"You big dummy, do you even know whose territory this Suzhou is? Talking badly about Lord Wu here, aren't you afraid of getting arrested?"

Guo Jing replied to Su Yan with a frank and open expression:

"So what if Gusu City belongs to Lord Wu Xiang? Does that mean I can't speak the truth just because it's his? I'm just telling the truth, and I'm not bothering you."

Su Yan raised her hand to her forehead, looking helpless:

"Wow, so you're a greenhorn after all. Huang Rong, you'd better keep an eye on your friend, or he'll get into trouble sooner or later."

Huang Rong was feeling quite frustrated, and she never expected to lose face in front of this young girl. She had clearly told Guo Jing to leave, but he was still standing there like an idiot, spouting nonsense.

She said to Su Yan in an annoyed tone:

"Little girl, I'm not his friend, don't talk nonsense."

Su Yancai didn't believe it. She glanced at Guo Jing and guessed that this big, simple-minded guy must like Huang Rong. If that were the case, Huang Rong wouldn't be a threat to her mother.

Her eyes darted around, and she continued, "..."

"Oh, I see. Big guy, what's your name? And what's your relationship with this pretty lady?"

Guo Jing looked at Huang Rong and smiled sheepishly:

"My name is Guo Jing, and Huang Rong is my friend. We came to Suzhou together."

Upon hearing this, Su Yan burst out laughing:

"Hahaha, Huang Rong, now you have nothing to say, right? You're so pretty, yet you found a man like this, and a simpleton at that."

Guo Jing carefully corrected:

"Little girl, my name isn't Hanhan, it's Guo Jing."

"Okay, silly."

Su Yan leaned against A Zhu, laughing so hard he thought Guo Jing was hilarious.

Azhu and Abi covered their mouths and chuckled. They could also tell that this rugged man was a bit dull, stubborn, and couldn't see things clearly.

Huang Rong glared at Guo Jing, wishing she could pinch him. He not only embarrassed himself, but also dragged her down with him.

Who is this little girl next to me? Why does she get so agitated when Guo Jing speaks ill of Lady Wu Xiang?

"Little girl, what is your relationship with Lord Wu Xiang?"

Su Yan looked at Huang Rong and said in a warning tone:

"Lord Wu Xiang is my father. Huang Rong, my father already has a wife, so don't fall for him."

Huang Rong blushed immediately and spat:

"Pah! Who would like someone like your dad!"

Su Yan breathed a sigh of relief:

"That's good. Huang Rong, remember what you just said. My father is about to have a second wife, so don't get involved."

Seeing Su Yan's expression, Huang Rong suddenly felt like teasing her.

"So, your dad's quite popular, huh? Well, I guess I'll have to think about whether I should like him."

Upon hearing Huang Rong's words, Guo Jing quickly advised:

"Huang Rong, didn't you hear what Wu Xiangjun's daughter said? Wu Xiangjun already has a wife, and his daughter is so grown up. You can't like him."

Su Yan immediately followed suit:

"That's right, Huang Rong, my father is no good person, and he's about to marry his second wife. Don't jump into a fire pit."

Huang Rong smiled and pinched Su Yan's cheek:

"Little girl, I just love your dad, what are you going to do about it?"

Su Yan was starting to panic:

"No way! You're so beautiful, how could you not find a good man? Look at Guo Jing, he looks honest and reliable. If you marry him, he'll definitely treat you well and he'll never marry another man."

Seeing her anxious, Huang Rong patted her head and smiled:

"Hahaha, little girl—no, my dear daughter, I'm going to marry your father, so you'll be my daughter too. Tell me, how should I pamper you from now on?"

"Who's your daughter! Let me tell you, as long as I'm alive, I will never let my father marry you, and you can forget about marrying into this family!"

Su Yan now regrets it. If she had known Huang Rong knew her father, she definitely wouldn't have stayed here to watch the show.

Huang Rong didn't know if she genuinely liked her father or was just pretending, but Su Yan dared not take the risk. She also regretted interfering with her father and mother's time together these past few days.

Having Wang Yuyan was already a headache enough, but fortunately, Wang Yuyan was gentle and an old acquaintance, so Su Yan didn't dislike her. But Huang Rong seemed smart, lively, and playful; if she really became his stepmother, Su Yan might be tormented to death by her.

