The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 1682 - 1679: Zhang Ye and Nie Xiong!

Chapter 1682: Chapter 1679: Zhang Ye and Nie Xiong!

The housekeeper of the Lyle Clan heard Lu Si nod in agreement and immediately smiled as he stepped forward, approaching the beautiful woman.

This woman was none other than Yuan Feng, the wife of the Zhang Family Head from Baiyang Town near Tianxiao City.

Although Yuan Feng had already given birth to a son, as a Warrior, her spiritual power tempered her body, keeping her skin as tender as a young maiden’s. The passing years had smoothed her youthful naivety, replacing it with a mature charm that made her even more captivating than many young girls.

"Senior Brother Dongfang, that woman is quite something," Nie Xiong remarked with a chuckle after catching sight of Yuan Feng.

Lin Bai glanced briefly in her direction, smiled faintly, and showed no further interest.

"Oh? Isn’t that Zhang Ye?" Nie Xiong said with a laugh.

Lin Bai turned his gaze to the young man beside Yuan Feng and curiously asked, "You know him?"

Nie Xiong chuckled lightly, saying, "Not long after we returned from the Hanhai Demon Kingdom, word spread within the Outer Sect about nine young geniuses, one of whom was Zhang Ye!"

"Back when we destroyed the Zhu Family in Zhu’s Fairy City and returned, Zhang Ye came to find me. He said he admired us greatly and wanted to make a name for himself in the Lingnan Continent alongside us."

"He even expressed his desire to join the Seventy-two Sword Cultivators of Xian Dong Mountain!"

"I thought his cultivation was decent and his foundation solid, so I saw potential in him. I let him visit the Inner Sect from time to time, and I also casually taught him some Sword Skills. You could say I’m half a Master to him."

Nie Xiong said with a light laugh.

"I see," Lin Bai nodded in sudden understanding.

"Senior Brother Dongfang, let’s go over and say hello," Nie Xiong suggested with a smile.

"Alright," Lin Bai agreed with a nod.

Immediately, Nie Xiong and Lin Bai headed toward Yuan Feng and Zhang Ye.

"Zhang Ye." Nie Xiong greeted with a faint smile as he approached.

At this moment, Yuan Feng and Zhang Ye were chatting jovially with several old men. Judging by their appearances, these elders seemed to be relatives of other distinguished families around Tianxiao City!

Upon hearing Nie Xiong’s voice, Zhang Ye turned around in surprise. When he saw him, he exclaimed joyfully, "Brother Nie Xiong!"

"Brother Nie Xiong, what brings you here?"

Zhang Ye bounded over happily, his face beaming with excitement upon seeing Nie Xiong.

Nie Xiong smiled lightly and said, "Just out here to gain some experience. I never thought I’d run into you here."

"Haha, Brother Nie Xiong, this is my hometown. I happened to return to visit my mother, so I’ve stayed a little longer," Zhang Ye said with delight.

At this moment, Yuan Feng curiously asked, "Ye’er, who might this be?"

"Oh, Mother, let me introduce you," Zhang Ye replied enthusiastically to Yuan Feng. "This is Senior Brother Nie Xiong, a Purple-robed Inner Sect Disciple of the Heaven-reaching Sword Sect. It’s thanks to Brother Nie Xiong’s guidance in Sword Skills that my progression in Sword Art has been so rapid!"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Feng’s face lit up with joy. She bowed respectfully and said with a warm smile, "So it’s a distinguished student of the Heaven-reaching Sword Sect. Ye’er owes much of his progress to your guidance. Without it, he could not have come so far!"

Zhang Ye exclaimed excitedly, "Mother, it’s not just that! Brother Nie Xiong is also one of the renowned Seventy-two Sword Cultivators of Xian Dong Mountain on the Lingnan Continent!"

