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  She glanced at her left hand, which was being held by him, and put down the chopsticks in her right hand. She withdrew her hand from his grasp before looking up at him with calm, clear eyes: "A father's orders cannot be disobeyed. Moreover, on the Dragon Continent, cultivators and non-cultivators are two different levels of existence. Since I don't have any martial power within me, I'm equivalent to an ordinary person. Miss Su is a good match for you in terms of both cultivation and appearance. As for me, although I have feelings for you, it's not yet at the point where we can discuss marriage."

  Alright, she didn't mean to belittle herself, it's just that everyone seems to look at her that way.

  After hearing her words, Di Shang Mo smiled slightly, as if he had put his heart at ease, and looked at her gently: "I'm glad to hear that you have a good impression of me. It's okay, I can wait. I believe my sincerity can move you and make you accept me."

  Tang Xin was taken aback, not expecting him to say that, and for a moment she was speechless. She involuntarily turned her head away, avoiding his warm and gentle gaze that could drown people.

  "Tang Xin, after I go back, I'll come to your home to propose, will you marry me?"

  "Cough! Cough! Cough!"

  Liu Shaobai, who had just taken a sip of wine, was choked by the wine when he heard Duan Wuzhi say such a thing while lying on the table. He coughed several times and then hit Duan's head with his fan: "With your appearance, how can anyone look up to you?"

  Tang Xin shook her head and smiled, but didn't say a word. Emperor Mo gazed at her with an apologetic expression: "I originally wanted to accompany you on a few days of play, but I didn't think these things would happen. Let's wait until another day when we have the chance, and then we'll come out again. For now, since my father has gone to the Imperial City, let's set off and return!"

  "Good." She responded with a faint smile on her lips, she knew that this time it was going to be lively.

  The next day, the Imperial City, Su's residence

  "Heh heh, Su young brother, I haven't seen my nephew and niece for many years either. Why don't we have them come out and meet us?" Emperor Zong's stern face rarely showed a smile, but upon learning that his son, Huang Cheng, had won first place in the imperial city's martial arts competition, he thought it would be a good opportunity to arrange his marriage as well, thus bringing double joy to the family.

  "Heh heh, that's natural. I've already sent someone to invite him. Ah, Emperor brother, there's something I don't know if I should mention or not." The master of the Su family looked at him hesitantly.

  "It doesn't matter what Su Lao says."

  "Imperial brother, this child, Ruo Shui, has been orphaned since childhood and was raised by me. I treated her like my own daughter, so naturally, I hope she can have a good marriage. Xian nephew is handsome and talented, if Ruo Shui marries him, we will be at ease. However, I heard from Zhen Nan that you seem to have a soft spot for the Tang family's young lady... If we were to arrange this marriage, I worry..."

  "Tang Family's Precious Daughter? The Left Prime Minister's Adopted Daughter?"

  "That's right."

  "Su, don't worry about this matter. I have some connection with Zuo Xiang, and I also know a bit about his adopted daughter Tang Xin's situation. This girl was tested by Guo Fuzi himself when she was five years old and found to have no martial arts talent, just an ordinary person. My imperial family has a great reputation in the Jianghu world, and my son is even more of a heroic young man. The women around him can't be unknown and unremarkable, can they? Tang Xin was adopted by Zuo Xiang, but her origins are still unclear, and she can't assist my son, how can she take on the position of the first lady of the Zhuo Manor?"

  Su Zhen Nan and Su Ruo Shui, who were walking side by side, exchanged a glance after hearing this, then walked in.

  Zhen Nan (also known as Ruoshui) has met Emperor Taizong of Tang.

  Seeing the two of them looking dignified and elegant, with refined manners, Emperor Zong nodded slightly and smiled: "Hehe, just as we were talking about you, you've arrived. You're almost like family, no need to be so formal." His gaze, which carried a hint of intimidation, swept over Su Ruo's white attire, and a look of satisfaction appeared on his face.

  Not bad. At such a young age, you've already achieved this level of cultivation, indeed not bad.

  Su Ruoshui's face turned slightly red as he stood up, standing quietly to the side. Su Zhen Nan looked up at him and said, "Emperor Shi Bo, why didn't we hear from Xiang Mo that you were coming?"

  "He didn't know I was coming, and even if he did, he wouldn't have gone to Mount Fuyun specially. Hehe, Ruoshui! It's been years since we last met, and you've become even more stunning! Shang Mo is really lucky to have married a wife like you!"

  "Shibo has been awarded, but..." She hesitated and didn't finish her sentence.

  "Hmm? Could it be that you're not satisfied with this marriage?" Emperor Zong leaned back, the natural pressure of being in a superior position flowing out, filling the great hall with a thick and heavy atmosphere, also making Su Ruo's heart skip a beat.

  "No, it's just like water, afraid of falling, flowers have intention but flowing water is heartless..."

  Upon hearing this, Emperor Zong's thick and low laughter echoed: "Hehehe, you don't have to worry about this. Shang Mo has always been filial and obedient to his parents' orders. The marriage I arranged for him, he wouldn't dare not follow. Besides, your appearance and talent are unmatched among women, only you can become his wife."

  Su Zhen Nan and his son saw the situation, so they didn't say much more. If they could become in-laws with the imperial family, that would be a wish come true. Since he came to their doorstep himself, they naturally wouldn't let go of such an opportunity.

  "Water thanks Shishu Bo for his love."

  She curtsied slightly, still in shock, and couldn't believe that Emperor Zong would think so highly of her. From his tone, it was clear that he had already decided she would be the future Young Madam of the Zhuang family. Even though Zhuang Xue currently didn't have any romantic feelings for her, he believed that if they spent more time together, with her beauty and talent, she would definitely be able to make him fall in love with her.

  On the other hand, in the Rui Wang Fu

  "Oh? Emperor Zonghen actually sent the betrothal gift to the Su family himself?" A man in a black robe, Muheng Feng, stood with his hands behind his back, sunlight casting a golden glow on him, and an icy aura emanating from him, subtly spreading around, making people dare not get too close to him.

  Upon hearing the report from the shadow, he slightly curled up the corners of his lips, forming a small arc. His profound and cold black pupils fell on the distant sky. That woman really was stupid enough to dive headfirst into this; how could Emperor Zong possibly allow Emperor Shang to marry an ordinary woman without martial power? He wanted to see how she would respond to such a question.

  "Yes, milord. Also, the Dark Guard sent to Mount Floating Cloud has returned, and the matter is already taken care of."

  "How's it going?"

  "Di Shang Mo and Liu Shaobai were injured in the battle at Suzhou, while Miss Tang and Su Ruoshui and Duan Wuzhi are unharmed... but..." The dark guard hesitated for a moment, unsure whether to continue speaking.

  "Go on."

  "Yes!" An Wei respectfully replied, and told about how Su Ruoshui wanted to harm Tang Xin but was instead teased by Tang Xin.

  After listening to the report of the Dark Guard, Mu Chenfeng's lips slightly curled up, and his black pupils had a hint of smile that he himself didn't notice: "Go down! Since they have already returned to the Imperial City, there is no need to keep an eye on them. Four factions, secretly eliminate Mu Tianyou's personal guard for me!"

  "Yes!" A black figure leaped out and landed behind Murong Feng.

  "Xin Er, have you really decided to do this?"

  Upon hearing this voice, Mu Chenfeng turned around and looked over, greeting her with a bow: "Mother, why have you come?"

  "I know you've been preparing to deal with him lately, but after all, no matter what he is, he's still your biological father."

  "Mother, after all these years, can't you still put him down in your heart? If it weren't for him, would you have ended up with a long illness entwining your body? Although he gave me fame and wealth, they cannot make up for what he has done!" As she mentioned him, the icy air around her grew thicker, and the hatred that flashed across her eyes could not be dissipated.

  "Alas, be it as you wish! I'm exhausted and don't want to get involved in your family matters anymore. Whatever will happen in the future, let nature take its course!" She sighed and turned away with a sorrowful expression.

  Watching her thin figure slowly disappear into the distance, Mu Chenfeng slowly lowered his eyelids, and under his sleeves, his fists clenched tightly...

