132: Is there a turning point in Chapter 132?

"This woman, I leave her to you all." Ling Tian cupped his hands in a salute to one of the experts from the Wang family, his eyes unable to hide his relief.

The Wang family members had arrived at the perfect moment; with the addition of this force, his plan would undoubtedly become even more perfect.

"Rest assured! Leave this woman to us; we certainly won't hinder your plans." The Wang family expert replied in a deep voice.

Ling Tian nodded, and before turning away, he secretly sent a Divine Sense message to the Wang family members. As for the content of that message, no one else knew.

His figure flickered, and he immediately darted toward the battle circle between Third Young Master Dantai Xuan and Yang Ming.

On this side, several Wang family attendants completely surrounded Feng Jiu and Xiang Tian. Their gazes swept over Feng Jiu before finally landing heavily on Xiang Tian.

"Beauty, if you know what's good for you, don't stand in our way, lest you bring trouble upon yourself."

"With me here, you won't even think about getting near my Master!" Feng Jiu held her sword horizontally, blocking in front of Xiang Tian, her back held straight.

That slender yet firm back appeared incredibly tall in Xiang Tian's eyes. He was secretly startled.

It was merely a transaction where both sides got what they needed; how could she go to such lengths? How was this anything like the woman from a brothel background as rumored?

"Feng Jiu, you cannot protect this brat." The Wang family attendant spoke again.

"You are..." Feng Jiu frowned; this voice actually sounded somewhat familiar. However, she searched through her memories, but could never recall exactly who it was.

While the two were in a standoff, the battle on the other side had already worsened. Third Young Master Dantai Xuan was being pincered by Ling Tian and Yang Ming, struggling to parry.

"Bang!" Ling Tian thrust his sword forward with ferocious force, which Third Young Master Dantai Xuan blocked in a hurry. He was shaken, retreating repeatedly with staggering steps.

Before he could steady himself, Yang Ming seized the opportunity to close in. He slashed down with his long blade, unstoppable.

"Rip!" Third Young Master Dantai Xuan couldn't dodge in time, and his arm was sliced open by the blade, leaving a deep wound. Fresh blood trickled down his forearm, dripping onto the ground.

The Dantai Family Disciples, who were entangled with the Man in black, cried out in alarm upon seeing this. They all wanted to rush to his aid.

"Third Young Master!"

"Your opponents are us." The group of Man in black had long been prepared. They immediately formed a formation to block the path, their Moves vicious, tightly entangling the Dantai Family Disciples.

"You scum, get out of the way for me!" The Dantai Family Disciple cursed angrily. Amidst the flashing blades, their attacks became increasingly fierce, but the Man in black were like an impenetrable wall. They could never break through.

On this side, Ling Tian looked at the wretchedly retreating Third Young Master Dantai Xuan, a mocking arc curling at the corner of his mouth.

"Third Young Master Dantai Xuan, you're injured to this extent, yet the woman you're protecting with all your might is turning a blind eye to you!"

He raised his hand and pointed in the direction of Feng Jiu. "Look, she is whole-heartedly blocking in front of Xiang Tian; where is there any trace of you in her eyes?"

As he spoke, he feigned a helpless sigh. His tone was full of temptation.

Third Young Master Dantai Xuan turned his head abruptly, his gaze locked tightly onto Feng Jiu, who was shielding Xiang Tian. Just at this moment, Feng Jiu also noticed his gaze, and their eyes met briefly.

Feng Jiu, however, hurriedly averted her gaze, her hand gripping the long sword trembling slightly.

"Feng Jiu, are... are you really using me?" Third Young Master Dantai Xuan's voice carried unconcealable trembling and indignation as he shouted sternly at Feng Jiu.

Feng Jiu bit her lower lip, remaining silent. It was true that the element of using Third Young Master Dantai Xuan occupied the majority of her actions. But to say she had no feelings at all was not entirely true. After all, they had been together for many days, and it was no longer a purely transactional relationship.

"Third Young Master Dantai Xuan, you idiot, isn't this obvious enough?" Yang Ming rolled his eyes. "In her eyes, from beginning to end, there is only Xiang Tian, this Master; you are nothing more than a pawn she uses to borrow strength!"

