Chapter 145: with translation of chapter title

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Interpretation: "This shout came from Lü E's mouth, which was understandable; seeing her father's arm severed, she was stunned, then immediately rushed forward, palms thrusting toward Feng Yi."

We need to keep names: Lü E, Feng Yi. Use glossary: Lü E (provided as Lü E). Feng Yi.

We must not add extra words. Keep concise but faithful.

Let's produce: "【1】 This shout came from Lü E's mouth, which was understandable; seeing her father's arm severed, she was stunned, then immediately rushed forward, palms thrusting toward Feng Yi."

Check: we kept all info. Good.

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Translate: "Feng Yi flicked his sleeve lightly; Lü E was flung backward several zhang against her will. Though Feng Yi meant no harm, the gap in their abilities was too great—this blow made her inner organs boil, a surge of adverse qi choked her chest, and she nearly fainted."

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Translate: "At the same moment, a fierce gust of wind slammed into Feng Yi's back. It was Fan Yiweng, anxious to protect his master, who snatched up the steel staff from the ground and attacked again."

anxious to protect his master

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Translate: "Feng Yi did not turn; his blade traced a long rainbow, the sword sound a soft 'swish', thin as a flute."

The blade made a soft 'swish', as thin as a flute.

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Translate: "Blade and staff clashed with a crack; the steel staff was actually cut by the blood blade. A flash of blade light shot straight at his abdomen."

A flash of blade light shot straight at his abdomen.

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Translate: "Fan Yiweng, though too slow to react, still held a death‑desperate resolve; heedless, he flung his head, his whiskers lashing toward Feng Yi's skull."

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Translate: "In the instant the blade light reached his body, Feng Yi halted his blade—with a slap, his neck muscles flared in pain as the whiskers struck him."

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Translate: "Feng Yi laughed loudly: 'Good!' Though stubborn and unyielding, he did not turn; he kicked back with his heel, striking Fan Yiweng's ribs, and immediately a bone‑breaking sound rang out."

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Translate: "This kick not only broke Fan Yiweng's ribs, but sent both him and the steel staff flying."

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Translate: "As Feng Yi repelled Lü E and Fan Yiweng, a clang rang out; Gongsun Zhi's black sword fell from the air, embedding itself in the blue stone slab, its blade trembling slightly, while the golden blade flew out and lodged in the house pillar."

golden blade

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Translate: "At that moment Gongsun Zhi came to, flinging out his right palm; a gust of wind struck toward Feng Yi's abdomen—this was the Iron Palm technique."

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Translate: "Having lost an arm, he struck with all his might. Feng Yi saw that, despite his severed arm, Gongsun Zhi remained strict and disciplined; even before his palm arrived, his palm wind was stern and oppressive—truly the bearing of a master. He laughed long: 'Good!'"

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Translate: "His left hand sank slightly; as their palms met, Gongsun Zhi instantly felt a vast, surging force like a sudden mountain flood, overwhelming and unstoppable, shaking his five viscera, his chest churning with nausea; with a hiss, the blood from his severed arm seemed to be squeezed out by a high‑pressure water jet."

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Translate: "Everyone's faces turned ashen; the Jueqing Gu disciples were both shocked and afraid, some so timid their legs went limp and they collapsed to the ground."

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Translate: "For his internal energy raced, blood flow accelerated; even if Gongsun Zhi had practiced the Closed‑Aperture skill, under Feng Yi's mighty, overbearing Divine Illumination skill it was useless."

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Translate: "Gongsun Zhi stumbled back three steps, his body nearly giving way, but mindful of his status he hurriedly circulated his energy to brace himself, refusing to fall—unexpectedly, a red light flickered in Feng Yi's hand and swept toward his right shoulder."

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Translate: "Gongsun Zhi now had no strength to resist; unexpectedly a white blur lunged forward, crying, 'Show mercy!'"

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Translate: "A white jade palm struck straight at Feng Yi's cervical vertebra—a deadly vital point—and it was a sudden ambush."

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Translate: "Feng Yi raised his eyebrows, lashing out with his left hand—but the white shadow darted like lightning, evading him, seizing Gongsun Zhi and pulling him several zhang away; the attacker was Xiao Longnv."

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Translate: "That move was ghost‑like, lightning‑swift—not only Feng Yi, even Li Mochou had never seen it; it was the technique of the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra, a marvel she had long sought but never attained."

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Translate: "Lin Chaoying created this martial art long ago, basing it purely on internal energy to cultivate peerless lightness; she sought only speed, not force, swift as wind and lightning."

