105: Chapter 105 A Cold and Exquisitely Beautiful Young Lady from a Noble Family!

He Miaoyan walked up to Zhou Liangan, curtsied slightly, and said in a soft, melodious voice, "Miaoyan greets Young Master Zhou."

Zhou Liangan swept his gaze over her, his heart stirring slightly.

This He Miaoyan was not only outstanding in appearance, but she also carried a faint trace of Spiritual Qi fluctuation. This woman had actually reached the Half-step Huagang Stage. Among the younger generation, she was naturally an outstanding talent. It seemed this old thing was indeed very sincere.

He Yuanzhong nodded with a smile, the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes revealing a hint of worldly gentleness. His gaze swept over Zhou Liangan beside him, and his tone carried just the right amount of deference, "Young Master Zhou, matters between you young people are best discussed by you yourselves. An old man like me standing here just becomes an eyesore. I shall take my leave first."

Zhou Liangan maintained a composed smile and nodded slightly, "Elder He, you are joking. With you here, we actually feel more at ease."

While Zhou Liangan spoke polite words, his eyes remained calm and waveless, without a shred of genuine respect.

He Yuanzhong did not respond to this, but turned to look at He Miaoyan beside him. His tone deepened, carrying an unquestionable instruction, "Miaoyan, take Young Master Zhou around the capital properly and fulfill our duties as hosts. Do not neglect our distinguished guest."

He Miaoyan lowered her eyes, her long eyelashes casting a small shadow beneath them, and obediently replied, "Yes, Grandfather."

He Miaoyan's voice was as light as a feather, yet it hid a trace of barely perceptible tension.

Watching He Yuanzhong's figure disappear at the end of the corridor, He Miaoyan finally raised her head. She squeezed out a proper smile on her face, turned to the side, and made a "please" gesture toward Zhou Liangan, "Young Master Zhou, this way please. I will take you to one of the most authentic private restaurants in the capital—Yushan, to taste authentic imperial cuisine."

Zhou Liangan said nothing more and stepped forward to follow. The two walked out of the He family's old residence one after the other and got into the black Bentley parked at the entrance. The car drove steadily into the bustling traffic of the capital.

He Miaoyan sat in the passenger seat, her fingertips unconsciously clutching the hem of her skirt, secretly observing Zhou Liangan in the back seat through the rearview mirror.

The man leaned against the back of the seat, eyes closed to rest, his side profile sharp and cold. His whole body exuded an oppressive feeling that kept others at a distance—that was the Aura belonging to a Rank 2 Gang Transformation expert. Even just sitting quietly, it made her heart flutter with panic.

About half an hour later, the car stopped in front of a quiet courtyard house amidst the bustling city.

A plaque with gold-stamped characters reading "Yushan" hung on the vermilion gate. Two waitresses dressed in qipao stood at the entrance. Upon seeing He Miaoyan, they immediately bowed and saluted, "Young Miss He, Young Master Zhou, please come in."

He Miaoyan steadied herself, turned to look at Zhou Liangan, and plastered a delicate smile on her face, her voice sweet and soft, "Young Master Zhou, please come in. This restaurant's Buddha Jumps Over the Wall and Squirrel Mandarin Fish are unique in the capital."

Zhou Liangan gave a hum of acknowledgment and followed her into the courtyard.

Passing through the carved beams and painted corridors, the two went straight into a luxurious private room at the very back.

The private room was decorated with extreme luxury, with mahogany furniture, celadon ornaments, and famous paintings hanging on the walls. In the center was a round table that could seat ten people, and exquisite refreshments had already been laid out on the table.

He Miaoyan personally poured a cup of tea for Zhou Liangan and pushed it in front of him. Her beautiful eyes looked at him steadily, her gaze carrying a hint of trepidation, yet hiding a trace of determination, "Young Master Zhou, there is something I would like to ask of you."

Zhou Liangan picked up the tea cup, his fingertips rubbing against the rim. He raised an eyebrow, his tone flat, "Speak."

He Miaoyan took a deep breath, her pearly teeth gently biting her thin lips, and her fingertips trembling slightly, "To tell you the truth, I already have someone I like in my heart."

Zhou Liangan heard this and lifted his eyes to sweep a glance at He Miaoyan.

When Zhou Liangan's gaze landed on her, He Miaoyan felt her whole body stiffen.

Zhou Liangan realized that this woman's virginity was still intact!

Since that was the case, he could talk to this woman a bit more.

However, from the moment this woman in front of him said those words, she could at most only be treated as a female slave.

