The Emperor's Domineering Favor, the Evil Consort's Unparalleled Reign

“Sir, I think you’ve got the wrong person. I’m really not the one you’re looking for.” Ying Li pointed in the direction the woman had left, saying neither humbly nor arrogantly, “If you want to chase after her, go that way. She kidnapped my little wolf, and I haven’t even settled the score with her yet!”

The burly man with white hair and beard sneered twice upon hearing Ying Li's words. "Still dare to argue? I saw you running over here! Long hair in blue, a black dog in your arms, slightly red eyes—who else could you be but that bitch Yao Fan?! Or are you being framed?! I, Hou Bang, have been traveling in Feng'an Kingdom for so many years, what kind of demons and monsters haven't I seen? Don't try to fool my eyes! Come on, take him away! The young master is still waiting!"

As he spoke, he flicked his riding whip and winked at the others, signaling them to stop causing trouble and quickly take Ying Li away!

"I said you admitted your mistake, so you admitted your mistake. If your men dare to take another step forward, don't blame me for being impolite!" Ying Li's face turned cold as he looked up at the men who were reining in their horses and glaring at him.

She despises people like this, who act self-righteously without distinguishing right from wrong. They arrested the wrong person and still dare to be so arrogant?!

"Neigh, neigh!" The horses surrounding Ying Li suddenly neighed in unison, their eyes filled with panic and fear as they looked at him.

Hou Bang's face paled, and he looked at Ying Li with a hint of shock. He had heard that Yao Fan was quite skilled in martial arts, but he hadn't expected her to be this advanced. He couldn't disobey his young master's orders, but this girl wasn't so easily taken away. What could he do? He was caught in a dilemma, which was truly a headache.

"Boss, Yao Fan's parents are still in our hands. What's the use of her being tough here? Just bring out her parents, and let's see what that little bitch has to say then!"

Wang Qiang, who was riding behind Hou Bang, leaned over and gave advice: So what if Yao Fan is powerful? If she dares to resist, just kill her parents.

Hou Bang's face lit up with joy, and he suddenly straightened his back, his eyes filled with endless provocation as he looked at Ying Li. Ying Li naturally noticed this and waited calmly and expectantly for his next words.

"Yao Fan, aren't you very powerful? Your parents are in my hands. If you stop resisting, I might spare their lives. But if you remain stubborn, don't blame me for being impolite! So, are you coming with me or not?!"

Hmph, what do their lives have to do with me?! Why should I follow you because of this? I'd have to be a fool to neglect my own business and waste my time on these trivial matters!

Ying Li's spiritual energy surged, and he was about to turn around and teach these troublemakers a lesson before going his own way. However, the little creature in his arms whimpered uncomfortably, and its eyes showed timidity and pity as it looked at Ying Li.

Was she asking for his help or something...? Recalling the desolate figure of the woman who had hurriedly fled, Yingli felt a little hesitant.

"Girl, I've told you before, don't be foolish. You got involved last time and almost got yourself killed by Miss Hu. Now, in ten days, it's your master's big day. What he said before was just a joke. With your strength, the fact that Old Man Yan dared to completely entrust you with the beginner-level spiritual book proves that he trusts you won't let him down. Think about Old Man Yan, if you soften your heart and leave now, you'll delay his important matter. Don't expect him to treat you well in the future!"

Nan Chuan was extremely anxious within the Bone Ring. Although Ying Li was domineering and cold-blooded, his heart was easily swayed. He didn't have any major flaws, but he had a fatal weakness: he loved to meddle in other people's business. This bad habit greatly annoyed him, and if Ying Li could change it, there would definitely be fewer troublesome things in the future.

"Woof woof!" The little black dog in his arms barked twice, its two front paws tugging at Ying Li's sleeve as if pleading for something. Ying Li hardened his heart, hugged the little black dog tightly, met Hou Bang's murderous gaze, smiled slightly, his eyes narrowed into slits, seemingly amiable, but his lips held a chilling aura.

"I'll go with you!"

One sentence stirred up a storm. Nan Chuan, inside the Bone Ring, turned pale and started cursing loudly, clutching his head. "It's only been two days. Don't worry, I'm just curious. Besides, you just woke up. Why not just treat it as a bit of fun?" Ying Li looked at Nan Chuan's frustrated state and felt sorry for him, so she comforted him.

“That’s right. Giving in early will save you from suffering. Young master, please wait. Miss Yao Fan, please!” Hou Bang stared smugly at Ying Li’s face. His habit of breathing through his nose over the years made his nostrils look large and ugly. His face was a jumble of features that looked like a big, miserable character.

What an ominous face, Ying Li thought. As one of the men dismounted and pulled out a rope from his pocket, Ying Li shook his head and let the man wrap himself up in layers. The little black dog in his arms barked incessantly because it was bound, and almost bit Ying Li several times.

