Urban Seduction: Housewives Club

Chapter 564: The Cause of the Conflict

Just as Zhuge Kongfang, who had been severely wounded by Zhu Yuyan and was lying near the edge of the stage, stood up, everyone realized something had changed. He was now holding a short sword and was slowly walking toward Zhu Yuyan, who had been paralyzed by the old monkʼs pressure point strike. The murderous intent on his face indicated he was determined to kill her.

Seeing this, Ye Fei couldnʼt help but deeply regret his previous inaction. He should have rescued his masterʼs wife first or had his aunt step in to protect her. But now that Zhuge Kongfang had already reached Zhu Yuyanʼs side, even if his aunt, Ye Zhilin, stepped in, it might be too late.

Just as Ye Fei was preparing to expose his strength and save Zhu Yuyan, a small figure suddenly stepped forward, standing between her and Zhuge Kongfang. It was none other than Tang Yu, who had stayed behind earlier.

Zhuge Kongfang was momentarily stunned. He recognized Tang Yu as the personal maid of a young lady from the Tang Sect. Under normal circumstances, he would never want to offend someone from such a powerful family, but given the humiliation he had just suffered from Zhu Yuyan, his rage had completely consumed him. He could not allow her to live. So, with a cold face, he commanded, ”Move aside, little girl!”

Tang Yuʼs companion, Tang Xin, also urged, ”Tang Yu, what are you doing? Step back!”

However, to everyoneʼs surprise, the usually gentle and shy Tang Yu, who would blush even at speaking a word, suddenly appeared resolute. She stubbornly looked at Tang Xin and said, ”No, I wonʼt let him kill her.” Turning to Zhuge Kongfang, she added, ”Mr. Kongfang, you are a great hero; you canʼt kill someone who cannot resist!”

”A hero?” This title made Zhuge Kongfang, who was already consumed by hatred, pause for a brief moment, but only for a moment. He needed Zhu Yuyanʼs blood to erase the shame of his defeat today, or he would never be able to establish himself in the martial world. He sneered coldly, ”Then donʼt blame me!” With that, he raised his short sword and aimed it at Tang Yuʼs chest.

Although Tang Yu had followed Tang Xin and practiced the Tang Sectʼs martial arts, her skills were still limited. Even though Zhuge Kongfang had been injured, he was still far beyond her abilities. Despite her best efforts to dodge and block, the sharp sword cut a deep gash across her right chest. Letting out a soft cry, she fell to the ground.

While Zhuge Kongfang was displeased by Tang Yuʼs interference, he refrained from killing her out of respect for the Tang Sect. After she was subdued, he ignored her and immediately turned to thrust the sword at Zhu Yuyan.

As the sword was about to pierce his enemyʼs chest, Zhuge Kongfangʼs eyes were filled with madness and excitement. Just then, a sharp shout rang in his ears, and before he could react, he felt his body being kicked into the air and landing back at the edge of the stage. Looking up, he saw a stunningly beautiful young woman standing in the spot where he had just been, smiling coldly at him.

This young woman was, of course, Ye Zhilin. She was naturally carefree and had no particular view on right or wrong, finding the so-called righteous methods somewhat distasteful. When she saw that Ye Fei had saved Jiang Manjun, she had quickly decided that the mother and daughter were on her side. So when she saw Zhu Yuyan in danger, it was only natural for her to act.

After Ye Zhilin had kicked Zhuge Kongfang away, Ye Fei and Jiang Manjun returned to the stage. The other martial artists, who had planned to stop them, hesitated upon seeing Zhu Yuyan rescued and fearing retaliation from the Heavenly Demon Sect. They decided to abandon their plan.

Ye Fei quickly released the pressure point on his beautiful masterʼs wife, then bent down and picked up Tang Yu. After helping her stop the bleeding by applying a pressure point of his own, he asked with concern, ”Tang Yu, how are you?”

Though only a short time had passed, the large wound had caused her to lose a lot of blood. Her originally lovely and youthful face had turned pale. She managed a faint smile and replied, ”Ye... Brother, Iʼm fine.” But as she finished speaking, her head tilted, and she fainted.

It wasnʼt until Ye Fei had picked up Tang Yu that Tang Xin, still in a daze from the shock, finally snapped out of it. She quickly ran to Ye Feiʼs side, looking at Tang Yu with concern, and asked, ”Is she okay?”

Ye Fei didnʼt respond to Tang Xin. Instead, he handed Tang Yu to Ye Zhilin and said, ”Zhilin, take her and let her rest for a while.” He then handed her a recovery pill, one that she was already familiar with.

”What did you call me?” Ye Zhilin asked with a frown, though she obediently took the pill and Tang Yu into her arms, adding, ”Give me another pill.”

