Chapter 102: Life Hanging by a Thread!

The grateful man was about to kowtow and thank, but was suddenly pulled into the curtain by that tender hand.

"Don't say extra words; this palace still wants to try your newly researched posture, come on..."

In the inn's first-floor lobby, when Huang Qingzhou and Fang Xu arrived, the Ascension Immortal Society's disciples were gathered in small groups chatting.

Upon seeing them arrive, several disciples immediately went up to greet Huang Qingzhou, saying, "Senior Brother Huang."

Undoubtedly, these people are not afraid of Su Cheng's authority.

Still others had wanted to come over to greet, but were pulled by their companions' sleeves, whispered a few words in their ear, and stood awkwardly in place, their eyes darting between Su Cheng and Huang Qingzhou.

Fang Xu silently observed all of this.

These people's attitudes toward Huang Qingzhou clearly show their friend‑foe relations; figuring this out lets one grasp some initiative in whatever changes may come.

After warmly greeting a few people and introducing Fang Xu to them, Huang Qingzhou walked over to Su Cheng, stared at him, gave a faint smile, bowed his hands, and said, "Eldest Senior Brother."

Although the surface hasn't been completely torn, Su Cheng is still the eldest senior brother; at least among the fellow disciples, Huang Qingzhou doesn't want to disgrace his master's lineage, so the proper etiquette should still be observed.

Su Cheng gave him a bland glance and lightly said, "Junior brother, do you still remember I'm your senior brother?"

Huang Qingzhou said nothing, merely pulling Fang Xu to stand aside.

Seeing this, Su Cheng's face grew even uglier!

He just couldn't understand: within the Ascension Immortal Society, Huang Qingzhou is somewhat at odds with him, yet the two at least maintain superficial brotherly respect.

But now… if I recall correctly, this trip to Maple Forest Town is the first time Huang Qingzhou and that guy named Fang Xu have met, so why is he dead set on protecting him?

"Why hasn't Senior Sister Tianyi come down yet?" Everyone had waited a long time; seeing that Yu Shan Tianyi still hadn't come down, someone couldn't help but complain in a low voice.

"Brother Hu is getting impatient; why don't you go urge her?" someone shouted.

The person who spoke changed color at once and waved his hands repeatedly.

Everyone present, except Fang Xu, has cultivation at the Martial Master Fifth Level or above; they can faintly hear the movements upstairs, and Yu Shan Tianyi is clearly on the cloud layer now—going up to disturb her at this time would be asking for a scolding.

Observing everyone's performance, Fang Xu's understanding of Yu Shan Tianyi deepened somewhat.

These usually proud and arrogant Ascension Immortal Society geniuses behaving this way only further shows how fearsome Yu Shan Tianyi is.

Not long after the noises upstairs faded, the sound of doors opening and closing came through.

Thud… Thud…

With the creaking of the inn's wooden staircase, a pair of feet carved like white jade mutton fat lightly stepped down the stairs one by one.

Fang Xu turned his head and saw that the fair jade foot's ankle bore an odd scarlet tattoo, the straight lower leg was well‑proportioned, and above that, a red tight silk skirt reaching the knees, with lifted buttocks…

A slender waist was loosely bound by a red sash, the threatening bosom about to burst forth, skin like congealed snow, a long chin, a vermilion lip bearing a faint mole, a prominent jade nose, eyes like autumn pool spring water, and somewhat disheveled hair hanging over the shoulders…

This woman… is very lustrous!

Naturally seductive, the aura of charm radiating from this woman's every gesture leaves no doubt—she must be the foremost inner disciple of the Yu State Ascension Immortal Society, Yu Shan Tianyi.

Just the man behind her…

Glancing at the short‑haired man in plain gauze robes, baring his chest and belly behind Yu Shan Tianyi, Fang Xu felt a hint of familiarity.

This man always gives a sense of having been seen before in his brow.

"Senior Sister Tianyi."

"Senior Sister."

"Senior Sister."

Upon seeing Yu Shan Tianyi, the Ascension Immortal Society's disciples all bowed their hands.

Yu Shan Tianyi's face still bore a flush not yet fully faded; barefoot, she stepped up to Huang Qingzhou and Fang Xu, appraising them with a half‑smile.

"Senior Sister Tianyi." Huang Qingzhou hastily bowed his hands and spoke.

