Urban Seduction: Housewives Club

Chapter 560: The Heroic Presence of the Senior Sister

”I think heʼs right,” Miao Chan suddenly chimed in, drawing everyoneʼs attention. ”That Mr. Kongfang is not trustworthy.”

The group turned to look at Miao Chan, puzzled. She was someone who didnʼt even understand the concept of lying, so how could she judge someoneʼs character?

”Why do you think that?” Ye Fei asked with interest, curious about her reasoning. He didnʼt believe she was just agreeing with him out of affection, as that wasnʼt her nature.

Feeling the weight of everyoneʼs gaze, Miao Chan looked a bit shy but explained, ”Because I sensed that Mr. Kongfangʼs heart is shrouded in darkness. Itʼs like heʼs hiding something and doesnʼt want anyone to see his true self.”

The group was taken aback. Miao Chanʼs judgment was based purely on intuition, which seemed almost mystical. But upon reflection, it made sense. After all, itʼs often said that young children, especially those under three, have an uncanny ability to sense peopleʼs true intentions.

They instinctively know who genuinely cares for them and who has ulterior motives. Miao Chan, despite being nearly twenty, had a purity of heart akin to a childʼs, so her insight wasnʼt entirely surprising.

This realization deepened the womenʼs suspicions of Zhuge Kongfang, especially since Ye Fei had already raised doubts. Meanwhile, Zhuge Kongfang, oblivious to the fact that he was being labeled as the prime suspect, stepped onto the central stage and addressed the crowd.

”Fellow martial artists, I am honored by your trust and the support of the major sects to preside over this martial arts conference. Thank you all!” He bowed respectfully to the audience.

Though his voice wasnʼt loud, it carried a resonance that made it seem as if he were speaking directly into everyoneʼs ears. Many were impressed by his profound internal energy, though a few, including Ye Fei, remained unimpressed. Ye Fei scoffed inwardly, dismissing it as a cheap trick.

After the bow, Zhuge Kongfang straightened and continued, ”The martial arts conference has been a tradition for centuries. Many of you have participated multiple times, and those who havenʼt have surely heard about it from your elders or peers. So, I wonʼt dwell on the process. As always, weʼll exchange techniques to learn from each otherʼs strengths and weaknesses.”

He paused, noticing some in the crowd were already eager to step onto the stage. He quickly added, ”However, this yearʼs conference is special. Before the matches begin, I must address two recent tragedies in the martial world.”

The crowd murmured in confusion. They were aware of the Gu family massacre from over half a year ago, which was expected to be a major topic at the conference. But what was this second tragedy Zhuge Kongfang mentioned?

”I know youʼre wondering about the second incident,” Zhuge Kongfang said, raising his hands to quiet the crowd. ”Perhaps many of you havenʼt heard, but just over two months ago, the Wu family, one of the protector families of the Martial Alliance, was also wiped out!”

The revelation shocked the audience. Someone immediately shouted, ”Mr. Kongfang, the Martial Alliance isnʼt part of our hidden world. Isnʼt it inappropriate for us to get involved?”

Zhuge Kongfang smiled. ”True, the Martial Alliance was established less than thirty years ago and didnʼt participate in the last conference. However, I believe that since we are all part of the martial world and such a tragedy has occurred, we cannot ignore it. Donʼt you agree?”

”Yes!” ”Absolutely!” ”Mr. Kongfang is right!” The crowd erupted in agreement, many praising Zhuge Kongfang for his wisdom and leadership.

Ye Fei finally understood why the Martial Alliance had been invited this time. However, he was puzzled. He had only dealt with the Wu familyʼs leaders and members, leaving the women and children unharmed. Moreover, those he had fought were merely incapacitated, not killed. How had it turned into a massacre? He hadnʼt followed up on the Wu family after the incident, so he wondered if something else had happened afterward.

Another voice called out, ”Mr. Kongfang, do you know who committed such a heinous act?”

Zhuge Kongfang nodded. ”After two months of investigation, Iʼve confirmed that the Wu family massacre, like the Gu familyʼs, was the work of the Heavenly Demon Sect!”

