28: Duan Zhengchun: Thank you, Mr. Murong, for saving my wife!

"Auntie."

Ning Yuan immediately stood up. Seeing Dao Baifeng's loose clothes, he immediately took off his outer jacket. "Auntie, you wear my clothes first. We'll return to Yuxu Temple when it gets a bit darker."

"I suppose by then, the Four Evils will have already left."

"Hmph."

Dao Baifeng's face was cold, but this time she didn't refuse. After all, in her current state, she couldn't afford to be arrogant.

While Ning Yuan started grilling, Dao Baifeng remained silent.

Clearly, she couldn't face Ning Yuan for the time being.

After all, they had only known each other for one day and one night.

And he was calling her son 'brother,' yet she had such a relationship with him.

This morning, she was even forcibly... Thinking of all this, Dao Baifeng's mood was complex, and she had no desire to speak.

She didn't even look at Ning Yuan.

The atmosphere was heavy.

Ning Yuan was in no mood to care about Dao Baifeng's feelings at this moment. After eating, he continued to Cultivate on his own.

Watching Ning Yuan begin to ignore her, Dao Baifeng couldn't help but show annoyance, secretly gripping her sword hilt.

In the end, the sword was not drawn.

Ning Yuan, with his back to her, his lips slightly curved, continued to Cultivate.

It wasn't until dusk, when the thousand-fold amplification ended, that Ning Yuan stood up.

"Auntie, we can go now."

Ning Yuan came to Dao Baifeng's side and said.

"I told you, please call me Princess or Madam Duan!"

Dao Baifeng said sternly.

"Very well, as the Princess wishes."

Ning Yuan no longer insisted.

The two returned to Yuxu Temple.

Inside Yuxu Temple, everything was as usual.

After returning, Dao Baifeng immediately locked herself in her room and changed into her everyday clothes.

Soon after Dao Baifeng had tidied up, the sound of horse hooves came.

"Mother, Brother Murong!"

Duan Yu immediately jumped off his horse and ran into the Daoist temple.

"Madam!"

Duan Zhengchun followed closely behind.

Then Mu Wanqing also ran in, looking around with worry in her eyes.

"Wan Mei!"

Ning Yuan walked out. After Mu Wanqing saw Ning Yuan, she immediately showed joy and threw herself into Ning Yuan's arms. "Husband, I'm glad you're alright."

"Don't worry, I don't even put the mere Four Evils in my eyes. It's your safety that puts my mind at ease."

Ning Yuan stroked Mu Wanqing's dark hair, comforting her.

On the other side, Duan Zhengchun also came to Dao Baifeng with an excited expression. "Madam, come back to the Manor with me!"

Duan Zhengchun suppressed his excitement and said.

But Dao Baifeng remained expressionless.

"Mother, what's wrong?"

Duan Yu was a bit puzzled. He stepped forward and hugged one of Dao Baifeng's arms, accidentally touching Dao Baifeng's wound. Dao Baifeng couldn't help but gasp, showing a pained expression.

"Madam, are you injured?"

It was Duan Zhengchun, experienced as he was, who immediately stepped forward with concern.

"Mother, are you alright? How serious is your injury?"

Hearing this, Duan Yu became even more worried.

At this moment, Ning Yuan walked over and said with an apologetic expression, "Brother Duan, I am truly sorry. Although I tried my best, Yun Zhonghe still injured Auntie."

"This must be the renowned Southern Murong, I presume?"

Duan Zhengchun also looked at Ning Yuan at this time and immediately said with a smile, "My Yuer and Madam's safety are all thanks to Young Master Murong. Although Madam is injured, it is ultimately a minor injury. This Prince is grateful and has no time to blame Young Master Murong."

"That's right, Brother Murong, it's all thanks to you that Mother is safe. The Four Evils are highly skilled in martial arts, especially the First Evil. I heard he once fought Qiao Feng and managed to retreat unharmed."

Duan Yu, who was beside them, also said.

"How about this, Young Master Murong, why don't you come back to Dali with me, so I can express my gratitude."

Duan Zhengchun enthusiastically invited him.

Ning Yuan glanced at Dao Baifeng. Dao Baifeng also noticed Ning Yuan's gaze and immediately turned her head away.

