My wife is a reborn big boss

Gu Xiaomeng asked, "Are you married with children?"

"No." Mo Deyan frowned. Could it be that she has feelings for me?

Gu Xiaomeng laughed: "With such a sharp tongue, you deserve to be single forever."

"..." Mo Deyan roared in anger: "Are you married or something?!"

"No." A happy smile appeared on Gu Xiaomeng's face: "But I have a confidante, and we have been together for more than 20 years."

Mo Deyan asked in surprise, "Oh? There's someone who can put up with you? What's his name?"

"Li Ningyu." Gu Xiaomeng smiled gently.

Mo Deyan rubbed his chin: "This name doesn't sound like a man's..."

"Yes, she is a woman," Gu Xiaomeng said.

"..."

"Alright, let's get down to business," Mo Deyan steered the conversation back on track: "Who sent you?"

Although Gu Xiaomeng had matched all the coded messages, he was still somewhat uneasy.

"Sect Leader Yu sent me," Gu Xiaomeng said with a serious expression.

"Alright, then I'll get straight to the point." Having confirmed his identity, Mo Deyan lowered his guard: "Go back and ask Sect Leader Yu to confirm a time, and then remember to inform me. When the time comes, things will change in the valley."

"I understand." Gu Xiaomeng's expression remained unchanged. "Is there anything else you want to convey?"

"That's all."

"Okay, then I'll go back." Gu Xiaomeng turned around.

"Wait a minute." Mo Deyan called out to her, and said in a deep voice, "Please tell Lao Yu that none of us have forgotten our past vows."

He wanted Yu Zecheng to know that it wasn't just the two of them who had persevered; Lao Duan had also finally rediscovered his original aspirations.

"I understand. I'll leave now. Take care." Gu Xiaomeng left.

Mo Deyan turned and went back into the valley.

It's almost here! The first step towards realizing my dream will be taken very soon!

Half an hour later, inside the residence of the Medicine King Gu Gu.

"Very well!" Duan Feihong paced back and forth, then suddenly turned around and said seriously, "This matter must not be leaked in the slightest! Here's what we'll do: Lao Mo, try not to contact anyone in the valley these next few days, and just wait for Lao Yu's news. Once Lao Yu confirms the time, come find me immediately!"

"Okay! I understand!" Mo Deyan nodded, then frowned and asked, "What should we do with Li Jianshi?"

"It's alright." Duan Feihong said with a relaxed expression: "That little girl wasn't sent by the Xuantian Sect. She came here to ask me for the 'Entangling Heart Glazed Core'."

Mo Deyan asked in confusion, "'Entangling Heart Glazed Core' is used to stabilize meridians. She's not injured, so what does she need that for?"

Duan Feihong stroked his beard slightly: "Her affair with 'Sword Rain and Xiaoxiang' is common knowledge. Who could she be after?"

"Could something have happened to 'Sword Rain in Xiaoxiang'?" Mo Deyan pressed.

"How would I know?" Duan Feihong said irritably.

"However..." Duan Feihong narrowed his eyes slightly, "If I'm not mistaken, 'Sword Rain in Xiaoxiang' is not having an easy time right now."

"How so?"

Duan Feihong was confident: "The name 'Sword Rain in Xiaoxiang' reappeared on the previous ranking list, which means he is not yet at the Innate Realm and is under thirty. However, he has disappeared from the latest ranking list, which can only mean two things. First, he broke through to the Innate Realm and therefore automatically left the list; second..."

Mo Deyan suddenly realized: "'Sword Rain in the Xiang River' suffered severe injuries to his meridians, not just minor ones, but complete rupture! Therefore, he is now like a cripple, and his strength is no longer sufficient to be ranked on the Human Ranking!"

"That's right." Duan Feihong nodded and said, "If I'm not mistaken, he must have used some forbidden technique at the Xien Manor, which is why he was able to kill a Xiantian with his acquired body. But he also suffered long-term consequences, resulting in all his meridians being severed."