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Translate: "Feng Yi turned his head; Xiao Longnv stood shoulder‑to‑shoulder with Gongsun Zhi, Li Mochou's cheeks flushed red, lovely as a flower, yet cold lightning flickered in her beautiful eyes as she said word by word, 'Junior sister, what are you doing now?'"

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Translate: "Xiao Longnv's face turned pale, but she said nothing."

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Translate: "Feng Yi knew from his past life that the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra was unsurpassed in speed; especially when Xiao Longnv and Yang Guo wielded their swords together, their martial prowess far surpassed that of the Golden Wheel National Master, Gongsun Zhi, and other experts, who suffered crushing defeat."

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Translate: "After Xiao Longnv mastered the art of left‑right mutual combat, she became even more formidable; in the battle at Chongyang Palace she made nine top masters tremble with fear and dread—unfortunately, the opportunity never arose for him to meet her in person."

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Translate: "Having thought this through, he slung the blood blade onto his shoulder, smiled faintly, and said, 'I've long heard the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra is famed for speed; today I see it, and indeed the reputation is deserved—awesome, awesome.'"

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Translate: "Xiao Longnv sighed, saying, 'Feng Yi, don't mock me.' She turned her gaze, saw Gongsun Zhi's face ashen, swaying on the verge of collapse, and said, 'You have already won; why press the attack to the bitter end?'"

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Translate: "Suddenly a wail rang out: 'Father…' Lü E caught her breath, heartbroken, lunged toward Gongsun Zhi, tears streaming as she tore a strip of her clothing to bind his wound."

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Translate: "But a wound to an arm is not so easily bound."

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Translate: "Fan Yiweng looked at the surrounding disciples and stammered, 'What are you doing? Quickly go find medicine!' Though he seemed nervous, his words were aggressive, showing he was clearly flying into a rage."

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Translate: "Having had his ribs broken by Feng Yi's kick, his true qi was nearly scattered; his injury was severe, and he could not move at all."

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Translate: "The Jueqing Gu disciples immediately had someone run out to fetch the golden wound medicine. Gongsun Zhi closed his eyes and breathed with a hoarse 'heh heh'."

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Translate: "He had believed his divine skill invincible, yet he suffered a crushing defeat before his own disciples, losing prestige; plus he had lost an arm—how could Liu Mei ever marry him? He instantly felt life was not worth living."

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Translate: "Seeing Gongsun Zhi's state, Xiao Longnv recalled his kindness in saving her, felt a sourness in her nose, and thought it was all her fault—if he had not saved her, how could this arm‑severing disaster have befallen him?"

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Translate: "'Xiao Longnv!' Feng Yi said with a laugh: 'I also observe certain rules in my conduct; I have shown mercy to this Valley Master Gongsun many times, allowing him to set formations and wield weapons, and only after he exhausted all his means did I strike him heavily.'"

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Translate: "'And I know he saved your life, so when you wounded me with the Jade Peak Needles I treated it as if nothing happened—but you still came to interfere; am I giving you face, or are you denying me face?'"

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Translate: "It turned out that just now, when Feng Yi's blade sliced Gongsun Zhi's left arm, Xiao Longnv panicked and shot out a handful of Jade Peak Needles; Feng Yi knew this was understandable, merely brushed them away with his palm wind and said nothing, but her second strike naturally left him displeased."

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Translate: "Now, hearing his question and seeing Feng Yi's smiling face, Xiao Longnv's heart pounded like thunder; she felt the oppressive force greater than his angry expression, both fearful and ashamed, and said, 'Throwing the Jade Peak Needles was wrong of me, but you intend to harm Valley Master Gongsun—he saved my life, and I have promised to marry him; how could I stand by and do nothing?'"

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Translate: "Gongsun Zhi, who had lost an arm and felt all hope lost, never expected Xiao Longnv to say such a thing; he was overjoyed."

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Translate: "'Hehe…' Feng Yi couldn't help but chuckle, licking his lips: 'I really wish Yang Guo could appear here.'"

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Translate: "Recalling the original plot, where Xiao Longnv helped Yang Guo fight Gongsun Zhi, that life‑saving debt ultimately paled before her lover's importance; now, on her own head, she actually aided Gongsun Zhi—truly laughable."

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Translate: "So he wanted to see what would happen then!"

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Translate: "Xiao Longnv gritted her teeth and said in a hoarse voice, 'What does this have to do with Guo'er?'"

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Translate: "'Yang Guo has nothing to do with this!' Feng Yi laughed: 'Then you also owe me a life‑saving debt—how will you repay it?'"

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Translate: "Xiao Longnv smiled: 'You have given me a great life‑saving kindness; I will forever be grateful. If today you were in his place, I would also help you.'"