"So what?" Zhou Liangan put down the tea cup, his voice light and casual, yet carrying an unquestionable sense of oppression, "Speak plainly, don't beat around the bush."

He Miaoyan's heart beat faster. She bit her lip, hesitated for a moment, and finally spoke, "I hope Young Master Zhou can help me stabilize the He Family. I only ask that you... do not force me to marry you, and do not vent your anger on the He Family because of my affairs."

Zhou Liangan heard this, and the corners of his mouth hooked into a cold sneer, the mockery in his eyes undisguised, "Stabilize the He Family? He Miaoyan, do you think that just because of your words, I would do such a thankless task? Your He Family pushed you out because they wanted to cling to me. Now, you are good—you want to keep your purity, take the benefits of the He Family, and also have me help you clean up your mess?"

He Miaoyan's face turned pale, but she still braced herself, looked up at Zhou Liangan, her eyes carrying a hint of humble ingratiation, "Young Master Zhou, I can introduce my best girlfriends to you. They are all young ladies from prominent families in the capital, all talented and beautiful, and have long admired you... A twisted melon is not sweet; why must you force me?"

When He Miaoyan said this, there was not a shred of shame on her face; instead, she wore an expression of matter-of-fact seriousness, as if exchanging her girlfriends for her own freedom was a perfectly fair trade.

Zhou Liangan's expression instantly turned cold, and the Qi around him dropped to a terrifyingly low pressure.

He stood up and looked down at He Miaoyan, his voice carrying a bone-chilling coldness, "He Miaoyan, listen clearly. If you are unwilling, this young master will not force you. I will explain it to He Yuanzhong later, and this marriage engagement will be called off. But if you want to use this method to escape, occupy the He Family's resources, and also use this young master as your gun—even if you were made of gold and diamonds, this young master would not care for you."

"No! No! Absolutely not!" He Miaoyan stood up abruptly, her voice filled with urgent panic, "Young Master Zhou, you cannot tell my grandfather! If you call off this marriage engagement, the He Family will definitely vent their anger on me and will also take action against him!"

"Him?" Zhou Liangan narrowed his eyes, "Is that the person you said you liked?"

He Miaoyan bit her lip and nodded, her eyes filled with a hint of pleading, "Yes... Young Master Zhou, I beg you. As long as you don't mention calling off the engagement to my grandfather, I am willing to do anything. I only ask that you don't let the He Family hurt him."

Zhou Liangan sneered, the disdain in his eyes intensifying, "He Miaoyan, are you teaching me how to do things?"

The moment the words fell, Zhou Liangan's cultivation of Rank 2 Gang Transformation was revealed without reservation.

The majestic True Qi surged out from his body like a tsunami, instantly filling the entire private room. The air seemed to become viscous, pressing down on people until they couldn't breathe.

He Miaoyan only felt an invisible force slam heavily into her. Her knees went weak, and she almost collapsed to the floor.

Her snow-white cheeks instantly lost all color, becoming as pale as paper. Her eyes were filled with panic, and she waved her hands repeatedly, "Young Master Zhou! That is not what I meant! I just... I just don't want anyone to get hurt!"

"Hurt?" Zhou Liangan walked closer to He Miaoyan step by step, his eyes as cold as ice, "In the Ancient Martial World, human life is the least valuable thing. Your He Family sent you to me, which means they handed your life and everything about you into my hands. You want to keep your purity, you don't want to marry me, and you also want to use the He Family's Heaven And Earth Treasure to improve your cultivation and protect your sweetheart—He Miaoyan, this is called wanting to be a whore while setting up a memorial arch; that is exactly the kind of person you are."

"You are talking nonsense!" He Miaoyan raised her head abruptly, staring fixedly at Zhou Liangan, her eye sockets turning red, her voice filled with grievance and anger, "I am not what you say! I just want him to live! If I refuse you, the people of the He Family will definitely kill him! Young Master Zhou, that is a human life! How can you be so indifferent?"

"Indifferent?" Zhou Liangan sneered, "The He Family has protected you too well, making you ignorant of the rules of the Ancient Martial World. The weak are prey to the strong; survival of the fittest—this is an unchanging truth throughout the ages. If your sweetheart doesn't have the ability to protect you, he deserves to die. What does that have to do with me?"

"You are simply a cold-blooded animal!" He Miaoyan was trembling with anger, her beautiful eyes filled with resentment, "You claim to be the Human Emperor, yet you don't even have a shred of compassion. Someone like you is simply not worthy of being the Human Emperor!"

Zhou Liangan's eyes turned sharp, and the Aura on his body intensified a few notches.

