Xiaoxiao.

Upon learning that his beloved daughter had actually gone to see Kuang Zheng, Wang Gen was struck dumb, utterly terrified.

"What time is this? What time is this? If Zhang Zhen finds out, do you think you'll survive? Our whole family will be wiped out! How could you be so naive?" Wang Gen was furious.

"Hmph! What's there to be afraid of? If he's so capable, let him come and arrest me! Oh! I forgot you're Zhang Zhen's lackey. Go ahead and arrest me to curry favor and get a reward!" Wang Xiaorong said nonchalantly.

"You, you're really going to drive me crazy!" Wang Gen was furious. "Guards! Lock the young lady in her embroidery room, and no one is to let her out without my order!"

"You, how dare you! Let go, let me go!" However, all of this was in vain.

As the sound faded into the distance, Wang Gen's anger did not subside in the slightest.

He grabbed his beloved teacup and, as if venting his anger, smashed it to pieces with a loud "bang!"

"I'm so angry!" Wang Gen roared.

“Master, Miss is still young…” the butler said tremblingly from the side.

"She's still so young, still so young. She's already so grown up, how can I protect her for a lifetime? Sigh...!"

"Perhaps Miss only did it on a whim and not intentionally. Besides, I heard that Qin Shi also went to the yamen," the steward said.

“Zhang Zhencai doesn’t care if it’s just a temporary thing… What did you say? Qin Shi? Are you sure?” Wang Gen asked in surprise.

“Absolutely true!” the butler said firmly.

"What does this woman want?" Wang Gen frowned, lost in thought.

"I don't understand either. Back then, she threw herself at Zhang Zhen, and now the whole world knows she's his woman. But at this crucial moment, she dares to break into the county government office at night. It's truly baffling!" the steward sighed.

"Does she want to climb the social ladder? That's utter nonsense! Although Zhang Zhen has always treated her like a plaything, he hasn't shortchanged her on any of the luxuries she deserves. What benefit could she possibly gain by siding with the new magistrate? Besides, Zhang Zhen has already killed three magistrates; how could this new one be any better? Moreover, I've heard he's from the capital; what hasn't he seen of the world? She's already past her prime; how could a fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy possibly be interested in her?" Wang Gen said.

"This old servant thinks so too, and the current situation is extremely favorable to Zhang Zhen. Although he has lost two groups of men in succession, the forces behind him have already made their move. Kuang Zheng may seem to have gained the upper hand, but in the face of that powerful force, he has absolutely no chance of winning," the steward agreed.

“Furthermore, there’s another crucial point: Zhang Zhen is a true, undisputed county magistrate; he’s a native of the area. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, he’ll hold this position until the end of his life. Kuang Zheng, on the other hand, is just an outsider. He’ll be transferred away sooner or later. Based on that alone, there’s absolutely no way that woman would favor the newcomer!” Wang Gen said with absolute certainty.

"What you say is absolutely right, sir. Moreover, I've observed that the new magistrate maintains a distant attitude towards everyone in the yamen. How should I put it? It's as if he's deliberately drawing a line between himself and everyone. He doesn't seem like someone who's here to take office; he's more like an imperial envoy sent to investigate a case," the steward said.

"You noticed it too? I feel the same way." Wang Gen nodded.

“Therefore, especially during such turbulent times, we must not give anyone any leverage. I know you dote on Miss. But at this moment, you must keep a close eye on her,” Wang Gen instructed.

"Yes!" the butler replied.

Zhang Zhen naturally learned of Wang Xiaorong and Qin Shi's nighttime intrusion into the county government office, but he did not immediately erupt like a volcano.

For him, the most important thing was to properly complete the task entrusted to him by Penglou.

As long as this matter is resolved satisfactorily, what is there to worry about in terms of rectification?

If Kuang Zheng is gone, will Qin Shi and Wang Xiaorong still be a problem?

Does that woman really think she has all-powerful abilities? Bah! Zhang Zhen thought angrily.

So what was the protagonist of this series of baffling actions thinking?

Qin Shi came from an ordinary background; her father was a constable his whole life, and her mother took care of the household chores.

The family lived a simple and ordinary life, not rich or powerful, but with enough to eat and wear.

When Qin Shi grew up, her father also reached the age of retiring and returning to his hometown.

The county government, mindful of his lifelong diligence, granted his daughter a government stipend, and thus Tan Shi entered the public service.

She ran into her ex-husband less than two years after joining the company.

Her ex-husband was a well-regarded young man, not only young and promising, but also ambitious, knowledgeable, and reasonable.

The couple's married life was as sweet as honey, attracting countless envious glances!

Not only did she live well herself, but she also frequently helped Tan Shi's family.

This drew praise from the neighbors, and the elderly couple couldn't stop smiling.

However, all of this came to an abrupt end after Zhang Zhenfei rose to prominence.

One day, Qin Shi suddenly proposed a divorce.

The husband initially pleaded desperately, after all, the two had only been married for two years and were deeply in love.

He mistakenly thought his wife was just being petulant. Little did he know that Qin Shi was determined to leave, and her parents, upon learning this, tried their best to persuade her otherwise.

Finally, he even threatened to sever their father-daughter relationship, but she remained unmoved.

Amidst sighs from the crowd, the two parted ways.

Just one month later, the man committed suicide by drowning himself in a river while on a business trip.

