Urban Seduction: Housewives Club

Chapter 586: The Election of the Martial Alliance Leader

Since the last time she left, Zhu Yuyan had been conflicted, but she had to admit that Ye Fei was genuinely exceptional. As a mother, she naturally wanted the best for her daughter, so she had been considering bringing her daughter and Ye Fei together.

Even now, after giving herself to Ye Fei, this thought hasnʼt changed. While it might seem unconventional, it wasnʼt entirely unreasonable. In the martial world, the concept of monogamy didnʼt hold much weight.

Although the idea of a mother and daughter sharing the same husband was bold, as long as Jiang Manjun agreed, it wouldnʼt be an issue. Zhu Yuyan was confident that her daughter loved her as much as she loved her daughter, so she believed Jiang Manjun would accept this arrangement.

The only thing that worried Zhu Yuyan was her daughterʼs personality. While Jiang Manjunʼs looks and figure were top-notch, her personality was too bold and masculine. Zhu Yuyan feared Ye Fei might not like this aspect of her daughter. Hearing Ye Feiʼs earlier words, however, she finally felt at ease.

Ye Fei carried his beloved master on his back, their affection evident as they walked at a leisurely pace. Thanks to her Xuan Yin Art, Zhu Yuyan recovered much faster than an ordinary woman. By the time they reached the edge of the valley, she was fully restored.

She had been fine for half an hour already but had stayed on Ye Feiʼs back simply to enjoy being close to him. Ye Fei, of course, was more than happy to oblige.

As they were about to enter the valley, Zhu Yuyan reluctantly got off Ye Feiʼs back and walked in with him. Before they could take more than a few steps, Jiang Manjun hurried over, followed by Shen Huiya, Liu Yiru, and the other women.

”Mom, are you okay? Did Bai Yingshi give you any trouble?” Jiang Manjun asked, even though Zhu Yuyan looked perfectly fine.

After the intense session with Ye Fei, Zhu Yuyan let go of her last bit of resentment toward Bai Yingshi. She was even prepared to become good sisters with her in the future.

Smiling softly, she replied, ”Why would she trouble me? She called me over to explain what happened twenty years ago and sincerely apologized. Manjun, it wasnʼt her fault, so letʼs not hold it against her anymore.”

”Alright!” Jiang Manjun, being a straightforward and open-minded girl, had already come to terms with it after some thought. Hearing her motherʼs words, she finally let go of her grudge against Bai Yingshi.

Seeing Jiang Manjun finally come around, the other women were also happy for her. Liu Yiru smiled and said, ”Alright, itʼs getting late. Letʼs head back and rest.”

Ye Fei wholeheartedly agreed with this suggestion. Although he had been temporarily satisfied earlier, the special massage Zhu Yuyan had given him on the way back had reignited his desires. He was eager to engage in another round with his mother and the others.

However, upon returning, Ye Fei was disappointed to find that Zhu Yuyanʼs tent had been moved next to Liu Yiruʼs, and another tent had been set up for Shui Rou and the others. With so many people around, no one dared to sneak over to him.

Feeling immensely frustrated, Ye Fei returned to his tent alone, silently vowing to speed up his efforts. If he could bring all of them into his fold, he wouldnʼt have to suffer through these lonely nights.

Though the idea was good, it wasnʼt something that could be achieved overnight. After another day of watching tedious fights, Ye Fei, still sleeping alone, grew even more annoyed with the martial arts conference. He also discovered that the mastermind behind everyone staying together was Ye Zhilin, who loved being surrounded by people.

On the third day, after yet another day of dull battles, Ye Fei felt like he was about to lose it. He couldnʼt understand why these martial artists had so many petty conflicts, and their skills were so evenly matched that fights often dragged on for hours. He was tempted to jump onto the stage and kick them all off himself.

After three days of忍耐, Ye Fei, who was used to having company every night, felt like he was about to explode. Not only were his mother and the others unable to join him, but Bai Yingshi and her disciple hadnʼt shown up again, which made him even more restless.

Finally, after the morning battles on the fourth day, the conflicts between the martial artists were resolved, and the conference entered its most crucial phase: the election of the ”Martial Alliance Leader.”

After lunch, everyone gathered in the center of the valley with a mix of excitement and anticipation. Even those who werenʼt eligible to compete were thrilled by the prospect of witnessing something they had only seen in novels and movies.

Once everyone was seated, a man strode onto the stage. To Ye Feiʼs surprise, it was Tang Minghao, the acting head of the Tang Sect and Tang Xinʼs father. Judging from the othersʼ expressions, Ye Fei realized that Tang Minghaoʼs role as one of the conference organizers wasnʼt just for show. The Tang Sect held significant prestige in the martial world.

After bowing to the crowd, Tang Minghao spoke in a clear, strong voice. ”Everyone, I believe you all know whatʼs coming next, but Iʼll still say a few words. First, let me explain the purpose of forming this Martial Alliance. While we martial artists are a powerful group, our lack of unity has led to many conflicts. This is detrimental to our solidarity. After discussions among the leading sects, weʼve decided to follow the example of the Martial Alliance formed over twenty years ago. By uniting all the hidden sects, we can promote peaceful coexistence.”

At this point, Tang Minghao paused and looked around, only to find the crowdʼs reaction lukewarm, even indifferent. He couldnʼt help but feel a bit helpless.

It made sense. The ancient saying ”Thereʼs no second place in martial arts” reflected the pride of martial artists. Even when conflicts arose, they preferred to handle things themselves and didnʼt want a ”leader” looming over them.

Seeing this, Tang Minghao had no choice but to dangle another carrot. ”Although we martial artists are strong, weʼve long had to defer to the guardian sects. Doesnʼt that feel wrong? If we form an alliance and unite under a leader, it wonʼt be so easy for the guardians to dictate to us.”

This line had been prepared during the discussions among the leading sects, but it was best avoided if possible, as it subtly challenged the guardian sects. However, Tang Minghao had no choice but to use it now.

Sure enough, his words struck a chord. Everyone remembered Lu Feng, a young man who had just entered the Xiantian realm. Most of those present were stronger than him, but because he was from a guardian sect, even the leading figures had to treat him with respect. This was hard for these proud martial artists to accept.

Seeing the crowdʼs reaction, Tang Minghao was pleased and continued, ”Of course, the main purpose of allying is to promote unity and reduce unnecessary conflicts, not to target anyone.”

At this point, he hadnʼt realized that his earlier words, while rallying the crowd, had also subtly shifted their attitude toward Ye Fei and his group.