Chapter 127: 126 Concubine Hongxiu, Dancing Only for Him! (Seeking Monthly Tickets! Tips!)

【Prompt: Congratulations to the Host for completing Task Two. Rewards: 2000 Cultivation Points, 200 Heroic Couple Points, one set of Phoenix Coronet and Rosy Cape, and one Purple Gold Round Fan.】

【Prompt: Congratulations to the Host. The owner of the Number One Sub-System, Liu Qingmei, has completed Task Two. Feedback for the Host's task reward: 200 Cultivation Points, 1 Essence Storage Pill, and Liu Qingmei's Loyalty Value +1%!】

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Time rewinds.

Jinshui Town.

Cangjian Villa, the main gate of the Ye Family residence.

A long spear was stuck right into the center of the brow of the massive stone lion on the left, which weighed over ten thousand catties.

Such a hard stone lion.

A spear could actually be thrust into it.

One can imagine the terrifying strength of the person who wielded this spear! As for the stone lion on the right, its state was even more miserable.

Its head had completely broken off and fallen, smashing several pits into the packed earth below, rolling to the front of the steps with the lion's face down.

The break at its neck was extremely smooth.

It was as if it had been sliced off in one go with a blade! To be able to slice through such a heavy and hard giant stone lion with a single blade is definitely not something that can be done easily! The loud sound of the stone lion's head falling immediately drew the attention of the Ye Family members.

"What happened!"

"What's wrong, what's wrong, what's that noise!"

"Creak~"

The main gate was opened from the inside.

Immediately after.

A group of Ye Family members appeared at the entrance, looking at each other in dismay.

In their eyes.

They saw a group of people of various appearances standing behind the stone lion's head.

There were men and women, old and young.

"How bold! To dare to run wild in front of my Ye Family gate, do you not want to live anymore! Someone, come and throw them out..."

A young member of the Ye Family who did not know the immensity of heaven and earth immediately began to shout fiercely at the group.

But soon, someone with sharp eyes recognized the other party.

"Li Qingxiao and Li Yuzhao of the Fengmo Sword Sect..."

"Liang Zhengang of the Lieyang Sect!"

"It's them!"

"Quick! Go to the backyard and invite the Clan Elders!"

"Go notify the Madam!"

In an instant.

The entire Ye Family was in a state of chaos.

Before long.

Amidst the clamor.

The Ye Family members were seen rushing to the entrance in a flurry, surrounding the Clan Elders, the heads of the family, and Madam Liu Qingmei.

Seeing the stone lion in front of their own gate in such a state, the Clan Elders were all so angry that their faces turned red.

Liu Qingmei was also wearing a look of indignation.

They say you don't hit a person in the face.

To directly dismantle the stone lion in front of the residence gate, how is this any different from a slap in the face! No, this is even more excessive than a slap in the face!

This is taking the glory of the Ye Family, throwing it on the ground to crush it, and even taking a leak on it before leaving!

But when the group of Ye Family Clan Elders noticed the leader of the other party, their expressions changed in shock.

"Li Qingxiao, Liang Zhengang!"

"The Ye Family has already agreed to your previous unreasonable demands; why are you being so disrespectful this time!"

The Great Elder stepped forward, his face livid.

At this moment.

A junior was seen walking out from the crowd.

"Ye Family Clan Elders, listen carefully!"

This person was none other than Li Qingxiao's disciple, the successor of the Fengmo Sword Sect's Seal Technique, Li Yuzhao!

"Li Yuzhao, what do you intend to do!"

Li Yuzhao sneered and took out a letter.

"Ye Family, this letter was written by my foster father, the True Person of the Lieyang Sect, Senior Liang Zhenwu!"

Gasp! Upon hearing the three words "Liang Zhenwu," all the Ye Family members' expressions changed, and they were filled with panic.

A True Person of the Divine Origin Realm is not something mortals can compare to! And what they couldn't have imagined even more was.

That Li Yuzhao, the beloved disciple of Li Qingxiao of the Fengmo Sword Sect, had actually become the foster son of Liang Zhenwu!

No wonder the Fengmo Sword Sect and the Lieyang Sect were colluding together! So, it was because of his existence.

This Li Yuzhao, what a great stroke of fortune!

Just as the Ye Family members were still sighing in emotion.

Li Yuzhao had already opened the letter, a proud sneer on his lips, and began to read aloud.