Ye Fei was puzzled as to why Ye Zhilin wanted another pill but didnʼt want to argue. He handed her another and said, ”My little aunt, does this work? Now hurry up and take her away.”

”Thatʼs better!” Ye Zhilin smiled and took the pill and Tang Yu in her arms, walking off the stage, her heart delighted at having the opportunity to have Ye Fei pamper her even more.

Ignored again by Ye Fei, Tang Xin didnʼt have time to be upset. She had grown up alongside Tang Yu, and despite their formal master-servant relationship, their bond was as close as that of sisters. So, she followed Ye Zhilin down, hoping to help care for Tang Yu.

”Is she okay?” After the three women left, Zhu Yuyan quietly asked Ye Fei. She wasnʼt sure how to face the young man. Her feelings for him were complicated—she had started to like him due to the nature of his techniques and the intense pleasure they brought her. However, it was also because of him that her daughter had become angry with her, nearly leading to her death. So, she was somewhat upset with him and didnʼt want to talk to him. But, since Tang Yu had saved her life, how could she not care about her?

”Donʼt worry. Sheʼll be fine soon,” Ye Fei replied with a smile, then added in a soft voice, ”Be good, masterʼs wife, I miss you.”

Zhu Yuyanʼs face flushed instantly. She stole a glance at her daughter, who was still focused on the unconscious Zhuge Kongfang, before replying in an almost whispering voice, ”Bad boy, stop talking nonsense!”

”Okay, only if you promise not to leave secretly again. I wonʼt say anything more,” Ye Fei said with a pitiful expression. ”You have no idea how much Iʼve missed you these past few days.”

Ye Feiʼs words made Zhu Yuyan feel a sudden sweetness in her heart. Her thoughts briefly wandered back to that afternoon—the happiest time in her life. But the worries in her heart made her choose to walk away then, and now that she had met him again, those worries seemed to vanish. She gently nodded and said, ”Alright, I promise, but you canʼt let Manjun know.”

”Whatʼs the matter?” Ye Fei asked, confused.

”Thatʼs a long story. Iʼll tell you later!” Zhu Yuyan quickly stopped her quiet conversation with Ye Fei as she saw her daughter start to turn around.

Although Zhu Yuyan didnʼt explain fully, Ye Fei had a rough idea. The misunderstanding between mother and daughter seemed to be related to him, though he didnʼt know how Jiang Manjun had discovered it.

”Mom, letʼs go,” Jiang Manjun said, turning to Zhu Yuyan. After todayʼs events, all her resentment toward her mother had vanished, and the suicidal thoughts had disappeared. This martial arts tournament had been organized by so-called righteous people, and as members of the Heavenly Demon Sect, they no longer had any reason to stay.

Zhu Yuyan nodded and gave Ye Fei a look that said, ”Iʼll wait for you outside,” before preparing to leave with her daughter.

However, just then, Zhuge Kongfang, seemingly impossible to defeat, stood up again and declared loudly, ”We cannot let them leave! If we allow these demon sect witches to escape, what will become of the reputation of our righteous sect?”

Zhu Yuyan felt a surge of anger toward the man who had kidnapped her daughter and nearly killed her. Yet, after what had just happened, she didnʼt want to make things worse. Who knew if there were other powerful experts like that monk around? If she tried to kill Zhuge Kongfang and another master intervened, it would be troublesome. It was best to leave now and deal with him later.

But Zhu Yuyan hadnʼt expected that, despite her reluctance to kill him, he wouldnʼt let it go. With a cold smile, she said, ”So you want to keep me here? I wonder if you can do so.”

Zhuge Kongfang stepped back, jumped off the stage, and shouted, ”Everyone, donʼt be afraid! This witch from the demon sect is strong, but sheʼs no match for all of us!”

”Really? Do you want to fight me one-on-one? Or are you planning to attack me altogether?” Zhu Yuyan sneered at the crowd, her voice full of disdain. ”So these righteous people can do such shameless things and still act so righteous.”

Seeing that Zhu Yuyanʼs words were making the crowd hesitate again, Zhuge Kongfang quickly added, ”Thereʼs no need for rules when dealing with these demon sect witches. The most important thing is to eliminate the threat!”

”Of course, youʼd say that,” another voice sneered in reply, almost in unison with Zhuge Kongfang. The speakerʼs tone was full of mockery, and he wanted to slap Zhuge Kongfang for his scheming ways.

That would be a fitting revenge for Gu Shishi. He believed his power was undeniable, and if anyone dared to defy him, heʼd just eliminate them. He considered using his strength to turn Zhuge Kongfang into a villain. But in the end, he didnʼt act, as he preferred to keep his strength hidden.