  When Tang Xin returned to the imperial city, it was already afternoon. As soon as she entered the city gate of the imperial city, Emperor Xian was called away by a middle-aged man. Liu Shaobai and Duan Wuzhi also followed him out. She walked on the street for a while before heading towards the mansion.

  However, in the main hall of the Su family, Emperor Zong and Master Su were seated together, with Su Zhen Nan and Su Ruo Shui below them. Liu Shao Bai followed slowly behind Emperor Zong's back as they entered the Su family gate. The large red flower-adorned dowry boxes shocked everyone, and when Emperor Zong saw those dowries, his face fell in a rare display of displeasure.

  "Father, Uncle." Di Shang bowed his head and called out in a warm voice.

  Xiao Bai had met two of his uncles before. Liu Xiao Bai smiled and stepped forward, bowing his hands in greeting.

  "Hehe, you're back! Must be tired from the journey? Come sit down." Mr. Su smiled and invited them to take a seat.

  The majestic Emperor Zong, clad in a magnificent robe that exuded an aura of power, gazed at his son with a stern expression and said in a deep voice, "Shang Mo, I've heard that you've seized the title of Number One in the Imperial City. With this joyous occasion, I thought it fitting to have a double celebration. I've already spoken with Old Man Su, and we've agreed on your engagement to Ruoshui."

  As soon as Emperor Xian heard this, he immediately stood up, with a resolute look in his gentle eyes, and his voice was louder than usual: "Father, since it's my marriage, why don't you ask about my wishes?"

  "You two are a perfect match, with both good looks and talent. Don't you think that Ruo Shui is not worthy of you?"

  Di Yu looked at the two of them and said, "No, Miss Su is talented and beautiful, but I already have someone I like in my heart."

  "How dare you!"

  A loud roar accompanied by a heavy slap on the table suddenly rang out, and an overwhelming pressure burst forth, rapidly spreading throughout the great hall. In just an instant, the atmosphere in the hall became abnormally oppressive and heavy, as if a massive boulder was weighing down on one's chest, making it hard to breathe.

  The crowd was startled by the sudden loud shout, and one by one they looked up, also feeling the pressure of the strong breath, the few people in the hall, including the master of the Su family, felt difficulty breathing, with sweat dripping from their foreheads, and their faces were several shades paler.

  "Father, stop being angry."

  He fell to his knees with a thud, as the powerful aura came straight at him, making his whole body stiffen like it was being pressed down by something. Under that oppressive pressure, his refined face turned deathly pale in an instant, and beads of cold sweat dripped onto the ground one after another.

  Seeing this scene, Suzhen Nan and others were not feeling well either. They knew that most of the pressure was directed at Emperor Shang, and only a small part came to them, but even this small part made them speechless and unable to move their bodies, let alone Emperor Shang.

  "Imperial brother, don't get angry, let's first let our nephew speak!"

  Su Zhen suppressed the discomfort in his chest, forcing a smile. Only he himself knew how intense the turmoil in his body was at this moment. He hadn't expected that Emperor Chong's strength had increased so much, and with his own cultivation, he still feared this overwhelming pressure. It could be imagined that in these few years, he had made rapid progress. Such a formidable person, if he were to become an enemy, would undoubtedly be a disaster for the Su family. Therefore, he was determined to make this marriage happen!

  "Hmmph!"

  Di Zong hummed coldly, his sleeves fluttering as he suddenly withdrew the oppressive aura he had released. This also made the few people in the great hall involuntarily breathe a sigh of relief, but deep down they couldn't help but feel a kind of reverence for his strength, a natural awe inspired by the strong.

  "Xian nephew, get up quickly!" Mr. Su came forward to help him up, but Di Shang Mo shook his head: "Uncle, don't mind me." He looked at his father, took a deep breath, and his tone was still firm: "Father, it's my fault that you're angry, but I'm determined to marry Tang Xin, no one else! Please grant your permission."

  "You!"

  He didn't expect him to bring it up again, Emperor Zong's anger was uncontrollable, he slapped the table and stood up, feeling that the dignity of a strong man had been despised, his anger burning, suddenly attributing all the faults to Tang Xin, who had never met before. If it weren't for her, his obedient and filial son would not have disobeyed him? Slapped his face? Provoking his anger to overflow?

  "That Tang Xin is just a useless piece of trash who can't even cultivate! You dare to defy me for the sake of such a person? I think you've been bewitched by ghosts! She's just an ordinary woman, with only her looks and nothing else. What use is she? I think she's using that face of hers to entice you! She's just the kind of woman who sets her sights on the most powerful family in the land for personal gain! A woman like that will never set foot in my imperial household!"

  "Father, although Tang Xin doesn't have the ability to cultivate martial arts, she's not the kind of person you described. She's also not a woman who only cares about wealth and status. I've mentioned going to the Tang family to propose several times, but she refused every time. Father, she really is a good woman."

  "Hmph! Playing with me, thinking you can capture me by letting me go? Do you think my imperial family's status in the jianghu wouldn't make her want to marry you? She's just a cunning and seductive woman who attacks people's hearts. I had intended to let this matter slide due to my friendship with Tang Zhengyu, but since you're being so stubborn, I'll go visit the Tang family and see what kind of person this 'Tang Xin' is! How dare she defy my intentions!"

  Seeing him storm off with a flick of his sleeve, Emperor Xian was taken aback. A thick sense of unease spread through his heart: "Father!"

  Everyone did not expect things to become like this, Emperor Zong's anger was raging as he went towards the Tang family, Emperor Shang followed closely behind. In the main hall, several people looked at each other in dismay, Master Su furrowed his brow and said in a low voice: "We'll follow them to take a look, don't let things really get out of hand."

  In the Xiangfu, Tang Xin Zheng was chatting with his family in the courtyard when Xia Xue and Xia Yu were following behind him. At this time, a guard rushed in: "Master, the owner of the number one villa in the world has arrived."

  The guard looked anxious and worried, and asked: "Oh? The master of the number one Zhuang in the world? Since it's him who came, why do you look like this?" Although the two families rarely interacted with each other, they also had some friendship.

  "Returning to the old master, the emperor's anger seemed to be... seemed to be..."

  Several people heard this and couldn't help but exchange a glance. Tang Zihao's narrow eyes shifted, falling on his old man: "I heard that the Emperor personally sent an engagement gift to propose to Su Shi for Emperor Mu Ye, why did he come to our place this time?"

  "You stay here, I'll go take a look." Tang Zhengyu patted his wife's hand and gestured for her to stay with their children, then got up and headed towards the main hall.

  Tang Xin furrowed her brow in deep thought, while Bai Yan looked worriedly towards the front hall, fearing that something had happened.

  "Hmph! I knew that Emperor Mo wasn't a good thing, on one hand he says he wants to chase you, but on the other hand his old man goes to the Su family to propose a marriage. Sister, listen to me and don't associate with him anymore. Although his family background is not bad, our family isn't either! If you want to find someone, you must find the best one, at least the most basic requirement is that he should be devoted to you wholeheartedly. Someone like him... really doesn't amount to much. Now his old man comes storming to our house again, what's it for?"

  As he spoke, he stood up: "With only Father in the front, I am worried. Mother, sister, you stay here and don't go to the front hall. I'll go take a look at what's going on. Xiaoxue, Xiaoyu, take care of Madame and Miss."

  "Yes."

  As soon as Tang Zhengyu entered the hall, he felt a strong sense of oppression coming at him. He took a deep breath to resist the pressure, but the disparity in their strength made him sweat profusely on his forehead.

  "Master Emperor, it's been years since we last met, I wonder what wind has blown you here today?"

  A gaze full of majesty swept across, falling on the figure walking in, a low voice with an air of superiority and oppression said: "Tang Zhengyu, I still consider our relationship to be somewhat cordial, and I don't want to make things awkward, but please take good care of your daughter from now on, and don't let her associate with my son again!"

  Tang Xin had always been clever and didn't need him to worry, it could even be said that this was his pride. Today, Emperor Zong's words came out of nowhere, causing his face to sink immediately, and his tone was no longer as polite as before: "Emperor Zhuang's words are wrong, you should know that my wife Xin'er has always been well-behaved and never troubled me or my husband, nor did she want to socialize with your son. It was your son who repeatedly came to our door to pay his respects and invite us, and yet today he says such things, it's truly baffling!"

