LORD CHESTER COMES BACK

As soon as Lyvia spoke these words, silence fell upon the entire Dragon-Watching Pavilion.

Even the four wind chimes hanging beneath the white lanterns at the corners of the pavilion fell silent.

In that moment, it seemed as if the wind itself chose to detour around them.

Outside the Dragon-Watching Pavilion stood several men cloaked in black capes. They were divided into three rows and two smaller rows.

The three rows were positioned behind, to the left, and to the right of Stan, while the two smaller rows were placed at the entrance of the Dragon-Watching Pavilion.

It could be said that these men, wearing black capes, were no ordinary warriors.

Each one emitted a chilling aura, instilling fear in those who beheld them.

However, upon hearing Lyvia’s words directed at Stan, each and every one of them displayed a mocking expression.

They seemed to believe that Lyvia’s words were nothing short of suicidal.

But as they looked at Stan, there was no hint of mockery in his expression. On the contrary, his smile grew even wider.

After scanning Lyvia from head to toe, he nodded subtly.

“Fascinating. It’s been many years since I’ve encountered a woman as intriguing as you.”

Having said that, Stan suddenly reached into his pocket and pulled out a small golden incense burner with intricate carvings, placing it to the side.

He then took out a box of matches, struck one, and ignited the incense inside the burner.

After completing these actions, Stan spoke again.

“Miss Harding, do you know why I brought you here?”

Lyvia replied with a question of her own.

“Wasn’t it to give me a performance on the guzheng?”

Stan burst into laughter.

“If you insist on thinking that way, it’s not entirely impossible.”

Lyvia smiled and asked, “Then why?”

Stan pointed towards the broken stone outside the pavilion and spoke softly.

“This stone is called the Celestial Pinnacle Profound Iron Stone. Its strength is unquestionable, unharmed by any damage. However, there is a weapon capable of cutting through it like mud.”

Lyvia inquired, “So what?”

Stan smiled faintly.

“That weapon is called the Dragon-Slaying Blade. Originally, it was inserted between the Dragon-Trapping Well and the Dragon Spring to suppress a monster.

But before I invited you to the Deer-Cutting Forest, I went to the bottom of the Dragon-Trapping Well and discovered that the Dragon-Slaying Blade had been taken by someone.

And the reason I came to Emei this time is precisely for that Dragon-Slaying Blade.”

Lyvia pondered for a moment and said, “My husband took it.”

Stan nodded.

“I know. That’s why I brought you here. That’s why I played the guzheng for you. But in reality, it’s to lure your… your husband here and then kill him.”

Lyvia remained composed.

“He should already be here, and he should be standing somewhere nearby. It’s just that you’re too weak to see him.”

Stan, however, didn’t even glance around the pavilion as he chuckled and said, “I don’t think your husband, after obtaining the Dragon-Slaying Blade, would risk his life for you.”

Lyvia shook her head.

“No, it’s impossible. I don’t believe your nonsense. My husband loves me dearly.”

Finally, a slight change appeared on Stan’s face.

“Actually, there’s another possibility. I can’t discern your true strength, so I suspect that you’re the one who took the Dragon-Slaying Blade.”

Lyvia laughed behind her hand.

“Although I’m delighted to receive praise from a useless person like you, it’s just a coincidence.”

Stan squinted his eyes and forced out a smile.

“My patience does have limits,” he said.

Lyvia pursed her lips.

“But my patience is quite good. If you want to chat, I can chat with you for a while. After all, it’s the first time I’ve met a stranger like you. I’m a bit curious. But what I’m even more curious about is, where exactly is this Island of the Five Emperors of yours?”

“How are the accommodations and food there? If they’re good, my husband and I can go there together for a sightseeing trip and see if the scenery is beautiful!”

“Oh, my husband still hasn’t arranged a decent wedding for me. I’m anxious, but even if I’m in a hurry, I don’t know where I should have the wedding. If the scenery on the Island of the Five Emperors is good, then I’ll choose to have it there.”NôvelDrama.Org holds text © rights.

“But I still have to consult my husband’s opinion. There’s nothing I can do. As a married woman, I can only prioritize my husband!”

Stan took a deep breath and asked a question.

“What if I marry you? Even though you already have a husband, I don’t mind.”

Lyvia rolled her eyes.

“That’s not possible.”

Stan frowned.

“Why not? I’m excellent, and if the Dragon-Slaying Blade is really in your hands, and you marry me, I can make you the happiest woman in the world, and perhaps even the lady of the Island of the Five Emperors in the future.”

Lyvia shook her head.

“I’m not interested.”

Stan sighed.

“Well, even though you’re interesting, I don’t really like women who don’t return a favor when I toast them. I’ve been polite to you, but you don’t give me any face at all! Otherwise, should I kill you?”

Lyvia spoke earnestly.

“You’d better not kill me. I’m afraid that if you make a move, you’ll be the one who dies. But I still want to know the exact location of the Island of the Five Emperors, so you have to stay alive for a while.”

Stan took a deep breath.

“Miss Harding, truly, I have never seen such a shameless woman like you! Maybe you’re powerful, but do you know what’s in the incense burner I just lit? Dragon Seduction Incense!”

“Considering the time, you should have inhaled quite a few breaths by now. Why don’t you circulate the true qi in your body? If you can demonstrate the strength of the third realm of martial prowess, then I, Stan, will only marry you from now on. As for those withering flowers and willows in my household, I’ll go back and kill them all, burying them in the backyard as fertilizer!”

Lyvia glanced at the incense burner beside Stan and spoke innocently.

“A married woman usually takes great care when she’s away from home. Moreover, my husband has always repeatedly reminded me that I’m his precious darling, and when I’m out, I must protect myself well!”

“Don’t think that the seductive incense in this incense burner is useless against me. Even if this cup of tea you invited me to drink has been poisoned, I don’t mind.”

“And, when my husband and I were enjoying our intimate moments in the past, we did use some spices for fun. But none of them were as pleasant as the incense you just lit in this incense burner.”

At this point, Lyvia suddenly placed the teacup aside and added one more sentence.

“Do you know why I told you so many secrets about my husband and me? It’s because you’re about to die!”