Ji Shiyou stood beneath the white jade archway, lost in thought.
He was hesitating, wondering if he should take advantage of the night market today.
To seize the opportunity of being alone with Mingyue and break through the unspoken barrier.
To directly tell Mingyue that regarding what happened at the bottom of the碧波潭 (Bibo Pool),
He would take responsibility and marry Mingyue as his wife.
Just then, he looked up at Mingyue, his expression changing drastically.
Because he discovered that some lecherous man was trying to take Mingyue's hand.
And this person, he knew him, and was very familiar with him.
That man was the notorious dissolute scion of the immortal sects, He Hua, the senior disciple of the Heavenly Dao Sect.
Both were senior disciples of their respective sect leaders. Ji Shiyou had made a name for himself in the immortal sects through his own cultivation and hard work.
But He Hua, on the other hand, was famous throughout the cultivation world for his womanizing and philandering.
Moreover, this person was inherently lewd.
Indulging in sensual pleasures at a young age.
Whether a cultivator or a mortal, any woman with a bit of beauty would attract his attention.
If it weren't for the fact that he was the only son of the Heavenly Dao Sect Master, whose father cleaned up his messes.
He would have been killed countless times by now.
Even his status as the senior disciple of the Heavenly Dao Sect was forced upon him by the Sect Master.
Otherwise, with his meager cultivation.
He wouldn't even qualify to be an outer disciple.
Ji Shiyou's eyesight was astonishing. Although they were far apart,
He could still see the lewd expression on He Hua's face.
Knowing that he was teasing Mingyue, he was instantly enraged.
With a single teleportation, he appeared between He Hua and Mingyue, and sent He Hua flying with a palm strike.
He then pursued, intending to strangle He Hua.
Against a minor character like He Hua, he didn't even need to draw his 映月剑 (Yingyue Sword).
He was furious that He Hua dared to provoke Mingyue.
So, he completely disregarded He Hua's status, wanting only to kill him.
But just as He Hua was on the verge of death, a sword light flew from the horizon.
Directly attacking Ji Shiyou, the sword light was exceptionally sharp.
Ji Shiyou had no choice but to release He Hua and dodge to the side.
The sword light landed, and a figure appeared.
The person wore a white cloak and a mask,
Making it impossible to tell if it was a man or a woman. The figure grabbed the already unconscious He Hua.
"White Tiger Emissary, Xiang Wan."
Seeing the White Tiger mask on the other's face, Ji Shiyou recognized the identity of the newcomer.
The Heavenly Dao Sect had been founded for a thousand years, and unlike other sects,
It had no elders; the Sect Master held absolute power.
Each generation's Sect Master had four confidantes, known as the Four Symbols Emissaries.
They were Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise.
The Four Symbols Emissaries were all individuals of profound cultivation, and it was rumored they possessed a combined attack technique.
Once unleashed, it could destroy heaven and earth, and was said to be capable of slaying immortals.
The Four Symbols Emissaries only obeyed the Heavenly Dao Sect Master. The White Tiger Emissary of this generation's Four Symbols Emissaries was named Xiang Wan.
This was the person in the white cloak and mask before him.
Ji Shiyou understood why, given He Hua's cultivation and reputation,
He dared to wander alone without any escorts.
It turned out that the White Tiger Emissary, Xiang Wan, was protecting him from the shadows.
The Four Symbols Emissaries were renowned. Ji Shiyou had never directly clashed with them.
But he was not one to shy away from trouble, especially since his anger had not yet subsided.
He beckoned, and his 映月剑 (Yingyue Sword) appeared in his hand.
"The rare treasures of Four Directions Mountain are about to appear. Do you truly wish to disregard the overall situation,
And incite conflict between the Golden Crow Palace and the Heavenly Dao Sect, causing infighting among the immortal sects?"
The White Tiger Emissary said in a low voice as he saw Ji Shiyou draw his sword.
His words were true, reminding Ji Shiyou.
"Take good care of him. If he dares again, he will surely be killed."
Ji Shiyou suppressed his anger and sheathed his 映月剑 (Yingyue Sword).
Xiang Wan said nothing and was about to leave with He Hua by sword.
"Ji Shiyou, he snatched my hairpin. That was what I wanted to buy for you."
