Chapter 36
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Chapter 36: Watching the Show
Yunzhong City, East City Market
It wasn’t just Lin Jiang who was watching the show.
Many vendors, though not crowding around, were all focused on Wen Xing.
Their cultivation techniques were at their peak—even the Qi Refining Period cultivators could hear the sound of a fly from tens of meters away.
They could hear every little movement from Wen Xing.
“Taoist Friend Lin, can I have some melon seeds?”
“Alright. Tell me, what’s going on this time? I arrived late today and missed the earlier scenes.”
“This time, Mr. Wen is in trouble.”
The vendor chuckled.
“The girl named Yan’er is actually Nalan Yan. The Grand Elder of the outer sect of the Zhonghang Sect is surnamed Nalan. It’s said that Nalan Yan is also a genius from the Nalan family—she’s only twenty-three years old but already at the ninth level of Qi Refining.
“The other girl is called Yu Ping, the direct granddaughter of a senior steward from the Cloud Sword Sect. It’s said that this steward has already reached the peak of the Golden Core stage, and there’s a high chance they’ll become an elder of the Cloud Sword Sect within a few decades.”
Lin Jiang raised an eyebrow.
“So, what exactly did Wen Xing do?”
“First, he provoked Nalan Yan. It’s said she is deeply in love with him. But you know his nature—once a woman falls deeply in love with him, he lets her go. Then, he provoked Yu Ping. Well… it happened. Things went wrong.”
The vendor sighed.
“The vendors at East City Market have a deep hatred for Wen Xing. Not out of justice—it’s pure jealousy. They can’t play with women the way he does. The female cultivators they consider goddesses are like toys in Wen Xing’s hands, and that makes them incredibly bitter.”
Lin Jiang smirked.
“And the women?”
“They both love and hate him. They love his methods—he’s truly romantic, generous with money, and fulfills all their fantasies about love. But they hate that he’s a scoundrel who starts and ends relationships too easily. Yet, even knowing this, many still fall for him—like moths to a flame. It makes countless male cultivators envious.”
Lin Jiang chuckled.
“Do the Zhonghang Sect’s Nalan family and the Cloud Sword Sect’s Yu family have a feud?”
“Not exactly. But these two women do. I heard they’ve known each other since childhood. On the surface, they appear as close as sisters, but secretly, they’ve always been competing. Who knows if it’s true or not?”
Lin Jiang nodded.
“Plastic sisters, huh?”
He sighed inwardly.
“What an interesting show! The days at East City Market are much more entertaining than at the grand markets. Where else could I find such amusing things happening?”
Wen Xing’s Dilemma
On the other side, Wen Xing was cornered.
Both women were pressing him for an answer.
Lin Jiang had a feeling he wanted both of them—but he didn’t have the courage.
If he dared to say it outright, the families behind the women would not spare him.
Taking a deep breath, Wen Xing put on his most sorrowful expression and spoke.
“Yan’er, Ping’er, you are both good sisters. I can’t bear to hurt either of you. So, my choice is… not to choose anyone. I don’t want you two to hurt each other because of me. I will live a lonely life from now on.”
A masterful escape.
Cleverly rejecting both women while appearing noble.
The surrounding crowd murmured in disapproval.
“This jerk! He takes advantage and then pretends to be innocent.”
“These two women are fools to believe such words.”
Clearly, Wen Xing was lying, but they still fell for it.
Lin Jiang’s Plan
A voice beside Lin Jiang whispered.
“Do you really want to teach Wen Xing a lesson?”
Lin Jiang’s eyes glinted with amusement.
He never considered himself a saint, but he had his own principles.
Wen Xing’s behavior disgusted him.
In this world, there was no strict law of one man, one woman. Those with ability could have multiple wives and mistresses—Lin Jiang had no issue with that.
But Wen Xing’s attitude toward love was not just casual—it was intentional.
It was as if he was taking revenge.
Every time he made a woman fall madly in love with him, he would abandon her—deriving a strange sense of satisfaction from it.
Lin Jiang had decided.
He would teach him a lesson.
“Does Taoist Friend Lin have a way?”
Lin Jiang smirked.
“With so many intimate female friends around, what do you think would happen if a few more showed up at this moment?”
The crowd’s eyes lit up.
A truly malicious idea.
But also, incredibly entertaining.
Today’s drama was about to get even better.
Wen Xing’s Karma Arrives
Wen Xing’s romantic entanglements weren’t limited to just these two women.
Among the many he had abandoned, there were:
High-class ladies
Precious beauties from less fortunate backgrounds
Ordinary female cultivators
Even in this bustling market, there were several former lovers of Wen Xing.
That was why he had angered so many people.
The only reason Wen Xing had survived until today—just like Lin Jiang—was that he hardly ever left Yunzhong City.
The rules of Yunzhong City had protected him.
Otherwise, he would have been dead long ago.
Someone from the crowd immediately went to inform a few more of Wen Xing’s past lovers.
Wen Xing, oblivious to the crowd’s scheming, continued his performance.
He thought he was narrowly escaping danger.
But before he could even fully convince the two women in front of him—
Just ten minutes later, he was stunned.
Because his beloved had arrived.
And there were three of them.
“Here comes the exciting part!”
Chapter 36: Watching the Show
“Wow, this is really exciting!”
“They’re fighting, they’re fighting!”
“They’re really fighting now!”
The exciting part had finally arrived.
Everyone was eagerly watching the show.