He Miaoyan felt as if a heavy burden of a thousand jun was pressing on her shoulders. Her legs trembled incessantly, her delicate, pretty face was so pale that there was not a trace of blood color, and even breathing became difficult.

Just at this moment, with a loud "bang," the solid wood door of the private room was kicked open by someone, and wood chips flew everywhere.

"Stop!" An angry shout came from the doorway.

He Miaoyan looked toward the sound and saw a handsome man standing at the doorway, wearing a white tracksuit. His figure was tall and straight, and his eyes were full of anger and anxiety.

"Brother Xiuyuan!" He Miaoyan looked as if she had seen a savior. Her eyes instantly lit up, and her voice carried uncontrollable excitement.

Qin Xiuyuan strode into the private room, his True Qi released without reservation.

It was clearly the cultivation of Rank 1 Gang Transformation.

Qin Xiuyuan stood in front of He Miaoyan, protecting her behind him. His eyes stared fixedly at Zhou Liangan, the anger between his brows almost overflowing, "Zhou Liangan, you dare to falsely call yourself the Human Emperor? You are just a coward who only knows how to forcefully take women and bully women! If someone like you really becomes the Human Emperor, it will surely be a great shame for the Human Race!"

He Miaoyan hid behind Qin Xiuyuan, tightly gripping his sleeve. On her originally panicked face, a bit of composure and confidence gradually returned.

With Qin Xiuyuan here, He Miaoyan felt that she finally didn't have to be afraid of Zhou Liangan anymore.

Zhou Liangan looked at the suddenly appearing Qin Xiuyuan, the corners of his mouth hooking into a cold smile.

He raised his hand and waved it. An invisible barrier of True Qi instantly enveloped the entire private room, completely isolating this place from the outside world.

This was a barrier he had set up to prevent the commotion of the fight from alarming outsiders, and also to prevent anyone from taking the opportunity to escape.

"Seeking death." Zhou Liangan coldly spat out two words, then raised his hand and punched toward Qin Xiuyuan.

The fist shadow broke through the air, carrying a whistling wind. The True Qi condensed into a solid form, like a huge iron fist, smashing toward Qin Xiuyuan's face. The speed was so fast that only an afterimage remained.

Qin Xiuyuan's face turned pale; he could clearly feel the terrifying power contained in this punch.

But now that things had reached this point, Qin Xiuyuan had nowhere to retreat and could only brace himself to fight.

"Break for me!" Qin Xiuyuan shouted loudly, operating the Mingshen Technique within his body to the extreme. The True Qi in his palm condensed into a sharp Saber Qi.

Qin Xiuyuan used his hand as a saber, unleashing his ultimate technique, "Dao God Break." Saber Qi surged, carrying an unparalleled sharpness as it slashed toward Zhou Liangan's fist shadow.

The next second, the fist shadow and the Saber Qi collided violently.

With a deafening "Boom," True Qi exploded, causing the entire private room to shake violently. The tea, snacks, and vases on the table fell to the ground, shattering into pieces.

Zhou Liangan's fist shadow was actually split in two by Qin Xiuyuan's Saber Qi!

After the two powerful attacks collided, they instantly dissipated into the air, turning into nothingness.

Zhou Liangan stood where he was, his expression indifferent, as if that full-force strike from just moments ago had been nothing more than a casual gesture for him.

However, Qin Xiuyuan stumbled back two steps. His blood surged in his chest, a trace of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth, and his face looked terrible.

He gritted his teeth, staring fixedly at Zhou Liangan, his voice carrying a hint of unwillingness. "You do have some ability."

"If your cultivation were as tough as your mouth, you wouldn't be in such a sorry state right now!" Zhou Liangan sneered, the murderous intent in his eyes undisguised. "Today, you will surely die."

Upon hearing this, Qin Xiuyuan's face turned even paler. He knew he was no match for Zhou Liangan and immediately shouted into the air, "Elder Sun! Please, take action!"

As soon as his voice fell, the barrier Zhou Liangan had set up suddenly fluctuated.

An elderly man wearing a navy blue Tang suit, with greying hair and a chubby, round figure, appeared in the private room out of thin air.

The old man had a kind and gentle face, always wearing a smile, looking just like an ordinary neighbor. However, Zhou Liangan recognized him at a glance—it was the Grand Elder of the Sun Family, Sun Tianlu, known as the "Smiling Buddha."

Before coming to the capital, Zhou Liangan had already thoroughly investigated the powers of all the major Ancient Martial World families in the capital.

