My Arrogant Young Lady

"My dad... he's been poisoned by my petrification poison..." I thought for a moment and said awkwardly.

"Petrifying poison?" The uncle frowned.

This story is too long, so I've only given my uncle a brief summary. But even though I kept it simple, I still talked to him for two hours straight. From the day I left the provincial capital until now, when I'm here again. By the time I finished, the ashtray next to us was piled high with cigarette butts.

"You've destroyed all the forces in the North?" the uncle asked after thinking for a moment.

"Yes." I nodded gently.

"Great! I've wanted to wipe out those bastards for a long time. But every time I make a move, they beg for mercy. I can't bring myself to hit someone who's smiling at me. Besides, their flattery is quite charming; I really enjoy that feeling. It's good that you've wiped them out. It seems that the North will be ruled by my Zhao family from now on." Uncle's eyes gleamed.

“Brother, although Aurora took all our money, the businesses those forces left behind are still there. Once Xi’er destroys Aurora, we’ll swallow up all those forces’ businesses. In less than three years, our wealth will be as abundant as before. In another three years, our money will probably double again,” the dragon-robed man said.

“Indeed, if there were another three years, then I, Emperor Zhao, would probably be on the list overseas. I knew my luck was the best, hehe…” the uncle sneered.

Seeing my uncle and the man in the dragon robe discussing what to do next, I glanced at my watch and realized it was already afternoon. If I stayed chatting with them any longer, I might not make it to Zhang Shixue's house for dinner.

“Brother Chi You, thank you for helping me find my uncle. Before I destroy the Aurora, I hope you can protect him for me,” I said.

“If we take good care of your family, you can focus more on dealing with Oda Seiji. You’re welcome, it’s what we should do,” said Chi You, the leader of the God Group.

“Well, I’m leaving for Mingzhu City in three days to take up my post. I have some minor matters to attend to, so I must leave now. Before I extinguish the Aurora, I’ll leave my uncle in your care,” I said.

"Okay." Chi You nodded gently.

"Follow him." As soon as I stepped out of the guesthouse, Chi You immediately said to the pretty girl beside him.

"Chi You, I... I don't want to cooperate with him..." the girl said immediately after hearing Chi You's words.

"This is an order!" Chi You frowned.

"Why did you get in the car? Get out!" As soon as I got into the car, I was surprised to find that Bifang from the Divine Group had also gotten in. Moreover, she was even wearing a police uniform when she got in.

Although the people at Aurora were all Korean, and a bit dim-witted, they wielded considerable influence in the north and had many informants. When I saw Bi Fang, dressed in a police uniform, follow me into the car, I broke out in a cold sweat. I wasn't afraid of Aurora seeing me with the police; I was worried about them having to explain themselves. Besides, my family is full of beautiful women. I'm immune to them. Someone as stunning as Bi Fang, a nine-out-of-ten beauty, didn't interest me at all; in fact, I found her clingy and annoying.

Bi Fang, seeing the annoyed look on my face, got angry too. She was a spoiled young lady, always with a bad temper. With just one fierce glare, Bi Fang immediately started arguing with me. "Wang Xi, what do you mean? So what if your family has some money, and your father is a warlord? What makes you so great? If my master hadn't sent me to protect you, I wouldn't have bothered with you. I'm trying to protect you, and you don't even appreciate it. Don't push your luck."

"I have no shame, you can leave now," I said coldly.

Hearing my words, Bifang was so angry she rolled her eyes. She took a deep breath, glared at me, and was about to get off the bus. But remembering her duty, she hesitated and forced back her anger. She glared at me again, then simply closed her eyes and sat in the bus, ignoring me.

Knowing she was sent by Li Xiaoyao to protect me, I couldn't help but laugh at how responsible she was for her mission. Then, with a sigh, I started the car and said to her, "Next time you're with me, be more professional. Don't wear that uniform. I prefer someone with heavy makeup and black stockings, you know?"

"Wang Xi, I'm only responsible for protecting you, I have no obligation to dress up as you like," Bi Fang said, opening his eyes and glaring at me fiercely.

"I don't care. If I don't see what I want next time, I'll immediately tell Aurora your identity. You wouldn't dare betray me, but I can use you to prove my loyalty to Aurora. Whether you dress the way I like or not is up to you," I said.

"You filthy scoundrel!" Bi Fang cursed at me angrily.

"Hehe..." I stopped talking to her while driving.

Because it was almost time to get off work in the evening, the traffic in the provincial capital was a bit congested. The car kept stopping and starting, and it was almost five o'clock when we had only traveled halfway.

Thinking of Zhang Shixue, I felt a pang of helplessness. Being bored, I thought for a moment and said to Bifang, "Bifang, if you already had a wife and children, and a girl loved you deeply, what would you do for her?"

