Misguided practice of sinister cultivation techniques: Slander! The problem lies with you all, not me!
Chapter 116 - 115: I Just Want to Kill the Two of You, or Be Killed by You! (Please Subscribe)

Chapter 116: Chapter 115: I Just Want to Kill the Two of You, or Be Killed by You! (Please Subscribe)

Zhu Yan Manor, a name rich with poetic connotations.

The owner of the manor, Zhu Heimian, believes himself to be as poetic as the manor.

Every flower and rock, every blade of grass and tree here was designed by him.

He has always been a person with a keen sense of aesthetics.

And he selects women in the same way.

For instance, the current Lady Chen Ying of the Huangshan Sword Sect, his Second Lady, is now reducing a man and a woman into human sticks with supremely elegant postures.

The man dressed as a coachman, with a swish, has just had his right hand severed by a bright yellow long sword, emitting a piercing scream of agony.

"Do you give her this hand as a gift, or both hands together?" Lady Chen asked.

The man cried out tragically: "My Lady, I used only this one hand."

"Ah!"

As soon as the words fell, his other hand was also chopped off.

"Presenting gifts to girls, truly such infatuation. I, as your Lady, cannot stand seeing such infatuation."

With that, Lady Chen turned to the woman and said, "As my maidservant, you should know my temperament. Which hand did you use to receive the gift?"

The bound woman burst into tears and said, "My Lady, please spare us for the many years of service I have given you."

"My Lady and him? Hahaha... If you had said just ’you,’ I would have given you a chance to kill him and thereby save your life, but the result..."

With a swish, one of the woman’s arms had already fallen to the ground.

At this moment, Lady Chen turned her gaze back to the man and said, "To meet her, surely you have taken many steps. Which leg exerted the most?"

The man’s thigh was bloodily cut off.

Only by then did the pair fully realize that there was no way out from this woman’s hands.

"You witch! Is this malicious nature of yours known to your parents?"

"Damn harpy! Ah!"

"That’s all you’re capable of, your parents are no different. Why don’t you go kill them!"

...

Faced with the curses and insults from the man and woman, Lady Chen, on the contrary, showed a pleased smile and said, "Continue! Continue! Witnessing you unfortunate lovebirds dying like this, unable to even hold hands before death, fills me with great delight."

Saying that, the sword in her hand moved even faster, slicing off the man and woman’s remaining limbs!

Lady Chen is a beauty, famous in the Martial World since her prime.

She is the cherished daughter of the Sect Leader couple of the renowned Huangshan Sword Sect, a favored lady spoiled by her parents since childhood.

She has never suffered much hardship, nor faced obstacles, and at a young age, she mastered the Huangshan Swordsmanship to a certain level of excellence. The Martial World claims she is a rare Sword Dao prodigy.

Until she met Zhu Heimian.

The rumors of Zhu Heimian’s fondness for female heroes started with Lady Chen.

Zhu Heimian is a Demon with a notorious reputation, and also a pig head, which doesn’t sound pleasant at all; naturally, Lady Chen wouldn’t bother with him.

But who knew, through manipulative means, she gradually fell in love with this man amidst her initial resistance.

This man told her that he had no love for his official wife and that it was true love only with her, swearing he would only love her. So, she believed him.

Subsequent events showed her that Zhu Heimian had deceived her, and more female heroes became her "sisters" over time.

Lady Chen is a very proud person, extremely doted upon by her parents from a young age, rarely suffering indignities. The changes in Zhu Heimian affected her greatly.

Yet she couldn’t bear to leave this pig, unwilling to watch her "true love" wholly become someone else’s. Her parents severely disapproved of this marriage, scolding her, which only made her do the opposite. Hence, she stayed, settling down securely as Zhu Heimian’s Second Lady.

Once the beautiful female hero Chen Ying, her sword is still swift, even quicker than before—many famous swordsmen in the Martial World can’t last five bouts against her.

She believes she is perfect, and if someone as perfect as her cannot have perfect love, then neither can others!

So, she began shaving people into human sticks, turning loving couples into limbless torsos.

Witnessing a healthy couple being reduced by her hands, unable to hold each other’s hands until death, she feels a strong sense of elation.

Looking at the tortured pair, Zhu Heimian said, "My Lady, tomorrow is your thirtieth birthday. Do not be angry over such trifles."

Lady Chen glared fiercely at this handsome Demon and said harshly, "You know this is all because of you!"

"I want it this way! I can’t stand seeing others loving someone wholeheartedly because you, this damned pig, fancy so many! You’re a breeding pig!"

Zhu Heimian’s expression did not change, especially his smile, which he rarely showed.

Because he thought smiling would affect his handsomeness.

So, he slightly moved his lips and spoke gently, "My Lady, blame me, it’s all my fault."

