Chapter 18: Retaliation

Lu Qing is indeed worthy of being a city lord, even though he obtained this position due to the longstanding system in the Yue Kingdom. He has effectively managed a city for many years, presenting himself with a righteous demeanor that is somewhat intimidating.
He said, "An Shaogu, please do not joke. My sister has never seen you before today, and these people are all following you. If my sister did not have a soft heart, she would just watch from the sidelines. Where would she get involved? She wanted to help you, but you insulted her with these words. Even if there is a life-saving grace, which I doubt, how can you face a girl like this?"
Lü Qing questioned the authenticity of this matter, questioned An Shaobai's intentions, and even questioned his character.
It's human nature.
An Shaobai chuckled and said, "The Zhang and Wang families of Jinling... well, it's no wonder you didn't think of such a trivial matter for a while. I didn't explain it either, so it's not your fault."
Yan Jiuya's eyes fluttered, looking a bit bewildered, as if she couldn't remember it all at once.
An Shaobai shifted his gaze and slightly tilted his body, looking at the group of *censored keywords* with no tenderness. He sheathed his sword neatly, but the bloodthirsty aura still lingered. The *censored keywords* had long lost their desire for his head and now only less than ten people remained, huddling together and trembling slightly like a group of quails, their swords and blades now mere decorations.
The leader has died, and the deputy has become the head of this group. They overheard Anne Shao Bai's conversation with someone and knew that the woman in front of them was Yan Jiuye. They had made a fortune when they first saw this business venture, so naturally their greed grew. Now that they have been scattered and killed by Anne Shao Bai, seeing their target again, they can't help but feel a little absurd.
He saw An Shaobai gesture, and then tremblingly spoke up, explaining the whole story.
It turned out that Yan Jiuye was indeed the cause of trouble in Jinling. Previously, she had stayed in Jinling for some time because of Qing Mingyue. The beautiful and gentle women of the Jiangnan water villages made Jinling's Qinhuai River a paradise at night. Yan Jiuye was naturally tempted by their beauty and couldn't resist going to take a look. The setting sun cast a slanting light, spreading the colors of the clouds in the sky onto the glazed tiles, covering them with a layer of red-orange haze. There were countless boats on the Qinhuai River, and it was famously bustling.
On the cruise ship, by the riverbank, red lanterns twinkle like stars, resembling the beautiful eyes of a maiden. Amidst the sound of oars and dancing shadows, a graceful lady holds a pipa with delicate sleeves, her watery eyes darting around, capable of captivating the soul of any young gentleman. But the most enchanting features are her creamy skin, like lamb fat jade, and her slender jade fingers. A touch of these would fulfill the lifelong desires of these playboys, making them smile even in their dreams at night.
Yan Jiuye naturally remembers that day when she passed by the Qinhuai River, dressed as a man, as they say, "a handsome man in black attire." She wore all black, fanned herself, and smiled mischievously. She was a nonchalant person, passing through the beautiful faces of young ladies, collecting the fragrance of flowers in her sleeves.
She encountered a beauty and immediately wanted to take advantage of her, often saying, "Sister, you look so beautiful. Is the blush on your lips sweet or not?"
But when she got closer, she only lightly tapped on the other person's forehead and presented a box, either wrapped in golden paper or adorned with pearl hairpins.
A beauty smiled and scolded her for being frivolous, but her lips were enticing and her body was soft as if boneless. She climbed onto Yan Jiuye's body and breathed into her ear, "You're pretty sweet too, can I have a taste, sister?"
Yan Jiuye's face turned a little red. He embraced her waist and, with a turn of his tiptoe, the beauty's dress unfolded like a blooming flower, eliciting a sweet exclamation from her.
"Do you think it's fun, sister?"
The beautiful woman looked at him with tenderness in her eyes, gently hitting him on the body and saying, "You scared me, you rascal."
Yan Jiuye laughed boisterously.
However, as he turned around, he heard a girl's scream not far away. Yan Jiuye originally didn't want to get involved in such troubles, but seeing the pitiful scene, he couldn't just ignore it. Even though it was just a small bit of pity, he felt that if he didn't do anything, he would have nightmares, so he reached out and rescued a child.
But it was also because of that arrogant Wang Eren who tormented the girl and became addicted to it, he didn't want to let go of her, insulting her with words and even wanting to get physical. How could Yan Jiuye bear it? The things that happened afterwards actually had nothing to do with Lu Li.
An Shaobai looked at Yan Jiuye again and said, "Do you recognize this lawsuit, madam?"
Yan Jiuye suddenly realized and said, "So, it was because of this that An Shaogu was chased by someone biting his buttocks for these days. Originally, I thought you offended a certain lady's gigolo, or they took a fancy to your appearance and wanted to press you into being a husband, I misunderstood, I'm really sorry."
Luqing: "..."
"Ajiu..." His face turned as pale as a ghost, fearing that An Shaobai would draw his sword in the next moment, and then Yan Jiuye's head would fall to the ground. "What did you say?!"
Yan Jiuye decisively pulled him back behind her and glared at An Shaobai. Then, she looked at the group of *censored keywords* and asked, "Is this all? I have many enemies in the martial arts world. I could be buried by all the wanted orders for me, but I am still bouncing around. Do you know why? How come you guys are so powerful, going after two families right off the bat?"
It's not that she is shameless, but there are no absolute truths in this world. Although many people in the martial arts world are reckless, those with truly poor minds cannot survive for long. Having "enmity" with her is just that, enmity. It's not a deep grudge like "*censored keyword* stealing children". Who knows, there may be a chance to become friends in the future? Moreover, is she being unreasonable? She's just protecting herself, albeit with a heavy fist.
"The prestigious Jinling Family, huh?" She sneered with disdain. "Speaking of Jinling, it reminds me that I had some unpleasant encounters with the Qing family. Well, did they not issue a bounty for my capture?"
Assistant number two shook his hand and said hurriedly, "Yes! Yes! It was originally a rumor from the Qing family. The order for pursuit and killing was withdrawn shortly after it was issued. My brothers and I were originally planning to go to the Northern Dynasty to seek opportunities. We passed by Jinling and learned about this matter. We had no intention of being your enemy, but when we saw the Zhang and Wang families offering a hefty sum of money, my eldest brother was tempted. He inquired about your situation through various channels and was discovered by Miss Qing, who privately offered us many benefits. My eldest brother then made up his mind to bring us south."
She showed a look of "just as expected".
"A femme fatale indeed," Yan Juye stared at An Shaobai for a while, suddenly laughed and said, "This girl's family is extremely rich, able to rival a country's wealth. I can definitely afford to keep a beauty like you. With me, you won't lack for luxurious living and I can also help you fend off these romantic entanglements. Even if you grow old and lose your looks in the future, I will arrange everything properly for you, hmm?"