Who Said My Wife Is A Demon!

“They found his whereabouts so quickly?”

Yang Shifei was somewhat surprised. He thought it would take at least ten days or half a month of searching.

It seems he had wrongly blamed Chief Constable Tie. Although he failed to catch the man several times, his skills in finding people were indeed remarkable.

“Since they’ve found him, is the yamen going to take action?”

“Not yet.” Luo Xian’er stared directly at him. “To avoid alerting the enemy, only a few forces in the city know about this, and the Luo family is one of them.”

Yang Shifei furrowed his brow slightly.

Xiang Tianlin was highly skilled in martial arts, even the Chief Constable couldn’t capture him, indicating extreme danger. Moreover, there were also enemy forces. If they went recklessly, it would be as dangerous as walking into a tiger’s den.

“Does the Luo family have to go?”

“My Luo family has close ties with the court, so we can’t stay out of this.” Luo Xianer’s tone was calm. “Moreover, even though many martial artists have come to the East City, there are few reliable allies the government can count on. Based on the current number of people, it may not be easy to successfully eliminate Xiang Tianlin’s group.”

Yang Shifei looked puzzled. “Are those enemy country people very formidable?”

Luo Xian’er nodded slightly. “According to the scouts, it’s ‘River Crossing Dragon’ Xie Yiheng and ‘Pair Butterfly Sword’ Qiu Minghe who lead them. They are both renowned martial artists from the Qi Empire, with strength comparable to Xiang Tianlin. The other dozen or so people are also top-notch fighters, not to be underestimated. They probably split into two groups. Those captured in the Hong family are just their spies.”

Yang Shifei felt a bit sour in his mouth.

He had experienced Xiang Tianlin’s strength firsthand. A punch thrown with all his might only made the opponent only retreat a few steps, while he himself was thrown back several meters.

And now there were more than a dozen opponents of this level. It wouldn’t be easy.

“Why did these people go to so much trouble to come to the Liang Empire? What do they want to do?” Yang Shifei stroked his chin, pondering. “Just to set up an ambush in advance and fight for the Sacred Martial Stone in ten days?”

“Perhaps… it’s to kill me.”

“What?”

Facing Yang Shifei’s astonished gaze, Luo Xian’er pursed her lips slightly, as if making a certain decision.

Then, the young lady quietly spoke her mind: “I once had a feud with the Qi Empire. Their purpose in this trip is probably to eradicate me.”

“Hold on, there’s this kind of thing?” Yang Shifei was greatly surprised. “You were doing well in the Liang Empire, how did you end up having a feud with the Qi Empire?”

Luo Xian’er looked calmly at him. “I am a princess of Liang Empire.”

Yang Shifei: “…”

No wonder she could play with the little county princess.

Although he had speculated in his heart, hearing it firsthand still felt a bit unbearable.

As a princess of the country, why don’t you live comfortably in the palace instead of coming to a remote city?

“Let’s put aside the princess identity for now.” Yang Shifei rubbed his forehead and calmed down for the moment. “If you are a princess of the Liang Empire, why would the Qi Empire go to such lengths to send people to kill you?”

What kind of feud could a young princess even have—

“I killed a prince of the Qi Empire and over a dozen top-notch martial artists three years ago, and then successively repelled many Qi Empire grandmasters, causing great embarrassment to the Qi Empire.”

Luo Xian’er said calmly, stating unbelievable facts. “That’s how I incurred the enmity of the Qi Empire.”

Yang Shifei: “?”

No way, this dignified and cold-looking young lady did such a big thing three years ago?

“How did you manage that?”

It’s not that Yang Shifei didn’t believe it, but he remembered their sparring in the courtyard before and how he almost gained an advantage over her.

Looking at her slender arms and legs, she didn’t seem capable of lifting a thousand jin.

“Don’t forget, I’m not human.”

Luo Xian’er lowered her eyelids slightly. “Three years ago, I was at my peak, and many methods were at my fingertips. But in recent years, not only have old wounds been difficult to heal, but my body has also become increasingly frail. Perhaps the people from the Qi Empire knew this and wanted to take my life.”

Yang Shifei was speechless.

With this explanation, everything made sense. But…

“Since you know it’s the Qi Empire’s assassination, why do you still want to go after them?”

“I still have one last sword that can slay powerful enemies.”

Luo Xian’er’s eyes contained a firm resolve. “If I can kill the invaders, I can live peacefully for a few more years. Moreover, the current crisis in the East city can also be alleviated to some extent.”

