My Silly, Sweet Wife

”Alright, since you want to die now, I’ll grant your wish!” Gongsun Fengying raised her hand, ready to slap Zhu Yan’s head.

Zhu Yan was dumbfounded on the spot.

He never expected this woman to be so violent, threatening to kill so casually.

However, from the kick earlier, Zhu Yan understood that he was no match for the seemingly petite woman in front of him.

Although her cultivation was similar to his, she appeared to be a Cross Training Master, and if they truly fought, he would be the one getting beaten up.

”Okay, okay, I’ll lead the way, lead the way!” Zhu Yan quickly raised his hands to beg for mercy.

No other option, if he really got smacked to death, everything would be over.

Might as well take a gamble.

Perhaps after entering the vast desert, he could slowly find an opportunity to escape.

With that, after a short rest, the group continued on their journey.

Before leaving, Ye Guichen threw a meaningful glance at Su Ze: ”Our grievances are settled, but since you’re here, it may be your opportunity. If someday you manage to take the vast desert into your grasp, your achievements might not be less than the Sunan King.”

The vast desert, with its wide expanse and sparse population, was teeming with masters, and who knew how many treasures lay buried beneath.

If one could truly take control of the vast desert, the number of masters at one’s command might not be much less than in the entire southwest region.

Hearing this, Su Ze’s heart trembled, as if Ye Guichen’s words had triggered a nerve.

Su Mu had already become part of the Su Family’s history, but his achievements were unmatched by anyone.

If, as Ye Guichen said, someday his achievements would surpass Su Mu, what an honor that would be?

This time, watching Ye Guichen’s departing figure, Su Ze felt no animosity, only reverence, and more than that, admiration.

”No wonder he reached such heights; besides talent, his vision is beyond my comparison.”

”Alright, Mr. Ye, I’ll heed your words. I’ll stay here and develop my forces, and one day, you’ll see me in a new light!” Su Ze deeply bowed to Ye Guichen’s departing figure.

In his heart, he felt no resistance to staying here, and instead found some anticipation.

Little did Su Ze know, this small decision would completely change his latter years and entirely alter Su Family’s history.

Not long after Ye Guichen and his group left, another group of three appeared nearby.

The three drove an off-road vehicle, looking around but couldn’t find a place to eat, and eventually stopped at the spot where Ye Guichen’s group had eaten.

The leader of the three was slightly younger, appearing in his thirties, with sword-like eyebrows and an air of valor.

He was named Shen Mu, a descendant of the Kyoto Shen Family.

Shen Lian had been missing for a long time, and although the Shen Family had shown no reaction on the surface, a slight investigation revealed that Shen Lian likely faced dire odds.

Given this, how could they possibly swallow this anger?

Moreover, their investigation showed that this matter was probably connected to Ye Guichen.

Thus, the Shen Family sent Shen Mu to track Ye Guichen, discovering that he intended to enter the vast desert. Though curious, he still followed.

”Young Master Shen, that boy has headed into the desert; should we continue following?” A middle-aged man spoke.

He wore a Taoist robe, with over a dozen swords strapped to his back. He was a Shen Family super-master, capable of wielding ten swords simultaneously against foes, earning him the nickname Ten Sword Immortal.

Shen Mu furrowed his brow: ”Why are they heading into the desert? Bandits run rampant there, masters abound, one wrong move and you may never come out. Are they searching for something?”

Ten Sword Immortal shook his head: ”That’s unknowable; should I scout it out?”

Shen Mu pondered momentarily but ultimately refused: ”Forget it, our mission from the Family Head is to kill him, avenge Shen Lian, and restore Shen Family’s dignity. It doesn’t matter where we kill him.”

Saying this, he looked at another person: ”Master Liu, please track Ye Guichen’s group carefully; we can’t let them spot us prematurely.”

The person called Master Liu was also dressed as a Taoist, similar in age to Ten Sword Immortal but much more refined, noticeably a woman upon closer inspection.

Her name was Li Liuliu, and she was like a Taoist companion with Ten Sword Immortal.

However, Li Liuliu wasn’t adept at fighting, but excelled in tracking, and was extremely skillful with beast-taming. Often, her wisdom allowed her to achieve victory in surprising ways.

The silent tracking throughout this journey was all thanks to Li Liuliu.

Ten Sword Immortal and Li Liuliu were known in the martial world as the ”Thousand Miles to Pursue Fate.”

Once targeted by them, no matter how strong a master was, only a dead end awaited.

The Shen Family had nurtured these two for years, treating them lavishly, so naturally they wouldn’t let down the family’s expectations when asked to act.

Li Liuliu nodded: ”Rest assured, Young Master Shen. Even if they venture to the ends of the earth, escape is impossible. However, I have a good suggestion.”

Shen Mu promptly asked, ”Please, Master Liu, tell us.”

”Years ago, while my brother and I roamed the martial world, we spent time in the vast desert, where I befriended some desert masters. Though they’re reckless money-seekers, if given enough benefits this time, we don’t even need to act ourselves; we can use others to do our work. Then, even if Ye Guichen’s group is formidable, they’re bound for a dead end.”

Shen Mu slapped his forehead: ”How did I not think of that? Can Master Liu contact them?”

”That’s easy,” Li Liuliu smiled faintly, ”I know their stronghold, and just by sending a message, they’ll come.”

”Great, I’ll count on you, Master Liu.” Shen Mu was exceptionally polite, bearing no disrespect despite Li Liuliu and Ten Sword Immortal being Shen Family aides.

After all, to Shen Family these two were extremely significant.

Moreover, Shen Family’s various descendants were overtly and covertly competing for the Family Head position.

Shen Mu usually kept a low profile, and his status within the family wasn’t considered esteemed, but he excelled at concealing his intentions, knowing that becoming Family Head wasn’t a matter of a single day.

Therefore, Shen Mu treated aides and Shen Family masters with utmost humility.

Coming to trouble Ye Guichen this time seemed pointless and thankless to others, but Shen Mu volunteered, even requesting the Family Head dispatch Li Liuliu and Ten Sword Immortal to support him.

Others dubbed Shen Mu foolish, but he knew this was a golden opportunity.

As long as he built good relations with Li Liuliu and Ten Sword Immortal, he’d secure two strong supports upon returning to Shen Family.

Li Liuliu and Ten Sword Immortal didn’t think much further, nodded lightly upon Shen Mu’s request: ”Alright, I’ll notify them now; we’ll meet here in a day.”

With that, Li Liuliu stood up and whistled.

Shortly, a small grey bird landed on Li Liuliu’s shoulder.

She tied the ready-written message to the bird’s leg and set it free.