Reaching the Pinnacle of Life After Marrying My Master’s Wife

Lu Chengfeng was dressed in elegant black brocade robes, his face handsome and refined, his tall figure exuding nobility. If not for the sheathed long sword hanging at his waist, anyone would have thought he was a wealthy young noble.

He gazed solemnly at the alluring woman before him, her graceful curves barely concealed by her loose white robe, and said, "Master's Wife, I sincerely wish to marry you. I swear that I will never let you or Junior Sister suffer any grievances."

The woman before him was strikingly beautiful, with a figure that was both full and curvaceous, her skin fair and luminous, every movement exuding a mature charm like a ripe peach, enticing to the utmost.

Hearing this young man's bold words, Luo Suyi bit her lip, a mix of shame and anger flashing across her face as she scolded, "What nonsense are you talking about? You call me Master's Wife, and yet you propose something so absurd?"

"Your master has been gone for such a short time, and as his foremost disciple, is this how you repay him—by bullying his widow?"

Without a blush, Lu Chengfeng replied earnestly, "Master's Wife, you know as well as I do that there are rumors outside claiming that Master obtained the Black Shark Rogue's treasure trove. Lately, these rumors have only intensified, spreading everywhere."

"While we know this is unfounded, the two elders from Canglong Peak and Chaoyang Peak have always been hostile to Master and would take advantage of this situation to seize his sword techniques and inner cultivation methods."

"I've heard the Sect Leader is even considering appointing a new elder to oversee Bixia Peak, and that person is very likely to be Xue Dulong from Canglong Peak."

At these words, Luo Suyi's expression changed, her ample chest heaving. "How could this be? The Sect Leader would actually let Xue Dulong come to Bixia Peak?"

Lu Chengfeng replied solemnly, "Xue Dulong is Elder Xiao's first disciple from Canglong Peak. He has trained in the Black Wind Demon-Slaying Spear technique and the Canglong Returns to the Sea Heart Method for over thirty years, making him well-qualified to pass the sect's elder examination."

"Alongside Elder Xiao's influence, this development would be hard to prevent without some intervention."

Luo Suyi shivered involuntarily at the thought of Xue Dulong, a hulking brute with iron-like muscles and a terrifying presence. Her face paled slightly.

Observing her reaction, Lu Chengfeng continued, seizing the moment, "Master's Wife, you know how violent Xue Dulong is. It's said that over ten maidservants and concubines have perished at his hands."

"Even when Master was still alive, Xue Dulong leered at you on multiple occasions, saying disrespectful things. Master had to reprimand him, which led to bad blood between him and Elder Xiao."

"Now that Master is gone, if Xue Dulong were to come to Bixia Peak… with his tyrannical nature…"

Though he left the sentence unfinished, Luo Suyi fully understood her potential fate. Her hands clutched tightly at her green silk handkerchief embroidered with lotus flowers, her face growing even paler.

After a long silence, Luo Suyi finally returned to her senses and gave Lu Chengfeng a cold smile. "You say Xue Dulong harbors malicious intent—aren't you the same, taking advantage of the situation to propose this?"

"You still call me Master's Wife, yet you'd really go through with such a thing? Aren't you afraid of being ridiculed by the world?"

Lu Chengfeng raised his head slightly, meeting her gaze directly, causing Luo Suyi's heart to skip a beat. Feeling inexplicably flustered, she quickly looked away.

"Master's Wife, I have long admired your character. Since you are my Master's Wife, I would never cross any boundaries or behave improperly."

"But with Master gone, and you untrained in martial arts, your fate—and Junior Sister's—in the sect might not be secure."

"I understand this is difficult for you to accept, but I can promise that, should we marry, I would never touch you without your consent."

"I only wish to create a safe place for you and Junior Sister, to protect you from falling into Xue Dulong's clutches."

"As for anything else, I dare not even think of it."

Luo Suyi was stunned, not expecting him to say such words. "You mean… to marry me in name only? What do you gain from this?"

Lu Chengfeng was silent, merely looking at her intently. This silent gaze made Luo Suyi blush, her heart pounding. She hadn't felt this way in years!

She turned her face slightly, avoiding his gaze, but her tone softened unconsciously. "But don't you realize that doing this will make Xue Dulong your enemy? He's ruthless and will stop at nothing to achieve his goals. He won't easily let this go."

A glint of coldness flashed in Lu Chengfeng's eyes. "Master's Wife need not worry. I am, after all, a true disciple of the sect, and marrying you would bring me under the scrutiny of everyone within the sect."

"In this context, no matter how resentful Xue Dulong might be, he wouldn't dare openly cause trouble."

"Given a little time, I won't have to fear him."

Luo Suyi's eyes sparkled at his confidence, her voice tinged with disbelief. "Could it be that you're close to breaking through to the seventh level of the Bixiao Sword Art?"

Lu Chengfeng smiled, "Yes, in about a month, I should break through. At that point, my Clear Sky Inner Art will also strengthen accordingly."

"Though I might not be able to defeat Xue Dulong outright, I would no longer be defenseless."

Luo Suyi's face brightened with joy. "You truly are a genius in swordsmanship. Your master didn't misjudge you."

"You're only twenty, yet you've already reached the seventh level of the Bixiao Sword Art. In another ten years, you could very well reach the tenth level and become an elder of the sect."

"But…"

Her eyes dimmed as she sighed. "With your talent, you're sure to surpass Xue Dulong given time. Why wade into these muddy waters now? You might not have a moment's peace, and your life could be at risk."

"Even if he doesn't act openly, his underhanded schemes would only increase in frequency and severity."

Hearing the faint shift in her tone, Lu Chengfeng felt a weight lift from his heart. "A man must know what he can and cannot do."

"With Master gone, I cannot stand by and watch as you and Junior Sister are humiliated and trampled."

"And besides…"

He paused, his gaze becoming heated as he looked at Luo Suyi, speaking each word clearly, "For the woman I love, I would face any danger without hesitation."

"Suyi, from this day forward, Xue Dulong will have to step over my dead body before he can harm you."

Luo Suyi's delicate earlobes had unknowingly turned a deep red, her porcelain-like cheeks flushing as if on fire. That last "Suyi" had left her feeling weak all over.

"Master's Wife, please rest well. Leave everything else to me."

Testing the waters, Lu Chengfeng said this, and seeing that the beautiful woman before him remained s

ilent, he knew she had tacitly agreed. Overjoyed, he bowed respectfully and took his leave.