Chapter 17: Tang Hao and Tang Xiao Suffer a 10,000-point Critical Strike from Ah Yin
Zhou Yi held Ah Yin's soft and delicate body from behind, lying in a cradle made of Blue Silver Grass, gazing at the stars and the moon together.
The fragrant scent of grass mixed with Ah Yin's subtle fragrance filled the air, soothing and refreshing the heart, making everything feel peaceful and serene.
"Yi, meeting you is the happiest and most joyful thing in my life!"
Ah Yin nestled her head into Zhou Yi's embrace, her voice soft and tender, feeling an unprecedented sense of happiness and tranquility.
The Blue Silver Grass has no home, wandering with the winds and rains, only to be cared for by the eastern breeze.
"From now on, we will be even happier and more joyful!"
Zhou Yi tightly embraced Ah Yin's soft, graceful figure. Today, he had discovered many more skills and uses of the Blue Silver Grass. Truly, it was the most widespread herb on the continent.
Inexpressibly marvelous.
The night breeze gently blew, and the chirping of insects filled the air, creating a beautiful melody for the tranquil night.
However, calm is often a precursor to a storm.
And indeed...
Ah Yin felt the storm approaching once again.
She couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
What else could she do? Zhou Yi was the man she loved.
...
The bright moon seemed to shyly hide behind a layer of clouds.
In a hotel in Notting City, Tang Xiao and Tang Hao lay awake.
"We arrived in Notting City before Brother Zhou, after all!" Tang Xiao said slowly.
They had arrived in Notting City in the evening and, after inquiring, had learned that Zhou Yi had not yet returned.
"I wonder where Brother Zhou is?"
"Is Ah Yin with him?"
Tang Hao's thoughts were turbulent, and in his mind, Ah Yin's graceful figure and elegant, intellectual aura surfaced. Her beauty was unforgettable.
Unfortunately, they didn't know Ah Yin well. Even if she wasn't with Zhou Yi, they could only find her through him!
"Let's sleep. Maybe we'll see Brother Zhou tomorrow!"
...
The next day.
Tang Xiao and Tang Hao woke up early, sitting by the window and having breakfast, their gazes turned toward the street below.
That was the road leading to Zhou Yi's mansion.
Because of Zhou Yi, Notting City had become even livelier, with many people now willing to settle there.
Pedestrians walked back and forth on the streets.
"Hmm."
Suddenly, Tang Xiao and Tang Hao both froze, their eyes filled with an indescribable light.
They saw two figures.
The man was handsome, with a refined, elegant aura.
The woman was gentle and graceful, exuding an enchanting, captivating charm.
It was none other than Zhou Yi and Ah Yin.
But Ah Yin, who now stood before them, was vastly different from when they first met in the Star Dou Forest. She was radiant and full of a mature, intoxicating charm.
Tang Xiao and Tang Hao were both stunned, their hearts pounding.
The Ah Yin they had once been entranced by was already unforgettable. Now, with even greater allure, she made them dizzy with admiration.
But little did they know, Ah Yin's beauty had blossomed because of Zhou Yi.
A woman who had been nurtured was even more enchanting.
Tang Hao snapped back to reality and wanted to rush downstairs to meet Zhou Yi (and Ah Yin).
"Don't rush. We'll visit them properly later," Tang Xiao said, holding Tang Hao back. Going down in such a hurry wouldn't be appropriate, especially since Zhou Yi had just returned and hadn't even entered the house yet.
Tang Hao thought for a moment and suppressed his impatience.
However, in the next instant...
Tang Hao and Tang Xiao trembled. Their eyes widened, their fists clenched tightly, and a mix of anger, confusion, and disbelief surged within them.
It turned out that Zhou Yi had sensed Ah Yin's nervousness, reached out to hold her soft, fair hand, and was taking her home!
Clang!
Tang Hao collapsed to the ground, utterly dejected, with a face full of despair. His mind was filled with images of Zhou Yi holding Ah Yin's hand, a look of bliss on his face!
Tang Xiao's heart was equally heavy.
They didn't want to believe it, but they had no choice but to.
If they weren't in that kind of relationship...
Why else would Zhou Yi be holding Ah Yin's hand in broad daylight?
In that moment, neither of them had any interest in visiting Zhou Yi.
But they didn't leave.
They couldn't believe it.
They wanted to observe secretly.
To confirm.
...
At Zhou Yi's mansion.
Zhou Yi, holding Ah Yin's small hand, entered the mansion, attracting astonished and envious gazes from countless people.
"She's so beautiful!"
"The master went out for a while and came back with such a stunning beauty!"
"I wonder if the madam will be angry?"
The maidservants marveled at Ah Yin's beauty, their minds spinning with gossip and imagining countless dramatic scenarios.
Zhou Yi paid them no mind and walked straight to the back courtyard.
When Liu Erlong heard that Zhou Yi had returned, she joyfully rushed out to greet him.
However, when she saw Ah Yin, her smile froze abruptly.
She hadn't expected Zhou Yi to bring back a woman.
A beautiful woman.
As Liu Erlong assessed Ah Yin, a strong sense of danger rose in her heart. Liu Erlong considered herself a great beauty with a fiery figure, one that few could compare to.
