Chapter Seventy-Six: One Night

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Martial Soul Hall

Bibi Dong tilted her head with one hand, her alluring eyes fixed as she held a letter, her graceful figure clearly displayed. Her golden hair was elegantly coiled high, luxurious yet refined.

She gazed at the letter sent today by Li Yu.

Aside from some ambiguous poetry, the letter mainly concerned the alliance between the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect and the Martial Soul Hall.

“Elder Ju! How is the new weapon we developed working?”

A man clad in golden armor stepped forward. His skin was as tender as a baby’s; his strikingly beautiful face, if not for the Adam’s apple on his neck, no one would believe he was a man. He wore a crimson formal robe reserved only for titled Douluos, embroidered with gold and silver patterns. Especially prominent was the gem on his chest, shining with golden light and as large as a baby’s fist, adding to his noble aura.

“We’ve tested it. As the young master said, its power can increase infinitely! With enough quantity, it can take down a mountain fortress! The machine gun the young master mentioned will take some more time,” he reported.

“We’ve sent people to contact Lou Gao; he has been enticed and subdued. Go!” Bibi Dong waved her hand dismissively.

“Yes, ma’am~”

Bibi Dong watched Guan Yue leave the main hall, then glanced again at Li Yu’s letter.

“Where does he get all this nonsense from?”

The romantic lines in the letter never repeated!

That deceitful boy—could he really have no other women outside?

Thinking this, Bibi Dong’s eyes froze for a moment.

“What am I even thinking?”

Meanwhile, Huliena clung to her brother.

“Brother! I want to go to the Heavenly Dou Empire!”

“What for?” Xie Yue asked, puzzled.

“I want to see my junior brother!” Huliena’s straightforward personality couldn’t hide her feelings, which contrasted with her bewitching appearance.

“Junior brother? Li Yu? Why do you want to see him?” This time it was Yan, whose expression was very displeased.

“I miss him!” Huliena said plainly.

“But His Holiness the Pope forbids us from going out!” Xie Yue immediately cited the Pope.

“Li Yu is coming back soon!” a voice came from nearby.

The three turned toward the sound.

A short-haired man appeared, with a long tuft of bangs covering his face and two black butterfly tattoos on his cheeks. Dressed in black, he exuded an oppressive aura.

The three bowed to him. “Elder Gui!”

After the greeting, Huliena joyfully ran to Elder Gui and smiled, “Elder! Is what you said true?”

The Ghost Douluo nodded. “I also learned it from the Pope.”

Huliena’s face lit up with joy as she skipped to her room and opened a drawer filled with letters written by Li Yu.

At this moment, Li Yu was lying on the bed with Liu Erlong in his arms, quietly staring at the ceiling.

“Long’er, what do you think about us having a boy and a girl in the future? The boy like me, the girl like you! How’s that?”

“Can you decide the gender?” Liu Erlong, used to bickering with Li Yu, replied without thinking.

“Long’er, when are we going to your home? I want to propose to your father!” Li Yu stroked Liu Erlong’s waist.

“Not yet. Wait until I reach level 80, then you’ll come home with me.” Liu Erlong’s bold and passionate nature meant that once she became Li Yu’s woman, her heart was with him. As for past troubles, they were long forgotten.

Blue Overlord Academy

Jiangzhu, a healer soul master at Blue Overlord Academy, was sitting by the campus lake, lost in thought.

In the distance, a white light shot straight into the sky, startling her.

“That must be the dean’s room,” Jiangzhu murmured to herself and stood to investigate.

At the door, she saw some people gathered.

“Tailong! Do you know what’s going on?” she asked.

“How would I know?” Tailong shook his head.

“Shall we go inside and see?” another student suggested.

Creak! The door opened.

Li Yu, impeccably dressed, stepped out.

“Long’er is researching a new soul technique! You all can leave now!” Li Yu said.

Afterward, he stood guard at the door.

An hour later, Liu Erlong slowly opened her eyes.

“What just happened?” she asked, puzzled.

“A new training method!” Li Yu patiently explained.

“Training method?” Liu Erlong felt her soul power and was stunned.

“I broke through to level 80?”

Li Yu smiled ambiguously, hugging Liu Erlong’s smooth shoulders. “Long’er, your wish is fulfilled. Happy?”

Liu Erlong furrowed her brow. “Even without your help, reaching level 80 was just a matter of time for me.”

Li Yu nodded with a smile. “Naturally! My Erlong has extraordinary talent!”

Then he pushed her down and kissed her.

“Stop! How do you have so much energy?” Liu Erlong pushed him away.

