Chapter 50: Annual sect competition ( part-1)
Yet, the true allure of Silver Sword City lay in the rumor disseminated by Wu Laoqiang, which had captivated the attention of many.
"Hey, do you think that rumor is true?" A middle-aged man initiated a conversation, his expression tinged with curiosity and a hint of gossip.
"What? Are you referring to the rumor about Crown Prince Hao and the Saintess of our sect?"
A young man eagerly responded, his eyes alight with anticipation for some juicy gossip.
"Yes, young man, you seem well-informed. Could you provide more details?"
The middle-aged man quickly interjected with a compliment, hoping to coax further information out of the eager youth.
The young man grinned proudly as he began to divulge,
"Senior, you must already be aware that Crown Prince has been relentlessly pursuing our Saintess for over five years, correct?"
The middle-aged man nodded in agreement, his expression betraying no surprise.
As the topic had already become a staple of conversation throughout their azure jade continent.
The young man continued with a grave tone,
"Senior, let me enlighten you further. Both Crown Prince Hao and the Saintess will be present at this year’s annual sect competition."
"The troubling aspect is that the Saintess, who has always been solely dedicated to her cultivation, is now choosing to attend. Doesn’t that strike you as suspicious?"
The middle-aged man’s shocked expression mirrored his words,
"So, you’re implying this is because of Crown Prince Hao?"
"Indeed, Senior."
"Our Peerless Heaven Sword Sect currently ranks at the bottom among the four major forces, while the Imperial Star Dynasty is showing signs of ascending to the top spot."
"Crown Prince Hao must have grown impatient and decided to leverage his background against the Peerless Heaven Sword Sect."
"In order to avert this looming threat, our Saintess made the heartbreaking decision to sacrifice herself in exchange for the safety of our southern domains," the young man’s voice wavered as he spoke.
Those gathered around them couldn’t help but feel a pang of self-blame and remorse reflected in their eyes.
The atmosphere in the inn grew heavy, mirroring the heaviness in the hearts of the people present.
In the corner of the inn, a young man’s body trembled with anger, his grip on the teacup tightening until it turned to ashes upon hearing the shocking revelation.
"Xing Hao, I will kill you," the young man seethed inwardly, his eyes ablaze with murderous intent.
With a swift movement, he stormed out of the inn and leapt in the direction of the Peerless Heaven Sword Sect.
"Tang Jingxue, I, Ye Fan, will save you, even if it means descending into hell itself,"
Determination surged through Ye Fan as he made his way towards his beloved, his resolve unwavering.
If Xiao Chen were here, he would undoubtedly provide the perfect assist reward to the gossipers who inadvertently provoked Ye Fan’s fury.
Observing Ye Fan’s abrupt departure without settling the bill, after he had consumed his meal, the innkeeper cursed under his breath,
"Damn it, it’s the third time just this morning!"
As Ye Fan and Xing Hao simmered with mutual loathing, their beloved goddess Tang Jingxue was scrutinizing the black-robed woman before her with intense focus.
"Elder Fu, did something happen to Brother Chen while you were guarding him?" Tang Jingxue inquired.
Her eyes narrowed as she searched for any hints of deception in Fu Ting’s demeanor.
"Young miss, in this mere lower realm, no one can harm Young Master Xiao under my protection,"
Fu Ting responded without hesitation, her actions seamless.
However, when she mentioned "young master," a flicker of conflict flashed in Fu Ting’s eyes.
Tang Jingxue, who keenly observed this subtle detail, was deeply unsettled in her heart.
As this revelation hinted at something significant having occurred between Xiao Chen and Fu Ting during the past week.
Fu ting who felt tang jingxue’s suspicious gaze, had her heart filled with shame.
Because she almost had sex with her niece’s husband and yet here she is, Shamelessly reporting nothing had happened between two of the them.
Unexpectedly, Tang Jingxue spoke with a smile, "If there is nothing to report, then you can return to Brother Chen’s side."
Upon hearing Tang Jingxue’s words without a hint of suspicion, Fu Ting was taken aback.
Despite feeling surprised, she couldn’t shake off the guilt of betraying Tang Jingxue’s trust.
Nevertheless, Fu Ting’s movements were incredibly swift, and without a moment’s hesitation, she vanished from the hall.
Tang Jingxue collapsed onto the throne, her mind swirling with confusion and conflict over the potential connection between Fu Ting and Xiao Chen.
"Mother, why are you complicating matters of seniority?" she muttered with a throbbing headache.
The thought of Fu Ting possibly becoming Xiao Chen’s romantic partner stirred up a myriad of complicated emotions within her.
If Fu Ting were to become Xiao Chen’s woman, then Tang Jingxue and Fu Ting would be bound by the ties of sisterhood.
Moreover, Tang Jingxue couldn’t deny the fact that Fu Ting held the upper hand in terms of experience and influence, leaving her at a disadvantage.
With no other recourse, Tang Jingxue resolved to appeal to Fu Ting’s conscience.
However, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment as she inadvertently imagined the scenes where Xiao Chen and Fu Ting... she quickly banished the thought from her mind.
Despite her knowledge that Xiao Chen would be safe, Tang Jingxue couldn’t shake off her worries about their next course of action.
Afterwards, she began meticulously preparing for her upcoming meeting with Xiao Chen
She was focused on presenting herself in the most impressive light possible, hoping to captivate him with her beauty and charm.
However, Tang jingxue’s preparations wasn’t needed at all If Xiao chen were to use ’Fetish finder’ on her.
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