After receiving consent from Wuma Xiangwei, the three of them entered the Murong Family's premises. When the elders of the Murong Family heard that the two young ladies from Little Phoenix had arrived together, they immediately opened the door to welcome them, showing great enthusiasm for their arrival.
Great Phoenix introduced Wuma Xiangwei as her senior brother, requesting her to accompany them. The members of the Murong Family displayed unfriendly expressions towards Wuma Xiangwei.
"Our family's fiancée is here; what business does a young master like you have here?" Especially those siblings who were closer to Murong Young Master looked at Wuma Xiangwei, who had transformed into a male figure, with hostility, their eyes filled with subtle warnings.
Wuma Xiangwei, being exceptionally intelligent, understood the implications behind those glances. She felt helpless but had no choice; she was in a difficult position and needed assistance. Who would have thought that she would end up playing such a role?
Although she felt utterly helpless inside, her face remained calm and composed, as if everything was inconsequential. This demeanor pleased Great Phoenix and Little Phoenix but further infuriated the members of the Murong Family for her perceived rudeness.
Great Phoenix and Little Phoenix hoped that Wuma Xiangwei would display arrogance and disregard for the Murong Family, highlighting the disparity between their families. They even wished that the Murong Family would take the initiative to dissolve the engagement.
However, what surprised Wuma Xiangwei was that both the eldest daughter and a younger girl from the Murong Family were looking at her. One girl, around fifteen years old, seemed smitten at first sight, gazing adoringly at Wuma Xiangwei's handsome appearance and closely following her around, which left Wuma Xiangwei feeling quite awkward.
Even Little Phoenix couldn't help but chuckle at this Miss Murong's behavior. She secretly thought, "The Murong Family really has no taste; seeing a young master is like a dog spotting a bone—drooling all over."
Little Phoenix gently tugged at Great Phoenix's sleeve, signaling her to look at Miss Murong's infatuated expression. However, Great Phoenix shot her sister a fierce glare: "What’s wrong? Is Wuma Xiangwei lacking? Where is he lacking? Can't you see he is elegant and charming? Does Miss Murong even deserve him?"
Only then did Little Phoenix take a serious look at Wuma Xiangwei. Upon closer inspection, she realized that this Witch Horse was indeed a handsome young man—fair-skinned with red lips, graceful in demeanor, exuding an extraordinary aura. His tall figure and noble bearing were pleasing to the eye and instantly created a favorable impression in her heart. His face was not only beautiful but also charming and intelligent; no wonder the Murong Family regarded him as a rival to Murong Young Master.
When everyone took their seats, the elders of the Murong Family deliberately separated Great Little Phoenix from Witch Horse, placing Wuma Xiangwei at a lower seat far from where Great Little Phoenix sat.
Wuma Xiangwei remained unfazed and quickly mingled with the surrounding young ladies. This made the girls of the Murong Family's hearts race with excitement as they vied to win her favor.
Great Phoenix and Little Phoenix had no choice but to interact directly with the elders of the Murong Family.
From the mouths of the elders of the Murong Family, Murong Young Master was praised to the skies, as if he were an unparalleled genius from five thousand years ago, unmatched by anyone before or after. A once-in-a-millennium talent.
The young man engaged to Great Phoenix was named Murong Tie, but he was currently recommended by Great Power to take an examination at Nanshan Sect, and was not present in the family, so they asked Miss Phoenix for her understanding.
Upon hearing that Murong Tie had gone to take the examination at Nanshan Sect, Great Phoenix felt a bit of joy in her heart. If this Murong Tie could really enter the Dragon Python Celestial Domain, he would indeed be worthy of her standards.
For now, they would temporarily set aside the matter of breaking off the engagement; if Murong Tie could not enter Nanshan Sect, it would not be too late to reconsider.
Thus, the two young ladies settled down comfortably in the Murong Family, but Wuma Xiangwei felt as if time was dragging on, as the young ladies of the Murong Family deliberately came to chat, drink, compose poetry, and paint with her.
Wuma Xiangwei usually did not enjoy such frivolous activities; she preferred wielding swords and spears. As a woman, she particularly disliked having other women around her acting coy and pretentious.
However, the elders of the Murong Family secretly delighted in seeing their young ladies make Murong Tie's lover compliant and agreeable, so they did not intervene.
After staying in the Murong Family for seven days, Little Phoenix bid farewell to them and decided to visit the imperial city. Wuma Xiangwei was secretly pleased, as there would be a place for her skills in the imperial city.
Who would have thought that the fifteen-year-old girl from the Murong Family, Murong Fei'er, insisted on accompanying them, claiming it was for experience, but in reality, she had taken a liking to Wuma Xiangwei. Little Phoenix had no choice; since the Murong Family had agreed, it would be impolite to refuse. Thus, the four set off together.
This time, Wuma Xiangwei accompanied them to the Murong Family, and they paid her two hundred taels of Golden Red Sand.
