Supreme Warrior in the City

Chapter 1138: Chapter 1137 Hu Xiexie’s Mother

Huo Yuanzhen finally nodded in satisfaction and glared at Su Yang, ”Hey, kid, what was that about just now, were you going easy on that Chen’s subordinate?”

Su Yang was taken aback, ”You... you watched our duel?”

”From start to finish!” Huo Yuanzhen said indignantly, ”You kid, your moves were too soft! With that girl, you could have seriously injured her with your first strike, yet you hesitated so much and ended up like this. What was your intention? Trying to be chivalrous?”

”I... I didn’t mean that...” Su Yang felt awkward. Huo Yuanzhen was nothing like a fairy, she was more like a witch - impossible to converse with.

”What do you mean you didn’t mean it?” Huo Yuanzhen said, ”These kind of women, you shouldn’t show them any courtesy. She looks like she’s been spoiled at home, never having suffered. You should have made her face a harsh lesson, then she would behave.”

Su Yang bowed his head, unable to speak, while Lü Donglin averted his gaze, pretending not to understand at all.

Lü Donglin wasn’t usually like this. The Beigong War God was fiercely strong, influencing Lü Donglin to be robust. However, when facing Huo Yuanzhen, Lü Donglin couldn’t muster any assertiveness.

Even the Beigong War God, who was extremely strong, showed great respect when speaking of Huo Yuanzhen, let alone Lü Donglin.

Though Huo Yuanzhen’s strength was mediocre, the Beigong War God wouldn’t fear her based solely on power. His true respect for her stemmed from some past deeds of hers that commanded his respect. This was also why Lü Donglin seemed meeker before her.

After grumbling for a while, Huo Yuanzhen squinted at Lü Donglin and snapped, ”What are you still doing here? Planning to eavesdrop on our conversation?”

Normally, nobody would dare to speak to Lü Donglin this way. But facing Huo Yuanzhen’s words, Lü Donglin did not dare show any displeasure, and quickly said, ”Sorry, sorry. Miss Huo, I’ll leave you two alone then.”

With that, he didn’t wait for Su Yang’s response and just turned to run off, leaving Su Yang and Hu Xiexie behind.

Su Yang was speechless. Where had Lü Donglin’s usual righteousness gone?

Huo Yuanzhen glanced at Su Yang and then at Hu Xiexie beside him.

Su Yang’s expression changed and he quickly pulled Hu Xiexie behind him, awkwardly saying, ”Miss Huo, this matter has nothing to do with her...”

”Don’t give me excuses!” Huo Yuanzhen cut him off, ”I didn’t say I was looking for her. She’s just a poor girl, what could I do to her? Tell me, why do you think I’m so cruel and venomous in your eyes?”

Su Yang was even more speechless. Conversing with Huo Yuanzhen was truly difficult.

Hu Xiexie’s expression remained calm. She knew Huo Yuanzhen was Huo Qianfang’s great aunt, but she faced her without fear.

”Young girl, are you going to Jade Maiden Peak?” Huo Yuanzhen asked directly.

”Yes!” Hu Xiexie answered crisply.

”Can’t you not go?” Huo Yuanzhen inquired.

Hu Xiexie shook her head decisively.

”Well, think carefully,” Huo Yuanzhen said. ”Once you go to Jade Maiden Peak, you can never marry. If you dare to marry and have children, your fate will be just like your mother’s - captured and brought back to Jade Maiden Peak, never to leave again!”

”What!?” Hu Xiexie’s face changed dramatically. She had only heard from her father that her mother had returned to Jade Maiden Peak, but she was unaware of these circumstances.

”Do you really think that these Superlunary Sects are like public toilets, where you can come and go as you please?” Huo Yuanzhen said coldly. ”Being called a ’Superlunary Sect’ means once you enter, it’s like leaving the mundane world; all your life, you must abide by the sect rules. Jade Maiden Peak is named so because every successor must remain a virgin for life. Breaking the rule means punishment. Those luckier might have their descendants survive, but the unlucky ones see their descendants and lovers die together!”

Hu Xiexie’s eyes widened, ”Then... what about me...”

Huo Yuanzhen continued, ”You’re one of the lucky ones. The people of Jade Maiden Peak came out to enforce the rules, intending to kill your father and you to uphold the rules of Jade Maiden Peak. Fortunately, the Su Family Head of Yanbei happened to pass by and saved you. The people of Jade Maiden Peak suffered a terrible defeat and were forced to swear they wouldn’t trouble you and your father again, but they took your mother back to Jade Maiden Peak!”

Hu Xiexie was stunned, hearing this for the first time, as well as learning about such experiences of her parents.

Su Yang was also astonished, ”The Su Family Head? Are you referring to the Su Family of Yanbei?”

”Correct,” Huo Yuanzhen nodded.

”The Su Family of Yanbei got involved in Jade Maiden Peak’s affairs?” Su Yang said in surprise. ”Wouldn’t Jade Maiden Peak just let it go? That peak is also a part of the Superlunary Sect, a place even the Law Enforcers cannot easily interfere with, no less distinguished than the Su Family of Yanbei, right?”

”Now it indeed isn’t inferior to the Su Family of Yanbei, but back then...” Huo Yuanzhen scoffed, ”Hmph, what counted Jade Maiden Peak in front of the Su Family of Yanbei!”

Su Yang was surprised, ”Does that mean, the strength of Jade Maiden Peak used to be weak?”

”You think differently from normal people,” Huo Yuanzhen glared. ”Why don’t you consider that it was the strength of the Su Family of Yanbei that was strong?”

”Uh...” Su Yang scratched his head, ”So, does that mean the current strength of the Su Family of Yanbei has weakened?”

”Yes, the Family Head has changed; how could it not weaken?” Huo Yuanzhen sighed.

Deep down, Su Yang didn’t know whether to be happy or speechless. That the Su Family of Yanbei’s strength had weakened was indeed good news for him.

”So, I need to ask you clearly,” Huo Yuanzhen said. ”Your mother had a passing acquaintance with me and even answered three questions for me that were vital to my cultivation path. Therefore, I cannot ignore your affairs. Hu Xiexie, if you go to Jade Maiden Peak, or perhaps the people of Jade Maiden Peak, bound by the rules back then, won’t punish you, but life there won’t be easy for you. Moreover, once you enter Jade Maiden Peak, you should forget about marrying Su Yang. So think carefully about the benefits and consequences before you decide; don’t be too hasty!”

Hu Xiexie was baffled. She had never met her mother growing up, and her greatest wish in life was to see her mother. Now that she had finally arrived at Qinghe Academy and might meet her mother, she learned such news, leaving her at a crossroads.