Dao Companion Crippled, Coveters Move

Chapter 327 324: Great Dream of 1000 Years (8): Xiaohan, you got excited when I mentioned Lin Qianyan, didn't you

News that four of the world's top six masters had joined forces against Pei Yuhang, only to be repelled by a single sword strike, quickly spread from Bai Mei Mountain.

The incident caused a huge stir throughout the world, and a martial arts legend who had long been hidden from the world was once again the subject of conversation.

At the same time, a piece of news—deliberately spread by some unknown party—dropped like a bombshell and once again rocked the Jianghu: "In ten days, the world's number two, the True Jade Lady Lin Qianyan, will challenge the world's number one Swordsman, Pei Yuhang."

In a certain teahouse.

People of the Jianghu were excitedly discussing the major event: "The number one and number two are going to fight again."

"The world's number two is challenging the world's number one again!"

"But hasn't Sect Leader Lin already lost twice?

Even the four great masters—Eastern Evil, Western Poison, Northern Beggar, and Southern Emperor—couldn't take a single sword strike from Hero Pei. That means his Inner Strength has reached an unprecedented level! How could Sect Leader Lin possibly win?"

Just then, a middle-aged man chuckled, stroking his goatee.

"Ah, you just don't get it! Rumor has it that Hero Pei's face is peerless. Even the current Empress would kneel and beg for his favor. Sect Leader Lin is a woman, after all. Naturally, she's no exception."

"Bullshit! The Sect Leader of the Jade Maiden Sect is always a sacred Jade Maiden. How could she possibly fall in love with Pei Yuhang?"

an admirer of Lin Qianyan retorted unhappily.

"Well, well, if it isn't Young Master Wei. I heard you once tried to invite Sect Leader Lin to admire the snow on Mei Mountain, but she didn't even give you the time of day.

Hahaha, it's hilarious, really. You're not Sect Leader Lin, so how would you know she doesn't feel the loneliness of an ordinary woman?

Just because she rejected you, Young Master Wei, you can't assume Sect Leader Lin won't fall for any man in the world, can you? Do you really think you can compare to Hero Pei?"

The man's words instantly sent everyone into a fit of laughter.

Young Master Wei's face flushed red. He roared, "You old scoundrel, how dare you humiliate me like this!"

The two started to argue, which quickly escalated into a brawl. The other people of the Jianghu, just enjoying the show, clapped and cheered them on.

In a corner of the chaotic teahouse, Xiaohan, the senior disciple of the Jade Maiden Sect, was completely dumbfounded.

'Wait, what?!'

'My Master is going to challenge the world's number one again? When she asked me to look for clues about Hero Pei a couple of days ago, was it just so she could have another fight?'

'And... what the hell is this about my Master being in love with Hero Pei?!'

Forgetting her unfinished tea, Xiaohan hastily gathered her things and rushed back to the Jade Maiden Sect's abbey.

At that moment, Lin Qianyan was sitting cross-legged on a meditation cushion. Her eyes were slightly closed, her breathing long and steady as she silently cultivated the Power within her.

Suddenly, her brow twitched. She sensed her disciple, Xiaohan, rushing toward her.

She slowly opened her eyes, a flash of displeasure in them.

"Xiaohan, was all your training in the Inner Martial Arts for nothing? Why are you in such a hurry?"

Xiaohan stood before her, panting, with fine beads of sweat on her forehead and a look of sheer panic on her face.

Without bothering to wipe away her sweat, she asked urgently, "Master, everyone in the Jianghu is saying that in ten days, you're going to fight Hero Pei on Bai Mei Mountain again. Is it true?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Qianyan's expression remained calm. She gently flicked her sleeve and said lightly, "So, you've heard."

"Master, the entire world knows!"

Xiaohan's voice rose an octave, her eyes filled with worry. "Thousands of people will surely flock to the foot of Bai Mei Mountain, ready to watch you make a fool of yourself by losing to Hero Pei!"

Lin Qianyan's expression remained unchanged, as if the outside world's clamor had nothing to do with her.

Lin Qianyan didn't care at all what others thought. Her eyes saw only that white-robed, sword-wielding figure.

'As long as I can see him one more time...'

