Back in the Swallow Tower, Huang Xue Mei's face was icy, her fingers aimlessly pushing around the food on her plate. She said lightly, "You dragged me here early this morning, claiming there was a good show to watch. Now it's already past noon, and the waiter has come over a few times, pretending to look around. Are you trying to make fun of me, thinking I'm easy to bully?" Her tone was gloomy, as if she was on the verge of an outburst.
Hua Wu Que looked around, unable to find anyone who resembled the person in his memory. He felt a bit awkward. He remembered the current plot should have reached the point where Tian Boguang kidnapped Yi Lin and fought Linghu Chong in the Swallow Tower. He had rushed over early in the morning, excited to witness the commotion, but to his surprise, not only did he not see Linghu Chong, but neither Tian Boguang nor the adorable little bald-headed girl were in sight.
Just as he was about to explain, he noticed a man carrying a single saber slowly walking up from downstairs. He was holding a woman in his left hand, muttering curses as he sat down at a table and threw the woman onto the nearby stool. He yelled out loudly, "Bring me some wine and food!"
Hua Wu Que thought, "Here it comes," and looked towards the man, hoping to catch a glimpse of the beautiful little bald head from the Hengshan Sect. He saw that the woman had a slender, graceful figure, wearing a green dress that reached the ground. A wooden hairpin adorned her hair, which cascaded down her back like a waterfall, soft and fragrant. Her beautiful eyes were crystal clear, tinged with a hint of panic. Her waist was slender, and as she sat slumped on the stool, her face was filled with sadness, clearly a victim of her situation.
Hua Wu Que was puzzled, thinking, "Could this be the cute little Yi Lin from the Hengshan Sect? Did Linghu Chong go blind? Or is Ren Yingying truly so beautiful that she eclipses even such a stunning woman?"
Tian Boguang picked up his chopsticks and ate the food and wine greedily, his heart filled with excitement. He had initially captured a charming little nun and was ready to have some fun, but a vicious sorceress had intercepted him on the way. Fortunately, this good-for-nothing playboy always had a way with women, and he had encountered yet another beautiful lady. After he filled his stomach, he would definitely enjoy himself thoroughly.
His heart overflowing with joy, he glanced towards the woman beside him. "Little miss, I only sealed your powers. You're not actually unable to move. Quickly eat some food and drink so you'll have the strength to fight me three hundred rounds later!"
Zhou Zhiruo felt a pang of sadness in her heart. This was her first time going down the mountain in many years, participating in her master's Golden Basin Ceremony for Liu Zhengfeng. Unexpectedly, she was captured by this villain outside the city. She saw that she was about to be humiliated and thought of the young man she had met by the Han River years ago, "Wujie gege, Zhiruo misses you so much."
She refused to be humiliated. Seizing the opportunity while the villain was off guard, she stood up and closed her eyes, ready to charge towards the nearby pillar. But she felt as if she had crashed into a warm embrace. She opened her eyes in confusion and saw that she was leaning against a man's chest. His eyebrows and eyes were delicate and handsome, and his beautiful eyes were smiling at her. She immediately exclaimed in surprise and backed away. In her haste, she tripped over her skirt and fell backward. In her panic, she saw the handsome man shake his head and smile. He held her in his arms again. She was greatly embarrassed, ignoring the dangerous situation she was in, her cheeks flushed red. She lowered her head, her mind in a tangle.
Tian Boguang noticed that his tempting prey had been snatched away by someone else, and what was worse, the man was a hundred times more handsome than him. He was filled with jealousy. He unsheathed his single saber and shouted, "Who's the little punk who dares to touch my woman?!!!"
Hua Wu Que slowly straightened the confused beauty, gently fixing her disheveled hair. Ignoring the roaring Tian Boguang, he turned to Huang Xue Mei and said, "This lady is entrusted to you. You two go first. I'll finish this matter and then go back to join you." He pushed the woman behind him, and Huang Xue Mei stood up and took Zhou Zhiruo, saying coldly, "For saving me once, I won't hold this against you. But next time you want to chase butterflies and pick flowers, don't bring me along, or don't blame me for being ruthless!" She held Zhou Zhiruo and walked out.
Hua Wu Que knew he had offended her badly this time, but who would have guessed that the plot would go so haywire? Linghu Chong, who was supposed to be here, was nowhere to be found. Zhou Zhiruo was the one who got captured instead, and she was so elegant and refined, how could he resist intervening? As he considered his options, he flickered into action, blocking Tian Boguang, who was about to charge forward and reclaim his "woman." He unsheathed his folding fan and deflected the incoming saber, smiling slightly, "Why are you so impatient, Brother Tian? I've heard your name for a long time. Now that I see you, you are indeed quite extraordinary. Why don't we sit down, have a few drinks, talk about the wind and the moon, wouldn't that be enjoyable?"
Tian Boguang was unable to defeat him for the moment. Thinking about finding out where this man came from, he temporarily put his woman aside and sat down, saying, "Heard of? My name Tian Boguang is mostly known for bad things. What exactly are your intentions? You steal my woman, then invite me to drink. Do you think I, Tian Boguang, am a pushover?"
Hua Wu Que slowly sat down, raising his cup in a gesture. "Brother Tian, you misunderstand. I heard you call yourself the Lone Wanderer, that you pluck flowers wherever you go. I admire and envy you, and I merely want to learn a few moves from you."
Hearing him mention his proud accomplishments, Tian Boguang's heart swelled with pride. "Of course, of course. I dare not brag about anything else, but when it comes to stealing, sneaking, and seducing, I, Tian Boguang, am unmatched." He was about to boast about his past exploits when his expression suddenly turned one of terror as he looked at the back of Hua Wu Que. Hua Wu Que looked back in confusion, only to see a graceful woman with a slender figure swaying as she walked up the stairs. Beside her was a little bald-headed boy, shrouded in an oversized monk's robe. He was fresh and beautiful, with clear and bright eyes blinking playfully as he chatted with the woman beside him. Suddenly, he caught sight of Tian Boguang sitting there, his face changing drastically. He hid behind the woman.
The woman followed the boy's gaze. First, she saw Hua Wu Que, who had his back to them. After a moment of thought, her face lit up with joy. She grabbed the boy and walked towards them.
Tian Boguang saw the woman getting closer and couldn't help but want to run away, but Hua Wu Que held him back, feigning confusion and asking him why. Tian Boguang was so anxious he couldn't speak.
The woman walked close and stood gracefully behind Hua Wu Que. Only then did she notice Tian Boguang, who was trying to hide his face and escape. She giggled and said, "The Lone Wanderer, Tian Boguang? What, am I so scary?" She thought Tian Boguang was a friend of Hua Wu Que's and was teasing him.
Seeing that he couldn't escape, Tian Boguang gave up and pretended to be brave. "You she-devil! You used that Star Absorbing Great Law to attack me when I was off guard last time, and now you dare to show your face in front of me?!" His tone became weaker and weaker as he spoke, and a red line appeared on his neck. The red line gradually spread, turning into a gushing stream of blood. Tian Boguang stared with wide eyes, his head tilted back, and he fell backward.
Hua Wu Que put away his folding fan, stood up, and said softly, "Sigh, I wanted to enrich myself and learn a few moves, but it turned out he was just a straw bag. His name is big, but his skills are ordinary. Now I can only hope that Yun Lao Si can give me some surprises." He looked up at the woman beside him. She was blushing and looking at him shyly. Seeing him look over, she moved her lips, silently mouthing each word, "Mas, ter, I, love, you, to, day, night, no, die, no, stop!"