Villain: Fairy, please offer your loyalty

Although life in Luoyang was extravagant, it eventually became somewhat tedious after a while.

After indulging in debauchery at the palace for a few days and completely taming Ma Yunlu, that little wildcat, into a docile house cat, Gu Fan felt that the northern wind and sand were making his skin dry.

With a wave of his hand, he directly redeemed a psionic pleasure boat that was a hundred feet long from the system shop.

This pleasure boat is made entirely of ancient sandalwood, giving it an antique look, but inside it is filled with modern luxury facilities, including a heated swimming pool and a genuine leather bed.

Gu Fan didn't bring many people with him, only four maids named Mei, Lan, Zhu, and Ju, as well as two stunning beauties, Diao Chan and Zhen Mi.

The painted boats sailed south along the canal, and the scenery on both banks transformed from rugged loess to gentle water towns.

The spacious deck was covered with thick Persian carpets.

Gu Fan was wearing a loose floral beach shirt and sunglasses, and was lying on a beach chair sunbathing.

Diao Chan, wearing an extremely thin, see-through purple gauze cheongsam, with her two long legs wrapped in black stockings crossed, was carefully peeling grapes, a specialty of the immortal realm, for Gu Fan.

Zhen Mi changed into a pure white, high-slit, flowing dress and knelt beside him, waving a white feather fan.

"The soil and water of Jiangnan are truly nourishing."

Gu Fan opened his mouth and swallowed the grape that Diao Chan handed him, then casually pinched her slender waist.

Diao Chan let out a soft cry, her cheeks flushed, and she leaned limply against Gu Fan's shoulder.

"If you like it, young master, I will stay with you in Jiangnan for a while longer."

As Zhen Mi watched the two's intimate actions, a hint of undisguised jealousy flashed in her bright, clear eyes, and she waved her feather fan even more vigorously.

Gu Fan took off his sunglasses and couldn't help but laugh when he saw Zhen Mi's pitiful look.

"What's wrong? Is our goddess Luo jealous?"

"I've been so busy training that little wildcat from Xiliang these past few days that I've neglected you two."

"I'll give you two a good lesson tonight."

When Zhen Mi heard the words "tutoring," shameful images flashed through her mind, and her fair neck and even the roots of her ears turned bright red.

The pleasure boat drifted leisurely on the river, while undercurrents were already surging in Jiangdong.

The atmosphere inside the Grand Governor's Mansion in Jianye City was so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

Sun Quan wore a purple dragon robe embroidered with river patterns, and his emerald green eyes gleamed with a cold light.

"Gongjin, have you read the secret letters from Luoyang?"

"That extraterrestrial demon named Gu Fan not only crippled Liu Bian, but also subdued the 300,000 iron cavalry of Xiliang."

"He is now sailing south, clearly heading towards Jiangdong."

Zhou Yu was dressed in a red armor of a scholar-general, his handsome face clouded with gloom.

He clutched the secret letter tightly in his hand, his knuckles turning slightly white from the force.

"My lord, Jiangdong is protected by the natural barrier of the Yangtze River, which stretches for thousands of miles, and is further protected by the Great Sea-Covering Formation."

"Even if he's incredibly powerful and wants to take over Jiangdong, we'll have to knock out a few of his teeth."

Sun Quan sighed, walked up to Zhou Yu, and patted him on the shoulder.

"That being said, the powerful families of Jiangdong have begun to waver."

"The four major families of Gu, Lu, Zhu and Zhang jointly wrote a letter demanding that we show sincerity to appease them, otherwise they would not provide funds or supplies to support the navy."

"They have their eyes on the twin beauties of the Qiao family."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu's breath hitched for a beat.

He had long admired Xiao Qiao, and the whole of Jiangdong knew that she was the woman Zhou Gongjin had chosen for him.

But now, in order to appease the powerful clans, Sun Quan actually wants him to give away his beloved woman.

"My lord... Xiao Qiao, she..."

Zhou Yu gritted his teeth, veins bulging on his forehead, his pride and humiliation intertwined wildly.

Sun Quan turned his back, his voice laced with an unyielding coldness.

"Gongjin, those who achieve great things do not concern themselves with trifles."

"Women are like clothes. As long as we can protect our Jiangdong territory, what do two women matter?"

"If you can't bear to part with them, I'll find you ten or eight more stunning beauties later."

Zhou Yu closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and swallowed back all the pent-up frustration.

"I... obey your order."

On the wide river, a wedding procession consisting of more than a dozen large boats was sailing with drums and gongs.

A bright red silk ribbon hung from the bow of the ship, and scions of prominent families stood on the deck, engaging in lively discussions.

In the very center of the decorated boat, Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao, dressed in bright red wedding gowns, embraced each other tightly.

Da Qiao had cried all her tears, and only endless gloom remained on her gentle and graceful face.

Xiao Qiao's mischievous face was also covered in tears, and her eyes were filled with despair for the world.

"Sister, Zhou Lang doesn't want me anymore..."

"He clearly said he would marry me, so why is he giving us away to those bloated, spoiled brats from wealthy families?"

Da Qiao gently stroked her sister's hair, her voice full of helplessness.

"Silly girl, in the eyes of those men, the greater cause is always more important than us."

"We are nothing more than bargaining chips used by them in their transactions."

Xiao Qiao bit her lip, glanced at the rolling river outside the window, and her eyes became determined.

"Sister, I'd rather die than be violated by those disgusting people."

Da Qiao nodded, took her sister's hand, and the two of them helped each other out of the cabin.

The wealthy young men who came to fetch the bride stared wide-eyed at the two stunning beauties who emerged.

"Oh, you two young ladies can't wait any longer?"

"Come here and let this young master give you a kiss!"

Da Qiao coldly looked at these ugly faces, then pulled Xiao Qiao and without hesitation stepped over the railing and jumped into the turbulent river.

At this critical moment.

A clear, melodious zither tune suddenly rang out on the river.

Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao felt their bodies being supported by a gentle force, and they came to a steady stop in mid-air.

Immediately afterwards, a massive, luxurious pleasure boat, so large it was almost suffocating, broke through the thin mist on the river and slowly entered everyone's sight.

Gu Fan stood at the bow of the ship, letting the sea breeze blow against his floral shirt.

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Name: Da Qiao

[Identity: First among the Two Qiaos of Jiangdong]

[Physique: Water and Wood Dual Spiritual Body (Top-Grade Dual Cultivation Physique)]

[Appearance rating: 98 (out of 100)]

Current state: Despairing, utterly bewildered

[Number of charging cycles: 0]

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Name: Xiao Qiao

[Identity: Second among the Two Qiaos of Jiangdong]

[Physique: Water and Wood Dual Spiritual Body (Top-Grade Dual Cultivation Physique)]

[Appearance rating: 98 (out of 100)]

[Current state: I'm so sad and shocked]

[Number of charging cycles: 0]

Looking at the two near-perfect panels, Gu Fan snapped his fingers in satisfaction.

"Lan'er, get rid of those unsightly wrecked ships."

"The woman this Holy Son has set his sights on is not someone these bumpkins can lay a finger on?"