Yushang thought about the presence of a dangerous individual in his room, so he decided it would be more prudent to go back and check. He signaled Hong Fu to follow him, and she nodded in agreement. Upon entering the room, they discovered that the person who should have been unconscious on the bed was not there. Yushang furrowed his brows. If it had been the previous Yushang, even if he wanted to knock the person out, he would have needed to exert about seventy percent of his strength. However, this current Yushang was unsure of his own strength, and only exerted forty percent. Naturally, he couldn't overpower him.

Suddenly, I noticed a piece of paper on the bedside table. On it was written: "Xiao Yuer, I've been yearning for you day and night, it's heartbreaking. But don't worry, we will meet again soon. Don't miss me too much. -- Tang Qingzhuo, who also misses you."

I miss your father. Confidence is a good thing, but being too narcissistic and disgustingly showcasing it to others is your fault. Yun Shang threw the note at Hong Fu and asked, "Find out the background of this person."

Hong Fu glanced down and swept her eyes over the note. The relationship between Tang Qingzhuo and Yu Shang was well-known throughout the entire Honglian Hall. However, since the sect leader had asked, she couldn't simply reply, "Sect Leader, don't you already know about your own mistress?" Her sect leader was always careless and his personality was unpredictable. Lately, it seemed even more so, so it wouldn't be appropriate for her to speak too much. Perhaps the sect leader wanted to hear what his subordinates thought of his former lover? She had no choice but to tell him everything she knew.

Tang Qingzhuo, the second young master of the Tang family. His father is from the Central Plains, and his mother is from the Western Regions. Known as the "Poison Prince" in the martial world, he is extremely skilled in using venomous insects. One of the "Four Young Masters" and a notorious playboy. After finishing speaking, he glanced at Yushang, then added to himself, "But he is extremely loyal to the Sect Leader and is a person worthy of trust."

Yushang twitched at the corner of his mouth. Hong Fu, are you trying to play matchmaker here? I'm sorry, but Tang Qingzhuo is really not his type. Oh, wait, I should say that their gender and preferences don't align. Judging from Tang Qingzhuo's martial arts and background, he definitely isn't a righteous individual. There might even be some vague and ambiguous relationship between him and the old Yushang; it's better to keep a safe distance.

"Four little masters?" Yu Shang raised an eyebrow. What kind of nonsense is this again?

"This is the title given by the martial world to the four exceptionally handsome men who were selected. The young master Tang is ranked second, the young master Yue Jinrong from Moon Beauty Villa is ranked third, and the third-in-command of the Azure Dragon Sect, Zuo Liancheng, is ranked fourth."

Yushang sneered inwardly. Just how boring is this jianghu? It's become like a modern talent show, selecting four individuals. The entertainment life of ancient people is truly dull.

"And what about the first one?"

"Um..." Hong Fu hesitated and did not speak.

This is the translation of the Chinese novel paragraph:

"The first one is Qu Jingting, the chief disciple of the number one righteous sect in the martial world, the Ruthless Valley." A purple figure unexpectedly appeared behind Yu Shang and patted his shoulder.

"Qu Jingting... Qu Jingting...Qu Jingting..." Yu Shang muttered this name in his heart as if bewitched. It was strange indeed, for upon hearing this name, his heart involuntarily trembled for a moment.

"See Master!" Hong Fu hastily knelt down as soon as she saw the face of the person in purple.

Yushang finally snapped out of her daze and looked at the person in front of her. This person was dressed in a gorgeous purple robe, with jet-black hair casually tied up on top of their head. Their facial features exuded an indescribable aura of dominance, and even their robe was casually draped over their body, revealing their fair chest.

Red Fu's position as a guardian in the Red Lotus Sect was only one level lower than his. Reflecting on her earlier calling of "Master," Yu Shang immediately understood the identity of the person before her.

"Master." Yu Shang bowed respectfully.

"Not bad, you still remember this deity." Zi Fei casually sat on the pearwood chair in the room, picked up the Da Hong Pao tea on the table and took a sip, her eyes darkening. "Even that brat from the Ruthless Valley has forgotten, I thought you had forgotten about me too."

Hong Fu anxiously exclaimed, "Master! You..."