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Translate: 'But your martial arts are so supreme, unmatched under heaven, I have never had the chance to help you. Fortunately we are friends, not foes; I have offended you just now, so please forgive everything. I offer my apology!' Saying this, she performed the ceremonial robe‑clasp bow and bowed deeply."

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Translate: "What she said was certainly reasonable, yet also heartfelt sincerity; everyone could see it was no empty talk."

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Translate: "Feng Yi could not help but sigh inwardly: 'You only see eating meat, not taking blows!' His smile faded, he nodded and said, 'I know your heart and words are one. But what if I also wished to pledge myself to you?'"

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Translate: "Xiao Longnv shook her head: 'You won't.'"

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Translate: "Feng Yi asked: 'Why?'"

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Translate: "Xiao Longnv replied: 'Because you don't like me to begin with—you could even say you find me annoying—and you are a good person, a true gentleman; how could you force me to do something I dislike?'"

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Translate: "Gongsun Zhi's body trembled slightly,"

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Translate: "Feng Yi, however, laughed heartily and said coldly, 'Xiao Longnv, you have misjudged!'"

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Translate: "Having said that, he glanced at Li Mochou and said, 'Her implication is that she still intends to marry this valley master as wife; if I harmed his life, would that not be fighting me to the death? Then let us meet in contest!'"

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Translate: "The speed of his shifting words left people bewildered,"

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Translate: "but Xiao Longnv felt greatly astonished."

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Translate: "Li Mochou saw Feng Yi's gaze, her beautiful eyes rippling, and she said softly, 'Junior sister, I also know you cannot forget Yang Guo; after those few words from this old man Gongsun, it is hard to hold onto your feelings…' As she spoke, she stepped forward and stroked her back."

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Translate: "Xiao Longnv also felt deep sorrow; her reason for leaving Yang Guo and agreeing to marry Gongsun Zhi was not that she stopped loving Yang Guo, but that her love had grown so deep she did not want him to be embarrassed or looked down upon. She only wished him a joyful life henceforth, and to taste all the heart‑rending pain herself."

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Translate: "Thus Li Mochou's words struck exactly at Xiao Longnv's heartstrings; suddenly her waist went numb and her body stiffened."

Li Mochou smiled faintly and said, "I just knew it, junior sister, you have the kindest heart and are also the easiest to deceive; otherwise, how could this old man have succeeded?"

Valley Master Gongsun spat out a mouthful of turbid breath, angrily saying: "Speak clearly, who deceived whom? That day, Liu Mei personally promised marriage—it was truly heartfelt willingness. If she firmly refused, how could I take advantage of her peril and use power to force her?"

Li Mochou gave a light laugh and said: "Finally you admit you took advantage of her peril and used power to force her?"

Gongsun Zhi angrily said: "You…"

Feng Yi waved his hand and said: "Mochou, take your junior sister inside; this matter has nothing to do with her!"

Li Mochou nodded and said: "Junior sister, for now I can only wrong you to stay a while; after things are settled, I'll let you go." She picked up her junior sister and walked into the house; the two sat by the window watching everything.

Feng Yi's body flickered, and he was already before Gongsun Zhi, placing the blood blade on his neck.

Lü E was shocked to the point of fainting, crying: "Stop!"

Feng Yi felt delighted inside, he he-he laughed and said: "Valley Master Gongsun, what do you have to say?"

Gongsun Zhi rolled his eyes and said sternly: "The Gongsun clan's skills are inferior; defeated by your hand, what more is there to say?"

Feng Yi chuckled and said: "Even now you still put on a tough-guy act! Little do you know, your retribution has arrived!"

Upon hearing the words "retribution," Gongsun Zhi suddenly recalled his own accusations of betraying teacher and annihilating ancestors, being ungrateful and treacherous; his lips trembled as he said: "If you want to kill me, kill me—what's there to say about retribution?"

Feng Yi coldly said: "A blind man eating dumplings knows his own fill!" As he spoke, his wrist twitched slightly, about to dislocate his right shoulder.

Lü E fell to her knees with a thud, tears streaming, and said: "Feng Sir, please spare my father! He won't marry Liu Maiden; if you want Jueqing Gu, we'll just leave!"

She now knew her martial arts were far inferior to Feng Yi's, dare not act, and could only plead.

Feng Yi originally intended to make Lü E plead, furthering his plan, but seeing pearl-like tears roll down her jade-white face, his heart couldn't help but fill with pity.

He then reminded himself: this woman differs from Gongsun Zhi and Qiu Qianchi; she is deep in feeling. If he softened now, she would never think of avenging her father and would hate him for life?

Thus he said: "Miss Lü, frankly speaking, although your mother has no grudge against me, she indeed burned my house down before; therefore I must seize Jueqing Gu as compensation, so you and your father ought to be eradicated root and branch, leaving no future trouble."

