"So what if I am? Donât forget whoâs the meat on the chopping board. Hand over your storage bags, and I might let you live!"
The late-stage Nascent Soul elder shouted arrogantly.
Zhou Qing could only shake his head helplessly and advised once again, "You all should leave; itâs better to end this here."
But they continued to close in, ready to rob them at any moment.
Yan Xiaohuâs eyes turned shrewdly, and he directly turned to look at Lady Li.
A sly smile suddenly appeared on his face, and he chuckled, "Lady Li, do you still recognize me? Iâm your little brother-in-law."
Zhou Qing was taken aback by Yan Xiaohuâs outrageous words, his eyes widened in shock, and he quickly signaled with his eyes to ask what he was doing.
Lady Li furrowed her eyebrows, her eyes filled with confusion and bewilderment, seemingly trying hard to recall the identity of this "little brother-in-law" before her, but ultimately, she couldnât remember.
She timidly said, "Greetings, little brother-in-law."
Hearing this, Zhou Qing face-palmed.
Yan Xiaohuâs eyes lit up with excitement, feeling thrilled by the situation.
"Third Senior Brother, stop messing around!" Zhou Qing quickly transmitted his voice.
But Yan Xiaohu was unconcerned, transmitting his voice back, "We canât just clean up this mess ourselves. This is Lady Liâs problem, so stay out of it."
After saying this, Yan Xiaohu turned to Lady Li again and said, "Little brother-in-law and your husband canât make a move today, you go deal with them."
As Yan Xiaohu spoke, he pointed at the few men surrounding them.
Lady Li was scared and shook her head repeatedly, instinctively protecting her high, swollen belly with her hands, her voice trembling with fear, "I canât beat them."
Yan Xiaohu shook his head with an encouraging look, "Have confidence, you are the best, understand?"
Lady Li hesitated after hearing this and looked to Zhou Qing for help.
Zhou Qingâs face showed embarrassment, but then again, with Lady Liâs late-stage Divinity Transformation strength, it would be easy for her to subdue four Nascent Soul cultivators.
But sheâs pregnant, and he could handle these guys.
"Forget it, Iâll..."
"Kill them!" Zhou Qing hadnât even finished his sentence when the other side couldnât wait any longer.
The late-stage Nascent Soul elder was the first to strike, his magical artifact shining brightly as it slashed down.
The other three were not to be outdone, attacking simultaneously.
"Donât you dare hurt my husband!" Lady Liâs timid eyes suddenly turned icy cold at the sight.
With a delicate shout, she raised her hand, and spiritual light blades shot out rapidly from her hand, instantly slapping forward.
The four men only felt an overwhelming force crashing towards them, spitting blood as they were sent flying, breaking through several giant trees before finally stopping.
They were beaten senseless, their minds blank, unable to comprehend what just happened for a moment.
"Di...Divinity Transformation!" The leader elder quickly realized something after a brief bout of dizziness, his face filled with horror.
Oh heavens, playing the pig to eat the tiger.
Why would a Divinity Transformation expert mess with small fries like us!
"Run!" The elder turned and fled without saying a word.
The other three were confused but seeing their sect leader escaping, instinctively followed suit, running like mad.
In no time, they disappeared from everyoneâs sight.
Lady Li looked at her right hand, seemingly in disbelief.
She was only at the Golden Core Realm, how could she have defeated Nascent Soul cultivators?
Right, her husband had returned.
Quickly, she remembered something and turned around excitedly, but the next moment, her eyes flashed with a hint of confusion, the joy in her eyes gradually becoming clear.
Yan Xiaohu clapped his hands excitedly, "Lady Li, I knew you had it in you, as your brother-in-law, Iâm genuinely proud..."
But before he could finish, the alarmed Zhou Qing covered his mouth.
Lady Li seemed to wake from a dream, looking panicked.
"I...Iâm sorry, I mistook you for someone else." She trembled slightly, her voice faint like a mosquito, just like before, and she turned to run.
Zhou Qing sighed as he watched her, while Yan Xiaohuâs face turned pale.
...
The appearance of Lady Li, an old acquaintance, was just a small episode on the way back for Zhou Qing and Yan Xiaohu.
When the two successfully returned to the academy, they found that the whole academy, whether the Inner or Outer Courtyard, had become much quieter.
After some inquiry, they found out that everyone had gone to the Eastern Domain of Lingyun Mansion.
After all, those who could enter the White Jade Taixu Courtyard were all the darlings of the Four Domains.
Now that news of a Spirit Severing Realm expertâs fall in the nearby Eastern Domain had spread, such a great opportunity right before them, which familyâs elder wouldnât want their young to explore and possibly seize a great fortune.
Even the war in the Southwest Two Domains had momentarily paused.
This left the two quite astonished.
"Zhou, youâre back!" Lu Yaoyao came from the Inner Courtyard, eyes full of excitement, and only after confirming Zhou Qing was safe, did she finally feel at ease.
Zhou Qing looked at Lu Yaoyao before him, noticing that her aura had become much stronger after more than half a year.
Li Daoxuan appeared at some point, smiling, "Sheâs about to break through to the mid-stage, but has been concerned about you two, refusing to go into seclusion. Even Master Lu couldnât do anything."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yaoyao, a bit embarrassed, quickly said, "Go, go, go, Iâll go into seclusion tomorrow."
Seeing this, Yan Xiaohu felt a surge of envy.
It seemed that in the days ahead, he too would need to focus and strive for progress. If he couldnât even keep up with Lu Yaoyao, it would be too embarrassing.