"You know and still dare to talk back to me! Get out!" Lady Chen said, her expression crazed.

At this point, Zhu Heimian sat down, picked up the chopsticks on the table, and, with a rare smile, said, "I’m not eating vegetables today."

Seeing Zhu Heimian’s long-lost smile and hearing these words, the imposing Lady Chen still appeared fierce, but her sword-holding hand was already trembling.

Because she knew this signified the man who had always been obedient to her was angry.

Zhu Xiang became angry, and the consequences were terrifying.

"Lady, please make good preparations, freshen yourself up, your thirtieth birthday is tomorrow, and many distinguished guests will be attending."

Chen Ying originally wanted to say something more, but her hand was already tightly gripping the hilt of her sword, yet in the end, she did not dare.

When Zhu Xiang got angry, it was often the most terrifying time.

So she could only grit her teeth and let out an "Mhm." from her nostrils and then went back.

In the room, the couple was left with only the upper halves of their bodies, gasping for breath.

Zhu Wumian looked at them emotionlessly and backed out of the room.

He was still kind-hearted and couldn’t bear to see such a couple suffer, so it was better not to look.

The next day, Zhu Yan Manor amid the green mountains and waters, was full of high-profile guests.

Many who came were the retainers of the Zhu Family.

This was also the reason why Zhu Heimian could enjoy a life of luxury at Zhu Yan Manor without care.

As the host of the banquet, the Second Lady gazed indifferently at the crowd in the hall, giving a slight nod of acknowledgment.

Even with distinguished guests aplenty, Chen Ying’s heart was not overly joyful.

She still regarded herself as a female hero, but the guests were nothing but vile and treacherous villains.

She isn’t like them; her shaving of the human sticks was borne out of inner pain.

The ones she turned into human sticks only lost their lives, but she had lost her love.

Unconsciously, her old Martial World friends stopped visiting her, and even her parents and disciples from the Huangshan Sword Sect became distant.

Thus, a trace of fierceness unknowingly crept into Chen Ying’s eyes and brows.

The banquet still began.

For a moment, the sound of silk and bamboo instruments filled the air, and the guests below presented valuable birthday gifts one after another.

Only at this moment, did Chen Ying’s mood slightly improve.

Hmph, even without the false affections, with parents and friends who didn’t care about her at all, she could still be beautiful on her own, a bright pearl of the world!

At that moment, a wave of frantic cries shattered the joy of the banquet.

One of Zhu Heimian’s trusted men rushed in, saying, "Young Master, Young Master, Old Demon Duan has come!"

At these words, the whole room burst into an uproar.

"Old Demon Duan dares to come to Zhu Yan Manor?"

"Is he seeking death?"

"Perhaps he’s here to beg for mercy on the Lady’s birthday."

"Correct, it must be so."

Zhu Heimian’s face darkened as he said, "What does he want? If he’s here to beg for mercy, tell him to come back another day."

The trusted man hurriedly shook his head: "No, Young Master, Old Demon Duan, he said... he said..."

"What did he say?"

Zhu Heimian’s face showed dissatisfaction as his own Lady’s birthday celebration was interrupted.

"Today, he only wishes to kill you and the Lady, or be killed by you."

Upon hearing this, the entire uproar turned into a chilling silence.

This Old Demon Duan had such audacity, speaking such evil words.

Zhu Heimian’s brow furrowed slightly as he said, "Does he wish to have a one-on-one duel with me and the Lady? Coming to my Zhu Yan Manor, how could there be such a thing?"

"Tell the men to kill Old Demon Duan with all they’ve got, forget about any Martial World’s righteousness!"

"Yes!"

Zhu Heimian sat in the main seat, his expression fluctuating between light and shadow.

Within Zhu Yan Manor, he believed it was impossible for him to lose!

The fierce look in the Second Lady Chen Ying’s eyes and eyebrows grew more intense.

...

In the front courtyard of Zhu Yan Manor, numerous people from the Zhu Family received orders and began to surround and assassinate the lone figure of Old Demon Duan.

For a time, crossbow arrows, hidden weapons, and large swords greeted Duan Yun without reservation.

Duan Yun laughed heartily, "I knew this pig wouldn’t follow the rules of the Martial World, but no matter, I adore being ambushed!"

As soon as his words fell, Jade Sword Finger and Elbow Sword struck out in rapid succession, as swift as thunder.

In the blink of an eye, more than twenty people from the Zhu Family were killed.

Black Death Energy spilled out from their corpses, all converging towards Duan Yun’s waist, making the ink color of his belt even deeper.

Duan Yun kicked one of the corpses away and said, "Is that all? Can’t you put in a bit more effort?"

"Hurry up! Otherwise, the Young Hero here will get angry!"