Urban Seduction: Housewives Club

Chapter 573: A Higher Level

Ye Zhilinʼs heart skipped a beat. She had been looking for a chance to be alone with Ye Fei, and now was the perfect opportunity. She also remembered the recovery pill she had secretly kept, which finally solidified her decision.

However, just as Ye Zhilin was about to break free from Ye Feiʼs kiss and ask him to ”poke” her as he had done before, a soft chuckle sounded nearby.

Both Ye Fei and Ye Zhilin were exceptionally skilled, but they had been so absorbed in the moment that they hadnʼt noticed someone approaching. Startled, they turned their heads to see Liu Yiru standing not far away, smiling at them.

Seeing the two of them separate, Liu Yiru teased, ”So this is why you didnʼt follow us. You were hiding here playing kissy-face.”

Though Ye Zhilin was innocent and carefree, she had heard Liu Yiru and the others talk about relationships over the past few days. While she still didnʼt fully understand, being caught like this made her blush furiously. She quickly jumped up from Ye Feiʼs lap and stammered, ”N-no, Sister Yiru, donʼt say that! I just accidentally fell on him, thatʼs all.”

”Oh?” Liu Yiruʼs gaze fell on Ye Zhilinʼs disheveled clothes, which were wrinkled and had a few buttons undone from Ye Feiʼs hands. ”You must have fallen hard to get your clothes like that.”

”Iʼm not talking to you anymore!” Ye Zhilinʼs face turned bright red. She kicked Ye Fei lightly in frustration and then ran off.

Ye Fei wasnʼt upset about his motherʼs interruption. He had already gone further with his little aunt than he had expected today. As for anything more, he didnʼt dare think about it. Even if Ye Zhilin agreed, it was early in the morning, and the martial arts conference was about to start. He couldnʼt exactly carry her into a tent for a romp, could he?

Slowly standing up, Ye Fei adjusted the bulge in his pants that Ye Zhilin had inadvertently caused, making it less obvious in front of his mother. Then he asked, ”Is the conference about to start?”

”Yes,” Liu Yiru replied, her eyes unintentionally drifting to her sonʼs lower half. Not having been with him last night, the sight made her feel a bit restless.

Noticing his motherʼs longing, Ye Fei stepped forward and hugged her gently, pressing his hardness against her soft abdomen. ”Maybe we should skip the conference,” he teased.

Liu Yiruʼs heart fluttered, but she pushed him away, pouting. ”You little rascal, always teasing me. Iʼm not going to let you have your way!” With that, she ran off, mimicking Ye Zhilinʼs earlier escape. She was afraid that if he held her any longer, she might give in and skip the conference.

Following his mother, Ye Fei quickly rejoined the group of women. Since he had just been with Tang Yu the night before, he naturally walked over to her side, which earned him knowing smiles from the others.

The womenʼs kind smiles made Tang Yu both shy and grateful, but she instinctively moved slightly away from Ye Fei. Her introverted nature made her uncomfortable with too much public intimacy.

Ye Fei smiled and then glanced at Tang Xin. He noticed that, for some reason, the hostility in her eyes had faded, though she still seemed to have a natural aversion to him. It seemed whatever Liu Yiru and the others had said to her had worked.

Once everyone was gathered, they made their way to the center of the valley. Along the way, they encountered many people. Thanks to Ye Zhilinʼs display the previous day and the presence of the Heavenly Demon Sectʼs women, the group was met with a mix of awe and respect, even though they were all stunning beauties.

However, they also noticed that these people seemed oddly excited. Liu Yiru couldnʼt help but ask, ”Whatʼs going on with them?”

”Yeah, they look like theyʼre about to meet their future in-laws,” Ye Fei added, puzzled by their behavior.

Tang Xin, who had a similar dynamic to Ye Fei, couldnʼt resist chiming in smugly, ”You donʼt know? I heard from my father that someone from the Qinghai Lake Sect is coming.”

”The Qinghai Lake Sect? Whatʼs that? I thought the Shaolin and Wudang sects were the leaders among the hidden sects. Why are people only reacting like this now?” Chen Yourong asked.

Shui Rou seemed to recall something and asked in surprise, ”Are they a guardian sect?”

”Whatʼs a guardian sect? Are they stronger than the hidden sects?” Ye Feiʼs interest was piqued. He had been somewhat disappointed by the hidden sects, but now this guardian sect seemed to be on another level.

Shui Rou shook her head gently and explained, ”Actually, guardian sects are also part of the hidden sects, but their techniques are deeply tied to the places they guard. Itʼs said that besides their strength, they can also draw power from the natural energy of their territory, making them incredibly powerful. For example, the Qinghai Lake Sect—outside their territory, theyʼre no different from other martial artists. But within Qinghai Lake, their energy is limitless, and their power multiplies, making them nearly invincible.”

”I see,” Ye Fei nodded in understanding. ”So, does every place have its guardian sect? What about the Tianshan Mountains?”

”Iʼm not sure,” Shui Rou admitted. ”Our Shuiyue Palace is one of the lesser hidden sects, so we donʼt know much.”

”The Tianshan Mountains do have guardians, but theyʼre not organized into a sect. People refer to them as ʼguardians,ʼ” Jiang Manjun suddenly interjected, though her tone was laced with bitterness.

”Senior Sister, whatʼs wrong?” Ye Fei asked, noticing the change in Jiang Manjunʼs tone. He also saw that Zhu Yuyan and Shen Huiyaʼs expressions had darkened.

”Itʼs nothing,” Jiang Manjun shook her head, seemingly unwilling to elaborate. She added, ”Just know that these guardians are nearly invincible within their territories. Remember, donʼt provoke them.”

Seeing that Jiang Manjun didnʼt want to say more, Ye Fei didnʼt press her. He decided to ask his beautiful shiniang Zhu Yuyan about it later. To lighten the mood, he joked, ”These so-called guardians donʼt seem that impressive. Theyʼre only strong in their turf. Outside, theyʼre just like everyone else.”

”Like a mouse with a gun—only tough at home!” Ye Zhilin suddenly giggled, using a phrase she had just learned. It was surprisingly fitting.

The women all laughed, but a discordant voice suddenly interrupted. ”Little girl, youʼve got quite the nerve to mock our guardian sects like that!”