On the other side, Xin Qian had no idea about her father's plan.She was completely lost in her own thoughts. Yet one thing was certain—the heroic image of Chang San saving her kept replaying in her mind. And when she had been on his back, it had felt incredibly comforting. Her heart had never raced like that, even when she was close to other men. She wanted to experience it again... and again... and again......Patriarch Xin deliberately spread the rumor that his daughter, Xin Qian, had become engaged to a young man. Even though Chang San had already refused, Patriarch Xin explained that he was only borrowing his name. In the end, Chang San simply let it happen.The news spread rapidly, causing a huge uproar throughout Red Moon City.Especially within the Chang Clan estate. More precisely, inside Chang Jerue's room. He swept everything off the table in anger, venting his frustration."So Xin Kangjian failed the mission. I never should have sent him," he muttered before sitting down

Kraaaack...! The sound of bones breaking echoed painfully through the air, followed by Zheng Jerue's agonizing scream. Everyone was stunned beyond belief. Zheng Jerue, who was known for mercilessly crippling his enemies, had just had his own leg broken with ease. A peak-stage Warrior Realm cultivator had been defeated so effortlessly. No one could comprehend what had just happened. The only explanation they could think of was that Chang San had already reached the early Emperor Realm. But he was far too young. Even a genius from a great clan would normally only reach that realm after the age of twenty. Many wouldn't step into the Emperor Realm until they were around thirty, as such cultivation required an enormous amount of resources. Zheng Jerue himself could hardly believe it. He had always been the one breaking the arms and legs of those who opposed him. Now, it was his own leg that had been shattered. After breaking his leg, Chang San wrapped his hand around Zheng Jerue'

"I will take over the Zheng Clan," Zheng Yang declared. "Everything that happened was our fault, and we will compensate the Xin Clan," he added as he looked toward Patriarch Xin."What do you think, Patriarch?" the City Lord asked, seeking his opinion.Patriarch Xin let out a long sigh. "What's done is done. I will accept the compensation, but I no longer wish to stay here," he said before explaining his reasons to them."I hope the path you've chosen is the best one for your clan, Qinmo," the City Lord said as he embraced Patriarch Xin.The two of them had once been childhood friends."I'll take my leave first," he said before walking away until he disappeared from sight."I shall also take my leave, Patriarch Xin," Zheng Yang said. "We'll prepare your compensation," he added before lifting Patriarch Zheng Dalue's body, then leaping into the air and flying back to the Zheng Clan.Meanwhile, Xin Qian came over after she no longer heard the sounds of battle. She hurried toward her fath

"Leave." That was the only word that escaped her beautiful lips. However, the five men refused to accept the dismissal.One of them reached out to grab Xia Mei. But suddenly, his hand froze in midair."Aaaaaaah!" he screamed loudly before meeting his death."What happened...?" Everyone inside the restaurant turned toward the source of the scream.The other four standing nearby were completely stunned. Everything had happened far too quickly.Xia Mei drew the sword resting on the table and, in a single fluid motion, sheathed it again. Then she said, "If you don't want to die, leave." After that, she said nothing more. She casually waved her hand and continued eating the food before her.The five men slowly retreated. After taking several steps back, they turned around and hurried into the private room."I'll be back in a moment," Yun Hai said before walking toward the cashier's counter.After arriving, Yun Hai asked, "Can I purchase information?"The cashier glanced at Yun Hai before r

"I'm not convinced by your opinion. Don't you know that he was once defeated by Young Master Shong Yan from the Red Bear Sect?"They continued debating over who would emerge victorious among the participants.The first stage of the selection was nearly over.Only two hundred participants had yet to display their talent. Several red-grade talents had already appeared, but none had reached the blue grade."It's truly difficult to find a rare young genius," said the elder representing the Golden Dragon Sect."You're right, but I have such a rare talent," Sun Yang replied with a smile."Is that true, Sun Yang? Who will represent the Northern Sword Sect?" he asked."You'll find out once they take the talent test," Sun Yang answered confidently.A beautiful young woman stepped toward the Light Orb. After holding it for a few moments, a brilliant crimson light burst forth, indicating her extraordinary talent.She was the nineteenth participant to possess a red-grade talent."There you are. H