569. Rabbit Ear Reins—Are You Riding a Horse?

Zhu Zhuqing watched as Tang San disappeared into the distance, her face expressionless.

She turned away, wiping the blood from the corner of her mouth.

Without holding anything back, she also activated Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, weaving through the crowd as she rushed back to Heaven Dou Imperial Academy.


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Moments later—

Tang San arrived at the scene of the incident—

Near the Fourth Prince’s residence.

The secluded alley was wide yet eerily quiet, isolated from the noisy streets. Under the dim glow of the moon, his eyes locked onto a bag lying on the ground, surrounded by crushed ice.

Inside, the clothes were already torn to shreds.

"..."

Under the bright moonlight—

Tang San’s face darkened instantly. His eyes burned with murderous intent.

This was the first outfit Xiao Wu had ever bought for him!


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Suddenly—

"Ah~! Tang San, help me!"

Xiao Wu's terrified scream echoed from behind the wall, followed by muffled whimpers.

"Mmph—Zhuqing—"

"Shut up!"

"Ah!"

A hoarse, cold voice snapped, accompanied by rapid footsteps and Xiao Wu’s distressed cries.

The sounds didn’t stop, one after another.

"Xiao Wu!"

Tang San’s rage exploded. He leaped onto the high wall, looking into the distance—

And finally spotted them.

A black-robed figure dragged its hem across the ground.

Thin in stature—

Yet on their shoulder, they carried a pale-faced Xiao Wu, her expression filled with fear.

"Damn it!"

Tang San let out a low, furious growl.

Without hesitation, he reached into his Twenty-Four Moonlit Bridges and pulled out his Flying Claw.

Thirty-meter effective range.

His Blue Silver Grass was a wasted martial soul, but at ten meters, it was still usable.

The Flying Claw was wrapped in Blue Silver Grass—

Then, with all his strength, Tang San hurled it forward.

In mid-air, the claw snapped open—

Thud!

It pierced into the wall.

A powerful pulling force surged through. Tang San shot forward like an arrow.

Loosening his grip—he glided through the air.

A dark glow suddenly burst from his hand.

His Clear Sky Hammer, adorned with a purple-white-purple spirit ring, expanded rapidly.

With near-perfect precision, he swung it toward the ground—

Boom!

The force propelled him even further.

"Stop right there!"

Tang San’s spirit rings glowed as he threw his Clear Sky Hammer toward Ice Empress' back.

Boom!

Ice Empress casually swung a fist—knocking the hammer away.

At the same time, she leaped backward.


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"Ah! Tang San! Help me, please!"

Xiao Wu’s hair was in disarray, her eyes filled with tears—

She looked completely helpless.

Snap!

Tang San caught his hammer again—

His expression dark and murderous.

"Xiao Wu... Let her go!"

"Kekekeke!"

Ice Empress stopped, mimicking Qian Renjue’s eerie laughter.

Then—she raised her hand—

And slapped Xiao Wu’s butt twice.

Slap! Slap!

"Ah—!"

Xiao Wu let out a sharp scream, biting her lip as tears welled up in her eyes.

This wasn’t part of the plan!

Sister Ice, why did you hit so hard?!

I won’t be able to sit down for days!

"Kekekeke! Let her go? That’s impossible!"

Ice Empress sinister gaze locked onto Tang San.

Her imitation of Qian Renjue was surprisingly accurate.

And then—

Her hand moved toward Xiao Wu’s collar.

"Ah! No! Tang San, save me!"

"Hahaha!"

Ice Empress cackled madly, toying with the rabbit's chest on her shoulder.

"My master loves playing with young girls like this. So fresh, so tender~"

"Scorpion tail for reins, rabbit ears for speed boost~"

"XIAO WU!"

Tang San’s eyes nearly burst with blood—

Letting out a furious roar, he immediately drew his Zhuge Crossbow.

"Take your filthy hands OFF her!"

"Ah—!"



Ice Empress suddenly let out a cry of pain as Xiao Wu fiercely bit into her wrist.

At the same time—

Tang San activated his Zhuge Divine Crossbow.

Sixteen bolts of cold light tore through the air!


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In the shadows—

Qian Renjue, basking in the warmth of a fragrant presence beside him, suddenly broke into a cold sweat.

"Sister, calm down."

