Abundant Martial Arts Virtue

Wu Xiaode made an oath.

The Laws of Heaven and Earth sensed it and witnessed the scene.

An oath made by a Cultivator is not to be easily broken.

Otherwise, during a calamity, the power of the heavenly tribulation will be magnified.

Li Tao sensed the gradually disappearing Heaven and Earth Laws, displaying an expression of incredulity.

—He actually dared to swear!

"Good, very good, just you wait, I'll call Junior Sister Fu right away!"

Li Tao took out a Communication Talisman and whispered:

"Junior Sister, come to the market quickly, urgent! Urgent! Urgent!"

After saying that, he infused it with Spiritual Power, activated the talisman, and let it transform into a flash of firelight, flying away.

At the tavern.

Song Qingsi supported her chin with her hand, speaking, "Why make an oath so easily?"

Wu Xiaode, thinking of Fu Caier's reaction, found it amusing and casually said:

"I'm only considering it for Junior Brother."

Song Qingsi, clever as ice and snow, understood immediately and laughed: "Are you saying—that woman doesn't really want to marry your Junior Brother, but is inflaming discord to set you brothers against each other?"

Wu Xiaode took a sip of wine.

"Impossible!" Li Tao shouted from the street below, "We are truly in love. Second Senior Brother, you just failed to win Caier's heart, that's why you see her this way!"

Song Qingsi looked at Wu Xiaode, only to see him eating his meal with relish.

"Did Junior Sister really abandon you?" she asked.

According to what Fang Yuming did, the situation was actually this way.

But Wu Xiaode had his own explanation:

"No, I was protecting Junior Brother, fearing he'd be devoured with nothing left but bones, so I was always watching over him."

"You have no feelings for Fu Caier?" Song Qingsi asked again.

"If I did, I wouldn't be here on a matchmaking session, would I?" Wu Xiaode replied.

"What if Fu Caier nods and agrees to marry your Junior Brother in a while?" Song Qingsi stared at him inquiringly.

"Then I must have misjudged, and to express my apology, didn't I just swear to meditate for twenty years?" Wu Xiaode said.

Flawless.

Song Qingsi gently squinted her pretty eyes.

She was, after all, the next Sect Leader of the Qingcheng Sword Sect. How could she act recklessly?

Before coming, she had transferred Fang Yuming's information from the sect.

Fang Yuming was indeed a true disciple who took care of his juniors and treated everyone well.

He was held in high regard within the Fuyun Sect.

The records showed that he supported many disciples without seeking anything in return.

The one he supported the most was Fu Caier.

What exactly was the relationship between him and Fu Caier?

Perhaps only by witnessing it could one discern the truth from falsehood.

Li Tao was also somewhat shaken.

Was Senior Brother really considering my interests?

It can't be.

He clearly looks like he's competing out of jealousy.

But he had previously criticized Fu Caier.

If he really liked Fu Caier, how could he have uttered such vile words?

After waiting for a moment.

A stream of light flew in, circled the market, and landed before Li Tao.

It was indeed Fu Caier.

"Fifth Senior Brother, what urgent matter?" she asked in puzzlement.

Li Tao took a deep breath, patted his storage bag, and took out a rare spirit flower, presenting it with both hands before Fu Caier.

"Junior Sister Fu."

"My parents have already met with the Sect Leader, and we've had the ceremony. They've also spoken with your parents. As long as you nod your head now, the two of us can become Dao Companions and be together forever."

"Junior Sister, are you willing to marry me?"

For a moment, the entire street fell silent.

Even Song Qingsi held a cup of tea, her hand paused mid-air, her gaze fixed on Fu Caier, waiting to see how she would respond.

Wu Xiaode, however, did not look toward the street, instead picking up a bite of food and eating, speaking indistinctly:

"It's hard to evaluate what her current mental state is."

Fu Caier heard Wu Xiaode's voice, suddenly looked up, only to see him seated in the tavern, dining with an exceptionally beautiful woman.

Wasn't Fang Yuming under confinement?

How was he here dining?

—What exactly is going on!

Li Tao also noticed Fu Caier's confusion, quickly explained the situation, then said:

"Junior Sister, marry me, I will make you happy."

"No!"

