Lan Fenghuang, though bold and uninhibited, was still an unmarried maiden. Being held in Hua Wu Que’s arms, she couldn’t help but feel a little shy. “Good brother, do all Han men speak like you, with honey on their tongues, just to deceive us Miao women?”
Hua Wu Que, not afraid of this Dongfang Bubai, played along to win her favor. “What I said just now was sincere, believe me, little sister. Can you hear it?”
He guided Lan Fenghuang's head to rest against his chest. She didn’t resist. In matters of love, the Miao women of her lineage valued feeling above all else. Once committed, they wouldn’t back down, even in the face of death. Meeting a good man was a blessing, but encountering a heartless one led to a tragic fate. Just look at He Hong Yao, how she became what she is now because of Jin She Lang Jun, Xia Xue Yi.
“Good brother, please only say such things in front of me. Don’t talk about him like that in other places. The Dongfang Sect Leader is not someone you can casually talk about. If his old man hears about it, he won’t let you off easily.” Now that she had chosen Hua Wu Que, she started thinking for her lover.
Hua Wu Que stroked her ornaments. He thought it must be tough for these Miao women to wear so much gold and silver on their heads every day. Though they looked splendid and dazzling, he said, “That Dongfang Bubai, he controls the heavens and the earth. Can he control me and my good sister having some drinks and fun? Friend, you’ve been watching over there for so long. We have wine and food here, why don’t you come out and join us?” His last sentence was shouted towards the forest across the lake.
Lan Fenghuang, hearing his words, quickly stopped moving. She looked up at him in confusion, her face anxious, fearing that her lover misunderstood her.
Hua Wu Que patted her head for comfort. He never suspected that Lan Fenghuang had set a trap, because he sensed that the person lurking in the darkness possessed extraordinary skills, beyond her reach. If things went sour and they had to fight, he didn't feel confident about protecting her if he had to pull her behind him.
Lan Fenghuang felt warmth in her heart at his gesture. Seeing no response after a while, she suspected that Hua Wu Que was mistaken. However, she feared that speaking up would damage her beloved’s pride. She simply pressed her head against his back, remaining silent.
“Just now, you were disrespectful to me. Now you invite me to drink? Don’t you worry that after I drink, I’ll kill you and your little lover, and let you two enjoy wine and fun underground?” Lan Fenghuang heard someone speaking and peeked over. She saw a figure sitting on the stone bench in front of her. The figure wore a pink robe and a crown, with long slender hands holding a wine cup, gazing at them with a faint smile.
Hua Wu Que saw the figure in front of him and was about to blurt out “Elder Sister.” But as he looked closer, though the person’s appearance and aura in men's clothing closely resembled Huang Xue Mei’s, the prominent Adam’s apple revealed his true sex. He listened to the words and knew the person’s identity.
“So it’s the Dongfang Sect Leader. Just now, this one was a little reckless. My words offended the Sect Leader. Please forgive me.” Being caught talking bad about someone was indeed awkward. However, Hua Wu Que was not afraid of his threat. After all, with his current skills, even if he couldn’t win against Dongfang Bubai, he wouldn’t lose either.
Dongfang Bubai was merely testing him. With his current agility and skills, there were indeed people in the world who could detect his presence. But those people were all established martial arts masters. This young man, though young, had correctly identified his hiding spot. This piqued his interest. He wanted to test the boy’s martial arts. With a solemn expression, he poured a glass of clear wine from the jug and handed it towards Hua Wu Que. “Since you are apologizing, how can you not punish yourself with a drink?”
Hua Wu Que reached out to take the cup, but realized that Dongfang Bubai was holding on tightly and wouldn’t let go. The cup couldn’t be taken. Understanding his intention, Hua Wu Que kicked off the ground and went for Dongfang Bubai’s lower body. At the same time, he lightly tapped the table with his left hand, sending the folding fan flying. He caught the fan in his hand and pointed it at Dongfang Bubai’s right arm.
Lan Fenghuang watched the two exchange moves for several rounds. The hand holding the cup remained motionless, not a single drop of wine spilling. Her chosen love was actually fighting the infamous Dongfang Bubai on equal footing, not losing ground. For a moment, she felt vindicated, thinking, “My eyes are indeed sharp. It’s a good thing the elders didn’t pressure me to get married. If I had listened to them, wouldn’t I be heartbroken now?”
The two fought for a while, and finally, Hua Wu Que’s experience from two lifetimes prevailed. He feigned a move, snatched the cup, drained it in one gulp, and bowed with the cup upside down. “I used a trick. It was not a fair fight. But the penalty drink has been consumed. Dongfang Sect Leader cannot break his word and make trouble for my little sister.”
Dongfang Bubai laughed loudly, “What a young hero! Though our exchange just now didn’t allow me to fully demonstrate my abilities, I lost. You don’t have to try to shame me. I, Dongfang Bubai, keep my word and will not hold a grudge against anyone.”
He became increasingly surprised as he fought. He had seen most of the martial arts in the world. The moves and martial arts used by the young man against him were unheard of and unseen. Suddenly, he remembered a problem that had been bothering him lately. He quickly said, “First, send this woman away. I need your help with something.”
Hua Wu Que was puzzled, but seeing his anxious expression, he guessed it was urgent. He quickly comforted Lan Fenghuang and told her to leave.