Chapter 23: Protecting Her Husband

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At the forefront were Ye Gulong and Ye Chunyun from the City Lord’s Mansion—both renowned spirit master prodigies of Yellow Mist City. Along with the young city lord, Ye Bufan, they were known as the “Three Pride of the City Lord’s Mansion.”

Following closely behind them were other talented spirit masters of Yellow Mist City. The weakest among them was at the eighth-rank spirit master level, while most were ninth-rank, just one step away from reaching the Grand Spirit Master realm.

“I’ve long heard that Miss Su is one of Yellow Mist City’s two great beauties. Seeing you today, you are indeed enchanting and mesmerizing. No wonder my cousin fell for you at first sight and couldn’t forget you ever since,” Ye Chunyun approached with a smile.

Su Ran acted as if she hadn’t heard her. She completely ignored Ye Chunyun’s greeting and instead held Chen Fei’s hand, whispering softly to a nearby vase as if lost in conversation.

Their intimate gestures made the young men of Yellow Mist City extremely displeased.

A woman like Su Ran, who possessed both beauty and talent, should only belong to the true elites of the city. Yet, here she was, standing beside a so-called “trash” like Chen Fei. How could he possibly deserve to have both of Yellow Mist City’s top beauties?

“Chen Fei, do you still remember me?” At this moment, a young man in red robes stepped forward from behind Ye Gulong and Ye Chunyun.

Chen Fei ignored him, continuing to cooperate with Su Ran in completely disregarding the provocation.

“Half a year ago, you seized control of my Liang family’s trade convoy. Today, I am here to settle that debt!” The red-robed man’s face darkened when he saw that Chen Fei still refused to acknowledge him. Without further words, he attacked.

Su Ran moved!

The red-robed man was indeed a talented eighth-rank spirit master among the younger generation.

Unfortunately, his opponent was none other than Su Ran, one of Yellow Mist City’s twin prodigies.

Boom!

With a burst of spiritual energy, the red-robed man was sent flying, crashing heavily onto the floor of the grand hall. He spat out blood and struggled several times, but he couldn’t stand up.

The unexpected turn of events silenced the entire hall, and everyone turned to look.

“Chen Fei is my rightful husband. If anyone dares to lay a hand on my husband, they’ll have to get past me first,” Su Ran declared coldly.

“This was only a warning. Next time, I won’t hold back.”

Su Ran stood up, scanning the hall with an icy gaze as she warned all the young elites present.

Many people were visibly shaken by the scene before them.

“Spiritual energy projection, complete control over its form…”

“Su Ran’s cultivation is at least in the third tier of the Spiritual Transformation Realm!”

“A third-rank Grand Spirit Master?”

The young elites in the hall were terrified. Even those who had intended to stir up trouble hesitated and backed down.

A third-rank Grand Spirit Master was an invincible existence among the younger generation of Yellow Mist City. Even many family elders might not possess such power.

Everyone knew of Su Ran’s beauty, but no one had realized just how terrifying her true strength was.

“Men, take Young Master Liang away for treatment.”

Ye Gulong stepped forward, instructing his subordinates to carry the injured Liang heir out.

“Miss Su truly lives up to her reputation as Yellow Mist City’s number one beauty. To have reached the third rank of the Grand Spirit Master realm at such a young age is truly astonishing.”

Ye Gulong was clearly shaken. He knew he was no match for Su Ran.

Among the Three Pride of the City Lord’s Mansion, Ye Gulong, Ye Chunyun, and Ye Bufan had all stepped into the Spiritual Transformation Realm. But even the strongest among them, the young city lord Ye Bufan, had only recently broken through to the fourth rank of the Grand Spirit Master realm. There was still a gap between him and Su Ran.

This meant that their plan to use force to embarrass Su Ran and Chen Fei had failed.

Standing tall and proud, Su Ran swept her gaze over the so-called young elites led by Ye Gulong and Ye Chunyun. She spoke coldly, “Do you want to test my strength, Young Master Ye? If you’re unsure, you can have everyone behind you attack me together.”

These so-called young elites were naturally hot-blooded and proud. Some of them couldn’t tolerate such humiliation.

“Miss Su, you’re going too far!”

A young noble in long robes stepped forward, attempting to defend their honor.

Before he could finish speaking, a flash of spiritual energy struck him, sending him flying across the hall.

“So what if I’m bullying you?” Su Ran sneered.

“If you’re not satisfied, go and fetch your elders.”

“Anyone who tries to humiliate me or harm my husband will have to fight me to the end!”

Su Ran’s cold and ruthless demeanor made her look like an unstoppable guardian, shielding Chen Fei completely.

Seeing Su Ran’s domineering display and hearing her bold declaration, Chen Fei couldn’t help but feel like a fragile little lamb being protected by his fierce wife. It actually felt… pretty good.

The young elites of Yellow Mist City, who had initially wanted to stir up trouble, were now filled with hesitation and fear.

Su Ran’s overwhelming strength and unwavering defense of her husband had instantly subdued these inexperienced youths.

For a brief moment, silence filled the grand hall. Even Ye Gulong and Ye Chunyun stood frozen in place, fearing that Su Ran’s wrath might turn toward them next.

Just then, a powerful presence entered the hall.

Ye Bufan had arrived.

“The young city lord is here!”

“Young City Lord!”

The moment Ye Bufan stepped in, the shaken young elites immediately rallied behind him, as if they had finally found their leader.

Su Ran’s expression slightly darkened at the sight of him.

She could casually deal with others because the Su family was one of the three great clans of Yellow Mist City. Given her own strength, no one would dare escalate things over a simple quarrel among the younger generation.

But Ye Bufan was different.

He was the heir of the City Lord’s Mansion, representing the city’s ruling authority. Even if it was just a matter among the younger generation, Su Ran could not afford to let this conflict escalate to him. Challenging him would mean defying the entire City Lord’s Mansion.

No matter how powerful the Su family was, they were nothing compared to the City Lord’s Mansion. Even if all three great clans joined forces, they still wouldn’t be able to compete.

This was precisely why Su Ran had chosen to marry Chen Fei—to reject Ye Bufan’s proposal.

It was also the reason why, despite her unwillingness, she had to attend this banquet today.

Ye Bufan entered the hall and immediately understood what had happened. His expression darkened slightly as he strode toward Su Ran and Chen Fei.

“A blind, worthless man, and yet Su Ran is protecting him so fiercely?”

“Does she really think I, Ye Bufan, am inferior to this trash?”

Ye Bufan’s heart burned with frustration.

This was his domain. No matter how strong Su Ran was, she could not be allowed to steal his spotlight here.

As for that damn parasite Chen Fei, he deserved to be torn apart!