, Second update on the second day! Drunk, Yao is spinning too, the earth is also spinning, oh alas abyss, my eyes feel dizzy,”) They dishonored me, and they certainly had the power to do so. If they did it, so be it. But if I did it to them? Wouldn't that be asking for trouble? We aren't even on the same level!

Heavens above, Earth below, what am I supposed to do now?!

While inwardly cursing his fate, there was a sudden boom, and Mei Xueyan burst forth, face flushed crimson, a mixture of furious rage, wild desperation, and embarrassment spanning three lifetimes. She erupted like a whirlwind—a furious, raging whirlwind.

"Uh..." was all Jun Moxie could manage. "You—you—why did you dishonor me?" He quickly seized the offensive, firing a counter-question.

"I—I—I dishonored you?" Mei Xueyan’s vision momentarily dimmed. She raised a hand, intending to strike. What kind of nonsense was this? He was a man, and she was a woman. How could she have dishonored him? Where did that accusation even come from? Did he have no shame left?

Jun Moxie flipped over, his backside still on the ground, not yet fully upright, and grinned sheepishly. "I—I didn't mean to. I—I misspoke. You and I... that... how about I take responsibility? I—I am willing to take responsibility... completely!"

"You—get lost!" Mei Xueyan was a tangle of anger, amusement, and mortified shyness, her face burning hot. She had come out intending to beat him soundly, but somehow, looking at his utterly indolent, shamelessly roguish demeanor, her heart softened unexpectedly. She didn't strike, only stamped her foot and roared her refusal.

Jun Moxie felt as if he’d been granted amnesty. He dared not say another word, scrambling up while still half-crawling, clutching his head, and vanished in a flash...

He had truly escaped death, but why hadn't she hit him? Could it be that she had taken a liking to this young master too?

Mei Xueyan stomped her foot, covering her face. "What exactly just happened? What—what is wrong with me? How could I just let him leave like that? This is completely unlike my usual style!"

"Big Sister, what’s wrong with you? Did this brat upset you?" The Snake King Qian Xun shot out like a sudden, fast-moving current. After uttering the words, she suddenly let out an astonished cry: "Ah! Big Sister, you—you—what's wrong with you?"

This was because the Snake King suddenly realized that her "Big Sister" was standing there looking exactly like a young woman hopelessly in love—face flushed, hands covering her cheeks, looking completely flustered... and instantly froze.

Heavens! How many years had it been since anyone had seen Big Sister look so girlishly flustered?

Could it be... that brat actually dared to dishonor Big Sister? But... that would require an audacity beyond measure! That was something no one in the entire Sky Punishment Forest dared to attempt, perhaps not even dare to think about! Still, it seemed utterly unbelievable. With a swoosh, Mei Xueyan returned to her room without a word, covering her face. This was too embarrassing!

Guan Qinghan emerged only then. Seeing the Snake King Qian Xun standing dumbfounded in the courtyard, her expression bizarre, she couldn't help but ask with concern, "What just happened? What's wrong with Sister Mei?"

"N-nothing, nothing," the Snake King replied somewhat hastily. After a long moment regaining her composure, she involuntarily added, "Really nothing." She stomped her foot, "I'll go check on Big Sister." And then she fled the scene.

She hadn't forgotten Guan Qinghan's relationship with Jun Moxie; she certainly dared not speak carelessly. Besides, her speculation might not even be correct—did Jun Moxie really possess such capability? But, still, Big Sister's behavior at that moment had been so abnormal; it clearly indicated that that thing had happened... No, she had to confirm it. If that thing had happened, how could she let that brat Jun Moxie get away with it so easily?

Guan Qinghan furrowed her delicate brows, filled with suspicion. What on earth had occurred? Why did the atmosphere feel so strange? She had come out late and hadn't seen Mei Xueyan, naturally missing Jun Moxie too, but she had heard the noise.

Especially Mei Xueyan’s shout of "Get lost!"—it had been delivered with powerful, full-chested energy. Not hearing it would have been strange.

It seemed Moxie had offended her somehow. She would have to talk to Moxie tomorrow; after all, she was a guest, and he should treat her well. Guan Qinghan frowned as she returned to her room. Moxie's temper was too volatile; it really needed changing.

Not long after, the traces and the corpses in the courtyard were cleared away by the guards, leaving only a deep tranquility...

