El joven amo desvergonzado

Capítulo 11

Tan Huan ignored his question and continued, "What's your relationship with Du Suizhi like?"

"It's alright..." Wu Qingfeng frowned as he recalled. He raised his chin slightly in a questioning tone, his gaze fixed on her face, unwavering. "Why do you ask? Are you interested in Du Suizhi?"

"I am somewhat interested." Tan Huan smiled meaningfully. "When you go to see him, take me with you."

Wu Qingfeng snorted, neither agreeing nor refusing. He was in a very bad mood, and the sight of the Lonely Dust Sword was an eyesore to him, even more so than the brat Wu Tanhuan himself.

The three of them didn't speak loudly, but from the moment Wu Qingqiu first asked about the Lonely Dust Sword, no, from the moment Pei Jin and Tan Huan appeared together, everyone's eyes were fixed on Tan Huan, especially after seeing the Lonely Dust Sword. They were even more eager to find out the origins of this little girl.

Tan Huan walked away without looking to the side, seemingly oblivious to everyone around her. Standing next to Wu Qingfeng made her uncomfortable; even seeing him worsened her mood. "I'll wander around for a bit, then I'll come find you later."

Wu Qingfeng sneered, "Don't get lost this time."

Tan Huan laughed and said, "If I could run into a 'Pei Jin' every time I got lost, I wouldn't mind getting lost every time."

Wu Qingfeng was so angry that he couldn't speak.

Lingfeng Mountain isn't very high, only a little over a thousand meters above sea level. It's not exactly steep either; even ordinary people can climb it without needing exceptional martial arts skills. The key to the Lingfeng Sword Tournament lies in the last two words. The winners of each Lingfeng Sword Tournament aren't just first, second, or third place—they're all rising stars in the martial arts world, and they have the potential to become pillars of the martial arts world in the future.

Tan Huan wandered around the mountain for a while, and sure enough, he got lost. Wu Qingfeng's jinxed words always came true. Since he couldn't find his way, Tan Huan simply started strolling around aimlessly. Lingfeng was quite lively these days, as prestigious sects and families in the martial arts world sent their most elite young people to participate in the competition.

Greedy for pleasure and disliking crowds, she headed towards a secluded spot. But the more secluded the place, the more lost she became. Before she knew it, there was no one around. She used her agility to leap several times and landed on the tallest tree. Standing high up, she could see far and wide, and she wanted to see which path she should take next.

Tan Huan looked into the distance and around, and was surprised to find two people standing a few hundred meters away. Their features were not clear, but she could vaguely make out that they were a man and a woman, both of whom were quite young and had graceful figures.

Should she ask for directions? Tan Huan hesitated, but decided to go ask anyway, and while she was at it, she could also inquire where Pei Gu Mo lived, so she could visit Pei Jin. Having made her decision, Tan Huan walked towards the two people. Her footsteps were as light as a feather, making no sound whatsoever. With her keen hearing, she could already hear their voices before she even reached them.

Tan Huan had no intention of eavesdropping, but when she heard the name "Pei Jin" in their conversation, she stopped and began to investigate carefully.

The woman's beauty was so exquisite that it would be an understatement to describe her as breathtakingly beautiful, her pure white dress further enhancing her ethereal charm. She appeared to be about fifteen or sixteen years old. The man had a kind face, dressed in a blue robe, with delicate, almost feminine features, especially his long, slender, and fair hands, which didn't resemble those of a martial artist at all. He was probably under twenty. Surprisingly, a thin, bluish snake was coiled around the man's shoulder, lazily resting against him.

"Shu Yunyao, if you can successfully seduce Pei Jin, I will naturally give you the antidote."

So this woman's name was Shu Yunyao. Tan Huan secretly watched from the side. Was this woman trying to seduce Pei Jin? Should she go out and announce that Pei Jin was already hers?

"Young Master Tang, you think too highly of me." Shu Yunyao giggled. "Do you think Pei Jin is a womanizer? He's so used to his own face, what woman in the world could he possibly fancy?"

Tang Weiyu smiled and said with a kind face, "It's not easy to make a move on Pei Jin, so you can start with Madam Pei, Liao Yue'e. Yunyue Manor used to have a good relationship with Liao Yue'e, didn't it? I remember you also have some connection with Pei Gumo, right?"