Fu Caier suddenly took two steps back, loudly saying: "Second Senior Brother's words were inappropriate, but I have always admired his talents. How can you bear to ruin his future over our matter?"

Li Tao was stunned.

Everyone was bewildered.

Song Qingsi gently furrowed her brows.

He saw Fu Caier with tears in her eyes, stepping back and shaking her head: "Fifth Senior Brother, that's twenty years of meditation, the most crucial twenty years for a Cultivator!"

"Although I was slandered by Second Senior Brother, this is fundamentally just a verbal dispute. How can we ruin his life?"

The cultivators around all nodded in agreement.

At that time, the whole street was packed.

Who says Cultivators don't love gossip?

Such a sensational event, even spirit pets were sprawled against the walls, listening intently.

—What a remarkable Fuyun Sect, what a remarkable Fu Caier!

Even when slandered by a Senior Brother, she still wants to protect him.

Where could one find such a good girl!

Wu Xiaode put down the bowl, took a sip of wine, sighed:

"A level ten tea ceremony."

Li Tao stood there dumbfounded for quite a while.

"Junior Sister, how about this," he organized his words and began: "This is our marriage, unrelated to Second Senior Brother, and I promise never to seek revenge on him."

"Please marry me."

He once again held up the spirit flower high.

Fu Caier took a step back, then another, her eyes reddening.

Tears silently flowed down her cheeks, empathy seemed palpable.

"Our matter indeed shouldn't involve Second Senior Brother."

She spoke halfway, then suddenly looked up toward Wu Xiaode in the tavern, gently saying:

"Second Senior Brother, sorry for troubling you."

A person who was slandered, willingly apologizes to the slanderer.

What kind of spirit is that?

Some Cultivators were already moved.

Let alone Fang Yuming—

If the present Fang Yuming were truly Fang Yuming, he might have rushed down, doing everything to appease her.

Li Tao would naturally be furious.

This time, if they fought again, Fu Caier wouldn't intervene.

She had already planned on what to do.

—She just needed to say, "Stop fighting" and then fly into the sky, crying, heading straight back to the Fuyun Sect.

Damn Li Tao, proposing publicly!

Fool!

The most powerful time for a young lady is before she agrees to any man.

All men can only revolve around you, heed your commands, and try to please you.

Once a famous flower has an owner, it loses all other resources!

Unless she meets a truly powerful man, one who can compensate for what she loses, even double it, only then would she consider agreeing.

Li Tao is not worthy!

His family is just a small Cultivation World!

How does that match my ambition of Qingyun!

In an instant.

Fu Caier figured out everything and made full preparations.

What a pity—

Today Fang Yuming is not Fang Yuming, but Wu Xiaode.

Wu Xiaode smiled gently, put down his wine glass, and waved his hand:

"Don't bullshit me."

"If you sincerely love Junior Brother Li and he loves you back, you should marry him."

"If you are just playing with him, that's also your business."

"Stay away from me."

Fu Caier's eyes widened suddenly, unable to believe what she had just heard.

Fang Yuming had lost control!

The pawn in her hands suddenly became unpredictable.

What exactly did he want?

No matter, a girl's reputation is more important than anything else, and she must think of a way to extricate herself now.

Fortunately, she never fought a battle unprepared.

Fu Caier's mind moved slightly.

A talisman hidden in her brocade bag flashed instantly.

Outside the market.

A middle-aged cultivator standing in the air with hands behind his back furrowed his brows.

"Daring to bully Cai Er…"

His figure flashed across the sky and landed in the market in an instant.

Li Tao was about to speak but saw someone landing beside Fu Caier.

"Junior Master Zhang!"

He quickly paid his respects.

"Hmm, you are disciples of our sect, making such a commotion in the market? Truly a disgrace to the sect!" Junior Master Zhang reprimanded.

Looking around, the entire street was indeed packed tightly.

Even the law enforcement cultivators ignored it.

After all, this wasn't about fighting and killing.

—You can't stop people from falling in love, can you?

Li Tao and several Fuyun Sect disciples couldn't help but lower their heads.

"Go back."

Junior Master Zhang ordered sternly.

While he was speaking, upstairs in the tavern, Song Qingsi relaxed her brows, poured a glass of wine for Wu Xiaode herself, and filled her own as well.

