The deflated cultivator refused to give up and vowed to turn the tables.

Bai Fengjun, drunk, fought against Su Zinong and Qin Xiangxue. Unexpectedly, the effects of the alcohol overwhelmed him, and he almost dropped his sword. Su Zinong seized the opportunity and swung his sword at Bai Fengjun's right hand. Bai Fengjun screamed in pain and was unable to dodge, and his ring and little fingers on his right hand were both severed.

Seeing that he was no match for him, Bai Fengjun turned around and used all his strength to escape. After his hand was injured and he was in pain, the effects of the alcohol wore off, and he became very fast. Su Zinong and Qin Xiangxue chased him for half an hour but could not catch up with him. He escaped.

"What a pity!" Qin Xiangxue said, "He escaped this time. If he sobers up in the future, the two of us may not be able to defeat him."

"Let it go, maybe it wasn't his time to die." Su Zinong also felt it was a great pity.

He never tolerated the person who drew their sword first.

After days of traveling, the two were exhausted, so they found a small inn to rest for a couple of days before continuing their journey. There was no rush, and Lingshan was not a must-see destination.

Besides, the two of them have only been away for two months. According to Qin Xiangxue's plan, they still have four months to travel, so there's no rush at all.

“Let’s go,” Su Zinong said that night. “If Bai Fengjun knows you’re in this city, he’ll definitely come back to take revenge on us. If we leave the city under the moonlight, it won’t be easy for him to find us.”

"Oh? You're leaving so late at night? How about we go to Cuixianglou for a nice meal first thing tomorrow morning and then leave right away?" Qin Xiangxue said coquettishly, shaking Su Zinong's arm.

"Alright, alright, there's nothing I can do about it." Su Zinong smiled helplessly; he was most afraid of girls acting coquettishly.

Cui Xiang Lou is famous in Baisha City, and many passing tourists dine at this restaurant.

As soon as Qin Xiangxue arrived, she ordered the restaurant's signature dish, pickled fish.

This pickled fish is made with high-quality fresh sea bass, deboned and sliced, and cooked in broth until just done. It's incredibly flavorful, tangy, and spicy. Qin Xiangxue introduced the dish to Su Zinong as she looked at the large plate of pickled fish that had just been served.

"Then we really have to give it a try!" Su Zinong said with a smile. Actually, he had eaten it before, but he was just pretending not to know.

Unexpectedly, after taking only a few bites, three people entered. They appeared to be cultivators, and their clothing was that of Tianqi Mountain. One of them was actually Qi Renfu, the young master of Tianqi Mountain, and the other two were his junior brothers.

Although Su Zinong wasn't familiar with them, he recognized the three men. Fortunately, Su Zinong was wearing a mask, so they couldn't recognize him.

"How is it? Is it delicious?" Qin Xiangxue asked Su Zinong while eating.

Su Zinong could only lower his head and take a bite, then whispered, "It tastes good!" He then gave Qin Xiangxue a wink.

Qin Xiangxue turned her head to the side and saw the three people from Tianqi Mountain. She recognized their clothes and said, "Then let's finish eating quickly and get on our way."

But as soon as Qi Renfu saw Qin Xiangxue turn her head, he was deeply attracted by her stunning beauty. He squinted and said, "This young lady is as beautiful as a fairy. Would you do me the honor of coming over for a meal and drinks, and perhaps we could become good friends?"

Qin Xiangxue lowered her head and ate her food, ignoring him.

Qi Renfu continued, "Young lady, seeing that you are also a cultivator, you must have heard that my Tianqi Mountain is a great immortal sect. If you become good friends with me, you'll have a powerful backer in the future..."

Before he could finish speaking, another person entered the restaurant. It was none other than Bai Fengjun. What a cruel twist of fate! Is it so hard to have a peaceful meal of pickled fish?

At this moment, Bai Fengjun was not only not drunk, but also full of energy, and there were two people following behind him, who seemed to be quite powerful.

The three of them came in and blocked the entrance of the restaurant, glancing sideways at Qin Xiangxue as if to say, "This time, you two have no chance of escaping."

"Think of something quickly!" Qin Xiangxue whispered.

