Luo Feng was acutely aware that Yang Wanyi was more than just a decorative vase.

Back in Panlong City, just a few words from Yang Wanyi had sent the Family Head of the Li Family, a major family in Panlong City, spinning in circles.

Moreover, the person in question was a strong individual at the Spiritual Rotation Realm!

This woman was like a thorny rose; beautiful, but endlessly troublesome upon touch. It was best to avoid her if possible.

"Wait."

Just as Luo Feng was about to leave, Yang Wanyi flashed and appeared in front of him.

THUMP!

Caught off guard, their bodies collided, and Luo Feng could even feel the warmth of Yang Wanyi's breath.

Looking up at Luo Feng, Yang Wanyi chuckled, her breath as fragrant as orchids, and said,

"Young Master Luo, are you really not interested in me at all?"

This girl!

Luo Feng looked at Yang Wanyi, a Wuming fire igniting in his heart. She was clearly provoking him on purpose.

He took a deep breath, his eyes becoming clear again, and simply shook his head, "Not interested."

"Why?"

Yang Wanyi's Daimei knitted slightly. Her words just now were not genuine, but Luo Feng's cool gaze still gave her a sense of defeat.

Luo Feng smiled faintly and spoke candidly, "I admit that I'm no worse than anyone else, but I'm also self-aware enough to realize that it is unlikely that the daughter of the City Lord of Dayang City will throw herself into my arms."

Yang Wanyi giggled. "Are you praising me or yourself?"

Yang Wanyi stood up straight, her eyes quickly regaining their clarity, as if nothing had happened just now. Her beautiful eyes gazed at Luo Feng with interest.

Luo Feng scratched his nose, "A bit of both, I suppose."

Yang Wanyi shook her head, a smile appearing on her beautiful face, "Luo Feng, you are the first person I can't see through."

These words came from Yang Wanyi's heart.

Among the young talents she had met, Luo Feng's calm demeanor was second to none.

Luo Feng said, "You didn't call me here just to tell me this, did you?"

At his words, a bitter smile crept onto Yang Wanyi's face. She nodded, "I need a favor."

Luo Feng's eyes flashed. He didn't agree immediately; instead, he asked, "What is it?"

Yang Wanyi turned to look at Luo Feng, an uncommon blush appearing on her cheeks. After a moment's hesitation, she said, "I want you to be my fiancé."

Fiancé!

Luo Feng stood there, stunned, then chuckled, "The son-in-law of the City Lord of Dayang City, the fiancé of Yang Wanyi, 'Fire Proud Sun,' one of Linglong Hall's Shuang Jiaoyang—that's indeed an outstanding position."

Luo Feng assumed Yang Wanyi was still joking with him and didn't take her words seriously.

Yang Wanyi lifted her head, gazing earnestly at Luo Feng, "I'm not joking."

Luo Feng's breath caught for half a beat. He frowned and said, "Yang Wanyi, don't scare me. We've only met once, right?"

A smile crept up the corners of Yang Wanyi's mouth. "Don't panic. I only want you to pretend to be my fiancé. You should know by now, my father wants to pick a husband for me today…"

Luo Feng pondered for a moment, then it dawned on him. "You don't want this? So you want me to help you bluff your way through?"

Yang Wanyi's eyes lit up with amusement. She nodded, touching her delicate chin. "Exactly."

"Why? All those who have come are celebrated young talents." Luo Feng was somewhat surprised.

Yang Wanyi shook her head. "My husband must be someone I admire. Furthermore, with the Demon Sect rampant and the entire Hundred Kingdoms Domain in peril, the Hall Master said there will be a great upheaval within three to ten years! Right now, I just want to focus on my cultivation to help my father defend Dayang City in the future. I don't want to consider anything else."

Luo Feng nodded. Given Yang Wanyi's cultivation in the Spiritual Rotation Realm, he realized there weren't many people who could command her respect.

Yang Wanyi slightly lifted her eyes, looking at Luo Feng hopefully, "Can you do me this favor? As long as you agree, I can grant you one request. Be it Gold, elixirs, Spirit Weapons, or even a beautiful wife..."

Luo Feng exhaled and declined, "I'm afraid I can't help with this."

The young talents outside were like wolves, itching for a fight. Pretending to be Yang Wanyi's fiancé now would surely result in him being hacked to pieces the moment he stepped out! That was secondary; if they were found to have jointly deceived City Lord Yang Dingtian, wouldn't they be skinned alive and have their tendons pulled out?

Luo Feng knew the stakes and naturally would not agree. Before Yang Wanyi could speak, he excused himself, turned, and left the courtyard.

This damned blockhead!

Watching Luo Feng's retreating figure, Yang Wanyi was so angry that she stomped her foot.

So many people were fighting tooth and nail for this opportunity, yet he refused, and so resolutely!

Do I really lack charm in his eyes?

Yang Wanyi touched her cheek, biting her red lips; the more she thought, the angrier she became.

Footsteps echoed, and a maid, Xiao Die, walked in. Seeing Yang Wanyi's vexed face, she asked, "Miss, what's the matter?"

"Nothing."

Yang Wanyi took a slight breath, her composure returning.

"The City Lord wants you to go to Huayang Square soon."

"I know."

Yang Wanyi nodded. Watching Luo Feng's receding figure, a seductive smile suddenly curled on her rosy lips.

"Luo Feng, I will not let you go so easily."

Her eyes twinkled for a moment. Yang Wanyi's face returned to its usual smile, and she quickened her pace to follow him.

Luo Feng was somewhat surprised to see Yang Wanyi. It seemed she wasn't one to be reasoned with so easily.

