Not long after, someone walked out from the front hall. It was Zhou Guangcai's younger brother, Zhou Guangfa.
Zhou Guangfa sat where Li Chengfeng was and whispered, "Didn't come to an agreement?"
Zhou Guangfa slammed the table angrily. "Hmph, so stubborn!"
Zhou Guangcai whispered, "Then what do we do next?"
Zhou Guangfa stared at the dishes on the table and whispered, "Have you sent the men?"
Zhou Guangcai nodded. "Mm!"
Zhou Guangfa whispered, "Is it safe?"
Zhou Guangcai smiled confidently. He poured himself a cup of wine and drank it himself. "I'm using the manor's local route!"
Zhou Guangfa was relieved. There were less than five people who knew the location of the Zhou family's underground tunnel, and the exit was outside of Tong 'an City. No matter how powerful the Spiritual Mountain Sect was, they would never have expected the Zhou family to have such a trick up their sleeves!
"But …" Zhou Guangcai looked worried. "Are we really going to fall out with the Spiritual Mountain Sect?
They're the third most powerful cultivation sect in the world!
This time, they defeated the Profound Life Sect's experts … and it's just a nobody from Hidden Sword Court!
If those great cultivators who have been famous for a long time come back, wouldn't that be … courting death? "
Zhou Guangfa turned to glare at his brother and smirked. "Then have you ever thought about how the Profound Life Sect would feel if they knew we've joined the Spiritual Mountain Sect? What kind of revenge would they have?"
Zhou Guangcai was stunned, his eyes filled with fear.
Although he was not the head of the family, his intelligence was no less than his brother's. He immediately realised that if the Profound Life Sect knew their disciples had been wiped out by the Spiritual Mountain Sect, they would definitely suspect that the Zhou family was in cahoots with the Spiritual Mountain Sect to attack them!
When the Profound Life Sect mobilised all their forces, what awaited the Zhou family would be annihilation!
Even if they could avoid it, the Zhou family would have to pay a huge price to satisfy the Profound Life Sect's appetite. If that happened, the Zhou family would not be able to recover!
Zhou Guangfa said earnestly, "The Profound Life Sect has been in Tong 'an City for decades, all for this day!
They've endured for decades. Now that they've made their move, they're certain that the Spiritual Mountain Sect will fall into internal and external troubles. They won't be able to take care of anything else, that's why they've made their move! "
Zhou Guangcai couldn't help but say, "But, this nameless nobody from the Spiritual Mountain Sect is already so powerful. Isn't that worthy of respect?"
Zhou Guangfa sneered, "That's right. There must be a reason why the third in the world is the third in the world. A sect that has stood for hundreds of years, of course, has an extraordinary background!
However, they'll leave tomorrow after taking the money. When Profound Life Sect comes again, they'll want our lives! "
Zhou Guangcai said, "But if the Spiritual Mountain Sect doesn't get their money, they'll kill us too!"
Zhou Guangfa scoffed, "That's right!
Now, if we stretch our heads out, we'll be stabbed, and if we shrink our heads, we'll still be stabbed!
It was as if he was on a mountain of blades, unable to advance or retreat!
But you have to know that Spiritual Mountain Sect is five hundred li away from us and Profound Life Sect is just inches away!
If we side with the Spiritual Mountain Sect, the Profound Life Sect will arrive immediately!
Our Zhou Family, the whole of Tong 'an, will never have a day of peace!
If we side with the Profound Life Sect, the Spiritual Mountain Sect will constantly send cultivators to fight in foreign lands. This five hundred li distance is a war zone! "
"Also, the Spiritual Mountain Sect wants money, but Profound Life Sect wants lives!
We've served the Spiritual Mountain Sect for more than ten years and gained nothing. I've only served the Profound Life Sect for five years and their business has already spread thousands of li!
The Zhou Family's disciples have already joined the Profound Life Sect and the sect leader is even willing to marry us! "
Merchants were merchants at all times. This was a mindset that they could never get rid of even if they died. They would always care about the gains and losses, even if it included their lives and property.
Zhou Guangcai's eyes revealed a pained expression. He then gritted his teeth and said, "As long as our Zhou family can survive this time, our Zhou family will no longer have to suffer endless exploitation in the future!"
First-class cultivators and second-class scholars!
The Zhou Family was a small group of businessmen but they were determined to be the best of the best!