"Members of the Ye Family, I, Zhenwu, have not come out of the mountains for a long time, and I do not know if my words still carry weight in this Jianghu. I send this letter for two things. First, I have a foster son, Yuzhao, who has taken a fancy to Ye Yin, the daughter of your Villa Master. I have come this time to propose marriage! I ask the Ye Family Clan Elders to preside over this. If there is any neglect, I shall personally come to your door to demand an explanation."

As Li Yuzhao finished speaking, he sneered and swept his gaze back and forth among the Ye Family members.

However, he did not find Ye Yin in the crowd, which caused his brows to furrow involuntarily.

And at the same time.

A cold shout suddenly rang out.

"Presumptuous!"

It was Liu Qingmei, her face cold, glaring at Li Yuzhao below the steps.

"I am Ye Yin's mother, the Manor Mistress, and a successor of the Liu Family Sword Technique; I absolutely do not consent to this forced marriage!"

Liu Qingmei's expression was incomparably indignant, and a chilling, grim intent flickered in her eyes.

The Clan Elders all remained silent.

At this moment.

Li Yuzhao did not show the slightest fear; instead, he sneered and said, "Do not be anxious, Mistress. It is not just about your daughter—there is also you!"

"Mistress, you wouldn't want to see the Ye Family destroyed, would you?"

After glancing at Liu Qingmei, Li Yuzhao looked back at the letter in his hand and continued to read: "Secondly, your Ye Family Mistress, Liu Qingmei, has acted recklessly and killed the head of my Lieyang Sect's secular industry without authorization. This crime is unforgivable. I now order you all to expel her from the Ye Family; if you do so, this crime will not implicate you! If not, I, Liang, shall come in person to demand an explanation as to who exactly condoned your mistress's wanton killing!"

This letter from a True Person of the Divine Origin Realm aptly explained what it means to have reason! In this world.

As long as you can cast aside your shame and your fists are hard enough, you hold the reason!

Black can be called white.

As Li Yuzhao's words fell, the entire area in front of the Ye Family mansion became instantly silent; one could hear a pin drop.

Expel Mistress Liu Qingmei from the Ye Family!

What immense audacity! To actually interfere in the internal affairs of the Ye Family so brazenly!

Liu Qingmei's brows furrowed tightly, and anger pooled in her peach-blossom eyes, almost spilling over from their rims.

"Everyone, will you act according to my foster father's instructions, or will you wait for my foster father to come out of seclusion and have the entire Ye Family wiped out? Now, give this Young Master an answer!"

Li Yuzhao sneered, put away the letter, and watched the Ye Family members on the steps looking at each other in dismay, looking quite composed.

The Ye Family members were furious.

Li Yuzhao, a mere Disciple, had now actually entered their home and was ordering their Clan Elders about.

Extremely arrogant!

Truly hateful! In fact, not even counting the Ye Family, just among the sword-wielding Disciples under their banner, one could easily find several people capable of killing this wretch Li Yuzhao on the spot!

But the other side had two Grandmasters holding the line.

And behind them stood his foster father, Liang Zhenwu, a True Person of the Divine Origin Realm!

Such backing was enough to allow this small Disciple to clamor wildly in front of the Ye Family mansion!

He had the capital to be arrogant! The Clan Elders looked at each other, their clouded old eyes filled with resentment.

But the situation was stronger than the people.

Finally.

The Great Elder, who had not appeared for a long time, stood out, leaning on a Dragon Head Cane.

Standing on the steps, looking down from a position of superiority, he attempted to use this to regain some face.

"I have already agreed to the marriage between Ye Yin and you, but after all, marriage is a major life event and requires some room for maneuver."

The Great Elder's face was livid, yet he had to humble himself and bow his head.

Having said this, he paused slightly in his speech, then turned his head to glance at Liu Qingmei with a hint of apology in his eyes, before looking at Li Yuzhao—who was shorter than him but possessed a soaring momentum—and said humbly, "Furthermore, regarding this second matter, can there be some flexibility? The Ye Family is entering into this marriage with you, and she is, after all, A Yin's mother. Is it possible..."

But before the Great Elder could finish his sentence.

Li Yuzhao suddenly reached out and interrupted him directly.

"There is no flexibility!"

Li Yuzhao sneered.

"The above are the two matters from my Master; I, Li, still have one more matter to resolve!"

"What matter?"

The Great Elder's heart trembled.

At this moment.

Li Yuzhao's cold and triumphant gaze swept across the faces of the Ye Family members one by one.

But after scanning everyone, his brows furrowed involuntarily.

"Is that woman Ye Qingxian still not awake?"

