Yang Guo travels back in time to become Duan Yu, a different kind of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils.

Chapter 86 Family Heritage

Yang Guo's brows furrowed suddenly, and his heart skipped a beat.

Upon hearing the words "Little Master's Wife" from Yue Laosan's mouth, he immediately thought of the Little Dragon Girl in the ancient tomb of Zhongnan Mountain. In an instant, his internal energy circulated throughout his body, and with a light tap of his foot, his figure transformed into a wisp of breeze, rushing towards the source of the fighting.

Upon seeing this, Zhao Shuhuai immediately gathered her energy and followed. She used the light and agile skills of the Ancient Tomb Sect, her skirt fluttering in the wind, her figure graceful and steady, closely following Yang Guo without falling behind.

Before the two even reached the entrance of Mirror Lake Cottage, they saw four figures tumbling and fighting in the bamboo forest clearing, their weapons clashing and clanging incessantly.

The two fighting in the arena were Ruan Xingzhu and Azi. Yang Guo was also very familiar with the other two, Qin Hongmian and her daughter Mu Wanqing.

It turns out that Qin Hongmian and her daughter Mu Wanqing had followed the trail to Xiaojing Lake without knowing that the place had just undergone a dramatic change. Their purpose in coming here was to assassinate Ruan Xingzhu.

Qin Hongmian was stubborn and fiercely independent. She never resented Duan Zhengchun's philandering and amorous nature, but only hated the seductive women of the world who had stolen her lover. After receiving a message from her junior sister Gan Baobao, she and Mu Wanqing made several attempts to assassinate Dao Baifeng and Duan Zhengchun's other lovers, but all failed.

Later, upon hearing that Duan Zhengchun had another lover, Ruan Xingzhu, who was living in seclusion in the bamboo forest of Xiaojing Lake, she immediately brought her daughter to the place, determined to eliminate this source of trouble.

The atmosphere inside the bamboo house had been heavy and oppressive. Azi, unable to bear sitting for long, went out for a stroll, where she happened to run into a man who was angrily searching for her.

Qin Hongmian and her daughter met unexpectedly.

Azi is naturally mischievous and willful, with a sharp tongue; Qin Hongmian is full of resentment and has a violent temper; Mu Wanqing is also aloof and proud.

Unwilling to suffer a loss, the three argued and immediately drew their swords.

Hearing the commotion of fighting outside, Ruan Xingzhu went out to investigate. At that time, Duan Zhengchun had just suffered a serious injury and was still breathing heavily. She had no intention of fighting and only wanted to quietly watch over her lover as he recovered.

However, Qin Hongmian was ruthless in her attacks and constantly hurled insults at her, calling her "little bitch" and "vixen" repeatedly, each word a venomous wound. In addition, A Zi was fighting two against one, and after dozens of moves, she gradually became overwhelmed and fell into a disadvantageous position.

Seeing that Azi was in danger, Ruan Xingzhu was eager to protect her daughter and could no longer restrain herself. She grabbed her weapon and jumped into the fray, and the four women immediately engaged in a fierce and evenly matched battle.

Having witnessed Duan Yu and Mu Wanqing's intimate interactions in the past, and having been involved in the old incident in the Wanjie Valley secret chamber, Yue Laosan had already formed a preconceived notion that Mu Wanqing was his young master Duan's woman. Upon seeing her present, he immediately uttered the words "Little Master's Wife."

Yang Guo stood at a distance and saw that the four women were fighting more and more fiercely. If they continued to fight, they would inevitably be seriously injured and become enemies. He casually picked a few green bamboo leaves, concentrated his strength at his fingertips, and flicked them lightly.

Several bamboo leaves pierced the air silently, accurately striking the vital points on the wrists of the four women who were holding swords.

Four crisp sounds rang out as the weapons fell to the ground in succession. The four women's wrists went numb, their strength dissipated, and their weapons fell from their hands. The attack ceased abruptly, and they all withdrew and retreated.

Mu Wanqing looked up and saw that familiar face clearly. The figure she had longed for day and night was right before her eyes. In that instant, her heart was filled with emotion, and she blurted out...

He said, "Young Master Duan!"

Since their parting at Wanjie Valley, her longing for him has grown day and night. She knows that this love is destined to be fruitless, but she still cannot suppress it.

Love is the most tormenting thing. She was depressed all day long, thinking that she would never see him again in this life. Unexpectedly, they met again at Xiaojing Lake.

As soon as the words left her mouth, she realized her mistake and hurriedly corrected herself, her voice trembling slightly: "Brother Duan—what are you doing here?"

Zhao Shuhuai stood quietly to the side, her gaze shifting slightly between Mu Wanqing and Yang Guo, her mind already clear.