  Di Zong's face turned red with rage, he glared and shouted: "Hmph! It was obviously your daughter who seduced my son! She made him reject the marriage with the Su family and bewitched his heart!"

  "Dad!"

  The emperor hastily returned, listened to his father's words, and suddenly felt a sense of guilt. If it weren't for him, Tangxin wouldn't have been insulted by his father like this. He didn't expect that his father would be so opposed to his relationship with Tangxin.

  Seeing Tang Zhengyu standing aside with a bad face, his eyes filled with anger and dissatisfaction swept towards him. He hastily stepped forward: "Tang Shibo..."

  "Haha, Emperor Gongzi, slow down! This humble Tang Mou doesn't dare to accept!" Tang Zhengyu coldly smiled and interrupted him, turning his body away from him and instead focusing on Di Zongheng: "Master Di, please be more careful with your words, don't randomly pin false charges on my daughter!"

  The same oppressive atmosphere burst out, and the two men locked eyes, as if they could smell the scent of gunpowder about to ignite. Just as it seemed like a fierce battle was about to erupt, Emperor Xuan hastily stepped forward: "Father, please go back first! Things are really not what you think they are."

  "Hum! As the son of Emperor Di Zong, how can I marry a woman with an unknown background and a good-for-nothing? Today, you must tell me clearly to my face! From now on, we will no longer have any dealings with the Tang family!"

  Tang Zhengyu's anger ignited upon hearing this, and he immediately bellowed: "You, Emperor! I respected you as the master of this estate, but I didn't expect you to repeatedly humiliate my daughter. Get out! Leave the Tang household at once! If not, don't blame me for being impolite!"

  "Hahaha!" Emperor Zong's laughter was loud and clear, with a hint of intimidation that made the eardrums ache. His laughter stopped abruptly, and his tiger-like eyes scanned with disdain: "Joke! You think you can?" As soon as he finished speaking, he flicked his sleeve, and a powerful and dark energy burst out.

  "Father, no!"

  Di Yan's heart skipped a beat, if something had happened to her father, he and Tang Xin would absolutely not be able to interact with each other again. With a determined mind, his figure suddenly flashed in front of Tang Zhengyu, blocking the heavy blow for him.

  "Pffft!"

  "Despicable!" Emperor Zong's face turned red with rage as he shouted, never expecting his own son to take the hit for Tang Zhengyu, which infuriated him!

  Tang Zhengyu was also stunned. The blow just now came too quickly, and he didn't even have a chance to dodge. He thought it would hit him, but unexpectedly, he blocked it with his body...

  "Dad! What's wrong? What happened?" Tang Zihao's stout body quickly rushed over, and as soon as he entered the main hall, he saw Emperor Zong with a face full of anger, his fists clenched tightly, glaring at his father. His father, on the other hand, stood beside him with a slightly dazed expression, while in front of him, Emperor Shang's pale face was covered with a faint bloodstain as he clutched his chest.

  What's going on? How did it end up like this?

  "Imperial brother!" Su Jiazheng and Liu Shaobai rushed over with several others, and as soon as they entered the great hall, they saw that scene and were all stunned.

  The atmosphere in the hall was so heavy that people could hardly breathe, as if a pair of hands were tightly grasping everyone's throat. They had been worried that something would really go wrong, but they didn't expect to be one step too late, and it actually...

  The master of the Su family's eyes flashed with a hint of darkness, if the imperial family and the Tang family no longer interacted with each other from now on, it would only bring benefits to his Su family without any harm, why not just sit back and observe the changes, see how things will develop?

  "You rebellious son! You actually dare to defy me for the sake of a useless woman! Fine! Today, I'll see if that good-for-nothing Tang Xin has three heads and six arms!" The furious voice, filled with intimidation, rang out, instantly spreading throughout the Xiang Mansion.

  Liu Shaobai frowned as he watched the scene before him, he didn't expect Emperor Zong to be so disgusted with Tang Xin, this way, it's likely that the friendship between their two families would also come to an end.

  "Father, don't be too hard on Tang Shibo and the others..." Emperor Xuan's hand covered his chest as he stepped forward to plead, but was unexpectedly pushed away by him: "You rebellious son! You still dare to speak up for them!" With a single push, Emperor Xuan, who was already injured, stumbled backwards towards the door, just about to crash into the door panel when a flash of blue appeared and gently caught him.

  "How are you?" Tang Xin asked softly, with a concerned gaze falling on him.

  Di Yan gazed at her with a daze, his soft voice barely smiling, his clear eyes flowing with moving light. As she supported him, the two leaned in close, and he could faintly smell the subtle fragrance on her body. However, thinking of what his father had done today, he felt extremely guilty.

  "Tang Xin, I'm sorry, I've brought you so much trouble, cough... "

  As soon as he coughed, fresh blood spilled from his mouth, and his eyes narrowed slightly. His slender white fingers pressed onto his wrist without a sound, checking his pulse to find that he was seriously injured. He then supported him: "I know it's not your concern, you're hurt, take a rest on the side for now! I'll handle this matter."

  "No! My father he..."

  "Don't worry, I can handle it," she said softly, her eyes flashing as she walked into the grand hall, her clear gaze sweeping across the crowd before finally coming to rest on Emperor Zong's majestic figure in his embroidered robes.

  "Xīn er, nǐ zěnme lái le!"

  Translation: "Heart, how did you come here?!"

  "Sister, how did you come?"

  Tang Zhengyu and Tang Zihao spoke at the same time, quickly coming to her side, fearing that Emperor Zong would hurt her.

  On the side, Su's master narrowed his eyes and secretly sized up a beautiful woman in a green dress who was walking towards him with a gentle and elegant demeanor. He had heard that Tang Xin's beauty surpassed that of water, and today he saw her for himself, this woman's style was indeed extraordinary. Just thinking about it, even someone like him with exceptional cultivation didn't dare to look at Emperor Zong so naturally, but she dared to look straight into his eyes, brazenly sizing him up. Based on just this point, he knew that although she had no martial power, she wasn't a useless beauty as the outside world said. It was no wonder that Emperor Zong would fall in love with such an ethereal and elegant woman.

  She took a step forward and came to the front of Emperor Zong, lightly saluting: "Tang Xin has seen Emperor Zhuang."

  "So you're Tang Xin, humph! You indeed have the capital to be charming, no wonder my son is infatuated with you!" Emperor Zong Hen coldly snorted, at the same time secretly sizing her up, seeing that her words and actions exuded a kind of inexplicable confidence, the hint of arrogance between her eyebrows made him feel displeased.

  But she's just an ordinary woman with a beautiful face who can't cultivate her inner self. Where does her confidence come from? Where does her pride come from?

  "You!" Tang Zihao glared at him furiously, how dare he speak of his sister like that, this emperor was truly detestable!

  Tang Xin smiled lightly and gazed directly at him: "Master Zhuang, your words are truly strange. Do you think Emperor Xi is a superficial person who only cares about appearances? Or do you think he's an easily tempted man?" Tang Xin's smile paused for a moment before continuing in a calm tone: "I'm just a friend who has met him once or twice, yet Master Zhuang has come to my door with such great fanfare today. I truly don't know what this is all about."

  "Just a friend who happens to be acquainted? Don't joke!" He let out a low shout, his eyes scanning fiercely: "If it were just that simple, would he dare disobey my wishes, refuse the Su family's marriage proposal, and constantly defy me for your sake?"

  "The master of the manor is a noble figure, with some reputation in the Jianghu world. Yet, he made a big fuss at our residence, insulting my family members. If this gets out, it will likely bring shame to us among the people of Jianghu." Seeing him choked with anger, she smiled lightly and didn't give him a chance to speak: "I have never offended Master Zhuang before, yet he repeatedly calls me, Tang Xin, a useless person, using insulting language and shifting all the blame onto me. Is this really the behavior of a master of a manor?"