"I still remember a few months ago, when I and my Master came to demand an explanation, didn't that stinking woman say that I, this young master, was not qualified to fight her? Heh heh, the day she wakes up, have her wash herself clean and strip naked waiting for me; I want to see if I am qualified to fight her!"

Li Yuzhao spoke full of nonsense, and after finishing, he laughed heartily, his expression full of triumph.

His arrogance undoubtedly completely ignited the fury of the Ye Family.

Several young people could no longer endure it and shouted as they rushed up to duel him.

But without exception.

Under the joint efforts of Li Qingxiao and Liang Zhengang, the Ye Family juniors who rushed out were almost all exploded into blood mists and died on the spot.

"Stop, all of you!"

They could not watch their own younger generation go to their deaths one by one.

Liu Qingmei, the Great Elder, and others immediately joined forces to stop the juniors from seeking their own deaths.

Then.

The Great Elder looked up at the sky.

After a long silence, a drop of clouded old tear rolled down from the corner of his eye.

"Liu, it is our Ye Family that has failed you!"

The Great Elder turned his head and looked at Liu Qingmei.

Liu Qingmei had a look of astonishment on her face.

Clearly, she had never expected that it would end in this situation.

She had devoted herself entirely to the Ye Family.

In the end, had she become an abandoned pawn of his Ye Family? Liu Qingmei looked at the Clan Elder in disbelief.

"Big Brother!"

At this moment, the Second Clan Elder and the Third Clan Elder spoke up one after another.

The Great Elder raised his hand directly, cutting them off, and then looked at Liu Qingmei, saying shamefully: "The Ye Family is weak and has no choice but to take this step. You have seen it too; the pugilistic world is eyeing us covetously, and the Imperial Court's blade is held against our necks. At this time, we have no other choice!"

The implication was clear.

He only had to do as Li Yuzhao said to get on the boat of this True Person, Liang Zhenwu.

In this way, all the current crises would count for nothing to the Ye Family.

Liu Qingmei gave a shrill laugh and shook her head, but her gaze remained unyielding.

"Fine, since that is the case, I, Liu Qingmei, respect your choice!"

"However, I ask the Clan Elder to allow some time. Having been husband and wife, I must at least bid him farewell, and there are also family members and miscellaneous items that need time to be packed!" A ruthless glint radiated from Liu Qingmei's peach-blossom eyes.

Her tone seemed gentle, yet it brooked no refusal.

The Great Elder found it difficult to say anything more.

Facing Liu Qingmei's request, he nodded slowly and said: "If we cannot even allow you this bit of time, then are we in the Ye Family still human? We might as well risk death to preserve this backbone!"

These words.

He said them not only to Liu Qingmei but even more so to the arrogant Li Yuzhao and the others below the steps behind him.

Sure enough.

Facing the Great Elder's rare show of a tough attitude, Li Yuzhao and the others only let out a cold snort and did not say anything more.

Liu Qingmei turned around directly, not lingering any longer.

Her back looked lonely and desolate.

At this moment, she finally understood that, from beginning to end, she had always been an outsider.

An outsider who could be sacrificed at any time!

Then why should she still keep her chastity and loyalty for him?

Heh.

Birds of a feather, truly laughable.

A crazy thought emerged from the bottom of her heart!

Since you are heartless.

Then don't blame me for being unrighteous! Ye Bufan, so many years have passed, you wouldn't even touch me once, but you wouldn't want to watch me sink beneath another man, would you?

Then I will make sure you see it!

Not only right in front of you.

But also in front of all the Ye Family members.

Let you know that I actually don't have to worry so much about these worldly reputations and live for myself! Let you understand how precious I, whom you can sacrifice at any time, am in his eyes! In this life, this concubine Hongxiu will dance only for him! "Today, the eighth day of the fourth lunar month, in the year of Jiachen, month of Jisi, day of Ji-mao, Villa Master Ye Bufan is in a coma. The Elders of the clan unanimously agree that the Lady Liu is not being cast aside for the seven grounds for divorce, but truly due to unavoidable circumstances. The Clan Elders, on behalf of Villa Master Ye Bufan, divorce his wife..."

Behind her.

The Great Elder's turbid and trembling voice rang out.

The corners of Liu Qingmei's mouth curled up, as if she felt nothing at all.

What is meant by unavoidable circumstances? Ridiculous.

This hypocrisy, they had taken it to the extreme.

"Sister..."

At this time.

Tong Yuyue chased after her.

Following behind Liu Qingmei was a group of people, mostly those loyal to her or her servants.

Tong Yuyue passed through the crowd and arrived behind Liu Qingmei.