From then on, rumors about her spread like wildfire. However, she paid no attention to them and continued with her life as usual.

Before long, everyone was surprised to discover that she had a very close relationship with Zhang Zhen.

As a result, rumors about her increased, but out of respect for Zhang Zhen, people only dared to whisper about it in private.

Qin Shi knew that people were talking about her behind her back, but she didn't care at all.

Just like her husband who died for her, she felt no guilt or unease.

She felt that she had loved her husband, at least initially.

But two years of marriage left her feeling bored and lacking passion.

Although her ex-husband always tried his best to please her and provided her with everything she could want materially.

He is exceptionally good at making money and comes from a well-off family.

He is romantic and passionate, and adept at reading people's expressions and moods.

They often create surprises and give gifts.

Take her traveling around and do things she enjoys with her.

However, she found the idea of ​​staying with one person for a long time quite tiresome, so she began to consider divorce.

She felt that she had found another true love, Zhang Zhen.

That imposing man, surrounded by his entourage. That was a real man, my ideal husband.

For him, she was willing to give up everything, so she chose to divorce, all for love.

As for her ex-husband, of course there's no feeling left!

As for women, Zhang Zhen has always accepted them all.

As long as the other party is reasonably good-looking, raising ten is fine, so why not raise a few more?

A relationship just naturally developed like this...

Is Qin Shi happy now that she has gotten what she wanted? She thinks she was happy at first.

But she regretted it after only a month. Their marriage was based solely on money, which limited them to physical intimacy. What was worse, the other person had absolutely no sense of romance.

She was filled with regret, but it was all too late. Zhang Zhen isn't someone you can just do whatever you want with.

The bitter wine you brew yourself must be tasted by yourself; everything is like a heavy burden that you can only bear alone.

Joy and sorrow are both determined by oneself; there is no blame on others...

Just when I thought my life was about to end, Kuang appeared like a dazzling ray of light.

He disregarded everything, he stood proudly alone, like the brightest star in the night sky.

Isn't this the male god I've always dreamed of?

Especially after Kuang Zheng's two consecutive kills, this idea became as firm as a rock.

She felt she had found love again, so her nighttime raid on the county government office became a natural progression.

It's hard to know how Kuang Zheng will feel when he finds out he's being used as yet another transit point, but there are more pressing matters waiting for him right now.

"This time, the Yellow Crane Tower has almost mobilized its entire force, and the tower master, Yellow Crane, should also be here. Normally, it wouldn't be a problem, but I'm afraid it might be like last time. If someone's spiritual energy suddenly surges again, we'll all be wiped out. Hehe..." Kuang Zheng sighed helplessly.

The three of them are currently in a precarious situation, like candles flickering in the wind. Their fate is completely unpredictable. Who could have imagined that a night raid on Penglou would cause Wu Ren to go mad?

Now we are facing an even more powerful enemy, and if nothing goes wrong, everything will be fine.

But if something goes wrong, they could be wiped out in one fell swoop.

"Hmph! Even if I die, I'll drag them down with me!" Ying Yue said through gritted teeth.

"It's inevitable that we'll be the ones to suffer. If we lose control, not only will they be affected, but the entire Xiubei County and even Wu'an Prefecture will be wiped out in an instant. I've dragged everyone down with me this time!" Wu Ren said guiltily.

"What nonsense are you spouting? What do you mean by 'implicate' or 'implicate'?" Ying Yue retorted bluntly.

“Yue’er is right. The most urgent thing is to solve our problems, otherwise we will never be able to control our own destiny,” Kuang Zheng said seriously.

"It's easier said than done. Three years have passed, a full three years. We've practically traversed the entire Penglai Continent, yet we're still stuck in the same place. It's tough, so tough!" Wu Ren sighed.

Indeed, three years have passed, and Ying Yue doesn't even know how she got through it.

During those three years, she dared not rest for a moment and always tried to keep herself busy because she was constantly shrouded in endless fear.

There is no future, no hope!

Even in such a desperate situation, no one gave up easily.

Everyone knew that once that breath was released, it would never be able to be taken again, and then death would follow...

However, is such persistence truly meaningful?

When will it end? Ying Yue had no idea.

Fortunately, she had Kuangzheng by her side throughout the journey, which gave her a place to rest her heart; otherwise, she probably would not have been able to persevere.

But repeated disappointments left him wondering how much longer he could hold on.

Because there was truly no way forward, no hope whatsoever...

“There will be hope, there definitely will be. Didn’t you say it yourself? It’s been three years. In the blink of an eye, three years have passed, and we have persevered for three years. Since we have been able to persevere for three years, then we will definitely be able to persevere for the next three years, or even for thirty years,” Kuang Zhengyan said.

These past three years have been tough for everyone. Who could have imagined that those who once dominated Penglai would now be struggling to survive in such a humble way?

These past few years have been less about surviving and more about struggling.

But they are still alive, and compared to the four team members who have passed away, they are undoubtedly lucky.

Who would think of committing suicide when they are still alive?

Now that we've survived, we must strive to live on, and live even better.

This is the source of Zheng's strength, because he is not only doing it for himself, but also for his deceased brothers...

"Currently, we have gained a preliminary understanding of our respective lineages. The most pressing issue to resolve is the problem of spiritual energy. Once this problem is solved, we will become the only three immortals in recorded history! True terrestrial immortals, hehe... just thinking about it is incredibly impressive," Kuang Zheng encouraged.