"My lord..."

Luo Feng felt as if struck by a thunderbolt; his mind reeled. Looking at the stunning woman before him, a chill shot to his head.

Yang Wanyi clearly intended to retaliate for his earlier rejection, but her method caught Luo Feng completely off guard!

Ordinarily, he would have eagerly welcomed such an amorous opportunity.

However, Yang Dingtian was right there beside them!

Even without turning his head, Luo Feng could feel Yang Dingtian's gaze growing colder by the second.

"My lord? What is going on here?"

Yang Dingtian frowned deeply, his gaze fixed on Luo Feng. His clothes stirred without a breeze, and his powerful aura was enough to make one shudder.

GULP!

Luo Feng forced a smile at Yang Dingtian. "City Lord Yang… please, let me explain. This isn't…"

"My lord, do you truly not love Waner anymore?"

Yang Wanyi clutched Luo Feng's hands, her eyes brimming with a pitiful plea as she sobbed, "I don't want your Secret Manual! Please, don't abandon me…"

This woman! Luo Feng caught the sly glint in Yang Wanyi's eyes and seethed, wishing he could strip her bare and teach her a harsh lesson on the spot.

Yang Dingtian's face darkened. "So that's why you offered a Profound Level, mid-grade Martial Arts Secret Manual!" he said coldly. "Luo Feng, you had better give me an explanation for this."

As he stared at Luo Feng, Yang Dingtian's Yuan Qi surged, causing the very space around him to twist and distort.

"City Lord Yang, please don't misunderstand."

Luo Feng had no wish to provoke a Spiritual Rotation Realm expert. He quickly explained, "Nothing has happened between your daughter and me. That Secret Manual was indeed something I offered, but…"

"My lord, do you really not want Waner anymore? That night... you... have you forgotten?"

Yang Wanyi bit her crimson lip, tears streaming down her flawless cheeks, her eyes filled with inconsolable sorrow.

That night… HISS! Luo Feng stared at Yang Wanyi, drawing a sharp breath.

"My lord must have found another woman. That's why he wants to use a Secret Manual to end our relationship."

Yang Wanyi abruptly pushed Luo Feng away. Tears welling in her eyes, she looked at Yang Dingtian. "Father, you promised! You must help me choose a husband today. Since my lord no longer wants me…"

After speaking, Yang Wanyi turned and ran towards the square.

After a few steps, Yang Wanyi glanced back stealthily. Her captivating eyes held not a single trace of tears.

Seeing Luo Feng standing there, utterly stunned, a faint smile touched Yang Wanyi's full lips. Luo Feng, this is what you get for not helping me. I hope you can handle this…

The entire Huayang Square fell silent, everyone watching the unfolding drama with stunned disbelief.

"This is bad. I've never seen Yang Dingtian so furious."

"What on earth did Luo Feng do to make City Lord Yang this enraged?"

Due to the distance, those in the square could not hear the conversation among Luo Feng, Yang Wanyi, and Yang Dingtian.

But from Yang Dingtian's grim expression, it was clear that something major had occurred.

"Luo Feng has angered City Lord Yang. Even if he gets out of this alive, he'll still lose a layer of skin…"

Those young elites, seeing Luo Feng enrage Yang Dingtian, were secretly gloating, eager to watch the show.

Luo Feng stood frozen, feeling the seething fury radiating from behind him. Beads of sweat trickled down his forehead.

Yang Wanyi, you damn woman! Next time I get my hands on you, I'll…

SLAP!

Just as Luo Feng was imagining how he would deal with Yang Wanyi, a heavy hand landed on his shoulder.

Footsteps sounded as Yang Dingtian moved to stand before Luo Feng. Anger blazed in his eyes like a roaring fire as his voice thundered,

"No wonder she refused every time I tried to choose a husband for Waner. So, this was the reason! How dare you abandon my daughter…"

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

With each word, Yang Dingtian's aura intensified, powerful enough to disperse the clouds above Huayang Square. His oppressive presence swept over the crowd, causing everyone's face to pale.

So strong! Even with his Soul Power, Luo Feng felt an immense pressure, as if a mountain were crushing down on him, from the enraged Yang Dingtian. Sweat streamed down his forehead.

Resisting the crushing pressure, Luo Feng scoffed inwardly. Who would dare bully your precious daughter?

He glanced into the distance, his eyes landing on Yang Wanyi. A plan formed in Luo Feng's mind, and he sneered inwardly. Yang Wanyi, you asked for this.

Luo Feng was never one to willingly suffer a loss, and this time would be no different. He decided then and there to play her game and give Yang Wanyi a taste of her own medicine.

"Luo Feng, do you have anything else to say?" Yang Dingtian asked coldly.

Luo Feng took a deep breath and bowed respectfully.

"Father-in-law, please hear my explanation! After you've heard it, whether you decide to kill me or cut me to pieces, I will accept your will."

Oh? Hearing Luo Feng address him as Father-in-law, Yang Dingtian raised an eyebrow. "Speak!"

Luo Feng let out a breath and said, "Father-in-law, I never intended to abandon Waner. That Martial Arts Secret Manual was meant as my betrothal gift. It's just that I knew my status was too humble, so I didn't dare admit it."

"That's just your side of the story," Yang Dingtian snorted, though his expression had already softened considerably.

Luo Feng shook his head. "Father-in-law, Waner and I have already been intimate as husband and wife. Moreover, she is carrying my child. How could I possibly abandon her? If that were true, I wouldn't have come to the City Lord Mansion today."

"What? Waner is carrying your child?" Yang Dingtian reined in his aura, his face a mixture of astonishment and delight.

Further away, Yang Wanyi observed this, her Daimei creased slightly. Strange. What did Luo Feng possibly say? How did he convince Father so quickly?

