Chu Li sighed. “Miss Lu, you’re here to see me make a fool of myself.”

　　“Of course!” Lu Yurong laughed gently. “I was in Isolated Cultivation to surpass you yet here you are, your martial arts crippled. I won’t let go of such a great opportunity!”

　　Chu Li said. “Are you happy now?”

　　He could tell Lu Yurong’s martial arts had advanced by leaps and bounds. He was not the only one experiencing a quick advancement, Lu Yurong was as well.

　　The Empyrean Fairy Power she practised was most suited for her body’s attributes, resulting in a multiplying effect to her cultivation. Moreover, Empyrean Fairy Power was a first-rate technique that was not inferior to Regal Sword Scripture. Hence, her self-cultivation proved to be faster than Xiao Qi.

　　Lu Yurong’s sharp eyes twinkled with joy. “Of course I’m happy to see you in this state!”

　　Xiao Qi frowned at her.

　　The duo had been competing with each other. Before Chu Li came into the picture, Lu Yurong was ahead of her. She had never won a battle against Lu Yurong who was meticulous and planned her moves with detail. It was no wonder she could not beat her.

　　It seemed even her martial arts was inferior to Lu Yurong. Regal Sword Scripture was an ancient great skill that could lead straight to God’s Boundary. To be able to cultivate to such boundary, one would be regarded superciliously among the young generation. No one was able to surpass that apart from Chu Li.

　　However, Lu Yurong’s Empyrean Fairy Power was also able to lead straight to God’s Boundary and equally extraordinary.

　　Chu Li shook his head.

　　Lu Yurong gave Xiao Qi a side glance. “Ruthless Fairy, not a bad title!”

　　Xiao Qi smiled faintly without giving a response.

　　She knew she did not have the upper hand over Lu Yurong in speech. The best way to deal with Lu Yurong was to keep a lid on her mouth.

　　Lu Yurong spoke, “Chu Li, everyone’s saying you’re depending on a woman to protect you. You’re really bringing shame to men!”

　　“So be it,” Chu Li said. “I can’t go on my own and let them kill me, right?”

　　“Seeing you like this, my trip hasn’t been in vain!” Lu Yurong chuckled.

　　Chu Li replied, “Miss Lu, you really have time on your hands, to travel this far to see me. Now that you’ve seen me, isn’t it time to leave now that the show’s over?”

　　“There’s no rush. I want to admire more.” Lu Yurong giggled. “Xiao Qi can’t protect you on her own, I can lend a hand, what do you think?”

　　Chu Li immediately waved his arm. “I dare not trouble Miss Lu, it’s better if you leave.”

　　Lu Yurong snorted. “I won’t go and will lend you a hand. Just remember to return the favor in the future!”

　　Chu Li shook his head. “This is not considered a favor.”

　　“Providing timely help is a saving grace.” Lu Yurong snorted.

　　Xiao Qi responded dully, “Miss Lu, I can handle it myself, there’s no need for you to stay.”

　　Lu Yurong answered, “Third Lady Xiao really is modest. You can handle it yourself?… If I wasn’t around to vanquish a few people… Did you think only these few were after Chu Li? Chu Li has stepped on many toes so there are countless after his head.”

　　Chu Li shook his head and burst into laughter. It was no exaggeration.

　　Xiao Qi calmly replied, “I can handle it no matter the amount!”

　　She was confident with Chu Li still possessing God’s Limbs. At worst, she could escape together with Chu Li. They did not need Lu Yurong meddling in their affairs. It would be deadly if she harbored ill intentions and turned against them at the crucial moment.

　　Moreover, judging by the look of Chu Li, he trusted this Lu Yurong and this made her uncomfortable.

　　No matter how open-minded a woman was, they would be annoyed to encounter such a situation.

　　Chu Li nodded. “I’ll take the advice of my Lady!”

　　Lu Yurong’s eyes turned cold as she looked at Chu Li. “So you’ve thought it through and really decided to do so?”

　　“Miss Lu, I’ll remember this if you plan to wreak havoc!” Chu Li snorted.

　　He could tell Lu Yurong was angry and was going to be more hindrance than help.