“It’s because my wife is so charming!” Li Yu played with her long hair, smiling seductively.

“Get lost!” Liu Erlong lifted her alluring thigh and kicked him.

Li Yu dodged and advanced instead.

“Ah! That hurts! Be gentle!” Liu Erlong’s voice carried a rare sultry tone.

Tiandou City

A new restaurant opened today.

A sign hung above the door, inscribed with “Jiuding Pavilion.”

Curious passersby peered inside.

A staff member placed a small wooden board at the entrance.

“Thirty copper spirit coins per person, unlimited drinks, time limit one hour, buffet hot pot? What’s this?” a passerby read aloud.

The staff explained, “Just thirty copper spirit coins per person to eat as much as you like for an hour! Sir, want to come in and see? Affordable prices, rare for common folk!”

“Oh? Thirty copper spirit coins isn’t much. I’ll come back tonight. Eating alone isn’t fun!” the passerby said.

“Warmly welcome!” the staff smiled.

Opposite the restaurant stood a five-story hotel.

Li Yu stood at the top floor, looking out the window toward the opposite building.

Secretary Ellie followed closely.

“Young master, why open a restaurant for commoners?”

“This world has overlooked the power of the people! Used wisely, it’s very effective,” Li Yu smiled and then turned to Ellie. “Are you used to following me?”

Ellie nodded. “Young master treats me well.”

Li Yu casually tore up a contract in his hand.

Ellie stared in surprise. “Young master, why?”

Li Yu smiled. “I don’t like relationships based on paper! A piece of paper can’t buy loyalty!”

He pulled Ellie into his arms, the fragrance of jade filling the air. Li Yu inhaled deeply, intoxicated. “But feelings can!”

“Young master, you must be joking! I’m just a humble attendant, not worthy of your affections!” Ellie was stunned.

After days of cooperation, Ellie knew Li Yu’s capabilities and talents well, and that beautiful women always surrounded him. How could he have feelings for a mere maid?

Li Yu smiled. “I never joke about feelings.”

“You must be joking!” Ellie still didn’t believe him. Having worked at an auction house with its dark side, she found it hard to trust his words.

Li Yu pressed his head to Ellie’s ear. “Time reveals a person’s heart. No rush~ Let’s go on a date now~”

He took Ellie’s hand and walked out.

...

Since receiving the latest frontline battle report, King Zhao Yan’s mouth hadn’t closed.

“Who would’ve thought my son had the talent of a commander? Prime Minister Li has a keen eye! Taking a city a day, at this rate, Qin’s army will be driven out of Zhao territory in half a month!”

Guo Kai bowed and smiled. “It’s thanks to the young master’s own brilliance! I heard his studies have also improved greatly recently!”

King Zhao Yan nodded with satisfaction. “All thanks to Yan Yu! Since his arrival, Qian’er has changed a lot!”

Guo Kai took the opportunity to request a favor for Li Yu. “Your Majesty, you could grant Instructor Yan a mansion as a reward! This way, he’ll be more devoted to Qian’er and Zhao.”

King Zhao Yan, in high spirits, agreed. “As the prime minister says! The mansion shall be near Qian’er’s residence.”

While King Zhao Yan appreciated Li Yu’s efforts for his son, Li Yu was busy unclogging the King’s drainage system.

With a flick of Lan Lier’s delicate hand, a waterfall sprayed out, hitting the opposite wall.

Lan Lier’s eyes shimmered as she hugged Li Yu’s neck.

“I’m becoming more and more dependent on you! Thinking of you every moment!”

“I feel the same. Such a rare beauty, I want to keep you forever,” Li Yu said, feeling the warmth inside Lan Lier.

No wonder King Zhao Yan risked everything to marry her; she truly was a peerless beauty.

“Qian’er will be back soon, right?” Lan Lier, cradled like a baby by Li Yu, asked.

“Maybe in half a month; then Qian’er will be Crown Prince. Wife, do you have any reward for me?” Li Yu teased.

Lan Lier’s charming eyes sparkled. She turned her head, extended her jade tongue, and kissed Li Yu deeply from behind.

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Xianyang City

Li Yu followed the adorable Hong Lian to a tavern reduced to ruins by fire.

“Prince Consort! This case is so strange! I’ve investigated for a long time without progress!” Hong Lian, like a future detective, moved through the debris.

Li Yu frowned in concern. “Be careful! Don’t fall!”

Han Fei approached. “Your sister sent for you!”

Li Yu bowed. “Brother-in-law, how have you been?”

