Chapter 521

Outside the mansion, Xiang Tianxiao led the martial artists of his family and bid farewell to Yang Kai and Qiu Yimeng.

The setting sun was in the west, and the second young master of the Xiang family’s backbone was straight, striding forward.

He had a clear conscience.

Behind him, there were only less than ten people following.

When he came to take refuge in Yang Kai that day, he brought supplies that filled four boxes and more than twenty martial artists, but after such a long time and so many battles, big and small, there were only so few people left.

The others had all died in battle, using their own flesh and blood to forge the glorious victories of Young Master Yang’s Estate time and time again.

Only after watching his and the Xiang family members’ backs disappear did Yang Kai retract his gaze.

Among those people, the only one whose name he knew was Xiang Tianxiao. He hadn’t even said a single word to the others, yet the respect and gratitude in his heart for them remained undiminished.

It was the same for the Xiang family as it was for the martial artists of other forces in the estate. Yang Kai was very grateful to them. If these people hadn’t come together, even if he was extremely powerful, he wouldn’t have been able to make much of a splash in the succession battle.

Qiu Yimeng suddenly felt a bit sad.

These were the first batch of martial artists to leave Young Master Yang’s Estate, not because of disputes over interests or life-and-death grudges, but because of the constraints of morality and family.

“With Xiang Tianxiao leading the Xiang family, things should be much better.” Yang Kai took a deep breath.

At the very least, he was more reliable than someone like Xiang Chu. If the Xiang family was to be inherited by him in the future, Yang Kai wouldn’t mind allying with the Xiang family and turning hostility into friendship.

Qiu Yimeng brushed the hair beside her ear and smiled lightly, saying, “In that case, you’ve actually done a good deed for the Xiang family.”

“Unfortunately, the Xiang family won’t be grateful.” Yang Kai laughed self-mockingly. “Let’s go back.”

Turning around, before he had a chance to walk into the estate, his expression suddenly turned cold, and he reached out to grab beside him.

That hand seemed to have become longer invisibly, and an invisible energy, like a rope, rushed out.

A shrill cry came. Qiu Yimeng was startled, and followed the sound to look over, and couldn’t help but frown slightly.

A dozen zhang away, a person wrapped in black clothes and a black robe. Her body was suspended in mid-air and was struggling. Around her neck, it seemed to be pinched by an invisible big hand. No matter how she kicked her feet randomly, she couldn’t break free from Yang Kai’s restraint.

“Eh？” Qiu Yimeng was surprised. Just now, this person’s exclamation came into her ears, making her feel a little familiar. She fixed her eyes and looked over, but couldn’t see her face, and couldn’t help but be a little curious.

Yang Kai snorted coldly and waved a burst of energy, blowing off the hat that covered the face of the person being caught.

After seeing her true face, Yang Kai couldn’t help but narrow his eyes, and a cold and sharp cold light flashed away in the depths of his eyes.

Qiu Yimeng, however, was calm and composed, looking at the struggling posture of the person in front of her with interest, and giggling coquettishly： “Why is it you？”

“Let go quickly!” That person bit her thin red lips, ignored Qiu Yimeng’s teasing, glared at Yang Kai, her face flushed red, and her towering chest rose and fell violently, revealing layers of souls-stirring temptation.

Yang Kai furrowed his brows and didn’t want to go too far. He had only made a sudden move just now because he felt someone approaching him rapidly without saying hello.

With a casual wave of his hand, he released the other party. The woman let out a cry of surprise and unceremoniously landed on her buttocks on the ground. After standing up, she stared at Yang Kai resentfully.

A hint of resentment and venom was hidden in her eyes, very subtly.

She had never been treated like this before.

“Miss Ye.” Standing beside Yang Kai gracefully and charmingly, Qiu Yimeng looked at Ye Xinrou playfully, with an indescribably strange tone. “Why aren’t you staying in Yang Zhao’s residence to serve the Second Young Master? What are you doing here?”

Sensing the implication in her words, Ye Xinrou secretly hated in her heart but didn’t show it on her face at all. She just smiled lightly and said in a soft and charming voice, “Sister Qiu, what are you talking about? Your sister is just an ally of the Second Young Master. How could I serve him? That’s the business of the maids in the residence, and it doesn’t require my interference.”

“Oh really?” Qiu Yimeng had a look of surprise on her face. “Why did I hear that ever since your sister allied with the Second Young Master, your relationship has been getting better and better, almost to the point of discussing marriage?”

Ye Xinrou giggled continuously, covering her mouth and said, “Sister must have heard wrong. I’m not the kind of person who would marry herself off casually. However, sister, you are not young anymore. Isn’t it time to consider finding a good destination? If sister is interested, I can say a few words for sister in front of the Second Young Master. Recently, the Second Young Master is also quite lost. If he hears this news, he will surely cheer up again, right?

“No need.” Qiu Yimeng smiled lightly and turned her head to look at Yang Kai： “If I want to marry someone, there is already a candidate beside me.”

Ye Xinrou was stunned not expecting Qiu Yimeng to be so bold as to directly express her love in front of Yang Kai. After being stunned for a while she said with a look of admiration: “Sister is really extraordinary. I’m too embarrassed to say such things. My face is very thin.”

Qiu Yimeng’s expression was warm, and Ye Xinrou had a shallow smile. The eyes of the two girls met and a string of invisible sparks burst out.