You know who I am. I'm never short of beautiful women. Bifang, her eyes showed a hint of disdain as she looked at me, "I'll make things clear with that girl and tell her she doesn't need to like me anymore."

"Right? That's what I think too. But she only likes me in her heart, she's never told me. She's never even hoped for anything to happen between us. In her heart, she just likes me, nothing more. If I were to take the initiative to tell her how I'm being rejected in order to make her stop liking me, wouldn't that hurt her pride?" I asked.

"She never said she liked you, so how do you know she likes you? Aren't you just being presumptuous?" Bi Fang asked coldly.

"I can sense it, and her father has told me the same thing. She's never said she likes me, but I'm going to take the initiative to tell her I don't. Isn't that a bit bullying?" I thought to myself.

"Heh, he just likes you in his heart, he hasn't said anything to you. If you can't even allow someone to like you in their heart, then you are indeed a bit arrogant, and so arrogant that it's disgusting," she said.

"Really?" I asked.

"Yes." She nodded gently.

"Okay, I understand. I know it's not good to do this, but it's for her sake, okay?" I sighed.

Then, I stopped talking to Bi Fang. When the car arrived at Zhang Shixue's building, I took Bi Fang with me. When Zhang Shixue opened the door for me, I clearly saw her eyes light up. But when she saw Bi Fang, she frowned slightly in surprise. Then, she smiled and immediately found us two pairs of slippers. "Wang Xi, is this your colleague from Interpol?"

"I guess so. She's in charge of protecting me now, so she came with me." I smiled and nodded gently, placing the gift I bought at the door.

When Zhang Shixue's father heard that I had arrived, he quickly came out to greet me warmly. Especially when he saw Bi Fang wearing a police uniform, his eyes looked at me with even more admiration.

At that moment, Bi Fang also noticed a photo on the TV cabinet in Zhang Shixue's house. The photo showed Zhang Shixue's father in a police uniform. Just one glance at the flowers on his uniform, and Bi Fang understood what was going on. Clearly, it was my current rather unique identity that had attracted Zhang Shixue's father.

This time, coming to Zhang Shixue's house for dinner was her father's idea. He was much more enthusiastic towards me than last time, and even personally cooked several side dishes for me. During the meal, Zhang Shixue's father didn't talk about his daughter again, nor did he ask about my work. He just chatted with me casually, making small talk.

Zhang Shixue's personality is somewhat similar to her father's. She clearly likes me a lot, but she never says it. She only expresses it through her actions, silently doing things for me.

After dinner, Zhang Shixue's father invited me to sit on the sofa and have some fruit. While chatting with him, I saw Zhang Shixue go into her bedroom. I knew my chance had come.

Then he chatted casually with Zhang Shixue's father for a few minutes before standing up and walking into Zhang Shixue's bedroom.

Zhang Shixue's bedroom wasn't big, but it was cozy and clean, decorated with many small ornaments that girls like.

Standing behind Zhang Shixue, I coughed lightly twice and asked, "Shixue, is this your bedroom?"

"Yes, my house is too small." Zhang Shixue was surprised, turned around and looked at me with a blush on her pretty face.

"It's very clean and beautiful. Your home is very nice," I said.

"Not as good as your royal palace," Zhang Shixue said with a smile.

"..." I only wanted to cruelly tell her the words of rejection, but I suddenly stopped myself when the words were on the tip of my tongue. At that moment, Zhang Shixue and I looked at each other and suddenly felt an indescribable silence in the bedroom.

One second, two seconds, as we both held our breath and looked at each other, Zhang Shixue suddenly said to me, "Wang Xi, I like you."

"Huh?" This was the first time Zhang Shixue had confessed her feelings to me, and my heart was in turmoil after hearing her words.

"Wang Xi, I like you, but I know I'm not good enough for you. Everyone says you're a dragon or phoenix in the sky, but I know I'm just a sparrow on the ground. My liking for you is destined to be fruitless. And I don't expect anything in return from you; I just want to like you in my heart. But since I met you, I'm afraid it will be hard for me to find someone else to like. Wang Xi, please let me keep liking you silently in my heart, okay?" As she spoke, Zhang Shixue looked at me with earnest eyes.

"..." After hearing Zhang Shixue's words, I couldn't help but frown slightly.

Just like she said, things didn't work out between us before. But should I cruelly shatter this little secret in her heart as well?

But if I don't destroy the wish in her heart, what will become of her in this life...?

Chapter 328 Showdown with Wang Yuebai

A year later, Wang Yuebai and his son Wang Huan, taking advantage of the chaos, fled back to China. Leveraging the Wang family's prestige, they quickly gathered some second- and third-tier forces within the country, forming a sizable alliance known as the Anti-Demon Alliance. During the formation of the Anti-Demon Alliance, Wang Yuebai and Wang Huan boasted and recommended each other. After a series of feigned refusals, Wang Yuebai reluctantly became the leader of the martial arts alliance, with its headquarters located in Mingzhu City, Jiangnan Province.

