Chapter 37: The Crisis of the Yan Family

"Damn, this guy hasn't gone on a killing spree, has he?"

"It's possible, let's stay away from him."

Fear Value from a group of people +300.

"What a pity for Yueru Fairy; she really is a stunner."

"This guy is truly ruthless. To stab such a perfect woman—doesn't his heart ache?"

Many people looked at Yueru Fairy in Xiaoqin's arms with expressions of regret.

Luo Ying hurried to Yan Xiao's side and asked worriedly, "Are you alright?"

"I'm fine." Yan Xiao shook his head.

In this battle, the Fear Value gained was proportional to the Fear Value consumed; basically, there was no net gain.

Instead, a Hulu Brothers Card was consumed, which was a bit of a pity.

But what it bought was the wariness of the crowd; with the people of Majia Town having arrived, at least no one would dare to bully them unscrupulously anymore.

"Owner, why didn't you upgrade the Magic Sword, but chose to tank the hits instead?" the system asked.

"I'm saving up to buy a Soul Gathering Pill for Qingxue. Once she recovers her Divine Sense, she'll be much stronger than me."

Yan Xiao grinned.

..... The system stopped speaking.

In the distance.

Chang Yongsheng clapped his hands as he walked down from the restaurant, making no effort to hide his admiration for Yan Xiao.

"Young Brother Yan has good methods; this elder brother found it blood-boiling to watch."

He said, patting Yan Xiao on the shoulder.

"City Lord, you flatter me. I wonder why you have come..."

Yan Xiao said modestly, looking at the tall woman and several attendants behind Chang Yongsheng as he asked in a low voice.

"The remnants of the Yuhua Sect, Shi Yueru, actually dared to return to Luoyue City in private and even openly attempted to assassinate you. Her crimes are heinous. I shall take them back now for strict interrogation to secure justice for Brother Yan."

Chang Yongsheng said loudly, as if standing up for Yan Xiao.

Yan Xiao rolled his eyes. If you really wanted to help me, you should have acted sooner. Appearing only after the fight is over—if I didn't have the strength, you'd probably just be here to collect my corpse.

"Then many thanks, my Lord."

Yan Xiao cupped his hands in thanks.

Chang Yongsheng waved his hand, ordering his subordinates to seize the red-clothed woman and Yueru's group and take them back to the City Lord's Mansion.

The tall woman glanced at Yan Xiao, then turned and followed the escort party back.

"Brother Yan, how did you cultivate this Golden Body Secret Technique? It looks truly majestic; this elder brother is quite envious."

Chang Yongsheng touched Yan Xiao's arm; the shimmering golden skin was not stiff at all and felt no different from an ordinary person's, yet it was impervious to blades and spears.

The City Lord clicked his tongue in wonder.

"It is a family secret technique; I hope you will forgive me, my Lord."

Yan Xiao gave a wry smile. If he couldn't draw the Third Brother's card in the future, he wouldn't be able to use this golden body either.

Chang Yongsheng nodded, thought for a moment, and said to him, "I am arresting Yueru and the others because of some private matters, so don't overthink it. However, since you wounded them, be careful of retaliation from the forces behind them. If you are truly worried, why not move into my City Lord's Mansion to stay? It is absolutely safe."

"Many thanks for your concern, my Lord. Soldiers will be blocked by generals and water by earth; if I truly cannot handle it, I will naturally seek your assistance."

Yan Xiao said respectfully; it was clear that Chang Yongsheng's invitation was sincere and not just polite formality.

But if Wang Dazhu were to bring the villagers over, he couldn't very well have everyone move into the City Lord's Mansion.

So he had to politely decline the City Lord's kindness.

"Very well, take care of yourself. I shall head back now."

Chang Yongsheng patted Yan Xiao's shoulder again and took his leave.

"Respectfully sending you off, my Lord."

Yan Xiao bowed to see him off.

Finally gone. Yan Xiao let out a long breath. Fortunately, he had the golden body, otherwise, he would have been shaken to pieces by Chang Yongsheng's patting.

The people on the side all cupped their hands to see him off. Only when Chang Yongsheng had walked far away did they straighten their bodies, looking at Yan Xiao with envy.

To be able to call the City Lord brother—this Young Master Yan is not simple. Must be careful in the future.

Fear Value from a group of people +500.

These people are truly strange. During such an intense fight just now, they didn't contribute a single point of Fear Value.

Now, after just chatting with the City Lord for a while, they actually generated Fear Value.

