Chapter 75: Lin Miaoyin

The clear stream murmured softly, while the sound of the zither lingered in the air, creating a beautiful scene.

In this picturesque setting, a stunning young woman was quietly playing the zither, completely absorbed in her music.

"So young."

Ye Chen couldn't help but sigh softly. He had thought that someone capable of playing such music must have experienced the vicissitudes of life, seeing through the myriad of worldly affairs.

But unexpectedly, it was a young woman.

He wondered what kind of experiences she had gone through to be able to play such music.

Perhaps, it was because her heart was pure, filled with love.

Ye Chen sighed inwardly, his face displaying an incredibly gentle smile as he recalled Purple Qiong.

Until the zither music faded away and dissipated, Ye Chen remained in a tranquil state.

"Is it not impolite to intrude like this?" The young woman set aside her zither and turned to look in the direction where Ye Chen and the others were. Her voice was gentle and melodious, as captivating as the sound of the zither.

"Who?"

As her voice fell, several figures suddenly appeared, staring at Ye Chen and his group with extreme vigilance.

Ye Chen snapped out of his reverie, strolling forward and smiling, "The zither music was so enchanting, I couldn't help but be drawn in. Please forgive my intrusion."

The young woman looked at Ye Chen with a hint of caution in her clear eyes, which eased slightly upon seeing his clear gaze. She said, "The zither music has ceased. You may leave now."

The other martial artists remained extremely vigilant, as if they would attack at any moment if approached.

Ye Chen glanced at them. One was at the peak of the True Martial Realm Eighth Stage, while the other two were at the True Martial Realm Seventh Stage. Their aura fluctuated, indicating that they might be injured.

Without questioning further, Ye Chen stopped in his tracks and looked at the young woman. "I mean no harm. I was just captivated by your ethereal zither music. I could sense your longing and curiosity, and I couldn't help but wonder why."

A hint of surprise flashed in the young woman's eyes. Someone could discern the mood of her zither music!

Raising her head, she gazed deeply into Ye Chen's clear eyes and said, "This is none of your concern. Please leave."

"Playing the zither and getting lost in it, wandering the world intoxicated by emotions."

Ye Chen smiled faintly and said, "I apologize for the disturbance. Farewell."

With that, he and Wu Qingsnow continued on their way, without looking back.

Meanwhile, the young woman's face trembled slightly, but soon a warm smile appeared on her face.

In life, to have a kindred spirit was a great blessing, even if it was only a fleeting encounter with no further interaction.

"Miaoyin, let's go. The people from the Qiu family will probably catch up soon." After Ye Chen and the others left, the three martial artists let out a sigh of relief and urged the young woman named Miaoyin to leave.

On the other side, as Ye Chen and Wu Qingsnow continued on their way towards the Northern Cold Palace, Ye Chen suddenly stopped in his tracks.

"What's wrong, Young Master?" Wu Qingsnow asked with a hint of doubt.

"I sense hostility." Ye Chen furrowed his brows slightly, his eyes flashing. "Let's go back."

Turning back, it didn't take long for them to hear the sounds of fighting. Soon, they arrived at the scene of a battle.

There were over a dozen martial artists surrounding four people, continuously launching attacks.

The four individuals were the young woman and her companions whom Ye Chen had encountered earlier.

At this moment, the situation looked dire for them, as they were under siege and in imminent danger. It seemed unlikely that they could break through the encirclement.

"Lin Miaoyin, you can't escape. Come with us obediently, or you'll all die." One of the martial artists coldly spoke.

"Even if I die, I won't go with your Qiu family." Lin Miaoyin's expression was resolute. Her cultivation was not weak either, at the peak of the True Martial Realm Sixth Stage. However, the attackers were all at the True Martial Realm Eighth Stage, and there was even one at the True Martial Realm Ninth Stage, making it difficult for her to resist.

"Stubbornly refusing to comply. Kill the man and take Lin Miaoyin." The True Martial Realm Ninth Stage spoke coldly, as if he had completely lost patience.

"No..." Lin Miaoyin cried out in despair.

Whoosh!

At that moment of despair, a sword aura descended like lightning, and terrifying sword energy swept down, shattering the martial artists' onslaught in an instant.

The residual sword aura continued to spread, directly forcing the enemies back.

In the next moment, Wu Qingsnow's figure descended from the sky, causing both Lin Miaoyin and the Qiu family members to pale in shock.

"Traveling through the air, Emperor Martial Realm!"

To be able to travel through the air, one must be at the Emperor Martial Realm!

"It's you?" Lin Miaoyin looked at Wu Qingsnow, then at Ye Chen who was strolling over.

She had never expected that among these two people, there would be someone at the Emperor Martial Realm, and that they would come to their rescue at such a critical moment.

"Who are you, sir?" The True Martial Realm Ninth Stage stared at Wu Qingsnow, his expression serious but not afraid, and spoke softly, "If you interfere with the Qiu family's affairs in Wangyou City, please refrain from getting involved."

Qiu family in Wangyou City?

Neither Ye Chen nor Wu Qingsnow had heard of it.

Could it be formidable?

Lin Miaoyin's face became heavy as she hurriedly said, "Friend, this matter has nothing to do with you. Please leave."

"As a repayment for your delightful zither music, I will take charge of this matter for you." Ye Chen said lightly as he strolled over.

Melodious zither music was rare, and even rarer were the ones that could evoke his reminiscence. In this lower realm, it was even more precious.

Just based on a piece of zither music, Ye Chen would take charge of this matter.

"Take charge?"

The True Martial Realm Ninth Stage raised his eyebrows lightly, speaking in a low voice, "Friend, do you intend to be enemies with the Qiu family?"

"The Qiu family? They dare to be enemies with me?" Ye Chen sneered.

He had countless enemies, but not everyone had the qualifications to be his enemy.

Does the Qiu family qualify?

The martial artists from the Qiu family exchanged glances, then burst into laughter.

The Qiu family was the master of Wangyou City, ruling over a radius of a hundred miles. In Wangyou City, few dared to challenge the Qiu family's authority, let alone claim to be their enemy.

What's more, they even called themselves 'this seat'.

What a fool.

Even the martial artists accompanying Lin Miaoyin showed surprise.

As for Lin Miaoyin, her expression turned grave as she quickly said, "Friend, the Qiu family is

 the ruler of Wangyou City and is backed by the Northern Cold Palace. Not to mention within the confines of Wangyou City, even in the entire Jin You domain, few dare to oppose them. Please leave quickly."

"If that's the case, I have even more reason to intervene." Ye Chen said calmly.

This trip to the Jin You domain was for the sake of the Northern Cold Palace.

Since the lackeys of the Northern Cold Palace were here, why should he let them go?