Chapter 3142 Shen Tianyu 542

Without hesitation, Dugu Cheng replied, "I have a wife and disciples."

Bai Feng responded softly, feeling a deep sense of regret. If she could marry him, it would be like having a strong support system, and after her death, Bai Ji could be entrusted to him.

Most importantly, she felt that he was a very reliable person, without greed, anger, resentment, or malice.

He is truly a rare and virtuous man.

Shen Tianyu then cast an admiring glance at Dugu Cheng.

Most men who lose their wives cannot bear the loneliness and will remarry quickly.

Only Master truly lived a life of one love for one person, with only his wife Li'er in his heart. More than thirty years have passed, and he is still all alone.

Upon hearing that Dugu Cheng had a wife, Bai Fengji could no longer look at him. She shifted her gaze elsewhere and asked softly, "Where is Ji Ren? Is he dead too?"

Wuya Zi wanted to bring Dugu Cheng and Bai Feng together.

Jing Hong and Mao Junzhen also wanted to bring them together.

None of the three answered.

After a long silence, Dugu Cheng finally answered: "I didn't kill him, I captured him alive. Too many people died in this rebellion, you have to give everyone an explanation. He's been tied up and is outside. If you want to see him, I'll have someone bring him in."

Bai Feng raised her eyelids to look at him, her gaze softening slightly.

This man is highly skilled, reclusive, and aloof, but he is not a martial arts fanatic who is ignorant of human relationships.

They even considered such details for her.

She was filled with gratitude. "Dugu, could you help me bring the person in?"

Dugu Cheng corrected her: "You should call me Senior Dugu. I am much older than you and am your elder."

Bai Feng's gaze shifted downwards, landing on his trouser leg, and she really didn't want to call him "senior."

She whispered, "I still want to call you Dugu."

Dugu Cheng said no more.

He looked at Shen Tianyu, "Tianyu, go to the courtyard and bring Ji Ren in."

"Okay, Master."

Shen Tianyu got up and walked into the courtyard.

Ji Ren was bound with ropes and tied to a tree in the courtyard. His once handsome face was now bruised and swollen, with blood oozing from his mouth and nose, and his ears were also bleeding. His arms and legs were twitching incessantly.

Shen Tianyu glanced at him.

Knowing that his internal injuries were severe, with his tendons in his hands and feet severed, it was estimated that his cultivation had also been destroyed.

Shen Tianyu stepped forward, grabbed his collar, and dragged him into the room like a dog.

He threw him in front of Bai Feng.

Bai Feng's eyes, which had been gentle for a moment, instantly turned sharp!

She gritted her teeth and said sternly, "Are you satisfied with things now? Do you know how many people have died in Fengxu Palace because of your ambition and your willful recklessness?"

Ji Ren lowered his head and sneered.

Bai Feng roared, "Ji Ren, raise your head!"

Ji Ren slowly raised her head.

Enemies are extremely jealous when they meet!

Bai Feng's heart was filled with intense hatred, so much so that the whites of her eyes turned red!

She gritted her teeth and said, "Ji Ren, because of you, so many people have died in Fengxu Palace! Overnight, rivers of blood flowed! Corpses littered the ground! Wronged souls roamed everywhere! I will hold you accountable for this! I will make you wish you were dead! And may you never be reincarnated after death!"

Ji Ren spat out a mouthful of blood and cursed, "You whore! You were pregnant before marriage, and you married me with another man's bastard child! You made me wear a green hat for nineteen whole years! How could I endure such humiliation? After we got married, you wouldn't let me touch you. Every time, I had to beg and plead. And when I finally got to touch you, you just lay there like a corpse..."

Before he could finish speaking, Dugu Cheng raised his foot and kicked him in the neck!

Ji Ren winced in pain and shut his mouth, his face contorted in agony.

Dugu Cheng didn't want to make a move.

Fearing Bai Feng might misunderstand.

Unfortunately, none of these people made a move, and he could no longer tolerate it.

Before marrying him, his wife Li'er was framed by Yu Cheng's father Yu Di and adoptive father Cheng Qiong, and became a pregnant mother, giving birth to twins for the Yu family.

Therefore, he could not bear to see women being humiliated in this way.

Bai Feng cast a grateful glance at him again.

Dugu Cheng composed himself, straightened his posture, and avoided suspicion.

Uncharacteristically, Bai Ji, who had been silent all along, was now stunned.

