Chapter 2006: Bride

When she was talking to Fang Biao, Qiu Honglei’s tone was like that of a lover flirting with her sweetheart. But how could that be possible?

Pan Qiaoqiao knew better than anyone what kind of crappy personality Fang Biao had. This was trash that even she looked down on, and Qiu Honglei wasn’t blind. Why would she possibly like him? Her first reaction was that Qiu Honglei’s mind had been affected by this brat’s drugs, but she quickly gave up on that thought. Forget about the fact that such a crazy drug didn’t exist, even if it did, with her cultivation, would Qiu Honglei even let Fang Biao approach her?

Countless thoughts had flooded her mind, but in reality, only an instant passed. Pan Qiaoqiao felt that the situation inside the room was extremely strange and instinctively felt a chill run through her entire body. That was why she ran out without an ounce of hesitation.

However, she soon discovered that her voice seemed to bounce right back off an invisible wall, and couldn't reach the outside at all. She was horrified. She was able to clearly sense that an extraordinary expert had set up a powerful barrier around this room. They definitely weren't someone she could hope to win against.

When she realized all of that, Pan Qiaoqiao activated a blood-igniting secret skill that unleashed her potential. Her usual cultivation immediately became twice as strong, and hidden weapons fired out like flower petals that filled the air. She didn’t even know where her enemy was, and only hoped to be able to buy herself a bit more time.

However, her eyes quickly narrowed. She saw that Fang Biao casually waved his hand, and his sleeves seemed almost as if they contained a world of their own. All of the hidden weapons were sucked in.

What?

She had never expected that extraordinary expert to be Fang Biao!

How is it possible for him to be this strong?

No, something’s wrong! There' no way this person is Fang Biao!

That thought appeared in her mind instantly. Then, everything in front of her eyes darkened. She didn’t even see what had happened to make her faint.

When she saw Pan Qiaoqiao fall heavily to the floor, Qiu Honglei rolled her eyes at her lover, remarking, “Can’t you be a bit more delicate with women?” Even though that was what she said, the grin on her face gave away how happy she was to see this woman meet such an end.

“This woman didn’t have good intentions anyway, so she deserved it," Zu An said with a chuckle. He shoved Pan Qiaoqiao under the bed so that he didn’t have to look at her annoying face anymore.

Qiu Honglei wasn’t interested in Pan Qiaoqiao either; instead, she raised her dress to do a spin in place. Her red dress looked like a fresh blossoming flower as she asked, “Ah Zu, do I look pretty?”

“A smile at a glance, a hundred charms unfold; the powdered maids of the six palaces pale compared to thee,” Zu An said with sincere admiration.

“You’re always so good at making me happy. There’s clearly a few pretty women in the Imperial Palace too, like the empress. Even the crown princess is an exceptional beauty,” Qiu Honglei said. She'd been a part of the attack on the Imperial Palace, and had a deep impression of them. Even so, that was all it was. When she heard the praise of her lover, she still felt incredibly sweet.

Zu An held her hand and helped her sort out her wedding clothes, asking, “Why are you wearing this today?”

“Did you not know that the bride has to try on the clothes ahead of time?” Qiu Honglei replied as she sat down in front of the mirror again to comb her hair. “Early this morning, the Yin Yang Path’s people brought over the clothes for me to try. Even though their actions are despicable, I have to admit that they have an appreciation for beauty, and their clothes are quite beautiful. There were even some maids who came to help me with my appearance, but I chased all of them away.”

“I just feel a bit strange to see you wear someone else’s wedding clothes,” Zu An said as he took the comb from her hands and helped her gently comb her hair.

“What do you mean, someone else? This is clearly mine.” Qiu Honglei harrumphed. She added, “I actually wore this for you to see.”

“It is really beautiful,” Zu An commented. As he watched the woman in the mirror apply her red lip rouge, adding an enchanting gloss to her lips, he couldn't help but become a bit absent-minded.

People always said that a woman’s most beautiful moment was when she became a bride. Qiu Honglei had always been extremely beautiful to begin with; now, paired with the decorated lanterns and colored banners, as well as her rosy lips, she looked even more beautiful.

Zu An couldn't help but lower his head to kiss her. Qiu Honglei looked away and said, “Not with that ugly appearance.”

Zu An only realized he'd forgotten something then, and returned to his usual appearance. The two of them kissed, and Qiu Honglei moaned. Her body even became a bit weaker.

It was different from before. Now, there was no one here to disturb them, so they didn’t need to worry about anything anymore. This kiss unraveled their pent-up feelings for each other. After being apart for so long, all of their emotions were poured into the kiss.

They only separated after a long time. However, Qiu Honglei’s eyes were teary as she said, “Ah Zu, sometimes, I feel really inferior.”

“Inferior? Why would you think anything like that?” Zu An asked, confused. That was especially true after he arrived at the Lake of Hatred and found out just how highly the other disciples in the Devil Sect thought of her.

She was simply a goddess in the eyes of every man. She was the target of every direct disciple’s admiration. To think there could be someone this beautiful who also paid equal attention to cultivation, and yet said that they felt inferior... If someone like Pan Qiaoqiao were to hear such a thing, perhaps she would have woken up out of anger on the spot.

“Because you and Chuyan are husband and wife, and even Manman is so close to you. I'm the only one who is like an outsider with you,” Qiu Honglei replied; a tear couldn't help but slide down her face as she spoke.