"Valley Master Gongsun, too, is a rare smart person; if you win and I lose, I expect you won't spare me and my family either."

Valley Master Gongsun remained silent, yet in his heart thought: "That's only natural." Lü E urgently said: "If you want Jueqing Gu, you cannot kill my father!"

Feng Yi laughed and said: "How so?"

Lü E said: "If you take over Jueqing Gu, someone must manage it; if you kill him, who will obey you?"

"Better you release him and keep me as a hostage; then he, fearing to harm me, dare not retaliate, and I can also manage the valley for you!"

Feng Yi thought: "What place do you hold in your father's heart?" He flicked his sleeve, his smile fading, stared at Lü E and said: "That does make some sense, but do you have a beloved?"

Lü E startled, then her face flushed, and she shook her head.

"Never mind!" Feng Yi gave a slight smile and said: "Seeing how beautiful you are, I'll spare you the trouble and give you a chance to save your father and this family estate!"

Lü E sorrowfully said: "I'm not much of a beauty; why tease me? But what is this opportunity?"

Feng Yi laughed and said: "In my eyes you are very beautiful; as long as you spend a night with me, I promise to spare your father's life and forgo Jueqing Gu, then just leave—how about that?"

This remark startled her; Lü E's chest felt as if struck by a fist, her face turning deathly pale.

Actually her looks are decent, but compared to Xiao Longnv she is far inferior; compared to Li Mochou's allure, Guo Fu's splendor, Cheng Ying's gentleness, Lu Wushuang's prettiness, she is slightly lacking. Yet she is refined and unworldly, possessing a natural clear and spirited aura. Moreover, no one in her life has ever praised her beauty, because her sect's martial arts resemble Chan Buddhism; when they meet, everyone is cold and expressionless, so even if others think her very beautiful, none dare speak of it.

But Feng Yi is lecherous to the extreme, daring to openly flirt; the disciples of Jueqing Gu were all shocked and angry, yet dared not shout abuse, their gazes strange, as if they all believed it, each looking at Feng Yi with an air of contempt.

Xiao Longnv and Lü E are both pure-hearted; they actually believed it without doubt. Xiao Longnv, angry, coughed and blurted: "Feng Yi… truly… truly not human, Senior Sister, you ought to cut him in two……"

Li Mochou secretly anxious, knowing Feng Yi is lustful, upon seeing a beauty he wants to molest; yet since he wants Jueqing Gu and has provoked public anger, how could he take it over? Just as she was about to speak, Fan Yiweng burst out cursing: "You beast worse than swine and dog……"

Then Feng Yi coldly said: "For each curse, I'll chop off a piece of him!" He was about to raise his blade.

Fan Yiweng hurriedly said: "Wait!"

Feng Yi said: "This is between me and the Gongsun father and daughter; anyone who butts in again, I'll slash the old man."

Saying this, he looked at Gongsun Zhi with a cold smile and said: "Valley Master Gongsun, you rescued a beauty and now want to marry her!"

"Your daughter is also a beauty; if I spare your life but do not seize your estate, using your daughter in exchange would also be reasonable, right?"

"Just now you also heard, Maiden Long actually gave me a 'good person' card, so I've resolved not to be a good person anymore—this is too much of a loss."

"I knew her before, and precisely because she had someone in her heart I didn't act; now it's turned out to your advantage, which makes me greatly resentful."

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"Fortunately your daughter is also quite beautiful and has no beloved; it stirs my heart, so this way we each get what we want—also not bad!"

"I'll count to three; if you disagree, utter a word and I'll chop off your right hand, two—left leg, three—right leg!"

Gongsun Zhi's brows rose, a blue aura rose on his face; Feng Yi coldly said: "One…" He held the blade upright, edge at the shoulder, a light slash would surely sever his arm.

"I agree!"

Feng Yi hadn't even fully uttered the word when Lü E already shouted aloud.

Feng Yi sighed inwardly, his eyes fixed on Lü E's face, and said: "That's sleeping with me; perhaps after I sleep with you, to guard against your revenge I might still kill you—aren't you afraid? It's not too late to regret now!"

Lü E's face flushed involuntarily, she wanted to get angry, but then thought: if she provoked him, her father would be in danger!

She had already endured countless inner torments; finally she resolved to sacrifice herself to protect her father completely. Thinking this, she gritted her teeth, fixed her gaze on Feng Yi, and slowly said: "Hero Feng, as long as your word is bond and you keep your promise, no matter what, Lü E will be eternally grateful!"

Even though Feng Yi already knew her name, hearing her speak it for the first time now shows her determination to protect her father!