Yang Dingtian had always treasured her like the pearl in his palm; he was bound to be furious after hearing what supposedly happened.

Yang Wanyi had been worried that Luo Feng wouldn't be able to handle the situation and would be punished by her father, but the scene unfolding before her left her completely baffled.

Luo Feng glanced at Yang Wanyi, a cryptic smile on his lips, and said with feigned surprise, "Father-in-law, you mean you didn't know?"

Yang Dingtian shook his head. "Such a momentous thing, and Waner kept it from me too."

Thanks to Yang Wanyi's earlier act, Yang Dingtian now thoroughly believed Luo Feng's words.

"Luo Feng, since Waner is carrying your child, what are your plans now?" Yang Dingtian fixed his gaze on Luo Feng, awaiting his answer.

After a moment's thought, Luo Feng declared resolutely, "Father-in-law, I have made my decision. I will strive in my cultivation, make a name for myself, and then formally and honorably marry Waner! I am willing to accept any punishment now!"

Yang Dingtian already held a measure of appreciation for Luo Feng's courage in not flinching before him. He clapped Luo Feng on the shoulder and laughed heartily. "To dare to act and take responsibility, and with such boldness! You are indeed qualified to be my, Yang Dingtian's, son-in-law! Since you two are in love, what crime is there to speak of?"

Luo Feng inwardly sighed in relief and said gratefully, "Thank you, Father-in-law!"

Yang Dingtian said, "In that case, why don't you stay at the City Lord Mansion for a while? I can personally guide your cultivation."

Luo Feng's heart tightened. Wouldn't that be like walking into the tiger's den?! He hurriedly replied, "Thank you for your kind offer, Father-in-law, but I still have some matters to attend to and am afraid I cannot stay long."

Yang Dingtian nodded. "Important matters take precedence. Let's go over; everyone has been waiting for a long time."

"Yes."

Luo Feng released a breath and followed Yang Dingtian into the square.

"Father." Yang Wanyi, seeing Luo Feng and Yang Dingtian chatting and laughing amiably, walked over, her expression puzzled.

Luo Feng looked at Yang Wanyi and smiled. "Waner, I've told Father-in-law everything about us."

Father-in-law? Yang Wanyi was stunned. Looking at Luo Feng's smiling face, a bad feeling crept into her heart. She turned to Yang Dingtian. "Father, what did Luo Feng tell you?"

Yang Dingtian hugged Yang Wanyi, his face wreathed in smiles. "Waner, my dear, how could you hide such a huge matter from your father?"

Yang Wanyi was bewildered. "Father, what are you talking about?"

Luo Feng interjected with a smile, "Waner, there's no need to be embarrassed. Father-in-law already knows everything."

Yang Dingtian nodded. "Yes, my son-in-law told me everything..."

"What did he say? Son-in-law, who's your son-in-law?" Yang Wanyi's eyes widened in shock, momentarily unable to process.

Luo Feng stood to the side, rubbing his nose. "Waner, surely you haven't forgotten? That night, we…"

Yang Wanyi, with her Linglong mind, instantly understood what had happened. Her lovely face turned cold as frost, and she shot Luo Feng a fierce glare.

Luo Feng smirked inwardly. Condensing his Yuan Qi into a thin stream, he sent a voice transmission to Yang Wanyi: "Didn't you say it yourself just now? Or have you forgotten? That night, we…"

Yang Wanyi's face flushed crimson. She immediately sent a voice transmission back: "Luo Feng, how dare you... I will never let you off the hook!"

Luo Feng remained completely unfazed. "With Father-in-law on my side, what can you do to me?"

Seeing Yang Wanyi's frustrated expression, Luo Feng felt immensely satisfied; his earlier gloom vanished completely.

Yang Wanyi, feeling both ashamed and incensed, suddenly had a flash of inspiration. She lifted her head, looking at Yang Dingtian with tear-filled eyes. "Father, Luo Feng… he… he took advantage of me…"

Yang Dingtian gently patted Yang Wanyi's shoulder, smiling. "I know. Since you both love each other and you even have a child together, I have no choice but to acknowledge your relationship."

"Child? What child?" Yang Wanyi was stupefied.

Yang Dingtian laughed. "Don't try to hide it from me; my son-in-law has told me everything. Waner, no wonder you turned down all those young talents I introduced to you. It turns out you had already given your heart to someone."

"No... Father... That's not how it is..."

Yang Wanyi hadn't expected her ploy to backfire so spectacularly. Just as she was about to argue, Yang Dingtian chuckled. "However, this is also good. My son-in-law is daring and responsible. To become the top rookie of the Four Academies at such a young age—your judgment is excellent! I am very satisfied."

"Thank you, Father-in-law!"

Luo Feng chimed in at the perfect moment. Seeing Yang Wanyi about to argue, he sent a voice transmission with a chuckle: "This way, your father won't try to pick a husband for you anymore. Isn't this exactly what you wanted? My wife…"

"You…"

Hearing Luo Feng call her 'my wife,' Yang Wanyi felt both shy and annoyed, but she couldn't refute it.

As Luo Feng said, if she denied it now, her earlier lie would be completely exposed.

Her father would undoubtedly try to select a husband for her today.

Despite her immense reluctance, at this point, Yang Wanyi could only swallow all her grievances.

Little vixen, let's see you act so smug now. Luo Feng glanced sideways at Yang Wanyi.

"Luo Feng, come here."

Yang Dingtian, in high spirits, pulled Luo Feng to face the square.

The crowd in the square was rather puzzled, unsure what Yang Dingtian was about to do.

Yang Dingtian scanned the square, smiled, and announced in a clear voice to the crowd:

"Everyone, allow me to introduce someone to you. This is the top rookie of the Four Academies, Luo Feng… and he is also my, Yang Dingtian's, son-in-law!"

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