The four of them—Great Phoenix, Little Phoenix, Murong Fei'er, and Wuma Xiangwei—traveled day and night toward the capital. However, after just two days on the road, they tragically encountered robbers! Moreover, the leader of the robbers actually recognized Murong Fei'er!
"The little bitch of the Murong Family, there will come a day when you fall into my hands. Isn't your Murong Family very powerful? Tonight, I will taste the flavor of a little girl from the Murong Family. Is such a despicable woman from the Murong Family as sweet and delicious as other women?"
Standing in the middle of the path was a guy with no nose at all, two nostrils glaringly exposed in the center of his face, making him particularly unpleasant to look at. However, the anger on his face was completely genuine. He hardly glanced at Little Phoenix and Wuma Xiangwei; ever since he confirmed Murong Fei'er's identity, his furious eyes were fixed on her.
Murong Fei'er was also youthful and vigorous. Although the situation was extremely dire, she still shouted bravely, "Rolling Dragon, what are you so arrogant about now? Back then, we of the Murong Family spared your life, merely removing your nose to make you change your ways and start anew. You have not repented; do you still want us of the Murong Family to deal with you again? If we come again, it won't just be removing your nose."
The act of removing Rolling Dragon's nose was indeed the masterpiece of Murong Tie. When he returned to the Murong Family to talk about it, everyone thought it was a joke, so basically only Master knew.
Rolling Dragon immediately exploded with rage and shouted loudly, "You dead girl, today I will make sure you die a miserable death. You will pay some fees for your Murong Family first. One day, I will wipe out every single one of your Murong Family without leaving a trace."
Great Phoenix and Little Phoenix knew this matter could not end well; they had no choice but to fight. Thus, they unleashed an attack towards Heavenly Fire.
With a whistling sound, a beam of light soared straight up into the sky, its brightness radiating far and wide.
Seeing that they had already sent out a signal, Rolling Dragon immediately ordered his men to start acting right away—swiftly and decisively—to capture the little girl from the Murong Family.
Among Rolling Dragon's subordinates were ten disciples at the Great Dao Realm; the rest were disciples at the Minor Ancestor Realm, totaling over thirty people. Meanwhile, Wuma Xiangwei and her companions were only four in number—the disparity was simply too great.
So when Rolling Dragon's subordinates charged over, Wuma Xiangwei quickly instructed her three companions to stand behind her while she took position at the front. She had already activated the Yuli Huanfu Technique, preparing to face them alone to buy time and wait for reinforcements to arrive. Although she found it hard to believe that reinforcements would actually come.
At that moment, Great Phoenix spoke up: "Rolling Dragon, you need to understand that we are from the Crimson Fire Family. If you recklessly attack us and cause harm, the consequences will be severe. Our Crimson Fire Family will pursue you to the ends of the earth and eradicate you completely. Think carefully."
"Ha ha, the Crimson Fire Family is indeed formidable. But do you think I would believe that a proper lady from the Crimson Fire Clan would associate with a girl from the Murong Family? Little girl, there’s no need to come up with such a poor excuse. I've been in this business for decades; just wait for me tonight to take my bed back from you. Heh heh, this time is good—there are three fresh little girls; enough for me to enjoy for an entire night."
Great Phoenix angrily shouted, "You lecher, you will regret what you have said."
Rolling Dragon chuckled and replied, "Regret? I won't regret what I've said; perhaps I will regret what I've done to you. Girl, just wait and experience it tonight."
Great Phoenix gritted her teeth in anger, immediately drawing her sword and preparing to fight alongside Little Phoenix and Murong Fei'er.
A Disciple from the Great Dao Realm charged forward, but as he struck Wuma Xiangwei, he was instantly knocked to the ground by a punch from Wuma Xiangwei. Wuma Xiangwei then leaped forward and kicked him three meters away, causing the guy to cry out in pain.
At that moment, another more ferocious Great Dao Realm Cultivator lunged at Wuma Xiangwei, who did not dodge but instead engaged him head-on.
In a single move, the fierce Disciple was quickly brought down by Wuma Xiangwei, who also kicked him far away.
Seeing Wuma Xiangwei was formidable, Rolling Dragon loudly commanded, "Big Pig, Little Dog, Little Cang, you two trap that stubborn kid. The rest of you grab those three Girls and hurry up. Don't delay."
Big Pig, Little Dog, and Little Cang were all Great Dao Realm Cultivators, among the stronger Disciples under Rolling Dragon. It should be sufficient for the three of them to surround Wuma Xiangwei. The others should easily capture Great Phoenix, Little Phoenix, and Murong Fei'er. This was the clever plan of Rolling Dragon.
Great Phoenix and Little Phoenix were at the peak of the Minor Ancestor Realm, while Murong Fei'er was of mid-tier in the same realm. Although the three girls were not very powerful, they all had protective items.
Especially since Great Phoenix and Little Phoenix came from the Crimson Fire Family, one of the eight great families in the Dragon Python Celestial Domain, it was impossible for them to travel without some form of protection.
Even a family like the Murong Family, which could not compare to the Crimson Fire Family, would provide necessary protective treasures for a young girl venturing out alone.
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