Behind her back he dared to call Yu Shan Tianyi a lunatic, complaining about her decadent private life, but now facing her he wilted.

"Every time I see Junior Brother Huang, I feel an urge I can't resist…" Her slender finger lightly tapped Huang Qingzhou's chin, and Yu Shan Tianyi spoke in a sultry tone.

Huang Qingzhou hurriedly dodged, laughing as he bowed his hands and said, "Please spare me, Senior Sister."

Yu Shan Tianyi gave him a sideways glance, then turned her curious gaze to Fang Xu beside him and said,

"His appearance is handsome, a pity…"

No sooner had her words fallen than her delicate body suddenly erupted with a terrifying aura!

Before Fang Xu could react, a slender hand seized his throat!

"Senior Sister Tianyi!"

"Senior Sister!"

"Junior Sister Tianyi…"

The sudden change made everyone on site exclaim in shock, none knowing what grudge exists between Yu Shan Tianyi and the brat named Fang Xu.

Being lifted by the throat by Yu Shan Tianyi, Fang Xu felt his Blood Qi Power suppressed throughout his body by a terrifying force, losing all ability to resist.

Feeling the hand on his neck relentlessly pressing, Fang Xu's heart sank!

This crazy woman really intends to kill me!

I don't think I've ever offended her, have I?

Could she be doing this to stand up for Su Cheng?

No!

Catching sight of the short‑haired man in plain gauze robes behind Yu Shan Tianyi, his eyes full of hatred, Fang Xu suddenly recalled someone!

Zhang Mingliang!

No wonder, upon seeing this person I immediately felt a sense of familiarity in his brows and eyes.

The man beside Yu Shan Tianyi bears a resemblance to my former "good friend" Zhang Mingliang.

This person must be the eldest son of the Zhang family of Maple Forest Town from days past, Zhang Mingliang's older brother, Zhang Mingyue!

"Senior Sister Tianyi!"

Seeing Fang Xu's face redden from being choked, about to lose his life at any moment, Huang Qingzhou hurriedly stepped forward and said, "May I ask, Senior Sister, is there some misunderstanding between you and Fang Xu?"

Yu Shan Tianyi slowly turned her head to look at Huang Qingzhou, a faint smile curling her lips, and said:

"There's no misunderstanding."

"But... Senior Sister, I like Mingyue, and Mingyue wants him dead; how could you bear to refuse?"

While speaking, her other hand lightly grabbed the hand of the man in plain gauze behind her, pulling him to her side, and she lightly said: "It was this brat who brought the Yun family's lowly servant to your place; take a good look, I will collect some interest for you."

"Senior Sister!"

"Senior Sister Tianyi, wait a moment!"

Seeing Yu Shan Tianyi ready to strike, Huang Qingzhou hurriedly grabbed the arm she was using to choke Fang Xu's neck, accompanied by a smile, and said: "There must be a misunderstanding between them; Senior Sister, first let him go and ask clearly, how about that?"

Hearing this, Yu Shan Tianyi raised her eyebrows, looked at Huang Qingzhou and sneered: "What, Junior Brother Huang, you want to stop me?"

Huang Qingzhou hurriedly shook his head, then lowered his voice and whispered a few words in her ear.

Upon hearing this, Yu Shan Tianyi showed a thoughtful expression, and the hand gripping Fang Xu's neck loosened slightly for the first time.

"'Princess...' Seeing Yu Shan Tianyi seeming to hesitate, Zhang Mingyue grew anxious, just about to urge her, but meeting her gaze, he quickly lowered his head, not daring to speak further."

"'I promised to collect some interest from you, naturally I won't go back on my word.' Yu Shan Tianyi said, then directly threw Fang Xu down, looked at him coldly and said: 'Let you live a little longer for now; tomorrow follow me to the Blue Mountain ruins.'"

"Her tone carried an unquestionable command."

"'Senior Sister Tianyi, this...' Huang Qingzhou wanted to say more, but was shut down by Yu Shan Tianyi's cold glance."

"'If it weren't that I don't want trouble, Junior Brother, do you think I'd give him another day to live?'"

"'Alright, everyone disperse.' Yu Shan Tianyi lightly waved her hand, turned and headed back upstairs to rest."

"(End of chapter)"