Chapter 250

Chapter 250: The Counterattack of the Ice Beauty

Zhang Yang was indeed defeated.

This woman was truly a femme fatale at heart.

A perfect blend of goddess and seductress.

As a principled and moral man, how could he possibly refuse her demands?

Slap!

The beautiful scene trembled with emotion.

Bing Yuyan blushed, biting her lip in a shy manner that left Zhang Yang stunned. He had to admit—this woman was extraordinarily beautiful.

“This was meant for you,” Zhang Yang muttered, looking at his hand. “How could you hit my hand with that?”

Bing Yuyan’s charming face instantly lost all color, replaced by a grim expression. Gritting her teeth, she reached out to choke Zhang Yang.

“Wretched man, I’ll strangle you!”

Zhang Yang shouted, “Murder!”

Bing Yuyan sneered. “No one outside can hear. I’ve sealed the area with forbidden laws! Hehe, now I finally have the upper hand.”

Zhang Yang quickly scanned his surroundings—sure enough, a forbidden law enveloped the area.

Outside, it was impossible to see or hear anything.

This time, this great beauty had planned ahead.

“Run, just run!” Bing Yuyan clenched her fists, looking like a femme fatale about to bully an innocent man.

Zhang Yang chuckled. “Palace Master, beautiful lady, no! The world’s most beautiful lady, I have something to say.”

Bing Yuyan placed her hands on her hips and barked, “Say it!”

“Don’t you want to know why I refused to continue fighting?” Zhang Yang asked.

Bing Yuyan had been puzzled about that for a while.

Logically, taking advantage of Yilie’s rage was the perfect time to strike him down a few more times.

She had even considered provoking Yilie into a frenzy and seizing all his treasures for herself.

This woman was ruthless; for her, killing was child’s play.

“Why?”

“What do you think of Yilie?”

“He looks good but is full of tricks, sly as a fox. I find men like him utterly disgusting.”

“Do you think his momentary anger would make him lose his mind and recklessly bet everything?”

This question made Bing Yuyan pause in thought.

After a while, she shook her head.

“Exactly. He’s as cunning as a fox. If he produces unimaginable holy treasures, he won’t act impulsively—he’ll calm down and start suspecting whether I’m truly still trapped by him,” Zhang Yang explained. “That’s why I chose to step back, to make things seem clear-cut—to show that I need to resolve something first. If you were in my position, what would you do?”

Bing Yuyan responded without hesitation, “Of course, I’d find a way to make you fight again before resolving the Sacred Forbidden Laws.”

She placed a hand on her lips, her expression shifting into something unexpectedly adorable—a stark contrast to both her goddess-like pride and femme fatale ruthlessness.

After a moment’s reflection, she added, “If we fight again, he’ll definitely go crazy. He might even be worried about arousing suspicion, so he’d bet even more to recover what he lost—not just the holy treasures, but also the Great Path Sacred Fruit. That means he’s holding back a big move, waiting for the perfect moment to make a dramatic comeback.”

Zhang Yang gave her a thumbs-up, exclaiming, “As expected of the future goddess of my Vast Forest! You truly think things through—I admire you.”

“Of course! This palace master—” Bing Yuyan started proudly, but then her sharp eyes flashed. “Wait a minute! Weren’t we discussing how you should be begging for mercy right now, not this?”

Zhang Yang blinked. He had underestimated her. She was actually quite clever.

“No, we need to focus on more important matters.”

“For example, to make our act more believable, we need to appear anxious and create the illusion that we’re relying on Chi Zhenyi to step in and assist me.”

“You already said Yilie is as cunning as a fox. If he notices any flaws in our act, we won’t be able to secure a larger bet next time.”

“Right now, you play the most crucial role. In a few days, show some murderous intent—say things that hint at the possibility that Yilie is secretly plotting against us. Suggest that we might need to eliminate him first. That will be much more effective.”

“You’re the key player now, it’s time for you to step up.”

Bing Yuyan realized he was right.

