Stop it, Taoist, Your Fight almost Ruins the DAO!

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The leader of the Black Shark Tower had a face so dark that it turned a shade of date red, his chest heaving erratically. The fury burning in his heart was matched with indecision. Explore new worlds at My Virtual Library Empire

Gui Zhongdao's cultivation had greatly improved, and he was clearly familiar with the cultivation of Yan Renhen, his sworn brother. Although Yan Renhen's skills were not on par with his own, the fact that Yan Renhen, with the help of a great formation, was still completely killed by Gui Zhongdao meant that Gui Zhongdao's cultivation was no longer inferior to his, and may even surpass him by a whisker.

For a moment, he wavered over whether he should offend this madman over a woman.

"Is there anyone else who wants to bet their entire fortune against me, Gui Zhongdao?"

"I, Gui Zhongdao, am a most reasonable person. I'll naturally eat the tasty bits first, but I won't take more than my share, everyone gets a portion."

"Shui Lingyue, I want her."

"Now that I've spoken, who agrees, who opposes?"

Yi Chen's gaze swept over everyone in the hall like a hawk, and seeing that they all remained silent, he suddenly broke into a smile. His expression went from ferocious to warm in an instant, and the smile on his face even carried a trace of sunshine: "Since no one opposes, then I, Gui Zhongdao, thank you all."

In the great hall, the twelve bronze beast heads on both sides burned with crackling white flames, which illuminated Yi Chen's big teeth, making them appear exceptionally white.

Yi Chen's words were a firm yet gentled threat, seemingly fierce and domineering but in reality, he intentionally hinted that even though he would eat first, everyone would get a share, leading others to believe he was venting dissatisfaction over being pressured earlier not to expand his territory.

In that single string of sentences, the artistry of language was displayed to its fullest, implicitly suggesting the pattern of interest distribution.

"Gui Zhongdao, you are out of line!"

"How dare you be so insolent in the presence of His Highness!"

The girl in the pink dress beside the Carefree King couldn't help but speak out with a cold rebuke.

"Gui Zhongdao, what is it that you want?" The Carefree King's tone remained unchanged, but his eyes now carried a hint of bone-chilling cold, revealing that his emotions were not as calm as they appeared on the surface.

Yi Chen knew that the crucial test was upon him. If he wanted to successfully save Abbess Shuiyue, he had to get past the Carefree King.

Facing the Carefree King, whose strength was unfathomable, he had no confidence in protecting Abbess Shuiyue and escaping from the Manor unscathed.

If it turned out like the previous encounter with the Pipi Tiger when he first entered Yin Manor, only managing to bring back half, that would be quite a joke.

However, Yi Chen already had a contingency plan for this scenario, conceived in a moment of rapid thought.

He bowed with his hand on his chest and said, "Your Highness, I want to become the leader of the eight underground powers of the Alliance, second only to one and above ten thousand."

The Carefree King stretched out his hand, and a thick, dark aura of mana suddenly surged. His aura grew stronger and stronger, stopping only when it reached a level comparable to Xu Wuxie's.

Yi Chen knew that this was not the Carefree King's limit; the man was still holding back.

"Gui Zhongdao, you've got some nerve!"

"Aren't you afraid that I'll kill you?"

Hearing this, Yi Chen's face showed a moment of 'panic,' and then he calmed down: "I, like Your Highness, started from nothing. I've always held great respect for Your Highness. If Your Highness wants to kill me, I can only run."

"If I'm fortunate enough to survive today, when I return in the future, if the price is fair, I would still be willing to do business with Your Highness."

A flicker of surprise crossed the Carefree King's face, and he suddenly burst into laughter: "Good! Gui Zhongdao, you are a clever one. I've been underestimating you this whole time!"

"But remember, business is business, don't overstep your bounds."

"You can't take what I don't give you."

