Seeing Yao Rao's breathtakingly beautiful face, gazing into her affectionate eyes, let alone the fact that she was merely Fang Jiuyou's favored woman—even if she were truly Fang Jiuyou's and perhaps even the Demon King’s woman, Xuanyuan Ruoxing would have agreed without hesitation...

Raging with fury for a beauty’s sake, was he, Xuanyuan Ruoxing, truly afraid?

Men are creatures easily swayed by impulse, especially when fueled by wine and in the presence of a woman. And when a man has drunk wine, is before an unparalleled beauty, very few can maintain their composure.

Even for a figure like Xuanyuan Ruoxing, it would have been one thing had Yao Rao not actively invited him, but when she herself extended the invitation, even he found it difficult to resist such a temptation...

Even though he clearly understood that if he were to truly possess Yao Rao, it might invite Fang Jiuyou's jealousy, potentially dimming his future prospects and extinguishing any hope of ascending the Emperor's throne—but so what?

To cherish the empire, but love the beauty even more—it was nothing less than this. If he could truly be with a woman like Yao Rao, Xuanyuan Ruoxing felt he could abandon all glory, wealth, and power...

This was the charm of a woman...

“Since Miss Yao Rao has spoken, how dare I, Ruoxing, refuse? However, this place truly lacks in refinement. This Prince knows a much better spot. I wonder if Miss Yao Rao would condescend to move and share a drink with me?” Xuanyuan Ruoxing said with a faint smile, glancing at the slaughterhouse-like scene below...

Everyone around was Fang Jiuyou's contingent. If he were to make a move later, who knew if they would intervene? Facing a beauty as exquisite as Yao Rao, his only thought now was to find any means necessary to possess her...

Upon hearing Xuanyuan Ruoxing’s words, the brows of the other few men furrowed. Their young master was about to duel for this woman, yet you, who claim kinship with our young master, are now acting in such a manner?

However, given Xuanyuan Ruoxing's status, they dared not say much. They knew well enough that their young master and this fellow had toyed with countless women together over these past few days. What if they intended to enjoy this woman together?

Looking at Yao Rao's graceful figure, even these guards felt their eyes burn with desire, wishing they could pounce. How much more so for others?

“Everything is at the Prince’s discretion!” Yao Rao replied, offering Xuanyuan Ruoxing a brilliant smile, one laced with intoxicating allure. Not only Xuanyuan Ruoxing but even the few guards present froze in their tracks...

“Miss Yao Rao, please!” With such supreme beauty before him, Xuanyuan Ruoxing’s masculine gallantry emerged. He bypassed the guards entirely, making only a formal, sweeping gesture of invitation...

Yao Rao pursed her lips and smiled, sparing a quick glance toward the private room on the west side before moving away. The main hall was too saturated with gore; it was natural to depart via the back exit...

Xuanyuan Ruoxing’s own guards followed immediately. But Fang Jiuyou's men were momentarily uncertain what to do. They had even overlooked why a beauty like Yao Rao could remain so composed amidst such gruesome scenes...

“Fang Wu, Fang Liu, follow the Prince closely. Ensure His Highness’s safety. The rest of you, wait here for our young master!” As the figures of Yao Rao and the others were about to vanish, the leading guard of Fang Jiuyou spoke up...

No matter what, Yao Rao was the woman his young master desired. Even if a dual engagement were to unfold, it should wait until their master returned, right? While ostensibly protecting Xuanyuan Ruoxing, was it not also a form of silent supervision?

Xuanyuan Ruoxing’s step visibly faltered upon hearing this, a flicker of annoyance crossing his face, but ultimately, he said nothing more and strode out...

Just as Xuanyuan Ruoxing and his party were leaving the Hua Man Lou, Ye Jingyu sat at a table in the private room on the west side, facing Huangfu Buyue, who was clad in white robes...

“There are four Martial Saints here. Eliminating them will still take some effort. Are you planning to strike immediately?” Huangfu Buyue stared directly at Ye Jingyu, his eyes filled with deep concern. After their battle the other day, he had thoroughly grasped the weight of the Martial God realm. In truth, he could shatter his True Core and step into the Martial God realm at any moment. However, since Xuanyuan Ruohan was being held hostage in the City Lord's Manor, if he truly broke through now, his combat strength would be severely diminished for months. How could he then rescue Xuanyuan Ruohan?

After several days of investigation, he had learned definitively that it was not Xuanyuan Ruohan who had betrayed him, but Xuanyuan Ruoxing who had secretly tracked her...

“Heh heh, not four Martial Saints, but seven?” Ye Jingyu merely offered a faint smile...

“Seven?” Huangfu Buyue was astonished. How could there be seven? He knew clearly that Fang Jiuyou had eight super-guards at the Martial Saint level. Two remained at the City Lord's Manor, and six had followed him out. If two have left, that leaves only four, doesn't it?

“The remaining three are in the opposite private room. They must be from the Bai family!” As he spoke the name 'Bai family,' the smile vanished from Ye Jingyu's face, and his voice turned icy. He distinctly recalled the humiliation he suffered at the Bai family estate that day...

But having forged his Chaotic Body, he already possessed the strength to slay Bai Tianyu, though he had postponed the action due to pressing matters. Now that the Bai family had delivered themselves right to his doorstep, wouldn't it be an insult to himself not to keep them here?

“The Bai family...” Upon hearing those words, Huangfu Buyue's expression shifted...

“Brother Buyue, you must understand the current situation. The Bai family has always been allied with the Xuanyuan family. Their presence here must be at Xuanyuan Ruoxing’s request. Facing such strength, will you still act alongside me?” Ye Jingyu asked with a gentle smile...

Having previously killed several Martial Saints, he held little regard for them, especially since he had gathered nearly all the experts surrounding Fang Jiuyou to ensure his demise.

“Am I, Huangfu Buyue, someone who clings to life and fears death? Moreover, Ruohan is still being held in the City Lord's Manor. If I cannot even save her, what meaning is there to living in this world!” Huangfu Buyue naturally understood how much more chaotic the situation would become with the Bai family involved...