”Heʼs trying to pin this on the Heavenly Demon Sect,” Liu Yiru remarked. She was well aware of the truth behind the Wu family incident.

The other women, however, were unaware of the details and looked at Liu Yiru curiously. She explained how the Wu family had attempted to annex the Liu family and had harbored ill intentions toward her and her sister. She also recounted how Ye Fei had dealt with the situation.

After hearing the story, the woman turned to Ye Fei, surprised by the ruthless side of the seemingly harmless young man. Yet, none of them found fault with his actions. Instead, they admired his protective nature, especially those who had grown close to him. They felt a sense of security, knowing he would go to great lengths to protect his loved ones.

”Everyone, given the Heavenly Demon Sectʼs atrocities, shouldnʼt we take action against them?” Zhuge Kongfang declared, effectively positioning the sect as the enemy of the martial world.

”Yes!” Almost everyone except Ye Fei and his group shouted in agreement. Ye Fei noticed that Cui Yingying, the Cui family representative, was particularly vocal, her tone tinged with a sense of triumph, as if someone close to her had achieved a great victory.

”Good! Since weʼre all in agreement, Iʼll take the lead!” Zhuge Kongfang waved his hand toward the distance and called out, ”Bring them forward!”

A group of men in black suits carried a large wooden stake from afar. Bound to it was a young woman in her twenties. She had short, spiky hair and a strikingly beautiful yet resolute face. Despite being tied up and wearing thick clothing, her curvaceous figure was still evident.

Once on stage, the men set the stake upright and left without a word. Zhuge Kongfang pointed at the woman and announced, ”This is Jiang Manjun, the daughter of the current Heavenly Demon Sect leader, Zhu Yuyan. I captured her while she was gathering information about us.”

Jiang Manjun, the daughter of Zhu Yuyan? Ye Feiʼs heart skipped a beat. That meant she was his senior sister! Remembering his stunningly beautiful master, Ye Fei felt the urge to rush onto the stage and rescue her. However, after glancing at another corner of the venue, he decided to hold back for now.

”Mr. Kongfang, since weʼve decided to take on the Heavenly Demon Sect, why donʼt we start by dealing with this little demoness today?” someone from the crowd suggested, and others quickly agreed.

Zhuge Kongfang smiled faintly. ”Thatʼs exactly what I had in mind. Jiang Manjun, as a member of the Heavenly Demon Sect, must have committed countless atrocities. She wonʼt leave here alive.”

Despite facing a crowd of over a thousand people eager to see her dead, Jiang Manjun remained calm and sneered, ”Zhuge Kongfang, youʼve captured me today, but how exactly has the Heavenly Demon Sect wronged you?”

”You havenʼt wronged me personally, but as a member of the righteous path, I cannot ignore your crimes,” Zhuge Kongfang replied with a light smile.

”Is this about the Gu family?” Jiang Manjun retorted. ”Let me make it clear—it wasnʼt us!”

Zhuge Kongfang scoffed. ”Trying to deny it now? Do you think weʼll believe you?”

”I donʼt expect you to,” Jiang Manjun shot back. ”The Heavenly Demon Sect owns up to its actions, but we wonʼt take the blame for others. Iʼm just stating the facts so these fools arenʼt blindly used by someone else.”

Being called fools naturally angered the crowd. Someone shouted, ”Demoness, no matter what you say, it wonʼt change your fate today!”

Jiang Manjun ignored the heckler and turned to Zhuge Kongfang. ”Zhuge Kongfang, dare to make a bet with me?”

”What kind of bet?” Zhuge Kongfang asked, intrigued.

”I bet that even though Iʼm standing here defenseless today, no one except you will dare to step onto this stage and kill me!” Jiang Manjun smirked, her face filled with disdain. ”And Iʼm certain that the only reason youʼre willing to kill me is because youʼve already captured me, creating an irreconcilable enmity between us. You must regret your decision to capture me now, donʼt you?”