Suotuo City's west gate.
Two travel-worn youths, both seemingly in their teens and carrying little luggage, entered the city.
They were a boy and a girl—Tang San and Xiao Wu, who had arrived from Nuoding City.
Duanmu Ci's network of Shadow Clones spread across the land had long since relayed the news of Tang San's arrival in Suotuo City in real time.
"Dai Mubai should be appearing at the Rose Hotel too..." Duanmu Ci's gaze shifted slightly. "More importantly, two days from now will be the day Tang San fights Zhao Wuji."
A teasing curve rose at the corner of his lips. "Tang Hao beating up Zhao Wuji... the fantasy version of a parent coming to 'reason' with a teacher is about to unfold."
Zhao Wuji truly was unlucky. In the original story, he was first tortured badly by Dragon Beard Needles, then had to be pinned down and beaten by a student's parent that very night.
However, none of that had anything to do with Duanmu Ci.
"Tang Hao has left Nuoding City to 'stretch his limbs'..." A sharp gleam flashed in his eyes. "This is my chance!"
While Tang Hao was in Suotuo City "teaching" Zhao Wuji a lesson, he could head straight for the back mountain of Holy Spirit Village.
"Tang Hao gets revenge for his son, and I obtain the Blue Silver Emperor..." Duanmu Ci smiled soundlessly. "A win-win."
In the center of Suotuo City, before an ornate building thick with the scent of perfume and powder.
Dai Mubai, a flamboyant blond youth, emerged with his arms around a pair of beautiful, voluptuous twin sisters.
Sunlight fell upon his distinctive mismatched eyes, yet reflected little clarity within them—only the slight muddiness born of excessive drink and women, along with undisguised smugness.
He lowered his head