The Mirror Master

A thought struck Chen Xiaofeng. Noticing that Chen Qianqian was completely focused on the Martial Arts Discussion Platform, he slipped away from her, dove into the crowd, and chased after the figure.

After finally pushing his way through the masses, he had already lost track of the beautiful silhouette.

A wave of disappointment washed over Chen Xiaofeng.

Just then, in a nearby alley, a woman in purple robes, wearing a veiled bamboo hat, was waving vigorously at him.

Chen Xiaofeng’s eyes lit up. Overjoyed, he quickly jogged over.

"Shh!"

The woman in purple put a finger to her lips, then took Chen Xiaofeng’s hand and whispered, "Brother Chen, follow me."

Feeling the delicate warmth of her hand, Chen Xiaofeng’s heart fluttered. It was as if he were walking on clouds, unable to think of anything else as he followed her in a daze.

Once they reached a secluded spot, the woman in purple removed her bamboo hat to reveal a stunningly beautiful face. A smile played on her lips, and her eyes, like pools of autumn water, rippled with affection as she gazed at Chen Xiaofeng.

"Miss Yiyi, what are you doing here?"

Chen Xiaofeng took both of her hands and asked, utterly captivated.

"I heard people were competing in the city, and I guessed Brother Chen would be here, so I sneaked out."

The woman in purple lowered her head slightly, a faint blush creeping onto her cheeks. "We can only talk for a little while," she said softly. "I have to go back soon, or someone might find out."

Chen Xiaofeng knew about Miss Yiyi’s situation; it wasn’t at all convenient for her to come out.

Yet she had risked punishment by sneaking out, all just to see him.

Deeply moved, Chen Xiaofeng couldn’t help but declare, "Miss Yiyi, for treating me so kindly, I, Chen Xiaofeng, will never fail you in this life!"

"Brother Chen, I believe you."

Tears glistened in the woman’s eyes, and her expression turned sorrowful. "It’s just... my circumstances..." she whispered.

"Miss Yiyi, don’t you worry."

Chen Xiaofeng steeled his resolve. "I’ve already found a way to make money, and I’ve even earned a little these past two days. When the time comes, I’ll use the money to pay for your mother’s treatment first, and then I’ll buy your freedom."

"Brother Chen!"

The woman in purple murmured his name, her breath as fragrant as an orchid, and nestled against him.

Holding the warm, fragrant, and soft woman in his arms, Chen Xiaofeng was ecstatic. He felt he had no more regrets in this life.

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"Brother Han, Brother Han!"

Sun Jifang pushed through the crowd and squeezed in, his face alight with excitement. He waved the two books in his hand and shouted, "I brought the two Inner Strength manuals..."

Just as he rushed to the front of the Martial Arts Discussion Platform, he saw the scene of Sun Bohan being straddled and brutally beaten by Lu Bai.

Sun Jifang froze, his mouth hanging open, completely stunned.

"Perfect timing."

Lu Bai got up, stepped down from the Martial Arts Discussion Platform, and reached for the two Cultivation Technique manuals in Sun Jifang’s hands.

Sun Jifang instinctively tightened his grip.

"Hm?"

Lu Bai shot him a sharp glare.

Sun Jifang shivered, snapping back to his senses, and quickly let go.

"Hmph."

Lu Bai grunted softly and tossed the two Cultivation Technique manuals to the brothers Luo Ben and Luo Xiao, who had run up to him. "Take these back and practice them."

He had no regard for this kind of Profound Tier Inner Strength.

Besides, the names of the techniques were quite fitting for the likes of Luo Ben and Luo Xiao.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Lu Bai and his group headed toward the Luo Family estate.

"Xiaolu, after this fight on the platform, your title as the ’Black Hand Young Hero’ is pretty much set in stone."

Luo Qing couldn’t help but smile at the thought.

Lu Bai just smiled nonchalantly. "Let them say what they want."

Luo Qing looked at Lu Bai’s profile, feeling a bit emotional. ’I never thought Xiaolu would reach such a Realm. His Cultivation might be weaker than mine, but his combat power has already surpassed it.’

’If Ah Yun were still here to see Xiaolu now, he would surely be gratified.’

Perhaps because she had been so busy with various matters lately, she had found herself thinking of Lu Yun far less than before.

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In the main hall of the Luo Family estate, Luo Mingzhao had just returned from the Evil Extermination Bureau. He was recounting the events outside the mine, and the faces of Luo Tianxiong and the others were filled with astonishment.

Luo Hongyuan said, "I never imagined Lu Bai had such abilities. I underestimated him. The younger generation is truly formidable."

