My wife is a reborn big boss

Ye Qingxuan awkwardly lowered his head and drank his tea. Seeing that he didn't seem angry or embarrassed, Wu Qiong thought to himself, "Show me the spirit of a direct descendant of the Taiqing Sect's leader! Where's the pride of a chosen one? What's with this blushing and ashamed look? And you're still hanging your head! Are you trying to bury your head in the sand because you're too ashamed to face anyone?!"

Seeing that he was still looking down, Wu Qiong secretly rolled his eyes and turned to the black-clad swordsman: "You say you want to challenge me, and I have to agree? Wouldn't that make me lose face? Besides, you've called the wrong person. My nickname is actually 'Hundred Generations of Learning,' or you can call me 'Azure Fragrance White Lotus.' The Taoist priest sitting opposite me is Ye Qingxuan, the 'Dao Sword,' ranked fourth on the Human Ranking. Why don't you just challenge him directly? I'm ranked forty-third on the Human Ranking, and you still have the nerve to come after me? What, do you think I'm a pushover?"

The black-clad swordsman glanced at Ye Qingxuan and said coldly, "'Tai Chi Dao Sword' is the direct descendant of the Taiqing Sect's leader. I've been in the top ten of the Human Ranking for several years. I have that much self-awareness."

He paused for a moment, then said disdainfully, "But you are different. You are ranked 100th on the Human Ranking, yet in just half a month you have fought against the 76th on the Earth Ranking and the 47th on the Human Ranking, killing one and drawing the other. I don't believe it."

Seeing Wu Qiong smile without speaking, he sneered several times: "Furthermore, the Evil Extreme Sect's demoness Su Mubai has added a new achievement to her record: 'Killing Ren Changkong in one move.' Judging from the time and location, I dare say that the two of you were together at that time!"

The surrounding diners gasped in surprise, then looked over and whispered among themselves.

The black-clad swordsman surveyed his surroundings, taking in everyone's reactions. He wore a smug expression, confident and composed: "Therefore, you are nothing but a person with a hollow reputation. Your draw against Ren Changkong, the 47th ranked person on the Human Ranking, was merely a case of a dog relying on its master's power. Your killing of Ye Xiu, the 76th ranked person on the Earth Ranking, with a single sword strike must have been achieved through some trickery, perhaps even by poisoning him!"

As the forty-fifth ranked person on the list, today I will act on behalf of Heaven and eliminate you, this wicked villain!

"Well said!" A scarred young man carrying a long black and gold sword stepped forward. "The villains of the demonic sect deserve to be killed by everyone! Brother, I'm here to help you!"

Someone in the crowd exclaimed.

"He is Yan Yuxiu, ranked fifty-third on the list of heroes, the 'Evil-Slaying Soul-Severing Blade'!"

"I didn't expect him to be here too!"

"With him and Mu Fenghua, ranked forty-fifth on the Human Ranking, 'Quick Rain, Timely Sunshine,' joining forces, that villain will surely perish here!"

"That's right, that's right!"

Wu Qiong remained calm and unperturbed, ignoring the crowd. Instead, he raised his wine cup and looked at Ye Qingxuan with a playful expression: "Does Brother Dao also consider me a member of the Demonic Sect?"

Ye Qingxuan shook his head, stood up, and said firmly, "Brother Wu, there's no need to explain. I believe you."

He turned to the crowd and said loudly, "I, Ye Qingxuan, am willing to vouch for Brother Wu with my integrity; he is a good man! I believe that Brother Wu simply happened to encounter Su Mubai. Even if the two were traveling together at the time, he must have had some reason for it. As for that Ye Xiu..."

Ye Qingxuan smiled gently: "Ye Xiu has a bad reputation in the martial arts world. Brother Wu killed him on behalf of Heaven. If you think Brother Wu used petty tricks, you are mistaken. Brother Wu's skill is no less than mine. It is not surprising that he could kill Ye Xiu with one sword."