However, Wang Yuebai and his son Wang Huan's resistance against the demons was a pretense; they secretly allied themselves with Oda Seiji. This was due to the immense power they wielded. Oda Seiji brought Wang Yuebai and his son Wang Huan under his control. Besides Wang Yu, the Six Heavenly Demons, and Aurora on the surface, Wang Yuebai and his son Wang Huan were also secretly part of Oda Seiji's faction.

Secretly, they allied themselves with Oda Seiji, while openly opposing him under the banner of justice. This allowed Wang Yuebai and his son Wang Huan to navigate the complexities of the martial arts world with ease, making them very successful.

On the banks of the Huangpu River. At the Peace Hotel. Wang Yuebai, his eyes shining as he gazed at the city below, his heart brimming with ambition. Playing with a string of lion's head jade beads he had polished for ten years, Wang Yuebai stood with his back to Wang Huan by the window and said, "Huan'er, do you know what my greatest wish is?"

“Father’s wish is Huan’er’s wish. Huan’er was born of Father, so naturally we are of the same mind.” Wang Huan smiled as she stood behind Wang Yuebai.

"Hehe. More than a year has passed in the blink of an eye, Huan'er, you've become even more mature. And you and I, having obtained the genes of the strong, have both made great progress in our skills. We've fused with lower-level masters, and with mid-level masters. If the two of us, masters like us, went out into the world, I'm afraid the entire martial arts world would tremble." As he spoke, Wang Yuebai suddenly tightened his grip on the blunt lion's head in his hand. "It's a pity we can't capture any member of the Wang family. Although the Wang family has been defeated and retreated overseas with a large number of family members, Wang Che, Wang You, and Liuli, those three little brats, are still causing trouble in the south. It's like a fishbone stuck in my throat, making me want to speak out."

“Father, Wang Che, Wang You, and Liu Li no longer have the Wang family backing them up. At most, they are just wandering martial artists. If we can lay a trap, they will fall into our hands sooner or later,” Wang Huan said.

“Wang Che, a top-tier Divine-level expert. Wang You, a lower-tier Fusion-stage expert. Liu Li, a mid-tier Fusion-stage expert. Liu Li is naturally powerful, possessing the strength of a martial arts master at the age of five. Wang You is meticulous and a natural-born strategist. As for Wang Che, she is cunning and treacherous; nothing can escape her notice. I heard that Aurora has been newly sent from the north of China to guard it, and this person will replace Qinglong. This will give Qinglong time to go to Europe to fight against the strongest force in Europe, the Golden Twelve Knights. Alas, they only sent a high-ranking Star-level expert to help us. I'm afraid Wang Che, Wang You, and Liu Li will become increasingly difficult to deal with.” Wang Yuebai sighed.

“Father, there will be a way,” Wang Huan said.

"Huan'er, we both made the mistake of underestimating each other last time. Haven't we learned our lesson yet?" Turning around, Wang Yuebai frowned slightly.

“Father’s words of advice are very wise, but I wonder if Father has any good countermeasures?” Wang Huan asked.

Hearing Wang Huan's words, Wang Yuebai's brows furrowed even deeper. She realized that her long, eloquent speech, intended to impress Wang Huan, had been completely incomprehensible, like talking to a brick wall.

Sigh, we have absolutely no teamwork.

Helpless, Wang Yuebai simply stopped pretending and had to explain to Huan'er, word by word, "When I asked you earlier if you knew what my wish was, I was actually telling you that I plan to eliminate the Wang family and Oda Seiji to rule the world. When I told you how powerful Wang Che, Wang You, and Liuli are, I wanted to tell you that I plan to lure them into fighting Oda Seiji, making them both severely weakened. As for the new guardian sent by Aurora, I'm afraid he's no match for Wang Che and Liuli. It would be better to let Wang Che and Liuli kill him. Then, we'll provoke Oda Seiji's wrath, and we can take the opportunity to rob him."

"Alas, if you had even half the talent of the Wang family's heir, I wouldn't be in such a dire situation now. Alas, why don't I have Wang Yang's talent to have so many good children..." After saying this, Wang Yuebai appeared heartbroken.

"Father's words of admonition are absolutely correct. Your son is willing to continue to work hard." Wang Huan secretly glanced at Wang Yuebai, a surge of hatred rising in his heart.

Haha, if you had half of Wang Yang's abilities, I wouldn't be in this situation now. Ever since what happened with the Wang family, he and his son have become estranged.