Zhang Yang added, “You need to start setting this up immediately. Tell Feng Daoer and Shuang Jianer to act nervous—this isn’t a celebration yet; we’re not at the final stage.”

Bing Yuyan nodded. “Understood.”

She turned and walked out.

As the forbidden laws shattered, a serious expression replaced her earlier playful one.

She spoke solemnly, “I need to remind everyone of something. Zhang Yang has a hidden ailment. Well, being a man, you may not understand, but he has a lot going on and needs to take care of himself. For the time being, do not disturb him.”

Little Sparrow and the other women from Green Sparrow Palace instantly panicked.

“Don’t we have Sacred Life Water?”

“Is Sacred Life Water ineffective?”

“Is he in danger?”

They chattered worriedly.

Bing Yuyan calmly replied, “It’s fine. Men always have various hidden ailments they’re too shy to mention, like… not being able to perform. There’s no need to worry. Our Vast Forest is a sacred place—there are no unsolvable problems here. It just takes time.”

Then, her voice lowered with deliberate seriousness.

“Also, listen carefully. This matter must not be disclosed. If the people at Moonview Tower find out, it will only bring him more trouble. Understood?”

The women nodded solemnly, promising to keep it a secret.

Meanwhile, in the small courtyard, Zhang Yang turned pale with anger.

What did she mean by ‘not being able to perform’?!

This was retaliation!

Zhang Yang now strongly suspected that this great beauty often pretended to be slow-witted and blunt—it was all an act.

She was, without a doubt, a femme fatale!

At this point, he had completely seen through her true nature.

Under Bing Yuyan’s harsh reprimand, the women dispersed, but Zhang Yang’s sharp ears still caught snippets of their chatter about his so-called “man problems”—which resulted in a flurry of gasps.

Zhang Yang felt his authority shatter.

He needed to teach her a lesson.

However, as he stepped forward, Bing Yuyan flicked her hand, lightly slapping his back as she huffed, “Come back.”

She twirled the Holy Bone Dan Stone in her fingers, strutting away with a smug smile.

Zhang Yang covered his backside, realizing he had just been assaulted by the femme fatale!

Across from the Green Sparrow Palace, in the Infinite God Palace…

Since returning, Yilie had worn a cold expression, speaking not a word.

The people he had brought stood below him, frozen in place, not daring to breathe.

The atmosphere was thick with tension.

Initially, three people had been standing in the center.

Now, only Yao Yizun remained.

The other two had died by Yilie’s hands—their heads crushed, leaving not a single whole corpse behind.

“Zhang Yang… truly deserving of the title Mighty Battle God. This elder has indeed underestimated him,” Yilie muttered.

At this moment, he had already calmed down, carefully analyzing the situation.

In a way, he was fortunate he hadn’t attacked again—otherwise, he might have suffered even greater losses.

He needed to think things through.

Zhang Yang’s battle skills had shaken him; the man had managed to win two matches under his carefully crafted scheme.

But what shocked him even more was that through these battles, Zhang Yang had inadvertently helped him discover issues within his own dantian.

Just then, a report arrived detailing what Bing Yuyan had said.

Upon hearing it, Yilie scoffed,

“To hide the issues with his dantian, he even sacrificed his dignity as a man? Zhang Yang, you truly make me see you in a new light.”

“Searching for a saint? Hmph. You’ll have a tough time finding one willing to intervene.”

His gaze turned cold.

“Do you think the major holy places of the Southern Region will just stand by and let the Vast Forest monopolize all the Great Path Sacred Fruits?”

“Countless saints have already lost their lives in pursuit of this.”

His fingers tapped rhythmically against his chair, deep in thought.

“However… to avoid any surprises, we must move quickly.”

“We need another bet. We must reclaim all three Holy Bone Dan Stones, the holy beast’s holy pill…”

His eyes gleamed with ambition.

“And even the Great Path Sacred Fruit.”

A long silence followed.

Then, Yilie slowly asked,

“What should I use as a wager…?”

“And how can I ensure victory?”