Each lost in their own thoughts, they walked towards Huayang Square without speaking.

「Huayang Square.」

On the platform, two young Martial Artists were fiercely dueling.

However, the crowd's attention was not on the platform but rather on the direction of the inner courtyard, as if they were waiting for something.

Suddenly, there was a stir in the square.

"Look, Yang Wanyi is here!"

At the distant entrance to the square, a young woman in red slowly walked out. Her skin was like fine cream, her lips like dots of rouge. Her exquisite, beautiful face seemed meticulously carved, without the slightest flaw. Every step she took exuded an endless charm.

"She's so beautiful! Truly worthy of being Fire Proud Sun, one of Linglong Hall's Shuang Jiaoyang!"

"With such good looks and the talent for cultivation, it's no wonder so many young talents are competing for her."

"If I could win her favor, I'd willingly die..."

"With your cultivation, you should stop daydreaming."

"I'm just imagining things..."

Upon Yang Wanyi's appearance, the many young talents present were momentarily lost in a daze.

Although there were many beauties in the square, they all looked dull in comparison with Yang Wanyi, like the difference between stars and the full moon.

Ye Tang's eyes were also transfixed. I must make her my woman! he vowed inwardly.

His gaze slightly shifted, and Ye Tang's fiery eyes immediately turned icy cold.

Beside Yang Wanyi, there was another figure: Luo Feng.

Seeing the two walking side-by-side, Ye Tang's face turned gloomy, his eyes burning with jealousy. He wished he could immediately go up and take Luo Feng's place.

It wasn't just Ye Tang; many young talents present cast hostile gazes at Luo Feng.

Luo Feng felt the icy gazes directed at him from all around and felt a sense of relief. If he had agreed to Yang Wanyi's request earlier, what he would be facing now would likely be more than just glares.

Yang Wanyi noticed Luo Feng's expression, smiled gently, and said, "Luo Feng, I haven't lost yet."

"What?"

At her words, Luo Feng was completely baffled.

Yang Wanyi didn't answer, only pursed her red lips meaningfully, then looked to the side and said, "My father is here."

Luo Feng looked to the side. Yang Dingtian, the City Lord of Dayang City, was striding over.

"Waner, why are you so late?"

Yang Dingtian approached, speaking to Yang Wanyi, but his gaze was sizing up Luo Feng.

"I was held up by something."

Yang Wanyi subtly cast a glance at Luo Feng.

"You are Luo Feng, this year's top new talent from the Four Great Academies?" Yang Dingtian asked, seemingly very interested in Luo Feng.

Luo Feng was still thinking about what Yang Wanyi had just said. Startled by the question, he quickly cupped his fist and replied, "Luo Feng greets City Lord Yang."

Yang Dingtian nodded in satisfaction. "At such a young age, you've become the top new talent. Youngsters really are the true heroes."

Yang Dingtian chuckled, glanced at Yang Wanyi, and asked probingly, "Luo Feng, I've never heard that Waner knew you. Why would you give her such a generous gift as a Middle-Grade Profound Level Martial Arts Secret Manual?"

Luo Feng didn't catch the underlying meaning in Yang Dingtian's words and said with a smile, "She helped me in Panlong City. I was just expressing my gratitude."

Yang Dingtian nodded silently, clearly not entirely believing Luo Feng's explanation.

"City Lord Yang, I'll take my leave now."

With Yang Wanyi beside him, Luo Feng always had a bad feeling. He cupped his fist to take his leave.

Just as he turned, a fragrant breeze wafted near. Luo Feng felt someone press against him. Looking back, it was Yang Wanyi!

Luo Feng had absolutely no interest in enjoying this wonderful feeling at the moment; he just felt his hair stand on end.

Yang Dingtian was right there!

"Yang Wanyi, you… City Lord Yang, this…"

Swallowing hard, Luo Feng struggled to break free while frantically trying to explain.

But in this situation, he was completely flustered and had no idea where to start.

Yang Dingtian, standing nearby, also wore a shocked expression.

His daughter, who had always been unwilling for him to choose a husband for her, was now actively embracing a young man!

Witnessing this, Huayang Square fell into an eerie silence. The two youths dueling on the platform had unknowingly stopped, their faces frozen in a daze.

Although they couldn't hear the conversation, the situation before their eyes was enough to get people's imaginations running wild...

"What's going on? Why is Yang Wanyi embracing Luo Feng?"

"Could it be that Luo Feng is the man Yang Wanyi loves?"

"Impossible! Considering Yang Wanyi's status and Luo Feng's—a mere top new talent of the Four Great Academies—he's simply not worthy of the esteemed daughter of Dayang City!"

"That's true, but how do you explain the scene before us?"

"It must be that Luo Feng used some lie to deceive Miss Waner! That's why she's acting so out of character!"

"Yes, that must be it! Miss Waner is so pure-hearted, she must have been deceived by him!"

The entire square buzzed with discussion. Many young talents glared at Luo Feng with righteous indignation, their eyes practically shooting fire.

Luo Feng was unaware of the discussion around him; all he wanted was to get rid of this troublesome woman as soon as possible.

If Yang Dingtian misunderstood, the consequences were terrifying to even imagine.

Gritting his teeth, Luo Feng gathered his strength, preparing to push Yang Wanyi away.

At that moment, Yang Wanyi suddenly held Luo Feng even tighter. Her enchanting eyes were even brimming with tears.

"My dear husband, are you going to abandon your Waner again..."

Yang Wanyi's eyes were misty with tears as she gazed at Luo Feng with deep affection. Her tear-streaked, pitiful appearance tugged at one's heartstrings.

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