Han Fei nodded. “Never this relaxed before.”

Li Yu smiled. “You should think about yourself too, or your sister might become a mother while you’re still single.”

Han Fei smiled silently.

Li Yu asked, “Still enjoying the academy?”

Han Fei smiled this time. “Li brother’s vision is unparalleled. Among commoners, there are indeed many excellent talents who study diligently, their eyes full of thirst for knowledge—something noble children can’t match.”

Li Yu smiled. “It’s a matter of probability. Take Qin, for example. It gathers the world’s talents, thus its strength. If it stagnates, no matter how strong, it’s limited.”

Han Fei agreed.

“Brother! The deceased has no kin and just arrived in Xianyang. It probably isn’t a personal feud. But the property wasn’t stolen, which is odd!” Hong Lian circled the scene and faced her older brother, the imperial judge.

“Not necessarily a stranger’s grudge! The enemy isn’t necessarily local; it could be outsiders following them,” Han Fei analyzed.

“This case is impossible to investigate!” Hong Lian said, discouraged.

“Someone who kills silently at noon and burns the body must have a high background—probably a Xianyang noble, and an outsider,” Han Fei added.

Li Yu’s heart skipped a beat.

That Han Fei...

On the way home, Li Yu held Hong Lian’s hand.

“Lian’er! Today, your husband will cook a dish for you! You’ll be satisfied!”

“Oh? Tell me!” Hong Lian, now with her own career, stood straighter.

“Braised pork knuckle,” Li Yu grinned.

“Knuckle? What’s that?” Hong Lian blinked her large eyes curiously.

“You’ll see! Today, Duanmu Rong is coming too!”

“Little Medical Immortal? She’s coming to our house?” Hong Lian was thrilled.

“Yes! You’re about the same age; you can be friends!” Li Yu continued.

...

Li Yu’s home was now vast and grand.

Meals were served at several tables.

Duanmu Rong, though not her first visit, was especially nervous this time.

Li Yu seated her beside Hong Lian.

Yan Fei glanced once, understanding the situation, then shot Li Yu a look before kindly approaching Duanmu Rong.

“Sister, since you’re here, we’re family. No need to be so formal!”

Hearing this, Duanmu Rong lowered her head into her collar.

Hong Lian blinked, a lightning bolt of realization flashing through her mind. She stared incredulously at Duanmu Rong beside her.

“You and my prince consort?”

Then she pointed at Li Yu. “You two? That one?”

Li Yu looked speechless at the lively Hong Lian.

Flame Spirit Princess laughed. “Few women Li Yu meets get away! Lian’er should know that by now, right, sir?”

Soft whispers disturbed the air.

“Never expected it!” Purple Lady chimed in.

Jade laughed quietly nearby.

“Li Yu is the best husband! Who knows how many others he keeps outside!” Tides Moon smiled charmingly at Li Yu.

Li Yu: “…”

Soon, a strange thought appeared in his mind.

...

Xinzheng

When Li Yu returned, the place had changed dramatically.

No more everywhere was filled with nobles; more common people had taken over.

Now Xinzheng was governed by Ji Wuye.

His main strategy was to extort wealth from nobles simply: pay money to avoid a day’s labor.

One day’s labor cost one or two gold coins per person.

Commoners earned five copper coins per day’s labor.

The difference was substantial.

For commoners, it was a source of income.

But nobles couldn’t bear to perform labor alongside commoners, so they paid, often dozens or hundreds at once.

Such extravagance was hard to bear, so many nobles resented Ji Wuye.

Ji Wuye, having lost military power, lived poorly.

If Qin didn’t need him, he might already be dead.

Li Yu sat in a carriage, speaking to Xiang Jun beside him.

“Ji Wuye and I have a personal grudge. Unfortunately, his martial arts are too strong. King Zheng still needs him, so I can’t act. Brother Shun, if you feel awkward, we can move on to the next stop.”

Xiang Jun waved his hand decisively. “No problem! Ji Wuye is easy to catch.”

Li Yu frowned. “Ji Wuye is invulnerable. I don’t know his weak spot. Big brother, should I send more men for backup?”

Xiang Jun sneered. “Too many people hinder command. Half an hour is all I need to take his head.”

Xiang Jun’s wife said, “Husband, I will accompany you.”

Xiang Jun impatiently glanced at her, feeling embarrassed. “You stay here to protect Marquis Guan Nei’s safety.” Then turning to another, “You too! No more words!” He lifted the curtain and got down.

Former General’s Mansion

Ji Wuye still lived there.

Once bustling, the mansion was now desolate.

