My Silly, Sweet Wife

Gongyang Lang spoke as he gently twisted the jade hairpin into two.

”Since you can’t even stand up straight, I’ll spare you this time. Go back and tell Hua Xiangrong, I won’t let this go easily. One day, I will take back everything I’ve lost!”

Saying that, Gongyang Lang kicked Lin Che flying again.

This time, he felt thoroughly satisfied.

Originally, he didn’t dare let Hua Xiangrong know about his visit to the Ghost Market, but after his confrontation with Lin Che, Gongyang Lang realized that even if Hua Xiangrong found out, it wouldn’t matter much.

Lin Che scrambled away frantically.

He dared not go back to gather any more information.

Gongyang Lang squinted at Ye Guichen: ”Young Ye, are you sure doing this won’t provoke the Great Demon King and make him come after me personally?”

Ye Guichen shook his head: ”Of course not, don’t worry. Not only won’t the Great Demon King come for you, but he’ll be very polite to you. Hehe, I told you, following me will get you things beyond your imagination.”

”Tch, Young Ye, you’re quite the braggart.” Despite saying this, Gongyang Lang felt oddly puzzled, not knowing what Ye Guichen was planning.

Lin Che’s appearance proved they were already exposed.

If they didn’t want to face Hua Xiangrong directly, the best solution was to find a place to hide, but Ye Guichen not only showed no intention of hiding, he even let Lin Che go to report back.

Gongyang Lang couldn’t understand, so he simply stopped thinking about it.

After all, he could always run away again.

Elsewhere, Lin Che stumbled before Hua Xiangrong.

”Where are they?” Hua Xiangrong frowned as she saw Lin Che return alone, looking injured and dejected.

Lin Che, panic-stricken, said: ”I was defeated by Gongyang Lang.”

”Gongyang Lang?” Hua Xiangrong didn’t believe it: ”Hehe, that guy is already worthless, close to death, and you say you were defeated by him? Fine, tell me, how were you defeated by him? If you don’t give me a clear explanation, I’ll throw you into the lake to feed the fish!”

Lin Che, fearing for his life, quickly explained: ”Really, I wouldn’t dare deceive you.”

Then, he recounted how Gongyang Lang defeated him twice.

After listening, Hua Xiangrong was stunned.

”You’re saying Gongyang Lang’s Dantian has recovered?” Hua Xiangrong’s first reaction was disbelief as she gestured Lin Che closer with her hand.

Lin Che nervously crawled before Hua Xiangrong.

Hua Xiangrong kicked Lin Che flying: ”You dare speak such nonsense, huff! Do you truly think I won’t kill you?”

”No, I wouldn’t dare, Lord Demon King, I wouldn’t dare. I’m not lying! It seems Gongyang Lang’s cultivation has recovered somewhat. Truly, I wouldn’t dare!”

Seeing Lin Che’s truthful expression, Hua Xiangrong stared intently: ”Are you saying Gongyang Lang found a way to repair his Dantian?”

Lin Che lowered his head, trembling: ”I can’t be sure, but perhaps it’s possible. I dared not delay, and used every means to escape from Gongyang Lang to report to Lord Demon King, seeking your decision!”

To save face, Lin Che wouldn’t admit he was let go, only saying he escaped from Gongyang Lang.

Hua Xiangrong fell silent.

Having amassed countless fortunes and rare pills over years in the Ghost Market, Hua Xiangrong had heard of all sorts, many quite sinister.

But never had she heard of Dantian being reparable.

No one in this world could repair a Dantian.

”Hmph, useless!” Hua Xiangrong stood up: ”I will see him myself!”

Hua Xiangrong had to meet Gongyang Lang in person.

If Gongyang Lang’s Dantian truly was repaired, it would be a boon to cultivators.

Since Dantian can be repaired, it may also be possible to modify it.

Many can’t cultivate because their Dantian can’t hold enough Spiritual Energy.

If the Dantian can be modified, it could turn those with average talent extraordinary.

This alone would be irresistible to many Immortal Sects.

No matter Gongyang Lang’s Dantian situation, it must be clarified.

Meanwhile, Housekeeper Hu waited for news at the Qinhuai Pawnshop.

He believed that as soon as the Great Demon King’s men acted, Gongyang Lang would be easily handled, and once Gongyang Lang was captured, they could capture Ye Guichen with ease.

A double gain.

Yet after waiting some time, Housekeeper Hu received bad news.

Not only was Lin Che driven off by Gongyang Lang, but Liu Fang and others were captured at Jixiang Restaurant.

”How is this possible? Are they crazy to dare oppose the Great Demon King in the Ghost Market?” Housekeeper Hu took a deep breath to digest the news before asking the messenger: ”Any other news?”

The messenger quickly added: ”That Ye Guichen seems to have informed us that if we want our people back, we must exchange Fang Tiancheng. If not within a day, he will kill one, and he holds seven of ours, with a threat to kill them all if Fang Tiancheng isn’t seen in seven days.”

”That Ye brat wants to oppose King Qin!” Housekeeper Hu punched the wall, trembling uncontrollably.

A priceless Luminous Pearl was given away, yet the matter remains unresolved, and he’s threatened.

Even seeking the Great Demon King’s counsel might not result in acknowledgment.

Even if acknowledged, what then?

Expecting the return of the Luminous Pearl is pure fantasy.

Most importantly, after this ordeal, his identity is surely exposed, and spies from the other six kings likely watch him.

If he doesn’t withdraw from the Ghost Market soon, his life may be endangered!

”What is Fang Tiancheng’s story, why does Ye Guichen insist on capturing him?” Housekeeper Hu finally grasped the crux.

The messenger uncertainly replied: ”Seems Fang Tiancheng took Ye Guichen’s Spirit Stone.”

”Spirit Stone?” Housekeeper Hu pondered: ”Alright, I understand.”

He waved the messenger away.

Soon, another reported: The Great Demon King left the island and headed directly to Jixiang Restaurant.

Housekeeper Hu’s spirit lifted.

Is the Great Demon King going to act personally?

Haha, indeed fortune smiles upon me!

If true, the Luminous Pearl’s expense is well worth it.

As soon as the Great Demon King acts, Gongyang Lang’s doom is sealed.

Plus, beyond their group, no one knows Ye Guichen’s identity.

When chaos ensues, he can still seize Ye Guichen amidst the commotion.

”Alright, let’s go see!”

Housekeeper Hu, knowing that staying hidden was futile, hurried excitedly towards Jixiang Restaurant with his men.