When he saw her tear-stained face, Zu An felt a great sense of pity. He didn’t say anything and just kissed her, comforting her with his gentleness.

Qiu Honglei was completely moved. She looked at him with her teary eyes and said, “Ah Zu, I’ve already pretty much fully cultivated the method my master taught me.”

Zu An felt stirred, saying, “That means...”

Because of Yun Jianyue’s warning, the two of them had never dared to take that final step. They couldn't ruin her body ahead of time, or else Qiu Honglei wouldn’t be able to reach the highest level of Charming Voice.

Affection filled Qiu Honglei’s eyes as she said, “Ah Zu, today, I am your bride...”

Zu An’s breath quickened. How could he still hold himself back? He immediately picked her up and carried her to the dressing table. The gorgeous and precious wedding clothes slid down her shoulders, fully exposing her pure, jade-like body. Even the fresh flowers next to her seemed to pale in comparison.

Everything continued naturally...

Suddenly, Qiu Honglei bit down on Zu An’s shoulder. Her entire body trembled continuously.

Zu An felt a bit sorry and asked, “It hurts, doesn’t it?”

Qiu Honglei nodded, but then quickly shook her head. A hint of pained worry appeared on her beautiful face. If the other disciples of the sect saw her current expression, who knows just how many hearts would shatter on the spot?!

She took a deep breath and calmed down a bit. However, her charming little face was still pale as she said, “Your... I have no idea just how Chuyan was able to handle you.” She'd felt as if her entire body was going to split open as soon as they joined.

When he saw how uncomfortable she was, how could Zu An still keep going at it?

And yet, to his surprise, Qiu Honglei wrapped herself around him like an octopus and said, “Don’t stop.”

“But...” Zu An began.

Qiu Honglei gently pressed her finger against his lips, asking, “Did you forget that I’m a Devil Sect witch? I'm the first one to have cultivated our charm skills to the highest level, you know? Even though master is formidable, she's never experienced love, so she probably can’t compare to me.”

Zu An had a strange expression. If she found out about his relationship with Yun Jianyue, he would definitely die a miserable death.

Qiu Honglei continued, “The charm skill of my sect not only makes men playthings in the palm of one's hand, but also teaches how to please the man one truly loves.”

She began to circulate her cultivation. Even though Zu An couldn't see what she was doing, he could tell she was now clearly different from before. Every smile and frown now seemed to tug at his soul. What was even clearer was that her body became even softer than cotton.

Qiu Honglei moved closer to Zu An and whispered quietly by his ear, “I might not be able to win against Chuyan in a fight, but there's no way she can compare to me in this respect.”

This damn petty desire to win!

How could Zu An still control himself? With a roar, he launched his powerful counterattack.

...

With a loud bang, in a place a hundred miles away, dozens of Devil Sect soldiers finally smashed through the tightly-shut entrance of a mountain stronghold, using a crude siege hammer made from a thousand-year-old tree trunk. Then, the attack troops behind them roared as they charged inside. Unfortunately, the stronghold’s defenses were extremely tough, and the forces inside quickly fought back, pushing the Devil Sect’s soldiers back out.

A young man with a cold and detached expression watched with an indifferent expression. Soon after, Devil Sect soldiers came up to him and reported, “Brother Ding, the New Moon Palace’s retaliation is extremely fierce and our brothers have suffered heavy casualties. Should we stop the battle for now?”

“I don’t want to hear about the number of casualties; I only want the New Moon Palace! I want everyone to know that all those who follow master will sing in triumph, while all those who go against master will perish!” the young man replied.

He was none other than Lu Sanyuan’s direct disciple, Ding Xia, as well as the Unfeeling Path’s publicly acknowledged most outstanding inheritor. People all believed that he would be the one to lead the Unfeeling Path to a new age of glory.

The soldier gritted his teeth when he heard that. He turned around and passed down the orders. Now that they knew that there was no way out, the Devil Sect soldiers up ahead continued to charge with reddened eyes. They sent the siege hammer smashing forward again.

Even so, the New Moon Palace’s people also knew that they would undoubtedly die once the enemy broke through, so they gritted their teeth and persevered.

Just like that, the siege hammer smashed inward before being forced out. The stronghold’s gate flowed with a river of blood.

However, after a couple dozen more exchanges like that, the New Moon Palace finally caved. As the siege hammer rushed straight in, it signaled a one-sided slaughter.

The soldiers under Ding Xia’s command became more and more excited. They all rushed in and stormed every single entrance. However, they weren’t able to feel happy for long before miserable screams filled the air.

As it turned out, the New Moon Palace used liquid tactics. Endless viscous poison swarmed in from all directions, causing the enemy to suffer tremendous casualties. Then, the remaining forces of the New Moon Palace attacked from hidden areas, forcing the intruders into alley fights. Because of the poison, the entire place became muddy. Pressing forward became extremely difficult.

When he saw the power the New Moon Palace displayed, Ding Xia’s face twitched. He decided to personally lead his guards onto the battlefield.

After several hours of bitter fighting, the New Moon Palace’s defenses finally couldn't hold on any longer. They lost position after position until eventually, even the final core area that represented the New Moon Palace was also broken through.

Ding Xia finally smiled when he saw that. Within a radius of a thousand miles, the last faction loyal to Yun Jianyue had finally been taken down. He could now peacefully return to attend the wedding. He wanted to see if that Yun woman planned to continue hiding; was she going to just watch her precious disciple marryomg Fang Long, or would she be unable to hold herself back and throw her life away?