52: Chapter 52 Oh no, the blond guy is actually myself!

Xu Changsheng began to panic.

He immediately let go of Xie Wantang, intending to put on his Daoist robe and bolt out the door.

However, he was pulled back by Xie Wantang.

"Husband Xu, don't go."

He looked at her with a face full of confusion. "That husband of yours is about to break down the door. If we're caught, won't we be branded as an adulterous couple and be condemned by everyone?"

Xie Wantang's expression suddenly turned as cold as frost. "The relationship between Jiang Wenzhou and me is merely an engagement. I haven't been married into his Family yet, so we aren't considered husband and wife at all."

She then wrapped both her arms around Xu Changsheng's neck.

"Back on the Flowing Light Talisman River, he was the one who personally pushed me off the flying boat. What right does a man like that have to be my husband?"

Her red lips pressed against his once more.

"Once we leave the Secret Realm, Tanger will find a way to break off this marriage. Let's do it again."

Xu Changsheng turned his head to the side, listening to the booming sounds coming from outside the door.

He said helplessly, "I naturally believe in you, Tanger, but no matter what, he's about to come in. If he sees us like this, it'll be hard to explain."

She seized the Opportunity to seal his mouth again.

"Don't be afraid. The bronze door can only be opened once a day. He can't get in."

"Mmph."

The person outside realized the bronze door wouldn't open and began pounding on it even harder, but to no avail.

Xie Wantang, as if driven by a sense of vengeance, became even more proactive and vigorous in her movements than before.

"Husband Xu, I want to be on top..."

Xu Changsheng groaned inwardly.

"Oh no, I've really become the homewrecker. The Genius Disciple of the Chixiao Sect is actually the victim here."

The banging on the bronze door continued.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

...

Three hours later.

Xu Changsheng returned to the vicinity of the ningguang boat, gazing at the towering mountains and ridges in the distance.

His Divine Sense peered inside his Storage Pouch at a golden Medicinal Pill emitting a strange fragrance.

This was the marrow protecting pill.

His heart filled with joy. With this pill, once he collected enough Foundation Establishment spiritual items, he could boldly attempt Foundation Establishment.

Xie Wantang had taken the other marrow protecting pill and the corpse of the Ink Flood Dragon, saying she had some matters to attend to and would return later.

"Boom!"

At that moment.

A loud explosion erupted from the direction of the bronze door, and a pillar of fire shot straight into the clouds.

He chuckled. "It's Jiang Wenzhou. It seems he's very angry."

Then his smile gradually faded, replaced by a ruthless look in his eyes.

He unconsciously clenched his fists.

Although Xie Wantang said she would ask her Family to break off the engagement after leaving the Secret Realm, judging by the previous engagement ceremony, this would be extremely difficult.

Under the pressure of the Xie Family, Xie Wantang might ultimately be unable to hold out.

"There's a risk of failure."

While Xu Changsheng wasn't deeply in love with Xie Wantang, it was impossible to say he had no feelings for her at all.

As his first woman, he would never allow Xie Wantang to have any physical contact with another man again.

"It's best to deal with Jiang Wenzhou right here."

[Today's Intel (Black): Awakening of the Yin Soul]

[A Cultivator has been hiding on the opposite bank of the Flowing Light Talisman River in the Withered Wood Secret Realm, practicing the Inverse Death-to-Life Foundation Establishment technique. He awakened yesterday and advanced to Foundation Establishment. Now desperately needing Divine Souls to supplement and solidify his own, he is currently on a killing spree against the Cultivators who have crossed the river.]

Today's intel arrived as scheduled.

"There's actually a hidden threat."

Xu Changsheng's brow furrowed. He used the communication talisman Xie Wantang had given him to inform her of the matter, telling her to return quickly.

Then he walked out of the dense forest.

The riverbank ahead was where he had docked the ningguang boat.

He found four or five Cultivators gathered there.