"You are indeed sharp-eyed. Shui Lingyue is still a virgin, with the blood of Yin Scale in her veins. A girl with the blood of Yin Scale, before being deflowered, has her bloodline dormant, and as time goes on, it absorbs life force, which greatly hampers cultivation.

This girl herself does not know that she is being hindered by the blood of Yin Scale. If His Majesty had not been fortunate enough to have previously encountered one and thus is well-informed, even he might have failed to notice the signs.

The first one to take this girl's virginity can extend their life by thirty years. It's extremely precious. Others don't have your vision, fortune, or strength. Now, she's yours."

As soon as the words fell, the leader of the Black Shark Tower couldn't help but show a look of regret and vexation on his face, having not expected the Carefree King to casually mention this matter and even less so that Shui Lingyue had the blood of Yin Scale in her veins.

A girl with the blood of Yin Scale was extremely rare. Such a constitution was incredibly secretive, one of the rare unfortunate constitutions in the world, harming oneself entirely for the benefit of others, compromising one's vital energy to nourish the innate Yin Scale blood for someone else's longevity.

A large hand suddenly took hold of Abbess Shuiyue's small hand. At this time, the debris from the tables in the hall had already been cleared away by the servants and replaced with new ones. Yi Chen arrogantly glanced at the Black Shark Tower leader, then returned to his original seat and sat down.

Yi Chen couldn't help feeling fortunate. Although he had used his outstanding wit to safely navigate the situation, there was also no small element of luck involved.

Fortunately, the Abbess was blessed with great fortune. If he had been exposed, and the Carefree King decided to punish him, then he would have had to fight his way out, and whether he could bring the Abbess out in one piece would have been up to fate.

Shui Lingyue, led by Yi Chen, settled down as if she were a puppet on strings. She too could not help feeling a deep sadness in her heart.

Looking at the visage of Gui Zhongdao beside her, which was reasonably handsome, she couldn't help but sigh internally—at least he was more pleasant to the eye than that big, dark fat man...

Just then, Gui Zhongdao's face slowly enlarged in her sight, their cheeks drawing near. A breath of warmth rushed towards her ear and a familiar voice echoed in her mind:

"Abbess, I am Yi Chengzi from Hidden Dragon Temple, don't make a sound. I'll find a way to get you out later."

"To prevent suspicion from others, if I offend you in any way later, please forgive me."

These words set off towering waves in Abbess Shuiyue's heart, along with a joy of being spared from doom.

Yi Chen removed the immobilization charm from Abbess Shuiyue and, with a large hand, encompassed her slender waist, pulling her into his embrace.

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At this moment, Shui Lingyue was clad in a white dress, her skin as white as jade. She simply tied a fei-colored jade belt around her waist, which made her Saintess Peak appear especially prominent.

Caught in Yi Chen's embrace, a flush of red couldn't help but ascend her cheeks, and for a time, she was even more radiant than the peach blossoms.

The eight stunning women at the scene were quickly divided among the crowd. Even the woman wearing a very boldly styled red dress who was armed with pink hairpins and ornaments was embracing another woman in a jade-colored long skirt, drinking together. Yi Chen had not expected that this person would actually be a lesbian....

The sound of string and woodwind instruments began to play, instantly heating up the atmosphere.

Black Shark looked at Abbess Shuiyue by Yi Chen's side, who was gentle yet carried a hint of cold demeanor, which was also mixed with a touch of seductiveness, continually pouring wine for Yi Chen, cutting meat, and feeding him vegetables.

Then looking at the blue-dressed beauty by his side, who had a face like cold frost, full of disgust towards him, and who sat stiffly like a corpse, he couldn't help but burn with rage.

His eyes rolled and he couldn't help but speak out again, sneering at Yi Chen, "Gui Zhongdao, have you turned vegetarian, or is there some secret?"

"Could it be that you knew this little lady before? Otherwise, why would she be so submissive to you? You're not usually such a stickler for the rules, eh~"

With these words, all eyes converged on Yi Chen.