But Ji Wuye, used to luxury, would never sell off beauties in the Sparrow Pavilion.

Especially after the death of his son, Ji Yihu, Ji Wuye drowned himself in pleasure.

“How much did we make today?” Ji Wuye asked, holding a beauty in his arms.

“Thirteen thousand gold coins,” a subordinate in black replied, head bowed.

“Those nobles are really rich! The capital is gone, yet they live so extravagantly!” Ji Wuye sneered.

“General! They now all act according to your mood!” the woman beside him flattered.

“Heh! They fear the Great Qin behind me,” Ji Wuye knew his place well.

Suddenly, Xiang Jun strode in arrogantly like he was in his own garden, facing Ji Wuye with cold disdain. “You are Ji Wuye?”

Ji Wuye had been sizing up the man since he entered—dressed richly, upright, and with an aloof demeanor, as if nothing in the world could impress him.

Ji Wuye asked, “What do you want?”

“That’s right! No problem—taking your life is easy!” Xiang Jun said lightly, as if talking about the weather.

“You must be crazy!” Ji Wuye looked at the handsome man like a fool.

Xiang Jun didn’t waste words; his palm spun, his aura rose, and his robes billowed.

Ji Wuye narrowed his eyes seriously. “Attack!”

At his command, a dozen black-clad men surrounded Xiang Jun.

Xiang Jun remained calm and struck one with a palm.

“Bang!” A dull thud as the man’s chest caved in, collapsing immediately.

The others rushed with swords and knives.

Xiang Jun enveloped himself with Heaven and Earth energy.

Sparks flew as blades hit him like a rock.

Ji Wuye’s eyes sharpened. “So that’s it—external martial arts perfected!”

Watching Xiang Jun cut down his men one by one, Ji Wuye remained unshaken.

He stood, drew his long blade, and said, “Let me test your skill.”

Ji Wuye exploded his meridians, clearly using full strength.

“Clang!” Xiang Jun caught the blade with one hand, unscathed.

Ji Wuye jumped out of the fight circle, laughing. “Good, good! Haven’t seen such a strong opponent in a long time!”

Xiang Jun walked toward Ji Wuye leisurely, as if going to crush an ant, elegant to the extreme.

Ji Wuye said, “Your greatest weakness is arrogance!”

Xiang Jun replied calmly, “Is that so?”

“Yes!” Ji Wuye smashed the wall with full force.

As he finished, a loud crash echoed.

A large iron cage dropped from the ceiling, trapping the still elegant Xiang Jun inside.

Xiang Jun looked calmly at the trap set by Ji Wuye.

His face was unchanged, as if facing Mount Tai unflinchingly.

Ji Wuye admired his courage.

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“Archers! Escort this guest!” Ji Wuye said, then returned to the hall, holding his terrified concubine, smiling at the cage where Xiang Jun was trapped.

Xiang Jun was furiously pounding the iron cage with both palms.

“Don’t waste your strength! This is made of adamantine, designed for people like you.”

An arrow rain shot in. Xiang Jun unleashed Heaven and Earth energy to the extreme.

All arrows fell an inch away from him.

Ji Wuye smirked. “I wonder if your skill can resist fire?”

“Tell me who sent you, and I’ll let you out!” Ji Wuye continued.

Xiang Jun remained silent, continuing to strike the cage.

“Bring oil! I’m done with this cage.”

In the carriage, Li Yu admired the two sisters before him, analyzing who was the elder Ehuang and who was Nuying.

Admiring their splendid figures, he envied Xiang Jun’s fortunate life, especially her ample hips.

“Marquis! It looks like there’s fire at Ji Wuye’s residence!” Xiang Jun’s wife noticed something unusual.

“Oh?” Li Yu feigned surprise, looking toward the fiery red horizon.

Before Li Yu could say more, the two Xiang ladies jumped down and ran toward the fire.

Li Yu quickly grabbed his sword, got off the carriage, and followed.

Ji Wuye enjoyed watching the cage glow red from the fire, feeling exhilarated after a long time.

“Husband! Where are you? Husband~”

Ji Wuye had just taken a sip of wine when he spat it out, startled by the arrival of two slender women.

They approached him.

“Have you seen my husband?”

Ji Wuye instinctively shook his head.

The other woman performed a water control technique, frost appeared in the hot room, and the fierce flames gradually subsided, leaving only a charred corpse.

Li Yu soon arrived, examined the surroundings, and saw the charred body trapped in the iron cage.

He immediately drew his sword, slashed at the cage, and a white light flashed.

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