Chapter 61: The Girl in Military Uniform

A live-in son-in-law.

This term?had?always been derogatory. Although Wen Jueyuans tone wasnt overtly mocking, if you read between the lines, youd find nothing but disdain.

He could admit to himself that, were they to fight, hed be no match for Su Yi, but in his heart, Wen Jueyuan still looked down on him.

Su Yi looked at?Wen?Jueyuan, shook his head, and sighed. Sometimes, its harder to admit your own weakness than to acknowledge anothers strength. Youre the leading figure of the Wen Familys younger generation, yet you can only resort to using my status to slander me. What a good-for-nothing.

You Wen Jueyuans expression instantly turned incomparably unsightly. Su Yis words were like a knife, stabbing him right where it hurt the most.

Su Yi looked at him flatly. What, has your shame made you angry? Im standing right here. So long as you have the courage to attack, Ill take back what I just said.

Wen Jueyuans expression shifted back and forth, so furious, his eyes practically spat fire.

But in the end, he really didnt dare do anything.

This was because he knew that he had no hope of victory whatsoever, and that if he tried and lost, hed only embarrass himself even further.

Su Yi saw this, but couldnt be bothered to say anything more.?He has no guts, nor does he dare admit his own weakness. The leading figure of the Wen Familys younger generation is destined never to amount to much.

Wen Jueyuan fought back his anger for quite some time before finally spitting through clenched teeth, Su Yi, dont be so pleased with yourself! Second Uncle says that as soon as Father gets back, well have a family meeting to discuss how best to punish you!

Oh, said Su Yi. Id actually be thrilled if you ended my marriage with Wen Lingzhao.

You Wen Jueyuan was at a loss for words.

It was then that the sound of urgent hoofbeats rang out from far away. In but a few breaths of time, they reached the Apricot Clinic.

A young woman in military uniform led the pack. She sat astride an extraordinary steed.

The moment she arrived, she pointed her whip at Wen Jueyuan and said impatiently, Did you find him?

She was a slender, fiery little beauty, fully armored, outfitted with both sword and bow. The weapons made her seem somewhat valiant, but her every movement had a commanding, bossy air.

A group of retainers trailed after her, like stars clustering around the moon. This further offset just how extraordinary her status was.

Wen Jueyuans expression shifted, and he hurriedly cupped his fist in greeting. Miss Yuan, please remain calm. Ive already found him. This man here is Guo Bing. Throughout all of Guangling City, no one understands Mother Ghost Ridge better than him.

The girl in military uniform glanced at Guo Bing. When she saw his hideously contorted face, her willowy eyebrows furrowed.

But before long, she repressed that thread of disgust and said, Follow us to Mother Ghost Ridge. As a token of our gratitude, well give you a thousand taels of silver.

Guo Bing shook his head. Miss, Im afraid Ive already agreed to guide our familys son-in-law today

Wen Jueyuan instantly cut him off. Guo Bing, youre the Wen Familys medicine picker. Do as I tell you! If you refuse again, dont blame me for my poor manners!

Guo Bing froze, but he nevertheless steeled himself and said, Young Master, forgive forgive me, but Im afraid I cannot follow your orders!

Wen Jueyuan, whats going on? The girl in military uniform was somewhat baffled.

Wen Jueyuan glared hatefully at Guo Bing, then smiled apologetically and gave her a brief overview of the situation.

The girl then glanced at Su Yi for the first time. She looked rather surprised. You want to go to Mother Ghost Ridge too?

Why shouldnt I? said Su Yi flatly.

Its extremely dangerous. What are you going there for? The girl furrowed her bow.

What are?you?going there for? Su Yi asked right back.

This groups origins werent simple. If they were here for Mother Ghost Ridges treasures too, that seemed a bit overly coincidental.

The armored young woman snorted, You refuse to answer my questions, but thats not all. Now youre trying to inquire about us? Youre so dishonest!

Su Yi smiled dryly but shook his head. He couldnt be bothered to argue with a stubborn, unreasonable girl like her.

Su Yi turned to Guo Bing. Elder Guo, lets go.

You just dont listen! The armored girl on horseback suddenly raised her whip and pointed it at Su Yi. Ill say this one last time: that old man has to come with us!

One word, and her nearby retainers steered their horses forward, weapons in hand and expressions unfriendly. They stared coldly at Su Yi.

Guo Bing shivered from head to toe and shrunk back, while a hint of excitement flashed through Wen Jueyuans eyes.

He was downright eager to borrow the armored girls power to teach Su Yi a painful lesson!

No one knew better than him how monstrously powerful the faction behind the young woman was. Even if City Lord Fu Shan showed up, hed be helpless to save Su Yi!

But to his disappointment, Su Yi merely furrowed his brow and glanced indifferently at the young woman. Any other time, Id disdain to argue with a little girl who doesnt know her place, but now Youve actually made me a bit angry.

A cold glint flashed through his indifferent, inscrutable gaze, and his aura underwent a dramatic transformation.?The armored young woman felt a prickling sensation, like a sharp sword pressed against her throat. She felt a chill course through her, and goosebumps rose on her skin.

Hair-raising!

But before she could react, the mottled white horse beneath her shrieked in terror. Its limbs went soft, and it thudded to the ground, paralyzed.

Young Miss, are you okay? The grey-robed man reacted in the nick of time. The instant the horse fell, he flipped through the air, catching the armored young woman mid-fall.