Mu Fenghua said coldly, "So, is the Taoist priest going to protect the demonic sect's fiends?"

Ye Qingxuan stepped forward, smiling apologetically: "I know Brother Wu is kind-hearted. Even if he is a member of the Demonic Sect, he has never done anything heinous. I was abandoned by my parents when I was young. If it had been someone from the Demonic Sect who took me in and raised me, I would be a member of the Demonic Sect now. We didn't have a choice when we were young, so why blame the Demonic Sect's affairs on him alone? If you really want to act on behalf of Heaven, why not go find the sect leaders of the eight sects of the Demonic Sect? At the very least, everyone knows Su Mubai's whereabouts. If you go to Ningzhou now, you might be able to meet her."

"That's right!"

"Yes, Master Qingxuan is right!"

"We almost wrongly accused an innocent person!"

Seeing everyone's indecisiveness, Mu Fenghua's face immediately flushed red: "So you're saying you're determined to save this demonic sect fiend?"

Ye Qingxuan was about to answer when his friend sitting next to him stopped him.

After Wu Qiong had eaten and drunk his fill, he slowly spoke: "That's right, I know Su Mubai, and we have a pretty good relationship. But I'm not a member of the Demonic Sect."

Yan Yuxiu, carrying a black blade, spoke: "If what Daoist Qingxuan said is true, your actions are somewhat forgivable. But since you are not a demonic cultivator, yet you are acquainted with a demonic woman, then your heart is evil, and you cannot be spared!"

Wu Qiong slowly wiped the grease from his mouth, raised his head, and said, "Does being a member of the Demonic Sect necessarily make you a bad person? Forget it, I'm too lazy to waste my breath on you."

He raised the wooden chopsticks in his hand: "If I strike with this sword, you might all die."

Yan and Mu exchanged a glance, then simultaneously drew their swords and slashed at Wu Qiong.

Ye Qingxuan hurriedly spoke up: "Brother Wu! Please spare him..."

Before the word "love" could be uttered, everyone heard a sharp clang of a sword!

Coming to their senses, it seemed as if nothing had happened, except that Yan Mu and his companion's forward momentum came to an abrupt halt, and they stood frozen in place, their eyes glazed over.

Mu Fenghua suddenly knelt on the ground, crying out in terror, "Master! I really didn't mean to kill you! It's all your fault... Why... Why were you so biased! You passed on the Swift Rain Clears the Sky Sword Technique to my senior brother but not to me! That's why I... It's not my fault, it's not my fault!"

Yan Yuxiu also dropped his longsword, covered his face with his hands and wept bitterly: "Little sister, is that you! I knew you would come looking for me... It's all my fault... I didn't want to eat your flesh... but I was so hungry... I'm sorry... I'm so sorry..."

A thin line of blood gradually appeared on their necks, and their heads rolled to the ground, still muttering, "It wasn't my fault... I'm sorry..."

Unexpectedly, both of them were righteous heroes with a good reputation in the martial arts world, yet one betrayed his master and destroyed his ancestors, while the other killed and ate his sister.

Everyone remained silent.

Wu Qiong clicked his tongue and said sarcastically, "What a righteous hero! Are you all satisfied now?"

Ye Qingxuan shook his head and smiled wryly: "Brother Wu's swordsmanship is both fast and unpredictable; the name 'Living Kill, Leaving a Sound' is well-deserved."

Wu Qiong was surprised: "Judging from the way you looked like you wanted to stop me just now, I thought you were going to cut ties with me after I killed them?"

Ye Qingxuan's expression turned serious: "My master often taught me not to impose my own ideas on others. Although I do not kill, these two deserved to die, and they showed no remorse even in their dying moments. Brother Wu's actions were acting on behalf of Heaven; why should I blame him?"

"Are all the reputable sects in the martial arts world this reasonable?" Wu Qiong thought to himself.