  "What a sharp-tongued woman! Unfortunately, she's just a pretty face, but a useless good-for-nothing!" Emperor Zong narrowed his eyes, a fierce glint flashing in them. He who was always respected by others was actually being lectured by a little servant girl today! And to make matters worse, it was an untalented waste of space! It really made one's anger hard to dissipate!"

  Tang Xin's eyes dimmed for a moment, and the corners of her lips curled up with a hint of mocking smile: "Dare you, Master, to make a bet with Tang Xin?"

  As soon as she heard this, the crowd in the hall looked at her in shock. What was she trying to do? Did she know who the person standing in front of her was? That was Di Zong Hen, the number one tycoon in the world! She actually dared to speak to him in that tone, wasn't she afraid that he would get angry and slap her to death with just one palm?

  "A bet?" Emperor Zong looked at her with disdain: "You think you're worthy of making a bet with me? Humph! You overestimate yourself!"

  Her clear eyes gazed at him, her soft voice carrying a slow and steady tone: "It's precisely because the Young Master has been saying I'm useless, that I overestimate myself, that I want to make a bet with the Young Master. Could it be that the Young Master is afraid?"

  "Fine! Let's see what tricks you have up your sleeve!" He brushed off his sleeves and turned to sit down in his seat.

  Tang Xin looked at Su Ruo Water, the latter was staring at her, that gaze still hid jealousy as usual. In fact, she really found it strange, this Su Ruo Water had exceptional beauty and talent, why did she always look at her with disapproval? Even hoping she would die in the jaws of a wolf?

  "It's simple, since the Young Master looks down on me, then let the Young Master come and compete with me himself to see if I'm really a useless person as you said. However, Young Master, you also know that I have no martial arts skills, so when competing, we naturally can't use martial arts skills, only techniques can win."

  Hahaha...

  Di Zong looked up and burst out laughing, as if laughing at her ignorance, as if laughing at her naivety. In his eyes, she was just an ordinary person who couldn't cultivate, someone who could easily be defeated by anyone. She actually dared to make such a request, how ridiculous!

  Su's father and son, as well as Su Ruo Shui, were even more stunned, looking at her. They thought she would make some demands, but unexpectedly, it was a challenge? A weak woman with no strength to truss a chicken dared to say such words, it's really hard to tell whether to praise her bravery or her foolishness.

  Liu Shaobai looked at her with a thoughtful expression, secretly sizing her up. For some reason, he always felt that her eyes occasionally revealed a confident aura. These past few days of interaction had made him realize that she was not an ignorant person. If so, then why did she say such things? Could it be... Even if she really had some ability, it's likely that she still wouldn't be a match for Emperor Di's scar. The outcome of this competition was already predetermined.

  "Good!" Emperor Zonghen agreed in one mouthful, his sharp eyes flashing with a hint of severity: "However, if you lose, I will cripple your limbs to show you the disrespect you showed me today! And I want you to loudly declare yourself a useless person in front of everyone! From now on, you are not allowed to have any contact with my son!"

  At these words, everyone involuntarily gasped in shock. Had she crippled her hands and feet? Wasn't this a bit too cruel?

  "No way!"

  Di Yan's face turned red with rage as he rushed forward, covering his chest: "I absolutely do not allow you to make such a bet!" His usual gentle gaze was now hidden behind anger, and he glared at his father: "Father, how can you be so cruel? You know she is just an ordinary woman, yet you are forcing her like this. If she loses the use of her hands and feet, it's as good as being a useless person, worse than death! The stakes are too high!"

  A fierce anger was burning in his chest, he had never been so angry before, because of Tang Xin's weakness, because of his father's ruthlessness. Tang Xin was innocent, how could he let her go to her death with a predetermined outcome?

  "Hmph! From the moment she offended me, she was doomed to die! Now I'm just saying that disabling her limbs is already a concession! Tiger eyes swept towards Tang Xin, coldly smiling: "Of course, if you don't dare to gamble, then kneel on the ground and kowtow one hundred times! I can consider sparing your life!"

  She smiled slightly, her eyes scanning the crowd and landing on Emperor Zong's body. A hint of cold light flashed in the depths of her eyes: "Alright! I agree to your terms! However, if I win this trial, you must kneel down in front of everyone and apologize to my father and me for what happened today, and also acknowledge me as your superior and obey me!"

  Since he was so arrogant and had the intention to kill her, she would clip his wings, crush his arrogance, take him under her command and thoroughly grind away his sharpness!

  What did she say? Does she know what she's talking about?

  As soon as the arrogant and confident words were spoken, they shocked everyone in the hall, leaving them stunned and staring at Tang Xin in disbelief. Her words were like a sudden clap of thunder on a clear day, exploding heavily in people's hearts, making it hard for anyone to believe that such arrogant words could come from her mouth.

  Bring the master of the number one manor under her command? Is she crazy? How dare she say such a thing? What kind of existence is Emperor Zong, does she even know? Even Mu Tianyu didn't dare to be his enemy, a strong person like him, she actually dares, actually dares...

  Di Yan was also stunned, staring blankly at Tang Xin in front of him. When she said those words, the sparkle in her eyes was something he had never seen before. It was a confident glow, a king's aura, a noble's pride...

  Which one is the real her? The weak and feeble one? The innocent and naive one? The gentle and soft one? Or the cunning and sly one? Or is it this confident, brave, and proud one standing in front of me?

  Suddenly, he felt as if he had never known her...

  Liu Shaobai swallowed hard, his heart racing like a stormy sea. He couldn't believe she dared to say such things to Emperor Zong Hen, wanting to join him? That was Emperor Zong Hen! The second strongest person in the Dragon Ascending Continent! Even Mu Tianyu showed deference to him! How dare she? How dare she?!

  Heart trembling, he was still worried about her at this time, worried that Emperor Zong would slap her to death with a palm in his anger.

  Tang Zhengyu and Tang Zihao, who were standing by, couldn't help but reveal worried expressions. Although they knew she was a world-renowned Ghost Hand Heavenly Doctor, that Emperor's Mark wasn't just any ordinary person. Even if she didn't use martial force, it wouldn't be easy for her to win against him...

  In the hall, due to her words, the atmosphere was once again chilled, that heavy breath filled every corner, making everyone dare not breathe loudly. Looking at Emperor Zong's majestic face, a layer of gloominess was added, and the thick pressure seemed to form an icy needle that pierced into everyone's body, causing them to involuntarily shiver.

  No one spoke, nor did anyone dare to speak at this critical moment. All eyes fell on Tang Xin and Di Zong Hen. After a long time, a low voice with a thick sense of oppression slowly came out, the tone of which was even more severe than before.

  "Good you, Tang Xin! What a big tone!" Emperor Zong narrowed his eyes and re-examined her. At this moment, he even doubted whether she was actually a deeply hidden expert? Otherwise, who gave her the courage? Who gave her the guts? However, under repeated spiritual scans, no martial arts power was found on her body, and only then did his heart relax.

  "Fine! I'd like to see what you're capable of to defeat me!" His majestic voice was filled with the arrogance of a superior, and he slightly raised his chin, narrowing his eyes as he gazed down at her: "In three days, right here in the Imperial City's arena, we'll have a contest!" As soon as he finished speaking, he swept his sleeve aside and strode away.

  Is it settled then? Is the bet settled then?

  Until he left, the Su family was still in a daze, and they didn't expect things to turn out like this. The master of the Su family looked at Tang Zhengyu and his son for a moment, sighed, and turned around to leave. Su Zhen Nan coldly snorted: "Tang Xin, you're too arrogant!"

  Su Ruoshui stopped in her tracks and turned around to look at her, seeing Di Shang standing still with a dazed expression, she lowered her gaze, paused for a moment, and also turned to leave.

  Liu Shaobai walked forward, looking at her with a complex expression. After a while, he said: "Do you know that even Mu Tianyu has to give him three points of courtesy? With his strength, he can easily defeat you without using any force."

  Tang Xin...

  Di Yan stared at her in a daze, speechless for half a moment, unsure of what to say. How did things suddenly become like this? On one side was his father, and on the other was the person he cared about. If his father lost, it would be as if he had been slapped hard, his dignity broken, making him unable to lift his head again. But if Tang Xin lost, she would have her limbs crippled and become a useless person. This... no matter which side won, he wouldn't be happy.