They were all Loose Cultivators.

He looked puzzled. "What are they doing?"

One of the Cultivators recognized Xu Changsheng. "Everyone, look! The servant from the boat is here."

Hearing this.

Everyone turned their heads to size him up.

Not knowing why they were all staring at him, his heart skipped a beat. "What are you all doing, Fellow Daoists? Do you think this ningguang boat has something to do with me?"

A loud-mouthed man answered his question. "Fellow Daoist Xu, we all saw the mirage of you and the Second Miss of the Xie Family walking off the same boat."

"Ah, I see."

"You lucky kid, your luck is quite something, being able to hitch a ride on the Second Miss of the Xie Family's ningguang boat."

"So that's how it is."

Xu Changsheng rubbed his nose, not expecting that his actions had been seen by everyone.

He played along with them. "Indeed. This Xu thought his life was over at the time, but I didn't expect the Second Miss to give me a hand."

This caused a stir among the people around him.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, you really are blessed by fortune. I'm so envious; I probably won't have such an Opportunity to be favored by the Second Miss of the Xie Family in my entire life."

This was immediately met with a rebuttal.

"What's there to be jealous of? It's just a master saving a servant. If you ask me, Fellow Daoist Jiang of the Chixiao Sect is the one we should look up to, being able to win over such a beauty."

"That's true. The Second Miss of the Xie Family is known as the number one beauty of Gumu. To be able to marry her into one's Family would truly bring glory to the ancestors."

Ignoring their petty remarks, he asked calmly, "Fellow Daoists, you spent so many Spirit Stones to cross the river. Why aren't you exploring the dense forest for treasures? Instead, you're all here looking at the ningguang boat."

Another Loose Cultivator with a sharp chin and monkey-like features explained, "You don't understand, Fellow Daoist. Although there are many treasures in the Secret Realm, the Yao Beasts are not to be underestimated. We've formed a Loose Cultivator mutual aid group."

"Our last member should be arriving any moment now. I see that Fellow Daoist Xu is also alone. With your attainments as a Medium Grade Talisman Master, you're qualified to join us. What do you say?"

As he spoke, it turned into an invitation.

Thinking of the evil Cultivator mentioned in the intel.

Xu Changsheng shook his head. "My cultivation is shallow, and I lack experience in combat. I encountered a Yao Beast right after setting out and barely managed to escape with my life. I won't be going back in."

More mocking words came from the surroundings.

"I told you, he's just lucky. If I were lucky enough to meet the Second Miss of the Xie Family, I could have been the first to cross the river too."

"Forget about him. Brother Jiang is almost here. What right does a coward like him have to seize opportunities with us?"

A moment later.

The boatman brought their companion over.

The boatman sized up the ningguang boat again. "So this is the ningguang boat. Every time I see it, I can sense new wonders. When will this old man be able to refine such a spiritual boat?"

He sighed and rowed the light-crossing boat back.

The Loose Cultivators also left the area in groups. The noise faded, leaving only the crackling sounds of the Talisman River flowing by.

He looked toward a pine tree not far away.

"Tanger, you're here."

A beautiful figure stepped out from behind the tree. "Strange, I hid far enough away. How did Husband Xu still know I was here?"

"Ahem, my gaze just happened to sweep over there."

"Hmph, we're already in this kind of relationship, and you're still guarding against Tanger like this?"

Xie Wantang gave a soft huff, a far cry from her elegant and noble image in front of others.

"It's not..."

Just as he was about to explain, he was interrupted by Xie Wantang.

"I'm just joking. We both have our little secrets; there's no need to pry into each other's."

"Alright, back to business. Why were you in such a hurry to call me back?"

Xu Changsheng cleared his throat. "I sensed a Foundation Establishment aura earlier. There might be an unknown Foundation Establishment Cultivator who bypassed those Seniors on the other side. I don't know what his intentions are, so it's better to return as soon as possible."