"You’re not the only one."

Luo Tianxiong sighed with emotion. "I originally just had high hopes for his future. I never expected that not long after moving into our Luo Family estate, he would help the family solve such a huge problem!"

"Grandfather, Father, Second Uncle, Third Uncle..."

Luo An ran in from outside in a panic.

Luo Hongyuan couldn’t help but snap, "What is it? Why are you in such a state again?"

Luo An said, "After Lu Bai and the others returned to the city, they were eating at the Celestial Fragrance Inn. Sun Bohan heard about it, sent his men to corner Lu Bai, and forced him onto the Martial Arts Discussion Platform with a wager on the line."

"What!"

Luo Tianxiong’s heart jolted.

"Mingzhao, get to the Martial Arts Discussion Platform, quickly! We absolutely cannot let Lu Bai get hurt."

Luo Tianxiong made a swift decision. "That Sun Bohan has been scheming for a long time. Once they’re on the platform, he’ll most likely be ruthless and try to cripple Lu Bai."

"That’s right."

Luo Hongyuan also stood up. "He can just concede if he has to. There’s no need to squabble with the Sun Family over a single victory. Once the Evil Exterminator Guards return, the Sun Family will be the ones in trouble."

Just then, a loud voice boomed from outside. Judging by the excited, booming tone, it was Luo Ben.

"Grandfather, Father, you’re all here."

In the blink of an eye, Luo Qing, her brothers, and Xiaodie—the four of them—had already walked in.

Luo Qing’s expression was relatively calm.

But the brothers Luo Ben and Luo Xiao, along with Xiaodie, couldn’t hide the joyful excitement on their faces.

"Why are you back? Where’s Lu Bai?"

Luo Mingzhao asked quickly.

Luo Qing said, "Xiaolu went back to his room to rest."

Luo Mingzhao pressed, "So he didn’t end up fighting Sun Bohan?"

"Oh, the fight’s already over."

Luo Ben grinned widely and laughed. "Brother Xiaolu beat Sun Bohan like he was his own grandson, haha!"

Luo Xiao couldn’t help but laugh as well. "Grandfather, Father, First Uncle, Second Uncle, you should have seen it! That Sun Bohan is supposed to be a mighty Eight Acupoints Martial Artist, right? With his fancy Six Harmonies Skill and Liuhe Fist? Well, in the very first exchange, Brother Xiaolu pinned him to the ground with one hand and gave him a sound thrashing!"

"The scene was unbelievably thrilling! He made it look easier than when you beat us, Dad."

"Er..."

Luo Tianxiong and the others exchanged a look, still unable to fully process what they were hearing.

"Qing’er, tell us what happened."

Luo Mingzhao asked.

Luo Qing recounted the scene from moments ago in detail.

"Grandfather, Father, look."

Luo Ben held up the two books in his hand and said excitedly, "Brother Xiaolu won back those two Profound Tier Inner Strength manuals, and he gave them to us to practice!"

"That Celestial Tier Inner Strength, the Dragon Elephant Skill..."

"He really comprehended it in the time it takes for half an incense stick to burn!"

"It’s only been a few days, and he’s already mastered it?"

"It seems that kid, Lu Bai, was confident all along. He deliberately feigned weakness to lure Sun Bohan into making a wager and win back those two Profound Tier Inner Strength manuals."

Luo Tianxiong and his three sons murmured to themselves, unable to hide the shock on their faces.

This level of talent for the Martial Dao was completely beyond their comprehension and imagination.

Luo Tianxiong pondered for a moment, then suddenly said, "Hongyuan, Yunxuan, Mingzhao, from this day forward, we can no longer treat Lu Bai as a junior."

"From now on, our Luo Family must treat Lu Bai and his mother as our most honored guests. We cannot afford the slightest neglect!"

With such terrifying talent for the Martial Dao, it was clear that Lu Bai’s future was limitless!

Bluestone City would not be able to contain him.

"As it should be."

Luo Mingzhao nodded.

Luo Yunxuan hesitated for a moment. "Father, what exactly does ’treat as honored guests’ mean? After all, with our age, we’re his elders. We can’t be expected to bow to him every time we see him, can we?"

"And why not?"

Luo Tianxiong glared at him. "You will treat Lu Bai exactly as you treat me."

Luo Yunxuan: "..."

Luo Hongyuan looked at his younger brother with exasperation. ’You just had to ask, didn’t you?’ he thought irritably. ’Happy now? You’ve gone and asked your way into getting a new father...’

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