Mo Deyan continued, "And Li Jianshi also developed feelings for him because of this. Since he was seriously injured because of that girl, she came to Medicine King Valley to ask for medicine for him."

Duan Feihong laughed and said, "That's why that girl stopped me from sending the 'Entangling Heart Glazed Core' to the Xuantian Sect. It seems the Xuantian Sect opposes this marriage."

"Now that we know about this, should we..." Mo Deyan said softly.

They used this incident to blackmail Li Jianshi, binding her to their own chariot.

"Don't cause any unnecessary trouble." Duan Feihong waved his hand: "Don't forget that Ye Yuxi of Xuantian Sect is very protective of her own. If she finds out that we are threatening her precious disciple... This matter has nothing to do with us, so let's not cause any trouble."

I have already made a deal with Li Jianshi. As long as she does not report the matter of Medicine King Valley to Xuantian Sect, I will present the 'Entangling Heart Glazed Stamen' to her once the matter is settled.

Furthermore, that "Sword Rain in the Xiang River" is no pushover. He'll surely gain something from his battle with a Xiantian cultivator, especially since he's been accumulating experience for eight years. He might just use this opportunity to break through the Heart Forging stage and enter the Xiantian realm. With his talent, if he does reach the Xiantian realm, he'll definitely become the number one person below the "Dao Fa Zi Ran" realm. Let's establish a good relationship now. Given his arrogance, if he ever needs our help in the future, we can use this favor to ask for his assistance. Wouldn't he come?

Moreover, how could a young man who was not yet twenty-two years old eight years ago, single-handedly and with a sword, defeat all twenty of the top ranks of the martial arts world in one night? His master must have been incredibly talented. I've occasionally had the audacious thought that his master might be that person.

Upon hearing this, Mo Deyan became serious and respectful, and whispered, "The number one on the Heavenly Ranking, 'Sword Master' Qu Wuming?"

"Besides Mr. 'Sword Master,' I can't think of anyone else." Duan Feihong's expression was also respectful, but then he revealed disdain and said, "Fortunately, that Ximen Chui has some self-awareness and added the word 'Thunder' before his nickname 'Sword Saint,' otherwise... 'Sword Saint'? He doesn't deserve it!"

If the younger generation's idol is "Sword Rain and Xiao Xiang", then the older generation, and even some people like Duan Feihong in their fifties and sixties, idolize the man who single-handedly destroyed the arrogant Demonic Sect, "Sword Master" Qu Wuming!

"In that case, I'll send someone to prepare some top-quality elixirs to treat the meridians, and then let Li Jianshi take them with him." Hearing that "Sword Rain in the Xiang River" might be the successor of "Sword Master," he also became concerned about the possible injuries of "Sword Rain in the Xiang River" out of affection for the person in question.

Duan Feihong nodded: "Alright, just send your disciples to do this. Old Mo, you should watch your words and actions and try to have less contact with the elders in the valley."

"Okay, then I'll head back now," Mo Deyan replied.

After that, he left the Valley Master's residence and returned to the Criminal Hall.

Duan Feihong sat alone in a chair, suddenly smiled, and muttered to himself, "The less you know, the longer you live. What 'Sword Rain in the Xiang River' might be injured, what 'Sword Master' might be his master—it's all just my wild guesses. I know nothing."

He smiled smugly, putting all of this behind him and refusing to think about it.

"Valley Master!" A disciple approached him with a letter in his hand.

"What's wrong?" Duan Feihong frowned.

The disciple handed over the letter: "Valley Master, someone shot a letter in from outside, but fortunately the arrow did not harm anyone. The envelope is unsigned, and Elder Yao said to give it to the Valley Master for decision."

"Hmm? I understand. You may leave." Duan Feihong took the letter and waved for his disciple to leave.

After everyone left, he opened the envelope.

The letter contained only one sentence:

"There is a traitor in the valley! To find out the details, go to the grove of trees twenty miles outside the valley at midnight tonight."