Feng Yi inwardly sighed: "Gongsun Zhi is worthy of having such a daughter!" He said offhand: "Miss Lü, your filial devotion truly impresses me; I naturally keep my word, but I need your father's personal consent for it to count!"

Lü E's face turned pallid, and she said: "Hero Feng, I have already agreed to you; I hope you won't press me further, otherwise I will kill myself here, leaving you with nothing!"

Feng Yi laughed and said: "Miss Lü, your righteousness to this extent pleases me; unfortunately, marital matters require parental order and matchmaker's words, so your father's consent is necessary."

"After all, though I am unfilial, observing propriety before force is my last bottom line and also my creed!"

Fan Yiweng spat and said: "You are nothing but a vulgar rascal……"

Then Feng Yi gave a cold snort, swung the blood blade, and with a swish Gongsun Zhi's ear flew off; he coldly said: "Curse away—curse once, I'll slash him once."

Fan Yiweng instantly shut his mouth.

Even though Gongsun Zhi maintained his dignity, he winced and groaned continuously.

Feng Yi said: "Valley Master Gongsun, do you agree or not—give your daughter to me as a concubine in exchange for your life and estate?"

Gongsun Zhi glared at Feng Yi, his face turning ashen; he certainly wanted to agree, but how could he say such words?

"If we did that, would we still be human?"

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Line: "Dad, hurry up and go!" In a panic, Gongsun Lü E didn't know where the courage came from, lunged forward and grabbed Feng Yi's left leg.

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Let's craft: 【121】 "Dad, hurry up and go!" In a panic, Gongsun Lü E didn't know where the courage came from, lunged forward and grabbed Feng Yi's left leg.

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Translate: Feng Yi knew full well Gongsun Lü E's martial arts ability, so he didn't take her to heart.

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Thus: 【122】 Feng Yi knew full well Gongsun Lü E's martial arts ability, so he didn't take her to heart.

Feng Yi knew perfectly well Gongsun Lü E's martial arts, therefore he did not take her to heart.

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Translate: Unexpectedly, in her desperation she actually dared to grab him; if he had kicked out just then, he could easily have killed her, but he couldn't bring himself to do it, so he could only seize her back with his left hand, trying to pull her away.

We need to keep meaning. Let's craft: 【123】 Unexpectedly, in her desperation she actually dared to grab him; if he had kicked out just then, he could easily have killed her, but he couldn't bring himself to do it, so he could only seize her back with his left hand, trying to pull her away.

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Translate: Gongsun Lü E's arms went limp, but she opened her mouth wide and actually bit down on Feng Yi's thigh!

We need to keep exclamation. So: 【124】 Gongsun Lü E's arms went limp, but she opened her mouth wide and actually bit down on Feng Yi's thigh!

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Translate: Feng Yi's true qi protected his body, so he didn't fear her biting, but the sight was truly unsightly, leaving him both laughing and crying; he immediately swung his knife with his right hand and sliced at Gongsun Zhi to prevent him from escaping.

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Thus: 【125】 Feng Yi's true qi protected his body, so he didn't fear her biting, but the sight was truly unsightly, leaving him both laughing and crying; he immediately swung his knife with his right hand and sliced at Gongsun Zhi to prevent him from escaping.

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Translate: Gongsun Zhi had been beaten into a serious injury and lost too much blood; he couldn't run even if he wanted to. Seeing the knife coming, he forced a dry laugh twice and said, "Do you really like my daughter?"

We need to keep quotes. So: 【126】 Gongsun Zhi had been beaten into a serious injury and lost too much blood; he couldn't run even if he wanted to. Seeing the knife coming, he forced a dry laugh twice and said, "Do you really like my daughter?"

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Translate: Feng Yi replied, "Your daughter is so beautiful and kind—who wouldn't like her?"

Thus: 【127】 Feng Yi replied, "Your daughter is so beautiful and kind—who wouldn't like her?"

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Translate: Gongsun Zhi sighed and said, "All right, your martial arts are superb and you're an outstanding talent; naturally your word carries weight, and it wouldn't be a disgrace to my daughter. Take her with you—I only hope you'll treat her better in the future."

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Thus: 【128】 Gongsun Zhi sighed and said, "All right, your martial arts are superb and you're an outstanding talent; naturally your word carries weight, and it wouldn't be a disgrace to my daughter. Take her with you—I only hope you'll treat her better in the future."

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Translate: Upon hearing this, Gongsun Lü E involuntarily loosened her grip.

Thus: 【129】 Upon hearing this, Gongsun Lü E involuntarily loosened her grip.

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Translate: Xiao Longnv, Li Mochou, and the other disciples all froze.

