The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Upon hearing Long Jianchuan's scolding, Bai Lian's eyes brimmed with tears, silently rolling down her cheeks, and her silent sorrow was unbearably distressing to witnesses.

The temperament of Bai Lian was well known to most people in the Yin Yang Valley.

Reserved but kind-hearted, she never competed with others; she was just like her name, Bai Lian... quietly blooming, exquisitely beautiful that no one could bear to desecrate.

"Damn it, what a scumbag!"

"Long Jianchuan, what are you even saying? Don't think you can be so arrogant just because you're strong."

"Exactly, what kind of person is this? Just looking at him is disgusting."

"..."

Many people glared angrily at Long Jianchuan. Even if you have nothing to do with Bai Lian, what gives you the right to speak like that?

We, the people of Yin Yang Valley, prioritize moral character foremost.

"Valley Master, may this old woman say a few words?" From the seat to the right of Fang Rujing, an elderly woman stood up, her expression rather unpleasant.

Valley Master?

When Tang Rao heard the old woman call Fang Rujing Valley Master, he was suddenly confused...

Damn it, couldn't you have revealed your status earlier? Just now you all were saying the Valley Master's daughter has a screw loose, not only insulting Fang Yanran but also dragging Fang Rujing into it.

Who knows if this Fang Rujing is petty and might hold a grudge against me.

"Elder Yun, please speak," Fang Rujing nodded.

Weng Yun held a very special status in Yin Yang Valley. Although her strength was not very high, her ability to refine medicine was extremely powerful. This was the reason why she could sit in the first seat to Fang Rujing's right.

"Bai Lian, I've watched this girl grow up; I know her character well. To say she would set someone up, she probably couldn't even tell a lie. You as her master, after all these years, should be clear about this too. Now, regarding this affair, I see it clearly; the problem likely lies with your senior disciple," said Weng Yun, pointing at Long Jianchuan with stark directness and cutting words.

Fang Rujing looked towards Long Jianchuan.

"Master, Jian Chuan indeed never had any romantic feelings for Junior Sister Bai Lian. Perhaps, because of our close sibling-like relationship, I spent more time with her, giving her the wrong impression," Long Jianchuan said immediately.

"Exactly, what if Bai Lian is just unrequited?"

"Yes, I also like Jian Chuan, but he just doesn't like me back."

"That's perfectly normal."

Long Jianchuan's brainless fans began to chime in, most of them being young women.

"Elder Yun, you see... this kind of possibility does exist," Fang Rujing said to Weng Yun.

Weng Yun was seething inside but found herself at a loss for words.

"Yan Ran, honestly, are all of you in the Yin Yang Valley not very bright?" At this moment, Tang Rao's voice sounded again.

Everyone was startled, shifting their harsh stares onto Tang Rao.

"After all, this is your marriage, isn't it? Why do they keep bringing up Long Jianchuan? Why don't they ask if you even like Long Jianchuan? Do you have a man? Maybe you've already married and had sons outside?" Tang Rao said.

Fang Yanran: "..."

Tang Rao, what do you understand? Do you think I don't want to be in control of my own marriage? But I cannot!

"To me, every individual should have their own independence. The command of parents is just that – a command from parents. If one doesn't even have the courage to control their own fate, then they truly lack responsibility," Tang Rao continued.

"You can reject the marriage arranged by your father. If resistance is futile, you can run away, commit suicide, or even castrate or kill the husband your father picked for you... Anyway, your sects are just too backward. The outside world values equality and freedom in love. You're still stuck in the old ways; truly pathetic," Tang Rao pursed his lips, his face full of disdain.

Fang Yanran blinked her eyes, sparkling with light. Tang Rao's words seemed to open a new world's gate for her.

Right, my life is my own, and so is my fate. I have the right to choose how to live my life.

"Father, Tang Rao is right, I oppose the marriage you arranged for me. If you insist, then I'm sorry, you might just lose a daughter," Fang Yanran said to Fang Rujing, directly and straightforwardly.

Once the shackles were unlocked, Fang Yanran immediately felt like she was on top of the world.

Fang Rujing stared with wide eyes, at a loss for words…

"Bastard, you actually aren't a member of the Yin Yang Valley! Breaking into Yin Yang Valley uninvited is a capital offense! Kill!" In front of Tang Rao, Long Jianchuan had already reached the peak of his fury towards this unexpected troublemaker. Now that he had a reason, without hesitation, he roared and launched his attack.

Spiritual Energy was fierce, the sword technique was ruthless, aimed straight for Tang Rao's throat.

The others also started to come around at this moment, realizing that Tang Rao did not seem to be from the Yin Yang Valley indeed.

But Long Jianchuan, aren't you going too far? Just because someone is not from the Yin Yang Valley, you're going to kill them? That's not how our Yin Yang Valley operates.

"Jian Chuan, stop!" Fang Rujing was also anxious; Tang Rao was an unknown character, and if he was from another sect, that could spell trouble.

"Such heavy murderous intent, unworthy of being one of us from the Yin Yang Valley," Elder Yun expressed extreme dissatisfaction towards Long Jianchuan's action.

"Tang Rao, you idiot, run! What are you standing there for!" Fang Yanran yelled at Tang Rao loudly.

Tang Rao shrugged his shoulders and squinted his eyes, watching as Long Jianchuan approached him with an attack.

Run? Are you crazy? Why should I run?

Merely at the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment.

"Spiritual Technique: Yin Wind Sword!" Long Jianchuan let out a low roar, actually using a Spiritual Technique.

The longsword in his hand was instantly enveloped by Spiritual Energy, and Long Jianchuan's body also emitted a heavy and cold aura. He seemed to merge with his sword, reaching extreme speeds.

"Die!" Long Jianchuan neared Tang Rao and bellowed ferociously.

Tang Rao furrowed his brows, clearly annoyed.

The sharp edge of Long Jianchuan's longsword arrived in an instant.

"Bang!" Perhaps in the blink of an eye, everyone saw Tang Rao's figure suddenly vanish, then a heavy thud echoed in their ears.

Initially unstoppable, Long Jianchuan's body halted abruptly. No one knew when Tang Rao had dodged his Spiritual Technique, awkwardly standing on his right side.

That sound was Tang Rao's fist smashing onto Long Jianchuan's head.

Along with the thud, Long Jianchuan collapsed to the ground, dropping the sword from his grasp, hugging his head, and almost unable to make a sound from the pain.

"Fighting is just fighting; what's with all the noise? It's really annoying." Tang Rao glanced at Long Jianchuan on the ground, then kicked him a few more times, aiming precisely at his face.

The people of Yin Yang Valley, except for Bai Lian, all had expressions like ⊙０⊙.

What happened? Long Jianchuan was defeated in one move?

How is that possible? Isn't he at the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment?

This Tang Rao, he looks to be only twenty years old. To flip a mid-stage Foundation Establishment so effortlessly - could he actually be at the late stage of Foundation Establishment? Or the peak?

Oh my God, this is terrifying…

Even Fang Rujing couldn't help but swallow his saliva at this moment. He couldn't gauge Tang Rao's strength, but now that Tang Rao had easily dispatched Jian Chuan, could it be that this absurdly young man before him had already reached the peak of Foundation Establishment, just like himself?

If that were true, it would be utterly astounding.

He had never heard of any sect having such a formidable talent.