Chapter 417: Martial Arts Completely Abolished
Watching Xiao You, who had an even worse temper than the two elders, Yu Luo maintained her smile without getting angry.
The younger elder, who had just scolded Xiao You, spoke again, “Xiao You, if you continue being rude, wait outside the manor.”
Xiao You, clearly displeased, glared at Yu Luo and let out a cold snort. However, she did not dare to speak again, instead standing behind the two elders with pursed lips.
“Miss Yu, I apologize. Xiao You is my disciple. She has been spoiled by her senior sisters in Bai Ting Sect, rarely leaving the sect and knowing little about proper etiquette. I hope you won’t take offense.”
“It’s fine. I don’t concern myself with such trivial matters. Especially not with a young girl who doesn’t understand proper conduct.”
“Miss Yu, we are about the same age, yet you have the audacity to call me a ‘young girl’? Don’t think we don’t know—the only reason you and your family could establish Luocheng in this barren land is because someone is secretly supporting you. You criminals wouldn’t even dare return to the Lan Yue Dynasty! So who do you think you’re looking down on?”
Xiao You had originally intended to hold her tongue, but Yu Luo’s polite yet cutting words irritated her to the point that she had to retort.
As expected, after Xiao You spoke, the older elder remained indifferent, as if she hadn’t heard anything. The younger elder, however, simply smiled apologetically at Yu Luo.
“Miss Yu, I doubt you’d be offended. Xiao You only spoke the truth—none of it is false. She is just straightforward and says what’s on her mind.”
“Heh, but what I’m really curious about is why Bai Ting Sect has come in such a grand fashion today. Why do you assume that your missing junior sister is in Luocheng?”
“Miss Yu, if our junior sister isn’t in your hands, then we will drop the matter. However, I must remind you—though Bai Ting Sect consists only of women, we have a well-known reputation in Jianghu.”
The elder who had remained silent suddenly spoke in a calm tone.
The younger elder next to her also remained silent, which was a clear indication that this wasn’t just an individual’s warning but rather the stance of the entire Bai Ting Sect.
Yu Luo couldn’t help but laugh aloud.
“If you’re here to threaten me, why not just say so directly? Why bother with all these formalities? Coming here under the pretense of an apology—don’t you find it ridiculous?”
“Miss, Bai Ting Sect is clearly using their reputation to belittle us, acting as if Luocheng and you are beneath them. Their disciple harmed you, and now that she’s missing, they have the nerve to come questioning you? I think you’ve been too polite to them.”
Hearing this, Yu Luo nodded in agreement.
“You’re absolutely right. In that case, there’s no need for courtesy. Shut the doors and deal with them.”
With her words, a loud boom sounded as the doors of the reception hall were slammed shut from the outside.
These women had come empty-handed, not even bringing a gift to show sincerity. Yu Luo had long seen through their ill intentions.
The Bai Ting Sect members were completely caught off guard. They hadn’t expected Yu Luo to act so unpredictably—one moment smiling, the next issuing orders to attack.
Within moments, the sound of clashing swords echoed through the hall. Luo Yi to Luo Shi had been hiding in wait, ready for an ambush.
However, two incense sticks’ time passed, and Yu Luo noticed that the Bai Ting Sect women were still holding their ground.
“Miss, though Bai Ting Sect is composed of women, the two elders are quite skilled,” Zhang Hu reminded her.
Yu Luo frowned. “In that case, why hasn’t anyone gone to fetch Ah Yan yet?”
Zhang Hu immediately leaped into action, using his qinggong to rush toward the back courtyard.
Ah Yan had been in good control of his mind lately, though he still had no memory of his past. To protect him, Yu Luo had kept him within the manor, especially since Fengcheng had once auctioned him off like livestock. That alone showed how much they despised him and wanted him to suffer.
Soon, Zhang Hu returned with the burly Ah Yan in tow.
Upon seeing Yu Luo, Ah Yan beamed with joy and ran over, affectionately tugging at her sleeve and calling her “Qing Luan.”
“Ah Yan, take this blade. There are a few women inside—help me subdue them, but don’t kill them. I need them alive.”
As she spoke, Yu Luo unwrapped a piece of candy and fed it to Ah Yan.
Ah Yan loved visiting Yu Luo the most, largely because of the sweet treats she always had for him. As soon as he tasted the candy, his eyes lit up with delight.
“Alright! I won’t kill them, but I’ll make sure they can’t hurt Qing Luan anymore!”
With that, he gripped his blade and strode toward the reception hall, kicking the door open before stepping inside.
The moment Ah Yan made his move, the hall quickly fell silent. Before Luo Yi and the others could even emerge, Ah Yan had already come bouncing out, his blade still wet with fresh blood.
“Qing Luan! I took them all down and crippled their martial arts! They won’t be able to hurt you anymore!”
Yu Luo: “…”
This was the first time she had asked Ah Yan to take action. She had never expected his skills to be so terrifying.
After all, her ten elite guards had been struggling for quite some time, yet Ah Yan had finished the fight in less than half a cup of tea’s time.
“Ah Yan, you’re amazing. Go back with Zhang Hu, and I’ll bring you something delicious later.”
Ah Yan nodded happily and followed Zhang Hu away while munching on his candy.
Luo Yi and the others quickly dragged out the defeated Bai Ting Sect members. They were all bloodied and limp, as weak as rag dolls.
Though their bodies were useless now, their eyes still burned with resentment as they glared at Yu Luo. They were unable to speak, only able to express their hatred through their eyes.
“Heh, so Bai Ting Sect is nothing special after all. And you call yourselves elders? Against my Ah Yan, you couldn’t even last a few moves. Since your sect is so arrogant, I’ll wait for your sect leader to personally come to Luocheng and negotiate terms with me.”
With a wave of Yu Luo’s hand, Luo Yi and the others hauled the defeated women off to the dungeon.
Meanwhile, at Chi Jinchen’s residence, upon hearing of Yu Luo’s actions, he couldn’t help but twitch the corner of his mouth.
He was beginning to feel uneasy.
(End of Chapter 417)
