Chapter 147

The old and young two foxes exchanged a glance, then both laughed, especially Lei Wufeng laughed radiantly.

Good, good, good, having the Governor as my son-in-law, I consider this lifetime worthwhile; tonight I, the humble official, will host a banquet for the Governor, and tomorrow early I will hand Tingting over to the Governor.

Fine, everything will be arranged by my father-in-law.

Shen Tianxing agreed readily; Lei Wufeng was momentarily stunned, then burst into loud laughter, looking extremely pleased.

Good son-in-law, come on, come on, tonight we won't return until we're drunk.

The two held hands and walked into the city; Shen Tianxing knew it wasn't yet time to act, and that only in the deep night, when people are quiet, would be the time to act.

But that doesn't matter; as long as we first confirm which one is Lei Ting, we can take her away tonight; the rest is unimportant.

Soon Shen Tianxing followed Lei Wufeng to the general's mansion banquet hall; the feast had long been prepared. Shen Tianxing merely glanced and saw that the delicious dishes at his table were all laced with something extra, but it wasn't poison.

The True Eye of Reality showed it was Ten Fragrance Soft Gold Powder, but Shen Tianxing ate and drank anyway; knowing that once the Nine Yang Divine Skill is activated, any poison is useless to him, including Ten Fragrance Soft Gold Powder.

Seeing Shen Tianxing eating and drinking happily, Lei Wufeng became even happier, continuously toasting him.

Father-in-law, since you are to marry your precious daughter tomorrow, I ought to meet her; why not have you bring out my future wife for me to see?

Shen Tianxing got straight to the point; Lei Wufeng didn't even think, just laughed and agreed, after all Shen Tianxing had already been poisoned; even if we let him see her, what could he do? It's not like he could make waves, so why not?

Worthy son-in-law, well said; someone, go fetch the young lady to meet her future husband.

No need for such trouble, Father; I've already come. This is the Governor; I, the young lady, offer a cup to the Governor.

Lei Ting walked in wearing a full set of armor, casually picked up a cup of wine nearby, and drank it all in one go.

This is my future wife; she indeed looks fine, we're to marry tomorrow, yet she's dressed like this today—apparently she knows my tastes.

Shen Tianxing said while finishing the wine in his cup, and Lei Ting's face showed a hint of a cold smile.

You want me to be your wife? Too bad you don't have that fate; Father's already at this point, do we still need to waste words with him? Let's attack!

His men have been surrounded by the people I brought; today he can't escape, so there's no need to keep up the act for him—if we don't act now, it'll be a long night full of dreams.

Lei Ting is hot-tempered; since the person has already arrived, we can't give him another chance. Lei Wufeng, who had been smiling broadly, nodded, slowly rose to his feet, and a flash of killing intent appeared in his eyes.

That's also correct; a long night brings many dreams, and it's time to act.

As Lei Wufeng's words fell, aside from Shen Tianxing and Ru Yan, who had always followed him, everyone else quickly drew their weapons from under the tables and chairs in the corner.

Father-in-law, aren't you being too hasty? A welcome banquet shouldn't have to turn into a Red Gate banquet; couldn't we wait until I've eaten and drunk my fill before acting? Or perhaps while I'm sleeping?

Shen Tianxing appeared extremely calm, but to them this was just putting on airs.

Heaven has a road you refuse to take; hell has no gate yet you walk right in—facing death, you still dare call me father-in-law; I don't know whether to say you're bold or foolish.

You must be an idiot; otherwise you wouldn't be so stupid as to believe this general would give his daughter to you. You will die here today, entirely due to your stupidity—attack, take his life!

At Lei Wufeng's command, four figures swiftly appeared—an old man, two middle-aged men, and a youth—standing beside Lei Ting.

These four are all of ninth-rank strength, and at that moment Lei Wudi also rose to his feet, his face full of helplessness.

The Lei Family Army's elite troops had already rushed over, raising their blades to strike, as they saw it—Shen Tianxing had drunk the Ten Fragrance Soft Tendon Powder, with only a woman beside him, killing him would be effortless.

A bunch of ants, daring to move against my husband? Ridiculous to the extreme.

Empress Ru Yan's voice was icy, softening only when she uttered the two words 'my husband'; raising her hand, dozens of embroidery needles flew out from somewhere, piercing the air.

Pfft-pfft sounds rang out continuously; all the charging elite troops collapsed, each with a tiny needle hole in their forehead.

Expert, at least of ninth-rank strength; let this old man learn your high techniques.

The speaker was that old man; his long sword moved with his body, aiming at Ru Yan, while he had already shifted through countless sword forms, real and feint, it seemed about to strike Ru Yan's throat.

Ru Yan's eyes flashed with contempt; she casually reached out, pinched the sword tip between two fingers, lightly exerted force to snap it off, then backhandedly swung, the tip piercing the old man's throat.

Master!

The old man's three disciples and Lei Ting cried out in unison, for the old man had collapsed; they stared with dead fish eyes, full of disbelief.

Too weak; ninth rank, sixth level, not even as strong as Zhao Zilong, yet you dare to try to kill my husband? Those who don't want to die, kneel—maybe my husband will spare your lives.

Ru Yan spoke lightly, yet everyone present was filled with terror; indeed she was too strong, and at this moment they all considered a possibility—that this woman before them was a grandmaster.

You are a grandmaster. How could you choose to be Shen Tianxing's woman?

Lei Ting gritted her teeth, her eyes full of hatred, she spoke up in question, but Ru Yan replied calmly:

Foolish, your husband's strength is beyond your comprehension. Kneel or die—you have no other choice; I have no time to waste words with you, and your husband has no time to listen to your nonsense.

Everyone fell silent, wondering whether to kneel; if they didn't kneel they'd die, but if they knelt they might not live either.

Boring, Ru Yan, take my wife away; whoever dares to block will be killed without mercy.

Shen Tianxing rose to his feet, still holding a jug of wine, and walked slowly outward.

Husband, rest assured, I also quite like this little sister; I'll capture her back for you.

Ru Yan acknowledged with a reply, then vanished from the spot; before anyone could react, she appeared behind Lei Ting, struck her unconscious with a raised hand, and hoisted her onto her shoulder.

Thank you, Father-in-law, for your generous hospitality; I'm taking my wife and leaving. Father-in-law, if you wish to detain me, you may act anytime—of course I won't hold back.

Shen Tianxing turned his back on Lei Wufeng, said lightly, and stepped outward; Lei Wufeng and Lei Wudi dared not move, for before a grandmaster they were nothing.

Lei Ting's three senior brothers clenched their fists, gritted their teeth, yet likewise dared not act rashly.

When Shen Tianxing reached the doorway, Lei Ting's young third senior brother could no longer restrain himself; he gripped his sword tightly, let out a fierce shout, and lunged at Ru Yan to kill her.

You deserve to die; leave my junior sister.

Ru Yan did not move; Shen Tianxing raised his thumb, casually flicked backward, and the Shaoshang Sword shot forth, piercing the throat of Lei Ting's third senior brother.

Father-in-law, Ten Fragrance Soft Gold Powder is useless against me.