At the entrance of the mansion, there were two gatekeepers of unknown origin. Hearing the two people calling each other sister and one after another they were more affectionate than anyone else, and their speaking tone was also extremely gentle, as if they were really as harmonious as sisters. However, for some reason, there was still an illusion of a sword-light and saber-shadow, and they couldn’t help but break out in a cold sweat.

“If you have something to say, say it. If you have something to fart, fart it！ I don’t have the time to listen to you two bickering here.” Yang Kai impatiently interrupted their verbal exchange. He had something on his mind that he had been meaning to deal with but hadn’t had the time, so naturally he was a bit anxious.

“Is the young master treating people so coldly？” Ye Xinrou said with some dissatisfaction. “But since I’m here, I definitely have something to say.”

Yang Kai stared straight at her, without much reaction.

Ye Xinrou was stunned： “You’re not going to make me talk here, are you？”

“Is there anything inconvenient about that？”

“Of course it’s inconvenient.” Ye Xinrou looked depressed. She had come here furtively. If someone with a heart saw her contacting Yang Kai here, it wouldn’t be a good thing for her either.

After all, she was on Yang Zhao’s side.

Qiu Yimeng obviously also took this into account. She stood on tiptoe and said something in Yang Kai’s ear.

She was worried that if the matter of this meeting with Ye Xinrou got out, it might be taken advantage of. At that time, it would not only be bad for Ye Xinrou, but also for Yang Kai’s reputation.

After hearing Qiu Yimeng’s words, even though Yang Kai was a bit reluctant, he could only say： “Then come in and talk.”

As soon as the words were out of his mouth, Ye Xinrou rushed into the mansion wrapped in a fragrant breeze. When she passed by Yang Kai, she also giggled and threw a charming wink full of amorous feelings.

Yang Kai’s expression was strange. He suddenly felt that this Ye Xinrou was completely different from what he had imagined.

“Do you think she is a pure and innocent woman？” Qiu Yimeng snorted coldly.

“I thought so.” Yang Kai nodded. Whether it was Ye Xinrou’s name, appearance, or the few times they had come into contact before, all made Yang Kai feel that although she was an enemy, she was still not bad.

Now it seems that he was wrong in his judgment.

“Hmph, be careful, don’t let her eat you up until there are no bones left.” Qiu Yimeng warned sourly.

“Am I that kind of person？” Yang Kai glanced at her and his expression was indifferent.

Qiu Yimeng was dumbfounded and laughed, also feeling that she was overthinking.

If Yang Kai were really a lecherous ruffian like Huo Xingchen, she might need to worry about not being able to resist Ye Xinrou’s temptation, but although Yang Kai was a bit hateful and lecherous, in the end he was still a person with principles.

If she were to seduce Yang Kai, it was estimated that Yang Kai would accept all comers and eat her up, but Ye Xinrou… she didn’t have that ability！

Qiu Yimeng suddenly felt a sense of pride in her heart.

Walking into the mansion, outside the side hall, Qiu Yimeng stopped in her tracks and smiled lightly： “You talk to her yourself. I have some grudges with her. If we meet, we will definitely quarrel. It’s better not to meet.”

Yang Kai nodded slightly. He had just experienced it and knew that what Qiu Yimeng said was true.

Both of them are daughters of the eight great families in Zhongdu, so naturally they will have the idea of comparing with each other. However, Qiu Yimeng’s reputation undoubtedly has an overwhelming advantage, and Ye Xinrou can’t be mentioned in the same breath with her in this regard.

In the side hall, Ye Xinrou has taken off her disguise, panting heavily, and her face is full of relaxation. It can be seen that she has dressed up carefully. She is originally beautiful, and now she looks quite glamorous.

Two snow-white and slender arms are exposed, the skin is as white as snow, the chest is full, neither big nor small, just right the waist is graceful, the buttocks are round and upturned, and the legs are long and slender.

At the ankles of those two jade feet, there are also some decorations like bells. Although they don’t make any sound, they look small and cute.

Moreover, the first impression she gives people is also that of a petite and gentle person.

But now that Yang Kai looks at her again, he can find the charm hidden in her clear eyes.

What’s the matter, just say it.” Yang Kai’s face showed a look of impatience.”

Little prince is really a cold person.” Ye Xinrou smiled coquettishly.

Then you are wrong.” Yang Kai smiled evilly, “I am not a cold person, and I am also more interested in beautiful women. It’s just that I have something to do now and don’t want to waste time.

“Is the young master complimenting this one as a beauty？” Ye Xinrou’s face showed a touch of radiance, and she bit her white teeth and asked.

“Everyone has their own preferences. In my opinion, you are a beauty.” Yang Kai nodded, “But even if you are a beauty, you can’t waste my time.”

“Since this is the case, then I’d be straightforward.” Ye Xinrou didn’t tangle further. She knew a little about Yang Kai’s character and knew that this person was relatively strong. Strong people don’t like to be led by the nose by others. If she continued to talk around the bush she was afraid that the gain would not make up for the loss.

Yang Kai put on a look of listening intently.

“Seven days ago in the battle, the Second Young Master has completely lost his fighting spirit. Although I am the Second Young Master’s ally and should support him at this time to restore his confidence, I think that no matter how hard I try, there is no way. That is to say the Second Young Master is destined to be out of the contention for the throne.

“What do you mean?” Yang Kai’s smile was playful, and the corners of his mouth turned up. “Could it be that you want to betray my second brother and come to me?

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