Shu Yunyao retorted sarcastically, "You killed my entire family and destroyed Yunyue Manor, aren't you afraid I'll tell Alliance Leader Pei the truth?"

Tang Weiyu smiled gently, his expression becoming even more refined and handsome. He reached out and lifted Shu Yunyao's chin with his fingers, saying softly, "You are a smart woman. Your life is in my hands. Do you dare?" He leaned closer and gently kissed the beauty's face. "Good girl, don't disappoint me. I can be very scary when I'm angry."

Shu Yunyao glared at him fiercely, "You'll die a horrible death."

"Hehe, I'll drag you down with me even if I die." Tang Weiyu said gently, "I believe you. You can even climb into my bed, so climbing into Pei Jin's bed again is no big deal. Someone as talented as Pei Jin wouldn't be an insult to you."

Shu Yunyao's face was filled with shame and indignation. That was her most unbearable memory; to survive, she had no choice but to sleep with her enemy. The Tang family's poisons were infamous throughout the land, and she dared not take the risk. Even if she revealed the truth, Alliance Leader Pei would not stand against the Tang family for her sake.

Tan Huan squinted; their conversation was making her very unhappy. Should she just finish them off right here and now?

Suddenly, the green snake on Tang Weiyu's shoulder extended its thin red tongue and hissed. Tang Weiyu seemed to understand, slowly turning his head to look at where Tan Huan was hiding. He smiled and said, "Come out. You've already revealed your killing intent, so what are you hiding for?"

She made no attempt to conceal her feelings, appearing openly and staring at them. After a moment, she suddenly smiled and said, "Excuse me, I'm lost. May I ask where Alliance Leader Pei lives?"

Tang Weiyu smiled back at her, "You heard us talking just now, didn't you?"

Tan Huan nodded, "Yes, you want this woman to seduce Pei Jin."

Tang Weiyu's gaze shifted to the Lonely Dust Sword in her hand, and his eyes lit up. He smiled and said, "Shu Yunyao, do you want me to help you kill this girl? She seems to have a close relationship with Pei Jin."

Tan Huan admitted, "Yes, he's the one I've set my sights on."

Tang Weiyu turned and stared at her, his eyes icy cold, yet a smile remained on his face. He pulled a small black ball from his pocket and waved it in front of Tan Huan, "Do you recognize this?"

"That looks so familiar." Tan Huan said, voicing his thoughts, "It looks a lot like the Thousand Mountains Dense Rain Needle."

"Hehe, little sister has good taste."

Tan Huan smiled innocently, "Of course, I've seen it twice. It's something amazing, I can't forget it. I was almost scared to death back then."

Tang Weiyu's heart skipped a beat. Could someone really escape from the Thousand Mountains and Dense Rain Needles? Such a young girl?

Tan Huan was still laughing, but the Lonely Dust Sword in his hand had already been drawn and stained with blood.

Drop by drop, blood slid from the tip of the sword.

Red.

Tang Weiyu's three fingers were cut off.

Tan Huan held the Thousand Mountains Dense Rain Needle steadily in her hand, without a trace of murderous intent. Her expression remained innocent and naive. "I'm very scared, so I will definitely not be hurt by this hidden weapon a third time."

(Bai Li Liu Shang is thirteen years older than Tan Huan, and is currently twenty-five years old.)

Indulging in pleasure is like chopping cabbage.

Tang Weiyu treated him like a piece of cabbage being chopped. His expression was as if he had hit a pebble in his rice. He frowned as he looked at his wound, then slid a small iron box out of his sleeve, opened it, applied some ointment to the wound, and the blood quickly congealed.

Tan Huan commented aptly, "You're very brave; you didn't even cry out in pain."

"Thank you for the compliment." Tang Weiyu's voice was quite weak, a faint smile on her pale face. "What's your name?"

"Wu Tanhuan".

Tang Weiyu seemed thoughtful. "So you're from the Wu family. I didn't know Wu Canyang had such a daughter." She paused. "I've only heard of Wu Qingfeng and Wu Qingqiu. You're also Du Shuizhen's daughter?"

Tan Huan's expression darkened slightly. "It's none of your business."

It seems not. Tang Weiyu asked politely, "Were you trying to ask for directions just now?"

