Urban Seduction: Housewives Club

Chapter 555 - 585: Coaxing the Little Nun

The hidden weapon Mieyin had used was similar to an ancient ”pulse gate crossbow,” but far more powerful. Though it only fired a few small steel needles, they were coated with deadly poison and launched at speeds surpassing that of a bullet. Without prior warning, it was nearly impossible to dodge.

Yet, Ye Fei had not only caught up to the needles but also intercepted them effortlessly. This left Mieyin utterly terrified—this young manʼs speed surpassed that of a bullet and by no small margin.

Ye Fei, however, had no time to dwell on Mieyinʼs shock. After scolding her, he reached out and snatched the hidden weapon from her sleeve with a wave of his hand.

With a light squeeze, he reduced it to a useless piece of scrap metal. Yet, the incident served as a reminder: as the number of women he cared for grew, he couldnʼt always keep them by his side. While the Xuan Yin Technique had significantly boosted their strength, there was no guarantee they wouldnʼt encounter someone they couldnʼt handle. A weapon like this could be a lifesaver in such situations.

Still, Ye Fei didnʼt want his women carrying something so obviously a weapon. He decided to design something both elegant and functional, though the specifics were still unclear.

”Hmph, you vile old nun! How dare you resort to such underhanded tactics!” Ye Zhilin, though inexperienced in the ways of the world, had been raised in a martial arts-oriented era by righteous parents. Seeing Mieyin use such dishonorable methods infuriated her. Once she recovered from the shock of Ye Feiʼs display, she swiftly moved forward and seized Mieyinʼs pulse gate.

Mieyin, already outmatched by Ye Zhilin, was further rattled by Ye Feiʼs prowess. Caught off guard, she had no chance to resist. When Ye Zhilin captured her, Mieyin stiffened her expression and said with forced dignity, ”Today, I was outmatched and resorted to dishonorable means. Since Iʼve been captured, Iʼll accept whatever punishment you see fit.”

Ye Zhilin was taken aback by Mieyinʼs sudden display of righteousness. Unsure of how to proceed, she instinctively looked to Ye Fei for guidance, though she couldnʼt quite explain why.

Ye Fei smiled faintly. ”Nun Mieyin, youʼre quite the schemer. You can tell my aunt is upright and hope to win her favor with this act. But wasnʼt your plan earlier quite different? If I hadnʼt been capable, weʼd all be dead by now, wouldnʼt we?”

Mieyin snorted coldly. She had indeed planned to kill Ye Zhilin with the hidden weapon, confident that the woman the priest had spoken so highly of would be no match for her. The rest, she believed, could be handled by the priest. She never expected Ye Fei to be the true powerhouse.

Though her plans had been exposed, Mieyin refused to admit it, simply sneering in disdain.

”You donʼt need to admit it,” Ye Fei continued. ”I also know that if we had died, you and the priest would have labeled us as spies of the Demon Sect, tarnishing our reputations even in death, right?”

Liu Yiru and the older women nodded in agreement, while Gu Shishi and Jiang Yitong looked shocked. Ye Zhilin asked, ”Ye Fei, are they as bad as you say?”

”Oh, theyʼre not bad—theyʼre heroes. When others kill, itʼs a crime, but when they kill, itʼs justice. Those they kill are always deserving. So, remember this: if you ever face an unbeatable opponent, first ask who they are. If theyʼre villains, surrender and let them kill you—itʼll earn you a good reputation. But if theyʼre heroes like these two, run for your life. Because if you die at their hands, no matter who you are, youʼll be branded a villain in death.”

Ye Fei finished with a cold laugh, then turned to the nun and priest. ”Am I right, heroes?”

The priest snorted. ”You broke the agreement first. Dealing with oath-breakers like you is only just.”

Mieyin, however, said, ”If youʼre going to kill us, just do it. No need for words.”

”Nun Mieyin, your principles are indeed higher than those of a priest whoʼs more worldly than most,” Ye Fei said with a smile. ”But I wonʼt kill you. The martial arts conference is in two days. Without you, it wouldnʼt be as lively.”

Mieyin looked at Ye Fei in disbelief. ”Youʼre letting us go?” She couldnʼt believe heʼd be so foolish. If he released them, wouldnʼt he fear theyʼd turn against him at the conference, rallying the martial world against him?

”Yes, Iʼm letting you go,” Ye Fei said, his smile fading slightly. ”But I donʼt trust your integrity. So, Nun Mieyin, since you didnʼt come alone, send one of your disciples as a hostage. That way, you wonʼt recklessly accuse us of being evil at the conference.”

Mieyinʼs face paled as she considered Ye Feiʼs demand. Her reputation would suffer if she sent a disciple as a hostage to save herself. But if she refused, would Ye Fei let her go?

”Of course, you can refuse,” Ye Fei said, reading her hesitation. ”But your lives will end here today.”

Mieyinʼs face turned ashen. She nodded. ”The Buddha said, ʼIf I do not enter hell, who will?ʼ Fine, to save the priest from your hands, I agree. Which disciple do you want?”

”Just send anyone. I only need a hostage,” Ye Fei said casually, though he was certain Mieyin would send Miaochan, the beautiful young nun. From her earlier actions, it was clear Miaochan wasnʼt favored by Mieyin. If Ye Fei specifically asked for Miaochan, Mieyin might suspect something and use her against him.

After the agreement, the priest and nun quickly left. Watching them go, Gu Shishi snorted. ”Now I see the true face of these so-called heroes. They talk a big game, but why doesnʼt she enter hell herself?”

Liu Yiru, however, asked, ”Ye Fei, why didnʼt you just kill them? Wouldnʼt that save us a lot of trouble? And what if they go back on their word?”

Ye Fei smiled. ”Donʼt worry. Theyʼre not that foolish. If they dare betray me, theyʼll fear my retaliation. As for why I spared them, youʼll see in two days.”

”I donʼt know what youʼre plotting,” Liu Yiru said, feigning annoyance, but her sonʼs laughter only made her smile.

Not long after, a young nun in black robes arrived at the valley—Miaochan, just as Ye Fei had expected. Despite being sent as a hostage, her beautiful face showed no worry, only a faint hint of joy.

Ever since learning sheʼd be a hostage for someone named Ye Fei, sheʼd felt a strange sense of anticipation. After yesterdayʼs events, she couldnʼt stop thinking about the young man who had made her ”lose control.” She wanted to see him again, a feeling sheʼd never experienced before. Unsure of whom to ask, she decided to seek answers from the one she couldnʼt stop thinking about.

Seeing Miaochan, Liu Yiru and the others exchanged knowing glances, half-amused and half-exasperated. They tactfully left, giving Ye Fei and Miaochan some privacy.

Ye Fei smiled as he approached Miaochan. ”Youʼre here. Did you miss me?”

To his surprise, Miaochan nodded. ”I did. But I donʼt know why Iʼve been thinking about you. I asked the Buddha all night, but even he couldnʼt give me an answer.”

For some reason, Ye Fei couldnʼt resist disrupting Miaochanʼs devout demeanor. He took her hand and said, ”Come with me. Iʼll tell you why.”

Unfamiliar with the concept of boundaries between men and women, and recalling yesterdayʼs even more intimate interactions, Miaochan didnʼt resist. She obediently followed him into the tent.

Once inside, Miaochan immediately asked, ”Can you tell me now?”

”Because youʼve been poisoned!” Ye Fei declared, dropping the bombshell.