Marrying the Master's Wife: My Path to the Pinnacle - Chapter 28
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Chapter 28: Sent to Be a Concubine
[Translation By Divinity]
Under Zhou Tong’s escort, Lu Chengfeng returned to Bixia Peak. By this time, Bixia Peak had also experienced minor landslides, with massive rocks tumbling down from the summit, blocking the original mountain path.
The two of them used their lightness skills, taking detours several times before finally reaching the top of the mountain.
To his relief, he saw at a glance that all the people of Bixia Peak had gathered in an open space, Luo Suyi among them, seemingly unharmed.
Seven or eight registered disciples of Bixia Peak, a dozen or so elderly women and servants, along with Su Wanqing, Li Mofeng, and Luo Suyi—these were all the people currently on Bixia Peak.
Seeing Lu Chengfeng’s figure, everyone’s faces lit up with joy.
“Husband!”
“Senior Brother!”
Amidst the clamor, Luo Suyi couldn’t help but lift her skirt with both hands and rush towards him, her fair face full of delight.
“Husband, you’re finally back! There was a sudden landslide, and a huge beast’s roar came from the Inner Sect. I was so worried about you.”
Lu Chengfeng grabbed her jade-like hand. “Suyi, are you alright? Are you injured?”
Luo Suyi tilted her fair face up slightly, her eyes fixed on him. “Husband, I’m fine. What about you? Are you okay?”
The couple’s obliviousness to their surroundings left many people speechless, some envious, some jealous, and some simply filled with emotion.
Others didn’t say much, but Zhou Tong, feeling a bit left out, couldn’t help but twitch the corner of his mouth. “You two are truly a loving couple, it’s enviable.”
Hearing his slightly sour tone, Lu Chengfeng came back to his senses. He held Luo Suyi’s hand tightly and turned slightly, pointing to Zhou Tong. “Suyi, this is my fellow disciple, Zhou Tong. You can call him Senior Brother Zhou.”
Upon hearing this, Luo Suyi wanted to perform a formal greeting, but her left hand was tightly held by the man beside her, refusing to let go. She could only blush slightly and call out sweetly, “Hello, Senior Brother Zhou.”
Seeing the couple like this, Zhou Tong felt like he was being force-fed dog food. He couldn’t help but twitch the corner of his mouth. Lu Chengfeng was shamelessly showing off his affection without any restraint.
“Lu Chengfeng, you…” Zhou Tong couldn’t help but laugh and scold, feeling quite speechless. “Alright, alright, I won’t hold it against you. But there’s trouble in the sect now. On my way back just now…”
He paused slightly, remembering Lu Chengfeng’s strict instructions not to mention the pursuit in front of Luo Suyi. He changed his words and said, “I saw many people injured in various places.”
“Bixia Peak doesn’t seem safe now either. Junior Brother, what are your plans?”
Lu Chengfeng hesitated upon hearing this. He had been thinking about how to settle the people of Bixia Peak. Now, it was clear that a major incident had occurred in the Inner Sect, and the chief of Azure Dragon Peak was eyeing them covetously.
The disciples of Bixia Peak might become the target of the enemy, especially Luo Suyi. As his wife and without martial arts skills, she was his weakness.
If the enemy targeted her, it would undoubtedly put him in a difficult position. If anything went wrong, he might regret it for the rest of his life.
Lu Chengfeng didn’t trust the enemy’s moral compass. As spies within the sect, they would stop at nothing to achieve their goals.
Apart from Bixia Peak, the only other place they could go was Black Crane Peak…
Although Zhu Yuxian’s intentions were mysterious and unpredictable, she was still a woman, which gave Lu Chengfeng some sense of reassurance.
If Luo Suyi fell into the hands of other men, the consequences were too chilling to contemplate.
However, going to Black Crane Peak would also bring many inconveniences, and many secrets couldn’t be kept hidden.
‘No… perhaps this is a good opportunity…’ Lu Chengfeng suddenly realized he had fallen into a mental trap. ‘Previously, while I remained on Bixia Peak, those spies would secretly speculate that I had obtained Zhao Changzhen’s legacy or secrets.’
‘But if I’m under Zhu Yuxian’s watchful eye, everything I do will be transparent to her. As long as I don’t reveal the Six Yang Seize Yin and Soul Crushing Palm techniques, my suspicions will be cleared.’
Thinking of this, he became tempted. “Senior Brother, there’s been a sudden upheaval in the sect. I can’t be at ease leaving Suyi alone on the mountain.”
“I wonder if I could bring her and my fellow disciples to Black Crane Peak for a temporary stay?”
“Surely no one would dare cause trouble on Black Crane Peak.”
Zhou Tong said, “I was thinking the same thing, but Master prefers tranquility and doesn’t like to be disturbed by outsiders. If it’s just you and your wife, it’s fine, but if everyone goes up the mountain, I’m afraid…”
He didn’t continue, just shook his head.
At this point, Li Mofeng, who had been listening, spoke up, “Senior Brother, I won’t go anywhere. I’ll stay on Bixia Peak.”
Su Wanqing sighed softly, a hint of sadness on her face. “Senior Brother, I’ve been studying in the sect for years, but I haven’t achieved much. My clan is already considering having me return.”
She only revealed half the truth. Her clan had sent her to the Cloud Firmament Sword Sect to gather information and search for a certain treasure.
However, after so many years, she had found nothing. The elders in her clan believed she was no longer of use and planned to send someone else to replace her.
And she… after losing her value, the only outcome upon returning to the clan would be an arranged marriage.
The thought of this filled Su Wanqing with reluctance. She didn’t want to be a puppet controlled by others, nor did she want to marry a stranger under her family’s arrangement.
According to her clan’s tradition, the marriage partner had to be someone of high status. She was born as a concubine’s daughter, her status not particularly noble. The person she would marry would either be a much older man, becoming his second wife, or… just a concubine!
Just thinking about it filled her with resentment.
Originally, she had other options.
Lu Chengfeng was talented. If she could marry him, her clan, in order to win over such a monstrous genius, would definitely not force her into another marriage.
But who would have thought he would marry so soon?
Looking at Lu Chengfeng and Luo Suyi’s tightly clasped hands, their loving appearance, Su Wanqing felt a bitterness and sorrow in her heart, but she didn’t know how to express it.
She felt miserable and lost, unsure of where to go or what to do.
Lu Chengfeng was also silently pondering. He felt that Black Crane Peak wasn’t a place for a long-term stay. It was fine for temporarily avoiding danger, but it wouldn’t be convenient in the long run.
Bixia Peak had a serene environment, beautiful scenery, and was located on the outskirts, making it a good place. Moreover, he had grown up there since childhood and was very familiar with it.
If he could continue to manage it, that would be the best outcome. Once his strength gradually increased and he could establish himself in the sect on his own, this place would become his foundation.
With this thought, he made a decision.
“Fellow disciples, listen to me!” He circulated his Azure Wave Internal Energy, his clear voice instantly reaching everyone’s ears.
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