Yongzhou," the second senior sister, with her long, bright red hair tied in a ponytail, reminded Chu Xunfeng.

Chu Xunfeng quickly reacted, "Autumn hunt?"

"Hmm." Senior Brother Mo Xun nodded slightly. He reached out and patted Chu Xunfeng's shoulder. "Junior Brother, you should also be careful. The matter in Yongzhou is probably a follow-up to the Autumn Hunt. Wandering scholars are generally homeless and scattered throughout the five states of Xu. The matter in Yongzhou did not happen in the last month or two. The sect leader intentionally mentioned it in his letter. The first case of a wandering scholar going missing happened around the time of the Autumn Hunt."

It's obvious that someone is targeting Baidi City.

However, no one knows who dares to touch the royal family of Xu Kingdom, but judging from Xu Jiujing's move to lead people back to Dizhou overnight, his master should have a clue.

Chu Xunfeng had a rough guess in his mind, but he wasn't sure.

Chu Xunfeng is a modern man, born under the red flag and raised in the spring breeze. He has never had any reverence for feudal emperors, and his suspicions are directly directed at the Xu Kingdom's royal family.

Of course, this speculation arose after he confronted the assassins who tried to kill the young lady in the Southern Wilderness Mountains. In the Southern Wilderness Mountains, he dealt with two assassins, and after coming to the demon race, he came into contact with the secret agents of Yan Kingdom and the Demon Suppression Bureau of Yaosheng Kingdom. He sensed a common trait in these three types of people.

Especially when he was approached by Tuo and the other assassin from the Demon Suppression Division who used a dagger in the small building, the feeling was so strong that Chu Xunfeng felt that the death warriors, Tuo, and the soldier-cultivator assassins were no different from each other.

"Be careful." Chu Xunfeng did not voice his guess. He did not think that Baidi City would be unable to judge what he, someone whose knowledge of the three regions of the Nine Provinces was still limited to a few corners, could guess.

"You too." The eldest brother patted Chu Xunfeng's shoulder forcefully, his expression serious. "You're also involved in the autumn hunt, and those people might be targeting you as well."

"I know what I'm doing." Chu Xunfeng nodded.

Just as the two finished their conversation, Bai Dicheng and his entourage, who had already packed their belongings, filed out of the inn.

Xu Bailing followed behind her uncle. When their eyes met, they both saw the seriousness in Chu Xunfeng's expression and understood that there was no need to say anything more; they both knew what was going on.

"Xunfeng, your senior brother should have already explained the specifics. Continue at your own pace, and don't go to Yongzhou anytime soon." Xu Jiujing gave this final instruction, receiving a nod from Chu Xunfeng. He then turned to Xu Bailing, "Little Bell, is there anything else?"

Xu Bailing turned her gaze to Chu Xunfeng, and she remained silent for a while, which was uncharacteristic of her.

If it were the young lady from before she realized her own intentions, she would indeed have thought about it, but now... she probably wouldn't feel shy or embarrassed just because she's in front of everyone.

While the young lady hesitated, Chu Xunfeng took the initiative to walk up to her and embraced the tall girl with open arms.

The senior students exchanged glances, all smiling, which eased the tense atmosphere of their hasty farewell and the heavy feeling of facing an unknown fate.

"Take care." Chu Xunfeng simply gave the young lady a hug.

This parting may be the last.

"You too, take care." Xu Bailing's body, which had been stiff for a moment, relaxed, and she raised her hand to gently hug Chu Xunfeng's waist.

The two then released each other in tacit agreement. Chu Xunfeng took a step back, looked at his master, and nodded.

Xu Jiujing nodded, then turned and walked towards the north gate of the capital.

The disciples greeted their junior brother one by one and followed their master.

Xu Bailing followed the group. She walked a long way and suddenly turned around in the crowd to look at the end of her line of sight. At the gate of the inn where she had stayed for several days, a figure was still standing, and there was another figure beside him, who seemed to be seeing her and the others off as well.

Who knows when we'll meet again?

She looked away and lowered her eyes.

"White Emperor City is in trouble, big trouble."

Chu Xunfeng watched the group from Baidi City disappear at the end of the street and around the corner until they were out of sight. It was only then that Ao Xiu, who had somehow appeared beside Chu Xunfeng, spoke.

"It's clear that both the autumn hunt and Yongzhou are just appetizers." Chu Xunfeng narrowed his eyes and turned to look at the Snake King beside him. "Does the Snake King have any specific information?"

"The Demon-Suppressing Bureau is called the Demon-Suppressing Bureau because we only focus on matters related to the demon race. The affairs of White Emperor City are not within the scope of our Demon-Suppressing Bureau's duties. We still abide by some traditions that have continued from the time of exorcising evil spirits, which is to protect ourselves." Ao Xiu's effeminate voice carried a hint of amusement. "I heard that you rejected the marriage arranged by your mother?"

It seemed to be a pointed remark, which Chu Xunfeng naturally understood.

Among all the demons, the one who understands him best is not Ao Hanli, nor Ao Ning or Hong Ji, who were the first to come into contact with him, but the Snake Lord who is in charge of intelligence gathering beside him.

“There’s no need for that, and it’s unfair to the Dragon Girl.” Chu Xunfeng lowered his gaze. “Besides, I don’t care about White Emperor City as much as the Snake Lord thinks.”

"But they are all in Baidi City." The "they" that the Serpent Lord was referring to were Xu Jiujing and his group who had just left.

"It's not my place to care about them, and I'm not worthy to do so now." Chu Xunfeng's voice was indifferent, after all, it was the truth. Their strength was what it was. His senior brother was at the Earth Profound Realm, his master was at the Death Realm, and the other senior brothers and sisters were all stronger than him. The wandering scholar who went missing in Yongzhou must have been at least at the Three Profound Realm.

He's only at the fourth level, yet he's investing too much attention in himself, getting anxious and stressed—it's all just meddling in other people's business.

“Your mother values ​​your future, and Ao Ning and Hong Ji value your vision and talent, but I am different. From the very beginning, I have valued your character.” Ao Xiu did not mind Chu Xunfeng’s bluntness. “With a little polishing, someone with your character can shine brightly anywhere.”

"Perhaps." Chu Xunfeng didn't continue the conversation, only giving a perfunctory reply, "I should also focus on my cultivation for the next period of time."

"Listen to me, don't wade into this muddy water."

"I understand, I'm not worthy yet." Chu Xunfeng nodded.

Chapter 51, Awakening of Insects

Early spring has passed, and the time for the Awakening of Insects has arrived.

As the yang energy rises in the wild wetlands, the temperature gradually warms up.

Before dawn, a rumble of spring thunder sounded, and a drizzle poured down for almost an hour, gradually subsiding only as the sun rose. The rising sun then shone down, creating a rainbow in the sky.

Outside the small residence, on the street, under the Rainbow Bridge, the Dragon Girl carrying an oil paper package slowly walked towards the tightly closed courtyard. She stood outside the small building, looking up at the roof of the side room.

A young man dressed in white sat cross-legged on the roof, his damp hair reflecting a dazzling light in the sunlight, causing the Dragon Girl to frown.