The uninvited guest breezed through the small courtyard, swiftly entering the main hall, appearing behind Li Feng.

Suddenly, a hand patted Li Feng's shoulder from behind.

Li Feng executed a quick wrist lock, clasped the wrist tapping his shoulder, and, using the momentum, pressed the person against the desk.

"Ouch."

The person caught let out a playful whimper.

Only then did Li Feng see clearly that the "sneak attacker" from behind was a beauty that was in no way inferior to the sister who had just left, also an elegant type, with a lithe figure, especially alluring in the posture draped over the desk.

Li Feng thought of the rumor about two women fighting over a man; one had just left, could this be the other one in front of him?

He hoped not.

Li Feng was feeling a bit overwhelmed, but he still released his grip: "Uh, I didn't know it was you, are you okay?"

This elegant lady sprawled on the desk is Lu Ziqi, sister to Lu Ziyue, one of the prideful elites of the inner sect, having clashed with the recently departed Gao Yuanyuan for years, as two tigers cannot coexist on one mountain.

Lu Ziqi turned around, and with a tiptoe, she sat on the desk, reaching to gently rub her wrist that was caught just now.

"Tsk tsk, haven't seen you for a while, little hubby, you really are surprising me. I heard you beat Lin Ao, and I thought the messenger was wrong, considering that Lin Ao I have heard of, arrogant just because his brother is Lin Xiong."

"He used to bully you too, I had Ziyue cover for you, afraid you'd be bullied. Unexpectedly, little hubby, you've hidden your talents well."

Lu Ziqi grinned at Li Feng.

"Why stand so far, come closer, are you scared I'll eat you?" Lu Ziqi said looking at Li Feng standing a meter away.

Staring at Lu Ziqi, who mentioned Lu Ziyue, it seemed this woman might indeed be his sister, given their similar ages.

Considering Lu Ziyue had been killed by the Dragon Scale, yet the news remained unknown, hopefully, this woman wouldn't inquire about Lu Ziyue.

Li Feng posed as Bai Yutang; before knowing more, he planned to adapt improvisationally, drawing closer to Lu Ziqi.

Lu Ziqi extended her finger, teasing Li Feng's chin, simultaneously licking her luscious lips. Seeing this, Li Feng couldn't help but gulp inwardly; Lu Ziqi indeed was an enchantress, exhibiting seductive charm effortlessly.

"Hey, suddenly finding little hubby more manly, could it be you and Gao Yuanyuan have...!"

Gao Yuanyuan.

Perhaps that was the name of the elegant lady who recently departed. Gao Yuanyuan's feelings for Li Feng appeared beyond romantic, while Lu Ziyue's sister here seemed to have impure motives towards Bai Yutang.

Li Feng was a psychology expert, this much he could discern.

It's said women are natural adversaries; matching with external rumors, Li Feng seemed to clear up some clues.

The so-called two women vying for a man might be Gao Yuanyuan having familial ties with Li Feng, thus entrusted to care for him, naturally showing more closeness.

Yet Lu Ziyue's sister and Gao Yuanyuan likely didn't get along, with animosity between women, anything might happen.

Misunderstanding Bai Yutang and Gao Yuanyuan as a couple, Lu Ziyue's sister would naturally want to steal him.

Truly a soap opera level scenario.

"No,"

Li Feng outright replied.

"Really?"

Lu Ziqi squinted at Li Feng, her eyes seemingly penetrating into one's soul. Li Feng, possessing unfazed psychological prowess, felt even more confident upon understanding the trio's relationships.

"No."

Lu Ziqi suddenly chuckled: "Consider you honest, that Gao Yuanyuan isn't as gentle and considerate as your sister here."

Saying this, Lu Ziqi surprisingly hugged Li Feng's head. Despite an instinctive resistance, Li Feng went along with the gesture.

Then, Li Feng's head was buried into Lu Ziqi's bosom.

Lu Ziqi dared act this way and indeed she lacked no substance, as Li Feng found himself smothered for over ten seconds until Lu Ziqi released him.

Li Feng quickly stepped back, inhaling deeply.

Lu Ziqi giggled sitting on the desk: "So, isn't your sister more tender than that iceberg Gao Yuanyuan?"

"Blushing, huh, so cute,"

Lu Ziqi teased Li Feng.

"Just earlier, sister saw that little woman Gao Yuanyuan leave in haste, seemed urgent, what did she ask you?"

Lu Ziqi inquired.

Li Feng having caught his breath, still flushed, looked at Lu Ziqi: "She asked if me defeating Lin Ao was true."

Upon hearing, Lu Ziqi realized: "I heard you used Sword Control Technique to beat Lin Ao, is that true?"

"Yes!"

Li Feng nodded.

Lu Ziqi squinted her eyes: "Show me, let me see."

Li Feng, speechless, complied, Lu Ziqi observing thoughtfully rubbed her chin: "So it seems Gao Yuanyuan left hastily to meet her master, likely wanting you to join her in apprenticeship."

"That way she can easily seize her chance, ha, Gao Yuanyuan, you're quite an optimist."

Lu Ziqi comprehending the complexity, leaped off the desk, stepping forward to Li Feng and promptly pecked his cheek.

"Little hubby, sister's leaving now, we'll have plenty future opportunities."

Lu Ziqi said and vanished briskly.

Li Feng wiped his cheek, surprisingly teased by a woman; had he not feared exposure, he would've turned the tables.

Fortunately, neither woman seemed suspicious of Li Feng's identity, easing his worries.

The sky outside was nearly dark.

Li Feng sat on the chair, simultaneously releasing Spiritual Perception expanding around the courtyard; nearby courtyards clearly weren't this desolate, most shared with several others, some even housed over a dozen.

Evidently these courtyards weren't assigned based on needs.

Likely groups formed, or dominants monopolized.

But for Bai Yutang to occupy a complete courtyard, wasn't likely through personal merit, but due to the two elegant ladies who left earlier.

Oh.

Just as Li Feng probed the area, several people hurried down the outer street, heading straight to his courtyard.

Bam.

Li Feng just closed the courtyard gate when it was kicked open.

"Bai Yutang, come out."

Hearing the commotion inside the courtyard, Li Feng exited the room, stood at the doorway, gazing at several people in the yard.

"I am Bai Yutang, what business do you have?"

"Heh, so you're Bai Yutang."

"We're here to deliver a challenge letter. Lin Xiong has said, tomorrow in the bamboo forest, he invites you to a duel. If you win, not only will Lin Ao recognize your prowess, Lin Xiong will also acknowledge your abilities and avoid you Bai Yutang."

"Of course, if you dare not go, even avoid conflict, it's simple, just kneel at the Mountain Gate, shout Lin Xiong three times, and Lin Xiong will spare you."

"I've delivered the message, here's the challenge letter, keep it well."

With this, the messenger hurled a challenge letter that flew like a blade towards the door frame, embedding into it with a thud.

The group turned and left confidently.