　　Lu Yurong snorted. “Didn’t Third Lady Xiao say she could handle it? I’m going to see if it’s just talk!”

　　Just then, the swishing sounds of clothes were heard. Twenty four people in black appeared and laid siege on the trio.

　　Lu Yurong swept a glance at them.

　　Chu Li said, “Miss Lu, did you summon them?”

　　Lu Yurong snorted. “So what if I summoned them!”

　　Despite this, Chu Li knew these people were not with Lu Yurong. From their swift movements, they had already locked in on their whereabouts. There seemed to be a tracking master among them that should not be underestimated.

　　Xiao Qi gave Lu Yurong a steely glance.

　　“Don’t leave anyone behind, kill them all!” One of the men in black solemnly ordered.

　　At the flash of a white figure, Xiao Qi appeared before him. Her blade light flickered and stabbed through his throat.

　　The man in black was about to strike when pain came from his throat. Endless darkness surged and engulfed him.

　　Xiao Qi’s swift motion and powerful Regal Sword Scripture could not compare to Lu Yurong but was more than enough to triumph over others.

　　Most of the remaining men encircled Xiao Qi while some of them attacked Chu Li.

　　Lu Yurong smiled at Chu Li without any plans to help.

　　Chu Li helplessly glanced at her. He took a step to avoid a swinging blade and another step to avoid another incoming sword. He looked as though he was taking a stroll, avoiding a sword at each step. Being attacked by six people did not seem to affect him.

　　Lu Yurong smiled. “I see you still have your sight!”

　　In a flash, Xiao Qi appeared behind Chu Li, piercing a person’s throat with a single jab. Her sword twinkled and another was stabbed. Her movements were clean and swift, taking down one with a single stab but faced with the siege of more than a dozen, she could only kill them one by one.

　　Chu Li replied, “Fine, Miss Lu, I owe you one!”

　　Lu Yurong chuckled. Her body formed a blurry white figure while her Empyrean Fairy Fist danced around like a butterfly fluttering amongst flowers.

　　“Wham wham wham wham!” The shadow of her fist was far and wide and soon six men in black let out a grunt. They fell back and dropped on the ground still. They were all dead.

　　Chu Li shook his head.

　　Xiao Qi frowned. Her sword was quick but still weaker than Lu Yurong.

　　She did not let it get to her head and concentrated on swinging her sword.

　　At another flicker, Lu Yurong’s Empyrean Fairy Fist danced around agilely like a butterfly. Her tender fair hand was the hand of death to the men in black. They tried to evade, and even flee with all their might but it was too late.

　　With her palm energy omnipresent, they all flew from impact to their deaths.

　　Xiao Qi swung her sword, faster at each motion.

　　Her sword movements became smoother and swifter. In the end, a single swing swivelled past the throats of three assailants, deeming it faster by two fractions. She had matched Lu Yurong’s kill count.

　　Lu Yurong had noticed Xiao Qi’s improvement in swordsmanship. She snorted. “Chu Li, you had it planned. You were using these assassins to practise Third Lady Xiao’s skills. How devoted!”

　　Chu Li smiled. “Thank you, Miss Lu. If there isn’t anything else, you can go about your way.”

　　“You’re ditching me after you have used me… But I really have nothing else going on,” Lu Yurong dully replied. “So I’ll be accompanying you on your journey, to see just how many assassins turn up!”

　　“I think we’re good.” Chu Li shook his head.

　　Lu Yurong frowned. Her gaze turned cold.

　　Chu Li was not bothered.

　　If the two women were put together, even if one was smart while the other was cold and distant, they were enemies. After battling it out all these years, they were bound to be at loggerheads and he did not want to be a part of it.

　　“… Fine, you can come with if you wish to!” Xiao Qi dully said.

　　Chu Li looked towards her.

　　Xiao Qi added, “Miss Lu could help.”

　　“Of course.” Lu Yurong smiled. “I will help if Chu Li’s in danger.”

　　Chu Li snorted. He knew the reason behind her offering a hand. There was no such thing as a free lunch. She was keeping in mind the number of favors that he had to repay in the future.