"Are you planning to break your word?"

"You!"

These words made the Monster Liquor Clan Leader's face flush with shame. He hadn't expected Zheng-Fu to speak to him like this in front of so many people, humiliating him and making him look like a fool. The reputation he had carefully built was being shattered before everyone's eyes.

"Who said I'll break my word? I... I... I... alright! I agree.

I'll bring you fifty large jars of Dream-Creating Monster Liquor. I, the Monster Liquor Clan Leader, have never broken my word to anyone. As for this purple liquid, I'll keep it when you see fit to give it to me!" said the Monster Liquor Clan Leader angrily, accepting the terms of the bet he had made with Zheng-Fu.

"Of course, Leader, you can keep it because I have given my word, and I won't go back on it. Additionally, I'll give you this talisman as an apology for my previous disrespect, so that there will be no further resentment between us."

Zing!

As soon as Zheng-Fu finished speaking, he flicked his hand, sending over the Divine Emperor stage talisman that could defend against three attacks from a Divine King stage martial master to the Monster Liquor Clan Leader.

When the Monster Liquor Clan Leader heard Zheng-Fu's first sentence, he almost exploded with rage, considering taking action against him. But when he heard the last part and saw that Zheng-Fu had actually sent him the talisman, his anger quickly subsided, and his expression softened into a smile.

Blop!

"Good! Good! Good! You speak well, kid. Since you've said this, I, as an adult and a high-ranking clan leader in this city, will not hold a grudge against you anymore. I'll even invite you to my Monster Liquor Clan to drink and have a chat!" The Monster Liquor Clan Leader was now in a very good mood.

The talisman he had just acquired was extremely valuable. It could be used to defend his clan in times of trouble. While it could only withstand three attacks from a Divine King stage martial master, it would certainly hold up even better against lower-level martial masters.

Whether it was the purple liquid or the Divine Emperor stage talisman, everything Zheng-Fu brought out was extraordinary. Yet, Zheng-Fu had given these items away so easily, as if they held no value to him.

To the high-ranking clan leaders and skilled martial masters present, Zheng-Fu's actions appeared quite strategic. If he kept such treasures for himself, he would surely become a target. By handing them over to others, he lessened the danger to himself.

However, no one realized that Zheng-Fu's motives were not driven by fear of theft. Rather, he wanted to avoid attracting too much attention and prevent his true identity from being discovered. By presenting these gifts, he was safeguarding himself.

The Frenzy Lion Clan Leader, who had previously planned to steal from Zheng-Fu, suddenly looked deflated. Now that Zheng-Fu had distributed all these valuable items, there was nothing left to take. Even if he knew the location where Zheng-Fu had found these things, what could he do? Zheng-Fu had already given them away. The Frenzy Lion Clan Leader's expression turned somber.

Soon after, the party continued until the very end, and everyone eventually dispersed. Throughout the event, Zheng-Fu became the center of attention among the middle- and high-ranking clan leaders. Only the Frenzy Lion Clan Leader remained silent, refusing to speak to him.

In the great hall of the City Governor's residence...

Three people sat in their chairs with serious and doubtful expressions, staring at each other. These three were Dan-Ge and two elder monsters, who had accompanied Luo-Qing's elder sister.

"It's very strange. I can't sense that child's level at all. I don't even know when he took the Monster Liquor Clan Leader's jar of liquor," one of the elder monsters said, his expression worried.

"Even Elder can't discern it, sir?" Dan-Ge was shocked. If the elder monster, with his higher energy level, couldn't see through Zheng-Fu's identity, it was truly alarming.

"Indeed. The talisman the boy brought out was exceptional. If I had it, I wouldn't need to fear those foolish opposition forces," said the second elder monster, his expression serious, clearly desiring Zheng-Fu's talisman.

"This child seems mysterious, yet not mysterious. He seems easy to understand, but is impossible to grasp. However, one thing is clear—he poses no threat to us. My intuition tells me so. Besides, the thirteenth princess must stay here for a few more days before the maneuvers for highly skilled martial masters with identity badges from across the land begin."

"The maneuvers… is that the event the Monster King is organizing to find a match for the thirteenth princess, Master Elder?" Dan-Ge's face darkened as soon as he heard this.

"That's right. Even the Queen couldn't change His Majesty's mind on this matter. I was tasked by the Queen to bring the Princess to Huang-Di City to stay with the fourteenth princess so she wouldn't be too upset," the elder monster replied with a sad expression, thinking about what was to come for their princess.

"But the real danger isn't in seeking a match for the Princess. The threat lies in the assassination attempts, as both the second and fourth princes are scheming in secret. Just last month, I heard the fourth prince was in this city," the elder monster added with a thoughtful frown.

"Yes, that's true. Last month, I sent skilled martial masters to keep an eye on the fourth prince during his visit. But I found nothing suspicious. He left the city in a hurry half a month ago," Dan-Ge nodded, recounting the fourth prince's brief stay and sudden departure.

"In any case, we must ensure no one learns of Princess Fu-Er's presence here. Otherwise, her life could be in danger. Until the upcoming matchmaking event, we must protect the princess with everything we've got."

"Mhm..."

The three spoke for a while longer before parting ways, unaware that someone else had been eavesdropping. That person was Zheng-Fu. While everyone left, he returned to this place again after he had known where the mysterious young woman was.

But on his way, he sensed the presence of three highly skilled individuals within the hall and realized who they were. He stopped by to investigate and overheard their entire conversation. What they discussed made Zheng-Fu's face break into a wide, uncontrollable smile.

Because at last, he had discovered the identity of the mysterious young woman, and it cleared up all the confusion he had felt toward her. The familiar and comfortable feeling he had when he first encountered her, which he couldn't explain before, finally made sense. It was because she was his wife—that was why Zheng-Fu felt that way about her.

'Qi-Er, I've finally found you. Wait for me... I'm coming… Huh?!' Zheng-Fu thought as he smiled to himself. But then, he sensed two highly skilled martial masters, both at the seventh and eighth levels of the Divine Emperor stage, heading toward Qi-Fu-Er's room, which was nearby.

"Could these be the assassins the elders mentioned?"

Swish!

Without hesitation, Zheng-Fu sped toward the mansion within the City Governor's residence. There, besides Qi-Fu-Er, the fourteenth princess, Qi-Luo-Qing, was also staying. The guards outside were no match for the two assassins approaching.

…………….

"The thirteenth princess is in that mansion. Let's kill her and complete the mission!" said one of the black-robed men, his eyes fierce and bloodthirsty.

"There's no need to tell me. I'm well aware! I spent a fortune on high-grade magic items to evade detection from those old geezers," replied the other black-robed man with a wicked smile.

Both men were elite assassins, highly skilled at eliminating their targets, even those of noble birth or higher-ranking martial masters. Their success came from their extensive collection of magic items that helped them avoid detection.

However, despite their precautions, they could not escape Zheng-Fu's notice. Only the magical items Qi-Fu-Er was wearing could block his investigation, preventing him from sensing her.

Just one hundred pings away from Qi-Fu-Er's mansion...

Flap!

Zheng-Fu appeared a mere one hundred ping away. He quickly cast a hidden dimension spell, creating a space where he could deal with the assassins without attracting attention. A clash here would surely draw a crowd.

Zheng-Fu planned to eliminate the assassins in this hidden dimension and then hand their bodies over to Dan-Ge for further investigation.

"You thought you could kill my wife? Keep dreaming!"

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