Enemies on a Narrow Road

Chen Wentian's breakthrough was not with cultivation but with his mentality. He understood that he had not treated the whole business of being a master seriously before and he vowed to change. He decided to commit even more time and effort to cultivating his disciples. Since he had eight women that depended on him now, the most immediate thing was to increase his sexual stamina. Chen Wentian actually did have very high stamina due if his immortal strength. However, he could not use this strength while with his disciples because their bodies could not take it. He knew there were some beast arts below the immortal realm that increased sexual prowess and he eagerly went shopping within the capital city as well.

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Meanwhile, Chen Wentian's disciples had split up to explore the surrounding shopping districts. In the spirit of sisterhood, they mixed up their normal groups and split into three. Lin Qingcheng was with Su Xue and Su Yue and they headed directly for the clothes shops. They got along quite well as they compared and tried on luxurious outfits and coats made of exotic furs.

Su Xue and Su Yue were a bit shy at first, used to being the youngest in their habitual group. Lin Qingcheng however called them Elder Sister Xue and Elder Sister Yue and wonderfully brought them out of their shell. Wearing their newly bought fur clothes, they went into a restaurant for lunch. Su Xue and Su Yue were similar to Lin Qingcheng in terms of bubbly cheerfulness. The surrounding patrons would shoot them curious looks as they giggled and chatted loudly without care. There was no doubt three beautiful and unaccompanied women would attract trouble.

And of course, trouble arrived. Lin Qingcheng and the twins caught the attention of a young master and his posse that had just entered the restaurant. All the waiters seemed to buzz around his table like flies to manure. The young master saw the three vivacious beauties and it was like his greedy eyes could not part from them. He signaled one of his men who quickly went to Lin Qingcheng's table.

The guard, clad in polished steel and fur-lined armor, was loud and arrogant. "Greetings, beauties." He said, "Lion Prince He Xuange has bestowed you three the honor of dining at his table. Please, this way..."

He directed his hand at his master's table, as if expecting the obvious to happen. Nothing happened for a few seconds and he finally looked back at the women.

Lin Qingcheng had a confused look on her face. She didn't realize it was a classic situation of a young master harassing a beauty. She looked over at the twins who also shrugged. If Chen Wentian were here, he would have pinched their ears, truly a bunch of airheads!

Lin Qingcheng turned to the strange man, "Who are you?"

The guard almost fell over, he angrily replied, "Misses, don't refuse our prince's courtesy. Or else..."

"Fall back," A voice commanded.

"Yes, my lord." The guard retreated as He Xuange came to the table.

He was clad from head to toe in golden threaded robes and golden furs that oozed richness and spoiled arrogance.

"Golden Lion He Xuange, greets three beauties." He greeted them. Without waiting for a reply, he sat down on the one empty seat at their table.

"I haven't met such beautiful maidens in this city before, what's your name" He Xuange eyed Lin Qingcheng's cleavage as he spoke. "If you accompany me, I'll richly reward you."

Lin Qingcheng glared at this rude man. She unconsciously compared him to her master. This trashy He Xuange looked rich and noble but his eyes belied his crass and lecherous nature. He was nothing compared to her master, who's eyes always looked at her with kindness, honesty, and a loving desire.

"Go away!" Lin Qingcheng couldn't stand him looking at her anymore.

He Xuange laughed harshly. He was used to his prey acting hard to get. Some women were like that, trying to uphold their reputation. However, who would dare refuse him within the capital city? He knew all the noble female cultivators that he couldn't touch, everybody else was prey!

His dirty claws extended towards her hand.

Bam!

He Xuange was slapped into the ground before he could react. Lin Qingcheng stood up, ready to showcase power of the Nineteen Demon Subduing Palms again.

This trashy young master had a decent cultivation, also at the 10th Level of Mind Focusing Realm. But he was unprepared for the sudden attack. His posse all jumped up and surrounded the three women. They looked on menacingly as He Xuange was helped back to his feet.

"You bitch! You want it rough, huh?" He Xuange spat, "I don't even want to touch sluts like you. I'll let my men fuck you until you beg for death! Go!"

The restaurant immediately exploded as bestial roars combined with screams of pain and crashing tables and chairs. Su Xue and Su Yue were experienced cultivators. Having practiced the 19 Demon Subduing Palms diligently for the past few months, their prowess at beating down riff raff was at an all-time high. They destroyed He Xuange's men who were only at the early levels of Spirit Initiate Realm.