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Thus: 【130】 Xiao Longnv, Li Mochou, and the other disciples all froze.

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Translate: Who would have thought there could be such a father in the world?

Thus: 【131】 Who would have thought there could be such a father in the world?

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Translate: Only Feng Yi smirked inwardly; a flush rose on Gongsun Lü E's face, she slightly opened her mouth but ultimately said nothing, yet her eyes grew hot and tears streamed down.

We need to keep meaning. So: 【132】 Only Feng Yi smirked inwardly; a flush rose on Gongsun Lü E's face, she slightly opened her mouth but ultimately said nothing, yet her eyes grew hot and tears streamed down.

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Translate: She had acted to protect her father; that was quite different from her father selling her off.

Thus: 【133】 She had acted to protect her father; that was quite different from her father selling her off.

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Translate: Actually, given the Valley Master's usual character, he would never have sold his daughter to save face—such a loss of dignity, especially before his disciples, for he had never lacked even a shred of righteousness and morality.

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Translate: But lately he has been wholeheartedly obsessed with marrying Xiao Longnv, who seems like a fairy descended to the mortal world; how could he risk his life, causing all his hopes to amount to nothing but pie in the sky?

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Thus: 【135】 But lately he has been wholeheartedly obsessed with marrying Xiao Longnv, who seems like a fairy descended to the mortal world; how could he risk his life, causing all his hopes to amount to nothing but pie in the sky?

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Translate: Moreover, he has long feared that his daughter would learn of his killing of Qiu Qianchi, so he has been on guard against her and hasn't seen her in a long time.

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Thus: 【136】 Moreover, he has long feared that his daughter would learn of his killing of Qiu Qianchi, so he has been on guard against her and hasn't seen her in a long time.

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Translate: His reason for asking whether Feng Yi truly liked his daughter was that he saw Feng Yi as a rare talent, and he convinced himself that he wasn't selling his daughter for survival but merely fulfilling a match for the two of them.

Thus: 【137】 His reason for asking whether Feng Yi truly liked his daughter was that he saw Feng Yi as a rare talent, and he convinced himself that he wasn't selling his daughter for survival but merely fulfilling a match for the two of them.

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Translate: Li Mochou suddenly understood Feng Yi's intent, took a breath, and whispered in Xiao Longnv's ear, "This is the man you're to marry—he can abandon his own daughter just to save his life today; what about others?"

Thus: 【138】 Li Mochou suddenly understood Feng Yi's intent, took a breath, and whispered in Xiao Longnv's ear, "This is the man you're to marry—he can abandon his own daughter just to save his life today; what about others?"

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Translate: Xiao Longnv, however, remained silent.

Thus: 【139】 Xiao Longnv, however, remained silent.

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Translate: Then Feng Yi laughed and said, "As the saying goes, 'Even a tiger won't eat its own cub'—you, Gongsun Valley Master, are certainly poisonous enough!"

We need to keep the quote inside quotes. So: 【140】 Then Feng Yi laughed and said, "As the saying goes, 'Even a tiger won't eat its own cub'—you, Gongsun Valley Master, are certainly poisonous enough!"

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Translate: Gongsun Zhi shouted, "Feng Yi, you call me a lowlife, yet you resort to such a despicable trick?"

Thus: 【141】 Gongsun Zhi shouted, "Feng Yi, you call me a lowlife, yet you resort to such a despicable trick?"

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Translate: He realized that Feng Yi was actually trying to undermine his prestige—his daughter could sacrifice herself to save her father, yet what kind of father is he? By comparison, he's utterly despicable.

Thus: 【142】 He realized that Feng Yi was actually trying to undermine his prestige—his daughter could sacrifice herself to save her father, yet what kind of father is he? By comparison, he's utterly despicable.

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Translate: Actually, since her mother's death, Gongsun Lü E's father has stopped doting on her; she never expected things to turn out this way, and for a while she felt utterly disheartened.

Thus: 【143】 Actually, since her mother's death, Gongsun Lü E's father has stopped doting on her; she never expected things to turn out this way, and for a while she felt utterly disheartened.

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Translate: Feng Yi said, "I treat gentlemen as a gentleman should; when dealing with lowlifes, I naturally become a lowlife myself."

Thus: 【144】 Feng Yi said, "I treat gentlemen as a gentleman should; when dealing with lowlifes, I naturally become a lowlife myself."

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Translate: Smiling, he picked up several Jade Peak Needles from the ground—these were the very ones he had knocked down, belonging to Xiao Longnv.

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Translate: Gongsun Zhi was bewildered; Feng Yi swayed, and the Jade Peak Needles in his hand struck Gongsun Zhi's upper back at the Spirit Terrace Point and the Ultimate Yang Point.