Her words sounded quite majestic, but when paired with her cold and beautiful face, it felt somewhat discordant.

Yang Shifei’s mind was in turmoil, unable to help but ask, “Are you completely confident?”

Luo Xian’er shook her head. “After this one sword, I won’t have the strength to fight anymore. It will depend on the Chief Constable and his men after that.”

Yang Shifei couldn’t help but furrow his brow.

This arrangement was too risky.

Especially the Chief Constable Tie, who instinctively felt unreliable to him.

“This is not right!”

Yang Shifei slammed the table, his face solemn.

Luo Xian’er shrank back, blinking her eyes. “Why?”

“You said you only have the strength for one sword. If the enemy has more ambushers, won’t you just be sending yourself to death again?” Yang Shifei looked at her helplessly. “You, the master and servants, have made arrangements, what should I do?”

“I wanted to discuss this with the young master, to let you go into hiding temporarily at the inn. Wait for my return, then—”

“No.” Yang Shifei interrupted her, his voice low. “I’ll go with you.”

Since he understood the Qi Empire’s intentions, he had a rough plan in mind.

As long as he and Luo Xian’er coordinate with each other, put on a little act, they should be able to ‘lure’ out all the assassins from Qi Empire and deal with them all at once.

“Let me first tell you about the plan, and then we’ll go together.”

“Young master, why are you helping me?”

Luo Xian’er’s voice was light, but her gaze was deep and mysterious. “Could you tell me the reason?”

The backyard suddenly fell silent, with only the two of them silently locking eyes, as if trying to read each other’s thoughts.

“Is it because the young master wants to pursue an official career?”

“Being an official isn’t that simple. Besides, I’ve heard about the dirty dealings in the court, and I don’t want to get involved.” Yang Shifei chuckled. “If everything goes smoothly this time, it would be good to receive some rewards. It wouldn’t be fair for you to support me every day. Once I’ve saved up enough money, I’ll go back to the village and build a good courtyard for Auntie Niu to repay her for saving my life.”

Luo Xian’er lowered her eyelids and nodded secretly.

Yang Shifei’s self-reliance was commendable; after all, shouldn’t a real man stand tall in the world and not rely on women for support?

Of course, if Yang Shifei didn’t want to achieve something and just wanted to live a peaceful life….she would take care of him for the rest of his life.

“Besides that, there’s one more thing.”

Yang Shifei’s expression became serious. “If we can make a name for ourselves in the martial world, it would also help establish the reputation of our sect and fulfill your wish.”

“My… sect?”

“Miss Luo, have you forgotten?” Yang Shifei chuckled softly. “You are the master, and I am the disciple. A few days ago, I came up with a name for our sect, ‘Falling Moon Pavilion.’ Although it sounds a bit ordinary, it’s easy to remember. What do you think?”

“…”

Luo Xian’er was momentarily speechless.

This person actually remembered the casual joke from back then.

The young lady couldn’t help but clasp her hands against her chest, feeling a strange warmth in her heart.

What’s wrong with me?

“Oh right.” Yang Shifei curiously asked, “When are you planning to encircle the enemy?”

“At the hour of Chen today.”

(T/N: Hour of Chen 辰- 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM)

“Oh, that’s quite early….isn’t it almost time?!”

Yang Shifei suddenly got up and pulled Luo Xian’er out.

What the hell, the officials are already starting to act, and Miss Luo, you’re still so relaxed!

…

Outside the East city, Qinglin Ridge.

The morning moisture turned into a thin mist, pervading all corners of the mountains.

A dark brown steed galloped past in an instant, raising a gust of wind and dust.

Yang Shifei held the reins, maintaining his balance with his legs clamped around the horse’s belly, scanning the surroundings from time to time.

Luo Xian’er sat behind him, one hand holding her long hair, the other lightly embracing his waist, her cyan porcelain dress swaying in the wind.

“When did young master learn to ride a horse?” Luo Xian’er leaned closer from behind, whispering softly, “You said you’ve forgotten many things.”

Yang Shifei felt embarrassed. “I had nothing to do back in the village, and Auntie Niu and the others persuaded me, so I tried riding a horse for an afternoon and barely learned a bit.”

At that time, he was almost thrown off the horse, but now, with his strengthened physique and martial arts skills, after a brief adjustment, he could smoothly ride the horse.

Luo Xian’er thoughtfully said, “The young master has indeed learned quickly!”