Seeing He Hua about to be taken away, Mingyue, who had been watching the commotion, shouted.
The hairpin was still in He Hua's hand; he couldn't take it away.
Upon hearing this, Ji Shiyou realized that the gift Mingyue intended for him,
Had been snatched by He Hua? He immediately drew his sword again.
He thought to himself, "Damn it, this is the first gift Mingyue has ever given me."
Let alone the White Tiger Emissary Xiang Wan, even if the Heavenly Dao Sect Master himself appeared, he would still act.
The hairpin must be left behind, or he would fight to the death.
Seeing Xiang Wan already ascending with He Hua by sword, Ji Shiyou's 映月剑 (Yingyue Sword) unsheathed fiercely.
A massive golden crow appeared out of nowhere in the sky, blocking Xiang Wan's path.
In his haste, he had directly used the Golden Crow Burning Heaven technique.
"Senior Brother, what's wrong?"
"Little Ji!"
"Ji Shiyou."
The golden crow's ascent startled the cultivators in the vicinity.
Tian Jian, who was wandering in the night market, immediately led the disciples of the Golden Crow Palace to rush over.
However, he wasn't the fastest. Gui Zi and Shi Li arrived almost instantly.
Then, She Conghu, Jing Hao, and You Sanqiu also arrived in succession.
"Ji Shiyou, are you really going to fight?"
Xiang Wan stood in the air. If he weren't wearing a mask, his expression would have been one of extreme exasperation.
He couldn't understand why Ji Shiyou, having already sheathed his sword,
Would go back on his word and block him again.
The commotion had attracted cultivators from various sects.
If the cause were known, the Heavenly Dao Sect would once again become the subject of gossip.
He couldn't help but hate He Hua, whom he held in his hand, even more.
This useless fellow. If it weren't for the Sect Master's order
To protect He Hua and come to Four Directions Mountain, he wouldn't have bothered with his life.
His cultivation was lacking, but his ability to cause trouble was considerable.
"Leave the hairpin."
Ji Shiyou ignored everyone's inquiries and shouted into the air.
His words made everyone dumbfounded.
To create such a huge scene, even using Golden Crow Burning Heaven,
Was it all for a hairpin? Could it be an extraordinary treasure that Xiang Wan had snatched?
Everyone looked up at Xiang Wan in the sky.
"What hairpin?"
Xiang Wan was also bewildered. He disliked He Hua, and He Hua didn't like him following him.
Therefore, he had placed a restriction on He Hua. As long as He Hua was in mortal danger,
He would receive a notification and come to rescue him.
This way, the two of them wouldn't have to face each other with disgust.
Thus, he was unaware that He Hua still had the pear blossom hairpin that Mingyue fancied in his hand.
"It's the one he's holding, the carved pear blossom hairpin. I liked it.
He also said that if I played with him for a night, he would give me the entire night market."
Mingyue, seeing everyone's confused expressions, explained helpfully.
However, the less she explained, the better. As soon as she finished speaking,
She felt the temperature between heaven and earth suddenly rise, and waves of heat assaulted them.
After a piercing cry, the golden crow in the sky, engulfed in flames,
Charged towards Xiang Wan and He Hua.
It was Ji Shiyou. He didn't know that He Hua had said such things.
The anger he had just suppressed instantly erupted.
No matter what, he was determined to take He Hua's life today.
Xiang Wan, having heard Mingyue's words, was about to check He Hua's hand.
To see if the pear blossom hairpin was there, thinking that if it was, he would return it to Ji Shiyou.
To avoid a tense standoff and delay important matters.
Unexpectedly, the golden crow opposite them launched an attack without any warning.
In a moment of desperation, he unleashed his cultivation.
The phantom of a fierce tiger appeared, blocking him and He Hua.
This was his unique secret technique, White Tiger Light Wave.
Although it temporarily blocked the golden crow, he was inwardly shocked.
Was the cultivation of a junior from the Golden Crow Palace so terrifying?
He was now using all his cultivation to resist the golden crow, not daring to move at all.
Because even a slight distraction could result in him being consumed by the golden crow.
But at this moment, a sword light rose from the ground, directly slashing towards him and He Hua.