Ximen Lian nodded. "Of course I know. This isn't something honorable, and those people didn't seem to have any complicated backgrounds either."
Ximen Qing looked at Niu Chun, who was writhing on the ground, and said, "To obtain such a peerless beauty, I think taking such a great risk is worth it."
Niu Chun had already lost consciousness.
Ximen Qing said, "Take her to my room."
The few beautiful women beside him were just about to step forward and carry Niu Chun to Ximen Qing's room.
Suddenly!
A powerful, evil force erupted. Countless pale roots burst forth from the ground. Ximen Qing and Ximen Lian were shocked, but before they could react, their bodies were bound by the mass of roots.
Ximen Qing stared in astonishment at Zhao Fu, who had risen to his feet. "How is this possible?"
What he had used was Immortal Domain Bewildering Spirit Water, something said to work even on immortals and exceedingly precious. If Niu Chun had not been so enticing, he might not have been willing to use something so valuable.
Zhao Fu chuckled. "That stuff has no effect on me."
Ximen Qing hurriedly said, "I can give you the token, and I can give her up too. Can you spare me just this once?"
Ximen Lian's face was pale as well. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have listened to him, but I really liked you too much, so I did this."
Zhao Fu looked into her eyes and said, "I like you too!"
Ximen Lian froze. The pale roots binding her loosened, and Zhao Fu reached out and pulled her into his arms. Hugging Zhao Fu happily, Ximen Lian coquettishly complained, "Why didn't you say so earlier? You scared me to death."
Zhao Fu said with a smile, "If I'd said it earlier,