'...and speak with him again, it will all be worth it.'

Besides.

"Xiaohan, do you think that after losing to Pei Yuhang twice, I haven't learned a single lesson?"

Her voice was low and powerful, laced with unquestionable confidence.

"All these years, I have been diligently training my Swordsmanship to counter Pei Yuhang's."

"This time, I will be the one who wins."

...

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「Nine days later.」

「On Bai Mei Mountain.」

「Inside a small thatched hut.」

Shang Miaoyan cried out with abandon, looking gleefully at Pei Yuhang beneath her. The more the world's greatest master gritted his teeth and endured, the more excited she became.

"Xiaohan, don't hold back!"

"We're so familiar with each other, why are you still being so reserved? It's not like Miaoyan doesn't know how desperate you are."

Pei Yuhang shut his eyes, turning his head to bury his face in the pillow, refusing to look at the Witch.

'Anyway... once she's had her fun...'

'...this humiliation will be over.'

Shang Miaoyan saw right through him. She slowed her rhythm, deliberately dragging things out to toy with him.

"Xiaohan, tomorrow you'll be fighting Lin Qianyan under the watchful eyes of the masses. How do you feel?"

She gently caressed Pei Yuhang's cheek. She could never get enough of touching that handsome face.

However, Pei Yuhang remained silent.

This rebellious display made Shang Miaoyan narrow her eyes.

'My little pet dares to defy its master?'

'Looks like he needs to be disciplined!'

Shang Miaoyan slowly leaned down, her red lips whispering and breathing against Pei Yuhang's ear.

"Xiaohan, aren't you going to answer my question?

If you don't talk, tomorrow I'll place a vibrating Gu Insect on you and make you humiliate yourself during your fight with Lin Qianyan!"

Pei Yuhang's eyes flew open. Not even when he had faced down an entire army alone and taken the enemy general's head had he ever been this tense.

He grabbed Shang Miaoyan's wrist and gritted out, "I can tolerate whatever vile games you play with me in private, but if you dare do this in front of others, believe me, I'll take you down with me!"

Feeling the near-tearing pain in her wrist, Shang Miaoyan felt no anger or shame. Instead, a perverse blush bloomed on her pretty face.

"Pei Yuhang, when I just mentioned Lin Qianyan, you got a little excited, didn't you!"

"You're like a block of wood when you're with me, but the moment I mention that woman's name, you perk right up. You're so repressed!"

Shang Miaoyan was both furious and thrilled. Like a crazed beast, she interrogated Pei Yuhang:

"You little slut, so you do have a soft spot for the world's number two. You're interested in that woman!

I knew it! Of all the masters in the world, you would only ever accept a challenge once, but you accepted hers twice! And you always chose a romantic, beautiful place like Mei Mountain in the snow!

Tell me, when did you start to have feelings for her!"

"Damn it! Tomorrow, I'm going to make you publicly humiliate her in front of that woman! I'll make it so you can never face Lin Qianyan again!"

Shang Miaoyan's words made Pei Yuhang's expression darken. Just as killing intent rose in his heart,

the Gu Insect in his body flared up violently. He felt an electric current surge through him, paralyzing him completely. He couldn't even kill himself.

Seeing this, Shang Miaoyan's smile widened. She licked her lips, then reached out to pinch Pei Yuhang's chin, threatening him in a cold, possessive voice:

"Xiaohan, you are my little pet, and mine alone! How dare you get horny for another woman—"

"Tonight, I'm going to teach you a proper lesson!

And tomorrow, when I humiliate Lin Qianyan, you had better cooperate obediently. Otherwise, I won't let that woman live."

With that, Shang Miaoyan slowly rose and stood before Pei Yuhang.

This humiliation made Pei Yuhang tremble all over, but he was utterly helpless.

Then, Shang Miaoyan slowly sat down, her voice arrogant.

"'Number One under Heaven' is your title out there. In your master's bed, you are just Shang Miaoyan's little man!

When I stand, you open your mouth. When I sit, you lie still!"

As darkness fell over his vision, Pei Yuhang's heart, surprisingly, felt no further turmoil.

Because he knew his plan had succeeded.

'Number Two under Heaven... can you really save me?'