Tan Huan nodded, "I'm looking for Pei Jin."

Tang Weiyu smiled amiably, "I'll lead the way. I also need to see Alliance Leader Pei Gumo." He gave the Lonely Dust Sword a deep look, his smile unusually strange, "Was this a gift from Pei Jin?"

Tan Huan glanced at him. "Hmm, a token of love."

Shu Yunyao's eyebrows twitched slightly, and her gaze, like rippling water, flowed over Tan Huan as she carefully examined the girl.

Tang Weiyu chuckled, "Yun Yao, this rival's strength is not to be underestimated. Or perhaps you could join forces with me to get rid of her? The Lonely Dust Sword is Pei Jin's most cherished personal sword. He once said he would only give it to his future wife. It seems he's treating this girl as a child bride."

A child bride? She wanted that too, but Tan Huan thought about it with a sense of frustration. She had even offered to live with him, but he refused.

Tang Weiyu's expression remained gentle and calm, even carrying a slight smile. However, deep within his eyes lay a desolate emptiness and an intermittent, chilling killing intent. "Wu Tanhuan, how about this? If you give me the Lonely Dust Sword as an apology, I'll forgive and forget about you cutting off my finger today, okay?" I'll be merciful and let you die a quick death.

"Let bygones be bygones?" Tan Huan couldn't understand. "It's clear you were less skilled. The winner takes all, the loser is condemned. If you have the ability to retaliate, then you can. Why should I apologize and beg for forgiveness? I don't get it."

Tang Weiyu smiled and said, "The younger they are, the more arrogant they become, and they don't understand the rules of the martial arts world. Wu Tanhuan, have you ever heard of the Tang family?"

“I’ve heard of them,” Tan Huan said truthfully. “They are a very despicable and vicious family, covered in poison.”

Tang Weiyu's expression stiffened for a moment, then she resumed her gentle and refined demeanor. "What an honest child."

Tan Huan didn't refuse his praise. Hearing him mention the Lonely Dust Sword reminded her of Du Suizhi. Her gaze and expression remained unchanged as Tan Huan calmly asked, "What do you need the Lonely Dust Sword for?" Was the Lonely Dust Sword some kind of treasure? Why did so many people want it? She knew it was a precious sword; she could understand Wu Qingfeng wanting it, but what would someone like Du Suizhi, who couldn't even fight, want? The man before her wasn't much better at martial arts; he was probably more skilled in poison. What would someone like that need a sword for?

"The Lonely Dust Sword is rumored to be the most powerful weapon in the world. I want to see if the Tang Clan's poison can melt it," Tang Weiyu said, seemingly serious but also feigning. "Would you be willing to let me try?"

Tan Huan rolled her eyes at him, "Do you want me to chop off both of your hands?"

Tang Weiyu's smile was almost impossible to maintain.

"I don't understand the rules of the martial world, and I don't know how powerful the Tang Clan is," Tan Huan said slowly. "However, I do know one thing: when facing an opponent stronger than you, an opponent who can take your life at any moment, it's better to be honest and not to provoke or speak recklessly." After a pause, Tan Huan smiled adorably. "Luckily, I'm a kind-hearted child and didn't try to kill you."

Tang Weiyu raised an eyebrow, her expression finally showing annoyance, but she concealed it well and said with a smile, "Then, to thank you for your kindness, I will take you to see Pei Jin."

Tan Huan nodded. "Hmm, not bad, this guy is pretty savvy."

Pei Gumo has a small house on Lingfeng Mountain, consisting of a few simple rooms and a front yard, located halfway up the mountain. Every year during the Lingfeng Sword Tournament, Pei Gumo and his family would come here to stay for a few days.

When Tan Huan and the others arrived, Pei Jin's pain from the poison had just subsided, and she was able to get out of bed to meet the guests. Since it was Tang Weiyu, the second young master of the Tang Clan, and the eldest daughter of Yunyue Manor who had come to visit, Pei Gumo and Liao Yue'e also met with them.

After exchanging greetings, Pei Jin looked at Tan Huan with delight, "What brings you here?"

Tan Huan smiled brightly and grabbed Tang Weiyu's clothes. "Pei Jin, this guy is from the Tang Clan. We got him without any effort. Let him detoxify you!"

Tang Weiyu's face stiffened again. This brat will kill her one day!

