"Who is your husband?" E Guan Manying asked via ventriloquism.
Of the three women facing him, one was a commoner, another was Houtian realm, and neither posed any threat.
However, the woman speaking was unfathomable. Judging by her attitude, she was clearly not someone to be trifled with.
Coupled with over thirty knights, armed with steel sabers and clad in iron armor, all at least Houtian realm, this force could be considered a second-rate family in the martial world.
"My husband's surname is Li and his given name is Hao. In the martial world, he is known as The Amorous Swordsman," Ning Zhongze said, feeling a bit guilty. She wasn't sure if they had heard of Li Hao's name.
Of course, it would be best if she could intimidate E Guan Manying. After all, he was a seasoned Grandmaster with extraordinary skills, unlike herself who had broken through with external aid. Moreover, he had Ye Erniang, who was Innate Peak, and Yun Zhonghe, who was Innate late stage, by his side. If a fight broke out, her side would definitely be at a disadvantage.
"Li Hao, boss, these are the women of that The Amorous Swordsman Li Hao, the one who killed the Five Poisons Child and snatched Lin Shiyin. Damn it, with such beautiful wives and concubines, why would he still fight us for Lin Shiyin?" Yun Zhonghe shrieked.
Comparing the two situations, he felt extremely unbalanced. This was too much bullying.
Sad, heartbroken, and blue! Hogging so many resources all to himself, could his kidneys handle it?
"You've already harmed so many young girls, why do you still have to provoke Lin Shiyin? Aren't all you men like this?" Ye Erniang chuckled from the side.
However, it was better when she didn't smile; the scars on her face looked even more ferocious and terrifying when she did.
Good for you, Li Hao. We're waiting desperately for you here, and you're off seducing married women. Ning Zhongze thought to herself, though her expression remained unchanged.
Ning Zhongze didn't believe Li Hao would do anything altruistic. This guy was purely someone who wouldn't stir without benefit.
Without any advantage, he wouldn't even bat an eye if you died right in front of him.
"The Amorous Swordsman Li Hao, my Four Evils have no quarrel with him. Release our third brother, and we will leave immediately," Duan Yanqing said after some thought.
"Heh heh, the Four Evils are renowned throughout the world. I've never heard of you guys adhering to any martial world rules? I think it's best to wait until my husband returns to discuss this matter! Yan Shun, listen carefully. If they dare to make a move, you kill Yue Laosan directly and fight to the death," Ning Zhongze said sternly.
If they handed over Yue Laosan now, and the others reneged on their word, her group would be finished.
"Yes, Madam." Yan Shun, who was originally a bloodthirsty bandit, immediately placed his steel saber on Yue Laosan's other side upon hearing Ning Zhongze's command.
Yue Laosan: Guys, hold steady, don't shake your hands. Oh my god, that kid, what are you so agitated about? I told you not to shake, your neck is already bleeding.
"So you're saying you'd rather drink the toast than be forced to eat the penalty? Once I make a move, none of you will survive." As he spoke, he circulated his Internal Energy. The aura of a Grandmaster mid-stage made everyone present feel breathless.
Duan Yanqing could be considered talented. To have cultivated to Grandmaster mid-stage with his crippled body was unique in the martial world.
"We'll die anyway, so let's fight to the death. Once my husband arrives, you'll all be dead. Also, my husband's elder brother is Qiao Feng, and his second brother is Li Xunhuan. If you dare to attack us, you'd better prepare to flee the martial world!" Ning Zhongze spoke with great resolve.
"You're seeking death!" The leader of the Four Evils roared in anger. He had roamed the martial world for many years, and no one had ever dared to disrespect him, especially with such a direct refusal. Not only did they refuse, but they also dared to threaten him.
He immediately raised his iron crutch and swung it towards Ning Zhongze's head.
Ning Zhongze was no pushover either. She wielded the Nineteen Swords of the Jade Maiden with exquisite skill, creating an impenetrable defense.
However, Ning Zhongze was, after all, a woman. Her strength was no match for E Guan Manying.
The leader of the Four Evils' iron crutch was a heavy weapon. He swung it with great force, each blow carrying the weight of a thousand pounds, capable of shattering rocks with ease. Soon, Ning Zhongze was at a disadvantage.
If Ning Zhongze's Internal Energy cultivation was higher than Duan Yanqing's, she could have easily dealt with him using the variations of the Maiden Swordplay. Unfortunately, her Internal Energy was ultimately her weakness.
Just as Ning Zhongze's sword was knocked aside by Duan Yanqing's crutch, and another crutch was about to strike her chest, the leader of the Four Evils suddenly retreated rapidly. On the ground where he had just stood, a dense row of golden needles appeared.
Seeing the golden needles, Duan Yanqing broke out in a cold sweat. Such hidden weapons were too vicious; they were specifically designed to break Innate Qi!
"My wife speaks well. We Li family members don't bully others, but we won't let ourselves be bullied either." Li Hao's voice echoed from a distance as Ning Zhongze narrowly escaped death.
"So fast, is he a ghost? No wonder Fourth Brother had to run. If you encounter a monster like this, you won't be able to escape even if you're slow," Ye Erniang said, looking at Li Hao, who was floating over from afar.
In terms of speed, no one could match Li Hao right now. And as his strength increased, his speed continued to grow.
Yun Zhonghe: You've already bullied me to death, and you still say you don't bully people? You're lying to ghosts.
"Your second brother is Li Xunhuan." Lin Shiyin, who was held in Li Hao's arms, her previously flushed face turned ashen.
"Yeah!" Li Hao answered truthfully. After all, he had already enjoyed himself to the fullest and didn't care if Lin Shiyin knew his identity.
The kindness he had received for a full six hundred days made his legs feel weak just thinking about it.
If it weren't for the system giving him a horizontal extension, he might not have been able to defeat the exceptionally talented Lin Shiyin in their final battle.
"Is it that Little Li Flying Dagger Li Xunhuan?" Lin Shiyin asked through gritted teeth.
"Yeah, Little Li Flying Dagger Li Xunhuan. You don't happen to know my second brother, do you? It's possible, you're both from Jiangnan, and my second brother is so handsome, you might be his fan. Don't worry, you're my woman now. I'll introduce you when I have the chance," Li Hao said, talking nonsense with a straight face.
He knew about the relationship between Lin Shiyin and Li Xunhuan from his previous life, but now he could only pretend ignorance. Being a person was truly tiring!
"It's nothing, I just admired him," Lin Shiyin said, on the verge of tears. What a mess this was!
If she had known her cousin was his second brother, why would she have thrown herself to the tiger?
What should she do now? The entire afternoon... Her biggest worry now was finding out she was pregnant a month later.
"You are The Amorous Swordsman Li Hao." E Guan Manying's voice, like the sound of a erhu, rang out again.
"Duan Yanqing, you've got some nerve, daring to come find trouble with me," Li Hao said fiercely, looking at E Guan Manying.
If he hadn't returned so quickly, Ning Zhongze would probably have been finished by Duan Yanqing's iron crutch.
If Ning Zhongze died, Yi Lin and the others would surely not survive.
It seemed he needed to improve Yan Shun and the others' strength. No wonder the system rewarded him with a large basin of Bodhi Snake Gall.
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