Nanzhe, on the island in the middle of Taihu.
At noon, in a small, bird-chirping and flower-scented wooden house, Shangguan Wan'er, dressed in an embroidered floral dress, suddenly stood up and asked the pretty female guard in front of her, "What did you say? Tomorrow morning, that bastard Jiang is actually going to challenge someone to a duel?"
"My lady, it's absolutely true! Tomorrow Jiang Feng is going to duel with someone, and it's not just any duel, it's a life-and-death battle! It's said that the opponent is a famous expert, acclaimed as the unparalleled Martial Arts genius in the area for decades!" the pretty female guard said.
"Get me a plane ticket immediately, you're responsible for getting me off the island, I must go to Binhai now!" Shangguan Wan'er ordered decisively, without allowing any objections.
Ever since suffering silent setbacks at Jiang Feng's hands twice and returning in resentment, Shangguan Wan'er had been secretly having people keep an eye on news from Binhai.
Now, upon hearing that Jiang Feng was actually going to engage in a life-and-death struggle, how could she remain calm?
She had already sworn that if Jiang Feng were to die, it could only be by her hand, and no one could replace her in reaping Jiang Feng's life!
"My lady, I'm afraid that won't do..." the female guard said with a troubled expression, "Aunt Lan has expressly forbidden you from leaving the island for the time being, and anyone who tries to take you out will be severely punished, so you better not act on impulse..."
"Zhiyao, whose guard are you, after all? Are you now daring to defy my orders too?" Shangguan Wan'er said coldly.
"My lady... it's not that Zhiyao disrespects you, it's just that Aunt Lan personally warned a few of us not to let you act recklessly. I've already taken great risks secretly gathering news about Jiang Feng for you, so..." the female guard said with a wry smile, expressing her helplessness.
"Hmph! I'll go see Aunt Lan myself!" Shangguan Wan'er, unable to contain her anger, paid no heed to the female guard and strode out directly to find the current head of the Demon Moon Alliance—Kong Guyoulan!
Arriving in front of a small wooden house in the center of the island, Shangguan Wan'er knocked on the door forcefully, then entered directly: "Aunt Lan, why are you having Chun Zhiyao and the others watch over me? I want to leave the island! Now! To Binhai!"
Inside, Kong Guyoulan was busy with something. Seeing Shangguan Wan'er storm in, she put down her work helplessly and said with a wry smile, "My little ancestor, can't you stop being so reckless? What kind of image are you giving off to the alliance people by raising such a fuss? You're the future heir to the 'Fox Master's' position!"
"I don't care, I just want to go to Binhai, arrange a ticket for me!" Shangguan Wan'er insisted resolutely.
Though she was indeed the future heir of the Demon Moon Alliance, her mind was entirely filled with thoughts of Jiang Feng at the moment!
She couldn't allow anything to happen to Jiang Feng, and had to be there in person to witness Jiang Feng's duel to be at ease!
Kong Guyoulan, full of helplessness, grew increasingly uneasy.
Seeing Shangguan Wan'er's stubborn expression, who would believe Shangguan Wan'er didn't have some feelings for Jiang Feng?!
There's nothing more inexplicable in this world than love born from hate!
"Stay put for me. At this stage, how can I allow you to leave the headquarters? Rest assured, I've already sent others to Binhai to record the scene for you." Kong Guyoulan said.
"If by chance that Jiang really dies at the hands of the opponent, you should give up your obsession. Stop thinking about him! If he doesn't die, you'll be able to see his Martial Arts moves through the video, allowing you to train against him, and eventually, you'll be able to defeat him with your strength and settle the score!" Kong Guyoulan said.
"You've already sent someone?" Shangguan Wan'er was momentarily stunned.
"Of course, do I have to wait for you to come here and throw a princess tantrum? Are you calm now?" Kong Guyoulan retorted angrily.
Shangguan Wan'er blushed, realizing she had indeed been impulsive.
She used to be nothing like this, once known as the coldest little princess on the island...
But now, for Jiang Feng, she had sought Aunt Lan twice, each time losing her composure...
"Why didn't you tell me earlier!" Shangguan Wan'er muttered. "Are Xia Qinya and Qiu Miaomiao the ones who went? Make sure they record it clearly; I want to study it carefully later and find that guy's weaknesses!"
After saying this with a hum, Shangguan Wan'er walked out.
Watching her hasty departure, Kong Guyoulan fell into contemplation.
The Demon Moon Alliance they belonged to was formerly known as the Moon Fox Alliance, the only assassin organization in the country composed entirely of women.
Because all the assassins in the alliance were top-notch beauties, it earned the reputation of a Women's Country and a den of vixens.
For this reason, the Fox Master changed the character "Fox" to "Demon," renaming it the "Demon Moon Alliance."
As professional assassins, showing any personal feelings during a mission was a cardinal rule.
In the past, any girl who developed feelings for a man was invariably expelled from the alliance and severely punished.
But now, Shangguan Wan'er, the future inheritor of the next "Fox Master" identity, showed a tendency to fall for a man, which deeply worried Kong Guyoulan.
"Ruyan, come in!" Kong Guyoulan couldn't afford to sit idly any longer and called out suddenly to the outside.
With a scent of a refreshing fragrance, a girl as beautiful as Shangguan Wan'er entered, but with an aura as cold as snow!
The girl wore a white dress like snow plum from Tianshan, spotless and pure.
Her figure was graceful and enchanting, with long, straight legs, wearing clogs that elegantly showcased a pair of crystal-clear feet, as clean as white lotus, slender toes, translucent and pure!
"Aunt Lan, you called for me?"
"You also go to Binhai, join up with Xia Qinya and Qiu Miaomiao, and keep a close eye on that life-and-death duel! As soon as it's over, if Jiang Feng is the victor, kill him immediately. That's your new mission!" Kong Guyoulan said calmly.
Upon hearing this, Dong Ruyan looked up sharply, incredulously gazing at Aunt Lan.
Kong Guyoulan sighed, "You must have heard outside just now, right? Wan'er is already somewhat obsessed, with her heart full of Jiang Feng. She hasn't realized that her feelings for him have already transformed from pure hatred to worry! Seeing this, as her best friends and guards, you have to help her dispel this Heart Demon and cut off those thoughts!"
Dong Ruyan hesitated, unable to imagine what wrath Shangguan Wan'er would unleash if they really eliminated Jiang Feng.
But she also understood that Aunt Lan made sense. She herself had been trained to be a cold and unemotional assassin and couldn't let her future master, whom she was meant to stay loyal to, be trapped by emotions!
"Ruyan understands, please don't worry, Aunt Lan, Ruyan will do her best!" Dong Ruyan promised.
"See the opportunity and act wisely! If after watching the duel, you all realize that you're no match for Jiang Feng, don't throw yourselves headlong into the fray, adapt to the circumstances!" Kong Guyoulan advised.
"Understood!" Dong Ruyan nodded again.
"Go now!"
Watching Dong Ruyan leave, Kong Guyoulan let out a heavy sigh.
"Wan'er, don't blame me, I'm doing this for your own good..."
"The rules your mother set, I'm just the executor... I hope this period of emotions is merely a trial for you! Once that Jiang dies, your infatuation will die with him, and you'll never easily fall for another man again, allowing you to devote your heart and soul to Martial Arts..."