My Silly, Sweet Wife

There are many master fighters on the island in the lake, all cultivated by Hua Xiangrong over the years.

For so many years, no one dared to step onto the island in the lake without Hua Xiangrong’s permission.

But now, someone has quietly trespassed onto the island and even killed someone.

”Who are you!” Lin Che stared at Chu Huai Nan, who was dressed in black night attire and had a masked face, and asked in a deep voice.

Chu Huai Nan did not answer, shifted forward, and slashed toward Lin Che with his dual blades.

Lin Che was shocked, realizing with horror that the opponent’s cultivation level was no weaker, if not stronger, than his own.

All he could do was retreat with difficulty.

But Chu Huai Nan knew that this was Hua Xiangrong’s territory and shouldn’t linger in battle, so every move was a lethal one.

Swish, swish, swish!

In just a few encounters, Chu Huai Nan’s blades had already left several scars on Lin Che.

The sounds of the fight attracted many people.

They encircled Chu Huai Nan.

Chu Huai Nan snorted coldly, ”Just you?”

As he was about to make another move, a voice rang out: ”Who are you? How dare you trespass onto the island in the lake!”

The crowd parted, and Hua Xiangrong appeared not far from Chu Huai Nan.

Chu Huai Nan’s heart sank. Seeing Hua Xiangrong appear, even though he believed he could handle her in a one-on-one duel,

the presence of so many people made it unlikely he could take Ye Guichen away.

”Go!”

Chu Huai Nan glared at Hua Xiangrong and turned again, darting toward the lake surface.

Chu Huai Nan’s skills were superior, and if he truly wanted to leave, no one could stop him.

Soon, after fighting and retreating, Chu Huai Nan plunged headfirst into the lake and disappeared without a trace.

Hua Xiangrong sent people to pursue him, but it naturally ended in vain.

Moreover, what frustrated Hua Xiangrong even more was that even Gongyang Lang was missing, with no sight of him alive or dead.

”Useless, a bunch of useless fools!” Hua Xiangrong cursed her subordinates, then went straight to the room where Ye Guichen was.

Bam!

After shutting the door, Hua Xiangrong faced Ye Guichen: ”After Gongyang Lang was knocked into the water, his life status is unknown, and now there’s even someone sneaking onto the island. If I’m not mistaken, they were probably after you. What exactly are you planning?”

Looking at Hua Xiangrong’s furious demeanor, and with her ample chest rising with anger, Ye Guichen said calmly, ”What, are you scared?”

”Me, scared? Haha, I, the Great Demon King, have been mixing in the Ghost Market for years and have never heard the word ’fear.’” Hua Yourong—uh, I mean Hua Xiangrong—sneered. ”I feel like you’re playing a bit too big right now. Today’s intruder was a Qi Refiner, and his cultivation was certainly not weak, yet he easily escaped even when surrounded by my people. Although the Seven Kings’ rivalry was sparked by the arena match, they’re not fools. Seeing one scheme fail, they surely won’t let it rest. I fear it won’t be long before they come to the island to snatch you. When that happens, I can’t protect you anymore!”

Ye Guichen shrugged, ”No need for Lord Demon King to worry for me, but, has Gongyang Lang still not been found?”

At the mention of Gongyang Lang, Hua Xiangrong’s expression turned sour, ”No, he hasn’t.”

”Good, I understand.” Ye Guichen didn’t say more, looking as if he was dismissing her.

Hua Xiangrong was enraged, ”What exactly is your plan? To tell you the truth, that Feng Wuxiu has performed the Invincible Vajra technique and likely has no opponents left. Tomorrow is the last day; those who fail surely won’t let it rest. Tonight, something might happen, and even if we survive the night, how do we explain to King Qin tomorrow? Do you truly wish me to send you away?”

Ye Guichen replied, ”Relax, as long as the conflict among the Seven Kings is stirred, it’s fine. This arena match has shown me the strength of most people in the hidden sect, and I have a grasp on it. But, I can remind you of one thing: if I am unwilling, not even that Feng Wuxiu can take me away.”

”Oh?” Hua Xiangrong was taken aback, ”You’re that confident?”

”Haha, you’d better hurry and find Gongyang Lang; that strike shouldn’t have been enough to kill him!” Ye Guichen didn’t want to say more.

Hua Xiangrong was now a bit overwhelmed, clearly not wanting to argue with Ye Guichen any longer.

”Fine, I’ll see how you handle this!” Previously, trusting Gongyang Lang’s words, Hua Xiangrong felt there might be a future following Ye Guichen, but now she began to doubt.

Ye Guichen maintained an inscrutable demeanor, but the situation seemed to be escalating due to the arena match.

The people of the Seven Kings wanted to capture Ye Guichen; since they couldn’t do it through normal means, they would definitely take risks.

Before, there were few masters in the Ghost Market, and Hua Xiangrong could barely manage, but now, because of Ye Guichen, too many masters appeared in the Ghost Market, some probably above the third level of Qi Refinement.

Hua Xiangrong knew she would die if she faced such individuals.

However, being dragged onto this pirate ship by Ye Guichen, Hua Xiangrong suddenly found herself having no retreat.

After Hua Xiangrong left, Gui Tuo appeared again.

”How did it go?” Ye Guichen asked.

Gui Tuo replied, ”I tracked that escapee and discovered his identity; he is King Chu’s younger brother, Chu Huai Nan. He has quietly left the island and returned to his place in the Ghost Market. However, during tracking, I noticed many eyes watching the island; tonight, I fear someone might come.”

”King Chu?” Ye Guichen squinted his eyes and asked, ”What about Gongyang Lang?”

”I don’t know either,” Gui Tuo shook his head in confusion, ”This is quite strange. There seems to be something under this lake island. Strangely, after searching, I found nothing. Gongyang Lang has truly disappeared.”

”Truly disappeared?” Ye Guichen was somewhat puzzled, ”Did you search around the arena?”

”Yes, the arena’s vicinity is limited. Searching from the spot where Gongyang Lang fell into the water, I should have quickly found him with my speed, but there was no trace, as if he vanished into thin air after falling.”

”How is that possible?” Ye Guichen pondered for a moment and quickly asked, ”Then, what about those who were knocked into the lake and died?”

”That’s what’s strange; there wasn’t a single corpse inside.”

”Hiss...” Ye Guichen inexplicably broke into a cold sweat.

After Ye Guichen’s cultivation improved, his fear of the Seven Kings became less intense.

However, the Seven Kings were still seven great powers, not involving just seven individuals. Even if seeking revenge, it wouldn’t be achieved overnight.

Moreover, Ye Guichen still had doubts about being the Son of the Netherworld Emperor.

Even if he truly wanted to act against the Seven Kings, he had to thoroughly investigate his identity first.

At the very least, in the near future, Ye Guichen planned to personally visit the hidden sect to see the world there.

But as for how exactly to proceed, Ye Guichen was still contemplating.