The onlookers seemed to recognize Hou Bang. When they saw Ying Li being taken away, their faces showed anger and fear, but not a single person dared to stand up for Ying Li.

Could it be that the young master behind Hou Bang has considerable influence in Laoyue Town?! We'll find out when we get there. Ying Li decided not to think about it and just treated the moment as a time to rest and recuperate.

Ying Li lay prone on the horse's back, her head bowed low, her long hair obscuring her eyes. She held a small black dog in her arms, her waist entwined with the horse's belly, unable to move without exerting force.

Ying Li couldn't help but chuckle. Was Yao Fan really that skilled? He was so cautious even when kidnapping someone. It seemed that the older sister who had just escaped was quite formidable.

"Serves you right! Curiosity got you killed!" Nan Chuan retorted stubbornly, knowing full well that Ying Li was soft-hearted and kind-hearted, but he still wouldn't let up with his words.

Ying Li shook her head. Nan Chuan had a bad temper, so she had no choice but to keep quiet to avoid offending him further. If he attacked and beat those people, she wouldn't be able to find out who the so-called young master was, and she wouldn't be able to save Yao Fan's parents.

After swaying and staggering on horseback for about six hours, they finally arrived at a mansion. Hou Bang's face was solemn. He gestured to his followers to untie Ying Li's ropes, pull her off the horse, and have another group of people take her into the mansion. Ying Li looked up at the words on the mansion's signboard. The first character, "Old," was carved in gold powder and shone in the darkness. Before she could see the words behind it clearly, she was pushed inside by the people behind her.

Ying Li's expression changed, but she held back, deciding to wait until she met the young master they were talking about before making any plans.

"Lord Hou! I told you before, only we know how to deal with this little bitch! No matter how hard she tries to run, she can't outrun us two old folks!"

Just as Ying Li and the others stepped through the side gate into the courtyard, a jarring laugh rang out, tinged with a boastful tone. It was an old woman's voice, not only greasy but also carrying a hint of self-importance.

Don't ask Ying Li how she knew; you can tell a person is no good just by listening to their voice.

Sure enough, the old woman stepped out from the shadows of the courtyard. Ying Li looked up and saw her snake-like face. She looked to be about sixty years old, with shrewd eyes. Behind her was an old man who looked somewhat like her husband. His face was indifferent, and his eyes revealed impatience and greed.

The two were stunned when they saw Ying Li. The woman Hou Bang brought back was not Yao Fan at all!

"To be honest, you two are really heartless. She's your own daughter, after all. You knew the young master wanted her to practice his skills and take his life, yet you still acted as bait, making Yao Fan come out in person! I really don't know if Yao Fan is too naive or you are too cruel! But don't worry, your cruelty is your business, I won't ask too much. You won't be shortchanged by a single penny!" Hou Bang said sarcastically, his eyes scanning the young Ying Li up and down. In less than two hours, this girl would become a dried-up corpse. The two scoundrels in front of him were truly ruthless.

Hou Bang killed countless people, but even tigers don't eat their cubs, yet these two did exactly that!

Ying Li's eyes held a searching look. They were looking at her, and she was also sizing up the couple. The two men's eyes darted away, their gazes filled with more fear than worry. Practicing to take a life—could it be that the young master was secretly practicing a forbidden technique to increase his spiritual power? Ying Li had heard of a forbidden technique called Illusionary Feather, which involved breaking the opponent's spiritual power feathers to take their life, thereby increasing one's own spiritual power.

Could it be that these two couples in front of me are pushing their daughter to the underworld for money?! Hmph, such parents are truly an eye-opener for Ying Li.

"Father, Mother, I don't recognize you," Ying Li said, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. He had wanted to do a good deed for that older sister, but now it seemed unnecessary. The little black dog in his arms, upon seeing the couple, suddenly turned fierce on its cute face, struggling with all its might to break free from Ying Li's embrace, trying to tear at their faces! Unfortunately, the rope was too tight, and after a few struggles, the little black dog ran out of strength, only whimpering and staring intently at the two people in front of it.

The old woman was quick-witted. Seeing that they had arrested the wrong person, and that Ying Li had said such a thing, she knew her youngest daughter, Yao Fan. She quickly composed herself and said fiercely, "Hmph! Such a treacherous daughter deserves to die! You were born to atone for your father and me by doing things for us. Now that you can do something for your parents, that's your blessing. If you can't, then go die! Don't talk nonsense. You may not acknowledge us, but our blood ties can never be severed!"

Since they've made a mistake, they might as well make the best of it. Yao Fan has a special constitution, which is exactly the kind of talent this young master is looking for at a high price. They wouldn't miss out on such a large sum of money. They might as well shut the girl up. These days, plenty of people die unjustly. Since she's unlucky, it's not their fault!

There is a group of parents in this world who are not only useless to their children's future lives, but what's even more terrifying is that they hold onto their children's legs tightly, relentlessly and forcefully pulling them down as they strive to fly upwards...