Pei Jin smiled helplessly, and instinctively wanted to reach out and rub her head, but then he suddenly remembered that his parents were also there. After hesitating for a moment, he simply put his hand on her shoulder, squatted down slightly to be at eye level with Tan Huan, and said, "You went to the trouble of bringing Young Master Tang here. You've worked hard."

Tan Huan shook his head. "It wasn't hard work; he just bumped into it himself."

Pei Jin wanted to laugh, but out of consideration for her guest, she was too embarrassed to laugh out loud.

Pei Jin never took the initiative to get close to women, whether they were little girls or old women; he would always keep his distance. Seeing their son's unusual behavior, Pei Gu Mo and Liao Yue'e naturally focused their attention on Tan Huan. When they saw the Lonely Dust Sword in Tan Huan's hand, Liao Yue'e couldn't help but exclaim softly, "Jin'er, how did your Lonely Dust Sword end up in her hands?"

Pei Jin was slightly shy. If he told his parents the whole story, they would definitely not have a good impression of Tan Huan. Regardless of whether it was romantic love or not, Pei Jin at least liked and had feelings for Tan Huan. He tried to make his attitude more confident, "I am grateful for your help, so I express my gratitude with the Lonely Dust Sword."

Tan Huan wanted to speak, but Pei Jin's words were a little different. Just as she was about to add something, she suddenly felt Pei Jin gently squeeze her hand. She immediately knew better and shut up, but didn't forget to keep a friendly smile on her face.

Liao Yue'e naturally trusted her son and said gratefully, "Thank you, young lady, what's your name?"

"Wu Tanhuan." Tanhuan smiled sweetly.

Liao Yue'e's expression froze for a moment, but the slight awkwardness quickly disappeared. "Oh."

Pei Gumo had been quietly observing his son's expression. After noticing something amiss, he smiled at Tan Huan and said, "You're the one who entrusted Jin'er to me today, right? I was in such a rush earlier that I didn't get a chance to properly thank you."

Tan Huan said, "You're welcome."

"Don't worry about the poison in Jin'er's body. I'll use my internal energy to heal him a few more times, and he'll be fine."

Tan Huan, puzzled, pointed at Tang Weiyu and asked, "Why don't you just ask him for the antidote?"

Pei Gumo gave Tang Weiyu a deep look and explained to Tan Huan, "The Tang Clan is in the poison business. Since they have sold a poison, especially an expensive hidden weapon like the Thousand Mountains Rain Needle, they naturally won't sell the antidote."

Tang Weiyu interjected with a smile, "Thank you for your understanding, Alliance Leader Pei." She paused, "In the end, the Tang Clan is just a business. Since we have developed the antidote, there is no reason for us not to sell it, as long as the customer can afford a price that satisfies us."

Pei Gumo smiled without leaving a trace, and declined, "I appreciate your kindness." He then changed the subject, "I wonder what brings Young Master Tang here today?" As he spoke, he naturally did not overlook Tang Weiyu's injured finger, and Pei Gumo seemed to be deep in thought.

Liao Yue'e looked at Shu Yunyao with affection, "Yunyao, what brings you here? It's been so long! You've grown into a beautiful young woman, becoming more and more lovely."

Shu Yunyao's eyes suddenly reddened, and tears streamed down her face as she sobbed uncontrollably, throwing herself into Liao Yue'e's arms. "Aunt Liao, Yunyue Manor is gone, and my parents are gone too... Aunt Liao, I have no home anymore..."

Liao Yue'e was startled. "What happened?"

Pei Gumo was also taken aback.

Tan Huan slowly turned her head, listening half-heartedly. She knew the woman was lying, but she didn't intend to expose her. After all, even if she did, no one would necessarily believe her.

“They…were all killed by Zhengyang Palace. That traitor Baili Liushang ruined my whole family.”

Pei Gu Mo narrowed his eyes, his expression serious. "You saw it with your own eyes?"

Shu Yunyao lowered her head and nodded.

Tang Weiyu stepped forward and said, "I saw it too." At this, all eyes turned to him again. Tang Weiyu remained expressionless and raised his right hand, "This wound is thanks to Baili Liushang."

Tan Huan couldn't help but laugh out loud. After laughing, she quickly covered her mouth.