With three women already causing chaos, the situation had been intense enough.
But now, with five women involved, it didn’t take long for the fight to break out.
It was extremely intense.
Two Days Later
Wen Xing blocked Lin Jiang’s door.
Their residences weren’t far from each other, so finding him wasn’t difficult.
Wen Xing was furious.
“Friend Lin, if you don’t want to save me, fine. But why did you have to harm me too? When have I ever offended you?”
Lin Jiang remained calm.
The incident from two days ago had caused an uproar.
Five women fought over Wen Xing so fiercely that it even alarmed the guards of Yunzhong City.
All of them had been arrested.
If Wen Xing hadn’t been pretending to mediate rather than actively participating, he might have been expelled from the city.
“Dear friend, don’t you think you’ve angered everyone?”
Wen Xing scoffed.
“You mean those unsuccessful men?”
Lin Jiang raised an eyebrow.
“I am also one of those unsuccessful men.”
Wen Xing looked at him in disbelief.
“Friend Lin, I thought you were different.”
Lin Jiang smirked.
“Don’t try your usual tricks on me. I’m a man—I won’t fall for them.”
Wen Xing sighed.
“I’m serious. You see me frolicking in the flowers, changing women like changing clothes, but you don’t know the pain I’ve been through. I just want you to understand that those women are not worth sacrificing so much for.”
Lin Jiang narrowed his eyes.
“You shameless bastard.”
Surprisingly, Wen Xing wasn’t joking—he looked completely serious.
Lin Jiang stared at him, trying to gauge whether he was truly speaking from the heart.
“Taoist Friend Lin, I have seen you at Wanhua Tower. We are both men, so why must it be like this?”
Lin Jiang shook his head.
“I’m different from you.”
“What makes you different?”
Lin Jiang’s expression darkened.
“I have a younger sister. If she ever encounters someone like you, I will kill them. Really, I’m not lying to you.”
Just the thought of his lively, adorable Lin Ying falling into the hands of a scoundrel like Wen Xing filled him with murderous intent.
Even Wen Xing seemed to sense it.
“Taoist Friend Lin… did you know that I also have a sister who was treated this way? I’m only returning the favor.”
Lin Jiang sneered.
“Go on, let’s hear what excuse you have this time.”
“It’s not an excuse. I’m telling the truth. I had a sister. Her name was—”
Lin Jiang cut him off.
“Stop. I’m not interested in your sob story. But I’ll give you a piece of advice.”
“Go ahead.”
“A strong person should draw their sword against a stronger opponent, not swing it at the weak. If your sister was bullied by some scumbag, you should seek revenge on him—not take it out on others.”
Wen Xing paused for a moment before answering.
“But I already took my revenge.”
Lin Jiang frowned.
Wen Xing’s tone was eerily calm.
“I seduced all the women in that scumbag’s family. When they fell madly in love with me, I abandoned them—leaving them ruined and disgraced.”
Lin Jiang stared at him, speechless.
“You win.”
Who the hell was this guy?
A Strange Friendship
Wen Xing sighed.
“Friend Lin, I truly want to be friends with you. I know you’re different from other people.”
Lin Jiang’s instincts flared.
“What makes you think I’m different?”
Could Wen Xing have some special ability that allowed him to see through people?
Wen Xing smiled knowingly.
“Your eyes.”
“My eyes?”
“Yes. They have a knowing and wise look—mature, full of experiences. Facial expressions can deceive. Words can deceive. But it’s hard to deceive through the eyes.”
Lin Jiang’s heartbeat quickened for a second.
Then, he laughed.
“Oh no, you’ve misunderstood. I’m just naturally aloof.”
Wen Xing chuckled.
“If you were truly aloof, you wouldn’t have said all those things to me just now. I believe what you said—if I ever harmed your sister, you really would kill me.”
Lin Jiang didn’t deny it.
“So, what do you want?”
Wen Xing’s face turned serious.
“Help me leave the city.”
Lin Jiang tilted his head.
“You? Leaving Yunzhong City?”
Wen Xing nodded.
“It’s getting harder for me to survive here. I want to go somewhere else.”
Lin Jiang smirked.
“Too many debts with women?”
Wen Xing let out a dry laugh.
“You could say that. I’ve abandoned too many women here. If I stay, I’ll be dead.”
Lin Jiang crossed his arms.
“After leaving Yunzhong City, will you survive? Have you thought this through?”
Wen Xing gave a confident smile.
“Don’t worry. I have my ways. I, Wen Xing, won’t die so easily.”
Lin Jiang sighed.
“But I choose to refuse.”
Wen Xing froze.
“Why? I’ll repay you—really, I will.”
“I don’t need your repayment.”
“Why?”
Lin Jiang’s expression didn’t change.
“Like I said… I’m just an ordinary person. No different from those ‘unsuccessful men’ in your eyes.”
Wen Xing remained silent for a moment.
Then, he sighed in disappointment.
Lin Jiang watched as Wen Xing turned to leave.
Jealousy was a powerful thing.
Even though his own secrets didn’t allow him to live as carefree a life as Wen Xing—untouched by troubles—
Which man wouldn’t envy Wen Xing’s life?
Having multiple wives and mistresses—
Being able to embrace women left and right—
It was only natural.
But Lin Jiang had a bottom line.
That bottom line wasn’t about morality—
It was about principle.
Wen Xing’s actions made him jealous.
But Lin Jiang refused to help him escape.
And that—
Was his final decision.