"Heh~ Jue, when did this happen?"

Qian Renxue chuckled softly—

Leaning close to his ear, her breath warm and teasing, yet her jade-like fingers mercilessly pinched the soft flesh at his waist.

With a playful yet seductive tone, she whispered:

"Why didn't I know that you enjoyed toying with young girls?"

"Rabbit ears? Reins? What, are you riding a horse?!"

Qian Renxue’s face was flushed with irritation as she silently cursed in her heart.

This kind of talk—

There was no way that naive, old-fashioned Ice Empress could come up with something like that.

There must be someone else behind this!

"Sister, I swear, I didn’t teach her this! It was all Rongrong’s idea."

Qian Renjue sighed, looking guilty as he confessed.

When he assigned the mission to Xiao Wu and the others, those words were all suggested by Ning Rongrong.

"Ning Rongrong?"

Qian Renxue paused for a moment—

Thinking back to Rongrong’s notorious reputation at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, she realized it was entirely possible.

"Yeah, it was Rongrong."

Qian Renjue nodded, gently prying his sister’s delicate hand away from his waist.

"Hmph! That just proves you can’t control your women!"

Qian Renxue snorted and poked his forehead.

Qian Renjue gave a wry smile and said, "But I haven’t even ‘controlled’ Rongrong yet..."

"Jue! You—you’re filthy!"

Qian Renxue’s golden eyes widened, her face burning red with rage.

That wasn’t what she meant by "control" at all!

This only confirmed her belief—

Someone needed to be in charge of these women, to rein in their words and actions.

They needed to understand that Qian Renjue was the master of this household.

But at the same time—

In most cases, she and her mother could still "control" Qian Renjue himself.

So, naturally—

Who else but her could take on this role?


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Back in the alley—

Thud!

A dark cloud obscured the full moon.

Tang San’s Zhuge Divine Crossbow bolts seemed to hit their mark.

A shadow flashed past, leaving behind traces of crimson blood.

But in the next moment—

Tang San was frozen inside an ice block.

"Tang San!"

Xiao Wu cried out.

Ice Empress, carrying Xiao Wu on her shoulder, stood atop the frozen prison—

Laughing wildly.

"Hahaha! I never thought dealing with a mere Soul Elder would nearly trip me up."

She sneered down at Tang San.

"Kid, in just a little while, you'll be frozen to death!"

Then, turning to Xiao Wu—

"As for this woman… Once my master is done with her, I’ll have my fun, and then I’ll burn her body for you."

"Keh—cough!"

Ice Empress suddenly coughed, her sleeve shaking as trickles of blood dripped onto the ice.

Within the blue crystal of the ice prison, Tang San’s black eyes trembled—

His grip tightened around his Clear Sky Hammer.

Bloodshot veins spread through his gaze as he stared at Ice Empress' retreating figure.

Xiao Wu’s tear-streaked, broken-hearted expression replayed in his mind.

Crack!

Small fractures appeared in the ice.

Leaving behind a trail of blood, Ice Empress made her way to Xue Beng’s estate.


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Inside the estate—

"Kekekeke!"

"Laugh like that again, and I’ll throw you out."

Qian Renjue opened the gate, rolling his eyes at Ice Empress.

"Hmph! I only learned it from you."

Ice Empress glared at him.

At that moment—

"Holy Son, my butt got ruined by Ice Empress!"

Xiao Wu sobbed pitifully, clutching her sore backside.

"It’s swollen! It’s numb! I can’t feel anything anymore! Wuuu~"

"…"

Qian Renjue was speechless.

Ice Empress, grinning awkwardly, adjusted Xiao Wu’s position—

Pointing her sore, swollen butt directly at Qian Renjue.

With a playful smile, she teased:

"Well? How about you treat her now?"

"…"

Xiao Wu’s face turned bright red as she bit her lip.

Before Qian Renjue could say anything—

Qian Renxue stepped out from behind him, her gaze sharp as a sword.

"I could always try cutting it off."

"Ahh! Miss Xue, have mercy!"

Xiao Wu’s body trembled, wriggling like a caterpillar as if trying to escape.

"Ahem… Alright, that’s enough. Just get inside already."

Qian Renjue sighed.

"Ice Empress, give her an ice compress—but be careful not to freeze her again."

"…"