"Since you are leaving, let this concubine follow you!"

Liu Qingmei turned her head and gave her a meaningful look.

At this moment, Liu Qingmei seemed as if her heart were dead, yet also as if she had been reborn.

No one could understand this complex mood!

A family to which she had devoted twenty years was abandoned just like that; no one could empathize with this!

Seeing Liu Qingmei's gaze, Tong Yuyue frowned, understanding her intent.

She pursed her lips and returned to her own small courtyard.

Then she picked up paper and pen and wrote a brief letter.

"Lieyang True Person is applying pressure, the Clan Elders are replacing you with Ye Xiumei, hope you return quickly!"

"Ye Yin's marriage is settled, tell her not to return, she can be sent to my elder brother's place to stay and hide!"

"Chunzhi, Xia Chan, Qiuxiang, Dongxue."

"Pack the luggage!"

Seeing the letter, Ning Mu's expression froze, and then a hint of surprise flashed through his eyes. He immediately turned back into the inner courtyard, stood in the yard, and shouted loudly.

"What is it, Young Master?"

Chunzhi, Xia Chan, Qiuxiang, and Dongxue poked their heads out from their respective rooms one after another, looking at their Young Master in confusion.

What was the Young Master doing? Why was he suddenly packing his luggage?

"Back to Jinshui!"

Ning Mu said cheerfully.

It really couldn't be said that he was gloating.

Primarily, this unexpected outcome was exactly what he had been looking forward to, yet had always deemed impossible to happen.

Who could have guessed that things would often turn out so unexpectedly?

As for the Ye Family, he didn't care about them in the slightest.

From beginning to end, the only person he cared about was Liu Qingmei.

To put it bluntly, before he was taken in as a personal disciple by Liu Qingmei, he was nothing more than a horse-tending slave for the Ye Family, a Maid even lower than a horse, so he felt no sense of belonging to the Ye Family at all.

The reason he still maintained a tenuous connection with the Ye Family was mainly because of Liu Qingmei's existence! If he truly had feelings for the Ye Family, he wouldn't have bound the first Sub-system to the Villa Master's wife! After all, the Villa Master was still alive.

On the contrary, because of Liu Qingmei, he was even happy to see this scene unfold.

He understood just how desperate Liu Qingmei must be feeling at this moment.

Therefore, he wanted to rush back a step earlier to comfort her, to soothe her broken heart and her dark passage.

This time, her mental defenses, her shackles, and her bonds would surely all vanish!

Hearing that they were returning to Jinshui, Chunzhi, Xia Chan, and the others were all taken aback.

They preferred staying here, in this small residence where the Young Master was the only master; although small, it was very harmonious.

That large mansion was too cold!

But since the Young Master had given the order, they hurried to pack.

"Don't bring too many things, just bring the essentials; we might come back!"

"By the way, where is the nun?"

"The nun just went out, Young Master." Xia Chan replied.

"Oh, then leave a letter for her."

Ning Mu instructed, then beckoned Xia Chan over: "Xia Chan, come here. Go find Ye Yin and have her stay with Tong Shankuang for a while. If she asks why, just say it's nothing major, that Tong Shankuang is going out to purchase a batch of goods soon, and let her go along to play and relax; just say it's what the Mistress said."

"Very well, Young Master, this servant will go right away!"

Xia Chan nodded, untied her apron, and hurried to the Ye Family residence to notify the Young Lady.

Next.

Ning Mu stopped Dongxue, who was passing by carrying a bundle.

"Dongxue, go to the Jin residence and Liuchun Pavilion. Tell Jin Xiangyu and Jiang Fuling that the Young Master has business and must return to Jinshui first; I will be back in three days at the shortest, or five at the longest. Tell them to act according to the situation. If there is anything they cannot decide, they should discuss it with each other. If they truly cannot decide, then send me a message by carrier pigeon. Go!"

"Yes, Young Master." Dongxue nodded.

She handed the bundle to her sister Qiuxiang and then hurried out to deliver the messages.

After thinking carefully, it seemed everything had been arranged.

Ning Mu snapped his fingers and headed straight out.

At this moment, he was already eager to return home.

"Chunzhi, the Young Master will head out first; you all follow later once you've finished packing."

Leaving behind these words, Ning Mu had the old driver pull the Lingxiao Wind-Riding Chariot and rushed toward the Ye Family in Jinshui Town.

The journey was long, and riding would certainly be faster than taking a carriage.

But the old driver's speed was not bad.