Since Fear Value was being generated, Yan Xiao naturally had to make good use of it...

"Those who cursed me just now, come to Yan Talisman voluntarily to pay 100 taels of silver in compensation, or bear the consequences yourself."

Yan Xiao scanned the area and shouted loudly.

Fear Value from a group of people +600.

It works!

Yan Xiao felt secretly delighted. He gave a dry cough and said loudly, "Don't think I don't know who cursed me. If anyone dares not to come, the precious sword in my hand will not show mercy..."

"Whoever doesn't come, I'll beat your bottoms until they bloom."

Fear Value from a group of people +1000.

Oh ho ho...!

Yan Xiao wanted to say a few more words, but seeing Luo Ying's look of disgust, and the fact that the surrounding people had almost all run away, he had to give a dry cough to relieve the excitement... to relieve the awkwardness.

Luo Ying looked at Yan Xiao with a strange expression, not knowing what kind of madness he was having.

He clearly had injuries on his body, yet he was still standing here putting on a brave front.

It seemed like she was very happy.

"Ahem, little wife, take me home."

Yan Xiao dispersed his Metal body, discovering that he was aching all over as if he were falling apart, so he had no choice but to let Luo Ying support him on the way home.

Luo Ying's face flushed with shyness, but she still obediently took hold of Yan Xiao, preparing to leave.

"Ah... Yan Xiao, what am I supposed to do if you leave?"

Seeing that Yan Xiao was about to leave, Ma Cuihua finally gathered her courage and called out.

"You continue doing your business, what else could you do?"

Yan Xiao was stunned, not understanding what she meant.

"I'm afraid someone will come to take revenge on me, and besides, you've demolished the building, so how am I supposed to do business?"

Ma Cuihua pointed at Chunfeng Pavilion, which was in a complete mess and basically needed to be rebuilt.

"You aren't looking for me to pay for the damages, are you?" Yan Xiao scratched his head, looking pained.

"What do you want?" Yan Xiao asked.

"I heard you've made it big; do you lack servants or housekeepers or anything? I can have the girls help you with chores and such, what do you think?"

Ma Cuihua rubbed her hands together, looking at Yan Xiao with some anticipation.

"Are you all willing to do housework and farm work?"

Yan Xiao gave Ma Cuihua a strange look, somewhat disbelieving.

He held no prejudice against women of the red-light district, but he had no particular fondness for them either.

"Sigh, with these Phantom Demons running rampant and the world in chaos, business is hard to do. Many of the girls don't want to do it anymore. Most of them are pitiful people; if you are willing to take them in, I'll wash my hands of this life and seek some peace."

Ma Cuihua felt very helpless. She had come to Luoyue City thinking she could live a good life, but who knew there would be so much trouble and that she would run into people she couldn't afford to offend.

She hadn't earned any money and had actually lost quite a bit, and several of the girls had been brutally murdered by thugs; she hadn't even dared to make a peep, feeling truly aggrieved.

Added to that was this business with Yueru, which made her even more afraid. Seeing that Yan Xiao was actually on brotherly terms with the City Lord, she naturally had to shamelessly try to curry favor with him.

"If you are all willing, you can come with me to Yan Talisman today, but once you arrive at Yan Talisman, you are not allowed to use the tricks from the pavilion, otherwise I won't be polite."

Yan Xiao pondered for a moment and ultimately agreed to Ma Cuihua's request. After all, when he was young, Ma Cuihua had provided him with food; her tongue was a bit sharp, but she was a decent person.

Yan Xiao waved his hand and led the way, with a group of beauties following behind him. Everywhere they went, people stopped to watch, making Yan Xiao feel incredibly awkward.

"Pfft—"

Watching Yan Xiao's face turn bright red, Luo Ying couldn't help but laugh out loud; she hadn't expected the Sect Master to have such a cute side.

"What's so funny?" Yan Xiao asked with a straight face.

"I think you look very cute when you blush!" Luo Ying laughed.

"You look cute when you laugh too, truly worthy of being my, Yan Xiao's, little wife."

Yan Xiao looked at her profile and said earnestly.

Luo Ying bit her lip and said nothing more.

At the back of the group.

Qian Youdao was pushing a cart of liquor, along with Uncle-Master Luosang, who got drunk the moment he saw alcohol.

Nothing good ever happens when you run into an Uncle-Master.

Luosang, meanwhile, was hugging a wine jar, smiling contentedly, and muttering "Good wine..." over and over.