Before her words fell, the horse suddenly leaped over a dried-up ditch, causing both of them to jolt.

Yang Shifei quickly stabilized himself, while Luo Xian’er instinctively tightened her hold around his waist, causing their chests and backs to rub against each other vigorously.

“…”

Both Yang Shifei and Luo Xian’er fell into silence for a moment.

Even the usually calm and composed Miss Luo froze, her face stiffening as she quickly bit her lower lip.

“… Y-Young master, just now…”

The sudden tingling sensation was like an electric shock, and Luo Xianer’s usually calm and serene voice now carried an inexplicable tremor.

“Cough, the horse was running too fast just now. I’ll slow it down a bit.”

Yang Shifei was equally embarrassed, realizing that sharing a horse ride with a woman was no different from flirting.

It wasn’t intentional, but the Luo family only had this one mare, so they had to make do.

“…Um.”

After hesitating for a moment, Luo Xian’er seemed to let go of her last bit of worry and pressed her body closer.

Feeling Yang Shifei’s body tense up again, besides her nervousness, the young lady couldn’t help but find it somewhat amusing.

Clearly, they considered themselves engaged, so why was he more nervous than she was?

Yang Sifei took a deep breath, feeling the two soft masses behind him rubbing against each other, occasionally bouncing along with the horse’s movements. Despite the layers of clothing between them, the intimate ambiguity still made him feel a little aroused.

He had to forcefully dispel these distracting thoughts to avoid making a fool of himself on the horse.

“Miss Luo, you should tell me more about your past in the future.”

“Yes, I will tell you.”

During the silence, both of them tacitly calmed their minds and focused on riding.

Until they crossed several mountain roads, Luo Xian’er suddenly pointed not far away, “That’s the marked location.”

“Alright.”

Yang Shifei pulled the reins, allowing the horse to gradually come to a stop.

He quickly dismounted, extending his hand to help Luo Xian’er down as well, and the two hurried towards the old tree with the mark.

When they reached the edge of the hill, they looked down and saw a vast expanse of dense forest spreading to the horizon. But through the gaps in the trees, they could faintly see some small figures.

“Fortunately, we’re not too late,” Yang Shifei said, peeking around for a moment and estimating, “They’re probably less than a hundred yards away, and the numbers match what was mentioned in the letter.”

He then looked to the sides of the hill, asking, “Have the members of other sects and the officials not arrived yet?”

“They are waiting for the opportunity on another hill,” Luo Xian’er smoothed her dress and said softly, “When the arrows are shot, the enemies will naturally flee to our side, and we can deal with them then.”

“Alright,” Yang Shifei nodded slightly, calming his mind and lurking there, quietly waiting for the signal to appear.

Before riding out of the city, he and Luo Xian’er had discussed the plan for what would come next. Now, they just needed to follow the plan.

Swoosh!

The sound of arrows suddenly pierced the air across the hill.

Yang Shifei’s heart skipped a beat, and he quickly saw figures moving below, faintly hearing shouts and angry cries. The sounds of swords and blades were even more intense, indicating the severity of the sudden battle.

“Are there reinforcements stationed here too?” Just then, a surprised voice came from behind.

Yang Shifei quickly turned around to see several warriors in the uniform of a certain sect riding towards them, dismounting with long swords on their backs.

“You are….”

Luo Xian’er tugged at his sleeve and whispered, “They’re from the Baima Pavilion, all direct disciples, and the man in charge is named Li Yucong.”

“We, from the Baima Pavilion, have also been commissioned by the government to join in the encirclement and suppression of enemy spies.”

Li Yucong, about thirty or forty years old, had a rugged and stern face, with a steady demeanor.

His gaze swept over Luo Xian’er for a moment, only slightly amazed, before retracting his gaze. “How’s the situation down there?”

“The battle just started not long ago.” Yang Shifei’s gaze subtly swept over the group, feeling somewhat familiar.

A few days ago, on a boat on the river, there was also this sect’s emblem, the same as the one on the hilt of their swords. Their identities were undeniable.

“Where did the battle break out?”

“Over there.” Yang Shifei pointed, and the people from the Baima Pavilion also looked in that direction.

But in the blind spots of their vision, they also secretly gripped their sword hilts, silently preparing for action.

—Snap!

The people from the Baima Pavilion were startled, especially Li Yucong, whose eyes narrowed.

His right hand holding the sword was firmly pressed down, unable to draw the sword.

Yang Shifei turned back coldly, “Who are you trying to draw your sword against?!”