On this side, I've arrived at Qinglong's residence in Mingzhu City and completed the handover. Beside me are Bifang, Heilong, Young Master Bao, Li Guanghui, and about twenty members of Aurora. Because I was promoted in Mingzhu City, Li Guanghui was promoted along with me. After Li Guanghui took over all the information about Jiangnan Province from Qinglong's subordinates, Qinglong looked at me expressionlessly and said, "I must immediately depart for the European battlefield to fight the Twelve Golden Knights. You are Zhuque's personal disciple, and I have full confidence in Zhuque's abilities. I entrust this to you. I'm counting on you."

"Farewell, Lord Azure Dragon," I said.

"Please." Patting my shoulder, Qinglong immediately left with his men.

After Qinglong left, my feigned seriousness immediately relaxed. I then patted Li Guanghui on the shoulder and said, "Brother Guanghui, you're in charge of compiling and absorbing information on everything in Jiangnan Province for me. Wang Che, Wang You, and Liuli. Compile their information separately and send it to me later. Also, give me a list of any rebels who dared to cause trouble for Aurora."

"..." After hearing my words, Li Guanghui couldn't help but take a deep breath.

They treated me like a little brother again...

I winked at Black Dragon and Young Master Bao. I immediately went into the bedroom on the third floor of Azure Dragon's mansion.

Damn, this mansion that Qinglong has seized is quite impressive. It's a four-story villa with a garden, a swimming pool, and even a tennis court. Just a quick glance, and I estimated its size to be around 2,100 square meters. And I've heard that property prices in Mingzhu City are among the highest in China. I wonder who the previous owner was, someone so wealthy. The previous owner was quite unlucky to have Qinglong choose their mansion.

When the nest is overturned, no egg remains unbroken. Our Wang family is finished. Those famous super families in the martial arts world aren't having an easy time either.

The bedroom in the Azure Dragon Mansion was enormous, almost like a living room. Sitting on the sofa, I lit a Daqianmen cigarette I'd bought yesterday, took a deep drag, and asked, "What the hell is the Golden Twelve Knights?"

Black Dragon and Young Master Bao both follow me. They don't have as much experience as I do. Besides them, the only one in this room with the most knowledge is Bi Fang. "In Europe, Europeans also have their own cultivation methods. The Twelve Golden Knights are the strongest force in all of Europe, a force composed of twelve masters above the level of gods. It's said that those paladins are very skilled, especially their Grand Knight Commander, who has already reached the Heartbeat level."

"So that's how it is. It seems that the martial arts of our Chinese nation are still stronger." Saying this, I felt a little disappointed.

Throughout the entire European war, among so many nations, only twelve masters of god-like caliber emerged. Yet, my Wang family, from just one lineage, has produced countless masters.

In addition, there were the Ye family, the four major families, Shaolin, Wudang, and unparalleled masters from various sects within the country. Unfortunately, we were not united enough, and each of us had our own concerns; otherwise, Oda Seiji would not have been able to conquer us so quickly.

"My lord, Wang Yuebai, the leader of the Jiangnan Anti-Demon Alliance, requests your presence." After Li Guanghui finished organizing the documents for me, he entered my room and said with a frown.

"The Jiangnan Anti-Demon Alliance? Isn't that an enemy of Aurora? I won't see them!" I said coldly.

“They’re our own people. On the surface, they’re leading everyone to resist Lord Heavenly Demon King, but in reality, they’ve already secretly pledged allegiance to him. They’re another force of Lord Heavenly Demon King within China.” Li Guanghui frowned, looking at me as if I were a fool.

"Oh? So it's another force under the Heavenly Demon King. How does it compare to our Aurora?" I asked.

"Compared to our Aurora, they are naturally far inferior, but they are still considered our allies. Wang Yuebai's position under the Heavenly Demon King is second only to our Aurora's prince, but his position is much higher than yours," Li Guanghui said.

"Heh, much taller than me? Let him come see me, and see how I make him kneel before me!" I said coldly.

"Okay..." After hearing my words, Li Guanghui gave me a strange look and left. I was treating him like a lackey again, which made him very unhappy. However, in his heart, my act of putting on airs seemed a bit odd. Even though he didn't want to run errands for me, he still couldn't help but go out.

After he left my residence, he turned back and glared at my room. "Show-off, Wang Yuebai's status is second only to our Prince, far surpassing Ye Shuang's. This time, you've really messed up; you'll pay the price..."

Chapter 329 Stealing Spiritual Energy

"Lord Li Guanghui, this is just a small token of my appreciation. Although I am not in Aurora, we are all serving the Heavenly Demon King. Now that we are working together, I hope Lord Li Guanghui will take good care of us." In the hotel room, Wang Yuebai smiled and placed a bag of gems into Li Guanghui's hand. This Wang Yuebai was a very shrewd and charming person, and his greatest skill was giving gifts. Although Li Guanghui's status was much lower than his, he was still a high-ranking official in Aurora and a member of the Li Dynasty.