Zhou Guangfa patted his brother's arm and whispered, "I'll go raise money tonight. You arrange everything. We must keep this Li cultivator in check. If we keep him in check, we'll be able to keep the situation under control!"
Zhou Guangcai smiled. "Don't worry, I've prepared everything!"
Just as they were whispering, a black shadow flashed past the window Li Chengfeng glanced at earlier. Like a hawk, it quickly disappeared into the night.
…
Li Chengfeng returned to his residence under the guidance of a servant girl. Every cultivator from the Spiritual Mountain Sect had received the best accommodations. To avoid arousing their suspicions, their rooms were next to each other.
Ouyang Nan and the rest heaved a huge sigh of relief when they saw Li Chengfeng's safe return, then rested tiredly.
After a dangerous battle, even a man made of steel could not take it anymore.
Li Chengfeng returned to his room and was about to heave a sigh of relief and take off his clothes for bed when he suddenly turned and growled, "Who's there?!"
With a hiss, a faint candlelight lit up in a corner of the room, outlining a curvaceous figure. The figure said softly, "Young Master, it's me …"
Li Chengfeng relaxed slightly and pulled his hand out from his magical pouch. "Is that Treasure Curtain?"
Treasure Curtain walked out from the shadows. It was indeed the pitiful face of a young man. She was not dressed in luxurious clothes, nor did she wear any colourful jewellery. There was not even a trace of makeup on her face. Her long, straight, black hair fell over her shoulders and a thin layer of gauze on her body made her breasts appear faintly discernible.
Under the faint candlelight, her beauty, without any makeup, revealed an incomparably shocking allure!
She was pitiful, let alone a young man!
As a hot-blooded young man, Li Chengfeng gulped instinctively, his heart thumping wildly. He instinctively took a step back and asked cautiously, "Why are you here?"
Treasure Curtain gently placed the candlestick on the cabinet next to the bed. She gently let down the bed curtain with one hand and whispered, "Alone and unable to sleep at night, the red candlelight at the bedside rolls up Treasure Curtain.
I'm … here to serve you in bed. "
Late at night, alone, beauty, empty bed, whispering, moaning, faintly discernible, ready to be picked!
This was an irresistible power for a man!
Li Chengfeng stared at Treasure Curtain for a while until she blushed. He leaned against the headboard as if this was the only way to support his water-like body.
She whispered, "Young Master, it's late. You should rest early."
Li Chengfeng nodded and hugged Bao Lian. Bao Lian could feel a strong masculine aura rushing towards her. She was so nervous that her face turned red and her body trembled. She clenched her fists tightly in front of her chest.
He placed her on the bed and covered her with the blanket. He stared at her and smiled. "Bedside candlelight rolls up Treasure Curtain?
How appropriate! The word 'roll' was used very well!
Then I'll have to wrap myself up tightly so you don't catch a cold! "
As he spoke, Li Chengfeng carefully tucked her in with the blanket.
Bao Lian was confused. "Young Master, aren't you coming up?"
Li Chengfeng smiled. "Since it's Treasure Curtain, I can't come up. Wouldn't that ruin the picturesque scene?"
Bao Lian was anxious and quickly got up. However, when she got up, the thin gauze on her body was rolled up by the quilt and fell down, revealing a large snow-white chest. She did not notice it. "Young Master, I didn't mean that. I … Ah, I heard that cultivators can't … have sex in the beginning?
Young Master, I know many other ways to make you happy. I won't break your virgin Yang body.
Young Master, please lie down and let me serve … "
Without waiting for Bao Lian to finish, Li Chengfeng pressed down on her shoulder gently and firmly. He placed a finger on her lips and said slowly but firmly, "Shh!
Don't say anymore.
Don't ruin the picturesque scene! "
As he spoke, he sat at a desk not far from the room. He pulled out a chair, crossed his arms, closed his eyes and pretended to sleep.
Bao Lian stared blankly at the man who was not far away. Somehow, tears fell down her cheeks. Like pearls from a broken necklace, they fell into the flawless, snow-white jade plate in front of her chest.
She had never met a man who didn't lust after her beauty, and she had never met a gentleman who didn't take advantage of her when she was in danger, even though she was right in front of him!
Bao Lian stared at Li Chengfeng in a daze, as if trying to imprint his handsome face deep into her mind. After a while, she suddenly lifted the blanket and flew to Li Chengfeng, grabbing his hand and whispering quickly, "Young Master, Young Master Li!
Hurry up and leave! Leave! "