Chapter 137 Dual Blades, Icy Brilliance in the Martial World (6)

“There are countless women in the world, and there are many better than Bai Tang. Don’t tie yourself to one tree. As a man, being emotionally impulsive is a big taboo,” Tantai Shouyang sternly advised.

Coincidentally, a servant came to report, “Villa Master, Young Villa Master, the daughter of the head of the Wind Guardian Hall, Bai Tang, is outside the villa, holding the Yin pendant, and requests to see you.”

Tantai Shouyang frowned, while Tantai Ziheng’s eyes lit up, and he breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as Lady Yao was safe.

His father forbade him to leave the villa, and now Lady Yao had come. He would bring her into the Divine Sword Villa. With the strength and influence of the Divine Sword Villa, protecting Lady Yao wouldn’t be a problem. Tantai Shouyang was afraid that Tantai Ziheng would cause trouble, so he stopped him.

“You can’t go. Stay here for me.”

“Father, why? Lady Yao has come, and you still won’t let me go out?”

Tantai Ziheng couldn’t stand it anymore and ran towards the entrance. Tantai Shouyang hurriedly followed. Bai Tang was like a hot potato now, with her only value being to garner some sympathy and recognition from the weak for the Divine Sword Villa.

Tantai Ziheng saw Bai Tang standing outside. She wore a green dress that fluttered in the wind, a curtain hat hung behind her, dual blades at her waist, and she held the Yin pendant of the Yin-Yang Twin Fish. Her face was very pale, as were her lips, giving her a fragile appearance. But standing there, she inexplicably gave off a resilient feeling, with a steady and gentle gaze, devoid of the extreme emotions he had imagined. Lady Yao like this made him particularly distressed.

Tantai Shouyang hurriedly said, “Lady Yao, we know about the Wind Guardian Hall’s situation. Rest assured, since you have an engagement with my son, the Divine Sword Villa has always been your home, and we will definitely protect you.”

Tantai Ziheng relaxed when he heard his father’s assurance. Now that his father had relented, he approached Bai Tang and reached for her hand. “Lady Yao, I’ve been worried sick about you these days.”

Bai Tang avoided Tantai Ziheng’s hand, took out the Yin pendant again, and declared loudly, “In the presence of my father, a marriage alliance was arranged between me and the Young Villa Master Tantai Ziheng by my uncle. However, now that the Wind Guardian Hall has faced a major upheaval, matters of love and marriage are not what I, Bai Tang, should be considering. Bai Tang swears that in this lifetime—until extinguishing the Blood Devil Cult, or slaying the leader of the Blood Devil Cult—will have no intentions of considering personal matters for a lifetime. The Young Villa Master Tantai Ziheng of the Divine Sword Villa has come of age, at twenty-one. Bai Tang acknowledges the difficulty of avenging deep-seated grievances of the blood feud, but as a descendant, one cannot lightly speak of giving up. Tantai Ziheng is a talented and outstanding young man, a remarkable figure like the bright moon. It is truly inappropriate for me to delay such a good marriage for him.”

Tantai Ziheng couldn’t believe it. Never in his wildest dreams did he expect that when he saw Bai Tang again, it would be for her to break off the engagement. “Lady Yao, don’t be confused. The outside world is extremely dangerous now, and the Blood Devil Cult is pursuing you again…”

Tantai Shouyang made a show of concern, “Lady Yao, what Ziheng said is right. Moreover, the affections between two families have always been arranged by parents and matchmakers. How can they be easily changed? Now that your family is in trouble and you’ve become an orphan, how can this engagement be dissolved? Won’t the world think that our Divine Sword Villa is heartless and unjust? When Brother Bai was alive, we were the best of friends. Now that he’s gone, how can we not take care of his only kin?”

Bai Tang naturally understood that Tantai Shouyang was merely putting on a show to make everyone believe he was a person of deep sentiments and principles. According to Yaoyao’s original request, many people would consider this orphan, Yaoyao, as someone who does not appreciate kindness. While it was okay to be more ruthless, it wouldn’t be favorable for Yaoyao. Bai Tang herself didn’t care, but considering that she might not stay in this body for the full ten years and knowing Yaoyao’s current age—at the peak of her beauty—Bai Tang couldn’t allow Yaoyao’s life to be marred by her actions.

Bai Tang spoke with a calm and firm voice, “I understand that Villa Master Tantai and Young Villa Master are people of deep emotions and principles. I cannot afford to be too selfish. The Yin-Yang Twin Fish Pendant is a treasure of the Divine Sword Villa. Today, I return it here!”

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