Ye Qingxuan glanced at the two corpses lying on the ground, his brows furrowing slightly. "However, the blood of these two has spilled on Heluo Tower, which is not good for the owner. Waiter, please invite the manager here. I will compensate your tower for the loss."

"No need." A slightly plump, well-to-do-looking innkeeper stepped out from the crowd. "You two gentlemen have rid the martial world of these two villains; how could I let heroes shed blood and tears? This meal is on me. Besides, what you two just said resonates deeply with me. My wife was once an assassin in the martial world. Every time she killed against her conscience, she would cry and vomit incessantly afterward. Later, in order to monopolize the assassin market, the Star-Picking Tower sent people everywhere to crack down on other assassin organizations. My wife disfigured herself, using this opportunity to escape the organization that was struggling to survive, and ended up here. I took pity on her and took her in. Later, I was gradually attracted by her kindness, and disregarding worldly opinions, I resolutely married her. Speaking of which, those were difficult years."

Seeing him reminiscing about the past with such happiness, Wu Qiong was speechless. After a long while, he blurted out, "Hehe, it seems the shopkeeper has quite a story to tell."

The shopkeeper wiped away tears of happiness from the corners of his eyes and said with a sigh, "Everyone in the martial world has a past."

Then he turned around and shouted, "The execution of two scoundrels is truly a cause for celebration! Today, everything at Heluo Restaurant is on the house! Everyone, eat and drink to your heart's content!"

The diners responded loudly:

"No way! This is a rare opportunity, how can we let the manager spend money? We're not people who can't afford to eat. If you try to give us a free meal, I'll turn on you!"

"Exactly! That's right! We should have a big toast! Waiter, bring the wine!"

"That's right! Not all people from reputable families are good people!"

"Yeah, yeah! From now on, anyone who says the Demonic Sect are all bad people should watch out, or I'll turn on them!"

"What do you mean by that, brother?"

"To be honest, brother, I am a member of the Evil Extreme Sect of the Demonic Cult. I've come to Luozhou to buy some goods. Damn it! I've been an orphan since I was a child, sold to the Evil Extreme Sect by human traffickers. I've done my fair share of petty theft since I was young, but I've never killed or robbed anyone, at least not innocent civilians! I always pay honestly when I buy things! Those so-called disciples of a prestigious sect not only refused to pay, but they also falsely accused the shopkeeper of being in cahoots with me, killed his whole family, and stole my goods! Damn it!"

"I see... Alas, to my shame, I am an outer disciple of the Xuantian Sect. Inner disciples often bully us because of our master's favor. I was indignant that day and was severely beaten. After that, I was transferred to Luozhou to do the job of passing on information to the sect."

"We've all had our struggles, and we feel an instant connection. How about we become sworn brothers?"

"Big brother!"

"Second brother!"

The people around them applauded and cheered, witnessing this great friendship.

Wu Qiong rubbed his forehead, speechless with exasperation: "Just casually having a meal and I run into disciples of the number one righteous sect and the number one demonic sect, and they even become sworn brothers! And these random passersby, are their values ​​really that upright?"

Seeing Wu Qiong slumped over his desk as if exhausted, Ye Qingxuan asked with concern, "Brother Wu, are you alright?"

Seeing Wu Qiong wave his hand, he smiled and said, "Since Brother Wu is alright, then this humble Taoist must take his leave and head to Shaolin. The journey through the martial world is long, and we shall meet again someday."

Having said that, he was about to get up and leave gracefully when Wu Qiong stopped him: "Brother, don't be in such a hurry. I have been entrusted by Li Jianshi of the Xuantian Sect to deliver messages to various sects. It just so happens that you are also going to Shaolin. How about we travel together?"

Ye Qingxuan smiled calmly: "It couldn't be better. It is truly my good fortune to be able to exchange and spar with a sword master like Brother Wu along the way."

Having said that, they politely declined the shopkeeper's offer and then got up and left gracefully.