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Thus: 【146】 Gongsun Zhi was bewildered; Feng Yi swayed, and the Jade Peak Needles in his hand struck Gongsun Zhi's upper back at the Spirit Terrace Point and the Ultimate Yang Point.

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Translate: Suddenly, Gongsun Zhi felt an unbearable itching and numbness all over his body, rolling on the ground and wailing loudly.

Thus: 【147】 Suddenly, Gongsun Zhi felt an unbearable itching and numbness all over his body, rolling on the ground and wailing loudly.

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Translate: Deeply devoted to her father, Gongsun Lü E rushed forward to help him up, crying, "Dad, Dad, what's wrong?"

Thus: 【148】 Deeply devoted to her father, Gongsun Lü E rushed forward to help him up, crying, "Dad, Dad, what's wrong?"

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Translate: The Valley Master thrust with his left palm, pushing Lü E a few steps away, and gasped hoarsely, "He's used a poisoned hidden weapon—quick, quick, quick, get the antidote!"

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Translate: The toxicity of these Jade Bee Golden Needles surpasses that of Li Mochou's Ice Soul Silver Needles; although the Ice Soul Silver Needle can kill instantly, the Jade Bee Golden Needle doesn't draw blood but causes an internal itching so severe that the victim inevitably rolls and screams, unable to endure it.

Jade Bee Golden Needle and Ice Soul Silver Needle

Thus: 【150】 The toxicity of these Jade Bee Golden Needles surpasses that of Li Mochou's Ice Soul Silver Needles; although the Ice Soul Silver Needle can kill instantly, the Jade Bee Golden Needle doesn't draw blood but causes an internal itching so severe that the victim inevitably rolls and screams, unable to endure it.

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Translate: The Gongsun Valley Master, a magnate who values his dignity, showed no reaction when Feng Yi severed his arm and ear earlier, but once the Jade Bee Golden Needles pierced his back, he couldn't help shouting and thrashing about on the spot.

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Translate: Gongsun Lü E walked up to Feng Yi, bowed, and said, "Hero Feng, please grant me the antidote to save my father!"

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Translate: Feng Yi shook his head and said, "Miss, please forgive my earlier offense."

Thus: 【153】 Feng Yi shook his head and said, "Miss, please forgive my earlier offense."

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Translate: He proclaimed loudly, "The Gongsun Valley Master appears dignified, but appearances are deceiving—golden outside, rotten within. Besides being greedy for life and afraid of death, he actually gave his daughter to me, this ruffian, just so he could marry a beauty and satisfy his desire!"

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Thus: 【154】 He proclaimed loudly, "The Gongsun Valley Master appears dignified, but appearances are deceiving—golden outside, rotten within. Besides being greedy for life and afraid of death, he actually gave his daughter to me, this ruffian, just so he could marry a beauty and satisfy his desire!"

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Translate: "You're capable of such shameless conduct, showing you've lost all conscience and morality—so what other evils have you committed? Come clean now, or else you'll just wait to die of itching!"

Thus: 【155】 "You're capable of such shameless conduct, showing you've lost all conscience and morality—so what other evils have you committed? Come clean now, or else you'll just wait to die of itching!"

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Translate: The Gongsun Valley Master struggled to sit up, pointing his finger and shouting hoarsely, "Feng Yi, you bully the weak with your strength, scheming to seize my estate, forcing my submission—but now you bite me back. I, a Gongsun, am in your hands; do with me what you will—kill or cut—but spare me the mockery and insult!"

Thus: 【156】 The Gongsun Valley Master struggled to sit up, pointing his finger and shouting hoarsely, "Feng Yi, you bully the weak with your strength, scheming to seize my estate, forcing my submission—but now you bite me back. I, a Gongsun, am in your hands; do with me what you will—kill or cut—but spare me the mockery and insult!"

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Translate: His righteous and solemn demeanor made everyone's disgust at his earlier act of selling his daughter fade a little.

Thus: 【157】 His righteous and solemn demeanor made everyone's disgust at his earlier act of selling his daughter fade a little.

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Translate: Feng Yi, however, chuckled and said, "Valley Master, you're truly tough—I love tormenting a hard man to the brink of life and death, turning him into a pool of blood—keep going!"

Thus: 【158】 Feng Yi, however, chuckled and said, "Valley Master, you're truly tough—I love tormenting a hard man to the brink of life and death, turning him into a pool of blood—keep going!"

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Translate: Gongsun Zhi's body tingled unbearably, his chest heaving violently, as he shouted, "Feng Yi, you're despicable, you're shameless…"

Thus: 【159】 Gongsun Zhi's body tingled unbearably, his chest heaving violently, as he shouted, "Feng Yi, you're despicable, you're shameless…"

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Translate: Having been worked over by Feng Yi to the point of collapse, Gongsun Zhi let loose a stream of vulgarities, utterly losing his former dignity.