  Why? Why did things turn out this way?

  "Go back! Take good care of your injuries. Xiaoyu, see him off for me." She turned around and didn't look at him again.

  "Please, both of you!" Xia Yu stepped forward and made a welcoming gesture with his hand.

  "Let's go, Emperor Xun!" Liu Shaobai glanced at Tang Xin and then pulled Emperor Xun away.

  "Xin'er, how confident are you that you can win against him?" As soon as the person left, Tang Zhengyu hastily stepped forward to ask, his worried expression speaking volumes.

  Tang Zihao furrowed his brow and stepped forward: "Sister, aren't you being too impulsive? That Emperor's mark isn't just any ordinary person."

  "Don't worry! I never do anything that's not a sure thing." She smiled lightly, her clear eyes shining with confidence. She had no intention of being an enemy to him, but since he was picking a fight with her, she wouldn't hold back either!

  The news of Tang Xinyin wanting to duel with Emperor Zongheng, the number one landlord in the world, spread like wildfire and shocked everyone in the imperial city, leaving them stunned and exclaiming that Tang Xinyin had gone mad!

  What kind of existence is Di Zong? That's a big name! Even if she didn't use martial arts, she was still a good hand. A weak woman with no strength to bind a chicken dared to challenge him, and the two sides even made such a shocking bet. However, regardless of the outcome, this duel will be stunning. Upon hearing this astonishing news, everyone eagerly awaited that day's arrival.

  Compared to the imperial city's trial a few days ago, this strong and weak duel is even more thrilling! And when the various major forces in the imperial city learned of this news, they were also stunned in disbelief.

  "Are you saying that Tang Zhengyu's daughter is going to duel with Emperor Zong? I must have misheard?" Mu Tianyou looked at the Right Chancellor below him in astonishment, his face filled with incredulity.

  "Returning to the Emperor, this matter has already spread throughout the imperial city, and it is absolutely certain that Tang Zhengyu's daughter was found by Guo Furen to have no martial arts talent since she was five years old. Everyone in the imperial city knows that she is a waste, I really don't know how an emperor's mark can still be used as a bet with her."

  "Oh? Is there still a bet?"

  "Yes, I heard that if Tang Xin loses, Emperor Zong will cripple her limbs and make her a useless person from then on. He also wants her to say in front of everyone that she is indeed a useless person. On the other hand, Tang Xin said that if Emperor Zong loses, he has to kneel down and apologize to them, and from then on, he has to obey her."

  At the words, a faint dark light flashed through Mu Tianyu's sharp and piercing black pupils, and a low, muffled laughter sounded: "Heh heh, what kind of person is Tang Xin? She actually dared to say such arrogant words?" Is it ignorance? Or something else? Suddenly, he became intensely interested in this Tang Xin whom he had never met but had heard her name mentioned more than once.

  On the other hand, Mu Chenfeng, who was drinking tea in the courtyard, narrowed his eyes and sneered coldly upon hearing the news: "A woman who doesn't know her own death!" The hand holding the teacup unconsciously increased its force until it shattered to the ground with a loud crash.

  The dark guard beside him looked at his master's gloomy face and involuntarily lowered his head. His master seemed to be unaware that he was very concerned about Miss Tang, like now, obviously worried about her safety, but didn't want to admit it.

  Suddenly, Mu Chenfeng stood up and signaled the dark guard to retreat. He flashed his body and went towards the mansion. When he quietly arrived at the back courtyard of the Xiang Mansion, he saw that the detestable woman was still humming a tune while watering flowers in the yard. His deep black pupils gradually became more profound, and his cold and handsome face turned even darker and more terrifying.

  "You seem quite carefree, and you even have the mood to hum a little tune here?"

  As soon as she heard the voice, Tang Xin thought of that day when he saw her naked body, and her face changed. Her beautiful eyes were filled with anger as she glared up at the tree: "What are you doing here again? This is the Prime Minister's residence, not your Rui Wang Fu!"

  "Let's see how you and your little lover enjoy the view at Fuyun Mountain."

  Listening to his words with a hint of something, her eyes flashed, and a thought flashed through her mind: "That wolf pack was your doing!" It was clearly a question, but it was spoken in an affirmative tone.

  "I was also afraid that you would be too bored, so I found something to amuse you. Don't you want to thank me? Actually, there's no need to be polite, it was just a small effort." He leaned against the tree with his hands clasped behind him, raising an eyebrow, and for some reason, he felt carefree.

  "Thanks a lot!"

  "Are you getting angry? Aren't you used to pretending to be weak and gentle to deceive people? If others heard this, it wouldn't be good for your image."

  "Mo Hen Feng! What are you doing here!" At this moment, she seemed to have not realized that she could easily be provoked by him and show her true self in front of him.

  His narrow phoenix eyes, with a hint of profundity, glanced at her, his deep black pupils flickering with an inexplicable glimmer, making it impossible to guess what he was thinking: "Let's see if you're really brave or just pretending to be, daring to make such a bet with the Emperor's mark, I wonder if you're truly foolish or just pretending to be."

  "Huh? Are you worried about me? Or could it be that...” She narrowed her eyes, her stunning face carrying a sly smile as she gazed at him leaning against the tree. Just as she was about to speak again, she heard someone approaching and turned around to look, only to see Emperor Mo Ye also entering her courtyard, causing her lips to twitch involuntarily.

  Why do all the big gates like to climb walls?

  Mo Chenfeng leaned against the tree, and as soon as he heard a sound, he retracted his breath, and the lush leaves on the tree became his cover. Following the sound with his eyes, his phoenix-like eyes narrowed slightly.

  "Ah, Tang Xin!"

  Di Shang Mo flipped over and fell to the ground in front of her, seeing that she was staring at him, he hastily opened his mouth to explain: "I wanted to come see you but couldn't enter your house's big gate, so..."

  "Hmm, what's up?" Yesterday's incident had blown up into such a big deal that her father and brother would certainly not welcome him again, although she knew it wasn't his fault.

  "I'm sorry, I didn't think my father would be so opposed to our relationship, and even less did I expect that because of me, you'd be pushed to the forefront of criticism. This really wasn't my intention, and I didn't think things would turn out this way."

  The man in front of him had red eyes, a pale face, and was clearly sleepless for the night. His complexion was even paler than yesterday, his body injured and worried, causing his liver fire to rise. In her judgment, if he didn't take good care of himself and rest, he would collapse by tomorrow.

  She sighed silently, standing in his shoes, she also knew his difficulties. Although today's matter was indirectly caused by him, she couldn't blame him after all, this wasn't something he could have foreseen.

  "Never mind, things are like this now, saying anything is useless. You don't need to apologize or feel guilty either. Your father is your father, you are you, and I can still tell them apart."

  He stepped forward, grasped her hand, and with a sorrowful expression said: "Tang Xin, you are no match for my father. Even if you don't use any martial arts, you will absolutely not be able to safely pass three moves under his hands. I'll go back and beg my father. As long as I agree to the marriage with the Su family, perhaps there may still be a chance to make things right."

  On the tree, Mu Xun closed his eyes and looked at the hand he was holding, feeling inexplicably annoyed. After hearing his words, he thought that this Emperor's brain had become stupid. With the current situation, it was no longer something he could control, yet he still thought that going to ask for his father's help would have a chance of redemption? How ridiculous!

  Tang Xin slowly withdrew his hand, looking at the anxious and worried him in front of him: "Do you think it's useful? This is no longer something that you and I can control. The news of the duel has already spread like wildfire, and there's no room for reversal. The only way to resolve this is through a duel."

  "But..."

  "There's no but." She raised her eyes to look at him, her soft voice firm: "Although he is your father, the humiliation he brought to me, my father, and even the Tang family, I must have him apologize in person!"

  Tang Xin...

  "You'd better leave first! Don't come looking for me again." She said lightly, turning around and continuing to water the flowers in the yard.

  He stumbled backward, his eyes filled with sorrow as he gazed at her turning back: "Is it because of this that we can't be friends anymore? Is it because of this that you want to reject me from afar?"