From childhood to adulthood, her mother was very strict with her, but Ji Ren loved and doted on her. Now, he calls her a bastard.

The sound was extremely jarring to her ears, and she felt a dull ache in her heart.

She looked at Bai Feng, "Mother, who exactly is my father?"

A cold laugh lingered on Bai Feng's lips. "He's long dead. Who he is is no longer important."

Bai Ji insisted, "Even if he's dead, he still needs a name, right?"

Bai Feng didn't want to mention that person.

I feel like even mentioning her name would sully her mouth!

That was a foolish mistake she made when she was young and impetuous, misjudging people and trusting them.

She said, "You don't need to know about him. You are my daughter, Bai Feng's daughter!"

Bai Ji got stuck on a rut, "He's just a man, why are you hiding this from me like this?"

Bai Feng closed her eyes.

Bai Ji turned and ran away in a huff!

Wuya Zi rubbed his arm and said, "I've been fighting for so long, I'm exhausted. I'm going back to wash up and go to sleep."

After saying that, he stepped out.

Jing Hong and Master Mao exchanged a glance and then went out.

Shen Tianyu and Yuan Jinzhi were also tired, so they bid farewell to Bai Feng.

Dugu Cheng asked Bai Feng, "Are any of your subordinates still alive?"

Bai Feng shook his head very lightly, "No one has come to report to me. It's in complete chaos outside. They're either dead or injured."

Dugu Cheng also wanted to leave.

Wuya Zi peeked out from outside the door and called in, "Dugu, I fought with Master Mao Jun, Jing Hong, and Tian Yu for too long, and we are exhausted. You and Zong Heng came later and didn't fight for long. You two should discuss taking turns looking after Bai Feng here. She hasn't handed over the dragon scales and phoenix feathers yet. If she dies from her injuries, we will have gained nothing."

Dugu Cheng's expression didn't change much, but inwardly he cursed the old Taoist priest for being so cunning.

They insisted on bringing him and Bai Feng together.

Upon hearing this, Wuya Zi shouted at Bai Feng, "Bai Feng, don't listen to that Dugu brat's nonsense! He does have a wife, but she passed away more than thirty years ago. He's a very affectionate and devoted man. If you can win him over, it's a blessing you earned in your past life!"

Always aloof and cold, Dugu Cheng rarely lost his composure.

He grabbed a teacup from the coffee table, intending to slap Wuya Zi's mouth.

Just as he was about to throw it away, he suddenly heard Yuan Jinzhi say from outside the door: "Senior Dugu, that teacup may be an antique from the Ming Dynasty, which is very valuable and there is only one of its kind. Please be careful. If it is broken, it cannot be replicated and it will be difficult to compensate for it."

Dugu Cheng had no choice but to put the teacup down.

He thought to himself, even this girl Jinzhi has gone astray.

A group of people are trying to force him and Bai Feng to get together.

But his heart belonged only to his deceased wife, Li'er.

Dugu Cheng looked at Bai Feng, who was reclining on the chaise longue, and said, “Please forgive my rudeness. My heart belongs only to my wife. Even though she has been gone for many years, no one can replace her. I will go and call my master. He and I arrived here at the same time, and his skill is superior to mine.”

Bai Feng's eyes showed disappointment.

Zong Heng was indeed highly skilled.

But he was too old.

Dugu Cheng is an excellent person, no matter where he is.

Bai Feng gazed at Dugu Cheng with a deep, melancholic look. "Our clan was cursed hundreds of years ago, destined to have only daughters, never sons, and none of us live past fifty. I don't have many years left to live. If you don't want to marry me, fine, but could you stay a few more years at Fengxu Palace? Just treat me as an old friend. I know this is a bit abrupt, but you'll be looking for a secluded place to cultivate when you return. Fengxu Palace is a rare paradise, far superior to the mountains and rivers outside. Your staying here will greatly enhance your cultivation and help me consolidate my power—a win-win situation. Adults can't talk about feelings, but they can talk about interests."

Just as he finished speaking, Zong Heng's voice came from outside, "Dugu, you and I can stay here and cultivate for a few years. What Bai Feng said is true; the spiritual energy here is indeed more abundant than anywhere else."

Dugu Cheng felt a slight tightness in his brow.

Even Master, who was someone who didn't care about worldly affairs, actually came to join in the fun.