My Co-renting Lady Boss

"If the Second Young Master is willing to pay, our Fog Shadow people are willing to help investigate. Speaking of which, Second Young Master, if I may speak frankly, Qingfeng Ziyun has had no shortage of lovers over the years. You’ve never minded, so why are you so vexed about her current man?"

The black-robed man lifted his head, and under the long black robe, only his blood-red eyes could be seen. But Wu Ying knew that his face was surely filled with a mocking smile.

Wu Ying took a deep breath. "Before Qingfeng Ziyun married me, I already knew the kind of woman she was. Those lovers of hers were all used for her cultivation. After they’re used up, they die. And now I’m still alive, which means she has feelings for me."

The black-robed man glanced at Wu Ying in surprise, then nodded. "I get what you mean. Five hundred Spirit Stones, and we Fog Shadow people will help you find out that man’s true identity."

"Alright."

Wu Ying took a deep breath, turned around, and left the dark little tavern.

Feeling the abundant Immortal Spirit Qi within him, Tang Ming’s face was filled with satisfaction. Staying at the Wu Family’s secondary residence for a month, his strength went from the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment directly to the Peak, a swift progress.

But the disadvantages of rapid cultivation speed also appeared swiftly.

Tang Ming had only practiced some low-level immortal techniques while at the Huan Die Sect, which were now utterly useless to him, like chicken ribs.

Tang Ming knew in his heart that if he didn’t cultivate some usable immortal techniques soon, he would just be a waste with cultivation, utterly useless in battle.

"You seem a bit distracted today."

Having acted coy twice without receiving any response, a hint of displeasure flashed in Qingfeng Ziyun’s eyes.

"My strength has increased too quickly. I need to consolidate it."

Tang Ming glanced at Qingfeng Ziyun.

Qingfeng Ziyun raised her eyebrows, a look of excitement plastered on her face. "Tell me about your cultivation technique. This Poison Charm Divine Skill from Five Poison Valley isn’t just unable to suck from you; it enhances your cultivation faster than mine. I’m considering switching to the cultivation technique you’re practicing."

"You can’t cultivate this technique of mine. Speaking of Five Poison Valley, do you have some nice immortal techniques?"

Tang Ming’s gaze followed Qingfeng Ziyun’s neckline to her jade-like neck, seeing her brilliant smile. Tang Ming knew he had a lead on immortal techniques.

"As long as you can help me reach the Golden Core Stage, whatever cultivation technique you want to learn, I can get it for you."

Qingfeng Ziyun laughed coyly.

Tang Ming reached out, pulling her into his embrace. "Then I shall satisfy you."

Qingfeng Ziyun lay contentedly on the bed, drifting into sleep, while the sound of soul-wrenching insects came from outside. Tang Ming’s eyes narrowed; he flashed and disappeared from the First Layer of the pavilion.

Qingfeng Ziyun’s pavilion was three stories tall. The first layer was where she indulged with her lovers. The second layer was where Qingfeng Ziyun cultivated.

Earlier, Qingfeng Ziyun had told Tang Ming that several Immortal Technique Jade Scrolls from Five Poison Valley were placed on the second layer, which he could use for cultivation.

Tang Ming went up to the second floor, but many people were gathered at the entrance of the first floor. These were all called by Wu Ying at the Wu Family’s City Lord Mansion.

Tonight, Wu Ying planned to stage a grand drama of catching someone in the act.

"Listen. Qingfeng Ziyun is the Regent King’s daughter and is my wife; you cannot offend her. This is her residence, and I’ve been informed that someone wants to assassinate her tonight. Kill everyone inside the pavilion except her."

Wu Ying looked around gloomily. The Wu Family’s tribute bearers and guards by his side nodded in understanding.

"Understood, Second Young Master, rest assured, we won’t let anything happen to the Young Madam."

The leader, a burly man with a scarred face, grinned and kicked open the pavilion’s main door.

The loud noise woke Qingfeng Ziyun up. Seeing the suddenly invading Wu Family guards and tribute bearers, her brows furrowed.

"Who are you people, and what do you intend to do?"

Quickly donning a coat, Qingfeng Ziyun’s gaze fell on the invading Wu Family guards.

The guards were all quite surprised; they had heard about Qingfeng Ziyun’s escapades. But the reality seemed somewhat different from what they imagined. The pavilion was empty, with only Qingfeng Ziyun sitting on the bed—no man in sight.

Qingfeng Ziyun’s scolding voice brought Wu Ying inside from the entrance. Concern etched on his face, he approached Qingfeng Ziyun. "Ziyun, are you alright? I just got word that someone wants to assassinate you."

"Someone wants to assassinate me?"

Qingfeng Ziyun was taken aback. In her mind, Wu Ying was a useless waste. Even if he was given more guts, he wouldn’t dare deceive her. Could it be that Wu Ying was telling the truth?

"That’s right. They say that the one named Tang Ming has reappeared in Coastal City and has been lurking around the secondary residence. Given his grudge with Qingfeng Can, it’s likely you’ll be dragged into it. You need to be careful."

Wu Ying said while observing Qingfeng Ziyun’s expression.

Even though Fog Shadow people informed him that Qingfeng Ziyun was having an affair with Tang Ming, he didn’t believe it in his heart.

But seeing Qingfeng Ziyun’s sullen expression, Wu Ying knew that the Fog Shadow people’s words were true. Recently, Qingfeng Ziyun hadn’t been seeking lovers, and it was directly related to the man named Tang Ming.

"There’s no such person named Tang Ming here. Wu Ying, take your people and leave. Recently, I’ve been practicing a top-secret immortal technique from Five Poison Valley. If you don’t want to go, then stay forever."

Qingfeng Ziyun’s gaze swept over Wu Ying and the people behind him.

Those who were caught in her gaze couldn’t help but shiver.

The reputation of Five Poison Valley was far from good. Several nations near the Jiulong Dynasty often suffered at the hands of the Five Poison Valley’s experts.

Those folks engaged in arson, murder, and looting, leaving no evil undone. Even some cultivators in the Qi Refinement Realm might be captured as furnaces, notoriously infamous.

It’s said that Qingfeng Bailong managed to become Regent King partly because he was willing to marry the daughter of the third elder of Five Poison Valley.

After all, this reduced the amount of harassment Five Poison Valley inflicted on the Qingfeng Dynasty.

"Ziyun, I’m doing this for your own good. If you insist, then I’ll have no choice but to contact Qingfeng Can. If he learns Tang Ming is in Coastal City, I think he’ll eagerly rush back to take Tang Ming’s head."

Wu Ying’s voice turned cold, and the previous cowardice had inexplicably vanished.

Qingfeng Ziyun looked at Wu Ying with surprise. Previously, Wu Ying was utterly weak in front of her, completely lacking in masculinity.