Thus: 【160】 Having been worked over by Feng Yi to the point of collapse, Gongsun Zhi let loose a stream of vulgarities, utterly losing his former dignity.

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Translate: Feng Yi smiled and said softly, "Gongsun Zhi, can you forget your deceased wife, Qiu Qianchi?"

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Translate: A flicker of surprise crossed Gongsun Zhi's face before he bellowed, "Feng Yi, you… you're also a grand master, yet you resort to scheming even against the dead—truly shameless!"

Thus: 【162】 A flicker of surprise crossed Gongsun Zhi's face before he bellowed, "Feng Yi, you… you're also a grand master, yet you resort to scheming even against the dead—truly shameless!"

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Translate: Feng Yi replied coldly, "A dead person? How did she die?"

Thus: 【163】 Feng Yi replied coldly, "A dead person? How did she die?"

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Translate: Gongsun Zhi shouted, "What business is it of yours? Is it because Liu Mei married me that you're jealous?"

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Translate: Feng Yi sneered, "Your daughter is also a rare beauty—what would I be jealous of?"

Thus: 【165】 Feng Yi sneered, "Your daughter is also a rare beauty—what would I be jealous of?"

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Translate: "Alas, though the beauty is beautiful, you lack the fortune to enjoy her; indeed, when you die, your beauty will merely become another's pawn—tut tut, tell me, between us two, who has more reason to be jealous?"

Thus: 【166】 "Alas, though the beauty is beautiful, you lack the fortune to enjoy her; indeed, when you die, your beauty will merely become another's pawn—tut tut, tell me, between us two, who has more reason to be jealous?"

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Translate: Saying this, he turned his body, stared straight at Gongsun Lü E, and smiled faintly, "You sacrificed yourself for your father—how moving. But your father's actions never treated you as his daughter; don't you wonder why?"

Thus: 【167】 Saying this, he turned his body, stared straight at Gongsun Lü E, and smiled faintly, "You sacrificed yourself for your father—how moving. But your father's actions never treated you as his daughter; don't you wonder why?"

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Translate: "Your mother was known as the Iron Palm Lotus, the younger sister of the Iron Palm Water Floater; she wasn't old, so how could she have died without external force? Have you ever considered that?"

Thus: 【168】 "Your mother was known as the Iron Palm Lotus, the younger sister of the Iron Palm Water Floater; she wasn't old, so how could she have died without external force? Have you ever considered that?"

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Translate: Gongsun Lü E's mouth opened slightly, then she suddenly swayed and went limp; Feng Yi hurried to support her.

Thus: 【169】 Gongsun Lü E's mouth opened slightly, then she suddenly swayed and went limp; Feng Yi hurried to support her.

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Translate: Lü E stared fixedly at Feng Yi and trembled, "What… what do you mean?"

Thus: 【170】 Lü E stared fixedly at Feng Yi and trembled, "What… what do you mean?"

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Translate: Feng Yi pointed at Gongsun Zhi and said, "Still not clear? In your Secluded Valley, outsiders rarely come; your mother was the valley master's wife, and her sudden early death must have been caused by this vile wretch, Gongsun Zhi!"

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Translate: Gongsun Zhi shouted, "Feng Yi, you're talking nonsense—you're the vile wretch!"

Thus: 【172】 Gongsun Zhi shouted, "Feng Yi, you're talking nonsense—you're the vile wretch!"

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Translate: "Hahaha…"

Thus: 【173】 "Hahaha…"

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Translate: A clear, ringing laugh rose to the heavens,

Thus: 【174】 A clear, ringing laugh rose to the heavens,

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Translate: The crowd followed the sound and saw two black shadows flash toward the moon, light as feathers, drifting over; their superb lightness of movement left the Jueqing Gu disciples astonished.

Thus: 【175】 The crowd followed the sound and saw two black shadows flash toward the moon, light as feathers, drifting over; their superb lightness of movement left the Jueqing Gu disciples astonished.

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Translate: Upon focusing, one was a slender man, the other a narrow-waisted, fine-boned woman—clearly a female.

Thus: 【176】 Upon focusing, one was a slender man, the other a narrow-waisted, fine-boned woman—clearly a female.

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Translate: Feng Yi frowned slightly and thought, "Damn, that's really weird!"

Thus: 【177】 Feng Yi frowned slightly and thought, "Damn, that's really weird!"

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Translate: But then he smirked and said, "Interesting!"

Thus: 【178】 But then he smirked and said, "Interesting!"

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