Once she was back on solid ground, she said, I Im fine.

But it was obvious shed been startled. Her beautiful face had paled.

When she next looked at her mottled white horse, she saw it whinnying in terror, trembling, too scared to get up.

This scene startled everyone present, but more than that, they were baffled. What could have done this to what had always been such an excellent horse?

But the girl fixed her gaze directly on Su Yi, her expression ashen. She gnashed her teeth. Was that your work just now?

When he heard that, the grey-robed man and the other retainers expressions darkened. They all leaped from their horses and surrounded Su Yi, looking downright murderous. Finnd ew chapters on nve/lbi(.)com

But Su Yi remained completely calm, as if he hadnt even noticed the impending danger. He glanced at the horse quivering in the dirt and said, That beast is far smarter than its owners.

You dare mock me? The girl in military uniform glared, eyes wide. Her pretty face soured.

At the same time, Wen Jueyuan instinctively retreated, and when he looked at Su Yi, his gaze was?pitying.

He has no idea who hes offending right now, does he? If only he knew just how lofty her status was!

But against all expectations, just as they drew their swords, Guo Bing stood in front of Su Yi!

Beneath the crowds shocked gazes, Guo Bing said in a quivering voice, Everyone, please, dont be angry. Youre all going to Mother Ghost Ridge, so theres no reason we cant all travel together. But if you bully our familys son-in-law, I. Id rather die than act as your guide!

As he made this last declaration, the elderly medicine pickers expression filled with staunch determination.?Su Yi couldnt help but re-evaluate the bony old man before him.

The grey-robed man and the girls other retainers were already prepared to attack, but hearing this, they hesitated. All of them glanced at the young woman.?She looked uncertain, her expression alternating back and forth. Finally, she waved and said, Fine. Visiting Mother Ghost Ridge comes first. Theres no reason we cant go together.

Someone has to teach that blasted geezer a lesson!?Wen Jueyuan inwardly gnashed his teeth. His heart filled with disappointment.?And here hed thought that disaster had finally come knocking on Su Yis door. Who would have thought Guo Bing of all people would ruin everything?

Sir, what do you think of this arrangement? Guo Bing asked tentatively.

Itll be fine, said Su Yi.

When Guo Bing stood protectively in front of him, he was stunned. At the same time, he was moved.

An ordinary old man, someone without a cultivation, hadnt been intimidated even in the face of such an imposing line-up. On the contrary, hed stepped up without any regard for his own life. This was truly rare!

Thats great! Guo Bing grinned, then sighed, relieved from the bottom of his heart.

Although he didnt know it, if he hadnt stepped up, someone would have gotten bullied But it absolutely wouldnt have been Su Yi.

Of course, the girl and her retainers would surely never guess that Guo Bings righteousness had actually saved?them?from a potential calamity.

Uncle Yong, give them each a horse, ordered the girl.

Her mottled horse had returned to normal, crawling back to its feet. It was affectionately rubbing its nose against her arm, which improved her mood enormously.

But whenever she looked in Su Yis direction, her gaze was still icy.?It was clear that this daughter of a prestigious family still carried a grudge over what had just happened.

No need for horses. Well walk, said Su Yi.

The girl instantly snapped, Dont you realize thats a waste of time?

Guo Bing hurriedly explained, Please, miss, remain calm. Im getting on in years, and these old bones cannot withstand the bumps and jolts of a horses back.

The two of us will walk. We can reconvene with you outside the city, by the unmarked graves at the foot of Mother Ghost Ridge.

The girl took a deep breath, then snapped irritably, Fine, do whatever you want!

With that, she smoothly turned her horse, squeezed her firm, slender legs, and galloped off into the distance.?Her retainers hurried after her.

Immediately before their departure, the grey-robed middle-aged man she called Uncle Yong approached Wen Jueyuan and said coldly, The others here dont know who the young miss is, but surely you know? Yet your performance just now was quite problematic; I urge you to behave yourself!

Wen Jueyuans expression changed dramatically, and his forehead broke into cold sweats.?Just as he was about to explain, the man in grey galloped off.

Why did it end up like this.? Wen Jueyuan slumped as if hed lost his soul.

Not far away, Su Yi couldnt help but shake his head.

Earlier, when Wen Jueyuan explained the situation to the armored young woman, his words seemed intended to instigate conflict. He must have thought he could just sit back and watch them fight.

But none of them were stupid. Wen Jueyuan knew the girls status. Ordinarily speaking, hed be sure to inform Su Yi and help the girl threaten him.

But he did nothing of the sort. Instead, he chose to sit back and watch, like a spectator at a volcanic eruption.

That was downright strange.

The grey-robed man had clearly seen through Wen Jueyuans intentions, which was why hed warned him before leaving.

Wen Jueyuan didnt even have a firm grip on his backer, yet he wanted to borrow their powers to bully others. At the same time, he wanted to keep himself out of the line of fire. This wasnt clever. It was stupid!

Su Yi couldnt be bothered to pay Wen Jueyuan any further heed. He and Guo Bing proceeded to the city gates.

Wen Jueyuan watched Su Yi fade into the distance. His face went green, then white, and his fists clenched.

Su Yi, just you wait! Well see if youre still so brazen after my father gets back!

It seemed Wen Jueyuan thought that todays matter went wrong all because of Su Yi.

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