This Sun Tianlu appeared kind and approachable, but was actually ruthless and cruel. His cultivation was unfathomable; as a powerhouse at the half-step Ningshen stage, he was the true pillar of the Sun Family.

Sun Tianlu walked over to Qin Xiuyuan with a smile, raised his chubby hand, and gently patted Qin Xiuyuan on the shoulder.

Qin Xiuyuan felt the restless energy in his Dantian instantly neutralized by a gentle yet powerful force, and the stifling sensation in his chest disappeared by more than half.

Qin Xiuyuan was shocked—dark energy had entered his body silently, and he hadn't even noticed it!

If he hadn't called out Elder Sun in time, he would have surely died if the fight had continued.

Thinking of this, a layer of cold sweat broke out on Qin Xiuyuan's forehead, and his eyes were filled with gratitude as he looked at Sun Tianlu.

Sun Tianlu patted Qin Xiuyuan on the shoulder, signaling him to stay calm, then turned his head to look at Zhou Liangan with a smile. "Since Your Excellency claims to be the Human Emperor, you should have the magnanimity to tolerate others. As the saying goes, it is better to tear down ten temples than to destroy a marriage. Young Master Zhou, these two young people are in love; why must you play the role of the heartless breaker of couples and be so aggressive?"

Zhou Liangan sneered, his eyes showing no sign of backing down. "Old thing, the He Family gave He Miaoyan to me, so she is my person. Even if I were to kill her, it is not for an outsider to criticize. If your Sun Family wants to intervene, you must be prepared to pay the price."

As his words fell, the murderous intent on Zhou Liangan erupted completely. The cold killing intent covered the entire private room like a physical substance, causing both Sun Tianlu and Qin Xiuyuan to tremble in their hearts.

Overbearing!

This was the thought that rose in the minds of Sun Tianlu, Qin Xiuyuan, and He Miaoyan simultaneously.

The young man before them, despite his youth, possessed such an overbearing personality and terrifying strength that he did not put anyone in his eyes at all.

Qin Xiuyuan looked at Zhou Liangan's aggressive manner, his heart burning with rage. He turned to Sun Tianlu and said urgently, "Elder Sun, this brat is extremely arrogant and completely unreasonable! Since he refuses to repent, please take action to kill this villain and eliminate a scourge for the people!"

Sun Tianlu nodded slightly, the smile on his face gradually fading, and a flash of coldness appeared in his eyes.

Sun Tianlu took a step forward, and the floor beneath his feet instantly cracked with fine lines. The Aura around his body surged like a rushing river. "Very well. I have not taken action for many years, and I fear the world has forgotten the methods of the Sun Family's Smiling Buddha. Little fellow, today you shall pay the price for your arrogance!"

As his words fell, a golden Buddha shadow slowly condensed above Sun Tianlu's head.

The Buddha shadow looked solemn and majestic, radiating an Aura that was both peaceful and imposing. It was the Sun Family's ancestral secret technique—Buddha Light Illuminates.

Zhou Liangan's expression turned cold. His gaze instantly swept past Qin Xiuyuan and then toward Sun Tianlu.

He understood instantly: Sun Tianlu's attack was merely to hold him back, while Qin Xiuyuan wanted to take advantage of the chaos to abduct He Miaoyan! What a clever feint!

Having figured this out, Zhou Liangan made a decision.

He knew very well that if he engaged in a direct battle, he would not be able to win in a short time, which would only create an opportunity for Qin Xiuyuan to take He Miaoyan away.

The power of Luck within He Miaoyan was crucial to him; he absolutely could not let her escape from right under his nose!

At this moment, Sun Tianlu's Buddha shadow had finished condensing.

With a casual point, eight golden pillars of light shot up from the eight corners of the private room.

The pillars of light reflected off the Buddha shadow, forming a massive Formation that trapped Zhou Liangan in the center.

Within the Formation, Buddha light filled the space, carrying a powerful binding force that attempted to suppress Zhou Liangan's True Qi.

"Petty tricks." Zhou Liangan scoffed.

Zhou Liangan knew very well that, with Spiritual Qi not yet fully recovered, the concentration of Spiritual Qi between heaven and earth was simply insufficient to support such a Heaven-Defying Formation.

If it were after the recovery of Spiritual Qi, Sun Tianlu might have truly been able to trap him with this Buddha Light Formation and let Qin Xiuyuan take He Miaoyan away.

But now, this Formation was nothing more than a bluff.

Furthermore, Zhou Liangan had already broken through the Tianxuan Nine Dragon Steps to the fifth stage!