Yi Chen's hand slipped naturally from Abbess Shuiyue's waist down to her perky bottom, and in that moment, Shui Lingyue's body stiffened as if electrified.

Yi Chen sneered, "Black Shark, I know you're anxious, but don't rush."

"You can't charm the little lady by your side, so why lash out at me?"

After speaking, he turned his head and planted a smooch on Shui Lingyue's reddened face, smugly saying,

"Do you know why Miss Shui is so obedient to me?"

"I told her that if she didn't behave, I would send her to you. Who told you to be so ugly? Look, she's shaking at the sight of you."

"I'm just leeching off your misfortune~"

"Tell me, Black Shark, were you premature? Ears by the shoulders, protruding lips, a nose pointing to the sky, and a pair with rat eyes."

Upon these words, the pink-dressed attendant behind the Carefree King couldn't hold back her laughter.

Immediately, the others followed with roaring laughter, and the hall was suddenly filled with joyful notes~

At the same time, an apologetic voice resonated in Shui Lingyue's heart.

"Abbess, I'm sorry!"

"To prevent giving us away, I have no choice but to offend!"

In that moment, Shui Lingyue's heart was in turmoil, a strong hormonal scent entered her nose, and she, who had never been so close to anyone, suddenly felt weak all over.

"Alright, stop messing around. I invited everyone here today for a small gathering, and secondly, to discuss urgent matters."

"How is the progress on the tasks I have entrusted you all with?"

The Carefree King's eyes twinkled with laughter, and with a wave of his hand, he quelled the laughter of the crowd, finally getting down to business.

"Reporting to Your Highness, my Blood Shark Tower has already discovered Yi Chengzi's whereabouts," said one.

Upon hearing this, Yi Chen, who was holding Shui Lingyue by the waist, couldn't help but tighten his grip slightly. Abbess Shuiyue, in pain, ended up leaning sideways onto Yi Chen's lap.

"Fellow Daoist, your Magic Artifact is poking me," Shui Lingyue murmured softly, unable to suppress giving Yi Chen a glare.

"Sorry," Yi Chen couldn't help but blush.

Suddenly, Abbess Shuiyue seemed to think of something, and her complexion turned crimson as blood.

Black Shark's gaze abruptly shifted towards Yi Chen and Abbess Shuiyue, causing Yi Chen's heart to skip a beat. Shui Lingyue, who had been somewhat limp, stiffened slightly, her complexion abruptly turning from red to pale.

Fearing that someone might detect something amiss, Yi Chen pulled Shui Lingyue's delicate body closer into his embrace, cradling her hips against himself, with her back towards everyone. He gently stroked her spine, calming her emotions, and sneered at Black Shark, "Why are you staring at me? This time it's your Blood Shark Tower that's ahead of my Blood Killing Tower."

Black Shark glowered at 'Gui Zhongdao' before continuing, "Reporting to Your Highness, that Yi Chengzi was previously seen at Qianzhou Manor."

"And he recently committed a heinous crime there, attempting to forcefully buy and sell the Qian family heirloom. When the Qian family refused, he brutally slaughtered everyone in the manor, and Mrs. Qian was even pinned on a table by him..."

"According to witnesses, the lights were still on, pah, this practitioner of the Dao Sect is even filthier than us," Black Shark finished.

At this, Yi Chen, who had been gently stroking Shui Lingyue's back, also stiffened slightly.

"Yi Chengzi is committing these abominable acts in Qianzhou Manor, so who the hell am I?"

"Who is framing me, or is someone trying to lure me out in this manner?"

"Damn it, if I had taken action, how could there possibly be witnesses? Pah, wait, how could I even commit such acts?"

Suddenly, Yi Chen's mind raced, as numerous thoughts bombarded him. His gut told him there were layers of shadows behind this matter.

"You scoundrel, you better not fall into my hands, or I'll make sure you suffer both life and death," Yi Chen thought, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.