After settling his family and Li Changqing and the others, Chu Feng departed the Azure Dragon Sect and headed for Vermilion Bird City. Right now, in the entire Qingzhou, there were two people Chu Feng was most concerned about—Su Rou and Su Mei, the beautiful sisters.
Relying on his sharp Mental Power, as Chu Feng approached the outskirts of Vermilion Bird City, he discovered that a grey-robed Spirit World Master had actually set up multiple detection barriers here. Moreover, within the city, he sensed many individuals who did not belong to Vermilion Bird City hiding inside.
All these signs told Chu Feng that Vermilion Bird City was very likely a trap, but he had no choice but to jump into it. Otherwise, he would be unable to rescue the sisters Su Rou and Su Mei.
Chu Feng infiltrated Vermilion Bird City, first visiting Su Rou's and Su Mei's residences separately, only to find them empty. This worried him. Ultimately, he snuck into Su Hen's residence, hoping to find some clues on him.
Fortune favors the persistent. Shortly after Chu Feng infiltrated the palace where Su Hen lived, Su Hen returned from outside, bringing three guests with him—grey-robed Spirit World Masters from the Lingyun Sect.
The other two were both elderly men. One had hair black as ink, the other hair white as snow. Both were top experts from the Lingyun Sect, two of the Twelve Guardians.
"As expected, people from the Lingyun Sect. I'd like to see what kind of tricks you're playing." Chu Feng did not immediately confront Su Hen. Instead, he concealed his aura, hid in a corner, and quietly observed every move the three made.
"Hey, please, esteemed guests, come in and sit."
Entering the main hall, Su Hen acted like a lapdog, bowing and scraping to the three from the Lingyun Sect, serving them tea and water. It was the first time Chu Feng discovered that this city lord of Vermilion Bird City was truly first-rate at flattery.
"City Lord Su Hen, it seems what you said wasn't true. You claimed that Chu Feng is madly in love with your two daughters and, upon learning they cut ties with him, would definitely come here for an explanation. But why, after so many days, is there still no word of Chu Feng?" the white-haired guardian asked.
"Uh... well..."
"Perhaps that Chu Feng is heartless and faithless, or maybe he fled Qingzhou long ago, abandoning my two daughters!" Su Hen answered with a forced laugh.
"In that case, your two daughters really did choose the wrong person. Though even if Chu Feng came, he would only be sending himself to his death."
"City Lord Su Hen, your two daughters are rare beauties, but unfortunately, they were involved with Chu Feng and still refuse to sever ties with him. This will likely hinder the future development of your Su Family. After all, the Lord of the Kirin Prince's Manor has given the order to kill everyone who has any entanglement with Chu Feng," the black-haired guardian spoke.
"Uh... Lord, I..." Terrified by these words, Su Hen wanted to explain but didn't know how, and began to stammer.
"Come now, City Lord Su Hen, there's no need to be afraid. Actually, there is a way to save you and your two daughters," the black-haired elder said with a smile.
"Please, Lord, guide me."
Su Hen hurriedly asked. Even though the three before him were from the Lingyun Sect, their formidable strength and close ties to the Kirin Prince's Manor meant Su Hen truly dared not offend them. He was, in fact, terrified of them.
Seeing Su Hen's face filled with fear, the black-haired elder spoke: "The ones endangering you are your two daughters. The ones who can save you are also your two daughters."
"To be honest, our Sect's Spirit World Master has not married to this day. However, he has fallen in love with your two daughters at first sight. If you were to marry your two daughters to him, who would dare touch your Su Family then?" the black-haired guardian said.
"Indeed. I received a secret report that the grey-robed Spirit World Master from the Kirin Prince's Manor has suddenly disappeared without a trace. It's very likely he met with misfortune. So now, within Qingzhou, our Spirit World Master is the only grey-robed Spirit World Master."
"Even the Kirin Prince's Manor treats our Spirit World Master with utmost respect. Su Hen, if you betroth your daughters to the Spirit World Master, your Su Family will surely rise to prominence," the white-haired guardian added persuasively at this point.
"Uh... Spirit World Master, do you... truly wish to marry my two daughters?" This sudden news left Su Hen somewhat stunned.
"Heh, that's right. If City Lord Su Hen is willing to give Su Rou and Su Mei to this old man, I will certainly not mistreat you." Perhaps due to excessive excitement and joy, the grey-robed Spirit World Master abruptly lifted the hood that had been concealing his face, revealing his incredibly ugly features.
This old man was truly hideous. He had a hooked nose, triangular eyes, a melon-shaped head, a pockmarked face, and was also bald.
"Hoo."
Seeing the grey-robed Spirit World Master's appearance, Su Hen drew a sharp breath. Presumably, it was also his first time seeing such an ugly old man.
However, thinking of the old man's special status, powerful strength, and formidable background, he suppressed his shock and said with a ingratiating smile: "That my, Su Hen, can betroth my daughters to the Spirit World Master is not only my honor, but the honor of all my ancestors. I will go call my two daughters here and tell them about this." With these words, Su Hen walked out.
After Su Hen had been gone for a while, the white-haired guardian said to the grey-robed Spirit World Master: "Spirit World Master, you don't really intend to marry that pair of sisters, do you? The Sect Master and the Manor Lord have given a strict order—anyone who has had any close relationship with Chu Feng must be killed, regardless of whether they announce the severing of ties."
"Alas, you misunderstand me too much. Do you think I don't understand the Sect Master's temperament?"
"It's just that Su Rou and Su Mei are rare beauties. Among all the women I've seen, these two girls are absolutely the most beautiful. The only one who can compare to them is Yan Ruyu of the Jade Maiden Sect."
"It would be such a pity to kill such beauties. Wouldn't it be even more of a pity not to savor their flavor before they die?"
"When Su Hen brings them here shortly, I'll use that opportunity to take them both to my room. You two should come along as well, and let's enjoy these two rare pieces together," the grey-robed Spirit World Master said with a lewd laugh.
"Ha ha, thank you, Spirit World Master!" Upon hearing the Spirit World Master's words, the two guardian elders were also overjoyed, revealing lewd smiles. Their lower bodies even showed a reaction, indicating that they too had long harbored improper thoughts about the sisters Su Rou and Su Mei.
"Bastards! These three lecherous old men dare to plot against my Su Rou and Su Mei! I'll make you pay for this!" Hiding in the corner, having witnessed everything, Chu Feng was already seething with rage, his fists clenched so tightly they creaked.
"And that Su Hen, he's the worst of them all! Chu Feng, you must eliminate that Su Hen, otherwise who knows how he'll harm your Su Rou and Su Mei!" Dan Dan was also furious, her little face flushed red and teeth gritted. She simply couldn't endure a father like Su Hen selling off his own daughters like this.
"Rest assured, none of them will escape." In truth, even without Dan Dan's reminder, Chu Feng had already made his resolution.
It had to be said that Su Hen's efficiency was quite good. In just a short while, the closed door opened, and Su Hen walked in with a face full of eagerness. Following behind him were two women of exquisite beauty and perfect figures—none other than Su Rou and Su Mei.