  At the words, Tang Xin's hand paused in pouring tea, and she turned to look at him: "With our two families ending up like this now, do you still want to associate with me? Do you know that by doing so, you would be going against your father's wishes and being accused of being unfilial. Such a crime..." Her words were cut off before she could finish speaking.

  "No matter how the world sees me, I only need you! Tang Xin, I only need you!" He rushed forward and tightly hugged her, as if afraid of losing her, unwilling to let go.

  When that drop of warm tears fell on her shoulders, she was stunned and stood still. He actually cried?

  It's undeniable that as she listened to his sincere and heartfelt words, her heart was stirred by a strange emotion. For her, he dared to defy his father's will; for her, he was severely beaten by his father; for her, he even shed tears...

  On the tree, Mu Xunfeng looked down at the scene below with disdain, seeing that the woman seemed to still have a hint of emotion, and his heart involuntarily rose with a few strands of anger. What a thankless woman!

  It was as if she felt his inexplicable anger, Tang Xin raised her eyes to look up at the tree, just in time to see that a flash of black sleeve disappear behind the wall. She muttered to herself: What a strange person, coming and going without rhyme or reason.

  Jian Di Yang tightly hugged her, she pushed him: "Di Yang?"

  No response?

  "What's wrong with you?"

  She took a step back, but to her surprise, he fell down like a pillar collapsing: "Di Shang Mo!" Seeing him faint, she furrowed her brow: "Xiao Xue Xiao Yu, come in."

  "Miss." The two had been outside the yard all along, so they naturally knew that Mu Chenfeng and Di Shangmo had arrived. However, Miss didn't call them, so they pretended not to know and waited outside.

  "Take him to his room."

  "Yes."

  Time slipped away like sand between fingers, and in the blink of an eye, the day of the duel had arrived. The Imperial City's Arena was packed with onlookers, a sea of heads surging forward, no less crowded than the previous days' Imperial City Trials. Among these spectators were many powerful experts, as well as the masters of various prominent families from within the Imperial City.

  The number one estate's master, Emperor Zong Hen, is going to have a duel with Tang Family's waste daughter? This duel is extremely unusual for them. Emperor Zong Hen was originally a high and mighty strong person, but he is actually condescending to duel with a woman who is called a waste product, this is unbelievable no matter how you look at it.

  Because he knew that Tang Xin, who had been personally tested by him and found to have no martial power, was going to duel with Emperor Zong today, the stakes were even more a matter of life and death. Guo Fuzi, who never paid attention to trivial matters or excitement, also came specifically to see if this thing was true. However, when he saw that one brocade robe, majestic and powerful, exuding an aura of strength, Emperor Zong stepped onto the trial platform under the gaze of thousands of people, his heart suddenly jumped violently.

  Wasn't it that little Tang Xin who wanted to duel with him back then? He heard that if Tang Xin lost, Emperor would cripple her limbs and make her a real disabled person. Isn't this obviously bullying the poor girl? How can this be allowed?

  "Emperor Zhuang, I didn't expect you to actually be here in the imperial city, competing on the martial arts stage with that little girl from the Tang family. That little girl is just an ordinary woman, is it worth Emperor Zhuang's attention?" Mu Tianyou arrived at the front of the martial arts stage amidst the cheers of the officials, his guards quickly setting up a seat for him to watch the duel on the stage. Behind him, the officials stood respectfully, and the surrounding civilians became even more excited with his arrival.

  "I didn't expect the Emperor to come too." Di Zong Hen stood on the stage, just a slight bow of his hand, and the air of pride and dominance emanating from him was in no way inferior to that of the ruler, Mu Tian Yu. His sharp tiger eyes scanned the surroundings below the stage, and a low, muffled voice with a hint of laughter came out of his mouth.

  "Today, many masters have come to the imperial city. The heads of various families and factions have all arrived here. Since you're all here, I invite you to bear witness. This way, no one can say that our Imperial Family bullied a young girl. This duel was proposed by Tang Xin, and I simply agreed to her request."

  He stood with his hands behind his back, exuding an aura of unyielding intimidation. His tiger-like eyes slowly swept over the crowd below, taking in everyone's expressions, but when he saw that Tang Xin, who had boasted about dueling him, still hadn't arrived as the time drew near, his gaze narrowed involuntarily.

  "What's on your mind?" Things had come to this point, he wouldn't let her back down now!

  As soon as the voice with the power of Wu was heard, the crowd below looked around for Tang Xin's figure, seemingly not having seen her arrival, and at this moment, many people whispered to each other in hushed tones.

  "Could it be that she knew and was too afraid to come?"

  "It's probably about time too, and yet no one from the Tang family has arrived. Could it be that they're backing out at the last minute?"

  "Alas! After all, she's just a little girl, how can she be the opponent of Tianxia Diyi Zhuangzhu Emperor Zonghen? In my opinion, not coming would have been wiser. Now that she has come, her fate will be worse than death. Just a young girl, how could she possibly be Emperor Zonghen's opponent? Don't you think so?"

  "But the Emperor's uncle won't let her off so easily, I heard that this whole thing was triggered because the Emperor's uncle went to the Su family to propose a marriage for his son, but the young master of the Emperor said that he had a crush on Tang Xin, the daughter of the Prime Minister, which made the Emperor's uncle so angry."

  "I heard that a few days ago, the Emperor's Villa Master went to the Prime Minister's mansion and made a big scene. He insulted Tang Gong in his words and was criticized for being a useless person who even seduced the young master of the emperor. That's why Tang's daughter got angry and proposed to duel with him."

  "Oh? So that's how it is! But that Tang family's daughter is too impulsive, I ask you, how can a weak woman like her possibly win against the mighty Emperor Zhuang?"

  "She probably didn't dare come."

  Someone said that on stage, Emperor Zong's expression turned cold and he sneered: "Hmph! If she doesn't dare come, I'll drag her out myself!"

  "Who says I don't dare come?"

  A soft voice with a hint of confidence came from the crowd, not loud but clear enough for everyone to hear. Immediately, people looked in the direction of the voice, after all, most of them had only heard of Tang Xin's name but had never seen her before and didn't know what kind of woman she was.

  The people around also turned back because of the return of those family members in front, and thousands of eyes fell on the blue figure walking slowly.

  There, the elegant and beautiful figure appeared in front of thousands of people. A simple yet elegant long blue dress fell to her feet, with flowers blooming on the hem as she walked. Looking up, a light blue waistband was tied around her slender waist, which could be grasped by one hand. Her cherry lips were slightly raised, forming a beautiful arc, and her black eyes shone with an enchanting glow. Her long blue hair was casually tied back with a ribbon, exuding elegance and simplicity. Although she wore no makeup, her stunning beauty made people mistake her for a celestial being who had fallen to the mortal world. On her body, there was no aura of martial power, but rather an air of nobility and sacredness. Behind her, Tang Zhengyu and his son Tang Zihao walked side by side, followed by two beautiful women in white clothes. Seeing this simple yet shocking group of people, everyone seemed to realize that she was not the useless waste who couldn't cultivate, but a strong person standing at the peak, looking down on the world!

  Stunning gazes, shocking gazes, unbelievable gazes, all fell on her body. Who could believe that this uniquely gifted woman was actually called an untrainable waste? Such an outstanding woman, with just her aura alone, had already surpassed Su Ruo Water, who was known as the number one beauty. No wonder Tian Xia's first young master, Emperor Miao, would be infatuated with her and refuse to marry against his father's orders for her sake!

  "It turned out to be Tang Xin." Mu Tianyu stood up in surprise, his sharp eyes slightly dazed, his gaze following her figure as she moved, such a stunning beauty, such an aura, truly rarely seen in the world...

  But the host of Su's family saw that Mu Tianyu's eyes were closely following Tang Xin's figure, and the surprise in his eyes was so obvious that he couldn't help but look at Tang Xin secretly and admire her: this woman is really extraordinary, not only making Emperor Mo infatuated with her, but also making the dignified monarch Mu Tianyu reveal a surprised expression.