Pulling the Lingxiao Wind-Riding Chariot was not much slower, and it was much more comfortable for the passengers.

Crucially, he could also conserve his energy, couldn't he!

In the residence.

"What's going on? Why is the Young Master suddenly so anxious to go back?" Qiuxiang asked, looking at Chunzhi with a confused face.

Chunzhi also shook her head with a blank expression.

"I don't know. Everything was fine this morning. Just now, the Young Master seemed to have gone out, but then suddenly returned." Chunzhi said.

"I saw a Disciple from the Sword Concealment Sect delivering a letter. Could something have happened to the Young Lady?" Qiuxiang suddenly remembered a delivery Disciple who had asked her for water just a moment ago.

"Hmm? Probably, but the Young Master seemed quite happy, so nothing bad should have happened, right!" Worry flickered between Chunzhi's brows.

Qiuxiang nodded in agreement.

If something had really happened to the Young Lady, the Young Master couldn't possibly be this happy.

Suddenly.

She remembered one thing.

"Sister Chunzhi, the Young Master didn't say how to settle that person!"

Qiuxiang glanced at a room in the outer courtyard and looked at Chunzhi, her eyes filled with helplessness.

Chunzhi was also stunned.

That's right, the Young Master had arranged everything.

Except for this Demon Sect woman who had just been rescued.

Oh, right.

And there was also Ning Xiaoxiu!

She was still in the dark, sunless dungeon! "Judging by the Young Master's tone, he should only be back for a few days, let's just leave it for now!" Chunzhi decided, feeling hesitant.

"I'll listen to you."

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On the road to Jinshui Town.

The veteran driver sprinted at full speed.

Sitting inside the carriage, Ning Mu rested comfortably while opening the System Interface to take a look.

Bound Xia Lu Number One Sub-system target: Liu Qingmei Age: 38

Gender: Female Height: 170 Temperament: 95 Size: 35E Loyalty: 80% (Enamored) 【Her heart is in turmoil; if you can engage in intimate union, you will be able to break through the shackles of her soul, and her loyalty will soar.】 Cultivation Points: Sitting Reflection Realm 【Grandmaster】 (21600/51200) + Martial Arts: Earth-Tier Willow Leaf Sword Technique (Perfected) +, Earth-Tier Water Inquiry Sword Art (Great Success) +, Earth-Tier Movement Technique Jade Spring Fish Leap (Minor Success) +...

Current Task: Task One Binding Companion: Ning Mu

Heroic Couple Points: 874 Couple Black Market: Opened

Operation Log: 1. Yesterday at the beginning of the Yin hour, extracted Phoenix Coronet and Rosy Cape, extracted Purple Gold Round Fan, extracted Mysterious Silk Palm-Hole Underpants, extracted Open-Front Cloud-Pattern Translucent Silk Stockings...

2. Yesterday at the middle of the Yin hour, consumed 200 Heroic Couple Points to purchase 'Brocade Silk Cloud-Pattern Bodice *1' in the Couple Black Market.

3. Yesterday at the middle of the Yin hour, extracted Brocade Silk Cloud-Pattern Bodice.

Looking at the three entries in the Sub-system operation log list, Ning Mu's eyes couldn't help but light up.

She had put on the full set of equipment!

Phoenix Coronet and Rosy Cape.

That is a ceremonial dress that can only be used when getting married!

It is hard to imagine how alluring Liu Qingmei, with her beauty that could topple nations, would be after putting on that Phoenix Coronet and Rosy Cape!

And what made Ning Mu even more restless with desire was:

Those Mysterious Silk Palm-Hole Underpants, and the Open-Front Cloud-Pattern Translucent Silk Stockings.

These two pieces of undergarments were simply tailor-made for his heart!

The so-called Mysterious Silk Palm-Hole means open-crotch.

And this Open-Front Cloud-Pattern Translucent Silk Stockings is even easier to understand: Open-Crotch Silk Stockings.

Plus the addition of that Brocade Silk Cloud-Pattern Bodice.

Ning Mu truly could not imagine how soul-stirring Liu Qingmei would be once she put on this set.

And what kind of magnificent scenery would lie beneath that Phoenix Coronet and Rosy Cape...

Looking again at the Loyalty column and the small note beside it, Ning Mu could not help but look forward to his return from this trip even more! After so long, her heart, which had suffered so many shackles and entanglements, was finally about to open up to him! Today can truly be described as: The wind carries the message of flowers, the rain washes away the spring dust.

Ahem, the plot everyone is looking forward to is coming right up! Allow me a moment!

(End of this chapter)