Zi Fei impatiently waved her hand and said, "Enough, Xiao Hong Fu. Our leader is not so delicate. It's just that he lost to that kid surnamed Qu in a competition once. Is it really necessary to constantly hold a grudge like that?"

Yu Shang was stupefied. It seemed that the reaction of his body was not as expected. What's going on? It's said that transmigration comes with a cheat, but now he doesn't even have his previous memories. It would be good enough if he wasn't exposed and treated like a target. Such a wearisome heart.

"Master, is there something you need?" There's no other choice. Lately, he had only been able to exchange a few words with Hong Fu as they spent their days and nights together. However, with this sudden appearance of his master, his social communication barriers resurfaced once again.

"Master, is the Vermilion Phoenix Dark Pearl still in your possession?" Before Zi Fei had a chance to respond to Yu Shang's inquiry, Hong Fu rudely interjected with her question. Unfortunately, this sacred object had always been kept by Zi Fei, so it may have been difficult for Yu Shang to ask directly without losing face, thus she had to ask on his behalf.

*Cough, cough...*

Yu Shang looked speechless as he watched Zifei, who had always been like a bumbling fool, suddenly choked on these words from Hong Fu. Master, why are you feeling guilty?

Zifei calmed down and slowly opened her mouth, "Yuer, the purpose of my visit is related to this matter. However, it's a bit difficult to bring it up."

Then please shut your mouth: "Please go ahead." Reality is always far different from imagination.

"This bead was indeed entrusted to me for safekeeping, but half a month ago..."

Zifei was the left guardian of the previous generation of the Crimson Lotus Sect, possessing outstanding martial arts and holding a high position. After the former leader of the Demon Sect abdicated, he entrusted Zifei with the task of instructing Yushang in martial arts and retired from the world. Although Yushang is the current leader of the Demon Sect, his experience is still shallow, thus the Vermilion Phoenix Dark Pearl was entrusted to Zifei for safekeeping.

The Right Protector naturally refused to accept it, so the two of them agreed on a date to have a proper contest. The one who loses will willingly admit defeat, and the one who wins will take charge of this sacred item. Unexpectedly, on the way to the appointed meeting place, when Zi Fei took out the sacred item to prepare for the appointment, this pearl was stolen without anyone noticing.

"So..." Zi Fei continued, taking a sip of her tea, "I lost the bead just like that."

So, you expect a junior like him to clean up the mess caused by your whimsical actions? Can you be a bit more reliable, please?

"Do you have any clues?"

"Yes," Zifei paused for a moment. "Among those who can get close to me without being noticed, there is only one person in the martial arts world, the Thief Saint - Lian Zi. It is said that this Thief Saint only has one friend, that is Qu Jingting from the Heartless Valley. And as the representative of the Heartless Valley, this guy is bound to participate in the Martial Arts Conference. Xiaoyu, give it your best." After speaking, she playfully winked at him.

What the heck, Yushang is so pitiful. Although you still look as handsome as ever, can you please stop acting cute? This Lianzi can even steal from his own master, how can he be caught? This is such a damn trap! His master has been expertly trapping his disciples for twenty years!

"I'm getting on in years, so I'll leave the matters of the martial world to you youngsters," said with an expression that entrusted the world to Yushang, before giving a pat on the backside and preparing to leave.

"Gong Song, Master and Master." You're not even forty yet, so please don't rely on old age to act elder..."

"By the way," Zifei walked to the door and turned back, "Yuer, you've been living in the Honglian Palace without asking about the affairs of the martial world. Don't you want to know why you're not included in the so-called 'Four Young Masters'?"

He didn't want to know: "I don't know."

Zi Fei smiled and said, "Because you are the number one beauty among the Four Great Beauties of the martial world." After speaking, she waved her sleeve gracefully and left.

Hong Fu nodded in agreement.

Yu Shang widened her eyes, "Is this true?"

Hong Fu nodded, "It is widely acknowledged."

Hehe, Yushang sighed and rubbed his forehead. Seriously, scriptwriter, come out, let's go to the rooftop and talk about life. This is such a damn melodramatic life. Can't you give him a more awesome and reliable master? Don't you guys wear glasses when you make selections?!