  At the same time, in the guest room of the Prime Minister's mansion, Emperor Xian suddenly woke up from his sleep, and suddenly remembered something. He jumped up abruptly, touched his chest with his hand, and no longer felt the oppressive pain. He was taken aback, and seeing that he was in an unfamiliar environment, he got up and walked out. Only then did he realize that he was actually in the Prime Minister's mansion.

  At this time, a maid brought in water and he immediately went forward to grab the maid's hand and asked urgently: "How long have I slept? Where is Tang Xin? Where is she?"

  "I and my mistress have gone to the dueling grounds."

  "What!" Emperor Shang was shocked and immediately let her go, rushing towards the dueling arena.

  Tang Xin! Tang Xin, hold on! You must hold on! I'll be there right away!

  His heart racing, cold sweat seeped out from his back, and his eyes were filled with a terrified and flustered expression. He used all his might to rush to the dueling arena at the fastest speed, fearing that if he was one step late, Tang Xin would be crippled by her father. Never had he felt such anxiety, as if he wanted to fly to her side immediately and block all her sufferings.

  On the other side, Emperor Zong's eyes narrowed slightly as he gazed at Tang Xin walking towards him with slow steps, a hint of unusual color flashing across his eyes so quickly that no one noticed.

  "It's great that you've come, I was worried you wouldn't show up!"

  Tang Zhengyu and Tang Zihao stood quietly below the stage, looking at the thousands of onlookers, then gazing up at the two people on the stage who were as strong as they were weak, forming a stark contrast. They couldn't help but feel worried in their hearts. Although she said not to worry, Emperor Chong was no ordinary person! Even without using martial arts, his skills were not something that an average person could handle.

  "Dad, can sister beat him?"

  Tang Zhengyu looked at the two people on stage with a serious expression, sighed silently in his heart, and said in a deep voice: "At this point, we can only believe her and support her!"

  "Old master, young master, you can rest assured! Miss never does anything she's not confident in." Xia Xue said softly, her eyes shining with respect as she looked at the figure on stage, from the moment they met, she had never let them down, nor did they need to worry, the longer they followed her, the more they admired her abilities, even if today her opponent was a dominant force, they believed that Miss would definitely be able to defeat him!

  "I also believe that Miss will definitely win!" Xia Yu looked at the cyan figure on stage with a faint smile, trusting her ability from the bottom of his heart. Others may not know, but they had been following Miss for many years and were most aware of her abilities.

  Upon hearing this, Tang Zhengyu and his son fell silent. They also hoped she would win, but if she really lost, they would fight to protect her with their lives, even if it meant giving up fame and status, as long as they could keep her safe!

  Made up his mind quietly, holding his breath and waiting silently.

  "So she's Tong Xin! She's really beautiful..."

  "The number one beauty in the imperial city, Su Ruoshui, can't even compare to a fraction of her. Such a beautiful woman, could it be that the young master of the imperial family would fall for her?"

  "It's a pity that having such an exquisite beauty, she can't cultivate it and can only be an ordinary person."

  "Alas! What a pity! If such a beauty were to have her limbs crippled, it would be too cruel."

  "Who made her dare to provoke the Emperor's Manor? What kind of existence is that? She's also asking for death."

  "What? Look, isn't that King Rui? He's actually here too?"

  "Where is it? Let me take a look."

  Only then, behind the crowd, a man in a black brocade robe with a cold and stern face walked towards them, surrounded by several guards. The well-tailored black brocade robe accentuated his noble aura, while his narrow and deep eyes seemed to hold an enchanting charm that drew people in deeply, making it impossible for them to extricate themselves. His high and straight nose was complemented by tightly pursed thin lips with a hint of coldness. One hand was placed behind him, the other on his abdomen, and without needing any words, he exuded an aura of majesty from head to toe that was in no way inferior to that of Murong Yu, who had long held imperial power and occupied a high position. Although everyone had already seen him at the last auction, his reappearance today still stirred up a frenzy.

  Standing behind the host of the Su family, Su Ruo water looked at Mu Chenfeng and was taken aback. Wasn't he King Rui's Mu Chenfeng? She hadn't attended the last auction, so she hadn't seen him, and didn't expect to see him here today.

  Rui Wang Mu Chenfeng, it is said that his strength is unfathomable, no one knows its depth, and he rarely shows up, but unexpectedly today's duel between Tang Xin and Emperor Zong Hen has caught his attention.

  Mei Mu looked at him, the more she looked, the more she felt that he and Di Shang Mo were two different types. He was absolutely superior to Di Shang Mo in terms of temperament, momentum, appearance, and strength. However, he was too cold, emitting a chilling aura from head to toe, making people retreat three steps back and not dare to get close to him half a step. Such a person could only be admired from afar, but not touched...

  However, Mu Chenfeng did not go to the front of the stage like them, but instead walked to one side as if no one was there. The guards behind him brought over a chair and he sat down with a flick of his robes, without exchanging pleasantries with the people from the other families or going to pay his respects to Mu Tianyou.

  Seeing him like this, the heads of various families who had originally planned to go forward and greet him were embarrassed to approach. Obviously, he didn't want anyone to disturb him. The guards behind him formed a circle around him, making it impossible for anyone to get close even if they wanted to.

  On the stage, Tang Xin looked at him and saw that he was putting on airs, and she couldn't help but curl her lip in disdain. This guy had also come to join in the fun, probably thinking of watching her make a fool of herself. Just look at those guards surrounding him, as if he were some kind of precious treasure.

  Under the stage, Mu Chenfeng narrowed his long phoenix eyes and glanced at her with a disapproving look. As their eyes met, there was a spark of confrontation between them, but it went unnoticed due to the brief moment they locked gazes.

  They seem to be repelled by each other at first sight, it's as if this phrase was made for these two people now.

  No reason to think the other person is very annoying, no reason to think the other person is very hateful, no reason to want to bully the other person and not let them have a good time... yet, deep in their hearts, subtle changes are taking place that neither of them has noticed at this moment...

  "Ah, Tang Xin!"

  A worried voice seemed to come from the edge of the sky, and because the voice contained the breath of martial power, everyone around the huge arena could hear this anxious voice clearly.

  Suddenly, a blue figure emerged, stepping on the gentle breeze and rushing over. The blue robe fluttered with the surging of the martial energy, the black hair flew up, and the elegant face was filled with panic and fear. When he saw that the cyan figure was still standing intact on the stage, facing the wind, his hanging heart finally put down.

  It's okay, it's okay, I made it in time... He was really scared, really scared that when he arrived here, what he saw was her lying on the ground, moaning in pain.

  "Look! It's Emperor Xuan of Han!"

  Someone exclaimed, staring at the blue figure flying swiftly, so agile and excellent. However, at this moment, one of the people standing on stage was his father, and the other was the person he had a crush on. What would he do? Would he help his father or Tang Xiang, the daughter of the Tang family?

  His appearance made everyone's blood boil with excitement, and they felt their blood pulsating through their veins. The voices of the people around the arena rose again, and the atmosphere of anticipation and excitement pushed this duel to its climax.

  As soon as Emperor Ti saw him appear, his dignified face sank three points, and the anger in his heart rose, causing the aura around him to become even more solemn. On the platform, a repressive atmosphere slowly spread out, and he glared at his own son who had stepped on the shoulders of the crowd below to jump onto the stage: "What are you doing here? Go back!"

  Di Yan looked at his furious father, then quickly walked to Tang Xin's front, opening his hands in a protective gesture towards his father. His eyes were filled with pleading as he said: "Father, please don't make things difficult for her anymore. You clearly know she's not your match. If you fight her, aren't you going to take her life? Father!"

  Tang Xin looked at him blocking her way, a hint of softness flashing in her eyes, and gently pushed him away: "You go down! I'm fine."

  "Tan Xin! You will die! Do you know that you will die?!" He turned around, tightly grasping her shoulders and shaking her violently.

  In front of so many people, his own son repeatedly disobeyed him for a woman, not even putting him in the eyes of this father. The sleeves were clenched into fists, with veins bulging out, and the anger was so terrifying that it made the people below tremble with fear.

  He strode forward with a sudden big step, and before he could react, he grabbed his hands and threw him to the side of the stage, saying in a low voice: "Tie him up for me! Watch him and don't let him make trouble for me! Today, I must ruin this woman!"