Su Zinong's eyes darted around, and he smiled mischievously, "I have a plan. We'll use a honey trap. You suffer a little grievance and go deal with the people from Qishan that day, let them fight with the people from Baiyun Fort, and we'll escape in the chaos."

Qin Xiangxue was furious when she saw Su Zinong's wicked grin. She was about to pinch him with her fingernails, but then she remembered that she had no other choice. So she gritted her teeth, changed her expression, stood up with a charming smile, and walked to the table next to Tianqi Mountain with a swagger. She seemed quite familiar with the place.

Qi Renfu had only called out casually, but when Qin Xiangxue walked over gracefully, he saw that the girl was absolutely stunning. Since he was unmarried, could this be a match made in heaven? He quickly stood up to welcome her, and attentively set out a chair for Qin Xiangxue, inviting her to sit down and having the waiter add bowls and chopsticks.

"Thank you for the honor, young lady! I'll have the restaurant order more dishes and wine right away!" Qi Renfu's eyes were practically glued to his face with a smile.

"Young master, you are handsome and dashing. What do you think of my appearance?" Qin Xiangxue asked casually.

"Of course, she is a beauty that could topple kingdoms and cities, one in a million!" Qi Renfu said. "I have never seen such beauty as you."

"How does it compare to your sister Qi Jiaojiao?" Qin Xiangxue asked, then turned her head and glared at Su Zinong.

Su Zinong pretended not to see it.

"My sister is beautiful, but not half as beautiful as you." Qi Renfu gently stroked Qin Xiangxue's soft, boneless hand.

"But you don't know, young master, this beauty has also caused me trouble. I can't even go out to eat some pickled fish. Look at those lecherous men at the door, they're determined to drag me to marry them. Young master, you must be careful. Not only is that man's cultivation very high, but he's also said to be from some kind of Baiyun Immortal Cultivation Family." Qin Xiangxue feigned concern.

"Huh? In broad daylight, under the clear sky, such an injustice can happen, forcing a respectable woman to marry someone else. It's just a small, insignificant cultivation family!" Qi Renfu spoke loudly, as if deliberately wanting Bai Fengjun at the door to hear him, and glared angrily at them.

Bai Fengjun was used to being powerful in this area, so how could he stand being insulted? Without saying a word, he drew his sword and charged over.

Qi Renfu, wanting to show off his might in front of the beauty, suddenly drew his long sword and began to fight Bai Fengjun with a clang.

Although Qi Renfu was not particularly intelligent, he came from a major sect, had a renowned teacher, and possessed considerable cultivation. He even managed to fight Bai Fengjun to a standstill.

The other two also started fighting with the other two.

The restaurant was a mess, with tables, chairs, and dishes scattered all over the floor. Diners scattered and fled, some with a piece of meat still in their mouths.

Seeing that they had almost finished eating the pickled fish, Su Zinong put down a silver ingot, pulled Qin Xiangxue up, and took advantage of the chaos to rush out, running non-stop.

"It will affect the transportation of water and grain!" Su Zinong shook his head as he ran.

"How come you finished a whole plate of pickled fish after only a few words? I haven't even had a few pieces!" Qin Xiangxue couldn't help but drool as she recalled the tangy taste.

"I've been running for my life since I was a child, often going without a proper meal, which trained my eating speed over time," Su Zinong explained as he ran.

"So that person was your brother-in-law, hehehe..." Qin Xiangxue didn't forget to tease Su Zinong even as she ran away.

"What brother-in-law? I'd rather die than marry his sister!" Su Zinong said bitterly.

The two used all their strength to move, and without saying another word, they walked for ten miles before resting under a large tree.

"You're so beautiful, you're a real femme fatale, you easily attract attention. How about you wear a mask like me?" Su Zinong asked tentatively, knowing Qin Xiangxue wouldn't agree. Wearing a mask when you're so beautiful is like wearing fine clothes in the dark, a complete waste of the beauty bestowed upon you by heaven.

"I'd rather die than wear a mask!" Qin Xiangxue indeed disagreed.

Before she could finish speaking, Qin Xiangxue suddenly shoved Su Zinong away with all her might, falling several feet away...