"Third Young Master, I am coming to help you!" Feng Jiu's heart tightened; she could no longer hold back. She raised her sword and was about to rush toward Third Young Master Dantai Xuan.

A glimmer flashed in Ling Tian's eyes, and he quietly gave a look to the Wang family attendants. Those attendants immediately understood. Their figures flickered, and they pointed their long swords directly at Xiang Tian.

"Xiang Tian, prepare to die!"

Feng Jiu was helpless and had to immediately return to aid him. Her long sword unsheathed, and she fought the Wang family attendants. "Clang! Clang! Clang!"

Her Moves were fierce, but she was always restrained by the Wang family attendants. She simply couldn't break free to help Third Young Master Dantai Xuan.

"See that? This is the woman you are fighting to protect." Ling Tian leaned in toward Third Young Master Dantai Xuan and sneered. His tone was extremely mocking. "In her eyes, you are just a tool that can be discarded at will, worthless."

Third Young Master Dantai Xuan clenched his hands into fists, his eyes full of humiliation and anger. He stared fixedly at the figure of Feng Jiu fighting the Wang family attendants. A sharp pain surged in his chest, and his throat tasted sweet.

"Pfft!" A mouthful of blood sprayed out violently, staining the lapels of his clothes red.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, to think you're actually a lovesick fool." Ling Tian chuckled, then immediately restrained his mockery. His expression became serious!

"Third Young Master Dantai Xuan, how about we make a deal?"

He glanced at Yang Ming, and Yang Ming immediately understood. He stepped forward and persuaded Third Young Master Dantai Xuan.

"Third Young Master Dantai Xuan, Feng Jiu is, after all, a woman from a brothel background; what kind of true feelings could such a woman have? Your previous feelings for her were perhaps just attachment to her body."

Yang Ming paused. His tone became increasingly tempting: "How about this, our three parties join forces, each getting what we need. Once Xiang Tian is dealt with, this woman Feng Jiu will belong to you as a plaything, from now on belonging only to you. What do you think?"

Third Young Master Dantai Xuan fell silent, his lowered eyes filled with obscure emotions. Yang Ming's proposal actually made him waver.

Since he couldn't have Feng Jiu's heart, then it would be better to firmly control her in his hands. Possessing her person forever was better than watching her heart and eyes be completely filled with someone else.

"Third Young Master, you must not be swayed by their deceit!" Feng Jiu's voice came through the sounds of fighting.

She had already noticed during the battle that the strength of the Wang family attendants in front of her fluctuated. Whenever she had the thought of aiding Third Young Master Dantai Xuan, the opponents would immediately turn their spears and attack Xiang Tian, forcing her to return to defense.

"You slut, I should really thank you for your bed techniques over these years." Third Young Master Dantai Xuan looked up abruptly. The last trace of tenderness in his eyes was completely extinguished, leaving only cold possessiveness.

He gritted his teeth and said, word by word. "From now on, I will keep you well hidden, so you will never be able to get close to anyone else again."

In the end, he had misplaced his sincerity. Since that was the case, only obsession and possession remained.

"Does what you just said still count?" He turned to look at Ling Tian and Yang Ming.

"Naturally, it counts." Ling Tian and Yang Ming looked at each other. They both nodded, their eyes full of the triumphant smiles of having succeeded.

"Good!" Third Young Master Dantai Xuan nodded heavily. He immediately turned his head and ordered the Dantai Family Disciples sternly.

"Dantai Family Disciples, listen to my command! Today our goal is only one: use all your strength to deal with the Lotus Society members, as well as the Xiang Tian they are protecting!"

When this order was issued, the Dantai Family Disciples were overjoyed. They stopped fighting with the Man in black and replied in unison.

"Third Young Master, you have finally made the right decision!"

As the words fell, all the Dantai Family Disciples immediately turned their spears. They stood side by side with the Man in black and the Yinshi Sect members, surrounding the Lotus Society Disciples and Xiang Tian and the others in the center.