  "Father!" Just as he stood up, Emperor Xian was seized by two middle-aged men and another person quickly brought over a thick rope to bind him: "Young Master, your subordinate has offended you!"

  "Let me go! Let me go!" He struggled with all his might, but several men had already quickly bound him up and taken him to one side.

  Not far away, Mu Chenfeng, who was watching the scene with a cold eye, hooked his lips and sneered. He glanced at Tang Xin on the stage, then shifted his gaze to Emperor Zonghen's furious face. If Emperor Zonghen hadn't appeared, it would have been fine, but now that he had, he had pushed Emperor Zonghen's anger to its peak. This wasn't saving her, but harming her! That idiot woman, Mu Chenfeng wanted to see what method she would use to avoid Emperor Zonghen's fist!

  Her bright eyes swept across the crowd below, a hint of mysterious light flashing in her eyes. She raised her voice and said: "Everyone, today I, Tang Xin, will compete with the master of the Emperor's Manor. If I win this competition by luck, not only must the master of the Emperor's Manor kneel down and apologize to my father and me, but also listen to me from now on. If I lose, I will personally admit that I am a waste, and even if the master of the Emperor's Manor cripples my hands and feet, I will have no complaints! Therefore, please ask everyone present to bear witness!"

  A gentle voice came from her mouth, those words without retreat, made the crowd below stare at her in a daze, she was majestic and proud on stage. Where did her confidence come from? What was the source of her arrogance? At this moment, everyone was convinced by her, only because of her bravery, only because of her pride.

  "Hmph! How dare you!" Emperor Zong coldly snorted, looking down at the stage with his hands behind his back: "I'd like to ask everyone present to bear witness. This little girl actually dares to challenge my authority? I'll let her know that the consequences will be regrettable! Since she's originally a useless waste without any martial arts skills, I've made an agreement with her - this match won't require martial arts skills."

  Tang Xin smiled lightly: "Emperor Zhuang, don't say such things too early. You call me a useless person like this, but if you can't even beat a useless person like me later on, then aren't you even more useless than a useless person?"

  As soon as she uttered those ruthless words, the crowd below gasped in unison, and sure enough, a loud shout of anger erupted, causing everyone's heart to skip a beat.

  "How dare you!"

  A loud roar suddenly rang out, but he suppressed his own anger. If it weren't for the many people watching from below, he would have definitely given her a show! His tiger eyes narrowed, and a fierce look flashed across the bottom of his eyes. For now, he couldn't deal with her, but when the time came to test her, he would make sure she regretted every word she had said!

  Under the stage, Tianyong's eyes sparkled with excitement, his gaze fixed intently on Tangxin, who stood proudly on the stage. As he listened to her every word, he almost jumped up and shouted "Good!"

  This woman is quite unique and indeed has a lot of character!

  "Why should the Emperor be angry? If I win this trial, it's me who should say 'impudent' to you." She glanced at him and swept her gaze over the crowd below, finally landing on Murong Tianyou. With a light smile, she said: "Your Majesty, since my trial with the Emperor earlier today didn't require martial power, I wonder if Your Majesty could help me out by temporarily sealing away the Emperor's martial power?"

  Just as he had suppressed the anger in his chest, he heard her words again. Emperor Zong's eyes flashed with a fierce light: "The host of this humble abode has always been one word nine tripod! How dare you question me?" As a powerful lord, when was he ever insulted like this? And yet, she still wanted to seal off his martial arts powers, clearly afraid that he would use them against her. What a joke! She was just a small woman, and he could kill her with just one finger, yet she dared to be so presumptuous! How infuriating!

  "I'm not questioning the master, but when people encounter danger, their instincts will naturally bring out their inner martial power. I'm just thinking of my own life, if the master were to use his martial power to attack me without mercy, wouldn't that be the end of me?"

  "You!"

  "Haha……" Mu Tianyou stood up, his thick laughter spreading out in a low tone, his gaze filled with pressure looking at the stage. He smiled and said: "Tang Xin is right, people will instinctively react when faced with an attack or threat. Since this match can't use martial force, Emperor Zhuang, what's wrong with sealing off your martial force and competing with her?"

  Upon hearing this, Emperor Zong furrowed his brow and looked down at the platform. Seeing that everyone was staring at him, he secretly thought to himself before responding, "Alright! I'll temporarily seal off my martial arts abilities." As he spoke, he turned to face Muran Tianyou below the platform: "I'll have to trouble you with this."

  To seal off the Emperor's Mark, one must possess an extraordinary aura of martial power; otherwise, it would be impossible to seal his power, and there is even a risk of being injured by the rebound. Therefore, I estimate that only Mu Tianyu can seal his power in this situation.

  Mo Tianyou's eyes, which had been shrouded in an unclear glow, gazed at Tang Xin for a moment before he took a deep breath and leaped onto the stage. He walked behind Emperor Zongheng and sealed his major acupoints, causing the crowd below to see only his fingertips condensing a thick energy aura that tapped several times on Emperor Zongheng's back. As Mo Tianyou withdrew his hand, the martial power on Emperor Zongheng's body also gradually dissipated.

  "Alright, you two can start now." He turned around and stepped down from the stage, returning to his seat, his profound and incomprehensible gaze falling on the two of them.

  "Master Emperor, please." She smiled lightly, her sparkling eyes captivating the crowd below.

  Di Zong sneered coldly and suddenly moved forward, his large hand chopping down towards her head with a knife-like motion. This move, although not accompanied by any aura of martial energy, was extremely fast and powerful. If she were really hit by this palm strike, she would definitely pass out immediately.

  However, just as the crowd below held their breath in concern for her, they saw her slender figure flash by quickly, dodging the palm strike at the last moment. Emperor Zong was taken aback, and his large hand swiftly turned to grab her collar, but she had already moved a step back and was now standing behind him.

  Was it an accident? Was it luck? Or did she really have two skills?

  Her sharp tiger eyes swept towards her, seeing that she was standing not far away with a smile: "Emperor Zhuang, you'd better not hold back, otherwise, you'll lose very badly."

  In the corner below, Mu Chen shook his head secretly. This woman was really good at infuriating people. She repeatedly provoked authority as if she was certain that she would win?

  Mu Tianyou couldn't help but laugh as he looked at her, the more he looked, the more he felt that she was really interesting. It's hard to say whether she was ignorant of the heights and depths or deliberately trying to make Emperor Zong embarrassed, but one thing is undeniable, she, Tang Xin, had really piqued his interest.

  Tang Zhengyu and his son watched the duel on stage with bated breath, heaven knows that when they saw Di Zonghen's palm knife chop over just now, their hearts almost jumped out, but to see her still provoking him again and again, really afraid that if he goes crazy, he will hurt her badly.

  The bound Emperor's eyes were filled with worry, his gaze fixed on Tang Xin's body on the stage, fearing that she would be hurt. He hated himself for turning things into this irreversible situation and hated himself even more for being powerless to stop this duel. No matter who won or lost, the outcome was something he did not want to see.

  In the dark, he wanted to untie the rope, but unexpectedly was discovered by several middle-aged men behind him: "Young master, you're in trouble." As soon as the voice fell, a hand knife chopped down on his neck. Emperor Shang didn't expect those people to dare do this, his eyes widened in anger, wanting to speak, but before he could, everything went black and he fainted.

  On the stage, Emperor Zong heard her words and burst out laughing: "Haha! Good you, Tang Xin! I'd like to see what skills you have that can make me lose to you!" The thick laughter stopped abruptly, and his agile figure, like a male leopard provoked, suddenly pounced forward. A throat-locking move with a fierce color was aimed at her throat, and the ferocity and killing intent in his tiger eyes shot out. The evil aura and ferocity around him made the people below see it and couldn't help but break out in cold sweat, their hearts racing with fear!

  "Darling!"

  "Sister!"

  He wants to kill her! He really wants to kill her!

  The crowd below all had the same thought in their minds: Emperor Zong's anger was truly and utterly ignited, and even if his martial power was sealed, he could still kill her with ease! Tang Xin, that stunning beauty who embodied the essence of heaven and earth, this time she really couldn't escape...

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