Urban Seduction: Housewives Club

Chapter 569: The Sudden Appearance of a Strong Opponent

Ye Fei nodded and then turned to Tang Xin, asking, ”What are you doing here?”

”I...” Tang Xin felt angry, but her concern for Tang Yu kept her from starting an argument. She simply replied, ”Tang Yu is injured, so of course Iʼm here to take care of her.”

”Tang Yu is in our care now,” Ye Fei said coolly. ”We wouldnʼt dare trouble you, Miss Tang. You can go back.”

”You...” Tang Xin felt both furious and wronged. Wasnʼt she Tang Yuʼs sister? Why was she being treated like an outsider?

”What about me? Are you going to leave, or do I need to carry you out on a sedan chair?” Ye Fei waved his hand dismissively.

Tang Xin was seething, but she held back her anger, remembering that Tang Yu had just fallen asleep in the tent. She glared at Ye Fei and hissed, ”Youʼll regret this!” before storming off. Despite her excellent agility, her steps were unsteady, clearly shaken by her anger.

As Tang Xin disappeared into the distance, Liu Yiru couldnʼt help but chide Ye Fei, ”Whatʼs wrong with you? Tang Xin might have a bit of a spoiled attitude, but sheʼs a good person. Why are you being so mean to her?”

”Exactly,” Jiang Manjun chimed in, nodding. Even though Tang Xin had once tried to kill her, she admired Tang Xinʼs boldness and felt a sense of camaraderie with her.

”I know sheʼs a good person at heart,” Ye Fei scratched his head, ”but for some reason, every time I see her, I just feel this urge to argue with her. I canʼt help it.”

”Youʼre such a child sometimes,” Liu Yiru sighed with a mix of exasperation and amusement. She then turned to Zhu Yuyan and said, ”Sister Zhu, Iʼve heard so much about you from this kid. Itʼs finally good to meet you in person.”

”Ah, oh, hello!” Zhu Yuyan, the esteemed leader of the Heavenly Demon Sect, felt a rare moment of fluster. Unbeknownst to herself, she had already developed feelings for Ye Fei, which made her somewhat awkward in front of Liu Yiru. She also felt a bit embarrassed being addressed as ”sister” by Liu Yiru.

The Xuan Yin and Xuan Yang techniques could only be sensed between a man and a woman, so Zhu Yuyan hadnʼt realized that Liu Yiru and the others also practiced the Xuan Yin Art. If she had known, she might not have been so reserved.

Seeing Zhu Yuyanʼs unease, Liu Yiru secretly smiled but didnʼt show it. Instead, she asked, ”Wonʼt you introduce me to this sister?” She glanced at Shen Huiya, whom she didnʼt recognize since Shen Huiya had arrived after she and Shui Ying had taken Tang Yu back. However, Liu Yiru instinctively sensed that this stunning woman must also have a deep connection with her son.

”This is my younger sister, Shen Huiya, Ye Feiʼs other Shiniang, and this is my daughter, Jiang Manjun. I believe youʼve already met her,” Liu Yiru said, helping Zhu Yuyan regain her composure.

Liu Yiru then introduced the other women to Zhu Yuyan and the group exchanged pleasantries. Miao Chan, who had been quiet until now, finally asked the question that had been on her mind, ”Auntie Shen, do you know the Soul-Entrancing Technique? Why didnʼt Zhuge Kongfang initially seem controlled, but later reveal his secrets?” She had initially wanted to address Shen Huiya as ”benefactor,” but realizing she was no longer a nun—and likely never would be again—she quickly changed to ”auntie.”

”Of course I do,” Shen Huiya explained with a smile. ”But Zhuge Kongfangʼs internal energy was very strong, and my mastery of the technique isnʼt perfect. I had to first make him completely let his guard down before I could truly control him. Iʼm sure many people figured that out afterward.”

”Really?” Miao Chan said sheepishly. ”I guess Iʼm just not very smart.”

”Youʼre not dumb,” Ye Fei interjected with a grin. ”Youʼre just inexperienced. Miao Chan is very clever—she picks up everything quickly.”

Miao Chan blushed, understanding exactly what Ye Fei was implying.

Liu Yiru lightly tapped Ye Fei on the head and said, ”Always teasing the girls. Now, as punishment, Iʼm sending you on an errand. Sister Zhu and the others will be staying here now, so go into town and buy another tent.”

”Why me again?” Ye Fei groaned, though secretly he was more than willing. After all, if things went as planned, all these beautiful women would soon be his. Running errands for them was the least he could do.

”Master, I can go instead,” Gu Shishi offered. She was deeply grateful to Ye Fei and had developed feelings for him, so she was more than happy to help.

”Shishi, donʼt mind him,” Liu Yiru said. ”He deserves this for how he treated Tang Xin earlier. Let him go!”

Ye Fei chuckled, ”Yes, I deserve it. Besides, the mountain path is rough. I wouldnʼt want you to make the trip.”

His words made Gu Shishiʼs cheeks flush with both shyness and joy. It was clear that Ye Fei cared for her deeply and didnʼt just see her as a servant.

After bidding farewell to the women, Ye Fei set off back to the city. Since it was still before noon, he didnʼt go on foot but instead retrieved the black horse he had left to graze in the valley.

As he rode the now much calmer horse, Ye Fei couldnʼt help but marvel at how fortunate he was. When he first arrived, he was only with his mother. Now, he was surrounded by an ever-growing group of stunning women, each more beautiful than the last. Even the legendary ancestors of a thousand years ago probably hadnʼt enjoyed such good fortune.

After a two-hour gallop, Ye Fei arrived back in the city. He bought five tents to ensure he wouldnʼt have to make another trip later. However, he didnʼt head back immediately. Instead, he stopped at another shop to buy some clothes and a wig for Miao Chan. While her shaved head was adorable, it might attract unwanted attention if she followed him to Wang Hai City.

After replenishing his supplies with some delicious food, Ye Fei finally began his journey back. The black horse, now fully tamed, ran smoothly and swiftly, making Ye Fei feel like he had gotten his moneyʼs worth. Its speed and stamina were truly remarkable, and Ye Fei couldnʼt help but think that the sellerʼs claim of it having a ”Dark Cloud Stepping on Snow” lineage might not have been entirely exaggerated.

Just as Ye Fei was reflecting on the horseʼs qualities, he suddenly felt a strange sensation—as if someone was watching him. He turned his head sharply in the direction of the feeling.