Ning Yuan then smiled, "Since it is the Prince's wish, then this Junior respectfully accepts!"

"Good, good, good!"

Duan Zhengchun immediately clapped his hands, his face full of smiles. "To be able to invite a renowned young hero like Young Master Murong, my Zhennan Prince Manor is truly honored."

"Madam, come with me!"

Duan Zhengchun turned around, his gaze towards Dao Baifeng once again full of tenderness.

"Hmph, I'm not going back, you all go!"

Dao Baifeng said coldly.

She hadn't planned on going back anyway, especially now that she had such a relationship with Ning Yuan.

It made it even harder for her to face Ning Yuan, and also to face Duan Zhengchun and her son, Duan Yu.

"Mother, the Four Evils already know you're here. If you don't go back, I'm afraid they'll come looking for trouble again. If you don't leave, then your son will stay here with you. At worst, we'll just be captured by the Four Evils."

Duan Yu also threw a tantrum.

"Yuer..."

Upon hearing this, Dao Baifeng indeed showed hesitation.

Finally, she reluctantly nodded... The next morning.

In Dali City, the common people lined the streets to welcome them, with gongs and drums resounding.

"The Princess is back!"

"That's wonderful, the Princess is back!"

Countless common people shouted happily.

Dao Baifeng also changed into her queen's ceremonial dress and sat in the carriage. Facing the citizens of the entire city, she could only force out a slightly stiff smile.

Afterward, the three entered the imperial palace to pay their respects to Duan Zhengming.

And Ning Yuan was also invited into the imperial palace.

Soon after, he met Emperor Baoding, Duan Zhengming.

"Murong Fu greets the Emperor of Dali!"

Ning Yuan cupped his hands and said.

Duan Zhengming, on the imperial throne, also stood up. "Young Master Murong, please take a seat quickly."

"I have long heard of Southern Murong's great name. Seeing him today, he indeed possesses an extraordinary bearing."

Duan Zhengming stroked his beard, his face full of smiles, and said, "Yuer has already told me the details of this incident. If it weren't for Young Master Murong's intervention, my nephew and sister-in-law would probably have met with misfortune."

"Senior, you overstate. Since I encountered this matter, I naturally cannot allow that evil person to do evil."

Ning Yuan said with a solemn expression.

Upon hearing this, Dao Baifeng couldn't help but curl her lips, letting out a silent hmph in her heart, feeling that these words were full of mockery.

"Young Master Murong is indeed a great hero, but those Four Evils have been causing a lot of trouble within my Dali territory recently, seemingly targeting my Dali imperial family. Young Master Murong personally fought with him, so I wonder what his true strength is?"

Duan Zhengming showed curiosity.

"This person's martial arts are formidable, his Internal Energy is profound, and he also Cultivates the Dali Duan Family's I Yang Finger. His martial arts are probably among the top ten in the world."

"What? He knows I Yang Finger?"

Duan Zhengchun exclaimed in surprise.

Even Duan Zhengming on the imperial throne showed surprise and doubt.

"The Princess also witnessed this personally."

Ning Yuan cupped his hands and said.

As soon as these words came out, Duan Zhengming and Duan Zhengchun both turned to look at Dao Baifeng.

Dao Baifeng also came back to her senses. Facing the gazes of the two brothers, she hesitated for a moment before nodding. "I don't understand I Yang Finger, but what I observed him display was indeed I Yang Finger."

"How is this possible? Our Duan family's I Yang Finger has never been taught to outsiders. How could this First Evil have Cultivated it?"

Duan Zhengchun couldn't help but say.

Dao Baifeng couldn't help but snort, "So you don't believe my words?"

"No, no, how could I doubt Madam's words? I'm just saying, is there a possibility that Madam and Young Master Murong were mistaken?"

Duan Zhengchun quickly waved his hands.

"I'm not sure about that."

Dao Baifeng said no more.

Ning Yuan then said, "My understanding of I Yang Finger is limited to rumors, and I also learned from the First Evil himself that he was performing I Yang Finger. As for whether it truly is, I am not clear."

"However..."

Ning Yuan suddenly changed his tone, looked at Duan Zhengming and Duan Zhengchun, and suddenly said, "If the two of you are willing, you can demonstrate this martial art to me, and I can distinguish its authenticity."