The girl in black had a tender look in her eyes, clearly deeply in love. Her timid "brother" suggested that, like the girl in purple, she was also the illegitimate daughter of the Prince of Zhennan, who had been wandering the martial world.

She sighed softly to herself: Although Yang Guo and Duan Zhengchun were not related by blood, his ability to attract the hearts of beauties in the world was actually a direct descendant of that romantic Prince Zhennan.

The Prince of Zhennan's mansion truly reflects a family with a long and distinguished academic tradition.

Yang Guo, his expression calm, spoke gently: "Miss Mu, this is a long story. I wonder why you and your daughter have come all this way to fight?"

Upon hearing him call her "Miss Mu," Mu Wanqing felt a lump in her throat, her eyes welled up, and she almost burst into tears. Just as she was about to reply, two figures slowly walked out of the bamboo house.

Pale-faced and weak, Duan Zhengchun was helped out by Dao Baifeng and asked softly, "Hongmian, what brings you here?"

Upon seeing Duan Zhengchun, Qin Hongmian's long-suppressed resentment surged up instantly, and she angrily retorted, "Duan Zhengchun! You heartless bastard! You spend all your time here with Ruan Xingzhu, completely forgetting about me and Wan'er!"

Duan Zhengchun was already embarrassed when she exposed his affair in public. Hearing this, he became even more agitated, which aggravated his old injuries, and he couldn't help but cough softly. This cough came on very suddenly, and his blood and qi surged, and he couldn't stop it for a long time.

Upon seeing this, Qin Hongmian's anger vanished instantly, leaving only heartfelt anxiety and tenderness. Her tone shifted abruptly, filled with boundless concern, as she softly and urgently called out, "Brother Chun! What happened to you? Who hurt you like this? Is your injury serious?"

Before she could finish speaking, she had already forgotten about the argument and rushed to Duan Zhengchun's side, her eyes filled with worry.

Ruan Xingzhu also rushed forward in a panic, gently patting Duan Zhengchun's back to help him catch his breath, softly asking about his well-being, her eyes full of tenderness.

Dao Baifeng stood there, quietly watching the two women on either side vying to show their concern for Duan Zhengchun, and a pang of jealousy inevitably rose in her heart.

But then she remembered her momentary lapse of judgment and the terrible mistake she had made. A single wrong thought had ruined half her life's cause and effect. All she felt was guilt and weariness, and she had no right to be jealous or competitive.

She slowly released her hands from Duan Zhengchun's, took two steps forward, her expression calm and composed, and turned to Qin Hongmian and Ruan Xingzhu, saying, "Miss Qin, Miss Ruan, the Prince is currently unwell, so he will be in your care."

Upon hearing this, Qin Hongmian and Ruan Xingzhu were both stunned, their eyes filled with disbelief.

Ruan Xingzhu, with her keen observation, had noticed Dao Baifeng's unusual expression and strange behavior earlier, and had already made some guesses in her mind. Qin Hongmian, however, was completely bewildered and confused, utterly unable to understand why the usually arrogant and domineering Dao Baifeng would utter such words of concession. However, at this moment, she was preoccupied with Duan Zhengchun's injuries, and even if she had doubts in her heart, they were all overshadowed by joy and anxiety, leaving her no time to think about it in detail.

The expressions of the three dukes and four guards of Dali standing to the side were even more fascinating.

Having followed Prince Zhennan for decades, everyone knew the princess's temperament all too well. In the past, Dao Baifeng could not tolerate Duan Zhengchun's philandering and promiscuity. Having seen through his philandering and frivolous nature, she was disheartened and resolutely left the palace to become a nun at the Yuxu Temple outside Dali City.

No one could have imagined that the Princess Consort would so calmly tolerate Qin and Ruan taking care of the Prince so closely. Such magnanimity and composure were completely different from her usual self, leaving everyone speechless and bewildered.

Ignoring the surprised looks on everyone's faces, Dao Baifeng turned to Yang Guo and said gently, "Yu'er, come with me. I have a few words to say to you alone."

Yang Guo nodded to Zhao Shuhuai and Mu Wanqing beside him, then followed Dao Baifeng toward a secluded spot in the bamboo forest.

Qin Hongmian and Ruan Xingzhu helped Duan Zhengchun, who was still coughing and wheezing, back to the bamboo house to rest. The three dukes and four guards of Dali, being very sensible, immediately dispersed and went back to their posts.

Not far away, Yue Laosan was still engrossed in digging, preparing Ye Erniang's grave. Meanwhile, the lively and energetic Azi, taking advantage of the lack of supervision, had once again slipped away to play somewhere in the bamboo grove.

After the noise subsided, only Zhao Shuhuai and Mu Wanqing remained in the clearing of the bamboo grove, standing facing each other, the bamboo rustling in the wind, a scene of tranquility.

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