Hiss—

When the surrounding Warriors heard the title "Seventy-two Sword Cultivators of Xian Dong Mountain," they collectively gasped. Some even paused in their tracks to glance at Nie Xiong more closely.

The Seventy-two Sword Cultivators of Xian Dong Mountain were regarded as the pride of Sword Cultivators on the Lingnan Continent. Everyone knew that each member was a true master of the Sword Art!

Nie Xiong smiled gently and said, "Madam, there’s no need for such formalities. I only gave some pointers in passing. Today’s achievements are all Zhang Ye’s own doing. If he were a useless piece of deadwood, no amount of guidance could help him progress. Ultimately, it’s all thanks to his own diligence."

Yuan Feng bowed slightly once again in Nie Xiong’s direction.

Yuan Feng was indeed known as a celebrated beauty in the vicinity of Tianxiao City. Every movement of hers exuded unparalleled grace and charm. Dressed in a long white robe adorned with floral patterns, revealing a hint of alabaster skin, her allure was heightened by threefold.

But Lin Bai looked upon such matters with utter indifference!

Just then, the housekeeper of the Lu family approached, smiling as he said, "Lady Yuan Feng."

Both Yuan Feng and Zhang Ye were taken aback. Turning to him, they greeted, "Housekeeper Lu!"

The housekeeper smiled and said, "Lady Yuan Feng, my young master respectfully invites you for a private meeting."

Yuan Feng blinked in surprise. Smiling, she asked, "Housekeeper Lu, I have no prior acquaintance with Young Master Lu Si. What business could there be between us? However, since it’s an invitation from the Lyle Clan, I won’t refuse out of courtesy. May I ask where Young Master Lu Si is?"

With a smile, the housekeeper replied, "My young master is not fond of crowds and has already retired to his bedroom for rest. Therefore, we must trouble Lady Yuan Feng to meet him in his quarters!"

"Hmm?" Upon hearing this, Yuan Feng frowned.

She had no prior acquaintance with Lu Si, so why would she go to his bedroom upon their first meeting?

"Mother, I’ll accompany you," Zhang Ye said coldly from beside Yuan Feng.

Yuan Feng gave a slight nod.

At this, the housekeeper interjected, "Apologies, but my young master only invited Lady Yuan Feng. Others need not accompany her!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Ye flew into a rage and said, "And what kind of person is Lu Si? As if I don’t know! A brazen playboy who, before awakening his Martial Soul, relied on the Lyle Clan’s wealth to forcibly take innocent women in the streets!"

"Now he invites my mother to his bedroom for a private meeting? This is like a weasel paying respect to a chicken—what intentions could he possibly have?"

"If I do not go, my mother will not go either," Zhang Ye stated coldly.

Nie Xiong and Lin Bai, who had been standing nearby, overheard this exchange and looked at the housekeeper with suspicion.

Realizing that Zhang Ye had laid everything bare, the housekeeper smirked coldly and said, "Since Young Master Zhang Ye has spelled it out so bluntly, I’ll dispense with pretenses!"

"Lady Yuan Feng, my young master has taken a liking to you. Tonight, you must come with me, whether you are willing or not!"

The housekeeper’s voice grew colder. "Moreover, my young master is about to be named Saint of the Luotian Sect. Lady Yuan Feng, being appreciated by him..."

"...this is your greatest fortune!"

"...and the greatest fortune for your Zhang family in Baiyang Town!"

The housekeeper’s icy tone made Yuan Feng’s face flush with both embarrassment and fury. Though she was married and a mother, hearing such brazen words still kindled a burning anger within her!

"You scoundrel, what nonsense are you spouting?!" Zhang Ye roared, his fury boiling over as he drew a Sharp Sword from his Storage Bag, his gaze filled with murderous intent as he glared at the housekeeper.

From a distance, Lu Si observed the scene unfold and approached with a displeased expression. In a cold voice, he said, "This is the Lu family estate. Who dares to draw swords and act unruly here? Are you tired of living?"