"How could a captivating beauty like the Lady of Enchantment possibly associate with a blood-soaked demon like yourself? Aren't you merely staining her esteemed honor? Now, I, on the other hand, am not only pure but also exceedingly kind, never harming the innocent without cause. Only I am fit to share a drink with the Lady of Enchantment, perhaps even share a bed..." Just as he finished speaking, a discordant sound echoed through the hall...

Fang Jiuyou looked down and saw a man, gaunt and deathly pale, dressed in a long white robe, emerge from nowhere. The man staggered slightly as he walked toward the upper floor...

Hearing those words from the private box, Ye Jingyu nearly burst out laughing. Demon? While Young Master Fang was certainly arrogant and self-obsessed, he was, at least, a human being. But Liang Xiaoke, weren't you nothing but a blood-sucking zombie? Oh, of course, you are pure, and you are certainly kind—compared to those fiends in the Yuan Ling Cult who experiment on people, you are truly pure and kind...

As for never harming the innocent—yes, you never harm the innocent; you just drain them dry of their blood...

Not just Ye Jingyu, even Yao Rao nearly laughed at the declaration. Especially when she turned and saw Liang Xiaoke’s roguish demeanor, she couldn't help but think with exasperation, Does that look like the face of a good man?

Naturally, both Yao Rao and Ye Jingyu completely filtered out Liang Xiaoke’s final suggestion of sharing a bed...

However, Fang Jiuyou had clearly heard Liang Xiaoke’s audacious final remark. When he saw Yao Rao actually offer Liang Xiaoke a smile, the anger that had just subsided immediately flared up anew...

"You seek death..." These two words nearly ripped from Fang Jiuyou’s mouth as waves of intensely powerful Qi erupted from his body, surging directly toward Liang Xiaoke...

"Alas, in ancient times, heroes raged for the sake of a fair lady. Today, I too shall rage for Yao Rao! You pretty boy, don't think you can swagger around just because you have a bit of strength. Today, I'll show you what it means when there’s always a higher heaven and a greater man!" Liang Xiaoke said as he ascended the stairs, casually waving his hand to dissipate the surging Qi sent by Fang Jiuyou...

Seeing his attack shattered so effortlessly, the initially enraged Fang Jiuyou actually calmed down.

"So, you do have some skill. No wonder you dare act so presumptuously before this Young Master. I’ll give you one chance: kneel down immediately and beg for mercy, become my subordinate, and this Young Master will show supreme benevolence by sparing your life," Fang Jiuyou stated coldly...

Hearing this from the western private box, Ye Jingyu felt a wave of irritation. Did this fellow actually believe he was the protagonist of some YY novel? Where a sudden release of supreme majesty causes all heroes under heaven to fall to their knees in worship...

He’s too self-absorbed, isn't he?

"Hahahaha, hahahaha..." The first time Ye Jingyu heard this line, he had only sneered, but Liang Xiaoke now held his stomach, laughing uncontrollably, gasping for breath as if this were the funniest joke in the entire world...

Seeing Liang Xiaoke’s mocking grin, Fang Jiuyou’s eyes grew colder and colder. Just as he was about to make a move, Yao Rao, who had remained silent until now, suddenly spoke, "Gentlemen, you are both great heroes and formidable figures in my life. Why don't you both sit down and share a drink with me?"

"No..." To Yao Rao's surprise, the two men spoke simultaneously as soon as her words fell...

"You will only accompany me tonight..." Both men paused momentarily, but Liang Xiaoke’s second statement burst out first...

"What qualifications do you have to demand the Lady of Enchantment accompany you!" Fang Jiuyou roared in condemnation...

"Because my strength is greater than yours!" Liang Xiaoke puffed out his spindly chest with dramatic flair...

"You... you are nothing more than a slightly larger ant! How dare you try to steal my woman, Young Master?" Fang Jiuyou raged...

"A slightly larger ant? Very well, very well. Since you are so arrogant, will you fight me today? The victor will enjoy a night of unrestrained revelry with the Lady of Enchantment. As for the loser, well, that naturally means losing one's life..." Liang Xiaoke's tone turned sharp in an instant...

"You think you are worthy of fighting me?" Fang Jiuyou sneered, while Xuanyuan Ruoxing, standing behind him, frowned deeply...

"Hahaha, truly just a child who only boasts. If you’re scared, just say so! Stop pretending!" Liang Xiaoke roared with laughter, his voice dripping with scorn. Even Yao Rao cast a doubtful look at Fang Jiuyou, as if questioning whether his previous displays of power had been mere pretense...

At this moment, Xuanyuan Ruoxing sensed something was wrong, but seeing Yao Rao’s skeptical gaze, Fang Jiuyou felt utterly humiliated and could no longer consider his status. He immediately agreed: "Fine! This Young Master will fight you today and teach you how the word 'death' is written!"

"Good. This place is inconvenient. If you have the guts, follow me alone. Of course, if you’re afraid, you can bring all your guards along; I'll take care of them all at once..." As Liang Xiaoke finished speaking, he had already bolted out the door...

He inwardly chuckled: I’ve been dead for who knows how many years; how could I not know how to write the word 'death'...

"Brother Fang..." Hearing Liang Xiaoke’s last remark, which was clearly designed to provoke, Xuanyuan Ruoxing understood immediately what was happening and started to mediate, but the enraged Fang Jiuyou paid no heed to any caution...

"You all stay here. Whoever dares to follow, I will kill first!" With that, without giving Xuanyuan Ruoxing a chance to say more, his figure shot into the air as he pursued Liang Xiaoke. He was the heir of the Fang family; how could he fear a mere ant...

Watching the two intensely combative figures vanish in an instant, Xuanyuan Ruoxing felt a surge of worry. If something truly happened to Fang Jiuyou, how would he face Yuan Ling...

The surrounding guards, however, seemed to sense the Prince Regent’s concern and spoke up: "Your Highness need not worry. There is no one in this world capable of harming the Young Master, nor is there anyone who could harm the Young Master!"

Listening to the guard’s words, Xuanyuan Ruoxing conceded that it made sense. Those old monsters were all aware of the secrets of the Dou Hun Continent; none would dare offend Fang Jiuyou. As for anyone else, did they possess such ability? Even Ye Jingyu didn't seem to have that level of strength, did he?

With that realization, Xuanyuan Ruoxing finally relaxed. His eyes brightened as he looked upon the peerlessly alluring figure before him, but the sight immediately dimmed as he recalled that Fang Jiuyou had challenged that pale man precisely because of her...

"My Lord, might it be an honor for Yao Rao to share a drink with you?" Unexpectedly, Yao Rao spoke up and extended the invitation herself, a sweet smile gracing her devastatingly beautiful face...

(Brothers, don't forget to smash those bricks and collect this story!)