“You came to Yao City for what?” Ye Chu stepped back a few paces, putting more distance between himself and Pang Shao. This fellow was born lustful. He did not commit other evils, only loved using threats, bribes, and seduction to pursue beautiful women everywhere. Relying on his family background and some martial strength, he rarely failed. Over the years, he had changed women countless times. Because of this, Ye Chu did not dare stand too close to him. Who knew if his debauchery had led to venereal disease? After all, Ye Chu considered himself a pure person. He did not want to be tainted by such sinful filth. Even the slightest contact would be a desecration of his purity!
However, this fellow still had some morals. Though he would coerce and bribe women into bed, if a woman truly resisted to the death, he would not force her. Still, few of the women he dragged to bed refused in the end. Not because he was handsome or charming, but because he used gold coins to pry open their legs. If one hundred gold coins were not enough, he used one thousand. If one thousand were not enough, he used martial techniques or treasures. There was always some temptation that could force open a woman’s legs. So many women, after being played with by him, still felt grateful. This made Pang Shao arrogantly and shamelessly boast, “This young master’s charm is unmatched in the world!”
Just for saying that, Ye Chu had taught him lessons countless times. In the end, Pang Shao finally surrendered and dared not utter those words in front of Ye Chu again.
“Of course I came to Yao Kingdom to find beauties! Hehe, this young master just took a liking to one, and she is quite fierce! Once I drag her to bed, I wonder if she can withstand this young master’s assault! This young master hopes she can hold out! Otherwise, I can only doubt my charm is too great again.” Pang Shao grinned slyly at Ye Chu, his gaze shifting back to Zhang Su’er. “Beauty! Come accompany this young master to bed!”
Zhang Su’er’s face changed dramatically, turning deathly pale once more. She had not expected Pang Shao to still refuse to let her go. The hope that had just risen in her heart sank again into the depths, as cold as falling into an icy lake.
Fang Xinyuan and the others looked at Zhang Su’er with pity and sympathy, yet still dared not speak a word.
“Fang Xinyuan! Did you not say you have a close relationship with Pang Shao, which is why he agreed to come to the flower boat for the event you organised? Then why can you not stop him?” Su Rong stared at Fang Xinyuan. Expectation flowed in her beautiful eyes, bright with hope that Fang Xinyuan would step forward to stop Pang Shao.
Faced with the gaze of the woman he admired, Fang Xinyuan felt flustered. But in the end, he turned his head away, pretending not to hear. Pang Shao had indeed come at his invitation, but claiming to be close to Pang Shao was putting gold on his own face. As for stopping Pang Shao, he absolutely did not dare.
Su Rong’s clear eyes dimmed. She gave a bitter smile. All along, she had thought Fang Xinyuan was at least somewhat of a man. Yet he had disappointed her. Her gaze turned to Fang Xinhu. “What about you? You always said before that you could dedicate your life to Su’er. Are you shrinking back now?”
“I…” Fang Xinhu was provoked and wanted to step forward. But the moment he met Pang Shao’s eyes, he immediately retreated, lowering his head and not daring to meet Su Rong’s gaze.
“Su Rong! Do not beg them anymore!” Zhang Su’er stopped Su Rong. She gave a tragic smile, full of despair. “They are not worthy of your pleas!”
Su Rong finally turned her gaze to Ye Chu. Just now, only this man reviled throughout Yao City had stepped forward. He had given them hope before. But now Su Rong felt confused. Ye Chu knew Pang Shao. So had he stepped forward earlier to help Zhang Su’er, or simply to prove his connection with Pang Shao and elevate his own status?
Being stared at directly by a pair of clear, picturesque eyes, Ye Chu felt uncomfortable and turned his head aside. Seeing Ye Chu avoid her gaze as well, Su Rong felt bitter pain in her heart. “In the end, Ye Chu is still that same man who bullies and dominates. How could I expect him to stand up!”
Just as Su Rong and Zhang Su’er felt their hearts turn to ashes, they saw Ye Chu, who had turned his head, take a few steps and block Pang Shao’s path. “Fat Pang, you have played with enough women these years. Today, just rest and nurture your body!”
Su Rong and Zhang Su’er’s gazes shot toward Ye Chu. The dimness in their eyes sparked with renewed hope.
“You want to interfere with this young master finding women?” Pang Shao’s voice suddenly turned cold. His gaze on Ye Chu grew icy.
Ye Chu also felt a headache coming on. Though Pang Shao, this fat man, had a good relationship with him and had been bullied by him many times, he was also a madman. He laughed and joked about most things, but when it came to pursuing women, whoever blocked him became his enemy. He turned into a rabid dog with no reason at all.
A year ago, when he brought a woman home, his highly respected grandfather tried to stop him from ruining her. This fellow actually went berserk, raised his sword, and swung at his grandfather. He smashed his grandfather’s favourite pair of vases and cursed him as “old man, old man”, enraging his grandfather to the point of fury!
One could imagine that if he dared treat his usually respectful grandfather this way, others stood even less chance. As long as someone blocked him from finding women, this fellow did not care if you were an emperor or a heavenly god. You immediately became his enemy. If it were anyone else, Ye Chu would not bother. But it was precisely Zhang Su’er. Though she had looked at him coldly and mocked him, her father Zhang Youling had once saved his life. Back when the previous Ye Chu was beaten bloody and thrown out of Yao City, it was during that time that Ye Chu took over the body. With those injuries, even after possession, he would not have survived long. It was Zhang Youling, passing by, who treated his wounds and saved his life. Ye Chu could not simply watch his daughter be ruined.
Pang Shao’s eyes flashed with cold ferocity. The atmosphere suddenly turned freezing. Liang Shan, seeing this, felt his briefly eased heart tighten again. “Ye Chu, why interfere with anything else? Why pick this guy to mess with?”
“You had better not interfere with this young master finding women!” Pang Shao stared at Ye Chu. “You know this young master’s temper. If you stop me from finding women, you are asking for my life. If you want my life, do I still care who you are!”
Hearing this, Ye Chu laughed wryly. He thought someone could be so lustful to this extreme and still be considered one of a kind. Ye Chu felt he was utterly weak in comparison. Yet Ye Chu clearly forgot that his own lust had cost him his life in the previous world, leading him to this one. He was even worse than Pang Shao and had no right to look down on him!
“Step aside! Otherwise, this young master will draw his sword and cut you!” Pang Shao’s eyes held vicious light. It seemed as if Ye Chu truly blocked him from finding women, he would really draw his sword and strike.
The tense standoff made Su Rong’s heart clench. Pang Shao was so domineering. Who could withstand his edge? How could Ye Chu dare confront him head-on!
But what left Zhang Su’er and Su Rong in disbelief was that Ye Chu did not back down because of those words. Instead, he stepped forward and stared at Pang Shao. “Fat Pang, others can be touched, but this woman I must protect!”
Ye Chu’s firm words made Liang Shan slap his forehead hard. “It’s over! Ye Chu has lost his mind! Su Rong really makes him lose all reason!”
In Liang Shan’s view, Ye Chu daring to confront Pang Shao like this must be because of Su Rong. He wanted to gain her favour this way. After three years, this guy had become a fool who valued beauty over life! Did he love Su Rong that deeply?
“Good… good…” Pang Shao’s fat face twisted with rage. Seeing this, Fang Xinyuan and the others felt their hearts tremble in fear. They even began to hate Ye Chu inwardly. Angering Pang Shao would bring them no benefit at all.
“You really insist on interfering?” Pang Shao gripped the sword at his side tightly. Veins bulged on his arm from fury.