"Master, this is bad! Third Young Master Dantai Xuan has defected!" Feng Jiu caught a glimpse of this scene. Her beautiful brows furrowed tightly, and her heart sank to the bottom.

"It's fine, what should come will eventually come." Xiang Tian also frowned. His expression was serious, but he did not show any panic.

"Da, da, da—" Footsteps approached incessantly. The Yinshi Sect, the Tyrant Blade Sect, the Dantai Family, plus that group of mysterious Man in black. Four forces surrounded them layer by layer, trapping them in the core, unable to fly away.

"Master, even if I have to risk this life, I will carve a bloody path for you!" Feng Jiu gripped her long sword tightly, her eyes full of determination. The spiritual energy around her body quietly circulated, and she was already prepared for a death battle.

Xiang Tian looked at her, his eyes filled with some doubt and incomprehension. "Miss Feng Jiu, my relationship with your Lotus Society leader is merely a transaction; is it really worth it for you to risk your life to protect me like this?"

He really couldn't understand.

"Master, you are the Dao Companion designated by the leader, so protecting your safety is our duty." Feng Jiu's tone was firm, without any hesitation.

"I, Feng Jiu, am a person of the Lotus Society in life, and a ghost of the Lotus Society in death; there is absolutely no reason to retreat."

Xiang Tian secretly muttered to himself that this was probably the result of being brainwashed. In his previous life, he lived in an extremely free and open civilized society. He had never seen such a person who disregarded their own life and death just to protect the object of a transaction.

He took a deep breath, reached out, and pulled Feng Jiu behind him. His tone carried a bit of irrefutable authority.

"Their goal is me; this matter has nothing to do with you. There is no need for you to throw away your life for me."

Even if his strength was low and he was usually afraid of death, at this moment, he couldn't be outdone by a woman and lose the backbone of a man.

"Xiang Tian, if you know what's good for you, obediently hand over the Dragon, to avoid suffering physical pain." Ling Tian stood outside the encirclement. He wore a triumphant smile, his tone relaxed and comfortable.

People are refreshed by happy events; now that the four forces were joining hands, Xiang Tian was already in his pocket; how could he not be happy?

"Look at you now, surrounded on all sides, unable to fly away; do you still delusionally hope for a miracle to happen?"

"Ling Tian's strategy of sowing discord is truly used to perfection." Xiang Tian appeared calm on the surface, but deep down, he was rapidly thinking of a way to break the situation.

A moment later, he quietly called out in his heart. "System, how should this situation be broken?"

In such a desperate situation, he could only place his hope in the System.

[Host, the key to breaking the situation still lies with yourself.]

"Oh? Tell me in detail." Xiang Tian's heart stirred, and he quickly asked.

[Has the host forgotten that you still have the dragon blood flower in your storage space?]

"dragon blood flower? And then?" Xiang Tian couldn't react for a moment. What did this dragon blood flower have to do with breaking the situation?

[Princess Zhou Zhiyan can use the power of the dragon blood flower to achieve a Breakthrough in her Realm. If you give all the dragon blood flower to her, this situation can naturally be broken.]

"Ah? You mean Princess Zhou Zhiyan?" Xiang Tian was full of astonishment, his heart filled with doubts. "Can she do it? I always feel it's not very reliable."

[Within the territory of the Tianyun Kingdom, the destiny of Princess Zhou Zhiyan fully meets the Luck requirements of a ruler of a kingdom, and is sufficient to carry the power of the dragon blood flower. Host, just give the dragon blood flower to her. However, this method has a side effect...]

The System stopped here, without further explanation.

"What side effect?" Xiang Tian's heart tightened, and he quickly asked.

[The side effect has no harm to the host, the host need not worry.]

Xiang Tian rolled his eyes; the System was always so secretive. But he could only choose to believe it.

Without even turning his head, he shouted to the person behind him. "Zhi Yan, come here."

"Me?" Princess Zhou Zhiyan had been standing at the back, frowning and paying attention to the battle. She never expected Xiang Tian to suddenly call her, her eyes full of surprise. But she still walked quickly to Xiang Tian's side.