Guo Jing paced anxiously around Huang Rong, trying to figure out how to persuade her. He genuinely liked Huang Rong, who often teased him.

He hadn't seen Huang Rong for several days and had been searching frantically throughout Suzhou, never expecting that she actually loved Wu Xiangjun. Guo Jing's mind went blank; he had no idea how to stop her.

"Little girl, what's your name?"

Looking at the pretty young girl, Huang Rong wondered: How could Su Qingfeng have such a beautiful daughter? Is his wife also exceptionally beautiful?

Su Yan shook off Huang Rong's hand that was patting her head and said angrily:

"Why should I tell you? Hmph, with me here, you'll never see my father. I'll order the guards to stop you at the door as soon as they see you."

Huang Rong was not one to listen to reason; the more she was told not to go in, the more she wanted to go in.

"Haha, if you won't let me in, I'll just barge in myself!"

Su Yan glanced at her and said disdainfully:

"You? I'm not bragging, but with your skills, you'd be riddled with bullets before you even stepped into my house."

I don't believe your father can stay cooped up in the mansion forever and never show his face.

Hearing Su Yan say this, Huang Rong knew in her heart that the Wu Xiangjun Mansion must be heavily guarded—judging from the formidable army under Su Qingfeng's command, the guards in his mansion must also be elite.

Su Yan glanced at Huang Rong and secretly smiled.

"Whatever you want, wait as long as you want, but I hope you can wait."

"Huh? What do you mean by that? Is your father not in the manor?"

Huang Rong noticed Su Yan's sly smile and knew there must be something fishy going on, otherwise the little girl wouldn't have such an expression.

Su Yan waved to A Zhu and A Bi:

"Why should I tell you? Azhu, Abi, let's go, Songhelou must be bustling right now."

"yes,**."

Su Yan left under the protection of A Zhu and A Bi. Huang Rong smiled slightly as she watched her walk away and followed her. She thought Su Qingfeng's daughter was quite interesting and her temperament suited her taste, but the thought of Su Qingfeng's lewdness made her mood sink again.

Seeing Huang Rong leave with the young girl, Guo Jing hurriedly caught up. He hadn't figured out how to persuade Huang Rong yet, but having finally found her, he really didn't want her to disappear from his sight again.

Inside Wu Xiangjun's Mansion

Su Qingfeng was holding the letter Wang Hu had brought from the Qin Dynasty. After reading it, he handed it to Lady Wang beside him. Su Qingfeng hadn't expected King Ying Zheng of Qin to ask him for troops, and he found it somewhat amusing.

Ying Zheng has not yet assumed personal rule and holds no real power. However, if he can eliminate Lao Ai this year, he can gradually gain control of the Qin Dynasty, and in the future, even Lü Buwei will not be able to escape his grasp—this presents Su Qingfeng with an opportunity.

After reading the letter, Madam Wang exclaimed in surprise:

"Chen'er, the King of Qin wants to borrow troops? And he wants 20,000 Netherworld Iron Cavalry? Where would we get so many troops?"

Su Qingfeng smiled and said to Madam Wang:

"Aunt Li, the Netherworld Iron Cavalry has a total of 50,000 men. I'm just wondering if it's worthwhile to lend them to the King of Qin."

"What? You have 50,000 Netherworld Iron Cavalry? Where are the rest of your troops?... Never mind, you don't need to tell me. You're all grown up now, and you can make your own decisions on many things. But I've heard that the King of Qin is over 20 years old and still hasn't taken power. I'm afraid he's still just a puppet. You need to be careful."

Madam Wang stared at Su Qingfeng, somewhat dizzy. She hadn't expected that Su Qingfeng would still be hiding the Netherworld Iron Cavalry, and with as many as 50,000 men. She was shocked—what had this child gone through all these years?

Su Qingfeng, however, was well aware of King Ying Zheng's potential. Now that Ying Zheng had taken the initiative to seek his help, he didn't want to let this opportunity slip by. Even if he didn't need Ying Zheng's help in the future, this would at least be a backup plan.

