Chapter 171 Dual Blades, Icy Brilliance in the Martial World (40)

Bai Tang felt no guilt whatsoever about Yaoyao’s relationship. Just as Yaoyao had said, she was an upfront and honest person who maintained a respectful distance. She made her identity clear to Tantai Ziheng from the beginning, knowing her body belonged to Yaoyao.

The outcome was not due to her actions, so there was no reason for her to feel guilty. Yaoyao’s rare clarity spared her from blaming Bai Tang for Tantai Ziheng’s vacillation. Bai Tang had witnessed irrational love before, seen those who lost their senses for it, and couldn’t easily discern right from wrong. It was clearly the man’s fault, and yet the girl remained persistent, persecuting innocent parties.

Tantai Ziheng clenched his fist in anger. “Bai Tang, you’ve ruined our relationship. How dare you remain so indifferent?”

Bai Tang: ╰()╯??

Smack!

Rubbing her palms, Bai Tang couldn’t help it. But forgive her, she simply couldn’t resist delivering a sharp slap across Tantai Ziheng’s face.

“Young Villa Master Tantai, I suggest you get your head checked by Young Master Qi. Every day, you’re just finding excuses for yourself. I haven’t done anything wrong, so why shouldn’t I be indifferent? It’s you and your family who pushed away a woman as clear-minded as Yaoyao. And you’re pretending to sleep while finding excuses for yourself?”

Bai Tang couldn’t be bothered to engage further. After finishing her words, she decisively tapped his acupuncture points, grabbed his shoulder, used Lightness Skills to carry him away, and tossed him directly to the people of the Divine Sword Villa.

“Carry on. Keep a close eye on your young master. Whether it’s me, Bai Tang, or Yaoyao, we have nothing to do with the Divine Sword Villa or Tantai Ziheng anymore.”

Bai Tang remarked casually, “Your young master is already with you. If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave.”

Tantai Shouyang did not release Tantai Ziheng’s acupuncture points. With a stern face, he said, “Lady Yao, you’re leaving just like that without showing respect for your elders? Hand over the treasure map, or else…”

The people from the Divine Sword Villa swiftly drew their swords, surrounding Bai Tang, Qi Jiayan, and Weng Quan.

Weng Quan also drew his sword, vigilant of his surroundings as he stood by Bai Tang’s side. Qi Jiayan did the same.

Bai Tang drew her sword again, smiling. “Villa Master Tantai, have you thought it through? It’s been several months since the rumor about the treasure map on me has spread. There have been many attempts on my life for it. Have you looked into the final outcome? Or do you think I rely on your incompetent son, or perhaps on Young Hero Weng or Young Master Qi?”

Bai Tang had no mercy for those who attempted to coerce and plunder. Depending on the circumstances, she might spare lives, but the rest were uncertain.

Tantai Ziheng was still rendered speechless by Bai Tang’s acupuncture points manipulation, unable to utter a word. He glared at Bai Tang angrily, as if he wanted to devour her, but also gestured with his eyes to Tantai Shouyang not to act. He had witnessed Bai Tang’s fierceness and knew she wasn’t Yaoyao who might still consider Tantai Shouyang as her father.

Tantai Shouyang looked at the calm and confident Bai Tang with a slightly cloudy expression.

He knew very well what fate awaited those people.

The survivors would undoubtedly blame Bai Tang for their injuries, but he didn’t believe that.

However, now facing the killing intent emanating from Bai Tang, Tantai Shouyang believed it. He was someone who knew the current situation very well, especially with the highly skilled medical expertise of Qi Jiayan, who stood by Bai Tang’s side. Offending someone with exceptional medical skills could prove fatal one day when you need them to save your life.

Although displeased with Bai Tang’s disregard for him and his son, Tantai Shouyang could only keep a straight face and order his men to stand down.

With the men retreating, Bai Tang and the others naturally sheathed their weapons and mounted their horses, riding away.

They camped out in a special place today, surrounded by a sea of flowers, despite the approaching autumn. After hunting some wild game, they began preparing dinner. Weng Quan went to fetch water, Qi Jiayan went to gather spices, and Bai Tang gathered dry branches for firewood.

As Qi Jiayan scraped off spices, he noticed Weng Quan, who had fetched water but hadn’t returned, busily picking flowers and weaving a flower crown.

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