"Satisfying! Truly fragrant! That... that was so... soft... and... firm... so incredibly satisfying!" Jun Moxie was still savoring the feeling when he reached the Noble Hall. Though the process had been genuinely perilous!

Young Master Jun considered it worth it! Absolutely worth it!

It was exhilarating!

Setting aside everything else, just that sweetness coating his mouth—even the sweetest honey in the world would become mere water if compared to it. The sensation lingered for three days, the aftertaste never fading...

And the touch of that warmth—soft and slippery. That feeling of fullness yet slender grace—indescribable. Truly beyond the reach of brush and ink. In short, in one sentence: Absolute perfection!

Jun Moxie, the young master, wandered along in a daze, his spirit floating, reaching the Noble Hall as if sleepwalking.

It was fortunate that no one intended to scheme against him at that moment, otherwise, this entire journey would have been the easiest time for Jun Moxie to be killed. In fact, this moment might have been the lowest point in the vigilance of this great killer's two lifetimes—or rather, he possessed absolutely no guard at all.

During that walk, the young master had already made a solemn vow to himself, a sacred oath: No matter what, by any means necessary, in this lifetime, I must, I simply must, I strongly must... marry her as my wife!

Regardless of her true identity! Regardless of how high her Xuan skill reached, regardless of everything... In short, in one sentence: I am determined to marry her as my wife! There was no specific reason, nor did he require one!

Besides, didn't she still need a favor from me? Hmph, this young master will extort her every time from now on, even if it requires the utmost shamelessness. I’ll risk it all!

He used to despise this world's incredibly backward feudal system, but now, he saw that this world did possess one very attractive element: at least here, for a man—especially a scion of a powerful family, a man of influence—having three wives and four concubines was the most normal, most natural of things.

Thinking through this entire sequence, Jun Moxie suddenly realized a seemingly severe issue—a paramount reason. Among the confidantes he currently knew: Dugu Xiaoyi was willful and spoiled, and far too young, not yet understanding much; she was clearly unsuitable as the primary wife managing a household. As for Guan Qinghan, her status and aloof temperament didn't seem quite right for managing the inner chambers. Calculating it all up, it was precisely the elegant, peerless, and supremely beautiful Mei Xueyan who possessed the composure, the grace, and the inherent nobility to be the best candidate for the primary wife!

That’s it! Beautiful lady, don't even think of escaping! My future dear wife!

Jun Moxie snapped his fingers and drifted into the Noble Hall. Seeing Tang Yuan stuffing his face ravenously, he finally let go of the worry that had been hanging in the air. He asked a few simple questions, intending to show concern, but when he saw Fatty Tang holding up his robe with teary eyes, insisting on showing Moxie where he’d been abused, Jun Moxie promptly fled in terror.

What difference was there between that and looking at a slab of fatty pork? Worse, this was living fat; it was enough to make one sick to death!

Fatty Tang felt he had been framed too severely this time, and the main culprit was clearly Young Master Jun Moxie. He had intended to recount the whole incident, follow it up with a tearful indictment to maximize his compensation—at least netting a few million taels of shining silver to soothe his fragile soul. But before he could even complete his first move, Jun Moxie had already vanished without a trace.

He only left behind a resentful declaration: "Fatty, I finally achieved a slightly better mood after half a year, and you ruined it with your bulging belly! Your allowance for this month is cut by ten percent!"

The fat man stared blankly, caressing his sagging belly for a long time without speaking. Did his belly really possess such power?

Suddenly remembering something, he let out a pig-like shriek. He was the victim here, and yet he was having his allowance cut! Where was the justice in heaven and earth? A ten percent cut—that was at least over a million taels of bright silver! Heavens! Earth! Let me die!

The experts of the Golden East City Huang Family's Dreamlike Blood Sea slept soundly. In their view, such a minor task was already covered if just one of the eight men went, let alone sending two at once? That was as easy as crushing a snail between three fingers—absolutely no problem, a million percent certain to succeed.

Alas, worldly affairs are deceptive. Even absolute certainty can slip away. This time, it was the ten-thousand-and-first time!

When everyone awoke, ready to receive good news, they discovered after inquiring around that those two men had not returned!

Unseen all night!

