Volume Four: The Buddha Saves No One, Only I, the Demon, Deliver Them - The Contest (Part Two)

Hua Shiwei returned to the Clear Xiang Aristocratic Clan with Luo Qian, her face brimming with murderous intent. To her surprise, two Female Sword Cultivators in blue robes stopped them at the gate, stretching out their arms to block Luo Qian. Hua Shiwei glared. "Let him in!" But the clan guards, who usually obeyed her every command, stood firm. "Miss, the Second Elder has ordered us never to allow Luo Qian into the Clear Xiang Aristocratic Clan." Hua Shiwei snapped, "She let the Lin Household into the Mine, but I can't bring one person through the gate?" Neither cultivator yielded. "Miss, please don't make this difficult for us." Hua Shiwei lost her temper. Grabbing Luo Qian's arm, she pulled him forward. "I'm bringing him in today. Which of you dares stop me?" The two women exchanged a glance and said together, "Forgive us, Miss..."

Clang! Clang! Two swords leaped from their sheaths with dragonlike cries. Their blades flashed coldly as they circled overhead, watching Luo Qian like venomous snakes. If he took one step into the Clear Xiang Aristocratic Clan, they plainly meant to leave his blood spattered across the ground. Luo Qian saw the trap: if he forced his way in, he would be the one trespassing, and a rightful grievance would become his wrongdoing.

"Well, you two girls have some nerve..." Hua Shiwei was about to lash out when Luo Qian quietly tugged her sleeve. "Fairy, go in and see what's happening first," he whispered. "I don't think this is simple." He was hinting that her own position was in danger and she had better plan ahead. Hua Shiwei was no fool; his few words were enough. She looked back at him. "Young Master Luo, don't worry. Even if I have to give up my place as heir,