Zhou Liangan did not hesitate any longer. His figure flashed, and he instantly disappeared from where he stood.

The next second, he appeared in front of Qin Xiuyuan, moving so fast that Sun Tianlu didn't even have time to react!

"Oh no!" Sun Tianlu's expression changed drastically, and he exclaimed.

Qin Xiuyuan had never expected Zhou Liangan to suddenly appear in front of him; he was terrified, his Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering.

He could not care about He Miaoyan beside him and could only desperately retreat, while simultaneously circulating the Mingshen Technique to concentrate all his True Qi in front of him, attempting to block Zhou Liangan's attack.

Zhou Liangan's eyes were cold. He clenched his fists, desperately circulating the Tianji Qiankun Technique and Baji Fist.

The Qiankun Power and the rigid, fierce force of the Baji Fist fused together, forming an incomparably terrifying power as he threw a punch toward Qin Xiuyuan's chest!

This punch had no tricks; it was pure power, as if it could pierce through all obstacles!

Qin Xiuyuan's pupils constricted. He could feel the terrifying power contained in this punch and knew he couldn't block it at all.

But he was the Child of Destiny, bearing great Luck. At this life-and-death moment, his body subconsciously shifted half an inch to the side!

"Bang!"

Zhou Liangan's fist smashed heavily into Qin Xiuyuan's chest, but it missed the position of his heart.

Qin Xiuyuan flew backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily into the wall. He spat out a mouthful of blood, his face pale as paper, and his Aura instantly withered.

He struggled to stand up, but he no longer had the strength to fight.

"Xiuyuan!" He Miaoyan exclaimed, wanting to rush over, but was forced back by Zhou Liangan's gaze.

Sun Tianlu reacted, trembling with rage, and roared, "You little beast! How dare you hurt Xiuyuan in front of me! Today, I will definitely tear you into ten thousand pieces!"

Sun Tianlu pointed through the air, and the Buddha shadow above his head instantly transformed into a giant golden palm, carrying the force of ten thousand jun, smashing down toward Zhou Liangan!

Zhou Liangan knew that if he continued to tangle with Sun Tianlu, he would inevitably be held up. By then, even if Qin Xiuyuan was seriously injured, he might be rescued by the Sun Family, or even take the opportunity to take He Miaoyan away.

Making a decisive move, Zhou Liangan did not hesitate. He reached out and directly wrapped his arm around He Miaoyan's slender yet curvaceous waist.

He Miaoyan exclaimed and tried to struggle, but a burst of Qiankun Power injected into her body by Zhou Liangan instantly sealed her Spiritual Qi. Her whole body went limp, and she could only let Zhou Liangan hold her.

Holding He Miaoyan, Zhou Liangan pushed his Tianxuan Nine Dragon Steps to the limit, his figure flashing as he teleported out of the private room of the Yushan Restaurant, disappearing from everyone's sight.

Sun Tianlu's giant golden palm struck empty air, blasting a huge hole in the wall of the private room, sending rubble flying.

Sun Tianlu was so angry his face turned livid, his fists clenched tight, but he could no longer catch up with Zhou Liangan's speed.

On the other side, Zhou Liangan, carrying He Miaoyan, left the Yushan Restaurant in a few teleports and arrived directly at the He Family. After using his Divine Thought to communicate with He Yuanzhong and learn of He Miaoyan's residence, Zhou Liangan carried He Miaoyan directly into her room.

He threw He Miaoyan onto the ground, his eyes cold, the rage around him almost erupting.

He Miaoyan fell to the ground, her brows furrowed in pain, but she still raised her head, her beautiful eyes staring fixedly at Zhou Liangan, filled with hatred and unwillingness. "Zhou Liangan, let me go! You robber! You will die a horrible death!"

Zhou Liangan squatted down, pinched He Miaoyan's chin, and forced her to look at him, his voice carrying a bone-chilling coldness. "He Miaoyan, remember this: from the moment He Yuanzhong gave you to me, you have been my person. Want to run? Want to protect your lover? Keep dreaming! I will not let today's matter go just like that; both you and Qin Xiuyuan must pay the price!"

He Miaoyan looked at Zhou Liangan's cold eyes, her heart filled with despair.

She knew she had completely fallen into Zhou Liangan's control and there was no longer any possibility of escape.

Brother Xiuyuan was also seriously injured because of her, his life hanging by a thread.

Tears finally couldn't help but slide from He Miaoyan's eyes, dripping onto the cold floor and shattering into crystalline fragments.

The corners of Zhou Liangan's mouth curled into a sneer. "Cry! Your crying will also count as time!"