But in front of Ah Yin, whose beauty was unmatched and whose gentle, intellectual aura radiated from her, Liu Erlong couldn't help but feel a deep sense of inferiority, a blow to her confidence.
"Erlong!"
Seeing Liu Erlong's stunned expression, Zhou Yi dashed forward and embraced her warmly. Lowering his head, he planted a firm kiss on her smooth, fair forehead and exclaimed:
"I've missed you so much these past days!"
"Miss me to death, maybe!"
Liu Erlong rolled her eyes at him, feeling slightly indignant—especially considering he had brought back another woman with him.
"Erlong, let me introduce her. This is Ah Yin. I met her in the Star Dou Forest," Zhou Yi explained, holding Liu Erlong's delicate hand.
"At the time, I was surrounded by a pack of Nether Blood Wolves, and it was Ah Yin who saved me!"
"Hello, Sister Liu. I'm Ah Yin."
Ah Yin stepped forward, her exquisite face graced with a warm smile that felt like a spring breeze. Her natural and refreshing aura evoked an inexplicable sense of closeness.
Initially angered, Liu Erlong found her fury dissolving under Ah Yin's calming presence.
"Hello, I'm Liu Erlong. Thank you for saving my husband."
Liu Erlong's tone was neither overly warm nor coldly dismissive.
"After your long journey, Ah Yin, you should rest first," Zhou Yi said, arranging for someone to escort Ah Yin to a guest room.
Liu Erlong didn't object. She had plenty to discuss with Zhou Yi herself.
Although she had previously considered finding another woman for Zhou Yi, the fact that he had silently brought one home still stung.
After Ah Yin left with the attendant, Liu Erlong was about to speak, but Zhou Yi swept her off her feet in a bridal carry.
"Erlong, I've missed you so much while you were away!"
"Men and their lies! Always sweet-talking!"
Liu Erlong snorted coldly, her tone laced with mockery.
"You've found yourself a new flame. How could you possibly still think of me—mmph!"
Zhou Yi didn't let her finish. This time, he spared no effort, using his actions to thoroughly convince her.
After all, Ah Yin was just the beginning.
For the sake of a harmonious and blissful future, no matter how exhausting it might be, Zhou Yi could only grit his teeth and persevere.
Meanwhile, news of Zhou Yi's return spread quickly throughout Notting City. Many envoys who had been waiting in the city for an opportunity to recruit Zhou Yi into their factions immediately received word.
Notting City Spirit Hall Branch
"Reporting to the Holy Maiden: Zhou Yi has returned, and he's brought back a stunning beauty with him..."
The branch master of the Notting City Spirit Hall reported the news to Bibi Dong with a mixture of trepidation and excitement. Normally, someone like him would never have the chance to interact with a figure as prominent as the Holy Maiden.
"Another beauty, you say?"
Bibi Dong's beautiful eyes shifted as her delicate brows furrowed. Had his martial soul mutation led him to embrace a hedonistic lifestyle, revealing his true nature as a philanderer?
"Holy Maiden, the twin prodigies of the Clear Sky Clan, Tang Xiao and Tang Hao, as well as Ning Fengzhi, the young master of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, and Sword Douluo are also in the city. Should we pay Zhou Yi a visit now?"
The branch master asked cautiously.
"Visit him to watch two women quarrel over him?"
Bibi Dong cast a cold glance his way, causing him to tremble and kneel in fear.
"Forgive me, Holy Maiden. It was foolish of me!"
"Prepare everything for tomorrow," Bibi Dong commanded impatiently, her heart weighed down by frustration.
At a nearby inn, Ning Fengzhi also received the news of Zhou Yi's return. Like Bibi Dong, he decided to visit him the following day.
Sword Douluo Chen Xin, on the other hand, cared little for the social intricacies. His interest lay solely in Zhou Yi's Divine Dragon Sword martial soul. He wanted to see for himself whether this supposed top-tier tool martial soul was genuine.
A scrap metal sword transforming into a Divine Dragon Sword?
To be honest, this was the first time he had ever heard of such a thing.
Elsewhere, Tang Xiao and Tang Hao were deep in thought. Unable to suppress their curiosity about the relationship between Ah Yin and Zhou Yi, they decided to pay a visit.
As expected, Zhou Yi, who was preoccupied with more intimate matters, had no time to meet them.
However, they weren't particularly interested in seeing Zhou Yi. Their real objective was Ah Yin.
When informed of their arrival, Ah Yin graciously stepped out to greet them.
Though the two sides weren't acquainted, Tang Xiao and Tang Hao couldn't help but subtly probe into Ah Yin's relationship with Zhou Yi.
Ah Yin, as the Blue Silver Emperor and a 100,000-year Soul Beast, had sharp intuition. Sensing their unusual interest in her, she stated plainly:
"I am already Zhou Yi's woman."
Boom!
Tang Xiao and Tang Hao felt as though their minds had exploded. Their legs gave out, and they collapsed to the ground, as if their very souls had been shattered.
In their minds, only Ah Yin's cool voice echoed:
"I am already Zhou Yi's woman."
"I am already Zhou Yi's woman..."
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