Su Qingfeng smiled and said to Madam Wang:

"Aunt Li, I think we can invest in the King of Qin. He's not in power yet, so if we help him now, we can benefit from it when he becomes the real King of Qin."

Madam Wang was still somewhat unsure about Su Qingfeng's decision.

"That's true, but the risk is too great. Chen'er, how about... we wait for my mother to come and ask her? She's been a concubine in Xixia for so long, she should know more about the affairs of Qin in the Eastern Continent."

"Is your mother coming?"

Madam Wang's expression was somewhat complicated, but she nodded.

"Yes. I wrote to her inviting her over, hoping to see if she could help you learn martial arts. She replied that she would arrive before the Beggars' Sect assembly."

Su Qingfeng was startled. Li Qiushui was coming? She was no ordinary person. What if she turned against him? He wondered if the Li Qiushui of this world was as unpredictable as the one in "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils".

Seeing Su Qingfeng's nervousness, Madam Wang smiled and comforted her:

"Don't worry. My mother owes me a lot in the past, and she will do her best to help you this time. She is a Grandmaster."

"Aunt Li, does Yu Yan know her grandmother is coming?"

"I've already spoken to her, and Yuyan is sensible; she didn't ask any further questions."

"That's good. By the way, isn't the King of Western Xia your brother?"

Su Qingfeng suddenly remembered this. He wanted to know if the King of Western Xia and his wife were half-siblings.

Madam Wang shook her head.

"No. The King of Western Xia was adopted by my mother in Western Xia. He still doesn't know that my mother is not his biological mother. If she were his biological son, the power of Western Xia would have been handed over to him long ago."

Madam Wang still harbored resentment towards her mother, Li Qiushui, for abandoning her years ago. But she understood that her mother had also had a difficult time over the years.

If her father hadn't wronged her mother back then, things wouldn't have come to this. Now, Madam Wang resents her father even more. And her mother's efforts to make amends and take care of her over the years have gradually softened her heart.

"So that's how it is."

Madam Wang found it somewhat strange:

"Chen'er, why are you suddenly asking about the King of Western Xia?"

Su Qingfeng thought for a moment and said:

"Aunt Li, Murong Fu is now using the alias Li Yanzong and is hiding in the Yipintang of Xixia."

Upon hearing this, Madam Wang smiled.

"That's easy. My mother will arrive in a couple of days, and I'll ask her to order his arrest. Let's see where Murong Fu can run then."

Su Qingfeng looked at the beautiful Madam Wang and reminded her:

"Aunt Li, Murong Fu's father is not dead yet; he's been hiding in the shadows. I was probably attacked by him the last few times."

Su Qingfeng knew that Murong Bo was hiding in Shaolin Temple, but he couldn't figure out who the Sweeper Monk was. Some people online said it was Xiaoyaozi, while others said it was Murong Longcheng. Su Qingfeng felt that Murong Longcheng was more likely, after all, the Sweeper Monk had saved Murong Bo, otherwise Murong Bo would have been killed by Qiao Feng and his son long ago.

After hearing Su Qingfeng's words, Madam Wang said resentfully:

"I've long suspected that Murong Bo isn't dead. The attacks on Mandala Manor several times before must have been orchestrated by him. If my mother hadn't been there, the manor would probably have been taken over by him long ago."

Su Qingfeng stroked his chin and thought for a moment:

"I need to find a way to lure Murong Bo out. He's been hiding in the shadows and is a threat to us. This Beggars' Sect gathering is an opportunity to see if he'll show up."

Madam Wang patted Su Qingfeng's shoulder and smiled:

"You want my mother to capture Murong Fu and use him to lure out Murong Bo?"

Su Qingfeng smelled the fragrance on Madam Wang and nodded, saying:

"Yes, Murong Fu is Murong Bo's Achilles' heel. If he doesn't want the Murong family line to end, he will definitely come to save them."

Su Qingfeng knew that, according to the original plot, Murong Fu would disguise himself and attend the Beggars' Sect gathering, and the Western Xia First-Class Hall would also attack the Beggars' Sect. But now this was a martial arts world, and there were many martial artists at this gathering, including quite a few grandmaster-level experts. Su Qingfeng himself also planned to go and take a look; since he had escape skills, he wasn't worried.

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