Yun Sheng, Zong Ren, and Yun Canglang also simultaneously sensed the intimidating aura emanating from each other. "It is said that the Lord of Emperor Hong City has long broken through to the Summoning Emperor Level; is this the power of a Summoning Emperor?" Yun Sheng couldn’t help but feel shocked. Though she possessed the Summoning Demon Hand and had once disguised herself as a Summoning Emperor Level powerhouse, it was only when facing a true Summoning Emperor Level expert that she realized how insignificant her own strength was. Xuan Sitian soared into the sky, standing proudly above. He did not take action; a Summoning Emperor Level expert could simply summon a Demon Beast and instantly kill the three of them. But it was clear that Xuan Sitian had no intention of doing so. Time ticked away, second by second. "City Lord! I beg the City Lord to grant Shahua death," facing Yun Canglang’s sudden appearance, Yuan Shahu was moved, but more than that, she was worried. She hurriedly knelt on the ground, with her heart set on dying. "No! Shahua, I already know everything. These years have been hard for you. Since the affair originated from me, even if death is required, I should be the one to face it," Yun Canglang said to Yuan Shahu with deep emotion. The fragile body of the woman trembled upon hearing his heartfelt confession. "Even if I have become , would you still be willing to die for me?" Yuan Shahu suddenly lifted her face. Her face, covered with various scars, was now uncovered in front of Yun Canglang. Yun Canglang’s expression changed, and he found himself at a loss for words when looking at Yuan Shahu. Yuan Shahu wept in pain. Her current appearance was one she did not even wish to glance at herself, let alone Yun Canglang. Men, they all crave a beautiful shell. Now that Yun Canglang has become the newly-risen Martial Saint, the one to stand by his side must surely be an unrivaled beauty. Yuan Shahu felt utterly disheartened; she suddenly took out a hairpin from her body, the end of which was extremely sharp—it was something she had prepared in advance. She had already made up her mind today; if Madam Bi insisted on humiliating her, she would rather take her own life than lie in the same coffin as Xuan Wuji. The sharp end of the hairpin, shimmering with a cold light, was aimed at Yuan Shahu’s delicate neck, as she thrust it forcefully. Like a lightning strike, Yun Canglang swiftly dived from the sky, his palm intercepting Yuan Shahu’s hairpin. The hairpin met his fighting spirit and was repelled instantly. "Beauty fades to bones in an instant; Shahua, I have never cared about these things. What I’ve always liked is that you, with your kind heart and noble spirit, matched my lute and flute with harmony. It was you who, for my sake, didn’t hesitate to break with your family and stay with me tirelessly on the battlefield for three days and three nights. All these years, you’ve been in my heart," Yun Canglang spoke with deep affection, his tiger-like eyes filled with love. Yuan Shahu felt a tightness in her throat; she raised her eyes to look at the man whose affections had not changed, and she could no longer hold back her tears. The two embraced each other, regardless of the public gaze. The citizens of Emperor Hong City were silent for that moment. They seemed to be moved by the couple’s affection. The clan members of the Yuan Family couldn’t help but have moist eyes; Madam Yuan kept wiping her tears, while Yuan Bupo and Yuan Shanshan breathed a sigh of relief. Only Madam Bi had an angry look on her face. The City Lord of Emperor Hong City coughed a few times, and in the sky, Yun Sheng and Zong Ren also felt somewhat awkward; they certainly hadn’t forgotten the peril they currently faced. "Uncle, if you want to confess to aunt, you should at least choose the right occasion. It seems we have more important matters to discuss," Yun Sheng gracefully landed, her wings disappearing from her back, and she winked friendly at Yuan Shahua. Upon being addressed this way by Yun Sheng, Yuan Shahua became bashfully shy, hiding her face in Yun Canglang’s embrace. Yun Canglang, meanwhile, smiled awkwardly; in their emotional moment, they had forgotten the situation at hand. Xuan Sitian also noticed that the wings behind Yun Sheng were neither ordinary Fighting Spirit Wings nor Magic Wings, which made him more doubtful about her identity. "City Lord Xuan, regarding the matter between Shahua and myself, it has brought quite some trouble to Emperor Hong City. If anyone should be held accountable for the death of the Young City Lord, it is unavoidable that Canglang bears the responsibility. But now that the Young City Lord is dead, I implore you to consider the face of Canglang and the Great Zhou Yun Residence and handle this matter appropriately," Yun Canglang said earnestly, making a request to Xuan Sitian. "To resolve the longstanding grudges between Emperor Hong City and the Yun Residence, I humbly request the City Lord to find a quiet place for us to sit down and discuss further," Yun Sheng was quick-witted, she had also noticed the Emperor Hong City Lord’s hesitancy towards them. Xuan Sitian ordered someone to invite only Yun Sheng for further discussion. Seeing this, Yuan Shahua was about to intervene but was stopped by Yun Canglang, "Don’t worry, Sheng’er is very clever; she won’t be at a disadvantage. You take me to visit your parents." Before they departed, Yun Sheng had said that once they entered the city, she had her own ways to make the Emperor Hong City Lord agree to let go of Yuan Shahua. Yun Sheng followed the Emperor Hong City Lord into a side hall; Zongren wanted to accompany her but was sent away by her. Seeing Yun Sheng so fearless, the Emperor Hong City Lord grew even more suspicious of her origins. "City Lord, Yun Sheng’s visit may be presumptuous and interruptive, and to make amends, I have prepared two gifts for you," she took out a bottle of Elixir and a chest, offering them to the Emperor Hong City Lord. The Great Elder, upon the City Lord’s command, accepted the items. Upon opening the medicine bottle, he saw three Purple Gold Ginseng Pills inside, while the chest contained a stack of letters which were evidence of past correspondence between Blood Hand Ditch and Xuan Wuji. "City Lord, they are Holy-grade Elixirs," the Great Elder couldn’t help but show delight on seeing the Ten Thousand Gold Pills. Holy-grade Elixirs have always been monopolized by the Medicine Emperor Pavilion, and these three Ten Thousand Gold Pills, made from Purple Ginseng, could grant eternal youth to ordinary people and can facilitate a rebirth for Martial Artists and Mages alike. That she offered three pills right away showed that she was a genuine Divine Doctor capable of concocting Holy-grade Elixirs. ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ 𝖓𝖔𝖛𝖊𝖑~𝖋𝖎𝖗𝖾~𝖓𝖊𝖙 Xuan Sitian’s expression darkened upon seeing the letters in the chest. He glanced at Yun Sheng and realized that this female Mage was cunningly clever; it was like handing out a sweet date followed by a slap in the face. "What is the meaning of this? Are you threatening me, the City Lord?" Xuan Sitian said angrily, for he had never been so openly threatened in his position before. "City Lord, please do not misunderstand. Yun Sheng is merely returning property to its rightful owner. From now on, no one will know about the relationship between Blood Hand Ditch and Emperor Hong City anymore," Yun Sheng said with a smile. "City Lord," Lady Rou entered from outside, accompanied by Xuan Meimei, who was wearing a veiled hat. Lady Rou truly was gentle and graceful; compared to the fierce and vicious Madam Bi, she was much more pleasant. She whispered a few words to the Emperor Hong City Lord. "It’s you! What are you doing in Emperor Hong City? Father, this woman is the cause of my current plight!" Xuan Meimei burst out with anger upon seeing Yun Sheng. "Lady Xuan, be careful when you lie. It’s clear that your face was injured by the Karma Fire Array of the Suan Ni, so why blame me for it? And to think, I planned on helping you restore your appearance this time," Yun Sheng rolled her eyes.