"Hard not to fall for it, but Fang, you're so clear-headed. Come, let me toast to you." Song Qingsi said.

"Oh? Mr. Song, you saw through it?" Wu Xiaode replied.

"Only just managed to understand her tactics now." Song Qingsi raised her glass.

Wu Xiaode raised his glass as well.

The two drank it all in one go.

Song Qingsi surprisingly no longer cared about what was happening on the street, continued to pour wine for Wu Xiaode, and said:

"Fang, if you have time, you can visit my Qingcheng Sword Sect. I would like my master and a few elders to meet you."

"Sure, no problem." Wu Xiaode said.

The two drank another glass.

Outside the tavern, Junior Master Zhang's voice rose again:

"Fang Yuming!"

Wu Xiaode turned his head and cupped his hand, "Greetings, Junior Master Zhang."

Junior Master Zhang said angrily, "You are still supposed to be in confinement, yet you sneak into the market to drink, violating the sect rules. Come down to be punished!"

Wu Xiaode's mouth twitched.

According to Fang Yuming's fate trajectory in his memory, he would eventually get punished by this Junior Master Zhang, get his Dantian damaged, and remain unable to recover for a long time.

Since he's going to change his fate—

"Master Uncle, being punished on the street disgraces my Fuyun Sect. Let's report to the Sect Leader and handle it later."

He said with a playful smile.

Just now, Junior Master Zhang used "disgrace to the sect" to pressure Li Tao.

Now Wu Xiaode used the same reason.

Junior Master Zhang was furious, drew out his magic fan from his waist, and shouted:

"You ungrateful brat—"

Suddenly.

He felt a chill on his neck.

At some point, Wu Xiaode had disappeared from the tavern.

He stood behind him, placing a sword to his neck.

Junior Master Zhang was stunned.

—If they were really fighting, he would already be dead.

But he was a Nascent Soul cultivator!

How could a Golden Core achieve this!?

Everyone else noticed this too.

For a moment, everyone couldn't accept it.

In the dead silence, suddenly a woman's voice shouted:

"Where are the law enforcement cultivators of the market?"

—It was Fu Caier!

Several law enforcement cultivators woke up as if from a dream, immediately flew over to surround Wu Xiaode, and cupped their hands:

"This market is jointly maintained by all major sects. Please refrain from disturbing the order."

"Alright."

Wu Xiaode sheathed his sword, flashed, and returned to the tavern.

Song Qingsi's eyes sparkled with curiosity and she transmitted her voice:

"Spatial Divine Skills?"

In the cultivation world, each breakthrough to a higher realm might awaken unique abilities.

Hence her question.

"Yes." Wu Xiaode admitted generously.

His fighting skills had leveled up in the paradise trial, allowing him to teleport.

No fear of being discovered.

Come try me!

On the street, Junior Master Zhang was shaking with rage, but helpless, could only shout:

"Just wait, I'll go report to the Sect Leader right now."

Saying this, he ignored Fu Caier, shot up into the sky, and flew toward the direction of Fuyun Sect.

On the street.

Only Fu Caier was left.

Fu Caier suddenly began to tremble all over.

At this moment, she hadn't lost at all.

She not only resolved the situation but also showcased her kind and responsible nature, letting the outside cultivators see her status in Fuyun Sect.

Even Wu Xiaode's disrespect was managed by her.

Everything was perfect.

Yet, she couldn't help but tremble all over uncontrollably.

When Junior Master Zhang left, she had no desire to follow.

Because—

She finally saw the peak she had to climb in her lifetime.

So strong.

So incredibly strong!

A Golden Core defeating a Nascent Soul with just one move!

Fu Caier lightly exhaled, trying hard to control her emotions.

No wonder she couldn't control Fang Yuming.

A genius like him would eventually sweep across the entire sect, becoming the next Sect Leader, famous everywhere.

Before, she didn't realize his true value deeply enough.

But from this moment on, everything would be different.

To regain his favor.

As long as she could win him over, she could soar nine thousand miles, riding on Qingyun!

If she failed…

Then she absolutely wouldn't want him as an enemy.

If she couldn't have him, she'd destroy him!

To eliminate future problems!