This was completely unexpected. However, they didn't worry too much initially. Perhaps the Bone Tempering Pills were hidden somewhere quite distant, requiring extra time to retrieve. After all, those two were bona fide Supreme-level experts! Even if they ran into an overwhelmingly powerful enemy and couldn't win, couldn't they at least escape? Even if their combined strength fell short, surely one of them could fight their way back.

As for both of them failing to return...

Was that possible? In this mortal world, who possessed such power? A ridiculous thought!

So, everyone remained unconcerned.

The waiting dragged on until the afternoon, yet there was still no sign, as if they had dissolved completely into the air. Only then did the group begin to panic slightly.

"Elder Huang, this situation seems rather grim," the Young Sect Master of the Dreamlike Blood Sea, Hu Yanxiao, frowned, lightly tapping the table beside him. "Fifth and Sixth shouldn't still be missing at this hour. I fear they encountered some irresistible catastrophe! Could it be... that the Noble Hall truly possesses such hidden strength? So powerful that even our Blood Sea experts are no match?"

Elder Huang frowned, his white eyebrows twitching faintly, his face grim. After a long silence, he finally spoke, "We are fully aware of the Noble Hall's strength. They only have Meng Hongchen's single disciple and a drunkard. Both are only at the Heaven Profound level; not worth worrying about. Other than them, the Noble Hall truly has no other formidable figures. If they indeed met a formidable foe, it wouldn't be at the Noble Hall!"

"Could it be... the Three Great Families?" Hu Yanxiao frowned.

"No! Tianxiang has always prioritized military strength above the continent. When it comes to Xuan skill masters, they rank near the bottom of the entire continent. The entire nation can barely muster a few Divine Profound experts, let alone anything stronger!" Elder Huang knitted his brows darkly, two sinister glints shooting from his eyes. He hissed with resentment, "If there is an unexpectedly strong expert, then perhaps... it can only be the Jun Family!"

"The Jun Family? The family that was bullied by Fengxue Silver City until they could barely stand? Can they possess such hidden depth? That seems too incredible," Hu Yanxiao said dismissively.

"Young Master, don't forget the intelligence we received some time ago, mentioning a mysterious masked man in black in Tiannan who was rumored to be invincible under heaven! In this old man's opinion, 'invincible under heaven' might be an exaggeration, but he must possess strength comparable to Yun Biechen! Fifth and Sixth, although they have reached the Supreme level in cultivation and power, their skills were gained through insulated practice. There is still a significant gap between them and those truly tempered Supreme masters. If they were caught off guard and fell into a trap, it is entirely plausible that, lacking much real combat experience, they would suffer a loss."

Elder Huang muttered softly, "It seems I truly underestimated him this time."

"If the Jun Family truly harbors such powerful masters, what should we do now?" Hu Yanxiao frowned tightly. "The most crucial point is that this miraculous Marrow-Forging Pill was likely refined by this master. Before we left, my father specifically instructed us: if such a person exists, we must use every method to secure him for the Dreamlike Blood Sea. Even if we fail, we must maintain good relations and plan for the future; at the very least, we must not become his enemy, lest the Hermit Immortal Palace or the Supreme Gold City gain an advantage."

"If we start a conflict with him, won't all our plans be ruined?" Hu Yanxiao said, troubled.

"No matter what kind of master he is, the Dreamlike Blood Sea absolutely cannot suffer this insult in silence," Elder Huang chuckled sinisterly and slowly said, "If they have not returned by midnight, this old man will personally take action and pay a visit to the Jun Family. We will see... what sort of dragon's den it is! And what kind of peerless master resides there! 'Invincible under heaven'? Is that a title that is so easily claimed? Heh heh..."

"Elder Huang, you must be extremely cautious!" Hu Yanxiao hastily warned. "Even if you find the person, do not easily take his life. After all, the Marrow-Forging Pill is crucial for us..." He wasn't worried about Elder Huang meeting any danger; given the Elder's strength, he ranked firmly in the top ten within the Dreamlike Blood Sea. In the mortal realm, to put it bluntly, he was the true invincible powerhouse!

"Naturally, this old man knows discretion! However, since an adversarial situation has already begun, if he truly cannot be persuaded to serve us, he certainly cannot be allowed to benefit others. Those who follow me prosper; those who oppose me perish!" Elder Huang's gaze flashed, grim, as he finished speaking, a vicious gleam crossing his eyes.

(To be continued)