He Xuange's guards that were posted outside rushed in after hearing the commotion. They were shocked at the sight of the young master's body guards moaning on the ground and Lin Qingcheng standing over He Xuange, ruthlessly beating his face. Lin Qingcheng was well experienced in dealing with this type of men and their faces were only her second favorite target.

"Stop! Let go of our prince!" "Subdue them!"

The twenty or so guards, dressed in shiny golden armor and carrying spears and swords, rushed at the three women. They were much stronger than the bodyguards, around the middle level of Spirit Initiate. Su Xue and Su Yue's coordination in combat was smooth and effortless as they fought the guards back to back. Lin Qingcheng meanwhile had grabbed He Xuange as a hostage. She suffered some cuts and stabs that ripped apart her newly bought attire but failed to hurt her due to the Golden Serpent Robe.

After a few minutes there was no resolution and seeing He Xuange suffering continuously in the melee, the head guard had to order his men to stop.

He gave a bow and asked, "Young Miss, we apologize for our prince's actions. May we know your name?"

"Lin Qingcheng, Ten Thousand Flower Valley!" She said.

The head guard inwardly cursed; their perverted useless young master had touched honored guests of the city. Lin Qingcheng and the twins were dressed in furs, looking very much like local citizens. He Xuange was a prince of the city and didn't pay close attention and suffered as a result.

Looking at He Xuange who was unconscious but still held by her, the head guard could only sigh in defeat, "Miss Lin, whatever our prince has done to disrespect you, you've already beaten him up to this extent. Please release him." He bowed to the ground and begged.

Lin Qingcheng felt it was reasonable and released He Xuange who was caught by the head guard. Before he could leave, an oppressive spiritual force surrounded the entire restaurant. "Ye Xie, you disappoint me..." A grave voice echoed throughout the room.

"My lord!" Ye Xie and the rest of the guards fell to the ground in panic, not daring to raise their heads.

Lin Qingcheng looked around with alarm and saw a handsome middle-aged man appear as if out of thin air. The aura around him seemed to roar with bestial power. Su Xue and Su Yue couldn't help but hide behind Lin Qingcheng in fright.

"Immortal!" They both muttered.

The immortal stopped by He Xuange to examine him before looking over at Lin Qingcheng, "Young lass, you beat up my son to this extent. If I let you go simply like this, wouldn't it be a slap in my face?"

Ye Xie and the guards could only tremble in fear, their lord was even more unreasonable than the young master! Lin Qingcheng took everything in and frowned, but didn't say anything. She silently hoped her master was nearby. She had her emergency talisman but would she really have to use it in such a place?

The immortal took a step forward, his eyes greedily looking all over her body. Like father, like son. "I think, in repayment for destroying my son's face... Your armor looks nice!"

"No!" Lin Qingcheng yelled as she tried to defend herself but how could she compare to the speed of an immortal?

He was in front of her in a flash, his large hands almost around her neck. He grinned in bestial glee. He judged that Lin Qingcheng wore a priceless set of armor; how else could she stand up to attacks from the guards? He wanted to steal it before Chen Wentian arrived. Once it was in his hands, words and arguments could only go so far...

However, he was happy too soon and he underestimated the Golden Serpent Robe. As a purely defensive immortal armor, how could it be so trashy? A powerful spiritual force field instantly repelled his greedy hands and pushed him back twenty steps.

He Xinghan's grin only widened, immortal armor! He shot forward again, but this time he ran into a wall of blue flame. His face became ugly as he glared at his new opponent.

Chen Wentian ignored him and landed next to Lin Qingcheng and embraced her.

"Master!" "Master!" Lin Qingcheng buried her head into his chest as Su Xue and Su Yue also gathered around him.

"I'm sorry I wasn't here sooner." He stroked Lin Qingcheng's tears away.

Chen Wentian looked over at the other immortal, "He Xinghan! Your father raised a good son! You dare attack my disciple? How was it, is your hand numb? You should forget about coveting my disciple's treasure. You'll lose your life if you're not careful."

Chen Wentian's words against his enemies were filled with venom. He didn't care of about face.

"Peh! Arrogant words, your disciples better be careful during sect competition! Hmph, let's go!"

He Xinghan spat before taking his son and flying away. He was still a prominent immortal within the capital city and he couldn't fight with guests and participants of the immortal sect competition. He could only throw out idle threats before retreating.

Chen Wentian gave Lin Qingcheng another hug as they watched the despicable people disappear, "Qingcheng, what will you do if you meet his disciples during the competition?"

"Master, I'll break all of their limbs!" Lin Qingcheng said, her eyes filled in determination.