Zi Fei walked out of the Fu Yuan Inn and caught sight of a person in a black robe leaning against the corner of the wall.

"Zifei," the other party's voice was cold and magnetic, "You're too concerned about your disciple."

Zi Fei looked at Hei Xian, who rarely showed a jealous expression, and couldn't help but chuckle. She shrugged helplessly and said, "After all, he is my disciple and the only child of the sect leader. I should support him to some extent."

The expression in Hei Xian's eyes became heavy. "I'm afraid he won't understand your good intentions."

Zi Fei walked over and gently leaned on Hei Xian's shoulder, sighing softly, "Fate has its own plans for one's life, whether it brings fortune or misfortune, it's all determined by the heavens."

Hei Xian tightly grabbed the waist of the person in their arms and pursed their lips. "My fate is determined by me, not by heaven. And so is yours."

Zi Fei chuckled lightly, "Yes, yes, my beloved Right Protector is naturally my life. Let's go home."

Hei Xian nodded and said, "Alright."

"Fuyuan Inn"

Red Whisk and Green Cloth arranged the morning meal one by one on the dining table. Jade Mourning chose a seat near the window and sat down. The window was open, and a gentle breeze blew in, creating a very pleasant atmosphere.

Suddenly, a noise came from downstairs.

Yushang, you treacherous scoundrel, there's no way I'll spare you today! Taste my sword!"

"You've really mistaken me for someone else, my friend!"

This brightly red outfit, who else would wear it besides that Yu Shang? Just based on this attire, I will take your life today! Stop with the nonsense, show me what you've got! However, the supposed leader of the Four Great Beauties is nothing special, just an average appearance. It's truly a letdown to be called a beauty."

"I truly do not know who this 'Laozi Yu Shang' is! Don't snatch my red clothes!"

"Pfft!" Yushang spat out the mouthful of millet porridge, damn it, was he being targeted even when sitting down? Young man, do you know him? He's such a sneaky scoundrel. Did he plan to wipe out your whole family or something? His 'chuunibyou' syndrome is seriously not mild.

"Master, let's go down and take a look." Hong Fu and Green Clothes looked towards Yu Shang.

After pondering for a moment, Yushang realized that the Furong Inn was one of the industries owned by the Red Lotus Sect. If there were casualties outside, it would bring no benefits but only harm to the Red Lotus Sect.

"No need, I'll go myself." Yushang waved his hand and got up, heading downstairs.

Outside the inn, a man dressed in blue was brandishing his sword at a man in red. The atmosphere was extremely tense, as if a sword fight was imminent.

Standing beside the man in blue was another man dressed in a green robe. When he saw Yushang appear, he drew the sword at his side and said, "I advise you not to meddle in other people's affairs."

Yu Shang sneered in his heart. By insulting him like this, they were forcing him to not care, right? Acting as if he were deaf? Today, this young master will take it upon himself to punish all of you bullies who abuse your power. What's so great about all of you who don't even have the skills but still act arrogantly? Youngsters with delusions of grandeur, it's a sickness that needs to be cured.

However, imagination was always so domineering. Yushang's social communication disorder acted up again, causing her words to turn into, "Step aside and let go."

The man in the green attire's face darkened when he heard Yu Shang's words, as they were nothing short of a provocation to him. He arched his hand in a gesture of respect before stepping forward boldly, saying, "I, of the Qing Long Sect, ask for your guidance!" Without waiting for Yu Shang's response, he immediately swung his sword towards Yu Shang.

Yu Shang took a step back, successfully evading the opponent's attack. It was clear that the opponent's cultivation level was inferior to Yu Shang's, so there was no need for Yu Shang to unleash the "Scarlet Lotus Heart Sutra". Using simple and fundamental palm techniques alone was more than enough to deal with the situation.

On this side, the confrontation was tough, and on the other side, the man in the blue robe also stopped. The man in the red robe crouched down, trembling, while holding his head, and whispered tearfully, "Who did I offend? My mother just made me a new set of clothes, and now there are robbers trying to snatch them. Such bad luck! Even in broad daylight, robbers nowadays are so audacious."

The man in blue listened and realized that he had mistaken the person in front of him. He had been mistaken for a robber, but he couldn't bear to admit his mistake and lose face. He only coldly snorted and said, "Hmph, Du Changtian doesn't fancy your tattered clothes! I wouldn't even take them for free!"

The man in red continued to sob, "Yet you still robbed!"

Du Changtian: "You!" Who the hell wants to steal your red coat!

At this point, Mang Wen had already realized that he couldn't defeat the person in front of him. However, with his junior brother watching by the side, he had already revealed his identity as a disciple of the Qinglong Sect. He couldn't afford to lose face, so he could only grit his teeth and go up to fight.

Pang Wen practiced the Qing Miao Sword Technique of the Green Dragon Sect. This sword technique excelled in its versatile and ever-changing moves, but its flaw was the lack of a fatal attack power. At this moment, Pang Wen took a few steps back, creating some distance between him and Yu Shang. He changed the grip of the sword in his hand, concentrating all his internal energy in an instant, and charged forward.

Yu Shang's expression changed, the other party's speed was extremely fast, and he hadn't expected the other party to be so desperate. For a moment, he didn't make any countermeasures.

The opponent's sword came swiftly and fiercely. Just as the tip of the sword was about to reach Jade Shang's abdomen, a pair of hands suddenly grabbed hold of her waist and swiftly dodged several meters to the left.

The incident happened very suddenly. In just a few seconds, Yushang was rescued by a man in green clothes who suddenly appeared.

Just as Yu Shang had just reacted, a magnetic and powerful voice sounded above his head: "As one of the five major sects, the Qinglong Sect, a legitimate sect, has gone too far by using the forbidden technique of Fish-Dies-and-Net-Breaks on a stranger with the Qinglong Decision."

Yu Shang raised her eyes and the first thing that caught her attention was the firm chin of the other person. Then followed the thin lips, noble nose, a pair of slender almond-shaped eyes, adorned with a pair of graceful arched eyebrows, emanating an indescribable elegance and handsomeness. Although this person's features were undeniably delicate, his demeanor was surprisingly different from Yu Shang's femininity, exuding a gentle yet domineering aura. Though they had never met before, an inexplicable sense of familiarity and unease arose within Yu Shang. This feeling was truly strange.

After the unsuccessful attack, Pang Wen suffered a counterattack, coughing up blood and asking, "May I ask for the name of the senior?"

The man in the green robe released his hold on Yushang's hand and took out a landscape painted fan that was hanging at his waist. He opened it slowly and began to fan himself gently. "I am Qu Jingting from the Ruthless Valley."

Yushang suddenly widened his eyes. Holy sh*t, him, him, him, he's Qu Jingting?! Why would this top disciple of the number one martial arts sect save him, a demon sect leader? Is the circle really that small?!